LOOKING BACK AT 2005...MAN WHAT A YEAR

skrracing · **Posted:** Wed Jan 04, 2006 3:22 am

Looking back at 2005 can really make you think about what the little LOST group has done. Aside from all the big changes the forum as been through, aside from the huge number of new folks we are getting everyday, aside from the magazine articles we are seeing and more to come…We have done all kinds of outstanding things together and I do not see any end in site at all.

I would love to post pictures of all the fun things we did, all the great places we went and all the smiles we have shared but it would take more pages than this entire site.

Who would have ever thought that with in just a few short years of starting the West group…that families would be getting together for holidays and doing Jeep runs together?

Who would have thought that we would be planning vacations together to go to Moab and other great places?

Who would have thought that we would have 10 Jeepers calling in to work for a sick day so we could go have a fun therapeutic day in Big Bear?

This year alone our group has done 2 Death Valley trips, Dave’s run down south in the desert, 2 runs in Calico,

The outstanding toy run that really does make you feel good in the heart, Hi-Desert Round Up,

MOAB…man you just can’t say enough about MOAB, Go there one time and you will under stand,

Then there was the sick day run…Big Bear will always make you feel better right?

We also had a lot of fun doing the Off Road Expo, our CPR class, and the Top Secret run, and then on top of all that we also pulled off 3 lift parties.
Jim pulled off an outstanding calendar and we have all kinds of other things that members did this past year.

Man what a year the Little LOST KJ WEST club has had. We lost a few members and gained some new one so our membership is still running very strong. We took a lot of time off from the WEST to get the Forum up and running to 100% but that is well on its feet and now we can all get back to making the WEST club one of the best Jeep clubs out there.

We really need to say thanks to all the members for making the club what it is. You all have put a lot of hard work, effort and passion into this club and believe me that are a lot of folks that really see how it pays off.

Let’s keep the momentum going and 2006 will be our best year yet. I just know that our BIG run to MOAB this year is just going to blow everyone away. It seems we learn new ways to deal with things every time we put an event together and we are not about to start sitting back and letting things slide.
You guys need to block a lot of time coming this year because we are going to fill the year up with great rides and other events. I know the calendar might not reflect all the things we are going to get done this coming year but we are going to fill that up fast.

Jump in, strap on the seatbelt and get ready to take another outstanding ride this coming year.

Please feel free to get involved in the club, help with events or other things, and if you see something that you think might needs to be changed...let us know and we will try and make it an even better club for everyone to enjoy.

Hope to see you all out on the trail with us soon. Thanks guys. Later…Clint

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Wed Jan 04, 2006 8:48 am

Don't forget the Annual June run in Big Bear too! Great turnout and awesome trail rides. Best organized BB run yet and I expect it will get better in 06. What a great year 05 was, I look forward to more fun in 06!

Edvalencia · **Posted:** Wed Jan 04, 2006 12:28 pm

KJ West Rocks!
Thanks to all the guys and gals that help keep this great club going.
I would also like to thank all the vendors who have supported our club.

Can we go to Moab now?

Ed

CaKJFreedom · **Posted:** Wed Jan 04, 2006 7:32 pm

Huge thanks to all of the officers! Their knowledge, kindness and incredible amounts of patience are much appreciated. You guys are amazing.

tskalil · **Posted:** Wed Jan 04, 2006 7:44 pm

Having joined last year and signed up for the total immersion program, I can't thank you enough, Clint, for all the work you do to make the club the active, friendly, dynamic group that it is. And thanks to all the others who help make it happen and who participate!

Little did I know when I bought my KJ that I was going to have so much fun with it, thanks to KJ West. I held on to my YJ in case needed, but so far it hasn't been, and if a trail requires something more seriously set up than my KJ is now, I'm probably not interested (so I'll be selling it).

WHAT A RIDE! And more to come! WHEEE!

dynamike · **Posted:** Wed Jan 04, 2006 8:25 pm

YOU meet the NICEST people in Jeeps

yazhi · **Posted:** Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:57 pm

It was a year ago at the toy run when I met the most amazing group of people. I'll never forget Jeff who jumped out of his KJ with a enthusiastic hand shake to introduce himself and welcome me into what I now call my extended family. Little did I know when I signed up that day that this LOST group would take me places I've never been and share their knowledge and love for the KJ.

Thank you one and all. You guys and gals are truely amazing.

lilmatty · **Posted:** Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:03 pm

Totally agree. A fun year. Let's top it in 06!

camper · **Posted:** Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:14 pm

regards from the other side of the continent....I started reading you're chatter last year while researching for our new liberty....I mean it when I say that I was intrigued with the forum personalities and I wanted to see in person if you guys were for real....we'd been out west a few years ago so I figured the moab thing would be fun....and it was....it's been extra gravy checking out this internet site since then because we had the opportunity to introduce ourselves to some great folks....

although we're too far away to participate in all the stuff you do, I was pleased to be allowed to pay dues to the west club and put the cool "red KJ" sticker on my window....if you don't mind, I'd like to keep my name current on your list so please send me a notice when it's time to pay again....

thanks again and best wishes from gail and steve....

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:40 pm

Steve,
You and Gail Will Always be welcome members of KJ WEST! I'm pretty sure I speak for all in our group (that have met you anyhow) that We were honored to have met you both and we Really look forward to the next time we get to see you. :wink:

Man....who is going to Spiderman onto the gazebo this year and fasten down the tarps?!?! :shock:

lilmatty · **Posted:** Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:46 pm

JJsKJ wrote:

Man....who is going to Spiderman onto the gazebo this year and fasten down the tarps?!?! :shock:

That's what kids are for JJ. You are bringing them aren't you? :wink:

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Fri Jan 06, 2006 12:59 pm

Sean will probably be the only one coming, still not sure. Chris has to stay on top of his High School grades. Missing a week might be tough to recover from for him. We hope to know soon how it will work out.
They both are doing great at maintaining 3.0+ GPA's, and we would hate to see that change.

Anyhow, I say we fly Steve and Gail out to ride along and get him to climb the gazebo. :wink:

MJR · **Posted:** Sat Jan 07, 2006 11:41 pm

Great job everyone! You guys/gals are a bunch of the best the 4 wheel world has to offer. It's always fun to hang out with you all! Keep'em rolling. These are just the ones I went on (not all official).

http://gotgroceries.net/CalicoLOSTKJ305/index.html
http://gotgroceries.net/HighDesertRoundupPrerun405/index.html
http://gotgroceries.net/Cal4WheelHighDesertRoundup/index.html
http://gotgroceries.net/LOSTKJWestBigBearPreRun605/index.html
http://gotgroceries.net/LOSTKJWestBigBear605/index.html
http://gotgroceries.net/LOSTKJWestBigBear905/index.html
http://gotgroceries.net/LOSTKJTurkeyDayWeekendRun1105/index.html
http://gotgroceries.net/LOSTKJTrainingDayPreRun1205/index.html

and the Toy Run.

Mike R

skrracing · **Posted:** Sun Jan 08, 2006 1:18 pm

Thanks for all the great links Mike. Man we love having you and that cool rig of your out on our runs. Great photos Mike. Keep them coming. Later...clint

LOOKING BACK AT 2005...MAN WHAT A YEAR

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