Gnome-Fest III - Los Tres Gnombres

[LakeRaven]

SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2006

WAUSAU WISCONSIN

Let the fun begin - http://www.gnome-fest.net/

[jaydrunkenpee]

Nice.. perhaps I'll even make it to this one.

[Nater]

and unusual punishment making this a sticky a full 8 months in advance of the event. Now I have to see this everytime I log in until the main event. It's not even warm outside...I suppose I could start sampling all of the local microbrewed goodness to give them all a fair shake before I decide what to bring for the swimming pool.

[KONA_in_SB]

I can't seem to find out where theGnome fest will be held. Did I miss the location somewhere? More info please.

[shiggy]

Originally Posted by Nater

and unusual punishment making this a sticky a full 8 months in advance of the event. Now I have to see this everytime I log in until the main event. It's not even warm outside...I suppose I could start sampling all of the local microbrewed goodness to give them all a fair shake before I decide what to bring for the swimming pool.

Yeah, 8 months is a "bit" long for a sticky. remind me in August and we can re-stick it.

[LakeRaven]

Originally Posted by KONA_in_SB

I can't seem to find out where theGnome fest will be held. Did I miss the location somewhere? More info please.

Wausau, Wisconsin

[ernesto_from_Wisconsin]

Originally Posted by LakeRaven

Let the fun begin

clothes are optional...for the ladies.

[LakeRaven]

The Gnome-Fest 3 Tres Gnombres Web-site is Updated and Live.

go to - http://www.gnome-fest.net/
(if you see the 'under construction' text........refresh the page and you'll get the new live site)

We have set up an Active.Com registration page . Visit the GF3 web-site for all the details.

[Nater]

and done!

[Tobias/Frost]

Hello... pluese accept my appology in advance for being a wiseass... but I really loved that logo you have for Gnomefest 3... and Im going to to do a t-shirt for myself with it on the chest... just for myself and no other... but that illustration had a very small flaw in my humble opinion... which I corrected in PS in a moment of hubris... so I hope you will not be mad at me... but it was a little bit wrong in some sense and it was so easy to fix... as I started this rant... accept my appology if anyone feel I steeped on some toes... but here it is in its correctomundo form...

[jaydrunkenpee]

I think the two-finger thing was purposeful, as in the "peace" sign. (or "victory" sign, depending on where you live...)

Personally, I think it should be the middle finger.

[Sparticus]

Originally Posted by LakeRaven

Let the fun begin - http://www.gnome-fest.net/

You Gnome Fisters are sick. We may get a little excited about our gatherings but for gnome's sake it's only February 22 as I write this. Even though Spring Barbie Camp is less than 6 weeks away my BC announcement isn't even sticky yet. Heck, it isn't even WRITTEN yet!

I'll get it up soon.

And I'll post an announcement for Spring Barbie Camp soon, too.

Ba dum bum.

--Sparty

P.S. 2006 Barbie Camps:
Spring BC = March 31 - April 2
Fall BC = October 27 - 29
(TOTAL THREAD HIJACK!!! )

[LakeRaven]

Originally Posted by Sparticus

You Gnome Fisters are sick.
P.S. 2006 Barbie Camps:
Spring BC = March 31 - April 2
Fall BC = October 27 - 29

Mmmmm, freshly fisted gnome.

To be mentioned in the same sentence, thread or bessage moard with barbie camp is an honor.

g

[Frozenspokes]

looking at the gnomefest site, it looks like a SS joint. (Wow, captain obvious, this is the SS forum!) Would I be scorned if I were to bring my geary along too?

I also noticed that you have a "family" rate on the registration page, but it doesn't look like there are many "kid freindly" activities.

Looks like a blast!

[LakeRaven]

Geared folks are more than welcome........kids.....the family rate is more for the couple that bikes together (or not). The water park option is the best bet if you wanna bring kids that are old enough to learn new cuss words, dirty jokes or imitate drunken antics and public nudity. Look at the bottom of the camping page on the GF website for info about the special room rate at the waterpark.

[DeeEight]

Either I'm blind or I can't actually find the date its held on that site.

[LakeRaven]

You're not the only one that has had that blind spot (it's at the bottom of the opening page of the site)

Sept. 22-24, 2006

The week after Chimi-Changa

[Soupboy]

Oh, it's going to be on like Donkey Kong.

Bring your rain slickers...and not for rain.

[LakeRaven]

There's only a week left to pre register for the third installment of le Festival du Gnome. Register at http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1282137

Gnomes killed my Gerbil,

g

[LakeRaven]

Gnome-Fest Laid Back Schedule

Friday Evening
- folks start to arrive and begin erecting Gnome City
- Pre-Registered Riders Goody Bag Pick-Up
- The ceremonial tapping of the Gnometoberfest Keg
- Take a whack at the Cliff Bar Pinata
- After Dark – at around 9 pm – mount up for a gnite-ride
- Socialize
Saturday Morning
- Freeform fun rides – go and explore
- After mugs full of Stout Alterra Coffee Gnome-Brew – at around 10 am – there will be a Ladies (title 9) ride.
- Noonish – Gnomellerros will gather, back at camp, to fuel up for the Enduro.
- 1-ish – Enduro – Rider Meeting followed shortly by the start.
- Post Enduro – prepare for the feast and beer swap…..kick back…..swill beer…..
Saturday Evening
- Dusk – Feast and Enduro Awards Ceremony
- Dank - Chili and Homebrew Contest
- Dark – Dwarfcycle Figure Eight Death Race
- Really Dark – another nite ride? And the Dwarfcycle Awards
Sunday Morning
- More Free-form Fun Rides
- Noonish - Clean-up Tear Down and Vamoose



Tips for the Gnome-Fest Enduro
- Embrace the unusual…costumes, drag queens, elvis impersonators, tube tops, luchaderos masks……etc.
- Be serious about the competition or just come along for the ride…..the enduro format offers something for everyone.
- Bring a trailmap and feel free to cut out and then back in, at any time during the Enduro.
- Have fun! We will have special recognition (prizes) for various absurd catatgories chosen at random by our panel of Gnome Elders…….so let down your hair and ride toppless – gnomes luv da mammaries.
- This is an all abilities event, however, the beginners should feel comfortable with the use of a trailmap, so if the event goes beyond their comfort level, they can simply ride back to camp (unassisted)


Tips for Camping at Gnome-Fest or any Parking Lot
- Bring Garbage Bags – pack out everything you pack in – we mean everything – dog poop, used condoms, punctured blow up dolls, wigs, welsh cowboys…..EVERYTHING
- Bring Lots of Drinking Water – There is no water available at the festival grounds
- Remember your Camp Chair
- Bring Warm Clothes and a Warm Cozy Sleeping Nest (gnite-time temps will drop into the 40’s)
- Bring utensils to serve your chili or the dish you are sharing with the group for Saturday Night’s Feast
- Remember Firewood for the big communal fire
- Remember to shop your local brewery for some special beer to add to the baby pool Saturday after the Enduro – OR – brew up a batch of your finest barley pop and enter it in our home-brew contest.

Things to Bring (I’m being redundant for those of us that are stoned or stupid)
Drinking Water
Firewood (out of state firewood is forbidden due to a possilbe invasive beetle infestation)
Garbage Bags
Beer for the Beer-swap
A dish to share for the Potluck Feast
Chili – For the Chili contest (optional)
Home Brew – See contest (also optional)
Bike
Helmet
Fairy Dust
Completely Wack Costumage

Things not to bring
Firearms
Anti-Social Dogs
Fireworks
Welsh Clowns
Perfume
STD’s
Choad Monkeys
Bug infested (out of state) firewood

[ernesto_from_Wisconsin]

Originally Posted by LakeRaven

Things not to bring
Firearms
Anti-Social Dogs
Fireworks
Welsh Clowns
Perfume
STD’s
Choad Monkeys
Bug infested (out of state) firewood
[/color]

hmmm...can I light my arms on fire?
I don't have anti-social dogs, just two very gay cats
Yes, fire does work
I like Hungarian Clowns, they bite
Aqua Velva?
Condoms
Monkey Spanks?
What about flea infested rabbits from Oklahoma

Originally Posted by LakeRaven

Gnome-Fest
gnomes luv da mammaries

What about Man Boobs?

[FrontRanger]

Anyone recommend a close airport? Milwaukee just doesn't seem close enough.

[Soupboy]

Originally Posted by LakeRaven

Gnomes killed my Gerbil,g

We all know how you suffocated it. The gnomes just ate it.

The best airport in terms of flight options and prices is likely MSP. You've got a solid drive from there but it's a scenic route. Madison is probably the closest full service airport but options are limited, expensive and often require at least one stopover.

[LakeRaven]

Seriously...I was just riding along when a squad of special forces gnomes knock me off the bike and start probing me for rodents.........Neil (that's what I name all my gerbils) was the picture of health until those gnomes got their hairy knuckles on him.

How about Green Bay Wisconsin?........Is there an airport there?

Originally Posted by Soupboy

We all know how you suffocated it. The gnomes just ate it.

The best airport in terms of flight options and prices is likely MSP. You've got a solid drive from there but it's a scenic route. Madison is probably the closest full service airport but options are limited, expensive and often require at least one stopover.

[scoutdog]

Of course we have an airport in GB... Remember we also a an NFL team! Nobody here will let you forget that! Even of they go 0 and 12!

By car it takes about an hour and 10 min to Wausau from GB! Hope that helps!

[FrontRanger]

So I see it is too late to register online. Does this mean registration is closed?

[LakeRaven]

Originally Posted by FrontRanger

So I see it is too late to register online. Does this mean registration is closed?

You can register at the event. $25 per person.

[Sweet_Corn]

CWA, in Mosinee/Wausau is no more than 10-15 miles from Ninemile. Not exactly a huge airport, but flights are usually pretty reasonable. Northwest, United and Midwest Express fly in and out.

GnomeFest weekend, Denver to CWA, $275 or so round trip.

[Nater]

It's like I've got gnomes burrowing into my skin. I hope there is a cure for this and I don't have to wait much more than 2.5 weeks or so.

[LakeRaven]

Who wants one of these? Short Sleeve - full zip.

[Nater]

see my reply on bigwhiskeymtb.com. I'll try to drum up more support for this one too!

[LakeRaven]

Gnome-Fest Enduro Favorite Embroiled in Doping Controversy

9-7-06

Two time winner of the GF Enduro and favored to win again in 2006 - Scoutdog aka old school - has tested positive for abnormal levels of estrogen and the performance enhacing substance ENO. Enduro officials became suspicious when they noticed Scoutdog had developed D Cup breasts at last weeks WEMS 12 hour race. Scoutdog will not be able to defend his two year winning streak.....however he will act as an official at the event, due to his really sweet rack. The picture below clearly shows Scoutdog's new jumblies.

[scoutdog]

I'd be one hot dude with D cups... 130#s, tight ass and 6 pack abbs!

[Nater]

are welcome at GF...even if they are man-boobs.

[1strongone1]

Originally Posted by Nater

are welcome at GF...even if they are man-boobs.

I have been doing a lot of extra sets on the bench, to prepare for Gnome Fest but I am Afraid that I will not be able to catch Scoutdog, with those chemically enhanced D's. I will however be gunning for enduro gold, as I have been training since last years defeat. Gnome Fest is all I have trained for, I am ready to start tapering for peak performance. I have also been extensively training my hand eye coordination, seeking out hidden gnome cards worth a sweet 10 points. I can now spot a hidden gnome from miles away. Be afraid Gnomes, it is exactly 2 weeks until we meet again.

[LakeRaven]

Top Three places Men's and Women's Enduro gets....



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Thanks to our sponsors

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for their generous contributions that make these awards possible.

[LakeRaven]

Be ready for anything.

[LakeRaven]

To the Gnome-Mobile, Raven!

I leave for gnomeland today......with a bus full of shwag and two huge dogs...two bikes....and a satchel full of stretchy pants. All communications for the next week will have to be conducted telepathically, for I'll be deep, deep, undercover living among the gnome population of Central Wisconny. If things get sketchy and you don't know where to turn....just ask yourself 'what would budha do?'

See you in a week,

g

[mud'n'sweat]

Originally Posted by LakeRaven

Top Three places Men's and Women's Enduro gets....



With



Plus



Filled With



Thanks to our sponsors

Surly Bikes
Ahearne Cycles
Premier Manufacturing of Central Wisconsin

for their generous contributions that make these awards possible.

Wow, if only I could be there. You are a man after my own heart!

[hardtail6]

I will be there with the world's greatest soigneur and the new El Mariachi* in tow. My goal is to wear off some of the new without embarrassing myself too badly in public.


* El Mariachi is spanish for The Mariachi.

[~gomez~]

Gnome-Fest Recap here

[hardtail6]

So much for not embarrassing myself in public.

[B.S.]

Has a Gnome Fest 2007 date been set?

We're planning a MORC group ride at Levis around that time, and don't want to compete for the same weekend.

[ernesto_from_Wisconsin]

Originally Posted by B.S.

Has a Gnome Fest 2007 date been set?

We're planning a MORC group ride at Levis around that time, and don't want to compete for the same weekend.

I've yet to put the new GF Quattro website together...

[B.S.]

Originally Posted by ernesto_from_Wisconsin

I've yet to put the new GF Quattro website together...

Did you pick the date yet?

[ernesto_from_Wisconsin]

Originally Posted by B.S.

Did you pick the date yet?

rumor has it it could be 2 weeks prior than last time. Hoping for nice weather.

[B.S.]

Originally Posted by ernesto_from_Wisconsin

rumor has it it could be 2 weeks prior than last time. Hoping for nice weather.

Thanks!

[~gomez~]

GF4 - September 7-9, 2007 - 4real

[B.S.]

Originally Posted by bikeblackribbon

GF4 - September 7-9, 2007 - 4real

That works out perfect. Thx!

[velocipus]

Originally Posted by bikeblackribbon

GF4 - September 7-9, 2007 - 4real

Holy smokes!!!

Stop off in WI on the way back fro SSWC07??? This could work out pretty well for me!

[velocipus]

Originally Posted by bikeblackribbon

GF4 - September 7-9, 2007 - 4real

So what's the deal??? no web site?

[the locust]

yeah i have been getting a bit behind on a bunch of other stuff, but now thats all done and the new website will be up in the next few weeks. as will registration.