16th annual
October 11 - 14th
Goat’s slogan;
“No map, no compass, no lights, no gas, no problem!”
Hunter made the big mistake - marriage. We're hoping he skips the honeymoon to spend the weekend getting survival tips from the old timers.
Somehow, the Goat Rider won first and second prize in the Newberry's 1st annual Octoberfest parade. See Peppa's account of the event below.
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Peppa's account: Some goats ride new Escanaba trail
Thursday dodging numerous "bears" throughout the day. One extremely talented
rider Duane took the bear challenge only to receive hospital trip on way to
PLANET NEWBERRY. Bets on stitch count begins, 12 stitches went unchoosen so
Duane keeps the pot..New trails were tight but good. Thursday night dancing
pajama man Colin (later to be renamed Colleen) raises money from older lady in
Zellars. Joe Jr. attempted to stop fund raising activity but knees to weak to
move after witnessing. Friday morning starts without a couple of gays sorry
goats (Colin/Colleen and Zach). Gas station manager living in Zellars room #7
reports waking up to picture falling off wall on to his head around 3AM. Where
some bad gays sorry goats
rooming by #7??? Goats go for Rexton loop without two gays oh sorry again, goats
Colin/Colleen and Zach. Rookie Mike jr and east coaster (sorry name fails me
now) [Dez] get rookie wings for ride. Ride was wet and some what cold. A few
trees caused problems for a few including radiator and exhaust damage to
perfectly good KX250. Good ride for almost all for the day. East Coasters where
flying fast as it's reported they have been racing almost every weekend and it
shows. Friday night two gays oh sorry about that again, goats Colin/Colleen and
Zach receive wings for driving 400 + miles only to party. Friday night goes well
for all. Saturday parade day begins with sidewalk 50 riding past sheriffs office
and sheriff. Goats enter parade and while waiting gets picture of space ghost
getting arrested with other super hero's. Parade starts with many goats dressed
as super hero's and others in Oktoberfest hats and vests. A big, big special
hand goes to goat Joe for helping out with parade prep and others who helped
with signage, etc. (did you like that GOD Dennis?). A special hand to the rhino
riding couple supporting goat sign. GOD Dennis walked the parade with back-up
bike stroller and God Tony rode a bike even to small for a garbage picking
raccoon. Goat dumb Sven drove pick-up w/bike and more goats in parade. Parade
starts with riders zipping around street in awe only to freak out in fear of
tickets when parade starts with fire truck/police sirens. Candy was thrown and
some hand delivered by GOD Dennis to some. Space Ghost Duane was giving rides to
some or maybe just trying to kidnap the beauty queen and her court with other
super hero's (Goat Matt & Joe). Space Ghost Duane went from 6 year old rides to
kissing 90 year old ladies. The crowd seemed quite pleased with all goats (one
non-riding goat was seen riding off parade circuit including serving non-eating
donuts off route which I shall not name
but I have shared a camp fire with). The parade was a blast for all and then to
top it all off the group was awarded 1st and 2nd place with a $150.00 ($100.00
going to trails and $50.00 to Zellars for putting up with us goats). Some goats
decided the parade ride was enough with others going to the pine ridge trail.
The day had perfect riding weather with overcast skies and cool weather. The
trails were great and lake superior visit was just as great as last year. A
perfectly good KX250 had a parking issue with some goats parking the bike in a
tree with log on top, also a helmet found it's way 40 feet up in a tree. A good,
good laugh was had by goats. Responsible goats still at large for now. Mike jr's
hair still might smell like gas next year after filling his helmet with gas in
lieu of the bike tank - tired from the ride we guess. Saturday night awards and
banner signing hosted by goat Joe and Matt w/50 racing on big screen was keeping
the goats quite. A special thanks must go to all the generous sponsors and goat
Matt. A special
1st time late night main event for the goat ride was super hero's riding 50's
through the motel and the bar (one goat even gave a ride to a local girl that
fit on the bike). An unnamed goat rode through with only a racing flag Speedo on
also. The night was full of sticker sticking and local Zellar patrons having a
good time. A special award must go to that one special unnamed goat who shocked
all the locals and other goats into horror with their special RR moment. Was it
the beer supplied by firecracker? Which brings another thanks to Firecracker for
the beer and good laughs? The night was enjoyed by all including the one goat
who will also go unnamed that woke up in another room with a strange guy wearing
side burns. Next year one goat will have a special bond with the new Zellars DJ.
It was a good Goat ride from what the writer can report. A big, big special
thanks to the GODS and putting up with us other goats!!!!!! Goat listed what is
remembered today and who attended the ride as the writer needs a month of
resting. If anybody has more info add it on which I'm sure there is tons!!
GOD Dennis & Tony - Same characters' as always - next year we will make you pee for sure in laughter!!
Matt - What can we say but his bike started this year for a change and sticker man
Golden - Always lurking and keeper of the hard liquor
Jim - lurking but also was best when screaming "run" while riding a 50 down main street with sirens behind
Colin - Now Colleen for lack of riding Zach - Wing wearer also now for lack of riding (PS gay = happy/too much drinkers)
Rick - Trouble maker for what we don't know but we think he did something
Mike - Being the good dad and talking the east coasters out of the south loop - Maybe a KX250 Hanger?
Mike JR - Do you
know what gas smells like now?
Kevin - Same as Rick that's why they hang out
Tom - Next time
you have to
get more then a brush from the front desk girl for $2.00
Duane - Will he
rise to the top of Wal-Mart greeters someday as senior women flock to the
store with Duane working
Dumb Sven - Bring gun with bullet for Dennis
Micah - The Harley
man of the parade and don't leave the bill behind so you have
excuse to go back to Planet Newberry
Erin - Dude you
are the late night man!!
Joe - Always in the mix when fun is happening - why is that?
Joe Jr - How is uncle Matt doing?
Hunter - lacked the roosting promised this year HA!!
Hayden - Great job on the shirts!!!!
Danny - Riding smooth as always
Greg - blews not here... so dry bed tonight!!
Cody - Riding faster then the old man and hauling As_
Firecracker - beer man and practicing fishing man
Peppa - Still
needs a new bike - might rep Kawasaki in a few years like the BMW guy who
rode his bike around the world.
East coasters / Chris Sr. rock solid fast!
East coaster / Glen - Rocking the sand!
East Coaster / Lee - Rocking the sand also!
East Coaster / Mike - Flying fast and sorry he had to watch a KX250 eat a
tree East Coaster / Desman - cracking me with a donkey in my face when
following East Coaster / Other - Where were you at night?
Sorry if I missed somebody --- do something RR next year!!!
