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Where did the name, "Johnny G" come from?
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University
Stereo Ad
L.A. Times, 1979 |
In
the late 70's, while working at University Stereo, a cashier named Kathy Mayfield, nicknamed him
'Johnny
G', to distinguish him from the three other Johns working in the store. Although he
hated the name Johnny, if you knew what Kathy Mayfield looked like, you would understand why he accepted the name. For whatever reason,
customers always remembered the name 'Johnny G' and because referred customers always remembered to ask for Johnny G when buying stereo equipment, he kept it.
Dumb name, but everyone remembered Johnny G. |
| How did Johnny G Adventures come about? |
In the early 80's, John started organizing various events such as ski trips, Dodger-Giants games, and themed parties. Every event was usually over the top with private sections and bars on planes, tail gate parties of 100+ guests at Candlestick Park and Dodger Stadium, and the annual Super Bowl Pentathlon party requiring 48 inebriated guests to compete in 5 sporting events (table tennis, darts, badminton, pool, and bowling) in one day.
Although he never really made any profit on his events, the enjoyment of introducing his guests to new friends and watching everyone have fun made it all worthwhile. |
Superbowl Saturday Pentathlon |
Aknod's Ruby Premier - 1991
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In the 90's, his events continued to get bigger and more elaborate. Capturing most of the events on video, John began to produce videos on past events to entertain his guests. In 1991, he decided to make a full-length movie. He produced and directed Aknod's Ruby, filmed in various locations of LA, Santa Barbara, and Hawaii. Understandably, the movie never made it past it's opening debut at Paul May's New Year's Eve Party.
Realizing his potential as a movie maker, he quickly decided to give it up and go back to creating unforgettable memories through unique events.
When he moved to Lake Tahoe. CA in 1999, he had a constant flow of friends visiting. John was excited to share all that Tahoe offers and took guests shooting, off-roading, skiing on both snow and water, mountain biking, etc. After each guest left, they usually referred to their weekend as "another Johnny G adventure".
After several requests, he began to offer his "adventures" to others outside his circle of friends. When searching for a company name, it was quickly suggested the company could only be called - Johnny G Adventures.
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| What does Johnny G Adventures do? |
Johnny Adventures provides unforgettable memories of fun.
We create, organize, and offer adventures to people who like to have fun. Although most of our adventures are based in Lake Tahoe, California, we have organized adventures across the United States and several parts of the world such as:
- New Year's Celebrations in Manhattan, New York
- Mardi Gras in New Orleans
- St. Patrick's Day in Dublin, Ireland
- Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany
- San Sebastián Festival in Puerto Rico
- The Full Moon Party in Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand
- Jungle treks in Thailand, Egyptian deserts, Gorilla tracking in Zaire, "Big 5" safaris in East and South Africa, and pleasures in the Greek Islands.
Whether it be one of our pre-packaged adventures or a custom adventure for corporate team building, bachelor/bachelorette parties, fraternity/sorority reunions, or a get-a-way weekend, we will ensure it is affordable, hassle free, and most importantly...fun! |
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| About John |
John has a strong passion for living life to the funnest. In High School, he was voted "Most Fun To Be Around" and he has 'worked hard' to live up to that award ever since.
Johnny G Adventures gives him the excuse to continue his quest for new fun... in the hopes of sharing it with others.
Extreme Weekend 2003 |
John also teaches marketing courses as a part time adjunct professor at Lake Tahoe College. He is a wannabe photographer/videographer, and ironically, an Ordained Minister anxious to marry his first couple.
He recently made his first son, Little Joey G, and looks forward to buying even more toys and finding new adventures to share with his son. "My son will be my number one customer for life"
Check out his family website
www.gomezadventures.com
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| Who would be willing to put up with a man like him on a daily basis ? 
John & MIchelle
February 14, 2002
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In his wife's, Michelle, own words, "John is the most difficult and complicated man I have ever met. I don't know why I am so attracted to him."
Michelle runs Maestro Event Planners which offers event planning services for business meetings and personal events. |
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"At the end of an adventure, all I want to hear is,
"That was the most fun I have had in a long time!"
With that, my life is complete."
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