Jerre's 2006 G T G

[Chuck Smith]

Spoke to Jerre about it. Just waiting for a firm date. Right now it looks like it will be April 22, or April 29, 2006.

Check your calendars!

~Chuck

[CraftyBigDog]

Those Dates are awesome, great!

[snowjoker]

I'm gonna try my best to make it..

[Pickering Snow]

Sounds good couldnt come quick enough for me . FYI Holy water donnations are being excepted {hint Rich** the Father needs some serious blessing materials JD makes another good one has well.

Which ever date we choose on this year hoping to a have BS day on friday maybe some gokart racing like we taked about last year. I love the thought of a LTS 500 gokart race.

Nomatter what the dates are it is a great time and is the fastest two three days i spend with some of the greatest people in the world.

PS Look out Krispy Kremes iam bringing a dam rollback that should qualify has a semi so no red light needed.

[festerw]

Awwww, April 22, you guys might be coming for my birthday. That's so sweet, LOL.:rolling

[Jerre Heyer]

Rich, better bring a barrel this time:zoom .I think there will be alot of blessing going on. Blessed are those who travel.

Looks like the 22nd is going to be the date. Got to check the family calender here over the weekend.

Looking forward to a fun weekend this year as always. Maybe some new toys here for the show.

Going to put the invite out to the Aurora reps to pass down to Douglas group. So maybe some Fisher / Western Representation also. I know Jonathan is looking forward to coming back down from Blizzard. Maybe we will have a few of the Blizzard guys down again this year.

Jonathan's been a busy guy this winter. Talked to him for quite a while Thursday for the first time in a while. This is unusual because we usually talk several times a week. When he doesn't hear from me or I don't from him we know it's busy.

They ( blizzard ) have been working on some of the problems surfacing and trying to find us solutions. So far there are fixes for the wing problem of extension and the back plate catching. I'll be posting some good picts of both.

Those of you with problem's on trucks or plow's please feel at ease to bring them with you for diagnostic and repairs.

There will be a special GTG program running for plows brought down for summer service for those of you who will be done with snow for the season and want to bring yours with you. Also for those who bring them in thru June.

Jerre

[snowplowjay]

Bill and I went to check out my new truck last night down at the dealer after they trucked it down from Bennington VT. The first thing Bill said when he saw her was OHHHH SWWEEET can we pleaaaaaaaaaaaase take this truck to Jerres in April HAHA.......

Ill be counting down the Months/Weeks till Erie 06'


Jay

[William B.]

Man I wish I was closer.Sounds like its going to be a blast! Please take lots of pics.

William

[Tileman]

April in Erie! Holy water for Father Fred so he can bless the members of LTS:eek: . I'm not sure about a barrel may have to have a lot of donations payup to get that much. (I'm sure there will be some Holy water there for the event pimp )

Go Kart racing (LTS 500) sounds great.

[wyldman]

I'll be there,whenever it is.Coming down early for some play on Friday too,and will stay for Sunday if guys are still around.Let me know where your staying Fred,so we can book early.

I'll bring a ladder,and we'll climb up and hotwire that red light.Free donuts all weekend ! :D

[GMC Driver]

Lookin forward to it! I might even try to get away on Fri. for some of the festivities - and may take advantage of the spring special Jerre.

For those of you who might be sitting on the fence about making the trip out, be assured it is worth it - great to put faces and names together and enjoy the company of like minded individuals. Some guys have travelled quite a distance to be there, and it would be great to see many of you there again!

[Garagekeeper]

Well guess I'll have to start saving for a "road Trip" too.
:rolleyes: John...

[Barger Signs]

I've got to meet some of you guys (and gaLs). I haven't made one yet but I'm going to try my butt off to make this one. Are Harley's allowed or must I bring a 4wd.

Dreamin' of a :blizzard

Personal to Rich give me a call sometime or PM me your number.
Bruce

[Jerre Heyer]

All types of transport are welcome. Steve might even bring the corola for a plow install. Brother in law and sister in law came in with there harley in the afternoon sat last year.

Jerre

P.S. those Iowa guys may want to rethink the drive and not get shown up by the B.C. and Manitoba guys thinking of the trip.

[EIB]

I'll be there. No concrete bed motel this year :eek: Go kart racing sounds like a good time.

[digger242j]

Rrrrgh...

Not the best date, but it might be the best one in April. This is gonna take some sweet talkin...

[Andy Detwiler]

I'm gonna be there. Hopefully the planting will get done early, if not,it will get done afterwords. Do we need to bring our own go-carts,or can i just race the mighty Neon? Looking foreward to it!:blizzard

[Lawn Lad]

If there are going to be a ton a folks there, Jerre have you considered parking and running a shuttle to your covention?

[tjlands]

Hows the bass fishing on Erie at the end of April.

[urethane dino]

erie trip #3 cant wait
Dino

[T-Zab]

Oh boy sounds like too much fun to miss. I guess I best ask the Boss for some time off.

Todd

[Chuck Smith]

Ok, well I just reserved a room at the Microtel. Got it for $42.95 a night. Must present a business card at check in (though they never asked last year).

You can cancel up to 6pm on the day of check in, so if the date changes, no problem.

Jerre,

Is the 22nd a go?

~Chuck

[Alan]

Last year I found out that Microtel allows dogs. I've got to confirm that and if they still do we'll bring #2 Boy with us this year.

[BWhite]

All types of transport are welcome.
Jerre

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Got room for a Motorhome ?

[snowplowjay]

Got room for a Motorhome ?


Got Grass brought his and parked it next to our rig at the hotel and spent the night out in the lot.......


Jay

[Pelican]

I think I remember seeing a Walmart down there, and you know their policy I'm sure.......

[Western22288]

ill try to make it, ill try to get my father to make the trip also i think he would enjoy himself, if he decides not to ill still be there:waving

[hlntoiz]

Jay, Dino,

We are going to have to hook up. I am going to make some room for it in my schedule (love being my own boss). I am going to need a good spring party to hopefully kick off another Kick A$$ year! Where you guys staying?

Ya Jerre, I am coming up!! Can't wait to :drinkup

Matt-hlntoiz

[snowplowjay]

Jay, Dino,

We are going to have to hook up. I am going to make some room for it in my schedule (love being my own boss). I am going to need a good spring party to hopefully kick off another Kick A$$ year! Where you guys staying?

Ya Jerre, I am coming up!! Can't wait to :drinkup

Matt-hlntoiz


Matt,

Bill (prosno) and I are a lot closer to you than Dino is since he is in Norwich. Bill and I plan on having at least one truck going up if not two you could definitely ride up or follow us up thats not a problem. I will PM you so we can finally meet up sometime soo too!!! I may be in Bristol this weekend at the girls house anyways maybe we can have a beer or something...


Jay

[hlntoiz]

I am always up for a cold one!!!

[Chuck Smith]

There is a WalMart on Peach Street. Right down from Quaker Steak, and Krispy Kreme.

I'm going to dig up some info from last years post.

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Directions.... and more info from last year's thread.

Originally Posted by Jerre Heyer on 03-20-2004 05:17 PM

OK, Here's the directions by road.

From the East or the West you'll come in on I-90.

to Exit 32 Rte 430 Station road ( Wesleyville / Colt Station exit ) Head to the lake.
Right turn if from the East. You'll be going 1mile either way.
Left turn if from the West.

This is a 4 lane now with signs as the Bayfront Connector.

Go thru the traffic lights past the Country Fair convenience store/ Gas station.

Stay in the Right lane down the hill.

You'll see a sign that says Station Road Right lane.
Bear to the Right. Yield sign as you make the turn.

Shop is on the Right 1/8 mile from the Yield sign.

Parking will be at the shop and several places across the street.

Roger can probably even get us passes for On campus parking at Penn State if he puts his mind to it..


If your coming from the South take I-79 north to I-90 East
If your coming from the East in lower NY or beyond and I-86 is the easy route across take it to the end and then I-90 West.

Air port is down town about 15miles away. Cabs and busses run all the way to the shop. Hotels on Pine ave and Parade street have the best rates and are a couple of miles from the shop.


Jerre

Motels..


Originally Posted by Jerre Heyer on 03-21-2004 02:44 PM
Motels off the interstate:

Ramada Inn 1 exit away 814-825-3100

2 exits away: Most have reasonable prices and good accomidations.

Best western 814-864-1812
Super 8 814-864-9200
Tally Hotel 814-868-0879
Quality Inn 814-864-4911
Red Roof 814-868-5246
Days Inn 814-868-8521

High end hotels on Peach street or 3 exits away ( this is the JAA plow Corridor if you wanted to know )

Hampton inn 814-866-6800
Country Inn and Suites 814-864-5810
Courtyard by Marriot 814-860-8300
Microtel Inn 814-864-1010
Residence Inn 814-864-2500

Others at that exit:
Econo Lodge 814-866-5544
Comfort Inn 814-866-6666
Holiday inn Express 814-217-1100
Motel 6 814-864-4811

I know this gives alot of choices. The other Best western farther out of town has live country music on the weekends. Lots of clubs down town. Most are 4-6 miles north of the interstate.

Sorry Geo only a couple of your honey clubs in the area and there all a drive. No Hooters anymore. It went belly up.....

The Ramada and the Quality Inn have alot of parking and bars in the hotels. The Best western 2 exits away has good parking too.

All but the ones 3 exits down are very reasonable however you can get good rates at them too sometimes.

Jerre



As far as what is on Peach St...


Originally posted by Adams Plowing on 03-22-2004 12:04 AM
if you get a room on peach street you'll be near quaker steak, applebees, golden corral, Bob evans, old country buffet, a bunch of fast food, texas roadhouse, longhorn steakhouse, and a bunch of others... the hotels up there are Holiday inn express, eccono lodge, comfort inn, courtyard marriot, motel 6, Hampton Inn, and i think theres one or two more that i cant think of the name of off the top of my head....

More from Seth...

Originally Posted By Adam's Plowing on 03-23-2004 07:01 PM
for anyone that is trying to select a hotel here are the exits

35-harborcreek exit
TA Travel port


32- Jerre place

29- route 8 Exit 1 exit over from jerres
Sunrise hotel
Other Stuff at exit
Arbies
Country Fair
Freightliner Dealer

27-route 97 2 exits over from jerres
Days Inn
Best western
Tally hotel
Other things at exit
McDonalds
Pilot Station
BP Gas station
Country Fair
Barbatoes Pizza
Car Wash
Arbies


Exit 24 Peach street 3 Exits over from Jerres
Micro-tell
Holiday Inn Express
Courtyard Marriot
Motel 6
hampton Inn
Comfort Inn
Eccono Lodge
Other things at exit
Applebees
Quaker Steak and Lube
Long horn steak house
Texas Roadhouse
Damons
Walmart
the Mall
Mcdonalds
A whole bunch of other stores and restraunts


__________________
Seth

95 Ram 1500 w/ Boss 8' Superduty w/ smart hitch 2, pro-wings



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So this info should help everyone considering going!

~Chuck

[Chuck Smith]

http://www.familyfirstsportspark.com/PARK/facilitytour/6.html

This is where they have the go karts. It says they have 24 carts, 9 hp engines. It's outdoors. The park is closed for the winter, it just says they will open in April 2006.

There is also this map with more to do in case anyone is bringing family.

http://www.funzone-erie.com/funzonemaps.html

~Chuck

[urethane dino]

Yeah but we have to run through 84 on the way out, so we are all on the way. Anyway we have a few months to work it out.
Dino

[Pelican]

We ought to catch a race at the Erie Raceway, it's a nice facility.

[wyldman]

Catch a race,go racing,I don't care ....I'm in.


:smokin1 :smokin1

[gslam88]

Jay

I might consinder following you guys out.. but dont want the beer cans flying at my hood... might have to push the ford out of the way... hehehe...

Might be time for me to head west young man... Maybe Mr. Capone is there waiting for us...

Pete :smokin1

[BWhite]

I think I remember seeing a Walmart down there, and you know their policy I'm sure.......
Can stay over in the walmart lot if Erie allows it

[Adams Plowing]

Can stay over in the walmart lot if Erie allows it


Yup all walmarts across the nation let people stay in their campers in their lots. you have a handfull to choose from here although the closest ones are probably the one on 26th and elm or the one on peach street.


also the sunrise hotel that was on exit 29 is now a travellodge if i remember correctly

[nsmilligan]

Given this winter I'm sure the snow will be over by then:rolleyes: :rolleyes:
I would really like to make it, given this much notice would I have an excuse?:nope

Bill

[76chevyman]

I'll be there even though its the second time out there this year. Its a great time.

Rich:burnout

[Rob]

Yup all walmarts across the nation let people stay in their campers in their lots.

Actually, that's not entirely true. I'm pretty sure that I read a bunch of municipalities are starting to not allow that. Especially when they are in a traditional camping area. Campgrounds are hurting becasue people are going to the Walmart for free, then staying in a regualr campground only periodically so they can empty the tanks etc. So, using the services to the fullest but not paying for the living on the other days.

[Mark Oomkes]

Hopefully everybody in my family is healthy by then. I am going to do my best to make it this year.

[Pickering Snow]

http://www.familyfirstsportspark.com/PARK/facilitytour/6.html

This is where they have the go karts. It says they have 24 carts, 9 hp engines. It's outdoors. The park is closed for the winter, it just says they will open in April 2006.

There is also this map with more to do in case anyone is bringing family.

http://www.funzone-erie.com/funzonemaps.html

~Chuck

9hp Gokarts :grinz :grinz :grinz iam in , hitting the race track sounds fun too . Hitting the glass mason jar sounds good too. Taking a trip with Thomas , Steve , Bill, and who ever else wants to go {priceless**.

Hoping Bill {Prosnow** and Jay make it iam gonna bring some {depends** for ya Bill you and i both know it would be alot better to stand up right when taking a leak.

Another FYI about Erie unlike most Cracker Barrels which is our saturday morning breakfast stop they do hire queers so just a FYI on the grits.

[bud16415]

Rrrrgh...

Not the best date, but it might be the best one in April. This is gonna take some sweet talkin...


You better make it…
Don’t make Fred and me drive down and get you.:D


Looks like twice the size cake is going to be required this year.

[BWhite]

Yup all walmarts across the nation let people stay in their campers in their lots. you have a handfull to choose from here although the closest ones are probably the one on 26th and elm or the one on peach street.


also the sunrise hotel that was on exit 29 is now a travellodge if i remember correctly


Seth not all Walmarts can offer overnight parking for RVers . If the local town or city has a law against it ( some do ) it supercedes Walmarts generosity ! Have you seen them in Erie Walmarts ?

[Chuck Smith]

They were there last year. I thought I turned into a campground instead of WalMart!

~Chuck

[Jerre Heyer]

There's a Walmart closer to the shop that allows it. Pretty sure no problem at Peach street and it's closer to the other activities.

Digger you and Mike need to truck pool on the way up. P.S. How are the twins???

[Chuck Smith]

Jerre, is the 22nd the official date now?

~Chuck

[Adams Plowing]

Seth not all Walmarts can offer overnight parking for RVers . If the local town or city has a law against it ( some do ) it supercedes Walmarts generosity ! Have you seen them in Erie Walmarts ?

Your Definatly fine to camp at the walmarts around here theres almost always campers in the ones here... actually the walmart on peach street has a resident bum that lives in his van there year round it seems...

[Mark Oomkes]

Your Definatly fine to camp at the walmarts around here theres almost always campers in the ones here... actually the walmart on peach street has a resident bum that lives in his van there year round it seems...

There's just soooo many comments\jokes that could be made about this type of thing going on in WalMarts' parking lots, but I'll refrain for now. :grinz

[snowplowjay]

Yup all walmarts across the nation let people stay in their campers in their lots. you have a handfull to choose from here although the closest ones are probably the one on 26th and elm or the one on peach street.


also the sunrise hotel that was on exit 29 is now a travellodge if i remember correctly

Come to think of it........I was in the local SUPER WALMART parked way out in the lot and I couldn't hold it anymore so I landed up finding shelter behind a mobile home that was parked against the parking spaces...... See there is a benefit to letting them park in those lots...... Just when I was finishing up DOHHHH the door opened and there were the occupants LOL...

Jay

[Mark Oomkes]

Come to think of it........I was in the local SUPER WALMART parked way out in the lot and I couldn't hold it anymore so I landed up finding shelter behind a mobile home that was parked against the parking spaces...... See there is a benefit to letting them park in those lots...... Just when I was finishing up DOHHHH the door opened and there were the occupants LOL...

Jay


And this is not one of them that I was thinking of.

What is it about you guys from CT anyways? Don't you have indoor plumbing there?

[hlntoiz]

Bad news, just found out I have an engagement party that weekend for a wedding that I am in:mad: :fuming . I am pretty pissed about it. So it looks like I won't be able to make it unless Jerre decides to do it on another day.

Sorry guys, we will still have to catch up around here for a beer and wings! Maybe J Timothy's in Plainville, they have good beer and famous Dirt Wings?

Matt-hlntoiz

[Roger Dodger]

Awwww, April 22, you guys might be coming for my birthday. That's so sweet, LOL.:rolling
If it's on the 29th that's my "landmark" birthday!

[Roger Dodger]

Yup all walmarts across the nation let people stay in their campers in their lots. you have a handfull to choose from here although the closest ones are probably the one on 26th and elm or the one on peach street.


also the sunrise hotel that was on exit 29 is now a travellodge if i remember correctly
Not all WalMarts allow overnighters. While the corporation welcomes overnighters, it's left up to the discretion of individual store managers. The WalMart just off of I90 & Rt. 19 (exit 24) does welcome campoers provided awnings are not unrolled, bbqs aren't fired up, and no lawnchairs. Campers are supposed to check in with any WalMart management first before assuming they can stay the night. I have learned this through the RV forums of which this topic is popular discussion there. They also want RVers parking further out from traffic flow - makes sense.

[Chuck Smith]

Jerre, is the 22nd the official date now?

~Chuck

Confirmed it tonight. Mark your calendars!

~Chuck

[RibbleConstruction]

I hope new guys are welcome. I am on my way. Hope to get a plow to bring home while I am there. William B. I have to go through Iowa on my way if you want a ride. Let me know.

[Western22288]

I hope new guys are welcome.

all members are welcome. hope to see you there

[Rick]

Ive got a few ?s How about directions,Alist of motel/hotels close (and hopfuly inexpencive) One day event or two? I'm knd of new to LTS but you seem to be a bunch of good eggs. I'd love to meet and bs over a holywater or two,maybe lots more if its 2 days. I'll be coming from Mass. so its a pretty good haul but If I can get it lined up IM THERE !!!!!!!!!!! If you can pm me or drop me an email co4ric@aol.com Thanx and looking foward to meeting you all

[Rick]

Sorry guys I posted question without reading 2nd page of posts

[apgarconstruction]

april 22, that's great. wife was supposed to be away on the weekend of the 29th, so that wouldnt' have worked out. but now that it's the 22nd. i should have no problem getting to it. Bill and I can ride together out there. looking forward to meeting all of you. racing gokart would really be a lot of fun.
cya there.

[snow warrior]

I hope new guys are welcome. I am on my way. Hope to get a plow to bring home while I am there. William B. I have to go through Iowa on my way if you want a ride. Let me know.



I hope your still gonna stop and pick me up on your way through!!!:shades :drinkup :drinkup

[RibbleConstruction]

Dave you know I am stopping to pick you up. But by the time i Get to your place your gonna have to take the wheel while I tip a few back :drinkup :rocker

[Prosno]

I just wanna piss on jays tires:rolling

[Pickering Snow]

Just a Fyi if there is somone that wants to go but needs a ride the Erie Express is open running from Mid Mich to Erie non stop except to pee and pick up people.

Disclaimer trip safety is not my responsibilty not that iam a bad driver if you sleep on me chances are i may sleep on you , have made the trip a FEWWWWWWWWWWW times so bear with me going threw Cleveland i have a bad habit of visiting the upscale downtown Cleveland area another bad habit of mine is making the 6hr trip in 4.9 hrs . Last disclaimer you most likely will be riding in a 6.0l powerstroke diesel so no guarantee's on trip completion.

PS Todd your PM box is Full.

[GMC Driver]

I'd like to offer the same to anyone in Ontario. I live about 25 miles west of Buffalo, so if needed we could have a "staging" area up here at the shop, or I know of a few places in the area where vehicles would be safe overnight. This might help a few who don't want to drive the extra two hours, or prefer to carpool.

Just a thought - but would be nice to have a few of us down there!

[Jerre Heyer]

Really almost a three day thing. Friday afternoon/evening meet at shop/ quaker steak and lube and maybe the Go Cart Races.

Sat GTG for the day with Breakfast at Cracker Barrel ( don't order grits according to Fred ...LOL ) , Lunch at the shop with a bunch of plow guys, Dinner at the Longhorn or another establishment, Out on the town and looking for the Red Light at Krispy Kreme

Sunday morning Bfast at Cracker Barrel and heading out or hanging around as you wish.

Monday...>Recovery...LOL

Jerre

[bud16415]

Just a Fyi if there is somone that wants to go but needs a ride the Erie Express is open running from Mid Mich to Erie non stop except to pee and pick up people.

Disclaimer trip safety is not my responsibilty not that iam a bad driver if you sleep on me chances are i may sleep on you , have made the trip a FEWWWWWWWWWWW times so bear with me going threw Cleveland i have a bad habit of visiting the upscale downtown Cleveland area another bad habit of mine is making the 6hr trip in 4.9 hrs . Last disclaimer you most likely will be riding in a 6.0l powerstroke diesel so no guarantee's on trip completion.

PS Todd your PM box is Full.


I’m actually thinking of driving to Michigan leaving my truck there just for the experience of riding back with “The Father” :)

[EIB]

I'm open for riders that are going by my place, or we can hook up to follow each other down.

[pbeering]

For the midwest crowd, same deal. Not sure which vehicle will make the trek. Rich's boys are very fond of one of my fleet......

[digger242j]

You better make it…
Don’t make Fred and me drive down and get you.:D






Digger you and Mike need to truck pool on the way up. P.S. How are the twins???

The twins are geat! The issue with the date is that my wife has to work overnight Friday into Saturday, and the twins aren't quite big enough to drive go karts yet...

[apgarconstruction]

hey guys, looking to see if anyone in NJ is going to this get together besides BRL. trying to get catch a ride with someone, or drivemyself and bring someone with me. pm if you are interested in carpooling out to ERIE
i'm planning on staying from friday early int he day, to sunday afternoon sometime

[Pickering Snow]

Dan

Iam sure if you ask Bill will were some BO juice and maybe even cover those legs lol.

He does have a bad habit of taking the long way to Erie and driving way to slow and showing up way to late Annnnnnnd keeping me up way to late.

[apgarconstruction]

bill can't ride with me, or drive me either. he's going out for some football game at pennstate and will be out there a different time than me.

i'll probably run my wife's old corolla out, 30 mpg, can't beat that.
only thing is, the cops would pull that thing over faster than they would my work truck. for some reason, the cops like to give the working man a break, at least around here. unless you are really breaking the limit.

[Chuck Smith]

If all goes well, I should have 4 cases of a product everyone here has heard a lot about to make sure no one goes home empty handed.

~Chuck

[Adams Plowing]

If all goes well, I should have 4 cases of a product everyone here has heard a lot about to make sure no one goes home empty handed.

~Chuck

Great your getting 4 cases of KY Koolaid! j/k lol :drinkup :drinkup

[Mark Oomkes]

If all goes well, I should have 4 cases of a product everyone here has heard a lot about to make sure no one goes home empty handed.

~Chuck

Holy water????

[BRL]

Mmmm.... Kool Aid, can't wait

[Tileman]

Kool Aid and LTS special drink:shades

[Pickering Snow]

Holy Water= Big Smiles :D :D

Listen i can conduct communion with diff things i prefer holy water however JD coffee additive works well too.

Rich rememeber how much i would talk in the chat rooms after i got back with my quart jar geez you can tell i have been out for awhile most nights i end up waking up at my desk with nobody left in the chatroom sooooooooooooooooooooooooo bring me the WATER lol

[hlntoiz]

YES!!!!! I'm in!!!!! :drinkup the engagement party got changed to a different day. I am definately coming up. My buddy may come also. I know he would love it up there.

Jay/Bill we are going have to meet and follow up. Last time I went I went I86. Quite ride but I made very good time in the 6500. Where are you guys staying again?

I am definately putting a 810 erie special on the Dodge. I don't know if I will have the new 5500 by then. That is on hold right now. I have been after a new place with a 3000 sq ft garage. This past weekend some new options opened up for me. I can always find a truck but not a place like this.

[Chuck Smith]

The samples arrived today. I have 48 cans to give out at Jerre's. They are 3.5oz. cans. A good amount to try out to be able to decide if you want to buy more.

~Chuck

[hlntoiz]

Does anyone know if a Toconic Maintenance rep will be at the GTG?

[snowplowjay]

Does anyone know if a Toconic Maintenance rep will be at the GTG?


John Parker is the gentleman that you would want to get ahold of. He has a handle here on the site. I don't believe you will see him there. Your best bet would be to contact him directly

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Jay

[hlntoiz]

Jay I have his info. Thanks. I was just curious if someone would be there. What is john's handle?

[Pelican]

He's known as John P (http://www.letstalksnow.com/forums/member.php?u=1221).

He hasn't been to the other gatherings, so that might be an indication of plans for this one.

[hlntoiz]

Thanks Pelican, do you know if they are going to be holding a BBQ this year?

[sonjaab]

HL.............I doubt he will be at Jerres BBQ. He should be at the
SIMA Symposium trade show tho......................

Last year his crew was at the RCS BBQ in Rochester with one of
their Magic Salt spray rigs................

Sadly He prob. won't have any more of his Qs from the info. I have
heard :wah ....................geo

[hlntoiz]

I can 't wait for the GTG.....I heard a lot about it from Peter and Jerre when I was up in Nov for my first erie special. I need a vacation from here and to clear my mind before the season starts! Just hanging out talking shop talk is going to be a good time! Not to mention I am upgrading to a 810 for my dodge 2500.

[Pelican]

There are a few of us staying at the Red Roof Inn at Exit 27, one exit away from Peach St. There's a country music bar within walking distance (or is that staggering?) of the motel, right up my alley! I'm looking forward to a getaway from reality for a couple days!

[RibbleConstruction]

Im staying at the super 8. I think it was exit 27 too.

[sonjaab]

Motels off the interstate 90:

Ramada Inn 1 exit away 814-825-3100

2 exits away: Most have reasonable prices and good accomidations.

Best western 814-864-1812
Super 8 814-864-9200
Tally Hotel 814-868-0879
Quality Inn 814-864-4911
Red Roof 814-868-5246
Days Inn 814-868-8521

High end hotels on Peach street or 3 exits away ( this is the JAA plow Corridor if you wanted to know )

Hampton inn 814-866-6800
Country Inn and Suites 814-864-5810
Courtyard by Marriot 814-860-8300
Microtel Inn 814-864-1010
Residence Inn 814-864-2500

Others at that exit:
Econo Lodge 814-866-5544
Comfort Inn 814-866-6666
Holiday inn Express 814-217-1100
Motel 6 814-864-4811

I know this gives alot of choices. The other Best western farther out of town has live country music on the weekends. Lots of clubs down town. Most are 4-6 miles north of the interstate.

Sorry Geo only a couple of your honey clubs in the area and there all a drive. No Hooters anymore. It went belly up.....

The Ramada and the Quality Inn have alot of parking and bars in the hotels. The Best western 2 exits away has good parking too.

All but the ones 3 exits down are very reasonable however you can get good rates at them too sometimes.

[sonjaab]

OK, Here's the directions by road.

From the East or the West you'll come in on I-90.

to Exit 32 Rte 430 Station road ( Wesleyville / Colt Station exit ) Head to the lake.
Right turn if from the East. You'll be going 1mile either way.
Left turn if from the West.

This is a 4 lane now with signs as the Bayfront Connector.

Go thru the traffic lights past the Country Fair convenience store/ Gas station.

Stay in the Right lane down the hill.

You'll see a sign that says Station Road Right lane.
Bear to the Right. Yield sign as you make the turn.

Shop is on the Right 1/8 mile from the Yield sign.

Parking will be at the shop and several places across the street.

Roger can probably even get us passes for On campus parking at Penn State if he puts his mind to it..


If your coming from the South take I-79 north to I-90 East
If your coming from the East in lower NY or beyond and I-86 is the easy route across take it to the end and then I-90 West.

Air port is down town about 15miles away. Cabs and busses run all the way to the shop. Hotels on Pine ave and Parade street have the best rates and are a couple of miles from the shop.


Jerre
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[Tileman]

Its official now I just made reservations for the weekend (April 22). The boys are coming along as well as one of my brother in laws. Now if I can remember where I put the KY Kool Aid when we started all the remodeling this fall. I know I put it up some where so I would not forget where I put it. I'm sure I will find it before we leave for Erie.

[Pickering Snow]

Oh my Lord misplacing the KY Koolaid would be like me forgetting to wake up we have many Sinner's to bless this year primarly yours truly.

I thought about you and the boys last week when i seen that heavy snow band down in your neck of the woods how did you make out?

PS for those that dont know Ky Koolaid= Holy water

[Tileman]

Fred

I think I found all the Holly Water. Now If I can keep it hidden tell were ready to leave we'lll be OK.

The snow last weekend well I think them guys over in Indy sucked the life out of it. By the time it got to us all we got was a good salting. Some of the guys donn in KY got a lot more than we got here.

Were going to be coming in late on Friday evening so save us a spot at the Lube for dinner.

Rich

[Chuck Smith]

Glad to hear you and the boys can make it. I was going to ask, since your last post in this thread you said they would see how their schedules worked out.

The Lube on Friday sounds good. Cracker Barrel for breakfast on Sat... Looks like this year we will completely fill Longhorn on Sat night!

~Chuck

[Alan]

Got our reservations at Microtel this morning. They allow pets so we're going to try bringing our hairy "Son" with us.

[Jerre Heyer]

Tom's building an entertainment map for Saturday night. We'll include the local cab company's #. Called longhorn and warned them....He said we'd have the whole back this time. Was also going to call a local place that has good steak and may have a band playing sat night. His prime rib and other food is very good. Bar, band and food all in one may be possible.

Jerre

[hlntoiz]

Jerre, Thanks for all those #'s I will probably stay at the motel 8 or the Red Roof Inn. I will be there for Thursday night through Sat night. I am bringing a buddy I just hired. He is going to be my machanic so I will need him to get acculmated with the blizzard snow plows!

Can't wait!

[Jerre Heyer]

Just talked to the owner of the local bar/resturant. They have a country/rock band playing there Sat night starting at 9:30. They can seat as many as we want to bring. It's a short drive back upto the interstate and about 6 miles from peach street.

Jerre

[Alan]

I hate to say it but I kinda like the Longhorn, in part because it DOESN'T have a band. Any bar band I've ever seen works by the motto "If you can't be good be LOUD!" At least at the Longhorn you can carry on a conversation with the person next to you without having to scream. It's not often that we get together and, at least for me, getting to talk to everybody is the thing that makes it worth the trip.

[Mark Oomkes]

Tom's building an entertainment map for Saturday night. We'll include the local cab company's #. Called longhorn and warned them....He said we'd have the whole back this time. Was also going to call a local place that has good steak and may have a band playing sat night. His prime rib and other food is very good. Bar, band and food all in one may be possible.

Jerre

Isn't this the same guy you told me could direct me to the how do I say it? Less than heterosexual locations in Erie? Now you think anybody would trust his maps and cab companies? He's probably bribed them to bring any inebriated individuals with man purses filled with grits to the gay bars. :rolling :rolling :rolling :rolling

[Tileman]

I think I have to side with Alan on this one. Nothing I hate worse than not being able to hear whats going on in a conversation. Now after dinner the band and bar sounds like it could be a place to check out.

[Chuck Smith]

Just like last year, and the year before, dinner at Longhorn's, and those that want to bar hop or see a band can do so after we eat. You'll find me over at KK after dinner ;)

Placed the soda order on Monday. This time I got 3 root beer, 1 black cherry, and 1 cream. I also got 3 cases of water. Never had the black cherry, but a place we go out to eat at has the cream soda, and the kids love it.

It's been a long wait for the GTG, and it surprised me that it is next week. FINALLY!

On the "bar band" topic, Chris and I went to a local place we always wanted to try. I was not impressed with the food, and "lucky" us, we got seated next to the stage. We couldn't wait to get out of there. We were there to eat dinner, not for the band. :(

~Chuck

[Pickering Snow]

I always figure my time in Erie this way Friday night i party at quaker steak and then Doc holidays . Sat a few rounds of holy water at jerres , Saturday night i agree with long horns and KK after i think iam the only one that leaves at 4am sunday morning so i need to be clean and tidy in the upstairs in order to keep shiny surfaces upright and greasy sides down.:grinz

[John DiMartino]

I agree with Alan as well,its loud enough at dinner,those who want to go out after can.

[T-Zab]

What ever you guys decide is all good. Im just happy to be gettin the heck out of here for weekend :grinz No Turkey hunting for me this spring so this is my one and only get away ! Looking forward to meeting more of you guys. Mark O you gonna make it ??
Todd

[hlntoiz]

What ever you guys decide is all good. Im just happy to be gettin the heck out of here for weekend :grinz No Turkey hunting for me this spring so this is my one and only get away ! Looking forward to meeting more of you guys. Mark O you gonna make it ??
Todd


Ditto, I dont' really care what we do. No matter what it is away from here and it is going to be a lot of fun!!!!

GO GO Gocarts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:zoom Lets get it on! Last one to the finish buys beer!!

[Prosno]

Looks like Jay and I probably aint makin it to this one. Too much needs to be done to fast so I have to grab the money while its here.

[Pelican]

OK Bill, you backed out of the Hooters run, and now this??? I'm beginning to think you don't like us anymore!! The work will be there when you return, you only get one chance at life and to live it. Take a couple days for yourself, no one will condemn you for it!

[Andy Detwiler]

Looking forward to just about anything, i agree to the loud music, maybe after supper. Very eager to test the "Holy Water". I'd guess that we would be ready for anything, if its as good as you all say it is. I'm bringing the Crown Royal and the clam shell, a little family tradition we've done around here for quite some time. I'll explain it when we get there.
Planting update:
Corn: 50%
Soybeans:0%
Rain: Half in. last nite
Andy:drinkup

[GMC Driver]

Looking forward to it - be a nice break. Not sure if I'm gonna make it for Friday night, but hope to. Be there for Saturday anyway. All depends how well the week goes!

[BRL]

Bill posted he wasn't going a while ago. But now I'm beginning to think Jay isn't really allowed out by himself after dark, not sure if that's to protect us the general population, or for his own safety :zoinks

Unfortunately I'll be missing the Saturday festivities, but I'll throw my vote for a Longhorn's type setting for the already mentioned reasons. Seems getting everyone settled into the dinner part of the night takes a while & becomes a well after dark event. So that would be well into any band starting times probably, which would definitely interfere with the spirit of the dinner IMO.

I'll be there for any Friday arrivals & the fun that will be had then, but then have to leave the Erie area early Saturday AM, so thats when you all have to stop having any fun so I don't miss any of it. OK... just kidding, but it was worth a shot :haha

[Prosno]

Guys I have to many responsabilitys PERIOD I have work backloged and equipment is still getting serviced, and dont forget for me its a 9 hr drive-just cant see doing it now when I can make 1,800.00 - 2,200.00 a day sorry business and my daughter come first.

[EIB]

So guys whens the go karts? On Friday?

[Pickering Snow]

Bill

I completly understand were your coming from with work , i truly missed you not being in Erie last year and will again this year will never forget how hard you made me laugh the first time we met , after all it was really you that got the whole Father thing started.

At this point in the year i really dont care if i miss a day or two . The last two fridays i have left at noon baby steps has some here suggested both saturdays when i returned nothing was done or finished that i asked to be done. So this coming friday we are simply switching the phones over to Closed Friday and Saturday do to a emergency i told myself its a major emergancy to seek some sanity in taking two dang days off. For my guys its simple if they have vacation days left then they can use them other wise tough luck both times i have left they have goofed off.

I understand a guy has to do what a guy has to do but myself i wouldnt miss the trip to Erie short of death in the family of which if it wasnt me then we can bury them on monday when i get back.

Not giving you a hard time just know your stressed has iam and some time away could help like i said missed ya last year and will miss ya this year . Try and get some R&R at least with the daughter this year buddy.

[pbeering]

Alright Connecticut lads, faire attention (as the French would say)

In Asian culture they live the concept of balance in all things. This is oddly absent for many of us and is an important thing to remember. Taking a day or three to disconnect, recharge the batteries, and even the 9 hours to reflect during the pilgrimmage is not a bad thing at all.

Perhaps you and Jay could tag-team the driving with a laptop and get caught-up or even ahead on the paperwork. Perhaps you could lengthen the shifts by a couple hours to make up for the time spent away in Erie.

While I understand the import of rapid response to customer and business needs, I also know that most folks understand that you will be coming to (pick one or more) a. comfort grieving friends; b. engage in mission-critical training (many surprises and products coming this year); c. religious pilgrimmage; d. allowing your bruised knuckles to heal; e. all of the above.

While you may not sleep with me, lest Mr. Oomkes have some sort of Dutch stroke, you may utilize the couch in the Suite.

[Chuck Smith]

Just did a shirt inventory, and here is what I will be bringing along;

Here is what I have in sweats:

2L
12 XXL
1 XXXL

For T shirts I have:

3 M
7 XL
9 XXL
3 XXXL
---------------------

There is a remote chance I will have hats, but only remote at this point.

~Chuck

[pbeering]

And Chuck adds another compelling reason to come: WARDROBE!!!!!

[T-Zab]

a. comfort grieving friends; b. engage in mission-critical training (many surprises and products coming this year); c. religious pilgrimmage; d. allowing your bruised knuckles to heal; e. all of the above.

Peter you missed a very important one here c) GO BLIND !
Apparently there will be Holy water there that in the proper dosage may just do that.

Todd

[Lawn Lad]

Wow... with all this chatter I'm sure the FBI is listening in since this is going to be a big gathering. With the current trend Jerre's GTG is going to become the Woodstock to the snow services industry.

Sounds like a ton of fun, but I won't be able to make it this year. I enjoyed my brief time there two years ago. I'm going to be out of town next weekend - so I'll have to leave the calendar open for next year. Have a great time guys. I look forward to hearing about it when I get back.

[hlntoiz]

ust did a shirt inventory, and here is what I will be bringing along;
For T shirts I have:

3 M
7 XL
9 XXL
3 XXXL
---------------------

There is a remote chance I will have hats, but only remote at this point.

~Chuck

Chuck put me down for 1 XL Tee.

Bill and Jay I have to agree with Peter. I certainaly know where you are coming from. But when is a good time to take a break? If your business is reputable and reliable (which I am sure it is) customers will be willing to wait 2 days for your service. I too am driving 7.5 hrs. But I looked at it like I worked my A$$ of this winter and I need some time to myself with the guys!!! no women, puppie or work responiblities!

Sometimes you just have to find time! Right Father Fred?

GMC Driver, are you bringing that new 5500? I would love to see it!

[RibbleConstruction]

I too have been bombarded with work. Seems like things have doubled or tripled in the last couple of weeks. I may not be able to make it either. I was really looking forward to putting faces with all the names. I will do my best to make it but for me its 13 hours away and right now the money to be made might outweigh the 4 days off to make the trip.

[Rocket]

In Asian culture they live the concept of balance in all things. This is oddly absent for many of us and is an important thing to remember. Taking a day or three to disconnect, recharge the batteries, and even the 9 hours to reflect during the pilgrimmage is not a bad thing at all.
Agreed, but for the landscapers specifically this is the beginning of our "Christmas" (busiest) season and after such a dismal winter (there was plenty of time to disconnect this year) there is a genuine need to work. Retail managers do not take vacation in December, radio hosts don't take vacation during sweeps, and teachers don't take vacation during school. It's just what we do.

As you say, not a bad thing to do but I think this year has already proven to be unique. Wish I were going...

[John Banks]

I can understand what Bill is saying. I've been working 18-20 hours a day, 6 and 7 days a week. I've been trying to grow the trucking/hauling side of the business and in the last few weeks it's really taking off. Plus, I just starting doing all the CM and sitework, on a subcontractor basis, for a large builder in the area. Then there's all of our other projects! My wife hates it, but like I tell her, I have to take the work while it's there. She talks about balance too, and I can obviously see her point. It's difficult at best to turn away or walk away from work. For me, I do no advertising and it's my name on the business, so every referral counts, since you never know what it turns into! I mention balance as I type this on Easter Sunday! Ugh.

I make as much time as possible for my family, after that, I can make no promises. I too would love to join you guys next weekend. Unfortunately, it's not going to happen.

Have a great time and my Best to everyone. Enjoy! Oh, and takes lots of pics!

[Pelican]

I don't know guys.....when you get to my age you start to look at the big picture. Ten years from now, do you really think it will make a bit of difference in your life if you take a few days off?? Will you remember what job it was you did in place of this gathering? I'll bet in 10 years you could remember the trip to Erie if you went (well, maybe not if there's enough Holy Water). That's why I'm going!! Give it some consideration guys, I assure you you'll remember the event and be glad you went!

[BayCityBullet]

Agreed, but for the landscapers specifically this is the beginning of our "Christmas" (busiest) season and after such a dismal winter (there was plenty of time to disconnect this year) there is a genuine need to work. Retail managers do not take vacation in December, radio hosts don't take vacation during sweeps, and teachers don't take vacation during school. It's just what we do.

As you say, not a bad thing to do but I think this year has already proven to be unique. Wish I were going...

Being in the lawn care industry I would have to agree. If it wasn't only 20 minutes away I probably wouldn't even consider going.

Jerre, whaddya' think about me throwing an asphalt track & some wheels on the ski's of a sled & runnin' her up & down 430 for a little "show" ? LOL:burnout

[John DiMartino]

Bill,I too wish you could make it,im really going to miss you. I fully understand your position,and why your not going this year.Your one of the hardest working guys I know,and part of being self employed is not being able to get away when the moneys coming in.In all honestly i probably shouldnt be going either,but I am going anyway,I will make up for it when i get back,I really need a relaxing weekend just hanging out and shooting it with the guys from this site.

[hlntoiz]

Bill,I too wish you could make it,im really going to miss you. I fully understand your position,and why your not going this year.Your one of the hardest working guys I know,and part of being self employed is not being able to get away when the moneys coming in.In all honestly i probably shouldnt be going either,but I am going anyway,I will make up for it when i get back,I really need a relaxing weekend just hanging out and shooting it with the guys from this site.

Great Attitude John, The if you are good at what you do the work will always be there!

[Mark Oomkes]

Alright Connecticut lads, faire attention (as the French would say)

In Asian culture they live the concept of balance in all things. This is oddly absent for many of us and is an important thing to remember. Taking a day or three to disconnect, recharge the batteries, and even the 9 hours to reflect during the pilgrimmage is not a bad thing at all.

Perhaps you and Jay could tag-team the driving with a laptop and get caught-up or even ahead on the paperwork. Perhaps you could lengthen the shifts by a couple hours to make up for the time spent away in Erie.

While I understand the import of rapid response to customer and business needs, I also know that most folks understand that you will be coming to (pick one or more) a. comfort grieving friends; b. engage in mission-critical training (many surprises and products coming this year); c. religious pilgrimmage; d. allowing your bruised knuckles to heal; e. all of the above.

While you may not sleep with me, lest Mr. Oomkes have some sort of Dutch stroke, you may utilize the couch in the Suite.

Hey, I resemble that remark. And here I thought this was going the way of all those other threads, the way you started it off with 'faire'.

Just when I thought that we had it all straightened out, you go and start me wondering about the way you 'guys' really are. ;)

I hear you guys, still not sure if I'm going to be there. Especially what you said, John, same way here and so far this spring is a little slower than I hoped so I gotta do what work there is. It's probably going to come down to a sometime Thursday decision. We'll have to see how the week goes.

[Jerre Heyer]

Jerre, whaddya' think about me throwing an asphalt track & some wheels on the ski's of a sled & runnin' her up & down 430 for a little "show" ? LOL

Joe,

I think the standard setup will work for the field. 900' one way and 1400 the other..........My 600 will really rip along in it. That was the most riding I did all winter.....Don't forget your parachute...... Jerre

[atgreene]

I was entertaining faint thoughts of running over to Erie for the day sat, but it doesn't look good.

Map Quest says 11 hours 670 miles, and although I'd love to meet you all, business is booming and family time is suffering. Due to the complete loss of revenue this winter the bank account demands that I stay and work. I'll be thinking of you guys, though.

Have fun and enjoy one for me :drinkup .

[BayCityBullet]

Jerre, whaddya' think about me throwing an asphalt track & some wheels on the ski's of a sled & runnin' her up & down 430 for a little "show" ? LOL

Joe,

I think the standard setup will work for the field. 900' one way and 1400 the other..........My 600 will really rip along in it. That was the most riding I did all winter.....Don't forget your parachute...... Jerre

Cool deal! I'll have to go get some race fuel, we'll let 'er rip. :wink

[Chuck Smith]

........part of being self employed is not being able to get away when the moneys coming in. In all honestly i probably shouldnt be going either,but I am going anyway,I will make up for it when i get back,I really need a relaxing weekend just hanging out and shooting it with the guys from this site.

It's really a personal choice. I look at it this way, I used to go to the SIMA Symposium, the SIMA Fall Leadership meeting, Parker's (Taconic) BBQ every year. Then Jerre's came up. I missed SIMA Symposium, backed way off on SIMA involvement, dropped off two SIIMA Committees, and Parker stopped having the BBQ. Now I am left with Jerre's and the SIMA Symposium. I Missed the Symposium the past two years, but went to Jerre's both years. This year, I have no interest in any of the Speakers at the Symposium, but I would like to just attend the trade show for a day.

The most fun I have had is at Parker's BBQ and Jerre's, moreso at Jerre's. So IF I could only attend one event, it would be Jerre's.

There is just no stress at Jerre's. At the SIMA Symposium, there are a bunch of training sessions back to back, and you end up not getting to talk to all those you wanted to. You are mainly there to learn, while having a relaxing time comes second. At Jerre's, a relaxing time comes first. You end up learning a bunch while you're there. You will also laugh until your stomach hurts. Pretty good therapy if you ask me.

You would all postpone work if a family member really needed you to, for a day or two, you have employees afterall. So why don't you count yourselves? WHY can't you postpone work (your being there at least) for a Friday and a Saturday, for YOU? You'll be back to work Monday morning, with friendships and memories that will last for years to come.

Just my $0.02

~Chuck

[Chuck Smith]

Friday afternoon at Jerre's shop and some of the people may sneak out to go to the go cart track weather permitting.

Friday evening is at the Quaker Steak and Lube on upper Peach street.

Saturday AM is at Cracker Barrell on Upper Peach behind Courtyard By Mariott.

Early morning stop back at the shop for those who want to go back to the shop. Then out to Jerre's house.

There will be a couple of reps in from Blizzard and Fisher and may also be a rep in from Magic Salt.

This is an afternoon of visiting with friends and fellow snow enthusiasts. Lunch is standard picnic fare.

Saturday evening is off to Longhorn Steak house for Dinner.

Saturday night is on the town in Erie.

Sunday morning is a return to the Cracker Barrell for Breakfast and vistitation before alot of people hit the road for home.

Snow is not in the forcast for this year but then again it is Erie.





Just an update. For those who are attending or may want to change there minds1eye3

From the other thread.

~Chuck

[Prosno]

Well I gotta say this really sucks, wish I could go-I'm fried and burnt but I gotta do what I gotta do. Me and Jay have a project under way that has to be done by tues. or we get fined 1,000.00 a day that its not done. Soooooo have some holy water with the father and say a prayer for us-lol

[John Banks]

Well I gotta say this really sucks, wish I could go-I'm fried and burnt but I gotta do what I gotta do. Me and Jay have a project under way that has to be done by tues. or we get fined 1,000.00 a day that its not done. Soooooo have some holy water with the father and say a prayer for us-lol


Bill, I just talked to Jay, he said for you to take off to Jerre's and he would finish up the project. I asked him about the fines and he said he's got you covered, he'll pay if need be!
:wink He's a helluva guy that Jay.

[snowplowjay]

Why do I feel like I am the victim here.............. :rolling


1eye3


Jay

[pbeering]

Do you require victim's assistance?

Perhaps a contingency in a carton? (ie a diversion)

You know we have your back here, but shortly "here" will be at zip code 16501.

PS--what in the world kind of work are you boys doing with $1K a day in liquidated damages?

[Jerre Heyer]

:pimp

I think he needs the clone so he can look like he's there but be here....

[Andy Detwiler]

Where do we park? Probably be getting there about 9:30 Fri. morning and the last time i was there, wasn't much parking. Also, what time Fri. morning do we get blessed by the Father with the Holy Water? Looking forward to it!
See You There,
Andy:drinkup :blizzard

[Adams Plowing]

Hey is anyone coming this way from down by massachusetts?? if so let me know ive got a question for ya thanks.

[Pickering Snow]

Where do we park? Probably be getting there about 9:30 Fri. morning and the last time i was there, wasn't much parking. Also, what time Fri. morning do we get blessed by the Father with the Holy Water? Looking forward to it!
See You There,
Andy:drinkup :blizzard


Always places to park Andy i have Been to Jerre's a few times for some reason my truck always wants to go to the college .

I and the ILL express will get to Jerres hopefully around 9 am depending on two things 1 Todd remembers the time diff and 2 the cummins can keep up last time i ran with Todd i had a 488 gear hanicap with the wrecker bringing Erie 1 this time and i just hold my cruise a mile before the cut out.:D

9am and holy water mmmmmmmmmm got to get you on the Jerre plan 9am is coffee additive JD the holy water comes saturday Via my Kentucky/ Ohio connection .

[hlntoiz]

On my way up tonight at some point. Hopefully be there by 10am tomorrow!!!!!! Can't wait!!:drinkup :drinkup

[capnkel]

Just getting ready to leave here now.Got to make a tour stop at RIT,then hopefully the falls on way by.Should be in erie sometime thursday evening.

[snowplowjay]

Man this event is turning into almost a 4 day thing now. Guys leaving to get there on Thursday instead of Friday... I really wish I could be there. :(

I hope you guys have a wicked good time...

I feel bad the weather isn't looking too promising either :( (at least its not snow this year though!!!)........ Did you rent the big top tent Jerre???

Jay

[Jerre Heyer]

No Jay I didn't. The Circus performers from CT are staying home so no need for the Big top....:rolling

Jerre

1eye2 1eye1 1eye4 Eye will miss ya.........

[wyldman]

Hmmmm...........maybe I'll have to leave a little earlier then.I may try to be in town for Thursday night too,so I can witness the arrival of the father first thing Friday morning. :D

[Andy Detwiler]

Always places to park Andy i have Been to Jerre's a few times for some reason my truck always wants to go to the college .

I and the ILL express will get to Jerres hopefully around 9 am depending on two things 1 Todd remembers the time diff and 2 the cummins can keep up last time i ran with Todd i had a 488 gear hanicap with the wrecker bringing Erie 1 this time and i just hold my cruise a mile before the cut out.:D

9am and holy water mmmmmmmmmm got to get you on the Jerre plan 9am is coffee additive JD the holy water comes saturday Via my Kentucky/ Ohio connection .
Hmmmmmm, the Jerry plan, not a coffee or JD drinker. It's just gonna haft to be Crown Royal and 7UP, think that mite work? "Bless this Crown to our use" What do you think father.
see-ya,
Andy:blizzard

[pbeering]

I have just consulted the Oracle of Delphi who reports that it will be WET in Connecticut on both Saturday and Sunday. The excuse meter is pointing to "thin" so the logistician in me says work Friday through lunch. Then quietly exit stage right and head west. By my feeble calculations, you should arrive in plenty time for breakfast saturday.

[JD PLOWER]

Hey is anyone coming this way from down by massachusetts?? if so let me know ive got a question for ya thanks.
Adams, I'm not heading out that way this weekend but I might be able to answer the question anyway??

[Alan]

Well,, I hate to have to say this but we won't be making the pilgrimage.

I've been trying to get equipment ready for work for the past two weeks and nothing has gone particularly right. I've got work backing up and no money coming in and the startup expenses are killing me after the poor winter.

I lost two days last week to a screwed up back as well, so that threw me even later getting stuff running.

I want to make the trip but I also know that I won't be enjoying it like I should with the thought in the back of my mind that I'm getting further behind.

Not the way I wanted things to happen but I've got to get after the work stuff first. I'll miss all of you, I was really looking forward to this weekend, right up to the point that I took stock of what needed doing and realized just how much remains to be done.

Enjoy, folks!

[Plow Dak]

Well most of you know I won't be running to Erie this year. Due to a fistfull of reasons it wasn't possible. I couldn't wait for April to come around this year but like some of you it wasn't in the cards. I regret not being able to see everyone again. I just had to much fun last year. I really wanted to get to talk with some of the new people I met here as well as a few i didn't get a chance to chat with last time. John DiMartino comes to mind just to name one.
Have a great time and be safe so everyone can do it again next year.
Have a Pepsie for me. Erie 2007 isn't that far away

[Adams Plowing]

Adams, I'm not heading out that way this weekend but I might be able to answer the question anyway??


Well its actually not really a question more of an offer i won some stuff on e-bay and was hoping to find someone headed this way from down there that could bring it up here with them and i would toss them some cash to help with their gas...

[Pickering Snow]

Alan really feel bad your not making the trip like a father to me and i will truly miss our time together.

Mike also will miss not seeing you has well.

I could set here today very easy and talk myself out of the trip but iam gonna say something here that i may not have said in the past but say everyday here Iam trusting in God that things will be fine while iam gone my whole buss starts and ends with the God.

I also have about 2400 lbs of dead weight hanging on my truck that needs to get to Erie .

I relized two weeks ago while in mackinaw its not the gross number of friends that you meet but the quailty of even three that can make any trip worth while. Were pulling out later tonight early morning for the trip hope to see everyone / for those that dont make it your in my thoughts.

[Prosno]

Damn I'm gonna miss you guys, have the father say a blessing for me while he's there. Drive safe guys.

[snowplowjay]

Have a great time guys!!!

Sorry we can't make it :(

Ill sound off my air horns a few times in CT and you guys may actually hear them from PA. They are that damn loud!!!

Jay

[John DiMartino]

Alan, I was hoping you woul make it,Im really going to miss you not being there. Mike,your the one person I was hoping to spend some time with more than anyone,I totally missed you last yr,I realized it too late to do anything about it. Guys I too have stuff building up here,and I pulled my back out yesterday,I am a hurting unit right now,but i still plan to go as long as i can walk.Hopefully today it will get better,not worse.Thing is if im going i cant afford to rest it,I need to work.

[Garagekeeper]

Well Joy and I wouldn't be making it out to Erie this year as a few of you already know. We both had been looking forward to seeing everyone again this year.
So everyone that are traveling out have a safe trip and enjoy, we hope to see you all next year.
:rolleyes: John...

[digger242j]

I guess it's up to me to reverse this "sorry I can't make it" trend.

I'd been sort of on the fence about whether I'd make it or not. My wife has the midnight shift Friday night into Saturday. Things having worked out they way they have, the whole gang of us will be there for Saturday, most of the day. :) Fortunately, we're close enough to just make it a day trip, so I'll miss any of the Friday evening fun, and how well behaved the twins are will determine how long we're able to hang around on Saturday.

The good news is that two sixteen-month olds should more than make up for the intellectual capicity that'll be missing becasue Bill and Jay aren't coming, and besides, Avery looks even cuter in a Tutu than Jay... :)

[BRL]

I guess it's up to me to reverse this "sorry I can't make it" trend.

Thank you, I was starting to get bummed out :(
I hope I'm there on Saturday to meet the twins (well OK, you too I guess)

The good news is that two sixteen-month olds should more than make up for the intellectual capicity that'll be missing becasue Bill and Jay aren't coming,
Well we knew that part would be no problem ( I mean there will be Blizzard equipment to look at at least, and its easy enough to have a conversation with Jerre's Plasma Cutter), so that wasn't the worry... But are those babies able to make us laugh like those 2 CT boys can??

and besides, Avery looks even cuter in a Tutu than Jay... :) Hmmm, I don't think it will be THAT cute.. :eek: (Now I got Mark all worried again he he he)

Sorry to hear about the members who have had to opt out of the trip, you will be missed!

[Jerre Heyer]

Well, Matt's 810 is mounted on the new 2500 Cheve and Peters unloading his goodies as we speak. Couple others on the way tonight from the phone calls so it's starting out early this year. Safe travel to everyone and see you soon.

Jerre

[digger242j]

But are those babies able to make us laugh like those 2 CT boys can??


I imagine their humor is a little more sophisticated than the CT variety, and they laugh all day long, so they must be saying some awfully funny stuff. The trouble is, I'm not sure any of us speak their language...

[apgarconstruction]

well guys, i had planned on making the trip this year, but with the rain coming, I really don't want to drive in the rain, so it would better to just stay home and play it safe. have a great time and i'll see ya all next year i hope! bring your rain coats.

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p.s. just messing around, i'll be there friday midday! looking forward to meeting so many great guys on this site!

[Chuck Smith]

You fooled me Dan!

I'm loading the Jeep now. Should be heading out around 4:30,:burnout arrive around noon.

Have a safe trip guys!

I hope I can find my camera charger. Battery has some life left, but there are never enough pics.

~Chuck

[gslam88]

Well... it looks like another CT guy is not making the trip... with the work building up.. the divorce case and other issues I won't be able to head west...

I am sure to miss enough work with all that is coming up anyway....

Pete

[Chuck Smith]

Just finished loading.

Just a reminder to anyone that has not left yet, DO NOT BUY FUEL IN ERIE.

That was the word from the locals the last two years. Fuel up before you get into town.

~Chuck

[Adams Plowing]

Just finished loading.

Just a reminder to anyone that has not left yet, DO NOT BUY FUEL IN ERIE.

That was the word from the locals the last two years. Fuel up before you get into town.

~Chuck


Well you might atleast want to look for gas cheaper than the roughy 2.95 that it is here

[Mark Oomkes]

Sorry to break the trend, but it doesn't look like I will be making it either. :( :( Too much stuff going on with the house going up for sale and work. Have fun and have a safe trip all.

Sorry guys. Maybe we should try one in the fall also? We could make it a week long event so everyone can get their plows ready.

[RibbleConstruction]

Now thats an idea. Best one I have heard all year:notworthy

[Jerre Heyer]

Mark, sorry to hear that. The guys at The Trance are going to be dissapointed to hear that. We'll miss you too.......

P.S. Mr. Beering had a suprise for you but I guess You'll have to come up in the fall to get it.

Pro sno and his sheep were saving a room for you.

Jerre:scramble

[Prosno]

I hope Pelican gets here soon cause nobody else knows how to tie this frikken sheep up, Steve where are ya!!!

[Tileman]

Look out Erie here we come. Well almost still packing the van and waiting on the last two to get home from work. Fred and Jerre the Holy Water and KY Kool Aid are packed and ready for the trip. Jerre I picked up the things you wanted for Sat. Hoping to leave out of here a little after 4 pm should be in Erie around 9ish see you all at the Lube.

Rich

[Alan]

And I'm alternating between fussy fabrication and checking the posts. :) Did Bill (Prosno) actually make it after all? Is that sheep named Jay by any chance?

The sweeper project is coming together, only about two weeks late at this point. Considering I've managed to bounce a hydraulic pump off my coconut and blister a finger so far today I'd really rather be in Erie!