2009 Jerre's ERIE GTG Dates

[Chuck Smith]

This year the GTG will be the weekend of April 25th. The 24th, 25th, and 26th. Jerre can post specifics. It will be here before you know it! And a BIG THANKS to J for opening his shop and home to all of us. And yes, all are invited, no special invitation necessary since I always get PMs asking every year.

[hlntoiz]

Wow date already? J, tell me when you want me up. I have to Erie special the new one and service #15.5. Makes for a good week......end!

[Assured Services]

Wooohooo!! Been looking for these dates since the new year so Steph could get off work for sure. Thank You Jerre and Chuck for coming thru so soon.
Reservations for 2 please :D

Scott

[jbutch83]

Just had to take the 24th off, was already off the 25th and 26th. What time for Leggs and Eggs on Friday morning?

[urethane dino]

I am going to bring down my 810 and 860 SW for maint.
Not sure if I am staying longer after Sun, or leaving them till the fall.
Dino

[MrBobcat]

Just had to take the 24th off, was already off the 25th and 26th. What time for Leggs and Eggs on Friday morning?

Gonna have to figure that out once we get closer , see all is coming.

Breakfast is on me this year fella's

Looking fwd to it again this year ... hopefully the fam can keep out of the hosptial so i can make it this year!

[jbutch83]

Gonna have to figure that out once we get closer , see all is coming.

Breakfast is on me this year fella's

Looking fwd to it again this year ... hopefully the fam can keep out of the hosptial so i can make it this year!

Scott,

I think we should be alright, as long as the squirel doesn't show up.:grinz

[Prosno]

I'll be there this year, just dont know if I should bring the daughter-she wouldnt get the sheep thing:D
Oh well it'll be good to get away for a bit, and I heard they're giving away a set of special wrecker pants this year

[jbutch83]

I'll be there this year, just dont know if I should bring the daughter-she wouldnt get the sheep thing:D
Oh well it'll be good to get away for a bit, and I heard they're giving away a set of special wrecker pants this year

Bill,

I think you better bring Rachel, otherwise one of us is going to get stuck baby sitting you. Are you going to get Jay to come this year? I think she will understand the sheep thing just fine.:grinz

[John Banks]

I'll be there this year, just dont know if I should bring the daughter-she wouldnt get the sheep thing:D
Oh well it'll be good to get away for a bit, and I heard they're giving away a set of special wrecker pants this year

who's driving? convoy?

[MrBobcat]

who's driving? convoy?


hmmmmmm how bout ya rubber sheep , got yer ears on????

:eek::grinz

[hlntoiz]

I am going Brian (wingplow) will most likely be riding along. Convoy sounds good. U could always jump in with me John!

Breakfast is on me this year fella's Looks like there will be a detour in the plans :D j/k

I am going to bring down my 810 and 860 SW for maint.
Not sure if I am staying longer after Sun, or leaving them till the fall.
Dino

I didnt' think of that. Dino if you want to though them on my trailer for the way up and we can get them in the fall. I should be able to fit 4 plows I have to bring my trailer. Let me know. I think I rather just leave them for the summer and have J get to them when he can. This way there isn't any rush.

[John Banks]

hmmmmmm how bout ya rubber sheep , got yer ears on????

:eek::grinz

LMAO! uhhhh no ears left, but I got my wrecker pants on. come back.

[John Banks]

I am going Brian (wingplow) will most likely be riding along. Convoy sounds good. U could always jump in with me John!

Looks like there will be a detour in the plans :D j/k



I didnt' think of that. Dino if you want to though them on my trailer for the way up and we can get them in the fall. I should be able to fit 4 plows I have to bring my trailer. Let me know. I think I rather just leave them for the summer and have J get to them when he can. This way there isn't any rush.

thanks Matt - I'll probably end up driving though. I'll likely pull out @ 2300 Friday to arrive Sat by 0600 - I don't have the patience to drive during the day. Plus I'll just be getting back in to town that week, so I won't be able to leave before friday night anyway.

[Mark Oomkes]

Hmmm, 13 posts and in the gutter already.

Not sure if I'll make it, I heard a rumor about wall papering this year. :(

It was either that or digging out the pond. :eek:

[John Banks]

Hmmm, 13 posts and in the gutter already.

Not sure if I'll make it, I heard a rumor about wall papering this year. :(

It was either that or digging out the pond. :eek:

uhhh, nice try - youve already used those two lines. try again :D

[Mark Oomkes]

uhhh, nice try - youve already used those two lines. try again :D

OK, gotta prep my watermelon patch? :rolling :rolling

[John Banks]

OK, gotta prep my watermelon patch? :rolling :rolling

now that's funny! guess I gotta put that on my list now too!

[skennedy]

OK, gotta prep my watermelon patch? :rolling :rolling

You havent done that yet....i did mine the other day:eek:

[Mark Oomkes]

You havent done that yet....i did mine the other day:eek:

Well, Mr Kennedy, unlike those of us that live in the land of the newly wed and nearly dead, we have a little too much snow and frost to prepare our watermelon patches.

[snowplowjay]

Are you going to get Jay to come this year?

John, I am hoping to go :). Its been far too many years since I made it up to Erie...

[wingplow]

Matt....i,m all set, put in for the time off today

[jbutch83]

John, I am hoping to go :). Its been far too many years since I made it up to Erie...

I hope so, would be nice to meet you. Besides, who's going to bail Renda out.:eek:

[95zIV]

It all comes down to the same thing as the past years, it all depends on my schedule and if the parents are gonna make it.

[Pickering Snow]

OK, gotta prep my watermelon patch? :rolling :rolling

I started teaching myself the thought out process of a watermelon patch. I also would like to start raising Chickens since there seems to be a shortage.

I had also considered a home Beer brewing kit but was going more for Malted kind maybe make my own brand like instead of Colt 45 maybe Change 08 .

[85Chevytruck]

Im going to try like hell to make it this year.

[EIB]

I told the wife to put in for the time off. I'll bring my plow down for sevice.

[lilweeds]

Hummmm...... I think I'm going to try and make it! Don't know if the plow will come out though.... Not enough down time. We'll see if I break anything before the season is up! I can change fluid myself.

[hlntoiz]

Matt....i,m all set, put in for the time off today

Brian, I would like to leave Thurs about noonish maybe a little earlier. I will be towing the trailer with 2 or 4 plows so It will take a little longer. There isn't much traffic up I86. Just have to watch out for those PO's under bridges omg. I 86 is Pretty quiet actaully. Still gives us time to get in and have a few :drinkup with the boys when we get there.

[rgrimes945]

O hell ya! We would not miss this for the world! Sign us up!

[jbutch83]

Brian, I would like to leave Thurs about noonish maybe a little earlier. I will be towing the trailer with 2 or 4 plows so It will take a little longer. There isn't much traffic up I86. Just have to watch out for those PO's under bridges omg. I 86 is Pretty quiet actaully. Still gives us time to get in and have a few :drinkup with the boys when we get there.

Matt,

You would have liked to seen the one that I passed on the way home. Was about 0530, and he must have been sleeping. Was in the median, had a little sports car pass me going well over 90MPH, and then went past the trooper. Trooper didn't even bat an eye, becuase I am pretty sure that they were both closed.

[hlntoiz]

Matt,

You would have liked to seen the one that I passed on the way home. Was about 0530, and he must have been sleeping. Was in the median, had a little sports car pass me going well over 90MPH, and then went past the trooper. Trooper didn't even bat an eye, becuase I am pretty sure that they were both closed.

Sorry I don't have a "get outa jail free card in NY" ya just a few weeks ago I finally settled it. $150 plus a few points. :wink. I can't get caught speeding with a trailer full of plows this time can I?:rolleyes:

The trip to Erie before I got pulled over at 2am doing 72 about 9 miles from my house. pulled out my GOFJF card and got away with it......maybe it was because I was "pulled over for speeding in a 55 zone but I was parked directly in front of a 65mph sign.........F'n CT I call it speed traps :headwall

[jbutch83]

Sorry I don't have a "get outa jail free card in NY" ya just a few weeks ago I finally settled it. $150 plus a few points. :wink. I can't get caught speeding with a trailer full of plows this time can I?:rolleyes:

The trip to Erie before I got pulled over at 2am doing 72 about 9 miles from my house. pulled out my GOFJF card and got away with it......maybe it was because I was "pulled over for speeding in a 55 zone but I was parked directly in front of a 65mph sign.........F'n CT I call it speed traps :headwall

From what I have been told, my "get out of jail freed card" won't work in Ohio. They will write anyone and everyone. That's why cruise control is set about 8MPH over the limit, and no more. See more troopers in Ohio than I have in any other state.

[skennedy]

Well, Mr Kennedy, unlike those of us that live in the land of the newly wed and nearly dead, we have a little too much snow and frost to prepare our watermelon patches.

Well call me when your ready and i will send you some seeds:grinz

[hlntoiz]

That's why cruise control is set about 8MPH over the limit, and no more. See more troopers in Ohio than I have in any other state.

I was on cruse at 72 and the speed limit changed back down to 55 for construction. It was sunday morning and nothing was going on. The guy was just a prick. He said construction was 24/7 in NY. Ya OK,,,,,,. You are the only one working on Sunday morning.

[Mark Oomkes]

Well call me when your ready and i will send you some seeds:grinz

I thought they were going to be supplied by the government?

[GMC Driver]

I started teaching myself the thought out process of a watermelon patch. I also would like to start raising Chickens since there seems to be a shortage.

I had also considered a home Beer brewing kit but was going more for Malted kind maybe make my own brand like instead of Colt 45 maybe Change 08 .


LMAO Fred - you know these comments could be misconstrued as being stereotypical.

I just checked with the wife - we have an abundance of sweet potatoes from last year's veggie garden. She'd be willing to pre-bake a few pies for the commemorative GTG feast!

I also saw a newswire story that there is a glutton of new construction on the North Lawn of the White House. Seems they're constructing a KFC drive-thru at a record setting pace!


I've booked that weekend off - but knowing that it doesn't mean a thing. I won't know until a few days before. Besides, I have a bucket to keep hostage.

[hlntoiz]

I also saw a newswire story that there is a glutton of new construction on the North Lawn of the White House. Seems they're constructing a KFC drive-thru at a record setting pace!

LMAO....that is funny right there. I don't care who you are.....


I've booked that weekend off - but knowing that it doesn't mean a thing. I won't know until a few days before. Besides, I have a bucket to keep hostage.

your killing me:wink


Anyone know what hotel it is right next to Doc Holiday's? Last year I remember it was booked for a baseball tournament.

[wingplow]

Matt, thats no problem...i'll work a half day thursday is all

[Raymond]

Jerre, are you going to get Bobcat and Harley to have their demo weekend that same weekend? I know you must of had something to do with it last year! Can't wait for the annual Mancation to Erie.

[95zIV]

I was on cruse at 72 and the speed limit changed back down to 55 for construction. It was sunday morning and nothing was going on. The guy was just a prick. He said construction was 24/7 in NY. Ya OK A$$hole. You are the only one working on Sunday morning.

Maybe he just didn't like your license plate?

:rolling:rolling:popcorn

[Assured Services]

Hotel is booked we are ready to go!! :D
Got a room for $95.00 AAA rate, a night double occupant at the Towne Place Suites 2090 Internchange Rd. If anyone cares to check it out # 804-866-7100
Built in 2008 Place is clean, stayed there before. Nice thing is it is not on top of I-80 sits, sits back off Peach St. next to Millcreek Mall....

[festerw]

Anyone know what hotel it is right next to Doc Holiday's? Last year I remember it was booked for a baseball tournament.

Day's Inn 7415 Schultz Rd Erie, PA 16509 (814)868-8521 is right next door

Other ones within walking distance are
La Quinta Inn & Suites 7820 Perry Highway Erie, PA 16509 (814)864-1812
Red Roof Inn 7865 Perry Highway Erie, PA 16509 (814)868-5246

and if you really want to live dangerously, although it has been awhile since someone was shot.
Tally Ho-Tel 7455 Schultz Road Erie, PA 16509 (888)833-8886 Ext: 2

[hlntoiz]

Maybe he just didn't like your license plate?

:rolling:rolling:popcorn

I just got the new one. So he was prob jealous that I was driving my new truck:p.


Day's Inn 7415 Schultz Rd Erie, PA 16509 (814)868-8521 is right next door

Thanks. I will be calling later today to see about reservations.

[snowjoker]

You can put me down on the guest list.... :wink

[Assured Services]

I stay away from the red roof if one intends on sleeping. Read thur Fred's post of previous stays at the red eye. Might be more relaxing in your rig at the rest stop off I-90.:popcorn2

Scott

[Chuck Smith]

I reserved at the I-90 Super 8. Stayed there 2 years ago, was decent. Forget the Red Roof, though Andy got lucky and got a room on the back side more than 10 feet from I-90. Like Fred said, the ones facing I-90 your bed may as well be in the ditch.

Travelodge wasn't up to snuff last year IMO. So Super 8 it is. Got it for $79.99 a night. Microtel used to be cheap, but the beds were like concrete.

~Chuck

[hlntoiz]

I have a call into Day's Inn to set up a "block of 10 rooms" for the GTG. I will post pricing if/when they call me back.

[Rocket]

Post those Days Inn rates when you get them.

What are the two places over by the water park? I might bring the posse.

[hlntoiz]

Post those Days Inn rates when you get them.



Calls in just waiting for them to get back to me with numbers

[Mark Oomkes]

Calls in just waiting for them to get back to me with numbers

Seems like they were pretty reasonable even without special rates. Nice beds, no ditch side rooms, and a little cleaner than Travelodge.

[hlntoiz]

Seems like they were pretty reasonable even without special rates. Nice beds, no ditch side rooms, and a little cleaner than Travelodge.


She sounded cute too. Maybe I can get here to come over and party at Docs!:wink

[Prosno]

Looks like I'm coming with JBanks so he can watch me piss myself on the side of the highway-LOL

[hlntoiz]

Looks like I'm coming with JBanks so he can watch me piss myself on the side of the highway-LOL

Good luck with that John :wink No stopping half way at the sheep pasture on I86

[John Banks]

Looks like I'm coming with JBanks so he can watch me piss myself on the side of the highway-LOL

oh yeah? :help:eek:

[John Banks]

No stopping half way at the sheep pasture on I86

Is that where you got the ticket for... nevermind

[jbutch83]

Looks like I'm coming with JBanks so he can watch me piss myself on the side of the highway-LOL

I got some pictures of Bill doing some stuff at the GTG, but it's not taking a leak on the side of the road.

[apik1]

I made my first trip to Erie today, and met Jerre for the first time. I have to say it was a good time and I may make the GTG, but im gonna leave the trucks at home and bring out one of the hot rods and make it there in half the time. :cool:

[Jerre Heyer]

Eric, Was good to meet you. Bring that Merc down. J

[apik1]

If the snow stays away long enough ill get her done by then

[Chuck Smith]

I made my first trip to Erie today, and met Jerre for the first time.


Was Fred is the back watching TV as usual? :D

~Chuck

[hlntoiz]

Doesn't look like Days Inn want to rent 10+ rooms. they haven't called or emailed me back yet.

What was another good one we could try?

[Pelican]

I'll be staying at Presque Isle Quality Inn again, there's a Country Western bar on location there with a live country band and large dance floor, my room is just a short walk down the hall. Telephone there is 814-838-7647.

[Jerre Heyer]

Ok guys Days in has Non smoking rooms at $99 per night about 18 left.
Days is across from Doc Holidays on State street exit

Econolodge has 25 rooms left at $129 per night. Econo lodge is off of peach street on the south side of I-90

J

[sonjaab]

GUYS...........Heres a old post of the hotel/motels near Jerres:

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.

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

[John Banks]

I stayed @ the Travelodge back in the fall - no palace, but not bad for $75. For the price and convenience, will be staying there again in April. Renda of course needs his own room, something about "counting sheep" before he goes to sleep. Don't ask - don't tell.

[apik1]

Was Fred is the back watching TV as usual? :D

~Chuck

To be honest, yes

[hlntoiz]

Ok guys Days in has Non smoking rooms at $99 per night about 18 left.
Days is across from Doc Holidays on State street exit

Econolodge has 25 rooms left at $129 per night. Econo lodge is off of peach street on the south side of I-90

J

Funny they quoted me $89 the other day I was looking to get a better deal for more rooms.

[Jerre Heyer]

Matt, seems being two months out they already have most of the hotels booked for events that weekend. She was calling with double bed rooms that were left. I was hoping you'd chime in on pricing so that I could call her back with it. J

[Pelican]

I guess the days of the $50 rooms are gone? What a bargain that was!

[hlntoiz]

Matt, seems being two months out they already have most of the hotels booked for events that weekend. She was calling with double bed rooms that were left. I was hoping you'd chime in on pricing so that I could call her back with it. J

She just emailed me back

Here is the info for the hotel.

Day's Inn 7415 Schultz Rd Erie, PA 16509 (814)868-8521

The price is $84 per night 2 double beds. Only 18 rooms left she blocked off 10. Call quick. The code phrase is "LTS snow Group"

[sonjaab]

GUYS.......LaQuinta and Red Roof on Perry hwy. are $60 bucks
on the Travelocity site.
Econo lodge on Peach St. near Quaker steak and lube is $65 also
on that site.
http://travel.travelocity.com/hotel/HotelCompare.do;jsessionid=3D646D305C6A6232F972447 132D0A282.p0700?org.apache.struts.taglib.html.TOKE N=188c7dc1b672313bac4ba6e353f5b6e7&selectedCompareId=28831&compareIdAnchor=28831&leavingDate=4%2F24%2F2009&returningDate=4%2F26%2F2009&sortOrder=ascPOSPicks&sortAlpha=-1&startIndex=0&showMapCompare=0&hotelQKey=-3571234754274784804&hotelCompareId=28831&hotelCompareId=61323&hotelCompareId=6738&hotelCompareId=28814

[kahuna]

From what I have been told, my "get out of jail freed card" won't work in Ohio. They will write anyone and everyone. That's why cruise control is set about 8MPH over the limit, and no more. See more troopers in Ohio than I have in any other state.

We certainly did see a ton of troopers last year. I am with you on the 8 miles over and thats it. Leggs and eggs this year Jbutch83?


Kahuna

[Pickering Snow]

I guess the days of the $50 rooms are gone? What a bargain that was!

Steve

I think there still aval in the Ditch suite and Concrete fourms ....:D

The year you dragged me out til 430 was the year we all blocked Microtel lets see i got in Friday afternoon at 3 that year we went to the lube til we closed that down then me and you checked out the finer points in the yoda til 430 am i do remember laying my head down til 530 am then drinking coffee with Alan N and Linda downstairs Saturday night we ate at long horns then harrassed the Cripsy creme guy til 145am i layed down again in that concrete bed til 330am and hit the road so honeslty that weekend i slept a total of 4hrs or less i could have just slept on the sidewalk with a pillow and blanky , i think that year i left my calling cards on a few windshields just to let you know how easy of a repo you could have been..:wink

Then came the Ditch suite everytime i would dose off i felt like i had a Jake brake being drove up my butt. I remember staying there again in oct with Todd, Chuck and if Chuck had gotton over the Ditch sounds when me and Todd rolled out at 4am i gave him 120psi of air horn before leaving:D

Andy D put me up one year at a place cant remember the name of the place but the beds were comfortable problem i had that year was i had to smuggle my dog brit in my travel bag to get in the room and make it understand for the first time in her life it was ok to piss on the floor because i couldnt take her out.

Last year were did we stay ? Todd payed for the room it was also a nice place no noise either.

[Prosno]

Quote from Fred; had to smuggle my dog brit in my travel bag to get in the room and make it understand for the first time in her life it was ok to piss on the floor because i couldnt take her out.

ROFLMFAO

[hlntoiz]

Then came the Ditch suite everytime i would dose off i felt like i had a Jake brake being drove up my butt.

Last year were did we stay ? Todd payed for the room it was also a nice place no noise either.

Sounds like Steve got a little close omg.....:haha

Last years place was nice. I forget the name. I figured Days Inn would be best so no one had to drive after a night at Docs :drinkup:D

[hlntoiz]

Jerre, did you contact Melissa? I CC'd you in my email back to her.

[kahuna]

What time for Leggs and Eggs on Friday morning?

What time is Lots of leggs and eggs on Friday? Talked Jeremy (EZ1) into going to leggs and eggs this year, he said he was too afraid last year:eek: to go. Take it easy on him boys we have a first timer in our presence.

Kahuna

[Jerre Heyer]

Links for hotel rates from Matt Casinia.

The hotels didn't want to play on group rates. Travelocity and Expedia beat there rates.
http://travel.travelocity.com/hotel/HotelAvailability.do;jsessionid=374061C69B611EA636 C3BE5ADA195DA8.p0247?SEQ=12349001865001172009&pathIndicator=HOTEL_FRONTDOOR

http://www.expedia.com/Hotels?action=hotelPackageWizard@searchHotelOnly&packageType=HOTEL_ONLY&hotelPackageWizard_hotelPackageWizardControl_hotel WidgetControl_hotelSearchRegionControl_hotelRegion TypeControl_inpRegionType=CITY&hotelPackageWizard_hotelPackageWizardControl_hotel WidgetControl_hotelSearchRegionControl_cityControl _inpCity=Erie%2C+PA&hotelPackageWizard_hotelPackageWizardControl_hotel WidgetControl_dateRangeWidget_inpStartDate=4/23/2009&hotelPackageWizard_hotelPackageWizardControl_hotel WidgetControl_dateRangeWidget_inpEndDate=4/26/2009&hotelPackageWizard_hotelPackageWizardControl_hotel WidgetControl_roomInputWidget_hotelRoomCountInput= 1&hotelPackageWizard_hotelPackageWizardControl_hotel WidgetControl_roomInputWidget_adultCountInput=2&hotelPackageWizard_hotelPackageWizardControl_hotel WidgetControl_roomInputWidget_childCountInput=0&isAdditionOptionExist=0

Couldn't do a straight copy for some reason so you have to highlight the whole shortcut. Someone else clean this up please.

J

[Assured Services]

When we were there in the fall we visited a wonderful site. We know that these particular "friends" would love a visit from far away travelers! The display is open to the public at the Erie Zoo. You can actually walk right up to them as long as they are not behind the chained in area!


Scott

[GMC Driver]

In light of recent events, this is still a go?

[EIB]

Dave, what recent events?

[T-Zab]

In light of recent events, this is still a go?

I sure the heck hope so

[jbutch83]

I sure the heck hope so


Your not the only one, already have the time off from work and everything is scheduled for the weekend too.

[The boys]

Ive already got my room reserved.

[hlntoiz]

Actually had someone call me yesterday about reserving 10 rooms. Still no response.

[GMC Driver]

Sorry I questioned this - of course I hope to see everyone in April!!

[hlntoiz]

Sorry I questioned this - of course I hope to see everyone in April!!


I better see you in APRIL omg :wink

[GMC Driver]

or else....?




:wink

[hlntoiz]

or else....?




:wink

We meet at Alan's in ME for a North East GTG! :haha

[Chuck Smith]

J said he was going to reply here, so let me quote him : "I was not a Mod when we had the first GTGs ". He said it is on, it makes no difference if he is a Mod or not.

~Chuck

[CGSI]

Steve
When are you leaving? You running out the T way or running out 17?

See you all in April........ Anybody want salt or liquid?

Oh Yeah.... my birthday is the 23rd so I might get a head start on you all.

[Pelican]

I usually leave around 9am Friday, then stop and pick up John. That puts us in Erie in time for dinner. We travel 17 across.

[hlntoiz]

Brian and I will be leaving Thursday around lunchtime. We go 17 also. I have a trailer full of plows going up too.

Anybody book their rooms yet?

[hlntoiz]

Anyone make their reservations yet?

[snowplowjay]

I am still up in the air Matt. The way things were going I thought I wouldn't be back to work yet and would be able to go no problem. My start date @ Sikorsky is April 6th so the chances of me getting that Friday off are slim to none now.......

[hlntoiz]

I am still up in the air Matt. The way things were going I thought I wouldn't be back to work yet and would be able to go no problem. My start date @ Sikorsky is April 6th so the chances of me getting that Friday off are slim to none now.......

Congrats on the new job. I know you wanted that one!

[snowplowjay]

Thanks Matt!!!

It is a relief to know I have a full time position again LOL...

[atgreene]

I have yet to decide. I may make a last minute decision. Val doesn't think she wants to go as she would prefer a warmer vacation to a warmer climate, rather than taking valuable time-off and $$$ to "go see some guys I met on the internet". She had fun last year, but given the choice, she'd rather have a beach and warm water.

Right now the way things are, I'm with her. I need some serious down-time.

If things fall right, I may blast out and back, but for now, I'm working and may not be able to get the time off. Hopefully it works out.

[OSCLandscaping]

I have yet to decide. I may make a last minute decision. Val doesn't think she wants to go as she would prefer a warmer vacation to a warmer climate, rather than taking valuable time-off and $$$ to "go see some guys I met on the internet". She had fun last year, but given the choice, she'd rather have a beach and warm water.

Right now the way things are, I'm with her. I need some serious down-time.

If things fall right, I may blast out and back, but for now, I'm working and may not be able to get the time off. Hopefully it works out.

I hear ya Alan, we'll be on Ft. Myers beach, at Pierside Rest. watching the sunset into the Gulf of Mexico, drinking rum and cokes and thinking of all of you.:D

[atgreene]

Roger my friend............................................ ......








































YOU SUCK!


Have fun w/o us.:mad::p

[CGSI]

Not in the cards for me either. The Boss Lady has an R&R scheduled begging April 20th and is flying back from the project she is working on in Africa and she wants us to go see her daughter in California that weekend so I am not going to be able to make it. I am bummed about it but I learned a long time ago that if Mamma aint happy aint nobody happy. I have become fond of being happy guys so this year is a no go. Last year her surgery while she was in Pueblo CO kept me back so I couldn't make it and now this. Sorry

[Chuck Smith]

I just had to cancel my reservation, something came up....





























Had to reserve a 2 bedroom suite because the whole family is coming now! :D

The girls (18 and 16) and my son (3), Are you happy now Jerre? :wink

Staying at Residence Inn connected to the water park.

~Chuck

[Jerre Heyer]

Chuck, are you sure that they are going to be able to handle the smoky shop, house and sausage fest.

Will let Amy know she will be ecstatic to see all of you.

J

[snow problem]

Chuck, how many hours from NJ is J's, I would love to be able to pull it off..

[hlntoiz]

Chuck, how many hours from NJ is J's, I would love to be able to pull it off..

Depends if you make the detour to Legs and Eggs! :haha :rolling

[jbutch83]

I just had to cancel my reservation, something came up....





























Had to reserve a 2 bedroom suite because the whole family is coming now! :D

The girls (18 and 16) and my son (3), Are you happy now Jerre? :wink

Staying at Residence Inn connected to the water park.

~Chuck

Chuck,

Can I put in an order already for Chris's gravy, that's the best.

[Chuck Smith]

Chuck, how many hours from NJ is J's, I would love to be able to pull it off..

I used to figure about 7 when I lived in Nutley. Now it is 402 miles door to door one way. Takes about 6.5 depending on stops. Alone I only make one to fuel up well outside of Erie. You don't want to buy fuel in Erie.

Chuck,

Can I put in an order already for Chris's gravy, that's the best.

With the kids being there not sure she will have time to make it this year :eek:

~Chuck

[Chuck Smith]

Chuck, are you sure that they are going to be able to handle the smoky shop, house and sausage fest.



The older two are up to about 2 packs a day, my son is only good for about a pack right now, so I think so. :smoking If time allows I might make a tray of sausage & peppers to bring.












J/K Don't think they'll be at the shop long, and last I heard there is no smoking in your house or garage. :beatsme

~Chuck

[Chris Smith]

John,

I will find a way to get it to you even if I have to freeze it, pack it in dry ice and ship it overnight!

Chris

[jbutch83]

John,

I will find a way to get it to you even if I have to freeze it, pack it in dry ice and ship it overnight!

Chris

Your a sweetheart Chris.:D

[DaveCN5]

5 1/2 hour drive......

Ehhh...... I'm scheduled to work:

April 22nd: 1500-2300
April 23rd: 2300-0700
April 25th: 0700-1500

I'm on the fence about it, but leaning towards "no".

[szorno]

Once again it is almost time for the GTG and I will be stuck here. This season is not thru with me yet...:wink Hope you guys all have a super time. Have fun Jerre. And consider a late summer trip to Colorado:D