Who's going to Jerre's GTG 2009?

[Chuck Smith]

Well now that it is closer, we like to post a poll every year so Jerre can gauge how many guests he will have at HIS HOME. In years past, there was a "Want to but can't make it", and a "No" option. They are of no benefit, so this year we just have "YES" or "YES". :D

You can also reply to this thread with the number of guests you will likely be bringing with you.

~Chuck

[Tileman]

Right now its a 50/50 split between Yes and Yes

Could be me and Jim as BJ seams to already be up there.....................lol

Never know who else may tag along as we get closer.

[Chuck Smith]

LOL, I asked J if BJ is getting mail there yet :D

~Chuck

[jbutch83]

I'll be there, no way I would miss it. Sounds like I might have a friend come with this time, another contractor in town has said a couple of times that he wants to make the trip. Seems something about him meeting J, T, and BJ a couple of weeks ago sparked his interest.

[John Banks]

i'll be there with Reverend Renda and hopefully another one or two persons.

[The boys]

Im going plus 2 more


Chuck my mail box is as full as Jerres

[SCB]

Put me down for two, possibly three.

[Alan]

Linda and I aren't going to make it this year. Linda is having a lot of trouble walking at this point and is scheduled for hip replacement in May. Between that and the fact that we're having to cut back on expenses there is just no funding in the budget for traveling.

[Assured Services]

Reservations for 2 please! Room has been booked since January. :popcorn2
34 days and counting!


Scott

[hlntoiz]

Confirmed with Brian (wingplow) yesterday. We are definately coming up. Going to be bringing a few plows too!

[Jerre Heyer]

Rich, has the UPS guy been busy dropping stuff off from the NTEA show? J

[rgrimes945]

Hey Folks Gerry and myself will be there. Now were bringing a lil something to forward to Canada... I don't see a date anywhere? also where should we stay ?

[hlntoiz]

Hey Folks Gerry and myself will be there. Now were bringing a lil something to forward to Canada... I don't see a date anywhere? also where should we stay ?


Looks like Dave got what he wanted. Congrats Dave! Now you have to make it!

[Chuck Smith]

Ray,

April 24th, 25th, 26th. Hotels, there is a thread sticky in this forum with a list of them. Just stay away from Red Roof Inn!

~Chuck

[GMC Driver]

Now were bringing a lil something to forward to Canada...

Looks like Dave got what he wanted. Congrats Dave! Now you have to make it!



Ray was willing to help me out - for which I'm very appreciative. Not that a trip to NC wouldn't have been worth it - but saving me the trip is awesome!! I can only hope that I didn't take too much of a risk on this sight unseen.

So it looks like I have to make it now Matt - just not sure if I'm going to have enough room for all the goodies! :wink

[Jerre Heyer]

Dave we can store them for ya for a return trip.

[rgrimes945]

Hey Dave, Been thinking about it and if you could bring me a couple BIG bottles of Canadian Club, I'd be happy to pay for it I just want them for the Bar Conversation peice

[rgrimes945]

Dave, I was Flattered you even thought of me to pick that item up for you....
It's my pleasure....

[GMC Driver]

Hey Dave, Been thinking about it and if you could bring me a couple BIG bottles of Canadian Club, I'd be happy to pay for it I just want them for the Bar Conversation peice

Dave, I was Flattered you even thought of me to pick that item up for you....
It's my pleasure....

Well, to be brutally honest Ray, I don't know anyone else in NC!! :wink Not that'd I'd ask anyone else - was pretty sure you'd be coming to Erie, after enjoying yourself last year. Besides, after the winter you've had, a little R&R up north should be in the works!

As for the CC - I'll be sure to find the BIG bottles. Add it to the standing order of Crown for OH. :D

[rgrimes945]

Jeez and I thought it was because you liked me Dave... LOL
Besides how many crazy people try to plow snow in NC....

As for the CC, Your the man...

[jbutch83]

Well, to be brutally honest Ray, I don't know anyone else in NC!! :wink Not that'd I'd ask anyone else - was pretty sure you'd be coming to Erie, after enjoying yourself last year. Besides, after the winter you've had, a little R&R up north should be in the works!

As for the CC - I'll be sure to find the BIG bottles. Add it to the standing order of Crown for OH. :D

Don't forget the Grey Goose for Indiana!:grinz

[EIB]

I will be going Dave. I will have my truck, so if you need a place to carry stuff I would be able to do it for you. I can make a trip across the bridge before going home.

[GMC Driver]

Everett, I appreciate the offer. It shouldn't be too much of a problem - I can always bring a larger trailer. I've got to talk it over with J anyway - I may hit him up for summer storage on the blades. Got to make the old ones work a little longer! :wink

John - my bad. Got GG on the list now too.













And a dozen crullers! :D

[hlntoiz]

I may hit him up for summer storage on the blades. Got to make the old ones work a little longer!



Looks like he will be stacked! 4 going up with me!:blizzard:blizzard:blizzard:blizzard

[snowjoker]

Got to make the old ones work a little longer! :wink
:D


I will show ya how to do that dave :wink :p

[Andy Detwiler]

Looking forward to the gtg. Thanks Dave for remembering the Crown, sounds like you will have the truck full............of boose.

Andy

[Assured Services]

Andy, seeing your sig reminded me to ask, are you bringing your brats this year :drool

Scott

[Andy Detwiler]

Andy, seeing your sig reminded me to ask, are you bringing your brats this year :drool

Scott

I might, the goats have been selling pretty good this year, sold one the other day for 550.00, then sold two yesterday. If they keep selling like this, wont have any to butcher. People are spending lots of money this year for fair projects for their kids.

Andy

[T-Zab]

I am not sure If I can make it.
We have a job starting with a $1000 a day fine, if we dont finish on time. :wink

Where is everyone staying ?

[John Banks]

I am not sure If I can make it.
We have a job starting with a $1000 a day fine, if we dont finish on time. :wink
Where is everyone staying ?

I'm in the same boat - only our fine is $10k a day compounded twice daily for every hour we run past 0600.

[Prosno]

Okay both of you get your own lines ok, figure out your own bs line mine is taken.
And be nice to me I'm sensative this week:popcorn2

[T-Zab]

Okay both of you get your own lines ok, figure out your own bs line mine is taken.
And be nice to me I'm sensative this week:popcorn2


PMS ?:popcorn2

[Prosno]

Your all gonna miss me when I'm gone, yep I can see it now, tears everywhere

[jbutch83]

I am not sure If I can make it.
We have a job starting with a $1000 a day fine, if we dont finish on time. :wink

Where is everyone staying ?


I thought that we were all staying with Renda and Banks!:eek:

Still need to book a room myself.

[John Banks]

I thought that we were all staying with Renda and Banks!:eek:


that's fine, especially since I used your credit card to pay for the room Butcher. oh, and I got the optional damage insurance too :wink

i think we're @ the Travelodge - like I told Matt C, it's no palace, but not bad for $70

[Tileman]

Some people are staying at La Quinta Inn Suites.
1-814-864-1812
7820 Perry Hwy.
Erie, PA 16509

Exit 27 AKA Perry Hwy. This is two exits west of Jerre's shop


Hotels.com has rooms for 54.00 per night.

[jbutch83]

that's fine, especially since I used your credit card to pay for the room Butcher. oh, and I got the optional damage insurance too :wink

i think we're @ the Travelodge - like I told Matt C, it's no palace, but not bad for $70

Hey Banks, don't worry about it, talked to Renda about it, he said that he was paying for the rooms with Jay's card.:eek:

[Prosno]

Thats it, I'm taking my sheep and going home:eek:

[Chuck Smith]

I have two reservations :D One at Super 8, and one at one of them connected to the water park. If the kids stay home I will cancel that one, if they come I will cancel Super 8. I didn't like Travelodge that much last year. Also, the group rate took away my reward points.

~Chuck

[hlntoiz]

I have some bad news. Doesn't look like I will be making the GTG. The work is just not there and with all the work going to be done on the house I just can't swing it. If I had the work lined up I would go but right now I don't have anything in May omg pretty scarry if you ask me.

I wish everyone a ton of fun someone please have a lube tube or 2 for me :drinkup :D

Jerre, I may come up late summer to still have the plows done. Have to see how the summer goes first.

[T-Zab]

I have some bad news. Doesn't look like I will be making the GTG. The work is just not there and with all the work going to be done on the house I just can't swing it. If I had the work lined up I would go but right now I don't have anything in May omg pretty scarry if you ask me.

I wish everyone a ton of fun someone please have a lube tube or 2 for me :drinkup :D

Jerre, I may come up late summer to still have the plows done. Have to see how the summer goes first.

Well I hope you didnt win that auger on ebay then.
Sorry you cant make it out Matt, now who is going to go with me for the keg ?

[jbutch83]

Well I hope you didnt win that auger on ebay then.
Sorry you cant make it out Matt, now who is going to go with me for the keg ?

I'll go with ya.:grinz

[hlntoiz]

Well I hope you didnt win that auger on ebay then.
Sorry you cant make it out Matt, now who is going to go with me for the keg ?


Trust me I am pretty bummed. My wife was shocked omg when I told here I wasn't going to go. It is just scary with the way things are going. Phone is just not ringing. Though that ad I put in the local paper got me one call this morning. It is a good one. well over 15k worth of work if they go with it all. Great chance for a upsale with Hardscaping too. Just can't risk the $$ right now. When you see what I have going on at my house everyone will understand.

[snowplowjay]

Hey Banks, don't worry about it, talked to Renda about it, he said that he was paying for the rooms with Jay's card.:eek:

For you three............ NO problem :)...

[GMC Driver]

Sorry to hear it Matt - glad we had a chance to catch up there about a month ago. You got to do what's right - so although it's dissapointing you can't make it, we understand.

Besides - after hearing you talk about your plans at home, not sure I'd be taking off either. :wink

[hlntoiz]

I may have just been convinced to come to Erie:popcorn2:rolleyes:

[hlntoiz]

Well I have been convinced! See you guys at the yearly swap meet!:wink

[rgrimes945]

Anyone else have any Items they need moved around the country??? It's not too late seems like a lot of equipment moving about!

[kahuna]

Kahuna and EZ1(Jeremy) are in. Thanks for the offer Ray. Decided to go for the Ford F-350 in Tiffin instead of the one in NC. Thanks anyways Ray.

[kahuna]

Anyone up for a stop in Toledo this year?:drool

[kahuna]

Hey Ray, where are you and Jer staying at? We will stay there. Jeremy said he wants to drink some this trip. That should be funny to see:wink

[rgrimes945]

Rich to be honest I've not made reservations yet Tileman kelso has a post of where he is staying I asked him awhile back so were staying where he is staying. I'm going to look now and make mine now.

[GMC Driver]

No reservations here yet either - should do that this week yet.

Only two weeks from Friday! :D

[jbutch83]

No reservations here yet either - should do that this week yet.

Only two weeks from Friday! :D

Dave,

Better check the calendar, it's a week from this Friday.:D

[GMC Driver]

Ha - Thanks John!!

It snuck up on me...

[Deere John]

I am able to get away for a day-trip on the Saturday. My launch base will be St. Catharines, from the inlaws place.

[Chuck Smith]

If anyone wants me to bring Meyer parts, shoot me a PM. Just cancelled the reservation at the water park. Chris and the kids are staying home.

~Chuck

[Assured Services]

If anyone wants me to bring Meyer parts, shoot me a PM. Just cancelled the reservation at the water park. Chris and the kids are staying home.

~Chuck

To bad Steph and I enjoyed meeting and visiting with Chris last year. She will be missed...

Scott

[hlntoiz]

Dave and I will be at the Days Inn on Shultz Rd, (walking distance from Doc Holidays) :wink:drinkup

[Prosno]

Hey BANKS!!!!!
when you booked the rooms did ya ask if they let sheep stay????
Huh? Huh? did ya?

[lawnguy]

Well I'm not sure what happens with the erie GTG, but Renda stocking up with some odd items, from the pet store, leashes, collars, sheep shearing for dummies book, at Lowes, 5 rolls of duct tape, a couple tarps, 3 x 3 mirror

From Rite AID, tried getting a bulk rate on chlorform, didn't go over so well

One last stop, he needed more memory cards for the cam corder

I asked anything going on? Nope just going to Erie for a few days

Guess we will have to wait for the videos, at least the sheep in CT will be safe for a few days.........

[John Banks]

From Rite AID, tried getting a bulk rate on chlorform, didn't go over so well


apparently he had no problem getting the flunitrazepam omg

[lawnguy]

PS

For those not going to Erie

Party at Rendas shop friday till sunday

Sheep optional
Hookers mandatory

Lawnguy

[jbutch83]

Hey BANKS!!!!!
when you booked the rooms did ya ask if they let sheep stay????
Huh? Huh? did ya?

We just might have to bring you some presents there Billy Boy. :grinz

John,

You can always drop him off on the side of the highway on the trip back if you need to.:eek:

[Pickering Snow]

Hey BANKS!!!!!
when you booked the rooms did ya ask if they let sheep stay????
Huh? Huh? did ya?

Hey Renda i hear Banks got rooms at Sheeps inn a spin off of the Sleep in chain.....:wink

[Prosno]

apparently he had no problem getting the flunitrazepam omg

flunitrazepam?????
Wtf IS THAT??????

[John Banks]

We just might have to bring you some presents there Billy Boy. :grinz

John,

You can always drop him off on the side of the highway on the trip back if you need to.:eek:

there's a reason we're leaving @ 0100...hopefully he'll be counting sheep in his sleep

[John Banks]

Hey Renda i hear Banks got rooms at Sheeps inn a spin off of the Sleep in chain.....:wink

Fred - this guy gives new meaning to sheepshead

[John Banks]

flunitrazepam?????
Wtf IS THAT??????

come on! are you for real?! YOU'RE the one who told me what it was, even when I said I didn't want to know...rohypnol...roofies! and don't try and tell me you have trouble sleeping at night and use it as a sleep aid!

[Deere John]

Yeah, I'm still coming on Saturday - how do I summarize the above for my 7-year old to tell him what he'll be walking into with his somewhat grey-haired old man? This is a kid who hunts and guts his prey, so he "wants to know" more than he is trepedacious. :popcorn2 Guard your sheep and other critters.

[Chuck Smith]

Typical Erie GTG Saturday is breakfast at Cracker Barrel (which may include some kind of sheep side show inside, in the parking lot, or even both), followed by a BS session at J's shop. Around noon we head out to his house for great eats, and more BSing, and give-aways. Usually head out to a steak place for dinner, followed by some heading off to bed, some for coffee, some heading home, and some for "I don't wanna know" LOL.

Oh yeah, and lots of 4 letter words from the Director of Comedy all day long :D

~Chuck

[rgrimes945]

Ok guys, The bus is leaving Knightdale tomorrow afternoon. Does anyone have any last request for anything from NC?

[jbutch83]

Hey Banks,

Talked with Renda this afternoon, said something about getting his traveling urinal ready for the truck ride, so you don't have to stop at every other exit for him to take a leak. Something about a small mouth gatorade bottle!:eek:

[John Banks]

Hey Banks,

Talked with Renda this afternoon, said something about getting his traveling urinal ready for the truck ride, so you don't have to stop at every other exit for him to take a leak. Something about a small mouth gatorade bottle!:eek:

yeah - he tried "slipping that one in" so to speak last night. I told him no freakin' way is he urinating while my vehicle is in motion! I'll shoot him and push him out if I see any signs of fowl play, or any ovine play for that matter. Thanks for the heads up.

oh, and you don't mind if I put those chains and binders to good use do you? :popcorn2

[jbutch83]

yeah - he tried "slipping that one in" so to speak last night. I told him no freakin' way is he urinating while my vehicle is in motion! I'll shoot him and push him out if I see any signs of fowl play, or any ovine play for that matter. Thanks for the heads up.

oh, and you don't mind if I put those chains and binders to good use do you? :popcorn2

Do whatever you feel is necessary to keep him under wraps for the ride!:eek:

[Pickering Snow]

yeah - he tried "slipping that one in" so to speak last night. I told him no freakin' way is he urinating while my vehicle is in motion! I'll shoot him and push him out if I see any signs of fowl play, or any ovine play for that matter. Thanks for the heads up.

oh, and you don't mind if I put those chains and binders to good use do you? :popcorn2

Good Move John your talking about a guy who cant even pee standing striaght up let alone moving while trying to hit such a small target, Bills use to the big openings and probley more than likely not moving...:wink

[lawnguy]

I'm RALMBO reading these posts from today, went down to see Bill at his shop, I think he's loosing it, he was cleaning and painting these old beat up ratchet straps and chains, while 20 ft away on the flatbed there's brand new binders and shiny chain?!?

He's up to something for sure

I had a gatorade bottle, one of the smaller ones, he says u ever gonna finish drainking that?? WTF is ur hurry one eye?

He brings a couple of beers over, I put down my half full gatorade, turn around and its gone!!!

Hey did ya see my gatorade? Nope, looking at me like I'm nuts

Then he says help me get the batteries out of the boat, the ones we put in last week? Yup takin them to Erie, what do you need two boat batteries for? I think he was lookin at me, never can be too sure with him, he just said those guys have no idea what they're in for..........

[Prosno]

You guys are all nuts, first of all I dont pee in a bottle, ask Jay I pee on myself after falling over a curb, next thing ---what new chains and binders??? Jbutch bought some old used ones from me,
as for the boat battery's YOU ever try an run a battery powered sheep?
Takes lots of juice pal lots!!!!
I come pre-peared
Damn it I cant get these friggen handcuffs open-gotta go, ARRRRRGGGGGGGGG

[snowplowjay]

first of all I dont pee in a bottle, ask Jay I pee on myself after falling over a curb,

All I can do is shake my head at this one.....

No one will ever duplicate or even come close to that first faithful 8-1/2hr ride to Erie all those years ago.........

And you can't forget the ride home when I came running out of the convenience store telling you to hit the gas because my Cracker Barrel breakfast had just clogged their crapper to the point of water overflowing everywhere :)

[Prosno]

Oh I think this one is gonna take the cake kiddo

[lawnguy]

Bill I just went to get that thing you said you might borrow out the back of my truck, I guess you decided to bring it to Erie

Question is, do you think Banks wants to cross state lines with it in his truck??

[snowplowjay]

Oh I think this one is gonna take the cake kiddo

In that case bring your camcorder and teach Banks how to use it!!!

[Prosno]

In that case bring your camcorder and teach Banks how to use it!!!

Are you gonna take that Banks? HMMMMMMMM??????
are ya huh huh?

[John Banks]

Are you gonna take that Banks? HMMMMMMMM??????
are ya huh huh?

my camcorder is focused and on the tri-pod.

I'm not worried about crossing states lines with anything he's got, especially after I just crossed many state lines, twice actually, with some things that certain states no likey likey.

[sonjaab]

WOW! Some people are wound up!

I wonder if the Steak n Lube crew has been warned???????

[Prosno]

I cant believe Walmart doesnt have fishnet stockings in sheep size! What gives here!
oh well I got the tazer and the beer packed, it'll be a good trip:D

[snowplowjay]

Now John did you understand the directions for taking Billy on a trip?

Rule # 1:

Must stop every 5 miles (1.5 beers) for a pee stop. Anything over that is asking for a urination disaster.

[John Banks]

Now John did you understand the directions for taking Billy on a trip?

Rule # 1:

Must stop every 5 miles (1.5 beers) for a pee stop. Anything over that is asking for a urination disaster.

thanks for the info Jay, I was not aware of this. It will, of course, change Bill's mode of travel cuz I ain't stoppin'. At that rate, I'd be stopping every 4 minutes.

May just chain him down to the bed cover, on his side and facing aft of course - LOL pee away

[sonjaab]

Bill caught in the act:

[T-Zab]

Geo, are you going this year ?

[sonjaab]

Heres a couple of pics of somebodies new truck and when he was a little guy:

Link to the toilet truck pic:
http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/voting-booth/393272-how-many-times-day-do-you-go-ahem-toilet.html scroll down

[sonjaab]

God I hope so ! But gotta play it by ear..............
Sucks since I don't have a manager anymore and my folks are
still in Fla. !

I need a break!

[Pickering Snow]

thanks for the info Jay, I was not aware of this. It will, of course, change Bill's mode of travel cuz I ain't stoppin'. At that rate, I'd be stopping every 4 minutes.

May just chain him down to the bed cover, on his side and facing aft of course - LOL pee away

John

Was just checking a hosp bill 55 bucks to cath him and he can wear a Foley for the trip.

The other cheap way is the Pat Pickering Piss pipe for me it takes 1and ahalf inch hose clamp it on the end stick the hose out the window and let him have at it. Now for bill iam sure a piece of 5/8 garden hose would be plenty for him.:wink

[lawnguy]

Wow Fred, ya think Renda needs a 5/8 hose clamp?? He's smiling with that, he gets 3/8 at NAPA by the box, now I figured out why............

[hlntoiz]

Oreo balls are all made, ready to be shipped!:p

[atgreene]

Now I'm getting Erie envy.:(

So any live feeds being linked-up for those of us stuck at home?

[GMC Driver]

Too bad you can't make it Alan - I just found out that my buddy needs to ship something from Maine. Might be a little much for the 5500, though.

Besides, might mean a road trip up to there - not sure where the item is located at. Once I find more out, I'll let you know.

[hlntoiz]

Now I'm getting Erie envy.:(

So any live feeds being linked-up for those of us stuck at home?

Nope have to be there......Sheeeeeeeeep and all!..:popcorn2

[Chuck Smith]

Getting ready to head out now. Can't sleep. Time to load up. Should be on the road within the hour. Safe trip everyone.

~Chuck

[Prosno]

Just did some shopping, damn can you believe the price of mace these days? Geesh

[snowplowjay]

Just did some shopping, damn can you believe the price of mace these days? Geesh

You guys didn't roll out yet??? When is Banks pickin' you up???

J

[Prosno]

OMG they're at it already, Butcher and a few others are at Leggs and Eggs and just sent me a pic:drool damn she's a cute, and Peter what were you doing in the bathroom????

[John Banks]

You guys didn't roll out yet??? When is Banks pickin' you up???

J

were not rollin' out 'til 2359

[lawnguy]

John, you and Bill maybe rolling @ 23:59, but I'm sure by, oh say 11 am today, he will be on a roll, practicing some new material on the local crowd, he's been on tour lately getting lots of jokes in, some are funny as hell, others, just baaaaaadddd......

[MrBobcat]

OMG they're at it already, Butcher and a few others are at Leggs and Eggs and just sent me a pic:drool damn she's a cute, and Peter what were you doing in the bathroom????

John , Peter , Todd & buddy ( forgot name sorry!) Just headed out from leggs and eggs ...

Good eats , great horroscopes ...even tried to get some pump-ur-kin toast for J to go , but they were out.

Havent had that many laughs in a while ...too bad it only comes once a year!!

Have a great weekend guys .... pics are mandatory monday!!!

[sonjaab]

C'mon Bill...........We are just twistin' on ya in the name of good fun
as any good "director of comedy" should know !

Hope to see ya all there and hopefully that stranger Got Grass will
be there also!

Drive safe and watch out for the speed traps and the nitwits poking
along in the left lane !
..............geo:D

[sonjaab]

Mike............aka Got Grass

If ya need a ride or gonna come late give me a call
315 5605456 ...........geo

OR If anybody is broke down on rt 90.

Out the door now!
Will be driving my black Chevy.

[Pickering Snow]

Just wanted to wish everyone a safe trip there , it was hard not posting no and since the poll was yes or yes it made it easy.

Never gave up hope but knew with my treatment shedule it was probley less likly than likely .Thanks for the invite and ride Todd with a certain syptom and side effect iam not sure you or Tommy would have been real pleased with the smell before we hit the state line.

Alot of great memorys from past GTG's and although iam not there physically iam there in spirit.

Dave dont worry about 96 Port Huron is a 2 hr drive to cross the bridge into the country no worrys. Have a great time fellows...............

Ps say hello to my gay friend at Timmy Hortons Butcher!!!:wink

[Jerre Heyer]

Fred, skid marks are not a problem............LOL Gonna miss ya brother. Spend some time with Koulton if ya can. We'll send some picts for ya and tom's trying to set up a live feed for you. J