Mass Plowers

[JD PLOWER]

Since everyone is planning on or having some kind of get together I'm thinking we should have one.

My thinking is it should be inside 495 just for logistics since we seem to be (mostly) scattered all over the eastern half of the state. I know we have a hooters shortage in this state :shades but we could meet up for some food and maybe shoot some pool along with some BS :D

Any one have any ideas as to where and when?

[gordyo]

How about the Krispie Kreme near you!! I am still looking for an excuse to get there. Probably no pool table though. LOL

My brother keeps telling me about some restraunt near him called Tony Floramo's or something like that were the Meat falls of the bone. Is that place any good??

[Plow Dak]

Close enough the boys from Maine could shoot down. Sounds interesting but holidays are around the corner.. What exit along 495 are you thinking of JD ???

[cat320]

Yeah Gordyo Krispie kreme sounds good love ther dounuts.:D

[Plow Dak]

Where is it ?????????

[gordyo]

Originally posted by cat320
Yeah Gordyo Krispie kreme sounds good love ther dounuts.:D

OK it's settled, if you do get the chance to get over to my shop in the next couple weeks when your in the area. Bring the Krispie Kreme's and I'll take care of the coffee!:jk

[JD PLOWER]

Jeff I'll buy you some Kreme's and come up there :D I think Tony Floramos might be okay but the parking lot isn't all that big particularly when plow trucks get parked in it.

Plow Dak when I say 495 I mean't anywhere off of or east of 495 and that road goes all the way to the cape, so I'm just putting out some suggestions. If anyone has an idea as to where we could meet please post.

One place that might be a little hard to find for some but could definitely accommodate us is Good Time Billiards in Somerville (yes isn't that convenient for me:p ) but I am open toany suggestions people have.

[gordyo]

The Krispie Kreme is in Medford I think. There is a Cracker Barrell off of 495 just before you get to Lowell. That might work for everyone.

[cat320]

Gordyo soon as i get the new alternator put back in my truck i'll try to get up there.We have been so busy when we were up there I didn't have time to brake away to see you,hopefully soon .Goodtimes wood be ok Hooter's here would be a pain to get to on friend st plus the parking.

[Plow Dak]

Something right off 495 would be a lot better I.M.A. As long as it's not in Lowell.. Bad memories there..

[BWhite]

Waltham seems pretty central but I dont know where . Krispy Kreme sounds cool kinda far and I shouldnt be eating them . The first and only Krispy Kreme I have been to no longer exists . It was in the World Trade Center complex :mad:

[chayesf250]

I don't have a when, but some ideas of areas. Both Rte. 1 in the Dedham, Norwood-Westwood area or Rte. 9 Natick-Framingham both have a bunch of restaurants with big lots.

[BWhite]

Those are good ideas to . We could chose an area then pick the place

[Got Snow?]

Hey Guys!

Count me in! i'm always up for some BSing :D

i vote for Framingham/Natick area. maybe John Harvards?
there's a ton of other places too. seems easy enough for everyone to get to.
there's even some hotel/motels that our friends from maine could stay in (assuming there would be beverage consumption)

There's also a nice little local pub I frequent in Hopkinton thats 2mi off the RT85 exit (495) lots of parking and cheap beer! :drinkup

[cat320]

Hey there is a fridays,a mexican place and a few other resterasunts in Woburn all right off rt 128.

[drobson]

Count me in too. Anywhere is ok for me. Cat I like the idea of Woburn (for me anyways). But your right, plenty of places right off 128, and north side of 128 would be convenient for ME and NH folks. Good times wouldn't be too bad either, haven't been there in awhile, but I seem to remember that it gets very crowded and the parking is somewhat limited in their lot. JD, do they still let you park in the lots accross the street?

[Got Snow?]

how about F1 in braintree? too far? but what a blast that would be!

[JD PLOWER]

Got Snow thats a cool idea but it is a little expensive and some people might just want buy some beer and food and shoot the shizzle :p

I think something in the area that has been outlined (route 3 down to 95) might be a good place to start thinking about where to meet. Also keep in mind that only 8 of us have posted to this thread and I know we have alot more than 8 people who live near us (eastern Mass) so I think we should try to promote this idea a little longer before we settle on an exact location. I have posted about this idea on "another" site so I hope to attract even more interest.

[Got Snow?]

excellent! this will bring it to the top!

i'm in no rush. it would be great to get ALOT of guys(gals) together.

what day of the week are we thinking?

[Plow Dak]

I think travel time is the issue of sorts to finding a place. I'm sure there are lots of good places to get together wherever we decide to do it. Myself personally it takes me exactly one hour to hit the 95/495 turn from Maine. I'm not sure how long it takes the Southern people to head north...Wherever you decide to meet i'm almost sure i've never heard of it..LOL. So it will be an added treat.

[JD PLOWER]

My thinking is we should throw out some names and places along with dates and see how the response is. Also if you know sombody that might want to go but doesn't really know this website then please tell them about this. I'll say something in the Burlington area might be good since they do have a fair amount of places to eat and meet. Maybe before the holidays on a Sunday (pats game?) since Saturdays seem pretty hard to have free this time of year. Any one else?

[Plow Dak]

Burlington area is doable for me. All depends on the weekend. I'm sure i have one other that would come with me. I'm just wondering about before the holidays when so many are running around. I'm sure it's crunch time.The only thing to do is agree on a place first (in my opinion). Then throw out a date and see about the reponse. I agree a Sunday might be the better of the two days.

[cat320]

Yea burlington would probably be good for most every one as it's at 128 and rt 3

[drobson]

Burlington sounds good to me. Not too sure if we will be able to get this in before the holidays though, at least not before Xmas. Time is running out and I have yet to begin shopping. But I'm game for almost any day, Saturdays would actually be better for me, but I'm sure I can free up a sunday if needed.

[BWhite]

Sunday sounds good to me . Saturdays are to busy I would stay away from the burlington mall or any mall eatery for the rest of the year

[Alan]

Any room in this fiesta for an old northern hick?

[cat320]

Welcome aboard Alan

[Plow Dak]

You bet Alan. hope you can make it

[BWhite]

Local paper says Framingham will soon have a Krispy Kreme . :burnout

[slowpoke]

Hi Guys,

If you can keep it within 1 1/2 to 2 hours from the mid Cape this old codger will try to get there unless the Pats are playing. *G*

~jerry~

[Joey D]

Anyplace in mind yet? Will this be a dinner meet or a liqiud meet?

[cat320]

I would say this will be an after xmass meet if we keep getting these storms.

[Got Snow?]

yeah, it could even be an after winter meet if these storms keep up!

[JD PLOWER]

Well with the Holiday season winding down it might be a good time to start planning a meet. I figure the best thing to do is nominate at least a place and possibly a date/time, then we vote on it. I'll nominate Burlington for it's access to main highways and it has plenty of places to meet with good parking. As far a time goes I'd think if we can find out the Pats post season schedule I say if possible we meet on that day. Any weekend day is probably ok for me but I think we should keep it flexible for now.


So any votes for Burlington?

What about a day? Saturday? Sunday?

[Joey D]

Burlington is OK. Chilli's is a good place. It has a area we could all hang in.

[gordyo]

Burlington is fine with me. I prefer Saturday Afternoon but Sunday afternoon would work too.

[slowpoke]

Burlington works. Saturday afternoon if possible.

[cat320]

Burlington is fine preferably early in January as i will be away towards the end of the month.

[drobson]

Burlington sounds good. Saturdays would also be best for me, as I have another job I work on Sundays.

[GeeMC]

Can we come and play Too! Would like to meet all the locals! :D

regards,

Bruce & Jason

[BWhite]

I should be able to get to burlington Sat or Sun afternoon

[BWhite]

Have we moved any closer to setting a date and place? How about soon , its to warm to snow anyway .

[Plow Dak]

Ok i'll start ....... How about the 18th of Jan.... in Burlington.
You locals pic the spot

[BWhite]

Jan 18 is good for me

[cat320]

The 18th sounds good

[JD PLOWER]

The 18th is fine by me but since its a sunday is anybody going to have a problem with that? I know some wanted a Saturday for diffrent reasons.

[drobson]

I know I was one that wanted a Saturday, because I have to work every Sunday. But as long as it's at night, like say after 7pm, a Sunday is ok with me. Otherwise I may not be able to make it.

[JD PLOWER]

Since drobson just posted about time I realized maybe it should be at a time that allows people who are traveling longer distances to come and not be rushed? Maybe the 17th? Just throwing ideas out there since either day is fine by me.

[Plow Dak]

Ok...
As if nobody knows, People on this site work dam hard, and long.
Free time is little and far between. There are only so many days and time in the week. With the different schedules everyone has it's going to be nearly impossible to get THE DATE that everyone can attend. I don't have an answer but it's important to all that want to can... The only thing i can possibly think of is to have TWO ???? and alternate between Sat. and Sun. I don't know..i do know that EVERYONE deserves that get together....

[cat320]

the 17th be fine to what ever day .But what time early late?

[JD PLOWER]

Mike I take it Saturdays are out for you :D

[Plow Dak]

No i can do a Sat. 17 is ok.. It was just a date i started with. I do work Saturdays but i that one is free as far as i know..

[drobson]

Sat the 17th would be good for me anytime. But don't let me hold the group back from getting together on Sunday if thats the day more people can make it.

[Joey D]

Saturday is good for me.

[david-nh]

either 17th or 18 th is ok for me as well, david

[Plow Dak]

Ok Seems like the 17th is a good day.

Now the next question is WHERE ?????
IMO a good size parking lot is a plus in case someone close is going to pop in with some equipment. Then we can kinda filter over to the area and park.
Oh yea, how are we going to know who is who when they walk in the door. Yell out "HEY WERE'S THE SNOW"?? LOL

[capnkel]

Hey guys,if i get other obligations looked after before the 17,i may be able to run down to where ever you decide to have this.PlowDak and i may both be there,anymore guys from Maine wanna come along,hop in and let us know.:cool:

[BWhite]

I dont know where a good place in burlington would be . We need some local input

[Mick]

I'd be interested, if nobody objects. Any day is fine, as long as it's not just after a snow. Anybody else here have that problem of planning around the weather?:D

[BWhite]

Snow just after the date set would probably keep all of us busy. or catcing up on sleep .

[Plow Dak]

For sure if we have a storm it goes without saying that your business and safety is more important than a get together.
If it happens the date can always be moved...
Mick, I'm sure everybody would say your more than welcome to show up.
What's in the area for food ???????????

Maybe someone from the area can give us a rundown !!!

[cat320]

Off the top of my head there is a papratizie ,outback they are in a shopping plazza.I know there is like alot but trying to think of more bar orinted places There is a Wendies ,jonny rockets,legal seafoods at the mall .JD or anyone else that's been by there lately maybe you have seen more which I know there is.Now down by the woburn mall thereis a 99 a mexican place,bertuccies. those too are right of rt 128 .

[JD PLOWER]

I know theres a chillis up there but I don't remember the size of the bar area, and thats the most important part of any get together ;)

I'll try and get up there soon to scout some things out.

Maybe we should decide on a time and work that into the location planning. My suggestion would be around 2 in the afternoon. Since the bar area will probably have more seats available around that time and people can come and go as they like.

[cat320]

I think 2 would be a good time like JD said. any lunch crowd would be gone and there would be room.

[BWhite]

any exact suggestions for where ? parking for a line of trucks and room at the bar ? How about Matthews in Tyngsboro . Its just a bit further north up RT 3 :D

[Plow Dak]

JD's going up to burlington to Chili's to scope it out.
Hopefully, the place will be large enough for our purpose.
If not we'll have to come with another place.
BWhite can give us some info on Matthews and let us make a decision on the locations.
I think we all agree the 17th
and at 2 pm.
2 weeks to go...:p

[JD PLOWER]

Plow dak do you know what kind of bar Matthews is :shades

The parking up at Chillis is pretty good and they have a reserve lot up behind it. It belongs to the movie theater but on a Saturday afternoon I don't think that we should have too many problems parking there, but that will depend on how many we have going.

[BWhite]

Matthews is a pimp bar LOL
Just an alternative

[cat320]

well if we had to go to Tyngsboro why not go to Jillians in Manchester ,NH I think that the chillies should be fine if there ample parking and it's right in the middle so every one is not driving to far.

[Plow Dak]

AHHHHHHH GUYS
I'm From Maine, Never hear of the place Matthew's, I Don't go to bars. I DON"T DRINK !!!!! Just remember that...WISE GUYS LOL
:scramble

[cat320]

Hey Mike I'm like you not much of a drinker anymore just give me an espresso :D

[capnkel]

I'm like Plow Dak ,i don't drink,a bar wouldn't matter to me,just as long as they have Pepsi,it doesn't make any difference to me where you decide to gather,as long as there's a good place to eat nearby.
:D :D :D

[capnkel]

Wow ,,,,,3 non drinkers so far,what's the world coming to:D :D

[david-nh]

hey guys i actually live in manchester nh about two mile from jillians, also iam also a non drinker lol david

[BWhite]

I can go to a Chilis bar or Matthews type bar and do just fine with diet coke!!

[Mick]

I don't drink as a rule, very occasionally. Usually just a Pepsi. But it really doesn't matter.

[capnkel]

Judging by the replies so far,this is shaping up to be a DRY event,if anyone does go overboard looks like there will be lots of designated drivers.:D :cool:

[gordyo]

Originally posted by capnkel
Judging by the replies so far,this is shaping up to be a DRY event.:D :cool:

Add my name as I don't drink either.

The hardest drink I put down is a Mountain Dew. LOL
Right now the 17 looks good for me too.

[cat320]

Never realized that there was so many non drinkers Let try to find a coffe bar :D

[drobson]

If we end up choosing Chili's in Burlington, there is a Barnes & Noble next door (shares a parking lot) that has a Starbucks inside. I assume that Chili's is not known for their exceptional coffee. But they do have good food and should have plenty of room on a Saturday afternoon.

[slowpoke]

I'm going to try to make it up from the Cape. I don't drink either, but Chili's is fine.... good food and lots of Diet Coke

[cat320]

So there is about 2 weeks left So to try to put a finish on it.

Chillies
Burlington
January 17
2 PM

[capnkel]

You guys decide the place,the 17th sounds like a good date so far.

[chayesf250]

Sounds good to me!!!!!! :drinkup

[cat320]

10 Days left so is everything set ? Chillies? at 2PM JD we should really finalize this so every one can be set for 17th.

[JD PLOWER]

I guess the 17th is the date and 2 pm is probably a good time. I don't remember what the exit numbers are off of 128 but (#32 maybe?) its fairly easy to find and its right next to the Burlington mall. I'll be at the Bar wearing a CAT hat so just introduce your self when you get there :waving .

[cat320]

I'll have my OCC hat on

[capnkel]

Hopefully i will have everything i need to get done before the 17th,shrimp season starts on the 19th for me.Most likely i will be the big guy without the hat,lol:eek: :D

[Plow Dak]

A Hat intro ??? It's going to be hard enough remembering names let alone hats and S.C. handles.

Lets see MMMMM

capnkel is Kelly with no hat

JD is a CAT

A Cat is OCC with a espresso

Gordo is going to have Mountain Dew

Mick is going to have Pepsie

Me,,,,, I'm going to have a big Headache when all this is over..

[capnkel]

Hey Mike,i should've told them i'll be the guy with the big scar on his forehead,bet i will be easier to spot,we'll just have to save the whole story for the meet though.:D :

[Plow Dak]

I have no idea what your talking about capnkel






:headwall :headwall :headwall :headwall :headwall :headwall :rolleyes: :D

[capnkel]

At least i don't feel quite so bad,i saw my cousin yesterday,he had the same thing happen to him once.:headwall :headwall

[chayesf250]

Just curious, are you guys planning on having your plows on so we can get some nice pics of the rigs?

[BWhite]

Are we to bring equipment to ?

[cat320]

Well my plow has not come off so most likely I will have everything on .:cool:

[Plow Dak]

If the people that live in the area wanna bring some equipment by all means i'd love to see some..I don't think it would be necessary to try to run equipment 50 miles IMO
What we really need now is accurate directions from the major highways. You know, exit numbers and street names and milage.
Or what else would work ok too is the actual address of the place. Then everyone can look it up with a map program..Just a thought.
Don't forget the cameras...

[JD PLOWER]

Chilli's
8 Taylor Ave

Burlington, MA 01803-2142
Phone(781)272-2526


The restaurant is directly off the highway and adjacent to the Burlington mall. As far as Mileage goes it can be seen directly from the end of the exit next to the mall.

I have a map program but I'm not very good a posting attachments :rolleyes:

[Joey D]

It's exit 32 3A Middlesex Turnpike.
If coming from the North take exit and go right at bottom of ramp at set of lights take a left and Chilli's is right there.
If coming from the south take exit, do not get on rt 3 North, come off highway stay to right go under 128 and at 2nd lights take a left and Chilli's is there.

[Joey D]

Originally posted by cat320
I'll have my OCC hat on

I will also have on my OCC/ Snap On hat

[Plow Dak]

Joey D
My program says exit 34 off 95 (128) Wynn Street exit.
Is 32 easier ???

[cat320]

JD I have Chilli's being at 108
middlesex turnpike

781-273-9303

I just did a mapquest when Mike was talking about win st that's not really close to the mall I thought it's right across the st next to the cinima .

http://http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&countryid=250&addtohistory=&address=108+middlesex+turnpike&city=burlington&state=ma&zipcode=&submit=Get+Map

[drobson]

yeah Winn St. is 2 exits back. You can also take the mall exit (33b) if your coming from the north and at the end of the exit just go straight. Follow Mall road all the way to end and take left and Chillis' is on the right. But Winn St. is the one before 33b, that is too soon.

[JD PLOWER]

Cat's correct it is 108 Middlesex tnpk so scratch that last post about the location.

[Plow Dak]

Ok I see a exit off 95 (128) that will come out on the middlesex tpk. Looks like i take a right, go past the Mall road and it's right after that. What exit number is that ????

If i come off earlier and take the mall road it looks like i take a right at the end and not a left according to the little indicator !!!

[Plow Dak]

Hey Nice Map Cat.
Looks like exit 32b.
sorry .Should have looked at his map before i posted earlier :)

[cat320]

7 days and counting

[Plow Dak]

Looks like a nice Day for Saturday. Warmer and clear.
I can handle that...
Looking forward to meeting everyone..

[cat320]

Looks to be in the 20's :D

[BWhite]

I am going to try to make it but I have to be in Hyde Park by 4 for a one year aniversary mass for my Dad's passing .

[Got Snow?]

i know everyone been wondering about my status.....

i have some company this weekend so i wont be able to make it guys!

take plenty of pics.

[Plow Dak]

NEXT TIME GOT SNOW

:rockon:waving

[cat320]

Chillies
Burlington
January 17
2 PM [/B][/QUOTE] Tommorrow is the day .So how many are going?

[Plow Dak]

MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE...
Since everyone is wearing a hat, i'll be wearing a "Southern Maine Towing" hat....

:waving

[Joey D]

I will be there

[gordyo]

I'm coming

[Mick]

I was hoping to, but I think I'll have to bow out. Somebody have a bowl of chili with a slice of cheese on top for me.

[capnkel]

Sorry guys,I was hoping to be able to go ,but this cold spell set my plans back a few days,while you guys are having fun i will be tightening nuts and connecting hoses on my boat,shrimp season starts monday.Have fun guys.Maybe we can have one here in Maine soon.Someone take some pics:D ::headwall

[drobson]

I am going to try and stop by for a short time. Not sure if it will be possible, my mother is in the hospital and it depends on her schedule for tests. If time permits I will stop by.

[JD PLOWER]

I'll be there around 1:30 or so. I hope to see you some you there.

[Got Snow?]

so how was the meet? any pics? who got trashed? LOL

[gordyo]

Originally posted by Got Snow?
so how was the meet? any pics? who got trashed? LOL

All your answers should be found in this thread.

http://www.snowplowing-contractors.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1741