Locked in for the 2024 show!

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,402]

  All booked for this years show! Same hotel

I’ve stayed at for the last couple years. Next to a Texas Roadhouse  .

  Tony ( @Docwheelhorse) and I talked and for the first time in 20 years we are going down Thursday instead of Friday. Should be on the grounds by 10am or so Thursday morning. 

[Pullstart 63,081]

12 minutes ago, Sparky said:

we are going down Thursday instead of Friday.

Bout dang time you hooligans learned what’s best for you!

[Mike'sHorseBarn 3,014]

I need to do this today! lol

[953 nut 55,742]

50 minutes ago, Sparky said:

Should be on the grounds by 10am or so Thursday morning.

Thursday is when the real wheelin and dealin is done.  Looking forward to seeing you.

I am booked at the Quality Inn, Chambersburg, stayed there before and was happy with the room.

[Ed Kennell 38,621]

I'll be heading for the show Thursday morning at 8AM.  If I don't have a couple flat tires, I should be there by 9AM. 

 I'm permanently book at Mrs.Ks B&B.   Been staying there for over 60 years.   It's a bit pricey, but  my room is clean and the food is great.  

[JoeM 7,874]

18 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

I'm permanently book at Mrs.Ks B&B

Remember the year she dragged you on vacation? Bucket sales were down a bit! 

[WHX?? 49,145]

Rookie year 2016 The Dino told me Thursday is the best day there...he is right. 

My room is booked if I go. I like options...

[squonk 41,308]

Randy @rjg854 and I talked about this a bit today. Trailer will be "Tiller Heavy"  Hope the Quality Inn got new picnic tables for the "Picnic Table of Knowledge and our Seminar by @elcamino/wheelhorse "Quadrajet Carbs and You!" 

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,351]

@squonk and @rjg854 If that little walk behind WH tiller is not on the trailer the class will be on an Cater AFB series E on a 327 Cu in. with a 4 speed and a 456 rear. and Sir Skunky will be the teacher.

[Docwheelhorse 2,682]

I'm actually going to find one of those add on gas tank kits for a 500 and rig it up to a Commando and head that way starting on the 14th... should be there by noon on 20th doing 60 miles a day!!

 

Can't wait for the show and I'm praying for 75--80 and clear skies

 

Tony

[squonk 41,308]

On 2/1/2024 at 2:48 PM, elcamino/wheelhorse said:

@squonk and @rjg854 If that little walk behind WH tiller is not on the trailer the class will be on an Cater AFB series E on a 327 Cu in. with a 4 speed and a 456 rear. and Sir Skunky will be the teacher.

@Waldo If you want to walk behind this tiller all day, I'm sure @Pullstart will find a spot in his barn for you to sleep! 

 

[c-series don 8,809]

Okay boys and girls Mrs. C-Series has officially booked us an Air BNB. Happy to say that this year in attendance will be my bride, daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter, brother, and his girlfriend! Like many others we are going to roll in Thursday morning, it’s now become a little bit of a joke that we have to get there early to get to deals!! I think I’ve only missed four shows since the start of it, the first one, kids graduating and a wedding! I’m really looking forward to bringing a few tractors and seeing so many of the friends I’ve made over the years. 

[rmaynard 15,588]

Man, dragging the whole family is quite a haul. Have another driver bring another trailer to take home some more stuff. 

[wallfish 17,078]

1 hour ago, c-series don said:

Okay boys and girls Mrs. C-Series has officially booked us an Air BNB. Happy to say that this year in attendance will be my bride, daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter, brother, and his girlfriend! Like many others we are going to roll in Thursday morning, it’s now become a little bit of a joke that we have to get there early to get to deals!! I think I’ve only missed four shows since the start of it, the first one, kids graduating and a wedding! I’m really looking forward to bringing a few tractors and seeing so many of the friends I’ve made over the years. 

It is kinda like a family reunion atmosphere down there.

Look forward to it every year and haven't missed one since I started going in ?2010 I think. It's always too short and it's over before you know it. 

[c-series don 8,809]

1 hour ago, rmaynard said:

Man, dragging the whole family is quite a haul. Have another driver bring another trailer to take home some more stuff. 

We are taking two separate trucks. I’ll be pulling my enclosed trailer, I’m trying to borrow another trailer so my son in law can bring a few tractors too! Of course we will leave room in in case we bring something home! 

[Handy Don 12,438]

On 2/2/2024 at 11:48 AM, Docwheelhorse said:

Can't wait for the show and I'm praying for 75--80 and clear skies

Amen to that!

I’ve seen the scorching 90’s and the deluge. Somewhere in the middle, please!

[Ed Kennell 38,621]

3 hours ago, c-series don said:

Okay boys and girls Mrs. C-Series has officially booked us an Air BNB

Wow Don,  bring that gang over to my bucket trailer.    I might be able to offer a "FAMILY SPECIAL".   

[953 nut 55,742]

On 2/2/2024 at 11:48 AM, Docwheelhorse said:

I'm praying for 75--80 and clear skies

Most days are like that for at least ten minutes between the fidged rain and the scorching heat.          Keep praying, we will all appreciate it. 

[Pullstart 63,081]

7 hours ago, squonk said:

@Waldo If you want to walk behind this tiller all day, I'm sure @Pullstart will find a spot in his barn for you to sleep! 

 

I thought you told me it has a hitch adapter for suspenders?  @elcamino/wheelhorse if you pull it that would be better than another Tecky doing the job!

[Lane Ranger 10,992]

I am booked in a hotel in Gettysburg!  For the Big Show!  Third year staying in A hotel rather than camping!

 

 

 

It will be my second trip to Pennsylvania from Indiana in June as I will be attending the 50th Anniversary of the ABANA ( https://abana.org ) Annual Conference in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on June 6 thru 9th.

 

The Ralph Family Trust will be sponsoring three competitive forging teams in the memory of my father Clifton E. Ralph, the power hammer man.

 

 

 

 

🏅Think you have what it takes to compete at the International Team Forging Competition? Sign up and find out! We’re looking for teams of up to four people to compete for cash prizes totalling $2,000! Plus the bragging rights are a nice bonus.😉

Sign up today: Visit Conference link in bio.

Teams will have 4 hours to forge a piece reflecting on the theme “ABANA – 50 Years of Forging Connections”. Judging will be done by a panel that includes one of ABANA’s founders, Peter Renzetti, and Luc Vandecasteele who previously served as a judge for the World Forging Championship in Stia, Italy.

So grab a few friends (or compete solo, if you prefer) and make plans to come to our 50th Anniversary Celebration & Conference.

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Edited February 4 by Lane Ranger

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,351]

2 hours ago, Pullstart said:

I thought you told me it has a hitch adapter for suspenders?  @elcamino/wheelhorse if you pull it that would be better than another Tecky doing the job!

i have a better idea than suspenders, a dog collar, logging chain and an anchor off an aircraft carrier, all for Sir Skunky so he won't ruin the BS for everybody!

[WHX?? 49,145]

OK now you guys are starting to tick me off. Someone make diesel drop below 3 a gallon and I'm there! 

9 hours ago, c-series don said:

Okay boys and girls Mrs. C-Series has officially booked us an Air BNB. Happy to say that this year in attendance will be my bride, daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter, brother, and his girlfriend and my dogs. 

I'm in fer sure you bring your dogs Don! 

[squonk 41,308]

@elcamino/wheelhorse You need to tell me what sandwiches you want to pick up at the SHEETZ when I stop for gas in Mansfield! 

[rjg854 11,474]

@squonk and I are booked at the Quality Inn. Be there Wednesday, Hope to see you there.

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,351]

On 2/4/2024 at 10:02 AM, rmaynard said:

Man, dragging the whole family is quite a haul. Have another driver bring another trailer to take home some more stuff. 

Brennanbo and I discussed this option too. I will probably be dragging the hotel on wheels with minimal garage space. He and a buddy may haul the 18’ trailer behind his rig.