Indy w h 5 #1 Posted May 15, 2010 It started out a little rainy and nasty but itlooks like it's gonna end with a weekend to die for !!! Sunny skies and great weather!!! Got to meet Pat ( jusjeepn ) Randy ( porkchop ) Lane Ralph ( Lane Ranger ) and his brother !!!!!!! Wow what a weekend Guys if you've never been to Portland ,in to the swap meet you need to go and see it !! There was WheelHorse , Cub Cadet , bolens , John Deere and who knows what else was here. This place was packed with vendors selling everything from parts to complete tractors!! This is Indy w h saying so long from the Portland swap meet ! I'll see ya next year Indy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #2 Posted May 15, 2010 :USA: No pictures? Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheel-mule 46 #3 Posted May 15, 2010 Just returned from Portland.I was only ther Friday and Saturday.Iwas kind of dis apointed .Today was very slow.People started leaving very early this morning.( heard there was another show in Springfield Ohio that a lot of people were going to) I know this is not the normal Portland swap meet.I was told Thusrday was a very good day.Came home with less than I went with ,so I can't complain plus I got to see some old friends.That makes it worth it. Chuck McColley Wabash,IN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkchop 1 #4 Posted May 15, 2010 :D It was nice meeting you Indy wh. Shortly after talking with you my friend came down ill and we had to leave. I wasn,t prepared with a golf cart or tractor to ride around because I had never been before. WOW there was alot of stuff!!!I,ll be ready next time with a trailer of stuff to sell and something to ride on. Maybe a camper too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,992 #5 Posted May 17, 2010 My brother and I got to meet and visit with IndyWH and I also got to visit with Chuck McColley (Wheel-Mule) on Friday really nice day and lots of interesting conversations I took two short videos of some of the buyers and sellers actvity at Portland. This would be of interest to those who have never attended one of these events. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene_S 93 #6 Posted May 17, 2010 The wife and I went on Friday and walked around for six hours. Talked to wheel-mule and spent some money on his goodies... Wish I could of met you other guys... We go every year and 9 times out of 10 people leave early. If they would only start the swap meet a little later to get vendors to stay longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #7 Posted May 18, 2010 I went sat only and set up I sold over $450 not bad for setting up at 7:30 and packed up by 2:00 but I spent $150 and another $100 in gas, I'll be back next year for the week, with a full trailer, and a bike or something to ride, way to big to walk it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whlpny 203 #8 Posted May 19, 2010 Kelly- I'm glad you made it , I knew you would like it. Words can't describe the actual scope of that swap meet. The weather cooperated pretty well also. Hopefully we can all get together in a location next year and hold down an even larger piece of real estate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #9 Posted May 19, 2010 :D South Bend Indiana? But what would the chance be of moving the swap meet? How mant years has it been going on in its present location? Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,992 #10 Posted May 19, 2010 Correction it was the 27th Annual Swap Meet! It was the 2010 27th Annual Spring Swap and Sell Meet May 12th-15th And the show in August is the 45th. TRI-STATE GAS ENGINE & TRACTOR 45TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW When: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Where: PORTLAND, INDIANA AUG 25-29, THE SHOW TO BE AT !!! CLICK ON THE MONTH LINK http://www.tristategasengine-tractor.com/ :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whlpny 203 #11 Posted May 19, 2010 Randy- I'm referring to our spot at Portland- sorry if that was misleading> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene_S 93 #12 Posted May 19, 2010 Bob- Where were you located at Portland? Was you along the creek with a red ford truck? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_M 178 #13 Posted May 19, 2010 That was him Gene. I was there first thing Saturday morning. I didn't buy much for a change, must be slipping.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whlpny 203 #14 Posted May 19, 2010 Yes Gene we were creekside- I was right ahead of the red Ford with a black Chevy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy w h 5 #15 Posted May 19, 2010 Bob was you riding around on a round hood trike pulling a little cart?? Indy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene_S 93 #16 Posted May 19, 2010 I am so dissapointed I didn't get to meet alot of you guys... We sit here at the computer reading what each of us type but never get to meet each other very often. I knew a few guys on here before ever being on here then have met a couple guys off of here... Bob I walked right past you... I talked to Larry next to you but didn't know where you were... The wife and I were pulling a radio red flyer wagon around that I had repainted and put Wheel Horse decals on. Guess I should of put a flag on there that said RedSquare!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy w h 5 #17 Posted May 19, 2010 Gene I passed a couple pulling a little red wagon that must of been you and your wife. I think if I go next year I'll have a RS sign on the trailer. Indy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #18 Posted May 20, 2010 Randy- I'm referring to our spot at Portland- sorry if that was misleading> No problem Bob, I was gettin excited thinking it was going to get closer Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #19 Posted May 20, 2010 Hopefully I can make next year!,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whlpny 203 #20 Posted May 22, 2010 Nope- that was Dave N Mary from OH with the trike and cart. I took my bike- easier to pedal around and look for the deals and makes scouting fresh loads fast and easy. Wow Gene- I probably sat on my tailgate and watched you talk to Larry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
