857 horse 2,581 #1 Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) Well guys Its coming at us at 22,000 miles an hour and theres nothing we can do about it,,,,,,Yup...THE BIG SHOW,,,,,,,,,,, I didn't think I was going to need to do this thread,,,,,But the other day,,,i was sent a P.M. about the mash MASH POLE,,,,,, He was a vendor inquiring about space on the pole and how much $$.......So,,,with this post ,,,I hope my message is on point and clearer than I usually talk,,,, The pole is more about the person,,,the passion,,,and 3 days in June,,,, The cost is NOTHING,,,,,you get a space that is all yours,,,,18 inches long X 4 inches tall.....you bring it,,,it will be mounted aiming towards your hometown,, But this year,,,,its gonna have a change ALL vendors get a space 18 X 8 inches,,...AND make them look like AD space Mr Vender !!!!!!!! ,,everyone gets to do both sides,,,,it should tell ,,miles from home,,,your name,,,,your screen name,,,,,only 1 single exception !!!!!!! just remember when creating this,,,,the last 4 inches on 1 side will be against the pole,,,,, NO GREEN NO YELLOW,,,,,,no mower blades,,,no mower decks......No chain saw chains,, Anyone that can get this message to Bill Jenkins ,,please inform him,,,,, also,,,if anyone has contact with the WHEEL HORSE CLUB....it would be cool to see a sign,,,from the Heads of Wheel Horse Community,,!!!! Karl,,,,I know yours will stand out,,,, I will supply screws,,,screw gun,,,and official Bus Stop Commander ..the Original SQUONK to personally install it.....and if you show up reasonably on time,,,, If I have not mentiond you by your name,,,,than I am depending on you for a sign.,,,,,, I do ask a favor,,,,,,will someone post a pic or 2 of the pole.....and the Bus Stop Sleeper,,,,he is an official and needs recognized ......... I want to thank Richard in helping my head create this,,((,,or what ever you want to call it)) Show creativity,,,,,,Show your devotion,,,,,remember,,,,This is the GREATEST TRACTOR SHOW ON EARTH !!!!!!!!!!........ OH,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I almost forgot,,,,,,when you present your sign,,,,,ask for your ID Badge,,,,, any pics of all this is appreciated !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Howard 857HORSE ,,,,,, thanks for all the support !!!!!!!!! Edited April 12, 2017 by 857 horse 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #2 Posted April 12, 2017 Are you going to lose your screw gun again ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,189 #3 Posted April 12, 2017 Mike Howard at the MASH Pole Howard dreaming about the MASH Pole. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #4 Posted April 12, 2017 @857 horse Howard I thought last year you said the signs were to be 4 " x 24" . My design in my head keeps changing to someone now being able to read a rule . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,138 #5 Posted April 12, 2017 12 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Are you going to lose your screw gun again ? Really, Howard lost his screw gun ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #6 Posted April 12, 2017 Elcamino Jim,,If I said 24x4,,,,,,,then that works..... ..ED,,,,i have it,,,,,,but yes It did,,,,,but,,,it came home,,,,,lololool 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #7 Posted April 12, 2017 @Ed Kennell Ed did you notice @857 horse lost all his hair looking for the screw gun or was it the chair he lost. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,138 #8 Posted April 12, 2017 Sorry Jim, I know nothing about Howards lost hair, chair, or gun. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,814 #9 Posted April 12, 2017 Geez...all this talk about mash poles, sea of red, afternoon naps, vendors, parts.....almost wants me to suffer a divorce to be in attendance......almost...... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,138 #10 Posted April 12, 2017 C'mon Jim, worse case is you may have to take her on a CC (compensation cruise). I have to do this every year. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,068 #11 Posted April 12, 2017 When you fall asleep on the job, they will steal your hind leg. Hooooowwwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrdddddddddddd! we haven't sat down and discussed my contract. I'm due for a bump up! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #12 Posted May 26, 2017 I look at the pictures,,,,,and wunder,,,,,Wow......its only a month,,,,,,,, WX11 and Lane Ralph will be MIA,,,,,Lifee has many pathes,,,,, Kate from the L.G. Tractor Magazine will be on hand,,,,,,,,,, Craig Rulz is being quiet,,,,makes me wunder,,,, and it will STILL be a full house......Squonk has talked me into the Wednesday night gather,,,,,THATS what worries me,,, loloolo with GPS and an address he supplied,,,,im set,,,, ok........its late on my clock,,,,,,,, 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #13 Posted May 26, 2017 The "Bo's" will have one for that pole. All made up and painted. Just need to add the lettering... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #14 Posted May 26, 2017 9 hours ago, stevebo said: The "Bo's" will have one for that pole. All made up and painted. Just need to add the lettering... Steve,,,,I bring the screws and screwgun,,,,,,You 2 can hang it,,,,,wE qill cATCH IT ON FILM !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #15 Posted June 11, 2017 Ours is done thanks to my daughter 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,068 #16 Posted June 12, 2017 I just remembered to get my sign & Craig's down from the shelve. I couldn't imagine forgetting it. I'd reach Marysville and then remember it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,189 #17 Posted June 12, 2017 Mine is in the "Big Show" box; now I just have to remember to bring the box! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #18 Posted June 19, 2017 Mash pole sign done. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
