c-series don 8,690 #1 Posted June 22, 2017 Well there are only a few things I look forward to each year and yup, one is the big show. This year my youngest daughter is graduating high school tomorrow and obviously I can't miss that.(Although I did ask her if my wife/her mother could just video it so I could go to the show! You can imagine the look I got!) These dang kids keep messing up my plans to have fun. So although I'm not happy about not attending this year I'm also very proud of her and her achievements. She graduated VERY high up in her class and wants to become a doctor, an orthopedic surgeon. I can barely spell that!! My plans to buy an LSE are put on hold for a while so I can give my money to Loyola University in Maryland!!! I hope everyone has fun, please post pictures. See you all next year. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #2 Posted June 22, 2017 (edited) Too far a ride for me . I just click all the picture threads and it FEELS like i am there . An advanced to all who take the time to post them Edited June 22, 2017 by Digger 66 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #3 Posted June 22, 2017 (edited) I can't go either. The past 2 years I had one graduate each year. This year I am building a new home, the boss tells me we better move in before winter. On the bright side, there's always next year........... Yes, have fun fellas. Pictures will have to hold me over. Glenn Edited June 22, 2017 by JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #4 Posted June 22, 2017 I cant make it either after a 3 year string. To much going on. Hopefully next year. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #5 Posted June 22, 2017 I can't make it this year either. Made it last year when I still lived in NY but now in western Tennessee makes it a 12hr ride... maybe if I start saving now I can go next year! Have fun everyone and take lots of pictures! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,548 #6 Posted June 22, 2017 HERE'S TO ALL THOSE WHO CAN'T ATTEND - A TOAST, FROM MY C-105 TO YOUR 'S... TO THOSE WHO ARE THERE - THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR THE PICTURES! 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #7 Posted June 22, 2017 That's warm apple cider .... RIGHT ??? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,361 #8 Posted June 23, 2017 I too, am sitting this year out. But I will miss being at the show. What a wonderful time I've had the last couple of years I did go. I hope all who attend have a great time and good weather and take a bunch of pictures so the rest of us sitting at home can feel like part of the show. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #9 Posted June 23, 2017 Can't make it either... at least not til tomorrow. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #10 Posted June 23, 2017 I'll speak for myself and Dino...we are bumming. @c-series don yes take pride of your offspring..before you know it you will be an empty nester like many of us and then what?! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #11 Posted June 23, 2017 I was all set to go last year & some crap came up. Swore I was going this year but more crap came up. I swear I'm going next year! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #12 Posted June 23, 2017 I had plans to at least attend today, but Mrs. Sailor and I just returned yesterday afternoon from a 12 day Baltic Sea cruise. My body is still complaining of the 7 hour jet lag! I am up at 3 am because it thinks that it is 10 am!!! Thankfully it was uneventful as we spent two days in St. Petersburg, Russia right after the political demonstrations, and then there was the US surveilance plane/Russian fighter encounter over the Baltic right after we had left the area. Tallin, Estonia just returned 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,743 #13 Posted June 23, 2017 I've never been, but the "Big Show" is on my bucket list. Maybe some of of us Texas guys with Red in our veins will get together and make the long drive next year....are you with me @Texas Todd 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russellmc301 600 #14 Posted June 23, 2017 had planned on going just never made it happen 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Todd 1,025 #15 Posted June 23, 2017 2 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: I've never been, but the "Big Show" is on my bucket list. Maybe some of of us Texas guys with Red in our veins will get together and make the long drive next year....are you with me @Texas Todd That would be a great road trip! Who knows? Have to see what next year brings! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #16 Posted June 23, 2017 Had it planned out, but with shift change and now a new position/promotion at work, I had to back out, really bums me out since my favorite is this year's featured, and so along with theme "maybe" next year, Jeff. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtfbg 744 #17 Posted June 23, 2017 Just about have tears in my eyes ... really enjoyed last year, but just got a defibrillator installed, and DR said no driving, so here I sit!! ANOTHER example of the unbelievable Wheel Horse family, ... I found a D180 that I would like to use for the V8 project, ... AZ Tractor has it, he is bringing it to the show, and JPWH is going to haul it to his place in GA for me!! Hopefully I can get cleared to drive first of the week so I can go up and get it!! Again, fantastic people!!! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,315 #18 Posted June 24, 2017 I've been going since 2003 ( I think), only missed a couple years. This year it was a combo of my 25th wedding anniversary in June and my work travel schedule that killed the show for me. But next year I see no reason I shouldn't miss the show!! Mike.....typing this from Oahu Hawaii 🍍 ! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #19 Posted June 24, 2017 I almost didn't get to go but all turned out well. When I thought I wasn't going to make it @953 nut offered to deliver a tractor and pick up a tractor and other pre show purchases. I Live about 6 hours south of him and he was going to meet my son SAWMAN half way and he was going to have to travel about 5 hours to make this happen for me. When everything is left in God's hands all will turn out well. Jay 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz 502 #20 Posted June 24, 2017 I made it! Didn't think I would but drove down yesterday (almost 4 hrs. each way). My first show was in 2001 and haven't missed one since. Next year all 3 days. Waiting for the call that I won the raffle tractor. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,314 #21 Posted June 26, 2017 On Friday, June 23, 2017 at 8:17 AM, oliver2-44 said: I've never been, but the "Big Show" is on my bucket list. Maybe some of of us Texas guys with Red in our veins will get together and make the long drive next year....are you with me @Texas Todd Don't forget us Oklahoma guys...I'm already planning on having my ducks in a row to go next year...sounds like we all need to meet up and make our own small convoy next June 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Buck 246 #22 Posted June 26, 2017 I will likely never make the big show...............I live in Kansas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,314 #23 Posted June 26, 2017 18 minutes ago, Uncle Buck said: I will likely never make the big show...............I live in Kansas. I've got an extra seat in the RV, and could probably squeeze a tractor or two on the trailer...you're welcome to ride along. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,436 #24 Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) 22 hours ago, Uncle Buck said: I will likely never make the big show...............I live in Kansas. Never say never. Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz never thought she would never leave Kansas either. Edited June 26, 2017 by rmaynard 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
