JoeM 7,871 #1 Posted April 2, 2022 With the 2022 show at 80 days and counting, (give or take), doesn't seem to be to much chatter? What are you thinking about? Cost of travel? Getting ready? Just generally unsure? I am looking at a couple machines i want to bring needing a little work, might throw a few parts on the trailer for sale. I haven't got a room yet, I'll work on that next week. Got to check the Orioles schedule, grandson wants to cruise down to Camden Yards if there is a game on tap. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,871 #2 Posted April 2, 2022 Scary silence Crickets 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,201 #3 Posted April 2, 2022 Hoping I'll have a tractor ready to bring, along with my shopping list. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #4 Posted April 3, 2022 Joe- i am looking forward to the big show as usual. My issue is I am taking toy hauler camper that has less tractor space/capacity and this year is seniors as featured tractors. I think I can only bring one and the boy will have one of his tractors. That is about it for space. But will need to test fit once we get closer. I might just want to add another😜 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,724 #5 Posted April 3, 2022 12 hours ago, stevebo said: Joe- i am looking forward to the big show as usual. My issue is I am taking toy hauler camper that has less tractor space/capacity and this year . I might just want to add another😜 Add another trailer behind the Toy Hauler 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,871 #6 Posted April 4, 2022 @Handy Don@stevebo@oliver2-44 We can have all those juicy deals to ourselves! Lol It is going to be tough to outdo last year. That place was rocking. theme of 2022 show.......Inflation pandemic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,724 #7 Posted April 4, 2022 25 minutes ago, JoeM said: @Handy Don@stevebo@oliver2-44 We can have all those juicy deals to ourselves! Lol It is going to be tough to outdo last year. That place was rocking. theme of 2022 show.......Inflation pandemic Now @JoeM that almost like rubbing salt in an old coonhounds wounds and kicking him to boot. O wait, where's my manners, did I just hear you were taking orders and shipping to us poor soles that have to stay home! On 4/2/2022 at 8:46 AM, JoeM said: With the 2022 show at 80 days and counting, (give or take), doesn't seem to be to much chatter? What are you thinking about? Cost of travel? Getting ready? Just generally unsure? Going AWOL and asking the Misses for forgiveness upon return. I don't suspect my Misses would cater much to that. She's really amazingly understanding about a lot of things......, but can get narrow minded about a few things Texas is a long drive back to find out I don't have a bed to come back to. Besides, I've already pushing my luck and talked her into taking a road trip to an Oklahoma Steam Tractor Show. Amazingly, I've never seen any Steam Tractors at our surrounding shows, and luckily, that show just happened to fall between her teaching semesters. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,871 #8 Posted April 4, 2022 5 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said: taking orders and shipping to us poor soles that have to stay home! Absolutely for you! Kid I thought you were rolling up here? 8 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said: Steam Tractors at our surrounding shows We got a dandy about 10 miles from here, interesting how it will do this year. Those are big boy toys and they got some major coin in setting up for the show. The show is on a 100 acre place and they move dirt plow the whole nine yards. They even had a working mining display. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,724 #9 Posted April 5, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, JoeM said: Kid I thought you were rolling up here? My wife wasn’t planning to teach this summer, but due to some retirements she inherited back a course she previously gave away. She says she’s going to work a couple more years but I’m sensing that attitude shift that happens before you retire. She teaches at the Masters/Doctorate level and these 20/30 something students think they deserve an A just like they all got a trophy back in grade school. Today you have students that sue the Professor and school if they fail a class. So I suspect I’m not driving the RV across the country until she can join me for an extended road trip. Edited April 5, 2022 by oliver2-44 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,201 #10 Posted April 5, 2022 11 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: Today you have students that sue the Professor and school if they fail a class. We'll hope we get to see you at a future show! My son also teaches grad students and after, pursuant to the published school rules, he lowered a student's grade on a late-submitted paper was called to the dean's office. The student and his parents were irate! The student's argument? "None of my other professors dock me for late papers!" Trophy's indeed. If my son hadn't already been there for a few years and earned excellent rankings from both students and peers, it might've gotten ugly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,871 #11 Posted April 5, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: So I suspect I’m not driving the RV across the country until she can join me for an extended road trip. Come on Jim, got to get creative. Living in Marble Falls.....honey I swear a funny looking spaceship came down, hovered above while working on the WH's. Next thing I know, woke up in PA just outside of Chambersburg. After a couple days I scratched and clawed my home. All is safe now! Edited April 5, 2022 by JoeM 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,809 #12 Posted April 5, 2022 On 4/2/2022 at 8:46 AM, JoeM said: Cost of travel? Getting ready? Just generally unsure? All of the above except for getting ready. 15 minutes and I would be locked cocked and ready to roll. 1200+ clams in travel costs is gonna be hard pill to swallow and worse when it comes out the other end. It's Squonky's fault ... he coined "I'm on a fixed income" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,877 #13 Posted April 5, 2022 We will not be making the trip this year! 😢. The cost for the distance makes it not possible this year for sure! We have had a great time the years we did go. Will miss see friends we made! We wish everyone a great time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,724 #14 Posted April 5, 2022 4 hours ago, JoeM said: Come on Jim, got to get creative. Living in Marble Falls.....honey I swear a funny looking spaceship came down, hovered above while working on the WH's. Next thing I know, woke up in PA just outside of Chambersburg. After a couple days I scratched and clawed my home. All is safe now! I love it Joe, living in Marble Falls is the life! With Tesla's new car factory up and running in nearby Austin, I'll be looking for an electric space ship. Just hope there's some charging outlet on my way around the moon to get to Pa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,434 #15 Posted April 5, 2022 (edited) I actually feel bad that it's only a 50 minute drive for me, and gas won't be an issue, while others may have to put out near $1200 in travel expenses. It is just plain unlucky. What a difference from last year to this. I just completed a trip to Williamsburg, VA this past weekend. Driving my wife's Subaru, we got 27 mpg. Gas in Maryland was $3.47. As soon as we crossed the VA line, it went up to $4.09. When we got to our destination it was $4.29. Fortunately, we didn't have to fill up again until we got back into MD. At the end of the month, our gas tax holiday will be over and prices will go up 36 cents. So let's hope that someone comes to their senses and does the right thing to fix the gas prices. Edited April 5, 2022 by rmaynard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,314 #16 Posted April 6, 2022 Just today I was able to confirm that I will be going… booked my room tonight as well! See ya’ll there!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
