Truckorama

[varocketry]

Hey Tib:

Back from loads of business travel and family vacation. I quick SEARCH and I re-found this thread on your August get-together.

Are you talking up activity discussion? topics?

1) Just reread MichiganCornhusker's steam stripper rig thread and I'd love to see his mentor's setup (yours) with build explanation!

2) I think we could repeat the MAKIN' CUTS Training from Jedfest's event.

3) I also think it might be cool to ask someone with a TIG RIG to bring it and maybe we could do an afternoon session of cutting ports and welding ferrules into our boilers, thumpers, steam chassises, etc.

BTW, I mentioned some long time ago I'm in for August, so you can count on me. I'll bring the SUV with a mattress and probably a big room tent to have some room to sit around in.

4) we ought to start a list (forgive me if its already on previous posts) of what we can bring to the party foodwise.

varocketry

[Truckinbutch]

Hey all, sorry for the late reply. Me and the Mrs will be there. Rager, still a go! Wish I had more offerings to bring, but I've been hell-bent on making beer lately. I may be able to pull off 2 last minute rum runs (final strip & spirit)... the spirit run is too big to mention around these parts, so if it's good I may have some gifts for everyone. If it sucks, I'll leave it all home for the oak.

Looking forward to this very much!

Randy , lack of spirits will be my problem , too . Continuing health issues has caused me to lose several ferments . If the last batch (gen 4 UJ) doesn't pan out I'll have to go to the 'poke store' . I've got an all feints run to collect in 1/2 pints for a cuts seminar . Kind of embarrassing I'll try to fill the gap with hospitality .

[Truckinbutch]

varocketry , I will have none of my stilling equipment on the place during the party . Be glad to have a show and tell with diagrams and theory . TIG class sounds interesting enough to talk about and see what the others think .
>Given the distances some folks are traveling , bringing food is not required . Bring your preferred beer and likker or we will take to to town to stock up when you get here .

[varocketry]

Hells bells, you're being a kind host. I know how much work it was for Jedneck and Woodshed to HOST a bunch of folks hanging around their cabins for an extended weekend.

We can stop by your local Piggly-Wiggly to pick up assigned fixins on our way in.
If there's a DONUT place anywhere near, I'll volunteer to make a morning run! Hahaha

[RandyMarshCT]

Your mention of doughnuts reminded me of Jed's home-made sticky buns.... and then that reminded me of his pumpkin butter... ahh memories!

Speaking of memories, I'm also thinkin about that pepper jelly TB... hope there may be a little left. I need to eat some breakfast, I'm lusting over food right now and I'm supposed to be working.

[Truckinbutch]

Your mention of doughnuts reminded me of Jed's home-made sticky buns.... and then that reminded me of his pumpkin butter... ahh memories!

Speaking of memories, I'm also thinkin about that pepper jelly TB... hope there may be a little left. I need to eat some breakfast, I'm lusting over food right now and I'm supposed to be working.

We have 1 jar left which we have saved against a chance of you coming to visit .

[thecroweater]

Had to google that stuff, not something I had ever heard of.

[Truckinbutch]

Had to google that stuff, not something I had ever heard of.

We will introduce you to it .

[ShineonCrazyDiamond]

Had to google that stuff, not something I had ever heard of.

We will introduce you to it .

Hehe.

You are in for a trip, alright. But you are in good company.

[Truckinbutch]

OK , sent directions to several people via PM . Found that there is a limit to how many people you can spam in 1 PM . Those that get it let me know and I will catch up with the rest one at a time .
Answering a few questions : Tim Horton Doughnut Shop 7 miles from the house via mostly back roads . Opens 5 AM and closes 10 pm . 2 miles past TH's is a mall with Giant Eagle , Wall Mart , and Sam's Club . We have a Sam's card to get you in there . Beer brands that can't be found there might be found at a large store in Morgantown proper .
>UPS delivered me 50# of dried beans this week . That will feed y'all for a while
> Venue :
Friday :
Visitors are welcome to arrive at their convenience . We'll get you situated as you arrive . Supper will likely be simple hotdogs , beans , and other convenient items that can be served at any time .
Saturday will be the big day :
New arrivals will be situated as they get here . Breakfast will be at a time convenient for all . Snack foods will available all day . I'd suggest that store runs get done in the morning . The afternoon will be visiting and what ever else we think up . A farm tour can be done and there are 2 or 3 bass ponds for fishermen . Supper will be BBQ and trimmings .
Sunday morning we will have another informal breakfast . Stay as long as you can and leave when you have to . ENJOY YOURSELVES .
>This is the first party we have hosted for other than family in many years . Can't think of a better group to have in . If I left anything out just ask .

[HDNB]

>UPS delivered me 50# of dried beans this week . That will feed y'all for a while

Dammit. now i'm really pissed i'm missing out.

i gotta look into better flights to an airport within a 4 hour drive. if i can cut out some of the crazy layovers...

[Truckinbutch]

>UPS delivered me 50# of dried beans this week . That will feed y'all for a while

Dammit. now i'm really pissed i'm missing out.

i gotta look into better flights to an airport within a 4 hour drive. if i can cut out some of the crazy layovers...

Pittsburgh is 75 miles away from me . That's where Bigbob is landing .

[FreeMountainHermit]

I don't know beans about flying but friends tell me this airport can connect and it's close to TBs home.Call.
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Driving distance from airport to TBs within a couple of miles.

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[Truckinbutch]

It would help if anyone driving in could bring some folding camp chairs .

[ShineonCrazyDiamond]

It would help if anyone driving in could bring some folding camp chairs .

Or a bench. Might need another bench

[rager]

It would help if anyone driving in could bring some folding camp chairs .

Or a bench. Might need another bench

ive got enough time to build a bench out of northern white cedar.. maybe strap it to randys car roof. not sure if hed be down for that but "ill build it, we we will come, and sit , and bullshit".

i remember signing jeds copper pot, we should all carve our name into something.


looking forward to it TB.

ive got a couple folding chairs and a 10x10 easy tent.

[Truckinbutch]

It would help if anyone driving in could bring some folding camp chairs .

Or a bench. Might need another bench

ive got enough time to build a bench out of northern white cedar.. maybe strap it to randys car roof. not sure if hed be down for that but "ill build it, we we will come, and sit , and bullshit".

i remember signing jeds copper pot, we should all carve our name into something.


looking forward to it TB.

ive got a couple folding chairs and a 10x10 easy tent.

I got a new wood burner for us to sign my bench . Would work for yours as well .

[varocketry]

Is this a sanctioned S3 gathering?

If so, we could update JIMBO's S3 T-Shirt design that I updated for Jedfest last year. I don't know how many people would have any interest in a S3 Truckorama shirt.


PS 'Sanctioned' is an attempt at humor .....

[rager]

It would help if anyone driving in could bring some folding camp chairs .

Or a bench. Might need another bench

ive got enough time to build a bench out of northern white cedar.. maybe strap it to randys car roof. not sure if hed be down for that but "ill build it, we we will come, and sit , and bullshit".

i remember signing jeds copper pot, we should all carve our name into something.


looking forward to it TB.

ive got a couple folding chairs and a 10x10 easy tent.

I got a new wood burner for us to sign my bench . Would work for yours as well .

now you have me thinking...... i work with cedar alot so i have tons of it around at my disposal. whats a bench without a table to set your drinks on? ..............

[moosemilk]

Well, I no longer have to fly. SOH bought a new vehicle and if i can swing the time off work it's a go . . . looking better all the time to making it. It's an 18 hour drive without stops from me, but if I can swing the time off i'll be going.

TB, just wondering what the grounds are like, and is this going to be "kid friendly". My oldest is wheelchair bound. Not a problem for a bit of bumpy terrain, but if there is much mushy ground it could be. Not sure if we'll be tenting or checking in a hotel if we are able to make it yet.

[Truckinbutch]

Moosemilk , we built our ground floor handicap acessable , including the bathroom and walk in shower . The yard proper where we will be socializing is level so;id gravel drive and solid yard with awnings for shade . Tenting areas can be driven to or by navigating a short stretch of sloping rougher ground . There are 3 shallow steps to get into the house from the patio through double glass doors that both open .

[Truckinbutch]

Is this a sanctioned S3 gathering?

If so, we could update JIMBO's S3 T-Shirt design that I updated for Jedfest last year. I don't know how many people would have any interest in a S3 Truckorama shirt.


PS 'Sanctioned' is an attempt at humor .....

I like the idea . If others are interested too , SOH and I will each sign up for 1 .

[DSM Loki]

I'd be in for one as well.

[Truckinbutch]

I'd be in for one as well.

Sent you a PM .

[Bigbob]

Would like one also! Coming in on Saturday morning early. Can pick up donuts if you want! Can't wait!!!!

PS: xxl please!

[Bigbob]

Well, I no longer have to fly. SOH bought a new vehicle and if i can swing the time off work it's a go . . . looking better all the time to making it. It's an 18 hour drive without stops from me, but if I can swing the time off i'll be going.

TB, just wondering what the grounds are like, and is this going to be "kid friendly". My oldest is wheelchair bound. Not a problem for a bit of bumpy terrain, but if there is much mushy ground it could be. Not sure if we'll be tenting or checking in a hotel if we are able to make it yet.

Looking forward to meeting you and your family moose! Hope you can make it!

[Truckinbutch]

Who have I missed giving directions to ?

[panikry83]

as long as Shines got em, I have em. Next two weeks will be a good time, vacation with the family then vacation with the HD crowd - super excited!

[Truckinbutch]

as long as Shines got em, I have em. Next two weeks will be a good time, vacation with the family then vacation with the HD crowd - super excited!

Looking forward to all of you coming .

[ranger_ric]

In memory of S3 in Colorado and their masks.. It would be awesome if you guys came up with a bunch of Jerry Reid masks for the pictures!! (from smokey and the bandit aka another trucker !!)
Ya'll have a bunch of fun over there in Appalachia !! (wish I was there !!)