2015 Midwest Meet

[Matt]

That's a shita Kyle.

 

[Wishbone]

Come out to play on Friday night. You'll make it back in time on Saturday...

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

Thought is there, but its a long way home and early wedding so....

 

[Wishbone]

I got my room today, the Super 8 that we stayed at a couple years ago is now an EconoLodge.

EconoLodge Willowbrook
820 W 79th St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 789-6300

 

[Hatchet]

no word from Big Ed lately... Wonder what happened to him...

*cough*

 

[Sleepy_Jr]

Actually I hung out with Big Ed the other day. I'll remind him to check in.

 

[Sparky]

Has anyone had contact with Sam?

 

[Matt]

If more people don't sign up for this meet, it may be a wash.

 

[Chuck Bunyon]

no word from Big Ed lately... Wonder what happened to him...

*cough*

The only thing I see wrong is that the officer is using an unsafe stance and can easily be kicked in the head.

 

[Sparky]

If more people don't sign up for this meet, it may be a wash.

I'm getting a little concerned...

 

[Wishbone]

Agreed. May have to go to Cedar Point instead.

 

[Boricua SS]

I'm out as well. But you all knew that already since we're on fb lol. Now if you do Cedar Point then I'm game for that. I only live 25 minutes away from there. So thats right in my backyard.

 

[Sparky]

Don't every one back out that would suck!!!!!!111

 

[Matt]

You guy's that booked the motel through booking can still cancel...if that happens.

But yes, it would suck, seeing as though it's normally our biggest meet of the year.

 

[Boricua SS]

Kinda saw this coming though. Last year was our lowest attending meet since I've been apart of the forums and each year has slowly been declining. For it being our "big Midwest meet" and only 9 trucks show up last year, that was kind of a bummer. Still had fun, but bummed so few attended.

 

[Sparky]

Kinda wonder what the deal is. People getting busy? I understand that but still...

 

[Boricua SS]

Maybe since the platform is so old now? People moving on? Or just not as many enthusiasts anymore? I know for me it's the fact that i'm always traveling to them. So money becomes an issue. The hours and hours of driving, then hotel stays, etc... it's like I have to plan for a mini vacation lol. The last 4 years, the meets have been in IN and IL. This place feels like tbssowners now trying to get a meet set up . They never do anything over there.

 

[big ed]

wow, so how many are coming?

 

[Matt]

wow, so how many are coming?

4 that are listed, from memory.

And if that's the case, I'm reconsidering.

 

[Hatchet]

Well i'll have the shelter that day regardless. Since there are no refunds. If need be i'll sit there and BBQ by myself. lol.

But our meets have been falling ever since the big move. Guess this is the end my friends.

 

[Sparky]

Wow aren't we all a positive happy bunch.

 

[Wishbone]

Oh, I'm totally intending on being there. Everyone needs to get the word out. Tell your friends! Seems like a lot of the social part has gone to Facebook, maybe?

I thought perhaps tbssowners was getting the activity with meets, but I guess that was wrong...

 

[Sparky]

Possibly. If it has not been mentioned on Facebook then I'll post it.

*edit* just posted this on the general truck chat section for hopefully more exposure.
http://gmtnation.com/forums/topic/13561-midwest-meet-chicago-il-46/

 

[djthumper]

You would think you could get more that we are now all GMTs. Of course I can't even get a few of us together here in Vegas without pulling teeth.

 

[Sparky]

What gets me is we had a dozen+ vote on the location/time poll, yet we only have not even half that say they're even coming now...

 

[djthumper]

SO go back to those that voted and get a response, if you haven't already.,,

 

[Matt]

Anyone want to post it on ORTB? I can't remember any of my login info over there.

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

I really wish I could make it, but I said from the poll time I could not.

I did share with Regulator about it and he was gonna contact some of yall I think.

 

[fletch09]

i can't make it either. Daughters B-Day.
as i said before, if i couldn't make it, would be happy to contribute to the rental of the pavilion.
Hatchet, what was the cost to reserve?
pm me your address or paypal and i'll send something.

 

[Sparky]

I wonder, would a different weekend be better for everyone? Like the following weekend? Maybe timing is not really good after all.

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

At least the ones that voted for it should sign up...

 

[Sparky]

Yeah I don't know who it was though.

 

[Hatchet]

No fletch. its fine. Its my donation to the meet. I know Hotness and Sleepy should be there. About allli know.

 

[djthumper]

Posted it to the ORTB facebook page, not like it gets a lot of postings...

 

[Matt]

I posted it, with a link to this thread, on the Midwest GMT, GMTN and one other trailvoy type FB pages.

 

[Wishbone]

1. Hatchet (Got the Shelter and will also bring some chips)
2. Sparky (burger patties)
3. Noel Crystal (Chili and it's necessary utensils)
4. Wishbone (paper plates, plastic ware, napkins, red solo cups)

Bump

 

[Matt]

You forgot me...

1. Hatchet (Got the Shelter and will also bring some chips)
2. Sparky (burger patties)
3. Noel Crystal (Chili and it's necessary utensils)
4. Wishbone (paper plates, plastic ware, napkins, red solo cups)
5. Matt (soft drinks, water, ice, cooler)

 

[Grimor]

You forgot me...

1. Hatchet (Got the Shelter and will also bring some chips)
2. Sparky (burger patties)
3. Noel Crystal (Chili and it's necessary utensils)
4. Wishbone (paper plates, plastic ware, napkins, red solo cups)
5. Matt (soft drinks, water, ice, cooler)
6. Grimor (whatever someone tells me to bring Sat)

 

[Matt]

Bump for the weekend and any fence sitters.

 

[Sleepy_Jr]

I'm in too along with my brother. Not sure what to bring yet.

1. Hatchet (Got the Shelter and will also bring some chips)
2. Sparky (burger patties)
3. Noel Crystal (Chili and it's necessary utensils)
4. Wishbone (paper plates, plastic ware, napkins, red solo cups)
5. Matt (soft drinks, water, ice, cooler)
6. Martin
7. Noel (Martin's brother)[/quote]