2015 Midwest Meet

[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)

 

[Sleepy_Jr]

Looks like we need a grill

 

[Regulator]

OK folks, Kyle gave me a heads up. I will be there with the family and a couple trucks. My rolling tool chest will be there, so anything that needs to be done I will be prepared. Of course, I will have the one thing I know everyone will want, cowboy beans!

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)
7. Martin
8. Noel (Martin's brother)

9. Hotness - AJ
10. Regulator - Matthew (Cowboy beans)
11. PITA - Tracey (Mrs. Regulator) (Home made Mac N Cheese)

 

[Regulator]

Can we get location and date posted in the attendance list. I have been through the whole thread and the date is not mentioned at all in this thread.

 

[Sparky]

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)
7. Martin
8. Noel (Martin's brother)
9. Hotness - AJ
10. Regulator - Matthew (Cowboy beans)
11. PITA - Tracey (Mrs. Regulator) (Home made Mac N Cheese)


Meeting at:

PA-Wolf Road Woods
9798 Wolf Rd
Willow Springs, IL 60480 *ETA* This address seems to come up on google a few blocks away. Please use the google link below as its selected on the shelter.


https://www.google.com/maps/place/Wolf+Road+Woods+Picnic+Grove/@41.7042262,-87.8971962,19z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0xdda5aa098a4ed8de?hl=en


Wolf Road Grove 02 - Shelter

https://apm.activecommunities.com/fpdccrecreation/Facility_Search?facility_id=322

exact location at above link


Several of us are staying at the Econolodge in Willowbrook (was a Super 8 last time we were there)

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

 

[Regulator]

Can we get location and date posted in the attendance list. I have been through the whole thread and the date is not mentioned at all in this thread.

 

[DAlastDON]

Can we get location and date posted in the attendance list. I have been through the whole thread and the date is not mentioned at all in this thread.

Not attending but it is June 6th and 7th as voted on in another thread.

http://gmtnation.com/forums/topic/13124-date-for-the-2015-big-midwest-meet-in-chi-town/

 

[Sparky]

Blah crap missed that part... Yeah, June 6-7.

 

[Chuck Bunyon]

Well I'm out. Works is changing my schedule and I have to work those days. Losses roo because I now have 2x GMTs and wanted to come. Perks of being in training.

 

[Sparky]

Seriously? Crap that sucks. Hate it when places change your schedule like that...

Makes me glad my work schedule is pretty well set in stone Mon-Fri 8-5.

 

[High Voltage]

My problem is I get a new boss June 1st. I've already been asked about my time off request for the 5th. Just thinking I need to play it safe. I want to go to a meet bad!!!!! See old friends........meet new ones!! Eat Matt's beans!!! I'm just not going to be able to do it again this time. Sorry.[emoji20]

 

[big ed]

1. Hatchet (Got the Shelter and will also bring some chips)
2. Sparky (burger patties)
3. Big ed
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)
7. Martin
8. Noel (Martin's brother)
9. Hotness - AJ
10. Regulator - Matthew (Cowboy beans)
11. PITA - Tracey (Mrs. Regulator) (Home made Mac N Cheese)

 

[Chuck Bunyon]

I can't even request time off since I'm still on probabtion. If I need a day then it has to be an emergency/family thing and it has to be approved by the chief whereas after probation my sgt can approve it.

 

[Sleepy_Jr]

My problem is I get a new boss June 1st. I've already been asked about my time off request for the 5th. Just thinking I need to play it safe. I want to go to a meet bad!!!!! See old friends........meet new ones!! Eat Matt's beans!!! I'm just not going to be able to do it again this time. Sorry.[emoji20]

Just drive in Saturday morning. It's not that long of a drive.

 

[High Voltage]

4 hours. The thing is they don't want me that far away in case of troubles. Sounds crazy! I'm thinking the new guy is nervous and wants no unexplained problems till he knows more. I still need to feel it out more. Don't want to start out wrong with the new guy. I've been here 29 years! I would love to move on but finding a job that pays what I'm making now is not easy to find!

 

[Sparky]

4 hours isn't that far really, and it isn't like they own your life outside of work. I get a little grumpy over things like that.

Either way, if you can make it that would be great! If not, well, next time!

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

Shit. I may drive 5 hrs each way for Friday only if I can get the wife happy enough tween now and then.

 

[Regulator]

Shit. I may drive 5 hrs each way for Friday only if I can get the wife happy enough tween now and then.

Anyone that has spent the whole weekend at one of the Midwest meets knows that while Saturday is fun, Friday is better!

 

[Sleepy_Jr]

4 hours. The thing is they don't want me that far away in case of troubles. Sounds crazy! I'm thinking the new guy is nervous and wants no unexplained problems till he knows more. I still need to feel it out more. Don't want to start out wrong with the new guy. I've been here 29 years! I would love to move on but finding a job that pays what I'm making now is not easy to find!

Not like we have a meet several times a year anymore. I hope you try to make it specially cause we haven't seen you in a while bud. Besides if they need you they can talk to you on the phone.

 

[Wishbone]

Shit. I may drive 5 hrs each way for Friday only if I can get the wife happy enough tween now and then.

4 hours. The thing is they don't want me that far away in case of troubles. Sounds crazy! I'm thinking the new guy is nervous and wants no unexplained problems till he knows more. I still need to feel it out more. Don't want to start out wrong with the new guy. I've been here 29 years! I would love to move on but finding a job that pays what I'm making now is not easy to find!

Well, it sure would be nice to see you guys if there's any way of making it.

 

[Sparky]

 

[Hatchet]

calling for 83* and rain. but it should change about 10 times in the next week.

Still need a grill. I don't have a gas one that i can bring. Hopefully i can rope one of the other locals into bringing one.

1. Hatchet (Got the Shelter and will also bring some chips)
2. Sparky (burger patties)
3. Big ed
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)
7. Martin
8. Noel (Martin's brother)
9. Hotness - AJ
10. Regulator - Matthew (Cowboy beans)
11. PITA - Tracey (Mrs. Regulator) (Home made Mac N Cheese)

Saturday June 6th
Meeting at:

PA-Wolf Road Woods
9798 Wolf Rd
Willow Springs, IL 60480 *ETA* This address seems to come up on google a few blocks away. Please use the google link below as its selected on the shelter.


https://www.google.com/maps/place/Wolf+Road+Woods+Picnic+Grove/@41.7042262,-87.8971962,19z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0xdda5aa098a4ed8de?hl=en


Wolf Road Grove 02 - Shelter

https://apm.activecommunities.com/fpdccrecreation/Facility_Search?facility_id=322

exact location at above link


Several of us are staying at the Econolodge in Willowbrook (was a Super 8 last time we were there)

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

 

[Matt]

Do they have charcoal grills? If they do, I can bring the charcoal, etc to use them.

 

[Matt]

Do they have charcoal grills? If they do, I can bring the charcoal, etc to use them.

Bueller, Bueller, anyone??

 

[Hatchet]

i HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO GET OVER THERE AND LOOK.

 

[Sib]

Ok well I should know by Wednesday if I'll be able to make it or not. My wife is still trying to work some things out at her work to make it down to St. Louis to see her sister this weekend. If I am able to make it, I'll bring anything still needed, or throw some George Washingtons at you guys to help pay for food/park rental. Should know in a few days.

 

[Sparky]

I have a grill (no fuel yet or anything, brand new) but not sure about dragging it across 3 states to get there.

 

[ErikSS]

Well, I still have the grill we used last year. (or was it the year before) I MIGHT make it. I have half my interior ripped out at the moment. If ya'll want, I could plan to come in the TB or my wifes van if I don't get parts in time....

 

[Matt]

i HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO GET OVER THERE AND LOOK.

OK. No need to yell...

 

[Sparky]

OK. No need to yell...

I think his caps lock was on by accident, his first letter was small instead of caps.

GG Hatchet, pay attention lol.

 

[Wishbone]

Well, I still have the grill we used last year. (or was it the year before) I MIGHT make it. I have half my interior ripped out at the moment. If ya'll want, I could plan to come in the TB or my wifes van if I don't get parts in time....

Although we like your truck, if it's the difference in showing up or not, it's more important to show up.

 

[ErikSS]

My phone isn't currently letting me see locations. Is anyone coming from Ohio? Perhaps near Cleveland? Got a guy that wants my old air bags. I really don't want to ship them.

 

[Sparky]

I'm from Ohio but not from Cleveland area. I'm south by about 2 hours or so.

 

[Hatchet]

I think his caps lock was on by accident, his first letter was small instead of caps.
GG Hatchet, pay attention lol.

At work when i typed that. Use all caps on blueprints. Never lower case. So my work computer is pretty much caps lock all the time.

 

[Grimor]

anyone going to the meet want a curt front hitch? i really liked it on my truck but took it off when the skids went on. all the hardware is included. not free but open to offers

 

[Sparky]

Matt I'm bringing my impact for your project. Was someone else bringing a jack/stands or should I bring those as well? I guess I could just load up the back with all sorts of stuff, I just don't want anything walking off overnight in the parking lot from not having a locking tailgate or cover.

I'm seriously considering just bringing Rusty instead of the pickup truck. Fits the group theme better anyways and I'm a lot more familiar with it when I get into stupid traffic. Plus, the radio doesn't suck lol

 

[Hotness]

I will be there. What still needs to be brought?

 

[Sparky]

Looks like buns for the burgers, condiments, maybe more snack stuff, and whatever else you may want.

I'm going to buy patties from the same place we got them a couple years ago. Those things were huge and amazing. They had better not disappoint!

 

[Matt]

My phone isn't currently letting me see locations. Is anyone coming from Ohio? Perhaps near Cleveland? Got a guy that wants my old air bags. I really don't want to ship them.

I'm about an hour south of Cleveland, if he want's to dive somewhere to meet me.

At work when i typed that. Use all caps on blueprints. Never lower case. So my work computer is pretty much caps lock all the time.

No worries Hatch, we've got a program here that has to be on caps as well...and I forget to turn it off or on.

Matt I'm bringing my impact for your project. Was someone else bringing a jack/stands or should I bring those as well? I guess I could just load up the back with all sorts of stuff, I just don't want anything walking off overnight in the parking lot from not having a locking tailgate or cover.

I'm seriously considering just bringing Rusty instead of the pickup truck. Fits the group theme better anyways and I'm a lot more familiar with it when I get into stupid traffic. Plus, the radio doesn't suck lol

Don't worry about it mate. I'm making a detour to Regulators place on the way and we're going to knock it out before we leave. (I was going to PM you about that, but you beat me to the punch...I'm rooming with Jay as well, thanks for the offer!! Pressie coming your way.)

 

[ErikSS]

I talked to AJ. I'm going to bring my grill to his house, and he will bring it. I was able to get enough junkyard parts to get it rolling. I will be there but not til after my nieces graduation party.