Merle Coggins Posted February 18, 2013 Report Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) I just booked my flight boys... Look out California, here I come. See y'all in April. Merle ps. Is the Holiday Inn Express in Lodi a good place? I can book a couple of Rewards Points nights there. Edited February 18, 2013 by Merle Coggins 1 Quote
buds truck Posted February 18, 2013 Report Posted February 18, 2013 I just booked my flight boys... Look out California, here I come. See y'all in April. Merle ps. Is the Holiday Inn Express in Lodi a good place? I can book a couple of Rewards Points nights there. AWESOME NEWS!!! Another hand I have wanted to shake!! This is great, wait a minute..... there goes my chance at the long distance award...... hahahahahahahhaha Quote
48Dodger Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Posted February 18, 2013 WOW! Great news Merle! Can't believe you'll be here! Excuse me while sit back and smile for a moment. 48D Quote
48Dodger Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Posted February 18, 2013 ....Is the Holiday Inn Express in Lodi a good place?.... Yes, it's a nice looking place and really, the closest to my ranch.....about 12 miles. You can stay here as long as you like, I know a hotel room can be a bit more private, but there is room here and you are more than welcome to stay as long as you need to! 48D Quote
ggdad1951 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Posted February 18, 2013 AWESOME NEWS!!! Another hand I have wanted to shake!! This is great, wait a minute..... there goes my chance at the long distance award...... hahahahahahahhaha heck he's farther than me! Quote
Bob_Koch Posted February 18, 2013 Report Posted February 18, 2013 Is there an award for taking the longest to get their truck back together? I'd qualify for that! Quote
Don Coatney Posted February 18, 2013 Report Posted February 18, 2013 I have had the pleasure of shaking the hand of Merle. You will enjoy his company. Quote
Merle Coggins Posted February 18, 2013 Report Posted February 18, 2013 Sure Don, post a picture of my back... That was a fun day at Tim A's party. I'm looking forward to meeting some west coast folk at Tim E's party. Bud, if you only count driving miles you'd win... considering I'll only be driving around 20 miles to the Milwaukee airport, then the 50 or 60 miles from Sacramento to Tim's house. Mark, it might be pretty close. You're farther west than me, but farther north too. Could be a wash. Get yourself a plane ticket... last one there buys the beer. Tim, If you don't mind putting me up for a couple of nights I'll take you up on the offer. Merle Quote
48Dodger Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Posted February 18, 2013 Tim, If you don't mind putting me up for a couple of nights I'll take you up on the offer....... Done my friend, got a room I'll set up just for you. 48D Quote
Jim Shepard Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 Sounds like we're going to have quite the crowd this year. Just amazing! I can hardly wait... Quote
ggdad1951 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 Sure Don, post a picture of my back... That was a fun day at Tim A's party. I'm looking forward to meeting some west coast folk at Tim E's party. Bud, if you only count driving miles you'd win... considering I'll only be driving around 20 miles to the Milwaukee airport, then the 50 or 60 miles from Sacramento to Tim's house. Mark, it might be pretty close. You're farther west than me, but farther north too. Could be a wash. Get yourself a plane ticket... last one there buys the beer. Tim, If you don't mind putting me up for a couple of nights I'll take you up on the offer. Merle not this year...I'll be getting ready to drive to PIttsburg to (hopefully) watch the Gophers in the Frozen Four, I go regardless.... One of these years when it's not so close I'll try and catch a flight, it just sounds liek so much fun! Quote
Merle Coggins Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 Not much better Don. And I'm not even in the second picture. I believe I was at the other end of the horseshoe range. Didn't anyone get any pictures of my other side? Mark, I missed Sunday's game. Did your guys spank my guys again at Soldier Field? It's just not our hear this year. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 Not much better Don. And I'm not even in the second picture. I believe I was at the other end of the horseshoe range. Didn't anyone get any pictures of my other side? Mark, I missed Sunday's game. Did your guys spank my guys again at Soldier Field? It's just not our hear this year. no Merle, the BADgers pulled to a 3-0 goal lead and the Gophers only managed to get 2 goals before the final buzzer. The BADgers played the conditions (horrible outdoor ice) better than the Gophers so they get the "W". Quote
Merle Coggins Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 no Merle, the BADgers pulled to a 3-0 goal lead and the Gophers only managed to get 2 goals before the final buzzer. The BADgers played the conditions (horrible outdoor ice) better than the Gophers so they get the "W". So we split the weekend. I can live with that. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 So we split the weekend. I can live with that. basically a "win" for the Gophers, sweep at home & split on the road is the adage of every coach, just most likely cost us a chance at the McNaughton Cup tho. Quote
pflaming Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) I thought you guys were talking about animals, then realized you WERE! What a jump from a BBQ to hockey. Tim, I'm thinking of throwing my camping gear in and come up on Friday afternoon. Is anyone else trailering in on Friday? Next week I'm going to take my truck up the hill into the mountains for a 'sustained' test. It's a nice climb the first 30 miles which will be a good quick exam. Wish me success. With mechanics there is not luck, it must be done correctly. Flying is much easier, because the only time a pilot has to be accurate is the last five miles! Edited February 19, 2013 by pflaming Quote
buds truck Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 I thought you guys were talking about animals, then realized you WERE! What a jump from a BBQ to hockey. Tim, I'm thinking of throwing my camping gear in and come up on Friday afternoon. Is anyone else trailering in on Friday? Next week I'm going to take my truck up the hill into the mountains for a 'sustained' test. It's a nice climb the first 30 miles which will be a good quick exam. Wish me success. With mechanics there is not luck, it must be done correctly. Flying is much easier, because the only time a pilot has to be accurate is the last five miles! We will be trailering in around Friday too. Depends on how the trip from Washington state goes. Quote
Merle Coggins Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 I thought you guys were talking about animals, then realized you WERE! What a jump from a BBQ to hockey. What... you never had a BBQ on the ice? Quote
Jim Shepard Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 Hey Merle! Where and when are flying in to and how are you getting to Tim's? Quote
Merle Coggins Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) I'll be flying in to Sacramento that Friday morning. Scheduled to get in around 10:30AM. I have a rental reserved for the trip down to Tim's. My flight home is Sunday at 1PM. Do you have another idea for me? Edited February 19, 2013 by Merle Coggins Quote
Jim Shepard Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 You'll go right past my place on the way to Tim's. If you want, you can come by here and I'll "escort" you the rest of the way. I'm about 10 miles off HWY 99, which is the route you'd take to get to Tim's. If you're interested, send me a PM and I'll give you directions to my place and my phone number. From here it's about 30-40 minutes to Tim's. It'll be my pleasure... Quote
BulldogTom Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 First time for awards......here are a few ideas......any others? best of show best daily driver longest distance traveler longest distance truck best wood /flat/or utility bed best truck bumper (front or back) best L6 engine best modified engine best anti-show truck longest "in the family" truck best non-mopar best non-truck best inprogress 48D Best Monster Burger? Quote
BulldogTom Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 Is there an award for taking the longest to get their truck back together? I'd qualify for that! You sure, I think we are in year 7? How long for you? Quote
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