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MN meet and greet?

BigTonka
01-20-2008, 02:00 AM
Alright boys and girls how about a MN meet and greet night? Who is up for a Saturday night get to gather say at a Famous Dave's? Or if you have a better place to meet let me know.

Brian

randylamarr
01-20-2008, 02:59 AM
I would love to get together im near east grand forks so aways away from the cities. but maybe if we can make something alittle closer I would love to come.

genuineford
01-20-2008, 04:07 AM
I am in La Crosse, WI but would like to meet up with you guys. Which Famous Dave's are you referring to and what time are you thinking about doing this. I don't know if I can make it or not but I will try. I have a bowling tournament for work that day but I think later in the afternoon is free.

BigTonka
01-20-2008, 02:58 PM
Don't have a date in mind yet and as for which Dave's I thought I would see where everyone is and find one kinda in the middle. How about something like Feb. 19th or 26?

Brian

BigTonka
01-20-2008, 02:59 PM
I would love to get together im near east grand forks so aways away from the cities. but maybe if we can make something alittle closer I would love to come.


I end up in Grand forks at least a couple times a summer. I will let you know next time I heading up that way

Powerstrokin444
01-20-2008, 03:29 PM
were you thinkin in minneapolis or where

BigTonka
01-20-2008, 03:40 PM
I am open to ideas we could do something like Hudson WI

Powerstrokin444
01-20-2008, 03:45 PM
thats about 240 miles, not that bad, its all one road to hudson, just a couple hours...goin the speed limit...

genuineford
01-20-2008, 03:48 PM
That would work for me.

Powerstrokin444
01-20-2008, 03:49 PM
date and location...im in

BigTonka
01-20-2008, 05:22 PM
how does Feb 16th sound? In Hudson WI as for a location let me see what is there. Everyone ok with ribs?

Powerstrokin444
01-20-2008, 05:31 PM
if you cant handle ribs, shouldnt be drivin a PSD

BigTonka
01-20-2008, 05:37 PM
so very true.

BigTonka
01-21-2008, 05:36 PM
an update there is no Famous Dave's in Hudson so tonight I will look to see what kind of good eating place's are in the area and post it.

BigTonka
01-21-2008, 10:35 PM
Ok how does Feb. 16th in Hudson, WI at GreenMill pizza sound? What time works for every one?

genuineford
01-22-2008, 01:32 AM
It will take me about 2.5 hours to get there. As far as I am concerned we can either do noon or a dinner.

BigTonka
01-22-2008, 01:43 AM
Be nice to get together while the sun is still up so we can check each others truck out and take some photos. Could do like a early dinner.

genuineford
01-22-2008, 10:38 PM
That would be fine why don't we do like 3:00pm and then we can B.S. for a while then catch dinner.

BigTonka
01-23-2008, 02:30 AM
That would be fine why don't we do like 3:00pm and then we can B.S. for a while then catch dinner.


Works for me anyone else in?

morepower02
01-23-2008, 02:33 AM
I'll check my work schedule

BigTonka
01-23-2008, 02:45 AM
I'll check my work schedule


Let us know would be cool to get a bunch of together for a photo and some shop talk

BigTonka
01-25-2008, 03:03 AM
no one else is up for a MN/WISC. get together?

pusnboots
01-26-2008, 01:00 AM
hey! my home town. i'm in if you guys are still planning on this. be nice to put faces with names here.



do alot of reading not posting............to slow.:pointlaugh:

BigTonka
01-26-2008, 03:36 AM
I will be there I am getting a room and spending the night so I can have some cold ones

Powerstrokin444
01-26-2008, 04:04 AM
just give me an address if ya can im in

BigTonka
01-26-2008, 02:12 PM
Green Mill
2410 Gateway Court
Hudson, WI 54016

Snowman269
01-26-2008, 05:58 PM
Hmm,

I'd like to go, I'll be just returning from Colorado snowmobiling, family might string me up, if I take back off again.

If I left from Detroit Lakes in the AM could be there by noon, hang out all day until 9pm, home by midnight. They may be cool with that.

I'll let you guys know.

Dennis

genuineford
01-26-2008, 10:39 PM
I will be there with Karen (He_likes_truck_more). Did we decide on 3:00pm or so.

Dave
01-26-2008, 10:57 PM
I might be able to make it depending on my side job being done or not

BigTonka
01-27-2008, 06:07 PM
Feb. 16th 3:00 P.M.
at
Green Mill
2410 Gateway Court
Hudson, WI 54016

genuineford
01-27-2008, 11:04 PM
Sounds good!!!

Dave
01-27-2008, 11:21 PM
Do you guys mind if a post about this on PSD.org theres quite a few MN and WI members over there that would like to do something like this too.

genuineford
01-28-2008, 12:48 AM
I don't have a problem with it.

BigTonka
01-28-2008, 06:06 AM
Do you guys mind if a post about this on PSD.org theres quite a few MN and WI members over there that would like to do something like this too.


Works for me

Dieselgeek
01-30-2008, 03:38 AM
Think I should be able to make that date Brian. Might need to remind me when the time gets closer...

BigTonka
02-01-2008, 11:52 PM
Think I should be able to make that date Brian. Might need to remind me when the time gets closer...


Good deal I will send you a PM the Monday before

BigTonka
02-11-2008, 02:47 PM
A quick reminder about this weekend

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Feb. 16th 3:00 P.M.
at
Green Mill
2410 Gateway Court
Hudson, WI 54016

MN/WISC> get together

Powerstrokin444
02-11-2008, 03:32 PM
weather should be decent in the area right?

BigTonka
02-11-2008, 04:42 PM
weather.com says 24 and party cloudy will feel alot better than today lol

genuineford
02-11-2008, 09:31 PM
Sweet I am ready.

Dieselgeek
02-12-2008, 12:36 AM
Is there a rough headcount so far?

BigTonka
02-12-2008, 12:51 AM
I am in

genuineford
02-12-2008, 01:12 AM
Me too

morepower02
02-12-2008, 01:15 AM
I will not be able to make it. I am going ice fishing wth my Father in law up to Devils lake ND Friday thru Tuesday. I wish I could make it but couldnt turn down the trip.

Dieselgeek
02-12-2008, 04:07 AM
Well I hope there is more than just the 3 of us attending... I might even wash the truck for the meet and greet...

BigTonka
02-12-2008, 04:16 AM
I need to wash mine so bad after this weekend hard to tell it is yellow it is so salt and road crap covered. As for the head count I will e-mail some of the other that said they would like to go and remind them tomorrow while I am at work

genuineford
02-12-2008, 12:00 PM
If it ever warms up this week I will take mine in for a wash. There is another guy that I work with I will see if he wants to come.

Powerstrokin444
02-12-2008, 12:20 PM
im in....i'll see about washin mine, the black will probably be dirty by the time i get there though

he_likes_truck_more
02-12-2008, 12:25 PM
I will be there with genuineford.

genuineford
02-12-2008, 03:35 PM
im in....i'll see about washin mine, the black will probably be dirty by the time i get there though

That is a long drive for you!

pusnboots
02-12-2008, 11:59 PM
im in too.
soooooooooo that makes 4?:(

scheidt27
02-13-2008, 12:21 AM
im a maybe, girlfriends mom in town, supposed to hang out, yady yady yada. Im gonna try and nmake it, at least for a couple hrs or so

Powerstrokin444
02-13-2008, 12:28 PM
yeah its somewhat of a drive, 3-4 hours, depending on the go pedal

scheidt27
02-14-2008, 04:11 AM
I will be there for sure now

BigTonka
02-15-2008, 04:41 AM
Sorry guy's I know I was the one that started this but my grandma took a turn for the worse so I am heading for Grand Forks Friday morning to see her. At 92 years old I need to do this hope you all understand. If I knew she would make it another week I would be in Hudson but I am not sure so I have to go. I hope we can plan another meet and great some time in the future.

scheidt27
02-15-2008, 06:06 PM
any of you guys going to the meet have a shop somewhat near? Im having a boost leak problem and it would be nice to get some help with it? if not see ya tomorrow anywyas!!

genuineford
02-15-2008, 07:53 PM
Sorry to hear that Tonka and do what you have to do.

scheidt I have about a 2.5 hour drive to get there but we can definatly take a look at it while we are up there.

Powerstrokin444
02-15-2008, 08:29 PM
anyone stayin over night? cause i beleave me and my bud are, im bringin up some brews, let me know and ill bring more than for 2 people

Powerstrokin444
02-15-2008, 08:32 PM
any of you guys going to the meet have a shop somewhat near? Im having a boost leak problem and it would be nice to get some help with it? if not see ya tomorrow anywyas!!

you need any tools, i can steal from the 6 leaker

genuineford
02-15-2008, 09:05 PM
I will have my tool box in my truck should have pretty much every thing we need.

scheidt27
02-15-2008, 09:07 PM
i have all the tools needed. Thanks bud. I found the problem. There is about a 1/16" gap between the y pipe and the housing. It is also offset about 1/16" to 1/8". I just talked to dennis at itp and was told the y pipe can be adjusted by loosening some clamps on those orange boots. Just a little tweaking and it should be good to go. Do you guys mind helping me with this tomorrow? might get some cold dirty hands?

genuineford
02-15-2008, 10:17 PM
I will help out. Not a big deal.

scheidt27
02-15-2008, 10:39 PM
got it fixed guys!! see ya tomorrow

BigTonka
02-16-2008, 04:05 AM
Sorry to hear that Tonka and do what you have to do.

scheidt I have about a 2.5 hour drive to get there but we can definatly take a look at it while we are up there.

Thanks for understanding genuineford. Guy have a good time and take some photos.

on a side note I made it from mpls to grandforks in 4 hours 4 min. with a average of 78.75 mph only stopped once to go pee and grab a soda.

genuineford
02-16-2008, 01:14 PM
Thanks for understanding genuineford. Guy have a good time and take some photos.

on a side note I made it from mpls to grandforks in 4 hours 4 min. with a average of 78.75 mph only stopped once to go pee and grab a soda.

That is some awesome time you made. Hope everything works out for you.

genuineford
02-17-2008, 01:22 AM
Meet and greet went good. Glad to finally put some faces with names. Here are some pictures.

http://thumb1.webshots.net/t/58/558/8/41/36/2415841360101830101EYbEuY_th.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/album/562506621mwNqlx)

scheidt27
02-17-2008, 01:40 AM
Yup, good times!! Have to do one when its warm out

Powerstrokin444
02-17-2008, 01:46 AM
yeah...maybe ill be able to blow smoke then too

genuineford
02-17-2008, 01:47 AM
Yep. Did you guys see me leave?:D

Powerstrokin444: You made it home already?

Powerstrokin444
02-17-2008, 01:49 AM
haha yea that was sweet....yeah i got back like 10 mins ago....guess i dont need a programmer....too fast already

genuineford
02-17-2008, 01:50 AM
I like the windshield sticker.

Powerstrokin444
02-17-2008, 01:51 AM
yeah the tail gate says "i brake for brunettes"....just was bored one day, some blonde got pissed on my way up because i wouldnt brake

genuineford
02-17-2008, 01:52 AM
LOL

Powerstrokin444
02-17-2008, 01:53 AM
too bad it wasnt dark you coulda seen all the lights....

genuineford
02-17-2008, 01:55 AM
Where do you have lights?

Take a pictures.

BigTonka
02-18-2008, 03:38 AM
Sounds like you all had a good time who all showed up? Are you game for another meet and greet some time in May when it is a little warmer?

Dieselgeek
02-18-2008, 03:08 PM
Sounds like you all had a good time who all showed up? Are you game for another meet and greet some time in May when it is a little warmer?

Brian, sorry to hear you couldn't make it, but family comes first. There were 5 trucks total. It was getting nippy out once we got done eating, so didn't get to spend a great deal of time outside looking things over. I'd be down for another meeting. Late May works better for me...

BigTonka
02-18-2008, 06:51 PM
Thanks for understanding yes family does come first. Looks like I will be going back to Grandforks this weekend. Had some very nasty weather Sat & Sun no record travel time set on the way home Sun thats for sure. As for a meet late May would work good for me to figure I will start posting about it May 1st time frame.

genuineford
02-18-2008, 09:33 PM
Thanks for understanding yes family does come first. Looks like I will be going back to Grandforks this weekend. Had some very nasty weather Sat & Sun no record travel time set on the way home Sun thats for sure. As for a meet late May would work good for me to figure I will start posting about it May 1st time frame.

Sounds good hopefully I will have some more stuff done to mine at that point.:D

Powerstrokin444
02-18-2008, 09:50 PM
i definatley will have stuff done.... but maybe a lil closer for me?

genuineford
02-18-2008, 10:06 PM
Doesn't matter to me Closer for you would be closer for me.:D

BigTonka
02-18-2008, 10:11 PM
I would be ok with going farther into wisc. got a place in mind?

genuineford
02-18-2008, 10:23 PM
Not that I am trying to get out of driving but La Crosse seems to be about in the middle unless someone else has somthing better. I have have room for people to crash if need be also.

BigTonka
02-19-2008, 12:04 AM
La Crosse could be fun show up Sat. am and roll out Sun afternoon (stay the night and have a few cold ones)

genuineford
02-19-2008, 12:47 AM
Could be arranged. My house even has a Hot Tub. I may have to clear it with my roommates but it shouldn't be a problem.

Powerstrokin444
02-19-2008, 11:21 AM
im in

scheidt27
02-20-2008, 09:36 PM
nice, my girlfriend is a stripper and could bring a bunch of girls!!!! lol kidding

Powerstrokin444
02-20-2008, 09:40 PM
now why do you gotta go and get me excited like that...strippers rock.....especially those drunk ones

Dave
02-20-2008, 09:50 PM
La Crosse could be fun show up Sat. am and roll out Sun afternoon (stay the night and have a few cold ones)

La Crosse would be great god knows we have enough bars close by

Dave
02-20-2008, 09:51 PM
now why do you gotta go and get me excited like that...strippers rock.....especially those drunk ones

Well theres a strip joint about 8 miles from my house

BigTonka
02-20-2008, 11:11 PM
This meet and greet is sounding better and better

genuineford
02-21-2008, 05:17 AM
Sorry not a fan of strippers, maybe i will tell you some day. but we can defiantly have fun in LAX.

Powerstrokin444
02-21-2008, 11:51 AM
well that and im not 21 unless my good looks will get me in

BigTonka
02-24-2008, 06:38 AM
Just to let you all know my Grandma the only grandparent I have ever meet past away 2/23/08 at 9:24 pm. I am so glad I missed are meet and greet so I could go visit her and will be traveling back up north on Tuesday night for a while. This really sucks as at 37 years old this is the first person I have lost that has been close to me.

Dieselgeek
02-25-2008, 12:23 AM
Sorry to hear that Brian. You made the right choice in going to see her. I have lost 2 grandparents, and it isn't easy. Have a safe trip, and nothing in life replaces family...

genuineford
02-25-2008, 01:15 AM
Yes, sorry to hear about your loss and don't worry about seeing us that will happen eventually.