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Texas would be good. But in turn it would probably result in a divorce.

That would surely result in the seperation of the other trucks and as you know half a truck sucks................

So I suppose bluey will have to stay in the Bluegrass State.

Take  Care Brent

True......very true.
don't wanna cause any "seperation anxeity"

would you be interested in a trade for a slightly used  C-cab :?:

Hey Vance,
Thanks for the offer. I just have a problem letting one of them leave the nest. I suppose I get to attached to them. Brent

Vance

Texas would be good. But in turn it would probably result in a divorce.

That would surely result in the seperation of the other trucks and as you know half a truck sucks................

So I suppose bluey will have to stay in the Bluegrass State.

Take  Care Brent

Thought I would add some photos of a few other of my trucks........

The turquoise is the first AD chevy I bought ten years ago. It was a 50% project and I finished it up.

The black panel is one that I just finished recently. This weekend at Columbus will be its first real road trip.

The chop top '54 is a project I had sitting around for about five years. Was about to strike a deal on another project when Mrs. Trucked Up politely informed me to finish the one I had before I put any $$$$$ into another. Started on it in Dec. 06 and it is about ready for paint.

O'Yea as for the other project I ended up getting it. Its the Grunman step van pictured. Did have to kick in a trip to Mexico for Mrs. Trucked Up.

O well might find my next project there....  

Count me in for another year. Be driving my latest project.

Sure would be a privilege to park beside any of you folks. As well get to meet you.

Save me a spot at the next event you are at........    

Nick32vic made it simple, or as another once said,"its as clear as the wart on the end of your nose."

These events are day to day events. That is why they lock the gate in the evening and re-open the next day.

But because NSRA, GG's, etc have turned a blind eye for years many have developed squatters syndrome. Now the event people have the nasty task of trying to clear this mess up.

I am just gonna set back and watch.  

Not sure if I am misunderstood but I will clarify my position.

I absoultly have no desire to park in the up front look at me spots. I have no desire for awards or trophys. I get my reward with each and every thumbs up I get along to trip to and from. Especially the 6-12 year olders. Hopefully they are the future rodders.

I only desire to find a place to park and enjoy the my friends and hopefully make few new ones. Arriving at any given event at 7 A.M and to see hundreds of vacant areas occupied by everything except a breathing human is disappointing.

And I AGREE TOTALLY with the comment on why is the guy with the 1000 square foot tent any different than Joe Schmo with his little 10x10 EZ-UP?

NSRA and GG's if you are watching I hope you take note. There is a lot of people upset with this situation. With the price of gas and hotels our other weekend options are looking much more attractive.

Hey enjenjo, I can see where you are coming from but................were the problem arises from is that makes the whole event a dash to be the first one in on the first day.

If the events weren't so crowded it would be a non issue. But the Fri. and Sat. arrivals are entilted to the same area as people like me that arrive on Thursday. If the grounds were left open the entire weekend that would solve the issue also.

I kind of compare it to someone telling me to get out of their theatre seat because they sit there during the earlier show. That is why we are required to exit at the end of the day and begin anew the next day.

I honestly wish there was a simple cure. I also hate to take my canopy down each day (takes about 4-5 minutes) but I just feel that is the right thing to do. I can only imagine my fellow rodders feelings when he may arrive ahead of me in the morning and not be able to park all the while my canopy is empty.

Unfortunatly someday we may be faced with assigned parking. That will only happen after litigation as a result of some type of altercation. Mark my words that day is on the horizon.

It seems that this subject will continue to fester until the event organizers make there position clear without any grey areas.

I regret that any of us choose not to attend because of this practice. I respect any of you that feel different than me on this subject and will never resort to violence as a result. But that is not the case with everyone and it is only a matter of time before someone is seriously injured. At that time I am sure there will be a bunch of lawyers that will have no problem in getting GG's/NSRA attention. Just the fact that we are discussing this matter lays ground for lawyers to question event holders as to why they fail to address such a problem. Resulting in more $$$$$$$$$$ judgement.

I just fail to understand why anyone feels they have the right to squat on a spot at L'ville on Wed.  (remember the show offically opens on Thurs.) and hold it each and every day as a result of. Just think of what is being said as to waiting in line at 1 or 2 am just to get in for a small piece of ground. That speaks for itself.

If you think about it have you ever seen a altercation with any attendees because of someone not caring about where or when they park? It is so childish to fight over such a small piece of ground..........

Last year at L'ville on Thursday after sitting up my shade I started cruising the grounds. Upon returning my shade was moved and the group occupying the spot indicated they have parked there for the last 6-7 years and it belonged to them. It is this type of crap that evolves from NSRA/GG's turning a blind eye. Where it will eventually end is most asuredly in the courts as a result of some personal injuy or death. As a result of that we may all have see the rodding event scene severly changed. Sad but most likely destined to happen.............

Whats next leaving a chair early A.M. at the grocery, Cracker Barrel, 7-Eleven, Wal-mart, Holiday Inn for our convience later in the day. What does anyone think the local police would do if that activity took place?

Please remember I do respect others opinions and will try to keep a open mind as to anyones position. I just can't get the vision of kindergarteners fighting over who's first in line for lunch. Seems the years have not taught some adults anything.

Made it this weekend for the first time. It won't be my last....    

I am sure the powers that be at (GG's and NSRA) worry about offending a paying customer by enforcing this policy. But if they follow any of the boards I frequent they should worry about pi$$ing of the folks like me that have had just about enough of this selfishness.

I think the enforcement of the rule should include the large tents put up at L'ville and any other event. I feel if you want the spot arrive there first each day. not on Tuesday or Wednesday as is the case at L'ville.

I make it a point to make written complaints about these matters. You can rest assured that if you do to it will get the attention of the powers that be. Remember unsatisfied members=less money=attention to the problem.

I plan to write NSRA today to reiterate my position. If this matter is important to any of you I ask that you do the same.    

Hey Ugly Olds,
I spoke personally with Harry Davisess (VP Event Operations) and he flat out admitted that they dropped the ball at Indy. He said they were so excited about the good weather that they failed to follow through. He also indicated that they had enforced the rule at earlier events and will in the future.

Now to the subject of saving spots. I know this will step on some toes but here goes. I applaude both GG's and NSRA for their policys if enforced fairly and across the board.

I generally arrive at the grounds at any event by 7 AM and do have a friend or friends that I like to park with. But if we don't arrive together I will take my chances on us getting together if space allows. As said earlier there are spots avaliable at noon and if my friend arrives at that time I can move to the open areas.

Where I do have a major problem is when "Mr. Get up when the rooster crows" heads over to the grounds, and spots up about 6-7 chairs for his "wake up at the crack of noon buddies."

Not only is this inconsiderate of other early attendees but selfish.

Please don't misunderstand me. I have no problem if my buddy is 3-5 minutes behind me in putting a chair out for him. But if the event organizers enforce the rule fairly I will abide. They have no idea whether I am a 5 minute spot saver or a hour saver. Unless they want to hire a 100 or so people to moniter the grounds. Then you know what will happen to due and registeration fees..........

This practice has spilled over to the hotel/motels area. That is where I really get pi$$ed off. What kind of message are we sending to Joe Q. Public when he has driven all day to reach his destination, and he can't park because of this nonsense.

I witness a group of fellow rodders at the Amerisuites Columbus last year block THREE spots just so they could socialize. Not to park but to sit in their chairs. Pitiful.

Where does this end. Next thing you will see these folks leaving chairs at Hooters, Outback, Pizza Hut etc. as they leave in the morning so they have a spot that evening.

If everyone remembers the enforcement is only until 10 AM.      

Thanks for the compliments folks. Maybe we'll get to meet down the road and talk rods.................        


Included is another one of my drivers.....................

This is my latest project. Been on for about 2 years. Was a couple of weeks short of finish and the stitcher calls up and says he needs it to get started on. That was November 15..................

Can you believe that the guy just started on it last week. Yea you guessed it he also needed the deposit when I took it to him. I suspect he'll be calling for more $$$ soon.

Can anyone tell me how to compress photos that are to large for this site??  Thanks Brent :?:  :?:  :?:  :?: