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Wow, get to meet the infamous Rusty Rod. It's going to be a great weekend. chug


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That would be Mr. Jeff Backus to you sir..lol

you new guys better learn the secret hand shake or you will be in trouble, they will let you in to visit but no food ..

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Rusty showing off the latest dance moves in 2009.
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My son Scott, the original Lightholder, will join me this year.
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Wasn't scott with you last year?

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No, he was not there last year.
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Got message from JDL and probably not. I told him he had until next Wednesday too let me know.


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Yea, sorry we will not be able to make it. Some of you know that I broke my left leg on the 15th, and didn't figure it out until about five days later. And it was broken in two places -- here I'm just busying about like nothings wrong. So, all this blood pools into my thigh ... eventually my pelvis, and then the other thigh. They've put a rod and three screws to hold me together so this one should have a good 20 years on it I gather. I will have good rotation in the hip, once the swelling all goes down.

For those of you who knew, in 2014 I broke my right leg (April). Didn't figure that out for a few months - but not the same kind of break (not a bleeder). By September, we were "aw shucks, let's go anyway" and we were able to drive to KC pulling the '49 on the trailer.

Last year it was a frozen shoulder and I definitely could not do anything. Took me a year to get it loose and still have a little ways to go.

We wish you all the best. The Reunion is a ton of fun. The KC club always treat us really special. It's fun to meet up with the screen names we see all the time. Sorry I will miss some of the new ones to the event ... I don't think I have anything else to break, so we should make it by Reunion 13 ... oh dear ... 13 ... hopefully so!

Take lots of pictures! You all have been great to pull together for Don and he's done a great job taking the lead!

Peggy


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Peggy,
I'm sorry for your mishap. Hopefully everything heals correctly.

I was looking forward to meeting you and John. There will be lots of photos!


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You're one tough gal Peggy. Get well.


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Yea Wayne, it was such fun doing your farm truck story for the Gallery. So many folks we would have liked to see. Maybe someone can get video, too!

(Now don't get the idea I'm accident prone! I certainly am not. My brother fusses that I need to slow down some ... so I guess my body is telling me the same smile )

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Concentrate on getting fixed------we'll see you next year.

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Really going to miss meeting you and John. Get well and then be careful. shake


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Peggy,
Hope you are on the mend. That is pretty serious stuff, so take care. I would like to meet you and John, as well, as I admire what you have done with this site. Guess I will have to start planning on the 13th reunion!
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Sorry to hear about your mishap, Peggy. It's always got to be something doesn't it. I'll take take lots of pictures for you and have Gloria burn them on a disk and send them to you. I can even take the group picture as well.
I hope you heal up fast. Big hugs to you and give John my best.
You both will be missed.

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Kent, Martin, Joe, Terry -- thanks for the well wishes. Yea, I know there will be alot of new folks we are going to miss out on meeting - this time anyway.

Getting better every day.

Wow, thanks Terry for volunteering to help with pictures. That will be a huge help. Hopefully someone will be there to get them off your camera disc. If HandyAndy1947 is there, and has a laptop of some sort, he can load them right to the Bolt Bucket. I'm sure someone will have some sort of computer device. I don't think Mongo goes far without his.

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Peggy
Glad you are getting out and about and healing up quick.

Well now, I'll try to catch up on the list.
We have had a few cancellations.

The List:
Updated Sept 2 2016
Number at the left is the total headcount as they are listing attendance.

2. John and Peggy: Mechanicsville, Maryland, (Can't make it)
4. 2-Ton: Don & Vicki King, Mokane Mo.
5. 1pete1: Pete, Roy, Washington, (Can't make it)
6. 53panel: Leo, Oakwood, Ontario, Canada
8. Wayne67vert: Wayne and wife Nelda, Seminole County, Florida
9. 48bigtrucks: Scott Ward, Center Point Iowa
10. Lightholder's Dad: Kent, Mesa Arizona
12. Justhorsenround: Martin and Kathy, Central Oklahoma
14. KCMongo: Steve, show director, and Lisa Kansas City, Missouri
17. Stranger: Frank and the boys, Madrid, Iowa
18. HandyAndy1947: Andy, Iowa City, IA
19. Wrenchbender Ret.: George, Lenexa, Ks. (Local)
20. WE be OLD: Ron, Marion, Indiana
21. CJDublu: Justin, Kenosha, Wisconsin
23. wahl4m: Mike and Pat Wahl, Norwalk,Iowa
25. 27Capitol: Terry and Gloria, Nebraska
26. Rusty64: St. Peters, Mo.
28. TPR57C: Tim and Karen, New South Wales, Australia
30. a.d.-hawk: Doug and Tanja, Papillion, Nebraska
31. tk261: tk and Lu, Denver, Colorado
32. Gooberdog: Chuck, Kansas City Mo.
34. J Lucas: John and Theresa, South Omaha, Nebraska
35. Dave, New Hampton,Iowa
36. Bob, McLouth, Kansas


Cancellations
John and Peggy: Mechanicsville, Maryland
1pete1: Pete, Roy, Washington

It makes the total 33.
That's not counting walk in's and people that have not posted yet.
May be one of the biggest ever.
I think they heard Justhorsenround (Martin) would be there.
And have to meet him.


Don

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'46 2-Ton grain truck | '50 2-ton flatbed | '54 Pontiac Straight Eight | '54 Plymouth Belvidere | '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck | '76 Triumph TR-6
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This does look like the biggest. And there are several who are local who come and hang (Revoh, 3-4-5 Chevy Trucks, Aldersons to name a few) but don't usually sign up.

That'll be great if you go home with a trophy ... or several. Hopefully, some of our Bolters will win something, too. They have lots of trophies and they have great door prizes from the Club.

Peg


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Nuttin special here, just a big ole fat guy. Maybe they heard I was bringin Ms Kathy.


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'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
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Unfortunately I won't be there this year either. After two years in Kuwait we got posted back to Germany. Looks like my burb will spend another two years in storage in Independence MO. I'm not complaining. I'm sending this message from a 13th century castle overlooking the Rein river in Oberwessel Germany. My wife's surprise 50th birthday present to me. I guess that's pretty young by Stovebolt standards. 😊 I was spoiled for my two years in Independence. I only have two years to go till 30 year retirement. If I don't grow up and get a real job I'll have plenty of time for truck events.

I'll be thinking of you guys and will be with you in spirit. Cheers!!


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Cool place for your bday, Larry!

Peggy, we will miss you & John bunches, but it's more important to have you feeling better!


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Oh Larry. Very cool. You'll have to set up a photo account just for some pictures to share with us. I know Leo (and many others -- especially our Vets who have served in Europe) would love to see the sites - virtually. Guess, you'd be posting in the Spoon. wink


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Larry
Glad you are out of the danger zone.
Post up some links to your adventures.
We would love to see them.

Don$ Vicki


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'46 2-Ton grain truck | '50 2-ton flatbed | '54 Pontiac Straight Eight | '54 Plymouth Belvidere | '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck | '76 Triumph TR-6
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Just got in from CA, don't have my 1 ton with me but would love to check in over the weekend!

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