I'm sitting here at home thinking about all of y'all . I hope and pray that everyone is safe during these troubled times. I'm glad that we have the technology to become aware ahead of time to try to prevent the masses from a terrible and deadly infection. I think this virus was already here several weeks ago. My son works in a Walmart distribution center and he feels certain that he had this flu over 3 weeks ago based on his symptoms. At 31 years old, it took him a week to get over it and he lost a noticeable amount of weight. I know we are all about trucks but these trucks would not be nearly as great without the friendship and genuine folks that I always enjoy spending time around !
I was just thinking the same thing Jim. Miss not having the Homecoming, and the road trip with Tim. Cold rainy day here in Mid Missouri and we are just staying inside.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck "The Flag Pole" In the Stovebolt Gallery 1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!
Don I know what a rainy day in Missouri can be like but still would be there in a flash if I could road trip was great fun and will be next time as well getting travel credits on my tickets so hope this passes quick
Yesterday I took a long ride by myself in my old truck.
I noticed many more smiles and made everyone feel a little better. It was an enjoyable ride.
I look forward to our next gathering. Whenever that may be!
SWEET Sergeant At Arms: Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?!Where we're going, we don't need no buns..... 1950 GMC 450 1951 Chevy 1/2-Ton The GreenMachine In the Stovebolt Gallery
Sweet, I know you probably stopped by one of the DB outlets! If not, you are searching out another place for us to stop by next year!
Don
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1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck "The Flag Pole" In the Stovebolt Gallery 1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!
Thanks Jim and all for this. Yep, strange times for sure. Since I am an essential staffer, I am still coming to work everyday although the place is closed down (Monday will be two weeks and they are saying 2 more on top of that). I am thankful on one hand that I still have my job but on the other hand, I can't get any time off even during a pandemic!? I was thinking it would be a good weekend to go for a ride in an old truck but I heard it is supposed to be a rainy one. Oh well, maybe next weekend. Stay safe everyone. Cheers.
~ Billy Old Dominion Stovebolt Society: Exotic Animal Division 1946 Chevrolet Cab Over Engine | In the Gallery | Video | More pictures 1959 GMC 860 | Pictures 1950 Chevrolet 3800 | Pictures I've got a trailer and I'm not afraid to use it!
Marlow, I was just thinking about how "special" you are ... I was reading this morning on Fox about all the strange things the California gov't is telling people not to flush down their toilets and for some reason, it made me think of you ...
As for the rest of you ... Here's the King to say ... thangya, thangyaverramush
~ John
A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult.
1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 1963 Kaiser M38A1 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
I'm in california and i missed that message from the gov (not my gov although i am not sure which one is worse va or ca, oh well, no politics here i know)
Thanks Jim for starting this thread. Memories of good times with ya'll is comforting while isolated !!
I'm using this time to give some much needed repair and maintenance to our trucks (and cars). I was planning on doing some work on the 57 before taking it to Homecoming, so figured I would go ahead and do it to prepare for "Virtual Homecoming" At this rate, I may have them all fully restored by the time it's safe to gather again---yeah, right!
Nice to hear from all you guys on this wonderful site. A special thanks to all of our care givers out there!
I'm just trying to follow the directive I gave myself years ago when I put a sign up in my shop: "PRACTICE SAFETY".
Love you guys and see you around the bend!
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery 1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter
"Virtual Homecoming" ? Now that is a great idea! Who will start the thread on that? I vote for Tim!
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck "The Flag Pole" In the Stovebolt Gallery 1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!
What are you yammering about??? Like ... DUH -- The *whole site* is a virtual homecoming.
~ John
A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult.
1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 1963 Kaiser M38A1 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
Ease up John, you are retired now! Well almost, you just changed jobs.
Think I'll post some pictures from last year! Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck "The Flag Pole" In the Stovebolt Gallery 1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!
Chris/Paul -- start simple -- just meet for lunch somewhere. I know a good place in Amarillo ...
Just trying to help ...
~ John
A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult.
1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 1963 Kaiser M38A1 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
I have 4-5 trucks rolling on a road trip in June. Hopefully we get a couple more to meet us there from other areas. Stovebolt flag will be there for the pictures!
Take care everyone.
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