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Just a new thread to hear who left when, who got home - who didn't ( ).

What a weekend! I have no voice left. I got out of the hotel right about 4:45 and the flight was fine. Home by 1 p.m. and took a good long nap. Neighbor came and took me home to feed me (like we haven't had enough food all weekend). I'm gonna be ready for a good night's sleep.

John called about 4-ish and they were on the road heading East.

You all are some crew. You make this event easier and easier to do each year, even tho it gets bigger and bigger. You all are "some bunch!"



Peg

Left hotel at 4:30 am and stopped in Indy at 3:30 pm for supper with son and his family. no real problems got great mpg. some issues with the truck, minor seems to crop up after a long hot trip. glad too see all.

we left and went straight on the road. stopped every 35-40 miles to add oil. that comes to..... ummmm.....(carry the three)... a bunch of oil. bout 6 gallons more i figure. home this a.m. at 07:00 nearly exact 13 hours straight. both of us up all night like kids, and slept like babies. my baby went back to sleep.

all in all, another one of life's little adventures.

Vicki and I got out about ten this morning after John witnessed the new braking system that I found out today on loading a truck with no brakes.
We got home about 2:30 afternoon with no more issues.
Got the vitals taken care of and kicked back for the rest of the evening.
Great weekend with a bunch of great people.
We just can't hang in the heat like we used to.

Don

We left around 11:15 and were home about 2:30. Theresa and I had a great time.

Thanks to everyone that made it happen!

John

We got to battle creek michigan after stopping in to see denny's new place. We'll travel the last 8 hours tomorrow, will let you know when we get home. Leo

Left at 12:30 Sunday. Home at 4:15. Unloaded nessesities, the rest will wait till tomorrow! Was glad to meet the Bolters that attended, and see their rides! My friend Joe, my son David, and myself had an excellant weekend! So much to see! I made some great contacts (Jim Carter and others) that will further Maters Cousin progress! Already making plans for next year!!!

Gloria and I left the motel around 11am and pulled into Branson, Missouri around 3:30 pm to check into the resort. Nice place! Looks like we will have a great week down here. It was nice to see everyone this weekend. What a great bunch of guys and gals. You couldn't fine any better. Sorry for the ones that couldn't make it this year. You were missed.

It was sure great to see everyone again and get the chance to meet the first time visitors to the reunion. I had a great time getting to visit with all, I hope everyone had a great time and get/got home safely.

John called about 9 last night to say they had made it almost to the Indiana border. They were stopping for dinner - unsure if they would continue on or break for the night.

It was funny how tired we all looked when we hit the "break room" Saturday night. But once the talking started, it was hard to say goodnight and move out of there. I figured I could sleep when I got home - and I did!

Oh, and I think John said the Stovebolters won a trophy for the best turn-out. I think that's what he said.

Good job gang!!!!!!!!!!!!

Peg

i know no one on here can relate but does feeling tired the next day after a long trip and getting feeling refreshed then it goes down hill after that???

a lot of things go down hill after being refreshed,

Mongo needs vacation from vacation.. What a blast we had seein everyone and talking. New toys, missing old toys. What an emotional roller coaster. Back to work, O' look I have over 1000 emails..

Hey Mongo, did you happen to get my text???
Scott

Ron,

I think someone said it earlier or somewhere else ... we aren't as young as we use to be! Like Mongo, we all come back to our realities (sigh) and piles that have been growing. Mongo had the whole week off, so I'm sure our "energy guy" has a big catching up to do, and probably a wrap up of the entire show.

Still worth it ...

Peg

Finally arrived home Monday afternoon, just before 3. Lots of good experiences, loved seeing the caves, good to see the Alderson's too, and of course all the stovebolters, including some new ones. The panel treated me far better than expected. Some areas I was doing 75 mph, other areas a bit slower depending on the speed limit and traffic volume.I travelled 1100 miles going back and used 62 gallons, 17.75 miles per gallon.

did John say he was giving expense gas vouchers for anyone
that average 18 mpg in a pre 54 truck, you just missed out..lol

glad you had a safe trip.. tried to text you but I got
some kind of error.. I also tried to text John and Peggy and also kookkar, no response so I am not sure it they received the text..

Another successful reunion. Special thanks go to John and Peggy for all their preparation, the Aldersons and Wards for hosting the Thursday night "Cave-Fest", Mike Taylor for the tables and sun-shades etc., the "Gals" for 'manning' the hospitality booth and T-shirt sales, Mongo for all his work, Don and Vicky for the 'chalk board' and the grub they provided Saturday night, and all the others who pitched in. It was great to see old friends and to meet some new ones. Looking forward to next year!

Does 1266 miles and 20.8 mpg qualify?????

Hey Joker, we all got your text, I think it was koolkar, we stopped the door prize event to have him read your text. We all hope you can make it some other time.

What another GREAT REUNION!!! Pat and I had a wonderful time visiting with everyone. Thanks to all who work so hard to pull this off. It gets better every year, and already looking forward to next year.

Pat and Kevin

I had a real blast attending the reunion. What a great bunch of truly wonderful people I met. I got to ride all the way down and back in Leo's panel. It is much smoother than my 1 Ton! I also had a nice ride in John's big truck and that was fun!

Thanks to all who worked so hard to make this happen. It is truly appreciated.

We stopped in at Denny Graham's on the way home and I got to meet him in person. That was truly an enjoyable experience.

Fred

thanks, just wanted to make sure it was working..

Interesting side story about Econolodge. when i got ready too check out at 3:30 a.m. she said to sign the bill so i did and then i looked at it and she had only charged me for 2 nights and i pointed it out too her and she said it was still technically Friday so i said ok and went on my and that is what was charged too my discoverer card.

Dint get to make it again this year, gotta quit moving round
then maybe I can afford a long weekend holiday.
But....Fred and Leo stopped by for a few minutes Sunday and got
the 25cent tour of the mess I've made out here, and filled me
in a bit. They must have gotten a good nights sleep cuz they
still looked refreshed and raring to go after driving 500+ miles
up here to Illinois. Meet Leo a couple of years ago and I was
glad to put a face to Fred after talking with him all these
years thanks to the Stovebolt gang.
Glad everyone made it back to the daily grind without incident.

Think I'll start putting my penny's in the piggy jar right now so
I can make it out to KC next year.

Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL

Just wanted to let everyone know that I had a great time. I really enjoy the folks on this web site. I am getting a few more faces and names sorted out in my mind. I look forward to next year.

great meeting you. sure had fun hanging out. see you next year!

As posted elsewhere, Joe and I got back to HQ safely yesterday at about 1430 hrs local. For those expecting fuel vouchers ... fahgeddaboutit! Here are my numbers:

Total miles: 2,360
Fuel burned: 323 gallons of diesel fuel (and I haven't filled up yet to account for the fuel burned between Raphine, VA and home)
Engine Time: 53.6 hours
Average mileage: 7.3 MPG (Estimated as I have not figured in fuel for final leg yet)

Average in-cab temperature: Half way between "Sun" and "Super Nova"

Hey John, does that get me the distance award in that passenger seat ? It was hot but way worth it !

Joe

I left the show on Saturday night about 2000hrs and was home by 2030. It is really going to be a drag to actually have to make a trip to attend the show. Should give me a good opportunity to exercise the burb.

I have no idea where we'll be at this time next year. Only one thing is for sure and that is that we won't live in MO anymore.

Had an awesome time at the reunion. It was a top notch event. I'm looking forward to next year.

Larry -- Lots of great (and one or two not so great ...) opportunities here in the greater DC area -- then you could join the ODSS and convoy with us next year.

Joe -- In my book it does! You certainly get the Iron Butt award!

I agree. Joe rode along for more than twice the distance I did to South Bend and back. Even without an exhaust leak at his feet I think that qualifies.
No wonder he was eager to get home.

Grigg