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| | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,715 62401 | | 62401 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,715 | Are we on? Who's got the plan?
I'm in!
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | I'm in too, wherever, whenever! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 456 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 456 | The wherever is here at the NAPCO Rescue Ranch and the whenever is in Feb, when Milliman has rested up from his Christmas tree planting. Lets start looking at some dates that work for the most people. The Classic always starts on a Friday and ends on Saturday afternoon/evening. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,422 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,422 |
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 402 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 402 | | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | I'll be there.
Let's get a date picked soon so we can plan around it.
Looking forward to it,
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,001 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,001 | I'm in. Missed it last year and don't want to this year!
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery1955 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 | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,070 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,070 | John's Winter Classic sweatshirt needs replacing. He mentioned a new design, too.
We will hunt around for better prices (like we did the calendar) and a good quality / warm material.
We'll get all that posted when we get that far.
I know John is looking forward to it.
Me too (hahahaha)
Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | I'm in! Mike B  | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 | So who has the date? John how many trees to plant? | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 456 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 456 | Since no dates have been suggested, I set the primary date as February 14th-15th, and the alternate is February 21st-22nd. The only person with the power to change these dates is the "Mighty Cosmopolitan"... and my wife.
George | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,070 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,070 | Feb 14??!! Valentine's Day?  I marked our calendar -- there is nothing on there yet. Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,001 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,001 | Well, I wasn't gonna say anything, but was sure someone would bring it up!
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery1955 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 | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,715 62401 | | 62401 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,715 | As the official ODSS Rush Chair, and Keeper of the Privy Seal of the ODSS, I shall set down in all official correspondence to and from higher ODSS Headquarters those dates as set by Brother NAPCOMAN above.
All members in good standing shall acknowledge their acknowledgement and respondy voo with yea or nay on attendence (guests?) at your earliest convenience.
I'm in with two guests (Dan and possibly Dr. Langford)
And as long as we're entering in official correspondence, mentioning in dispatches, et cetera ... I hereby nominate Victor to be the official ODSS Navigator.
Happy New Years!
Yours faithfully,
J. Crosby
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | That's funny because I too was going to throw out the 14th but didn't want to to get any of my Stovebolt Brothers in trouble with my Stovebolt Sisters, if ya know what I mean! That being said, I think JAM is OK with the date, if that's what it ends up being. I guess the honeymoon is truly over (creeping up on 8 yrs!) for us but there is a certain newly married wife in the group that may have a problem with this weekend......I'm just saying.. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,422 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,422 | Since no dates have been suggested, I set the primary date as February 14th-15th, and the alternate is February 21st-22nd. The only person with the power to change these dates is the "Mighty Cosmopolitan"... and my wife.
George George, Whichever date suits Joyce is good for all. Your presidential servant, Cosmo
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,001 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,001 | I don't know if I'm "in good standing", but me and my lovely wife are OK with the 14th (will require a make-up date!). Re "ODSS Navigator", I have no knowledge of what responsiblities come with that assignment. It sounds like it would require navigating. If so, you may be asking for trouble. I have trouble even with my GPS! 
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery1955 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 | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Oh, and I second Victor's nomination!! | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 | In my business, the Navigator is an old term, but concept is translated to newer title and responsibilities. Terms now used are NFO - Naval Flight Officer and more specifically, WSO - Weapons system Operator. Might I suggest you gain proficiency operating weapons systems (consistent with ODSS missions), troubleshooting navigation and integrated communication, counter measures, external store interfaces, and other related systems. In my experience, Navigators are also responsible to nurture the fragile egos of their pilots, provide calming inter-cockpit communication in times of pilot-induced terror, cover up or otherwise distract others from pilot-induced errors (which rarely if ever occur), and always have a piece of hard candy, available to the pilot, to ensure physiological readiness prior to stressful situations. | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,715 62401 | | 62401 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,715 | As usual, the engineers are over thinking all of this. There is only one reason, and one reason only, why Victor *must* be the ODSS Navigator...
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 456 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 456 | I had no idea that it was Valentines day, but it is impressive that you all "sucked it up" and agreed to the date. I think young Grigg and his Spousal Support Unit would prefer to have that day to themselves. I propose the following change:
Primary date- Feb. 21st-22nd
Alternate- Feb 28th-March 1st
George | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | Good move George.
I am sure all "Spousal Support Units" will commend you for the decision!
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-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,001 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,001 | I dont' know what my "Spousal Support Unit" will think about it, but my wife will be happy! "There is only one reason, and one reason only, why Victor *must* be the ODSS Navigator..." Is it because you want me to bring the  ? "Cause I don't think I'm the man for all the responbilities that Hambone mentioned....except for the hard candy part...I can do that.
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery1955 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 | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Mmmmmmmmm.........candy!
What if the gift to my spousal support unit was for me to be gone for that weekend!?
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | I'm good with both of the new dates... Mike B | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Sounds good to me
Accacia is pleased with the revision
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,422 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,422 | Dear brothers,
All y'all must have had a good Christmas as you've upgraded from SWMBO (She Who Must Be Obeyed) to the kinder and gentler SSU (Spousal Support Unit).
Well done men, carry on!
Your presidential servant,
Cosmo
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | All the dates are good with me as long as we aren't facing a February snow storm. Then again, I might be done with this snow pushing stuff by then. How cool would that be, junk yardin in a snow storm. That would make the perfect ODSS Christmas card. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 59 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 59 | Winter Classic 2014, wasn't that played today as the annual outdoor NHL game on new years day ? Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings.  Wrong thread !  
"One thing about trains, it doesn't matter where the're going, what matters is, deciding to get on." - Polar Express
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 402 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 402 | Thanks George for the suggestion to move things off the 14th. Only real date I cannot make. Not because I'm all romantical and stuff, just that family has other plans for me that day. I'll 'splain later.
Any of the other dates work for me. Will start blocking them out on the calendar.
...and I missed why Victor has the NAV... But I am slow like that.
Best,
Jim
| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,715 62401 | | 62401 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,715 | You silly sots, must I explain everything?? THIS is why Victor must be the navigator
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 567 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 567 | Ah Airplane, can't get any better than that. Both dates good for me.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Shirley you can't be serious? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,422 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,422 |
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,001 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,001 | Don't call me "Shirley"!!
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery1955 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 | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 402 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 402 | Can't believe I let myself be the straight man for that one...getting slow in my old age.
Jim (The Sot)
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | Jim, I'm sure there are others that were glad you asked  Mike B | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,715 62401 | | 62401 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,715 | It's okay, Mike -- Both my therapist and my parole officer say the new meds should help.
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 442 Stovebolt Photo Moderator | | Stovebolt Photo Moderator Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 442 | Northern alliance of the ODSS checking in here - what's the typical itinerary for this endeavor ? And where should I plan to put my head down Friday night? Are there hotels in and around ground zero?
1947 - 3800 dually known as "Deadwrench"Link to a few photosIn this world there are givers and takers. The takers eat well, the givers sleep well. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | Joe
The itinerary on this great event is as follows.
Those who wish to attend are summoned to Brother Van Orden's home near Broadway Va. George and his wife Joyce allow us to invade their home for the weekend. Typically we arrive on Friday, depending on when folks arrive and the yards we plan to visit we hang out at George's place until the majority arrive. Sometimes we do a scouting trip on Friday, sometimes not. Depends on the number of brothers in attendance.
Basically we walk the junkyards during the day then enjoy fellowship and brotherhood at George's home in the evening. Most head home Saturday night or Sunday morning.
Sleeping arrangements are a sleeping bag in the loft with your favorite junkyarding buddies!
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-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery | | |
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