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Title: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 26, 2018, 07:08:37 AM
Is there any interest in this? The UK meet looks like fun, and there are plenty of campgrounds and places to meet in the US. I would be up for a southeast meet if I could work my schedule around it, somewhere in GA, FL, AL, TN, NC, or SC. We could do like 5 regions or so if there is enough interest.
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Kev D on September 26, 2018, 03:14:16 PM
 :pok: :pok:

The UK meet is always fun  :drink: :D
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 26, 2018, 05:01:41 PM
All the US members are antisocial i guess. ;)
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Aloha on September 26, 2018, 05:03:37 PM
Its why they make friends on the internet  :whistle:
Title: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 26, 2018, 05:07:16 PM
:pok: I’ll bring some beer
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 26, 2018, 05:20:27 PM
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Theres plenty of room
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 26, 2018, 05:26:45 PM
:pok: I’ll bring some beer

That's just scared off the teetotallers...

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180926/355ef904b81776a83a992606dceb1e50.jpg)

Theres plenty of room

... and the agoraphobics  :rofl:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 26, 2018, 05:30:50 PM
:pok: I’ll bring some beer

That's just scared off the teetotallers...

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180926/355ef904b81776a83a992606dceb1e50.jpg)

Theres plenty of room

... and the agoraphobics  :rofl:

Fine. Hows this?
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Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Don Pablo on September 26, 2018, 05:35:33 PM
Fine. Hows this?
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Possibility of bears.  :ahhh
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 26, 2018, 05:37:16 PM
Fine. Hows this?
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180926/08d521f087210a7ae805e89ab2f33eb7.jpg)
Possibility of bears.  :ahhh
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180926/0efe219f974083fe25f3890dd91dd453.jpg)
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Don Pablo on September 26, 2018, 05:38:04 PM
Fine. Hows this?
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180926/08d521f087210a7ae805e89ab2f33eb7.jpg)
Possibility of bears.  :ahhh
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180926/0efe219f974083fe25f3890dd91dd453.jpg)
Not enough colour.
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: MadPlumbarian on September 26, 2018, 05:45:16 PM
Unfortunately we don’t drive so we couldn’t make it anywhere..
JR
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 26, 2018, 05:57:08 PM
Unfortunately we don’t drive so we couldn’t make it anywhere..
JR
If this actually happens Im sure one of us could pick you up from an airport or something if you flew down.
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: MadPlumbarian on September 26, 2018, 06:18:21 PM
Unfortunately we don’t drive so we couldn’t make it anywhere..
JR
If this actually happens Im sure one of us could pick you up from an airport or something if you flew down.
Lol, flying, a little out of my price range, considering I’d have to buy two round trip tickets since I can’t do anything solo, and as much as the Mrs would like to get the heck out of here, health wise I don’t think she can fly.. besides I think getting an Uber or lyft would cost as much as the ticket, lol..
JR
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 26, 2018, 06:19:36 PM
Unfortunately we don’t drive so we couldn’t make it anywhere..
JR
If this actually happens Im sure one of us could pick you up from an airport or something if you flew down.
Lol, flying, a little out of my price range, considering I’d have to buy two round trip tickets since I can’t do anything solo, and as much as the Mrs would like to get the heck out of here, health wise I don’t think she can fly.. besides I think getting an Uber or lyft would cost as much as the ticket, lol..
JR
Do ubers take you that far?
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: MadPlumbarian on September 26, 2018, 07:34:49 PM
Unfortunately we don’t drive so we couldn’t make it anywhere..
JR
If this actually happens Im sure one of us could pick you up from an airport or something if you flew down.
Lol, flying, a little out of my price range, considering I’d have to buy two round trip tickets since I can’t do anything solo, and as much as the Mrs would like to get the heck out of here, health wise I don’t think she can fly.. besides I think getting an Uber or lyft would cost as much as the ticket, lol..
JR
Do ubers take you that far?
Well I meant to get to the airport, idk what the max distance is that they travel.
JR
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 26, 2018, 09:44:33 PM
So the list so far is
Poncho
Twiliter
Grant
Pablo
And all the people in the MTO derailing jail :tu:

;)
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Don Pablo on September 26, 2018, 11:39:07 PM
Here, wait a minute!  :rofl:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 27, 2018, 03:54:44 AM
I'd be on board for a Southeast meet. I'm in Alabamiiiii. :like:

I'm surprised nobody else has chimed in on this that lives in the Southeast and Eastern U.S. :dunno:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Poncho65 on September 27, 2018, 04:37:26 AM
So the list so far is
Poncho
Twiliter
Grant
Pablo
And all the people in the MTO derailing jail :tu:

;)

Would have to depend on work schedule :salute: :D

Does sound fun :tu: I am in the Middle/East Tennessee area :tu:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Poncho65 on September 27, 2018, 04:38:33 AM
All the US members are antisocial i guess. ;)

 :iagree:

Its why they make friends on the internet  :whistle:

 :iagree:

 :rofl:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 27, 2018, 04:46:19 AM
Poncho,
Are you in for a Southeast meet?   :think:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: hiraethus on September 27, 2018, 06:41:24 AM
Unfortunately we don’t drive so we couldn’t make it anywhere..
JR

Sounds like the party is at your house then. :pok: :D
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 27, 2018, 07:56:02 AM
Party at JR's! :woohoo:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Douglas on September 27, 2018, 09:12:14 AM
Georgia would be nice.  That's where Danni and I went for our Honey Moon in '96.  Beautifull place and great people.  All I need is an excuse and we'll be on our way for another visit.
 :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on September 27, 2018, 02:01:33 PM
So the list so far is
Poncho
Twiliter
Grant
Pablo
And all the people in the MTO derailing jail :tu:

;)

Would have to depend on work schedule :salute: :D

Does sound fun :tu: I am in the Middle/East Tennessee area :tu:

I didn't know there was a Tennessee in the Middle East....  :think:

My geography must be worse than I thought.

Def
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 27, 2018, 02:11:58 PM
Georgia would be nice.  That's where Danni and I went for our Honey Moon in '96.  Beautifull place and great people.  All I need is an excuse and we'll be on our way for another visit.
 :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Awesome, Douglas! :woohoo:
That makes, potentially, four or five of us so far!  :multi:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 27, 2018, 02:37:37 PM
Georgia would be nice.  That's where Danni and I went for our Honey Moon in '96.  Beautifull place and great people.  All I need is an excuse and we'll be on our way for another visit.
 :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Awesome, Douglas! :woohoo:
That makes, potentially, four or five of us so far!  :multi:
:woohoo: glad this has developed some interest!
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 27, 2018, 03:03:54 PM
I just posted a link to this thread in the General Tool Discussion. Hopefully that will brig in people who do not check the Events Forum.
:nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Poncho65 on September 27, 2018, 04:37:04 PM
Poncho,
Are you in for a Southeast meet?   :think:

Would have to be close enough for a day trip for me probably :salute:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Poncho65 on September 27, 2018, 04:40:41 PM
So the list so far is
Poncho
Twiliter
Grant
Pablo
And all the people in the MTO derailing jail :tu:

;)

Would have to depend on work schedule :salute: :D

Does sound fun :tu: I am in the Middle/East Tennessee area :tu:

I didn't know there was a Tennessee in the Middle East....  :think:

My geography must be worse than I thought.

Def

Yes, it is way worse than you thought :pok:

 :D

:nanadance:        :nanadance:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Don Pablo on September 27, 2018, 04:54:09 PM

I didn't know there was a Tennessee in the Middle East....  :think:

My geography must be worse than I thought.

Def
Don’t feel bad, I thought Utah was on the Canadian border like Montana.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Alan K. on September 27, 2018, 04:56:34 PM
I'm sure this would be fun but I'm typically short on funds and I have a vehicle that I don't trust to drive more than a couple of hours.  You can put me on the interested list but I won't commit until the when and where has been worked out.
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 27, 2018, 05:13:09 PM
I'm sure this would be fun but I'm typically short on funds and I have a vehicle that I don't trust to drive more than a couple of hours.  You can put me on the interested list but I won't commit until the when and where has been worked out.
Will do. Where do you live?
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: ezdog on September 27, 2018, 05:39:48 PM
Im in STL but drive to Fl a lot so.......
Where r we thinking?
I hear the Carolinas might be cheap right now?
And wet too


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Title: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 27, 2018, 07:13:41 PM
Im in STL but drive to Fl a lot so.......
Where r we thinking?
I hear the Carolinas might be cheap right now?
And wet too


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Seems like GA may be a good state as it is in the middle of the others, but then again this is where I live so i may be biased we could do far north GA, close enough to poncho and pretty much the middle of the SE.
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 28, 2018, 01:58:07 AM
Im in STL but drive to Fl a lot so.......
Where r we thinking?
I hear the Carolinas might be cheap right now?
And wet too


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Seems like GA may be a good state as it is in the middle of the others, but then again this is where I live so i may be biased we could do far north GA, close enough to poncho and pretty much the middle of the SE.
I thought the same thing. I drive to Atlanta once in a while with my buddies to go to Medieval Times. I also have driven non-stop NYC to Alabama many times when I lived there.  :ahhh

We could also see if any of us are in between the drive of other members and do some kind of car pool if need be.

Possibly some of us could catch a bus. MegaBus and Greyhound run to ATL from tons of locations. Several of us could then rent a car from ATL to go to North Georgia. Megabus tickets are dirt cheap in the fall too. I've gotten a ticket ATL to MTG for $12 before.

Just some ideas to throw around.  :)
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 28, 2018, 04:58:43 AM
Im in STL but drive to Fl a lot so.......
Where r we thinking?
I hear the Carolinas might be cheap right now?
And wet too


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Seems like GA may be a good state as it is in the middle of the others, but then again this is where I live so i may be biased we could do far north GA, close enough to poncho and pretty much the middle of the SE.
I thought the same thing. I drive to Atlanta once in a while with my buddies to go to Medieval Times. I also have driven non-stop NYC to Alabama many times when I lived there.  :ahhh

We could also see if any of us are in between the drive of other members and do some kind of car pool if need be.

Possibly some of us could catch a bus. MegaBus and Greyhound run to ATL from tons of locations. Several of us could then rent a car from ATL to go to North Georgia. Megabus tickets are dirt cheap in the fall too. I've gotten a ticket ATL to MTG for $12 before.

Just some ideas to throw around.  :)
Great ideas for sure :tu:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 28, 2018, 08:02:26 PM
Here is a list of those potentially coming to the SE meet so far:

GerberLeatherman
Poncho65
Douglas
Alan K
ezdog
gdoolittle
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 28, 2018, 11:08:49 PM
Now the difficult part; when would be a good time?

I can take off work most days I want to, so I'm flexible as to when.

How is everyone else's schedule? Maybe there is a place of free time overlap for most of us? :think:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 29, 2018, 12:47:41 AM
Now the difficult part; when would be a good time?

I can take off work most days I want to, so I'm flexible as to when.

How is everyone else's schedule? Maybe there is a place of free time overlap for most of us? :think:

Friday-Monday works best for me until mid December, then my schedule changes. How soon do we want to do it?
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 29, 2018, 01:18:32 AM
I hope you guys can make it work.  :tu: I don't think there's been a US meet with more than three members of the forum yet.  :think:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Pacu on September 29, 2018, 01:57:44 AM
I'm down here in east Texas . A US meet would be great to see MTO members.  :woohoo:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Nix on September 29, 2018, 02:22:32 AM
I'm down here in east Texas . A US meet would be great to see MTO members.  :woohoo:


I agree.

I'm watching this thread. If fate rolls the dice in my favor I may try to make it. Spring would be better for me, but I'll see how things roll. C'mon lucky Seven!   :cheers:
Title: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 29, 2018, 02:34:40 AM
I'm down here in east Texas . A US meet would be great to see MTO members.  :woohoo:


I agree.

I'm watching this thread. If fate rolls the dice in my favor I may try to make it. Spring would be better for me, but I'll see how things roll. C'mon lucky Seven!   :cheers:
I am fine with doing Spring or even summer! I just will not know my spring schedule for a couple of months. I do know that weekends should be somewhat free.
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 29, 2018, 03:03:11 AM
I would prefer to have a meet when it isn't hot with mosquitoes abound. But, if need be, I could handle a couple of days in the heat. :)
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 29, 2018, 04:01:07 AM
I would prefer to have a meet when it isn't hot with mosquitoes abound. But, if need be, I could handle a couple of days in the heat. :)
That would be my preference as well but if more people can come in the hot months I am open to it.
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 29, 2018, 07:04:28 AM
  :cheers:

Now. How to decide on which MTs to bring to the meet. :ahhh
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Douglas on September 29, 2018, 07:06:39 AM
It would definately have to be next year and preferably after school lets out around mid June.  Danni is a 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science teacher and I won't go to near Georgia with out her.  It's just to special a place for the two of us.  So for us it's June, July, or August.
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Douglas on September 29, 2018, 07:11:09 AM
  :cheers:

Now. How to decide on which MTs to bring to the meet. :ahhh

Bring them all. :pok: :pok:
(https://image.ec21.com/image/patnafreightmovers/bimg_GC09020591_CA09021816/Loading_%26_Unloading_-_Patna_Freight_Movers.jpg)
Start loading now and maybe you can have that collection ready by June. :whistle:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Alan K. on September 29, 2018, 07:29:37 AM
I'm in South Florida and I'm busy throughout October to the first week in November then I'm going to be free for a few weeks but will then be busy from the end of December through the end of March.
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 29, 2018, 02:18:10 PM
My schedule will theoretically open up after the school year as well, as I’m a college senior and have had a full time job with some flexibility for over three years that I plan on keeping,
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 29, 2018, 03:21:39 PM
Bring them all.  :pok:  :pok:
Start loading now and maybe you can have that collection ready by June. :whistle:
:rofl:
I think that is Chako's collection boxed up right there. :whistle:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Douglas on September 30, 2018, 01:24:22 AM
Chako's coming too.  :woohoo: :woohoo:
With both of your collections in one place we'll need a bigger venue.  :ahhh
I guess we could have the meet here in Texas. :tu:
We MIGHT be able to find the space you two would need... :pok: :pok:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Pacu on September 30, 2018, 01:39:18 AM
Chako's coming too.  :woohoo: :woohoo:
With both of your collections in one place we'll need a bigger venue.  :ahhh
I guess we could have the meet here in Texas. :tu:
We MIGHT be able to find the space you two would need... :pok: :pok:

Texas meet!   :drink: :cheers: :salute:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 30, 2018, 02:37:07 AM
Chako's coming too.  :woohoo: :woohoo:
With both of your collections in one place we'll need a bigger venue.  :ahhh
I guess we could have the meet here in Texas. :tu:
We MIGHT be able to find the space you two would need... :pok: :pok:
:rofl:
This should work for Chako; https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mack_Titan

I'd only need a regular 18 wheeler.  :D

Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Douglas on September 30, 2018, 05:10:07 AM
I wonder, is it possible, just maybe... naw, don't think so, worth asking, probably should, OK, Ok.  :whistle:

Dose anyone know what effect having all the weight of those two collections in the same place would have on the Earth's axis? :dunno:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7b/Earth_Western_Hemisphere.jpg/900px-Earth_Western_Hemisphere.jpg)
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 30, 2018, 06:17:39 AM
 :rofl:

There are five members(I know of or suspect) with considerably(or incredibly) larger collections than mine, but some of them don't let on. All the processed steel from transposed iron ore being concentrated in a few places, as MT collections, might pose a risk to the Earth's axis.  :D

I do still think GA would be the best place to have a meet, but wouldn't rule out Texas, if need be. I would need to rent a conveyance to get to Texas though, since my vehicle is a POS. :ahhh
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 30, 2018, 06:20:53 AM
Don’t think I could make it all the way to Texas :ahhh
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Douglas on September 30, 2018, 06:24:05 AM
I've just been funn'n 'bout Texas.  GEORGIA OR BUST!!  Gets my vote. :tu:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 30, 2018, 06:27:57 AM
:rofl:

There are five members(I know of or suspect) with considerably(or incredibly) larger collections than mine, but some of them don't let on. All the processed steel from transposed iron ore being concentrated in a few places, as MT collections, might pose a risk to the Earth's axis.  :D

I do still think GA would be the best place to have a meet, but wouldn't rule out Texas, if need be. I would need to rent a conveyance to get to Texas though, since my vehicle is a POS. :ahhh
You don’t happen to be a Jamey Johnson fan do you?
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 30, 2018, 04:55:05 PM
I listen to a lot of country music and have enjoyed a few of his songs.   :iagree:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on September 30, 2018, 05:44:37 PM
I hope you guys can make it work.  :tu: I don't think there's been a US meet with more than three members of the forum yet.  :think:

Four.

Ish.

The Maine Meetup in 2008 consisted of myself, J-Sews, Hawkchucker and JoeBW.

The Maryland Meetup had Mr. Whippy, JZMTL and J-Sews as well, and I think someone else may have shown up, but I wasn't there so I couldn't say. 

The Leatherman Factory Tour had J-Sews, MultiMat, Bruce and I can't recall if others went or not.

SHOT '09 in Orlando also had four, but not all at the same time- I was there and so was 665ae, Polish Sumgui and Gator Johnny.

There may be others, I am surprised I remembered that many!   :ahhh

Def
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 30, 2018, 06:12:41 PM
I listen to a lot of country music and have enjoyed a few of his songs.   :iagree:
He is having a homecoming concert in AL today and last night I was desperately trying to find an excuse to buy tickets :drool:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 30, 2018, 06:13:50 PM
I hope you guys can make it work.  :tu: I don't think there's been a US meet with more than three members of the forum yet.  :think:

Four.

Ish.

The Maine Meetup in 2008 consisted of myself, J-Sews, Hawkchucker and JoeBW.

The Maryland Meetup had Mr. Whippy, JZMTL and J-Sews as well, and I think someone else may have shown up, but I wasn't there so I couldn't say. 

The Leatherman Factory Tour had J-Sews, MultiMat, Bruce and I can't recall if others went or not.

SHOT '09 in Orlando also had four, but not all at the same time- I was there and so was 665ae, Polish Sumgui and Gator Johnny.

There may be others, I am surprised I remembered that many!   :ahhh

Def
So, you coming? :pok: ;)
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Douglas on September 30, 2018, 06:49:28 PM
 :pok: :pok: :iagree: :pok: :pok:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 30, 2018, 07:17:44 PM
I hope you guys can make it work.  :tu: I don't think there's been a US meet with more than three members of the forum yet.  :think:

Four.

Ish.

The Maine Meetup in 2008 consisted of myself, J-Sews, Hawkchucker and JoeBW.

The Maryland Meetup had Mr. Whippy, JZMTL and J-Sews as well, and I think someone else may have shown up, but I wasn't there so I couldn't say. 

The Leatherman Factory Tour had J-Sews, MultiMat, Bruce and I can't recall if others went or not.

SHOT '09 in Orlando also had four, but not all at the same time- I was there and so was 665ae, Polish Sumgui and Gator Johnny.

There may be others, I am surprised I remembered that many!   :ahhh

Def

 :salute:

I knew Jie, Bob and Nate had got together at Nate's house, and remembered Matt and the other two in Portland, but the two earlier events were before my time here. Thanks for the correction  :cheers:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on September 30, 2018, 09:32:16 PM
I hope you guys can make it work.  :tu: I don't think there's been a US meet with more than three members of the forum yet.  :think:

Four.

Ish.

The Maine Meetup in 2008 consisted of myself, J-Sews, Hawkchucker and JoeBW.

The Maryland Meetup had Mr. Whippy, JZMTL and J-Sews as well, and I think someone else may have shown up, but I wasn't there so I couldn't say. 

The Leatherman Factory Tour had J-Sews, MultiMat, Bruce and I can't recall if others went or not.

SHOT '09 in Orlando also had four, but not all at the same time- I was there and so was 665ae, Polish Sumgui and Gator Johnny.

There may be others, I am surprised I remembered that many!   :ahhh

Def
So, you coming? :pok: ;)

I'd love to....  :tu:

I hope you guys can make it work.  :tu: I don't think there's been a US meet with more than three members of the forum yet.  :think:

Four.

Ish.

The Maine Meetup in 2008 consisted of myself, J-Sews, Hawkchucker and JoeBW.

The Maryland Meetup had Mr. Whippy, JZMTL and J-Sews as well, and I think someone else may have shown up, but I wasn't there so I couldn't say. 

The Leatherman Factory Tour had J-Sews, MultiMat, Bruce and I can't recall if others went or not.

SHOT '09 in Orlando also had four, but not all at the same time- I was there and so was 665ae, Polish Sumgui and Gator Johnny.

There may be others, I am surprised I remembered that many!   :ahhh

Def

 :salute:

I knew Jie, Bob and Nate had got together at Nate's house, and remembered Matt and the other two in Portland, but the two earlier events were before my time here. Thanks for the correction  :cheers:

Not a correction, merely an addition of information.  Regardless of how you slice it though, they are still significantly less attended than the UK Meetups.  I think even the least well attended UK Meetups have had more than 4 attendees!  :D

Def
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 30, 2018, 09:55:21 PM
I hope you guys can make it work.  :tu: I don't think there's been a US meet with more than three members of the forum yet.  :think:

Four.

Ish.

The Maine Meetup in 2008 consisted of myself, J-Sews, Hawkchucker and JoeBW.

The Maryland Meetup had Mr. Whippy, JZMTL and J-Sews as well, and I think someone else may have shown up, but I wasn't there so I couldn't say. 

The Leatherman Factory Tour had J-Sews, MultiMat, Bruce and I can't recall if others went or not.

SHOT '09 in Orlando also had four, but not all at the same time- I was there and so was 665ae, Polish Sumgui and Gator Johnny.

There may be others, I am surprised I remembered that many!   :ahhh

Def
So, you coming? :pok: ;)

I'd love to....  :tu:

I hope you guys can make it work.  :tu: I don't think there's been a US meet with more than three members of the forum yet.  :think:

Four.

Ish.

The Maine Meetup in 2008 consisted of myself, J-Sews, Hawkchucker and JoeBW.

The Maryland Meetup had Mr. Whippy, JZMTL and J-Sews as well, and I think someone else may have shown up, but I wasn't there so I couldn't say. 

The Leatherman Factory Tour had J-Sews, MultiMat, Bruce and I can't recall if others went or not.

SHOT '09 in Orlando also had four, but not all at the same time- I was there and so was 665ae, Polish Sumgui and Gator Johnny.

There may be others, I am surprised I remembered that many!   :ahhh

Def

 :salute:

I knew Jie, Bob and Nate had got together at Nate's house, and remembered Matt and the other two in Portland, but the two earlier events were before my time here. Thanks for the correction  :cheers:

Not a correction, merely an addition of information.  Regardless of how you slice it though, they are still significantly less attended than the UK Meetups.  I think even the least well attended UK Meetups have had more than 4 attendees!  :D

Def

Correction  >:D

Three: Tony, Neil and Gareth (the year I signed up here).

 :P

I went the year after, and most years since, and I don't think we had less than four during that period   :cheers:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 01, 2018, 02:27:37 AM
He is having a homecoming concert in AL today and last night I was desperately trying to find an excuse to buy tickets :drool:
I haven't been paying much attention to what is going on here, because the National Fair is in town and I lament the ads for it. But, that would have been a good concert. :iagree:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: AlephZero on October 01, 2018, 11:29:07 AM
I wonder, is it possible, just maybe... naw, don't think so, worth asking, probably should, OK, Ok.  :whistle:

Dose anyone know what effect having all the weight of those two collections in the same place would have on the Earth's axis? :dunno:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7b/Earth_Western_Hemisphere.jpg/900px-Earth_Western_Hemisphere.jpg)

Only way to compensate is to start shipping Tony's Heap ' o ' Rust to land down under!  :pok:

 :D
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: NutSAK on October 01, 2018, 11:36:57 PM
I would be interested if it were in the N end of the SE.  TN would likely be doable.

That is, as long as there's beer.  I go pretty much nowhere without beer.
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 02, 2018, 12:08:19 AM
I would be interested if it were in the N end of the SE.  TN would likely be doable.

That is, as long as there's beer.  I go pretty much nowhere without beer.

Note to self.... riding in a helicopter with Terry will be the most intense experience ever!

Def
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: NutSAK on October 02, 2018, 09:55:06 PM
I would be interested if it were in the N end of the SE.  TN would likely be doable.

That is, as long as there's beer.  I go pretty much nowhere without beer.

Note to self.... riding in a helicopter with Terry will be the most intense experience ever!

Def

Oh yeah... Except when I'm piloting, of course!  :rofl:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 03, 2018, 12:05:23 AM
So, you and Grant are going to attend the SE meet, in a helicopter?  :woohoo:

 :D
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Douglas on October 03, 2018, 01:08:08 AM
Whirling BLADES>>>>>> :facepalm:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: WoodsDuck on October 03, 2018, 02:15:50 AM
I would like to attend, but it's pretty unlikely. Things would have to change drastically between now and then  :-\
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on October 03, 2018, 04:17:50 AM
I would be interested if it were in the N end of the SE.  TN would likely be doable.

That is, as long as there's beer.  I go pretty much nowhere without beer.
I like beer :drink: it makes me a jolly good fellooowww
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on October 03, 2018, 04:18:14 AM
I would like to attend, but it's pretty unlikely. Things would have to change drastically between now and then  :-\
Would love to have you if you can make it!
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on October 03, 2018, 04:19:01 AM
So, you and Grant are going to attend the SE meet, in a helicopter?  :woohoo:

 :D
He is coming house to house to pick us all up
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: ezdog on October 03, 2018, 05:01:37 AM
So I had to drive at the last moment to Chattanooga on Friday and back Yesterday and it wasn't the worst drive I have ever taken?

I have made this drive so many times now that it just feels like a quickie now,maybe not the best way to think of it but since I have to be there anyway a few times a year it seems?

Anyway I think we are lucky to have such free open countryside to play in and I try to look at it that way when I need to too!

There was also an Ironman Triathalon this weekend down there and lets just say the scenery was pretty nice if you like Spandex clad fit Women sweating?
I know I did and do!  :whistle:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 03, 2018, 07:58:45 PM
I would be interested if it were in the N end of the SE.  TN would likely be doable.

That is, as long as there's beer.  I go pretty much nowhere without beer.
I like beer :drink: it makes me a jolly good fellooowww

It helps me unwind and makes me feel mellow.

I actually have that on 45 somewhere....

Def
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on October 03, 2018, 08:03:19 PM
I would be interested if it were in the N end of the SE.  TN would likely be doable.

That is, as long as there's beer.  I go pretty much nowhere without beer.
I like beer :drink: it makes me a jolly good fellooowww

It helps me unwind and makes me feel mellow.

I actually have that on 45 somewhere....

Def
MAKES HIM FEEL MEEEELOOOOOWWWW!!!
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 03, 2018, 08:09:55 PM
Whisky's too rough, champagne costs too much, vodka puts my mouth in gear, the little refrain should help me explain, as a matter of fact I like beer.

How sad is it that I remember the words just off the top of my head...  :facepalm:

Def
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: G-Dizzle on October 03, 2018, 08:35:54 PM
Whisky's too rough, champagne costs too much, vodka puts my mouth in gear, the little refrain should help me explain, as a matter of fact I like beer.

How sad is it that I remember the words just off the top of my head...  :facepalm:

Def
Its not sad, it means you like beer!
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: NutSAK on October 03, 2018, 11:32:32 PM
So, you and Grant are going to attend the SE meet, in a helicopter?  :woohoo:

 :D

Well, if we have it close to SE MO, I could arrange some rides...  :whistle:

Helo time isn't exactly cheap...  :-\
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Glockfan on October 08, 2018, 02:27:02 AM
Just saw this, I’m in Illinois, but I’d be interested. :like:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 08, 2018, 06:32:26 AM
Just saw this, I’m in Illinois, but I’d be interested. :like:
:like:
Just a hop, skip, and a jump to GA. :woohoo:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Glockfan on October 08, 2018, 12:42:12 PM
GA would definitely be a hike.  I’ll keep an eye on this. :tu: maybe a meet farther North will pop up.
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: ezdog on October 08, 2018, 01:21:38 PM
Nashville is a good in between spot for us a little farther North.
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 08, 2018, 03:55:19 PM
I just want to make sure everyone knows about the Megabus. Their tickets are pretty cheap and with a transfer or two, they will end up where you need.  :)
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: WECSOG on October 10, 2018, 05:16:54 AM
I'm in north Alabama. North Ga is not too far away.
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 10, 2018, 06:37:02 AM
I'm in north Alabama. North Ga is not too far away.
Another Alabamian!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: WECSOG on October 11, 2018, 04:21:15 AM
I'm in north Alabama. North Ga is not too far away.
Another Alabamian!  :woohoo:

Yep.  I noticed you list Bear and Sons as one of your collections.  :tu:
I don't have any yet, but I've been looking at them since I found out they're made in Alabama.
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 11, 2018, 06:11:14 AM
Cool! Bear & Sons are one of the last brand named MTs that have that 'hand-finished' look and slightly crude (but in a charming way) feel. The MTs are tough as hell and work well. The Super Bear Jaws has one of the best plier heads of any MT maker.  Their customer service is great too. I have about ten of their MTs and a bunch of their knives. :)

I can bring some Bear MTs whenever we have the SE meetup. :cheers:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: ThePeacent on October 11, 2018, 01:49:01 PM
Cool! Bear & Sons are one of the last brand named MTs that have that 'hand-finished' look and slightly crude (but in a charming way) feel. The MTs are tough as hell and work well. The Super Bear Jaws has one of the best plier heads of any MT maker.  Their customer service is great too. I have about ten of their MTs and a bunch of their knives. :)

I can bring some Bear MTs whenever we have the SE meetup. :cheers:

if you can bear the entire load of tools and the weight, instead of bringing just one to cover the bear necessities and basics
that sounds like a good way to let other members see and feel them in hand, :salute: and possibly try them out   :tu:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 11, 2018, 02:10:55 PM
 :like: good one, TP!
Though, I can bearly bear it anymore and need to find my bearings to bear oke
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 12, 2018, 02:24:33 PM
Bear is a cool company that was briefly owned by Victorinox (Ken Griffey tells a wonderful story of how he chased the Swiss out of Alabama to gloriously reclaim Bear) and before that they manufactured components for Leatherman.  Further, there is an unconfirmed story (also from the Big Bear) about how when they launched the Bear Jaws and Tim Leatherman saw the reversed handles and outside opening tools he turned to then-designer Ben Rivera and asked "Why didn't you think of that?"

Pointless info, but fun nonetheless.  :D

I love Bear tools.  I just wish the folks at Bear Cutlery did as well.

Def
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Douglas on October 19, 2018, 04:35:25 AM
We're not going to let this fall by the way side, are we fella's....
Discusion's been a little slow lately.  :pok: :pok: :pok:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 19, 2018, 05:15:07 AM
We're not going to let this fall by the way side, are we fella's....
Discusion's been a little slow lately.  :pok: :pok: :pok:
Like I said, my schedule is pretty flexible, since I can take a couple of days off when need be. It's the rest of y'all that need to come up with a time/date. :D
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: MTFool on October 21, 2018, 01:26:44 AM
This fool could probably make it if it was the in southeast, and spring or summer.  I would have to know far enough in advance to get off work.  South Carolina here.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 21, 2018, 02:34:18 AM
This fool could probably make it if it was the in southeast, and spring or summer.  I would have to know far enough in advance to get off work.  South Carolina here.

 :cheers:
Yeahhhh man! I am hoping we can get a meet together. Those U.K. fellas are having too much fun. :ahhh
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: King_Gorilla on December 30, 2019, 09:04:35 AM
Looks like this was mostly being talked about over a year ago...

Did anything ever get worked out?

I'd be interested in a US meet up in the SouthWest area.  Not sure how many other members are anywhere near this part of the country.   :think:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Myron on January 19, 2020, 05:07:26 PM
I'd love to attend a meet-up/GTG.   I'd be more interested in SAKs than multitools, but if it were in the neighborhood I'd attend either.  But you're in the SW, King Gorilla, and  I'm in the Great Lakes basin....  Meet in Nebraska maybe?   ;)
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: PitCarver on January 19, 2020, 10:10:46 PM
Realizing the age of this thread...still, another from South Carolina.

This fool could probably make it if it was the in southeast, and spring or summer.  I would have to know far enough in advance to get off work.  South Carolina here.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Aloha on October 20, 2020, 05:31:06 PM
BE awesome if US members could meet up. Covid might be challenging tho  :dunno:. 
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: dks on October 20, 2020, 07:25:31 PM
Have a ZOOM meet - it is all the rage these days
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Reinier on October 20, 2020, 10:37:43 PM
Have a ZOOM meet - it is all the rage these days

There has already been a worldwide Zoom meet a while back :)
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: dks on October 21, 2020, 09:22:26 AM
NOBODY TOLD ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: Reinier on October 21, 2020, 10:37:41 AM
NOBODY TOLD ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We told everyone (in the Swiss Army Knights forum). But I believe you were away for a while. Correct?
Anyways it was quite fun.
Title: Re: US meet? Maybe by region?
Post by: dks on October 21, 2020, 11:41:25 AM
Next time....