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Vinny is busy "working" on a farm and I forget where else. He said still working on the U when he has time. He did not mention anything about "girls" but I have my doubts!

I knew I missed a BMT member...the Vinster. Yes Vinny was there scoping out those U models.

Great show! Other than a few sprinkles on Friday evening (enough to crap up the roads) the weather cooperated. About time since the past two (2) years were a "wash out". Lots of trucks. I heard 128 were registered but there were several others that were not registered (I will not mention any names). Nice turnout of BMTers...Barry, Freightrain, FWD, Doug M, Baby Mack, Alex G, Dave I, Back in Black, JT, Underdog, yarnall, Firemack, and I am sure I missed someone. There were likely other BMTers lurking around. Al did his infamous burnout on Saturday afternoon. I left early Saturday evening to drive back to the farm to beat the rain, an uneventful but somewhat expensive trip ($32.50 on the PA green stamp). Apology to Larry for letting you "hang" by yourself on Saturday evening. Hopefully you got a good night's sleep without the neighbor's blaring TV.

Although I been to Gerhart's many times, I use my Garmin to track miles and do program destinations for the "health of it". But from PA green stamp....Route 72 north to Route 322 east to Route 501 south to Newport Road. Turn left at Shittz (second light south of 322), go to next light which is Brunnerville Road, turn left, and go about 1 mile north. Simple! About the only things Google is good for are SEARCH and visual maps. Larry - Google knew it was your first visit to the Lancaster area so it wanted to give you the grand tour. You were likely places some of locals never been. But bottom line is you made it SAFELY! Enjoy the show, weather is looking good (short of some showers last night). Yesterday I cleaned the bugs off the windshield, today I get to clean the "road crap" off the back of the cab from bobtailing in the rain.

Carl, Happy Birthday and many more. Enjoy your day!

Trucktoberfest show is open to the public (at least it was in the past) so if you just want to come and see the trucks, nothing stopping you. Just bring your own sammich. The spaces are limited for trucks and same with the luncheon but do not know the selection criteria. I thought it was first come first served. Doug Maney at the Museum is the person to direct your concern. In past years there were many empty seats (no shows?) at the luncheon.

Unless something changes I will be there Turdsday after lunch. Let me know if you want someone to hang with on Turdsday evening. I have not heard from anyone else that will be there on Turdsday.

The show is actually Saturday October 7th but many will arrive on Friday afternoon and stay for the Food Fest on Friday night. Saturday is the best day to be there. If the weather is nice, lots of Macks. So far the weather forecast looks good so should be a good turnout.

Rodeway is nothing special but it is clean and priced reasonable. It is an old style motel where you park outside the door. Ron (39 Baby Mack) and his wife have stayed there too. The Rodeway does not have breakfast but Lititz Family Cupboard Restaurant on Newport Road (just west of Shittz/501 - near Gerhart's) is a good choice for breakfast on Saturday morning. Looking forward to meeting you at Gerhart's. Have a safe trip. Planning to stop by Roger's on Thursday morning and drop the trailer. Then suffit buffit at Oregon Farms and Rodeway check-in. Anyone planning to be in town on Thursday?

Notice they ALL are wearing pantyhose. Those ladies know how to dress for the "boss". Nothing better than a pair of female legs covered in pantyhose. Just sayin'...

Yes, Shittz is on the corner west of Brunnerville Road.

North of Lititz, PA on Brunnerville Road, about one (1) mile north of Newport Road (on the left as you are driving north). Roger's house and shop sit back off the road about 100 years. Do Google...910 Brunnerville Road; Lititz, PA.

Larry, How much "power" do you need? If you talk to Roger he will likely let you run a power cord from the shop for hookup. Roger is a very nice and accommodating person! However I can't speak for Roger. An issue is if more than a few do the same thing, the circuits get overloaded. Leversole did it one year and mike69mackman has a "favorite pole" he used. Are you brining your race car? If so, perhaps you and Black in Black can have dueling burnouts on Saturday afternoon. See everyone there and travel safe.

You need to park it on "hotel row" next to Tackaberry's coach.

Jim said he has a "button to push" to add more horsepower. Pittsburgh set up the engine and is pushing somewhere around 800. N14 IIRC.

Mike, Sorry about your accident but at least you are okay. Saw an article in Overdrive. Best of luck in whatever you choose.

Planning to be there on Thursday afternoon - 2 1/2 hours from the PA farm. Lots of "stuffit buffits" in the area - so much food and so little time. Advanced forecast is nice for Friday and Saturday. Hope it holds. The last two (2) years it was rainy and attendance was down. If you never been to Gerhart's you need to attend. Friday night is the "Mack Clam Bake". And if you go away hungry it is your own fault. I am staying at my usual spot...Rodeway Inn in Akron, PA. Several food vendors will be on the grounds Saturday. And the Brunnersville Fire Dept ladies bake the BEST pies. Not sure if I will return to the farm on Saturday evening or spend the night (to eat more food) and drive on Sunday morning.

OD - I thought you crossed over to the "other" side and started taking pics of guy butts.

Carl - Truck shows sure are hard on trailer tires! Glad you are safe.

Les, Happy Birthday and many more. Enjoy your day!

Randy - thanks for the heads up. I saw it listed a few weeks ago in the Lancaster Farming paper. I stand by my original offer of $5K. Currently I have my eye on something else.

You guys have it all wrong...there were only two people in the race...bob and the guy in the lime green shirt. And Bob did not post the time between first and second. All kidding aside...congrats on finishing the race.

Thanks Barry!! One down and a few more to go...just sayin'. I still say any personal attacks, political, or religious posts/posters should be banned. This is a "truck forum"!!! Lucky I am not a moderator or my "ban" button would be worn out! Again, just sayin'. Barry - thanks for all you do for this forum!!

Did you drive for Martin's Pastry Shoppe?

At the local PA 4th of July parade, it is suggested NOT to throw candy but to have someone walk along and pass it out. However, the majority (if not all) just pitch the candy out the windows. I have seen kids look at the candy and if it does not meet with their liking, will leave it lay on the street. After the parade there is about a ton of candy squished on the pavement. I personally do not pass out candy (imagine how much you would need to buy) and no one seems to be upset. I do get a lot of "requests" to blow the air horn.