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George F.

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Big Event
« on: June 06, 2009, 02:08:22 AM »
Well, I've been waiting for someone to mention this but nobody has. So I guess I'll be the one.   ........49 DAYS TO THE BIG EVENT   .... I think it starts on the 24th...I hope we have good weather to meet new people.  ...Geo.
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Offline Ed Wenger

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Re: Big Event
« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2009, 04:41:11 AM »
WOW!  49 days.  I better get busy on a rifle or two...  Can't wait to see everyone and all the great "stuff".  I feel like a kid before Christmas....

                                    Ed
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George F.

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Re: Big Event
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2009, 10:06:04 PM »
WOW is right!!.. We must be either the only two going, or everybody else is real busy.  ...Geo.
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Offline Don Getz

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Re: Big Event
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2009, 12:01:37 AM »
Wow, only 49 days, should be able to get about three done by then, ha...........Don
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Re: Big Event
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2009, 12:59:52 AM »
Quote from: George F. on June 06, 2009, 10:06:04 PM
WOW is right!!.. We must be either the only two going, or everybody else is real busy.  ...Geo.

Or nobody else knows what you are talking about......
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George F.

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Re: Big Event
« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2009, 01:10:10 AM »
Ohhh, I think They know. They're just being shy!  ...Geo.
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billd

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Re: Big Event
« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2009, 01:21:15 AM »
OK George,  you talked me into it. I'll stop by for a bit.

Bill
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Offline Dale Halterman

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Re: Big Event
« Reply #7 on: June 07, 2009, 06:12:19 AM »
By the end of July I should have completed a work related move from southeast PA to northern Virginia, which means what used to be a 1 1/2 hour each way day trip will now be about four hours each way.

Looks like I will be joining the "sleep over" crowd. So, where are the good places to stay, and how soon do you need to make reservations?

Dale H
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George F.

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Re: Big Event
« Reply #8 on: June 07, 2009, 02:52:01 PM »
Dale, they have the usual popular national hotel/motel chains in Allentown. Rates I can't help ya with though. There're campgrounds close to the fair, which my wallet allows me to stay at. I have ruined one tent by putting it away damp one year, so the weather is a big factor for me. I think Dixons web site lists accommodations. If your interested in a campground, the one I've been using is Robin Hill Campground. They have the usual sites, tenting sites, trailer sites, they even have cabins, but don't know anything about them. Some tent sites have electric, maybe cable. If you go on line for "Robin Hill Campground" it should access the campground.   ...Geo.
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Re: Big Event
« Reply #9 on: June 07, 2009, 03:21:17 PM »
The Hampton Inn and the Comfort Inn in Allentown are 2 of the more popular places to lodge.  Most of the crowd I socialize with stay in the Hampton.  I think the Hampton is slightly more then the Comfort Inn. 
I have my plane ticket, my motel and my room mates.  Pretty much locked and loaded.  If I am not loaded, can you say Yingling?  Just counting the days down like the rest of you.  Lets see if we can make it 3 years in a row with a mid Sunday monsoon.   ;D
DMR
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Bob Mac

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Re: Big Event
« Reply #10 on: June 07, 2009, 04:19:24 PM »
I'm planning to make it Friday and Sunday. Have to work a wedding in there on Saturday. Why would anyone get married on "Dixon Weekend"? Taking my 12 year old nephew along on Friday. I think he will enjoy it.
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Re: Big Event
« Reply #11 on: June 07, 2009, 05:11:40 PM »
DMR, don't forget your grass skirt, the one you wore last year?

Hampton Inn, 100 Keebler Way, Allentown, PA.

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Re: Big Event
« Reply #12 on: June 07, 2009, 05:19:40 PM »
Quote from: Acer Saccharum on June 07, 2009, 05:11:40 PM
DMR, don't forget your grass skirt, the one you wore last year?

Hampton Inn, 100 Keebler Way, Allentown, PA.

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This year I will accessorizing the grass skirt with a coconut bra. :o
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Offline Dale Halterman

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Re: Big Event
« Reply #13 on: June 08, 2009, 01:37:32 AM »
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DMR, don't forget your grass skirt, the one you wore last year?

Hampton Inn, 100 Keebler Way, Allentown, PA.

Acer

This year I will accessorizing the grass skirt with a coconut bra.
DMR.

OK, Comfort Inn it is.

Just kidding. I will call the Hampton Inn as soon as I am sure which nights I will need. Thanks, guys.

Dale H
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Offline Dale Halterman

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Re: Big Event
« Reply #14 on: June 08, 2009, 01:52:58 PM »
By the way, Ed, I am going to be a neighbor of yours. The house we are buying is on rt 234 (Dumfries Road), maybe a mile west of I-95.

Dale H
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Re: Big Event
« Reply #15 on: June 08, 2009, 03:15:31 PM »
I'll be there this year after an 10 hour drive Friday. I usually camp at Blue Rocks but maybe I'll give Robin Hill a try. Seems most guys camping camp at Robin Hill. Cost savings from camping allow me to bring more cool stuff home from the fair.

Tom

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Offline Brian

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Re: Big Event
« Reply #16 on: June 08, 2009, 04:49:05 PM »
Quote from: David Rase on June 07, 2009, 05:19:40 PM
Quote from: Acer Saccharum on June 07, 2009, 05:11:40 PM
DMR, don't forget your grass skirt, the one you wore last year?

Hampton Inn, 100 Keebler Way, Allentown, PA.

Acer
This year I will accessorizing the grass skirt with a coconut bra. :o
DMR.

Oh man, THAT would be worth the price of a ticket.  And I have to miss it this year!  Somebody get pictures!  :D
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Re: Big Event
« Reply #17 on: June 08, 2009, 05:29:12 PM »
Dale, 

     That's great!  I know exactly where you're talking about.  That's only about a half hour from our place.  Let me know once you're settled in.  It'll be nice having someone close by I can commiserate with regarding Longrifles!

        Ed
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Re: Big Event
« Reply #18 on: June 08, 2009, 10:53:34 PM »
Looking forward to meeting new friends.
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Re: Big Event
« Reply #19 on: June 08, 2009, 11:11:39 PM »
Quote from: Tom Currie on June 08, 2009, 03:15:31 PM
I'll be there this year after an 10 hour drive Friday. I usually camp at Blue Rocks but maybe I'll give Robin Hill a try. Seems most guys camping camp at Robin Hill. Cost savings from camping allow me to bring more cool stuff home from the fair.

Tom


anybody else going to be camping here..me and my friend are going to camp thier also....
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George F.

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Re: Big Event
« Reply #20 on: June 09, 2009, 12:33:47 AM »
Just made my reservation at Robin hill  ...Geo.
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billd

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Re: Big Event
« Reply #21 on: June 09, 2009, 01:58:20 AM »
My reservations had been made for quite some time, my own bed just an hour away.

Bill
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Re: Big Event
« Reply #22 on: June 09, 2009, 03:28:08 AM »
Dixon's sure sounds like a great event.  Good place to learn or purchase goods.  I wish it was closer to TN. 
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Re: Big Event
« Reply #23 on: June 09, 2009, 03:46:13 AM »
Quote from: Ken Guy on June 09, 2009, 03:28:08 AM
I wish it was closer to TN. 
Closer to TN, try WA.  I am so far away that they are making me stay with Canadians.
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Bob F

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Re: Big Event
« Reply #24 on: June 09, 2009, 03:49:33 AM »
I am staying at the "sister" hotel.  She lives about 15 min from Dixons.  And they say sisters are not good for anything......hahah!
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