I wont be able to make it, they are still calling fro freezing rain here on sun. Sorry guys.

All is going as planned still?

Everything is a go as planned Mike. I'm going to wait a couple of more hours to finalize the plans with the restaurant.

Ok Speedy, see you there.

Chris, sorry you can't make it but I understand. There are going to more planned next year.

I'm still planning to be there....crossing my fingers on the weather....

Thanks Scott, appreciate the concern and kind words. Just to give you a run down, bloods flowing down my leg but the clot is a deep vein and its not allowing the blood to flow up, it gets swollen and then my ankle swells bad then the pins and needles start, unbelievable after 42 years with nothing ever major and this happens, really depressed but keeping the faith. I can walk around a little, the doctor wants me too keep moving and thats good cause I'm going nuts but after about an hour, it starts bothering me so like I said, I'll try to stop by for just a little bit to meet all you fine folks so don't count me out totally, ;)

Mike, take care of your leg first. I pushed myself when I had a chest infection and wound up on life support and chest tubes for three weeks. Right now I'm in therapy for damages that have accumulated over the years from playing to hard, a 56 year old body doesn't want to bounce back as fast as the 30 year old one did. Not that I'll stop playing hard, I'll just plan for a longer recuperation period. I've always said when the grim reaper catches me, he'll be out of breath and pissed off.

Scott, don't forget to take lots of pics for those of us that are living vicariously through the computer monitor. I may not be able to make it physically but I will definitley be there in spirit.

Thank for the wise words Joe, hope your situation goes as planned and for a speedy recovery, I remember it from last year, get well buddy.

Joe, plenty of pictures are part of the plan. Don't stress yourself out if you can't make it, its understandable.

Mike, if we see you we see you. Like I told you before, take care of your health first..

Ok folks, I spoke with Lori at the gathering point and she said we are all set. The restaurant goes by 2 names, so I just wanted you to be informed. Its called Tailgaters & Shultzies. I look forward to see all of you there!

Mike I'm with Scott....Take care of number one first....Hope your doing better.And hope to see you and myself there.....Scott I got your number and I hope I don't need to call it.:). What name is the gtg under? FTE? your name?

My new phone has a 3 megapixel cam if anyone forgets a camera for those living vicariously..lol. I could try and remember my regular digital cam as well.

Scott - got your number earlier, hopefully like Eric I wont need to dial it. Is the group listed under FTE at Schultzies/Tailgaters?

I will remind Lori that it will be listed under FTE group.

scott I will try to remember my dslr tommorrow morning.

sounds good Shaun.

Joe Glad to see your back on here some more sorry were be missing u at the GTG, Maybe were meet at another one. Take care.

Ill be there, but in my jeep. Just cant take the truck when its in the 14 mpg mode, (winter fuel) vs the jeep, always 20+. Such a good little car, just cant keep a windshield in it!

I get close to 20-22 when doing all interstate driving in the Explorer, which is good as I'll essentially be crossing the state twice tomorrow...lol.

Good morning everybody. I just started raining here but the temps are still below freezing. As the morning goes on, the temps are supposed to get above freezing after 9am. I want to wish you all a safe trip in and if you have any questions, give me a call on my cell. See you all this afternoon!

BTW, I will be driving my 98 F150 (black) and parked past the building in the lower lot.

I will be driving my black 05 Excursion, see you all there.

Keep it safe Chris

Thanks Scott, I will be on the road by 11:00am

I will be leaving around 11 myself.

See there Shaun. Driving your new F-150?

yeah chris its my daily driver.

Ok everybody, I'm leaving now since I need to get some stuff done before I get there. Have a safe trip and see you all in a couple of hours. Cell is on if you need me.

see ya there scott. getting ready to leave shortly yo allow for the weather.

sorry guys for the late notice, but i will not be able to make it. my grandmother has been fighting cancer for the past 2 years and passed away last night.

Our condolances Philip, there's always a next time.

sorry to hear that may GOD be with you

sorry i could not make it had to go salting spreading parking lots just got in

sorry to hear about your grandmother Phil, I'll shot up some prayers for you and your family. Stay strong.

It was nice to see and meet everyone at the gtg....Hope everyone made it home safe...Thanks again Mike you did not have to do that...

Well made it back from the GTG, also thanks Mike that was very nice of you.

It was good to meet more people from FTE and put faces with names and screen names.

Glad to see you made it home ok Chris..

Thanks Eric, the trip home was much better.

Pa. GTG
 

So here is a pic of the GTG:

A motley crew to be sure:) Is it time to start planning another for the New Year. I asked my wife if she would be willing to host a chapter New Years Eve Party at our house, she may request off from her part time job if it looks like it could happen. Post up what you guys think of the idea.

Phil, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your Grandmother. My condolences to you and your family for your lost. We all understand why you weren't at the gtg. Best wishes to you.

A New Year's Eve GTG Party, sounds good to me, my wife and I will be off.