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Old May 29, 2014 | 10:24 PM
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We have, Coffee, 10lb Pancake Mix, Home Made Blackberry Syrup, Hot Dogs and Buns, Condiments, Amish Broccoli Salad and Strawberry-Peach Cheesecake Salad and?
 
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Old May 29, 2014 | 10:27 PM
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Melody's made several dishes and we have burgers and buns etc. I don't think we'll starve..................lol

I'll also have a fresh 30 cup coffee machine hot and full when you get here. Gonna get some popcorn for the big popcorn machine too!
 
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Old May 30, 2014 | 12:27 AM
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Howdy CHris you still on?
 
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Old May 30, 2014 | 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by kjvforme
Howdy CHris you still on?
Maybe yes......
 
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Old May 31, 2014 | 10:49 PM
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Too all those that didn't come to the GTG, you are missing a great time!
 
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Old Jun 1, 2014 | 08:49 AM
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We had a great time!!! Made it back to Prineville at 8:15 last night. Man the those Ochoco's were cold, at 4700' as the sun is going down.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2014 | 08:56 AM
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Morning Allen!
 
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Old Jun 1, 2014 | 06:46 PM
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Had a great time at the GTG you guys missed out the food was great.


Everyone checking out the panel.


Don's rod project




While we were taking a tour Don's Granddaughter Nakala showed up for the GTG. Ww got back to the shop and found her under the truck pulling the driveline out to replace the U-joints. Grandpa taught her well.




Bellied up to the ongoing Fab/welding table for some serious eating. Left to right Don, Craig, Jim, Tiny.




Rob, Don's neighbor and Vietnam Vet came over and stayed for a couple of hours. Jim and Rob swapping Vietnam stories. Thank you all for your service, and from this retired Coast Guardsman, Welcome Home.




The new, hmmm, ok, soon to be old look of Don's tow truck. 50's cab and chassis 70's tow gear.




Jim and Rob talking in the foreground. L to R Allen, Chris, Tiny, and Don.




Harley fresh from the hospital wouldn't miss the event. He, Allen, and Chris are discussing motorcycles, a passion with Harley. Allen rode over from Prineville with his wife Diane for the day. Heard it was a cold ride back after sunset in the Ochoco's.




Long time friend of Don's and Ford enthusiast Mikey joined up for the GTG. The body on the stand is his 1965 Ford F100 that he and Don have been painstakingly doing the body work on. Going to be a beautiful truck when done Mikey.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2014 | 07:54 PM
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A very big thank you to all the members that showed up! You guys made my year!

To those people that didn't show up, you missed a great time with great people and ton's of great food! Can't wait to do it again!
 
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Old Jun 1, 2014 | 08:43 PM
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Craig and Don with Nakayla's drive line that she removed




Nakayla working under her pickup and I think that is TinyWonder offering some assistance




Rob, Rob, Craig, Jim and Don




Rob, Rob, Craig, Don, Harley and Jim




Nakayla working under the old Ford




Sorry to many backs




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Mike, Don, Diane, Renee and Tiny




Craig, Jim, Don, Diane, Allen and Harley




Harley doing a wheelie this morning.
 
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For those of us that decided to arrive a day early (Friday) 05-30-14, Don arranged for one heck of light show!. Along with that he wanted to make sure we had all had our monthly showers!



But, a beautiful Friday sunset was provided...........



Later we found out that a certain Oregon Chapter Leader (who shall remain nameless) is pretty much so a "light weight". Starts complaining about 2000 hours that it is "past his bed time."

His affliction is apparently contagious! We may have to quarantine him.






We also found out that if you want to know anything about anything automotive.........go to Don. If you want to know about a tree.....call the OSU Extension office..........."I don't know what it is, but is sure is pretty. It's bloomed like that every year."





And now for the Test.........Who was paying attention on the guided tour? What is....................










 
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Old Jun 2, 2014 | 08:12 AM
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Coal fired boilers!! Sorry I was late and missed the tour, but I was BT once..
 
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Old Jun 2, 2014 | 09:17 AM
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The boiler company went out of business in 2001.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2014 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by bertha66
Coal fired boilers!! Sorry I was late and missed the tour, but I was BT once..
Bingo........
Howdy Sailor.........BT, wow that was tough work!!
I punched tubes on a boiler onboard the USS Praire AD-15 Summer 1967.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2014 | 10:05 AM
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Morning Roy!
 
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