CT GTG?

[mels]

...I know Mel will have a car full!

Lol, I was just going to post that I was planning on bringing either a 1920's Galloway 5hp with a belted saw or the 1940 John Deere B hooked to that same saw. Keep forgetting I'm going in for my hernia surgery September 1st, so I think I'll leave the cast iron stuff at Home this time, lol

 

[Paragon Builder]

I just got a ms 460 back from the monkey in Tennessee too. It's not mine [emoji20] but it will be there!

 

[svk]

Bob (Spike60) always has one in the fall, and usually schedules it so it does not conflict with Lee's. It will be posted when it gets close.

http://www.husqvarna.com/us/dealers/ashokan-turf-timber/contact-information/

Do you want the Leveraxe again?

 

[svk]

If you guys set a date, let me know and I'll make this thread a sticky for you.

 

[MustangMike]

Every GTG I've been to, people use their own mix & oil. But I got no problem kicking in for food for and event that is not sponsored.

I don't have many saws, but if I come I bring them all.

I had my hernia operation over 20 years ago, glad I never needed another! Good luck with it.

 

[Jed1124]

I might make it if I don't have my kids that weekend. Last gtg I was at was at was at skippyktm's place and that was quite a few years ago. Miss that guy.

 

[Derf]

Sounds like fun. I need to also keep track of the other GTGs in the area this fall. The one in Ashokan looks close enough, I thought i remembered one last fall that was up in Green (?) NY north of Albany and it was just too far to drive for my interest.

I think a donation jar for any food would be perfectly acceptable, I'd throw in some money for food. I can also bring gas/oil if that's what folks do, just wasn't sure since I haven't been to a GTG yet.


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[svk]

Sounds like fun. I need to also keep track of the other GTGs in the area this fall. The one in Ashokan looks close enough, I thought i remembered one last fall that was up in Green (?) NY north of Albany and it was just too far to drive for my interest.

I think a donation jar for any food would be perfectly acceptable, I'd throw in some money for food. I can also bring gas/oil if that's what folks do, just wasn't sure since I haven't been to a GTG yet.


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The other one is up at Greenwich. I always mean to stop and meet 166 when I'm up in NY but never seem to get time. Heck I bought a saw from Spike and I've never even met him yet either.

 

[MustangMike]

They both go to each other's GTGs, you just got to make one of them!

The Greenwich one is always in the Spring, and I hope they keep it the last Sun in April so I can go (Tax Preparers can not go before 4/15!). It is a good deal further than Bob's.

 

[drf255]

I'll probably make it. Is it a 1 or 2 day event?

 

[spike60]

Norwich is over on the Rhode Island side right? Hey, it's closer than Lee's and I go to his so I should be able to make it.

Lee and I haven't talked dates yet, but we like to keep ours about 3 weeks apart. He usually goes late Sept and I do a mid October deal.

 

[Mattyo]

First saturday in November I might be able to make. I've got a few things to bring

 

[Swamp Yankee]

Norwich is over on the Rhode Island side right?

Might help with location / drive time

Norwich is right next door to the Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos for a landmark. Probably 15 to 20 minutes from the I95 / I395 junction. Figure a little more than 1/2 hour down Rte. 2 from the junction of I84 in East Hartford.

Be forewarned, due to major construction on I84 in the Waterbury, CT area that will be ongoing for a few years I would strongly urge looking at alternate routes.

From the north, about 45 minutes from the I90 (aka Mass Pike) and I290 / I395 junction. IIRC toll on the Mass Pike from NY border to Worcester is about $2.00, though I haven't driven that stretch of the Pike past Springfield for a couple years.

Take Care

 

[avason]

Nawh is right down the road from me. I can be there depending on the weekend. As Jed said, I haven't been to one since SkippyKTM's. Let me know when it gets closer what you would like for me to bring.

 

[Mattyo]

I drive i84 through waterbury nearly every day during the week... its cruddy, but not THAT bad. usually from waterbury out to exit 25a there is a delay, an extra 10-15 minutes maybe, and difficult to get around. its mainly bumpy...so watch out for that if you have saws that can fly out the truck

 

[mu2bdriver]

Barring any unforeseen late minute issues, I'm in.

 

[mikefunaro]

I'm in provided I don't have tests or anything super busy going on at the moment.

I wouldn't worry about attendance...there's lots of guys on here from CT...they're not always the loudest, but there are plenty of them and connecticut is a small enough state that just about anyone in the state could make it in an hour or two of driving.

Re gas and mix: most people bring their own, I've bummed a tank or two off of people at previous gtgs because I travel in a small car and don't really love the idea of smelling gas for a 2 hour drive...the little tru-fuel cans stop the odor though.

Happy to chip in for food...from past GTG experience if you just do a potluck type deal that works well too. People will end up bringing food regardless, and then generally when people bring food they don't feel obligated to chip in...so just doing a potluck deal generally works out fine.

 

[Mastermind]

Welp.........I've met with, and dealt with, Mel. You'd be hard pressed to find a better man.

I've not met Dan, but in my dealings with him, I'd say he's one of the good ones too.

Y'all will have a blast.

 

[mels]

Hey guys, look for an "official" CT GTG announcement thread in a few days. This thread was just a feeler to see if there'd be interest.

In the meantime, so y'all can scratch something on your calendars other than when your next doctors appointment is, the date will be the first Saturday of November. This year the first Saturday of November falls on the 7th. It'll be a one-day event, sunrise to sunset, held at Dan's place in Norwich CT. That said, who knows? As a year or two pass we may find that evolving into a two-day thing looks more attractive. BBQ and first liar never stands a chance stories around a fire after running saws and BS'ing all day? Come on, I'm ready to do that right now! Lol

Randy, while I humbly accept and heartfully appreciate your kind words, please don't mislead these guys...

 

[Paragon Builder]

So I just went through and it looks like 13 people are interested so far besides Mel and myself. That's awesome! And I probably have that many not on AS that will come. So I guess it's a done deal. Nov 7th or bust! I'm looking forward to meeting all who can attend!