[AT] ATIS at Portland

[charlie hill]

Hey Gene,  I've been to Osh Kosh.  In a way it was a bad move.  I've never 
wanted to go to another air show since.  Even though the Navy and Marine 
Corps do a fine one about 15 miles from my home there is no comparison to 
Osh Kosh.  I'm not a pilot but I was with a group of pilots and they got me 
into the area where only pilots are allowed.  Man what a show.

My reply a bit ago might have been a bit of an over reaction to what I 
thought Kevin was saying.  Please don't think I have any hard feelings 
towards anyone on the list or that I have "Portland Envy" to coin my own 
term.  I too hope all of you guys have a good time.  Just remember that some 
of that would like to go just can't do it.

Timing has always been my enemy.  I mentioned Osh Kosh earlier.  The year I 
went there, '88 I think, my inlaws were coming to visit.  I got a chance to 
go to the show and determined that I was going, no if ands and buts about 
it.  They came on Tuesday for the rest of the week.  I left from work on 
Thursday and went to Osh Kosh with a friend for the rest of the week.  I 
think they were a bit insulted.  They got over it and I'll never forget the 
trip so it was all good.  I'm sure the Portland experience is similar.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gene Dotson" <gdotsly at watchtv.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 10:30 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] ATIS at Portland


>    Dean;
>    I will surely let them know you are coming.
>
>    Would have posted earlier, but spent the last 2 hours at your website.
> What a tremendous site you have.
>
>            Gene
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dean Vinson" <dean at vinsonfarm.net>
> To: "'Antique tractor email discussion group'"
> <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 7:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [AT] ATIS at Portland
>
>
>> Hi Gene.  I wish I could bring my Farmall M...I'd dearly love to see it
>> get
>> some belt pulley work.  Perhaps some future year.
>>
>> I will arrive by about nine a.m. Thursday the 21st and will check in with
>> the shuttle folks just inside the rest area to see if I can be of any
>> help,
>> per our prior discussions.  Please do let us know if there are other
>> volunteer needs also.  I can only stay the one day but will be happy to
>> pitch in.
>>
>> Thanks for leading us!
>>
>> p.s.  Hmmm, something must be wrong with the calendar since it can't
>> really
>> have been ten years since I first posted this, but here's my small ode to
>> the Portland show:  http://www.vinsonfarm.net/portland_2.html.
>>
>> Dean Vinson
>> Dayton, Ohio
>> www.vinsonfarm.net
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
>> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Gene Dotson
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 9:53 PM
>> To: ATIS
>> Subject: [AT] ATIS at Portland
>>
>>    Hey everyone;
>>    It is that time of year again. Portland is only a few days away. The
>> campgrounds opens this Saturday for early campers. The ATIS area will be
>> at
>> the same area with a few changes.
>>
>>    I Know many of the regulars will be back, The Dotsons, Spenser, Steve,
>> Farmer, and Ivan. Unfortunately, George will be unable to attend because
>> of
>> health issues.
>>    I would like to know of others who will attend and the type of
>> facilities you will bring. Also would like to know what tractors you are
>> bringing. I haven't had had much luck yet in securing a dedicated area 
>> for
>> our tractors, but will work with Dave Pyle to see if we can get an area
>> for
>> us.
>>    I have also agreed to work with Girard Family threshing crew to 
>> arrange
>> tractors to run their machines. Would like to get as many of our tractors
>> as
>> I can from our group, so if you have a belt pulley and would like to
>> volunteer, we could use you. Maybe even use a PTO tractor on the baler 
>> for
>> straw
>>    I will also be contacting the directors for any volunteer assignments
>> that we can help with. Remember that volunteering our services is very
>> important in maintaining our area.
>>
>>    I will be arriving on August 16 about noon with my Case LA and motor
>> home. Be looking for a good turnout this year.
>>
>>    Gene Dotson, Wagonmaster for ATIS tractor campers.
>>
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