[AT] Portland Info

[charlie hill]

George, what year did the dutch elm disease go through your area if you 
know?   We lost all of our elms probably 30 years ago.  I think the Ash is 
about all gone here now too.  I wonder what they will use for ax handles and 
baseball bats when the ash is gone?

charlie


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "George Willer" <gwill at gwill.net>
To: "'Antique tractor email discussion group'" 
<at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 12:59 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Portland Info


>I expect to miss the Portland show this year after attending for 33
> consecutive years.  Marilyn and I will miss it.
>
> I agree with the ban on transporting firewood even though we all 
> understand
> the borers cannot be stopped and the ban is futile.  It will be 
> devastating
> for the Portland  campground... nearly all the trees are ash.  Just a few
> scattered oaks.
>
> So far we've survived without the elms that were lost to Dutch elm 
> disease.
>
> The rules for riding vehicles look the same as in previous years.
>
> George Willer  Lifetime Tri-State club member
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com [mailto:at-
>> bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Larry Goss
>> Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 11:47 AM
>> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
>> Subject: Re: [AT] Portland Info
>>
>> As a resident of Indiana who has lost nearly all of my mature Ash trees 
>> in
>> the past few years, I feel that the statement concerning NO OUT-OF-STATE
>> FIREWOOD needs to be emphasized.  Much of the state is now quarantined to
>> the point that you can't even cross county lines with firewood.  Please,
>> Don't bring it in.
>>
>> Larry
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: charlie hill <chill8 at suddenlink.net>
>> Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008 9:53
>> Subject: [AT] Portland Info
>> To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>>
>> > For those going to Portland this year I saw this info on another
>> > list.
>> > Thought I'd pass it along.  It may be right, it may be
>> > wrong.  I don't know.
>> > I'm just sharing what I read.  I sure wish I could
>> > go.  I've always wanted
>> > to and with it being the site of the 08 Gathering of the Orange
>> > this is the
>> > year I should be there but ............
>> >
>> > Charlie
>> >
>> > I talked to the man in charge of the antique tractor area this
>> > morning,7-24-08, and he clarified the rules for golf carts,
>> > mules and
>> > gators.
>> >
>> > New rules for riding vehicles
>> >
>> > 1. Must have proof of liability insurance at the gate.
>> > 2. Must pay $10 at the gate for sticker for riding vehicle-must
>> > be attached
>> > to vehicle.
>> > 3. Only 2 people on golf cart, unless equipped with 2nd seat.
>> > 4. No 2 wheel vehicles-no skateboards-no rollerblades-no 2
>> > wheeled motorized
>> > vehicles-no 3 wheel vehicles
>> > 5. No vehicles wider than 60 inches.
>> > 6. Speed limit-no more than a fast walk or 5 mph.
>> > 7. Drivers of any vehicles must be 16 yrs old and have valid
>> > driver lisc.
>> > 8. Limited riding vehicles in antique/craft area-need handycap sticker
>> >
>> > City rules to use golfcart uptown
>> > 1.Must have SMV sign on back
>> > 2. Needs lights after dark, front & back
>> >
>> > No out of state firewood. Firewood available on grounds
>> > Exhibitors-free admission-camping $10 at camp grnd gate for
>> > the whole show
>> > Non Exhibitors-$10 PER DAY to camp, plus daily admission
>> >
>> > Hope this clears up the confusion on the Portland,IN GOTO
>> > show.Jerry/IN
>> >
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