[AT] Portland Info

[Bob McNitt]

The "global economy" has certainly been a boon to all the "Global" invasive 
non-native species that were brought in and are killing off our native 
species.
Bob in NY

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "charlie hill" <chill8 at suddenlink.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:39 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Portland Info


> 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
>
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> ----- 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
>
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>>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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