Oysterfest........

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Since Roger raised the question completely inappropriately on an unrelated thread I decided to initiate a new thread in the proper place.

I have been ready for another oysterfest since one or two days after the last one, so here's everybody's chance to see if another one is about to happen.

I haven't been able to pin anything down for us because pilots n paws had a schedule that was unclear for April. We now are locked into 4/19 to about 4/28 to do the Sun'n Fun fly in in Lakeland FL.

That means if I was to attend an oysterfest it needs to be mid to late March. Any ideas?

[Joe Cannarozzi]

Yes Jon I have a suggestion you need to buy that place and put in a runway and plant a garden that would give you all you crave all in one spot.

[truk4u]

How about late March, getting nice and warm then...

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Works for me. Who wants to pin down a set of dates and warn Charlie the rowdies are returning?

[rfoster]

How about something like 3/18 thru 3/22.

I/we have kids and gran kids birthdays to attend to on 3/12 and 3/28. I don't need the grief if I miss them and I like cake.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

We're in.......Can we consider that the dates? I'm ready to make reservations.

[truk4u]

I'm in....

[rfoster]

Ok sounds great - let's do it. Arrive 3/18 eat oysters and depart 3/22.

[rfoster]

Called Charlie at Shady Acres- Mobile.

Recognized my voice over the phone. Yall got them Preevoost don't you? Yes sir, that's us. Yall come on down!!

His phone number 251 478 0013. Very nice man. He wanted to know how many I told him 3 for now, but I am sure it will increase.

Yall come on we will be glad to have you.

[Joe Cannarozzi]

Of all the people to be jabbin about a southern drawl.

[truk4u]

King,

Ole Charlie didn't say anything about the Proovoost guy who left his trash on his site did he?:D

[Jon Wehrenberg]

I just emailed Charlie and told him to put our name on a space.

We're looking forward to it. I have about 100 cubic yards of mulch to spread on the hill before we go and I expect I will be ready to relax when the time comes.

Bring on those slimy raw oysters.

So far I think the folks going are Roger and Micki, Tom and Nancy, Eric, Debbie and Jay, Dan and Jo, and Di and I. Anyone else?

[Alek&Lucia]

When and where ?

Alek

[dale farley]

Alek, It will be in Mobile, AL. Arrive on 18 March, and leave on 22nd. Shady Acres (251 478 0013).

We plan to be there if we can find the extra time to make the long drive!

[rfoster]

I wish it was tomorrow.

I came back from Florida and woke up to 12 degrees yesterday with snow in the forecast for Thursday.

Cold weather sucks!

[merle&louise]

Louise and I will try to be there; it looks good for now!:D

Roger, we arrived home this afternoon about 1PM - 82 degrees and cloudy and windy. Hope to see you guys in Mobile.

[Jerry Winchester]

Since Roger raised the question completely inappropriately on an unrelated thread I decided to initiate a new thread in the proper place.

And since when have you concerned yourself with having the threads and the subjects line up? I thought you had taken Lew's place in the "Everyone's posting on this thread so they must all be in here so I'll post" group.

Roger must have run out of Viagra to be heading out for another oyster gorgefest so soon.

[Alek&Lucia]

Dale,

Thank you. I think we will take few days off, and show up in Mobile for the Oysterfest '09. We will know for sure by the end of the month.
Who is coming ?

Alek

[dale farley]

At this time, it looks like:

Roger & Micki
Tom & Nancy
Eric, Debbie and Jay
Dan & Jo
John & Di
Tuga & Karen
Dale & Paulette
Alek & Lucia
CaptMogul and Sandy

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

Yes, Ed and I have been lurking for awhile now. Hello everyone!!
Count Ed and I in. Already have talked to Charlie at Shady Oaks and got the OK. See you all there on the 18th. Don't forget to bring the musical instruments. Charlie is setting up stage for POG's own "Touring/Traveling Band". Oh, Thank you Dan & Jo for contacting us to get on the ball with the POG event.
Sandy

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

Who is bringing the outside heater this time? It sure was cold here in Key West the last few weeks. I know it will be cool sitting outside at night telling our bathroom stories. Sandy

[Jon Wehrenberg]

We'll all just have to cuddle. I am not sitting next to Truk.

[dale farley]

I can bring my beat-up fire pit again. The one I ran over with my truck!

[rfoster]

Me and Truck got the heat for the oysterfest- yall come on.

No it ain't sheep wool either.

[truk4u]

Keep them warm King until I get there, can't make it until Thursday the 19th., then we can warm them up from both ends!;)

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Truk, no need to check in. Since you will be later than everybody else, we will reserve a spot for you down in the back. Next to the dumpster.

Nancy can spend time in the first class section with us.

[truk4u]

Gee, it's great to have friends!:rolleyes:

[rfoster]

I am little bit concerned about Oysterfest. Jdub is reporting in from the Gulf Shores, Alabama / Perdido Key, Fl. area and he eats alot. I also heard of some other POG folks in that area consuming oysters and such.

I am not able to arrive until Wed pm and I sure hope that Jdub hasn't consumed them all.

Jdub: Save some for us late comers.

[Alek&Lucia]

Time to start the engines and hit the road.
Oysters are waiting !

Alek

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

Alek & Lucia, I don't see on your datastorm that your bus has moved out of Putnam county. What's up??? Ed and I are hopefully getting there on Wed. We leave Key West tomorrow after church and head for Cochran, GA where the bus is winterized. Take care of that matter and then head down to Mobile hopefully on Wed. Sure hope things go well with de-winterizing it. Never done it before. Sandy

[Alek&Lucia]

We are still at home.
Perhaps we will start rolling tomorrow or Monday morning,

Alek

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

Have a safe trip down. Call us while in route. Are you coming down I-75 at all?

[Jon Wehrenberg]

A small portion of the East Tennessee division of POG will be heading south on St. Patrick's day, with a probable arrival late afternoon.

If the representative from the great state of Illinois wishes we can plan on beginning our oyster gluttony by visiting Miss Pinky that evening. (Miss Pinky is our designated server at Wintzells)

BTW, when you turn the corner (a RH turn) onto Old Military Road, unless you time it right the cars will not cut you a break. Do not let them force you to keep to the right because there is a sign right at the corner that will do serious damage to a paint job. If your rear wheels have to go up onto the curb you may damage the coach. Beware.........

[dale farley]

To add to what Jon just said; if you see there are cars in the way when you start to turn, you can go on down the road 1 mile, turn around at a shopping certer and come back the other way. Most of us didn't have a problem last time, but the corner may be conjested.

[Jerry Winchester]

Roger,

We had oysters in Slidell and Magnolia Springs so far and will probably hit them in Gulf Shores this afternoon but I understand the the Trukman doesn't do "those slimey boogers" so there should be enough to go around.

I told him is was just like choking a flim ball down...........

[merle&louise]

Karen & I are going to have to cancel out. We just sold our house, signed a purchase agreement on a new house, and are in the process of moving. Have a thousand things to do and not enough time.:(

Hope you guys have a good time.:)

[truk4u]

Tuga & Karen,

Congrats on the house swap, just getting one sold in today's environment is a home run....

Hate you can't make, but hope your move goes well.

[merle&louise]

Thanks Tom, we sold it to the first couple that came to look at it. It sold after 3 days on the market. We're just lucky I guess:D

We bought the new house 3 days after selling ours, so we have a lot to do in the next few weeks. Hopefully, the timing will work out with all parties involved with regard to moving.

[Danss]

As you know I am in the Real Estate Business and I sure wish I could sell a house! Our market is in the toilet! Congratulations! Dan & Jo

[merle&louise]

Like I said; we were VERY LUCKY!

It's kind of like when a buyer stumbles on the perfect bus; colors are right, floorplan is right, and price is right - the deal works!

I must however give credit to Louise; she is an immaculate housekeeper and interior decorator. That had a great deal to do with the quick sale.:D

[phorner]

Tuga, congrats on the sale of the house. You're a lucky guy!

And, Hey Oyster Shuckers.....how's the 'fest goin' and where are the pix??? :D

[rfoster]

Congrats Tuga and Karen, you are super salesman! We are gonna miss yall for sure. How about cars, can you sell cars?

Paul: I don't know about the rest of the Oyster shuckers but we are in Alabaster, Al - south of Birmingham were we spent the night in the Wal Mart parking lot with the vaccum cleaning trucks run all night. We will arrive this afternoon and check up on all of em. They may be floundered. eooo#@@@$#$$#%wwwwewww

My Father in law used to tell a story about a neighbors' hogs getting into the watermelon patch about the time they ripened and ate melons until they popped.

[Alek&Lucia]

We arrived yesterday. 5 buses for now,

Alek

[merle&louise]

Paul and Roger,

Thanks for the congrats. Sure wish we could be at the Oysterfest with all of you. After we get moved in, I'll drive up to Bristol and try selling cars @ Parkway Auto Sales. It might be fun! How much is my commission?

[MangoMike]

Like I said; we were VERY LUCKY!

It's kind of like when a buyer stumbles on the perfect bus; colors are right, floorplan is right, and price is right - the deal works!

I must however give credit to Louise; she is an immaculate housekeeper and interior decorator. That had a great deal to do with the quick sale.:D


Tuga,

I hope the new shower fits.

4435


Love,

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[merle&louise]

Don't worry Mike, the shower was the first thing we tried out for size in the new house.

I remember when that picture was taken; Mike Anderson's Seafood restaurant in Baton Rouge when you & JDUB brought the XLII home. That was fun!:D

[rmboies]

Tuga and Karen, congrats on the sale of the old house! Bob and I are very happy for you and no doubt Karen had it designed to sell :D Happy Moving!

Jon called tonight.....I think he is going to turn into an oyster he is eating so many of them....geez Jon, save some for me--NOT! Di , I have always known you are a saint! Have fun ya'll......

Debi and the elusive Bob

[merle&louise]

Thanks Debi, are you and Bob in Mobile?

[Alek&Lucia]

First evening of the POG Oysterfest '09

Alek

[rmboies]

Thanks Debi, are you and Bob in Mobile?

Wish we were Tuga--that empty chair next to Di was saved for me, or maybe Bob? Someone has to stay home and get ready for the Tradeshow we are headed to for Pilots N Paws. Jon did not get the memo:p

Just kidding, we would love to be there, just too much happening here at the farm to leave for now. My family are coming from Ohio for two weeks so my guess is if Oysterfest is still going on, you will eventually see Bob there! Maybe we can all make the next one.

Anyone headed to Florida in April? 20-27th? We will be staying in Lakeland at the Sanlon RV Park and working the Pilots N Paws booth at the Sun N Fun air show everyday. Would love to have fellow POGGERS to visit with!!

Debi

[phorner]

Thanks for the pix! Looks like everyone is having a good time.

Wish we could have made it.....

[Jamie Bradford]

How is everything at the Jon W eatfest???

We are in Destin @ Camping on the Gulf... Great location but "pricey". I could stay with Charlie in Mobile for about six months for what this place costs for a week.

I "volunteered" to take my son & some buddies down here for their spring break???? So far so well.......... First day though???

Y'all have a great time & hopefully we will see everyone @ Lt Dan's Gulf Coast shindig in May........................

Post some pics.......................................


Jamie:cool:

[truk4u]

Jamie,

If you can hang with that young crowd, your da man!:D

[rfoster]

Jamie: You are a better man than I.

Jon W. is up to about 3000 Oysters and 5000 posts. He has the shirt..

[sawdust_128]

Talk about eating.
Eat!!
Talk about eating again.
Eat some more!!!
Talk some more about eating some more.
Go some where else, meet more people and eat a lot more!!!
Talk about what we ate all day.
Talk about what we will eat tomorrow.

Repeat until check out.


Life is damn good!!!!!

[Alek&Lucia]

Hello Oysterers,

Because of KUBA's health condition change we cancelled our TGO trip, and we are still in Mobile,AL till Friday having family contest between us.
We are doing O.K, but we think the oyster joint may file for Chapter 11 or 13.

Alek

[rfoster]

Oysterfesters:

So Alek who is winning? You or Lucia? Ms Pinkie still taking good care of you?

Hope Kuba gets better soon.

[Joe Cannarozzi]

NINE DOZEN is the number I was given that those 2 consumed in 1 sitting:eek:

No doubt a formidable number to beat.

Yikes

[Alek&Lucia]

Nine dozens each, to be correct :p

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

Sorry to hear that Kuba is having more problems. He was King of the Shady Acre Resort while we were there. Lucia and Alek, are you still in Mobile today?Sandy

[Alek&Lucia]

We are now in Woodstock, GA for few days, slowly going home.
We are done with oysters, and now I'm ready for a cow on the half shell :)
KUBA is doing better for now.

Alek

[truk4u]

Alek,

Your 10 miles from the Truk house, but I'm in Houston helping Jdub adjust to the big 50!:)

[jelmore]

Can't believe we left Florida and you guys in Mobile for this! Only for my brother's 60th birthday. This is Tulsa.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

It'll give you a chance to try out the Webasto and if you are going to have the leans, the cold weather will bring them out.

What is it with guys named Jim posting pictures of their coaches in snow?

[Joe Cannarozzi]

Good chance to get the cobwebs out of the webasto:)

[jelmore]

The Webasto is perfect, if a little loud. No leans at all. Even the aux air is holding fairly well. Life is good.

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Nice picture Jim, better you than me. ;)

I had enough of that all ready this winter

JIM :)

[michaeldterry]

We are now in Woodstock, GA for few days, slowly going home.
We are done with oysters, and now I'm ready for a cow on the half shell :)
KUBA is doing better for now.

Alek

Alek & Lucia -

Vita and I are in Woodstock, too! We live in Towne Lake, about 5 miles or so from your current location (according to Datastorm). We just returned yesterday from a short bus trip down to Columbus, GA to see our son and support his efforts at a fund-raiser for the sick child of one of his co-workers. It's been a messy (rainy) weekend to be on the road travelling, but we're home safe & sound now - ready for the next adventure!

For the record - Woodstock is really a great place to live - big city amenities (proximity to Atlanta) with a small town/country living feel. We love it here!

Hope you enjoy your stay! "Holler" if you want to get together and compare buses while you're here!

Best,
Michael & Vita

[phorner]

Nice shot of "sister" Liberty, Jim.

And to think we're stuck here in South Florida in 80 degree weather..:)

[rfoster]

Jim and Linda: Time to Move! Brrrrrrr!

[Danss]

All right gang get it together and make your RESV. in Ms.!!

[sawdust_128]

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[truk4u]

Must have been in the archives Dusty... Did you notice A-1 & Jdub trying to explain to Micki how close the King can draft them on the Interstate! Or was it how long their........ never mind.

[sawdust_128]

Tom:

They weren't in the archive, they were in the backlog. We got caught short on technology to handle out ability to do the basic cataloging and organization of our photos. We are beginning to get the issue beat back into shape.

I have some from other functions I will try to get posted in their appropriate places.

I though they were all yakking about how drafting tarnished the slack adjusters, No???

[Jon Wehrenberg]

What's a slack adjuster? Slacks is another word for a pair of pants, so is a slack one leg? When I adjust my slacks I suck in my stomach and pull them up. But I have never polished my pants or noticed they were tarnished.

I think you guys have issues.

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Suspenders are good slack adjusters, you can even polish the clasps.

JIM :eek:

[sawdust_128]

No flack about the slack jack!

[lonesome george]

I think you are all slackers!!

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Yeah, but they are all polished as well.:cool:

[sawdust_128]

Jim: WRONG! It is not about the Polish people, it's about the Chinese:


polish - transitive verb to remove the outer layers of brown rice to make white rice by rotating the grain in a drum.

Jon:

Slack - productive potential in an person, organization or system that is not being fully made use of --- If the slack fits, no need to adjust it!!:D