Northeastern Illinois "Weldorama" Sunday, 9/25/2016

[vwguy3]

Is it rain or shine?
I'm not worried about it but the Mrs. is.

[Equilibrium]

Plenty of parking and plenty of room under roof so it is rain or shine. I think DSW is bringing a supplemental tent too. Never thought about it but if there is some sort of an extreme weather event... like a tornado... BD1's house is on the property and he does have a concrete basement.
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Checked my stash of camping chairs and it looks as if we're down to three.... kids must have helped themselves over the years. If it's not too much trouble, a few extra chairs would be nice.

[7A749]

Zap, just stay on Alert 5 if Steve comes out. You know what happened to him when he went to visit you last year. We may have to try and undelete him once more just in case he accidentally bans himself again.

I'll see what happens. I like just went to work for a guy who does furniture and other high end stuff. I picked up a dishwashing job a few days a week too, but I could probably get time off there as long as I let them know soon. Financially, I just dunno if it'll be feasible or not. I haven't had steady work in over a year and a half. I'm about working seven days a week now and the furniture guy is buried in backlog that need to go out the door.

I'll probably know more in a week or two. Frankly, I'm down for as much work as I can get right now.

EQ- I would have gotten back with you sooner about this, but I just saw this tonite.

Hopefully it will work out so I can come.

[7A749]

So that's where the keys went..


...zap!

Hey, I thought you had them!!!

[7A749]

What the hell did I do??

Guess I accidentally locked the thread. My apologies

Stupid touchscreen.

[DSW]

Careful there Steve. You see what happened to Zap when he decided to go down to Hatteras instead of waiting a couple of weeks and joining us all out in Illinois. Now he's stuck in the Roach Motel for the holiday weekend... Since Zap didn't want to come play, EQ probably sewed up a Zapster voodoo doll and has been holding it under the shower so it would rain on his parade! She probably even raised a special chicken to guarantee it's effectiveness.

[7A749]

Don't encourage her!!

[Equilibrium]

Too busy with my Dad and bunny shows to sew anything until after the holidays. Must admit I'm liking the idea of a voodoo doll but certainly not for zapster. Now.... there is one rabbit judge me and quite a few others would really like to see work FASTER. Sheeesh.... the guy is really one of the best of the best but slower than molasses.... maybe if we made up a special doll for him we could all take turns poking it in the butt at the next show so all of us could get home before midnight.
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7A749> Way to go on getting full time work AND a part time job to help you catch up!!! Will cross my fingers and toes for you that you'll be able to make it down our way but if not.... I totally understand.

[Equilibrium]

7A749> By the way.... two years ago before the proverbial crap hit the fan when you were planning a Weldorama, I bought a little "hostess" gift I had intended to bring to you when I drove out your way based on posts you authored that I had read regarding your tastes in booze. I just ran across it so.... consider it 7A749 Northeastern IL Weldorama BAIT. If you are able to make it out our way, it's yours... if not... you'll have to wait to get it until you're in a position to have a Weldorama out your way. It's aged to 11 years now instead of 9. I know.... I'm positively evil aren't I. Tee he.
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[FORTEALLOY]

Why do you good people live on the wrong side of the country?

Both of you are on the wrong side of the country. We need to meet in the middle. Somewhere in the middle of Montana.

So that's where the keys went..
...zap!

Hey, I thought you had them!!!

Keys on a helicopter? Nope.
Red arrow indicates start button on the Jet Ranger.



Both Steves were unaware, of course, since they normally ride in the back, in the really big coach seats.


Equilibrium,
7A749 asked me to pick up the bottle for him. I'll see that he gets it.


The Weldoramas always sound like a great learning opportunity for us amateurs. Especially the tig clinics. Tips, tricks, and watching how a true professional does it. Probably nerve wracking to have someone looking over your shoulder, but an effective way to get rid of some bad habits.
Someday my stars will align.

Have fun!

[Rog02]

I was thinking Steve and Zap occupying the Part 133 seats

Lots of ventilation there.��. ��

[Equilibrium]

FORTEALLOY> "7A749 asked me to pick up the bottle for him. I'll see that he gets it." Now that was pretty funny.
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If you're in a position to come from where ever Big Sky Country is... presumably out west somewhere, I've got plenty of spare bedrooms at our house. The only thing you'd need to bring would be a folding chair of some sort.... we're short on those.

[Gamble]

I plan on coming to this event.

Which welders should I bring?
AHP?
Everlast 160sth?
Razorweld?
Longevity 250ex?

[Equilibrium]

I dunno... I'm going to have to look each one up to see what they are. DSW is bringing a forge with him and a welding machine but I don't recall what type. BD1 has a welding machine but I don't know the details on what he has. Maybe vwguy3 might be able to suggest what you should bring?

[zapster]

Boy...
After reading all this I guess its a good thing to stay away...
Far away!


...zap!

[welderj]

Would this be right on the Wi border right off 94? Just wonering.

[Equilibrium]

zapster> "After reading all this I guess its a good thing to stay away..." Not necessarily so!!! The fellowship will be great and everyone coming will be well fed. I was just PMing someone else that I cook a lot better than I weld which is a really good thing for those who are in a position to stop in.
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welderj> Yes, a few minutes from I94 at the IL/WI state border and there's easy access on and off the Interstate. Please do join us if you are in a position to come. Would love to have you. The more the merrier.

[7A749]

7A749> By the way.... two years ago before the proverbial crap hit the fan when you were planning a Weldorama, I bought a little "hostess" gift I had intended to bring to you when I drove out your way based on posts you authored that I had read regarding your tastes in booze. I just ran across it so.... consider it 7A749 Northeastern IL Weldorama BAIT. If you are able to make it out our way, it's yours... if not... you'll have to wait to get it until you're in a position to have a Weldorama out your way. It's aged to 11 years now instead of 9. I know.... I'm positively evil aren't I. Tee he.
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That's awfully kind of you! I sure would love to come and take it off your hands.

I quit drinking five years ago tho I'm thinking BD1 might be able to make good use of it

Likely won't be able to make it. After further research, it turns out you're a lot further from me than I originally thought. As much as I would like to, I just don't think I'm gonna be able to

[vwguy3]

I plan on coming to this event.

Which welders should I bring?
AHP?
Everlast 160sth?
Razorweld?
Longevity 250ex?
All?

I vote #5

[Equilibrium]

7A749> Ha ha ha.... you must have been joking about what you liked to drink in those threads I read when I first joined. Totally understand though since we don't drink much more than a glass of wine during the holidays and on special occasions like a wedding. One of our boys will GLADLY take that Knob Creek off our hands and actually, one of them was eyeballing it last Thanksgiving to use in a bourbon cake recipe of all things... admittedly.... the other 4 were eyeballing your bottle to drink it. Incidentally, I gave BD1 a bottle of something or other and then offered him another bottle and that's when I found out he drinks about as much Stella beer as we drink wine but hey.... the bottle will look great in his welded horse shoe art!!!
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Gamble> There ya go.... you have an answer from vwguy3, "I vote #5".

[BD1]

Boy...
After reading all this I guess its a good thing to stay away...
Far away!


...zap!

Yea, tell me about it !

[M J D]

Not sure yet if I can attend. Gamble, the Razorweld 45 plasma, if I have the name correct, would be of interest to me and perhaps others.

[drujinin]

I have a couple of things on the plate already for that weekend. But if it turns out that I am free, we'll see?
Someone email me the address, please.
Jeff

[Grandslam99]

Don't think I'll be back from Minnesota by that weekend. I'm doing "Personal Representative" Duties in my father's estate. Any Woodworkers need Cast iron 10" table saw, 10" Radial Arm Saw, Cast iron 36"+ bed wood lathe, table top wood band saw etc. Placing items on Craigslist Minneapolis Hennepin County in the next few days.

Grandslam99

[welderj]

What are the hours for this shindig and what is the parking situation?