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Title: Octobugfest
Post by: Chris on September 20, 2004, 09:34:34 AM: So the Octobugfest show in Puyallup is coming, I think it is the next show close by, are there any others?

Anyway, who is planning on going? We are going down for sure.

Any suggestions for the weekend?

Puyallup Fair grounds Puyallup WA.
Oct 17 2004
Title: Octobugfest
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 20, 2004, 09:41:43 AM: I say we go down the night before, party hard, hit the show early and get the f#ck outta dodge! :D
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Post by: Chris on September 20, 2004, 09:52:42 AM: You definitely dont want to stay long enough to let the locals know your there, and dont drink the water down there.
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Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 20, 2004, 09:56:19 AM: If it is anything like springmeet, I question if it is worth the gas to go down :blink:
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Post by: Chris on September 20, 2004, 09:58:56 AM: We went to the fall show last year as well as the spring one and we found that the Fall show was better, better showing of air-cooled's better swap. I was quite dissappointed by the Spring show personally.
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Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 20, 2004, 10:09:45 AM: I'm gonna go.
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Post by: reefreshd_jive on September 20, 2004, 07:45:21 PM: how long off a drive is it down there? general idea of the cost of the trip?
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Post by: Shane on September 20, 2004, 07:49:12 PM: 10 hrs, $1200.00 :o
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Post by: Russ on September 20, 2004, 08:39:50 PM: Quote
10 hrs, $1200.00 :o
2 1/2 - 3hrs cost of food gas and addmission (10-15buck i think)
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Post by: Sparkmaster1 on September 21, 2004, 08:43:04 AM: I'll be there as usual. It's only about 25 minutes from my house. I agree the Springmeet was lame. The only good thing was seeing a few old friends. Oh and the beer lunch up the street at the Ram.. Actually I'm going there to day for the fair too. Tim
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Post by: Geoff on September 21, 2004, 09:32:03 AM: We will be going Sat pm, Staying at the Comfort inn (Fife) 5 min from show. Cruise from Airspeed? anyone interested?
Maybe hit the Loft (nightclub).
Most times we are out by 10;30-11 from the Sunday show.
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Post by: Chris on September 28, 2004, 09:40:39 AM: Change of plans.....

Now its just me, anyone got a suitcase I can fit in?
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Post by: 62bugg on October 01, 2004, 06:41:52 PM: Im going with Christine, so if ya want me to look for anything for you and your not going let me know.

Rob C <_<
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Post by: Geoff on October 02, 2004, 08:46:16 AM: If anyone is looking for a place to stay. Comfprt inn Fife 1-253-926-2301 two dbl beds 59.99
Thats where we will be.
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Post by: Shane on October 04, 2004, 05:19:49 PM: Quote
Change of plans.....

Now its just me, anyone got a suitcase I can fit in?
You can ride wit us!!
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Post by: Chris on October 04, 2004, 06:41:43 PM: If your wife is going I am in! :)
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Post by: James Buchan on October 04, 2004, 06:47:21 PM: Who's all going with you Shane?
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Post by: Shane on October 04, 2004, 07:33:44 PM: Quote
If your wife is going I am in! :)
She said her lap is ready...
So far James Just Amanda and I maybe Chris?? :huh:
We are thinking about heading down Saturday night and watching Geoff get all Gay!!! Like you said he does :lol: :lol:
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Post by: James Buchan on October 04, 2004, 07:34:39 PM: YES HE DOES =====SHIVER====== Hmmm maybe I'll go Sunday.....
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Post by: 1969deluxebus on October 05, 2004, 01:12:32 AM: so are peeps convoing down? I have never really went the night before, is it any fun? last time i drove my bus to that show i just went with a buddy it was ok except i got there at like 3 on sunday. I did get some great deals though. so any way ??????????
matt street :rockon:
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Post by: James Buchan on October 05, 2004, 09:51:48 AM: Saturday night is a blast - kick ass partying all night long!!!! A bunch of people go down to Fife to stay the night before....
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Post by: flat4 on October 05, 2004, 06:01:37 PM: Is there going to be a cruise then from Airspeed to the show then? Is there racing at this show?
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Post by: Chris on October 05, 2004, 06:43:35 PM: no racing, and from the looks of it maybe no cruise..........

............just a big stinkin drunkfest in fife!
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Post by: flat4 on October 05, 2004, 07:39:43 PM: Any room at the inn for a pair from Calgary?
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Post by: Shane on October 05, 2004, 07:52:13 PM: Quote
Any room at the inn for a pair from Calgary?
Chris will share a room with you... He likes to cuddle :wub:
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Post by: Chris on October 05, 2004, 07:53:25 PM: Quote
Chris will share a room with you... He likes to cuddle :wub:
Yeah I will be cuddling with your wife, so you may as well bunk with the cowboy and girl!
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Post by: flat4 on October 05, 2004, 08:04:37 PM: I'm only a transplanted cowboy...I'm really from the Center of the Universe....well, the Canadian universe anyhow.
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Post by: James Buchan on October 05, 2004, 08:10:52 PM: OOOO GOD - Your not a leafs fan I hope!!!
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Post by: Chris on October 05, 2004, 08:13:02 PM: calgary, toronto whats the difference really, if its not in BC what good is it? :P
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Post by: flat4 on October 05, 2004, 08:13:11 PM: What's a brother going to do, being from the T.O and all...??? Would it make a difference if I was a Flames fan?

Probably equally as bad I'm sure...
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Post by: James Buchan on October 05, 2004, 09:18:47 PM: Nah flames are ok - in fireplaces,bbq's,Toronto Jersey's....
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Post by: Russ on October 05, 2004, 09:45:03 PM: at least flames fanes got naked during the playoffs :D

what the hell can you say about toronto??? :D :D

russ
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Post by: flat4 on October 05, 2004, 09:46:22 PM: Drole...very drole...

Don't be sad...you guys have a pretty swell CFL team...too bad it took a coach and quarterback (dickenson) from Calgary to make them what they are....

HA!

But anyhow...is it a good time in Fife? Will there be wobbly pops-a-plenty to have? The Cowgirl and myself are thinking about flying into either Vancouver or Abbotsford and renting a car...

Does that sound reasonable?

And yes...they sure did get naked during the playoffs...I know from being on the Red Mile I got flashed too many times to count...and once on digital video!
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Post by: Shane on October 05, 2004, 09:54:19 PM: Fly into Abby, cheaper and closer to teh Border....
;) No worries mate, my Wife is from calgary and a flames fan...and a 76bus fan!!
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Post by: flat4 on October 05, 2004, 09:56:47 PM: I've been reading that about your wife and 76 bus (sorry dude)

I work for THE airline, so I can go either way. I guess it will depenend on the return schedule from both. If I've got to rent a car, it should go back to the same place. How far is it from either airport? Is there a gaggle of people going?
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Post by: James Buchan on October 05, 2004, 10:03:42 PM: Abby is way better in my opinion - less headaches and you don't have to drive through Richmond!

Plus Abby is alot closer to airspeed/the border
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Post by: Shane on October 06, 2004, 05:13:07 AM: Quote
I've been reading that about your wife and 76 bus (sorry dude)

I work for THE airline, so I can go either way. I guess it will depenend on the return schedule from both. If I've got to rent a car, it should go back to the same place. How far is it from either airport? Is there a gaggle of people going?
Well astleast I still have Geoff.... :wub: . I think there is a fair amount of people going...
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Post by: Geoff on October 06, 2004, 08:48:55 AM: Yeah there should be a bunch of forum members going by the sounds of it. Even more will be there on the Sunday.

There will be a few people heading from Airspeed Sat 5pm.
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Post by: flat4 on October 06, 2004, 12:06:50 PM: Perhaps we'll come down for 5 pm then. I'm sure flights aren't that busy. As long as you guys don't mind a rental of some sorts cruising with you.
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Post by: James Buchan on October 12, 2004, 02:51:55 PM: I'll be heading down Sunday morning with James n Pigpen.... should be an interesting trip.....
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Post by: Russ on October 12, 2004, 03:11:10 PM: anyone have a map to the area or what exit to take i allways forget i know when i'm close i can just follow the vw's to the show

russ
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Post by: Shane on October 12, 2004, 03:55:35 PM: Quote
I'll be heading down Sunday morning with James n Pigpen.... should be an interesting trip.....
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Post by: Chris on October 12, 2004, 04:00:50 PM: Quote
anyone have a map to the area or what exit to take i allways forget i know when i'm close i can just follow the vw's to the show

russ
get off at enchanted village and follow the signs to puyallup
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Post by: Shane on October 12, 2004, 08:19:26 PM: Quote

Quote
anyone have a map to the area or what exit to take i allways forget i know when i'm close i can just follow the vw's to the show

russ
get off at enchanted village and follow the signs to puyallup
Hey 76 we reserved our room... did you want Amanda to phone and get you one???
:huh:
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Post by: James Buchan on October 12, 2004, 08:23:18 PM: You going Sat night chris?
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Post by: Chris on October 12, 2004, 09:12:04 PM: yeah, where you staying at and how much??

Give me a call, you got my number?!
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Post by: Shane on October 12, 2004, 10:05:56 PM: OK Honeybunch!! :wub:
Manda phoned and got you a room.... she said it even had a Vibrating bed?? :P for you and Geoff
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Post by: Russ on October 13, 2004, 07:46:26 AM: directions for people like me:)
Directions - From Seattle and the North

1. Take I-5 South to the Puyallup Exit #142B in Federal Way. As exiting, stay in the left lane.
2. Turn right at the traffic light at the end of the exit ramp, then turn left at the first traffic light onto
Highway 161.
3. Travel approximately eight miles into the Puyallup Valley.
(Highway 161 becomes Meridian Street in Puyallup.) Continue south through town.
4. Turn Right at W. Main (just past the railroad tracks). Continue west 4 blocks.
5. Turn left at 5th Street SW.
6. Turn Right at 7th Avenue SW.
7. Follow the signs to Fair parking

OR

1. Take I-5 South to the I-405 North interchange, exit 154A, to Renton.
2. Take Exit 2 to Highway 167 toward Kent/Auburn. Travel South on Highway 167 for approximately
20.2 miles to Highway 512 West.
3. Travel 1.3 miles to the first exit, Pioneer Avenue. At the light at the end of the exit turn right. Continue
east to 14th Street SE.
4. Turn right at 14th Street SE.
5. Turn Right at 7th Avenue SE to Fair Parking.
6. Follow the signs to Fair parking

If traffic is congested
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Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 13, 2004, 08:39:06 AM: I'll be leaving my house around 7:30 Am on Sunday. If anyone wants to caravan down with me.
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Post by: Chris on October 13, 2004, 11:45:04 AM: Quote
OK Honeybunch!! :wub:
Manda phoned and got you a room.... she said it even had a Vibrating bed?? :P for you and Geoff
She said for you and Geoff, she meant you as in Shane.
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Post by: flat4 on October 13, 2004, 03:10:35 PM: How much were your rooms, and when are you leaving Vancouver?
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Post by: Shane on October 13, 2004, 05:23:01 PM: Bout $50.00
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Post by: James Buchan on October 13, 2004, 09:44:33 PM: We'll be caravaning down with ya shane.
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Post by: Shane on October 14, 2004, 06:31:24 AM: NIce Rims Hoosier.... Looking Pimpin!!! B)
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Post by: flat4 on October 15, 2004, 07:39:43 AM: What is the weather supposed to be like this weekend?
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Post by: James Buchan on October 15, 2004, 09:15:44 AM: Partially cloudy tmrw and raining on sunday for here, puyallup is 2.5 hours south so not sure about there.
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Post by: Russ on October 15, 2004, 09:45:01 AM: flat 4,
the show is mostly indoors if your worried about the rain,still a little chilly sometimes but nice indoors

not sure if you have been to the show,disregaurd if you have :)
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Post by: flat4 on October 15, 2004, 09:52:45 AM: Never been to the show. I didn't know it was indoors...is it a good show? Are there parts available?
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Post by: James Buchan on October 15, 2004, 10:46:01 AM: Usually the swap is larger/better then the show itself - this year Darryl Vittone will be there signing posters - great for the shop wall!!!
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Post by: flat4 on October 15, 2004, 11:40:17 AM: Will it be a worthwhile trip from Calgary?
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Post by: Russ on October 15, 2004, 11:59:59 AM: my .02 worth no,but it depends on how much you are craving a show right now

russ
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Post by: James Buchan on October 15, 2004, 02:37:26 PM: I would say no as well, it's a decent show but I even think driving 2.5 hours to it is pushing it. Save your pennies for next summer's shows.
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Post by: Shane on October 15, 2004, 05:30:35 PM: Quote
Will it be a worthwhile trip from Calgary?
Any reason to leave Calgary is a good one
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Post by: Shane on October 15, 2004, 05:31:50 PM: Quote
I would say no as well, it's a decent show but I even think driving 2.5 hours to it is pushing it. Save your pennies for next summer's shows.
Is that your way of backing out cuz your wife says NO!!! BTW good way to test how much you are gonna spend on fuel now...
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by: James Buchan on October 15, 2004, 05:44:47 PM: Actually the truck hasn't seemed bad on gas....yet.

And no I am going still.
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Post by: Shane on October 16, 2004, 08:04:44 AM: Quote
Actually the truck hasn't seemed bad on gas....yet.

And no I am going still.
that is cuz you are in the Honeymoon stages with that truck... WAIT!!! B)
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Post by: 1969deluxebus on October 17, 2004, 12:24:34 AM: is any one leaveing in the morning or anything and has room for one? i know this is probley not very likly just trying to get out of driving all that way by my self. hey if so give me a call 60-870-0375
matt street
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Post by: reefreshd_jive on October 17, 2004, 12:57:35 AM: sorry guys, wont be able to make the show.
let me know how it is...
thanks