This is a long story that happened in a short time.
I began the oil and gas collecting one year ago on Father's Day, June 16th, 2013
I found a Marathon sign standing in the wild on the way to see my 96 year old uncle. One week later, I was on a mad hunt for more 6 foot signs and poles. As I looked and bought and talked and drove across the Midwest I made friends and some that feel like family. My first gas show was Iowa gas, then on to all of the gas shows across the midwest. More friends and deals and great people and seeing collections that are so wonderful photos do no justice. Not a night goes by that someone from across this great county doesn't text me or calls or sends a picture of some crazy sign or pump or story or just to say Hi. What an adventure my wife and best friend have been on. Thank u all for teaching me your very, very bad habits of gas and oil. Now I bleed porcelain too. Did I mention the neon that burns a hole in your heart?
By the way, after a long winter of cleaning signs and painting poles, pouring 90 yards of concrete and I work everyday...this is my first years collection. 35 6 foot signs and poles. Plus a gas station we are restoring. That story will soon follow.
Thank You all for the info and help.
More pictures to come as we stand more up every week.
Last edited by arw; Tue Jun 10 2014 07:35 PM. Reason: Oops
