Since the 'Its a Gas' show will be at the Four Seasons... does anyone know what setup will be like? Will there be a room-room trading time since its at a hotel now?
Trying to decide whether to stay at the actual hotel or a friends lake house.
The way I read it, everything will be in the convention hall. I predict that it will be a real bear on Friday trying to unload all the vendors and getting set up. It used to take well in to the afternoon on Friday to get everyone unloaded when you could drive in and unload close to your space. With all the vendors having to unload through two doors with dollies and two wheelers it will take a lot longer. Pray for good weather or double the trouble unloading and be ready for a lot of people in a bad mood! Glad I don't have a booth......If you have to get a room somewhere anyway I would just get one there. The rate was reasonable at $98 a night and you'll be right there regardless. If you got a friends place to stay and save the room $, that would be nice as it can't be too far from the show anyway.......GB
Set up time will be 8:00 a.m., a couple of hours earlier than before.
I'm taking the Arizona Option. I'll be thinking of you guys while I'm wearing my shorts.
I got my spots
Seems they would have mentioned room to room on the flyer?
So I seriously doubt it...
As for set up, it's the first time at this new place so you will have to ask the show promoters about how they plan to do it...
I, for one, LOST the best spots in the house with this move so I hope it works out well....
Everything will need to be carried or carted in...so dont forget your dollies and carts...
See you there
Tom,
They are not doing room to room... they don't want room to room set up!
Who all is going to this show? I have 3 pumps that I need to get home or closer this way.
I'll be there. Anyone who needs something from Oklahoma let me know and we'll work something out. If you have someone in Texas who has something see if they can get it to me and I will bring it also.
Phil , I am taking my old 65 1 ton flat bed to stretch her legs and I will have a trailer as well if I can help . Its 4 -1/2 hrs and 235 miles from my place to there , might save you a little ,or I would be willing to transport them down to the bootheel of mo and meet you somewhere if you can't find another way . Just let me know. Travis.
Thanks Travis, happy birthday.
I've been reading the reviews online of the accommodations at the Lodge, and they are not very good. I thought about bringing the family, but now I don't know. I hate walking into something blind. I know the priority is the show, but I want to have a good experience with the room. Thinking I might want to stay somewhere else.Pat.
Pat, I haven't stayed there in years but it was always a nice place. If the reviews are less than stellar I would imagine that its due to the age of the hotel, especially if it hasn't been updated on a regular basis. Some of those landmark hotels seem to lag behind in renovations and I'm not sure why unless the are trying to keep the charm of the original draw. I can't imagine it would be a dive, even now, but you never know I guess.....GB
Whose coming and what cool stuff are they bringing or looking for???
I will be there as always
Maurice and I will be there might bring a globe or two and a can also.
I just made my reservations, so I guess its a for sure thing now! LOL! Looking forward to seeing everyone!
I'll be there. Looking for neons, neon cloocks and Flying A.
Looking for Sinclair signs I don't have yet as always. And good BBQ!
Too far away from Kansas City for the real good BBQ. But I am prejudiced. lol.
I am planning on being there, gotta pick up my grease can collection and look for some Kansas stuff.
anyone know the closest airport to fly in
Marky the major airports would be St. Louis or KC and then you would have to drive a couple hours. I also think you can fly from St. Louis to lake of the ozarks on a smaller plane.
You could also check if there is flights into Jefferson City, mo
U might check Branson, mo as well for flights.
Osage Beach weather forecast is calling for 39 degrees and sunny on Friday.
ill gladly take 39 and sunny!
WOW! Me too, that's a heat wave!
Yea that sounds crazy hot right about now...LOL
what time are you guys gonna be there at thur? fri am?
This is from the website:
"Vendor set up is Friday, January 16th, 2015 starting at 8:00am. We also offer an Early Bird buyer's pass for the serious collector. $35 for an armband that allows you entry on both days. You will be able to come in with the vendors (8:00 am) and shop all day on Friday & Saturday until close of the event on Saturday (usually around 1:00pm.)"
I will be there Thursday evening.
whats the closest airport to the show? I have a buddy that wants to ride along, but can't stay as long as I plan on staying.
They were talkin about the airports in a few previous posts in this thread but nobody mentioned Springfield which would really be closer than any previously mentioned airport. There are more options in and out of Springfield than Branson and it would be a closer drive than Branson and a lot closer than KC or St. Louis.........GB
Anyone from Colorado with a trailer attending?
Columbia/Jefferson City regional is another option
I didn't think about Columbia or Jefferson City. That would be the closest but I'm not sure what service they have now. Be worth checking on.
better wear shorts...
American Airline serves Columbia now. Airport code "COU"
They have 2 Non-stop fight daily to Dallas- Ft. Worth and 2 Non-stop to Chicago
weather looks great for a show
See everyone there...Traveling from 1 hour east of chicago to show and back IF anyone needs anything picked up or delivered...
Safe travels everyone!!!
I'll be traveling along Interstate 29 between Fargo, North Dakota and Kansas City, Missouri, If I can help anyone with anything, I sure will. Traveling on Thursday!
This will be my very first gas show of any sort. I'm looking forward it & hoping to pick up an item or two.
Cliff
Is anyone that's relatively close to Pittsburgh going to be attending? I have a globe in Pittsburgh that I need to get my hands on.
We doing a picture this year?
Be there Thursday with a case of beer. Hope to meet a lot of you!
Gotta do a picture! I think we did it on Friday around noon last year. Has somebody got the computer skills to number the people in the pic so we can identify everyone the way DB used to do? I'm not sure what he used to do that. I think Jim took it last year, so if he wants to do it, he can set the time that works for him....GB
Gary , last year I spoke to DB late that friday night after I got back from the show , telling him who all was there etc, and that we took a group photo .The best I can remember , he made some sarcastic comment about ( that poor camera ). Lol only DB! See you all at picture time.
are people gonna post some items there are bringing or should we start another thread
yes, we should do a picture, maybe Friday afternoon?
id say start another thread for pictures.
no one drink any beer that Vondy is offering... trust me.
might have to take a dip in the lake if this forecast keeps going up!...
Gotta do a picture! I think we did it on Friday around noon last year. Has somebody got the computer skills to number the people in the pic so we can identify everyone the way DB used to do? I'm not sure what he used to do that. I think Jim took it last year, so if he wants to do it, he can set the time that works for him....GB
I'm planning on being there on Friday. Doing a group photo at Noon sounds good to me.
Anybody bringing anything Zephyr or vintage auto paint related?
Noon is ok with me. Since we haven't been there before I guess we will have to find a place that day and announce it? Unless somebody knows the layout now and can specify a place.....GB
Check out the eye candy at about mile marker 204 on I-44 west of St Louis in Missouri, left side of the road. Looks like the collection grew a bunch since I went past it last. Think it was just west of Cuba MO.
One of my favorite places on I 44 Wes !
Every time I go by there I think I'm going back to check it out later and never do. Anybody know who it is, been there?
Gary its Bobs gasoline . 573-885-3637. Cuba, Missouri: Bob's Gasoline Alley
Bob Mullen's outdoor and indoor collection of over 300 service station signs and other vintage advertisements.