SIGN UP FOR THE BBQ for the Midwest~We NEED TO KNOW

[LAWNGODFATHER]

Where: St. Louis, MO

St. Louis Elks Lodge #9
12481 Ladue Rd.
Creve Couer, MO 63141

Time: 10:00am or 11:00am

When: October 20, 2001

Bring the spouses. All are welcome

So far Exmark and Hustler are coming. If any others MFG E-Mail me or Chuck.

Anyone coming e-mail me so I know how many to plan for?

I am going to try and get some local ones to come and show off their stuff.

LGF:blob1:

[BobbyBcuttin]

LGF Is it planned for the 20th .

[Eric ELM]

Why don't we post here, this way others know who is coming also.

We are planning to come if my body will permit me too. I've got my Lawnsite T Shirt, so I have to show it off some place, the BBQ is the best place I can think of. ;)

This sounds like a good time, and Thanks Mike for putting this all together.

[LAWNGODFATHER]

Yup Eric and it's October 20th BOB

[Dochere]

Hey LGF could you post the name address and possibly # for a couple of local hotels for the people who will stay over night. Thanks. Put two down for me.:) Post how many you expect to show up if you could.



Hey member associated with Gravely (sorry can't remember your user name), can you make it? Hope so, heard good things on next summers line up!

[Davis TLC]

I'm planning to come so count me in. Looking forward to meeting some of the people that I've been corresponding with the past year and half.

[Evan528]

Ill be there!

[lawnMaster5000]

I will be contacting some hotels in the area this weekend to try and get discounted rates set up. I will post the numbers and other information as it becomes available.

LGF - good choice with the lodge, its a pretty nice place with lots of space, looking forward to the day already.

[Eric ELM]

lawnMaster5000

In order to know how many will be there for the night, we also need to post here how many will be staying overnight.

I know some that are going back home that night.

Everyone attending. If you posted in that other thread that you would be going, please repost it here in this one. THANKS ;)

[Eng Mwr Guy]

Sorry for the slow response. I am showing the new machines to the multitude of dealers and district managers this weekend. Made the mistake of not wearing a hat today. Due to the top of my head being devoid of hair I am in pain right now.

I will check with the district manager and the engineer on the zero turn to see if I can borrow the LC & diesel short frame 260Z. This way you will get all the major new stuff from Gravely in 1 shot.

Thank you for asking.

Barry Adamski
Bearman to some.
Eng Mwr Guy here.

Gravely Engineer

[Rooster]

I am planning on attending.

[GreenQuest Lawn]

Count me in! I will be staying two nights. Might as well make a long weekend out of it.

[paul]

count me in

[Fine Lines Lawn]

I'll be there:)
Perhaps staying Friday and Saturday nights.

[Fine Lines Lawn]

BTW...
If anyone locally wants to car pool with me, let me know.

Thanks, LGF for putting this together :)

[mowerconsultant]

I will be there !!!
I may fly I may drive well see.
If I do drive, I am coming from Syracuse Ny, anyone along the way that needs a ride let me know.....as long as its not to far out of the way....
Later
Pj

[plow kid]

PJ, I may take you up on that offer,, I dont trust my work truck to get me there!, I live in Toledo Ohio, pretty close to the turnpike 80/90 and will be willing to help with gas$$

[Fine Lines Lawn]

Here is a map to the location:

http://www.mapquest.com/cgi-bin/ia_find?link=btwn/twn-map_print&mapsize=large&event=options_update&title=12481+LADUE+RD,+CREVE+COEUR,+MO,+63141-8100,+US&uid=u0k3u5sbiaxee1ob:2x967n5080&SNVData=3mad3-g.fy%28ay0d4z_%29f75g4y%3bah7-%3dua55u%2bC%12Q%10M%2bN%15_RNSBJ%2bXIJGC_TB%280lurn%29r22u%3a%10F%3day0d4z_%29f75g4y_1.lq%286,qej%7 cynbgmej,fwgf-d

[racerdave]

I am there man...:D

david

[Jay ALC]

I plan on attending. I will probably make the four hour drive and I'm not sure on the timing of staying overnight but I will probably stay Friday night and drive back Saturday. Mike you said starting at 10 or 11 A.M. how long do you think it will last and what events will be included? Also, thanks Mike for organzing this, even though it won't be in K.C, just a bit closer to me:)

[BobbyBcuttin]

Lgf I'm planning on being there , Thought about talking to midwest equipment there the locale distributer of scag and echo let me know if you would like for me to talk to them about attending. Thanks for putting this together, Bobby

[Eng Mwr Guy]

How many acres to play with? I can get access to large park acreage if necessary. Parking for large trailers?

We can bring a full complement of people & machines.

Please advise.

Barry Adamski

[LAWNGODFATHER]

Well every one. The Elks Lodge has 3 acres in front and 'bout 1-2 in the back. I think that will be plenty of grass to play with. I also told them not to have the grass mowed the week before so we could have some fun.

If any more MFG's want to come please email me and we can get the detail to you.

LGF:blob1:

[LAWNGODFATHER]

Yahoo Travel

Red Roof Inn
11837 Lackland Rd.
St. Louis, MO. 63146

Search point: Maryland Heights, MO

Rate $38.99 - $48.99

LGF:blob1:

[lawnMaster5000]

Here is a Link to that Red Roof Inn.

Red Roof Inn, West Port (http://www.redroof.com/index.asp?start=reservations/inn_details.asp?InnNumber=126)

[cos]

I might be able to go. That is actly the date of my scheduled vacation. I still haven't decided where to go. Maybe this looks like a nice place to be for a weekend.

[LAWNGODFATHER]

Manufactures attending Mid West BBQ:

Exmark
Hustler
Toro
Gravely

LGF:blob1:

[dhicks]

As of now I'll be coming to the event. I am ready for a nice road trip. Since Grasshopper is a Missouri company, will they be represented? As long as Hustler is there I'll be happy. Hustler is my main squeeze for mowers.

[TruGreenDedLawn]

I think I might have to attend this lovely event. I will try to make provisions to attend. I will enjoy meeting some of you cats.

[dochort]

Who is invited to the BBQ?

[Eric ELM]

Welcome to Lawnsite. All Lawnsite members are invited, which includes you too, since you are now a member.

[dochort]

Just wondering if I could bring along some students? I teach Hort at SE Missouri State Univ, and this could benefit many of my students.

[lawnboy82]

If I didn't have classes to worry about I would try to come out, but I do have those classes, so i cant. Sorry LGF:cry:

[Jman]

Lawngodfather, did you get my email on this?

[Premo Services]

I`ll be there:D

[Eric ELM]

Originally posted by dochort
Just wondering if I could bring along some students? I teach Hort at SE Missouri State Univ, and this could benefit many of my students.

This is mainly a get together for Lawnsite Members and Sponsors so we can meet each other. Some of us have been members for over 2 years and never met each other. Some of us have met other members, so this will be a fun event for a lot of us.

[Zero Turn]

Does anyone want to see John Deere & Scag Commercial Mowers at the BBQ?

[LAWNGODFATHER]

It looks like we now have:

John Deere
Scag
Kohler
Exmark
Toro
Gravely
Hustler
Blizzard: JayALC is bringing his new plow.
Dixie Chopper: will attend some how for ERIC if I have to get one my self

Hey maby we can talk Zero Turn into bringing some John Deere skid steers. Just a thought

Come one come all. I put this shin dig together for you all. Don't be shy.

BTW this is free to all LawnSite.com members to attend

LGF:blob1:

[PARKER124]

I am glad to see that some Scag equipment will be at this event, therefore I will be there too.

Looking forward to some good feedback on what commercial cutter's think of the different equipment.

What is the opinion of local dealer's that are lawnsite.com member's bringing equipment to demo?

See you there!

[Zero Turn]

????

[grassman_01]

I am definately going to the bbq and bringing a little tiger along with me!:blob2:

[Flex-Deck]

Count me in. I just got off the phone with chuck, and my banners and sponsor forum (at least the sponsor forum should start tomorrow) and am looking forward to meeting anyone who can make it. Sounds like we have area to demo in. I will have a product there. Thanks for the work anyone has done to get this going. These things don't happen by themselves. LGF. If you have out of pocket expense, I would like to help.

[Superior LC Inc]

lawn godfather S ounds like fun and a C ool idea. everyone getting together to compare equipment should have been done A long time ago. now to G et the message out. I'LL BE THERE with STRIPES on.

[Mid Rivers]

Count me in for 2. Thanks:blob3:

[VnDrWLawnCare]

Is there any cost to attend the bbq? Do you need to be a lawnsite member to attend. How long do you think it will be.
Thanks--I am a new member and all new at this.
Eric:blob4:

[Davis TLC]

VnDrWLawnCare,

Welcome to LawnSite. The cost is a whopping $ 0, it is free to LawnSite.com members. It is set to begin around 10:00 am on October 20th. You can bring your spouse, girlfriend, or employees. This will give most of us a chance to meet each other for the first time, some members on here I have met in the past year. It will be alot of fun, so come join us in St. Louis.

[VnDrWLawnCare]

Put me down for one just now. I will get back with you about anyone else I think will be attending with me. Thanks

[Toroguy]

Definite maybe...

Just me and my tapeworm would come. I'll see as we get closer.

I may work up a thirst checking out the equip, anyone else consuming adult beverages?

Sounds like a good time.

[hubb]

Count me in for 2. Thanks

[Zero Turn]

<center>We will be donating <b>2 Door Prizes</b> at the BBQ. You <b>must</b> be a registered member of LawnSite.Com to win one of the following:<br><font color=orange>

<center><b>Stihl BG55 Hand Held Blower valued at $149.95</b>
http://stihl.com/produkte/blas/images/probild.jpg</br></font color><font color=green>

<center><b>John Deere XT120 String Trimmer valued at $279.95</br>http://products.deere.com/Deere/Images/36231_xt120_f.jpg </br></font color></center></b>

If you are not already a registered member of LawnSite.Com, please join now. If you know of someone who might want to come to the BBQ & would like a change to win one of these great door prizes, urge them to join also.<br> The more the merrier!</br>

Cya there!

[Zero Turn]

<center><h2>The<font color = orange> STIHL</font color> Demo Trailer is coming to the BBQ!</h2></center>

[VnDrWLawnCare]

I found another person interested in attending so that will make two for me now. Thanks

I may have a few more also.
Let you know when i find out.
Eric:blob2:

[Lawnshark]

There will be at least one, but possibly three. Davis TLC and I will have to represent the Tennessee boys. So count us in.

[Zero Turn]

<h2>GOTCHA!</H2> <H3><center>LGF getting a jump on the BBQ decided to check out a <font color = orange><b>SCAG TURF TIGER</font color></b>. http://wsphotofews.excite.com/030/qJ/Hx/rn/6d83381.jpg </br> <center>LGF getting acquainted w/grassman_01 & Parker124. http://wsphotofews.excite.com/030/Oy/Rs/3a/ax20686.jpg </br><br>http://wsphotofews.excite.com/035/cz/AA/fz/bH25081.jpg <h3>LGF inside "Dream Land"</h3></br>

Edited by Eric ELM

[Eric ELM]

Zero Turn

You need to upload those pictures to your website in the images file and then post a link to them. If you do this, email me with the links to each picture and I will edit your post and fix this. You can't link to your computer C drive. ;)

[65hoss]

Looks like I'm going to be able to swing the trip up.

Do I need to bring some good ole Memphis bbq sauce? :)

[Administrator]

Its getting close! I hope everyone can come.

Chuck

[Flex-Deck]

Who am I going to get to race with? It will be a great time and am looking forward to the day!

[Pacific Nursery]

LGF,
I'm going to try and make it. I just started reading this particular forum and saw this post. I had heard about the BBQ from Ozzy at SOS rental in Ellisville.

I also just read your post about restructuring. My winter plans entail just that senario. I look forward to meeting you and others to discuss our choosen field.

Greg

[mowerconsultant]

I am leaving Dayton Ohio Friday at noon at the latest, anyone needing a ride that is "along the way" not "out of the way", I would be happy to help out.
Let me know.
E-mail me @ hustler@twcny.rr.com
Also I am returinng sometime on Sunday.

On a side note:
I got a room at the Courtyard by Marriot not to far from the bbq site for 30 bucks a night via Priceline.com

Later
Pj

[Eng Mwr Guy]

Gravely will be giving away 2 ST622 walk behind string trimmers and a boat load of hats/shirts.

I will not be attending due to previous family engagement.

It sounds like it will be a lot of fun.

Barry Adamski
Gravely Guy

[VnDrWLawnCare]

Anybody have any idea of what time this bbq may go until?
I was just curious? If nobody has any idea that is fine.
Thanks
Eric::cool:

[Administrator]

Im picking up the raffle tickets tomorrow!

We will have great door prizes.

Please visit the following sponsors!
http://www.eXmark.com
http://www.excelhustler.com

Its supposed to be a great day for this kind of event. I hope to see lots of you there.

Chuck Keough

[1MajorTom]

Well, since today's the big day and I'm assuming everyone is already there by now, I'm unsticking this thread.

Hope you all had a great time. And don't forget to post some pics. :)