Is the PGCA doing a table at Hausmann's in June?

[Craig Larter]

Is the PGCA doing a table and display at Hausmann's in June?. Is there any display theme.?

[Dean Romig]

........crickets.......


I have the PGCA tablecloths and banner from last year and can send them to anyone who volunteers to set up the tables, which takes about 20 - 30 minutes. There has been so little participation in recent years in the Parker booth we would really like to see some new faces step in and think up a Theme and do a decent display on a theme. Last year Brian Dudley and one or two others set it up and we thank them for their participation.

After I arrive sometime on Thursday or early Friday, Grace and I will be spending plenty of time in the 'booth' but I don't intend to do it alone. I will bring a 7-gun display rack but won't have enough Parkers with me to fill the rack.

Setup day is Wednesday, June 5th.





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[Larry Frey]

I hope to be there on Thursday but not sure yet. I will help out at the table and can bring a couple of extra guns if needed.

[Eric Eis]

Wish I could make it this year to help out.

[Dean Romig]

Craig Larter generously PM'd me offering to set up the booth and to be present there as a PGCA representative - Thanks Craig!

Will someone offer to help him?





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[Brett Hoop]

Plan is to be there mid day Wednesday. I can assist in set up.

[Dean Romig]

Thanks Brett!





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[Harold Lee Pickens]

I offered several months ago to help set up the booth. I will be getting in on Wed afternoon, and the banners can be shipped to me if needed. I do not have any gun racks for displaying.

[Dean Romig]

Thanks Harold!





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[Dean Romig]

I would like to emphasize to those who are using the big field for parking/camping/eating to please do not throw garbage - especially chicken bones and pork bones - into the bushes and tall grass surrounding the field. These bones can easily splinter when dogs bite them and they can actually kill a fine dog by a perforated bowel. I'm not suggesting any of our collector groups are guilty of this kind of behavior but somebody has done it in the past and our beautiful dogs have gotten into these bones.

And to the dog owners - let's pick up after our pups poop! :bigbye:

A big "Thank-You" to all our responsible campers!





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[Craig Larter]

Brett and Harold, I sent a PM to you guys. Thanks Craig

[Kenny Graft]

Be the Lord willing, I will be there Wednesday thru Sunday. I will check in and offer my help at the Parker table. As Dean has said...There will be several family pets lurking about so please don't throw anything down they could get, use the trash cans please! All are welcome in the back 40 for evening story telling so polish them good jokes and join in. Please bring your show and tell items for all to enjoy. We will have some good treats for responsible grown ups, the regulars always have some goodies to share...(-: 2018 pics.....SXS Ohio

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Thanks Craig, sounds like a plan. See you Thurs morning--and Dr Bob(LACA), we can help you also, I'll be getting in Wed afternoon.
Kenny , you sure you can handle roughing it in that camper?

[Sara LeFever]

Be the Lord willing, I will be there Wednesday thru Sunday. I will check in and offer my help at the Parker table. As Dean has said...There will be several family pets lurking about so please don't throw anything down they could get, use the trash cans please! All are welcome in the back 40 for evening story telling so polish them good jokes and join in. Please bring your show and tell items for all to enjoy. We will have some good treats for responsible grown ups, the regulars always have some goodies to share...(-: 2018 pics.....SXS Ohio

I will be there around noon on Thursday, through Saturday. Counting down the days and crossing my fingers for good weather! :clap:

Sara

[scott kittredge]

I am going to try to be there wed. By 7:30 pm if not should be there thurs. Am by 9 or so. Hope weather is good too.
Scott

[Dean Romig]

Scott - Where are you guys staying this year now that things have changed?





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[Craig Larter]

I have lined up some nice Parkers for the display table at Hausmann's. Two very high condition totally original AAHE's, a nice sampling of grades from Trojan to BH and the Widgeon Duck Club DHE 20ga. Make sure you stop by the booth for a look see and some Parker chat. Please introduce yourself as I am poor at connecting names and faces. PLEASE bring in some of your Parkers for show and tell. It's one of the few times we get to handle guns for other collections. Thanks Craig Larter

[edgarspencer]

Being at the forefront of low tech, and high comfort, I have been camping at Hausmann's since I began going, 9-10 years ago. It was damn quiet for the first few years, but the glamping movement eventually caught on. Allan Maclane and I began the Ribs & Beer a few years ago, which we enjoy doing. Allan has always made sure there were places for trash, both bags and a barrel. I do not believe I have ever witnessed any of our group disposing in any irresponsible manner. On the other hand, I think we're all aware of a couple guys who seem to have born in a barn, and As Dean is the master of tact and discretion, I suggest he speak to them.
Ernie has asked me to remind all old and new campers, that he would appreciate no open fires, though with the wet spring we've had, I doubt this is a serious concern.
It is likely the field owner will be there, perhaps on his tractor, Friday or Saturday, so please take a moment and thank him for maintaining his field and letting us make it our weekend home.

Just had a thought; As it's been so wet this spring, it might be a good idea to avoid the center area of the field, sticking to perimeter, or along the stone wall. Many of us remember (myself included), what fun the mud was a few years ago. Harold was the closest thing to Triple A that weekend.

[Dean Romig]

Being at the forefront of low tech, and high comfort, I have been camping at Hausmann's since I began going, 9-10 years ago. It was damn quiet for the first few years, but the glamping movement eventually caught on. Allan Maclane and I began the Ribs & Beer a few years ago, which we enjoy doing. Allan has always made sure there were places for trash, both bags and a barrel. I do not believe I have ever witnessed any of our group disposing in any irresponsible manner. On the other hand, I think we're all aware of a couple guys who seem to have born in a barn, and As Dean is the master of tact and discretion, I suggest he speak to them.
Ernie has asked me to remind all old and new campers, that he would appreciate no open fires, though with the wet spring we've had, I doubt this is a serious concern.
It is likely the field owner will be there, perhaps on his tractor, Friday or Saturday, so please take a moment and thank him for maintaining his field and letting us make it our weekend home.


No Edgar, I have never witnessed any of our group doing that and I don't believe they would. Shoot me a PM or a text and we'll discuss it.

There has been so much rain this month in all of the Northeast I dread what the field might look like....





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[Dean Romig]

Good job Craig - and let's not forget the hammer guns.





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[Craig Larter]

I could use a couple hammer guns, anyone want to offer up an example for display??? PM me if interested.
I own one hammer gun my 15 pound 6 frame DH, I would be afraid it would collapse the table!!!

[Dean Romig]

I could use a couple hammer guns, anyone want to offer up an example for display??? PM me if interested.
I own one hammer gun my 15 pound 6 frame DH, I would be afraid it would collapse the table!!!

I'll bring a few hammer guns.





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[Chuck Bishop]

I'll be coming up with Daryl and staying with the group in Montrose. Margaret won't be coming this time. I don't want to drive and I don't want her to drive that distance either. I just don't know if I can survive Tool Man's slings and arrows for 3 days:banghead:days See you there.

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Paul is the name of the fellow who actually owns the parking field. Nice fellow, he ususally stops by and has a beer.

[scott kittredge]

[QUOTE=Dean Romig;274403]Scott - Where are you guys staying this year now that things have changed?


Dean,
We lost a great friend this past winter. She was a 2 nd mother to me ( us), Lots of great memories over the last 25 years with Betty and her family. To answer your question , we will be staying at a hotel in Vestal not sure witch one, Pete has that info. I hope to make it down wed. Late afternoon and will sleep in the bed of my truck the 1 st night. Bill Janelle and Pete Lester will be there thurs. Afternoon. Can't wait to see everyone and shoot!
Scott

[Rick Roemer]

So are dogs welcome at this event? I’ve never been.

[Dean Romig]

Yes, dogs are welcome. We all try to be sure our dogs don't bother other folks trying to enjoy themselves.

Grace can be a brat - she'll steal your lunch if you turn your head... and I apologize in advance to her victims.

But I'll do my best to keep an eye on her.


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[Daryl Corona]

Absolutely. The older I get the more I relate to dogs as opposed to humans.:whistle: I've got Labs, everbody loves Labs.

[Rick Roemer]

Ok good info. I’ll probably bring my griff or setter

[John Dallas]

Black Labs matter

[edgarspencer]

Black Labs matter

As long as they don’t pee on your tent.

[Bill Murphy]

My Wirehair, Eva, spent about eight of her ten years at side by side events. Lots of dogs at these events, bird dogs and retrievers preferred.

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Advantage of having female dogs, they dont lift their legs but on the other hand ,they don't care where they poop.

[Daryl Corona]

It's just a dogs way of showing affection towards the owner. Now if he went inside and crapped on your sleeping bag then we'd have a problem.:eek:

[Tom Pellegrini]

Craig,
I will be bringing my hammer gun if you have a space on the display.
Tom

[Craig Larter]

Thanks everyone who offered guns for display but we are full. It should quite a nice cross section of Parker Bros. finest. Two AAHE's, a BHE, two CH(E)'s one Bernard one damascus, two DH(E)'s one a Widgeon Duck Club gun 20/32, two VH(E)'s one 28ga and one a mint 20ga, a mint Trojan 12ga, a Parker SBT and three hammer guns including a D Lifter 16ga, Grade 1 16ga T/L and a 12ga D T/L.
Stop by and say hello and don't forget to bring a Parker or two for show and tell. Thanks Craig

[Dean Romig]

Craig, it’s extremely nice of you to take the lead on the PGCA booth. We appreciate your generosity. I’ll be there as soon as I can to man the booth.

Best, Dean





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[Pete Lester]

[QUOTE=Dean Romig;274403]Scott - Where are you guys staying this year now that things have changed?


Dean,
We lost a great friend this past winter. She was a 2 nd mother to me ( us), Lots of great memories over the last 25 years with Betty and her family. To answer your question , we will be staying at a hotel in Vestal not sure witch one, Pete has that info. I hope to make it down wed. Late afternoon and will sleep in the bed of my truck the 1 st night. Bill Janelle and Pete Lester will be there thurs. Afternoon. Can't wait to see everyone and shoot!
Scott

It is not going to be the same for several of us, not even close. Betty treated us like family including instructions on when to be home for supper. Her mind was as sharp as a tack and a heart made of gold, her farm was the NH Boys home away from home for this shoot and deer hunting. I look forward the shoot next week and seeing everyone but the trip will be a bittersweet one.

We got a great deal on rooms at the Red Roof in Johnson City NY. It's about 1 1/2 miles from the hotel where the PGCA booked rooms.

Bill and I are leaving Thursday morning around 530AM. No telling when we will get there, we are both tourists and like to eat :)

[Dean Romig]

Betty brought you boys up well. I am truly sorry for your loss.





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[Mills Morrison]

Sorry to hear the news

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Scott, I will be camping out also as usual. I will have the coffee going in the morning maybe a little breakfast so stop over.

[scott kittredge]

Scott, I will be camping out also as usual. I will have the coffee going in the morning maybe a little breakfast so stop over.

How can i pass that up ! :)
Scott

[Frank Srebro]

Weather forecast as of this morning. A dip in the jet stream and then its return which will bring:

Thursday: sunny with scattered afternoon showers
Friday: sunny
Saturday: sunny
Highs in the 80's all three days

[Dean Romig]

Great news Frank - Thanks!





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[Craig Larter]

I have a request to all who have offered to help out at the booth. I would like to shoot with friends Thursday and Friday right around 12 noon to about 1:30 pm. Anyone willing to commit to those times?? Please let me know Craig

[Dean Romig]

I have a request to all who have offered to help out at the booth. I would like to shoot with friends Thursday and Friday right around 12 noon to about 1:30 pm. Anyone willing to commit to those times?? Please let me know Craig



I have nothing better to do and am only at the beck and call of Gracie...

Kathy will be in Delaware so I'm "baching it" for the duration.





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[Chuck Bishop]

Craig, I'll be there and will help as I'm sure others will as well. Just make sure we have a couple of chairs at the table if possible.

[Bill Murphy]

I hope my and Jon Swindle's booth is near the PGCA booth so we can share a bit.

[Kenny Graft]

Me and my faithful dog will also help with manning and guarding the booth as needed....(-: Ruby has many talents, this is her guarding my ride, search and find land or water, and her best is POINTING!!!! Damn she is good! SXS Ohio

[Chuck Bishop]

Beautiful dog Kenny.

[Mills Morrison]

That was this weekend, right? We need to see some more pictures when you all get a chance.

[Craig Larter]

Chuck two very comfortable chairs with cup holders. Just in case a cold beer should appear.

[Rick Losey]

That was this weekend, right? We need to see some more pictures when you all get a chance.


this coming weekend Mills

[Bill Murphy]

Mills still has time to attend. Setup is Wednesday, June 5.

[Frank Srebro]

Mills, if you decide to jump in the car, bring your Super-Fox and I'll be glad to look at and diagnose those issues you wrote about.

Weather forecast update for 30 miles south of Hidden Hollow:

It was 44-degrees this morning, nice and clear
Wednesday = sunny and a few showers, high 80 F
Thursday thru Sunday = partial clouds and mostly sunny, highs 79-80 F, overnight lows 55-58 F
looking good …..

[Mills Morrison]

I would love to come but can't. I am very much looking forward to the vintagers in September and hope to see everybody there. My son Harry is coming with me