Pheasant Fest Schaumburg Ill
 

This weekend at the Schaumburg Convention Center , over 30,000 expected.
We will be there on the second floor with an exhibition of 40-50 Parkers . The Lefever Arms Collectors will be next to us. Lots of dogs, guns, outdoor stuff, resorts, hunt clubs, etc.

It’s the first time in Illinois. Usually mayors , governors, senators and various politicians come to see and be seen.

The Lefever Arms Collectors had to cancel their trip.

Sorry to hear that. This will be my first one of these, looking forward to it. Any members planning on attending ?

We had an Optimus grade and two E’s we were going to bring for them. Oh well.

Thanks for telling us Brian. We were trying to help them out

Coming down from Madison to help out and meet some great people. I plan on bringing my latest aquistion, a lifter hammer 20...

Thank you for that Bruce. It is appreciated. It is just one of those things.

If any Illinois Politicians are going to visit the booth be I would suggest you have extra security. I believe the 2 of 3 previous governors are making license plates in the state penitentiary system joining several state congressmen and local officials.
Being born and raised in central Illinois it is embarrassing to observe and read about the sad state of affairs the politicians have placed the state.

Looking forward to the event and meeting you guys. I’ll add my VH and GH to the rack.

We have many Illinois refugees at the Lake of the Ozarks. We even have some California refugees. We believe in diversity.

The local high school has a trap shoot in its parking lot. But I understand that young people in the Chicago area have no opportunity to shoot guns.

From the news reports this past summer, it sounded like Chicago's youth (south side??) had way too much opportunity, though I have a hunch their barrels weren't stamped "Parker Brothers."

When did you get that !:shock:

Ahem... we'll need to see pictures... please?





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Dean and Eric, I needs a lot of TLC. needs a few small parts and wood repairs. Other than that all there. Disassembly proved all matching serial numbers on parts. Barrels with a hint of pitting. Hoping to make it the center piece of my small collection. I'll get pictures up next week.

I can’t wait.

They’re starting to come out of the woodwork Gary!





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Be careful in NE Illinois, take less guns as theft is a problem. I'm ex Cook county and downstate refugee. Was in Chitown last week for work, the indigenous locals stay the hell away from the dirty dark green pickup with Alabama plates and the Crazed Cracker driving it. I'm lucky I don't have to go there too often.

spin drift you would be right at home in my little community we would never notice the dirty truck ....you would fit in with the rest of us good ole boys....charlie

Charlie:

Thanks, I tell the good folks down heah that I'm originally from the South (even with my slight upper midwest/east coast accent). The south Bronx that is. Pisses em off no end to have a "Yankee," (which I correct them to a "Damn Yankee") pull their chain a little.

Things smooth out when they figure out that I'm an individual and states rights guy and that the unpleasantness between the states was to stop the avarice and greed of the northern mercantile class politically and economically taking advantage of the south. Just New England and NY alone had enough Senators to have a quorum.

There is another great unpleasantness coming, keep your friends and family close, your enemies closer, a knife handy and your powder dry.

Spin

So what, we want to see.............:rotf:

Bruce

Certainly hope the letters I sent brings you some additional help this year at Pheasant Fess, you guys certainly do a bang up job promoting the PGCA.

My personal THANKS
Allan

Pheasant Fest is now in the rear view mirror. Attendance by the PGCA members was stellar in my mind with the following folks attending: Mike Wasson, Ed Morgan, Dean Hanson, Matt Hanson, Garth Gustafson, Charlie Herzog, Bruce Day, Dick Dow, Jeff Kuss, Mike Franzen & Julia, and myself. Sales of raffle tickets appeared for the GHE appeared to be brisk thanks to Ed Morgan in particular, Garth, Matt, and Mike were also extremely instrumental in the sales as well. Ed was a relentless warrior for over 2 1/2 days as he waived tickets at every passer by. He even put me in time out when I stood in front of his table to long blocking his view motioning for me to move along and stating "you just cost me one" :) Thanks to everyone involved for all your time and effort in representing the PGCA. I will attempt to get some pics up that I had taken with my phone. They won't be the best but you can at least get a general idea of what was involved. There were some great guns furnished by the members. I feel certain the public enjoyed them, I know I sure did,thanks again !

More Pics
 

A few pics of some of the guns on display. I believe there were 33 in all.

More pics
 

1)Charlie, myself, Jeff, and Mike
2)Charlie and Dick talking to each other at dinner.
3)Engraving on Bruce Days snake gun. Why do you need a snake gun, see #4.
4)Yikes !
5)Bruce, Larry Potterfield, and Charlie.

A couple more
 

1)Another rack of guns, to bad the pic did not turn out better as that's a dandy rack right there.
2)A new to me BHE

That snake must have been making the rounds. He is pictured with my grandson in the other Phez Fest posting in the convention thread

Now that's a first class display:bowdown: Glad you had a lot of help Bruce. I may have to attend next year. Any idea where it will be?

MSP next Feb. Balmy sunny weather . We’d love to have you.

MSP? Minneapolis St. Paul?

Correct...

Randy,
Thanks for posting the great pictures. Both Dean and I had so much fun. St.P. and Minni. next year we WILL be there to work the magic. Thank you also to all of the warm hospitality of all the members who took time to talk with me and Dean. Looking forward to our next get together.

Randy, Thanks for the kind words.. I had great help . in selling $3185. in tickets. Best ever for Pheasant Fest .

Seriously, that is outstanding. Best ever and they had us on the second floor off the beaten path. Just wait until next year when they put you guys in the front row. Way to go guys :bowdown:

Thanks so much to everyone who worked a minute for the PGCA at this event. Ed, Charlie, Bruce, Jeff, and others have been so regular at Pheasant Fest and after talking with Charlie and Bruce today they were elated with the help they had from so many folks. You all are due a commendation for spending your time for our organization.

These guys have been doing this for so long, without much acknowledgement nor appreciation for how much effort it takes to drive hundreds of miles - set up an outstanding display - and just "do what the PGCA does" for so long... And then, a few days later - pack it all up and plan on doing it again at the next Pheasant Fest...

Charlie, Bruce, Jeff, Ed and all...

You folks are outstanding..

My thanks to each all of you...

:cheers:

John D.

I was really impressed with the attendance that we had at the Parker booth, especially the number of young people (guys and gals), many with their families. People were very interested in our collections and we signed up some new members. The raffle gun was a big draw and Ed had them lined up waiting to buy tickets. The booth was well staffed and we were able to respond to everyone who had questions. We made some Parker fans for sure. As a newbie I thought it was terrific promotional event for Parker and I’m glad I could be a part of it.

Thanks to all of you that did such a fine job of representing our great organization! Remarkable job!

Ed, thanks for letting me work with you selling tickets! Great job. I look forward to Minneapolis where we can "Break the record" of $3100! Working the magic!!