2008 Colorado Convention.

[spotts]

I'm nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rockin chairs. Do you guys mind not having free time on Saturday? I'd like to pile us all on a bus Sat. Morning, and head for the Rocky Mountains. It'll be a long dang day.

Ft Morgan, to Estes Park. http://www.estes-park.com/
over trail ridge road http://www.nps.gov/archive/romo/visit/weather/scenicdrives.html
to grand lake/gramby area http://www.grand-county.com/Grand_Lake.aspx
then back down hill towards Denver to Cenrtal City/Blackhawk http://www.blackhawkcolorado.com/
Then a late night drive through Denver back to the Ft Morgan hotel.

[southern girl]

Well everyone has a year to decide. But I say let the option be open. I know I would love to see the sites but the bf likes to sleep late so he may not even be out of bed till noon. Hell if I can get him on a plane I would be good.

[spotts]

Well everyone has a year to decide. But I say let the option be open. I know I would love to see the sites but the bf likes to sleep late so he may not even be out of bed till noon. Hell if I can get him on a plane I would be good.


Thats why I'm asking now. Dice had a bus in Pittsburgh [with a full bar] and it was a gas!

[benncool]

Yeah what do you think we are????? Senior Citizens?????

Get on the bus, get off the bus, get on the bus get off the bus. :o

Did you get your email fixed yet????? I'm sending you an email right now. 3:30 EST.

[spotts]

No, I just really would like to get you guys up to the mountains. Trail Ridge Road goes to almost 13,000 ft. http://eiu.edu/~cfdfa/Trainbwcv.jpg It's pretty rare to be eye to eye with the clouds and still standing on the ground. 65 miles long through some of the most amazing scenery. One of the top 10 scenic mountain drives in the whole wide world I'm sure. Not going to the rockies while in Colorado would be like going to Vermont and not tasting the syrup, or so I think. Ft morgan has nothing to do or see cept alcohol. I gues I could take ya all arrowhead hunting.

[spotts]

Did you get your email fixed yet????? I'm sending you an email right now. 3:30 EST.


I get all of your e-mails. 10 since April, and I reply every time. It's your computer that kicks mine out. :(

[spotts]

Well, not this one. It's 1:40 here. I just tried you again.

[Diceman]

Won't the Colorado gig be in 2008????:eek:

I would love to see the mountains.
Things we need on the bus.....alcohol and a bathroom.......:D

[southern girl]

Thats why I'm asking now. Dice had a bus in Pittsburgh [with a full bar] and it was a gas!

Well I know I would be in. I would be a fool to miss out on such beautiful scenery.

[spotts]

Won't the Colorado gig be in 2008????:eek:

I would love to see the mountains.
Things we need on the bus.....alcohol and a bathroom.......:D


Ahem....... thats right. Lets let this thread die and I'll try again in November when were bored. I think I might cut some miles out of it.

[benncool]

Won't the Colorado gig be in 2008????:eek:

I would love to see the mountains.
Things we need on the bus.....alcohol and a bathroom.......:D

You forgot an exhaust fan. There is a member or two that like to smoke.:cool:

[jrbenny]

We used to vacation there twice a summer when I was in junior and senior high. The path Jack is proposing has phenomenal views. You will absolutely love the tour. I've made nearly the same loop several times. One of my favorite views is above the visitor center at Rocky Mountain National Park.

[ct_hvac_tech]

Now that's a cool idea there, Jack. I'd be in on that for sure.

[frozensolid]

ooooooh boy, gives this a whole new meaning.


http://bellsouthpwp2.net/1/m/1mullins/pics/rocky.jpg



Make it a double decker with an open top, of course an upstairs bar too.

[key]

I'm nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rockin chairs. Do you guys mind not having free time on Saturday? I'd like to pile us all on a bus Sat. Morning, and head for the Rocky Mountains. It'll be a long dang day.



Sounds awesome, we were talking about the same thing for 2009.

[frozensolid]

Just google earthed Fort Morgan. From the way it looks we can either go to the mountains or watch corn grow. :D To the mountains sounds good.

Spotts many of those green pie things have a slice missing, you been snacking again? :)


Find a lodge in the Rockies we can terrorize for a couple of days. Then we can all drive to your place and terrorize your town on Sunday. :) One day on a bus, and many may not remember seeing the Rockies.

[spotts]

Just google earthed Fort Morgan. From the way it looks we can either go to the mountains or watch corn grow. :D To the mountains sounds good.

Spotts many of those green pie things have a slice missing, you been snacking again? :)


Find a lodge in the Rockies we can terrorize for a couple of days. Then we can all drive to your place and terrorize your town on Sunday. :) One day on a bus, and many may not remember seeing the Rockies.

Your right about the corn....... not much to see here. Whadder the green pies????? :confused: You've got mail.

[jpb2]

Sounds great Jack. The bus needs a tailgate though :D aw hell beer's enough.Take care, Jeff

[key]

Is it going to be one of those buses with Goats and chickens?

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/3478/lisaandbusgr4.jpg

[mattm]

Maybe Roy will have his bus by then and he can hire a local to drive it around.

[spotts]

I actually know a guy who bought a bus at an auction just to party in. 1 sober person and a bunch of drunks goin bar to bar.....

[sarge]

Have the party here http://www.stanleyhotel.com/ and kick it in Estes Park all weekend. :)

Wave at Jack in Ft Morgan when the plane is on approach to DIA.

[benncool]

Have the party here http://www.stanleyhotel.com/ and kick it in Estes Park all weekend. :)

Wave at Jack in Ft Morgan when the plane is on approach to DIA.

Now if this place was called "The Otto" it would be a shoe in. :D

[otto]

Is it a "Smoking/Drinking/Cussing" hotel?

[jrbenny]

Is it a "Smoking/Drinking/Cussing" hotel?
It's not looking too Otto friendly.

[spotts]

It's where they filmed "The Shining!"

[ga-hvac-tech]

Bus tour sounds GREAT Spotts! And to see the place they filmed 'The Shining' would be kinda interesting in a twisted way... creepy movie IMO.

I kinda like the idea of staying in the mountains for a day or two if that would work out. My suggestion: The place we stay needs a pool and a hot tub! The 'Rocky Mountain High' experience is just not a good thing w/out a hot tub... :cool:

I remember a ski trip when I was in my 20's: Ski all day, then sit in the hot tub in the evening with a bottle of wine... and when it got too hot, get out and jump in the snow :eek:... not sure if I could (or would) do that now-a-days, but it was fun back when the body would handle that abuse... :D

Looking forward to next year Spotts, anything I can do to be of assistance please let me know (email is in profile).

[otto]

The Shining was a great book. The movie was disappointing and Shelly Duvall looks like Olive Oyl.
http://famous.y2u.co.uk/Famous_People_Images_2/Famous_Popeye_The_Sailor_Man_1.jpg
http://www.dvdmaniacs.net/Captures/CapturesJ-P/Popeye/pop_8.jpg

[RoBoTeq]

The host of the convention knows his/her area better then anyone else and should not be nervous about guiding the group in whatever manner he/she feels is best.

The free time on Saturday has been great for 4 conventions. That does not mean it has to be the standard for every convention. This is the beauty of having the convention hosted in an area that a member lives in. The host has the option to do with us what he/she feels is best for drinking and sometimes a bit rowdy good time people.

[sarge]

Just keep in mind on the 2 hour booze bus ride that at 12000 ft it is hard to keep your breath when you are sober. Feel those muscles burn.

[chadcar]

I would definately come to a convention in Colorado.

It's kinda hard to get to the eastern side of this vast country for a weekend, but according to the pics I saw, that might even be worth it.

Bring it to Colorado and I promise to bring about 30 of the coolest people in the Rockies.

[ozone drone]

If you're travelling a long ways to a Colorado convention, I'd suggest taking a day or two afterwards to check out Colorado Springs..... Kinda touristy .. but is beautiful with lots to see and do like:

Drive to the top of Pikes Peak (14,208 feet!) or take the Cog Railway to the top.
The Garden of the Gods is beautiful and unique.
Tour the Air Force Academy
Lots of other stuff... just google Colorado Springs and check it out.

[benncool]

Just keep in mind on the 2 hour booze bus ride that at 12000 ft it is hard to keep your breath when you are sober. Feel those muscles burn.

You mean we will have to drink in order to breathe ?:p

[jpb2]

You mean we will have to drink in order to breathe ?:p


ok... twist my arm a bit

[mattm]

This is Matt's HOT Italian Wife, What month in 2008 ? We were going to bring the kid's and rent a RV and go site seeing on the way. Something we've always talk about doing. Also my Aunt and Uncle live in the bay area of California. Matt and I have been there once in 1992 on a plane. We have always wanted to take the kids out there they have never been.

By the way Spott's you have exactly 10 months to get an RV hook up installed for when we pull up...

[DocHVAC]

Colorado sounds doable from up here in B.C., just a two hour plane flight. Lets get on Collin and Penquin to join in too.

[Collin]

I could see taking the camper, no way can I carry as much beer as I need onto the plane.

[benncool]

I could see taking the camper, no way can I carry as much beer as I need onto the plane.


These Canadian are tough!!!!! Collin we do sell beer here in the States you know. You can even buy CANADIAN beer here in the US you know. And maybe some one might even bring some moonshine, which will knock you on your kister.:D

[Collin]

I laugh at your girlie American beer.;)

But your Southern moonshine scares me.:eek:

:D

[spotts]

By the way Spott's you have exactly 10 months to get an RV hook up installed for when we pull up...


The hook up is ready believe it or not....... I could do 2 easy.

[southern girl]

I laugh at your girlie American beer.;)

But your Southern moonshine scares me.:eek:

:D


ahh come on now.......some of the women were drinking it like water

he he he

[rad1]

Hi Guys & Gals,
If you're coming to Colorado make sure you get west of the Continental Divide. That's where the REAL Colorado is, Aspen, Telluride, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, The Colorado River! East of there is just West Kansas! :)

[benncool]

Hi Guys & Gals,
If you're coming to Colorado make sure you get west of the Continental Divide. That's where the REAL Colorado is, Aspen, Telluride, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, The Colorado River! East of there is just West Kansas! :)


Thems look like fightin' words partner. Wait to Spotts sees your post.:eek:

[Diceman]

One thing for sure, I won't be out taking a pee in the cornfields. :eek:

[muskie770]

One thing for sure, I won't be out taking a pee in the cornfields. :eek:

Don't pee in there Mr Diceman, we will take ya out there and show ya how to catch some tasty snipes.

[jpb2]

Ok, I'll be good next year. 3rd year is a charm. But I wanna lock the laptop ( when outa use ) at Jim's house :) If anyone wants to carpool let me know. Dont think many pass this way though

[spotts]

Hi Guys & Gals,
If you're coming to Colorado make sure you get west of the Continental Divide. That's where the REAL Colorado is, Aspen, Telluride, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, The Colorado River! East of there is just West Kansas! :)


Oh yea, the 'western slope'...... guys, go if you want. Ya know the pack of Wrigleys gum that says .69¢ right on it? They're like 2 bucks over there. Heres a headline that popped up when I googled "aspen gas price".......... Gas prices rise; Aspen prepares for more than $5 per gallon

Aspen’s gas prices are some of the highest in the country, and one local analyst says things are only going to get worse. As you may guess, I don't go there.

[jpb2]

Jack. I have Hunted and camped near Meeker and Buford in the White river forrest. I trust your judgement as far as what you plan. Hell I could stay in Ft. Morgan and have fun. Take care

[freddy-b]

Spotts
The sealevel dwellers will be having a hard enough time with the altitude in the Denver Area the first few days. Add alcohol and and a trip to the high country and people will be dropping left and right.

[Diceman]

Spotts
The sealevel dwellers will be having a hard enough time with the altitude in the Denver Area the first few days. Add alcohol and and a trip to the high country and people will be dropping left and right.

hehehhehehehhahahahahahaha----heheheh-hahahahaha

thats funny.:D

[muskie770]

hehehhehehehhahahahahahaha----heheheh-hahahahaha

thats funny.:D

Altitude................... I love to get high.

[oroy54]

This is Matt's HOT Italian Wife, What month in 2008 ? We were going to bring the kid's and rent a RV and go site seeing on the way. Something we've always talk about doing. Also my Aunt and Uncle live in the bay area of California. Matt and I have been there once in 1992 on a plane. We have always wanted to take the kids out there they have never been.

By the way Spott's you have exactly 10 months to get an RV hook up installed for when we pull up...

And a school bus.:p

[freddy-b]

Make sure to post pictures of the passed out people who find out too late. That it takes about half as much booze (until acclimated) to get stumbling stupid up high as it does down low.:D

Hopefully a good laugh is all we get. And not something regrettable.

Don't want to sound like a Doom profit.
But I have seen bad things happen to people in the high country, to people in alot better shape and younger than most of us.

Freddy

[benncool]

Make sure to post pictures of the passed out people who find out too late. That it takes about half as much booze (until acclimated) to get stumbling stupid up high as it does down low.:D

Hopefully a good laugh is all we get. And not something regrettable.

Don't want to sound like a Doom profit.
But I have seen bad things happen to people in the high country, to people in alot better shape and younger than most of us.

Freddy

Freddy we are talking about trained professionals here. I know, myself, I only have maybe one SHORT beer after the seminar. :rolleyes:

[freddy-b]

Freddy we are talking about trained professionals here. I know, myself, I only have maybe one SHORT beer after the seminar. :rolleyes:

umm OK, Good for you! I hope all the Hvac "Trained Professionals" all Share your Master Jedi logic. Or do you just wave your hand as you say that to everyone sitting at the bar?
Give me a break with the almighty attitude!

20% to 30% of you will be affected even if you dont drink a drop.

Here Bencool, here are some other "trained profesionals" on the subject.

http://www.summitcove.com/area-info/altitude-sickness.php
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/28052.html
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_altsick_sma.htm

[jpb2]

Gosh Benncool I dont know how you handle it after the hours of intensive training on fluid dynamics and thermodynamics. Geez I'm too wore out to even consider a beer:eek:

[pecmsg]

20% to 30% of you will be affected even if you dont drink a drop.




I resemble that remark




Freddy-b
I challenge you to attend and be the official observer. Then give a detailed report on your observations.

[spotts]

umm OK, Good for you! I hope all the Hvac "Trained Professionals" all Share your Master Jedi logic. Or do you just wave your hand as you say that to everyone sitting at the bar?
Give me a break with the almighty attitude!

20% to 30% of you will be affected even if you dont drink a drop.




Well that just dumb. Thats why people who come to Colorado to go skiing always die.....:confused::confused::confused::confused::c onfused:

[freddy-b]

Die! unlikely but thats not the point! Do some research. Taking people from sealevel to 8000+ft within a short period is documented.

Hey whatever floats your boat! Party on dudes! Maybe that guy with the "treats" from canada will slip some by the Dogs! And you can go parasailing with out a sail.Maybe get them on the Colorado too without vest. I personally dont give a sh*t.

Morons!

[freddy-b]

http://www.colorado.com/article151

[key]

umm OK, Good for you! I hope all the Hvac Here Bencool, here are some other "trained profesionals" on the subject.

http://www.summitcove.com/area-info/altitude-sickness.php
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/28052.html
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_altsick_sma.htm


I am going to start training in May....I figure if I drink beer with a plastic bag on my head, I should be in good shape by August.:eek:

[sline-dawg]

Well, gee.... aren't you just a little dramatic...:rolleyes:

Elevation: 4324 feet

We're not all going to die....... at least not on this trip....;)

[jpb2]

Cheers freddy. Just popped a top hope I can handle it:p

[freddy-b]

Ft.Morgan wont be a issue! Drinking will be the only thing there to do to kill the boredom unless you find the high plains void appealing.

Its the Above tree line beer bong fest referenced for the the "Site seeing" excursion.

Whatever! Sorry to give you info on something that may cause harm to you and your family. How dare I!

Anyway,
Get Drunk and Stoned and climb up mountains at 14,000ft

Have Fun

[sline-dawg]

We're not called Professionals for nothing....:p







But seriously, thanks for your concern.

[dhvac]

hey freddy
first off thanks for letting us know we wont have to drink as much to get hammered up so we can all get just as drunk and save some money


next are you always this big of a prick or just when posting about hvac guys drinking?


go get laid and relax for a bit then come back an play nice ......... otherwise we are going to have dices attack dog tear you up :eek:

[freddy-b]

hey freddy
first off thanks for letting us know we wont have to drink as much to get hammered up so we can all get just as drunk and save some money


next are you always this big of a prick or just when posting about hvac guys drinking?


go get laid and relax for a bit then come back an play nice ......... otherwise we are going to have dices attack dog tear you up :eek:

Im just a prick! Kinda like you!

[jpb2]

I will not be as blunt as dhvac but go fly a kite.This is not the first rodeo.




eff off

[dhvac]

Im just a prick! Kinda like you!

you wish you was as good as me, not only that i dont have to start crap on the net to get my jollies this is a tread for people who like to have fun and you are a real pain in the a$$ at this point so why dont you leave this thread for people who care about the convention and go preach you AA stuff elsewhere

we will go to colorado and get drunk and fall down and have a good time, if someone drinks too much we will bury them in spotts yard and replace them with dolly

see all is taken care of so you can lighten up and fit in or go play with the uptight kids in another forum


thanks and have a nice day :D

[freddy-b]

Some of you lucky basturds may just get a ride.


http://www.flightforlifecolorado.org/index.php?s=5


I was being legit and sincere at first. With no intention of starting sh*t.

But if you want a flame war thats fine with me.

[jpb2]

I gotta sleep in spotts yard lol ??? Take a pill freddy we're big folks here

[freddy-b]

I gotta sleep in spotts yard lol ??? Take a pill freddy we're big folks here

You are right. You are! Just dont slam a guy who has seen a guy die for these same reasons. And is just saying to be careful, I dont care how much of Good ole boy Tough guy booze drinking machines you are. It happens.
Thats all!
I am not anti alcohol at all. I can slam em with the best of em.

[dhvac]

I was being legit and sincere at first. With no intention of starting sh*t.

But if you want a flame war thats fine with me.



seems to me you was the first to get ignorant, calling people morons because they wasnt taking you serious enough, now i am done with you, you are not worth me precious posting time

if you make it to colorodo i will buy you a beer otherwise have fun being uptight with people who could care less about you opinions :D

[freddy-b]

seems to me you was the first to get ignorant, calling people morons because they wasnt taking you serious enough, now i am done with you, you are not worth me precious posting time

if you make it to Colorado i will buy you a beer otherwise have fun being uptight with people who could care less about you opinions :D

Dude, You are a arrogant clown. Get over yourself. You are not that good.

Really your not!
;)

[sarge]

I am sure this whole thing is just a big misunderstanding.

Freddy, come join us for a little fun and relax. We are all buds here.:)

[spotts]

Die! unlikely but thats not the point!
Morons!

You are right. You are! Just dont slam a guy who has seen a guy die for these same reasons.

OK Fast frEddy, we think we'll live. Were not going to 14,000 ft either. And were driving our own cars up there, we might have some beers in Estes after, but this is just gonna be a quick trip above the clouds. We'll leave the beer bongs to the college kids in Vail. Can ya quit already? :o

[key]

We'll leave the beer bongs to the college kids in Vail. :o

So..............

does this mean I don't have to practice?:confused:

[jpb2]

Gawd I hope not. I'm practicing now at the pub

[dhvac]

no beer bongs?.......................















i'm stayin home then :D

[pecmsg]

So..............

does this mean I don't have to practice?:confused:

I think were all past the practice stage!

[refrtech]

I think were all past the practice stage!

Yo Pops glad to see you chime in !! Are you and the LOVELY wife going to make it to CO ?

[key]

Yo Pops glad to see you chime in !! Are you and the LOVELY wife going to make it to CO ?



WIFE is the key word here. For all you that haven't gone to a convention before..... they have the best time.:)

[pecmsg]

Yo Pops glad to see you chime in !! Are you and the LOVELY wife going to make it to CO ?

We’ll be there. Someone has to be sober!

[benncool]

We get to drink at these Conventions ??????? How come nobody told me????

I miss out on all of the fun!!!!!:eek:

[jpb2]

We get to drink at these Conventions ??????? How come nobody told me????

I miss out on all of the fun!!!!!:eek:

Fear pure fear. They knew you would miss all the technical training:D

[spotts]

We’ll be there. Someone has to be sober!

You don't drink???? Boy you sure fake it well. Hows the NY weather? Were like 60, sun shinin, and wearin tee shirts! :)

[pecmsg]

Hows the NY weather? Were like 60, sun shinin, and wearin tee shirts! :)

Bite Me

[pecmsg]

We get to drink at these Conventions ??????? How come nobody told me????

That’s why you bring the Marylou

[spotts]

Bite Me

OH, go chew on yelram!!!:rolleyes::rolleyes: