1958 F.W.D. Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Just curious- Will the high fuel prices effect anyone's attendance at shows this year? The F554G Waukesha in my firetruck slurps about 3MPG and the wife has this thing about paying the mortgage on time and being able to feed the kids (she's funny like that....) so obviously I will probably be cutting back on show attendance. One show I WILL go to (and the wife knows not to screw with me over) is Macungie as that is only about 10 miles from the house, and it is one of the weekends that I "live for" all year....Interested to see what others are doing/not doing. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61fred Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I will be cutting back on truck shows as well. I want to go to Walcott this year with my truck, and that will blow the entire budget. No other far away shows for me this year. Quote 15 gears...no waiting! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-107298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Only show so far is the one at Ashland, Ohio Fairgrounds(that I'm roped into being part of commitee LOL). I've got my racing schedule that I'm trying to keep up with but even that is taking a big shot in the arm. I'm going to do what I can, comfortably. Sad it can't be like it used to be.As much as I'd love to get to Macgunie, it's just too expensive. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-107306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 3.89 a Gal here in CO for Diesel.. todayI only plan on going to two shows this year , the others are within my town and are smaller car shows so that wont hurt too bad. The ones a few hours away were saving for... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-107310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Me as well,too little work-too high fuel prices! Thankfully we have enough local shows! Its not hard to put $100.00 in the tank any time I take it out. Any during the week activities or shows are nixed untill work gets better anyway! Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-107318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Well don't think of coming to canada.$5.94 a imp.gal here.same as gas right now.but they trick us up here and say it's only $1.31 a litre.thats the same size as your quart.Bob D Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-107351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 This will be the last year i drive my truck to Macungie unless the price of fuel goes down, just about too high to drive a pickup truck out there. i will go to Wolcott,IA, and keep it in Indiana. Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-107473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 This will be the last year i drive my truck to Macungie unless the price of fuel goes down, just about too high to drive a pickup truck out there. i will go to Wolcott,IA, and keep it in Indiana. Ron I hear you ,Ron.Its great to see all the friends we've made over the years,but we can only go so far. Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-107731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Barrett Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 This is just a plain depressing topic 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-107732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucerne tractor Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 saw a big sign today at a local corner store MILK $4.00 a gallon, right above it, DIESEL $4.28 a gallon, just not right. Milk is regulated. When diesel was $5.00, oil was $150.00 a barrel, now it's $4.28 and $104.00 a barrel. No rhyme to it. Just gouging, here gouging there. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-107735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Diesel is like frigging 4.50 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-107761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 My Dad would travel around to shows with his camper to enjoy his retirement and check out the hard labor of love people have put into their projects and talk for hours with these folks and reminisce about the old days. It is a way of life for a lot of retired people and unfortunately it maybe coming to a screeching halt. My Dad's camper cost him $80,000 and with that V10 in it he now only goes to shows in Connecticut. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-107764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I have already decided to skip the ATHS National because of the cost of fuel along with all of the other costs of attending. I figured it will be the better part of $1000.00 to pay the fuel bill, get a hotel room, admission, etc.We still go to as many in-state parades/shows as we can and I've already made my reservations for Macungie. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-107865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 I've already made my reservations for Macungie.When you arriving and where are you staying?? Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-107946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I PM'ed you. Carl Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-108069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I should be at Macungie this year and will sleep in, or under my truck. Too many good people/participants to meet on this board to not go.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-108071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I should be at Macungie this year and will sleep in, or under my truck.Use up some of those points you get for traveling for FAA! Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-108072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Use up some of those points you get for traveling for FAA!We really don't get to accumulate anything for that. Kind of a conflict of interest they say. Don't travel much distance any longer except to refresher courses and usually drive then.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-108075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 I should be at Macungie this year and will sleep in, or under my truck.Too many good people/participants to meet on this board to not go.RobRob I'm sure you are aware but if not there is a camping area where you can pitch a tent. There are restroom facilities but unfortunately no showers- you'll have to do the old baby-wipe & deoderant shower....lolLots of guys rack out in their sleepers or under their trucks too. Idling not allowed overnight and in the middle of June.......I prefer a nice comfy air conditioned 65 degree and no humidity hotel room......or in the case of Macungie, my house about 20 miles away. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-108077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Rob I'm sure you are aware but if not there is a camping area where you can pitch a tent. There are restroom facilities but unfortunately no showers- you'll have to do the old baby-wipe & deoderant shower....lolLots of guys rack out in their sleepers or under their trucks too. Idling not allowed overnight and in the middle of June.......I prefer a nice comfy air conditioned 65 degree and no humidity hotel room......or in the case of Macungie, my house about 20 miles away.Usually in the summertime I can stretch out the shower interval to about every third weekend. I'm pretty versed in the SSS routines that get you out the door quickly. If I drive one of my RL's I'll prolly drag the ole Jeep behind so I have wheels to visit other places too. I'm really accustomed to sleeping in the back of that cause it's so much more comfy than the doghouse that "Momma" has banished me to in the wintertime.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-108083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCR Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Hi Carl. Will you and Bonnie be in the camping area at Macungie? Quote Denny330-550-6020A "Mack Pack" Charter Member Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-108085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 Usually in the summertime I can stretch out the shower interval to about every third weekend.In the summer I take a shower every 2 weeks whether I need it or not. In the winter, every 4 weeks. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-108099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 In the summer I take a shower every 2 weeks whether I need it or not. In the winter, every 4 weeks.You are a better man than I. Of couse I can't let "Momma" win in the contest of whom can develop the strongest "funk" over time till the itch is no longer bearable. So far she can't top me and I am the reining champion.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-108115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 We bet a guy in high school that he could not go two months or so, I don't remember the exact number of days, without a bath - he won, we really, really, really lost. No one wanted to sit behind him. He was allowed to wash his face above his chin, and from temples forward, and his hands from his watch out. He liked it so well, he went for another week or so extra, and said if anyone wanted to double down on him going for six months without bathing he was ready to go - we just paid up on the first bet and gave up. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-108184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Hi Carl. Will you and Bonnie be in the camping area at Macungie?No, I am going to bring the truck this year so we'll stay in a hotel. But we'll look you up if you are staying in the coach.When are coming to DC again? Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23843-high-fuel-prices-vs-going-to-shows/#findComment-108190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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