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Fred's gas bash in Santa Rosa, CA is Fri. & Sat. September 12th & 13th. Fri. set-up noon-5 P.M. Sat. show hrs. 7:00 A.M.-?? Any ????????????????????????

The taco wagon going to be there again? That was the best!

Vern

Sense its almost Freds time here is some pump pictures from 2006 I never posted.

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Thanks Matt! See you there. I wonder if a certain marble head will show up........?

Hello Tom: Friday noon? As I recall most people show up Thursday afternoon and most sales are Friday morning. I'll be there with lot's of signs. We are having the house painted and I'm just not going to put a lot back up from the outside walls. I have a great die cut Good Year, about 12' wide, in two pieces, with the foot in the middle (MINT) 42" Pontiac, original Burma Shave signs, 6 foot Standard thermometer, General Petroleum and much more.
Ray

Ray, yes, Friday noon(ish). We want all the vendors there for Sat. A.M., too many leave & the "public" shows up & ask, "where's the vendors & stuff for sale? It's being advertised locally as a 1 day (Sat.) show. See you in 4 weeks!!!!

Tom:
Unfortunatley, as Ray stated too many vendors trade stuff Thursday, party on Firday and then leave before we even get there Saturday mroning. I skipped the last 2 out of frustration. I sure want to come but fuel @ $4.00 a gallon sure ****** me off when most of the vendors are gone by 10:00 am on Saturday or have all the good stuff stashed in the back of the trailer and say "I got that yesterday".
Is there any way to prevent pre sales and make it worth it for the average guy like me to make the effort? Not everybody can take a Friday off.

It's all about Priorities.
IF it was a funeral, graduation or a wedding & you wanted to go, you would take the day off.

Most of the general public is not a buyer at these shows, they are tire kickers looking for bargains to sell at the local swap meets or on ebay. 95% of all buying/selling is between collectors & dealers. If the G.P. has to pay an entrance fee on Friday, they won't go till Saturday when it's free entrance. Then complain because the vendors have left.
jm2c

I am planning on coming out. I think I will arrive on Monday. What do you think Dick? Dan

That's why we're doing it this way. Trying to give the "weekend guy" a shot. Dick, not all the public are tire kickers. Ted Roach has always done well on Sat., Mark & Bruce Larner stay set up & sell on Sat. etc. Can't do anything about the gas but I drive about 900 miles each way...are you really going to let a few $$ stop you from having fun?? You can go out to dinner & blow 20-???? bucks & have nothing to show for it. It's a fun show with alot of fun people, come on over. P.S. Fred & I make NOTHING on this show, there's NO admission fees, NO early buyer **** , no parking fees etc. Don't know what else to say, if nobody likes the way we're doing it, it might be the last one. Fred isn't into the gas & oil anymore but he's nice enough to open up his place for us to use. It's up to you guys to support the few shows left. (OK, soap box has been put away..)

P.S. again, looking forward to seeing you again Dan!!!

This is BY FAR the most laid back, relaxing and fun Bash in the US. Ken and I travel to this one every year. Last year we arrived on Thursday but did not open the car to sales and waited to set up Friday morning. We will also be there Saturday morning. How many of us are really not doing the things we love because of gas prices. Not many. If you burn 50 gallons you've spent $50.00 more then in the past and if you burn 100 gallons you've spent an extra $100.00. Big deal, we spend way more then that on our toys. Come and enjoy and watch me relax. The only one who does not relax is Dennis Griffin...he never stops walking around or slowing down.

Come on Ray, I'd buy a ticket to see you relax, good thing I'm coming, I'll get to watch that event for free, I'll be bringing some of my Iowa gas finds plus a lot of other good stuff, and should be delivering Kenny's Roman It's almost finished. Cant wait...Frank

Glad you guys are with us on this one!!! Frank has perfect attendance at the Santa Rosa bashes, guess we'll have to give you a gold star or something. The Slama will be there with globes & bodies. The Socal boys (well most of 'em) will be there. Lots of PNW guys will be there (look out on I-5 that week...) the infamous LODI corner, it just continues. Ray brings QUALITY stuff to this bash (plus he just about gives it away!!) gettin' closer..........

Hey Tom, I even went to the bash FRED had at clearlake before Santa Rosa, Were you there? I didn't know you then...Frank

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Aw **** , checked my calendar and the bash is two days after my shoulder surgery. They operate on Wednesday and take out the pain pump on Friday. Guess I won't be there, hopefully next year.

Vern

Hey Tom I would only show up on Monday to see Fred's smiling face. I am planning on flying in sometime the week. See you all there. Dan

Tom,
can you recommend a hotel in the area other than the Holiday Inn ?

thanks
Larry

Glad to see you do it this way. By the way Rick we party every night and day not just Friday. I always stay SAT. and do well because I don't have the big buck items for sale. I keep the high dollar stuff in my own collection. So unless you want to spend huge bucks you don't miss it all on Friday. Come out and see what you can do. Bargains flow on SAT. See you there. Send that space payment early and save $5. That will buy you 1 1/4 gallons of gas.Ted

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Ted Pam & Ethyl Roach
Lodi CA.
Looking for Signal, Hancock, Mohawk, Douglas, Gilmore and Richfield

As always, Ted is at the top of his game. Dillo, here are some other choices for hotel/motel rooms.
Motel 6 Santa Rosa North 707-525-9010
Hilton Hotel 800-445-8667
Holiday Inn Express (lots of vendors stay here, deals in the parking lot have been known to happen....) 707-545-9000
Holiday Inn Express Windsor 707-837-0808
Sandman Motel 707-544-8570
World Mark (trend west) 800-860-6142
Windsor Land (RV PARK) 707-838-4882
Remeber, Horizon Air flies directly into Sonoma Co. (Santa Rosa) airport & the aitport is 5 minutes from Fred's!!

Tom: The Bash has always been early Friday morning but I am OK with Friday noon. Hopefully Saturday will be the busy day this time. I was sad to hear last year that Fred will not be hosting the Santa Rosa Gas Bash much longer. Looking forward to seeing everyone and the goodies for sale. Rich

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Hopefully, as long as I want to do this, we'll have a bash there!!

Holiday Inn Express is the best. Ken and I have stayed there the past 6 or 8 years AND they have free hot cookies in the afternoon. Right across the street is gas, McDonalds and in the back Chilis. When you call always ask "is that your best rate" and they always seem to come down.
See you there
Ray

Talked to Fred tonight, vendors are signing up everyday, the field is in excellent condition. Fred says he's cleaning out the barn so I don't know what he's going to be selling. 3 weeks to go.....

I can't make Fred's bash this year, but I do have a pair of island lites for sale. Check the "for sale" forum for details.
Thanks,
Don

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Don "oltoydoc" Sherwood
(310)415-9562 Cel.
Vintage Gas

Hoped you would make it Don, haven't seen you for awhile. Don't worry, we'll talk about you.

Don, Don, Don. what possible excuse can you come up with this year to not attend. You told me the house is done and all you have to do is "clean up". Make us all happy and come to the show. You've used up all your lame excuses.
Ray

Sorry Tom, I won't see you this trip, unless you stop by here. Ha. and Ray, I really miss you guys. There's no place I'd rather be that with more petro. Here is my "Excuse-Du'jour" Two 10 yard trucks of used brick for the sidewalks etc. They have to be sorted and cleaned. Stop on by guys, bring a chisel. LOL
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Don "oltoydoc" Sherwood
(310)415-9562 Cel.
Vintage Gas

How about a map quest address for Fred's Ranch, I'm a desert guy and get lost in the hill country.

thanks
Larry

I've been called a "chisler" before, but ......... Larry, 5525 Old Redwood Hwy. Santa Rosa, CA 95403. See you in 2 weeks.

Just for some information I booked a room at Motel 6 for less than $60 with wifi. Half the rate of the other hotels. I have stay here before and it was clean, hope is this time too. 707-525-9010 Dan

Looking forward to seeing you Dan.

We have Australians coming in for the bash. Don't let a few thousand miles stop you from making it!!

Australians???? These guys always buy a lot and sell cheap. See ya sooooooooon. Ted

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Ted Pam & Ethyl Roach
Lodi CA.
Looking for Signal, Hancock, Mohawk, Douglas, Gilmore and Richfield

Ted, are you stocking up???????????? A fella could get mighty thirsty in mid 80's & sunny weather.....

The Aussies can and will drink you guys under the table. I'm thinking about a Friday afternoon Beer drinking contest.

What about Thursday & Sat.????

The Aussies may drink us under the table but will not stop us from drinking down under the table. Get it. This should be the gas bash and beer fest combined. Ted

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Ted Pam & Ethyl Roach
Lodi CA.
Looking for Signal, Hancock, Mohawk, Douglas, Gilmore and Richfield

I have seen the Lodi corner in action and I can hardly believe that the Aussies have a prayer.

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We try!!! Just got off the phone with Jim Kinker (well known West Coast collector) & he's bringing "Hancock" stuff with him; as in original globes, pump plates, cans, maps, giveaways, etc. Here's a chance to get something you thought maybe you'd never own (Rick, are you listening.......).

I will be getting in town Thursday evening and will be at the show Friday. Anyone want to grab dinner?

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Scott Wright-
http://www.frontrangegas.com/powerine.htm

Scott, come on out to Fred's on Thurs. when you get there, you'll get to meet everyone in the Lodi corner. We're either BBQing or going out Thurs. night. for dinner. Looking forward to meeting you!!!

Hey Scott You will have fun. Do you drink? If not you are the DD. If so have a cold one. See ya. Ted

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Ted Pam & Ethyl Roach
Lodi CA.
Looking for Signal, Hancock, Mohawk, Douglas, Gilmore and Richfield

EXCITED, yes I am. I love Fred's bash and Tom makes it so much fun and easy. If you are even thinking of coming, get there any way you can. Walk, bike, run, fly, drive, train...anyway you can. You'll love it

Just finished loading a Restored Roman in the trailer that I'll be delivering to a customer, almost ready..cant wait gonna miss Ted's burgers though...Frank

Almost there, in San Fran can't wait to head over the bridge!

Always the best show. Have fun and if you see an Arrowhead sign please call thanks Randy 909-936-3212