Primarily Petroliana Shop Talk Forums Shop Talk Petroliana Forums Petroliana News Campbell/Stoke Gas Bash Oct. 22/23

Getting close to the best gas bash in California. Talked to Fred Stoke this morning. The date is a week later thanks to Tom Stover who can't get his vacation schedule in on time. No problem Tom you are forgiven because you put in a lot of work. Just checking to see who is coming for sure. Fred says a lot of vendors are coming in. Should be bigger than ever. I am bringing new people with me. My wifes cousin and his wife will be there. He drinks the bullets also so stock up. My daughter and a friend of hers is also supposed to come. If you need to contact anyone because you did not get a flyer call Fred Stoke at 707 542 2699 or Bill Campbell 408 297 8857.Now check in and report for roll call. HAGD. Ted

better for me that it was moved back a week. randy and i will be there early trying to find the elusive marble signs and of course well stocked with sonoma and napa valleys" finest cabernets and chardonnays. plan to keep them locked up this time and dole them out at appropriate moments. tom, please do not take my death threats seriously.

Unfortunately..i cant be there...my personal situation doesnt make it possible..I am in the process of moving out of my Home where I pay the mortgage and into a rental which is a huge financial burden but I am sure Gods path fro me will lead me to a better place. Hug Diesel for me and make Tom wear the hula skirt...LOL

------------------
Hubba the GAS GEEK , OIL FREAK of Shoreline WA

I'll be there. Can't wait. ~Jason

Darn Hubba, I just had my couch fumigated from when you used it last year.. HA! It is still yours this year if you can scrape up some $$ for the flight, in fact I got the 1st. $20.00 towards the fund big guy, now if you fill up your hula $$ dance card your all set.

------------------
Elden

Hubba I can't believe you aren't coming. I'll throw in $10 to the fund because I have about half the money Elden does. Ha Ha. Tom is too skinny for the Hula skirt. Maybe put Tim and Tom in it. We have way too much fun for you to bail buddy. Ted

hubba: you? not coming? who will drink my extra wine. you don't understand. your presence is mandatory. no way tom's body is going to match up with that hula skirt. looks like dwaine, eh?

Come on Hubba, why start doing things your supposed to do now when you could come-on-down & we'll do a big steak B-B-Q, French bread, best dang baked beans you ever had & my specialty Qt. baked patato's & enought silver bullets to not care how good it tastes!

------------------
Elden

OK, I'll take the blame!!! When one of the guy's that signed up for vacation at the same time you did hands you your paycheck........he goes first! Talked to The Hub yesterday, I'm working on him but no luck so far. Gary, don't forget the merlot & I won't forget your signs! Looks like I'll have to make more room in "Ted's corner" since Tim is setting up & Ted is bringing people (& dogs) with him. Extra bullets too!!! Butch Greer is coming out with a trailer, don't know if he's bringing a load or planning on taking a full trailer home. 23 days....California here I come!!!!!

Tom

I am flying down with Art, so planning to send home a few cases of cab's and merlot's on the Stover express, if it ok. Looking forward to seeing all the boys down at Fred's
Craig

What, no Hubba, better work on him Tom

We'll make room for it (or I'll drink some of it, which ever comes first)!!!

Tom
I'll plan on buying a few extra bottle's so that you will make it home ok.
Craig

That'll work!!!!

yo tim! i am bringing another wayne 70 to sell at fred's. can you hook me up with bill?

Looking forward to seeing all you guys again.My wife is making the trip with me we're going through the redwoods and down the coast to get there.(celebrating our 30th anniversary by going to a gas bash!)What a gal!
Gary I think Bill is looking for lubesters also,maybe you should bring a dozen or so.Tom bought a marble sign for you last weekend.I saw it and it's pretty nice.Do you think $500 was too much to pay?
See you in a couple weeks! Tim

Talked to Fred earlier tonight. The phone has been ringing off the hook. I think we'll have more sellers than last fall. Fred is cleaning house & he'll have alot of stuff for sale. If you're looking for a visable, talk to Fred; he has quite a few & some are for sale. Now if I can just remember to bring those marble signs for Gary......although I also heard Bill is looking for them.

tom: bill is a dead man walking. regards to tjh for trying to set me up again. that guy never rests.BRING ME MY MARBLE SIGNS!!!

Did someone say hubba was not coming well me nether then.give all marble signs to gary for 1 billion dollars! tim looking good in the photos. 30 years and you reduced your wife into spending it with us! elden dinner friday HUNTERS!!!!!!!

tim: can you please tell me hotel and room number for bill?

Gary....Bill likes to keep a low profile due to the fact he travels with a lot of cash.He's looking to buy Wayne 70's and lubesters this year.Bring all you can load up.I'll make sure you get together with him.See you in 17 days........T

------------------

Just found out tonight that Lynn bought me tickets to fly down to Freds for the gas bash.
WOW what a birthday present, got a love this gal!!!! Sounds like Hubba and Tim knew for awhile now????
Can't wait, see you guys there. As soon as I get back home it's off to the hospital for a hip replacement at least I can go with a smile on my face!!!

Randy, Anytime I can get Gary for anything works even if it's only a T-bone at Hunters... HA! Looking foreword to it with my trailer & set up next to Ted & Pam, because you never know.... Hubba my need a place to sneeeeeek into like last year.

don: am going to bring some cordless tools with me to fred's have requests for three brain transplants so far, so what is the big deal about a hip replacement. can do that for a decent wayne 70. think it over.

Don, that's great news! I suppose you'll want me to haul stuff back for you too. I better buy a semi! As far as Gary's surgical skills are concerned, you better ask his buddy Bill. Tim already had heart surgery & I think I have so much drain bamage that the two of us are beyond help. See you in 16 days!!!!

elden: so happy to hear your are picking up the tab friday at hunters'. will split tip. have some repop pumps for you and will bring. cheers, see you thursday.

OK, I've enlisted help for putting everyone in their spaces. Tim's (tjhvintage) wife Sue is now the official ENFORCER. Do NOT, I repeat, do NOT mess with her. She has full authorization from Fred & myself to take any & all means necessary for crowd control. She will be checking for alcohol (& confiscating what we need) at the entrance so bring some good merlot & silver bullets & we'll all get along just fine!!!! P.S. Bill, we'll save you a killer spot away from Gary & Randy!!!

tom: we are only bringing five cases of wine this time cause we only plan to spend two days. promised to hide it on the way in so the enforcer cannot find it. already scraped up the dough for the marble signs. see you in a couple of weeks.

Sounds like you guys are getting way too pumped up for this. Remember to bring lots of stuff to throw into the community ice chest. Should I bring an extra one???? See you soon. Ted

Gary, you can run but you can't hide! 5 cases!!?? That's it? Glad you're bringing the $750 we agreeded upon See you in 10 days. P.S. Bill says "Hi"

Ted, I almost forget, by all means bring an extra community chest. We'd all love to contribute. Giving makes me feel warm & fuzzy all over (just like alot bullets!!!) See you on the 21st!!!!

tom i have your item please dont forget the other. tim do you know if bob is going to bring any of those marbled signs this year? gary will wait at the hotel for him room 273

hey guys: randy is all pumped up and might even drive his new prius recently chopped and modified to pull a fifth wheel. jesse james outdid himself on this one!

Randy, not a problem. Hope these signs will fit into your collection! See you guys there! Those Prius things already look like somebody stepped on 'em.

tom: i am watching you!

I'll be coming from So. Calif. with a trailer. If anyone needs something brought up, maybe I can help? Also, if you are bringing a pump along, or know someone who is, can you send me a note at : oltoydoc@pacbell.net
Quite a few I still need. Like a Tokheim 34, or that Erie Cash Recorder, or the Tokheim 36ADC display case pump. Yes, Yes, I am a dreamer! haha

------------------
Don "oltoydoc" Sherwood
Vintage Gas

What are the options for places to stay up there? Thinking about making the drive from Solvang and need a place to land on Friday or Saturday night. I will be sure and bring you guys some good wine from Santa Barabara County so you don't have to drink that Napa/Sonoma stuff. Might throw in some of our local "Firestone" beer too, especially if you have a place for me to stay.

Curt, I sent you an e-mail with all pertinent info. If you need more info, e-mail me again. Yes, please bring some local good stuff, we'd love to compare it to the Sonoma Valley's finest; also the Firestone brew, hope it doesn't taste like retreads!!!! Talked to Fred tonight, if you have thought about attending, do it!!!! This is going to be the biggest one yet!!!!!! Pumps galore!!!!!!!!!! See everyone in 1 week!!!!!!!!!!

tom: i am watching you.

tim hanson ....bill called and wanted to sell elden some pump something like ADCS some huge thing.i guess it is a pump with a built in store from what he says. i told him elden likes the repopped stuff.

I thought Bill was saving his good stuff for the bash! I know he's still looking for lubester's & Wayne 70's.

tom: what with all this talk about wayne 70s and lubesters.....hmmmmmm guess i better break out that old beat up 70 and those lubesters and jam them on the trailer next thursday.

Thanks for the directions. The Poor Man is going to attempt to make it up the coast to the Big Bash. I just emptied my change drawer for gas money and it looks like I'm short so I will start hitch hiking on Wednesday to make it on time. Would appreciate a ride if you LA guys see me on the way up. Look for me, I will be carrying one case of Firestone Beer (yes they are related to the tire guys, no it doesn't taste like rubber) and a couple of bottles of Firestone Wine. Also will pick up any marble signs along the way.

I am looking for the cheap stuff so keep it under the tables until I get there. I can trade the following for your best bargains: Firestone Beer, Firestone Bottle Caps and any marble signs that I pick up along the way. May also still have a hundred or so dollars if the hitch hiking is successful since that's less than what it would have cost me for the two tanks of gas.
See you all in Santa Rosa!
Curt Cragg
The Poor Mans Petrolania Museum
Solvang, California

if i see you walking i will take the marble signs to lighten your load. will bring roller skates to tow you behind the heavily ladened truck. cheers.

Looks like there will be no shortage of lubesters, Wayne 70's or wine!! See you guys in 6 days!!

Just passed up three lubesters today for 40 bucks. Told the guy no way I'd pay that much when I could pay double in Santa Rosa. Picked up the case of Firestone beer tonight, so if they last until Wednesday I'll bring the case, otherwise I will have some extra bottle caps to trade and I'll pick up another case before I leave. Haven't picked up the wine yet, I'm still letting it age. Going to meet Dick Bennet at the Pomona Swap Meet tomorrow, so that means I'll have less to spend in Santa Rosa so make sure you hold onto the cheap stuff for me. Thanks for all the help on directions and accomodations.

tom: do you think bringing 45 lubesters would be enough for you and tjh?

marbles_signs, Randy, Now wait just a second, Gary told me I did good trading a $2,000.00 plastic work of art for a unrestored orginal A-1 worth $1,000.00 was the kind of guy he likes to do business with..... you don't think he was spoofin me do you? Elden

[This message has been edited by ss454elcamino5 (edited 10-15-2004).]

Gary, I think Bill likes to buy in volume. Bring all the lubester's you can fit on your trailer. He'll probably take 'em all! I'm making a special place in the truck for your marble signs. They'll be well protected.

elden no wonder you bought a yukon you like the plastic stuff hee hee. i am bringing marble signs to give gary for a ride to the show.my heavy fire breathing ford has not been born yet.bill want to know if it is worth taking that big display acs pump to the show.....only 3 pumps sold at the last show. i could not convince him. tim call him if you want it or he will scrape it.hubba still going to mickey land?

Randy, tell Bill to bring the display pump, we'll fill it with empties!!!!!! See you guys on Thurs.

Here I go checking out and heading to Santa Rosa on Thurs. Started packing the Sub and loading the trailer. Filled up with gas $72.25, alcohol $63.37, loss from not selling Hubba cans $425.00 for everthing else theres master card. See ya there. Latest wheather forecast looking good for the weekend. One more storm Tues. and out on Wed. Ted

trip to santa rosa: $5,000; experience of fred's show: priceless

Say there Gary, if you didn't buy so much wine when you go to Fred's you could cut your costs in half & have more room in that pickup for gas goods.

------------------
Elden

who can go to napa/sonoma region and not buy wine??? best in the world. loading the chevy pu tomorrow and will be there thursday early afternoon, are you driving the el camino, elden?

EL-CA-MEAN-O

David asked me to let you guys know he is looking forward to seeing you all at Fred's this weekend. Marilee (Dave's wife)

tell dave to bring an umbrella and some booze

Well, I lost my cell phone, and I'm leaving early thurs. morn. for Freds. If anyone needs to reach me for the next couple of weeks, you can call me at (310) 415-9563 (my wife's cell number)


I'm all loaded for the trip up. Whoopie! Can't wait to pick up my Wayne 50 !

------------------
Don "oltoydoc" Sherwood
Vintage Gas

[This message has been edited by oltoydoc@pacbell.net (edited 10-20-2004).]

Nope, Da El Camino is staying out of this weather & the sad part is looks like I may sell it this next year. Man I've got a ton in that car, but have new fish to fry I guess.

Just got off the phone to Fred Stoke and everthing is in good shape. He put down some new rock and the area for the gas bash is drying good. The wheather should be super by Friday and no rain until late Saturday. Fred says it is going to be the biggest yet. With Roy Reed out of the picture the southern CA. guys are ready. Tom Stover is there and arrived safely and hard at work. See you there. Ted

Heres the EldenCamino



------------------
Hubba: GAS GEEK , OIL FREAK and humble moderator

can someone post Freds address so I can do a mapquest. Didnt get a floier this yr.

Rick

I didn't get a flyer either. They had problems. It's near Old Redwwod highway and Fulton Rd. Santa Rosa. I don't have exact address on old redwood highway. Ted

just past santa rosa north bound on 101, take right on fulton road and then to old redwood highway. turn left and look for the service station. you wont have to ask which service station

Last call before I hit the road. This is it. Elden don't steal my spot. Ha Ha. Ted

stover and tjh lookout, randy and i are saddling up and headed to the party.

just got back from the party! what a trip. for those of you who have not attended a gas bash at fred's, don't miss it next time. great to see fred and elden and dwaine and ted and tom and especially tjh back in form and selling like no other. thanks fred!

Got back from the bash about two hours ago. It was great seeing many of you there. Had hoped to make some deals today but with the rain and everyone racing to the exit that wasn't in the cards. Next time I hope to make it to the early swap.

Koz

Whew, got back here to PNW about 1 o'clock this morning. Easy drive back home. Too bad the rain didn't hold off for about 6 more hours. It was great to see everybody again. Missed ya Hubba!!!!!!! Gary & Randy, nice recovery for Steve's dinner on Friday!!! The "Lodi corner" was in fine form as usual! Hey Dwaine, wanted to let you know I found my pants. As always, great stuff showed up & the vendors that I talked to said they were happy with sales. We're already gearing up for May 2005. I'll post the date as soon as we finalize it. Thanks again for your support & participation. It wouldn't work without you guys (& gals!!!). See you in '05, can hardly wait.

Thanks again Tom and Fred for the great show and all of your efforts!! We all had a great time as always.
Don & Grandpa Bob

We just got back. You guys must drive fast. No, we went on over to Bodega Bay for the rest of the weekend. A little crowded with all the stuff we were hauling. Good to meet Tim's wife Sue she should get best salesperson award. Tom made the Lodi corner more than special as always. We had a great barbeque Fri. for whoever came by that we knew. Had a lot of strangers wanting to buy burgers hot dogs and sausage. Maybe we should sell food and forget the gas stuff. Looking forward to the next one. Hubba you better be there. Ted and Pam

Ted, I had your corner "marked" before you arrived!!!!!

YEP, ol Tom was showing everyone Elvis, We had more fun just watching the corner.I think Fred's going to have to change some fence boards. Thanks Tom, Lee, and Fred.

------------------
Dwaine. PCA member.
www.vintage-logos.com
http://www.caltel.com/~jlgas/
http://www.caltel.com/~jlgas/Items_for_Sale.html
http://www.caltel.com/~jlgas/misc_.html