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R.E.Co.

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Short notice SHOW!
« on: August 09, 2020, 09:15:37 PM »
Hi Guys, I am hosting a show with a friend on his property in Ottawa Illinois.  Bring your tracks!

Dates: August 21-23rd 2020
Address: 3277 E18th Road, Ottawa, Illinois 61350
Times: Spectator Hours Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-noon
Set-up Friday August 21st, no earlier than 9am.
$10 registration fee per person to help cover porta-johns
Liability Waiver required upon arrival.

Campfires authorized with discretion.  Alcohol authorized with discretion, absolutely no drinking and driving.  Beautiful grass area for tents, large parking area for military vehicles, an off-road vehicle course for those wanting to enjoy their military vehicles will be available unless heavy use of the course or adverse weather makes it unsuitable.   Masks are optional but not required.  Take individual responsibly in maintaining cleanliness and proper hand hygiene.

The purpose of this event is to socialize, enjoy military vehicles and history by honoring our veterans, as well as make the best during these challenging times.  We want the event to be a blast for fellow enthusiasts! All RSVP’s or to change an RSVP, please contact Jon Jennings at 608-718-1598 or jenningsj94@yahoo.com.
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Tapper02

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Re: Short notice SHOW!
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2020, 09:28:28 PM »
Jon,
  Best of luck with the event, wish I was closer...I’d be there in a heartbeat!  Looking forward to viewing the pics and/or videos.  hint...hint...wink...wink...

-Tom
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R.E.Co.

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Re: Short notice SHOW!
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2020, 09:32:04 PM »
Jon,
  Best of luck with the event, wish I was closer...I’d be there in a heartbeat!  Looking forward to viewing the pics and/or videos.  hint...hint...wink...wink...

-Tom

 ;D point taken
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Re: Short notice SHOW!
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2020, 01:31:15 AM »
I wish I could go. I shouldn’t have remodeled that bathroom.

mkoloc

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Re: Short notice SHOW!
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2020, 12:20:20 PM »
Looking forward to pics and video!!
Mark A.R. Koloc Sr.
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Batavia, OH  45103
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R.E.Co.

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Re: Short notice SHOW!
« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2020, 04:47:25 PM »
We had 1p WWII vehicles in our convoy, my track, WWI Ford Model T recon car, GMC CCKW, 4 jeeps, 4 doge WCs, plus vietnam 5 tons and m38a1s. The convoy was a blast!
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Re: Short notice SHOW!
« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2020, 04:56:49 PM »
Not to detract from the vehicles but that is some nice scenery and some nice weather. I’m well jeal!
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coreyelliott

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Re: Short notice SHOW!
« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2020, 05:20:14 PM »
That looks awesome!  I'm glad you had that many show up on such short notice.

Corey
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Re: Short notice SHOW!
« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2020, 10:25:01 PM »
That looks amazing! Great that you guys pulled it off! And yes, it is a great scenery indeed!

Rob
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Re: Short notice SHOW!
« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2020, 06:09:25 AM »
It looks like you had a great day and a good line up of vehicles.

Gary

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Re: Short notice SHOW!
« Reply #10 on: August 28, 2020, 05:36:04 PM »
Looks like a blast.  Glad you guys made it happen and got out there!

-Tom
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  (Being restored to an M3A1 configuration)
  Frame Number M31789
  Ordnance Number 3692
  Hood Number USA W403570-S
1944 Schelm Bros. M10 Ammunition Trailer
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mkoloc

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Re: Short notice SHOW!
« Reply #11 on: September 02, 2020, 05:40:27 AM »
Congrats on pulling that off!! Beautiful scenery and outstanding vehicles on parade.  Well done!
Mark A.R. Koloc Sr.
LTC USA (RET)
1631 Bitter Creek Lane
Batavia, OH  45103
Cell:  715-821-9426
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Re: Short notice SHOW!
« Reply #12 on: September 03, 2020, 05:17:19 AM »
Great event!!

Keith
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