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Old 10-04-2014, 05:06 PM
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Default Re: RCT&C Midwest FALL Meet ~ Oct. 25-26

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We're one month out now. I've got a lot of weeds to kill. I've never seen weeds grow this fast but the whole site is literally covered with 5' of weeds. Gonna spray roundup a few times and then cleanup the dead stuff with a leaf blower. If anyone has better ideas, I'm all ears.

I'm hoping to have a trommel at the event to screen material. Woodhog is working on that and it's harvest time for him so I'm not sure we'll see it.

We have 13 people that are coming with a few maybes in there.

Hotel says 15 rooms minimum for a discount rate. We're at about 6-7 rooms now.

If you cannot afford the hotel and really want to come. You're more than welcome to crash at my place. I have floor space for multiple airbeds and the fold-out couch is currently not spoken for. I make no promises you won't be accompanied with a sleeping companion that is dog-shaped. He is king of all sleeping surfaces in the house.
When I worked for a lawn care company in the past we used to spray round up, let it brown up, then we had a large propane torch to burn the weeds off, since the roots can sometimes be problematic. If you can get your hands on one they work really well, but make sure to walk backwards when using it, otherwise you might melt your shoes....
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Old 10-05-2014, 06:03 PM
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Vader is a cool dude.
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Old 10-06-2014, 11:54 AM
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Default Re: RCT&C Midwest FALL Meet ~ Oct. 25-26

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I Plan on coming. Where is it being held if weather is bad?
Travis is bringing rubber so we can play inside the hangar if weather doesn't cooperate. All depends how the weather shapes up. Temperature this last weekend was a bit on the cold side with the wind.

I sprayed the first application of roundup this weekend. Worse case on the Friday before we'll only have to rake the dead stuff.
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Old 10-06-2014, 03:12 PM
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Default Re: RCT&C Midwest FALL Meet ~ Oct. 25-26

You say hangar....would there also happen to be a runway?
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Old 10-06-2014, 05:37 PM
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You say hangar....would there also happen to be a runway?
One of the nicest in the country.
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Old 10-07-2014, 12:36 AM
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Default Re: RCT&C Midwest FALL Meet ~ Oct. 25-26

Oh I see, r/c hangar lol, don't think I can land a 1:1 there. Just looked and I was just in your area a few weeks ago picking up an irrigation pivot I bought from a guy up there that I bet you know of, Paul Kline, just down the road...
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Old 10-07-2014, 11:59 AM
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The word filter on here won't let me express my true opinion of Paul. I was unfortunate enough to grow up and go to school with him.
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Old 10-07-2014, 12:24 PM
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Default Re: RCT&C Midwest FALL Meet ~ Oct. 25-26

Well on a different note, I got your PM Nathan thanks for the info, I guess I'll wing it this trip for a room and see what happens.
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Old 10-10-2014, 12:21 AM
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The word filter on here won't let me express my true opinion of Paul. I was unfortunate enough to grow up and go to school with him.
Didn't mean to dredge up bad memories! Just an internet purchase, don't know them.
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Old 10-10-2014, 02:58 PM
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Didn't mean to dredge up bad memories! Just an internet purchase, don't know them.
Haha not a problem.
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Old 10-15-2014, 05:49 PM
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Default Re: RCT&C Midwest FALL Meet ~ Oct. 25-26

Just heard both hotels in Monticello are booked. If you need a room and haven't booked yet, you can stay in Champaign or Decatur. Both are 20 miles from the field along I-72.

Schedule for next weekend will approximately be:

Friday - Myself and likely Travis/Izzy will be at the field setting up. Should be there late. If you arrive around dinner time, wait a bit and we should be back.

Saturday - I will be there 8am at the latest and plan to stay until I can't feel my brain working anymore (11-12pm)

Sunday - I'll be there again @ 8am and will stay as late as anyone wants to play. Last time we ended at about noon.

If it rains or we decide it's too cold/windy, we have crushed rubber to be able to play with inside the hangar.

Pete will not be there to cook food for us this time so we can order food as a group or go on our own. I will have bottled water on hand for everyone. Thinking about cooking some brats/burgers on Saturday night.

I don't have a head count as of yet but the entrance fee will not exceed $20. Last event we were able to donate $300 to the club and cover Pete's expenses for food.

You do have the option to join our club with a "Track Access Membership" for $40 per year. If you plan on attending the spring and fall show it's basically the same cost but gives you access to the site year round. New members applying until the end of this year are paid up until Dec. 2015 so you can save $20 if you apply now. I know some of you guys further away are unsure if you can make it so it's fine if you prefer to pay per event.
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Old 10-15-2014, 06:56 PM
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Default Re: RCT&C Midwest FALL Meet ~ Oct. 25-26

Well I don't always believe what I read so I called best western and was told they had one room left for Saturday and Sunday, a single queen so I took it!
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Old 10-17-2014, 11:53 AM
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Default Re: RCT&C Midwest FALL Meet ~ Oct. 25-26

Ah good to hear. I would imagine they will have cancellations.
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Old 10-21-2014, 02:14 PM
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Default Re: RCT&C Midwest FALL Meet ~ Oct. 25-26

Not to jinx it, but it's looking like the weather is going to cooperate with us. Low 70s for the highs.
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Old 10-21-2014, 06:32 PM
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Default Re: RCT&C Midwest FALL Meet ~ Oct. 25-26

I don't think you'll jinx it, I've been watching it and it looks like it's going to be really nice!
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Old 10-24-2014, 08:22 PM
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Default Re: RCT&C Midwest FALL Meet ~ Oct. 25-26

I hope y'all have fun this weekend and please take some progress pics
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Old 10-24-2014, 08:34 PM
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Default Re: RCT&C Midwest FALL Meet ~ Oct. 25-26

this looks like a good event, post some pic's
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Old 10-24-2014, 11:10 PM
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Default Re: RCT&C Midwest FALL Meet ~ Oct. 25-26

Friday pics, from weeds to work area, about 3-4 hours of work before we could play.


















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Old 10-25-2014, 07:42 AM
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Default Re: RCT&C Midwest FALL Meet ~ Oct. 25-26

OK so is hotel rooms not within a 1/2 mile is what is keeping ya'll away. Gonna be a great day. Good site great people. Trucks

What more do ya need to get out and have some fun.
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Old 10-25-2014, 09:14 AM
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Default Re: RCT&C Midwest FALL Meet ~ Oct. 25-26

Wish I could have made it Have fun and take lots of pics!
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