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Annual Jeep Show => 13th Annual (2008) => Topic started by: K Riccardi on July 20, 2008, 06:22:07 pm

Title: Thank you PA Jeeps.
Post by: K Riccardi on July 20, 2008, 06:22:07 pm
I just wanted to thank the PA Jeep members and staff for putting on another great show this year.  Is it too early to register for next year? ;D
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Post by: njjeepthing on July 20, 2008, 11:01:01 pm
X2.  You guys did a great job putting the show together, we'll be there again next year.
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Post by: FlyersPh9 on July 21, 2008, 01:06:28 am
I worked Saturday parking the Jeeps until about noon, and then walked around, enjoyed the obstacle course, then hit the RTI ramp, bought some stuff, and left. I thought it was really cool and enjoyed it a lot. I do agree, it was smoking hot, but it's summer. If you can't handle a little sun, then stay at home. Will definitely be coming back next year.

BTW, I had to work today so I didn't go to the show. Will they post who won raffles and trophys online?
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Post by: Charlie on July 21, 2008, 05:34:33 am
Folks,
I'm afraid the weather was my fault, I had prayed for two sunny days and I got them. However, in my prayers I did not specify to God the exact temperature. Once again, you have my apologies.

As far as the other opportunities, please feel free to make suggestions to Rick, Wayne and myself. Email us, PA Jeeps members attend the club meetings with your suggestions. We really do try to put on a good event.

Charlie Stevens
VP PA Jeeps.
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Post by: wriorprncess on July 21, 2008, 07:27:27 am

WOW.......maybe some of you were not attending the same show I was at.  I could not have asked for a better weekend!  (OK, maybe it could have been a bit cooler, so Charlie please be more specific with your prayers)  The staff/club members from the PA Jeeps Club were awesome and very helpful from the first time I contacted them about booth space. 

While at the show, I was able to talk to all types of Jeep enthusiasts, from all over.  One family attending had an exchange student from Italy.  She wanted to experience something "American".  The Jeep show was perfect!  She was even able to take a spin around the obstacle course. (because we know what jeeper would turn down the chance to take a pretty girl for a ride in his jeep, Thanks Mike from Adams Jeep)

I was there with “Operation Red Dragon” and the support we have been receiving from the Jeep community is simply amazing.  I had no idea what to expect, and I can’t put into words all the emotions I am feeling from it all. 

The climbing wall was lots of fun (ask any of the kids there) but a bear to pack up.  Again, some of the PA Jeeps staff members were right there to help. 
 
In my opinion, the show was a huge success and the PA Jeeps Club should be proud of it’s staff/club members. 

So, THANK YOU Pa Jeeps for the great weekend.
Sue Adams

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Post by: toynrnd on July 21, 2008, 07:55:06 am
Thank you PA Jeeps for a great show.  We appreciate all the hospitality.  The vendor row was awesome, there were lots of cool Jeeps, and we brought home lots of great ideas for modifications (brought home some parts, too).  It was a first class event.  Kudos go out to all the volunteers who make it happen.  Keep up the good work.

Thanks again!
Chris Boucher
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Post by: Charlie on July 21, 2008, 08:19:47 am
Sue,

You made me think about something.

I bet it's really really hot in Iraq!

I bet it's down right dangerous at times!

I bet the next time I pray it's for our troops and not waste a good prayer on our weather!

I bet I continue to thank our service personnel for giving us the freedom to hold such an event and thank them for giving others the right to complain about it!

I bet I was wrong in being a little apprehensive about your project at the show!

I bet it's still really really hot in Iraq!

Charlie

P.S. Tell your son thanks for me.  ;) I'll be glad to take him wheeling.
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Post by: K Riccardi on July 21, 2008, 09:01:53 am
Charlie your reply was quite funny and I'm sure will go over much better than mine. :)
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Post by: 04RckyMtn on July 21, 2008, 09:31:52 am
Wow! ok, I was at the show and enjoyed it, BTW thanx for the ring and pinion set for my axle. However there were some suggestions I had and agree with some of the other posts on here. Yes, no one can control the weather, but either some misting tents or a couple of water fountains would have been greatly appericated. Yes I packed a cooler along with a camelbak, but had to walk back and forth to the parking lot to get to my supplies. In the heat it always seems alot farther.

The raffle is great and there is a lot of free stuff given away. Having it on the stage this year was a great idea, loved the brezze up there. But there are people waiting to go home and having 3 conversations while annoucing the tickets is not condusive to helping people with a long drive.

Still even with the heat, I enjoyed the show and will be back.

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Post by: Storman on July 21, 2008, 10:23:28 am

1st I want to thank all the vendors that traveled to make this show.  With the current state of the economy I know an undertaking like this is not cheap. THANK YOU!!!

2nd I would like to thank all club members both PAJeepers and others that volunteered their time and energy for the show. Yep...it was hot for everyone!!!

3rd I would like to thank all the people that attended and enjoyed your visit, because without you there would be no show.

And finally to those that did not enjoy the show...sorry that you didn't enjoy it, as Charlie said negative feedback should be directed by email to the club officers. 
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Post by: billiejf on July 21, 2008, 10:44:12 am
Kane,

Agreed - great show.  Thanks!

Billie Jeanne
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Post by: C2kraft on July 21, 2008, 01:00:16 pm
Heck of a SHOW PA Jeeps!!!!! It is such an awesome site to see so many people geared towards the same goals and hobbies in one place. I had the opportunity to show many of my none jeeping friends what this hobby is all about. Hopefully there will be additional jeepers in the near future?!?!

Thanks to everyone who made it possible and also to all the vendors for showing up. Truly there is nothing more satisfying then meeting the individuals who design and build the parts that I purchase. This one on one contact takes all the "catalogness" out of purchasing your products.

Chris
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Post by: billiejf on July 21, 2008, 01:07:23 pm
04RckyMtn,

Your comments were nicely written, CONSTRUCTIVE and non-personal in nature.  You made some very useful suggestions:  water stations, misting tent, etc.  Thank you.  Billie Jeanne
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Post by: emgraz on July 21, 2008, 02:03:51 pm
I will put my 2 cents in......

All the work for the PA Jeeps show is STRICTLY VOLUNTEER.....we have taken the time out of our busy schedules to try to put on the BEST Jeep show on the East Coast....if not the US!!!!  Rick works on this show YEAR round.....he will "disappear" for about a week, and then diligently start planning next year's show.  (In fact he already has had questions about next year before this year's was over)

I agree with Charlie's second post, WE SHOULD PRAY that people are overseas fighting for our freedoms....speech being one of them, but BEFORE you start bashing a club that is promoting our sport like no other, maybe you should think of your tone.  Constructive criticism is good, but don't air your DISHENCHANTMENT with our club because you were hot, or were mad because not all the vendors showed up!!!!  We had a suggestion box up on the club "stage"--this would have been a perfect opportunity to make suggestions, comments.  In the state of the economy, we were thankful that more vendors didn't "drop out" 

Most of the club memebers had been at the fairgrounds from Friday at 8am to Sunday at 7pm....a select few lived, ate, breathed, and bathed the show for the weekend.  And as Bille Jean stated...some are still there today holding up our values of "Treading Lightly" and returning the Fairgrounds to it's pre-show condition.   We are "family" at PA Jeeps and pride ourselves in being courteous, helpful, and down right accomodating.

As for the raffle....why are you complaining about a raffle that gives away THOUSANDS of dollars of merchandise.....you choose to buy the tickets, we tell you that you must be present to win, I guess we need a disclaimer as to how long it will take.....the raffle and the obsticle course are just 2 of the reasons people show up for the weekend.  Wayne is not a radio personality......but I don't think he did a bad job....he repeats the numbers various times, and in fact puts unclaimed items aside so that he can "re-call" them....I feel this is fair, and probably would not happen at most raffles. 

I realize this is a public forum with freedom of speech, but we as a club spent alot of planning, hard work, and dedication that has kept this as a long running STELLAR event.  We apologize if you did not think it was what you expected, I guess we will not see some of you next year, but we will still have hundreds of people coming back every year to join in the family atmosphere that is associated with our event. 

My husband and I will be there next year as our 3rd year of PA Jeep members to help once again.  We joined the club after attending the event 4 years ago, and have made friendships that will last a lifetime.....if you're not getting our "family" atmosphere on the forum, I apologize, but anyone is giving advice on here....not just club members....but being new to Jeeping in general, we have never been mislead or sent astray with the years of wheeling experience found in this club. 

I'm off my soapbox now....thanks to all the club members for a wonderful show again this year, we did our best and should be proud of ourselves!

Erica Graziosi -- PA Jeeps Newsletter Editor

 
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Post by: emgraz on July 21, 2008, 02:35:12 pm
JP,

I apologize if they were personal attacks in a PM manner....I would be very upset as well!  If anyone in the club is bashing you personally in a private manner, then that is totally uncalled for. 

People posting things hit a nerve because we as a whole (probably including the "bad eggs" that you are being bashed by) work so hard during this event. 

I'm sorry you're not getting the experience that Matt and I have been getting in your club membership--Charlie, Ted, KY Steve, Mike Hardesty, and various others have been guiding us like little birdys trying to take flight during our induction to the "jeeping" community.  I'm saddened that you did not experience this feeling that we have had the joy of being a part of.....I wonder if you took the time to come to meetings and get to know us all....

Erica
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Post by: billiejf on July 21, 2008, 03:41:52 pm
Of course my husband was the tall guy with glasses and curly hair - he was the announcer.  Obviously, I have some hostility when my husband is publicly berated for doing nothing but his best as a volunteer to help this club.  That is the only reason I even responded to these posts and PM'd you.  I've stated my opinion to you both publicly and privately.  I'm done and will not comment further.  I suppose we can agree to disagree with the manner in which opinions are stated.  Respectfully, Billie Jeanne Fish
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Post by: Keith on July 21, 2008, 03:46:55 pm
Wow! Gotta say that some of these posts sure touch a nerve. But let me say Thank You to all that helped with the Show.

Thank you for your time and energy.

Many fail to realize the amount of time and effort something like this takes. Over the years, I too have felt the brunt of criticism over something I have put my heart and soul into. Do not let these people bring you down.

As for the time of year I may have a little insight into that. It is hard to change weekends because of the schedule at the Fair Grounds. They are in the business of renting these areas out and unless there is an open weekend you can not change it. In addition if you think about spring and fall, the weather is a lot more unsettled. There would be a much better chance of rain. While I didn't enjoy the heat, it was much better than a rainy weekend. Rain would have been cooler, but I bet a lot more would have stayed home.

I want to offer a special thanks to the Officers of the Club. I have been there and done that, I understand that amount of time you give.

Thanks,

Keith Weire

Since I started composing this post another post was added. I would just like ignore the negative and work towards solutions for next show.
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Post by: Jeepnharleymomma on July 21, 2008, 04:02:22 pm
I want to THANK the Jeep Show Chairman for spending ALL year and All his free time planning what I think is the best Jeep Show in the USA! He will have a week of family time then start planning for 2009.

I wish to THANK all the vendors that attended the show. I know the economy isn't the best right now but they still attended. That says something.

I wish to THANK all the volunteers that worked in the heat for 3 days to make this show run. Some of them use their vacation time to come work for free in the hot, humid days of July. Some of them don't even get to take the time to see the show and I don't ever hear any complaining from them.

I wish to THANK our president for making announcements all day, making sure everything is running as planned and taking care of any problems that arise during the show. Hopefully he will regain his voice soon.

I wish to THANK all the soldiers who are away from their home and families, working in the heat constantly so back here in the U.S. we can have a Jeep Show.

Now for those who didn't have a good time I am sorry, if it was that bad don't come back, thanks for your comments we know some people just like to complain and spend their whole life being negative. Sorry we cannot please everyone.

To rebeljeeper: I don't know why you are even complaining you sent me an email or a pm wanting to help, yet never did. Maybe an extra hand could have helped.

To jpwrangler2006: If someone is bashing you in a pm form, don't assume that on a public forum that has members from all over that it is a paying member of the PA Jeeps club. I would also like to see these Pm's and I will be contacting Charlie to verify what you said. I don't know why people would bash you for no reason and no one else has ever complained of this problem. Feel free to email me.



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Post by: M + M Jeep on July 21, 2008, 04:37:48 pm


I just got home from the Fairgrounds and read these comments.  I'm going to take a nap now.   W.

PS   Rick, keep it professional please   ;D


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Post by: Gonzo03TJ on July 21, 2008, 04:39:00 pm
Ok, i wasn't trying to berate anyone or the club what i posted was just my opinion, the volunteers did their jobs well and as far as the raffle goes i was just thinking all the little private conversations and jokes between each raffle could of been done without, the only thing i really disagreed with was having project red dragon there. how is that fair to all the other service peoples who also jeep who are building jeep projects to have the one group there begging for money for this marines' jeep, I know i attended the show with a few service men and it took all they could do from saying something to the people at the booth when they were begging for money. I also know the weather isn't in the control of the club but things can be done to help out when its hot. heck i didn't even see any medical personal there to help if someone had heat exhaustion. Cooling/Misting tents should definitely be used next year. also i will be thinking about joining PA Jeeps so i can come help with the show next year
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Post by: YellowRubi on July 21, 2008, 04:40:53 pm
Hey PA Jeeps.. been coming to the show for many years and they have all ways been great. This year I decided to take part of the infield. Unforthounetly I had some items stolen from my Jeep. Other then that I enjoy the show and kudos to all the volunteers. I will be back next year with a armed guard.
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Post by: Betty Udich on July 21, 2008, 05:14:29 pm
I'm one of those people that would rather read the forum than post but I feel I must comment. I want to THANK all the volunteers that help make the PA Jeep show the best in the country. Despite the weather I had a great time with friends that are my chosen family. If you feel that the show didn't live up to your expectations and all you have is complaints maybe you should walk a mile in the shoes of those that work tirelessly to organize this event. Volunteer to help make it better or don't come at all. I have found that those that usually complain the most and the loudest are the "do nothings" of the world. BTW: I was a volunteer this year as in the past and will continue to volunteer as long as the Pa Jeep club will have me.

     Thanks Rick, Wayne and to everyone for another great show...Betty
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Post by: K Riccardi on July 21, 2008, 05:47:28 pm
What part of thank you did some of you not understand? I have been going to the Jeep show since at least 1997 and the show is always changing and evolving. That is in part to comments and suggestions from the participants. This thread is not the place to make these suggestions. Maybe a member of the BOD would like to start a thread for that?

I would also like to see a Moderator delete all of the posts that do not fit the theme of this thread(including my own) to keep the thread on track.

Good luck. ;D
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Post by: Rick_Bear on July 21, 2008, 06:07:13 pm
I just got home a half hour ago myself. Well, I got home and switched vehicles and drove to the other side of Lancaster to pick my son up from work. I to have lost my voice...imagine that. I stopped in McDonalds for a milk shake and had to write my order down on paper.

I have NOTHING to add to this "thread" but Thank You to everyone that volunteered their time, attended, and participated.
I'll be thanking all 71 participating vendors/sponsors with an event follow-up packet.
I guess I didn't work hard enough to bring 12-14 more vendors into this event.
I apologize for not meeting some peoples expectations, I did my best.
We were down in the Jeep count as expected, but I don't understand why 200+ were parked outside the event.

Good night everyone, I'm going to sleep for three days now.

P.S.- Thank you for the Birthday Celebration too.....I enjoyed it immensely and appreciate your generosity.
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Post by: fmkf on July 21, 2008, 06:13:21 pm
apparantly I was wrong everything was perfect and couldn't possibly be any better.



fmkf
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Post by: Betty Udich on July 21, 2008, 06:17:40 pm
Apology accepted...
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Post by: 1984CJ7 on July 21, 2008, 07:01:28 pm
I too would like to say Thank You!!!

You can't control the weather nor the flow of oil from a God forsaken land that has caused gas prices to increase which I firmly believe was a contributing factor to the number of Jeeps within' the fence. I know it was a part of my decision making process for not registering. This was my second show and it was nice to have more options for food and drink and who ever had the idea to hold the raffle on the stage... THANK YOU!!! That breeze was needed.

My only heart burn was "Operation Red Dragon". Being a 2 Tour Veteran no service member should be singled out. The right thing to do would be to donate that money to wounded vets at the many military hospitals to help with head trauma and other rehab programs. There were several things about that whole thing that just doesn't sit right. I did some research already and will be contacting the CID to look into this.


Otherwise great job and c-ya next year.
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Post by: MudTJ on July 21, 2008, 07:09:35 pm
Thank you PA Jeeps for holding the event.   It was my 3rd year and I will be back for more.  I know my Jeep was one less in the fence but thats because I brought the RTI ramp instead.   Any more help you guys need next year feel free to ask us as well.
Thanks again.
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Post by: wriorprncess on July 21, 2008, 07:46:39 pm
I am truly sorry if things are not sitting right with you over "Operation Red Dragon".  I am Cale's mom and I can assure you this project is not meant to offend anyone.  I have been in contact with the CID and we are not breaking or even bending any rules.  The Marine Corps was actually very helpful when we approached them about the project.  They flew Cale from Ramadi to Fallujah so we could have a teleconference with him to reveal our plans.  You can call us a crazy family/mom who just wants to thank her son for all he is sacrificing to protect the things he loves.  Sure we where at the show this weekend to raise money, but more then that we want the gratitude we have for our Marine to be contagious.  If you want to help us thank him  - great!  If not….. we hope we have at least inspired you to thank your favorite military person in your own way.   We, however, think big and we will not apologize for that.

We will not let the negativity of a few ruin the pride and comitment we feel for this project.  The number of people who came to our booth and thanked us far more exceeds the number of negative remarks that have been posted here. 


Disclaimer……the opinions we have stated here are our own.  They are not in any way the opinions of the PA Jeeps Club. 
If you would like to comment on our project (good or bad) please do so at www.myspace.com/calesjeepmakeover 

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Post by: SteveandJayne on July 21, 2008, 08:05:58 pm
Hey PAjeeps,
Thanks I had a great time and my two boys who are 11 had a great time they love the obstacle course and want to know when we can take the "black jeep" ( 90 YJ) out on the rocks. I paid 5 bucks to get in and see a swap meet,show,vendor row,eat at good prices (bought water from the vendors not food guys) andI got a shirt for 20 bucks. Yep cost me 75.00 to get there with gas but you know what I had a good time and so did my kids. It was hot, it is JULY. We left at around 1:30 on Saturday after getting there at 8:45ish along with some guys from Manassas Va, I am from Harpers Ferry WV not close but I make the trip every year.
Take this into consideration all the people who don't think they got a good show.  I went to Bloomsburg this year, hardly and good trucks out there, some monster trucks and half of them broke, mud drags eh what can you say about those,personal opinion, food that was 7-8 dollars for a drink and burger that wasn't even good. 18 bucks to get in EACH, Drove my Fj up ther and spent about 150.00 in gas . Times this by 4 and it gets real expensive quick. How about vendors who didn't have any wares to sell. If the last 4 lines sound better then Rick and PA jeeps show then by all means roll up to it. Even better in Canfield Ohio next weekend the Jeep and truck fest will be going on go there it is another "familyevents.com" event.

 Thanks PAJeeps,
I do appreciate all the work
P.S. The man on the stage didn't tell me I had to be there to win the raffle, I spent 5 bucks on the raffle I wasn't even there for. I am not mad or upset just a little more "donation" to the club.
Se eya next year on the Camp grounds with the "Black Jeep".

Steve O.
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Post by: Chris "Hollywood" Borkowski on July 21, 2008, 08:17:53 pm
I just wanted to say it was a great show.

Thanks to the vendors which I appreciate coming out for this event. I got to see lots of products which I want to add to my Jeep and letting the newer Jeep owners see what they can add to there Jeeps. And yes I did buy just a few things also.

Thanks to the participants for showing up and being there to show off your Jeep. But also for helping PA Jeeps and other organizations preserve land for the sport which all of us truly enjoy.

Thanks to all the clubs and your members that came out for the show and assisted us put this show on. It was good to see numerous other clubs and assocations there.

Thanks to all who volunteered to make this a great show year after year. Everyone worked hard for three days to make this enjoyable for everyone.

And now thanks to Wayne and Jenn for being some darn good ring leaders making the days events go smoothly.

Rick, another great job putting this all together and making it all work. We all know how hard it is to put on this type of event and you did it again just like you have done it in the past. Thank you for doing all the hard work.

And for all those who just want to complain about the show. Well you know the rest.
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Post by: bad93wrangler on July 22, 2008, 12:05:28 am
 This year was my first year there, And had a very good time. People were friendly and the vendors had great deals. My only problem was the forum, The bad mouthing about the raffle and Operation red dragon. what was that about? I was talking to the ladies at their tent and think its a great idea. I cant see how you can call it begging and that money should go to vets.The people that donated money knew what it was for. The people in charge of the show let them come to the show, So they must have thought it was a good cause. I do, Im an ex serviceman myself, I know what the family feeling and trying to do. I believe that Cales jeep is going to be great. I live in the oxford area and take my jeep to Adams jeep. I know the Mike that she was talking about, he's a great guy, He is the only one that works on mine and my sons jeeps. Do you know that he offered to do all the labor for free? Mike is working on the red dragon in his free time and days off. What are any of you doing?
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Post by: jeppepl on July 22, 2008, 07:13:16 am
Thanks PA Jeeps. It was a great show again!
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Post by: M + M Jeep on July 22, 2008, 09:33:42 am
Hey PA Jeeps.. been coming to the show for many years and they have all ways been great. This year I decided to take part of the infield. Unforthounetly I had some items stolen from my Jeep. Other then that I enjoy the show and kudos to all the volunteers. I will be back next year with a armed guard.



Sorry about the theft to your Jeep.  It seems like ever year one Jeep gets something stolen out of it.  We also had a car seat stolen from the camping area.  It's a shame.  :-[ Thanks for taking it in stride though and we will see you next year...maybe.
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Post by: 1984CJ7 on July 22, 2008, 10:13:29 am
Hey PA Jeeps.. been coming to the show for many years and they have all ways been great. This year I decided to take part of the infield. Unforthounetly I had some items stolen from my Jeep. Other then that I enjoy the show and kudos to all the volunteers. I will be back next year with a armed guard.



Sorry about the theft to your Jeep. It seems like ever year one Jeep gets something stolen out of it. We also had a car seat stolen from the camping area. It's a shame. :-[ Thanks for taking it in stride though and we will see you next year...maybe.


Thats horrible that people can come out to enjoy a great show and still advantage of their fellow man. Sorry to hear about your Jeep.
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Post by: chasm on July 22, 2008, 12:35:15 pm
Hats off to my fellow PA Jeeps members for another job well done!

The wife and I were happy to take a day off of work on Thursday to help line the fields, and help out with registration and other odd jobs throughout the weekend. Thursday afternoon, we even went to Gander Mountain to buy a tent just so we could be a part of the after hours festivities. We will be camping at all of the future Shows! ;D

Thanks to all of the volunteers from the other clubs who also came out and helped!

Thanks to our buddies at Quadratec too! I know that I did my share to help lighten their load for the trip back to West Chester! (I actually had to drive the Willys home since we bought a hitch rack to haul our new parts home! I made it home just moments before the skys opened up! :o)

Thanks again to those responsible for the Event T-shirts and dash plaques! It is truly an honor to have one's Jeep pictured on these items at the Best Jeep Only Show in the USA!  ;D
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Post by: headhoncho on July 22, 2008, 03:21:34 pm
Just wanted to say "thanks" for another great show this year. I had many questions that were answered professionally and courteously and I thank God for the guy spotting the Honcho (me) on the rocks I decided to try this year. I've been attending the event since 2000 and have been watching it grow larger and larger each year.

I am also a swap meet vendor and am understanding with the layout compared to years past. To all who attended last years show (the biggest and best in my opinion), there should be some understanding that shuffling had to be done in anticipation for the '08 show. Some things were great, some good, and some ok but that's the way you find out what works and what doesn't.

 Unfortunately, two major forces hit the show at the same time, the economy and the heat. Both also happen to be out of the control of Pa Jeeps. Common sense told me ahead of time that I may not sell as much as I did last year but I still had a great time. Anyone ever go fishing?  As far as the weather, my first time at the Pa Jeeps show it was a total downpour so it was pretty much a loss. I'll take heat over rain anyday. All the sissy's complaining that it was sooo hot don't know how to find shade or fluids? Ever been to Bloomsburg, Carlisle, Maple Grove Raceway in the summer?  Next time stay home in your AC and keep playing your video games and us real men/women will brave the heat for our favorite pastime. 

I will be back next year, I will anticipate the show being bigger and better as usual, and I will let some air out of my tires before I do the rocks again.

Thanks again, JR
Title: Re: Thank you PA Jeeps.
Post by: dakotacj on July 22, 2008, 03:31:55 pm
I have to agree with SteveandJayne regarding Bloomsburg. This was my first time attending the PA Jeep show and comparing it to Bloomsburg-there is no comparison. The Bloomsburg vendors were scarce to say the least and those that were there had more catalogs to order from than parts to buy and the prices for food/drink- wow! I was very impressed with the Jeep Show and plan on attending next year (and entering my Jeep!) I think having a water station or a misting tent would have been a good idea to keep people cool- maybe at the other end from the food vendors or in a central location. I know personally that being as it was my first time attending I didn't know what to expect so I didn't come as prepared as some others (that would be those of you who thought to bring a CamelBak water pak- genius!) As a volunteer only run event I think you guys put on a fantastic event that I felt lived up to (and in same cases surpassed) any expectations I had! Every PA Jeeps volunteer I saw was friendly and hard at work making the event run smoothly.
Title: Re: Thank you PA Jeeps.
Post by: da_Vinsta on July 22, 2008, 03:59:56 pm
This was my first pa jeep show and it was awsome(a little to hot)Thanks to all from the PA Jeep club,and we will be back for 09. ;D
Title: Re: Thank you PA Jeeps.
Post by: M + M Jeep on July 22, 2008, 04:12:53 pm


Sounds like you have a pretty good Show yourself up in New England.  Be sure to pass along some more info on it.


Title: Re: Thank you PA Jeeps.
Post by: YellowRubi on July 22, 2008, 04:22:39 pm
Hey PA Jeeps.. been coming to the show for many years and they have all ways been great. This year I decided to take part of the infield. Unforthounetly I had some items stolen from my Jeep. Other then that I enjoy the show and kudos to all the volunteers. I will be back next year with a armed guard.



Sorry about the theft to your Jeep.  It seems like ever year one Jeep gets something stolen out of it.  We also had a car seat stolen from the camping area.  It's a shame.  :-[ Thanks for taking it in stride though and we will see you next year...maybe.

Thanks for being concerned as well as the other repiles. I was pretty upset when I found out. I guess they needed my GPS, sunglasses and valve stem caps more then me. The worst part the GPS and sunglasses were hid behind my drivers seat so someone had to open my door and bend the seat forward.

I'm a Jeeper so this would never stop me from a PA Jeep show. Thanks for all the replies and to all the club volunteers for putting on a great show.

Happy Trails,
Kurt
Title: Re: Thank you PA Jeeps.
Post by: fuzz401 on July 22, 2008, 06:29:18 pm
great show as always just had hoped mine was done for the show

think it was hot try strapping in to your jeep with a single layer coat on no roof to get away from the sun and gloves and a helmet

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Ever been to Bloomsburg, Carlisle, Maple Grove Raceway in the summer?

many a times at Cecil
Title: Re: Thank you PA Jeeps.
Post by: Chief on July 22, 2008, 06:47:35 pm
Chief here,
   I also want to thank all of the PaJeeps staff and the other cluds for helping out. The vendors were great to visit with and talk to and not to mention buy stuff from. Even though my tow rig lost a transmission, my jeep got rear ended and daughters car seat was taken I had a great time. I really enjoyed the show. look forward to next year's show. I also think that we need to leave the negitive comments behind and move on to bigger and better things.

THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR A GREAT SHOW,

CHIEF

Title: Re: Thank you PA Jeeps.
Post by: Rick_Bear on July 22, 2008, 07:06:53 pm
This was definately the HOTTEST weekend to date for our Jeep Show and it took everyone completely by suprise. Better sunshine than rain. Rest assured the Club staff will be looking to improve things going forward as we attempt to do so each year.

Availablitiy for water & refreshments throughout the facility is my 1st priority to address. We'll see what we can work out with the facility (contracted) vendor to accomidate our needs.

Thank You all for your feedback. Whether it be possitive or negative rest assured we are always looking to offer improvements.
See you next year...Maybe
Title: Re: Thank you PA Jeeps.
Post by: crazy4ink on July 22, 2008, 10:12:23 pm
This was my third year attending the PA Jeeps show.  I have to agree with everyone else that the heat was oppressive, but that was completely out of anyone's control.  I had a great time and talked with a lot of great people.  I didn't get a chance to walk around the show field like I wanted to though.  I tell you what, a late night run to Wal-Mart for an inflatable kiddie pool was great!  My 2 year old was very happy and it helped her deal with the heat and humidity very well.

I look forward to many more years of attending/vending at this show!!

To all of the PA Jeeps volunteers, THANK YOU for all of your hard work!!
Title: Re: Thank you PA Jeeps.
Post by: Y2KTJ on July 23, 2008, 08:34:39 am
WOW  this was our first Pa Jeeps show and we were not disappointed!! You guys did a heck of a job.  Even my 4 yr old had a good time lookin at all the jeeps and tryin to spend my money on upgrades!!  The "kiddy area" by the stage was great (shaded and had a nice breeze each time we went there to let her cool off)  My only complaint was we didnt register my wifes libby :'( when we saw no winner in the stock cat i coulda kicked my #%$!!!  Lookin forward to next year . ( we both are gonna register next time!!)  Again thanks for a full day of cheap entertainment. ( i mean 10 bucks for the day?? how sweet is that??!!??)
Title: Re: Thank you PA Jeeps.
Post by: 04 Rubi on July 23, 2008, 10:33:04 am
All I can say is GREAT show but man was it HOT!!!!!
Title: Re: Thank you PA Jeeps.
Post by: LHFD on July 23, 2008, 10:05:01 pm
I would like to thank everyone at PA Jeeps for a very nice and very hot show!!  My 2nd show and as always it was fun. I am looking forward to seeing everyone at Jeff Daniels Jeep show in September. Meet these guys at the hotel sounds like a great time as well. Thanks again to all!!!!
Title: Re: Thank you PA Jeeps.
Post by: Steve_Conlin on July 26, 2008, 10:00:16 pm
Thanks for the great show.  See you all next year.
Title: Re: Thank you PA Jeeps.
Post by: baybilly on July 27, 2008, 09:12:57 pm
 I must say for my first time to make it to your show it was well worth it and i will be back next year. great job to all you PA Jeepers that put on a great show. congrats to all of you!!! your show is the bench mark of what jeep shows should be all about. ALL BREEDS SHOW!! i'm glad i stayed for the two days to take it all in and see all the fantastic rigs. Great job!!!!!

Dave
Title: Re: Thank you PA Jeeps.
Post by: Geeeep on July 30, 2008, 08:39:52 am
Another voice saying thanks for putting on a great show. It was my fourth time there (third with my Jeep in the infield) Yes it was hot (and completely out of your control) but once again no rain. I liked the new layout on Saturday and having the raffle on the stage was a great idea. I'll be back (hopefully next time I can come up friday and camp all weekend)!