I think a bunch of Cali guys should put together a carpool, and go on a roadtrip!!!! :-)
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We could rent a van.
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oh i'm already there!!! had such a good time last year. oh and DBall, YOU BEST BE THERE!!!
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Thats a great idea Darrell..... :-)
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Here is a link to the pics & website of last years Herfa-stanza.

http://www.shackherf.com/

Sorry not all of the photo links still go to photos.
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From my doorstep to the The Shack.... :-):-):-)

Total Estimated Time: 36 hours 17 minutes
Total Estimated Distance: 2415.03 miles
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Let's go!
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The "official thread" goes up in a couple months. Had a request for dates from a brother who needs to plan so ... here they are.
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This picture sure looks allot like the asylum logo.
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SH1. 2005. Check.
Brought Annie. Ms. SeanGAR wondered what the hell I was doing meeting a bunch of strangers to smoke cigars for a weekend .. in frickin Ohio of all places. Jane no doubt had similar thoughts when she found out what the deal was LOL. Two minutes after meeting the people I've only known from online posts realized people are even cooler and nicer in person. George Altbier brings homebrew and a view camera for pictures on the beach overlooking cedar point. Fun, fun, fun. Not too good at planning .. note to self: next time remember to bring more bacon and maple syrup. Dave and Jane go overboard .... everybody was so much fun. I wish we could do this every weekend.

SH2. 2006. Check.
More cool people, but those motley buggers kicked us in cornhole. Chickenman showed up. I was in the kitchen with Annie and one of the other crew when they took the group picture. How they could miss Annie I don't know. Me, well, who is going to miss another crotchety geezer cigar smoker, that I can understand. Sam takes care of the grill ... Dave takes care of the fish. Late night cigars and conversation, dessert secrets, fantastic cigars. What a blast.

SH3. 2007. Nope.
Had a meeting that weekend and couldn't go. Man, what a bummer. It got worse looking at the pictures and seeing the posts of people showing up.

SH4. 2008. Nope.
Had a meeting that weekend and couldn't go. Man, what a bummer. It got worse looking at the pictures and seeing the posts of people showing up. The number of people showing up has now reached insane proportions.

SH5. 2009. Note to self: CRIKEY MAN ... don't go to meetings scheduled that weekend. Annie is getting excited. Excuse me while I go find some cigars.
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Same vantage point, one day later. :-)

Nice, Sean! Sounds like a lot of great new people, and some stellar alumni returns! :-)
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:-) Was definitely enticed by the posts from last years herf and after the experience with the Ybor herf I am jonesing to make this. Don't know at the moment if finances will allow but will definitely be doing some figuring on how to make it happen.
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I have a trade show from the 9-12th in Vegas, it conflicts every year, but I know everyone will have a fantastic time. I wish like hell I could be there.
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after what happen last year he better make it. Dan better make it as well. that fool drove all night to make it and crashed at the foot of my bed for a night. i cant wait
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Vacation booked!!! what better way to spend an anniversary.:-)
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August 12 - Las Vegas

August 13 - Ohio

Problem solved! :-)
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I want to go; time to map/plan this out.

Van rental sounds interesting. Roughly 2 days out & 2 days back. Then again, an airplane ticket booked far enough in advance wouldn't be that expensive.

Bigger question is who can deal with my snoring? :-)
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8-13 Loading 53 foot trailer.
8-15 Unloading it.....
:-)
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Call the Teamsters.....or hire Dave's company. :-)

Just razzin' ya 'cause I will miss ya, Pete.
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Ive done it in 2 days 6 hours..........But Im a pro...:-)
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