Author Topic: PCCA Mini Meet- "THE OHIO GET TOGETHER" July 12th 2008 (Read 57453 times)

jimspinto · « **on:** March 23, 2008, 09:29:30 AM »

Re. The Ohio Get Together, and meet in Middlefield Ohio

The available dates are, July 12, 08 and July 26, 08

I didn't commit to either date, and I still have time. I wanted some feedback from you fellow pinto owners. I have time, but only a few weeks, get back to me A.S.A.P.

My thinking is I'd take the 12th, with the 26th as a rain date, Please some feedback and / or interest. Reply here [I will look daily] and or email me at JIMSFINEFORDS@YAHOO.COM

I havn't answered any of the guys that already emailed me [you know who you are] because I want / need to see some responce here FIRST

I think the idea of getting together is fantastic, not only am I excited about it, so is everyone else that was at the meeting last saturday. If we can pull this off, I will [try to] have the news papers and etc there for coverage, A Trophy for the greatest distance, Best pinto etc. Whatever it takes !

Again, contact me or post here A.S.A.P. Jim at jimspinto Email again is JIMSFINEFORDS@YAHOO.COM

turbo74pinto · « **Reply #1 on:** March 23, 2008, 09:34:09 AM »

id be interested in that. i do work saturdays though so do you have a rough time in mind?

beegle55 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 23, 2008, 10:07:58 AM »

Are you interested in any type of Pinto? I could clean my dragcar up and do a little work on the interior and it should be show worthy. It's about a 4 hour drive up there from Ripley, but my mom and dad are on vacation that week (July 12) and might consider making a nice little trip out of it.

-beegle55

FlyerPinto · « **Reply #3 on:** March 23, 2008, 11:28:40 AM »

I will do either day. I spoke with my wife about it this morning, and though she isn't willing to spend the time in the car to get there, she thinks it's a great idea. I'm in.

bobscat · « **Reply #4 on:** March 24, 2008, 06:01:25 AM »

If I still live in Ohio, I will be there. As far as I know, I should be able to bring both cars, though they are not exactly "show" quality.

jimspinto · « **Reply #5 on:** March 24, 2008, 10:00:03 AM »

Attn.
flyer,pinto
beegle 55
tubro 74
And all .............. .............. ........

   FANTASTIC ! ! ! ! !

   After I'd posted the dates as "these are the available dates" I again talked with the Town Fathers. There responce was "Sounds Good, Do whatever you want. Ect. Ect."

   So, the dates ARE GOOD [fixed in cement]   Its saturday, the 12th [with a rain date of the 26th] Cruise starts at 5pm, I will be there at aprox. 3 pm or earlyer.

   Look forward to seeing all, please contact me if you have any questions or need directions and etc.

   I'v made a note of the names, email address of those that have responded so far, any and all that are interisted, please send me a message or email.
Everyone is welcome, we have plenty of room, and I will set aside whatever space I need, so it would be nice if I knew you were coming.
Don't need a positive commitment, just an idea of the number

   Thanks again, lets make it a big one, Jim at jimspinto

jimspinto · « **Reply #6 on:** March 24, 2008, 10:09:09 AM »

Quote from: FlyerPinto on March 23, 2008, 11:28:40 AM

I will do either day. I spoke with my wife about it this morning, and though she isn't willing to spend the time in the car to get there, she thinks it's a great idea. I'm in.

--------------- Love to see you and that car, it looks fattastic in pictures !

Jim at jimspinto ----------------------------

jimspinto · « **Reply #7 on:** March 24, 2008, 10:11:24 AM »

Quote from: bobscat on March 24, 2008, 06:01:25 AM

If I still live in Ohio, I will be there. As far as I know, I should be able to bring both cars, though they are not exactly "show" quality.

-------------- hope you ARE still in Ohio, and bring BOTH cars ! ! !
Jim at jimspinto ---------------------

jimspinto · « **Reply #8 on:** March 24, 2008, 10:14:31 AM »

Quote from: turbo74pinto on March 23, 2008, 09:34:09 AM

id be interested in that. i do work saturdays though so do you have a rough time in mind?

------------------------ As to a time and etc. Please see my [latest] post on same, And hope to see you
Thanks again, Jim at jimspinto --------------------------

bobscat · « **Reply #9 on:** March 24, 2008, 10:48:10 AM »

Where in Middlefield?

beegle55 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 24, 2008, 11:37:15 AM »

So its Saturday the 5th instead of the 12th?

-beegle55

jimspinto · « **Reply #11 on:** March 24, 2008, 11:50:59 AM »

DAMM.......... ...... I HIT THE RONG KEY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HOPE EVERYONE SEE'S THIS AND NOT THE PREVIOUS POST

~~ THE DATES ARE THE 12TH RAIN DATE OF THE 26TH ~~

SO SORRY, HOPE TO LEARN TO TYPE SOON.......... .Jim at jimspinto

jimspinto · « **Reply #12 on:** March 24, 2008, 01:03:19 PM »

Quote from: bobscat on March 24, 2008, 10:48:10 AM

Where in Middlefield?

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What kind of a question is that ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Havn't you ever been to the far edge of the world, Middlefield is just before that.

SERIOUSLY THOU, I WILL TRY TO TELL YOU [everyone] BUT IT WONT BE THAT EASY. I have two problems, make it three problrms. #1 Cant spell, #2 cant type and #3 how can you tell a person where "noplace" is

Middlefield is at Ohio St.Rts. 87 and St. Rts. 608
Its surrounded by four towns that nobody ever heard of, Burton to the west, Huntsburg to the north, Mesopotamia to the east, and Parkman to the south. I'm sure this information is "useless" but please keep in mind that ALL THE TOWNS IN THE AERA are five [5] miles sq. so you havn't traveled any distance to get through them.

From Conneaut Pa. travel west on Interstate 90 for aprox 60 miles to Ohio St. Rt. 608 then 20 miles south to St. Rt. 87 [the center of town] west for one half mile to the cruise
From the Ohio turnpike [interstate 80] exit on Ohio St. Rt. 44, go north for aprox. 15 miles to Ohio St. Rt. 87, then east for aprox. 15 miles to the cruise
The two above interstate highways are good referance points, but theres also interstate 480, that connects to Us. Rt. 422, Rt. 422 exits on Ohio St. Rt. 44, just south of Ohio St Rt. 87

Here's a thought, go to map-quest. Bring up this address [its also in downtown Middlefield, across the street from the cruise]
Advance Auto Parts 15490 W. High St. Middlefield, Ohio

I hope this both helps people find / know where Middlefield is, but doesn't scare anybody off. Although Middlefield is "no place" its not hard to get to, its centrally located between several major interstate highways If I can be of futher help by phone, please call me at 440 591 8381 [cell]

Thanks again, Jim at jimspinto

bobscat · « **Reply #13 on:** March 25, 2008, 07:24:45 AM »

OK, cool. I had already googled the town and gotten directions, I was just wondering where in the town it was. Although, seeing as it is a small town like mine, I am sure that it would not be that difficult to find a group of Pintos sitting somewhere!!

beegle55 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 25, 2008, 09:06:14 AM »

Okay cool the 12th. Is Advance the place we are meeting or just a good address to Mapquest in order to get to Middlefield easier?

-beegle55

jimspinto · « **Reply #15 on:** March 25, 2008, 09:08:52 AM »

Quote from: bobscat on March 25, 2008, 07:24:45 AM

OK, cool. I had already googled the town and gotten directions, I was just wondering where in the town it was. Although, seeing as it is a small town like mine, I am sure that it would not be that difficult to find a group of Pintos sitting somewhere!!

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  Thanks for the information [googled it] I never looked there, was going to but never got to it. Its nice to know that such informatiom is available.

  Your correct, its a small town, there are only two main streets. Being High Street or St. Rt. 87 and State Street or St. Rt. 608. As for seeing a group of Pinto, the view may be blocked by other Pony's.

  Middlefield is a big Amish settlement, if you got there early enough in the day, you'd see alot of Amish buggy's [shopping] In the late afternoon, the Amish are mostly kids or teens that gather at the fast food places.
What, you didn't think the town was big enough for a McDonalds, they got a K.F.C's - Subways - a few Pizza Shops - even a Walmart. Plenty to see, even a cheese factory
   And by the way, there are rails to tie-up your pony They are for the Amish, but it would be a great picture to have [your pinto tied to the rail, along side the other pony's]

  It certainly could be a fun family day, plenty of things to see and visit, hope to see you and all others there. Come early, vist the town and sites, then in the afternoon the cruise. For those in Pa. Middlefield is centrally located off major highways, please think about joining us

   Best to all, Jim at jimspinto

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beegle55 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 25, 2008, 09:14:43 AM »

So what are the plans for the day on Saturday?

-beegle55

jimspinto · « **Reply #17 on:** March 25, 2008, 09:29:36 AM »

Quote from: beegle55 on March 25, 2008, 09:06:14 AM

Okay cool the 12th. Is Advance the place we are meeting or just a good address to Mapquest in order to get to Middlefield easier?

-beegle55

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   Just a good address to mapquest. There not only a sponser, they are located ACROSS THE STREET from the cruise location

   Location is at "HARRINGTON SQUARE MALL" Its on the south side of the street, behind a "McDonalds" and a few feet west of a "Walmart"

  If you mapquested or googled "Advance Auto Parts" and the Middlefield address, you'd be also be at "Harrington Square Mall"

  I know you'd enjoy the cruise, and the town [see the other post on tying up your pony] so come early and take time to visit

   Best to all, Jim at jimspinto

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jimspinto · « **Reply #18 on:** March 25, 2008, 09:45:17 AM »

Quote from: beegle55 on March 25, 2008, 09:14:43 AM

So what are the plans for the day on Saturday?

-beegle55

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Re. Whats the plan.

I like to say the day is open for you to see the sites [town] and the afternoon is for the cruise and get together
I have to work on alot "for" plans, its early yet [maybe not that early] What I'm thinking of is to get some of the "local" news paper and ect. Maybe some kind of "photo coverage" "interviews' Something in the line of reconition, Also, a trophy or two "for pintos only"
I'd love it if you or anyone else could make some suggestions, tell me what you like to see happen and etc. I'v never done this before, and I'm totaly open for suggestions
Jim at jimspinto

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crazyhorse · « **Reply #19 on:** March 25, 2008, 10:13:19 AM »

When I did the 2005 meet, I found things to do. Of course I had the luxury of a "Tourist trap" to make planning easier.

One popular thing to do, is to have a dinner, or lunch. Everyone can sit around & just shoot the breeze.

You know your area better than anyone else, toss out a few ideas & let the attendees tell you what sounds cool

beegle55 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 25, 2008, 11:32:36 AM »

Well I was just concerned about the 'cruise' part. A meeting would be good, if we had enough Pinto's it could be like a mini-car show and if you had some Pinto stuff to get ride of you could bring it and we could have a little swap meet. I won't be able to do the 'cruise' part because my car is not street legal, but I'd still come up if there was a little car show and swap meet or something to that effect. It's a four-hour drive for me but if we had enough Pinto's I'd make the drive and it sounds like a neat little town so my family was thinking of tagging along and getting a hotel and just visiting what there is to see up there. I'm going to have to get a new trailer to haul the car too, we sold the racecar trailer when we sold the car the first time.

-beegle55

turbo74pinto · « **Reply #21 on:** March 25, 2008, 07:18:54 PM »

i should have no problems making it. the times are perfect for me. im not sure exactly where that is, but i know the general area. im looking forward to it!

jimspinto · « **Reply #22 on:** March 26, 2008, 10:15:19 AM »

A question, Re. "plans for the day"

How many are famillar with the Amish lifestyle, and or interested in something like a drive thru the Amish Aera" Maybe a stop or two at one or more of there stores, harness shops, bugy shop, horseshoe [blacksmith] shop etc. A quick note, most of them get VERY PI--ED if you take pictures of them. A religious issue, dont want ther picture taken. You could take photos of there houses, horses, etc. just not of the person, or the bigger part of them. There are several that follow the life style and dress, but are not that religious, most anything goes with them

Theres a centry village in Burton [the neighboring town, remember all towns are five miles sq.] Lots of centry old buildings, a blacksmith shop, etc. Theres a hill [drop off like] in Century Village from which you can view most of the south eastern part of Geauga County, I'd get them to allow you to use it as a back-drop to photo your Pinto

Two towns east [again, less than 10 miles] is Americaqn Socity for Metals, and the world famous "Geodesic Dome" It'd be a shame to be this close and not stop. Fantastic photo operatunity and back drop for pictures of your pinto

All of Geauga County is like wide open country, but there are some interisting places to visit. I'd be more than willing to set up a meeting time in the early am, spend the day with you [into the mid afternoon] tour the area and etc. I will also see to it that I have available some brocures covering the attractions and etc.

As to lunch, there are several "fast food" places in town. Also there an "Amish Family Style" resturant just a mile from the cruise site. It might be nice to schedule lunch there. If enough are interisted, I'd see to it that we have an appointment

I'm sure that theres enough to keep you busy for the entire day or more, so dont hesitate to ask questions or [please] suggest something. Like what are most more interisted in doing

Best to all,,,,,, Jim at jimspinto Did I post my phone number, cant remember so here it is [again ?] 440 591 8381 cell

jimspinto · « **Reply #23 on:** March 26, 2008, 10:24:54 AM »

Quote from: beegle55 on March 25, 2008, 11:32:36 AM

Well I was just concerned about the 'cruise' part. A meeting would be good, if we had enough Pinto's it could be like a mini-car show and if you had some Pinto stuff to get ride of you could bring it and we could have a little swap meet. I won't be able to do the 'cruise' part because my car is not street legal, but I'd still come up if there was a little car show and swap meet or something to that effect. It's a four-hour drive for me but if we had enough Pinto's I'd make the drive and it sounds like a neat little town so my family was thinking of tagging along and getting a hotel and just visiting what there is to see up there. I'm going to have to get a new trailer to haul the car too, we sold the racecar trailer when we sold the car the first time.

-beegle55

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It'd be a shame if you couldn't bring that car up here. "Trailer it or something" I think everybody would love to see it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As for over-night, There are some "motals" in the neighboring towns, but also some "B & B" places around also If anyone showed some interist, I'd get the address and etc.
And a small swap-meet thing, that would be great !!!!!!!!!!!

Jim at jimspinto

phils toys · « **Reply #24 on:** March 26, 2008, 10:43:09 AM »

I hope to make it
My vote for food would be the amish food .Being from an amish area they make great food. You can go anywhere and eat fast food.
phils tos

jimspinto · « **Reply #25 on:** March 27, 2008, 08:14:07 AM »

Quote from: phils toys on March 26, 2008, 10:43:09 AM

I hope to make it
My vote for food would be the amish food .Being from an amish area they make great food. You can go anywhere and eat fast food.
phils tos

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Not only is the food better [?] It cost less in the long run Amish that is

Thanks,,,,,, Jim at jimspinto

jimspinto · « **Reply #26 on:** March 27, 2008, 08:29:55 AM »

I had to jump on here with a note !!!!!!!!!

I see that there is ALOT of interist and communication from "Ohio" Pinto owners, and I'm certainly glad of that.
I was just thinking that [maybe] it was a bad choise of words "Ohio get together"
The only reason for thinking that is because there doesn't seem to be any interist from our neighbors.
Where are you

??
We'd welcome you, love to have Pintos from other states Please think about a visit to us here in north east Ohio, it'd be a wonderfull summer drive, we have some beautifull scenery and not many hills for thoses Pintos to climb

Thanks, Jim at jimspinto

FlyerPinto · « **Reply #27 on:** March 27, 2008, 05:16:34 PM »

I'll need to track down a place to stay for the night, but I don't think that will be a big deal. A swap meet would be cool, and it would be great to get photos of all the cars. Food is always good, maybe we could all kick in for little plaques or magnets or decals denoting the "First Annual Middlefield Pinto Roundup" or something fun like that. I won't suggest 70's style fashions (mainly because we don't want to go to fashion jail...) but it might be fun to tie the cars to their era somehow. Just thinking out loud.

Norman Bagi · « **Reply #28 on:** March 27, 2008, 05:43:28 PM »

I am not 100% committed, they haven't caught me yet.

:surprised: :showback I will most likely be there, and I will probably see some of you at Carlisle in june. it is a seven hour drive for me and I do not have a trailer, so I will let you know more later.

dga57 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 28, 2008, 12:40:21 AM »

Gosh, Jim, I wish I could come

. Unfortunately, for a number of reasons, I can't make it... at least this year. I'm about 6 1/2 hours away from you in Virginia. I'm fairly confident my Pinto would make the trip but I'm not even sure I'll have it ready to show anyone by July. Also, I work every other weekend and I checked the calendar and learned that I'm working the 12th and the 26th. If it weren't for the fact that I'll just be returning from an extended vacation about a week earlier, I could probably take off; but with my other plans already approved, I think I'd be pushing my luck to ask for more time off! Here's wishing all of you a fantastic meet.
Dwayne

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