We skipped the venue in Bettendorf & have no regrets. We got to American Pickers after checking into the hotel, then got back to the hotel & relaxed. Granted, we weren't long haulers, but seeing the traffic lined up along the bridge we didn't want to deal with being in that unsafe position.
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We skipped the venue in Bettendorf & have no regrets. We got to American Pickers after checking into the hotel, then got back to the hotel & relaxed. Granted, we weren't long haulers, but seeing the traffic lined up along the bridge we didn't want to deal with being in that unsafe position.Hauling ass & sucking gas are the best uses for a truck.
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I was amazed that I forked over the $80 for the metal sign too.......Alan may have the best plan. The survey only had 2 questions that I fudged a little on. It's a rare occasion that I play the PHD/ six-figure income cardMaybe I can clear this up.....I thought the cop was a prostitute.
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Originally posted by Jimsc52 View PostIn the spirit of hoping they also read this thread (I would hope so) for constructive idea's, here's a few items I know of.
Kick-off party didn't have enough food. My friends paid the $300 and were told they were out of food? They did get some eventually after finding someone with PT, but didn't they plan food for all that paid the $300?
Same friends at one stop were told long haul parking was full. Again, didn't they know how many had paid the $300? I thought that's what the money (in advance) was for? So they knew.
They also told me at a Radisson they stayed at (host hotel) the restaurant actually closed early (rope put up) due to running out of food.
I myself (with them) experienced a shortage of food also, at the ISLE Casino Buffet. Waiting in line a 1/2 hour minimum, I paid full price, yet they had ran out of BBQ ribs (oh I like ribs) and no carved beef either. Roll tray had "1" in it... They said they were trying to get some turkey out soon. Great planning - didn't they know the hotel was full? Not Family Events fault, but were estimates of how many would stay there way off?
Also had a small breakfast stop in Iowa that ran out of some breakfast items. See a pattern here?
Hot Rod / Family Events needs to talk to MORE people (mayors, city officials, business owners) via a detailed letter, to many different officials in the same town, hoping "one" reads it, and it states all what to expect. And follow up on it - to be sure the information does get out. How? Have the person running the route stop at multiple places along the way (send 4 people - to split up the talking to them part) and have them be sure the cities & places to eat - have the "correct numbers" of how many cars / people to expect. It simple sounds like correct information is NOT getting to the right people - so this HAS to be figured out. Want me to do it? Put me on payroll... or just get it done. Sorry for the rant. It's just an event that I love. Or used to...
I'll Long Haul again because it is in my blood but I won't ever fall for the old FE bait and switch again.
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What if somewhere along the days route, say, one of the small towns. Whoever is in charge, they give out a "ticket" to people with long haul credentials, as they drive by that way would eliminate the crush for the time clocks. Just an idea.Arlington, Texarkana, Little Rock, 2013
Long Hauler 2014, 2016, 2018
Kansas City 2017
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Originally posted by 1972Behemoth View PostWhat if somewhere along the days route, say, one of the small towns. Whoever is in charge, they give out a "ticket" to people with long haul credentials, as they drive by that way would eliminate the crush for the time clocks. Just an idea.
RichardLast edited by Richard454; July 11, 2014, 01:18 PM.
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Originally posted by Richard454 View Post
I just ran a 10K road race the 4th of July- On the back of your number you pin on your shirt there was an 'electronic strip" to identify you when you cross the start line and the finish line. A few hours after the race- you simply put in name or number on a website and you had your time for the race- but only down to seconds... This was done for over 50,000 runners. Have a metal strip stuck on the windshield - and sensors at several exits to the venue- plainly marked. I'm SURE something like this would keep multiple card carriers from stamping a handful of cards at each event to get a bogas thin metal plate and a piece of paper....
Richard
Actually just adding 3 or 4 more clocks would work in that situation instead of just have 2 of the 3 working......I also believe theses are the same clocks they have been using for at least 10 years.............the exact same ones..........That steely eyed look I had behind the wheel was me trying see..........
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Getting in the venues would be a lot easier if they did away with that asshole that takes pictures, his contract with FE says they will funnel registered cars past him, do away with him, open more entrances to the venues, traffic flows smoother, there just fixed it....Never kick a fresh Turd on a hot day.....Harry S Truman
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Originally posted by fine59 View PostGetting in the venues would be a lot easier if they did away with that asshole that takes pictures, his contract with FE says they will funnel registered cars past him, do away with him, open more entrances to the venues, traffic flows smoother, there just fixed it....Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
74 Nova Project
66 Mustang GT Project
92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
79 Chevy Truck Project
1956 Cadillac Project
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They should have a "special" entrance for those that want their picture taken and then many other entrances for everyone else. Or multiple picture takers.
Donna
Williamston, MI
Long Haul 2007,2008,2009,2010,2011 2012,2013,2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
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I never saw a photo taker, so he does not get all the cars anyway. So why hold up "the many" for just the "one"...? So you loose 1 vendor. You please 1,000's...
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Originally posted by redragtop View PostThey should have a "special" entrance for those that want their picture taken and then many other entrances for everyone else. Or multiple picture takers.Last edited by smalblock; July 24, 2014, 02:13 PM.
HRPT 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, Long Haul 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,2018
68 Camaro S/S convertible, 69 Camaro Coupe
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