Countdown to the M A T S

moose · Mar 5, 2012

what to do , what to bring, where to park, where to stay , who will be there , Ext.
this will be my 2nd visit to the show, & i would like to know where Expediters park their rigs.
i will be dayviewing the new trailer and needs to know where to park.
i can also get in some camping seating, canopy Ext. ,but need to know what to bring.
also if i remember food can be an issue, what are we doing for breakfast ?

http://www.truckingshow.com/photo-gallery

are YOU going to be there ?

gotta go · Mar 5, 2012

Breakfast??
We park in the Papa Johns Stadium parking at the corners of the C and D lots, by the street. What do you mean by ''dayviewing'' of your trailer? The OOIDA trailer, stage, and organized activities are at the corners of B and C lots.
We are somewhat disorganized. We each bring what we would like to eat but in quantities to share. If necessary there is a Krogers close by. Nobody has starved yet. Shelters and extra chairs are always appreciated. I have a portable firepit with me this year, so we can even make smores.
I will have a rental car from Thursday thru Sunday, its easier than trying to get a truck out of the parking lot after we get set up.

moose · Mar 5, 2012

yah', Breakfast, I'm an early bird, and do not know IF we will have the Pajama walk.

OOIDA did not had room for another trailer in their booth, and my Carrier already have 2 new trailers, one boobtail and a WinMe motorcycle in their booth, so maybe next year.

i might take you up on that rentcar idea. i was considering taking a room across the river,like last time around, but that just miss so much of the events before or after the show.

gotta go · Mar 5, 2012

The Trucking Solutions Group is organizing the walk for Friday morning. Registration is here http://truckingsolutionsgroup.org/ . Tell you what, I have Lucky Charms in my truck for breakfast.

TeamCaffee · Mar 5, 2012

Thank you Gotta Go for the link to the walk.

We are also sponsoring a Blood Drive on Friday and Saturday out front in the Red Cross Blood Mobile.

On Wednesday afternoon there is large group of us meeting to ride go karts in Shepardsville, KY with lots and lots of truck parking. The track is very long and fun and everyone is invited to come join in on the fun...

http://www.gokartkountry.com/

The parking lot nearest the Papa Johns Coliseum is full of events this year starting as soon as the show closes each day. Detroit Diesel will have a big exhibit, OOIDA will have their trailer there staffed, singing, auctions, convoy, and lot of other events.

The parking lot that is I think is considered west of the main parking lot is where many of us gather for meals and to catch up with each others lives. We have lots of lawn chairs, grills and plenty of laughing to go around and everyone is welcome.

The parking is free over here and there are porta-johns that are cleaned daily and trash bins... No showers but we keep hoping some day.

gotta go · Mar 10, 2012

Good news, SusieQ52 had a run to Texas, so we will be having chicken fajitas one evening. Its getting closer

cheri1122 · Mar 10, 2012

I will miss seeing all you guys [and Moose, too], but I'm skipping it in favor of a Bluegrass Festival in SC - a guitar/banjo contest is one event I can't pass up, no way, nohow.
Besides, we only get to do the Pajama Walk at the Expo, lol.

Ragman · Mar 10, 2012

cheri1122 said:
- a guitar/banjo contest is one event I can't pass up, no way, nohow.

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gotta go · Mar 10, 2012

cheri1122 said:
I will miss seeing all you guys [and Moose, too], but I'm skipping it in favor of a Bluegrass Festival in SC - a guitar/banjo contest is one event I can't pass up, no way, nohow.
Besides, we only get to do the Pajama Walk at the Expo, lol.

What are we going to do without cupcakes, Cupcake??

TeamCaffee · Mar 11, 2012

Please sign up for the walk and donate blood at the Blood Mobile... To read more about the walk see my blog:

2012 MATS Driver Health Awareness Walk

moose · Mar 11, 2012

I don't think i can make it to the Pajama walk.
i don't think my layer have enough time to over the complicated waver .

i remember the days when it used to be fun.
when we called it the Pajama walk.
now it's all business.
and have a stupid corporate name.
i will show up, but i ain't goona register, if signing a waver is standing in the way.
it took the word FUN out of fun.

moose · Mar 11, 2012

gotta go said:
What are we going to do without cupcakes, Cupcake??

Me thinking Jelly shots.

pearlpro · Mar 11, 2012

Im planning on coming over from St Louis in my car, anybody want to ride over with me, share gas etc, I wasnt planning on staying but if someone wants to share a room etc, let me know, Im going over to meet the truck dealers and spec a truck, Ill have a car nearby if someone wants to go Karting and needs a ride doesnt want to take the truck etc....hoping to meet some of you and enjoy the show, This will be my first time at the show. If someone wants to ride over e mail me at [email protected]

jelliott · Mar 11, 2012

Feel free to stop bye our booth and say hello! Nick and Jenny will have their sprinter on display and we are looking forward to a great show!

gotta go · Mar 11, 2012

jelliott said:
Feel free to stop bye our booth and say hello! Nick and Jenny will have their sprinter on display and we are looking forward to a great show!

Great Lakes Convoy is just around the corner from you, John. We are going to have SaveALoad bars and Airtabs to raffle off.