Well its official today,there will be a Butler next year again and the theme is- ARE YOU READY FOR SOME BUTLER!

COOL! i'll be there!!!! Does that mean it will be like Football based? and we should all where our favorite teams jerseys!?!

That sounds like it to me Snotty,this one will b outrageous!

It is football based and watch out for the red flags

Penalty shots?????

Awesome..I love Butler! It's one of my "must go to" eVANts of the year!

Any dates yet Jim?

I forget where it is, can you send me a flyer ????

Jim I would like to get some flyers when they are ready......

..........Wookee

Labor Day weekend Nate!

Doc, it's in PA.... Look for it.

Oh yeah...duh! I should know that!!!

Flyers are almost done,they will be at BVA xmas party or you can send me a PM and i will get them out to ya.I'll see what i can do Doc!Labor Day Nate next year i'll get them to ya Wookie.

Sounds great, we'll be there, God willing.

I hope you will,wouldn't be the same Deb.Glad you were dressed Monday morning.

WE will try to make it.

I will be sending flyers next week to those who want one or 2 or whatever

me.me.me!!!

PM me your address Howard.

Please send me 2 Jim. I will PM my address. THANKS

Jim, send two to Howard....I'll get it eVANtually!!
thanx.

Once I get mine from Jim I will scan it front and back and post it for all to see. I'll also include them in the calendar orders for vanners in the area.
I first heard about Butler 30 years ago from a co-worker. He told me it was the most fun he had ever had at a van run. Three Rivers have held up this tradition very well.

Butler is a great run with a lot of great vanners, but this year we will most likely be headed to Quebec. Too many van runs, too little time.

That is understandable Ken,hope to have ya back again.

Should be back again next year. Gotta hit them all when we can.

Here is the 2009 Butler flyer :

Butler 2009 front

Butler 2009 back


I will sending out some of these flyers with the calendars orders in the area like Pa. ,Ohio, Mi and Ontario

What...no Illinois?????

Oops and Illinois ...

Thanks Doug and you'll get yours Howard

Sweet....just printed up a copy!

Looks good,we haven't even seen it yet.

Ken, must be very cold in Ontario,up to 20 posts!!!

Ken S. trader!!

Ken S. trader!!

Sorry Gary! It's actually always been this way for us. Luckily there is only two close (8 hour drives) for us. There used to be tree so we had to do one each year for 3 years then start over again.

FLYER PLEASE

Wizard download the flyers here:

Butler 2009 front

Butler 2009 back

Our web page is being fixed and should be back up in about 1 week,with the flyer and guestbook fixed.We have had problems with it for about a year and a half,so soon it will be up again.Thanks Doug.

Cool! I'm gonna try to make this one. I'll come as Bocephus.

Great,be good to have ya make it,we do have a little fun

Hey everyone,just found out the dates we have on the flyer are wrong,it should be Sept 4 thru the 7th,please take note as i get this corrected.

someone was pre mature by a week!

You got that right Snotty

Hmmm Stay away from Ricky and Doc Saturday Mornings Nate and you WILL remember the dates

Ooops ... I got the flyers from Carol in the mail today. I will try to alter them so as not to have to recycle. I did but the right date on the calendar though.

Carol sniffing paint maybe

Love the theme--but, we used to play that game at Butler every year when the NFL season opened on the same weekend! Sunday was usually wandering campsites to see who was watching what--and sometimes you'd find a race n and have to beg to get the channel changed!! And one year I had to listen to the Bills game on the radio in the VAN!!! Good thing I had 'helpers!' hee hee

Hope we get to make it--another eVANt I miss going to on a regular basis!

Suzie

Always a great time! vp

Yes you did have the right date Doug,Carol must have been sniffing something ,hope you can get there this year Suzie,i think the theme will be a good one

Virtual already at the Flyer's in the envelopes when we were doing the Calendar mailing, I hope they were corrected ?

Unfortunately I did not pay attention to the dates on the flyers. They went as is. It's a long 9 month wait until the event. Plenty of time to drill it into vanners' heads that it is still on Labor Day weekend just like it has always been going back to the 70's.
So plenty of time to get your football gear ready for the big kickoff !

If Doug still has a mailing list available for the Calendars...Maybe Three Rivers could do a updated flyer mailing ????

I think we'll have to Doc.

Got my fliers yesterday with the wrong dates. Thanks Jim!

New ones will be mailed this week Nate,hang in there

Have the new flyers,all corrected for any one that needs one,let me know.PM me your address.

I was just looking at my flyer that came with my calendar, and I noticed you changed the date? No labor Day???

Its on Labour Day Howard, chuck that flyer, new ones are on the way...will have them at VanFest

OK

Got my new one this morning Jim. Thanks!!

OK, Virtual has Butler Flyers for Spring Ontario President's/All Vanner's meeting, and I dropped some in Florida with Judith

So what are you saying Doc.

That I left a trail of Butler Flyers all over the country in my wake

And it was a thinly veiled attempt at BUMPING this up the queue.....

I know you did and thank you very much

By the way there will be a Cheerleading contest.

OH Boy I noticed you did not specify what sex you had to be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Watch out for Phil from Moonlite

He is probably making his pom poms now !!!!!!!!!!!

O GAWD! sadly Doc your probably correct!

I'd like to see that

Are us Detroit Lions fans allowed? But let us wear our Red Wings jerseys instead! It is Hockeytown after all... I'm living in Erie,PA now, but I gotta stay with my teams from home...

NO, you don't Jim

Probably wear whatever you want, but with a Park full of Steeler home town fans, you may get Blitzed....in more ways than one

You got that right Doc Wear what ever you want,but it is a football theme

Of course the Three River crew would pick football the year their Steelers won the Super Bowl. Am I the only one who thinks the Steelers were damn lucky to win that game?

Oh well

Everybody just make sure you bring your team colors for this event.This should be quite interesting.

Our flyer is now able to be downloaded on our webpage now.Thank you.

boomer, when you are good ,luck follows!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

You got it Gary

The link for the flyer works ! Three River Vans website
We passed some flyers out at Autorama and gave extras to Deb and Gills

Thanks Doug.

That link didn't work for me.

Try this one..

http://threerivervans.com/

You the man Nate!

Now Virt's link works. Must have been a problem with my computer.

(flyer posting approved by Newkirk)

Cool, I like the theme!
That's the same weekend as Vandango in CT.
Guess It's going to be a toss up????

Hope you can make it,should be fun!

It is a shame that this run is the same weekend as Vandango, (thats where I will be).They put on a good run and its only 3 hours away from me.....

Thanks Dee Jaye for filling in for that no-show newkirk!
hee hee

I don't think we will be able to make it AGAIN this year!
I really miss all the good eVANts back that-a-way!

Dang! That's where Bad Girls gave Phil McCracken his name, helped me thru football games, ....... (sigh!)

Suzie

Ohhhhhh Yessssssss!

Can't wait for Butler!

Very good Suzie

And now, of sourse, the question is...will Newkirk show up??? Just bustin' ya, Jim!

I could use a flyer for the collection--but if Jim and Lucy send it--oh my--I will need a new vacuum!

And, I think they will Howard, after all they do have a new to them VAN to show off!

Suzie

I was posting Van Slam & Last Chance & actually I got permission from Jim before I posted it for him.
Now I need a OK from HVC to post Institution's!!!!

Give me your address Suzie thanks DeeJaye.Good one Howard

Well Howard said it butt I certainly was thinkin it, from what I have been reading on here Jim has a new name! He'll be a mess at the Nats so much to make up for!!! See ya soon bud!

You are welcomed Jim & I understand why missed the eVANts - 1 weekend ended up working & next one you went to buy a van-very good excuse.

Ricky and I are stocking up for you, and Geri will buy a new bottle of Polish



He will show, otherwise convoy to Jim and Lucy's on the way to the Church Brew Pub

I will be there Doc,will you?And if you are i'll go to the Brew Pub with ya

If I am not at Corn Cob, or Quebec, I have to be somewhere

We'll see then

I was just informed that Slim from the Butler county fairgrounds has passed.He was a great guy and loved the vanners.He will be missed!He was the old man in the golf cart that watched over us all.

Yeah, we will miss him............he really was a great guy

That's too bad...hard to find vanner loving venue people!

yea we herd this last year.

You got my word,the wife and i will go.

Aww he will be missed. I think he really enjoyed us being there every year.

It's a shame to hear. He treated the vanners well. He will be missed.

Sorry to hear about Slim. I will miss seeing him driving around. He always seemed to be enjoying himself.

He did indeed seem to always enjoy himself.Everyone was his Ole Buddy.

Going to pay our respects this evening to our old freind.I will miss seeing him on that cart for sure.

Sorry to hear that Jim. It's never easy saying goodbye.

We'll be coming to Butler because you guys ROCK at throwing evants!!

Thanks Deb,it never is.Are you going to the Nats and yes we'll see you at Butler.

I've not checked this for a little bit--

Sooooooo Sorry to hear about Slim! I always loved how he would ride around and wave at everyone and nod his head! I think he secretly wanted to come and play with us! It surely won't be the same without him touring around at Butler!

Suzie

Not sure on the Natz yet Jim....

Hope you can make Butler Deb, say hey to Rick for me.

OK boys and girls,everything is ordered and a go,don't forget this is a football themed event.Everyone show you team colors and be ready to play some games and then some.Theme camp will be up in the air so show us what ya got.Wear your colors( team that is) and lets have some fun this year.Like we don't And of course look out for some wild Sh@t from Richie.Look us up at the Nats for a flyer. Jim.

I'm thinking about coming. LOL

Oh we'll be there! I'll see if I can get Rick to be a football player for a day and oh maybe I'll dress up as a cheerleader for him LOL***

Deb...you dress as a cheerleader and more than just Rick will take notice!!!

LOL** Gills says that HE will be the cheerleader and that I should be the football player. HA! Guess we'll just have to wait and see what September brings us....:) OR Gills says we could bring Sarge and let him decide HA HA HA! Now there's a sight I can't get out of my head......:)

Shade of the Nerds !!!!



I think Gills would look good in drag, and then we will move to have his Canadian Citizenship revoked as a deviant

Now i gotta see that!

That would be a sight to behold for sure

Be sure to get those scrimages in before hand,its gonna be tough

We need to go back . Lady Phoenix and I have not been since Survivor. We won everything that weekend (almost) but they tried to kill us. That was the most fun I ever had at a truck-in. My bladder still hurts !

Can't miss Rich's late night games, always too much fun!

Thats always way to much fun.Hope you can make it Phoenix,we can work on that Bladder

I did a search here for remember butler,got 200 hits,none of which told me anything about Butler. Whats up with that and wheres the flyer?

Try current and future events section Tim

Current events section and you can go to threerivervans.com and print a flyer off.

Thx guys, I found the currrent events section for the dates but needed to access the flyer. Its all good now.

flyer on pg 9 of that thread or go to the website newkirk posted above

How about we merge this to the main thread.

I don't Jim would mind

Not a problem guys

We'll see you there Tim???

Cool Ken,always good to have ya.

getting my football gear together

I do beleive this will be one of the great ones

well if everything works out i'll be driving my early to butler, if not then maybe i'll have to bring it on a trailer, but i'll be there. i have to raise a little hell, i'm begining to go through vannin withdraw.

Thats great to hear Gregg,seen ya at the nats i beleive and got sidetracked for some reason.Be good to see ya.Don't forget the football gear

We are coming to Butler this year for the first time. Heard it was an excellent evant!!! See you all there! But first it's off to Super Somer, Bad Girls, Butler then Keystone Madness

It will be great to see you guys when I am not quite so busy! Butler is a blast!

football theme event this year

Looks like we'll have some first timers there this year,don't forget your colors

I would love to come, Havn'tbeen since '01 I still am recouperating. We won club participation at survivor and they tried to kill us. 560 and change mi. Butler is a Fun show and well done by TRV.

560 is not bad

If it wasn't so close to Keystone I'd love to be there.

Free Bird's missing a great eVANt!

Bring your van to Slam, park it nearby, and ride the trike home, then come out pick up the van, then the van is near enough Butler you can do it

Cool idea Doc LOL

Doug leave that van somewhere.. not a chance..unless he proves me wrong

He knows where our house is!!

We could fit 10 of our garages in his tho--that might be an issue for him! hee hee

I don't think he'll be leaving it anywhere!

here is ours plans to come to buttler. We will be leaving for ohio the week before labor day. We will be taking the kids to cederpoint for a couple of days and spend some time with my dad and family till friday. On friday we plan on loading up to head home and we will be stopping buy buttler on the way home.We will be looking for a greart week with family freinds and vanningfamily freinds. cant wait buttler will be a new one for us and are looking forward to it.anyway see you all in a few weeks.
mike

That sounds great Mike,you''ll enjoy Cedar Point for sure.looking forward to meeting you and the family.Lots of kids games also.

So is Doc comming or not

Mike...you will have a blast!

Are you comming Howard?

That's my plan...after work on saturday, as usual!

Right now I don't think I want to give the van that long of a leash It is still in the testing mode only 1000 miles and alot of exparimental issues there. GVOverdrive new engine and tranny anda complete new electrical system.... I just do not quite trust it yet. Some more sasoning would make me feel better

I just looked at the calender and we will be leaving on Sept 3rd for Colorado and thats the other direction from Butler. Sorry guys, the clean air and rockey mountains call.

Cool Howard!Understandable Doug,i beleive i would go that way also if the chance arose!

Thanks Alpine for the pre reg!

I heard someone will be outlining a field in the yard lines and so on,please use lime. We will be watching you on instant replay!

Don't mess with the bath room lights also!

huh?

It was a rumor someone sent me,i don't know either!

Who knows whats going on!

... Its my Great Uncles 90th birthday on the Sunday of Butler..... I feel obligated to at least make an appearance; you only make it to 90 once and that’s if you make it that far. I just found out about it last night – That is going to put a monkey wrench in my Butler plans. Hmmm. Maybe I'll just come out for Friday night to Sunday early in the AM and haul ass back to Parma by 2 PM :-) I think I can do it! ! !

I’m in a similar pickle for bad girls… CRAP! It’s my little brother’s birthday that Sunday and he wants to go Kayaking. That one is too far to be able to make it there and back in time :-( bummer.

You can do it! I had to leave on Sunday a few times because of misc. things happening... at least ya get 2 days in!

Re-posting flyer cause I "oops" deleted the last one:
(posting approved by Newkirk)

SCORE! Thanks DeeJaye!

Thanks Dee,you can do it easily Homebrew.

Its at the fairgrounds in butler, pa. right on 422

OK- i need help ! i haven't been to butler since "REMEMBER BUTLER 77' - THIRD TIMES THE CHARM and i can't remember how to get there,so i have to mapquest it,but i need a zip code for the fairgrounds !!

yes, check out flyer on previous page

well , i know i'm not blind yet, after the address there's no zip code listed after prospect,pa. if you see one please let me know.

ok sorry I meant to say the flyer says the fairgrounds is right on 422
just type in the address without zip & should give you directions

alright, 179 miles - a nice short ride .

takes us about 4 1/2 hours (about 265 miles )

Yup...me too. Aboot 4-4.5 from Baltimore.

2 hours 2 minutes / 115.21 miles from my house.

If do it in 4 then there's no reason for you not to come LOL

I wonder if I could get my Dad away from his, cant have no fun girlfriend for a weekend, lol. Last time I was at a truckin with him was Butler 1996 (? I think ?)

What year was the theme "van olympics"?? That was the year.

We did "The Pittburgh" run a lot of times in highschool, I could drive it in a thick fog with no headlights.

no not really, but it is a very dark run if traveling at night, no highway lights for the most part.

unfortunately i only get about 8 mpg !!!!!

^Makes the Chevy Volt look more inviting at 230 mpg huh?

"NOT EVEN AT GUNPOINT " !!!!

Wow, I get 16.9

pushing 35" tall tires and a 3300 lb. pop-up trailer with a built 355 chevy ?

Boy I sure wish it took us only a couple of hours to get there! Coming home on Monday is always brutal each year.
We have to travel into New York and cross the border into Canada around the Falls. Then make a pitstop in Kitchener for the 11 yr. old and head to the Detroit border for home.
How many hours? I don't remember; brain cells are usually fried on Labor Day Monday thanks to Three Rivers

That is a rough trip for ya on Monday, our pleasure to help ya frie some brain cells Deb.Butler is about 6 miles off 79 on the left,can't miss it

That is off 79 to 422 east about 6 miles on the left.Sorry

OK, so who is comming to play?

Me! Butler is one of my "must go to evants". I won't be doing the football thing, but I can be a fan and tilt back a few cold ones.

I will be there!!!! I will also have a case of the DropJaw Magazine that has the vanners coverage with me. The mags are 3.00 a piece. There is 150 mags in a case so should have plenty????

Thats great mike, i'm sure they will go.Nate , your always tilting some

Mike...it will be great to finally meet ya and I'll buy one of the mags too. Did Catfish get you your gauges?

Mike, it will be good to see you again! Nate...football needs spectators, too...I'm with ya I am too old for all that fun, but might tilt a few myself!

Sit on I-79 south, and follow the first Ontario Plated van you see ! Easy !

Mike, I'd like a mag too... just look for the Fire-Wagon, I'll be there...

Find us at Van Tees, we want one of the mags too!

Van Tees will be there deeJaye!

Meeting this weekend and we are playing the Late night games tonight which is always fun.Richies trial runs are great and we get to see exactly what you will be into this year.Pre regs are up from last year so maybe we'll pass last years total lets hope!

PayPal registration available ??

sorry i cant make it gang ,its a border thing miss yr event alot man have fun and play safe

Hey man, hope you can make it one of these days,see ya next year.

Yeah, I know how much the bride hates getting a free room at the Rainbow Bridge for 8 hours or so on the way to a run



Also, a fuel reminder for those West bound on 90 from Buffalo....Take x 58 North to Irving, turn right 1/2 mile just past the tolls and follow 1/2 mile to the Seneca Fuel Stops for cheaper gas......About 25-30 cents a gallon cheaper for Fuel than the ret of NY


A lot easier than going to Smokin Joe's in NF

Deb, its only 5 hours, thats nothing for a truck driver.

Wow, ya'll really have to go out of your way, it should take you less then 5 hours

5 hours? Shoot I can do that standing on my head! Gills wants to know if the gate would let his Semi truck in? *LOL*
Sure am lookin' forward to those late night games! Richie is the best host with the adult games ~ you guys are having some fun tonight!

You probably can't bring the semi in but you can drive the van & he could leave the semi at the front gate. They may allow that

Yes he can leave it at the front gate,i'll watch it

OK Deb,make sure you pack Jarvis in the back of the van.see ya in a few weeks.

Well we have 49 pre entrys,that is the most we have ever had since started doing it in 94.Maybe we will have some fun. Except for the nats that is

That's cool Jim

Jim, is PayPal registration available ??

No but you can pay me and i'll get to carol if ya want!

I missed the pre-reg deadline!

Jim, is that a whine from Nate LOL

If ya send it in soon Nate it will be OK Maybe a little DeeJaye

Deb...if you will be standing on your head, are you still wearing the cheerleader outfit? Inquiring minds want to know!

Photo OP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unless Gils is wearing the Cheerleader outfit

Oh No!I will be there Wed. night

Can't wait... I've had to miss Slam and Flamingo Fest...

Ha Ha you guys are funny, which reminds me to ask sister about the football gear and cheerleading outfit
Hey RatvanMike, we'll take a couple of those Dropjaw mags!
I'm sure I'll find you somewhere through someone....

We'll need all the cheerleaders to get together for a group picture. There will be a vanner at Butler taking pictures for Drop Jaw.

who me? or Ken or Doc or...

It can be a group effort ... but the vanner who has been in direct contact with them has not been mentioned. I'll let him announce himself.

I like this event it only takes me 20 minutes to get there.

I plan on bein there. Not sure when I'll get there and when I'll leave but I'll be there.

HEy matchstick , glad to hear your gonna be there, wasn't sure if it was on your list or not. Bringing that slick 5 speed?

Cool Dave

Glad to hear it Matchstik!

See ya there Match, O thats right i'll see ya at FF on Friday! LOL

Bring some nats dvds to sell!!!!!!!!!

Hell yeah man so long as I don't destroy it going to flamingo fest.

I;m sure you won't and have fun at Flamingo and we;ll see ya in a couple of weeks.Yea Snotty,bring some.

I don't have any Hell I didnt even see it yet! Oohhhhh Rich!!! If he gets me some I will definatly bring them!!!

Have a great time at Butler this year everyone, I f the Mountain gang skips a year we just might make it next year, we are just about healed up from Survivor, after you guys ...well we did have a great time. Mid-Ohio Vanels rocked that weekend ....

WHO IS GOING TO BUTLER ON LABOR DAY WEEK-END!!!!

There ia a huge post in coming events...lots of us will be there!

Ditto that

I would like to eat at primanti brothers sandwitch shop. Where is the closest from buttler???Would like to go to the original but any of the others will work. any inf would be grateful
thanks mike

I will find you the closest one around for ya Mike.

Me

You ALL need to come to Flamingo Fest first this weekend-then we will send what is left of you all over to Butler--they can clean you up there!!!

hee hee

Would love to Suzie,but working this weekend.And thaks a lot,yes we would

Let's see FF this weekend and in 2 weeks Butler. I'll probably still be hungover Jim!

Well we will just have to have a few more

Less than 2 weeks Everything is in place and we are ready!

What's the pre-reg count now Jim

50 or more i do beleive,thats the most we've ever had,except for the Nats

55 as of today,just found out.

Slam was up about 30 this year so I hope Butler is up at least that many. Trend is looking better. ...

Jim, I think the closest is in Cranberry on freedom road????

Lets hope so Doug.I heard there was one there but never been there,will have to make sure1

Cranbeery looks to be the closest. Will either go there or the original in Pitts. Will decide when I get to Butler.
Thanks, Guys

Its about a half hour drive Mike.

lookin for vanners to caravan with that are coming down the 90 on friday morning going to butler,plan on leavin at 8:30-9:00 to get there for the opening on the 4th . i can meet at the lackawanna toll barrier.

What happens in Butler stays in Butler, was the theme the year I went, had a BLAST, got married and divorced twice that weekend, but always got everything in the end the kids, the car, the house, etc. What fun! Enjoy everyone, Three Rivers puts on a GREAT event!

You got that right Last Butler Linda and I went to was Survivor and we (Mid-Ohio) won the weekend These guys put us through hell and back that weekend and I will NEVER forget that weekend. Had to stop every fifty miles on the way home and "P"...
TRV ROCKS

That was a great one Doug,i think this one will top them all

It's just great every year
Step the ------ back
Shut the ------ up

Thank you Dee and yes there will be plenty of that

I thought that was "Back the f--- up!" either way...

You are right Howard (picky,picky,picky) LOL

He is DeeWon't be long now and we'll here it again i'm sure. I will be there from Wed afternoon late thru the weekend.

I might get there friday night, I've been takin too many days off work lately to get there any earlier. Hopefully I can stay through monday.

I do miss that ...

Six more days for me,hope some cheerleaders show up!

leaving thursday morning with a friend can't say who. bill you know what to do.

All packed up will be heading out tomarrow....You are not going to believe what is packed in the caravan....See you all in a week!!!!

Alright, my schedule was changed and I am able to make it to Butler after all........

I have 2010 calendar order forms with me and can accept cheques and cash on behalf of Virtual....anything else see Virtual......

Cool Doc! I'll order a calendar from ya.

OK Nate, no problem .....

PS... No bushes there

there is if he goes to the back 40

I so miss hearing ol' STFU!
Some of the best fun ever!

And I've played the football game at Butler plenty, so I don't feel like I am missing out on too much this year!

Have a touchdown of a good time y'all!

We'll miss ya Suzie.Way back there Dee

I know. That's where we were at the Butler Natz. That was the 1st year we had the misters & I think it was the only green spot left after the Natz!

For all of you that are going to Butler and would like to pre-reg for the 38th Nats in New York next July--there will be a booth on vendors row for you to visit and sign up at. While you are there you can also buy a raffle ticket and go home a BIG WEINER if ya get the right one! It is always the one right next to the one you bought--so buy lots!!

Back to your regularly scheduled program!

I liked football as well....every time my knee aches I remember what happened to it.......

I will be content to sit on the side lines and watch the FEMALE cheerleaders from now on

I'm with you doc!

4 more days

Arriving Thursday.....or sooner

I just went outside to get something out of the van, its cold out there. The 1st thing i did was grab the heavy duty cord for my heater, that i forgot at FF. Hope i don't need it at Butler, but i'll have it. Its 62 deg, BRRRRRRRR, after near a 100 last week in KY, its FREEZIN.

Its going to be in the 70's and sunny thru sunday last i seen.

What van are you driving Nate?

Have a smooth event next weekend to you all at TRV. We will put you on our list for next year. I hope your numbers are up this year.We just have way too much fun with you guys. Lets hope the attendance keeps climbing for every event.

Thanks Doug and hope to see ya next year.Lets hope they keep climbing for everyone.

Just seen the forecast thru next monday,sunny and mid 70's,looks like a beautiful weekend!

The 94 conversion..."Old Faithful". I plan on bringing Root Beer (aka Porter) to Keystone. I think I finally have the old girl ready for a trip however I didn't want to drive the 4-1/2 hours to Butler in it quite yet.

Thats understandable,was hoping to see it,maybe i can make Keystone again this year.See ya there in a couple of days.

3 more days

Just check weather.com
Looks like perfect football weather this weekend

On come on DJ, perfect football weather is in the mud, where everyone gets muddy, and especially the wet tee shirts on the cheerleaders

jeesh Doc I was talking about the cool weather at night but should have know you make it about something else

Football under the lights ?? Kewl !!!!

Then late night games in the Locker Room

I plan on leaving for Butler very early Friday morning..perhaps around 3am. I'll get there early enough to crash in van for a few hours so I'll be fresh the whole day.

Late Night Games in the Locker Room - oh we know that's gonna be fun!!!!!

Is someone gonna be there with Nats DVDs? I sent in a check a couple weeks back but I haven't recieved anything yet...

Boomer, you should probably that in the DVD thread, as Rich may not see it here.

I don't know wether i'll have a 3 or 4 day run yet this week,could be there Friday,but more than likely Sat am.
Do the Gates close, if so what time Friday nite ?

Looks like i MAY work Sat, but will be there Sat nite

Boomer, click on our site www.performanceinc.org and click the member email tab on the left. You can email Rich directly and he's very prompt at answering email. Much more than messages on here. He'd be able to tell you for sure if anyone is taking some copies to Butler.

Pysco,gates usually close late sat and sun night,friday night there is usually someone there.If they are closed then toot the horn as we are parked at the front gate.I'm sure we will be there

The weather will be perfect for some football action,sunny and mid 70's all weekend,Party time

well i will be there some time fri

Driving, or getting towed in Luke ???

not nice doc

hush Doc
It will be good to see ya again you lil' hippie you

Dee Jaye

Thats great Luke,be good to see you again.Doc,your a bad man

Glad to be able to meet you Luke looking forward in seeing you.

I would like to get a group shot of everyone that buys a DJ Magazine so I can send it to the guys at DJ Magazine!!!!! This would show them that we are dedicated to there Magazine and may encourage them even more to do VAN related stuff for us!!!!!

We will be there sometime Friday. Right now we are in Sandusky and will be doing Cedar Point in the morning. Been a fun busy week so far and can only get better!!!!!

Ahahahahahahaha!

See ya there Luke!

Maybe a stupid question,
But why are you going to Butler when you have Vandango right in your backyard?

2 more days

my Dad and I will be there friday afternoon. can't wait!

Three GREAT van runs this weekend, and I will sadly be at home! Doctor says, it's still not a good idea to travel far with the back issues. Hope everyone has a GREAT time and a SAFE trip. Please take lots of pictures for me. It's not the same as being there, but it helps me to at least see all my vanning family!

Thanx!

Gonna miss you and family at Butler this year Ken. How's Keystone looking for you?

Barring any other injuries we will be at Keystone. Even if the Doc says, I still shouldn't do any bending,lifting and twisting by then, it's at least close enough of a drive to get there. I'm going back to the doctors on that Thursday morning so we'll be there after that.

I need a VAN run badly!

Ken,get healed up and maybe i'll see ya at Keystone.

I'm trying buddy! Hope so! I'm going to Keystone if I have to stop every 15 minutes to walk around and stretch my back out. I can't miss another run.

Just have Deb lay you flat in the back and have her or one of the kids drive ya! Don't want you in traction or anything.

Your welcome to ride with me bro.
You could lay on the bed in the back or get up and walk around in the back of the van!!!
I make the run in a hour and a half flat!

One more day for me and were off to set up and drink Looking forward to seeing you there,weather is going to be perfect thru next Tuesday so its Party time

im in Bethlehem pa right now so i want to try this one out

Cool Luke, i think you'll like it

I always try a new eVANt once in awhile myself

2 more days

I will have a "Limited" amount of these "Highly Collectible" patches available there! Look either Jewels, myself, or Doc for one if you so choose!

B.W.

Todays the day,leaving later today.

Slippery Rock Brew pub for lunch tomorrow ???

Have a great time Jim and everyone going to Butler ! Wish I could go this year, I'm so ready for some more Butler.

Take many pictures of the fun for us to check here as well as for Dropjaw.

Thanx for the offer buddy, but we'll make it there. I'l be going to the Doc that Thursday morning, so we'll be in sometime on Thursday.

Have a great time at Butler everyone! Tip a few for me!

Frog Legs Doc? luv that place!!!

Well, I will be at Butler Thursday morning and I have an opening in my appointment schedule....come on down and lets have a look at that back ...I always prescribe SPAT therapy for all patients....

Trust me, I have enough meds and such to get me there, but I can't risk making my back worse. I have a chop to finish!

Its sad to see you not somewhere on Labour Day......Get well soon..

It's sad to not be anywhere! Thanx buddy!

leavin friday morning at about 9 a.m., hope to roll in about noon. jim, i was goin through some old pics and found about 60 from remember butlers 75-77. i'll have a bunch of old pics with me to look at.

Well i am outa here,see you all there.Can't wait to see the pics. KERPLUNK

see ya Jim

see you all thurs. nite.

See Ya Friday

What? No pictures yet?

Leaving in 1 hour see ya there.

KLUNK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wish I could make it. No money so no go. Hope everyone has a great time and drink a few for me.

Drink a few for me too!!!!

Whew! Holding my breath until I get in that gate! It's been a not-so-terrific summer for us and I am SO ready for an evant!! SO Superbeast and Smitty, I will do some x-tra toasts for you guys this weekend. Shoot, I'll do some toasts for EVERYBODY! Leaving Friday morning with fingers crossed. Just got my van out of the shop and hopefully the kinks are all ironed out now; it's been down since Vanfest.
Take care of that back Superbeast and we'll see ya somewhere else down the road. I do know how you are feeling this summer, believe me; evant wise.
Okay, gotta go wash and scrub the van now. And hey, we've got a Canadian couple coming for the first time. Hopefully the border will be good to them so they too can be hooked on this evant

Since I have to work till 11:30 Friday evening, you won't be seeing us till Saturday morning guys!! lol BUT...We'll be there!
B.W.

and I will have a few of these with me as well:

im so ready!! havnt been to a butler run sence the "van olympics" in 96!!

...i'd say its about time i went back!!!

not sure on the gas situation.. looking into that..

Sounds like Deb will be tuned most of the weekend, if she's gonna drink for me and Smitty too! Somebody be nice and hold her up

We appreciate the effort Deb Have Fun!!

You'll have to wait till next weekend to have biscuits & gravey

I Don't want to wait, but I guess I'll have to!!

i can't seem to catch a break this year, just got a call from my brother-in-law. my sister had to have a cat-scan today,they are now admitting her to the hospital, doctor said she has massive blood clots on her lungs. family comes first - no butler !

Our prayers are with your family & yes family comes 1st

Sorry to hear that SFS60! Your right Family does come first. Your sister, you and your family are in our thoughts and Prayers.

Wash Van - check
Pack Van - check
Pack Coolers - in the morning

then off to Butler

Everybody have a great time, the weather forecast looks great. Due to my health, we won't be making it and I'm only 20 miles away, Sucks getting old. On Sunday from 10am till 5pm, there is a very nice all Mopar Car Show held at the Alameda Park, which is just a couple traffic lights past the Wal-Mart on 356, only about 4 mile from the fairgrounds.

liquor
dry food
clothes
liquor
gas
oil change
liquor
coolers
liquor


better hit the liquor store...see ya saturday afternoon!

Howard,dont forget your favorite choice beverage,drive carefull and see ya Saturday.

Tim,can you stop over on Sat. for the van show for a few hours ??get well soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kerrrrrrplunk!!!!!!

Colors, suitecase, chair, blanker, cooler, kegerator. I'm packed. Going to snag the keg in route!

ahhh... forgot the cups, lol.


Leaving Medina about 6-6:30, its 1.5 hrs to the keg place just over the border, and then about an hour to the venue from there.

Seeeeee ya there!

Was at the Mopar car show in Butler this afternoon and seen Don "radarlovevan" there. Great chatting with you. Nice looking van you got there. Hope someday when my health is better to drink a few cold ones with you. Don said there was around 200 vans there. Sounds like a good turnout.

Awesome eVANT, just over 200 vans I think, had a GREAT Time, met More COOL people.I have been on the road akmost a week, had to come home to visit the wife before leaving Tues
am, for another work week. I Never say Good Bye, Because that might sound like we won't see ya again for a long time
Hopefully thats NOT the Case, Till Next Time, KEEP ON Truckin.

Thanks TRV had a great time at B U T L E R ! hope to get to post some pics later this evening...

So let me tell you about "Remember Butler".
First I want to say, thanks TRV- great evant! We'll be back.
My first evant ever. Asked on the forums here about a week ago about what I'd need to bring along. Got a few helpful responses,and then a fella named "Doc" PMs me and offers to send his checklist of what he brings, which I accept. There was a lot of alcohol on that list! LOL
So my buddy and I get packed up Friday morn and head out. We make it to Butler with no problems, pay at the gate and find a good spot near the grandstands and restrooms (which came in very handy as my friend has a bladder size of a small peanut).Friday goes by, we're checking out all the vans, meeting new people, enjoying the band and just hanging out.
Friday night was the first I had slept in the van and it was wonderful! It actually helped my bad back out! Bonus!
So Sat. morning we headed out for TRV breakfast and went back to camp to hang out and chat with our neighbors from Ashtabula, Tom and his son.
So as we are sitting there, this man approaches and asks what year and what engine my van has. I tell him 89 Dodge 318. He nods his head and wanders off. Five minutes later he returns and hands me an engine computer that he had rebuilt a few years ago. He had an 89 with a 318, but no longer has the van and doesn't need this anymore. This random stranger that never even introduced himself....walks up and hands me what is essentially a new computer for my van. Asks for no money-nothing. I am stunned and all I can mumble is "thank you" as the stranger turns his back to walk away and says something about 'a Ford van man trapped in a Chevy body". I didn't put 2 and 2 together at the time (still stunned at the generosity and kindness), but was told later that it was Doc from Ontario who was the mystery stranger.
So Doc....you've helped this newbie vanner more than you will ever know with your kindness and generosity and I hope someday at another Evant ,to meet you again and buy you a cold one or 2 or 3!

They say vanners are the greatest people......Remember Butler? Hell, I'll NEVER FORGET!!!!!!!!!!!

Nogoatz aka Jeff

Had an awesome time, BIG THANKS! to TRV for hosting a great event and for letting me ride my Kart around.

It was nice to meet you Jeff, looks like you got bit by the vannin bug. Hope to see you again at last chance.

I have some video i'll post later still unpacking.

Well another great Butler in the Butler in the books.....200 vans through the gate on Saturday and Sunday, a really big surprise....Virtual rolled in...he left the run in St Pie, Quebec and drove straight through to Butler....only 600 miles folks....:)

Thanks to all of TRV for the usual well organized and concept-ed run they are always spoiling us with

No from me...My camera got wet and is being crabby about working Snotty was there though and hopefully got some good shots

First set of pics...

More to come, uploading now!

TRV did an excellant eVANt as usual. Met a bunch of new friends, good to see Nate, Snotty & Bobert again. Didn't take a lot of pictures but will post what I did later.

Jello Land Tailgate Party was a blast. Roger won a t-shirt in the Late Night Games.
& yes like Movanner said - thanks for letting me ride my cooler around.

OH yeah, speaking of meeting new friends, I don't think I need to go into alot, but RatVanMike was a trip Friday night. Didn't really try what he was drinking from the jug but it sure made him happy.
And Mike- my name's DeeJaye not Debbie

O man Bummer I missed Doug! I had things to do and people to see today, which are done now I left on Sunday, little earlier then I planned caz the sun kicked my ass on Saturday, so I figured I would leave earlier and stop at the Church Brew Works<neat place> in Pittsburg for lunch on the way home... still didnt get home til 9PM...LOL

That stuff in Mike's jug makes me happy too! Sorry we missed him and Butler!

Great job TRV!!! As usual, we had another great time there!!! It was so neat to see Virtual show up as well!!!
B.W.

Oh and he did a fine job "selling " the Drop Jaw Mag

Gerri is all gamed out. TRV does an awsome job every year, great theme this year. got a mug & t-shirt so all is good.Sunday nite's band needed work but better than nothin, great job TRV.

2nd set of pics!

Still uploading more, one more set of pics to go!

Well guys and gals,TRV would truly like to thank you all for making this a great event.201 thru the gate and yes what a surprise with Virtual comming thru around 5pm on Sunday,man you are nuts,2 in one weekend so far apart.Theme was excellent, we'll see what we can do to top that one.50 plus in the show and so much participation from you all.Hope you liked Trumpys version of the monday night song she sang,she surprised us all.Everthing is cleaned and yes it is a go for next year.Thank you all and you are the reason we do this.Yes Mike did have some fun therethanks for the mags!

TRV, thank you to one and all for your effort to put on such a great event. wish I could have stayed longer but I had to go when my ride was ready. now thanks to Clarence, I can install the windshield in my early. thanks Clarence, for the gasket. and thanks to all in TRV for another great year at Butler

THANKS TRV for the great time as usual. Nice to see all you guys from here again. I can thank Clarence too for my new hood !! It was also cool to meet Tim from Pa at the Mopar show. Here is a few pics.

http://s220.photobucket.com/albums/dd26/radarlovevan/Butler%2009/

last round of pics!

Had a blast! see y'all next year!

Great pics all!

I want to thank TRV for another great Butler! I had a great time and it was great seeing everyone again and being introduced to Mike's mystery jug. Shooo weeee!

MAN! that was awesome. Heck of an event! I plan on bein there again next year. Those late night games were crazy. hahahahahaha. Rich has an imagination thats for sure. Lots of vans, even more vanners, lots of vanning.com friends. Great weather. What more can a vanner ask for?

Just got home a few minutes ago...uneventful, but rainy ride home...had a blast as usual at Butler. Actually got to talk to Nate for a few minutes, and met a few more new faces to put with names...Nogoatz, you must have been parked right by us, wish we had met...we were the first row by the restrooms...Canadian island and guests..oh well, next time...986 miles in the books...Virtual is officially out of his mind...I hit 2 events, too, but the other one was only 50 miles from home...Taz's show...

Thanks to TRV for everything!

TRV,We had a great time. THANK YOU!!!!!

Now aren't you glad we talked you in to going
See ya Friday

What a weekend it has been. I'll do a write up in the knews once I get all the pictures sorted out. It was kind of crazy doing the 2 runs so far apart but given the same circumstances I'd do it again. I knew exactly what I was in for and was not disappointed.
I caught the tail end of a very memorable Butler. I heard all the stories of all the fun I missed on Friday and Saturday but got a good taste of it while I was there. The football theme was a big success as are all the themes that TRV come up with. I did get to talk face to face with a number of vanners who I will be collaborating with for 2010 events and did get a bunch of calendar orders thanks to Doc and some previous arrangements. It was good seeing Mike again, I was very happy that he sold out of the Dropjaw mags. On my way through the border the guard went through my van quickly and was quite impressed with the magazine
Was happy to hear that there will be a Butler 2010 !

Someone taped Trumpy singing the song on stage,i would like to get a copy if at all possible.

Big or small - Butler is always a good one! I'm glad the numbers were up & can't wait for next year
And yes, too bad you missed Mike Friday night - he was a trip!!!!!

Dee Jaye

Virtual did give it a shot, however people kept getting in the way

Sounds like we missed another good one. Looks like everyone had a great time, thanks for the pics! Next year this one is on our list!

I got the Video up, check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6-dwsos3RE
^^^^thats the link^^^^^^

Here are my pictures: Butler 2009 pictures on Showvans.com

I did take some video, will add that soon.

Great Video. Thanks TRV, What a great party! Really liked Fridays band. Can`t wait 'Remember Butler 2010'

Great video!!!!!!! good job

Nice video Moe!

We will say a prayer for her as well!

Great Video Mike!

Nice Pics Doug!

Awesome pics everyone! Thanx for thinking of us that were stuck at home.

A special Thanx to Snotty for sending a message to me. It's nice to be thought of.

Great pics

MY PICS - NOT FOR LITTLE EYES

By the way what ever anyone says about Friday night it was not me, I wasnt there till Saturday morning.

that juice in Mike's jugs makes him tell little white lies

great late night games Mike!!!!

Late night games moved to different building?
Hey Mike, Been there done that. I've experienced a "Don't Remember Butler" evening one year.

yep Gup, moved to the building next to the one they use to be in.
right at the end of vendors' row

Nice video, nice shot of Midwest arriving at the gate!

i had an awesome time grate to meet some new people and nate thanks again

Thought you would notice that howard .Good to see ya Luke.

Someone has to have the video of Trumpy singing,please!!!!!!!!

Great Job once again TRV! Always have a good time at Butler, nice to see Virtual unexpectidly to say the least. Thanks Matchstick for the test drive in that 5 speed.....
See ya next year!!!!

Can't beat great times and great friends. For my birthday, Ken fixed my brakes, rotated my tires, and polished my rims...the man is nuts! But I love him! Thanks just doesn't cover it!

Thanks TRV for a great time one of the best.Ruthy and I had the time of are life . oh and thank Gills & Deb for the wonderfull that i'm still tryin to remember..... Oh yea Free Willy :)~

Gils & Deb were there, oh my, I missed them

Yes they were DeeJaye,parked right behind me and Lucy.Ken,you the man.I knew you had fun Willy

Great pics of the adult games Mike.

Boy Debbie looks like she's lovin' life in those "sausage" pics!

Got a bit of the TRV girls singing Are you ready for some Butler until my memory card filled up. Someone from Niagara Vans has the whole video ...

cool...that was a trip!

I sent out an email to Niagara seeing if I can get that Video....I think the Niagara shirt was the one from Oklahoma

I just spent a hour going over all the coverage from this run.
WOW great pics guys! looks like a hootinanny!
Next year Butler for sure!

Finally - here are the few I took:

http://s593.photobucket.com/albums/tt20/DeeJaye60/Butler%2009/?albumview=grid

Dee Jaye

Awesome pics from everyone!Thanks,Brad

Imitation is the ultimate complament.......

It was really COOL to see the 3rd gen Chevy owners getting together for a line up



a couple of new Earlies showed up there......

Thanks for posting pictures every body......

Now I have to go clean the drowl off of my key board.....LOL

........Wookee

I guess they could not find me It was a Black Chevy Line up only...If they did all the 3rd gens, it would have needed a real wide angle aerial shot

That was just for Black shortbox Chevies. I missed that but I have been sent the pictures. There were tons of earlies and mids in great shape of every make at Butler once again.

That 3rd gen body style spanned sooo many years it could almost be broken down to an Early 3rd gen.(flat steel grills)70 1/2 to 77
Late 3rd gen for the ones with the plastic grills 78 to 96.......

Did Hart Breaker make this event?

Debbie from Canada's 3rd gen is missing also.....

Still a nice Line Up.....

.........Wookee

Gotta love a black 3rd gen shorty......

.........Wookee

Awesome pics everyone,hope to get that video!The vans were great,especially the chevy lineup.I beleive that was the guy Doc.Hope we can outdo ourselves next year for everyone.Thank you all !

The first one in line belongs to Ken Hopcraft. (Don't tell his Fords) The short black lineup was his idea, wanting shots with radar and his buddy and the 3 vans. Suddenly there were 5, then Willie showed up and poof! a cool lineup! All credit to the early guys for the inspiration!

It really sucks to pick this summer to "key board van"

I was wondering who's black Chevy that was 1st in line.

........Wookee

I think the first one is Radar's ???

Black van's look all the same to me anyways

second one with the hood scoop is radar's. He bought that hood scoop from clarence at the event and bolted it on that morning.

Willy! Where are ya Willy! HA HA ~ sure wish I could post my pics but computer not cooperating. Did we have a good time? Hell yeah! Loved that Butler song those Three River ladies put together, you gals rock! (Guys too)
Even with an extra day I still didn't have enough time to do everything and see everybody. Guess I need to pace myself better I did get some good quality talk in with Doc, Matchstick, Bobert and a few others tho. AND my youngest sister Cindy made it out after taking a long break from Vanning ~ next year, same place Sistah!
Thanks TRV for a very great time! Oh and if you ever need a nap during the day (I'm a night owl) don't EVER park next to Jim and Lucy! When you least expect it Mr. Newkirk.....
BWWWWAAAAAHHHHHH!!

to ya Deb.Love ya

Anything on the video Doc?

Not yet Jim...working on it ///

He may still be on vacation on the way back to Oklahoma

Thank you Doc, i appreciate it.

Hey Jimmy!

Any chance u can get a list of all the awards posted?

Thanks!

I will work on that this weekend Snotty!

The results will be up this week sometime guys.

was a great time

Any luck yet Doc!

May have it in my hands on Saturday !!! Will let you know :)PM me your addy ....I can drive there , but know the details....and Millie is being blond again

I want a copy - please

Me too! lol

OK, my gas bills are due...That will be 237.50 each please

Anything Doc yet?

Here ya go Jimmy. Geoff from the OFV took this video Sunday night, he got it all. Didn't realize I had it.

Great Video! Awesome job girls!!

Thank you guys that is just awesome,the girls were great

That was very cool...TRV really got the theme going!

Can i down load this someway?

I can try emailing the original file to you but it's huge.

Anyone making copies then

Horseshoes 2nd Snotty and Bobert Moonlite
1st Scotty and Moondog TIT
Tailgate Toss 1st Tom and Denny Tent people
2nd Scotty and Moondog TIT
Passer Rating-Women 2nd Brenda Sunriders
1st Chelsea Tent people
Passer Rating-Men 2nd Chris Independent
1st Dennis Tent people
Field Goal Women 2nd Chelsea tent people
1st Megan Tent people
Field Goal Men 2nd Tom and Denny Tent people
1st Jim TIT
Training Camp Potatoe 2nd Boomer Hard Core
1st Jeff Dewees Low Life
VFL Volleyball 2nd Denny,Tom,Leroy,Joe,Frank,Rich Tent People
1st Jeff P,jeffD,Barb,Scorpio,Stymie,and Whack Low Life.
Show and Shine will be up tomorrow.