Reno Gun Show Head Count...

Pete Ebbink · 08-04-2003, 09:40 PM

The Reno gun show is coming up Friday - Sunday; 8-15-03 to 8-17-03.

http://www.bigrenoshow.com/

Would like to get a head-count of Luger Forum members that are planning on attending and who would like to join us for steak dinners on Friday night.

Dinner will be "hosted" by LF members Russ Withem and Doc Fisher. Dinner will be at the Reno Hilton's "Steak House" restaurant at 6:30 pm on Friday night.

Please send me an e-mail at "pebbink@pacbell.net" and I will collate a head-count list (so we can make dinner reservations) and also collect everyone's cellular phone numbers. I will then distribute the cellular phone number list to all planned attendees, so we do not loose any members at the show and especially at dinner time.

For folks joining us for dinner, let's all plan to meet at the entry of the Steak House restaurant at 6 pm and enjoy a drink <img border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" title="" src="graemlins/drink.gif" /> while we wait for the entire LF group to assemble.

Russ Withem will have a gun show table (table A-14) that he has graciously agreed to allow LF members to use as a "base" to leave back-backs, briefcases, etc...during the show.

The show folks have a "locator" table near the entry doors, so grab a table layout map and look up dealers/sellers you might want to visit.

If you cannot make dinner, please feel free to use Russ' area as a base and have a chance to meet some other LF nuts in person...

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

tracyp · 08-04-2003, 11:08 PM

I'll be there but I'm not arriving until Friday night. I can't get away any earlier. Are you guys planning anything for Saturday night?

Tracy

Herb · 08-05-2003, 01:21 AM

Pete, I'll get there on Thursday evening. The wife's daughter is coming over from Sacramento to collect her on Friday morning to take her to Sac. I would like to propose that some (all) of us meet on the mezzanine behing the little bar at the end of the casino leading into the hallway to the gun show booth. I plan to stay until Sunday morning until checkout time, I have a room at the Sands Regency downtown, already paid for, two double beds, offer is open to anyone that would like free accomodations to occupy the the second bed starting Friday evening. It is a smoking room, BYOB is in effect, and transportation is provided to and from the airport and the show for those that don't have thier own car with them. I will have the cell phone on all day starting Thursday evening, my number is 435-201-9569. Of course anyone desiring to sleep on the floor after the second bed is taken are also welcome. Any one wishing to get the other bed leave me a PM, first come first served.

Russ · 08-05-2003, 03:24 AM

Steak Diner, I was thinking salads!!!! LOL

For those of you that have not been to this show before. My table is in the Big room next to Randy Bessler It will have all German millitary on it.

We had a great time at dinner at the last show. I hope more of you can make it this time.

If you want to leave stuff at my table, That would be fine.

Russ <img border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" title="" src="graemlins/drink.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[bigbye]" title="" src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" />
rewithem1@aol.com

Pete Ebbink · 08-05-2003, 03:47 AM

Hello Tracy,

Don't you just hate in when work gets in the way of luger-fun...?

Some of us folks that go to the show early (either Thursday or Friday) usually leave Reno mid-day on Saturday; including me. But I suspect some folks (i.e. those with tables) will be there through Sunday. You might want to drop by Russ' table on Saturday morning, meet some LF folks, and see who will be around for the remaining 1-1/2 days. There would be no reason why another "social" on Saturday night could not be arranged... <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

Edward Tinker · 08-05-2003, 04:29 AM

Well, late night change, there is no way I can go...

Sorry about that,

Ed

Pete Ebbink · 08-05-2003, 04:39 AM

Ed,

I will bring one (1) Weimar and one (1) Imperial police luger for you to look over and see in person.

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

Edward Tinker · 08-05-2003, 04:51 AM

I told her (my queen) that I wouldn't spend any money!

But, I would be glad to SEE anything!

<img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

Ed

Pete Ebbink · 08-05-2003, 05:02 AM

Ed,

Those buy discussion at home sure can be awkward...you should hear the conversations in my household when I start "asking for permission" to buy a $ 16K carbine...WOW... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" />

And my Queen practices with Japanese samuri swords, so you know who wins the debate... <img border="0" alt="[nono]" title="" src="graemlins/nono.gif" />

Regards,

Pete...

tracyp · 08-05-2003, 05:08 PM

Sorry I'm going to miss most of you. I've met Herb and Ed at last years LugerFest in AZ.

I'll stop by Russ' table first thing Saturday morning and see who's still around.

Don't buy up all of the good Lugers.

Tracy

Lodi Jim · 08-06-2003, 05:51 AM

Pete, I'll be there early on Friday and am looking forward to dinner. The Steak House is a great choice. I'm bringing my Martz 45 and 357 sig for show & tell.

See ya all on the 15th.

Jim

Edward Tinker · 08-06-2003, 06:08 AM

OKAY, yes, I am a big fat liar, I have the green light to go!

Hopefully room in a room and a certain truck for a pleasant trip!

Brew_Ha_Ha · 08-06-2003, 09:22 AM

Sigh

I wished I lived near Reno

Big Norm · 08-06-2003, 11:18 AM

Brew_Ha_Ha, I second that emotion. I would just love to bring some show-and-tell stuff and watch everyone drool. Whats the deal about bringing a motorhome there? Can I park it in the parking lot or something for the show? I am thinking about going to the NAPCA meeting in September and have the old war wagon ready to roll. Maybe this is the only way I will ever get to meet the Lugerheads from the left coast.
Big Norm

Russ · 08-06-2003, 01:54 PM

Big Norm

They have an RV park at the Hilton.

Russ

Pete Ebbink · 08-06-2003, 03:01 PM

Here's the Reno head count so far :

* Russ Withem
* Dwight Gruber
* Doc Fisher
* Herb Keister
* Ed Tinker
* Ed Bianco (not a Forum member)
* Jim Elson
* Ralph Shattuck
* Tracy (Saturday arrival)
* Me...

Additions :

* Lloyd in Nevada
* Policelugers

Did hear from Ron Wood that he will not be able to join us this time.

See you all at the show...

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

Lloyd in Nevada · 08-06-2003, 05:49 PM

I would love to join you guys for dinner in Reno at the Hilton. I am a pretty new member here just been kind of lurking and learning. Don't want to impose myself on you and would be happy to pay for my own dinner. I will be there Friday August 15th early staying over and leaving Saturday afternoon. Would be a pleasure to meet some of you and get some further Luger insights. Thanks!

Pete Ebbink · 08-06-2003, 08:41 PM

Hello Lloyd,

You are certainly welcomed to join us!!!

Look for a bunch of folks at Table A-14 (Russ' table) during the day on Friday and meet the entire group at the entry to The Steak House Restaurant at the Hilton at 6 pm (18:00 Hrs. for those of you that cannot break the habit...

) Dinner will be at 6:30 pm...

Also, if you have a cell phone number you want to give me, send it to "pebbink@pacbell.net". I am collating a list of numbers so we do not loose track of any LF Forum members at dinner time.

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

Pete Ebbink · 08-06-2003, 09:12 PM

Big Norm,

The weather seems good, so why not start the drive in a few days and join up with us in Reno? And bring a few quarters for the slots.

I drove home from Terre Haute, IN. to California after 9/11 and it only took 4 days...8-9 hours of driving per day.

And I am sure all of your really nice lugers could certainly fit in your RV...

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

Krieger89 · 08-07-2003, 12:46 PM

I might be able to make it but not sure so dont count me in untill I am sure.

08-04-2003, 09:40 PM	#1
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Reno Gun Show Head Count... The Reno gun show is coming up Friday - Sunday; 8-15-03 to 8-17-03. http://www.bigrenoshow.com/ Would like to get a head-count of Luger Forum members that are planning on attending and who would like to join us for steak dinners on Friday night. Dinner will be "hosted" by LF members Russ Withem and Doc Fisher. Dinner will be at the Reno Hilton's "Steak House" restaurant at 6:30 pm on Friday night. Please send me an e-mail at "pebbink@pacbell.net" and I will collate a head-count list (so we can make dinner reservations) and also collect everyone's cellular phone numbers. I will then distribute the cellular phone number list to all planned attendees, so we do not loose any members at the show and especially at dinner time. For folks joining us for dinner, let's all plan to meet at the entry of the Steak House restaurant at 6 pm and enjoy a drink <img border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" title="" src="graemlins/drink.gif" /> while we wait for the entire LF group to assemble. Russ Withem will have a gun show table (table A-14) that he has graciously agreed to allow LF members to use as a "base" to leave back-backs, briefcases, etc...during the show. The show folks have a "locator" table near the entry doors, so grab a table layout map and look up dealers/sellers you might want to visit. If you cannot make dinner, please feel free to use Russ' area as a base and have a chance to meet some other LF nuts in person... Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

08-05-2003, 01:21 AM	#3
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Pete, I'll get there on Thursday evening. The wife's daughter is coming over from Sacramento to collect her on Friday morning to take her to Sac. I would like to propose that some (all) of us meet on the mezzanine behing the little bar at the end of the casino leading into the hallway to the gun show booth. I plan to stay until Sunday morning until checkout time, I have a room at the Sands Regency downtown, already paid for, two double beds, offer is open to anyone that would like free accomodations to occupy the the second bed starting Friday evening. It is a smoking room, BYOB is in effect, and transportation is provided to and from the airport and the show for those that don't have thier own car with them. I will have the cell phone on all day starting Thursday evening, my number is 435-201-9569. Of course anyone desiring to sleep on the floor after the second bed is taken are also welcome. Any one wishing to get the other bed leave me a PM, first come first served. __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

08-05-2003, 03:24 AM	#4
Russ User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Reading, PA. Posts: 628 Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 10 Posts	Steak Diner, I was thinking salads!!!! LOL For those of you that have not been to this show before. My table is in the Big room next to Randy Bessler It will have all German millitary on it. We had a great time at dinner at the last show. I hope more of you can make it this time. If you want to leave stuff at my table, That would be fine. Russ <img border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" title="" src="graemlins/drink.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[bigbye]" title="" src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" /> rewithem1@aol.com __________________ Livin the dream!!!!!!!!!!!

08-05-2003, 04:29 AM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	Well, late night change, there is no way I can go... Sorry about that, Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

08-05-2003, 04:51 AM	#8
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	I told her (my queen) that I wouldn't spend any money! But, I would be glad to SEE anything! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

08-04-2003, 11:08 PM	#2
tracyp User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Peoples Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 391 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I'll be there but I'm not arriving until Friday night. I can't get away any earlier. Are you guys planning anything for Saturday night? Tracy

08-05-2003, 03:47 AM	#5
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hello Tracy, Don't you just hate in when work gets in the way of luger-fun...? Some of us folks that go to the show early (either Thursday or Friday) usually leave Reno mid-day on Saturday; including me. But I suspect some folks (i.e. those with tables) will be there through Sunday. You might want to drop by Russ' table on Saturday morning, meet some LF folks, and see who will be around for the remaining 1-1/2 days. There would be no reason why another "social" on Saturday night could not be arranged... <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" /> Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

08-05-2003, 04:39 AM	#7
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Ed, I will bring one (1) Weimar and one (1) Imperial police luger for you to look over and see in person. Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

08-05-2003, 05:02 AM	#9
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Ed, Those buy discussion at home sure can be awkward...you should hear the conversations in my household when I start "asking for permission" to buy a $ 16K carbine...WOW... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> And my Queen practices with Japanese samuri swords, so you know who wins the debate... <img border="0" alt="[nono]" title="" src="graemlins/nono.gif" /> Regards, Pete...

08-05-2003, 05:08 PM	#10
tracyp User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Peoples Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 391 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Sorry I'm going to miss most of you. I've met Herb and Ed at last years LugerFest in AZ. I'll stop by Russ' table first thing Saturday morning and see who's still around. Don't buy up all of the good Lugers. Tracy

08-06-2003, 05:51 AM	#11
Lodi Jim User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: California Posts: 65 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Pete, I'll be there early on Friday and am looking forward to dinner. The Steak House is a great choice. I'm bringing my Martz 45 and 357 sig for show & tell. See ya all on the 15th. Jim

08-06-2003, 06:08 AM	#12
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	OKAY, yes, I am a big fat liar, I have the green light to go! Hopefully room in a room and a certain truck for a pleasant trip! __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

08-06-2003, 09:22 AM	#13
Brew_Ha_Ha User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NC Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sigh I wished I lived near Reno __________________ Honesty is the best policy, but insanity is a better defense.

08-06-2003, 11:18 AM	#14
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Brew_Ha_Ha, I second that emotion. I would just love to bring some show-and-tell stuff and watch everyone drool. Whats the deal about bringing a motorhome there? Can I park it in the parking lot or something for the show? I am thinking about going to the NAPCA meeting in September and have the old war wagon ready to roll. Maybe this is the only way I will ever get to meet the Lugerheads from the left coast. Big Norm

08-06-2003, 01:54 PM	#15
Russ User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Reading, PA. Posts: 628 Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 10 Posts	Big Norm They have an RV park at the Hilton. Russ __________________ Livin the dream!!!!!!!!!!!

08-06-2003, 03:01 PM	#16
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Here's the Reno head count so far : * Russ Withem * Dwight Gruber * Doc Fisher * Herb Keister * Ed Tinker * Ed Bianco (not a Forum member) * Jim Elson * Ralph Shattuck * Tracy (Saturday arrival) * Me... Additions : * Lloyd in Nevada * Policelugers Did hear from Ron Wood that he will not be able to join us this time. See you all at the show... Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

08-06-2003, 05:49 PM	#17
Lloyd in Nevada User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 85 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would love to join you guys for dinner in Reno at the Hilton. I am a pretty new member here just been kind of lurking and learning. Don't want to impose myself on you and would be happy to pay for my own dinner. I will be there Friday August 15th early staying over and leaving Saturday afternoon. Would be a pleasure to meet some of you and get some further Luger insights. Thanks!

08-06-2003, 08:41 PM	#18
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hello Lloyd, You are certainly welcomed to join us!!! Look for a bunch of folks at Table A-14 (Russ' table) during the day on Friday and meet the entire group at the entry to The Steak House Restaurant at the Hilton at 6 pm (18:00 Hrs. for those of you that cannot break the habit... ) Dinner will be at 6:30 pm... Also, if you have a cell phone number you want to give me, send it to "pebbink@pacbell.net". I am collating a list of numbers so we do not loose track of any LF Forum members at dinner time. Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

08-06-2003, 09:12 PM	#19
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Big Norm, The weather seems good, so why not start the drive in a few days and join up with us in Reno? And bring a few quarters for the slots. I drove home from Terre Haute, IN. to California after 9/11 and it only took 4 days...8-9 hours of driving per day. And I am sure all of your really nice lugers could certainly fit in your RV... Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

08-07-2003, 12:46 PM	#20
Krieger89 User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I might be able to make it but not sure so dont count me in untill I am sure.