High octane Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Mike Gehrke is an AMG member and the one who works at the Model Empire, a really nice guy who helped me navigate my way into the club several years ago when I was a "newbie." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Kerry- We'll see what happens this fall/winter when the construction season slows down. Maybe I'll be back down to M-Th with 10hr days again and Friday's off. Right now we're M-F and up to a 12hr shift. Also, I did meet a guy at Model Empire some time ago that is an AMG member and he did invite me to come to the meetings. But, with my work schedule....well, you know. Other than you guys, don't know if I'd really know anyone else. Nick- Yes, Mike is a nice guy. I've seen him a few times outside of the hobby store here and there, and we've always talked for a few minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Hopefully you'll be able to get down sometime Andy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Good time as always last night at the AMG meeting, and also good to see Kennyboy and Kerry there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Always great times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Always great times x2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Craig and I got to stop at the Hooter's in Brookfield for some wings before going to the meeting and also at Greenfield News & Hobby as well. We wanted to stop at the "Empire" as well, but the heavy "rush hour" traffic cut our time short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbben Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Craig and I got to stop at the Hooter's in Brookfield for some wings before going to the meeting and also at Greenfield News & Hobby as well. We wanted to stop at the "Empire" as well, but the heavy "rush hour" traffic cut our time short. I was stuck in traffic and made a stop there. Came up empty handed bu made it to the meeting in 15 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 It was nice to meet you Ben!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbben Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 It was nice to meet you Ben!!!! You as well Kerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Well, things are changing for me and the wife...and fast. We put a cash offer in on a house, they countered, and we accepted. Tomorrow is the home inspection and we're going to be there, also so we can snoop around a little more. If all goes well we should close at the end of the month. THEN, after we have some work done and settle in, for me, I'll start to construct a dedicated model building room. And, also a seek out a new job closer to home with better hours(1st shift this time). So then, hopefully, I should be able to get to AMG meetings as well and join in on some of the fun and meet some of you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I hope the new house works out for you and the Mrs. Andy and it would be really good if you could attend the monthly AMG meetings, as they always seem to "work" for me over the years. Hopefully you'll find a job that works better for you as well. Good luck!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Thanks Nick. We were hoping to head out west more between western Waukesha County and Madison, but things for that plan didn't pan out. The house we're currently looking at is actually in Oak Creek. So, with that location and possibly a new job in the future, I'm really not that far from where the meetings are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 That is totally kool Andy!!!! Happy for ya on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Good going Andy! Funny how things just find a way to work sometimes! We would be glad to have you at the meetings for sure. Congratulations on the house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Thanks guys. Inspection went really well today. No major issues at all. The house is in very sound condition for 50 years old. Just some better insulating is recommended in the attic and around the top of the foundation perimeter where the house is built from. Heating/AC is in great condition. I even roughly measured out for the model room which will end up being around 10'x14' and there is a window to vent a paint booth out through. Even though the entire basement is mine to do what I want with, except where the laundry machines will be, I want the "hobby room" closed off from the rest of the area. But anyway, we're hoping to close by the end of the month, get the keys, and start the floor refinishing and painting before we actually move in. The rest of the little stuff can be done over time. So, that's where we stand right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkster Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 You will have to send pictures of your model room when you get moved in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Absolutely I'll post some pictures. It probably won't be for a bit. We've got some things to get done first besides pack and move. But, it'll get done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 The S.L.A. M. (Southern Lakes Auto Modelers) meet this Thursday Aug. 21st at Rickie's Rods at 502 S. 2nd Street in Delavan, Wisconsin from 6 - 9 p.m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Well, it's official! As of about 12:10PM yesterday(Wednesday) my wife and I became homeowners! But, as I described above, we're having the hardwood floors redone first starting today and that'll take approximately a week. So, the big move will have to wait and that will give me a little time to figure out when I'll use my vacation to do it. I'm going down there today to change the locks and the floor guy is getting right to it. I'll post a picture or two of the house tomorrow night after I get home from work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Congrats to you and your wife Andy and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Congrats Andy!!!!!!!!! Whooo hoooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Thanks guys. Well, got too involved with the locks and sidetracked with a couple of other things. So, no pics yet. It'll have to wait till this weekend when I take the rider and push mowers down to cut the grass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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