Pull that box out up here and you better have crowd control... Likely to start a riot,,,
Looks like I should start doing my shopping in Tennessee....

The parts pictures aren't helping me calm down at all. Dale, if any of that stuff is left when I get there, you'll likely be taking some of my money.

Going to check a beaver trap, then we're on the way!

Well, I failed and didn't take any pictures. I was just too distracted by traps and talking with some fine folks.

I'd like to thank everyone for treating my family the way they did. They had an absolute blast! The boys spent the ride home picking on me since they got better deals than I did, lol. My little girl is still talking about her #14 she got. And my wife really enjoyed getting to chat with everyone. The amount of traps that you folks just gave the kids was astounding. Y'all are a great group of people.

Now we get to spend the rest of the day organizing traps. We aren't even sure what all we got yet!

It was good to meet you Sam and the family. Your wife and kids are very nice people. It was nice visiting with all of you. Hope to see everyone in the future. It definitely shows you got the bug, its fun isn't it. It was also a good time visiting with ever else also. A great place to learn and enjoy, Thanks everyone!!

What a great turn out and fine bunch of people. There were far more people than I was expecting and the weather was fantastic. Sam's little girl whopped up on me pretty good so I am pretty sore but I had a great time.

I'm sorry. Elmera has violent tendencies.

That little gal saved my breakfast pizza from Ed's dog so she got on my good people list right away....
Was good to see ya there...

It was good to see you and your daughter as well. I have to admit, I was a little disappointed that Freddy didn't have more of a headache this morning. I always enjoyed being around him and he treated me quite well over the years.

Someone has talent. I was gifted this from a member that I gave a chunk of rusty rebar to years ago.
. Much appreciated Phil, Made my day....

Here are some pictures from The Grand Rapids NATCA meet.
Digger Dale was there telling tall tales.

There were a record number of vendors.

Traps everywhere. I apologize for the poor picture quality.

It was a great event!

Hey Ed somehow when I unloaded my truck that hot dog platter had followed me home.
I wonder how that got back in my pickup?

More 2026 pictures. Thanks to Ed and Michelle for being fantastic hosts! They do a great job on everything!

Thanks for the photos, looks like a great time - I'll figure out a way to make it up there next year. You guys are lucky to have enough regional interest to put a good meet together. I don't know when the southeast NATCA region last put on a meet, but I'm pretty sure there hasn't been one in recent years.

Dale, that's a great looking drag - bet your friend is going to get some requests now...

Thanks Pete for the pictures. I was a great time and yes thank you Ed and Michelle for putting with all of us. Top notch hosts!!