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2022 Lodefest
abl567
Lodefest 2020 has been confirmed for 23rd to 27th September 2020 to be hosted by Karl Middelhauve at his workshop in Wisconsin.
Details to follow 

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abl567
Again I'm here with the bad news.
Due to the current ongoing Covid-19 situation the Board of The International M-100 group have taken the difficult decision to cancel Lodefest for 2020.
Thanks go to Karl Middelhauve for offering to host the meet at his workshop in WI and, all going well, we will be thanking him for hosting in 2021.
And thanks also go to Chris, Jack and Mike, our hard working board members who put so much into the planning of this event. I trust your efforts will not be in vain and we can pick up where we left off when possible.


300SEL 6.3 #2723, my first classic Benz 3.5 #8659, my second. 2 to go...
abl567

Some good news 2 years down the track.

Planning is underway for Lodefest 2022 and Karl Middelhauve has graciously agreed to pick up where we left off and host the event.

Planned dates are August 25-28th

I'll be there with bells on!!!!

Bring on the Australian Embassy.


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Jack English

Well, it has been over a month since we have seen any progress on the details of this event. Some of us make plans months in advance. Is there a program yet? We need to publish the details or there will be no attendance.

Chrisl

Full details and registration links have been posted under the LodeFest section on the menu.



Jack English

We are receiving a good response to registrations. This will be a good program. Karl and Ruth are enthusiastic about having a crowd. The Jefferson Hotel has extended reservation deadline for preferred rate to July 31. Today is the 25th. Reserve within the next five days.

Jack English

Registration closes this weekend.

John Van Landingham

How many people are registered?

Jack English

As to Lode Fest numbers I have 19 registered members and 8 guests, total for various events and meals 27.

Today is August 1. Registration is closed. Hotel discount has expired. If anybody pleads with me, I can be bribed.

Jack English

Morning after: A very successful 4 day meeting was just concluded. Ruth and Karl were very gracious hosts. Cars on the lift program was supervised by Michael Morris. Neil Dubey presented several informative talks. Karl Middelhauve demonstrated his test bench set up for evaluating 600 hydraulic components and discussed weak points as well as evolution of parts manufacture over the years of production.


With the guidance of Karl's daughter, Audrey, the chosen restaurants were excellent. No one went away disappointed.


Special thank you to Michael Morris and the team he assembled to make this all happen. Look for announcements of next year's event in Florida.

mecoli

Thanks to Audrey and Michael for organizing such a wonderful event. Mary and I enjoyed bonding with all who attended.

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