Geno 1,928 #1 Posted October 15, 2014 How does this meet + greet thing work? I would like to do something like this if I can. What is expected of the host? How long should it last, what do you guys do at this type of thing? Any details would be appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,941 #2 Posted October 15, 2014 What do you do... eat, meet, greet, oh...and ride your horses... what else? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #3 Posted October 15, 2014 So people bring their tractors then. So we need lots of parking and riding space depending on how many people come right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #4 Posted October 15, 2014 Meet and visit and buy and sell and trade (stories and parts). Plow if possible, and eat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #5 Posted October 15, 2014 A group of us met at an agreeable restaurant, ate breakfast, visited, went to several members storage site/home, looked and talked about units, talked parts, but basically just did a face to face meet and enjoyed company. On the down side a couple had to travel quite away a distance, and sadly we all forgot or didn't think to take pics. All in all, like meeting your buddies for extended coffee, and equally as enjoyable if not more because of the Wheel Horse bond. Several wives showed up also! Geno, looks as if we could spend all day hugging all you goodies. Thank all you that came 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #6 Posted October 15, 2014 Just go for it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #7 Posted October 15, 2014 Keep me up to date if you do this! I have been wanting to get one together in the Cincinnati area, but I don't currently have a good location for it. (But i keep looking!) And as much as you post on here, you would probably get a higher turn out anyway! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 474 #8 Posted October 15, 2014 I've thought of doing this too....but it might consist of only me out in my shed drinking beer and talking to myself...so, basically I have a meet and greet almost every night 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ_Thanatos 516 #9 Posted October 18, 2014 Might want to get with Scott Geno. Seems he does a helluva job with his M&G and he could probably get you all the info you need to pull it off. But it would be a good time. We all want to see your auto shop converted to a horse barn! I would make the trip! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ_Thanatos 516 #10 Posted October 18, 2014 We could plow a brand new garden for you! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,258 #11 Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) There's a pretty good concentration of members around you on the map Geno. I'm thinking you'd get a pretty good turn out. Edited October 18, 2014 by Racinbob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBill 32 #12 Posted October 18, 2014 You can count me in Geno. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlenPettit 1,714 #13 Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) First talk with a couple of others in your area and then set a DATE and PLACE to meet. A date when you feel most can meet with the least conflicts, and a place to works best for most (with close parking, and something to see, like a shop or tractors). Keep the first meet & greet real simple, allow people to bring their tractors if they want, and parts to sell, if they want, but then that requires more room and more parking area. Start advertising on this site early, specific date and directions, and keep us all posted on it's progress. Most Meet & Greets start out real small, maybe only half-dozen people and at one persons places to see their tractors, then each year they grow from there. Just takes one person to start the idea. But remember, "You Can't Please Everyone All The Time". After each Meet & Greet, you receive suggestions and ideas to consider, don't try and do too much yourself or you'll burn out. For a local Meet & Greet, a few hours is plenty, Food & drinks are extra work and cost, let people know to to bring their own, or if over a lunch, direct everyone to a local food place if near, or if like 1:00 to 5:00, food should not be expected. Toilets can be a problem but must be considered. If you charge fees, (even for food) then insurance becomes a factor. Keep them very simple, but just start. Only takes one person. Edited October 19, 2014 by GlenPettit 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 652 #14 Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) Geno you know I'll be there! With BBQ ... if your really good I'll share Edited October 19, 2014 by KyBlue 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #15 Posted October 20, 2014 Lots of real good ideas guys thanks so much! I need to call a few people that have done this. I talked to dad the other day, he has a few hundred acres right across the street with lots of parking for trailers and all and said we could use his place, He's a man too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firpo701 407 #16 Posted October 20, 2014 I would definitely have to try to make it if you end up having one! :-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,258 #17 Posted October 20, 2014 I'd be there too but the distance problem always plagues me. I'm thinking you already have enough ideas to have a great one. I've only been to one M&G and that was Scotts in 2013. He sure knows how to do it right. I just happened to be in the area visiting family. He's about 6 hours from you so maybe you can make it sometime. You have the shop, the tractors, the space and there's quite a few within driving distance so I say go for it Geno. I'm sure it would be a success and I'd be waiting for pictures. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 544 #18 Posted October 22, 2014 What do you do... eat, meet, greet, oh...and ride your horses... what else? Geno I don't think you understood Craig - ride "your" horses. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 652 #19 Posted October 22, 2014 What do you do... eat, meet, greet, oh...and ride your horses... what else? What else? I say we divide up Geno's collection among those who show up... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,941 #20 Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) Bingo...now that's how it works. Edited October 22, 2014 by AMC RULES 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 652 #21 Posted October 22, 2014 Uh oh, the all powerful Geno ... has yet to speak ... he must be occupied out horse hunting ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #22 Posted October 23, 2014 How did you know, just got back. I'll fill you guys in in the morning, it's bedtime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #24 Posted October 23, 2014 Rule#1: You have to be at the meet & greet. Don't just fake others out with a "meet & greet" so you can go get all the tractors in the area!! In CT, we started at our homes, and just took turns. The more we did it, the more people came. A lot of fun. Good luck with yours. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #25 Posted October 23, 2014 Now that was a priceless idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
