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Old 25 April 2017, 12:36 PM   #61
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Some of the Guys from the "NOT Las Vegas TRF GTG 2017" go out on the town in Beautiful Butte Montana.
L to R: Thomas, Chewy, Steve, Gerardo, Ted, Daniel, Tim.

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Old 25 April 2017, 05:27 PM   #62
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Great Rocky
I hope we get to know at the GTG 2018 in Vegas
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Old 25 April 2017, 05:58 PM   #63
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Cheers, Thomas.
Below are the rest of the TRF crew who went to a 'working-man's Bar' to get to know some of the local Miners.

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Old 25 April 2017, 06:36 PM   #64
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Old 25 April 2017, 10:36 PM   #65
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Cheers, Thomas.
Below are the rest of the TRF crew who went to a 'working-man's Bar' to get to know some of the local Miners.



Rocky, don't forget my two special guests
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Old 26 April 2017, 12:09 AM   #66
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Old 26 April 2017, 12:36 AM   #67
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I got myself a Unicorn frappuccino to make myself feel better about not attending...
I was looking for you my friend, shouldn't you be there?
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Old 26 April 2017, 12:51 AM   #68
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Great time, guys! Well,I am off on the Express back to Minneapolis. Only 67 stops on this route back from Butte!

Had to grab some breakfast to eat on the bus as I was running late. See you next year!
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Old 26 April 2017, 12:58 AM   #69
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i did not attend wis con but i did stay at a holiday inn express one night.
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Old 26 April 2017, 06:26 AM   #70
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Great time, guys! Well,I am off on the Express back to Minneapolis. Only 67 stops on this route back from Butte!

Had to grab some breakfast to eat on the bus as I was running late. See you next year!
MORE food pics please!!
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Old 26 April 2017, 09:26 AM   #71
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It really was great not meeting you guys, I can't wait to not see you again next year!
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Old 26 April 2017, 12:00 PM   #72
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I was looking for you my friend, shouldn't you be there?
Sorry I missed it Jocke, would have been great to meet you guys, but my schedule just didn't workout, glad you guys had fun!!
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Old 26 April 2017, 02:47 PM   #73
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MORE food pics please!!
Paul and Jocke dropped in unexpectedly to the opening dinner of the "NOT Las Vegas TRF GTG 2017" at the Grand Dining Room of the beautiful Finlen Hotel in downtown Butte Montana.

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Old 27 April 2017, 09:53 AM   #74
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The "NOT Las Vegas TRF GTG 2017" ended with a final simple meal at the Butte Community Centre.
We look forward to seeing you all in 2018 at the "NOT Las Vegas TRF GTG" which will be held in Dodge City, Kansas. Put it in your Diary!

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Old 27 April 2017, 10:54 AM   #75
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This made my night Rock, JJ is laughing his azz off right now I'm sure!
I'm saving this pic!
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Old 27 April 2017, 10:57 AM   #76
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The "NOT Las Vegas TRF GTG 2017" ended with a final simple meal at the Butte Community Centre.
We look forward to seeing you all in 2018 at the "NOT Las Vegas TRF GTG" which will be held in Dodge City, Kansas. Put it in your Diary!

This the best Rock!!!
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Old 27 April 2017, 11:10 AM   #77
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The "NOT Las Vegas TRF GTG 2017" ended with a final simple meal at the Butte Community Centre.
We look forward to seeing you all in 2018 at the "NOT Las Vegas TRF GTG" which will be held in Dodge City, Kansas. Put it in your Diary!

This is really funny, but why did you put me beside that Paul guy????
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Old 27 April 2017, 11:14 AM   #78
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This has been a great,creative thread.
Rock, way to go!
Rock on!
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Old 27 April 2017, 11:35 AM   #79
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This the best Rock!!!
Looks like you're trying to steal my bread Marc
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Old 27 April 2017, 11:54 AM   #80
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It really was great not meeting you guys, I can't wait to not see you again next year!
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Old 27 April 2017, 12:02 PM   #81
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Awesome stuff here

Love the last supper pic. Very creative.
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Old 27 April 2017, 12:07 PM   #82
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while nibbling your ear Tim!! LOL or should I say pooky?
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Old 27 April 2017, 08:44 PM   #83
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