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Jim\"Rocky\"Kelleher
Jim\"Rocky\"Kelleher Member Posts: 32
in THE MAIN WALL
I think I may just bite the bullet and drive. Monday morning I'll check with the boys to see who wants to attend. Is there anything planned for Thursday night? Need to gauge what ferry i'll be taking on Thursday.

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  • Alan R. Mercurio_3
    Alan R. Mercurio_3 Member Posts: 1,624


    That's right 50 seats sold allready. leaving only 50 seats for this event. Get your seats while they last and save yourself some $money$ by registering early. The cost goes up to $129.00 a seat as of June 1st.

    Not only will we have technical discussions going on all day. You'll also get to see what Oil Tech Talk is working on with Brookhaven National Lab! That's right Tom Butcher and the crew from Brookhaven will be with us for the day and we will be giving live fire demonstrations of a wall hung oil fired condensing boiler.

    Speaking of Live fire Craig Buttler from R. W. Beckett will also be with us and demonstrating the operation of the Beckett NX Oil burner.

    Did I mention the raffle? That's right you'll have a chance to win some great tools and other prizes and all the money from the raffle will go to Oil Heat Cares. Isn't that great? :)

    And don't worry about food we have that covered!

    By the way if you're wondering who's going to be there. Just check out this list of dedicated professionals.

    1. Biged - from Massachusetts (my home state)

    2. Steamhead - from Maryland His name says it all

    3. Captain Riello - from New York State

    4. Tim McElwain - Whos dedication never ends from Riverside, Rhode Island

    5. Rich Bruno - aka The Godfather from Staten Island, NY

    6. Judy Garber - The Goddess of Oilheat from Lancaster, PA

    7. Donald Welcomer - PPMCSA

    8. David Sutton - from Southwick Mass

    9. Andrew P. Georges The Silly Greek :) from Riverside, PA

    10. John Cotton - from Kinston, NC

    11. Lynn Cahoon - from Kinston, NC

    12. Ralph Adams from Ellicott City, MD

    13. Bill Wolfe of Honeywell from Morristown, NJ

    14. Tom (Tommy Oil) Szymanski from Point Pleasant, NJ

    15. Paul Mitchell from Farmingdale, NJ

    16. Craig Butler from R.W. Beckett

    17. Randy Ezzyk from Berwick, PA

    18. Dr. Tom Butcher from Brookhaven National Lab

    19. John R. Hall from The NEWS

    20. Mike (the funny man) Santoro from Staten Island, NY

    21. Edward Wallace from Watertown, MA

    22. John F. 'Jack' Gustafson coming all the way from Glennallen, AK

    23. George Perrelli from East Haven, CT

    24. Richard Baran from Hazleton, PA

    25. David Gentele SR from Hazleton, PA

    26. Rich Kauffman from EFM Sales Company, PA

    27. Todd Kauffman from EFM Sales Company, PA

    28. Jim Ulrich from EFM Sales Company, PA

    29. Ron Wheeler from Washington, DC

    30. Darryl Fern from Whitehall, PA

    31. Jason Naftzinger from Reading, PA

    32. Paul Noga from Reading PA

    33. Gary Strouse from Reading, PA

    34. Fred Zering from Harrisburg, PA

    35. Mark Lapinski from Quakertown, PA

    36. Kale Steele from Orwigburg, PA

    37. Kevin Steele from Orwigsburg, PA

    38. Glenn Harrison from Round Lake Beach, Illinois

    39. Jim Wood from West Chester, PA

    40. Chris Kubilus from West Chester, PA

    41. Chris D'Anthony from Delavan

    42. Bob Eggering from Kingston, NY

    43. Robert Robinson from Kingston, NY

    44. Rich Robinson from Kngston, NY

    45. Bob Boltz from Lebanon, PA

    46. George Kusterer of Bock Water Heaters

    47. Leo Janssens II from Ashburnham, MA

    48. Rosemarie Bartchak from Boyertown Furnace Co. Boyertown, PA

    49. Albert Bruno from Kingston, NY

    50. Peter McKernan from Danfoss Inc

    51. Who's next?


    Click here for "OilStock" 2005

    A Big thanks to Dan Holohan for supporting this very special event.


    Your friend in the industry,
    Alan R. Mercurio

    www.oiltechtalk.com

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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    It's on June 24

    at Alan's new training center in beautiful Hamburg, PA . I'd be there for sure but I've it falls between the two projects I do for New York Cares.

    This is going to be a wonderful event for you Oilheads. Quite an impressive list so far!
    Retired and loving it.
  • Alan R. Mercurio_3
    Alan R. Mercurio_3 Member Posts: 1,624


    Thanks, Dan. Again I truly appreciate the support.

    Your friend in the industry,
    Alan R. Mercurio

    www.oiltechtalk.com

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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Up to

    the top go the Oilheads!
    Retired and loving it.
  • Jim\"Rocky\"Kelleher
    Jim\"Rocky\"Kelleher Member Posts: 32
    Hamburg?

    Where is Hamburg PA, how far from Cape Cod,Massachusetts is it? Sounds like something I would like to bring the guys.
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,384
    It's off I-78

    between Harrisburg and Allentown.

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  • tommyoil
    tommyoil Member Posts: 612
    about 350 miles

    from the bridge to Hamburg.
  • Alan R. Mercurio_3
    Alan R. Mercurio_3 Member Posts: 1,624


    Jim, it's a bit of ride but I promise you it's worth the trip! You'll notice we have a fellow technician coming all the way from Alaska.

    New England is where I grew up. Roslindale, Ma. So I make frequent trips there each year. I'd say you're looking at an 8 hr trip by car.

    And talk about about a small world I'll be in Cape Code in July watching my God Child Jennifer get Married. Hey does that mean I'm getting old?? :) I hope you can make it my friend.

    Your friend in the industry,
    Alan R. Mercurio

    www.oiltechtalk.com

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  • Alan R. Mercurio_3
    Alan R. Mercurio_3 Member Posts: 1,624


    Yo, Steamhead Tommy. Thanks for jumping in while I was away from the screen. You guys are awesome.

    By the way it was nice seeing you both at the NAOHSM Convention this year.

    Your friend in the industry,
    Alan R. Mercurio

    www.oiltechtalk.com

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  • Jim\"Rocky\"Kelleher
    Jim\"Rocky\"Kelleher Member Posts: 32
    Options

    Alan what about flying in, 8 hours is a little tough since I will have to take the day before and the day after, I plan on enjoying a late night of lively burner talk over some beverages after the summit.
  • Alan R. Mercurio_3
    Alan R. Mercurio_3 Member Posts: 1,624


    Jim, Allentown,Reading,Lancaster or Harrisburg I think would be your choices of airports close to the training center. I think South West flys into either Reading or Allentown? You can get that out of Rhoade Island (sp?)I believe?

    Thanks for considering joining us for this very special event.

    Your friend in the industry,
    Alan R. Mercurio

    www.oiltechtalk.com

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  • tommyoil
    tommyoil Member Posts: 612
    Beverages??????

    ????????????
  • Alan R. Mercurio_3
    Alan R. Mercurio_3 Member Posts: 1,624


    Sorry Tommy, anyone who knows me, knows I love my beer! :) But no booze at "OilStock" for safety and liability reasons. Now if you're staying at the hotel the night before or the night after that's a different story.

    I'll be supplying some adult beverages there :)

    Your friend in the industry,
    Alan R. Mercurio

    www.oiltechtalk.com

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  • Jim\"Rocky\"Kelleher
    Jim\"Rocky\"Kelleher Member Posts: 32
    No Beverages

    I meant that after the summit , I have a hard time focusing after a couple frosty beverages. I will check into a flight to Allentown, maybe I could scam a ride from someone.This sounds like a great opportunity to learn.Thanks for the info and the invite, will the FireDragon be present?I wish I could attend the Last Waltz but graduation commitments conflict.
  • Alan R. Mercurio_3
    Alan R. Mercurio_3 Member Posts: 1,624


    Well, Now after the event is a whole different story. Here's the hotel you'll want to be at for the adult beverages :)Microtel Inn & Suites Hamburg, PA

    I'm sorry to say the Firedragon will not be joining us.

    Your friend in the industry,
    Alan R. Mercurio

    www.oiltechtalk.com

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  • tommyoil
    tommyoil Member Posts: 612
    Jim

    I was planning on leaving my house around 5:00 a.m that day. If you could somehow arrange an early flight and get in to A-town as I'm passing by I would be happy to sidetrack and grab another oilstocker. I think Rt 78 goes thru Allentown. I'll have to check my map today. Keep me posted with your flight plans.
  • tommyoil
    tommyoil Member Posts: 612
    Alan

    I believe Rt 78 goes thru Allentown. Does it? Will I be passing the airport(sort of) on the way out there? Also, I wasnt figuring on any "beverages" during the learning process. HOWEVER, I'm sure that some additional learningwilltake place at an alternate locale afterwards. I would be happy to pick up Jim at the airport if the timing is right.
  • Alan R. Mercurio_3
    Alan R. Mercurio_3 Member Posts: 1,624


    Tommy you're right and You're awesome brother! Here's the information.

    The Airport is conveniently located between Allentown and Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley International Airport (LVIA, airport code ABE) is easily accessible from Interstate 78 and Route 22.

    Directions

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    Your friend in the industry,
    Alan R. Mercurio

    www.oiltechtalk.com

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  • tommyoil
    tommyoil Member Posts: 612
    Good news

    Its all up to you Jim. Do what you can.
  • Alan R. Mercurio_3
    Alan R. Mercurio_3 Member Posts: 1,624


    By the way for those of you that might not know we'll also be having a raffle. Here's the details:

    We are having a raffle at OilStock and all the proceeds, 100% of them, will be donated to Oil Heat Cares.

    Currently there's over $1,000.00 worth of tools being supplied by your friend in the industry, Me :)

    John Bunthing of OnWatch Electronics is donating a couple Quick Read 711's Thanks John.

    eleft(retired) has told me he will be donating several hundred dollars worth of hydronic fittings and controls brand new in the box. Thanks Al.

    NAOHSM's President David Bessette and Executive Administrator Judy Garber have told me the will offer a 1 year paid membership. This is a great way to get started as new member and if you're already a member just think your next dues will already be paid for. Thanks you two I appreciate it and I look forward to having you with us.

    Roger Maran of Energy Kinetics is donating a very nice EK sweat shirt I have a few of my own and I can tell you they are of great quality and will keep you warm during the winter. Thanks Roger.

    Cyndi Desjardins and Dave Alt of Allanson have offered to donate a couple Check Mates Testers. Thanks you two.

    Bill from Honeywell confirms the donation of, one of Honeywell's new VisionPro stats. Thanks Bill!


    Anyone else wanna make a donation? Remember 100% of the proceeds from the raffle will go directly to Oil Heat Cares.

    Register today and save $$$$$

    "OilStock"

    Your friend in the industry,
    Alan R. Mercurio

    www.oiltechtalk.com

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  • Alan R. Mercurio_3
    Alan R. Mercurio_3 Member Posts: 1,624


    Peter McKernan from Danfoss Inc Puts us at our half way mark! Thanks Pete it was nice speaking with you today.


    Your friend in the industry,
    Alan R. Mercurio

    www.oiltechtalk.com

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  • Alan R. Mercurio_3
    Alan R. Mercurio_3 Member Posts: 1,624


    Ron Beck from Burnham Boiler Co. pushes us past the half way mark! He's #51 Thanks Ron. :)

    Your friend in the industry,
    Alan R. Mercurio

    www.oiltechtalk.com

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  • tommyoil
    tommyoil Member Posts: 612
    Jim

    I think realistically its more like about 6 hours depending on traffic and how heavy your foot is that day. I look forward to meeting you there.
  • Alan R. Mercurio_3
    Alan R. Mercurio_3 Member Posts: 1,624


    Jim, we will have a light social gathering at Pappy T's Thursday night as our friends begin to arrive. Friday night after the event it's back to Pappy T's where we can all kick back enjoy a drink or two ;) and discuss the days events and anything else we wish to talk about.

    By the way sorry for the delayed response I was traveling to Ohio which is where I am now. Tomorrow we kick off this years round of OTT Boot Camps at R.W. Beckett. ATTENTION!:)

    Your friend in the industry,
    Alan R. Mercurio

    www.oiltechtalk.com

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  • Alan R. Mercurio_3
    Alan R. Mercurio_3 Member Posts: 1,624


    Here's an up-dated list:

    1. Alan R. Mercurio Your friend in the industry :)

    2. Steamhead - from Maryland His name says it all

    3. Captain Riello - from New York State

    4. Tim McElwain - Whos dedication never ends from Riverside, Rhode Island

    5. Rich Bruno - aka The Godfather from Staten Island, NY

    6. Judy Garber - The Goddess of Oilheat from Lancaster, PA

    7. Donald Welcomer - PPMCSA

    8. David Sutton - from Southwick Mass

    9. Andrew P. Georges The Silly Greek :) from Riverside, PA

    10. John Cotton - from Kinston, NC

    11. Lynn Cahoon - from Kinston, NC

    12. Ralph Adams from Ellicott City, MD

    13. Bill Wolfe of Honeywell from Morristown, NJ

    14. Tom (Tommy Oil) Szymanski from Point Pleasant, NJ

    15. Paul Mitchell from Farmingdale, NJ

    16. Craig Butler from R.W. Beckett

    17. Randy Ezzyk from Berwick, PA

    18. Dr. Tom Butcher from Brookhaven National Lab

    19. John R. Hall from The NEWS

    20. Mike (the funny man) Santoro from Staten Island, NY

    21. Edward Wallace from Watertown, MA 22. John F. 'Jack' Gustafson coming all the way from Glennallen, AK

    23. George Perrelli from East Haven, CT

    24. Richard Baran from Hazleton, PA

    25. David Gentele SR from Hazleton, PA

    26. Rich Kauffman from EFM Sales Company, PA

    27. Todd Kauffman from EFM Sales Company, PA

    28. Jim Ulrich from EFM Sales Company, PA

    29. Ron Wheeler from Washington, DC

    30. Darryl Fern from Whitehall, PA

    31. Jason Naftzinger from Reading, PA

    32. Paul Noga from Reading PA

    33. Gary Strouse from Reading, PA

    34. Fred Zering from Harrisburg, PA

    35. Mark Lapinski from Quakertown, PA

    36. Kale Steele from Orwigburg, PA

    37. Kevin Steele from Orwigsburg, PA

    38. Glenn Harrison from Round Lake Beach, Illinois

    39. Jim Wood from West Chester, PA

    40. Chris Kubilus from West Chester, PA

    41. Chris D'Anthony from Delavan

    42. Bob Eggering from Kingston, NY

    43. Robert Robinson from Kingston, NY

    44. Rich Robinson from Kngston, NY

    45. Bob Boltz from Lebanon, PA

    46. George Kusterer of Bock Water Heaters

    47. Leo Janssens II from Ashburnham, MA

    48. Rosemarie Bartchak from Boyertown Furnace Co. Boyertown, PA

    49. Albert Bruno from Kingston, NY

    50. Peter McKernan from Danfoss Inc

    51. Edward Sandnes from York, PA

    52. Steven Werner From Reading, PA

    53. Chad Milligan from Reading, PA

    54. Mike Drumheller from Hamburg, PA

    55. Who's next?

    Just 46 Seats left! As my friend Dan would say, Ya snooze Ya loose :)

    Your friend in the industry,
    Alan R. Mercurio

    www.oiltechtalk.com

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  • J.C.A._3
    J.C.A._3 Member Posts: 2,980
    Still wish I could Alan.....

    Time constraints and a Family wedding are the culprits.

    For all of you that do attend...BEWARE. Mike Santoro is a sensitive guy and won't be able to take any jokes handed to him. (JUST KIDDING!!!) He'll zing ya right back.

    But for all of you that don't believe that oil and CO could be a problem....Ask him to tell you his story.Scary AND informitive...

    Mike, go easy on these guys. Chris
  • Alan R. Mercurio_3
    Alan R. Mercurio_3 Member Posts: 1,624


    Chris, I totally understand brother. You will be missed but there's always next year! :)

    Your friend in the industry,
    Alan R. Mercurio

    www.oiltechtalk.com

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  • Alan R. Mercurio_3
    Alan R. Mercurio_3 Member Posts: 1,624


    Just a quick note. I'll be on the road again leaving this Sunday June 19th. And I'll be traveling right through to the OilStock event. So, I will not be able to process any registration sent by snail mail. You can still register via Pay Pal on the ott web site or just bring your payment with you. :)

    Thanks again to every one who has registered it's going to be lots of fun with plenty of education!

    Your friend in the industry,
    Alan R. Mercurio

    www.oiltechtalk.com

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