Ridgid Round Up Update

[ToUtahNow]

Well we are all starting to show up in Ohio. Tonight a dozen of us met for dinner then played jenga and the electrical shock games until just before midnight. This is going to be a great adventure for sure.

Mark

[smorris]

Ah, I wish I'd known. This was the night my wife worked late. I had leftovers out of the 'fridge. See y'all tomorrow evening.

(I put a note in the roundup participants group, but I don't know if anyone checks that.)

[MrsSeatDown]

Ah, I wish I'd known. This was the night my wife worked late. I had leftovers out of the 'fridge. See y'all tomorrow evening.

(I put a note in the roundup participants group, but I don't know if anyone checks that.)

I just saw the note now. Rick called Josh when we got off the plane and he said he'd meet us. We didn't think anyone else would be in on the extra night:(

We would have loved to have you:D

[Mrs. Josh]

i'm hoping to join you guys tonight...maybe...depends on a sitter of course. At least I know I can join you guys the three nights after that. :) I don't want to miss out on all the fun!

[Woussko]

Hi everyone, Have a great time but do watch out for nasty T-storms. We are already under alerts for a huge regional area expected this afternoon and evening. Very heavy rain, local flooding, strong wind gusts. I'm near Washington, DC by the way. The alert for my area extends way out all over MD, DC much of VA, eastern WV and the south central and central PA areas. All I can say is that over the weekend our electric power companies had their work cut out and so did all the tree removal crews. There are far too many old sick trees and something really attacked the evergreens hard this spring. Many are busting up with just gentle winds and heavy rain. Many are uprooting too.

If you have internet access, check these sites.

http://www.noaa.gov - this gets pretty technical

http:www.weather.com - The weather channel, just add a city and state

http://weather.aol.com/national.adp - You can go there without being a member. Just add a ZIP code or city and state. This one is really easy to use.

If you are driving, go into the bigger truck stops. They keep up on changing weather, local road flooding and such.

[Woussko]

Well look who came back:):):)

Hi there Mrs. Josh ... It's been way too long. Please come into the forum when you can and get Joey and Zeljka to behave.;)

[ToUtahNow]

i'm hoping to join you guys tonight...maybe...depends on a sitter of course. At least I know I can join you guys the three nights after that. :) I don't want to miss out on all the fun!

Oh come on we brought sitters with us. Most of us came out this trip just to met you and the boys.

Mark & Brenda

[Josh]

I wonder how infants would fare at Dave and Busters. Great place for Kids but toddlers maybe not so much.

I told Helen she should come by at least before we head off to D&B.

Josh

[smorris]

I told Helen she should come by at least before we head off to D&B.


Ah, then maybe I should meet y'all at the hotel. Don't wait for me if I'm not there, though. I'll meet up at one place or the other depending on the weather.

I posted the following in the social group thing, but don't know if anyone checks it. Mark, I also posted a link to Aurora Farms outlet mall, 'cause you were asking about an alternative to Lodi.

And for you threading guys, you'll get a sneak peek (well, description) Wednesday night on a product announcement that I've been dying to tell you about. Maybe I can convince somebody into upgrading one of his favorite machines. ;)


See y'all then! I'll be the guy on the powder blue scooter!
Steve

[smorris]

Y'all aren't going to believe the reception the gang got when they arrived here at the plant this morning. There was a two-camera video crew set up, and two photographers. The bus pulled up at the main entrance to Ridge Tool, and as the attendees got out, they were greeted by applause and clapping from about 50-60 managers, vice presidents, the president of Ridge Tool, engineers, marketing people, advertising people, and more. We formed a funnel guiding them to the front door, and into the auditorium.

I wasn't at the presentation, but just now left the schoolhouse, where they are going through a range of product sessions with the marketing and engineering people responsible for each product line. Hands on demos, Q&A, etc were available.

The yard in front of the schoolhouse is set up with two large tents for lunch, and many other tents with products set up for display and for the competition. And there's a huhr banner on the front of the schoolhouse with the Ridgid Roundup image on it.

This has definitely been an all-out effort by Josh and the marketing/advertising team!


Last night was a blast, too, as we had a buffet and games at Dave & Busters, followed by Rick's shocker game in the hotel lobby, laser tag running all around the lobby (Josh killed me, even though I was trying to cheat. ;) ) and Jenga. Oh, and the sledge hammer was brought out without damage to furniture or anyone's nose. :)

[mrs. westcoast]

Y'all aren't going to believe the reception the gang got when they arrived here at the plant this morning. There was a two-camera video crew set up, and two photographers. The bus pulled up at the main entrance to Ridge Tool, and as the attendees got out, they were greeted by applause and clapping from about 50-60 managers, vice presidents, the president of Ridge Tool, engineers, marketing people, advertising people, and more. We formed a funnel guiding them to the front door, and into the auditorium.

I wasn't at the presentation, but just now left the schoolhouse, where they are going through a range of product sessions with the marketing and engineering people responsible for each product line. Hands on demos, Q&A, etc were available.

The yard in front of the schoolhouse is set up with two large tents for lunch, and many other tents with products set up for display and for the competition. And there's a huhr banner on the front of the schoolhouse with the Ridgid Roundup image on it.

This has definitely been an all-out effort by Josh and the marketing/advertising team!


Last night was a blast, too, as we had a buffet and games at Dave & Busters, followed by Rick's shocker game in the hotel lobby, laser tag running all around the lobby (Josh killed me, even though I was trying to cheat. ;) ) and Jenga. Oh, and the sledge hammer was brought out without damage to furniture or anyone's nose. :)


:thisthreadisworthle

[All Clear Sewer]

YEA
http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/images/smilies2/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutp.gif

[jan_vb]

The RIDGID roundup games are on their way until 4pm ... now you get to see the "real" professionals, and hell yeah there are a bunch of them!
:bravo:
btw, at those who want to see pictures, make sure you sit tight because Ridge cannot be held responsible for the behavior of some of them :p

(as this is my first post here, I'm actually Josh 's counterpart for Ridge in Europe, just fyi)

[mrs. westcoast]

The RIDGID roundup games are on their way until 4pm ... now you get to see the "real" professionals, and hell yeah there are a bunch of them!
:bravo:
btw, at those who want to see pictures, make sure you sit tight because Ridge cannot be held responsible for the behavior of some of them :p

(as this is my first post here, I'm actually Josh 's counterpart for Ridge in Europe, just fyi)

welcome jan,

are you at the round up or in belgium now?

I'm from europe too:)

When will the pics be posted?

My hubby is at the round up and he is to busy in winning the contest drum.vs sectional.

He is the drum guy.


It would be nice if we can see picts while the round up is happening...

maybe live streaming?

[jan_vb]

welcome jan,

are you at the round up or in belgium now?

I'm from europe too:)

When will the pics be posted?

My hubby is at the round up and he is to busy in winning the contest drum.vs sectional.

He is the drum guy.


It would be nice if we can see picts while the round up is happening...

maybe live streaming?
Yeah, I'm at the roundup too. About pics and other streaming things, gotta ask Josh.
About the contest, quite competitive spirit around here, they just don't want to lose apparently.
Gotta budge now, will keep you posted here.

Cheers

[mrs. westcoast]

Yeah, I'm at the roundup too. About pics and other streaming things, gotta ask Josh.
About the contest, quite competitive spirit around here, they just don't want to lose apparently.
Gotta budge now, will keep you posted here.

Cheers


don/t leave, don't leave:crying:

Can you send greetings to my hubby...you probably met him...

Robert Schwachenwald!:happydance:

tell him me and the puppies miss him and are cheering for him:way-to-go:

And i just got from a shopping spree that he paid for:love:

[All Clear Sewer]

My hubby is at the round up and he is to busy in winning the contest drum.vs sectional.

He is the drum guy.




Hell Ya!!!!!! :dance: Go Robbert GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

[oldslowchevy]

And i just got from a shopping spree that he paid for:love:



lmao, ummmmmm don't tell him that just yet:eek::D

[jan_vb]

lmao, ummmmmm don't tell him that just yet:eek::D
I will probably only tell him that when we get back tonight from the swings 'n things park :D I don't want to ruin the guy's night you know

[DuckButter]

I will probably only tell him that when we get back tonight from the swings 'n things park :D I don't want to ruin the guy's night you know
I'll just call him later on, let 'em know...if your physically there...tell Robert Ducky says he "bettah" win! (Boston accent)

[mrs. westcoast]

From what rob and greg told me drum machine won:itsover::nyaa-nyaa4:

Aaron is being teased alot:p:eek: His room is next to rob's and greg's:p

It is a hot ,hot day and the games are over:smash:

Hopefully someone will post picts soon

[smorris]

I met Jan last night, and he's a good guy! We were pretty evenly matched at pool. (both not so good... ;) )

Robert told me that you'd mentioned my post on the activities, Mrs. WC. He said he forgot to mention the welcoming committee, and you already knew about it. :) That's me, your Johnny on the spot reporter!

I didn't get to stay for the games, but I saw the results posted. Sounded like I missed quite a competitive afternoon! I'll let Josh or the winners post their results so as not to spoil the news.

I have no idea how many photos have been taken already, but everyone has cameras, as well as Ridge Tool's videographer and photographer. There must be *thousands* waiting to be posted. I've made a conscious effort to avoid the photographers. I've seen what happens when your photo get posted on teh Interwebs! :D

(Oh, and Joey; you were talking about the white Triumph across the street from the main entrance? No, mine is 20 years older than that, and is an MG. See it and the girls in the photo linked in my sig. Just click on the red car for large images.)

Everyone will soon be heading out to Swings and Things for more food, games, go karts, laser tag, and more. So far the weather has held off, although it is hot and humid.

That's the latest!
Steve

[Service Guy]

If Rick loses the cable-machine competition, I just know he'll make up some excuses about the rules being unfair or something.:rolleyes: :lol: Don't get me wrong, I like sectionals too since they're more versatile, but drums are faster and I'll admit that anyday.

[DuckButter]

Rut-roh...sounds to me like...THE FALL OF THE K-60!

[plumberscrack]

Rut-roh...sounds to me like...THE FALL OF THE K-60!
Make room on the server Josh. We are going to post THOUSANDS of pics and vids

:D

[mrs. westcoast]

If Rick loses the cable-machine competition, I just know he'll make up some excuses about the rules being unfair or something.:rolleyes: :lol: Don't get me wrong, I like sectionals too since they're more versatile, but drums are faster and I'll admit that anyday.

:kma::kma: sectional!!!

[mrs. westcoast]

Make room on the server Josh. We are going to post THOUSANDS of pics and vids

:D

Stop talking crack and start posting picts!!:shocked:

i wanna see my honey bunches of oats!!

[DuckButter]

Make room on the server Josh. We are going to post THOUSANDS of pics and vids

:D
WOOHOOO!!!

[DuckButter]

If Rick loses the cable-machine competition, I just know he'll make up some excuses about the rules being unfair or something.:rolleyes: :lol: Don't get me wrong, I like sectionals too since they're more versatile, but drums are faster and I'll admit that anyday.
Has me wondering too...it'd be nice if he just holds out a hand and takes the medicine.

[mrs. westcoast]

:rotflmao1:Has me wondering too...it'd be nice if he just holds out a hand and takes the medicine.
:rotflmao1::rotflmao1:

[Woussko]

Wait until Josh and the rest of the IT team at Ridge Tool have a chance. This forum is going to come alive big time. I sure hope they let Josh post insider production area pics and the forging machinery. Mind blowing is a major understatement!!!

[All Clear Sewer]

THE FALL OF THE K-60!:rotflmao1: :rotflmao1:
:rotflmao1: :killingme: :killingme: :killingme: Hell Ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :way-to-go:

[garager]

Who won the video contest, I've been in school the last 4 days, did I miss the announcement??????????????????????????????

[rick1643]

Who won the video contest, I've been in school the last 4 days, did I miss the announcement??????????????????????????????

You didn't miss anything, they haven't even sent any pics yet. They must be having too much fun there.

[DUNBAR]

I'm not the most photogenic kind of guy.....and I got away with no pics at the pumper show so part of me actually feels.........protected.:o


If the drums won...are counseling tents set up for rick and others?


I feel so bad I wasn't able to send a fan up there for them guys.....if it's real humid though......misting fans just add to the dismay of soupy air.....the only real downfall other than hard winds blowing the direction of their path.

[All Clear Sewer]

Hey Team Sectional :kma:
:outtahere: <--- Hey Look it`s Rick, Lets get em

[DuckButter]

Hey Team Sectional :kma:
:outtahere: <--- Hey Look it`s Rick, Lets get em
Dunno 'bout you, but I'm massively bummed I couldn't go.

[HVAC HAWK]

Who won the video contest, I've been in school the last 4 days, did I miss the announcement??????????????????????????????

they will announce the winner tomorrow afternoon i will be going there in 1hr and will be there in 7 hr

[mrs. westcoast]

they will announce the winner tomorrow afternoon i will be going there in 1hr and will be there in 7 hr

give rob a kiss from me, will :dance:you?

[All Clear Sewer]

Rob called and wants me give you a kiss for him ;) :killingme:

[All Clear Sewer]

Dunno 'bout you, but I'm massively bummed I couldn't go.

I kept thinking all Day that I should just unhook the trailer, hit the road and show up....errrr
Then the storms came in and beat everything to death :eek: :banghead:
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/15497ScreenHunter_0120000.jpg

[Drain Medic]

ITS OFFICIAL


The K60 Lost today. Drum machine won..... BY FAR and all the Ridgids reps admitted it in front of everyone!!!!!!

The K60 could not keep up with the drum. RICK DID NOT WIN ANY CABLE COMPETITIONS :D:D:D:D

[mrs. westcoast]

Congrats!!!

I Knew You Guys Would Win!!!

[mrs. westcoast]

Rob called and wants me give you a kiss for him ;) :killingme:



Rob called me now and he wants you to give him kiss in person:)

[plumberscrack]

ITS OFFICIAL


The K60 Lost today. Drum machine won..... BY FAR and all the Ridgids reps admitted it in front of everyone!!!!!!

The K60 could not keep up with the drum. RICK DID NOT WIN ANY CABLE COMPETITIONS :D:D:D:D

Damnit Greg I wanted to post that first!!!

Who was the hero that torched Rick?????

ME!

[mrs. westcoast]

Damnit Greg I wanted to post that first!!!

Who was the hero that torched Rick?????

ME!

THE LOST OF K 60!!!

That is sad:)

I guess he needs to work harder on trying to reccommending it to someone on this forum:) since everyone will be for drum:)

[DuckButter]

Damnit Greg I wanted to post that first!!!

Who was the hero that torched Rick?????

ME!
NO WAY!!!

[plumberscrack]

NO WAY!!!

WAY!!!

I beat Rick in head to head but I didn't have the fastest time

[mrs. westcoast]

This is the trophy Rob got. He just text me and I'm uploading it for him..Not sure if only the winners got it only.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd214/westcoastplumber/Image5O8P97ekOhd4SZamZAhY5Q.jpg?t=1212720285

[All Clear Sewer]

Rob called me now and he wants you to give him kiss in person:) :eek: :smack-head:

[mrs. westcoast]

:eek: :smack-head:

:smack-head:just kidding:D:D

made u reply ha?

[All Clear Sewer]

Damnit Greg I wanted to post that first!!!

Who was the hero that torched Rick?????

ME!

:ok:

:smack-head: I should have told you about some of the Speed tricks WD-40 on the cable makes it really fly :duck:

Hey Rick Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NENK3ILEIho

[DUNBAR]

This thread has 25 members and 432 guests viewing as we speak.


:joyful:



Does this mean...........does this mean................silence of the lambs?


This feels like a canned food moment


LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DuckButter]

"A nice bottle bottle of cianti and some favre beans...ffffffff"

[DuckButter]

WAY!!!

I beat Rick in head to head but I didn't have the fastest time

Judging by the downloaded pic from Mrs WC, that'd be Robert.

[ToUtahNow]

There really was not a drum versus sectional competition as it was just a straight shot and nothing fancy. The winner of the drum machine competition was not a plumber or a drain cleaner he is a Steam Plant Operator,

The grand prize winner with 3-wins under his belt was Plumber Rick.

The drum machine winner was SteamOperator.

The winner of the K-1500 was PlumberCrack.

Robert won a contest which I'm not sure I can share with you yet.

Josh, Arrons friend won the locator contest.
and I'm not sure about the other competitions.

Mark

[MrsSeatDown]

ITS OFFICIAL


The K60 Lost today. Drum machine won..... BY FAR and all the Ridgids reps admitted it in front of everyone!!!!!!

The K60 could not keep up with the drum. RICK DID NOT WIN ANY CABLE COMPETITIONS :D:D:D:D

Damnit Greg I wanted to post that first!!!

Who was the hero that torched Rick?????

ME!

You guys are just jealous. My hubby kicked butt in the competitions! He won 3 of the 9 competitions and the overall award. The Ridge guys are mailing them back for us. There were too many to take back in our luggage.

Yes the drum did beat the k-60 in the specific application that the contest entailed. But guess who won that contest-none of the drain guys either! It was Mark's steamfitter son-in-law.:joyful: He just threw the cable down the line without even turning the machine on and kicked some butt with pure centrifical force!

Fred, The President of Ridge went on record to say that he was a K-60 man!:way-to-go:

Overall, the young guys lost! So experience pays! (or is it pride?)

[MrsSeatDown]

There really was not a drum versus sectional competition as it was just a straight shot and nothing fancy. The winner of the drum machine competition was not a plumber or a drain cleaner he is a Steam Plant Operator,

The grand prize winner with 3-wins under his belt was Plumber Rick.

The drum machine winner was SteamOperator.

The winner of the K-1500 was PlumberCrack.

Robert won a contest which I'm not sure I can share with you yet.

Josh, Arrons friend won the locator contest.
and I'm not sure about the other competitions.

Mark

You beat me:p

[ToUtahNow]

You beat me:p

But of course I did.

By the way Larry is not a steam fitter he is a steam plant operator. They have a maintenance crew for steam fitting.

Mark

[MrsSeatDown]

But of course I did.

By the way Larry is not a steam fitter he is a steam plant operator. They have a maintenance crew for steam fitting.

Mark

Oops! Thanks for setting that straight;) The important thing is he is not a plumber or drain cleaner and he kicked butt!:D

[ToUtahNow]

For the record, hats off to Ridge Tools. They have gone way overboard to entertain us. We are shuttled from one great experience to another and it just keeps getting better.

Mark

[MrsSeatDown]

For the record, hats off to Ridge Tools. They have gone way overboard to entertain us. We are shuttled from one great experience to another and it just keeps getting better.

Mark

Yes! It has been absolutely amazing! They have really gone all out to make sure we are having fun, being entertained, and learn a little something in the process.:bravo::way-to-go:

[All Clear Sewer]

I just cant help myself.... :killingme:

Ding Dong! The 60`s Dead, The 60`s Dead.....Help me I`m melting :nyaa-nyaa4:

And for the Drum Team

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MPTbSJH0lE&feature=related

[oldslowchevy]

yet nothing here for the wood guys???, well maybe next year i will be able to make it and i change all that lol:p

[woodenstickers]

yet nothing here for the wood guys???, well maybe next year i will be able to make it and i change all that lol:p

I'm with you OSC! I might get into plumbing and/or drain cleaning just to go next year. Sounds like a blast!

Congrats to all the winners!



Eli

[PLUMBER RICK]

If Rick loses the cable-machine competition, I just know he'll make up some excuses about the rules being unfair or something.:rolleyes: :lol: Don't get me wrong, I like sectionals too since they're more versatile, but drums are faster and I'll admit that anyday.

lets set the record straight, i purposely used the k-60 as i already knew that everyone else was using the drum for this contest.

you had to push approx 35' into a 4'' line and use the supplied cutter to cut through a 1/2'' thick sound board.

originally they wanted me to assemble the 3- 15' sections and load them into the k-60 guide hose. while the drum guys already had the cable in their machine. not really a fair start as the machines were already at the clean outs and not in the truck or upstairs in the school house.

so they compromised and allowed me to pre load the cable. but not chose the cutter choice. the cutter that was used is a cutter i never use on either machine.

by the way, i beat lots of other drum times. just not the winning drum time. so if you think you can clean a drain in 6 seconds from start to finish you all are wrong. 6 seconds is not a drain cleaning contest of any real scenario. it's was how fast you can throw cable out of the machine down the line and punch a hole in a 1/2'' sound board.


now make us wheel or carry the machine from the school house or parking lot and see who can get it started up and running first.

this was not really a test that i/ we expected.

so go ahead and gloat as even the ceo of ridge tool is on record as saying the k-60 is his machine of choice.

not to mention the k-60 is the #1 sold drain machine in belgium.

didn't see the 7500 drum compete in the board cutting contest that bill/ crack won.



ITS OFFICIAL


The K60 Lost today. Drum machine won..... BY FAR and all the Ridgids reps admitted it in front of everyone!!!!!!

The K60 could not keep up with the drum. RICK DID NOT WIN ANY CABLE COMPETITIONS :D:D:D:D

no rick did not win the snaking contest, but did come up a close 2nd in the board cutting k-1500 test.

i was too busy smoking all the young guys.

#1 propress maze.

#1 lag bolt driving contest.

#1 hand threading contest.

#1 overall contest winner.

won 3 of 9 events.

so now you know the rest of the story.

if you can dish it out, can you take the truth:way-to-go:

rick.

[ToUtahNow]

....and we all had a great time with a little friendly competition.

Mark

[plumberscrack]

I'm lovin' it


Thanks Ridgid!:bravo:

[jan_vb]

@ mrs. WC:
Does your guy always drives like an madman? Or can't he stand losing from a European guy? :p
And yeah, they do learn a lot of things over here, like the Italian hand sign for "what the **** are you doing" :grinning-moose:

talk to you later folks, the boys are back in town
:wave:

[mrs. westcoast]

@ mrs. WC:
Does your guy always drives like an madman? Or can't he stand losing from a European guy? :p
And yeah, they do learn a lot of things over here, like the Italian hand sign for "what the **** are you doing" :grinning-moose:

talk to you later folks, the boys are back in town
:wave:

LOL,

He tells me I drive like a madman:eek:

He really drives safe..

He just cannot stand losing from european guys:hug:

Isn't he a charmer or what?

I can't wait to pick him up from the airport tomorow.

Sorry I didn't talk to you yesterday..the dogs were barking..they are acting like king of hills when rob isnt here:confused:

do you know when they will post the damn! pictures?

[mrs. westcoast]

lets set the record straight, i purposely used the k-60 as i already knew that everyone else was using the drum for this contest.

you had to push approx 35' into a 4'' line and use the supplied cutter to cut through a 1/2'' thick sound board.

originally they wanted me to assemble the 3- 15' sections and load them into the k-60 guide hose. while the drum guys already had the cable in their machine. not really a fair start as the machines were already at the clean outs and not in the truck or upstairs in the school house.

so they compromised and allowed me to pre load the cable. but not chose the cutter choice. the cutter that was used is a cutter i never use on either machine.

by the way, i beat lots of other drum times. just not the winning drum time. so if you think you can clean a drain in 6 seconds from start to finish you all are wrong. 6 seconds is not a drain cleaning contest of any real scenario. it's was how fast you can throw cable out of the machine down the line and punch a hole in a 1/2'' sound board.


now make us wheel or carry the machine from the school house or parking lot and see who can get it started up and running first.

this was not really a test that i/ we expected.

so go ahead and gloat as even the ceo of ridge tool is on record as saying the k-60 is his machine of choice. Of course....he is the ceo...he has to say that...of course he won't say he likes any other machin better:eek:

not to mention the k-60 is the #1 sold drain machine in belgium.

didn't see the 7500 drum compete in the board cutting contest that bill/ crack won.





no rick did not win the snaking contest, but did come up a close 2nd in the board cutting k-1500 test.

i was too busy smoking all the young guys.

#1 propress maze.

#1 lag bolt driving contest.

#1 hand threading contest.

#1 overall contest winner.

won 3 of 9 events.

so now you know the rest of the story.

if you can dish it out, can you take the truth:way-to-go:

rick.



It's ok...no one is mad at the sectional:hug:

[garager]

Hey, I'm proud of all you guys, getting acquainted I'm sure has more meaning then the games, but those are an added bonus for fun and for us to read about. Looking forward to the rest of the stories and pictures. I sure hope the weather stays nice down there for you all.....Mark

[DuckButter]

if you can dish it out, can you take the truth:way-to-go:

rick.
After listening to you rant on and on for as long as I been a member about how you n the K-60 rule the world, I hope you realize how true your above statement is.:eek:
Congrats on your wins, you get braggin' rights and I'm pretty sure you'll gloat.
...just remember...
THE K-60 LOST!

[All Clear Sewer]

...just remember...
THE K-60 LOST!
And we are gonna gloat :poke::nanner:

[Service Guy]

K-60 is the king of versatility and you all know it. Who cares about some silly artificial contest. Rick owns a bunch of drum machines and still prefers the K-60. Faster isn't everything. Like rick said, the drum's started at the cleanout, but in real life they have to be unloaded off the truck and often then rolled into homes or downstairs into basements.
My back prefers the sectionals anyday!:nanner:

[Service Guy]

Now if every home I went to had a cleanout outside by the driveway...then I'd sell my k-60 and get a drum machine as they are obviously faster, but that just isn't the case by far in my neck of the woods.

[mrs. westcoast]

They should be announcing the winner of the contest now..it is between 1-2 pm

[All Clear Sewer]

Now if every home I went to had a cleanout outside by the driveway...then I'd sell my k-60 and get a drum machine as they are obviously faster, but that just isn't the case by far in my neck of the woods.
Sale C/O`s then ;) We Do!!!!!

[mrs. westcoast]

The concert guy won the contest!!!

Great job!!!

Congratulations!!!

[plumberscrack]

The party has not stopped since we got here...I'm pooped! :deadhorse:

Keeping up with Rick's energy level is more than I can handle :bow-down:

I can't transfer pics from my camera :crying: I need a damn mini USB cord :help:

Ridgid Roundup DVD coming soon :bravo:

[jan_vb]

I can't transfer pics from my camera :crying: I need a damn mini USB cord :help:
I got one, just cross the street over to the Radisson's or PM and I will bring it by tonight or when I read your PM (include cell phone number).

[Service Guy]

Sale C/O`s then ;) We Do!!!!!

No duh. Not everyone can afford a cleanout installed during a drain-cleaning call though!:rolleyes: In that case I can easily get my K-60 in the basement, or wherever. (I prefer NOT to go on roofs unlike crazy plumber rick!)

Looking forward to the roundup pics. I wish I could have been there to meet everyone.

[All Clear Sewer]

In that case I can easily get my K-7500 in the basement, or wherever :D
Has never been a problem as of yet ;)
Do it every day :cool:
But I`m good at sales so I most always get the C/O install along with the cleaning job :dance:

[Service Guy]

I am glad you like it. Its all a matter of preference. This whole 'drum' vs. 'sectional' thing is really getting old and annoying.

[MrsSeatDown]

After listening to you rant on and on for as long as I been a member about how you n the K-60 rule the world, I hope you realize how true your above statement is.:eek:
Congrats on your wins, you get braggin' rights and I'm pretty sure you'll gloat.
...just remember...
THE K-60 LOST!

And we are gonna gloat :poke::nanner:

The drain guys didn't win either! The steam Operator did!:bravo:

[jan_vb]

Unfortunately, tomorrow is going to be the last day with the 'bunch' :eek:

Nevertheless, those 2-3 days were amazing !:D

[DuckButter]

The drain guys didn't win either! The steam Operator did!:bravo:
Thats fine, I've just heard one too many fanatic ravings on how encredible, amazing & versatile the wonderful K-60 is.
Heck, I might wind up buying one, but enoughs enough already:rolleyes:

[mrs. westcoast]

Rob & Greg ae going to be IN Philadelphia in 1 hr.

And Rob is arriving in LA tomorrow at 9-45 pm:love::dance:

They stopped at some truckers stop to get some food:)

[All Clear Sewer]

I am glad you like it. Its all a matter of preference. This whole 'drum' vs. 'sectional' thing is really getting old and annoying.
The Drum Guy`s didn`t start the sectional thing :speechless:
And you shouldnt let it get to you and get your panties in a wad. :crying:
Really If I remember right, you may want to talk to one of your own, I think his name is Rick :killingme:
It`s all in good fun anyway;)

[All Clear Sewer]

The drain guys didn't win either! The steam Operator did!:bravo:
And what does that matter who, it was a drum machine :killingme:
Rick could have done the same thing if he was running a drum machine :killingme:

[MrsSeatDown]

And what does that matter who, it was a drum machine :killingme:
Rick could have done the same thing if he was running a drum machine :killingme:

Rick was actually next fastest-with the drum. The object was to run the cable with a simple spear hear through a line and pierce a piece of sound board. Really it did not occur to anyone other than the winner to shove the cable down the line and rely on centrifical force. He din't turn the machine on.:eek: You can't tell me that was a true test of your beloved drum:lovie:

At the end of the day it was all in good fun.

[All Clear Sewer]

I know how it went ;) I had a few people on the inside calling in and droping PM`s :D

[MrsSeatDown]

I know how it went ;) I had a few people on the inside calling in and droping PM`s :D

I know. None of us have secrets:p

[DuckButter]

How many tries did each contestant get?

[ToUtahNow]

How many tries did each contestant get?

The winner got two tries but it was because his first try was 7-seconds and they felt he did something wrong so he had to do it a second time. The second timed he did it in 6-seconds. The real contest was more about how fast can you peel cable out and shove it down a 4" piece of pipe 40' long. There was no set up and no "drain cleaning skills" involved. Not to take anything away from the winner as he is my son-in-law but it would have been nice to have had a real contest.

Mark

[Drain Medic]

Hey i had a blast.

No Joey im not jealous of Rick, just having fun with this. :D

I have never seen a grown man whine and complain as much as Rick though:killingme::killingme:


The games were great, im glad i got to meet all you guys. It was a great time and i will be there next year.

Did anyone mention the BEN killed Rick in arm wrestling????

Did anyone mention Rick got his butt kicked in go carts, bumper boats, batting cages? :D

Anywho, congrats to all the winners of the competitions, including the DRUM MACHINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Drain Medic]

The winner got two tries but it was because his first try was 7-seconds and they felt he did something wrong so he had to do it a second time. The second timed he did it in 6-seconds. The real contest was more about how fast can you peel cable out and shove it down a 4" piece of pipe 40' long. There was no set up and no "drain cleaning skills" involved. Not to take anything away from the winner as he is my son-in-law but it would have been nice to have had a real contest.

Mark


You forgot to mention that all the cable for the K60 was already put together, and so where the guide tubes.

So the competition couldve went like this. Both guys pull up in van, take machines off truck, walk over to the staged area and get set up. Then clear the clog.

K60 still wouldve have gotten beat, due to down time.

It was to easy of a competition, but then again , thats why im a drum guy :D

Mark, btw it was great to finally meet you, Larry as well, he is a stand up guy.

[ToUtahNow]

Hey i had a blast.

No Joey im not jealous of Rick, just having fun with this. :D

I have never seen a grown man whine and complain as much as Rick though:killingme::killingme:


The games were great, im glad i got to meet all you guys. It was a great time and i will be there next year.

Did anyone mention the BEN killed Rick in arm wrestling????

Did anyone mention Rick got his butt kicked in go carts, bumper boats, batting cages? :D

Anywho, congrats to all the winners of the competitions, including the DRUM MACHINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ben did not only kill Rick at arm wrestling he spanked him without breaking a sweat. I'm not even sure Ben realized Rick was hanging on to him.

Mark

[ToUtahNow]

You forgot to mention that all the cable for the K60 was already put together, and so where the guide tubes.

So the competition couldve went like this. Both guys pull up in van, take machines off truck, walk over to the staged area and get set up. Then clear the clog.

K60 still wouldve have gotten beat, due to down time.

It was to easy of a competition, but then again , thats why im a drum guy :D

Mark, btw it was great to finally meet you, Larry as well, he is a stand up guy.


I believe a fun time was had by all and I was really glad to finally get to meet all that were able to make it. I'd really like to see this become a annual get together.

Mark

[plumberscrack]

Did anyone mention the BEN killed Rick in arm wrestling????

Did anyone mention Rick got his butt kicked in go carts, bumper boats, batting cages? :D

You forgot air hockey, too :D

[Drain Medic]

I just sent Zeljka some pics from the roundup, she will post them in alittle bit

[DuckButter]

The winner got two tries but it was because his first try was 7-seconds and they felt he did something wrong so he had to do it a second time. The second timed he did it in 6-seconds. The real contest was more about how fast can you peel cable out and shove it down a 4" piece of pipe 40' long. There was no set up and no "drain cleaning skills" involved. Not to take anything away from the winner as he is my son-in-law but it would have been nice to have had a real contest.

Mark
Shame on you, thats yer family!
Kidding...from what I heard, that about sums it, no real test of skill...just raw speed with little motor co-ordination.
My guess is that next time they'll beef up the stakes and gear it more towards real time drain cleaning.

I'm just psyched to hear Ben earned the right to talk smack 'bout arm wrestling, I've come to know him as a gentle guy, but I wouldn't go picking any fights with him anytime soon.

As for the K-60, sounds like it has it's place in applications where a drum may be too cumbersome, but as I have learned a vast amount from this forum about machines, it doesn't sound like the cure-all.

From what I've learned it could be the perfect get-up for guys who don't do main lines all day and don't want the hassle of dragging a drum through peoples homes.

[DuckButter]

You forgot air hockey, too :D
Thumb wrestling?

[ToUtahNow]

As gentle as Ben is he looks like he just walked off of a football field with his pads still on. When Rick challenged him I warned Rick he did not have a chance. I'm sure Rick has a little more respect for Ben's strength now.

Mark

[DuckButter]

As gentle as Ben is he looks like he just walked off of a football field with his pads still on. When Rick challenged him I warned Rick he did not have a chance. I'm sure Rick has a little more respect for Ben's strength now.

Mark
:rotflmao::rotflmao1::itsover:

[ToUtahNow]

Well things are quickly coming to an end here in Ohio. Today Ridgid treated us to the amusement park "Cedar Point". A great time was had by all but we all need a little time off now. Tonight we will all meet for one last group dinner than tomorrow have one last group breakfast before we all head for home. This was truly a great experience and all of the employees (literally hundreds of them) at Ridgid made us feel at home. Whomever was not able to make it this years needs to try and calendar it in for next year.

Mark

[mrs. westcoast]

Well things are quickly coming to an end here in Ohio. Today Ridgid treated us to the amusement park "Cedar Point". A great time was had by all but we all need a little time off now. Tonight we will all meet for one last group dinner than tomorrow have one last group breakfast before we all head for home. This was truly a great experience and all of the employees (literally hundreds of them) at Ridgid made us feel at home. Whomever was not able to make it this years needs to try and calendar it in for next year.

Mark

COPY THAT:icon_bike:

[gear junkie]

Beating Rick to the punch. At Cedar Point, he challenged me to a "ring the bell" contest with a sledgehammer. His self esteem was so low at that point that I decided to let him try to regain his dignity. He did beat me at the game with a top score of 105 points vs my score of 77 but keep this in perspective. The game is rigged as a little girl came up and scored 150. The next contest will be "tent stake driving".

Rick is a trooper. He has no joy on amusement rides but he couldn't wouss out. He grimly went on every ride holding on for dear life as 9 year old girls laughed and pointed at him. He never gave up so I take my hat off to him.

[oldslowchevy]

lol good for him.

[jan_vb]

Beating Rick to the punch. At Cedar Point, he challenged me to a "ring the bell" contest with a sledgehammer. His self esteem was so low at that point that I decided to let him try to regain his dignity. He did beat me at the game with a top score of 105 points vs my score of 77 but keep this in perspective. The game is rigged as a little girl came up and scored 150. The next contest will be "tent stake driving".
:D
awaiting Rick's version allright

[Josh]

There will be video posted this week along with pictures to let people observe these feats themselves. I have the arm wrestling match as well as the bell ringing at cedar point.

We have so much video and so many images. I cant wait to build some galleries. Theres some awesome pictures.

Josh

[PLUMBER RICK]

Hey i had a blast.

No Joey im not jealous of Rick, just having fun with this. :D

I have never seen a grown man whine and complain as much as Rick though:killingme::killingme:


The games were great, im glad i got to meet all you guys. It was a great time and i will be there next year.

Did anyone mention the BEN killed Rick in arm wrestling????

Did anyone mention Rick got his butt kicked in go carts, bumper boats, batting cages? :D

butt kicked, i think not. go carts was more like a blocking contest. there was more whistle blowing than racing. i got spun out 1 time as we were all caught in the turn.

you might want to rethink the bating cage as i hit 11 of 12 balls to your 6 of 12 misses:D

bumper boats was more of a squirt gun contest as the boats were slower than slow and with a dead battery, dead in the water. we all got wet, some wetter than others.

Anywho, congrats to all the winners of the competitions, including the DRUM MACHINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


rick.

[oldslowchevy]

dang rick......... you sure do defend your self alot.........hummmmmmmmmm lol

[PLUMBER RICK]

Beating Rick to the punch. At Cedar Point, he challenged me to a "ring the bell" contest with a sledgehammer. His self esteem was so low at that point that I decided to let him try to regain his dignity. He did beat me at the game with a top score of 105 points vs my score of 77 but keep this in perspective. The game is rigged as a little girl came up and scored 150. The next contest will be "tent stake driving".

Rick is a trooper. He has no joy on amusement rides but he couldn't wouss out. He grimly went on every ride holding on for dear life as 9 year old girls laughed and pointed at him. He never gave up so I take my hat off to him.

lets see how i, the video, and the 6 or so others saw it:confused:

ben shells out $2.00 and grabs the smaller kids hammer. scores a 40 something and shells out another $2.00 with the bigger hammer. now scores a 77. needs a 100+ to win a stuffed dog for josh's kids.
and did you try a third time:confused: i was too busy laughing to remember:D

i shell out $2.00 and score 105:smash: for the win.

then another $2.00 as josh and helen have twin boys;)

the game has 3 skill levels. kids, teenagers/ women, and male adults.
i know operator didn't just let me win back to back:rolleyes:

and i know you didn't let me beat you.

i crushed you:bash: :bash:

the video will speak for itself when josh post it.

remember when timothy and titus grow up. they will remember uncle rick as the one that gave them their 2 stuffed animals:thumbup2:

rick.

[glkearns]

This all makes for a good read. Wish I could have made the trip. I hope there is a 2nd annual that I can make it to. I think my kids would have almost as much fun as me.

Greg

[PLUMBER RICK]

This all makes for a good read. Wish I could have made the trip. I hope there is a 2nd annual that I can make it to. I think my kids would have almost as much fun as me.

Greg

greg, the next one will be so large, that we will have to win a spot:D

just don't let ben promise your kids a stuffed animal:D

rick.

[oldslowchevy]

i just hope ther will be something there for us wood butchers

[Ru&Lins_05]

Well to be quite honest there was plenty there for us wood chucks. There was only four of us there but ProBrand took plenty of time to make sure we had time to ask our questions and tell us as much as he could. It really was just awesome being there, my wife and I had a really good time. It was good to meet so many of the forum members that I can put a face to now.

[oldslowchevy]

Well to be quite honest there was plenty there for us wood chucks. There was only four of us there but ProBrand took plenty of time to make sure we had time to ask our questions and tell us as much as he could. It really was just awesome being there, my wife and I had a really good time. It was good to meet so many of the forum members that I can put a face to now.
awwwww i wish i could have made it then, but all that has been written has mad it seem like it was all geared towads the pipe jockeys, at least that is how it seemed to me, oh well maybe next year:(

but i do want to thank you for your input that there was stuff for us as well, and i am glad you had a good time!

[Drain Medic]

Good Lord.

This guy comes up with more excuses then my 6yr old :p

[plumberscrack]

Good Lord.

This guy comes up with more excuses then my 6yr old :p
:killingme::killingme:

[MrsSeatDown]

We miss you guys already. No meeting for breakfast, fun bus rides, late nights playing:(

It was nice that even when we had the opportunity to split off and go on our own nobody wanted to. :smack-head:

We did have some fun times!:p

[westcoastplumber]

Good Lord.

This guy comes up with more excuses then my 6yr old :p



:rotflmao1::rotflmao1::rotflmao1:

[ToUtahNow]

Sorry for the late reply but I just made it to my hotel in Las Vegas. Everything about this trip was amazing even the plane trip home. I would like to thank all of you for making my extended family feel welcomed. I know my grand daughters will carry the memories of this trip and the friends they've made with them forever. Let's not make this a one time event.

Mark