Convoy To Mviii

[cruzer]

With only a month left til MVIII, we in the ARKLATEX area should get some serious planning going--with numerous routes possible from this area, we should be able to meet up somewhere before arriving at MVIII. Last year, we joined up with the West Coast group in KC,--picked up more in STL and more at Terre Haute for a convoy of 9 Marauders into Indy---it was a great adventure. I have tentatively made plans to joinn the same West Coast group in Des Moines , IA---this could be changed to anywhere enroute within a day's drive---14-16 hours--from DFW. I'm waiting for a departure date from NAVCHAP and Teamrope--will PM them and see what's up. Pleasd post if you are going, even if you can't make connections for the convoy---I would like to set up some kind of special marking for our cars---we all had Texas window flags last year. Anyhow, let's get into action so we can all have a good time getting to MVIII :burnout: Maury

[teamrope]

It is about that time. :)

[cruzer]

It is about that time. :)
B.J. !!! Just got an e-mail from Keith with your tentative schedule---fits perfectly with my original plans--Des Moines is a good day's drive for me and would be no problem--will try to get a traveling partner to DSM if I can--gets lonesome on long trips alone. Keep me posted--can't wait to be smelling Keith's exhaust fumes again ;) See you SOON, Maury

[MAD-3R]

MVIII is a no go for us. The job still hasen't appered for me, and all the money is needed to maintain housing and cars here. Enjoy, and hoist a Guinness for me.

[teamrope]

MVIII is a no go for us. The job still hasen't appered for me, and all the money is needed to maintain housing and cars here. Enjoy, and hoist a Guinness for me.

We'll be thinking about you as we hoist the bottle.;)

[Bradley G]

If you are planning to move through Chi- Town, I'd be up for a convoy!:coolman:

Bradley G

[pat]

Your going the long way around from the Arklatex if your headed to Des Moines, Iowa. At the price of gas, it's a bit much for me.

If you decide to come east on I-30 from DFW thru Texarkana on to Memphis and up I-55 then I and maybe others from this area could join you.


I hope NW Louisianians(?) are reading this thread.

Regards,

[Slowpoke]

I am leaving downtown Chicago at 8:00 am on Thursday, Aug 18th.

[ik04]

Your going the long way around from the Arklatex if your headed to Des Moines, Iowa. At the price of gas, it's a bit much for me.

If you decide to come east on I-30 from DFW thru Texarkana on to Memphis and up I-55 then I and maybe others from this area could join you.

I hope NW Louisianians(?) are reading this thread.

Regards,

Howdy Pat,

That is the route I was planning from Central Texas. I'm waiting to hear from Logan and the Southern/SouthEastern Texas gang. firm this up...

It will be cool to see more silver cars this time...

Kevin :D

[Petrograde]

I wish I could join you guys,.. no vacation. :(

Hey Kevin, I think I recall Logan saying that he was flying?

anyway,.. godspeed y'all! drive safe! :burnout:

[NAVCHAP]

Recommend that all potential convoy personnel muster in the chat room at a time which will work for everyone.

How about Saturday morning, 0900 Pacific, 1000 Mountain, 1100 Central, 1200 Eastern, 16 July 2005, in the MM Net Chat Room?

We could designate a "Master Route" with a "Window of Opportunity" for folks to meet up or break off.

Those with other routes could break off into side bar chats or set up an alternate chat session.

I will be there with my hard copy atlas and will have "yahoo maps" in a separate window for instant information on mileage, time, etc.

Any takers? I'll be there anyway, and if no one shows up by 0915 Pacific or 1215 Eastern I will presume that there is no interest.

Regards, -kjs- The Chaplain

[teamrope]

Recommend that all potential convoy personnel muster in the chat room at a time which will work for everyone.

How about Saturday morning, 0900 Pacific, 1000 Mountain, 1100 Central, 1200 Eastern, 16 July 2005, in the MM Net Chat Room?

We could designate a "Master Route" with a "Window of Opportunity" for folks to meet up or break off.

Those with other routes could break off into side bar chats or set up an alternate chat session.

I will be there with my hard copy atlas and will have "yahoo maps" in a separate window for instant information on mileage, time, etc.

Any takers? I'll be there anyway, and if no one shows up by 0915 Pacific or 1215 Eastern I will presume that there is no interest.

Regards, -kjs- The Chaplain

I'vr got intrest, just have another prior comitment sat at 0930

[NAVCHAP]

TR & MRS TR, we have done this before so we can work the issues without any problems. Just trying to give folks an option in case they want to put their heads together. Thanks for your support. Will keep you informed by email and PMs.

Will be calling 4th Horseman tonight to arrange his pick up in Salt Lake City. Probably won't go the whole way there on my first day, Friday 12 August 05. Will most probably pick him up during day #2. If tired, will stop somewhere between Vegas and the Utah border rather than push it all the way.

No way I could have driven from San Diego to Salt Lake City today, would have wrecked from lack of sleep. Long hours over the last month or so. -kjs-

[TooManyFords]

I wasn't able to make the chat room last Saturday morning... What, if anything, was decided? I see your group will be coming through Des Moines on the way to MV-III. Do you know about when you're departing from there? I ask because I'd meet you on I-80 in Iowa City if I know when you depart D.M..

The only other item is when you are scheduled for the Hampton Inn @ MV-III. I have reservations arriving Tue 16th. I ask because I wondered if you are driving straight through from Des Moines to Detroit? I'm trying to schedule my departure time and if I can convoy, I'd like to.

Waiting for an update.

Cheers!

John

[NAVCHAP]

On convoy chat day, Bunny and I were the only ones there. Teamrope and I were able to coordinate by PMs and Emails. Recommend that convoy folks stop by MM net chat this evening at the weekly Wednesday night session so we can put our heads together. -kjs-

[Brother Mike]

Just 'y'all remember: I made it from Dallas to Chicago in 12 hours and 17 minutes. There are 14 various LE agencies in 4 states still on the look out for a DTR Marauder with Texas plates.....

[TooManyFords]

I'm going out to finish my mowing and be ready!

Thanks!

john

[NAVCHAP]

Come to chat this evening so we can talk convoy! -kjs-

[Logan]

I'll be driving my Super 80 up to Detroit... I'm just a little concerned about parking the damn thing...

[NAVCHAP]

During chat tonight, Wednesday 27 July 05, we set up the following timeline.

Navchap departs San Diego Thursday evening 11 Aug 05, stopover somewhere in Nevada.

Navchap arrives in the vicinity of Salt Lake City Friday evening 12 August and picks up 4th Horseman in SLC on Saturday 13 August.

Meanwhile, Teamrope departs the Seattle vicinity. Mrs. Teamrope also. They are slightly north of us until we begin the convoy in
Des Moines Iowa.

We meet in Des Moines on Monday evening 15 August. Depart Tuesday morning, 16 August. Cruzer and Hwy Cruiser plan to join convoy in Des Moines.

Teamropes, Navchap/4th Horseman, Cruzer, and Hwy Cruiser meet Too Many Fords in Iowa City Iowa.

Next rally point, Chicago. Arrive Chicago midday Tuesday 16 August.

Hoping to rally with Sergnt Mac, Steven Gerard, and Slowpoke if possible. Might also meet Mercman. Above listed folks will escort the MV3 convoy through Chicago and will each head different ways afterward.

More info as it becomes available. My cell # is on the Bunny List, or email me, since it is not always easy to get my PMs.

We will be carrying our cell phones and we will try to have FRS in every vehicle to facilitate convoy integrity and safety.

If you don't have a Family Radio, some of us will have an extra, let us know.

Regards, -kjs-

[TooManyFords]

Looks good NAV!


I hear I might of left chat a tad too soon last night. I should have mentioned that all of you who are looking to stay in Des Moines can also camp out at Castle TMF the night of the 15th too. I'm about 100 miles NE of Des Moines, but the trip to Chicago is still 65 MPH on Hwy 20 straight east of Cedar Falls to hook up with the Chicago crew.

You guys discuss and let me know.

My house is your house.

John

[teamrope]

Looks good NAV!


I hear I might of left chat a tad too soon last night. I should have mentioned that all of you who are looking to stay in Des Moines can also camp out at Castle TMF the night of the 15th too. I'm about 100 miles NE of Des Moines, but the trip to Chicago is still 65 MPH on Hwy 20 straight east of Cedar Falls to hook up with the Chicago crew.

You guys discuss and let me know.

My house is your house.

John

Dibbs on the couch!

[Brother Mike]

I'll be driving my Super 80 up to Detroit... I'm just a little concerned about parking the damn thing...


OK.... what is a Super 80.....I may have a place where you can park...

[teamrope]

OK.... what is a Super 80.....I may have a place where you can park...

Some kinda big thing...with wings.

[GarageMahal]

Next rally point, Chicago. Arrive Chicago midday Tuesday 16 August.

Hoping to rally with Sergnt Mac, Steven Gerard, and Slowpoke if possible. Might also meet Mercman. Above listed folks will escort the MV3 convoy through Chicago and will each head different ways afterward.


I may be able to hook up with the convoy Tuesday in the Chicago area depending on the time.

I am planning to leave the Twin Cities sometime Tuesday morning. I am not an early riser but I may make an exception.

Thanks for starting to plan this,
jta

[NAVCHAP]

Too Many Fords has graciously invited a number of the convoy participants to stay over at his place. TMF's house is located about 50 miles north of the I-80 and I-380 interchange in Des Moines IA. Those who wish to rally at TMF's place should send him a PM.

It is my intention to be available for the people who are coming across on I-80. 4th Horseman and I will be rallying with any interested parties in the vicinity of Davenport IA.

Davenport is somewhat east of Des Moines and it is southeast of the home of TMF. We will arrive in Davenport IA on Monday evening 15 August and depart on Tuesday morning 16 August.

From Davenport IA, on Tuesday morning, 16 August, 4th Horseman and I will drive directly to Chicago. We will have a mini-meet with the Windy City Marauders, at mid-day. Location of rally point TBD, Sergeant Mac is the tentative point of contact, subject to issues of availability.

This mini-meet will be at lunch time, and will involve a noon meal. From there the Chicago folks who are interested are going to ride with us in the direction of Detroit.

The participants of this mini-meet do not necessarily have to be attending MV3. All are welcome. Possible we may have some surprise guests from Indy riding with us for part of the way as well.

The folks who are staying at TMF's house may want to go on to Chicago from there, since it would not require them to come south to meet those of us transiting on I-80. They are also more than welcome to join us.

Once we have a rally point in Chicago, the information will be passed along.
Any ideas Mac?

Regards, -kjs-

[teamrope]

We'll more than likely stay the course with the Padre. What hotel in Davenport are we takeing ov..I mean making reservations? :)

[SergntMac]

Next rally point, Chicago. Arrive Chicago midday Tuesday 16 August. Hoping to rally with Sergnt Mac, Steven Gerard, and Slowpoke if possible. Might also meet Mercman. Above listed folks will escort the MV3 convoy through Chicago and will each head different ways afterward. Regards, -kjs-
Got the word on this hook-up from Slowpoke and Too Many Fords this past weekend, and I have some ideas.

Grab your maps and GPS and look up the intersection of state route 83 and I-55. There are three hotels within blocks...

A Red Roof Inn (my favorite, and most likely the least expensive)
http://www.redroof.com/reservations/inn_details.asp?innNumber=167

A Holiday Inn Express
http://www.surveymonkey.com/TurnOffPopup.asp?Z=1&A=8926

And, a Fairfield Inn, which is not coming up on a search right now, I'll check again from the office.

The jurisdiction for all three is Willowbrook, IL. 60527, a very pleasant host.

There is a very nice restaurant nearby, White Fence Farm
http://www.whitefencefarm.com/chicago/index.htm

White Fence Farm is not where we hold our Chicken Runs, but that is nearby too, with some genuine old Route 66 pavement for those who want to leave a mark on history.

All of this is easy to get to for the Windy City crew, with plenty of advance notice. I'm hoping for a maximum turnout.

More later, this is just an opening suggestion.

[NAVCHAP]

Mac, we weren't actually planning to go all the way into Chicago on Monday night 15 August, since we want to try to get a convoy group assembled in Iowa for the ride into Chicago.

For any of the convoy folks who want to go on ahead to Chicago, we will certainly meet them there, around mid-day Tuesday 16 August 05.

Going to look over the options that you have offered as potential rally points, and agree that the SR83/I-55 interchange would be a good spot.

Would you recommend a best route from I-80 in Davenport Iowa to the 83/55 interchange?

Thanks, -kjs-

[SergntMac]

Mac, we weren't actually planning to go all the way into Chicago on Monday night 15 August, since we want to try to get a convoy group assembled in Iowa for the ride into Chicago.

For any of the convoy folks who want to go on ahead to Chicago, we will certainly meet them there, around mid-day Tuesday 16 August 05.

Going to look over the options that you have offered as potential rally points, and agree that the SR83/I-55 interchange would be a good spot.

Would you recommend a best route from I-80 in Davenport Iowa to the 83/55 interchange?

Thanks, -kjs-
Seems I misunderstood your route, let me think some more. Where about would you like to land on Tuesday?

[SergntMac]

F.Y.I...I-80 and I-55 intersect just outside of Joliet.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&address=&city=shorewood&state=IL&zipcode=

[TooManyFords]

Keith,

Since you are now stopping East of me, let me know your approximate "Leave Time" to head up to Chicago so I can be down at your No-Tell Motel when you're ready to head up there. I'll convoy from Davenport the morning of the 16th with your group.

It takes me about 2.5 hours to go from my house to just east of Davenport so hopefully you won't leave much before 9am! (grin!)

Keep me(us) posted as to your landing zone for IA and departure times.

Cheers!


John

[RVT04]

If you are planning to move through Chi- Town, I'd be up for a convoy!:coolman:

Bradley GLINDA AND I TALKED ABOUT THE TRIP AND WE REALLY NEEDED A VACATION SO I DID SOME PRELIMINARY NUMBERS AND SHE SAID SHE WOULD RATHER HAVE SPEED PARTS FOR HER CAR; GOTTA LOVE A WIFE LIKE THAT
SO SOMEHOW OR NUTHER I GAVE ALL OUR MONEY TO DENNIS AND HE REINHARTED MY CAR
OOH WEE BABY
LINDA HAS SINCE STARTED HER OWN DENNIS FUND
SO WE WON'T SEE YALL THIS YEAR
HAVE FUN

[teamrope]

LINDA AND I TALKED ABOUT THE TRIP AND WE REALLY NEEDED A VACATION SO I DID SOME PRELIMINARY NUMBERS AND SHE SAID SHE WOULD RATHER HAVE SPEED PARTS FOR HER CAR; GOTTA LOVE A WIFE LIKE THAT
SO SOMEHOW OR NUTHER I GAVE ALL OUR MONEY TO DENNIS AND HE REINHARTED MY CAR
OOH WEE BABY
LINDA HAS SINCE STARTED HER OWN DENNIS FUND
SO WE WON'T SEE YALL THIS YEAR
HAVE FUN

So I take it the RVT's grudge match at Millan is off then too. :depress:
We'll be thinking about you guys. :)

[maraudernkc]

How many miles was that drive?


Just 'y'all remember: I made it from Dallas to Chicago in 12 hours and 17 minutes. There are 14 various LE agencies in 4 states still on the look out for a DTR Marauder with Texas plates.....

[RVT04]

So I take it the RVT's grudge match at Millan is off then too. :depress:
We'll be thinking about you guys. :)
yeah we are really gonna miss the action; had such a good time in Indy
and i was so impressed with the fact that you were just pounding the crap out of that brand new marauder :D
and i was not the only man on the track that Linda beat to the finish line but logan failed to mention the other Texan that was handed his hat by my lady
so until she spends some bucks on hers i will be relegated to bracket racing if we run against each other, (and i hate that) no more head to head, could be the start of a cold war escalation type thing...
check my garage
ya'll have a good trip and roast em once for me :D :D :D

[NAVCHAP]

Mac: Any location that suits the Windy City Marauders is okay as a rally point for us. We will be leaving Davenport about 0900, at TMF's request.

We can come through on the I-80 or the I-88, or another route. Whatever works best for the Chicago contingent. Let us know what you think.

Have not done a hotel search for military discounts, special rates, etc. for Davenport yet, but will make that info available once a decision is made.

My real job got in the way of this job today, LOL! We had VIPs from the Philippines on board, the medical folks had me on a "hit list" for a physical, paperwork to submit, yadda yadda yadda.

Also, sorry to hear that RVT can't make it. We had a great visit last year.

[NAVCHAP]

4th Horseman and I will be at Baymont Inn at the I-80 and US 61 interchange. It is on a frontage road that looks out at both the 80 & 61.

Two beds for 58.00 from hotels.com, but it's 66.00 "military discount rate" from baymontinns.com, so save the 8 bucks M/M Teamrope!

Too Many Fords and Hwy Cruiser will meet us there at 0900/9AM on Tuesday for the trip to a point in Chicago that Sergeant Mac chooses.

Cruzer, what's your status? We're all hoping that you can join us. Any more word on your other project that's kept you so busy lately?

I have hotel information for my trip to Salt Lake City, and the trip to Detroit with 4th Horseman and me.

It's way too much information to post.

If you need to get the info, please send me an email. I will not be able to pick up my PMs after 0500/5AM pacific time on Tuesday 02 August.

Not going to finalize the drive back to San Diego until we get to Detroit. Would like to do a reality check on the trip and adjust accordingly on the return trip.

Regards, -kjs-

[TooManyFords]

Thanks Keith. I've got your hotel plotted for the meet in Davenport. As soon as Mac get a firm "where to meet" in the Windy city I'll update my map.

Cheers!

John

[SergntMac]

The best I can do here, Keith, is repeat my earlier suggestion. This location is not inside the city, it's about 25 miles west of downtown Chicago. Nonetheless, I've done a lot of OTR driving to meets, and I think I have a feel for how y'all will want to relax overnight, and this is my best suggestion. The food will be delicious, and the accommodations are your choice. I'll anticipate your arrival in mid afternoon, and I hope to rally as many Windy City folks as possible to show y'all a good time as you pass through. Let me know?

Grab your maps and GPS and look up the intersection of state route 83 and I-55. There are three hotels within blocks...

A Red Roof Inn (my favorite, and most likely the least expensive)
http://www.redroof.com/reservations/inn_details.asp?innNumber=167

A Holiday Inn Express
http://www.surveymonkey.com/TurnOffPopup.asp?Z=1&A=8926

And, more here
http://www.willowbrookhotels.com/hotels.html

The jurisdiction Willowbrook, IL. 60527, a very pleasant host, we have met a fre of their police officers at our Chicken Runs.

There is a very nice restaurant nearby, White Fence Farm
http://www.whitefencefarm.com/chicago/index.htm

White Fence Farm is not where we hold our Chicken Runs, but that is nearby too, with some genuine old Route 66 pavement for those who want to leave a mark on history.

All of this is easy to get to for the Windy City crew, with plenty of advance notice. I'm hoping for a maximum turnout.

Y'all will have to decide if you want to lay over here Tuesday, the 16th. When you leave out Wednesday AM, you're about 5 hours from your target, depending on construction zones. Zack and I have made the drive from the IL/IN state line to Detroit in 4 hours, but we left before dawn, and the longer your convoy, the slower (hehehe, don't see this word posted here often) you will travel.

Sorry to say there is a lot of construction ahead of you, and I don't have any suggestions on how to get around that. However, IMHO, if it were me, I'd back track to I-80, and go around the city, the construction zone on I-80 at this time, is at the state line and cannot be avoided, But, other zones on I-294, as well as the morning rush hour drive can.

Anybody have any questions, you're welcome to call me at 312.401.1396.

[teamrope]

TMF, Thanks for the offer, but we have decided to stay with 4th HM & NavChap. (Kind of an old times sake thing.) If you ever make it out ot our neck of the woods you're welcome to stay at our place too. :)

[TooManyFords]

No problem Team. Beware of what you ask for, I may just take you up on that.

haha!

Now, as to the meet point in Davenport, after careful consideration, I think my plan is to now meet your convoy over in Chicago. I like driving as much as the next guy but I would rather break this into two 5-hour drives rather than one long 10 hour drive.

With that said, I'm going to book a room at the place that Mac suggested above and camp out there the night of the 15th. Then I'll just wait to meet up with your crew when you get to Chicago the next morning. This also means you guys don't have to wait till 9am to get on the road too.

JD, let me know what you want to do with the change of plans I have made. You're still welcome to come up here early and follow me if you like. Or you can do as I am and meet me and the Windy [he said windy!] Crew the night of the the 15th and lay some rubber on 'ol route 66 that night! Checking the map and trusty Streets & Trips, that would take you about 7.5 hours to meet me in Chicago the night of the 15th. It would cut 100 miles from your trip and you could use the extra money to camp out at the Red Roof Inn.

So, as usual, the plan is more like silly putty and we're molding it as we go!

Comments?

John

[HwyCruiser]

John,

I assume you'll be traveling east via I-80 at Iowa City. Maybe I could met you there on the trip into Willowbrook Monday. Its a good 5 - 5 1/2 hour drive for me to get to Iowa City from here so let me know what time you'd be passing through.

I'd rather break the drive up also and Des Moines is a little too close for me to stop for the day.

- JD

[TooManyFords]

JD, the map below is updated,

Looks like I'll be going through Iowa City about 10:37am. Call it 10:30 even and I can wait for you at that same Coralville Mall exit 242 about then.

Cheers!

John

[SergntMac]

Can anyone project a head/car count for Tuesday's meet?

[TooManyFords]

Can anyone project a head/car count for Tuesday's meet?
Two, myself and my son Aaron!

[SergntMac]

John, stay tuned for a change of plans...

Y'all...I got a telephone call from Keith yesterday, as well as an e-mail. He's not expecting to lay over for a night in ChicagoLand, but shoot straight through Illinois, and on to MV-III. Time/Distance-wise, quite possible. Keith was looking for a rest area, and some lunch with some local owners. Not a problem.

Reset your leave times and redirect your maps/GPS to I-80 and US. Route 14/45, aka locally as LaGrange Road. It's a major interchange, and the last real nice place to rest befor the IL/IN state line just 18 miles down the road.

So, cancel the dinner at WWF, and staying overnight in Willowbrook, we'll make you comfortable for a few hours, and you're on your way. Any questions, feel free to call?

Anyone wanting to hook up with this convoy, stay tuned here?

[Rider90]

I am unable to attend MV-III due to work and lack of funds in the first place. So I hope you all have a great time and I look forward to viewing hundreds of pictures from this event in everyone's gallery.

As Mac said, the Windy City Marauders would be more than happy to meet up with you folks passing through for a meal. What time and day do you predict this will be at? I'll keep an eye on this thread.

[TooManyFords]

Mac,

I believe JD and myself will still be staying the night of the 15th at the Red Roof Inn and hook up with y'all for dinner and a burnout! We can relax that night and meet Keith and crew down on I-80/45 the next day when they stop for lunch.

I see there is a [Chinese/Korean/Japanese/Asian] restaurant called the Rising Sun just south of that interchange. If nothing else, a good meet place for all when we hook up the 16th.

So, let's put on our party hats and get ready!

Cheers!

John

[SergntMac]

I didn't expect you would change your plans, John, and that's cool Monday evening will be fun. Sadly, WFF is closed on Mondays, but we have great ribs just down the street.

Stay tuned y'all, we should be locked in this weekend.

[GarageMahal]

...Anyone wanting to hook up with this convoy, stay tuned here?

Looks like plans are coming together, thanks all for figuring something out. I plan to meet up with convoy at the Chicago location. I will be driving in from the Twin Cities that morning and also plan to continue on to Detroit the same day.

Keep us updated on the time and place, I will continue to follow along here :)

jta

P.S. Maybe a mod can move this to the MVIII forum since it has grown beyond Texas...

[TooManyFords]

Per my other thread, I will not be able to attend the MV-III and not hook with everyone here in Chicago. I was so looking forward to this too. SIGH.

But I will come out sometime this fall after I have settled into some other place and make a run down '66.

Cheers

John

[HwyCruiser]

John - sorry to hear that you won't be making it to Detroit. I hope you get things squared away soon.

As far as my plans to the rest of the convoy, I guess I'm up in the air until Cruzer firms up his plans. If nothing else, I'll hook up with the group on I-80 in DesMoines and follow the leader... I just gotta keep NavChap in front of me. ;)

[NAVCHAP]

Back y'all, thanks for the emails and the voice mails while we were working. The plan is in good shape, just a couple of variables.

Sorry to have lost TMF, maybe we'll catch up with you down the road sometime.

Cruzer, do you know if you can join us yet?

Sergeant Mac, do you have a preference for the restaurant or truck stop where we should rally? I have no idea what's at the I 80 and US 45 near Joliet.

Subject rally to take place at 1130-1200/11:30AM - 12 noon until 1330-1400/1:30-2pm timeframe.

Does anybody else want to meet up with us on the way to or from MV3?

Lots of nice invitations from many of you who are making a lot of effort to connect with us. Thanks, y'all know who you are.

Let's keep the lines of communication open. Regards, -kjs-

[SergntMac]

Sergeant Mac, do you have a preference for the restaurant or truck stop where we should rally? I have no idea what's at the I 80 and US 45 near Joliet. Subject rally to take place at 1130-1200/11:30AM - 12 noon until 1330-1400/1:30-2pm timeframe. Let's keep the lines of communication open. Regards, -kjs- There is some construction on US 45 at this exit, Keith, but it's a just a slight delay.

It's your typical tourist interchange, with truck stops, all the popular fuel choices, car washes, and so on. There is a half dozen locations for us, all within 5 minutes of I-80 exit/entrance ramps.

I will meet you on the exit ramp, your right shoulder before the light. Once we rally together, we'll move on from there.

What ever y'all will need, or, want by this time, it's available here.

Keith, you have my cell phone number for last minute alignments.

Attention all Windy City members trying to make sense of this...Be at the I-80/US 45 interchange, and we'll hook up from there?

[teamrope]

Good to see you back! This week end we (Me & Mrs) gots to get our stops & reservations ironed out. :)

[NAVCHAP]

Mac: Also, in addition to your phone #, have a partial on your vehicle registration. I believe that you know my in port, at sea, and cell #s. You probably also know my plate, it's the class and hull number of the ship.

BJ: Please PM with a general idea of your itinerary and reconfirm your cell phone #. Include Mrs. T's if she has one also.

Has anyone heard from Cruzer? Still don't know if he's going to meet HWY Cruiser in KC or what not. Anyone else from TX driving to MV3?

Regards, -kjs-

[cruzer]

Things got confused in a hurry this week---last week, her personal doc changed Ginny's B/P meds--her B/P tanked--dizzy spells --followed by headaches( she never had headaches before)--took blood work today and can't get an appointment with her cardiologist until Fri, the 12th. After talking to Dr. Osborne on the phone, we are fairly confident Ginny will be O K--but they need 48 hours after exam to know for sure---this is not a life threatening thing, just a matter of regulating B/P-- even without meds, her B/P is not dangerously high--they are just trying to fine tune it. I will not leave her for a week if she is having dizzy spells---she will be alone and doesn't drive--3 daughters within 20 minutes of the house--they will look after her while I'm gone---it's entirely my descicion----soooo, you folks make your plans, I'll let you know as soon as I make a decision---I may delay a day and would miss you, but that would still put me in MV by Wednesday evening--I will make every effort to make it--but for now , keep me informed and I'll give you the best info I can--maybe I can depart later and join up enroute. Ginny's well-being is primary--we'll just have to sweat it out. Thanks for including me in your plans---hopefully, I'll see you at MVIII. Maury

[teamrope]

Maury, you take good care of Ginny. Hopefuly she will be OK, but if there is ANY doubt, stay there for her. You will be there with us in spirit either way. :beer:

Navchap, PM sent. :)

[NAVCHAP]

Praying for you and your lovely bride. If you want to fly up I will meet you at the airport and will get you back there for your trip home. It may be better if you don't have the luxury of a whole week. Just food for thought my friend. Very Respectfully, -kjs-

[cruzer]

Keith and B.J., thanks for the good advice--I would never leave Ginny if she wasn't A-OK. Cindy, my youngest , is the ultrasound tech for Dr. Osborne, so I won't have to wait for test results over the week-end---should know something by late Saturday. The girls are thinking about having "sleep-overs" with their Mom--seems like fun to me---Mom all to yourself to talk about your childhood, look at pictures, etc---this may be the solution---they are great kids. Keith,if it comes to it, I may take you up on your offer---I have a free pass on American for life--so I'd just have to find an empty seat to DTW--hope it doesn't come to this---thanks. I'll check your cell #s in Mary's list and have them handy--Walkie-talkie batteries charged and ready--sure hope everything works out--will call as soon as I know anything definite---Stand by for the latest news, Maury

[SergntMac]

Here it is folks, set your GPS and maps.

Mindy's Ribs
9610 W. 191st Street
Mokena, Il. 60448

http://www.mindysribs.com/

Going to meet up with the convoy to MV-III on Tuesday, August 16, 2005. Meet time is 11AM to when ever the convoy wishes to depart for MV-III.
This is the northwest corner of 191st Street and LaGrange Road (Rts. 12 and 45).

For Keith and the convoy. Exit I-80 at the LaGrange Road exit and stay to your right. At the light, turn right and head south on LaGrange to the next intersection, 191st Street. You'll see the restaurant and parking lot on your right, but the driveway is off the main road. Turn right at the next traffic light and the service drive is down approximately 1/8 mile, no racing now. I'll meet you there, look for me in a the black sedan...FRS channel 5, no tone.

Looking forward to meeting y'all, and I hope as many of the Chicagoland members who can make it, turn out.

[Big Joe P]

11am on a Tuesday will fit much better into my schedule. I will be there to say HI...

[teamrope]

Ribs? I'm THERE! :drool:

[NAVCHAP]

Mac: Way to go! Ribs and MMs, friends and conversation, renewing old acquaintances and meeting old pals for the first time. Couldn't have planned this any better.

BT (Break in Transmission)

Joe: Really looking forward to touching base. Sorry you won't be at MV3, glad you'll be there for the convoy stop.

BT

Convoy folks, let's make sure we take care of these kind folks who are looking out for us on the way.

Regards, -kjs-

[Redster]

Praying for you and your lovely bride. If you want to fly up I will meet you at the airport and will get you back there for your trip home. It may be better if you don't have the luxury of a whole week. Just food for thought my friend. Very Respectfully, -kjs-

Maury, I have a flight for Wed. Aug. 17 at 1754 or can pick you up at any other time. I have a rental (CV) reserved. I'm returning on the 22nd as I have a ticket to the race at MIS. Regina can take us to the airport, but on the 22nd we are on our own from DFW to home. You have my phone numbers, just let me know.

Wed, Aug 17, 2005
Departs 5:54pm, Arrives 9:31pm
American Airlines 1150
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX to Detroit, MI

Mon, Aug 22, 2005
Departs 11:12am, Arrives 12:55pm
American Airlines 1051
Detroit, MI to Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

[ik04]

Keith and B.J., thanks for the good advice--I would never leave Ginny if she wasn't A-OK. Cindy, my youngest , is the ultrasound tech for Dr. Osborne, so I won't have to wait for test results over the week-end---should know something by late Saturday. The girls are thinking about having "sleep-overs" with their Mom--seems like fun to me---Mom all to yourself to talk about your childhood, look at pictures, etc---this may be the solution---they are great kids. Keith,if it comes to it, I may take you up on your offer---I have a free pass on American for life--so I'd just have to find an empty seat to DTW--hope it doesn't come to this---thanks. I'll check your cell #s in Mary's list and have them handy--Walkie-talkie batteries charged and ready--sure hope everything works out--will call as soon as I know anything definite---Stand by for the latest news, Maury

Hey Maury,

I may be held up a day if my widened wheels are not here by Friday. Can't drive to MVIII without them... If that is the case and you are delayed also, I will gladly adjust my departure time to meet up with you. Just keep us all informed...

Praying for Ginny and you both,

Kevin
:(

[cruzer]

Ginny is feeling a lot better--she is first in line if anyone cancels an earlier appointment. Rod, I'll keep you informed--will be at John Eagle--IKo4---PM me your cell phone #--I'll do the same--hope your wheels arrive in time---Keith and Company--still planning Des Moines hook-up--it will be a last minute decision--am keeping track of your plans--keep posting. Keep sending positive vibes :) Maury

[NAVCHAP]

Maury: Monday 15 August starts in Lincoln NE for 4th Horseman and me.

In the meantime M/M Teamrope and at least one additional passenger will be making their way slightly to the North of Des Moines.

M/M Teamrope +1 will drop down into Davenport IA where we will all be staying at Baymont Inn at the I-80 and US 61 South interchange.
It's supposed to be real easy to find, but the building itself is tucked into a dog leg off the Highway.

We are going to play it by ear on the 15th as to rallying on the 80, or just meeting in Davenport.

Please call 4th and me during the 15th, prefer around 0830-0900, so that we can pull over somewhere in Des Moines at a truck stop or whatever and be waiting for you. There is still a good trek to Davenport from Des Moines.

All the best to you and the love of your life. My continued prayers, -kjs-

[SergntMac]

Is this "lunch-rest stop" meet etched in stone?

From my POV it is, and I am calling up reserves for entertainment, stay "tuned"?

Can I get a car/head count? I would like to have some input on this, to better plan this meet, thanks.

[NAVCHAP]

Mac, this is an official stop, it's going to happen. At this point it should be my car, the Teamrope's car, JD's car, Maury's car, and at least 7 personnel.

This is all the data I have at this time. Got to get to work, if anything goes on today in the thread that needs addressing I'll call during the day or post something this evening. Thanks for everything, -kjs-

[NAVCHAP]

Ladies and Gentlemen: Will not be able to attend chat tomorrow evening due to a cruise night in the El Cajon section of San Diego, and I will be heading towards Las Vegas Thursday afternoon.

This means that as of now, the best method to reach me will be voice mail. If you are not on Bunny's List, please get into with someone who has my number if you need to call me.

Please do not post my number in the open threads, since it is also my duty phone.

Yes I pay my own phone bill, that's why I can have the 50 state service and all the other features.

When it is possible to plug in my computer I will, and when it is not, I'll try to find a FedEx Kinkos, etc. so I can check the site.

Please do not send me emails to the mm net link, they will go to the ship and will be unretrieved until I return to work.

There are a few folks who know my personal email address, and it's fine with me if they pass it, but again, prefer not on an open thread.

Since we are going to use channel 5 on our FRS units for the Chicago rally anyway, recommend that we use channel 5 for our "hailing frequency" or passing info to the big group.

Suggest that folks who need to go sidebar on the FRS do so on another channel and leave 5 open for the "all hands" type issues.

I am not opposed to answering my phone at any time of the day or night, since I am essentially on 24 hr call from the ship anyway.

If there is a safety issue or a quality of life issue that needs to be addressed, or other urgent items, would prefer that you pass those items along to me in ample time to be addressed, like traffic tie ups, head calls, out of gas, flats, etc.

It was a great time last year and can tell you that if we work together like last year, it will be a great experience worth retelling and reliving.

We try to work towards a 90% solution out there, but sometimes the dissenting opinion is the correct one, so speak up, especially when we are out there on the road.

Thanks, see you on the way to MV3! -kjs-

[Slowpoke]

i cant make it to the suburbs for the stopover in chicago, but i still suggest you guys take a quick detour to take a drive down Lake Shore Drive. [the most scenic route east of California Hwy 1 and west of the Blue Ridge Parkway] if you do, it's quite possible i could join you there.... otherwise you will see me thursday night at MV3.

[NAVCHAP]

Poke: Totally open to the option. It sounded great in last week's chat. A few questions, in no way intended to be foolish or aggravating. Just trying to get some more info.

How do we get there?

How will it be traffic wise at 2PM? Will it dump us into difficulty when we get off the route at whatever time we finish it?

Will it cause us that critical delay time, like Svashtar, TorinoDan and I experienced the Friday before last, when we talked for literally five minutes too long...and the result was hitting the weekend delays northbound on I-5, costing us an hour and a half?

If someone needs gasoline, or a head call (bathroom break) are those facilities available?

I like the idea and recommend that the convoy consider this. Any feedback anyone? -kjs-

[teamrope]

I'm game. :)

[Big Joe P]

I'd say stay away from Lake Shore Drive at 2pm especially if you're going to be in Joliet, my guess is it will add at least an hour to your time... But if you do, heck it's closer for me to meet you guys there, instead of Joliet.... Don't tempt me to open the bar for you guys.... so you can use the facilities, grab some pop, ice for your coolers, get food.. It's only 10 min from Lake Shore Drive.... then you can stop by my house, that's about 25 minutes from the bar.... then Slowpoke can take you to IKEA.... then get pancakes..... then might as well go get some chicken...... of course we'll have to get bacon cheeseburgers too.... and finally talk about which S/C is best..... and the control arm length...... and jeweled grills.........

[NAVCHAP]

Joe, sounds like it won't be the right time of day to pass through, and might be better attempted on a Sunday morning while returning home.

For now, let's plan on Mindy's Ribs and staying close to the interstate or alternate routes that won't put us into traffic jams at 2pm on Tuesday.

Your offer is great, even if I don't drink, and only smoke cigars during formal Mess Nights when it is part of the official schedule of events! Regards, -kjs-

[Slowpoke]

It might add an hour or two to your drive... but what an hour or two that'll be.

See what the weather is like when you hit Chicago. I work 1 mile from home and Mac know my number here. If you guys are making good time and have the time and desire to hit LSD then I can meet you there. If not, like I said before... you will see me at MV3.

[NAVCHAP]

Pokester: Looks like we will be dropping down through Indiana and running across the 80/90 toll road, then up the 75, in order to avoid urban congestion and commuters. But will definitely look at Lake Shore as a possible for either or both directions. Looking forward to catching up with you, -kjs-

[NAVCHAP]

Folks: Not a bad ride, made decent time, uneventful except for one wreck, folks who won't move over for the traffic coming through, and a guest appearance on the local TV news. Right place, right time kind of thing. The leg from San Diego to Las Vegas was about 325 miles.

Tomorrow's leg to Salt Lake City is just slightly over 400 miles. It will be nice to catch up with 4th Horseman. Glad he's coming along on the convoy to MV3! Regards, -kjs-

[cruzer]

Still no definite decision if I will be going, but things look very favorable--everyone is coming thru for Dear Old Dad :) I'm filing my flight plan just in case:
Depart Intersection of I-35W and Hwy 114 (Texas Motor Speedway Shell Station between 6-7 AM Monday the 15th
Thru OKlahoma City about 10 AM on I-44 to St. Louis--ETA STL is about 6 PM
STL to Effington on I-70
Effington to Champaigne IL on I 57--arrive about 9-10 PM
RON Champaign
Alternate--RON Effington at intersection of I-70 and I-57--puts us 3:30 to Intersection of I-57 and I-80 South of Chicago--
Depart morning of 16th in time to make lunch with CHI and NAVCHAP group
Proceed to MVIII as part of convoy.

SARG--which way do we turn from X of I-80 and I-57 to get to Mindy's and time estimate to Mindy's

OK ARKLATEX Marauders--see if we can meet somewhere along the route.--I'll be driving a black Marauder--easy to pick out--it has a hood ornament ;)
PLEASE post who you are and when you are departing where ,to give me some idea if some minor changes need to be made--my cell # is 817-296-3819
Feel free to call me or PM me or e-mail Cruzermm@aol.com My final decision will be made Saturday morning--I'll post as soon as I know.
Running with the West Coast group last year was the most fun I have had in a looooong time--can't wait to join them in CHI.
Drive safely--but with gusto, Maury

[SergntMac]

SARG--which way do we turn from X of I-80 and I-57 to get to Mindy's and time estimate to Mindy's? Follow your signs towards Joliet, you'll be using I-80 West. The next exit after Harlem Avenue (Route 43) is LaGrange Road, with plenty of notice. About a 20 minute drive from the I-57 interchange. When you get to the end of the exit ramp, turn left and head south to 191st Street, it's the next traffic light, you'll see Mindy's on your right.

Safe journey, you and KJS and crew are in my prayers.

[HwyCruiser]

M/M Teamrope +1 will drop down into Davenport IA where we will all be staying at Baymont Inn at the I-80 and US 61 South interchange.
It's supposed to be real easy to find, but the building itself is tucked into a dog leg off the Highway.

We are going to play it by ear on the 15th as to rallying on the 80, or just meeting in Davenport.

Please call 4th and me during the 15th, prefer around 0830-0900, so that we can pull over somewhere in Des Moines at a truck stop or whatever and be waiting for you. There is still a good trek to Davenport from Des Moines.

I've made my reservations at the Davenport Baymont Inn for Monday night. Keith, BJ, do you have a rough ETA for Des Moines so I can plan my departure time from KC?

[teamrope]

To many variable for me to even think about an ETA to Des Moines. I'll PM you our Cell #'s.

[NAVCHAP]

Here's the latest. 4th Horseman picked me up from the Ford Dealer just south of Salt Lake City where it will be overnight.

I lost my electric radiator cooling fan literally one exit before a Ford Dealer. They flushed my system and we traced everything.

It was 4 o'clock on a Friday afternoon, and these folks started to work on my car immediately.

My electric water pump is doing great, no hose problems, but the system was "burping coolant" after the fan quit.

They were able to find me one at a parts distributor in SLC. Amazing! It is actually the electric radiator cooling fan that was in the 2001 SVT Cobras.

I will get a ride from 4th Horseman to the place, and then we will ride down to the Ford Dealer. They will have a tech waiting to put it in for me, amazing.

I should be back on the road by noon tomorrow, less than 24 hours in the "dead line."

If my MM is not ready or something foolish happens, then 4th Horseman is ready to "pony up" his MM up for the trip to MV3.

What a pal, what a gentleman, what a hero, no joke. This would have delayed me at least until Monday if 4th wasn't able to help me make the parts run. They don't have a Saturday parts driver. They had no loaners left.

All convoy operating procedures remain in effect. Regards, -kjs-

[cruzer]

Follow your signs towards Joliet, you'll be using I-80 West. The next exit after Harlem Avenue (Route 43) is LaGrange Road, with plenty of notice. About a 20 minute drive from the I-57 interchange. When you get to the end of the exit ramp, turn left and head south to 191st Street, it's the next traffic light, you'll see Mindy's on your right.

Safe journey, you and KJS and crew are in my prayers.

The Doc gave Ginny a clean bill of health--minor adjustment to meds and wished me a safe trip--a whole new world today :) Kevin (IKO4) and I plan to depart Texas Motor Speedway at 7 AM Monday morning--will O/N east and north of St Louis--planning lunch on Tuesday at a place called Mindy's , I think ;) I'll just look for a black Marauder and park :banana2: We could have joined up farther west--but the I-57 route looked best for traffic and small town layover--no word from anyone else coming from LA or TN or OK or AR--common fellows ---CHECK IN ---keep the cell phones hot--
Keith, our prayers were answered---THANKS for the help--sorry about your problems---treat her tenderly and she will repay you with smiley miles--have B.J.s phone #s---will check in about 10 AM Monday---see you sooooon, Maury

[teamrope]

That's GREAT Maury! We'll see you Monday night! :banana2:

[teamrope]

Well, it's midnight and someone is not finished packing yet. :rolleyes:

We will be rolling in less than 8 hours. 1st leg to Billings MT, 872 miles. 2nd leg to Mitchell S.D, 652 miles. J.D, we'll give you a call Sunday nite or monday morning when we hit the road. We will have 492 miles to travel to get to Davenport then. :)

[NAVCHAP]

Teamrope: Be safe out there on the road! Please call my cell phone and ring it once so I can capture your number.

Cruzer: Happy to hear about the power of prayer and the improvements to Miss Ginny's wellbeing. Call me if anything comes up. Will see you out there, this will be a great trip.

Are we all going to do the 66 mile convoy to the dragstrip and the 66 mile trip back to the hotel? That would be impressive.

Regards, -kjs-

[NAVCHAP]

4th Horseman and I are on our way! Garff Ford in American Fork UT took care of my radiator fan issues, it was a relatively straightforward fix.

We will be in Cheyenne WY this evening, call either of our cell phones if you want to know our position or if we can answer any of your questions.

Teamropes and Hwy Cruiser, looking forward to catching up with you in Davenport.

Cruzer and RVT04, looking forward to meeting up with you in Mokena IL

Windy City, Mac and contingent, thanks for making arrangements for our lunch time mini-meet.

All the rest, you are welcome to join us, Cruztaker is going to bring us into Detroit on the I-75. Hope to see you all soon! -kjs-

[cruzer]

If all goes as planned , Kevin (IK04) and I will depart Texas Motor Speedway for I-35, I-44, I-57 to East of St. Louis--O/N ---meet Navchap & co and Chitown group for lunch---and then on to MVIII !!!!! Had some heavy rains tonite--should be moving out before we leave. IF ANYONE IS LEAVING TOMORROW FROM THE ARKLATEX, please call me on 817-296-3819--and see if we can join up-- talked to Buckwheat (John) today--he's all settled in St. Louis , but he needs a 48 hour day to get things done--soooo, no MVIII---he sends his best to all and will be there in spirit. So, I'll sign off til I get back home---Godspeed and safe drive to all--MVIII, here I come :) :banana2: :beer: :burnout: :banana:

[NAVCHAP]

Thanks for the update Maury! 4th Horseman and I are going to meet up with Teamrope & Mrs Teamrope at 1100 Central Time Monday 15 Aug 05.

Thanks to JABird 56 and his bride for the great hosting tonight. Had a wonderful dinner at Misty's in Lincoln NE. They are going to make sure 4th and I get to the rally point in Iowa to the NE of Omaha so we can meet up with M/M Teamrope.

Regards, -kjs-

[teamrope]

SOMEONE talkeed her way out of a ticket in Montana this morning, but I'm not gonna mention any names. :D

County mounty comeing the other way decided to turn around and catch us for 5 mph over the limit. :shake: :rolleyes:

I think he just wanted to check out the ride. :)

[jabird56]

Keith,

It was our pleasure to meet your and the 4th Horseman, I do believe you both liked your steak. Thanks for letting the Mrs. drive your supercharged marchine, she was impressed. Enclosed are some pics of our rendezvous this evening, though is was dark when we took the pics. Hopefully we will take better pics tomorrow.

To all heading to MVIII, DRIVE SAFE!....and have fun.

Jay

Thanks for the update Maury! 4th Horseman and I are going to meet up with Teamrope & Mrs Teamrope at 1100 Central Time Monday 15 Aug 05.

Thanks to JABird 56 and his bride for the great hosting tonight. Had a wonderful dinner at Misty's in Lincoln NE. They are going to make sure 4th and I get to the rally point in Iowa to the NE of Omaha so we can meet up with M/M Teamrope.

Regards, -kjs-

[NAVCHAP]

Great photos, thanks for helping us to rally with the Teamropes, we'll see you in the AM! -kjs-

[Fourth Horseman]

Keith,

It was our pleasure to meet your and the 4th Horseman, I do believe you both liked your steak. Thanks for letting the Mrs. drive your supercharged marchine, she was impressed. Enclosed are some pics of our rendezvous this evening, though is was dark when we took the pics. Hopefully we will take better pics tomorrow.

To all heading to MVIII, DRIVE SAFE!....and have fun.

Jay

Thanks Jay. It was a pleasure to meet you both, and I know that both Keith and I appreciate your hospitality. And yes, the steaks were great!
:beer:

[jabird56]

Well, rendezvous'd with NAVCHAP, TEAMROPE (and the Mrs.) and the 4th HORSEMAN this morning. Got them there fuel tanks filled with 93 Octane for their trek across Iowa. Enclosed are some pics from this morning.

[jabird56]

And here are four more shots from this morning. Have fun!

[NAVCHAP]

Teamrope and Mrs Teamrope, Hwy Cruiser, and 4th Horseman and I arrived in Davenport Iowa this evening.

After 4th and I rallied with JABird56, we all went to another rally point where we picked up Teamrope and Mrs.

Then J went about his business and we met Hwy Cruiser in a town called Prarie, kind of ironic.

We had a nice trip to Davenport, just like old times. We will be on the road again tomorrow at about 0800 and should be in Mokena by noon. Could be earlier but no way to gauge progress.

Got a nice voice mail from Cruzer and he and RVT04 are doing fine. Looking forward to seeing him in Mokena at mid-day, he and R are already there.

Regards, -kjs-

[jabird56]

Glad to see you all made it to the next stop safely.

Teamrope and Mrs Teamrope, Hwy Cruiser, and 4th Horseman and I arrived in Davenport Iowa this evening.

After 4th and I rallied with JABird56, we all went to another rally point where we picked up Teamrope and Mrs.

Then J went about his business and we met Hwy Cruiser in a town called Prarie, kind of ironic.

We had a nice trip to Davenport, just like old times. We will be on the road again tomorrow at about 0800 and should be in Mokena by noon. Could be earlier but no way to gauge progress.

Got a nice voice mail from Cruzer and he and RVT04 are doing fine. Looking forward to seeing him in Mokena at mid-day, he and R are already there.

Regards, -kjs-

[CRUZTAKER]

You surely have covered alot of ground!

Getting close now. Have a safe tomorrow journey. :up:

[SergntMac]

Yes, another great mini-Marauderville. Nice to see some of you again, better to meet you for the first time.

Just checked in on the convoy, Indiana Toll Road at MP 101. They got through the I-80 construction slowly, but it's behind them now. They will be sleeping in Marauderville tonight.

Best wishes for a safe journey y'all.

[NAVCHAP]

Just arrived about a half hour ago. Cruzer, Hwy Cruiser, IK04, Teamrope and Mrs. Teamrope, 4th Horseman and me.

Garage Mahal and I were in touch by phone all day, he got here just before us.

Thanks to the Chicago people for your warm hospitality and thanks Mac for putting together a nice event! -kjs-

[GarageMahal]

Yep, I am here :)

Mindy's is good food, sorry I missed the crew there :( I took I-94 up and beat the rest of the convoy to the hotel even though they had an hour head start :P

jta

[Logan]

I'll be arriving about 6:30pm Wednesday evening... Someone better have a drink waiting somewhere for me dang it...

[GarageMahal]

I'll be arriving about 6:30pm Wednesday evening... Someone better have a drink waiting somewhere for me dang it...

I will see what I can do ;)

The hotel does not have a bar but there is a Bennigans (sp) just up the road. I think they have a bar but I have not checked yet. There are a couple other hotels close by too. I will continue looking for bars within walking distance of the hotel, not sure that I can find any within crawling distance however.

jta

[Redster]

I haven't seen a Bennigan's yet that didn't have beer. :beer:

[CRUZTAKER]

FROM MAURY:

Maury, Redster and Kevin say HI!....great trip so far and al is well.
Fifty Marauders in a line on Woodward tonight.

Wish you were here!

THE TEXANS.

[Johnman]

I wish I was there with you guys, but I'm in my peak mortage-with-kids years. Have fun, and post lots of pics!

[cruzer]

Got home at 10:45 PM---all is well--will give more info tomorrow nite---gotta find the bed :help: Maury

[Rider90]

Got home at 10:45 PM---all is well--will give more info tomorrow nite---gotta find the bed :help: Maury
Glad to hear you made it home safe, Maury.

[jfclancy]

Glad to hear you made it home safe, Maury.

^^^^^^^WHAT HE SAID

Joe Clancy :beer: :beer: :beer:

[Rollin'Thunder]

^^^^^^^WHAT HE SAID

Joe Clancy :beer: :beer: :beer:
What they said!!!