Bill, that is awesome! It'll be good to see you again and meet Mary this time
around!

--- In imcog@yahoogroups.com, Bill Blackstone <ltcoldawson@...> wrote:
>
> Mary and I are in.
> The Blackstones
>
> --- On Tue, 11/11/08, Cort <faithcubs_montecarlo5@...> wrote:
>
> From: Cort <faithcubs_montecarlo5@...>
> Subject: [imcog] *official* 07/25/09 = MidSummer Chitown Gathering #2
> To: imcog@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 8:51 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> This is the OFFICIAL thread of the 2009 2nd Annual MidSummer Chitown Gathering
...
with
> finalized details!
>
> If you need to contact me about this event at any time, my __Cell Ph#__ is
noted in my
> signature below.
>
> **** DATE & TIME ****
>
> Mark your calendar...NOW!
>
> SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009 ... 11a-9p
>
> If interested, Sycamore IL car show, RT 64:
> Sunday, JULY 26, 2009 ... 9a-3p
>
> RAIN OR SHINE
>
> **** SATURDAY GATHERING LOCATION ****
>
> STEAK'n'SHAKE
> 290 S RANDALL RD
> ELGIN IL 60123
> http://www.mapquest .com/maps/ 290+S+Randall+ Rd+Elgin+ IL+60123/
>
> This is...
> ...N of I-88, IL RT 64
> ...S of IL RT 20 (~a block), I-90, IL RT 72
> ...E of I-39, IL RT 47
> ...W of IL RT 31, IL RT 25
> ...~20-minute drive, S from the I-90/Randall Rd interchange
>
> **** COSTS ****
>
> 100% GUARANTEED NO REGISTRATION OR ENTRY FEES for Saturday's gathering
>
> GAS
>
> FOOD
> ...Steak'n'Shake may once again provide coupons. More about this coming in
late
> December....
>
> ...To save $, try Steak'n'Shake' s drive-through options or meals:
> http://www.steaknsh ake.com/menu/ dinners.asp
>
> LODGING (if needed)
>
> **** LODGING OPTIONS ****
>
> I have NOT blocked any rooms with any particular hotel. IF we have people
interested in
> an overnight stay (to attend the Sunday car show, Sycamore IL), I will have
rooms
blocked.
>
> CAMPING:
> Paul Wolff area of the Burnidge-Paul Wolff Forest Preserve...
> http://www.kanefore st.com/fp/ burnidge_ paulwolff. asp
> ...which features a dump station, electric service, pad, water. For more info,
please call
> 630-444-1200.
>
> HOTELS/MOTELS:
>
> Best location, in terms of proximity to the gathering location, is Country Inn
& Suites, N
of
> I-90 along Randall Rd:
> http://reservations .hotel-guides. us/hotel/ 10006044- 11282403M. html
>
> To Steak'n'Shake:
> South on Randall Rd
> Cross over IL RT 20
> Turn right (west) into shopping center area where Steak'n'Shake is
>
> These 3 are N of I-90, along IL RT 31...
>
> Super 8, E side of IL RT 31:
> http://reservations .hotel-guides. us/hotel/ 10006044- 10211930M. html
> (NOTE ... map is off, this hotel is visible from IL RT 31)
>
> Hampton Inn, E side of IL RT 31:
> http://reservations .hotel-guides. us/hotel/ 10006044- 10203685M. html
>
> Quality Inn, W side of IL RT 31:
> http://reservations .hotel-guides. us/hotel/ 10006044- 10230565M. html
>
> To Steak'n'Shake, avoiding I-90 tolls:
> South on IL RT 31
> Turn right (west) onto Big Timber Rd
> Turn left (south) onto Randall Rd
> Cross over IL RT 20
> Turn right (west) into shopping center where Steak'n'Shake is
>
> **** NEW FOR 2009 ****
>
> 1...FUNDRAISERS:
> If you wish to donate, contributions will be split between 2 non-profit
organizations. ..
>
> ...The Lincoln Highway Association:
> http://www.lincolnh ighwayassoc. org/about/
>
> ...US Route 20:
> http://www.usroute2 0.com/
>
> 2...THE ROADIES:
> Details coming soon!
>
> **** ATTENDEES ****
>
> ALL invited to this event. Please invite your family and friends!
>
> ALL modes of transportation WELCOME!
>
> Will YOU join us?
>
> This is posted to the following groups. Please feel welcome to invite others!
>
> IL Monte Carlo Owners Group
> MI MC Group
> MC Mailing List
> El Camino ML
> GM Inside News
> Cheers and Gears
> 1st Gen MC Club
> 2nd Gen MC Yahoo Group
> 3rd Gen MCs
> 4th Gen MC SS
> MyMonte, 5th gen
> 2000montecarlo. net, 6th gen
> National MC Owners Association
> Monte Millennium Generations
> MC Forum
> WickedMontes
> ChevyTalk.org
> TriplePlate
> CarNuts.us
> RaceFansGarage
> FullThrottleV6
>
> **** PREVIOUS CHITOWN GATHERINGS ****
>
> 07/26/08 ... 65 people gathered at Steak'n'Shake!
>
> Pictures...
> ...taken by ProjectMonte' s Ed G:
> http://pics. projectmonte. com/album/ 12498
>
> ...taken by MMG's Andrea:
> http://www.kodakgal lery.com/ I.jsp?c=102h6lvm .4sn1clii& x=0&y=flr5fv&
localeid=
en_US
>
> ...taken by RocknSS04, from several MC boards:
> http://s243. photobucket. com/albums/ ff261/rocknss04/ Monte%20Meet%
20at%20Elgin% 2
> 07-26-08/
>
> ...taken by 2000montecarlo. net's Chitown Chevy:
> http://s59.photobuc ket.com/albums/ g285/Lgarrity/ 7-26%20car% 20meet/?start=
0
>
> 10/18/08 ... 11 gathered at Nick's!
>
> Pictures...
> ...taken by MCF's Inssanity:
> http://s298. photobucket. com/albums/ mm262/minisz618/ fall/?start= 20
>
> ...taken by me, FGMCC's Andreas put them online:
> http://www.fgmcc. com/tinc? key=1UEMppaG& preview=1& only_object= 1
>
> __847___Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker
> __337___WRMNshowcas e.legos.HO. models.MCs. RTs.CHD =
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> __9897__"He' s off on a midwest run" ... Alabama ... 'Roll On'
>