**** UPDATE! ****

This is LESS THAN 5 MONTHS away!


Will YOU join us? Please let me know ASAP so I can plan accordingly!




**** NEW FOR 2009 ... THE ROADIES! ****

In the late afternoon hours, starting between ~3p and 5:30p (depending on how
the day goes), those who wish will take a drive around the area ... along some
of the roads I travel when I drive my older 4 Monte Carlos. The route, below,
is subject to change should road "construction" (term used loosely, of course)
projects necessitate a change in travel plans. The current configuration is ~50
miles and is about 1.5 hours in length.


From the Steak'n'Shake parking lot, turn RIGHT (south) onto RANDALL RD

Turn RIGHT (west) onto HOPPS RD

Turn LEFT (south) onto STEVENS RD

Turn RIGHT (west) onto SILVER GLEN RD

Turn RIGHT (northwest) onto BURLINGTON RD

Turn LEFT (west/southwest) onto PLANK RD

Turn RIGHT (north) onto MOOSE RANGE RD

Turn RIGHT (east) onto BASE LINE RD

Turn LEFT (north) onto WALKER RD

Turn RIGHT (east) onto ALLEN RD

Turn LEFT (north) onto HARMONY RD

Turn RIGHT (east) onto BIG TIMBER RD

Turn RIGHT (southeast) onto US ROUTE 20:
http://www.usroute20.com
...Traveling along US RT 20 includes a BRIEF stretch of road that is 3 routes
combined ... US Route 20 / IL Route 72 / IL Route 47

Exit RIGHT (south) onto RANDALL RD

Return to Steak'n'Shake



Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...MidW
Event = 04/04/09
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"He's off on a midwest run" ... Alabama ... 'Roll On'


> **** THIS...IS...THE...YEAR! ****
>
> This is an OFFICIAL UPDATE for the 2009 2nd Annual MidSummer Chitown
Gathering, an
> event for MANY car-related boards. We are LESS THAN 7 MONTHS AWAY!
>
>
> If you need to contact me about this event at any time, my __Cell Ph#__ is
noted in my
> signature below.
>
>
>
>
> **** DATE & TIME ****
>
> 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 WILL once again OFFER $1 OFF COUPONS! Other specials may be
> announced later this year....
>
> ...To save $, try Steak'n'Shake's drive-through options or meals:
> http://www.steaknshake.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.kaneforest.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.lincolnhighwayassoc.org/about/
>
> ...US Route 20:
> http://www.usroute20.com/
>
>
>
> 2...THE ROADIES:
> Details coming soon!
>
>
>
>
> **** ATTENDEES ****
>
> ALL invited to this event. Please invite your family, friends, and members of
other
> boards/groups.
>
> ALL modes of transportation WELCOME!
>
> WILL YOU JOIN US? Please advise NOW, even if you are only THINKING about
attending.
> The next update may include the first edition of the attendance list....
>
>
> I have invited members of the following groups:
>
> IL Monte Carlo Owners Group
> MI MC Grp
> 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 City Revival
> MC Forum
> WickedMontes
> ChevyTalk.org
> TriplePlate
> CarNuts.us
> RaceFansGarage
> FullThrottleV6
>
>
>
>
> **** PREVIOUS CHITOWN GATHERINGS ****
>
> 07/26/08 ... 65 people gathered at Steak'n'Shake! Can we break that record in
2009?
>
> Pictures...
> ...taken by ProjectMonte's Ed G:
> http://pics.projectmonte.com/album/12498
>
> ...taken by MMG's Andrea:
>
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=102h6lvm.4sn1clii&x=0&y=flr5fv&localeid=en_U\
S
>
> ...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.photobucket.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
[b]...RT 66
> drive = Sept '09[/b]
> __337___WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD =
> http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
> __9897__"We go cruising to entertain ourselves" ... Tracy Chapman ... 'Fast
Car'