> Hey Ed,
>
> Wisconsin taxes are bad enough, that hasn't scared me away but the tolls sure
are a PITA :).? My friend planning our tourney just figured out the date this
past week....but I intend to be at the NMCOA in June so hopefully I see alot of
you guys there at least. Glad to hear about your new home and that the Monte is
still in the plans too.
>
> Paul B
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Sent: Mon, 18 May 2009 12:16 pm
>
> I think you are just scared of all the Illinois taxes, tolls, etc :) Kidding
of course. Sorry to hear you can't make it, there's always next year! Or, if
Cort can find a way to sabotage your tournament. :)
> -Ed



LOL! Don't put it past me ... I could figure out a way or two ;). he he he

But, I agree, Paul ... tolls ARE a PITA ... and I try to avoid them AT ALL
COSTS.... he he. Irony rocks ;).



**** EVENT RECAP ****

The MidSummer Chitown Gathering #2 ... a FAMILY EVENT ... is about a MONTH away!
Are you planning to JOIN US?


Contact me via...

...Email:
faithcubsmc2691
@
aol.com

...or call:
my __CELL PH#__ is 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 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


LODGING (if needed, see next section)


FOOD

...KUDOS to Steak'n'Shake. Like last year, I spoke with the manager, who will
provide $1 OFF COUPONS! We are also encouraged to try the "4 under $4" meals,
or these options:
http://www.steaknshake.com/menu/dinners.asp




**** LODGING ****

PLEASE NOTE:
I have NOT blocked any rooms with any hotel. IF people are interested in an
overnight stay (to attend the Sunday car show, Sycamore IL), I will see about
blocking rooms...but PLEASE TELL ME NOW!


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




**** 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/




**** THE ROADIES! ****

In the late afternoon, starting between ~3p and 5:30p, those who wish will take
a drive around the area. The route, a "ruralesque" drive along some roads I
drive my older 4 Monte Carlos regularly, is subject to change should road
"construction" (term used loosely, of course) necessitate a change. The current
configuration (below) 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




**** THE PEOPLE ****

This gathering is more about the people than what you drive. And, it IS a
FAMILY event ... so please treat it and act accordingly. As far as I know,
those listed below will join us ... how about YOU??!!


Bill and Mary (Illinois Monte Carlo Owners Yahoo Group, IL MCs)

Ed and family (IL MCs)

Grant (IL MCs)

Jason/Brenda (IL MCs)

woa_its_s00ls (The Chicago Garage, CHCG)

Supra eX-Driver (CHCG)

KOR3AN (CHCG)

Bahama Dan (ChevyTalk.org, CT)

Chad (CT)

Andreas (First Gen Monte Carlo Club, FGMCC)

Larry (FGMCC)

pearl83SS (4th gen Monte Carlo SS, MCSS)

carlss (NMCOA, MCSS)

hoseman285 (MCSS)

BADD T (MCSS)

86LT1SS (MCSS)

Chevyman540 (MCSS)

217ss (MCSS)

Matt/Euro (MCSS, MM, CHCG)

Chris (National Monte Carlo Owners Association, NMCOA)

Jake (NMCOA)

tunerlover3 (MyMonte, 5th gen, MM)

blackstone (MM)

Monte Z34 (MM)

Dante (MM)

Rich17 (MM)

Cully77 (MM, 2KMC, MCF)

Brian (2000montecarlo, 2KMC)

Chitown Chevy (2KMC)

Paul1965 (2KMC)

silverbullet (2KMC)

RocknSS04 (MM, 2KMC, MCF)

AwsomeSS (Monte Carlo Forum, MCF)

Adam (MCF)

red03ssmonte (MCF)

04 Bullit (MCF)

69nova (GM Inside News, GMI)

turbov6camaro (Full Throttle V6, FTV6)

Ret.CFD (FTV6)

Vundabar (FTV6)

jrg87 (FTV6)


Other boards/groups invited, but no attendees (thus far, to my knowledge)
include:
2nd Gen MC Yahoo Group
Monte Millennium Generations
WickedMontes
MI MC Group
MC Mailing List
El Camino ML
Cheers & Gears
TriplePlate
CarNuts.us
RaceFansGarage




**** 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:
http://s243.photobucket.com/albums/ff261/rocknss04/Monte%20Meet%20at%20Elgin%207\
-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 Adam:
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
...RT 66 = Sept 5-16, '09
__337___WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD =
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
__9897__"It's the simple things in life" ... Kid Rock ... 'All Summer Long'