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From: "Cort" <faithcubs_montecarlo5@...>
Subject: Re: *official* 07/25/09 = MidSummer Chitown Gathering #2
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> Hey Ed,=20
>=20
> 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 da=
te 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.
>=20
> Paul B
>=20
>=20
> -----Original Message-----
> Sent: Mon, 18 May 2009 12:16 pm
>
> I think you are just scared of all the Illinois taxes, tolls, etc :) Kidd=
ing of course. Sorry to hear you can't make it, there's always next year! O=
r, 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 h=
e
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 ****
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SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009 ... 11a-9p
If interested, Sycamore IL car show, RT 64:
Sunday, JULY 26, 2009 ... 9a-3p
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 w=
ill 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 a=
n overnight stay (to attend the Sunday car show, Sycamore IL), I will see a=
bout 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 i=
nfo, please call 630-444-1200.
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 org=
anizations...
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 r=
oads 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 le=
ngth.
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 rout=
es 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) i=
nclude:
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?
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...
Mary and I are in. The Blackstones ... From: Cort <faithcubs_montecarlo5@...> Subject: [imcog] *official* 07/25/09 = MidSummer Chitown Gathering #2 To:...
Friendly reminder...mark your calendars NOW! ALSO ... if you have any suggestions or ideas (sponsors, trivia, etc.), this is the time to advise me! ...
**** 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...
**** 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!...
**** THE PEOPLE **** To my knowledge, these people plan to join us in July. Will you?! Bill and Mary (IL MCs) Ed and family (IL MCs) Andreas (FGMCC) carlss...
This is ~2 MONTHS away! For details, please see my previous posts.... If you are driving from a distance and need overnight lodging, PLEASE ADVISE ME ASAP! I...
I again will have to miss this years event as our annual baseball tournament (only the 2nd year)?is planned for the same weekend again, just like last year :(?...
Hey Paul, I wondered if you would have the baseball tournament again this year. I was hoping you wouldn't, but I completely understand! I miss a few things...
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...
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...
... 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...
**** ARE YOU READY? **** Hard to believe this gathering is ALMOST here! Were you one of the 65 people at the 1st gathering last year? **** NEWS & NOTES **** ...
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