Midwest Meet, Starved Rock State Park - IL - Oct. 2nd Options

[jgreening]

Starved Rock State Park is in Utica, IL - about 1 hour south of Rockford and an hour West of the Chicago suburbs. I am suggesting a meet on Saturday, October 2, 2004. Starved Rock is a beautiful location with lots of hiking trails, picnic areas, and great scenery for some nice car pics. Who's all up for it?

Map

Here is the layout of the park. I have marked the meet area in green. It is a long picnic area down by the river next to the Visitor's Center.



For those that want a larger map that is easier to read (but without the green markings) you can go to this link:

Starved Rock Park Map



List of those coming (will be updated):

Jay
pxcr440
Tressa
Turboinduction
Sinner96ST + friends with cars
95sweetness
Andason
Yota + 2 or 3 friends with cars
Neverstop + 2-5 more 6th gens and other cars
Slowcelica94
95sweetness
1900WattCelica + friend?

This post has been edited by jgreening: Sep 27, 2004 - 9:39 PM

[pxcr440]

i am down , would love to see some more celicas

[Tressa95]

Count me in... I want to see your car done J!
I'll have to double check that there isnt a show that weekend.

Tress

[jgreening]

Who else is interested? Do people even see these posts in this forum? My little alert in the general forum was deleted For all you Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin people, I would appreciate if you could just post in here whether you can come or not. That way I will know if you have seen it. It would be nice to have several cars there.

This post has been edited by jgreening: Aug 14, 2004 - 2:30 PM

[turboinduction]

I'm down

[sinner96ST]

hey i'll go, if i don't have school that day. i'm all stock auto ST, but i'd still like to see what you guys have done with your rides.

bout 60 miles from me. doesn't sound that bad at all. i have a few friends with toyotas (94 TT supra, MR-2's, etc..) who might also be interesting. only speculation at this point, but i'll definately throw it out there for em.

This post has been edited by sinner96ST: Aug 14, 2004 - 9:27 PM

[jgreening]

Super. The more the merrier. I am imagining something pretty low key. I will probably bring the family, have a picnic, go for a trail hike, take some pics, etc. etc. Should be a good day. Will also be giving rides in the 3s....

This post has been edited by jgreening: Aug 14, 2004 - 9:44 PM

[95sweetness]

Id be down....dependin on if i can go....if i do go..i can bring friends along...PLUS id luv to feel the power of the 3s

[Andason]

yeah im in pending school/work obligations

[Andason]

i dont work that weekend. whos up for getting tipsy that friday night????? or that saturday?

[Yota]

Count me in!

[NEVERSTOP]

Im down@! but it would work better for me on a SUNDAY! might be able to swing a sat but it would be hard to get off work

[Andason]

[sinner96ST]

FIDDIN TO GET CRUMPED

i may have my red mr-2 there, if everything goes well on friday. aww jeah.

[Akimbo]

Hm. 5 1/2 hours. Bit too far for me really.

[Andason]

[jgreening]

Akimbo....Thats not too far if you are in your celi.... What about you other midwesterners? Slowcelica? Spunky? Anyone? Lets shoot for at least 15 6gc's and other cars on top of that.

[SlowCelica94]

Sure i'll go. I'd love to see how my 5s spraying keeps up with the 3S's.

J, can I get an adresses for that park so I can mapquest some directions? Thanks.

As far as the drinking goes, booze is the cause and solution to all of soceity's problems. Drink up! I'm down

[SlowCelica94]

come on akimbo, haul your ricey ass on over to IL

[Andason]

[NEVERSTOP]

hey guys how does the 23rd of october sound?? if thats not cool then the 2nd is still fine with me but one of my buddies turns 21 on the 17th and he wants to come with his celi and hit ne bars/clubs with us.. no big deal though

[Akimbo]

[Andason]

[NEVERSTOP]

[jgreening]

Here is a link to the park with lots of information including directions:

Starved Rock State Park - Information and Directions

[NEVERSTOP]

noticed on there that groups of 25 or more should register with them 1st... think we should do that??

BTW who all is going to this?

Really think if some of us are going to be driving far that we should know whos gonna be there and whos not.

maybe make a list like in a GB?

[NEVERSTOP]

okay did this meet die?? cuz I was really looking forward to it. COME ON GUYS>> communicate.. kinda important on this if you really wanna make this happen.

BTW r 7th gens welcome??

thanks
NEVERSTOP

[jgreening]

The meet is alive and well. I don't think that it will be necessary to get a group pass. I think the 25 requirement is probably for the lodge. There is a place in the park by the river that has a long road that travels by picnic areas where it would be easy for everyone to gather. As for figuring out who is going, you can look in the thread and post a list if you like. It might be helpful to people.

[NEVERSTOP]

what time do we all want to meet there?? also is it near a town? would assume so but want to check. Also what about hotel accomidations?

I currently will be having 3 6th gens... possibly 2-3 more and maybe a 7th gen if she can take work off.

Andason is coming... and we need to get Akimbo to come.

so counting Jgreening

that at least 5 cars and possibly up to 8 right there.. I would like to see atleast 15-20 cars.. think we can get that many??


and ya I live the closet but eh... I like to make everything count if im gonna drive more than 10 miles newhere I better either be gettin some or havin alot of fun

[jgreening]

I will update my first post with a list of who is coming. Please post in here for updates if you are coming or can't make it.

The closest town is Utica but its small. As for hotel accomodations, I suggest LaSalle or Peru which is close.

[NEVERSTOP]

yea im familiar with lasalle.. hell isnt JC WHITNEY right out there... I know it is somewhere LOL

edit: just celi's or non celicas also allowed?? dont really matter but my roomate wants to come with his tiburon

This post has been edited by NEVERSTOP: Aug 27, 2004 - 12:22 AM

[95sweetness]

Count me in ...i might be able to bring a long 2 ppl with me..but we'll c wat happens wen time gets closer...but im down with it ..fo sho.....but im not sure if ill be there with my celi....i bought a 240 shell couple of days ago n i might be sellin my car to get sr20 front clip..so w/e itll be fun no matter wat...hope to c ya all...n expecially get a ride on that 3sgte beast..o n that sessy car of yours Neverstop

[jgreening]

[95sweetness]

the names steve...its gonna be fun as hell

[spunky393]

Oct. second, i don't know yet...i might have a big CrossCountry meet that i have to smash everyone in...haha, serious though. I'll check and repost later.

[Tressa95]

Hey guys there has not been a time posted for the meet time yet. There is a possibility that I will have 6 more people (Only my celica though) couple S2000, Supra, IS, Supercharged VR6, and a damn fast Prelude. They are trying to get off work.

Let me know about the time so I can let them know

[jgreening]

Its up to everyone. I was thinking about getting there late morning and leaving late afternoon. I know some people were thinking about going out at night though. Any preferences on times people?

[NEVERSTOP]

A little later in the afternoon would prolly be better for those that have to drive 4+ hours to get there

think around 2 or 3 would work better for the majority of people.. but doesnt really matter to me

[ChewDogg]

Roughly 5 hour drive...Will you allow a sweet ass looking 5th gen? Might have to make a weekend out of it! Akimbo, just follow my ass.

[Akimbo]

Ah hell. We'll see. If you go Chris, chances are I'll follow.

[NEVERSTOP]

U know you want to akimbo

besides.. ur the only one on here that has even seen my car in person!.. hopefully by the meet there will be a bunch more done

[jgreening]

Any other takers?

[1900WattCelica]

Yea I believe I can make it down that day. It will definitely be worth the trek from Milwaukee to get a ride in a swapped 3sgte come on! Also got a VW guru who may wanna ride with me to check out Tressa95's friend with the Supercharged VR6.

[Yota]

woo hoo! Lets get this party started! I might bring someone with a 240SX with me. We'll see if he can get off work..

[Andason]

In like flint list:

1.) Annnndason: Shawn - La Crosse, WI - 6th Gen

This post has been edited by Andason: Sep 7, 2004 - 8:45 PM

[Tressa95]

So far everyone is backing out on me excpept for the VW...I am going to keep on them though the ride there will be so much more fun!

[NEVERSTOP]

believe it was Jgreening that started this meet.. if so do you have a number like cell to call when people get there.. might make things a little easeir instead of driving around hoping to run into people

[jgreening]

My suggestion is meeting at the lodge at between 1 and 2pm. The lodge location is well marked with signs and it has a big parking lot. Then, we can go down into the park and hang out, take pics, etc. I will pm participants with my cell number before we go in case anyone is late.

[Yota]

That'd be great if you could do that...

I have possibly another friend coming. As of right now, it will be myself, 2 240SX's and possibly an S-10

[boosted_K2]

christ, everything is happening october 2nd.

i have to move up to school and the under the lights series at Milan dragway is having their last event of the season, which now im so disappointed im going to miss because i have to go to my girlfriend's cousin's wedding.

looks like i miss another prospective 6gc meet

[jgreening]

Tim, you really want to go to a wedding rather than this meet???? If you change your mind, we would love to see you there! We might even be able to find an abandoned country road to see how the 3sgte's compare........but I am not trying to tempt you or anything

[boosted_K2]

haha yea, no doubt it would be fun, but im pretty much already locked in to go to this wedding, and i would definatly piss some people off if i backed out, not to mention have a VERY ticked off girlfriend lol

im gunna try making the meet the week before though, so we'll see what happens.

[jgreening]

Any other takers?

[Andason]

so who do we all got in on this?

[jgreening]

see the first post of the thread.

[Yota]

Update: 2 240sx's for sure, possibly a Corolla is coming with me

[NEVERSTOP]

yoda.. u still gonna meet up with me, kung fu and whoever else desides to go??

I was thinking we could figure out a place to meet then just head out there.. was thinking the tattoo studio cuz another guy that might come with us isnt from here but knows where the studio is.. Lemme know

[pxcr440]

even with all my problems i might actuualy make it cause the car is in the shop and comes out tommorow with new 3s oil pimp and new rod and main bearings , and will bolt the turbo back on and giver hell so ther is a good chance i will be there , the shop sound lieka good place to meet neverstop

[jgreening]

Park Map added in first post. There is also a link to the same map below the picture that you can enlarge.

Hope to see everyone there. I will be there about noon and will stay until at least 4 pm although I may go on a hike sometime midday.

- Jay.

[1900WattCelica]

Alright me and my buddy will see you guys down there. I cant wait to see some fast celicas and ill probably really want a turbo after Saturday (even more than I already do)....same with my VW buddy. Were leaving from Milwaukee about 10 so I plan on getting there no later than 1pm. Later

[SlowCelica94]

I'd go up, but I hate celicas.

[jgreening]

It would be nice if everyone can confirm they are coming. Who is going to be there tomorrow?

[NEVERSTOP]

pxcr440 where gonna meet up at the shop at 11am and go from there to meet up with Yoda and his friends.. so If you wanna roll up with us then thats when and where

I'll try PM/IMin you also

Well Prolly arrive around 1:30ish @ Starved rock

[1900WattCelica]

Im leaving in 45 Minutes Its too freakin cold to wash my car so Ill have to hit up a carwash on the way. Cya

[Tressa95]

ok guys I am leaving at about 12 hopefully I will get there at about 2.

[sinner96ST]

well, i'm the first one home..

i must say, everyone was really a blast to meet & hang out with.

thanks again for all you guys coming out, especially jgreening for organizing the meet.

what did we learn on our meet?

jgreening needs to slow down in forest preserves
kung-fu needs some sleep
my graduating high school class had more people in it, then the entire town of utica.

pictures shortly guys..

[Andason]

oh snap! i knew i was supposed to do something today.

[sinner96ST]

lots of pictures.. will be done tonight.

This post has been edited by sinner96ST: Oct 2, 2004 - 8:33 PM

[Yota]

Midwest Meet was a blast! Loved meeting all of you, lets do it again in the spring, eh?!

J- Loved the vert. Very sharp
Tressa- I really like what you've done to your car. and Ryan's VW also!


It was really cool seeing all of these celicas (though there were only 7 of us!) in one area!

Thanks for a good afternoon of talking Celi's!

See ya on the boards..Pics to come soon

Steve

[sinner96ST]

edited

This post has been edited by sinner96ST: Oct 2, 2004 - 9:02 PM

[Tressa95]

Hey guys. Just wanted to say it was great meeting everyone and putting a face to the name (although I cant honestly say that I remember who everyone is!) Thats just more of a reason we have to do this again in the spring! Hope everyone had a good ride home, I know I am exhausted.

Later
Tressa

[1900WattCelica]

PICTURES:














It was a grand ole time. Sorry about the dickhead park ranger who gave you the ticket J. Good meeting everyone.

Matt

[sinner96ST]

okay, site is done.

i'm the guy who was sittin next to you in the pizza place, tressa. sorry, i don't think we were properly introduced.

anyways guys, here's the site for the pictures. click on the thumbnails to enlarge.


CLICK HERE FOR MEET PICS


I tried to get everyone, some of the pictures came out badly.

However, there are a few good ones.

This post has been edited by sinner96ST: Oct 2, 2004 - 11:38 PM

[Stipt]

email me the pic with the Cavilier LoL! Its going to be my new wallpaper Muahahahaha

[1900WattCelica]

What is wrong with these 2 pictures.......hahahhaha were you guys ripping on it too when you left the restaurant? Me and Kyle were haha.

[sinner96ST]

hahaha yeah i took some pics with kung-fu giving the thumbs up right in front of the cavalier, but they came out badly.

TWO TONE WAL-MART WUT

[NEVERSTOP]

Yea the meet kicked A$$!

except the park kinda sucked... the names cool though

Would suggest a spring meet here... ALOT bigger town... Like 250x's the population Plus we got a pretty cool AVE to cruz on during nights that usally has a pretty good amount of cars.

Had alot of fun though - wanted to nail our waitress at the pizza place... was half tempted to drive back up there

Sinner - wheres the Pic of Kungfu and the cav???

LMAO!

edit: oh... read your post put it up newayz!

This post has been edited by NEVERSTOP: Oct 3, 2004 - 1:11 AM

[sinner96ST]

ite.. here we go :



This post has been edited by sinner96ST: Oct 3, 2004 - 1:35 AM

[NEVERSTOP]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Best part of the meet right there


HAHAHAHHAHAHAHHHAA

ROFL!

Thats awesome!

That car was soooo FIGGIN SICK!


...vomits....

[Andason]

[Stipt]

QUOTE (NEVERSTOP @ Oct 3, 2004 - 12:37 AM)