Midwest Meet(s) v.2, We'll continue the discussion here.... Options

[bloodMoney]

So, it was decided that a new thread should be made for the next attempt for the Midwest meet later this summer.

Date:

July 31

Location:

Starved Rock
Utica, IL

We are first going to have a discussion about the best date for the event, then I will start the list of attendee's. Since bitter(I"m assuming) and I will be there regardless of date, weather, etc. You can PM us if there are any questions not handled in the thread.

Sooooo,

What works for everyone?

Update: The meet will take place at Starved Rock on July 31, 2010. I'm going to try to be there around 12:00pm

Parking Lot

This post has been edited by bloodMoney: Jul 6, 2010 - 10:18 AM

[Bitter]

just keep this updated and I'll see if I can attend.

[richee3]

Since we talked in chat last night, you know my schedule. All we need to do is decide on a date and I'll ask off work. And also, as discussed in chat last night...

http://www.skydivechicago.com/

Am I right or am I right?

[bloodMoney]

That's it! Its right near the lot location IIRC.

[Bitter]

no skydiving for me, thankyou.

[bloodMoney]

Hahahaha wuss. j/k

I've gone bungie jumping already, this is just next on the list.....

[richee3]

I'm definitely up for skydiving.

[Stambo]

i've been wanting to skydive for sometime now.

[navseal345]

I know I have that weekend off! !

[bloodMoney]

So should we shoot for July 31? This is the last Saturday in July and should give everyone some time to make the appropriate requests so that they will be able to show up.

Does this work for everyone?

JULY 31, 2010

[richee3]

Works for me. I'll put in the request to have the day off. Still at Starved Rock?

[Bitter]

If I don't have to work I'll be there, we may be starting some saturdays which would pay time and a half...and I need money.

[bloodMoney]

Yup. Still at Starved Rock at the same Parking Lot.

[richee3]

If I don't have to work I'll be there, we may be starting some saturdays which would pay time and a half...and I need money.

Bah. Time and a half is nothing. What is that, six pence an hour? It will hardly put food on the table. Brats and hamburgers and Celicas... That's where the real money is at.

[Stambo]

brats and hamburgers? sounds like a brewers game

[Bitter]

Yup. Still at Starved Rock at the same Parking Lot.

that is a fairly awesome spot for a car meet, you have to admit. very private.

If I don't have to work I'll be there, we may be starting some saturdays which would pay time and a half...and I need money.

Bah. Time and a half is nothing. What is that, six pence an hour? It will hardly put food on the table. Brats and hamburgers and Celicas... That's where the real money is at.

yea, but having money to actually have a car to drive to the meet....very important.

[beastman]

Once again i would love to attend, but i have weekend passes to the Blackhawks convention in Chicago that weekend....if something happens where we could do a Sunday meet either the week before or after, i would have a better chance of making it with the solara.

[Shigexile]

i might be tired with jet lag but i'll be back around the 28th or 29th. I'll see how my body and brain holds up for the 31st and if i don't have any interviews on that day.

chris, i'm looking online for the the rear splitters but having no luck near my area. I'll keep looking thou.

[richee3]

Hope to see all you guys make it. I'm up for a meet, no matter what size, if it's just me and Chris or if it's all of us. I may be up for skydiving, pending cost and funds. I think the website said $200 per person, but I could be wrong. Either way, I've requested off work under the pretense of a "family get-together." So hopefully I'll get the day off, but I won't know until the Friday or Saturday before. And if I do make it, based on the last meet, what would I need to bring? Besides food.

[bloodMoney]

Shig: Thanks for the pic. Looks great on the desktop! I hope to see you at the next meet, but can totally understand if you're too lagged to make it. I really appreciate you looking for those splitters for me, just let me know

I think that we need to figure out how many are going to make it before we think about what to bring.

[richee3]

You can practically count on me being there. I requested off AND talked to the manager this time, so that should have an impact. I asked off before everyone else did as well, so that helps a lot. I'll know for sure the Friday or Saturday before the meet. But if I am going, I will be bringing the IS and stopping at a car wash before I get there. A few things have changed since the last Midwest Meet thread. I put an intake on the car and got it tuned up properly, so now I'm a little more satisfied with it. It's still not mind-blowing though. I'll be bringing some foodstuffs and a camera and my manly good looks. Don't really know what else is required, but I'm just ready for the 31st to get here.

[bloodMoney]

Sounds good Daniel. I will be there as well, with some food, drinks and the gf..... Although, we will probably only be in Abby... Unless she feels like bringing the trac....

[richee3]

Only bringing Abby is cool. I might have the new motor in my Celica, which means it will be starting up and drivable, but I definitely won't have it registered or insured, so I'll just bring the IS. Only 33 more days!

[pagii]

yay IL im down!!

[richee3]

yay IL im down!!

Great! Hope to see you there!

[richee3]

3 weeks, ladies and gents. 3 weeks.

[SwissFerdi]

You guys should totally make this on August 20th and then I'll see if I can re-route my flight. I should have a wallet full of CHF from working, so I'll have skydiving loot.

[keison2000]

I can make this date for sure!!! Celica will be in tip top shape....

[theroseoncloud9]

Ill be there. What time is everybody getting there?

[bloodMoney]

I updated the first post, but here's the link to where we are going to be meeting up.

July 31, 2010 12:00pm

Parking lot

Just a few more weeks!

[Bitter]

I updated the first post, but here's the link to where we are going to be meeting up.

July 31, 2010 12:00pm

Parking lot

Just a few more weeks!

ahhh...good ole 41.31077,-88.940032. spot stealer!

[Stambo]

Kinda scared to go now, seeing that some guy.. likes to hump cars in pictures

[bloodMoney]

lmao and I'll hump the SH!T out of your car too

Especially with the 3s in..... Yum....



This post has been edited by bloodMoney: Jul 8, 2010 - 8:43 PM

[richee3]

Alright, I'm leaving my 2JZ powered IS 300 at home and taking the bus to this meet.

[Stambo]

It lives!

[bloodMoney]

Sweet! So we will see you at the meet then?

[Stambo]

I don't see why not. It runs great except i have to recirculate the bov which isn't to bad. I just gotta cut open the intake tubing after the afm.

[richee3]

Two weeks and two days!

[fanboy95]

wow i totaly forgot about this. this will make the 3rd thing i've been invited to in the same day.

[Bitter]

Same idea for food as the last meet or do you all want to goto a restuarant as a group to eat? I'll likely be going solo since Erin is back at home. Hit Matthiessen park again or what?

[Bitter]

http://dnr.state.il.us/SharePointHost/land.../R1/region1.htm heres everything in the region.

[Stambo]

yay the clutch master cylinder just took a poop!

[bloodMoney]

Bitter: Stacy and I want to hit up the park again. Definitely.

I think that we can do the BBQ when we first get to the lot and if we hang out long enough, we can decide if we want to go eat....

Stambo and Richee: For the state park, bring some shorts and flip-flops if you want to go exploring the creeks again like Austin and I did last time.

Stambo: Are you going to be able to repair the master before the meet?

I cannot wait for this! I just hope that the weather holds out... (although the rain worked out for us anyway)

[Bitter]

no no steel toe boots, remember the snapping turtle.

[richee3]

I'll just bring my entire closet with me for whatever occasion may come up, whether it's eating at a restaurant or grilling out, going to a state park, or just chilling out all day.

[Stambo]

I should get the part in on tuesday or wednesday this week. Hopefully it works out for me.

[navseal345]

I seen the date but is this going to be a Saturday and Sunday event or just Saturday? Or whatever. lol
Who's coming from the Omaha, NE area or passing through?
I plan on coming just to get out of the house for an extened period of time.

[richee3]

So far as I know, just a Saturday event. If it goes on too late into the night, I'll look into getting a hotel room and staying there, since I've got a 5 hour drive home and I'd rather not be driving at 3 in the morning. Anybody coming from St. Louis, we can meet up and caravan up north.

So Chris, you're thinking grill out since we're meeting up at noon and if it goes on late enough, go to a restaurant for dinner? I'll just stop somewhere in town before I get to the meet and pick up some stuff. I was going to stop and hit up a car wash anyway, so getting some extra food won't be a problem. I'll probably pick up a couple of 12 packs of soda, probably some water, and whatever else needs to be picked up. I'll probably send some PM's with my phone number in the next couple of days, or you guys can PM me and request it. That way, meeting up with anyone will be made easier, or I'll know what to buy when I get into town. As far as bringing soda, I'll probably just pick it up here and have it on ice in a cooler so it'll be cool by the time I get there, but I can pick up some buns or hamburger meat/hot dogs when I get closer so that it will still be fresh.

[bloodMoney]

^ Yup. That's exactly what I was thinking. It worked out for us last time, so why change things? lol

Stacy and I will bring cooking utensils, some food and some drinks...

Bitter: Are you coming? If so, are you going to be bringing your grill?

If not, we will bring some charcoal and foil for the grills there.

So, with 2 weeks left, should we get a count going?

1. bloodMoney and gf

[richee3]

1. bloodMoney and gf
2. richee3 and my manly good looks.

I'll know for sure this Saturday if I can make it or not. Just bringing myself, the IS 300, some drinks and stuff, and a camera.

[richee3]

Bump because so far only BloodMoney and I have confirmed?? Come on!

Checked my schedule today. I'm definitely in. If anybody is coming from the St. Louis area or anywhere south of Starved Rock, PM me to get my phone number and we can caravan up there. I will be stopping off in the nearest town for a quick car wash and food. I'll probably be there between 11-12, assuming I can find the place.

Since I am definitely in, definitely coming, I think I'll bring a 12 pack of Coca Cola, a 12 pack of Dr. Pepper, and some buns for both hot dogs and hamburgers. I might also bring a portable sound dock for an iPod if anybody has a cool playlist to listen to while we are sitting around.

This post has been edited by richee3: Jul 23, 2010 - 11:14 PM

[navseal345]

1. bloodMoney and gf
2. richee3 and my manly good looks.
3. navsesal345 and some bottle water/ ice

I believe its going to take me like 6 hours or so... O plan on being there between 1 and 2pm maybe.

[Stambo]

As far as i know i should be able to make it, unless something else breaks on my celi... Which i hope doesn't happen.

[bloodMoney]

1. bloodMoney and gf
2. richee3 and my manly good looks.
3. navsesal345 and some bottle water/ ice
4. Stambo

I'm going to try to see if I can get a few alltrac guys to come down too....

This post has been edited by bloodMoney: Jul 24, 2010 - 3:47 PM

[Stambo]

I might have a buddy come, he just picked up a 89 323 is beamer. He just wants to drive it so its a good excuse i guess

[Bitter]

I can be a for sure closer to the date, right now a maybe. should I bring a spatula this time or will we be using wrenches again?

[bloodMoney]

Thanks Jordan, but Stacy will be making sure that we have what we need to grill.....

Maybe bring another for speed grilling? lol

[richee3]

What supplies do we actually need? We have a few things covered. We have the grilling utensils, but what about charcoal? I know I will be bringing some buns and some drinks. Maybe even some meat, depending on who brings what. So food/drinks are covered. What else do we need?

[Stambo]

I'd prob just buy some stuff when i get to the area. I'd like to meet up with a few people and hit the car wash before the meet.

And why does illinois charge so much for stupid tolls?

[richee3]

I'd prob just buy some stuff when i get to the area. I'd like to meet up with a few people and hit the car wash before the meet.

And why does illinois charge so much for stupid tolls?

I'm game. And it's because we're broke! Chicago can go be it's own state for a little while. Lol. What town would be best to stop and pick up supplies and go the a car wash? I was going to stop too and pick some things up, and meet up with Stambo for a car wash. Looks like most people are coming from up North, so I'm willing to drive a little bit further if I need to. I'm not familiar with the area, so I'll take whatever help I can get.

I'll be coming in on Route 51 and going into Oglesby, IL and on to Starved Rock from there, but I can take a different route and meet somewhere else for the sake of a car wash and a grocery store.

This post has been edited by richee3: Jul 25, 2010 - 12:13 PM

[Stambo]

honestly i have no idea where i'd be going. I won't have a gps either, just good ol' google maps. I'm not sure how well it will work out tho

[navseal345]

I heard on the news it flooded pretty good over by that area is it true or do I have my directions mixed up?

[richee3]

I'm just using Google Maps too, Stambo. I was going to check out Oglesby later this week and see if there's a grocery store or car wash there, since I'm driving right through it anyway. And it's possible that it's flooded, navseal. Seems like Starved Rock is right next to a river. But if it is flooded, then some of the trails that Chris and Jordan posted pictures of from the last meet should be pretty interesting.

[navseal345]

^^^ I was just curious since you folks live up that way. I'm pretty excited now!!

[Bitter]

I heard on the news it flooded pretty good over by that area is it true or do I have my directions mixed up?

if it gets flooded it does not last for long. the water was flowing good through the canyon when we were there and we were OK. along the big river things stay calm

[enderswift]

what? a meet in the midwest? i wanna come! my celi is fixed now and starved rock is semi-close to me!

[Bitter]

this 31st? jeeze this is coming on fast. I keep thinking next 31st. I'll probably be a no-show since I have to go a state over on sunday to get my dad to ohare.

[richee3]

Holy crap, how did I forget about enderswift? I fail. All the PM's I've sent, and I failed that hard... Come on out, Enderswift. The more, the merrier!

Hopefully you can find a way to make it, Bitter. I was holding out hope for a cruise, even if Rt. 71 is in rough shape.

[Bitter]

I'll try guys, I will try. someone tell me what to bring (and make it cheap).

[Stambo]

If not we could just go get something to eat somewhere, prob be a bit easier?

[Bitter]

maybe, but no midnight dinner like last time for me.

[Bitter]

Nope, won't be able to make this. I have to drive to south bend saturday to pick my dad up to get him to ohare for a 9am flight on sunday morning and someone is staying the night somewhere.


this is why I stayed when the rest of the family moved, to be away from them.

[Stambo]

isn't that how we all feel?

[bloodMoney]

Three Days! Let's get a final list together....

1. bloodMoney and gf / Polish sausages, Charcoal and untensils
2. richee3 / Drinks and buns
3. navsesal345 / bottle water and ice
4. Stambo
5. Enderswift?


Stacy is going to be making up some salsa, so we'll be bringing chips and salsa too. Does somebody want to bring some sweets?

Don't forget to bring some flip-flops and a change of shorts so that we can walk some of the river!

[Stambo]

ill hit up a store on the way and buy some random snacks/soda i suppose

[Bitter]

just got it all washed and waxed to not go

[enderswift]

enderswift indeed. uh i dont know what to bring! O.o

[richee3]

I just did some research on Oglesby. I looked for a car wash and a grocery store and found nothing, so does anybody else know of somewhere good to meet up for a car wash? I'm willing to go out of my way.

[keison2000]

I will ask around while I am in class today. Some of these guys know much more about the area then we do.... Oh, I'll be there... Hit me up Stambo so we can ride down together...

[bloodMoney]

1. bloodMoney and gf / Polish sausages, Charcoal and untensils
2. richee3 / Drinks and buns
3. navsesal345 / bottle water and ice
4. Stambo
5. Enderswift
6.keison2000


I found a car wash that is Southwest of the site for you Daniel:

Car Wash

For those coming from the north:

Car Wash

Stambo, Enderswift and keison: There looks like there is a store across the street from the northern car wash.

[richee3]

I was just coming to the thread to post that I did some further research. Peru and LaSalle, IL are about 5 minutes from Oglesby, and they both have a car wash and grocery store. I've got to go right through Oglesby anyway, so I just thought I'd hit up what I can. I'm thinking I'll just pick everything up that I need here so I don't have to go to a grocery store up there and I'll just find out where you guys are going for a car wash. However, I just looked it up and I'm pretty sure it's gonna be raining Saturday. If that's the case, I'm skipping the car wash. I'm cleaning the car up here tomorrow after work, and was mainly going to try to get any bugs off at the car wash, but if it's raining, I won't worry about it too much.

http://www.accuweather.com/us/il/oglesby/6...ails.asp?fday=3

If anyone needs my number to meet up or for any other reason, feel free to PM me and I'd be glad to give it out. I've already sent PM's to a few members.

This post has been edited by richee3: Jul 29, 2010 - 3:34 PM

[navseal345]

I'm just trying to find the spot on the park map... Is it the Lone Piont Shelter?
http://dnr.state.il.us/SharePointHost/land...aps/starved.pdf

[Bitter]

yes.

[richee3]

See, Bitter? You know all about it. You should just come out anyway.

[Bitter]

ugh, I can't. I have to goto South bend and be there by 1:30 which is exactly the same distance EAST as Starved Rock is WEST of me.

[Bigblock]

I've been checking 6gc from work whenever time would allow, & I never saw this!!
richee3 dropped a line, & that's the only reason I found out!!
Dang--miss a day-- miss a lot....miss a week--miss a lifetime...LOLol!!

Talking to my Bride this afternoon. ( She works nights ) I hope to go, so be ready---
our Celica is a winter car, & needs lots of TLC, nothing like everyone elses!!

K, so Lone Point??

[bloodMoney]

yessir.

After that we'll cruise for a bit, then head over to Matthiessen for some hiking, so bring a change of clothes!

[Bigblock]

My Bride wants to know if any wives // girlfriends are going with anyone.

We will go if there's women for the Wife to meet, or if any of the woman members are going.
If not, then I will be going solo.

Bad for me-- Celica is down due to a dragging, scrachy calliper!! Going to begin work on it NEXT Thursday!!
I'll bring pics on my iPhone of the Celica!! It's rough, but I love it!!

Do we bring food // drinks, or is it " munch b4 the meet "?

Looking forward to meeting you young whiper-snappers!! LOLOLol!!!

[richee3]

Hey! Glad to see you're going, Bigblock. Don't worry about not bringing the Celica. I don't really feel like renting a tow truck for the day to bring mine either

bloodMoney is bringing his girlfriend, otherwise I think we are all coming alone. Feel free to bring your wife though!

I went to the store today and picked up a 12 pack of Coke, 12 pack of Pepsi, some ground beef for hamburgers, some buns, and a single package of cheese. So to my knowledge, someone could bring toppings for hot dogs/hamburgers, plates, and napkins and we should just about be set. Looking forward to tomorrow! Let's hope it doesn't rain.

[Stambo]

when we all thinking of being there again?

[Bigblock]

We're in with brats, buns, ketchup & musterd.
So maybe 12 ppl?

( edit )
richee3,
I got some pics for the sympathy vote!!


This post has been edited by Bigblock: Jul 30, 2010 - 6:03 PM

[richee3]

I figured I would be there around noon. I have 22 hamburger patties made up, and only 16 hamburger buns. 24 hot dog buns. Sounds like Bigblock is picking up on the buns as well, so we're all set there. And you want sympathy vote? Haha I've got a story for you tomorrow...

[Stambo]

it seems like i don't even need to bring anything. Was gonna throw in some brats

[Bigblock]

K, we'll trade horror stories!! K, well, I only have 1, but I wanna hear about the d_ _ _!!

bloodmoney--bringing his girlfriend!!

I will get some burger buns, how's bread & butter pickles sound?Or reg burger pickles?? All covered then!!

22 burgers!!??!!



Stambo--
going to make it??

( edit )
keison2000???

This post has been edited by Bigblock: Jul 30, 2010 - 8:56 PM

[richee3]

Yeah, only 22. I didn't buy a lot, but I myself am probably only going to eat one.

[Stambo]

yea i should make it, but i can't get ahold of keison

[Bigblock]

WOW---
Now I know the answer to
" Where's the beef? " LOL

Same here, burger & a brat.

Stambo,
chips????

[Bigblock]

richee3--
You bringing 'dogs too??

( edit )

coal & lighter fluid..??..
Anyone know??

I'll check back in 10 mins, b4 I go to the store.


This post has been edited by Bigblock: Jul 30, 2010 - 9:40 PM

[bloodMoney]

Wow... A lot of chatter today lol

Bigblock: Yes, I'm bringing the gf, she's a MOD over on celicatech.

We are bringing some chips and salsa, charcoal, cooking untensils and a few brats and buns. Plus, she's got a surprise for us tomorrow.

This post has been edited by bloodMoney: Jul 30, 2010 - 10:47 PM

[Bigblock]

L:ooking forward to meeting you all!

Peace