Ok, so the topic came up about CJ at differnt locations and for good reasons it isn't going to move.
So here it is a chance for us midwest farm boys and gals, if there are any, to get together. If I can see enough of a responce I will try to find some place for us to get together one weekend. It will probably be in the peoria/bloomington/noramal area, if this happens.
So stand up and voice your opinions on when and where.
I have a few places in mind.
Jubilee State Park (http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PDF%27s/jubilee.pdf)
Miller Park (http://www.google.com/local?hl=en&lr=&q=miller+park&near=Normal,+IL&sa=X&oi=locald&radius=0.0&latlng=40514167,-88990556,10917956260633655930)
S acers park (http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?Pyt=Tmap&addr=100+PARK+BLVD&csz=CHILLICOTHE+IL+61523&Get%A0Map=Get+Map)
Hmm, I could see myself going to it. All of you that didnt' make it to Cat Jam, this would be great for you.
thats not too far away for a western ky boy.now,if i can just get a saturday and sunday off in the same weekend.
Indiana - Kentucky border here...I'd like to try something like this for a day trip (hard to plan a weekend right now with the wife in school). Keep us posted for time and location. I couldn't make CatJam, family reunion same weekend.
Dave
IDK if you posted in cougarnuts about this idea. But it'll be a good idea for the thoughts of those people on that forum.
You may have already posted. I haven't checked.
Nope havn't done that yet.
For me it just depends when/where. Still trying to get the car back together ;)
Count me in!
I think I am going to shoot for the weekend of september 3/4/5.
This would give everyone monday to get home becasue it is Labor day. I will start calling around to see if there are any openings for that weekend. At the three places mentioned, unless some else has a better place to have it.
I dunno, that is still way far away for me. I just cant see myself driving for like 12 to 20 hours and spend like $600+ in gas just to go to Illinois
Bus ticket? :hick:
You could always set up a west coast meet.
And what is wrong with driving that far to goto Illinois. Just becasue we only have corn and livestock doesn't mean anyhting.
yeah well there aint that many people west coast. At least not on this board. I am prolly the only one on this board from utah
(http://foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1781&stc=1)
here is a pic for referance if you dont belive me
I'll be up for it as well. I just need to know the set date so I can request off at work. There's no way I could have made cat jam with the new motor going in. The car should be running pretty good by then!
Anyone in the Ames/Des Moines area? We could cruise over together.
i just talked to my brother(BigUglyWagon)and he said that he would be interested as well.his wife is about to pop soon,so that is the limiting factor for him.
that pic needs an update :sorry:
Well since I have seen enough of an intrest in everyone wanting ot get together I have sent out a few emails to the park districts for reservations.
So it looks like we are shooting for the first weekend in Sept. if that sounds good to everyone.
And everyone has their cars together.
The resevations for the shelter are going to cost between $75-$100 per day. Donations are welcome to pay for this.
If we get the shelter I want we will have our own parking lot, frisbie golf course, built in grills, and power. On the low side though port-a-johns for bathrooms unless you want to walk. There is also 2 hotels within walking distance and a grocery store.
Doesn't sound to bad!
I assume the places have camping. Any idea on the rates? I'm too poor and cheap to pay for a hotel.
The one I was looking at doesn't. But there is an econo rate hotel right by the train tracks. Honestly I'm not being an ass it is fairly clean. I will still check into the the state park where there is camping.
How "econo" is the hotel? I'd not want to spend more than 35-40 a night. Camping could be as cheap as 20 bucks.
Not sure on how cheap they are but hey the name of the place in "MOTTELER'S THUNDERBIRD MOTEL".
I can check there and there is a super 8 across the street from there.
And yes there old sign had a neon thunderbird from the early 80's on it. But it is long gone now.
This (http://www.ci.chillicothe.il.us/business.html) is what all is located in the little town of Chillicothe, Il.
How do you want it? PayPal would be super easy for this!
Well I don't have a paypal account. So anyway possible. The way I look at it I will reserve the place and pay for it. Then what ever you guys decide to send for donation will reimburse me for it. Anything left over we can all go and get food, drinks.....
Ok I called the two hotels in Chillicothe.
Super 8 Motel rooms start at $50
Economy Inn (formerly Motlers thunderbird motel) rooms start at $40
I am looking for opinions on the location. Some would like to camp at the park and some would like hotel rooms. If we have this closer to peoria the room rates will go up but I want to say last time I went camping in the state park it ran me $25 and you can only have one car per camp site.
Need input on this to make it final. Also this is going to be a B.Y.O. type event. Food and drinks will be up to you to bring or buy when you get here. I can show you guys and gals where the cheap places are to shop.
What are the plans other than just "getting together"? I mean, yeah, it's cool to get everyone together and go for a drive, but is there something we could do collectively in that area?
We have a casino there is always the down town bars. You name it we probably have it within a half hour drive. :giggle: There is a big street racing scene here. :giggle: Thats if you are dumb enough to race some of the idiots.
There is a museum just north of Peoria call the "Wheels of Time Museum"
Here is some info on it.
Exhibits:
Hands-on displays. Autos. Fire trucks. Farm equipment. Clocks. Musical instruments. Toys. Fullsize RR.
Hours:
Wed-Sun: 12-5 May-November.
Ok, I can get the park reserved for sept 3. It looks like $25 for the whole day. It will be in Chillicothe which is about 25 to 30 min north of Peoria.
I would like to see a show of hand on how many would be coming before I reserve the place.
There isn't a lot to do in Chillicothe but we can drive to Peoria to do some thing as a group. There is a lot to do in Peoria. Go karts, down town bars, river boat casino, ....
:flip:
Its 111 miles from my house. Ill be there.
I will be there for sure. Whether or not I'll have my car is a different story. I may drive the bike out there.
dont know if I'll be able to make it
dont know if I'll be able to make it, suffering some problems with my TC. but hopefully I can get them sorted out by then, we'll see
I would love to have mine up and running by then but I doubt it.........Chillicothe is only 45 minutes from me!
Yeah thats a little far for my Cougar from North Central Kansas. Thats why I suggested a more Central US Cat Jam type of show.
If we don't get more than 3 or 4, I probably won't bother coming. 5-10? I'll be there for sure.
Ya thats what I was thinking myself but I live closer than you do.
True. Just making a point. I would love to try and make it if my car would stop acting up.
Less than two weeks. I under stand with the whole gas price thing that some won't make it. If the guys that were intersted still want to get together or just the guys in Illinois I will still be here and waiting.
sorry,but it looks like i'll have to be a no show this time round.doing the engine/tranny swap on the holiday weekend.i think its between 350 and 450 miles to there.not fun with a c4 and stall.
Sure, I'll be there, if someone loans me their car and the cash to get there. :D Otherwise, looks like I'm not gonna make it anywhere until CJ 06, when I guarantee I'll be there, starting to put money aside as we speak. If this is a decent success, ya should look into doing again next year, I'd definitely show.
well I wont be going much of anywhere for a while, I think I blew a head gasket :shoothead:
Well its 1 week and gas prices have just hit there all time high. So anybody still planning on comeing down. :shoothead
Peoria gas prices (http://www.illinoisgasprices.com/index.aspx?s=Y&fuel=A&area=Peoria&station=All%20Stations&tme_limit=4)
A big negative on that one.
Sorry, I just dumped 3 grand to fix the sewer pipe in my front yard.
well slamedcat,if anyone is coming,where exactly will it be?it turns out that due to the recent passing of our beloved pet,that the better half and i are going to ryan iowa saturday to pickup a new pet.would like to meet some of you guys.wont get to drive the bird though,need something that gets over 18 mpg so we will be driving her other make.(chev cough,cough ro cough let gulp)
Well not sure who else would make it but as of right now its just me.
I was going to have everyone meet at the Krogers on RT.29 in Chillicothe around noon.
Address:
603 SOUTH FOURTH ST
CHILLICOTHE, IL 61523
Or just PM me and I can give you my Phone numbers and call when you get to town.
What kind of pet requires that you drive to IOWA of all places to get? Especially from KY.
one beautiful little pen 15er pup.harley is his name.mainly to help the betterhalf to get over the loss.$5oo.oo plus shipping.($250.00 to ship)why not just take a trip and enjoy the scenery.never been that far up north.get to kill 2 birds(no pun intended)with 1 stone and hopeflly get to meet some of you gentlemen.shame that i wont be able to drive the bird though.
slamedcat-getting ready to pm you.
well,i made it here and back.it was great to get to meet someONE else from the board.it was a little over 1100 miles round trip.fuel got cheaper the further north i went.hopefully things will be a little better next year and a few more people could be there.
Did you like the collection of misc. parts I had laying around?
very much so.in fact there are still a few things that we need to pm each other about.who knows!i'm off work friday and have anotherjunkyard trip(should have known)and plan on taking a camera,maybe i can get a few shots of my stash for you.