Midwest get together.

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Reply #15 – July 26, 2005, 08:47:00 PM

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Reply #16 – July 26, 2005, 08:53:28 PM

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.

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Reply #17 – July 26, 2005, 09:30:20 PM

Doesn't sound to bad!

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Reply #18 – July 26, 2005, 11:29:07 PM

I assume the places have camping. Any idea on the rates? I'm too poor and cheap to pay for a hotel.

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Reply #19 – July 26, 2005, 11:36:28 PM

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.

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Reply #20 – July 26, 2005, 11:50:15 PM

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.

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Reply #21 – July 27, 2005, 12:12:10 AM

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 is what all is located in the little town of Chillicothe, Il.

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Reply #22 – July 27, 2005, 09:58:26 AM

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The resevations for the shelter are going to cost between $75-$100 per day. Donations are welcome to pay for this.

How do you want it? PayPal would be super easy for this!

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Reply #23 – July 27, 2005, 10:13:37 AM

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.....

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Reply #24 – July 28, 2005, 09:48:21 PM

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.

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Reply #25 – July 29, 2005, 08:56:50 AM

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?

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Reply #26 – July 29, 2005, 09:28:13 AM

We have a casino there is always the down town bars. You name it we probably have it within a half hour drive.

There is a big street racing scene here.

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.

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Reply #27 – August 04, 2005, 08:59:07 AM

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, ....

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Reply #28 – August 04, 2005, 09:06:04 AM

:flip:

Its 111 miles from my house. Ill be there.

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Reply #29 – August 04, 2005, 08:08:51 PM

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.