*** 07.24.2010 = MidSummer Chitown Gathering # 3 ***
Monte Of The Month - February 2010
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 11,981
From: Pittsburgh, PA
For anyone who can go "go", have a great time! I met Cort and his mom and dad this past weekend and they are very great people! Cort, It was a pleasure to talk to all of you, thanks for making my first Monte Nats very enjoyable 
Keep up all your great work and contributions here on the MCF and the NMCOA! 
ps: yes, thanks for reminding on numerous occassions that the Blackhawks won the
The Holy Grail of Hockey
and last but not least :p thanks Cort....
Keep up all your great work and contributions here on the MCF and the NMCOA! ps: yes, thanks for reminding on numerous occassions that the Blackhawks won the
The Holy Grail of Hockey
and last but not least :p thanks Cort....
Monte Of The Month - February 2010
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 11,981
From: Pittsburgh, PA
bump, just for you Cort, I see you are on now so I figured you can bash me some more! thanks for introducing to me to mom and dad and meeting you at the Nats this year thanks Cort
thanks Cort
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Toasty and rgant ... hope you can join us this year!!!
Ahh...thank you, Chris. It was awesome meeting and chatting with you, too! As usual, I felt like I was running around like a chicken with its head cut off trying to meet new people ... and, of course, reconnect with friends I've known for years, too. So much going on in such a short amount of time that weekend.
Glad you were able to meet Dad and Mom, too, particularly Dad since he is from the greater Pittsburgh area.
They are actually in Pittsburgh now for a conference there.
And, of course, I'll be back in Pittsburgh during my August road trip....
LOL! You are welcome.
BTW, Chris ... some little birdie told me that ... the ... Chicago ... BLACKHAWKS ... WON the 2010 Stanley Cup. Did you know that????
lol
LOL! You are welcome, bud.
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___DRIVE ROUTE___
Road construction along the path APPEARS to be mainly done, so this is a GO...!
If needed, we'll alter the route "as we drive"....
___PEOPLE___
I've heard from several who will be there ... how about YOU?
I know life is busy running a million miles per hour [feels like summer is already half over!], but it is always good to see friends and meet new people...so please join us!
___2008 & 2009 PICTURES___
07/26/2008
...MidSummer Chitown Gathering #1
...~65 people
http://pics.projectmonte.com/album/12498
http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/...1210:784811621
http://s59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...0meet/?start=0
07/25/2009
...MidSummer Chitown Gathering #2
...~20 people
http://s243.photobucket.com/albums/f...0Monte%20Meet/
Cort | 36.m.IL | 5 Monte Carlos.1 Caprice Classic | pig valve.pacemaker * NoreastrTrekRT=Aug2010 *
MCs.CC | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"The world rolls by a million miles away" ... James Taylor ... 'Our Town'
For anyone who can go "go", have a great time! I met Cort and his mom and dad this past weekend and they are very great people! Cort, It was a pleasure to talk to all of you, thanks for making my first Monte Nats very enjoyable Keep up all your great work and contributions here on the MCF and the NMCOA!
Keep up all your great work and contributions here on the MCF and the NMCOA! Glad you were able to meet Dad and Mom, too, particularly Dad since he is from the greater Pittsburgh area.
They are actually in Pittsburgh now for a conference there.
And, of course, I'll be back in Pittsburgh during my August road trip....
Originally Posted by monte carlo 3831
ps: yes, thanks for reminding on numerous occassions that the Blackhawks won the
The Holy Grail of Hockey
The Holy Grail of Hockey
BTW, Chris ... some little birdie told me that ... the ... Chicago ... BLACKHAWKS ... WON the 2010 Stanley Cup. Did you know that????
lol***
___DRIVE ROUTE___
Road construction along the path APPEARS to be mainly done, so this is a GO...!
If needed, we'll alter the route "as we drive"....
___PEOPLE___
I've heard from several who will be there ... how about YOU?
I know life is busy running a million miles per hour [feels like summer is already half over!], but it is always good to see friends and meet new people...so please join us!
___2008 & 2009 PICTURES___
07/26/2008
...MidSummer Chitown Gathering #1
...~65 people
http://pics.projectmonte.com/album/12498
http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/...1210:784811621
http://s59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...0meet/?start=0
07/25/2009
...MidSummer Chitown Gathering #2
...~20 people
http://s243.photobucket.com/albums/f...0Monte%20Meet/
Cort | 36.m.IL | 5 Monte Carlos.1 Caprice Classic | pig valve.pacemaker * NoreastrTrekRT=Aug2010 *
MCs.CC | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"The world rolls by a million miles away" ... James Taylor ... 'Our Town'
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LAST CALL!
___MY CELL PHONE #___
847-
337-
9897
WHEN YOU ARRIVE, PLEASE SEE ME!
I will give you Steak'n'Shake coupons and note you on the attendee list!
___WHAT & WHEN___
3rd Annual MidSummer Chitown Gathering
RAIN OR SHINE!
SATURDAY ... 07/24/2010
~10:30a - ~11a
...start
~11a to ~12:30p
...drive!
~12:30p to late night
...lunch
...meet'n'greet
...dinner
...cruise night
___WHERE___
STEAK'n'SHAKE
290 S RANDALL RD
ELGIN IL 60123
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/290+S+R...lgin+IL+60123/
...just south of US ROUTE 20:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_20
___WHO & WHY___
Everyone ... because meeting'n'greeting is AWESOME! Life is busy [feels like summer is already more than half over!], but it is always good to see friends and meet new people...so please join us!
THIS IS A FAMILY EVENT.
While it would be wonderful to have everyone here the entire day (like people stay for established weekend shows/cruises), this is not always possible. Thus, the gathering is "scheduled" so people can come and go.
If you wish to do the "Drive!", please arrive before 11a; we'll be back ~12:30p. If you arrive at Steak'n'Shake between 11a and 12:30p, please stay a while!
From Chitown Chevy, a member of MC-related boards:
"It would take hell or high water for me to miss this. This is such a great event ... I highly suggest everyone try to make this even if it is for only a short time just to say hi. This is such a laid back friendly group of people."
___FACEBOOK LIVE!___
I created a Facebook "Event" for this. Check it out and join/attend.
___COSTS___
GAS
FOOD ... Steak'n'Shake will provide coupons.
LODGING (if needed)
COUNTRY INN & SUITES
N of I-90 along Randall Rd:
http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/...11282403M.html
To Steak'n'Shake:
South on Randall Rd
Cross over IL RT 20
Turn right (west) into shopping center area where Steak'n'Shake is
SUPER 8
N of I-90, E side of IL RT 31:
http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/...10211930M.html
(NOTE ... map is off, this hotel is visible from IL RT 31)
HAMPTON INN
N of I-90, E side of IL RT 31:
http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/...10203685M.html
QUALITY INN
N of I-90, W side of IL RT 31:
http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/...10230565M.html
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
___DRIVE ROUTE___
The "Drive!" begins at 11a and lasts ~1.5 hours; the route is ~50 miles long. It appears the road construction along this path is done, so this is a GO. We may, however, have to alter the route if more road construction starts between now and the day of the gathering.
From the Steak'n'Shake parking lot, turn RIGHT (south) onto RANDALL RD
Turn RIGHT (west) onto BOWES RD
Turn LEFT (south) onto CORRON RD
Turn RIGHT (west) onto SILVER GLEN RD
Turn RIGHT (northwest) onto BURLINGTON RD
[Cross IL ROUTE 47; continue on BURLINGTON RD]
Turn LEFT (west) onto PLANK RD
Turn RIGHT (north) onto MOOSE RANGE RD
Turn RIGHT (east) onto COUNTY LINE RD
Turn LEFT (north) onto WALKER RD
[Cross IL ROUTE 72; continue on WALKER RD]
Turn RIGHT (east) onto MELMS RD
Turn LEFT (north) onto HARMONY RD
Turn RIGHT (east) onto BIG TIMBER RD
Turn RIGHT (east) onto US ROUTE 20:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_20
Traveling east along US ROUTE 20 includes a BRIEF stretch of road (~ 0.5 mile) that combines 3 routes ... US RT 20 / IL RT 72 / IL RT 47 ... so be sure to follow the signs for US ROUTE 20 EAST
Exit RIGHT (south) onto RANDALL RD
Return to Steak'n'Shake
___PICS___
07/26/2008, MidSummer Chitown Gathering #1 = ~65 people
http://pics.projectmonte.com/album/12498
http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/...1210:784811621
http://s59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...0meet/?start=0
07/25/2009, MidSummer Chitown Gathering #2 = ~20 people
http://s243.photobucket.com/albums/f...0Monte%20Meet/
Cort | 36.m.IL | 5 Monte Carlos.1 Caprice Classic | pig valve.pacemaker * NoreastrTrekRT=Aug2010 *
MCs.CC | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"The only thing changing is my way of thinking" ... Dottie West ... 'A Lesson in Leaving'
Monte Of The Month -- August 2007
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 5,231
I'm looking forward to coming again this year. Driving Lucy this time.
But I got to tell ya, if the weather forecast holds true, and we get the rain like they say, I'm not driving 3 hours each way in the rain.
Let's pray for a break in the weather for this meet n greet!
But I got to tell ya, if the weather forecast holds true, and we get the rain like they say, I'm not driving 3 hours each way in the rain.
Let's pray for a break in the weather for this meet n greet!
Monte Of The Month -- November 2009
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,123
From: northeastern Illinios
do you believe it now
whats the constuction like out there? are we dealing with two laners? I program the address into my TomTom and the "B" otch just laughs and says good luck. is it that bad?