Are you in Chicagoland ... or IL, IN, WI, IA, etc.?
#1
03-02-2008, 02:21 AM
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Are you in Chicagoland ... or IL, IN, WI, IA, etc.?
If so:
Please answer 3 questions!
This query is due to several comments within the last few weeks or so that those of us in Chicagoland (and nearby states) really "ought to get together" ... key words, "ought to". So many times this ends up being well-intentioned "talk". Yes, some gatherings have been successful, but it seems the bulk of 'em either never get off the ground or end up with people disappointed at the lack of ACTUAL attendance/interest.... And, yes, I KNOW "life happens" and that driving distance is a factor for some....
BUT ... after a successful gathering of 2 groups [heart-related, of which I'm a member of both] for a late lunch today (Saturday, March 1) at The Assembly in Schaumburg IL, here are a few questions about a potential Chicagolander gathering of car-related boards:
1 ... Would you rather have an EARLY spring / LATE fall gathering [i.e. March, April, October, November], namely for lunch or dinner ... OR ... a LATE spring/SUMMER/early FALL gathering [April to September timeframe], namely for a cruise/show?
2 ... Do you want to meet at an established show/cruise ... OR ... somewhere else to meet and see each others' vehicles?
3 ... Are you willing to drive to Schaumburg IL or places north or west or south of the Schaumburg IL area for a Saturday/weekend gathering?
Depending on the interest/responses, I'm willing to plan a gathering in 2008 ... and, of course, post invitations to various groups/boards ... so the "ought to" becomes "we will" and eventually "we did"!
Whatdya think?
Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker
WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"I should've done what I'm going to do a long time ago" ... Joel Sonnier ... 'No More 1 More Time'
Please answer 3 questions!
This query is due to several comments within the last few weeks or so that those of us in Chicagoland (and nearby states) really "ought to get together" ... key words, "ought to". So many times this ends up being well-intentioned "talk". Yes, some gatherings have been successful, but it seems the bulk of 'em either never get off the ground or end up with people disappointed at the lack of ACTUAL attendance/interest.... And, yes, I KNOW "life happens" and that driving distance is a factor for some....
BUT ... after a successful gathering of 2 groups [heart-related, of which I'm a member of both] for a late lunch today (Saturday, March 1) at The Assembly in Schaumburg IL, here are a few questions about a potential Chicagolander gathering of car-related boards:
1 ... Would you rather have an EARLY spring / LATE fall gathering [i.e. March, April, October, November], namely for lunch or dinner ... OR ... a LATE spring/SUMMER/early FALL gathering [April to September timeframe], namely for a cruise/show?
2 ... Do you want to meet at an established show/cruise ... OR ... somewhere else to meet and see each others' vehicles?
3 ... Are you willing to drive to Schaumburg IL or places north or west or south of the Schaumburg IL area for a Saturday/weekend gathering?
Depending on the interest/responses, I'm willing to plan a gathering in 2008 ... and, of course, post invitations to various groups/boards ... so the "ought to" becomes "we will" and eventually "we did"!
Whatdya think?
Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker
WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"I should've done what I'm going to do a long time ago" ... Joel Sonnier ... 'No More 1 More Time'
#2
03-02-2008, 10:16 AM
RE: Are you in Chicagoland ... or IL, IN, WI, IA, etc.?
1 - Late Spring/Early Fall - Or at least as soon as the snow clears up and the rain washes away the salt. I drive my Monte as long as I can, but as soon as that first snowfall starts it gets parked.
2.- Just a place to hang out at - I like bringing my dog with me and some shows told my I couldn't have her their because she might poop. (never noticing the Blaze Orange doggy poo pick up bag container on her leash.)
3. - No problem driving down there. - My concern is with looking for a new job they all want me to work on Saturdays.
2.- Just a place to hang out at - I like bringing my dog with me and some shows told my I couldn't have her their because she might poop. (never noticing the Blaze Orange doggy poo pick up bag container on her leash.)
3. - No problem driving down there. - My concern is with looking for a new job they all want me to work on Saturdays.
#3
03-02-2008, 04:49 PM
RE: Are you in Chicagoland ... or IL, IN, WI, IA, etc.?
I dotn have a issue with going it is the whole travel thing.
I live in San Antonio TX. it is a 850.mile drive from here to Omaha.
I would love to get to one of the gatherings but they are just to far away to make in a weekend and i work to much to say for sure i can be there.
Sorry.
But if ya get it closer to us in the south (it is better anyway
) then i would defently try harder to get there.
I live in San Antonio TX. it is a 850.mile drive from here to Omaha.
I would love to get to one of the gatherings but they are just to far away to make in a weekend and i work to much to say for sure i can be there.
Sorry.
But if ya get it closer to us in the south (it is better anyway
) then i would defently try harder to get there.
#4
03-02-2008, 09:06 PM
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Location: Wauconda, IL
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RE: Are you in Chicagoland ... or IL, IN, WI, IA, etc.?
That would sound great! Schaumburg is just about 20 miles south of me! And late spring would be great. I am so dying to drive my Monte but I'm waiting till there is no more snow here and aleast one or two hard rains to wash all the icky salt away.
#5
03-04-2008, 12:55 AM
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RE: Are you in Chicagoland ... or IL, IN, WI, IA, etc.?
*nods*
Thanks for the replies
!
OK ... between the various boards, 30 people have replied with preferences (as of late Sunday night when I checked the boards/groups). Thus, the "scorecard":
When should a gathering be scheduled/planned?
05 = Early Spring/Late Fall
12 = Late Spring/Summer/Early Fall
13 = No Preference/Does Not Matter
Do we meet with or without an established Cruise/Show?
06 = With an established Cruise/Show
10 = Outside of an established Cruise/Show
14 = No Preference/Does Not Matter
I agree that late spring/summer/early fall is the best time. We don't want to be "too" early or "too" late, before cars come out or after they are put back into storage.
The results also tend to agree with my thinking about meeting outside of an established cruise/show. Why? If we met within an established Cruise/Show, it may be harder to find each other and stick together. Whereas meeting "on our own", outside of an established Cruise/Show, will be easier to meet and greet each other ... and, of course, check out each others' rides.
This in mind, I have a few ideas of places to meet, including some that were suggested by others.
VOLO IL, Volo Auto Museum:
http://www.voloautos.com
FREEPORT/GALENA IL, several spots possible along SR 20
UTICA/LASALLE IL, home of JC Whitney:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/Auto-Parts/10101.jcw
MORRIS IL, truck stop/restaurants at I-80 exits
ELGIN IL area, several forest preserve areas in the area [obviously, the easiest for me in terms of securing a spot AND being able to have more than one of my MCs in attendance]
CARPENTERSVILLE IL, Raceway Woods, formerly Meadowdale International Raceways:
http://meadowdaleraceway.homestead.com/
Comments? Thoughts? And, please, no "it should be here because it is closest to me" statements. Yes, I understand that we ALL want it "in our backyard" to make it easier for us to join the gathering. BUT, it can't be that way for everyone....
If you have not voiced your opinions yet, PLEASE DO SO...NOW is the TIME!!!
One last thing ... I want it to be VERY CLEAR that this gathering/event would be OPEN to ALL ... and would include VARIOUS makes/models/years of vehicles. Yes, I'm a Monte Carlo-holic, but believe it or not, I appreciate all vehicles ... and, I'm betting that most people appreciate most vehicles as well.
Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker
WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"There comes a time when we heed a certain call" ... USA For Africa ... 'We Are The World'
Thanks for the replies
!OK ... between the various boards, 30 people have replied with preferences (as of late Sunday night when I checked the boards/groups). Thus, the "scorecard":
When should a gathering be scheduled/planned?
05 = Early Spring/Late Fall
12 = Late Spring/Summer/Early Fall
13 = No Preference/Does Not Matter
Do we meet with or without an established Cruise/Show?
06 = With an established Cruise/Show
10 = Outside of an established Cruise/Show
14 = No Preference/Does Not Matter
I agree that late spring/summer/early fall is the best time. We don't want to be "too" early or "too" late, before cars come out or after they are put back into storage.
The results also tend to agree with my thinking about meeting outside of an established cruise/show. Why? If we met within an established Cruise/Show, it may be harder to find each other and stick together. Whereas meeting "on our own", outside of an established Cruise/Show, will be easier to meet and greet each other ... and, of course, check out each others' rides.
This in mind, I have a few ideas of places to meet, including some that were suggested by others.
VOLO IL, Volo Auto Museum:
http://www.voloautos.com
FREEPORT/GALENA IL, several spots possible along SR 20
UTICA/LASALLE IL, home of JC Whitney:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/Auto-Parts/10101.jcw
MORRIS IL, truck stop/restaurants at I-80 exits
ELGIN IL area, several forest preserve areas in the area [obviously, the easiest for me in terms of securing a spot AND being able to have more than one of my MCs in attendance]
CARPENTERSVILLE IL, Raceway Woods, formerly Meadowdale International Raceways:
http://meadowdaleraceway.homestead.com/
Comments? Thoughts? And, please, no "it should be here because it is closest to me" statements. Yes, I understand that we ALL want it "in our backyard" to make it easier for us to join the gathering. BUT, it can't be that way for everyone....
If you have not voiced your opinions yet, PLEASE DO SO...NOW is the TIME!!!
One last thing ... I want it to be VERY CLEAR that this gathering/event would be OPEN to ALL ... and would include VARIOUS makes/models/years of vehicles. Yes, I'm a Monte Carlo-holic, but believe it or not, I appreciate all vehicles ... and, I'm betting that most people appreciate most vehicles as well.
Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker
WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"There comes a time when we heed a certain call" ... USA For Africa ... 'We Are The World'
#6
03-04-2008, 02:19 PM
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Wauconda, IL
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RE: Are you in Chicagoland ... or IL, IN, WI, IA, etc.?
Volo is also a great idea. They have a special area for "classic cars" to park but I'm not sure about newer models. You might want to contact the museum for info. I would rather meet in "our own" cruise.
#7
03-04-2008, 02:44 PM
RE: Are you in Chicagoland ... or IL, IN, WI, IA, etc.?
Make it easy. Some Walmart Parking Lot.
#9
03-05-2008, 12:59 AM
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RE: Are you in Chicagoland ... or IL, IN, WI, IA, etc.?
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Make it easy. Some Walmart Parking Lot.
Make it easy. Some Walmart Parking Lot.
As funny as that is ... it actually is an interesting/good idea.... Walmart PLs are HUGE, anyway ... hmmm....
And, Awsome, I didn't realize they had a special area for "classic cars" to park when you visit.... Which part of the parking lot is it?
OK ... I'm beginning to like the informal gathering more and more...we'll see. I'll try to post up some dates soon ... and maybe even narrow down the list of potential places ... and go from there....
Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker
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#10
03-05-2008, 10:26 AM
RE: Are you in Chicagoland ... or IL, IN, WI, IA, etc.?
set a date and time and ill c if i can make it...maybe dan will have to lead the way for me lol
i like summer/early fall cuz ill prolly b down in milwaukee in early fall
idc where we meet as long as its not expensive
and ill drive pretty far so just set a place and ill c if i can make it that far
thanx for tryin to set this up...i just couldnt afford to pay $75 and go all the way to MI
i like summer/early fall cuz ill prolly b down in milwaukee in early fall
idc where we meet as long as its not expensive
and ill drive pretty far so just set a place and ill c if i can make it that far
thanx for tryin to set this up...i just couldnt afford to pay $75 and go all the way to MI