Hey Kweef, that'd be cool if you could come, too....


OK...UPDATE:

This WILL be an INFORMAL gathering, outside of an established car show. Attendees are WELCOME to bring their car(s) to show ... or just show up to visit.

We'll start gathering about 1:30p ... and stay as long as we want. We could BBQ, etc., or head to a restaurant. Then, later, in the evening, we might cruise to a Cruise Night somewhere on Saturday evening...or whatever.


ALL ARE WELCOME. Plenty of hotels are in the area, if you want to join us from a distance.


Once things are finalized, I'll start a new thread with the definitive information. For now, here is some further developments:

POSSIBLE SATURDAY DATES:
July 12
July 19
July 26
(I'm not listing August 30 because that is Labor Day Weekend.)


POSSIBLE LOCATIONS, narrowed from the original list:

VOLO IL, Volo Auto Museum:
http://www.voloautos.com

MORRIS IL, truck stop/restaurants at I-80 exits and/or the Grundy Country Raceway:
http://www.grundycountyspeedway.com/

CARPENTERSVILLE IL, Raceway Woods, formerly Meadowdale International Raceways:
http://meadowdaleraceway.homestead.com/

HAMPSHIRE/BURLINGTON/ELGIN IL, various forest preservish locations from which to choose


I have contacted Volo Auto Museum and Raceway Woods about possible gatherings. Of those listed, my preference would be Raceway Woods....


Comments/Thoughts/Suggestions/Info?



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BRIEF UPDATE:


I'm still waiting word from Volo Auto Museum and Grundy County Raceway in regards to possible gatherings at those places. If Grundy County Raceway is not a possibility, Goose Lake Prairie State Park, just southeast of the IL RT 47/I-80 interchange, is a possibility for us to meet, eat, etc.

In the meantime, I heard from a representative of Raceway Woods. Unfortunately, that doesn't sound like a great place to STAY (no restroom facilities, running water, etc., in the park) ... but, a great place to at least visit. Just east of Raceway Woods is Spring Lake Forest Preserve, where we could then go to eat, etc.


I opted for July dates because, for me, August (except for Labor Day weekend) is already booked and September is mostly booked ... and by the time September/October come around, it can be rather chilly/cold around these parts. Personally, I'd rather the temperatures be a bit hot than too cold .


More to come.... NOW is the time to COMMENT and/or make SUGGESTIONS...and advise me if you are, indeed, still interested...I hope many of you are....



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How does July 26 sound, Kweef?


NEWS...!


DATE OF EVENT = SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2008 @ 2p (or so) until ... ?



PLACE OF EVENT = TBD


I've ruled out...

...Volo IL. It seems that you have to have a confirmed number of people to walk through the museum (i.e. buy tickets and see cars like The General Lee, KITT, and cars for sale) to reserve an area for gathering. Along with not having a confirmed number of people attending, I don't envision this gathering costing much (except for food). Also, I'd rather spend time visiting with people...and the bulk of the original responses seemed to indicate the same thing....

...Morris IL. While I originally thought this was a great idea considering the easy access from roads like I-80 and IL RT 47, I've realized that it would be harder for me to get arranged, etc. I know how this looks (selfish), but a few people even suggested I host this at the place where my older 4 MCs are stored (not going to happen, so don't worry!).


Thus, FINAL CHOICES for PLACE:

CARPENTERSVILLE IL, Raceway Woods:
http://meadowdaleraceway.homestead.com/

[AND/OR]

CARPENTERSVILLE IL, Spring Lake Forest Preserve:
near/around IL RTs 62 and 68

[OR]

ELGIN IL, Paul Wolff Park/Burnidge Forest Preserve-Park:
corner of Big Timber and Coombs Rds

[OR]

STREAMWOOD IL, Popular Creek Forest Preserve:
near/around IL RTs 58 (Golf Rd), 59 (Sutton Rd), and Barrington Rd


Whatdya think? Anyone still interested?


If people ARE still interested, I'll tally votes for the place ... and then start a new topic/thread with the final details/notes.
I've wanted to do something like this for a while, because of successful/regular gatherings of people in other areas of the country ... AND because of the fun/awesome times I've had meeting people in informal gatherings during my road trips, including (but not limited to) these:
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/0410...sicr8_jpg.html
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/0508...gdtmn_jpg.html
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/1106...579r8_jpg.html
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/1106...591r8_jpg.html
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/1106...595r8_jpg.html
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/2007...group_jpg.html
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/2007...roup2_JPG.html
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/2007...Group_JPG.html
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/2007...ionIL_JPG.html


...and I've wanted to have a similar gathering in this area at home.... So, hopefully you are still interested. But, if not, then that's OK, too ... at least I have tried (again)!



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Ahhh....I thought it was a parking lot. Some people I knowdon't like parking on grass...and have been known to leave a show if they find out their car has to park on grass. Not exactly sure what the big deal is ... especially since it isn't going to be parked there forever....



OK ... **UPDATE**


I went for a drive today (Saturday, March 15) and narrowed the location to 2 picnic areas. Also, I learned recently that Cook County charges $50 for a picnic permit with usage of a covered shelter. I am waiting to hear back from Kane County to determine fees/permits needed.


Depending on which county charges less (and/or which one is open for July 26), we will meet at one of these 2 places:

Kane County = Burnidge Shelter in the Burnidge-Paul Wolff Forest Preserve (Big Timber and Coombs Rds)
(OR)
Cook County = Barrington Rd Pond area in the Popular Creek Forest Preserve (Barrington Rd, just south of IL RT 72)


If anyone is interested, we can always visit Raceway Woods in Carpentersville:
http://meadowdaleraceway.homestead.com/


ALL ARE WELCOME!

This will be a RAIN OR SHINE gathering. If it rains, we will have (hopefully) a shelter in the picnic area ... or, either place is relatively close to multiple restaurants.


More to come...and once I learn which county charges less, I'll start a new thread....



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Quick note that I should've made CLEAR in the previous post:

A few people have already suggested that I split the charges amongst those attending for the use of the forest preserve at which we meet. This is NOT an option. I am 100% committed to keeping this gathering as least costly to attendees as possible, which means that I will pay whatever the permit/reservation fee is OUT of MY OWN pocket.

The only costs attendees will be responsible for are food (which should not be out of the ordinary...we all need to eat anyway), gas (sadly, I can't control this one), and, if people come from a distance, lodging. If many people need lodging, I am more than happy to contact lodging places to attempt to secure a lower/group rate....



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