GET_SOME

iTrader: (3)

naw dont go to tootsies scarlets is better

MN-G-Fever

iTrader: (1)

Damn u guys are having a good time with this. If Gilbert can get ladies to buy US drinks I may have to hit a gay bar, didn't think I'd ever be saying that hahahaha

1cleanG

iTrader: (53)

Thanks man, appreciate this ^^

You know it man, we're going to have SO MANY black G's too!!!!!!!!

Yeah yeah, you warned me like 5x on the phone yesterday...lol

hey, that's my saying d|ck....LOL!!!!!!!!!!! Lookin' good Dan the man. I'll hit you up about our convo last night for food, going shopping this weekend, maybe if we wanted to do that we should get together and go together? Its mothers day on Sunday so I'm already booked that day. Sunday night I'm getting the G all packed up, and then Monday night I'll be taping up my front bumper.

ITS HERE GUYS, WHETHER YOU'RE READY OR NOT!!!! So get you're sh*t together, get your bags packed, and loaded up!!!!!!!

Again, PLEASE be to my place by 5:00PM SHARP. I will be off work around 3:30 so easily be there by four waiting for you guys to arrive. The sooner we hit the road the better to get to Chicago and to bed. Day #2 consists of a 12 hour drive to Knoxville.

WannabeSport

iTrader: (3)

Im getting my windows retinted hopefully monday lol, MAYBE Saturday if I can get tint pros to do me the favor lol.

Otherwise, G is getting a good buff, few coats of wax, some sealant, and overall just shined up. I am SO excited to get my own car clean.

Then Tuesday i'll show up to Lance's place probably before 4 lol.

MN-G-Fever

iTrader: (1)

Lance I am hoping I can leave work early, still waiting on client info and I need to get some estimates out for this client that pays in a few million each quarter, he is the definition of baller. So once I get that done I am free to leave Tuesday afternoon!!!

1cleanG

iTrader: (53)

Sounds good. I'm off at 3:30 so I will easily be home by 4. We should try and get on the road asap to get down to chicaaaaaaago

1cleanG

iTrader: (53)

Weather is looking great guys, mid 80's and rain chances are under 30%.

MN-G-Fever

iTrader: (1)

Hopefully it stays that way!

cgendron

I was just reading through some of this thread. Looks like a pretty fun event, but man that is a pretty aggressive driving schedule. You guys are nuts! That first night you won't roll into Chicago until Midnight. Probably won't get to sleep until 2am, then you are going to drive 12 hours the next day??

I hope you guys can make it down there and back without incident. I'd make sure your spare tires are properly inflated. Make sure you'd have all the tools needed to do a tire change on the side of the road. Especially since a lot of you have aftermarket wheels with lug nuts that probably aren't the same as the stock ones.

For long trips, I also make sure I have a tire inflater, and other basic tools for working on cars. You guys are taking 8 cars on a 3000 mile trip. There is a reasonable chance someone is going to get a flat. I hope you guys don't, but at least be prepared for it.

I'll be in Wisconsin Dells on Tuesday night when you guys are driving though. I'll be getting ready for the Upper Midwest 3/S Gathering. I'm guessing you guys don't want to make any unneeded stops, otherwise I could meet you at one of the exits for the Dells. I think Mike is meeting you in Tomah, so that is only about 40 miles from the Dells, so you wouldn't want to make two stops. Unless Mike wants to meet you in Wisconsin Dells. Wisconsin Dells is a nice halfway stop between Minneapolis and Chicago.

later,
Curt

Alpha Ice

My aunt lives a half hour north of Chicago, so it will be easy to get there around 11 or so depending how we drdrive. I figure a 5 1/2 hour drive from Rochester

1cleanG

iTrader: (53)

Yeah, we're all over all of this Curt. We're actually bringing a few front wheels for full size spares, just in case we do run into any issues. Better to be safe then sorry.

As for stopping, no, there's just no way we can. We were originally going to wing it and drive from the cities down to knoxville all on Wednesday, but glad we got away from that. The goal will be to get down to chicago, get to sleep asap to be able to be on the road right away wednesday morning.

Its Automotion down in the dells right? I remember you and I spoke about this last fall about how you put on that event every year, and how we probably met when we had our "j-body" midwest event there every year as well. Good times and memories for sure...

MN-G-Fever

iTrader: (1)

I think our ride down is split up pretty well, driving from Chicago to Knoxville will be less than 9 hours and we get to go through a few bigger cities which will make it more enjoyable. It will be the ride home thats going to SUCK A$$

cgendron

What time are you guys planning on leaving from your Aunts house the next morning? And will you be driving though Chicago during the Wednesday morning rush hour? Chicago is in the top five worst traffic areas in the country. Even during non rush hour times I avoid Chicago like the plague when traveling in that area. LOL

Sounds like you guys have your spare tire thing covered pretty good. I assume you guys will all have FRS radios to help pass the time?

later,
Curt

mysticmotion

Good looking out Curt! And that's actually a decent idea...maybe we can meet Mike in the Dells with Curt and maybe just do a quick bite there or something? Sounds like a great way to break the trip to Chicago.

cgendron

No problem. I take at least a couple of big trips every year, and I've had my fair share of unpleasant experiences along the way. All you can do is try and be prepared for it.

If Mike wants to meet in the Dells instead of Tomah, that would be fine with me. But I don't mind if you guys want to stick with your current plan. My feelings won't be hurt. I'm cool with it either way.

later,
Curt