Post by x on Nov 21, 2008 20:31:35 GMT -5
This is the OFFICIAL thread of the 2009 2nd Annual MidSummer Chitown Gathering ... with finalized details!
If you need to contact me about this event at any time, my __Cell Ph#__ is noted in my signature below.
**** DATE & TIME ****
Mark your calendar...NOW!
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009 ... 11a-9p
If interested, Sycamore IL car show, RT 64:
Sunday, JULY 26, 2009 ... 9a-3p
RAIN OR SHINE
**** SATURDAY GATHERING LOCATION ****
STEAK'n'SHAKE
290 S RANDALL RD
ELGIN IL 60123
www.mapquest.com/maps/290+S+Randall+Rd+Elgin+IL+60123/
This is...
...N of I-88, IL RT 64
...S of IL RT 20 (~a block), I-90, IL RT 72
...E of I-39, IL RT 47
...W of IL RT 31, IL RT 25
...~20-minute drive, S from the I-90/Randall Rd interchange
**** COSTS ****
100% GUARANTEED NO REGISTRATION OR ENTRY FEES for Saturday's gathering
GAS
FOOD
...Steak'n'Shake may once again provide coupons. More about this coming in late December....
...To save $, try Steak'n'Shake's drive-through options or meals:
www.steaknshake.com/menu/dinners.asp
LODGING (if needed)
**** LODGING OPTIONS ****
I have NOT blocked any rooms with any particular hotel. IF we have people interested in an overnight stay (to attend the Sunday car show, Sycamore IL), I will have rooms blocked.
CAMPING:
Paul Wolff area of the Burnidge-Paul Wolff Forest Preserve...
www.kaneforest.com/fp/burnidge_paulwolff.asp
...which features a dump station, electric service, pad, water. For more info, please call 630-444-1200.
HOTELS/MOTELS:
Best location, in terms of proximity to the gathering location, is Country Inn & Suites, N of I-90 along Randall Rd:
reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/10006044-11282403M.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
These 3 are N of I-90, along IL RT 31...
Super 8, E side of IL RT 31:
reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/10006044-10211930M.html
(NOTE ... map is off, this hotel is visible from IL RT 31)
Hampton Inn, E side of IL RT 31:
reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/10006044-10203685M.html
Quality Inn, W side of IL RT 31:
reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/10006044-10230565M.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
**** NEW FOR 2009 ****
1...FUNDRAISERS:
If you wish to donate, contributions will be split between 2 non-profit organizations...
...The Lincoln Highway Association:
www.lincolnhighwayassoc.org/about/
...US Route 20:
www.usroute20.com/
2...THE ROADIES:
Details coming soon!
**** ATTENDEES ****
ALL invited to this event. Please invite your family and friends!
ALL modes of transportation WELCOME!
Will YOU join us?
This is posted to the following groups. Please feel welcome to invite others!
IL Monte Carlo Owners Group
MI MC Group
MC Mailing List
El Camino ML
GM Inside News
Cheers and Gears
1st Gen MC Club
2nd Gen MC Yahoo Group
3rd Gen MCs
4th Gen MC SS
MyMonte, 5th gen
2000montecarlo.net, 6th gen
National MC Owners Association
Monte Millennium Generations
MC Forum
WickedMontes
ChevyTalk.org
TriplePlate
CarNuts.us
RaceFansGarage
FullThrottleV6
**** PREVIOUS CHITOWN GATHERINGS ****
07/26/08 ... 65 people gathered at Steak'n'Shake!
Pictures...
...taken by ProjectMonte's Ed G:
pics.projectmonte.com/album/12498
...taken by MMG's Andrea:
www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=102h6lvm.4sn1clii&x=0&y=flr5fv&localeid=en_US
...taken by RocknSS04, from several MC boards:
s243.photobucket.com/albums/ff261/rocknss04/Monte%20Meet%20at%20Elgin%207-26-08/
...taken by 2000montecarlo.net's Chitown Chevy:
s59.photobucket.com/albums/g285/Lgarrity/7-26%20car%20meet/?start=0
10/18/08 ... 11 gathered at Nick's!
Pictures...
...taken by MCF's Inssanity:
s298.photobucket.com/albums/mm262/minisz618/fall/?start=20
...taken by me, FGMCC's Andreas put them online:
www.fgmcc.com/tinc?key=1UEMppaG&preview=1&only_object=1
__847___Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker
__337___WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = www.chevyasylum.com/cort
__9897__"He's off on a midwest run" ... Alabama ... 'Roll On'
If you need to contact me about this event at any time, my __Cell Ph#__ is noted in my signature below.
**** DATE & TIME ****
Mark your calendar...NOW!
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009 ... 11a-9p
If interested, Sycamore IL car show, RT 64:
Sunday, JULY 26, 2009 ... 9a-3p
RAIN OR SHINE
**** SATURDAY GATHERING LOCATION ****
STEAK'n'SHAKE
290 S RANDALL RD
ELGIN IL 60123
www.mapquest.com/maps/290+S+Randall+Rd+Elgin+IL+60123/
This is...
...N of I-88, IL RT 64
...S of IL RT 20 (~a block), I-90, IL RT 72
...E of I-39, IL RT 47
...W of IL RT 31, IL RT 25
...~20-minute drive, S from the I-90/Randall Rd interchange
**** COSTS ****
100% GUARANTEED NO REGISTRATION OR ENTRY FEES for Saturday's gathering
GAS
FOOD
...Steak'n'Shake may once again provide coupons. More about this coming in late December....
...To save $, try Steak'n'Shake's drive-through options or meals:
www.steaknshake.com/menu/dinners.asp
LODGING (if needed)
**** LODGING OPTIONS ****
I have NOT blocked any rooms with any particular hotel. IF we have people interested in an overnight stay (to attend the Sunday car show, Sycamore IL), I will have rooms blocked.
CAMPING:
Paul Wolff area of the Burnidge-Paul Wolff Forest Preserve...
www.kaneforest.com/fp/burnidge_paulwolff.asp
...which features a dump station, electric service, pad, water. For more info, please call 630-444-1200.
HOTELS/MOTELS:
Best location, in terms of proximity to the gathering location, is Country Inn & Suites, N of I-90 along Randall Rd:
reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/10006044-11282403M.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
These 3 are N of I-90, along IL RT 31...
Super 8, E side of IL RT 31:
reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/10006044-10211930M.html
(NOTE ... map is off, this hotel is visible from IL RT 31)
Hampton Inn, E side of IL RT 31:
reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/10006044-10203685M.html
Quality Inn, W side of IL RT 31:
reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/10006044-10230565M.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
**** NEW FOR 2009 ****
1...FUNDRAISERS:
If you wish to donate, contributions will be split between 2 non-profit organizations...
...The Lincoln Highway Association:
www.lincolnhighwayassoc.org/about/
...US Route 20:
www.usroute20.com/
2...THE ROADIES:
Details coming soon!
**** ATTENDEES ****
ALL invited to this event. Please invite your family and friends!
ALL modes of transportation WELCOME!
Will YOU join us?
This is posted to the following groups. Please feel welcome to invite others!
IL Monte Carlo Owners Group
MI MC Group
MC Mailing List
El Camino ML
GM Inside News
Cheers and Gears
1st Gen MC Club
2nd Gen MC Yahoo Group
3rd Gen MCs
4th Gen MC SS
MyMonte, 5th gen
2000montecarlo.net, 6th gen
National MC Owners Association
Monte Millennium Generations
MC Forum
WickedMontes
ChevyTalk.org
TriplePlate
CarNuts.us
RaceFansGarage
FullThrottleV6
**** PREVIOUS CHITOWN GATHERINGS ****
07/26/08 ... 65 people gathered at Steak'n'Shake!
Pictures...
...taken by ProjectMonte's Ed G:
pics.projectmonte.com/album/12498
...taken by MMG's Andrea:
www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=102h6lvm.4sn1clii&x=0&y=flr5fv&localeid=en_US
...taken by RocknSS04, from several MC boards:
s243.photobucket.com/albums/ff261/rocknss04/Monte%20Meet%20at%20Elgin%207-26-08/
...taken by 2000montecarlo.net's Chitown Chevy:
s59.photobucket.com/albums/g285/Lgarrity/7-26%20car%20meet/?start=0
10/18/08 ... 11 gathered at Nick's!
Pictures...
...taken by MCF's Inssanity:
s298.photobucket.com/albums/mm262/minisz618/fall/?start=20
...taken by me, FGMCC's Andreas put them online:
www.fgmcc.com/tinc?key=1UEMppaG&preview=1&only_object=1
__847___Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker
__337___WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = www.chevyasylum.com/cort
__9897__"He's off on a midwest run" ... Alabama ... 'Roll On'