NE SAS #9 Convoy

[Greyota]

I’m making a batch of baked beans - I got a cast iron griddle pan and Costco the other day. My plan is to cook burgers have them there beans (apologies upfront Frank) and some chips.

There are campfire rings and will build a fire and cook over it - my thought is do that Sunday. Can repeat and so you all know I will have that

Sounds good. I will pre-make the chili and can warm it up in batches. I'll take Monday night.

 

[OlYellr]

Last year we stopped in Alma for gas etc on the way. Kind of a halfway point to Sharon Springs.

It is South of Kearny almost to the KS border.

I’m not sure if I want to do interstate to Kearny and drop or highway 77 South from Lincoln. About 15 minutes difference (interstate faster)per google maps = 20 for the 40

EDIT- then 2:46 to Sharon Springs

 

[Greyota]

Last year we stopped in Alma for gas etc on the way. Kind of a halfway point to Sharon Springs.

It is South of Kearny almost to the KS border.

I’m not sure if I want to do interstate to Kearny and drop or highway 77 South from Lincoln. About 15 minutes difference (interstate faster)per google maps = 20 for the 40

EDIT- then 2:46 to Sharon Springs

If you take 77 south from Lincoln, where do you turn West?

Edit: I think I see the route now if you go to Alma. We'd take 77 South to Beatrice, then 136 West to Alma, then turn south to Sharon Springs.

 

[OlYellr]

I see a Travel Lodge in Sharon Springs. I think I’m just going to book that.

There is also a Bed and Breakfast-

Points of Interest Saturday- Mt Sunflower - Sharon Springs had a Mural saying welcome. Some good/fun photo opportunities

And close by is the big wooded sign at the Co border. Bother good photo opportunities - then the front range drive to civilization (Co Springs)

In CO Springs - Garden of the Gods?? Or just gas and start the slow chug into the mountains (unless Pikes Peak climb interest people)

There is a pull-off in Box Canyon - friend said good photo opportunities too off Hwy 50

 

[Greyota]

Looking at the routes, seems like the best place to meet up would be the intersection of Saltillo Rd (HWY 2) and HWY 77 in Southwest Lincoln. I would expect the Omaha crew would come in on 77 and coming from Elmwood would be Saltillo Rd (HWY 2).

There is a Shell station on the Northeast corner of that main intersection: Shell · 1200 Saltillo Rd, Roca, NE 68430 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/81gprWjin2nhxHrs8

It's about 6 hours from there to Sharon Springs. What time do you want to get to Sharon Springs?

 

[OlYellr]

Looking at the routes, seems like the best place to meet up would be the intersection of Saltillo Rd (HWY 2) and HWY 77 in Southwest Lincoln. I would expect the Omaha crew would come in on 77 and coming from Elmwood would be Saltillo Rd (HWY 2).

There is a Shell station on the Northeast corner of that main intersection: Shell · 1200 Saltillo Rd, Roca, NE 68430 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/81gprWjin2nhxHrs8

It's about 6 hours from there to Sharon Springs. What time do you want to get to Sharon Springs?

Being that in my mind I am on the road now….

9-10 10 latest.

I think I will be packed by 1 and ready and time after

 

[Greyota]

How about meeting at 1:30 at that Shell station? Shell · 1200 Saltillo Rd, Roca, NE 68430 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/81gprWjin2nhxHrs8

 

[Plains Cruiser]

That works for me

 

[OlYellr]

Sorry for the late reply - just getting home. I am not sure that I can commit to 1:30. I feel like that would be a maybe. But I have not even started to pack and I will have a better idea mid morning.

And all that to say - we can go in waves. Most are staying at the same place. Know you are camping. Anyway - will post my timeline when I have a better sense of packing

 

[Greyota]

Am I the only one camping tonight? Everyone else doing hotel?

 

[OlYellr]

I am old AF - so I am hoteling it - I know Frank got a room. Rus don't know - last I knew no

 

[Greyota]

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