Windy City/Hoosier Cruiser PYS across MO.

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toyman317 said:
We need to also consider possibly pitching in for breakfast. I figure everyone will be on their own for lunch stuff. Who is good at planning menus. Clint will attest to the fact that I am not.
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Here is the scenario I enjoy.......Ron cooking with Clint's verbal instruction while Clint and I sit back and enjoy a cold adult beverage. Great entertainment (GSMTR '08).


Does anbody know if there will be grocery stores somewhat close to the different camping locations (Bill :D)? I hope, that way I don't pack much food and just buy as we go.
 
Gappy said:
Here is the scenario I enjoy.......Ron cooking with Clint's verbal instruction while Clint and I sit back and enjoy a cold adult beverage. Great entertainment (GSMTR '08).
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Yeah...sometimes it seems Clint gets me confused with one of his employees. :)
 
Gumby said:
Who's all trailering?

Clearly Carl is. I can't see him driving the 4Runner down the road that far.

I am. Lots of room for Chicagoland stuff. I'll bring a Weber too.

Clint? Tom?
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Going against the WCHCUA rules.......I'm trailering.
:flipoff2:John:flipoff2:
 
Food? do you mean there isnt a mcdonalds or a subway in town?....

After Clints "pizza hut disaster '08".... I am cautious.

I have been daily driving the mall crawler the last few days through 100mi of chicago express way. I think its ready. And as long as I can keep it between the lines it should stay ready.
 
Washita about 8 miles from Farmington and they have a McDonalds for John.
Flatnasty has a gas and go a couple of miles from the park entrance.
I don't have any info on SMORR, I haven't been there yet. REKUT is supposed to be there at Washita and he will be able to tell you more about that.

I broke down and got Vicky a 2 burner stove so she could have morning coffee and I will be able to help out with making breakfast.
 
x factor said:
I broke down and got Vicky a 2 burner stove so she could have morning coffee and I will be able to help out with making breakfast.
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Sounds like that may cut into your briquet consumption:flipoff2:.

So it sounds like we should be prepared for a short supply of grocery stores. I know beer and pretzels travel well.
 
I am trailering my rig with Tony riding bitch. Does anyone know the alcohol policies where we are going? I have been to a few dry counties accidentally and I would like to avoid long drives to satisfy my thirst :D
 
toyman317 said:
Yeah...sometimes it seems Clint gets me confused with one of his employees. :)
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If I am in charge of a group pitch in, than Ron WILL work! His pitiful act is wasted on me ;) Every trip like this brings about great stories. We will have plenty of time around the campfire "circle" to relive them!
 
Ron the meat gazing space invader.
 
booty said:
Sorry guys, I out for the whole deal. Had to rethink the whole thing and figured I'd be money and time ahead to stay home and spend the money on parts so I'm ready for the rest of the summer. This was not an easy conclusion to come to but I keep telling myself that it is best(maybe I'll belive it soon). So hopefully I WILL see you all SOON.

Mark
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Dang Mark, this responsible behavior of yours is givin guys like me a bad name. If you keep it up I won't be able to tell people I know you anymore.
Reasonable time & money management is so unlike most wheelers I know.
Be sure we have your phone # so we can call from the trip & let you know how much fun were havin, we can put you on speaker & set the phone in a chair & you can join in on the campfire bull sessions
 
Cruiser Clint said:
Does anyone know the alcohol policies where we are going? I have been to a few dry counties accidentally and I would like to avoid long drives to satisfy my thirst :D
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Cocktails at camp are not a problem at Washita or Flatnasty. SMORR is unknown.




I may be able to get away with a quart size zip lock of briquettes now insted of the gallon size per day. Freakin' coffee is a charcoal killer.:flipoff2:
 
SMORR allows you to drink in camp. They allow all night wheeling but lock off the camp ground around 11pm. Not a big deal. If you want to wheel later than that you leave your rig outside the campground fence but still in the park and walk to it to wheel at night.

I am trying to bring 3 truck up for Sunday, possibly Saturday night. Also plan on SMORR the next weekend. Will have to skip out on F/N

This was posted from REKUT in the Gateway clubhouse.

Windy City Cruisers may want to come down I55 insted of I57 it would save you close to 100 miles. I55 joins with I70 before the I255 exit and would make for a straight shot for you guys.
 
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x factor said:
This was posted from REKUT in the Gateway clubhouse.

Windy City Cruisers may want to come down I55 insted of I57 it would save you close to 100 miles. I55 joins with I70 before the I255 exit and would make for a straight shot for you guys.
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This is up to todd and john. It doesnt bother me which way we go down. I just thought in spirit of the mini UA that we would meet up with the hoosiers along the way. Alot easier to do it in Effingham than the St Louis area I would think. I dont remember seeing to many large truck stops going through St. Louis but it has been a couple years since I have been through it.

But on the way home, the plan is to take 55

We could meet at the budweiser brewery though.....:beer:
 
Tony, this responsible behavior is more proof that I have not had any seat time in the cruiser. The wife has always said my IQ is cut in half as soon as my butt gets behind the wheel of the 40. So to combat this infliction I will start spending at least 30 min. a day in the garage sitting in the drivers seat and making engine noises, while bouncing from side to side and yelling "DRIVE IT LIKE ITS AJ'S". If all goes as planned with this treatment I should be back to normal in plenty of time for the next trail ride.

Mark
 
I called Washita and although not outstanding it is still a good deal. If we show up after 2pm Saturday he will not charge a park fee for Saturday but we would be able to wheel if we wanted.
1 day $20/vehicle plus $10 per additional day
$5 primative camping

Flat Nasty 1 day $15/ vehicle $5 per passenger and $10 per additional day plus $5 per passenger
$5 primative camping

SMORR is 1 day $20/vehicle $5 for passenger
2 day $35/ vehicle $10 for passenger
3 day $45/ vehicle $10 for passenger


One other piece of info, gas is 10 cents a gallon cheaper in MO. so I always try to fill up there.
 
BAMF_CT2004 said:
This is up to todd and john. It doesnt bother me which way we go down. I just thought in spirit of the mini UA that we would meet up with the hoosiers along the way. Alot easier to do it in Effingham than the St Louis area I would think. I dont remember seeing to many large truck stops going through St. Louis but it has been a couple years since I have been through it.

But on the way home, the plan is to take 55

We could meet at the budweiser brewery though.....:beer:
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My understanding was that everyone was going to stop at the Cracker Barrel on IL. 157 for a bite to eat and hook up with Vicky and me so I don't have to go 140 miles out of my way to hook up with you.
 
Well I guess i57 does add another 51 min. I dont care where we meet. 55 does make mre sense though.
 
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