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dwkoski · 09-03-2009, 06:48 AM

Todd: Thanks for posting the link. I'm going to try to come down for it if I can find a navigator. I'll ask Tim (who drove the Porsche 356 in Published Enemies) and see if he's on call that weekend,,,Dave

evomind · 09-03-2009, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Moto44

No, he's talking about the yellow Lotus parked in the garage, silly.

what yellow lotus??

Moto44 · 09-04-2009, 04:53 AM

This is a three-day holiday Labor Day weekend. Anybody interested in meeting me at my place west of the suburbs for a drive north through the country to Lake Geneva? Pick a day and a time...

dasmoofler · 09-04-2009, 05:51 AM

I'm game. MVP is doing Blackhawk Farms this weekend. Maybe stop by there for a bit and revisit your old stomping grounds? Either day works for me!

ZQQM · 09-04-2009, 06:41 AM

I might be able to make it. I'm busy on Saturday. And I was going mtn biking up in Kettle Morraine State Park on Sunday afternoon. My friend is camping up there and is bringing my bike up for me. I planned on driving to the Eagle area early Sunday afternoon. If the drive wasn't too late I could tie them together, since Eagle isnt too far from Lake Geneva.

And I might be able to on Monday also.... looking for something to do with the girlfriend.

dasmoofler · 09-04-2009, 06:59 AM

On your way to Eagle take a short detour and drive up CTY H north out of La Grange. When 67 keeps going north and 12 turns left follow 12. Short, but sweet.
Do you know which campground? I may have to come for a visit.

Moto44 · 09-04-2009, 09:32 AM

So far, there are three of us who should be able to attend with three maybes. The likely drive time will either be Sunday afternoon or sometime on Monday, depending on when the most people are available. Let me know what works for you.

ishur · 09-04-2009, 09:51 AM

I'm a definite maybe for Monday; Sunday might work if I'm back home by 5, as we have a dinner engagement that night.

dasmoofler · 09-04-2009, 10:49 AM

I'm good for anytime, Sat, Sun, or Mon. One way or another I'm gonna make it to Blackhawk this weekend.

ExoticHottie · 09-04-2009, 06:38 PM

Working til 4PM Saturday - will be bored after that though cuz my bf is going to a bachelor party all night. So if someone wants to go for a night-time cruise, lemme know. Otherwise, I volunteer at an animal shelter on Sunday morning until about noon - but free after that. Gotta wash my car though - it's been a week since she had a bath - the longest I've ever let it go!

Moto44 · 09-04-2009, 06:49 PM

No matter when we do this, some folks aren't going to be available. At this point, most people are available on Monday. Several people had conflicting time constraints on Sunday. And Saturday was out.

Anybody have any time constraints on Monday?

Moto44 · 09-04-2009, 07:05 PM

For those of you sitting back undecided, perhaps this will sweeten the pot. I believe Mike will be joining us with his new car...

chuck_risen · 09-04-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Moto44

No matter when we do this, some folks aren't going to be available. At this point, most people are available on Monday. Several people had conflicting time constraints on Sunday. And Saturday was out.

Anybody have any time constraints on Monday?

Sunday is bad for me as I need to go to a function with the "boss". Monday would be great though for a drive.

Moto44 · 09-04-2009, 07:24 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like the people who are likely to be available on Monday are:
ace - Steve
chuck_risen - Chuck
dasmoofler - John
ishur - Irwin
Moto44 - Todd and Marguerite
Tpup - Roy
ZQQM - Bill
My sister Tricia and her husband Larry in either their Miata or their Sky.

Maybe?
drchris1
evomind - Mike (he probably has the swine flu

)
ExoticHottie - Kat
Slaughtr - Ronnie said he's already on his way from Idaho.

ace · 09-04-2009, 07:47 PM

Just confirming that Monday works for me.

stinkyonion · 09-05-2009, 07:02 AM

Monday best for me too.

ishur · 09-05-2009, 07:33 AM

Monday looks OK for me, too...although with teenagers in the house things can change at any minute.

dasmoofler · 09-05-2009, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ishur

Monday looks OK for me, too...although with teenagers in the house things can change at any minute.

Toddlers, yes. Teens, no. Kick 'em out the door, or better yet, an airplane.

ishur · 09-05-2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by dasmoofler

Toddlers, yes. Teens, no. Kick 'em out the door, or better yet, an airplane.

Don't be ridiculous. Have you seen the price of airline tickets lately?

Moto44 · 09-05-2009, 09:24 AM

I just talked to Rick at Popeye's (not the chain restaurant) in Geneva and he is going to hold nine reserved, protected parking spaces for us Monday. They open at 11:00a and he said the earlier we get there the better. If we need more, I need to let him know.

This means we should meet at my place around 9:30-9:45 and try to leave by 10:00a. If everyone who plans to come would let me know if you are bringing a guest, I can then make a restaurant reservation. I'll PM directions to my place to all those who are likely to attend.

I'm glad we were able to get such a nice showing with such little notice!

Todd

09-04-2009, 04:53 AM	#123 (permalink)
Moto44 Back in the Saddle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,806	This is a three-day holiday Labor Day weekend. Anybody interested in meeting me at my place west of the suburbs for a drive north through the country to Lake Geneva? Pick a day and a time... __________________ If nobody ever died doing it, how much fun could it be?

09-04-2009, 06:41 AM	#125 (permalink)
ZQQM Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Darien, Illinois Posts: 45 Images: 1	I might be able to make it. I'm busy on Saturday. And I was going mtn biking up in Kettle Morraine State Park on Sunday afternoon. My friend is camping up there and is bringing my bike up for me. I planned on driving to the Eagle area early Sunday afternoon. If the drive wasn't too late I could tie them together, since Eagle isnt too far from Lake Geneva. And I might be able to on Monday also.... looking for something to do with the girlfriend. __________________ 2008 Exige S240, STi, Track and Touring, LSD, SS, RAC's 2004 Acura TL, 6sp, Brembo's, Injen CAI, Type S springs, 255/40/17's on stock wheels........ a sleeper

09-04-2009, 06:59 AM	#126 (permalink)
dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,088	On your way to Eagle take a short detour and drive up CTY H north out of La Grange. When 67 keeps going north and 12 turns left follow 12. Short, but sweet. Do you know which campground? I may have to come for a visit. Attached Images

09-04-2009, 09:32 AM	#127 (permalink)
Moto44 Back in the Saddle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,806	So far, there are three of us who should be able to attend with three maybes. The likely drive time will either be Sunday afternoon or sometime on Monday, depending on when the most people are available. Let me know what works for you. __________________ If nobody ever died doing it, how much fun could it be?

09-04-2009, 06:49 PM	#131 (permalink)
Moto44 Back in the Saddle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,806	No matter when we do this, some folks aren't going to be available. At this point, most people are available on Monday. Several people had conflicting time constraints on Sunday. And Saturday was out. Anybody have any time constraints on Monday? __________________ If nobody ever died doing it, how much fun could it be?

09-03-2009, 06:48 AM	#121 (permalink)
dwkoski Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 444	Todd: Thanks for posting the link. I'm going to try to come down for it if I can find a navigator. I'll ask Tim (who drove the Porsche 356 in Published Enemies) and see if he's on call that weekend,,,Dave

09-04-2009, 05:51 AM	#124 (permalink)
dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,088	I'm game. MVP is doing Blackhawk Farms this weekend. Maybe stop by there for a bit and revisit your old stomping grounds? Either day works for me!

09-04-2009, 09:51 AM	#128 (permalink)
ishur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 194	I'm a definite maybe for Monday; Sunday might work if I'm back home by 5, as we have a dinner engagement that night.

09-04-2009, 10:49 AM	#129 (permalink)
dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,088	I'm good for anytime, Sat, Sun, or Mon. One way or another I'm gonna make it to Blackhawk this weekend.

09-04-2009, 06:38 PM	#130 (permalink)
ExoticHottie The cat whisperer Join Date: May 2009 Location: In your dreams. . . Posts: 66	Working til 4PM Saturday - will be bored after that though cuz my bf is going to a bachelor party all night. So if someone wants to go for a night-time cruise, lemme know. Otherwise, I volunteer at an animal shelter on Sunday morning until about noon - but free after that. Gotta wash my car though - it's been a week since she had a bath - the longest I've ever let it go!

09-04-2009, 07:05 PM	#132 (permalink)
Moto44 Back in the Saddle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,806	For those of you sitting back undecided, perhaps this will sweeten the pot. I believe Mike will be joining us with his new car... __________________ If nobody ever died doing it, how much fun could it be?

09-04-2009, 07:24 PM	#134 (permalink)
Moto44 Back in the Saddle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,806	Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like the people who are likely to be available on Monday are: ace - Steve chuck_risen - Chuck dasmoofler - John ishur - Irwin Moto44 - Todd and Marguerite Tpup - Roy ZQQM - Bill My sister Tricia and her husband Larry in either their Miata or their Sky. Maybe? drchris1 evomind - Mike (he probably has the swine flu ) ExoticHottie - Kat Slaughtr - Ronnie said he's already on his way from Idaho. __________________ If nobody ever died doing it, how much fun could it be? Last edited by Moto44 : 09-06-2009 at 06:07 AM.

09-04-2009, 07:47 PM	#135 (permalink)
ace Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 81	Just confirming that Monday works for me. __________________ 06 Elise (STi, HT, TP, SS) 08 MDX - Family hauler 03 Passat GLX 4Motion - Daily driver 67 Corvair Monza - Underappreciated classic

09-05-2009, 07:02 AM	#136 (permalink)
stinkyonion Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oak Brook, IL Posts: 243 Images: 2	Monday best for me too. __________________ 2006 polar blue Elise, VF stage II, clam hinge, von Hep exhaust, HID, Zeitronix/Dashdaq (GPS, wideband O2, EGT, fuel+oil pressure), BWR fuel rail, moroso oil pan, HD SS clutch, RTV brace, green wire mod, harnesses, Oddysey 625, alpine pdx-5, jvc avx77 head unit, jl speakers, voltmeter on dash, custom gauge pod, etc.

09-05-2009, 07:33 AM	#137 (permalink)
ishur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 194	Monday looks OK for me, too...although with teenagers in the house things can change at any minute.

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09-05-2009, 09:24 AM	#140 (permalink)
Moto44 Back in the Saddle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,806	I just talked to Rick at Popeye's (not the chain restaurant) in Geneva and he is going to hold nine reserved, protected parking spaces for us Monday. They open at 11:00a and he said the earlier we get there the better. If we need more, I need to let him know. This means we should meet at my place around 9:30-9:45 and try to leave by 10:00a. If everyone who plans to come would let me know if you are bringing a guest, I can then make a restaurant reservation. I'll PM directions to my place to all those who are likely to attend. I'm glad we were able to get such a nice showing with such little notice! Todd __________________ If nobody ever died doing it, how much fun could it be?