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Post by bren on May 27, 2010 22:29:09 GMT -5
- Who is going?
- Who want's to drive together?
- What are you driving?
- When and where do we want to meet?
There is nothing scheduled for Friday night so we don't need to arrive at any specific time. However, it would probably be best to arrive before dark. Might be nice to arrive in time to check into the Knight's Inn, get a shower and go out to dinner as a group. According to the map on the Hotel's web site ( www.knightsinn.com/KnightsInn/control/Booking/check_avail?resetSession=true&resetReverse=true&startingStreet=Frankenmuth,+MI&add1=&cit=&st=&zip=&tab=tab4&sar=true&subButton=buttonTo&startingStreet=&startingCity=&tab=tab4&sar=true&id=07370&propBrandId=KG&areaCode=3W3N&brandCode=KG,RA,HJ,TL,DI,SE,BU,MT&searchWithinMiles=50&areaType=1&destination=Xenia&state=OH&country=US&checkInDate=06/04&numberAdults=2&numberRooms=1&checkOutDate=06/06&numberChildren=0&numberBigChildren=0&rate=000&useWRPoints=false&bmInSession=true&id=07370&propBrandId=KG&areaCode=3W3N&brandCode=KG,RA,HJ,TL,DI,SE,BU,MT&searchWithinMiles=50&areaType=1&destination=Xenia&state=OH&country=US&checkInDate=06/04&numberAdults=2&numberRooms=1&checkOutDate=06/06&numberChildren=0&numberBigChildren=0&rate=000&useWRPoints=false&bmInSession=true&tab=tab4&sar=true) it is approx. a 3.5 hour drive from Battle Creek. 4 hours from Lansing. A little over 4 from Frankenmuth. If we are driving Air Cooled cars we would need to add to this drive time. Here is a link to the Larrys Flyer: www.larrysoffroad.com/filecabinet/nat2010twopage.pdf |
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Post by bren on May 27, 2010 22:34:17 GMT -5
And I will reply first.
I am leaning towards driving my van and towing my beetle. With the engine work I have just completed I am not sure I am ready to drive it that far. Don't need a repeat of my trip to Effingham last year.
I had thought about towing a car and staying with the group. If someone else has trouble my car could come off the trailer and theirs could go on. Might not be a bad game plan.
I have the day off Friday. Marie has asked for it off and has not gotten a reply though we assume she will get it. I will let you all know.
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Post by vw1s on May 29, 2010 22:01:24 GMT -5
I just talked to my buddy and he said he is planning on it. So we will be going. He has to work Friday, I don't. Not sure what time we will hit the road.
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Post by dubfreak1 on May 30, 2010 11:22:05 GMT -5
Beth and I both have Fri off. We will be driving our semi-invisible Jetta unless I can get a deal on renting an invisible Equinox (extended test drive). We are flexible as far as meeting and could be the chase car in a caravan due to our invisible status.
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Post by bren on May 30, 2010 18:57:24 GMT -5
I know Dan is camping this weekend so we can coordinate with him later.
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Post by dansam on Jun 1, 2010 7:57:23 GMT -5
Ill be leaving friday early. I can meet up with you guys wherever, Looks like Mapquest says 75.s to 23.s then back onto 75.s getting off at exit 44 OH-725 exit then right onto byers rd. Like ya'all I got friday off and have all day to play. Still would not mind getting there with minimum of fuss/mileage. Oh yea did you see that dinner on Saturday is free  Looks like a monster cook out. Im geeked. Dan |
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Post by vw1302 on Jun 1, 2010 15:16:06 GMT -5
Change of plans for us, we are staying home this time. Have fun everyone, and take pics.
Hope to see y'all in Frankenmuth or at the Volks Folks at the zoo.
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Post by dubfreak1 on Jun 1, 2010 18:17:48 GMT -5
Well poop. You will be missed!
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Post by bren on Jun 1, 2010 18:55:59 GMT -5
Yes, you will be missed for sure!  Dan: Sounds like you are the only one driving down in a visible car. Marie and I will probably go a different route down, angling down from Battle Creek. Not exactly sure what time we are leaving yet. Make sure you have my cell number with you. If you have any issues I can head your direction. My car will be on the trailer so we can switch places or what ever. -Bren |
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Post by dansam on Jun 1, 2010 20:40:32 GMT -5
Ok. Hopefully it will be an uneventfull trip (there is always a first time). |
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Post by dansam on Jun 2, 2010 5:48:08 GMT -5
Oh yea Friday looks like a nice day. Sat and Sunday not so much. I recommend all bring some rain gear just in case. Mind you Im pretty sure that weather forcasters in Ohio are just as competant as the ones in Michigan My cell is 989-233-4786. Everyone going down please send me yours Did some tuning yesterday and Ally seems ready. I was hoping to have my new jets in before leaving but its not looking that way. Probably will come in the day I come back... If anyone wants to hook up during the trip let me know a place and a time otherwise Ill just lone wolf it. Dan |
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Post by dansam on Jun 2, 2010 8:01:32 GMT -5
HAH the jets just came in. guess I now have a project at lunch.
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Post by bren on Jun 2, 2010 16:23:10 GMT -5
I will have the club awning and banner with me. That will also give us some weather protection.
I don't have any fliers left for passing out. Does any one have any to bring or should I print some off?
-Bren
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Post by dubfreak1 on Jun 2, 2010 16:58:18 GMT -5
I will bring some. Thanks for remembering! I would have forgotten.
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Post by dansam on Jun 3, 2010 5:59:31 GMT -5
I dont have any fliers but will bring the business cards.
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Looks like a monster cook out. Im geeked. 
