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Post by WMUDSMgirl on Jul 31, 2008 12:59:35 GMT -5
Hi everyone, it's almost that time!!!! Use this thread to coordinate the caravan. It will begin in Grand Rapids, come through the Ann Arbor area and down through to Ohio. Anyone that is looking to jump in, post here where you're at and everyone can coordinate times. TJ - when and where do you want to start it?? [glow=red,2,300] The Plan:[/glow] We are meeting on Friday August 15th. Details below. Meet location:Aldi's on Clyde park & 28th st. Meet up time:8:30-9:00-ish Travel plans:131S to M6, to 96, to 23 S Once in route, we will have one pit stop at exit 63 on I-96 east bound. This will be a 10 minute stop to let anyone catch up or to drain the lizard . We will be meeting Paul and co. at exit 31 on highway 23 which is the willis rd exit. From there we will be going down to Norwalk. Stopping for the N/T crowd in Toledo hasn't been successful in the last few years with everyone showing up at late times. We all have reservations and there is no point for us to have to call ahead for a late check in. We will however make a stop there for a leg stretch, drink break, or bathroom break.
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Post by 99gst_racer on Jul 31, 2008 14:20:46 GMT -5
Me, Dan, Dale, Sewey, and Derrik will be headed down I94 to 23 south. We'll meet up with the rest of you as soon as our paths cross. Just let me know where and when that will be.
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Post by wishihadatalon on Jul 31, 2008 15:09:04 GMT -5
I actually was going to do this earlier today But I got caught up with a job interview. Anyway, same as last year. We are meeting on Friday August 15th. Details below. Meet location:Aldi's on Clyde park & 28th st. Meet up time:8:30-9:00-ish Travel plans:131S to M6, to 96, to 23 S Once in route, we will have one pit stop at exit 63 on I-96 east bound. This will be a 10 minute stop to let anyone catch up or to drain the lizard . We will be meeting Paul and co. at exit 31 on highway 23 which is the willis rd exit. From there we will be going down to Norwalk. Stopping for the N/T crowd in Toledo hasn't been successful in the last few years with everyone showing up at late times. We all have reservations and there is no point for us to have to call ahead for a late check in. We will however make a stop there for a leg stretch, drink break, or bathroom break. I will edit this to complete it when I get home from work
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Post by 99gst_racer on Jul 31, 2008 16:28:56 GMT -5
TJ - What time do you estimate that you'll be arriving at the Willis Rd. exit?
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Post by Ecl1psE5 on Jul 31, 2008 16:34:57 GMT -5
TJ make sure you figure in my slow ass when you figure in times. i dont forsee going over 65-70 the entire way down. :-) that doesnt mean you guys have to wait for me, but i planned on driving with.
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Post by WMUDSMgirl on Jul 31, 2008 17:22:06 GMT -5
TJ - What time do you estimate that you'll be arriving at the Willis Rd. exit? Last time it took them until 1:30ish to make it to Plymouth Rd on US-23 which is just a couple before the Willis Rd. exit. I'm guessing roughly the same. Maybe an hour earlier as there are no current lane closures on 23 like last year. There is however some work being done about 20 miles east of Grand Rapids on 96. Today as I was driving back to Novi I saw two state boys just waiting around the bend for people so try not to "race" until you pass that bit of construction.
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Post by wishihadatalon on Jul 31, 2008 23:35:42 GMT -5
TJ - What time do you estimate that you'll be arriving at the Willis Rd. exit? Last time it took them until 1:30ish to make it to Plymouth Rd on US-23 which is just a couple before the Willis Rd. exit. I'm guessing roughly the same. Maybe an hour earlier as there are no current lane closures on 23 like last year. There is however some work being done about 20 miles east of Grand Rapids on 96. Today as I was driving back to Novi I saw two state boys just waiting around the bend for people so try not to "race" until you pass that bit of construction. It will be a little earlier this time as we will not be waiting for Ben with Brent directions. ;D
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Post by SPOOLD on Aug 1, 2008 10:43:50 GMT -5
hey now! i gave directions based on the information i was given.
anyways i'll probably end up heading up to gr to meet with you guys that morning unless i'm feeling a little lazy and decide to meet up with the hartford crew on 94
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Post by XtremeRS2GNT on Aug 1, 2008 13:05:06 GMT -5
As far as Toledo goes, we have a few options since we are not going to wait for anyone else. We can either do as years past and stop at the parking lot at Friendly's Restaurant, then jump on the 80/90 turnpike to Norwalk, or we can take 23 S to 475 to 75 and catch the 80/90 off of 75. The Friendly's route always seems to create issues with keeping everyone together with getting off the highway and all the stoplights...but the turnpike is right there too though. Being a Toledo native, i know the area very well, but it depends on what you guys want to do. The 475 to 75 route will add a little time to the drive though, over the normal Friendly's route, maybe 10-15 minutes.
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Post by SPOOLD on Aug 1, 2008 15:44:49 GMT -5
i'm cool with friendly's
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Post by wishihadatalon on Aug 1, 2008 16:29:02 GMT -5
Me too, the parking lot allows us to park and stretch for a min.
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Post by CheapTalon on Aug 1, 2008 16:58:52 GMT -5
Super bummer that I can't make the cruise down. That was totally Bush's fault last year with directions. If I make it down on Saturday morning let me know how the food tastes are Friendly's!
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Post by absinthminded on Aug 1, 2008 18:01:56 GMT -5
Can sombody phone ahead and let Friendly's know we are comming so we don't have to wait 2 hrs for so so qualty food.
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Post by XtremeRS2GNT on Aug 1, 2008 22:51:54 GMT -5
Can sombody phone ahead and let Friendly's know we are comming so we don't have to wait 2 hrs for so so qualty food. I can do that..not too sure they take call ahead's for that many people, but at least they will have the heads up lol. Do we have an estimate of the number of people in the caravan this year? At least how many we will have by Toledo.. ?
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Post by autox4fun on Aug 2, 2008 7:04:43 GMT -5
Josh and I will be leaving Friday night after work (5pm). We will just be running straight thru. If somebody would like to caravan at that time from K-zoo let me know. Randy
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