Author Topic: Dinner in the St. Louis area Tuesday May 24th, 2011 (Read 1353 times)

oHIobellboy · « **on:** May 08, 2011, 12:16:19 PM »

Hey all, Figured I'd start a new thread for this one as opposed to the Memorial Day weekend thread. As most of you know we'll be passing through again on the way to Ft. Sill for Heather's graduation on May 27th. St. Louis is the halfway point and figured we'll find a place to stay overnight there. Anyone interested in Dinner? We plan on leaving here early in the morning so we'll hit the area by mid afternoon. That should give us time to find a place to camp out overnight and freshen up before dinner. So who's in and where are we eating?

MyBigToy · « **Reply #1 on:** May 08, 2011, 02:42:39 PM »

I'm planning to go. The wife says she won't know if she can go until that day since they have a system implementation and she may have to work.

As far as a place to go, I'm pretty easy but I'll throw out Texas Roadhouse. There's one in St. Charles next to Bass Pro and there's one here in O'Fallon. I'm sure there are more.

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #2 on:** May 09, 2011, 11:47:47 AM »

OK, here's the deal. I'll be tied up and probably will not be able to make it for dinner

, both kids have games that night. My daughter has a softball game at 6:00 and my son has a baseball game at 8:15. In regards to what we talked about yesterday you are welcome to stay the night with us but we probably won't be back home until 10:30-11:00 Tuesday night.

Donnie1 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 09, 2011, 12:37:24 PM »

I won't be able to make it because it is the middle of the week and I am on Swings. Hope you guys have a safe trip and let Heather know that I ma sorry I can't make it to her graduation but we are very proud of her.

tdybr27 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2011, 01:23:18 PM »

Quote from: Donnie1 on May 09, 2011, 12:37:24 PM

I won't be able to make it because it is the middle of the week and I am on Swings. Hope you guys have a safe trip and let Heather know that I ma sorry I can't make it to her graduation but we are very proud of her.

Ditto for me on all but the working swings thing. It's the 4 hour drive there and the 4 hour drive back while trying to work 8 hours both Tuesday and Wednesday.

chevyfan · « **Reply #5 on:** May 09, 2011, 04:17:43 PM »

Are you going to be coming thru around the Troy, Il area again or are you taking a different route? Bryce has t-ball practice that evening from 5:30 until about 7. I have to check the work schedule to see if I am working or not that day.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #6 on:** May 09, 2011, 09:00:21 PM »

Quote from: chevyfan on May 09, 2011, 04:17:43 PM

Are you going to be coming thru around the Troy, Il area again or are you taking a different route? Bryce has t-ball practice that evening from 5:30 until about 7. I have to check the work schedule to see if I am working or not that day.

Pretty much the same route as last time. You're real close to I-270 so I can meet up with you again. My goal is out the door by 7am (EDT) which should put us there about 2-3pm your time. I can even catch up with you at work if you're fairly close to the route. Joe said RoadHouse in St. Charles so it looks like we'll catch the 270 loop. Worse case scenario I can leave it with Joe and you can meet up with him at another time.

Quote from: Fowlhunter on May 09, 2011, 11:47:47 AM

OK, here's the deal. I'll be tied up and probably will not be able to make it for dinner , both kids have games that night. My daughter has a softball game at 6:00 and my son has a baseball game at 8:15. In regards to what we talked about yesterday you are welcome to stay the night with us but we probably won't be back home until 10:30-11:00 Tuesday night.

Maybe we can catch up with you at one of the games and help cheer them on.

Richie_Rich · « **Reply #7 on:** May 10, 2011, 09:44:01 AM »

We should be around.
No plans for the weekend as far as I know.

Do you have another can of RR for sale?

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #8 on:** May 10, 2011, 09:54:26 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on May 09, 2011, 09:00:21 PM

Pretty much the same route as last time. You're real close to I-270 so I can meet up with you again. My goal is out the door by 7am (EDT) which should put us there about 2-3pm your time. I can even catch up with you at work if you're fairly close to the route. Joe said RoadHouse in St. Charles so it looks like we'll catch the 270 loop. Worse case scenario I can leave it with Joe and you can meet up with him at another time.
Maybe we can catch up with you at one of the games and help cheer them on.

That would be great! I would love to see you two especially since you will be so close.

bluedevil · « **Reply #9 on:** May 11, 2011, 10:38:33 AM »

A week later too late. I'll be in stl this weekend. Headed PointFest on Sunday.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #10 on:** May 19, 2011, 07:49:11 PM »

Ok MBT. what's the address on this place and what time is good for everyone? We'll be there plenty early unless traffic is terrible so you and Richie figure out a time. Gonna meet up with John on the other side of the river to drop of a can of RR to him before we get to you guys.

MyBigToy · « **Reply #11 on:** May 19, 2011, 09:37:43 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on May 19, 2011, 07:49:11 PM

Ok MBT. what's the address on this place and what time is good for everyone? We'll be there plenty early unless traffic is terrible so you and Richie figure out a time. Gonna meet up with John on the other side of the river to drop of a can of RR to him before we get to you guys.

I haven't looked up the address but you shouldn't have any trouble finding it. It's in the same parking lot with the Bass Pro Shop, right off I-70W. I'll try to get a time with Richie.

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #12 on:** May 20, 2011, 09:29:23 AM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on May 19, 2011, 07:49:11 PM

Ok MBT. what's the address on this place and what time is good for everyone? We'll be there plenty early unless traffic is terrible so you and Richie figure out a time. Gonna meet up with John on the other side of the river to drop of a can of RR to him before we get to you guys.

Sorry, not MBT but here you go. Looks like they are open until 10:00 M-T and open until 11:00 F-S.

Texas Roadhouse
1300 Bass Pro Drive
St. Charles, MO. 63301
Ph #(636)443-2301

Richie_Rich · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2011, 09:41:32 AM »

On I70, it's exit 229 5th street north.

They reconfigured the lanes over there so there are two left turn lanes into the shopping are right a the Mobil gas station.
Once you turn in, stay in the leftmost lane.
I think you go to the little stop sign, turn left and go straight to the restaurant.

Time for us is not critical.
I'm off work around 4:30 at the latest.
Normally it's 3:00PM, but we have a couple rush projects and are working the guys OT until they are complete.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #14 on:** May 23, 2011, 11:30:48 AM »

Thanks guys. Just now googled it with the address provided and I think even I can find that one

I'm sure we'll be there early enough to wander around Bass Pro while you guys finish working. I'm not sure if we're going to find a place there for the night or head on down I-44 a bit until I get tired and then look for someplace to stay. We have to pick my mom up at OKC Wed afternoon so the closer we get to that, the later we can sleep Wed morning.

R3D DR4G0N · « **Reply #15 on:** May 23, 2011, 12:40:12 PM »

ill be honest, texas roadhouse is AMAZING! Wish I can come too, however, I live like 5 hours away, lol.

Jon

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #16 on:** May 23, 2011, 12:44:38 PM »

Quote from: R3D DR4G0N on May 23, 2011, 12:40:12 PM

ill be honest, texas roadhouse is AMAZING! Wish I can come too, however, I live like 5 hours away, lol.

Jon

I'm 9 hours from STL. You're 5 hours past me. Would make for a long drive but you're more than welcome to come.

R3D DR4G0N · « **Reply #17 on:** May 23, 2011, 12:50:13 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on May 23, 2011, 12:44:38 PM

I'm 9 hours from STL. You're 5 hours past me. Would make for a long drive but you're more than welcome to come.

Lol, and I'd have an hour advantage too, im coming from the est time zone. I will sometime soon though if it works out and decide to do it again (Also I should have some vacation time coming soon too). thank you!

Jon

tdybr27 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 23, 2011, 01:10:16 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on May 23, 2011, 11:30:48 AM

Thanks guys. Just now googled it with the address provided and I think even I can find that one I'm sure we'll be there early enough to wander around Bass Pro while you guys finish working. I'm not sure if we're going to find a place there for the night or head on down I-44 a bit until I get tired and then look for someplace to stay. We have to pick my mom up at OKC Wed afternoon so the closer we get to that, the later we can sleep Wed morning.

Mike, don't wander too far down I-44 before stopping. With the tornado that devastated Joplin I'm sure the close to Joplin you get the harder it will be to find a hotel room.

In fact, as of this morning WB I-44 was closed at Joplin due to 10 or so semi's laying on their sides on the interstate. Might be open by now but who knows.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #19 on:** May 23, 2011, 01:15:10 PM »

Quote from: tdybr27 on May 23, 2011, 01:10:16 PM

Mike, don't wander too far down I-44 before stopping. With the tornado that devastated Joplin I'm sure the close to Joplin you get the harder it will be to find a hotel room.

In fact, as of this morning WB I-44 was closed at Joplin due to 10 or so semi's laying on their sides on the interstate. Might be open by now but who knows.

Thanks for the heads up Chris. I'll do some looking into that for sure now.

Looks like it's far enough away that we won't make it that far Tues night. St. Roberts was a 12 hour drive for us and that would be pushing it after stopping for dinner. That's some serious damage out there. Hopefully by the time we get to that area, the highways will be cleared enough to make it though.

R3D DR4G0N · « **Reply #20 on:** May 23, 2011, 01:45:50 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on May 23, 2011, 12:44:38 PM

I'm 9 hours from STL. You're 5 hours past me. Would make for a long drive but you're more than welcome to come.

wow, lol, had no idea how far binghamton, NY is from missouri *dumbass moment* :P

Jon

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #21 on:** May 23, 2011, 02:11:49 PM »

Quote from: R3D DR4G0N on May 23, 2011, 01:45:50 PM

wow, lol, had no idea how far binghamton, NY is from missouri *dumbass moment* :P

Jon

R3D DR4G0N · « **Reply #22 on:** May 23, 2011, 02:18:56 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on May 23, 2011, 02:11:49 PM

well, canton, OH is certainly a lot closer to me, and moreso my uncle, he lives in columbus.

I have my moments :P

Jon

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #23 on:** May 23, 2011, 08:23:08 PM »

7PM it is. Anyone else in the are want to join us? It'd be a shame if the FH clan got their ball games rained out tomorrow.

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #24 on:** May 24, 2011, 07:44:18 AM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on May 23, 2011, 08:23:08 PM

7PM it is. Anyone else in the are want to join us? It'd be a shame if the FH clan got their ball games rained out tomorrow.

Yes it would brother but they can always be rescheduled for another day, I wouldn't get to see you two again until Bratfest. With the weather we are expected to have today I'm sure both games will be called off and I'll see you two tonight. I'll give you a call a little later to see how you are progressing. Be safe!

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #25 on:** May 24, 2011, 05:38:20 PM »

Well, we're sitting at the ball field waiting on the FH clan. Going to visit with them before dinner. Already got to hang out with Chevyfan for a bit today. Can't wait for dinner. I'm hungry.

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oHIobellboy · « **Reply #26 on:** May 25, 2011, 06:47:20 AM »

I tried to upload last night but Tapatalk was being goofy. Had to get photobucket for the droid. Here the dinner crew from last night.

We had a great time visiting with everyone and can't wait to see everyone again in a few months at Bratfest.

Oh, MBT, nice "mod" to the CTS.

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Darren · « **Reply #27 on:** May 25, 2011, 08:56:27 AM »

There's a lot of familiar faces in that pic

Donnie1 · « **Reply #28 on:** May 25, 2011, 09:08:43 AM »

Sorry I couldn't make it over there to see you guys again. Be careful heading to Oklahoma, they had more storms and tornadoes down that way last night.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #29 on:** May 25, 2011, 03:44:28 PM »

We're 45 miles from Ft. Sill and just now had a few sprinkles of rain. Its been a beautiful drive so far.

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MyBigToy · « **Reply #30 on:** May 25, 2011, 04:13:13 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on May 25, 2011, 03:44:28 PM

We're 45 miles from Ft. Sill and just now had a few sprinkles of rain. Its been a beautiful drive so far.

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Count yourself lucky. Donnie may have gotten hit; Sedialia got it but I don't know how bad. There are multiple tornadoes in the St. Louis area right now. I haven't heard of any confirmed touchdowns but there are confirmed sightings. The wind is currently blowing in all directions and it's raining cats & dogs. There's hail all over also.