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add me but Im going to be in a Orange Semi Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk
aka the big orange crayon. Sent by my Atrix 4G
any recommendations on a place to stay? Better yet, where not to stay...
I've got an email from Country Inn. It's telling me that if I book 2 or more nights for stays between now and Oct 1st. I get 35% off. I'm sure it has to be paid up front but that's like getting a free night. I have to book between now and July 12th. It comes out to $62.18 per night plus tax. Time to do some button clicking.
Nice that's better than what I was getting just going to their site. Did they specify what type of room? Like King or 2 queens....?
They have a deal that if you pay upfront within 21 days of your stay it's 20% off. This one didn't require upfront payment. I had my choice of a King bed or 2 queens. No kids this year so we took the king. Save the 2 beds for someone else that needs two beds.
If we go we'll get a King as well. My wife REALLY wants to see St Louis and she even liked the idea about the ballgame, she's just worried about leaving the dogs with my mother one weekend and then for an entire week 4 days later. If she can get over that we're a strong possibility.
Any code to put in?
Please, please post a pix..
thinkING about it it does look more like a Orange crayon. I'm making reservation at hotel so ill have no trailer. tried uploading but cac has banned me from uploading pics. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk
Um, am i allowed to go? Im so there yo! +1
Bout time you committed.
I fell off the wagon with this new bike.
ima maybe
Who are you again?
God.
Better put Chevyfan +2 on that list. Can't miss this!!
Sup AV Buddy's,The Family and I will check our Schedules and Ill post back later. Has it been a year already?B
hotel is booked!!
wait completely booked or jus ur room?
Just his room.
so is that the hotel every one has decided to stay at? Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk
phew....thank god got scared for a min
Things must be moving along for you on that subject we talked about the other day.
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ALERT!!! ALERT!!! ALERT!!! Upon looking at pictures on the St. Charles Parks and Rec facebook page, it might behoove somebody local to go drive by shelter 4 at McNair and see if they still have the grill.
As of now....as long as the next month is good.... I will be attending for the Bratfest...yes from New Jersey
I think the grill is just out of the pix. At least I hope so.
I'll try and swing by this weekend.If the grill is not there, I'll bring one.....hmmm, I'll probably have to make one.The spare grill is gas and everyone prefers charcoal.I've got plenty of material at work if I have to make one.
Don't worry. Trust me, if you come all the way from Jersey, we will find a place for you to stay.
well thank you glad to see ill have some help looking forward to a 15hr drive time is gunna drag now until the 4th
Guess I forgot to mention even if that place is in the back of your Av in somebody's driveway. Nah, it's all good, I'm sure we can figure something out for ya.
I thought so too, but iirc the grill SHOULD be in the picture I saw.
I think the grill is out of the picture to the right but will look into it.
I'd say it's still there, just outside of that pic posted above. Here's one from a few yrs back.
Put me as a strong maybe + 2. Hope to get a few others from MI and IL to join with!
So have you heard from MoAv yet, OBB?
So have you twisted her arm very hard yet?
Well - I have the room booked - still some uncertainties... like if I bring the nephew, if I'm going to have a friend hitch a ride to see his brother just south of St Louis. if my wife will be there or not, if her "yeah go" is a "Yeah, sure thing, go and have a good time." or a "Yeah go, your stuff will be on the porch when you get back..." But then she'll have to find her own way to the beach the following week. anyway, I'm a strong maybe to a weak yes.
Easy to see who wears the pants in your family!
Seriously, I think it's my conscience that is in control.... She's probably thinking yeah get outta here, but I know she'll be flippin trying to get ready for our vacation. Me, I pack the morning we're leaving, she stresses about it for weeks in advance. I hear ya Chris... she struggles with it daily... "I wanna go, but I got so much to do." Whatever!
and I thought my house was the only one like that ....
I think most houses with females are like that unfortunately.
I see no official "I'll be there" post from you yet.
15 total now. I sent Darren a PM. I'm gonna have to dig up his number and give him a call.
GREAT NEWS-- As of August 9th i will be attending Lincoln Tech for Automotive to get my ASE Certifications and hopefully get my job back working with my dad. GOOD NEWS-- I'm one by one taking things off my mods list i made way back in October and hopefully will surprise many when going to a GTG BAD NEWS.... due to th fact Lincoln Tech starts August 9th and i have the morning classes....i will not be attending this years bratfest.... but if between now and then a few members in PA and (OHIOBELLBOY) wanna have a GTG somewhere thats not a 15 hour drive for me i will gladly drive to the middle on a friday since my school is only Mon-Thurs 715-230... as always ill remain on the forum keepin in touch everyday now but next year and i mean it when i say it next year i will be there with a very unique truck ...
Shel's posted on the club's FB site today. They are confirmed
Another GTG that Moosc comes in a BIG TRUCK....
So how many are coming in your truck?
Beave met up with Intimidator earlier this week and it sounds like they are a go!
Trying to figure it out.. Its only 11 hours... But a VERY bad time of the year for me and work...
If you want I could just take that weekend off and we can take my AV Sent from Tapatalk using Droid BionicX!
The more Avalanches, the better. Although I cheated in 06 when I bought my 03 Vette convertible and brought it instead of the Av.
You can do what Richie and Letha did last year. She (sorry, I've forgotten your wife's name) drives the Vette to Bratfest.
Ok, things are settling down here at work and the boss is bugging me to take some time off.I'm going to try to schedule the time to make this GTG.It's been a while since I've done a road trip.Be a a good test for the Pearl too.Haven't been on a long road trip in her yet.Vetman
Any venison fans out there? I've still got some prime cuts for the grill and a stick of sausage I can bring.
A definite strong possibility. I asked the wife if she had plans for that Sunday and she said no, told her about the event and she said...well she didn't say she's not interested. Maybe 2 Fords driving 2 Chevys in case she decides to leave earlier than me. Any venison fans out there? I've still got some prime cuts for the grill and a stick of sausage I can bring. Got to show her some mods. At least she has already talked about the bed slide. Hope to be there!
Any venison fans out there? I've still got some prime cuts for the grill and a stick of sausage I can bring. Hope to be there!
For those of you coming from the east, be forewarned that I70 West of Indy(Plainfield) is under construction to the Illinois border, this started yesterday, three different construction companies are doing the bridge decks plus some other paving and patching, you might want to go north on the west side of indy to US 40 (Washington St) to Terre Haute, south on 41 back to 70 West, its the scenic route through the Hoosier State, lol.Didit
I'll have to let Jim know. They're coming over with us on Fri morning. They've been working on that damn bridge deck right there at US 41 the last 3 years. Any idea when they'll complete it?
Pretty good chance I'll be there with wife and son. Not sure which AV we'll be bringing with us, although there's a pretty good chance that some of you may be able see KY_Bob's old ride for the first time.
Getting close!!! Maybe I asked this already but I'll ask again, who has the original Bratfest banner?
Have had much of a chance to post up.Hotel is booked, hopefully most everyone is staying at the Country Inns and Suites.Should be getting in Friday evening sometime.Will probably pick up the food stuff when we get there.Vetman
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Yea this is turning into a shin dig. I'm calling Monday to reserve my ugo so hopefully I won't have to drive the truck.Sent from Tapatalk using Droid BionicX!
Who else is coming in Friday evening so I know who to look for?Vetman
Moosc, you know you can ride in my Avy anytime.Vetman
Us, GoldBowtie, I believe Ski Edition. Maybe Tdybr
Appreciate it but I have to drop my tractor of in ederwardsville il and get the oil change. That's why I opted for a rental.Sent from Tapatalk using Droid BionicX!
Murman thinks KY Bob has it.Sent by my Atrix 4G
I thought BD or BNasty had it but wasn't sure. I would like to get my hands on it so we would have it every year.
We will be there Friday night as well...somewhere between 6-8. Will be good to see you guys again! Intimidator will be coming in Friday as well, but not sure what time, his girls have school that day.
yes .. we will be there late ... late Friday night ... about midnight ..... girls get out at 3:30 and then we are heading your way ..... Can't wait to see old friends and meet new ones! John
Only 1300more miles Sent from Tapatalk using Droid BionicX!
400 miles and I'm there. Ill post up and tell yea how bad 70 is since I'm running it.Sent from Tapatalk using Droid BionicX!
Their supposed to suspend all construction for the weekend. Pay attention to how well they have the debris off the road also please.
There removing barrels still a few out there. Looks like its going to be paved. Haven't left you any gators to dodge. Sent from Tapatalk using Droid BionicX!
What are the gas prices like down there??Also, moosc....where is your picture taken?? Near St. Louis? I haven't even had time to look at a map yet....I have no idea how long of a drive it is yet either...sighThanks!
They have raised gas prices in preparation for the holiday weekend - it's $3.539 to $3.559 this afternoon.
Not much difference in those prices I see.
I was thinking the same thing when I read it about 5 minutes ago but thought I would leave it alone. OBB MyBigToy
So I had a Thursday afternoon finger fart! Please put me out of my misery.
We're on the way!!! Sent by my Atrix 4G
Dang...early! Watcha gonna do with yourselves once you get there?? I was trying to leave at 10, but that's not gonna happen....
I'm out for today... going to try to make it tomorrow morning if my gut lets me make it.
Better get it kicked. We've got some stuff to do to yours tomorrow.
Talked to Darren,Bnasty and Ski Edition today. All of them have a lot going on and are not going to make it this year.
Saw somebody buyin charcoal at the Home Depot this afternoon, who was that? lolDidit
Just finished choppin vegetables for an hour, My fingers & mouth are on FIRE!!!! Salsa complete! On to the Taco salad, & Preping a Dish to make when we get there.Should be on the road by 6ish I hope!Rain go away, my baby is Clean & wants out of the garage!
Devon and I made it home fine. Thanks to all who have made this the great tradition that it is. Enjoyed seeing old friends and making some new ones. Now I've got to decide which AV to bring next year....
Yeller - you should have the supercharger lined out next year. We need to stage a drag race, with Blue included!
Sounded like a good idea until you suggested getting the all show and no go AV involved!
We've got to have a sacrificial lamb to be the loser. I don't want to lose and I'm sure you don't either!
I forgot to thank whomever left the piece of paper under my wiper blade, you know who you are, I don't, but Thanks, greatly appreciated!Didit