Author Topic: Kokomo Indiana GTG (Read 8405 times)

Z66 Butch · « **on:** August 03, 2008, 09:23:41 PM »

While visiting the Northfaces for their cookout the ladies were talking about a GTG back here in Central Indiana. This is their idea, I am just running the thread for them. :A:

The GTG is set for September the 13th.

The plan is to meet at the AUTOMOTIVE HERITAGE MUSEUM, 1500 North Reed Road (US 31) Kokomo, IN. at 10AM for a chat................ maybe we will steal a idea from Didit and bring some donuts, juice and coffee to snack on before the museum tour.

Around 10:30 we Will enter the museum (cost is $5 per adult and $2 per child). We will plan on spending 2 hours there and after that we will cruise to THE SEIBERLING MANSION
for a tour of this fabulous old home. The cost for this tour is $4 and $1 per child. It opens at 1PM so we will have time to chat a little in the parking lot, that is not a problem with anyone is it? :cool:

After the museum tours I know we will be hungry so guess what? Yep we will find a place to eat! Our son and daughter in law live close to Kokomo so I will ask them for a recommendation of a restaurant. Parking, Service (don't rush us), and of course the food will be the priorities! :4:

As many of you know jomomma has been ill and we have not attended many GTG's this year, we have not hosted any so this will be the first of the year for us, come on out and help celebrate jomomma getting well!

So to sum it up:

What: Fall GTG

Where: AUTOMOTIVE HERITAGE MUSEUM, 1500 North Reed Road (US 31) Kokomo, IN

Second Stop: THE SEIBERLING MANSION, 1200 W Sycamore St
We should be here at 1PM.

Third Stop: Late Lunch, I will post the location soon but it will also be in Kokomo.
We will figure 2:30 for lunch.

Last Stop: Butch & Joan's home for BIRTHDAY CAKE & ICECREAM!

Feel free to pick one, two, three or all four stops. All times are approxmite and will depend on how much talking goes on out in the parking lots! :A: If you think that you may join us later PM me and i will give you a cell number so you can check and see where we are when you are ready.

When: September 13, 10AM

Why: to give jomomma a hug (easy please) :A:

The Attending List:

1. Z66 BUTCH & jomomma

2. Didit & Lu + Molly

3. Main One + Minor One

4. BlueDevil

5. dpreacher + Dwife & dkids

6. Tanc Crusher

7. NorthFace-no more + 3

8. ~~wobbles + 2~~

9. boilers94 + ?

10. Mongo Ranger + 2

11. Avialanche

12. LakeFX, LadyFX, & Lil'FX!

13. Roy + 1 (a guy I used to work with)

14. AVtailgater

15. The Mox

16. xtremesport

Post up and get on the list, you know you want to! :A:

Butch

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #1 on:** August 03, 2008, 09:24:48 PM »

Automotive Heritage Museum
1500 North Reed Road (U.S. 31)
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-9999

The Pioneer Auto Club began showing cars in the early 1950's. Their early vision of an auto museum became reality in 1998. Visitors to the museum can wander through Kokomo's automotive history, beginning in 1894 through the present. The museum's historic facades feature a 1930's gas station, the Haynes home, and a 1950's diner. Auto industry related displays and around 100 antique and classic cars make this a must-see museum for car enthusiasts.

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #2 on:** August 03, 2008, 09:25:37 PM »

Construction on the Seiberling Mansion began in October 1889 and was completed in the fall of 1891. The house was built for Monroe Seiberling of Akron, Ohio at a cost of $50,000.

The architecture of the house is a mixture of Neo-Jacobean (Queen Anne) and Romanesque Revival styles. It was designed by Arthur LaBelle of Marion, Indiana. Built at the height of the gas boom in Indiana, the house was originally heated and illuminated by natural gas.

The mansion includes eight rooms on the first floor, seven on the second, and a grand ballroom on the third floor with an entrance to the rotunda outside. The grand porch overlooks the grounds. Interior woodwork includes ornate design and parquetry of native walnut, oak, maple, cherry, mahogany and tulip poplar. The Victorian staircase is stunning. Moorish themes are featured in brass door knobs, plates, hinges, and sash lifts.

Since 1972, the Seiberling Mansion, because of its historical and architectural significance, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of Interior

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #3 on:** August 03, 2008, 10:38:48 PM »

sounds like fun Butch, that's the same day as the truckfest at summit.

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #4 on:** August 04, 2008, 08:22:51 AM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on August 03, 2008, 10:38:48 PM

sounds like fun Butch, that's the same day as the truckfest at summit.

Yea, I know....I checked with GBT, they could not make this GTG on any of the few days that were available....they were the only ones on his attending list that had been to a GTG here in the past. We needed to come up with a day that some AV friends form Mi could attend, he works every other weekend, between that and some other commitments this is about all we had left.

Main One · « **Reply #5 on:** August 04, 2008, 10:09:32 AM »

Put us down as a definite Maybe! Sounds like a couple of interesting places to check out.

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #6 on:** August 04, 2008, 10:56:51 AM »

GREAT!

bluedevil · « **Reply #7 on:** August 04, 2008, 05:06:23 PM »

We never been at a automotve museum so this is it. We're in

btw.....heres a banner

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #8 on:** August 04, 2008, 05:35:33 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on August 04, 2008, 05:06:23 PM

We never been at a automotve museum so this is it. We're in

btw.....heres a banner

GREAT! Sweet banner, mind if I link it over on the main site??????

Butch

bluedevil · « **Reply #9 on:** August 04, 2008, 05:38:41 PM »

Quote from: Z66 Butch on August 04, 2008, 05:35:33 PM

GREAT! Sweet banner, mind if I link it over on the main site??????

Butch

nope,not at all. Go right ahead

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #10 on:** August 04, 2008, 06:56:29 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on August 04, 2008, 05:38:41 PM

nope,not at all. Go right ahead

Thanks, I did it here and there both! See ya there.....who is coming with you?

Butch

bluedevil · « **Reply #11 on:** August 04, 2008, 07:08:27 PM »

Quote from: Z66 Butch on August 04, 2008, 06:56:29 PM

Thanks, I did it here and there both! See ya there.....who is coming with you?

Butch

+2

boilers94 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 04, 2008, 08:41:09 PM »

I'll have to see what things look like when the football schedule comes out, but I may have to take a look at attending this one. I need to get back over to Indiana sometime soon anyways!!

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #13 on:** August 04, 2008, 10:10:25 PM »

Quote from: boilers94 on August 04, 2008, 08:41:09 PM

I'll have to see what things look like when the football schedule comes out, but I may have to take a look at attending this one. I need to get back over to Indiana sometime soon anyways!!

Just let me know when to add you to the list and how many! It will be good meeting you.

Butch

boilers94 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 05, 2008, 11:57:45 AM »

Quote from: Z66 Butch on August 04, 2008, 10:10:25 PM

Just let me know when to add you to the list and how many! It will be good meeting you.

Butch

Will do, Butch!! I should have the Football Schedule in about a week or two.

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #15 on:** August 10, 2008, 09:50:52 PM »

OK, I added one more stop to the GTG. BIRTHDAY CAKE & ICEREAM at our home! Anything else that you guys want?

boilers94 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 10, 2008, 10:09:15 PM »

Yeah!! The winning Lottery numbers!!!

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #17 on:** August 11, 2008, 09:13:22 AM »

Quote from: boilers94 on August 10, 2008, 10:09:15 PM

Yeah!! The winning Lottery numbers!!!

Ha! I am still trying to figure out how to pick those for myself!!

Butch

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #18 on:** August 16, 2008, 11:50:03 PM »

We will be eating a late lunch at Harvey Hinklemeyers. I am guessing that lunch will be between 2:30 & 3PM so we will bring a few donuts, juice & milk to hold us over till then. Feel free to bring a thermos of coffee or stop by your favorite coffee house before arriving at the Auto Museum, we will need to finish all food & drinks before entering.

THE MENU:

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #19 on:** August 16, 2008, 11:52:41 PM »

I have let them know to expect us and they promised to take good care of us!

Harvey Hinklemeyers is a local favorite, we have only ate there a couple of times but I can tell you they have the best bread sticks and some of the best pizza that you will ever eat. They have several Italian dishes, Mexican dinners plus a full menu of sandwiches and sides all at reasonable prices.

boilers94 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 17, 2008, 08:59:03 AM »

This GTG is getting more and more tempting by the minute!! I hope the Football Schedule allows me time to attempt to attend this GTG.

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #21 on:** August 17, 2008, 04:40:58 PM »

Quote from: boilers94 on August 17, 2008, 08:59:03 AM

This GTG is getting more and more tempting by the minute!! I hope the Football Schedule allows me time to attempt to attend this GTG.

Take a bye week?

boilers94 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 17, 2008, 06:07:17 PM »

I'd love to, but these are my sons playing football that I'm talking about here and they only grow up once and they grow up quick!!!

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #23 on:** August 17, 2008, 06:55:29 PM »

Quote from: boilers94 on August 17, 2008, 06:07:17 PM

I'd love to, but these are my sons playing football that I'm talking about here and they only grow up and they grow up quick!!!

Do I ever know that!

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #24 on:** August 20, 2008, 09:44:15 PM »

I think i heard somewhere to put boilers94 on the list, is that correct? How many are coming with you?

boilers94 · « **Reply #25 on:** August 21, 2008, 04:50:13 PM »

IF I can make it, possibly up to 3-4, but I won't know for sure IF I can make this GTG until closer to the date.

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #26 on:** August 21, 2008, 05:02:44 PM »

Quote from: boilers94 on August 21, 2008, 04:50:13 PM

IF I can make it, possibly up to 3-4, but I won't know for sure IF I can make this GTG until closer to the date.

OK but I already put you on the list...........

tdybr27 · « **Reply #27 on:** August 21, 2008, 05:06:39 PM »

Quote from: Z66 Butch on August 21, 2008, 05:02:44 PM

OK but I already put you on the list...........

I'm betting that's not the ONLY list he's been on or is on now!

MoAv · « **Reply #28 on:** August 21, 2008, 05:30:57 PM »

Dang it Butch - now I got that stupid Kokomo song in my head...

"Aruba, jamaica ooo I wanna take you
Bermuda, bahama come on pretty mama
Key largo, montego baby why dont we go
Jamaica

Off the florida keys
Theres a place called kokomo
Thats where you wanna go to get away from it all

Bodies in the sand
Tropical drink melting in your hand
Well be falling in love
To the rhythm of a steel drum band
Down in kokomo"

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #29 on:** August 21, 2008, 06:07:21 PM »

Quote from: MoAv on August 21, 2008, 05:30:57 PM

Dang it Butch - now I got that stupid Kokomo song in my head...

"Aruba, jamaica ooo I wanna take you
Bermuda, bahama come on pretty mama
Key largo, montego baby why dont we go
Jamaica

Off the florida keys
Theres a place called kokomo
Thats where you wanna go to get away from it all

Bodies in the sand
Tropical drink melting in your hand
Well be falling in love
To the rhythm of a steel drum band
Down in kokomo"

The only way to get that song out of your head is to visit Kokomo!

Let me know when to put you on the list.......

bluedevil · « **Reply #30 on:** August 21, 2008, 06:11:27 PM »

6 hr drive for us. We're going thru Indy

MoAv · « **Reply #31 on:** August 21, 2008, 06:13:47 PM »

It would be 7 hrs for us according to yahoo maps...Love to go, but just can't swing it right now. Got Bratfest, then if I ever get my backside going, we'll have the Bootheel GTG in October...It sure looks like a fun and interesting GTG with the tours you have planned.

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #32 on:** August 21, 2008, 06:42:36 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on August 21, 2008, 06:11:27 PM

6 hr drive for us. We're going thru Indy

Are you planning on spending the night? If you want to come for cake & icecream at our house after the GTG you might want to look at staying in Anderson Indiana, exit 26 off of I 69.

Quote from: MoAv on August 21, 2008, 06:13:47 PM

It would be 7 hrs for us according to yahoo maps...Love to go, but just can't swing it right now. Got Bratfest, then if I ever get my backside going, we'll have the Bootheel GTG in October...It sure looks like a fun and interesting GTG with the tours you have planned.

Thats OK this time Mo but keep us in mind!

Butch

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #33 on:** August 21, 2008, 06:49:42 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on August 21, 2008, 06:11:27 PM

6 hr drive for us. We're going thru Indy

Dang, you're gonna be that close (5 hours for us)and we've got a GTG at Summit Racing the same day.

I still owe ya dinner one of these days when we catch up.

boilers94 · « **Reply #34 on:** August 21, 2008, 08:14:34 PM »

Quote from: tdybr27 on August 21, 2008, 05:06:39 PM

I'm betting that's not the ONLY list he's been on or is on now!

I've been on lots of lists during my life so being on another list will be nothing new for me!!

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #35 on:** August 29, 2008, 06:46:39 PM »

10 14 Avalanches & growing, who's next?

tdybr27 · « **Reply #36 on:** September 02, 2008, 12:57:17 PM »

I won't be able to make this one, as I'll be in Springfield Mo on the 12th for work and won't have time to drive from there to Kokomo in time on Saturday. I do, however, have my eyes on the Bass Pro GTG in Oct.

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #37 on:** September 02, 2008, 03:32:20 PM »

Quote from: tdybr27 on September 02, 2008, 12:57:17 PM

I won't be able to make this one, as I'll be in Springfield Mo on the 12th for work and won't have time to drive from there to Kokomo in time on Saturday. I do, however, have my eyes on the Bass Pro GTG in Oct.

That one is turning into a large GTG as well! Hope to see ya there!

Butch

bluedevil · « **Reply #38 on:** September 02, 2008, 07:11:36 PM »

Quote from: tdybr27 on September 02, 2008, 12:57:17 PM

I won't be able to make this one, as I'll be in Springfield Mo on the 12th for work and won't have time to drive from there to Kokomo in time on Saturday. I do, however, have my eyes on the Bass Pro GTG in Oct.

I too have my eyes on Bass Pro Shop GTG

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #39 on:** September 06, 2008, 07:25:20 AM »

One week from today we will be having FUN with other Avalanche owners, what will you be doing? Better get on the list..............

Butch

Didit · « **Reply #40 on:** September 08, 2008, 04:37:38 PM »

I'll be meeting up with Main One, Minor One, and Tanc Crusher at 465 exit 52 Beech Grove on the south side at McDonalds at 8:15 Sat morning for a cruise to the north side to meet up with Butch, any one else?

Didit

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #41 on:** September 08, 2008, 06:34:34 PM »

Come hungry, it looks like we are going to have a lot of DONUTS!

Minor One, I picked you up a muffin!

boilers94 · « **Reply #42 on:** September 08, 2008, 08:08:43 PM »

Still trying to get a "kitchen pass" for this one!!

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #43 on:** September 08, 2008, 09:13:38 PM »

Quote from: boilers94 on September 08, 2008, 08:08:43 PM

Still trying to get a "kitchen pass" for this one!!

Tell her she's going and gonna have a good time.....or else no gas for the furd

boilers94 · « **Reply #44 on:** September 08, 2008, 09:15:12 PM »

I'll try that and hopefully I won't get a

boilers94 · « **Reply #45 on:** September 10, 2008, 07:59:54 PM »

"The Boss" was asking about going to Indiana this weekend this evening!!

Guess we could be heading west this weekend after all.

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #46 on:** September 10, 2008, 09:39:45 PM »

boilers94 · « **Reply #47 on:** September 11, 2008, 03:08:19 PM »

It was nice talking with you today, Butch!! Hopefully, I will see you at the GTG this weekend!

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #48 on:** September 12, 2008, 08:44:47 AM »

Quote from: boilers94 on September 11, 2008, 03:08:19 PM

It was nice talking with you today, Butch!! Hopefully, I will see you at the GTG this weekend!

We hope so! Tell your kids that I got some chocolate milk for them to go with the donuts!

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #49 on:** September 12, 2008, 06:41:55 PM »

Does anyone esle what to join us? I still have time to make more donuts........

boilers94 · « **Reply #50 on:** September 12, 2008, 08:13:16 PM »

"Back Home Again in Indiana"..................

Didit · « **Reply #51 on:** September 12, 2008, 08:25:16 PM »

FYI:

"(Back Home Again in) Indiana" is a song composed by Ballard MacDonald and James Hanley, first published in January of 1917. While it is not the official state song of the U.S. state of Indiana (that honor belongs to "On the Banks of the Wabash"), it is perhaps the best-known song that pays tribute to the Hoosier State.

boilers94 · « **Reply #52 on:** September 12, 2008, 08:27:36 PM »

Good ol' Jim Nabors!!!

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #53 on:** September 12, 2008, 09:00:10 PM »

Hope the weather co-operates for you guys tomorrow, looks like we will be getting wet at the Summit Racing Truckfest

boilers94 · « **Reply #54 on:** September 12, 2008, 09:01:22 PM »

Looks to be wet in Indiana tomorrow as well!!!

Go figure!! I washed the Av this evening!!

bluedevil · « **Reply #55 on:** September 12, 2008, 09:03:57 PM »

I still have a few hours to decide. My youngest got invited to a picnic and my wife is in Chicago.

Didit · « **Reply #56 on:** September 12, 2008, 09:11:20 PM »

First verse
I have always been a wand'rer
Over land and sea
Yet a moonbeam on the water
Casts a spell o'er me
A vision fair I see
Again I seem to be

Chorus
Back home again in Indiana,
And it seems that I can see
The gleaming candlelight, still shining bright,
Through the sycamores for me.
The new-mown hay sends all its fragrance
From the fields I used to roam.
When I dream about the moonlight on the Wabash,
Then I long for my Indiana home.

Second verse
Fancy paints on mem'ry's canvas
Scenes that we hold dear
We recall them in days after
Clearly they appear
And often times I see
A scene that's dear to me
(repeat chorus)

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #57 on:** September 12, 2008, 09:18:19 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on September 12, 2008, 09:03:57 PM

I still have a few hours to decide. My youngest got invited to a picnic and my wife is in Chicago.

uh oh,,,stag party at BD's Place..

just better bring your hammer and tools to help finish the sun room.

Back to our regularly scheduled programming.

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #58 on:** September 12, 2008, 09:21:44 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on September 12, 2008, 09:03:57 PM

I still have a few hours to decide. My youngest got invited to a picnic and my wife is in Chicago.

But you are already on the list..........

boilers94 · « **Reply #59 on:** September 13, 2008, 05:29:59 AM »

Yeah, you're already on the list!!!

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #60 on:** September 13, 2008, 06:36:19 AM »

We are heading out in a few min........see you all later!

Butch

Sunburst05 · « **Reply #61 on:** September 13, 2008, 07:55:34 AM »

A couple Av's and a Duramax are heading north on 465 on the east side of Indy.

bluedevil · « **Reply #62 on:** September 13, 2008, 11:01:03 AM »

<-----Not making it. My daughter just got picked up. If i leave now,i would be there by 5pm

We'll try to make it to Portage

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #63 on:** September 13, 2008, 07:26:09 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on September 13, 2008, 11:01:03 AM

<-----Not making it. My daughter just got picked up. If i leave now,i would be there by 5pm We'll try to make it to Portage

You need to explain more than that, you have us thinking that she is in jail!!

Wedid have one surprise visiter, i will let her tell about it.....

*edit note: just fixed a typo Butch

bluedevil · « **Reply #64 on:** September 13, 2008, 07:49:17 PM »

Quote from: Z66 Butch on September 13, 2008, 07:26:09 PM

You need to explain more than that, you have us thinking that she is in jail!! Wedid have one surprise visiter, i will let here tell about it.....

Nah..... she had a 2k walk,seminar and visiting Erika at St Xavier U in Chicago.

tdybr27 · « **Reply #65 on:** September 13, 2008, 07:55:10 PM »

Quote from: Z66 Butch on September 13, 2008, 07:26:09 PM

You need to explain more than that, you have us thinking that she is in jail!! We did have one surprise visitor, i will let her tell about it.....

*edit note: just fixed a typo Butch

I know who! I know who!

Didit · « **Reply #66 on:** September 13, 2008, 09:02:06 PM »

It turned out to be an absolutely fantastic day weather wise, warm and muggy with a stiff breeze blowing the entire day, no rain at all, wooohoooo.
We had 8 AV's and 3 non AV's with 23 people in attendance. Nice job Butch!
I'll post up a few pics starting with just milling around in the parking lot of the car museum!

Didit

Didit · « **Reply #67 on:** September 13, 2008, 09:04:42 PM »

More AV's, I dont know whos Sport Red AV this is, hehehe

Didit · « **Reply #68 on:** September 13, 2008, 09:06:52 PM »

A police car about to come and take Butch and his baby toys away!

Didit · « **Reply #69 on:** September 13, 2008, 09:08:39 PM »

My personal favorite car in the museum was this AWESOME Canary Yellow Ford Galaxie convertible hardtop!

Didit · « **Reply #70 on:** September 13, 2008, 09:10:29 PM »

Kokomo sidewalks in front of the Seiberling Historic Mansion which we toured

Didit · « **Reply #71 on:** September 13, 2008, 09:12:34 PM »

The Historic Foundation knew Butch was coming and had the dinner table all set for us, even the purple candles, lol.

A stained glass window in one of the childrens bedroom

Didit · « **Reply #72 on:** September 13, 2008, 09:14:43 PM »

Arial view of the AV's and Big Ben, we had this moo cow sent over to the place we were going for dinner, was all prepared before we got there!

Didit · « **Reply #73 on:** September 13, 2008, 09:17:25 PM »

OK OK so we din't eat the cow, get over it already, read this though, it was one big fella to say the least.

dinner time at Hinkle something or other

oh yea, Harvey Hinklemeyers

Didit · « **Reply #74 on:** September 13, 2008, 09:21:57 PM »

Whewww what a day, yes Peggy slept with me last night, uh I mean slept with us last night, grrr ugh I mean slept on the couch last night! At 5 on the button this morning I was in the garage working on her AV, shortly before 7 we were ready to roll, all done, she's got a new bumper and no dents or crinkles, for now! LETS KEEP IT THAT WAY PEGGY!
I want to offer thanks to my son who some how amazingly got his butt up this morning as well and came over to help, as well as Sunburst05 showed up at 6 and pitched in, what a group of guys, just awesome! This last photo pretty well sums up the day, just fantastic all around!

Didit

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #75 on:** September 13, 2008, 09:26:09 PM »

Great pix Didit

And as far as taking care of the MoAv machine, we all know what a week she's had. Big thanks also to Sunburst05 and your son for showing up to help.

Again, Gotta love the Avy family.

Looks like you guys had better weather than we did.

RonJ · « **Reply #76 on:** September 13, 2008, 10:49:30 PM »

Nice pics! Looks like you guys had a good time! Let me just say you guys helping MoAV out.....

liteft01 · « **Reply #77 on:** September 13, 2008, 11:50:47 PM »

Great pics. Looks like fantastic weather, was gray and rainy all day here. Glad to hear Peggy's bumper is all fixed up. Everyone have a safe drive home.

Sunburst05 · « **Reply #78 on:** September 13, 2008, 11:58:00 PM »

Great pics Mike, sorry I couldn't make it up with you guys as it looks like you all had a great day after all. Tell Peg to be careful on her way home. Glad I could be of some help this morning.

boilers94 · « **Reply #79 on:** September 14, 2008, 09:56:09 AM »

Well my group made it to the GTG in Kokomo, but unfortunately, we got there a lot later than I intended due to the fact that I got woke up at 2 AM yesterday morning with work related phone calls!!!

After being woke up at this hour of the morning, it was kind of hard to go back to sleep and it was even harder to get out of bed and get my gang going when the alarm went off sometime between 5 and 6 AM!!!

After finally getting on the road, we spoke with Butch via cell phone a few times on the way out, but unfortunately my gang wasn't able to get to McClure's in time to follow Butch, Mike, and our mystery guest to the museum. After finally making it to the museum, I was pleasantly surprised to see the entire gang had waited on my crew so we could all tour the museum together (Thanks to everyone for doing that!!)!!

After some brief conversations in the parking lot, the group toured the museum which was full of nice vehicles and then the group re-assembled in the parking lot for some post museum tour conversation. Myself and the family had a great time meeting everyone and all I can say is "WOW, this is a GREAT bunch of folks to be around"!!!

I think the biggest surprise I had all day was when I pulled into the lot and spotted a Sport Red Av with Flags on the tail end. I told myself, "No, it can't be MoAv after the week she has had", but much to my surprise it was MoAv!!

It was a real honor to finally meet Peggy in person and all I can say is that she is a WONDERFUL person and personality to be around!!!

Meeting Mike, Butch, Jomomma, Greg, and the rest of the group was a real honor as well and I will look forward to seeing everyone again in the near future!!!

Below are several pics I took while at the GTG at the Museum. Unfortunately, my family and I were not able to attend the rest of the GTG events as we had planned to spend the rest of the day at my Alma Mater, Purdue University!! Go Boilers!!!

boilers94 · « **Reply #80 on:** September 14, 2008, 09:57:50 AM »

Additional pics from the museum............

boilers94 · « **Reply #81 on:** September 14, 2008, 09:59:07 AM »

More museum pics...................

boilers94 · « **Reply #82 on:** September 14, 2008, 10:00:05 AM »

Last two museum pics.............

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #83 on:** September 14, 2008, 10:00:54 AM »

Nice pix B94, glad you got to meet some of the family. Great bunch

boilers94 · « **Reply #84 on:** September 14, 2008, 10:02:58 AM »

Now it's time for the post museum tour parking lot pics!!!

Look!!! Who's can is this??? Could it be MoAv's can???

All I can say about MoAv's stereo system is..................."WOW"!!!!!!!!!!!!!

boilers94 · « **Reply #85 on:** September 14, 2008, 10:05:23 AM »

Now for the rest of the parking lot, post museum pics!! Look who I found in the lot!!!!!

That's all I've got folks!! Time to go mow the yard before it starts raining!!!

tdybr27 · « **Reply #86 on:** September 14, 2008, 10:37:36 AM »

That can't be Peggy's AV... there's no big dent in the bumper!

Seriously though, it was great to see that Peggy was able to get a way for a couple of days and hopefully take her mind off things at home for a little while. Didit and crew, you guys seriously

and gives more creedence to the saying that "It's not about the AV anymore, it's a family!"

MoAv · « **Reply #87 on:** September 14, 2008, 03:06:14 PM »

Well I finally made it home everyone. I can't begin to tell you what a wonderful weekend I had. Mike and Lu opened their home to me to stay at, and even when I arrived at 1:30 am Saturday morning, were up to greet me. They went way over and beyond making my stay great. I woke up about 7am Saturday morning to find that Mike, his son, and Dave had already fixed my Av's bumper - I couldn't believe it! Again, there just aren't words to say how grateful I am. They are just an amazing group of people. Spent the day with the Indiana group and met several more great people. Even though it was a very busy weekend, and LOTS of miles - I feel great. Very relaxed and ready to dig into life at home again. I guess running away sometimes can be a good thing

Here are a few of my pics...

Saturday morning in the Dr. Didit's garage..

Dave's Av:

Mikes Av:

Meeting up with everyone at the truck stop:

Just had to take a pic of this

MoAv · « **Reply #88 on:** September 14, 2008, 03:12:42 PM »

First stop of the day:

Checking out the pretty new bumper!! THANK YOU!!!!

It was decided I probably need one of these bumper protectors...

(which by the way looks GREAT on Main One's Av..)

Butch's goodies

More goodies in xtremesport's gorgeous new Av!

MoAv · « **Reply #89 on:** September 14, 2008, 03:15:27 PM »

Some great muscle car pics from the museum... (sure wish I could have found the keys to a couple of these

)

Not sure where this one fits in...had a good laugh though...

MoAv · « **Reply #90 on:** September 14, 2008, 03:21:12 PM »

This car is unrestored - completely original. And in fabulous condition!! If I didn't suffer from CRS so bad, I could tell you what kind of car it is...

NorthFace's new Caddy - LOVE that nose

Butch's son's car ( he led the parade

) and Tanc Crusher's new truck!! See - you don't have to have and Av to be part of the family

Forgive me if I get the name wrong, but I believe this is Mongo Rangers Av - I have to send my son this pic - He'll like that decal down the side...

MoAv · « **Reply #91 on:** September 14, 2008, 03:22:47 PM »

Ahhhhh - and the can

With Didit:

And B94:

Now is it official OBB?

MoAv · « **Reply #92 on:** September 14, 2008, 03:27:09 PM »

The Seiberling Mansion Tour. Man, these people knew how to live

Jomomma on the porch. Oh, excuse me. The verandaaaaah....

The foyer:

Ceiling detail:

Looking down the stairwell from the 3rd floor: (Gulp...)

MoAv · « **Reply #93 on:** September 14, 2008, 03:29:29 PM »

The Av's from the 2nd floor:

And the side porch:

On to the park:

The kids playing

Enjoying the afternoon and company

MoAv · « **Reply #94 on:** September 14, 2008, 03:33:31 PM »

Then to the restaurant:

This was really nice of the diner to do for us:

Dinner (Had the best baked spaghetti I've ever had there!! Mmmmmmmm!!)

Main One and Minor One

Avialanche:

Yes Butch, I'm taking another picture

MoAv · « **Reply #95 on:** September 14, 2008, 03:36:13 PM »

And the trip home today. MoAv about to meet Ike...

Casualty of the storm:

More on the way home:

MoAv · « **Reply #96 on:** September 14, 2008, 03:38:29 PM »

That's all I have for now. A HUGE thank you to everyone again. Paul said to tell you thank's for sending me back with my sanity restored

Going to eat dinner and go to sleep.....get ready for reality tomorrow...

Main One · « **Reply #97 on:** September 14, 2008, 03:44:11 PM »

Great pictures Peggy and everyone! We had a wonderful time. We even found a gas station selling gas for $3.68 on the way home!

Peggy, I'm obviously biased, but I think your pic (2nd one) of Amber and myself on the bench at the park with Didit, with the AVs in the background, really illustrates what this club is all about. People enjoying each other's company, with the AVs being our common thread.

PS - that car that you didn't know was an Oldsmobile 98, I believe a 1959 if my memory is any good.

tdybr27 · « **Reply #98 on:** September 14, 2008, 03:54:13 PM »

Peggy, what are you doing taking pictures while driving in the rain?

and when you say off to dinner, what you really mean is "Paul is hungry again" right?

MoAv · « **Reply #99 on:** September 14, 2008, 03:57:07 PM »

Quote from: tdybr27 on September 14, 2008, 03:54:13 PM

Peggy, what are you doing taking pictures while driving in the rain?

and when you say off to dinner, what you really mean is "Paul is hungry again" right?

Yep!! He's waited for me to get home to eat lunch/dinner. Luckily I'm hungry this time

Thanks for keeping me company on the drive up there Tdy - I appreciated your phone call

tdybr27 · « **Reply #100 on:** September 14, 2008, 04:11:06 PM »

Quote from: MoAv on September 14, 2008, 03:57:07 PM

Yep!! He's waited for me to get home to eat lunch/dinner (again). Luckily I'm hungry this time

Thanks for keeping me company on the drive up there Tdy - I appreciated your phone call

There I fixed that for ya.

Hey, no problem, we kept each other company.

Didit · « **Reply #101 on:** September 14, 2008, 04:11:58 PM »

Quote from: tdybr27 on September 14, 2008, 03:54:13 PM

Peggy, what are you doing taking pictures while driving in the rain?

Shes working on replacing the front bumper now!

Didit

MoAv · « **Reply #102 on:** September 14, 2008, 06:06:26 PM »

Quote from: Didit on September 14, 2008, 04:11:58 PM

Shes working on replacing the front bumper now!

Didit

Hmmmmm....when's the next GTG?

Actually those point and shoot cameras work great when you're driving - you don't even have to look -you just, well, ummm... point and shoot...

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #103 on:** September 14, 2008, 07:19:50 PM »

Great pictures everyone! It was sure a surprise to see Peggy there!! Thanks for stopping by for some birthday cake all you guys! I will get some pictures up someday, believe it or not this new computer is acting up, it did not want to boot up when we got home. Mongo Ranger worked on it and got it going and then I shut it off today and it did not want to boot again..........hmmm PERSONAL CONFUSER!!

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #104 on:** September 15, 2008, 10:36:14 AM »

OK, here are some of our pictures. Jomomma is now the official photographer for our family, I sold my camera and she is doing a good job with the pictures.

First I have a story. About 4 months ago we stopped in at the local IHOP for lunch. There was a sharp orange Avalanche in the lot, we parked right next to it and tagged it of course. We set in there watching to see who left in it but missed seeing them somehow, must have been because we were distracted by that great food?

About a week later a guy calls me and says, hey you left a card on my Avalanche! We got to talking and it was a guy that I had worked with about 15 to 20 years ago! Well his wife had been going through the same problems as jomomma, it sounded like the same story that I told him about her. I told him about the club but he does not even get online...........he did say that someday when the "girls" get better that they would like to attend a GTG.

Well I called him back a couple of weeks ago and told him about the upcoming Kokomo GTG and they were interested! They came out to the house for a visit on Friday and we talked about the club, Avalanches and just got caught up. We had a good visit and they said that they would be back on Saturday morning at 8AM and we could cruise up to Kokomo together.

I was out packing the cooler, loading the donuts and getting the dog cages in the Avalanche and noticed that it was just after 8AM, no Roy & Jo yet.........so when I was finished I went back up and we set on the porch for a few min. I told jomomma that i would go call them and went in the house where I found the phone flashing NEW MESSAGE.........yep it was Roy. I expected that something had came up and they could not go but ..........................NO!

He said we are setting about a 1/4 mile down the road from your house BROKE DOWN!! We jumped in the Avalanche and headed down there. There were off the side of the hwy and he was on the phone. When done I talked to them and he said he took off from the stop and heard a loud pop and then it wouldn't go at all! He was thinking that he broke a u-joint but I had to be the bearer of bad news, it's your transmission I think............

I offered to take our dogs back home and let them ride up with us. I offered to take them home. I said that I did not want to leave them setting there along the road but they said that they had called Onstar and a tow truck was on the way. He said they needed to stay with the truck and get to the dealer and get a loaner so after a few minunits we left.......it was a bad way to start in the club and with GTG's but they seemed like they will want to attend another GTG!

So here is a picture of them setting along the hwy. and Roy & Jo in their Avalanche, not to happy but they are interested in joining us someday. I will give them a call later today and see what the dealers said or if they know anything yet. I will invite them to the Bass Pro Shop & Quaker Steak & Lube GTG next month and hope they have better luck!!

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #105 on:** September 15, 2008, 10:37:29 AM »

Here are a couple of picture of some of some of the Avalanches out in the museum parking lot.

FLAGS A FLYING

Mo's new bumper......She did have enough gas to get here this weekend!

Noses.......

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #106 on:** September 15, 2008, 10:38:38 AM »

Ok here are a few pictures of inside of the Automotive Heartige Museum. They had 110 cars on display, it was a very nice display! We are trying to post pictures not already posted!

The Sign, notice the gas price in the background? It was up to $4.15 when we came out!

The building......

Wood on a CAR???Who in their right mind would ever do that??

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #107 on:** September 15, 2008, 10:40:15 AM »

Talking about gas prices, LOOK AT THIS! kind of makes you wished you lived back then doesn't it...........................Really I remember this type of gas pump. Almost all gas stations has gone to the electric gas pump by the time I started driving, they were a lot different looking than todays pumps but they were electric. This pump requires that you rock a lever back and forth and hand pump the gas up into that glass container at the top. There are markings to indicate the gallons and the attendent would then need to figure the cost. Let todays kids try that!!! A lot of farmers had bought these old pumps and installed them so they could fuel up their equiptment and that's where I remember seeing them........

You could have bought Icecream from a cart like this........

And watched the kids play on the sidewalks......

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #108 on:** September 15, 2008, 10:41:34 AM »

They had a great variety of cars and other items of interest in this museum, we all enjoyed it very much!

Here is a car much like one that my dad had.......

Some cars to remember

more to remember

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #109 on:** September 15, 2008, 10:42:24 AM »

Here are a few that I remember well

Did you ever see a Crosley? Small car before small cars were popular! It has a 2 cylinder air cooled engine......

How about a GTO?

A nice evening at a Diner, ever do that?

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #110 on:** September 15, 2008, 10:43:29 AM »

Next we visited the Seiberling Mansion. You have seen pictures of the outside and it is beautiful! We really enjoyed that great front porch and the breeze that it provided so i will show you some interior items that you may not have seen!

This bear greeted us ....

Some detail of the entry ceiling

An unusual fireplace.

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #111 on:** September 15, 2008, 10:44:18 AM »

The music room and a GREAT old piano!

It also contained a organ

and a "record player"

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #112 on:** September 15, 2008, 10:45:07 AM »

They had a Red Room

A nice ol stack bookcase

and a old painting.....

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #113 on:** September 15, 2008, 10:46:01 AM »

What a great boy's room!

A couple of pictures of the old icebox.

They did have a more modern kitchen because they serve dinners there for special occisions, sorry we did not get any pictures of it. You can tell it is modern but they did try to make it look like it belonged there!

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #114 on:** September 15, 2008, 10:46:48 AM »

We had a little time to kill before it was time to eat so we decided to go pay our respects to "Old Ben" the largest steer to ever live!

Old Ben

Old Ben, another view.....

Read these stats!

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #115 on:** September 15, 2008, 10:47:43 AM »

They had a few other displays at this nice park.....

The Kokomo Cannon

Another view of the cannon

Cannon details......

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #116 on:** September 15, 2008, 10:48:35 AM »

They also had a Sycamore stump. Hmm a tree stump you ask? Well it was the largest stump that I have ever seen! I do not remember the full details but it was reported to be over 800 years old when the tree died. I remember something about one of the LIMBS being 8 FEET across!!

Did anyone get a good picture of the stump?

That all for now, we did not get any pictures of the eating or the birthday party, forgot the camera and left it in our Avalanche! Thanks to all who attended and made this another great GTG!!!

Butch