Hey everyone.. It's been a bit since the Beef a roo event..
I have a even better idea in mind! I am thinking about reserving a shelter at one of the Forest preserves in the area on a Saturday or something, and have a big THIRDGEN cookout
with beer and stuff!
it's like 25 bucks to rent the shelter. I'll pay for the shelter and we could just have each person bring a dish to pass. and then for the beer.. we all just do the BYOB thing.
Everyone who is interested reply.. and suggest what weekend you think would be good for this and I will get everything set up and post the date!

This will be fun! there is even a baseball diamond at some of em so we can get baseball game goin if there is enough people, otherwise just toss the football around, frisbee, whatever!!!


hows this sound!!

 

Michigans too far for my car to go!!!

 

Sounds like the idea I posted yesterday in the other board.. check out this thread for some more ideas/info. It would be nice to get a big turnout this time

 

It was either gonna be in Winnebego
county south of Rockford somewhere, or maybe in Oregon just a few miles south of Byron or something.. not Michigan!hehe
Oregon would be perfeecct.. I know
a park there that is great.. also
there is one called white pines forest
preserve which is really neat.. thats about an hour south of Rockford.. the park has a creek that crosses the roads in the park.. you actually drive through the creek.. its not deep.. but its pretty bizarre, and after crrossing two of em there is a part in the back which has a large parking lot where we could park all the cars...... Still tossin ideas.. I figured Oregon, and/or the white pines place cuz its further south, makes it not so far fort the Peoria crew, and the people from dixon, dekalb, ,and even chicago!..
just makes the northern dudes hafta
drive

 

Hey guys,

Sounds like fun to me. I have a conflict on 6/8 and 6/23. Other than that, I'm open. Let's do one early this summer and another later on.

Something to think about. DeKalb has the annual Corn Fest in late August. Might be a good time to get a bunch of 3rd Gens together.

Looking forward to getting together.

 

Its gonna be hard to find a good place that isn't too far from everyone.

 

Oregon would work for me. About an hour from my place so not too bad. Let's get a date on the calendar and get the word out!

 

Hmm.. Oregon is about 2.5 hours from me.. I wouldn't be makin it.

 

that would also knock out the group of us from n w indiana. i don't see a problem with anything in the more northern part on ill.,but that is just to far to take our cars.let us know if you find a place closer-if not maybe some other time

 

I'm located south of DeKalb and west of Aurora. There are several parks out this way that would be more centrally located. Someone let me know if I should check on availability.

Bluebird, since this was your idea, let me know what you think.

 

What do you guys think would be a good central location????

 

i cant make anything outside of peoria. maybe a near city...not more than a half hour though. my gears wont permit me to drive on the interstate.

 

I don't know many of the towns in ill. but i do know the chicago area. I would like to attend the bash so if you decide to have it will you post an address of the place that you are planning it at? That way I could mapquest it to see how far it is for the indiana group of 3rd geners!Many of us won't be able to take our cars really far,but somewhere in the middle would be good.Nobody from one certain area should have to do all the driving.Just a suggestion--if this is going to be an annual thing then we could always rotate what areas they are held in.That way nobody can really get to p*ssed off about how far it is.
-nikki-

 

Hey, I misread it, my fault. Yeah, I'll be up for it. I may be getting 3.73s because 4.10s you need a kit for a extra $100 or something. So that souldnt be too bad as long as its an hour or so. Maybe someone car ride with me. Let me know on the dates and such.

 

Hey good idea Nikki.. well scope this action
out and see what you guys think.. I
been staring for 17 hours straight at the
road atlas trying to figure out what is the best
spot.. using a ruler and ****.. hehehehe just kidding.......

ANNNNNNNNNNYways.. here is what I have
devised..


:lala:
(idea)


I am going to Joliet this weekend to see the Top fuel Dragsters at route 66 racepark..after severe looking at the Atlas.. ONE idea I have is Starved Rock State Park, which is off of I-80.. when I BUSTED out the RULAH it measured up pretty "central" so to speak. but on my way downz to da races.. I will scope out this park to see if it has anything to offer, and I might take a PEEK at a few others along the way on 80 as I am heading east.
this way.. all the people from Aurora, Naperville, Chicago, Romeoville, Peoria, Indiana, Dekalb..<Whew>..... ok.. I'm not gonna keep naming every town that exist.. but you get my meaning..
and also.. if anyone wants to go to the route66 thing this weekend.. its sposed to be pretty kewl..... me and ol BLUE will be there for sure.. I want to have my eyeballs shaken by all thoose HIgh performance dragstersz...
I will post a post about the dragthingy in the midwest forum if anyone wantta follow or meet up.

otherwise.. post your comments, and we'll finalize this thing eventually, and determine the ideal hot spot.

 

I think starved rock is closing, not sure how soon....


for us N.central guys, I think that Rochelle is the perfect middle, its just that nothing goes on there

oregon is fine with me for one of our meetings, I know me a taturbo don't have to far to go (30 minutes)

 

Starved Rock is a good location. Just east of the I39/I80 intersection. It's a great place, lots of parking and things to do (hiking etc.)

The only things is that it's a state park so not sure what the rules on alcohol are.

Do we have a date yet?

 

Hey Blue that sounds good-let us know what you think about the park if you get a chance to stop there this weekend.I read somethin' about a date.Did you have a date in mind yet or are we still tossin' around the idea??
-nikki-

 

A date you say? hey did you hear that guys.. a date
with Nikki. :lala: : :sillylol: ohhhhhhhhhhhh you mean...
the "EVENT" date :sillylol: very possibly June 15th is
my thought.

;

 

You are 2 cute Bluebird! Yeah a date for the event IS what I meant.The 15th is so soon do you think that most everyone could make it?I will try.I have a wedding to go to that day.(i may skip it though if everyone agrees on this date(for the event)
-nikki-

 

Working on this one.. Time is short..
but I'll know more after this weekend.
Also there is the issue of Starved rocks park being a State Park.. and I would like to be able to have some beer... if not there.. I will look for something very close to it..... the atlas shows a lot of parks in that area....

Everyone stay tuned.......I am workin on this.. any help will be appreciated also....

 

anything I can do --let me know

 

Hey guys, I checked with Starved Rock. Alcohol is permitted in the picnic areas only. No alcohol is allowed on the hiking trails or campgrounds. If you want, I can see about making a reservation. There is also a small county park north I-80 about 10 miles that could be available too. A little off the main path but not hard to get to.

Let me know if I can help.

 

Just letting you guys know I won't be able to make it to Starved Rock... I have work and I don't want to drive an hour and a half. Sorry guys, maybe next time.

 

I'll try to make it, just everyone be on the lookout for a red camaro on the side of the road!!!

 

ok.. sounds good to me then.. but
do you think maybe we should push the 15th date ahead just a bit to give us time to get more people involved and be able to get the reservations????
Im starting to think sooooooo

 

that is kinda soon.i think that is pretty much the only weekend i have free in june so i might not be making it either(if you change the date),but i am sure that there will be more get2gethers.we'll see-i am going to try my hardest to make it.just keep us posted --k--
nikki
:sillylol:

 

I agree with Nikki. The 15th is coming up pretty quickly so there isn't a lot of time for planning. That is also Dad's day weekend so there could be conflicts there too. Isn't it a bummer that here it is the 1st of June and the month is already filled up!

Starved Rock is usually VERY crowded on the summer weekends. I did a little more research and just south of Starved Rock is another park named Mathesien which may not be a crowded. There are also parks along the Illinois River which runs just south of I-80 in several of the towns.

Again, let me know what I can do to help.

 

I can't go though unless its on a Saturday night or Sunday. I work Saturdays until 3:30-4:30 depending on if we're busy. But hey the closer to Peoria, Illinois the easier it is for me! I'm terrible at directions!!

 

I have nothing againist sundays

 

sundays are cool here too

 

Looks like a Sunday would be better..
and heres what I found out guys.,

I drove back from the races today.. JEZZZZZZZUS was that friggin awesome!!
those cars are so fast my entire body shook, 4 seconds in the 1/4 at 325 mph!!!!!!! woohoo!!

I got great pictures too.. when they are developed I will post them on my site, and link it up for people to get to it.. anwyays.. Starved Rock isnt set up for this very good.. However... the Park that is just 1 mile south of their that Deck Man is speaking of is descent.. I checkedd it out.. it has a really nice picnic area made out of logs like a log cabin, all woodsy andplenty of parking.. but reserving the shelter would be almost a necessity....

Deckman, if you know the # to that place.. see what Sundays would be acvailable for reservations, and if they have one get it.. Let me know what it cost and I'll throw some $$$ or what not.. heres my # so you can get ahold of me so we can get the ball rollin

815-494-9749

Mark

 

Mark,

Here is the number for a couple of parks:

Starved Rock
Utica, IL 61373
(815)667-4726

Illini State Park
2660 E 2350th Rd
Marseilles, IL ZipCode
Phone815)795-2448

Buffalo Rock State Park
Buffalo Rock Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
Phone815)433-2220

All of these are within 12 miles of each other in the Ottawa area between I-80 and the Illinois River. Hope this helps.

Let me know if there is anything else I can do.

Later!

 

HEY MAN WHERE YA BEEN HIDIN'?? HAVE YOU DECIDED ANYTHING OUT ABOUT THE GET TOGETHER?I HAVEN'T SEEN MANY NEW REPLYS ON THIS POST.WE NEED TO GET THIS THING ROLLIN'!!!! WHERE ARE ALL YOU CAR GUYS AT? I AM LOOKIN' 4WARD TO MEETIN' FELLOW CAR NUTS(THE BEST WAY TO EXPLAIN US HA-HA)!! BLUEBIRD HIT ME UP ON MY E-MAIL ABOUT THE SLP THING IF YOU ARE STILL INTERESTED! I WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOUR CAR(SINCE IT IS STILL MY SCREEN SAVER)IN PERSON.NEWAYZ----LET'S GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD!!!
POST PEOPLE

 

Thats funny, NN

well you said to post.....I have nothing to say....NN are you Hot?? haha, sorry I thought that was funny

 

here Im hitting you up in the mail! hehe

 

again all i can say is that U R cute

 

That was funny but as for your ? i am not on the boards to meet guys but if you want to know what i look like i am 21, 5'7ish with what was long blond hair that is now auburn,but i have a b/f that also posts on this board so i won't say anything else,except why do you guys always ask me what i look like?nobody asks the guys how hot they are (so are you hot?? J/K)-nikki-

 

Well I might be there. Cooling issue now with my car!! But anyways.

nndestiny-Well we are guys. Women and cars are pretty much all we think about!!!

 

I was going to call them today from
work.. but our phones were down so we could only talk to people inside the plant.. no outside line.. so I was unable to call them.. when I got outta work, after stopping and doing a couple things, I drove home and it was after 4, the office closed @ 4.. "figures".. I will call em tomorrow for sure and get a darn date for this......

latah-
Mark

 

[B]OK GUYS!!

THE OFFICIAL DATE IS JUNE 23 AT 1:00PM

MATHIESSEN STATE PARK
ROUTE 178 OFF OF INTERSTATE 80
UTICA, IL 61373

PHONE 815-667-4868


AFTER YOU CROSS THE ILLINOIS RIVER ON 178 YOU WILL SEE THE ENTRANCE TO STARVED ROCK STATE PARK ON YOUR LEFT.. KEEP GOING UP THE HILL TILL YOU GET TO A 4 WAY STOP. CONTINUE THROUGH THE STOP SIGN AND THE ENTRANCE TO MATHIESSEN STATE PARK IS ON YOUR RIGHT HAND SIDE JUST A COUPLE MILES UP THE ROAD.

BYOB AND WHATEVER YOU WANT TO
COOK ON THE GRILL!
ANYONE SHOWS UP EARLY I WILL BE THERE EARLY SETTING UP, CLEANING THE TABLES.. ETC..
THIS IS A VERY CENTRAL LOCATION AND IS TOO FAR FOR ANYONE.. I NEED MORE THAN A COUPLE PEOPLE TO SHOW.. SO COME ON PEOPLE... DONT BE LAME.. BE GAME..

:lala: :lala: :lala::lala::lala::lala::lala:

BLUEBIRD CONTACT INFO:

METAL@INWAVE.COM
815-494-9749 (CELL WITH VMAIL)

 

hey bluebird, i'm there
mathiesson is a cool park i've only been there like 80 times.
this is gonna be a blast as long as the weather cooperates

 

Ok.. I will begin composing a list of people
who are attending.. so reply if you can come..... the more the better as we all know.. so come on.. Already I know of around 7 cars showing.. 2 are fourth gens.. a 99 ram air z28, and a 96 lt1 350 camaro will hopefully be attending.....


PLEASE REPLY HERE AT THIS LINK!!

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=111802

 

my line has been down so I haven't been able to post til now,

ya I was just kidding about the hot thing....I just wanted to make sure some 600 pound girl wasn't using Jessica for a Pic. LOL

that means you are either 16 or 30......at least that has been my experience, I'm 19, 6'1", 170 lbs, there, now you know who to look for (like "VIC V 8" on the plates doen't give it away, haha)

don't worry I wasn't trying to hit on ya, I got a couple girls I'm sorta seeing right now, .....and indiana is just too far to drive

 

i didn't take your post seriously. i was just given you sh*t,but i am 21! Anyway i will be at the meet so i will see you there

 

Put me down for a maybe...

 

ya I know

 

I posted some suggestions for dates for future gatherings on the link that Bluebird provided.

One event that I forgot to mention is the Riverfest in Ottawa is usually the last week of July. Lots of fun, music, etc. I-80 goes right through Ottawa so that could be another option.

See u on the 23rd!