HERE IT IS IN STONE: ITS SQUARED AWAY

[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..


[b] POST A REPLY SO I CAN PUT TOGETHER THE LIST OF WHO IS COMING....

SO FAR I ALREADY KNOW OF A DESCENT AMOUNT OF PEOPLE ALREADY ATTENDING WITH THEIR CARS.. LETS HERE IT!!

 

I will be there for sure!!!!
I can't wait!!!
I will try to get there as soon as possible but I might not be there as early as you.

-Nikki-

 

I guess I'm number 3

 

i'll be there early to help you clean up the place

 

You guys always seem to do this whenever I already have plans. My fraternity brother is getting married on the 22nd

 

Can't make it, sorry guys maybe next time.

 

i would but my car wont make it on the highway. only 3 gears and at 60 i am at about 2500 to 3000 rpms. way to high for that car and for that amount of time...i would love to be there though.

 

I should be good to attend. I have a retirement party for a relative later that afternoon south of Morris but we should be able to stop for a while.

Let's start thinking about getting the next one scheduled so more people can block out their calendar. The 23rd, 24th and 25th of August is when Corn Fest is in DeKalb. There is usually a car show going on and lots of entertainment.

Another option is the National Sweet Corn Festival in Mendota. It's going to be held on August 8-11. Mendota is north of I-80 about 12 miles and west of I-39 about a mile.

Anyway, we're looking forward to the 23rd.

Later!

 

Another option for a gathering is Riverfest in Ottawa. It's from July 24th-August 6th. Food, music, etc. Ottawa is right on I-80 and all of the events are south of the interstate along the river. You can't miss it.

 

I'll be there on way or another. So will Dave.

 

Yep, I should be able to make it. I've been to that place once many years ago, 4th grade feild trip. But I still remember it.... really nice. It was cool meetin you outa town guys today!

 

Hey dave, I had my cd player installed tonight. Finally some music instead of the noisy cam I am used to hearing.

 

i should have my car back either wednesday or on thursday...yahoo..

 

you guys need to come to Amboy for the depot days car show, I'm not sure the real date, but it is always about the last/next to last weekend in august, I'll find out the date, I'm a judge

last year I gave first place in my divison to a 89 Iroc 350

last year the numbers were down (people thought it was gonna rain that day, and a big number come from out of state) I think there was still over 500 entrees

 

Dudee. your cam is the cream of the long john...... !!!!

(ewwwwww that could be taken a bad way...)

:sillylol: anyways.. I :hail: MIKES CAM!!

hehe

When My car runs like that I will put a microphone under the car by the muffler..... and then I will wire it to the car
stereo and amplify it 3000 watts to my interior.... bahahaha

 

Bluebird-hehe I am trying the opposite. Its cool but during a long drive you perfer music. I can still hear that cam over my cd player all the way up. (factory front speakers)

 

hey here's a Recipe for F-body lovers that are sure to love this
we did ....

{Barbequed Marinated Flank Steak}
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready in: 8 Hours 40 Minutes
Ingredients
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds flank steak


Directions
1 In a blender, combine soy sauce, honey, vinegar, ginger, garlic powder and vegetable oil. Blend for 15 seconds.
2 Lay steak in a shallow glass or ceramic dish. Pierce flesh all over front and back with a sharp fork. Pour marinade over steak, then turn and coat the other side. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
3 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
4 Place grate on highest level, and brush lightly with oil. Grill steak for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, to desired doneness.


or heres a relly good one we like't this one 2"

{Barbecue Beef For Sandwiches}
Makes 16 to 20 servings
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Hours 45 Minutes
Ready in: 2 Hours 50 Minutes
Ingredients
4 pounds boneless chuck roast
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
12 ounces chile sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon mustard powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced

Directions
1 Place roast in a large covered pan. Roast at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 2 hours, or until the meat falls apart and shreds easily.
2 In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, and saute until onions become translucent.
3 Stir in vinegar and chili sauce. Fill empty chili sauce bottle with water, shake, and pour liquid into skillet. Mix in brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic. Cook sauce over low heat, stirring often, until thickened.
4 With two forks, shred roasted beef. Stir meat into the sauce in the skillet, and simmer for 30 minutes.

hummmmmm...
dont that sound good!!!
to bad i dont live by you i would have came
but any way i got more
Recipe's
for Chicken.
all are F-body friends love this and i think you guys will to

 

op's
for got to add that

Barbequed Marinated Flank Steak
Makes 4 servings .....

 

If it is the last weekend in August I will be in Dayton Ohio for the Awesome Transam
Nationals... over 500 Firebirds and Transams.. atleast 2 of every year ever made and every style!!

notchbacks, Annversaries, KITT cars.... you name it.........


Mark

 

I found out from a friend today that it is the 25th, and that this year they are hiring judges, so looks like I get to see it all this year

 

NeedforSpeed you're makin me drool man.

Quick shot from Saturday:

 

ya and ever time im at a f-body get together with friends im always the one cook'n why HUH? hehe)
:lala: its time for some les* to cook this year!! :lala:

 

Mmmm...food!!! Better have alot. I eat more than you would think I do. Dave can back me up on this one!!!

 

ok well i thought about it. i think i will be coming after all. just it will take a while longer. need to make sure the tranny will hold up though first. but i hope i can make it.


also how long of a drive is it from peoria..like how many miles and crap?

 

you might want to try map quest. but I'm guessing about 60 miles for you, maybe a little less...whatever it is it is less than chris and I had to travel

 

it's aprox 50 miles from your house... thats not real far.. you should come.. you dont have to keep up with the speed of all the high speed traffic.. just go 55 .. 2500 rpm's wont hurt nothing for 50 miles....

****.. if anything.. see if you can make it along anyways with one of the other guys from there, still would like to meet ya even if you dont bring yer ride!

 

I'll be there. Either my camaro (w/ new polished rims) or in Daves car.

 

ttt

 

i am still planning on coming sunday so if you need me to bring anything let me know!!!

nikki

 

I dont think I will be driving the beast sunday. Valves need runned. So I will ride with HrdRockA4305 or black85transam.

 

My schedule is officially clear, I should be there. Now I gotta think about what to bring!

Peoria guys: Anyone wants to ride with/follow me let me know ASAP. I'm pretty familiar with getting to the general area, matter of fact i was about 20 mins away from there tonight, so I can get us there no prob from here. Also have some files saved from mapquest. We should collaborate on bringing stuff. It'll take about 1:30 or so to get there, depending on what gears everyone's got. I can fly on the highway with my 2.73s!

 

Dave...shotgun!!!

 

well guess what...i can go so i will see you all up there.

 

Well, "Da Beast" will not be making the appearance. I tried to solve some minor problems that I wanted to take care of before a road trip but they are not solved yet (cooling issue, valve lash set, and a unknown rubbing noise from my right tire) So as I said before, I will be riding with Dave (HrdRockA4305). Maybe I'll bring some pics of the car with 91-92 rims and my 4th gen seats.

Should we bring food, drinks (like Mountain Dew, since it is BYOB [although I dont drink]) or anything else?

See ya all there.

 

Ya mike we need to all sit down and figure out what we're bringin and make a store run tomorrow.

 

Alright, I'll be at my g/f's house tonight so give me a call about the stuff we need. I'll PM you the number. Later.

 

The weather looks to be great, 90 degrees and partly cloudy...

this means hot!! sunny with little pops of shade here ands there!!

excellent!!!!!!!


the park provides some excellent shade in the parking area
anyways so our cars arent getting bashed with sun! we knowhow those thirdgen dashes like to cook in the sun!

anyways... I will be bringing a case of budlight, dogs, and brats...

heres what we would probably want..... if someone wants to bring stuff....


Ketchup
Mustard
Mayo
Napkins
paper plates
plastic forks and knives
Maybe cups
Chips
Pop (for those who want it?..Im drinkin beer)

 

This sounds like fun. I should be able to make it. What time is this shing-ding going down? I'll probably bring chips and soda(Mr. piggy says I'm not old enough for beer yet). Later.

 

Hey Lurch, don't scrap that 88 just yet! When/if/before you do, contact me. The car sounds almost identical to mine. Where you from anyway?

(Mr. piggy says I'm not old enough for beer yet)

Same goes for me and the other Peoria guys, s'ok though I'm gonna bring a couple 12 packs of this n that, whatever sounds good tomorrow. I'll try n have it cold. I'll probably bring some of my own stuff to grill too.

 

Rock on.. :rockon: the official time
I told the office was 1:00pm, however

get there whenever ya want.. Ill be
there early!!

see ya SUNDAY!!!!!!!!

 

dont forget my sexy car is coming....wahoooo...finally i get to do something in MY car with other thirdgenners outside of the peoria crew.

 

just checking

 

I'm still planning on making it too guys. I'll have to leave by 2-2:30 but looking forward to meeting everyone and seeing the cars. The weather sure will be different than the Beef-a-Roo gathering!

Bluebird, what time are you going to be there? I can make it by noon or a little earlier if need be.

What's the expected turnout so far? Hope we get a lot!

See everyone tomorrow!

 

I imagine that I will probably show up there between 10:00 or so.

Mark

 

just making srue its all still on. and do u have any clue how many people are gonna be coming at all.

 

Well, we know me, you, dave, jamey, and joe

 

was i talking to you mike...NO! so f*ck up.

 

I'm there for sure, bringing my nice clean freshly waxed IROC!
and some plates, ketchup, and maybe some beer too!

Meeting Vic in Amboy at 11:45, then we'll jet on down.

 

bring the TA guy...cmon its such a nice car..and i am not a big firebird fan...so that should go to show something

 

late response to your question.. but how many people
r goin I havent done a recent count.. if everyone shows that said they r.. then we should be looking at close to 20 cars, and a few more heads...........

Mark