Any interest in a Warm-up gathering prior to V8 meet in Omaha?

[kstevusa]

The gathering would be similar to the one in Shreveport on the nite prior to driving on to Omaha.  Possibly the Stop-over in St. Joseph, Mo?  The trip on Sunday would be 3-4 hours. and easy caravan from this city.  Any other suggestions , let us know please.   Maybe this is further out enough so the Softball Would Series would not claim all the rooms.  If enough interest, we will ck and see what is available.
SAFETY FASTER!

[ex-tyke]

Kelly, I see that you are getting overwhelmed with responses - maybe it's too early for commitments from most folks.
Personally, I will be going to Omaha, however St. Joseph's is a little out of the way, so I'll reserve judgement 'til I know more of the travel schedule.

[kstevusa]

Thanks Graham,  This was just a "Trial Balloon" to see if interest existed.  The Hotel doesn't just happen w/o some prior effort.   St. Joe isn't too far off I-80 and located on I-29 from KC.  Most of the SE area would probably use I-70 and I-29.  We'd love to have you down & over.  

[mowog1]

I looked at the trek from St.Joseph, IL to St.Joseph, MO to Omaha, NE on Streets & Trips....it is very doable for me....and it's only 24 miles longer to take this route than the route that I had originally planned on taking (I-74 to I-80).

Let me know if you need help setting this up.



And....THANKS!

Guys.....we had a BLAST in Shreveport last year for our "pre-ignition party" for BritishV8 2012 in Palestine, TX...

Don't miss out on this opportunity!

[mowog1]

For Graham to hit St. Joseph, MO for the pre-ignition party, it would add about 180 miles to his trip.

I think he and Gordie could hande this.

[rficalora]

Looks like that'd only add about an hour and a half to my trip; count me in.  Not sure if I'll do the entire 1st leg in one day or add a day to my trip up there.

[Citron]

That sounds like a good idea to me.  Margaret and I should be able to do that,
Let me know when you get more info.

Steve

[mgbreis]

St. Joe is actually right on I-29 and there are decent hotels right off the main exit. It's probably no more than 2 hours from St. Joe to Omaha. It still blows my mind this is all going down so close to where I live! I'm looking forward to seeing Kelly again and meeting some of you for the first time!

[MGBV8]

Well shucks, I had my half way stop-over planned for St.Joseph, IL.  

[mowog1]

You still can, Carl.

See the map in my post above.

You are more than welcome.

[Capt'n Moorgone]

Id like to get in on this excursion! The plan was to run I-80 straight in,but a detour could be fun.  
Mike

[kstevusa]

Well, seems there may be adequate interest in a WARM-UP!  We will contact the St. Joe Vistor Bureau and Chamber of Commerce for a contact person at several hotels.  Capt'n Morgonne, check with some of the Shreveport attendees, they can verify "THE DETOUR" was worth it. Several dropped down from I 40 to visit with us.   The hotel courtsey van took us to a Spirits Store and George DIckel was the  score.

[BlownMGB-V8]

I'd like to, but it's still too early to tell.

Jim

[ex-tyke]

Right now, count me 'on the fence', but I might be swayed with offers of free beer.

[MGBV8]

Graham, you are just too easy!  

[mowog1]

Graham...there ain't no such thing as a free lunch.  You know that.  

[cruiseman]

Graham,

I'll buy the first round for you and Gord.

[ex-tyke]

I'll buy the first round for you and Gord

Damn, might have to take you up on that, Richard. I assume that you'll be part of the Stevenson/Woodley team again.
Now, if I could only weasel an overnight stay at Chateau Ingram.......

[mowog1]

That's no problem, Graham, as long as it's OK with SWMBO!

[RMO 699F]

She Who Must Be Obeyed....sounds like an advocate of Rumpole of The Bailey....