...~20-minute drive, S from the I-90/Randall Rd interchange
**** COSTS ****
100% GUARANTEED NO REGISTRATION OR ENTRY FEES for Saturday's gathering
GAS
LODGING (if needed, see next section)
FOOD
...KUDOS to Steak'n'Shake. Like last year, I spoke with the manager, who will provide $1 OFF COUPONS! We are also encouraged to try the "4 under $4" meals, or these options:
http://www.steaknshake.com/menu/dinners.asp
**** LODGING ****
PLEASE NOTE:
I have NOT blocked any rooms with any hotel. IF people are interested in an overnight stay (to attend the Sunday car show, Sycamore IL), I will see about blocking rooms...but PLEASE TELL ME NOW!
CAMPING:
Paul Wolff area of the Burnidge-Paul Wolff Forest Preserve...
Turn right (west) into shopping center where Steak'n'Shake is
**** FUNDRAISERS ****
If you wish to donate, contributions will be split between 2 non-profit organizations...
...The Lincoln Highway Association:
http://www.lincolnhighwayassoc.org/about/
...US Route 20:
http://www.usroute20.com/
**** THE ROADIES! ****
In the late afternoon, starting between ~3p and 5:30p, those who wish will take a drive around the area. The route, a "ruralesque" drive along some roads I drive my older 4 Monte Carlos regularly, is subject to change should road "construction" (term used loosely, of course) necessitate a change. The current configuration (below) is ~50 miles and is about 1.5 hours in length.
From the Steak'n'Shake parking lot, turn RIGHT (south) onto RANDALL RD
Turn RIGHT (west) onto HOPPS RD
Turn LEFT (south) onto STEVENS RD
Turn RIGHT (west) onto SILVER GLEN RD
Turn RIGHT (northwest) onto BURLINGTON RD
Turn LEFT (west/southwest) onto PLANK RD
Turn RIGHT (north) onto MOOSE RANGE RD
Turn RIGHT (east) onto BASE LINE RD
Turn LEFT (north) onto WALKER RD
Turn RIGHT (east) onto ALLEN RD
Turn LEFT (north) onto HARMONY RD
Turn RIGHT (east) onto BIG TIMBER RD
Turn RIGHT (southeast) onto US ROUTE 20:
http://www.usroute20.com
...Traveling along US RT 20 includes a BRIEF stretch of road that is 3 routes combined ... US Route 20 / IL Route 72 / IL Route 47
Exit RIGHT (south) onto RANDALL RD
Return to Steak'n'Shake
**** THE PEOPLE ****
This gathering is more about the people than what you drive. And, it IS a FAMILY event ... so please treat it and act accordingly. As far as I know, those listed below will join us ... how about YOU??!!
Bill and Mary (Illinois Monte Carlo Owners Yahoo Group, IL MCs)
Ed and family (IL MCs)
Grant (IL MCs)
Jason/Brenda (IL MCs)
woa_its_s00ls (The Chicago Garage, CHCG)
Supra eX-Driver (CHCG)
KOR3AN (CHCG)
Bahama Dan (ChevyTalk.org, CT)
Chad (CT)
Andreas (First Gen Monte Carlo Club, FGMCC)
Larry (FGMCC)
pearl83SS (4th gen Monte Carlo SS, MCSS)
carlss (NMCOA, MCSS)
hoseman285 (MCSS)
BADD T (MCSS)
86LT1SS (MCSS)
Chevyman540 (MCSS)
217ss (MCSS)
Matt/Euro (MCSS, MM, CHCG)
Chris (National Monte Carlo Owners Association, NMCOA)
Jake (NMCOA)
tunerlover3 (MyMonte, 5th gen, MM)
blackstone (MM)
Monte Z34 (MM)
Dante (MM)
Rich17 (MM)
Cully77 (MM, 2KMC, MCF)
Brian (2000montecarlo, 2KMC)
Chitown Chevy (2KMC)
Paul1965 (2KMC)
silverbullet (2KMC)
RocknSS04 (MM, 2KMC, MCF)
AwsomeSS (Monte Carlo Forum, MCF)
Adam (MCF)
red03ssmonte (MCF)
04 Bullit (MCF)
69nova (GM Inside News, GMI)
turbov6camaro (Full Throttle V6, FTV6)
Ret.CFD (FTV6)
Vundabar (FTV6)
jrg87 (FTV6)
Other boards/groups invited, but no attendees (thus far, to my knowledge) include:
2nd Gen MC Yahoo Group
Monte Millennium Generations
WickedMontes
MI MC Group
MC Mailing List
El Camino ML
Cheers & Gears
TriplePlate
CarNuts.us
RaceFansGarage
**** PREVIOUS CHITOWN GATHERINGS ****
07/26/08 ... 65 people gathered at Steak'n'Shake! Can we break that record in 2009?
This gathering is more about the people; it does NOT matter what you drive ... just JOIN us!
This IS a FAMILY event!
WHEN YOU ARRIVE, please SEE ME to... ...receive COUPONS ..."check in"
My __CELL PH#__ is in my signature below. This is me, a pic from last year's gathering: http://pics.projectmonte.com/photo/278786/medium
**** BOARDS/GROUPS ****
Less than half of the board/groups invited to this year's gathering will be represented.... Those represented are noted by " * ".
* Illinois Monte Carlo Owners Yahoo Group ... IL MCs
* Michigan MCs ... MI MCs
* Chevytalk.org ... CT
* First Generation MC Club ... FGMCC
G3GM, 1973-77
Second Generation MC Yahoo Grp
* Fourth Generation MC SS ... MCSS
* National MC Owners Association ... NMCOA
Monte Millennium Generations
Monte Carlo City Revival
Monte Carlo Addicts
WickedMontes
* Monte Carlo Forum ... MCF
* MyMonte ... MM
* 2000montecarlo.net ... 2KMC
MC Mailing List
El Camino ML
* GM Inside News ... GMI
Cheers & Gears
* The Chicago Garage ... CHCG
* Full Throttle V6 ... FTV6
TriplePlate
CarNuts.us
AutoPuzzles
RaceFansGarage
**** THE PEOPLE ****
Even though MORE boards/groups were invited this year, the projected number of people this year (less than 50 people) is less than last year's actual (65). We can still break last year's record! Will YOU join us?
Ironically, as of early July, gas prices are LOWER than they were LAST year....
Bill and Mary (IL MCs)
Derek and Janie (IL MCs, FGMCC, MCSS, NMCOA)
Ed and family (IL MCs)
Grant (IL MCs)
Jason and Brenda (IL MCs)
Supra eX-Driver (CHCG)
KOR3AN (CHCG)
Bahama Dan (CT)
Chad (CT)
Andreas (FGMCC)
Larry (FGMCC)
pearl83SS (MCSS)
carlss (NMCOA, MCSS, IL MCs)
hoseman285 (MCSS)
BADD T (MCSS)
86LT1SS (MCSS)
Chevyman540 (MCSS)
217ss (MCSS)
Matt/Euro (MCSS, MM, CHCG)
Mike (Matt's Dad)
Jake (NMCOA)
tunerlover3 (MM)
blackstone (MM)
Monte Z34 (MM)
Dante (MM)
Rich17 (MM)
Cully77 (MM, 2KMC, MCF)
RMR1813 (motortopia)
Brian (2KMC)
Chitown Chevy (2KMC)
Paul1965 (2KMC)
silverbullet (2KMC)
RocknSS04 (MM, 2KMC, MCF, MI MCs)
AwsomeSS (MCF)
Adam (MCF)
red03ssmonte (MCF)
04 Bullit (MCF)
skidoo6713 (MCF)
69nova (GMI)
turbov6camaro (FTV6)
Ret.CFD (FTV6)
Vundabar (FTV6)
jrg87 (FTV6)
querro55 (FTV6)
__847___Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...RT 66 = Sept 5-16, '09 __337___WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort __9897__"Don't tell me that it can't be done" ... Lorrie Morgan ... 'Watch Me'
