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Post by Oldsnut on Jun 25, 2009 19:48:15 GMT -6
If you are coming from Springfield on I-55, it merges with I-39 North and take that to I-88 East. Does your family not own a map of Illinois? puppies....................... ;D Go to Google. Type in Illinois State Map and click, then go to images and I am sure you will find a map on those 10 pages. Here,I will make it easy on you. Here is alink. images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=Illinois%20State%20Map&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi
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Post by roara on Jun 26, 2009 0:58:40 GMT -6
All dressed up and nowhere to go Have fun guys, I'll be there in spirit. Maybe someone could put a picture of 1996 42U in an empty parking spot nearby? Stay cool
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Post by kaykirk on Jun 26, 2009 6:12:38 GMT -6
^^^ hehehe I love that!! ;D you don't know what you're missing I guess my old beater will have to represent that "is she blue or is she green" Aurora awesomeness
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2009 9:28:21 GMT -6
that picture made me smile! you look to either have kays green or my green, one way or another us green auroras will be representin! but she is right.....you dont know what yor gonna be missing. everybody gets too see aura1, I probably wont be invited to next years meet ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2009 9:28:38 GMT -6
thanks oldsnut
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Post by kaykirk on Jun 26, 2009 11:50:05 GMT -6
Scotty will be so proud, this thread currently has 31 pages of drivel compared to last years 23 ;D ;D wait until next year
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Post by kaykirk on Jun 26, 2009 13:49:01 GMT -6
look at the can of worms Scotty opened from a pm I received last night... I will not disclose who the writer is to protect Zach's identity....oooops, did I say that ? So I gave him oldsnuts number ;D ;D ;D
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Post by roara on Jun 26, 2009 14:45:29 GMT -6
Mine looks more like a metallic blue in brite light but, very close to Kays in lower light...I just couldn't do 2000+ mi each way this time! Have fun, take pics!
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Post by Oldsnut on Jun 26, 2009 15:42:22 GMT -6
look at the can of worms Scotty opened from a pm I received last night... I will not disclose who the writer is to protect Zach's identity....oooops, did I say that ? So I gave him oldsnuts number ;D ;D ;D My phone is broke. ;D Gettin Close.
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Post by rustymutt on Jun 26, 2009 19:43:32 GMT -6
What time are most arriving? I was thinking of 11am but wasn't sure what time others would show up.
I've got my grill cleaned and ready for some grillin' ... I'll have some hot dogs, buns and condiments. I should have enough for everyone, (hopefully!) so in a sense lunch will be provided.
Dave
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Post by Oldsnut on Jun 26, 2009 20:03:12 GMT -6
I'll be there around 10-10:30 am
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2009 20:14:33 GMT -6
leaving here at 8:00 hope to be there by 11:30, possibly a little earlier who knows.
kay..........I imagine I could do some snooping and just end up with your number, I imagine oldsnut would gladly give me your number as long as he knew I would ANNOY you every WAKING moment of the ENTIRE car trip up THERE!
so.......dont mess with me! you guys really have no clue how easy it is for me to get lost. I got lost in the new walmart when it first opened. I couldnt find my way to the front of the store......
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Post by kaykirk on Jun 26, 2009 21:07:47 GMT -6
What time are most arriving? I was thinking of 11am but wasn't sure what time others would show up. I've got my grill cleaned and ready for some grillin' ... I'll have some hot dogs, buns and condiments. I should have enough for everyone, (hopefully!) so in a sense lunch will be provided. Dave I threw a grill in my trunk...although it needs a good cleaning cob webs, dirt, and all maybe we won't need it but it will be coming just in case I have a couple dishes I am bringing but I'll take one of those hot dogs ;D ;D Thanks Dave!! I plan on arriving when I get there ;D but before the food is served for sure (<--licking lips) *edit* Zach, 'nut knows better than to give my number out (if he had it : cause I would have to punch his lights out ;D AND, I (sorta) understand about the getting lost thing, my daughter (who takes after her father) has no sense of direction at all...the stories I could tell
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Post by Oldsnut on Jun 26, 2009 21:15:35 GMT -6
I do have Kays number that is open to the highest bidder.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2009 21:17:18 GMT -6
interesting....haha! I too will take a dog or two, I dont want to get anything that is terribly hard and time consuming to cook, hence steaks, chicken....I did make my pasta salad tonight, and unfortunately I completely forgot that tyler is a vegan and will not eat any meat products, so I will figure out a dish that we can all enjoy that has no animal by-products in it! my pasta salad will still pop up though! I'm tihnking the walmart deli might be helping out in my next adventure for side dishes!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2009 6:51:20 GMT -6
alright it is now 7:50 A.M. and we are leaving springfield! see you guys in a few hours!
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Post by Randy T. on Jun 27, 2009 7:28:14 GMT -6
Have fun everyone! I can smell the Aurora exhaust in the air. We can't wait to see the pics! In fact let's see some pics now. Come on where are the pics. Ha ha. No but really. Where are the pics. Just kidding! But, if someone had a mobile uploader it would be fun to see some pics of the meet while it was happening. We should have thought of this ahead of time. Does anyone have the phone number of anyone going? We could contact them and have them send us some phone pics, and then get them posted. Or if they have the right phone, they could post them.
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Post by XJSman89 on Jun 27, 2009 15:09:33 GMT -6
I've been talking to Zach all day... He got lost and went to Chicago instead. I had to get online and guide him back using Google Maps. ;D ;D ;D He sent me a couple pictures to gloat about what an awesome meet I was missing. I'll get them up. EDIT: Here are the pics he sent me, they were about to head to the water tower when he took these. Tyler will be tyler...
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Post by rustymutt on Jun 27, 2009 18:47:43 GMT -6
Here's a quickly put together gallery of photos from today. home.comcast.net/~rustymutt/aurora2009/index.htmWe had a total of TEN Auroras - five 1st gen and five 2nd gen. All the 2nd gens were 4.0's... Weather was great but got pretty hot and humid towards the end of the day. Megga thanks to Oldsnut for reserving the site, and also to our traveling companions - I believe we had 4 states represented today (Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Kentucky). Dave
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2009 20:39:23 GMT -6
I on behalf of everyone that attended offer a big thankyou to Dave (rusty mutt) for taking so many wonderful pictures! I'm going to go ahead and start a new thread in the showroom for the midwest meet, I'm just itching too upload some! and yes once again a major thanks to collins for getting me back on track! I really couldnt have made it without you.....first words out of kays mouth when we got there "So I heard you got lost" ;D it was a great time though!
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Post by roara on Jun 27, 2009 21:00:26 GMT -6
I've been talking to Zach all day... He got lost and went to Chicago instead. I had to get online and guide him back using Google Maps. ;D ;D ;D Thats really weird Illinois doesn't have highway signs? At least he didn't end up in Canada
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2009 21:05:09 GMT -6
I've been talking to Zach all day... He got lost and went to Chicago instead. I had to get online and guide him back using Google Maps. ;D ;D ;D Thats really weird Illinois doesn't have highway signs? At least he didn't end up in Canada no a certain somebody (oldsnut) told me too take 55 north to 39, than hop on 88 east.....I never saw 88 east....I saw chicago!
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Post by roara on Jun 27, 2009 21:07:21 GMT -6
Here's a quickly put together gallery of photos from today. home.comcast.net/~rustymutt/aurora2009/index.htmWe had a total of TEN Auroras - five 1st gen and five 2nd gen. All the 2nd gens were 4.0's... Weather was great but got pretty hot and humid towards the end of the day. Megga thanks to Oldsnut for reserving the site, and also to our traveling companions - I believe we had 4 states represented today (Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Kentucky). Dave Great lookin group of rides and riders! ;D
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Post by roara on Jun 27, 2009 21:09:35 GMT -6
Thats really weird Illinois doesn't have highway signs? At least he didn't end up in Canada no a certain somebody (oldsnut) told me too take 55 north to 39, than hop on 88 east.....I never saw 88 east....I saw chicago! Maybe oldsnut had a reason? Oldsnut!!!!....?
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Post by Oldsnut on Jun 27, 2009 22:10:52 GMT -6
If he got to I-88 East he passed us by and went into Chicago and also had to pay at least 3 tolls. If he went to I-80 he never was in Chicago. Me thinks he stayed on I-55 the whole time which would get him to Chicago and pay no tolls.
If directions were followed he would have arrived at the location with no problems.
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Post by lanceslambos on Jun 27, 2009 22:32:38 GMT -6
why 1 car missing in the water tower lineup? who is who in pics?
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Post by Oldsnut on Jun 27, 2009 22:59:15 GMT -6
why 1 car missing in the water tower lineup? who is who in pics? Nobody was missing in the Water Tank shot. Left to Right: 1)Scotty 2)Tony's 1st Gen 3)Zach 4)Roger 5)Kay 6)Jack 7)Tony's Pace Car 8)Dave 9)Zach 10)Andy That is 10 of Oldsmobiles Finest !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by kaykirk on Jun 27, 2009 23:00:20 GMT -6
Great pix Dave....and NO FOOD being stuffed in our mouths ;D ;D I do have a suggestion for next year...lets get pix earlier in the day before the temp hits 95* and hair hasn't gone up in pony tails and sweat is rolling down the faces
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Post by kaykirk on Jun 27, 2009 23:45:16 GMT -6
why 1 car missing in the water tower lineup? who is who in pics? Nobody was missing in the Water Tank shot. Left to Right: 1)Scotty 2)Tony's 1st Gen 3)Zach 4)Roger 5)Kay 6)Jack 7)Tony's Pace Car 8)Dave 9)Zach 10)Andy That is 10 of Oldsmobiles Finest !!!!!!!!!!!!! sorry but you got 3 and 5 mixed...can't you tell teal from green and Zach doesn't have a second gen (or bring 2 cars) I think you meant Tyler 1)Scotty (scottydl) 2)Tony's 1st Gen (AuroraRancher) 3)Kay (KayKirk) 4)Roger ( i forgot ) 5)Zach (Aura1) 6)Jack (Oldwino) 7)Tony's Pace Car (AuroraRancher) 8)Dave (RustyMutt) 9)Tyler (tpunk) 10)Andy (Oldsnut)
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2009 9:02:43 GMT -6
If he got to I-88 East he passed us by and went into Chicago and also had to pay at least 3 tolls. If he went to I-80 he never was in Chicago. Me thinks he stayed on I-55 the whole time which would get him to Chicago and pay no tolls. If directions were followed he would have arrived at the location with no problems. it would have helped if scotty had his cellular device ;D
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