They're not sure yet, but I've talked to the people at our smart center Creve Coeur (Plaza Motors) and they are thinking of a pre-caravan get together at Creve Coeur (Lake) park. Maybe a bbq lunch or a Caravan Launch party. Parking is very limited at the dealer. Parking is better at the park but being a nice day in summer parking there is limited too.. we'll see. They'll likely reserve the pavilion there. Time is TBD, but you can guess if they have a BBQ, the caravan won't be leaving til after lunch hours.
I was still up in the air, but I was probably going to stay near Fenton to visit and maybe hit 6 flags. Plus I'll have to make my usual stop at Bandana's! If anyone has an interest in a get together, I'm in. Maybe we can get a group of us together for a cards game?
Still waiting for the announcement to the smart centers from smart USA(?) that will let them know this is "official." It's good to see at least one center is getting involved early. Staying near the center is a good idea; looks like about a four hour drive to KC so leaving around 1:00 pm should work out pretty well.
Any volunteers to be the STL area coordinator for this?
I'll get the Chicago group set up to leave that Thursday morning for St Louie.Staying next to the dealership and getting there early enough to stop buy sounds ideal! Now I have to go to work,dang!
Might want to think about the departure date; the Nationals kick off Friday morning; the idea is to have the caravans arrive Thursday evening (or late afternoon) so folks can sign in, get into their rooms and be ready to go first thing Friday. Realize this won't work for everyone but that's the general idea.
Might want to think about the departure date; the Nationals kick off Friday morning; the idea is to have the caravans arrive Thursday evening (or late afternoon) so folks can sign in, get into their rooms and be ready to go first thing Friday. Realize this won't work for everyone but that's the general idea.
Ah, we Saint Louis natives never refer to our home town by the name "Saint Louie". Seeing as how you are coming from Chicago, we'll forgive you this time. But, watch it in the future.
It's sorta like calling Louisville KY "Louis-ville", rather than the generally accepted "Louie-ville" (or the more au courant "Luha-ville". It quite simply isn't done.
I'm going to hold off; once smart USA tells the dealers they're supporting the Nationals the STL smart center may be able to get us a better rate at one of the local motels.
I'm going to hold off; once smart USA tells the dealers they're supporting the Nationals the STL smart center may be able to get us a better rate at one of the local motels.
The wife and I plan to arrive in Kansas City on Thursday afternoon. If the caravan heads out on Thursday - Count us in. Otherwise, we will see you all there.
Papa Phil
Count us in. We do not have a place to stay in St. Louis yet. Let us know if everyone is going to stay at the same place. We have to make sure we make it to Cunetto's on the hill for a meal. Best Italian food around. Been going there for 20 years every chance we get.
jwight-any news from smartUSA? Are/have they told the dealers to get with it or are they going to wait until the last second again and make us rush to get things set up?
Just for info, we were told smart USA has e-mail addresses for about 85% of their buyers. Not sure why they don't have 100% but that would explain why not everyone will see the e-mail from them.
Just for info, we were told smart USA has e-mail addresses for about 85% of their buyers. Not sure why they don't have 100% but that would explain why not everyone will see the e-mail from them.
otherwise, I understand the local smart centers have the email addresses.
I wonder if the list was from their list at smartUSA or only those linked to the insider....just a thought on why some of the owners did not get an email.
Hopefully we will leave early enough on the Thursday to not have to rush getting into KC, leaving time for a few stops along the way.
I think tentatively I am going to aim to be in St. Louis around dinner time on Wednesday. 700 miles about 12 hours drive for me. I will get to try out my new cruise and remap on the trip.
Unsure of where I will book a room for the night, have to research what is available.
It appears that not much has officially been planned for St. Louis at this time, I guess?
Is the 1 pm meet at the local smart dealer still in effect?
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