I will me Spending the Night on Thursday in Grinnell. It seems like an obtainable goal after work on Thursday from the Madison and Rockford areas. I would like to meet up with other mined folks in the area just south of 80 on 35 Friday morning.
Can someone suggest an exit with something like a Perkins or something where a Breakfast gathers can happen?
Oh, and from here on I35 its a straight shot to the hotel
Forest, there is a good place to meet up in D.S.M. Just east of the I-80, I-35 junction on the northeast side of town is the 14th street exit. There is a large parking lot on the north side of the exit, K-Mart, and strip mall. You can see it to the north as you come off the exit. We are planning to leave for K.C. on Thursday at around noon. If there are smarts from the north that want to meet up on Thursday we would be happy to have them join up with us.
As for Friday morning there is a Cracker Barrel off the University exit on the west side of town. It would be about a 45min. drive from Grinnell to the Cracker Barrel. If you wanted to go further south on I-35 about 30mi. to the casino in Osceola, they have a good buffet. Let me know if there is anything I can do.
Buzzz42.........waiting.....waiting....where did I put the maps
Forest, the 14th street, exit 136, off I-80, I35, there is a country kitchen and a Bonanza.
You can see it as you come off the interstate, look to the north. The Country Kitchen may be the place for you to try and hook up with a group. It would be easy to find.
Buzzz42
Thursday drivers, when are you meeting up in Des Moines? I know a few of us Minnesotans are coming down Thursday and would like to meet up with you guys...
SmartJoe, I'm not sure how many from the DSM area are going, but I will be at the rally point, Exit 136, around 11:00 at the Bonanza Res. If your group would like to grab some lunch, there is the Country Kitchen or the Bonanza at this exit. I would like to leave early enough to miss rush hour in KC, say 12:30?
Buzzz42
In case some of you may not know, I will be able to go to the Nationals!
I will be driving down Thursday. Any chance that we could push the departing time to 1pm? I am nervous that the traffic in the Twin cities between 8-9am is super slow and it could delay our travels to 30-60mins!
I have to agree with Jeff for the thursday drive, getting out of the Twin Cities in the morning can be quite difficult. Jeff: Are we meeting up somewhere locally to drive down together out of the TC? PM me and lets talk.
We can stop at any point, but I set up a trusted stop in case anyone gets lost or falls behind at the Missouri welcome center. (point C)
Also, do you have a set of walkie talkies? If not I can compile a list of phone numbers. PM me with those. In addition, does anyone have a spart tire. (Just in Case)
Hi Jeff, I have a pair of walkie talkies,and a spare tire. Do you still have my cell # from our last PM? The Missouri welcome center is just over the border and is brand new and nice.
If you need anything just give me a call.
Buzzz42
I found that after about 2 hours of driving, I need to take about a 5-10 min break to stretch my legs or they start cramping up. That darn window handle is just plain in the way no matter where I put it.
Well it looks like my plans are changing. After some juggling with Kid and Critter care we will be joining the Thursday group. looks like the time is still Noonish but not quite set in stone depending on the Minneapolis caravan schedule. If this correct?
Forest, hopefully the Minn. crew will be in Des Moines between 12:00 and 12:30, will wait for them. Do let Smartah know about the change from Friday to Thursday. Post up on the Iowa site here or a PM. He only has the computer at work. See you on the 10th.
Buzzz42
Forest & Buzz.. We are planning on arriving in Des Moines right at nooner, hopefully a few minutes before. Once we get out of the twin cities it's a pretty smooth drive down.
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