Corn Daze, Part Deux

Joe Soltis had expressed he might be able to make it in one of his creations. I. Really hope he can, I'd like to meet Joe. Anyone with personal connections should get on his case...

There is also a "Tilly Biggs" (I believe he's really Bill Tiggs) up here near Burlington. He was posting here for awhile earlier this winter and I have sent out PM's and e-mails to him...Bill, where are you? I also need to reach out to my '58-356 Coupe buddy up here who has been traveling alot this winter.

The only way the wife and I would miss this is if weather doesn't cooperate... no roof on the spyder ... speedsters have that advantage  

My wife, Alice will be joining me.----Jack

Rick99GSX, I assume your name is Rick, correct? I further surmise (with my razor-sharp powers of observation) that you have a '99 Suzuki GSX. If that's correct, is it an "R" or a Katana? 600, 750, or Hayabusa?

 

More importantly, where are you from? Mrs. GSX's name?

 

Inquiring minds, and all that.

If nothing else, this video will really get everyone excited about showing up...yawn

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...amp;feature=youtu.be

I know Jack was interested in seeing some of the local sights. Hopefully the snow will have melted and the skies will be clear by June.

The name is Ricardo but everyone calls me Ricky the better half is Vanessa... The 99GSX is from one of my other toys... A 450hp 99 eclipse GSX ;-). I'm stationed at Scott AFB and live to cruise on weekend and taking pics with my lady :-D.

Not to worry about the weather, Ricky. Tornado season should be over by late June.

You know, I have been following this thread with interest.Would love to attend this, but it doesn't look do-able time-wise for me. 932 miles each way solo would be interesting for sure. It would be 2 days realistically each way plus the weekend rides. Not able to take that much time off and still have vacation time left for the kids over the summer, you see?

I would think that the only thing we would need to worry about as far as hotel/motel reservations is what type of crowd they are expecting for The Great Race. Though it may be an interesting event, I'm thinking it will not be a huge draw since it will be on a Monday...

 

Stan, to take a load off of you, would you like me to bird-dog The Great Race people for exact location, logistics, etc.?

Danny: Quite your job. Sell your house. Point that Spyder west and see how long the money lasts.

 

I want to live vicariously through you.

OK, gentlemen-- I think we have a hotel, but I want to make sure it's good with all of you before I pull the trigger and block out the rooms.

 

PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE HOTEL YET, UNTIL I COMPLETE THE PROCESS OF GETTING THE GROUP RATE SET UP! I'M CONFIRMING THAT THIS WILL BE GOOD WITH YOU BEFORE I BLOCK OUT THE ROOMS.

 

I think the Embassy Suites in East Peoria is going to be perfect for us. It's a big hotel right on the riverfront in East Peoria with great access to the highway, plenty of good places to eat, and great access to the "Great Race" stop. The rooms are 2-room suites with king beds and a separate sitting room. The rate includes a hot, cook-to-order breakfast, and a "manager's reception" (open bar and snacks) from 5:30PM- 7:30 PM every night. The parking lot is decently secure, there's on-site security, and some limited covered parking (under a "bridge-way" between the hotel and conference facility).

 

Here's a link to the room information: Embassy Suites, East Peoria

 

Again, PLEASE DON'T TRY TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION YET! I can get a group rate of $129/night, for a minimum of 5 rooms. The sales department has told me there is no shortage of rooms for the 2 nights we are requesting.

 

If this is good with you, please let me know. There are places that might be $20/night or so cheaper, but I guarantee this is the nicest thing we're going to find for what we are doing here.

 

Thoughts?

Great hotel. I am there several times each year for political and school events and it is well run, good security and good food.

If I were coming in from out of town it would be my first choice. 

I like the separate sitting room for parking our cars. That is part of the deal, right?

And right down the street from the Burger Barge brunch I see, provided we could get seating.

 Pictures on Google maps look real purdy too

Any idea at this point what the location is for The Great Race lunch stop is?

I just called the hotel...just kidding

Joe Fortino, for Jack's sake, would you post a picture of how one can drive under the large farm equipment when in the area...He was interested in the entertainment options earlier in the week.

I'm in... once you let us know when to do the reservation I'll make it!

Here you go!

Goes without saying I am in, you cannot beat Embassy Suites for the breakfast and mangers reception. I cannot tell you how much fun I had last year with this impromtu get together. I had my car for just about a month last year and this was a great learning experience for me. Here's a great shot at the People's Republic of Stanistan's Presidential Palace.

They just don't offer this type of entertainment and "Presidential" hospitality at Carlisle. Thanks, Joe!

I like the Embassey Suites.    Should be alot of fun.

 

Chris

So far, I see a repeat of silver, red and maroon colored cars for this years event. Who wants to volunteer to paint their car in Caterpillar yellow or John Deere green for a little more variety?

BTW, I have sent out a personal invite to another of our members here, Peter Konkel (whom I have known for over 30 years), who lives in the Chicagoland megatropolis somewhere. Peter's normally not allowed to drive his wife's VS Speedster without her permission, but he does have some other rather cool cars (if not mistaken, a Caterham and one or more TVR's for starters) that he could select from for this event if he so chooses to join us. Peter, report in here please!

Embassy Suites or really anywhere is ok with me.  I am psyched about seeing those tanks or siols or whatever the hell they are in person!

A local friend is going to let us borrow a trailer. For the first time ever, the Hoopty will be trailered to an event.

It's a sign of the Apocalypse, right here. Cory Drake WITH a real windshield, trailering the Hoopty.

Yeah, but what's he gonna PULL it with?

Probably not an F250 diesel.

That's what he got the Ghia for.

Jack, those are missle silos that will hopefully not be in use on the North Koreans during your stay.

Good one, Rich. 

 

For Corn Daze we have to set up some assembly point where we'll meet up for the caravan down to Peoria.

Jack, Maybe Joe and I can meet you and Rich at 39/80 in Lasalle Peru.  We can drive down 26 by the river to Peoria if we are not in a hurry?

If you do, Jack might enjoy a stop at the Starved Rock State Park lodge and get some lunch (try not to hit one of the 10,000 H/D riders). There are some decent roads up that way as well.

Yup, that's where Steve Wojciak and I met Joe last year as I recall. Just a few miles south on 39 and then we head west to some more rural roads. Took that route on my return with "Betty" last month as well. Some good silos  along that route too. We'll need to investigate Starved Rock State Park lodge maybe if it fits our schedule. Just a suggestion, Stan, would that be a destination for a cruise? BUT, you are the lead here, it's your party, MON!

Jack, you and I can figure out our Wisconsin rendezvous as time goes on here. We can discuss at Carlisle as well.

Stan, Not to put to much pressure on you, but I have never been to Peoria.  I am expecting BIG things from the Corn Daze part Duex

Well, Marty- once you've seen P-town, how are we gonna' keep you down on the farm?

Stan, what Marty is asking in a round about way is: "Are there any glove stores in Peoria?"

 

Seriously, Marty, I had my doubts last year too. I found Peoria to be a pretty cool place simply because it is in close proximation to Stanistan and that Bob G guy that hangs there as well.