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Stickey: Sprite 50th CARAVAN Thread

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Re: Pacific Northwest CARAVAN to Missouri

Yep I-80 right thru Lincoln NE and Cheyenne WO..

depending on many thing unforeseeable, the rough plan is to be to Laramie on Monday June 23rd, and Lincoln Ne or vicniity on Tuesday the 24th...so passing thru Cheyenne on the Morning of the 24th would be a good place to meet up!
 
Caravaning to Spridget 50th?

All:

Please use this thread if you are caravaning to any Sprite events in 2008 and would like to meet up with other Spridget drivers along the way, to drive as a group.
 
Re: Caravaning to Spridget 50th?

Thanks Nial.

I'll be heading toward St. Louis <span style="text-decoration: underline">OR</span> Jefferson City, then from there to Osage Beach.
My route is very flexible, so as folks plan to rally at a certain place, I (and others from my club) can meet up... Safety in numbers and all that.
Timing is also flexible, so if a large group is coming through, I'd like to join and tag along.

Also, if there others making a multi-day trip that Springfield (IL) is on their route, and needs a garage, a bed, or a bloody good cup of tea; all are welcome.
 
Re: Caravaning to Spridget 50th?

Actually i would prefer that this NOT become a general forum for caravaning to any and all spridget events this year... its hard enough trying to figure out just ONE route to ONE event, let alone any and all to each and every.... ..

THANX
 
Re: Caravaning to Spridget 50th?

LotO is still 2 months away!
and my gearbox is in the
living room!..doh :frown: ...z
 
Re: Caravaning to Spridget 50th?

And I will only get the "furthest distance award" if my can and I make it all the way! I guess that I should put the engine and dashboard back in!
Bill
 
Re: Caravaning to Spridget 50th?

Pythias said:
Actually i would prefer that this NOT become a general forum for caravaning to any and all spridget events this year... its hard enough trying to figure out just ONE route to ONE event, let alone any and all to each and every.... ..

THANX
Click to expand...

:iagree: it might make more sense to split them out - likely a little closer to the date
 
Re: Caravaning to Spridget 50th?

Anyone going Carlisle? I cant make MO. Baby is due the 27th. I may be able to make Carlisle tho, but last year the turnout wasnt worth making the trip.
 
Re: Caravaning to Spridget 50th?

I'll be going to Carlisle.

(And hopefully my BE also)

Turn-out looks to be great - last I saw, 100 cars registered. And I'm sure there will be more as we get closer and people get their cars ready (I'm not registered yet - waiting to get back on the road 1st)
 
Re: Caravaning to Spridget 50th?

4 weeks until departure from Seattle/Portland.. Jayrz coming from Denver, still want to link up in Cheyenne?.. get hold of me soon please and we'll make arrangements/timetable...glemon in lincoln nebraska.... same thing.. get in touch with me .. pythias@pacifier.com... this is the time to finalize caravan/meet up plans.. .. .. also.. anyone offering support to our little two car parade following the route of I-85 from Portland to Salt Lake City, (via elko nevada) then down i-80 to lincoln.. .. .. the time is NOW

Bill
 
Re: Caravaning to Spridget 50th?

While certainly not the LAST chance, if you haven't started planning your trip by now, you probably aren't going, ...but..

The caravan .. TWO WHOLE CARS LONG.... .leaves Seattle and Portland on June 21 st. The route is 1-5 from Seattle to I-80 in Portland, headed to Elko Nevada, then I-80 to Lincoln Nebraska, then a turn south down I-29 to Kansas City where we'll pick up I-70 and on into the Inn....

The return trip will take up back the way we came to i-29, then North to Rapid City, where we turn right on I-90 for a shot right into Seattle, with a likely side trip to see Mt. Rushmore, and Crazy Horse monument, then down I-5 back to Portland. ....

This makes the trip a grand tour, not just a shot out and back and evens up the distances for those driving from both major metropolitan areas..

The plan is to average 50 mph, by driving near 60 mph, doing 5 eight hour days of driving each way at about 400 miles per day. Some days longer, some shorter, as condition, conditions, and mechanical vagaries occur.


En route mechanical assistance offers should give PHONE NUMBERS. We'll have cell phones and AAA with 100 miles of free towing as well as credit cards, but nothing helps like someone who knows the cars and has PARTS!

Anyone wishing to join up along the way or willing to offer physical or moral support in the form of tools, parts, room, or board, or just wishing to eye the caravan as it goes past, this is the time to make your wishes or offers known...


FOUR WEEKS 'TIL DEPARTURE!

hoping to see ya there or along the way!


pythias@pacifier.com

360.425.5435
 
Re: Caravaning to Spridget 50th?

Bill,
I'm still pondering my route, but I'll likely start Friday noon or Saturday morning (temp at Donner summit depending)and overnight at Kate's for brake work. Then on to (?? something south of 80) and on to MO.

Glen Byrns
 
Re: Caravaning to Spridget 50th?

I'll be leaving NJ on the 24th going out the PA Turnpike to I-70. I hope to make Columbus, OH the first night then Osage Beach by beer thirty Wednesday night.
I have 1/2 of the stuff for the goody bags and the tee shirts
to bring with me.
If anybody wants to hook up along the way, please do.
We will be towing the 67 because we need a truck for all the luggage and *stuff* for the event. My son and I will be driving the 58 & 59 Sprites since they both have 5 speeds.
 
Re: Caravaning to Spridget 50th?

I am going to be towing my midget. I live 6 miles south of I40 on I26, I40 west to Nashville to I24, then smaller roads to MO. Leaving out early on the 25th, hopefully getting to the Inn by dark.
 
Re: Caravaning to Spridget 50th?

All,
For those coming from the East, North East and South East, I trust most will be avoiding the St. Louis Metro area, would you mind posting which routes you'll be taking on the Western side of STL and which day you'll you'll be there please?
I'm trying to figure a route avoiding interstates in MO.
I really want to hook up with anyone around that area, join an existing caravan and stuff.
 
Re: Caravaning to Spridget 50th?

Baz said:
All,
For those coming from the East, North East and South East, I trust most will be avoiding the St. Louis Metro area, would you mind posting which routes you'll be taking on the Western side of STL and which day you'll you'll be there please?
I'm trying to figure a route avoiding interstates in MO.
I really want to hook up with anyone around that area, join an existing caravan and stuff.
Click to expand...
Dodging St. Louis with a passion....cutting across 'blue highways' from Memphis.
 
Re: Caravaning to Spridget 50th?

Likewise, but I will be there a day early.
 
Re: Caravaning to Spridget 50th?

Barry, we'll be travelling on "65" through Springfield,MO.Then "54" to Osage Beach.Day will be Wednesday,the 25th of June.

Stuart. :cheers:
 
Re: Caravaning to Spridget 50th?

Check out the list via Tonys site of folks willing to help out along the path of your travels.
 
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