Caravan to the 20th Anniversary Gathering 2010 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

MikeG · 02-01-2010

Have caight up on all the posts - first back since mid-Dec.
I will be joining at Nebraska City-good stopping point for early lunch, then push through KC. Any idea of time out of NP at this time?
What is final decision on where we're staying at O'Fallen?
Looks like my son won't be making the trip-so I guess I'm ready to book a room in BG - is the Uplaza where most of the group is staying?
My right foot is itchin really bad-4" of snow today;(

Hammer · 02-01-2010

WydGlydJim is planning on joining in Kansas City. He also recommended a BBQ place, it's off route for us though. what's everyone think about that?

A1990 · 02-01-2010

Roughly 4 1/2 hours to KC from Grand Island, 6 1/2 from North Platte. If you leave North Platte at 6:00am we would arrive in KC at 12:30, best case. Figure 10 minutes to pick me up and 10 for Mike and it is 1:00 or so...

I am game for anything, but you and Jeff might not want to start that early??

We are planning on eating at Keith's correct?

Hammer · 02-01-2010

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Roughly 4 1/2 hours to KC from Grand Island, 6 1/2 from North Platte. If you leave North Platte at 6:00am we would arrive in KC at 12:30, best case. Figure 10 minutes to pick me up and 10 for Mike and it is 1:00 or so...

I am game for anything, but you and Jeff might not want to start that early??

Sounds OK to me. I'm an early riser, or at least I am when I'm not driving 650 miles a day. LOL

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We are planning on eating at Keith's correct?

Yes, pizza at Keith's Monday night.

Hammer · 02-01-2010

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Originally Posted by MikeG

Have caught up on all the posts - first back since mid-Dec. I will be joining at Nebraska City-good stopping point for early lunch, then push through KC. Any idea of time out of NP at this time?

Looks like 6:00 might be the starting time from NP.

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What is final decision on where we're staying at O'Fallen?

No decision yet. Keith had offered up to 10 beds though. Super 8 is right off the freeway by Keith's pizza joint.

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Looks like my son won't be making the trip-so I guess I'm ready to book a room in BG - is the Uplaza where most of the group is staying?

I am staying at the UPlaza, Jeff is staying at the Hilton across the street.I PM'd you on this.

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My right foot is itchin really bad-4" of snow today;(

Gears, Fidanza flywheel and clutch hopefully go in before the trip. I haven't driven mine in a freakin' month.

Hammer · 02-01-2010

If we could hook up with the FBI in Kansas City we would be like hoodlums in ZR-1's. A bunch of hoodlums in fast cars. TROUBLE.

WydGlydJim · 02-02-2010

To get to I-70, you guys will hop off of I-29, and hit 435. From 1-29 435 is like a big box, that goes south down the west side of KC, then it goes east and west south of I-70, then it goes back north on the east side of KC, and you can pick back up I-70. Like a big box that lets you go around the city. Gates BBQ is located on the southern most east and west leg of the box. From the restaurant it is 10 minutes back up to I-70. So you almost have to come down that far anyway. Here is a link.......just hate to have you guys miss out on that good KC BBQ! Here's a link to make it a little more clear. Focus on where I-29 picks up 435, and then follow it around should make sense. Interact with the map to the north, and to the west up by the airport to get the I-29/435 connection.

http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworl...as_City_MO.htm

A1990 · 02-02-2010

Going to St Louis, I have always taken the East to South part of that box by Worlds of fun, etc the catch I-70 right at Arrowhead. Is that the way you describe our route?

So, if we go south on I-435, we go past I-70 and then follow I-435 back to the west to the BBQ place?

WydGlydJim · 02-02-2010

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Originally Posted by A1990

Going to St Louis, I have always taken the East to South part of that box by Worlds of fun, etc the catch I-70 right at Arrowhead. Is that the way you describe our route?

So, if we go south on I-435, we go past I-70 and then follow I-435 back to the west to the BBQ place?

Yep that's the way to go.........HOWEVER after further research there is a Gates BBQ much closer to the 435/I-70 exchange/Arrowhead stadium area. I have never been to this location, but I'm sure they are all good. ( actually I think I have been to that location before a football game CRS? ) The one I would propose would be at 10440 US 40, which can be caught east right off of 435 just before I-70, then US 40 runs right down onto I-70.....no back tracking on the way, and right off of the highway.....this is what I would suggest. Much much easier for you guys. Google says the first location is 16 minutes southwest of I-70. This one is right on the way.

Here's a link

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...7&ie=UTF8&z=14

A1990 · 02-02-2010

Jim, sounds good to me. I am familiar with that area.

02-01-2010	#1
MikeG Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 77	Re: Caravan to the 20th Anniversary Gathering 2010 Have caight up on all the posts - first back since mid-Dec. I will be joining at Nebraska City-good stopping point for early lunch, then push through KC. Any idea of time out of NP at this time? What is final decision on where we're staying at O'Fallen? Looks like my son won't be making the trip-so I guess I'm ready to book a room in BG - is the Uplaza where most of the group is staying? My right foot is itchin really bad-4" of snow today;(

02-01-2010	#2
Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,647	Re: Caravan to the 20th Anniversary Gathering 2010 WydGlydJim is planning on joining in Kansas City. He also recommended a BBQ place, it's off route for us though. what's everyone think about that?

02-01-2010	#3
A1990 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Grand Island NE Posts: 1,512	Re: Caravan to the 20th Anniversary Gathering 2010 Roughly 4 1/2 hours to KC from Grand Island, 6 1/2 from North Platte. If you leave North Platte at 6:00am we would arrive in KC at 12:30, best case. Figure 10 minutes to pick me up and 10 for Mike and it is 1:00 or so... I am game for anything, but you and Jeff might not want to start that early?? We are planning on eating at Keith's correct? __________________ Dennis Fierstein 90 ZR-1 #2562 Atomic-Z ZR-1 Net Registry Chairman of the Board ZR-1 Net Registry Treasurer

02-01-2010	#6
Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,647	Re: Caravan to the 20th Anniversary Gathering 2010 If we could hook up with the FBI in Kansas City we would be like hoodlums in ZR-1's. A bunch of hoodlums in fast cars. TROUBLE.

02-02-2010	#7
WydGlydJim Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 318	Re: Caravan to the 20th Anniversary Gathering 2010 To get to I-70, you guys will hop off of I-29, and hit 435. From 1-29 435 is like a big box, that goes south down the west side of KC, then it goes east and west south of I-70, then it goes back north on the east side of KC, and you can pick back up I-70. Like a big box that lets you go around the city. Gates BBQ is located on the southern most east and west leg of the box. From the restaurant it is 10 minutes back up to I-70. So you almost have to come down that far anyway. Here is a link.......just hate to have you guys miss out on that good KC BBQ! Here's a link to make it a little more clear. Focus on where I-29 picks up 435, and then follow it around should make sense. Interact with the map to the north, and to the west up by the airport to get the I-29/435 connection. http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworl...as_City_MO.htm __________________ 2009 LS9 1990 LT-5/sold/Bought my Baby back 1994 Lingenfelter LT-5/sold 1973 LS4/sold Last edited by WydGlydJim; 02-02-2010 at 12:05 PM.