My SSR: #1740 - Yellow ~ Built 11-18-2003 Took Delivery 12/05/2003
California to Springfield 2007
I thought I'd start a California to Springfield thread...
My tentative schedule is: (I'll adjust times to meet up with others!)
Leave Kingsburg @ 7am on Friday June 8th
Arrive in Winslow AZ @ 7pm-ish (626 miles)
http://www.standinonthecorner.com/
Poss Accomodations: (I haven't called any motels yet)
I like the sound of this one: Desert Sun Motel
1000 E. Third St.
Winslow, AZ 86047
Motel, vintage 1950's Motor Inn with modern conveniences and friendly service oriented staff. Daily, weekly, kitchenettes available. Across form the Falcon Restaurant
E-mail: larryperna@cox.net
Leave Winslow AZ @ 7am -on Saturday June 9th
Arrive Amarillo TX @ 7pm ish? (552 miles)
"Groups receive extra-special attention at the Big Texan Motel. We'll personally greet the guests when the motorcoach arrives, and treat group members to a reception in the hotel lobby. Big Texan hospitality begins with the first call you make to our sales staff, and continues until our staff waves goodbye as you're leaving the parking lot.
To make your motel reservations, click the "Make Reservation" button below. If you need more information, call 1.800.657.7177."
Leave Amarillo TX @ 7am on Sunday June 10th
Arrive Springfield @ ???? (May route thru very N/W corner of Arkansas so I can add another state to my states I've been in list!) (545+ Miles)
My SSR: '06 Screamin' Redline Red Vin # 23025 3SS Born Dec, 4, 2005 , Chrome package, gauges
Good Plan
Sounds like a winner to me, Keith.
GE (GoogleEarth) has you blasting through Barstow in 3 1/2 hours with a half an hour for breaks, this puts you into Barstow @ 11:30am.
I can get to Barstow in 2 1/2 hours and meet up with a "gathering" of California trucks.
Looking at those that have evidenced an interest in the Springfield Super Rally I come up with 8 California trucks. However, I see their trip to Missouri coming out this way:
Lloger - leaving earlier to setup event kwhopper89 WearyEagle - won't know until a week before if I can attend BlueThunder Artsmart - cancelled Vix0454 - leaving earlier (Thursday) DMW autodan - leaving later, maybe catching up with us at Winslow
May even gather LadyinRed from Nevada at Needles or Kingman ?
I also like the breakdown of accomodations along the way. The Desert Sun Motel sounds great. Always wondered why the Eagles picked this city for "Take it Easy".
Just read a "not-so-nice" review about this motel. Seems they may be in the process of refurbishing it. Did a Sidestep.com search on motels in Winslow:
And Amarillo is a great choice, Keith. Read all I could about the Big Texan Motel. Although I won't be competing in the 72 oz. contest, I'd love to watch someone try ! !
I think this schedule also allows for any AZ members that want to have an easy first day (201 miles 3:03 hours) and meet up with us in Winslow, to join in.
May even get some Texans from the panhandle to join in Amarillo. Wouldn't that be the $hit$ and giggles ! ! Since you asked for suggestions, I would suggest posting this on the Southwest Forum so Arizonans could see this and also on the Texas Forum so Texans going through Amarillo could see this.
I am concerned that we should hear from the other members who qualify for this run, BlueThunder and DMW and get the ball rolling with reservations at these places if we're to travel together. Autodan may be able to arrange an earlier start time and we delay an hour or so at Barstow, so as to include him and Phyllis in the caravan. I prefer to travel with other SSRs.
My SSR: Ultra Violet 2004,Vin# 03550 slight modifications to the exhaust, detailed and painted engine cover
Leaving earlier
Quote:
Originally Posted by WearyEagle
Sounds like a winner to me, Keith.
GE (GoogleEarth) has you blasting through Barstow in 3 1/2 hours with a half an hour for breaks, this puts you into Barstow @ 11:30am.
I can get to Barstow in 2 1/2 hours and meet up with a "gathering" of California trucks.
Looking at those that have evidenced an interest in the Springfield Super Rally I come up with 8 California trucks. However, I see their trip to Missouri coming out this way:
Lloger - leaving earlier to setup event kwhopper89 WearyEagle - won't know until a week before if I can attend BlueThunder Artsmart - cancelled Vix0454 - leaving earlier (Thursday) DMW autodan - leaving later, maybe catching up with us at Winslow
May even gather LadyinRed from Nevada at Needles or Kingman ?
I also like the breakdown of accomodations along the way. The Desert Sun Motel sounds great. Always wondered why the Eagles picked this city for "Take it Easy".
Just read a "not-so-nice" review about this motel. Seems they may be in the process of refurbishing it. Did a Sidestep.com search on motels in Winslow:
And Amarillo is a great choice, Keith. Read all I could about the Big Texan Motel. Although I won't be competing in the 72 oz. contest, I'd love to watch someone try ! !
I think this schedule also allows for any AZ members that want to have an easy first day (201 miles 3:03 hours) and meet up with us in Winslow, to join in.
May even get some Texans from the panhandle to join in Amarillo. Wouldn't that be the $hit$ and giggles ! ! Since you asked for suggestions, I would suggest posting this on the Southwest Forum so Arizonans could see this and also on the Texas Forum so Texans going through Amarillo could see this.
I am concerned that we should hear from the other members who qualify for this run, BlueThunder and DMW and get the ball rolling with reservations at these places if we're to travel together. Autodan may be able to arrange an earlier start time and we delay an hour or so at Barstow, so as to include him and Phyllis in the caravan. I prefer to travel with other SSRs.
We could leave earlier . I have to attend graduation Friday morning, they want faculty to attend. We could leave early Friday afternoon, leaving Barstow about 1 or 2 pm that is about as early as we could make it
I am still trying to figure out when to leave. I definately want to caravan with someone. I see Lloyd is leaving Thursday morning and a couple Friday morning. Are these the only two groups from CA going?
My SSR: #1740 - Yellow ~ Built 11-18-2003 Took Delivery 12/05/2003
I have made reservations at the Big Texan in Amarillo for Sat the 9th
I also just made reservations for the Desert Sun In Winslow for Friday the 8th...
They are in the process of renovation, and the completed rooms are suppose to be nice. $45 for the night... 928-415-0442 (I left a message, and John from the hotel called me right back!) I mentioned the SSRfanatic group and he said they would be more than happy to accomidate us....
My SSR: '06 Screamin' Redline Red Vin # 23025 3SS Born Dec, 4, 2005 , Chrome package, gauges
Quote:
Originally Posted by kwhopper89
I have made reservations at the Big Texan in Amarillo for Sat the 9th
I also just made reservations for the Desert Sun In Winslow for Friday the 8th...
They are in the process of renovation, and the completed rooms are suppose to be nice. $45 for the night... 928-415-0442 (I left a message, and John from the hotel called me right back!) I mentioned the SSRfanatic group and he said they would be more than happy to accomidate us....
Keith,
Sounds great ! ! Sure hope I can attend (sent registration forms to lloger today).
A couple of questions though:
1) What is the phone number of the Big Texan in Amarillo? and address if you have it.
2) What time will you be "blasting" through Barstow (I'm assuming you're going that way)?
I tried to PM DMW, but his mail box was full ? ? ? ? ? Don't know how to contact him.
Did you read Mike in AZ's plans for joining with us? He "now" plans to meet up with us in Winslow on Friday nite the 8th.
This fits pretty well for me. Can't leave Phoenix till Early Saturday (06/09)Morning. I also already have a reservation at the Big Texan for that night. I intend to leave early enough to meet those already in Winslow....(but should I not make it in time for the departure from Winslow, don't wait for me... I will see you in Amarillo eventually)
This fits pretty well for me. Can't leave Phoenix till Early Saturday (06/09)Morning. I also already have a reservation at the Big Texan for that night. I intend to leave early enough to meet those already in Winslow....(but should I not make it in time for the departure from Winslow, don't wait for me... I will see you in Amarillo eventually)
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Thanks, Z
I now have reservations for Saturday June 9th at the Big Texan in Amarillo ($65), awaiting a call back from the Desert Sun in Winslow for Friday June 8th (got answering machine ! ! )
P.S. - Now have also registered at the Desert Sun for June 8th. John seems like a real nice guy, says there is a terrific restaurant just across the street where the food is great and inexpensive. Can you believe $40 (all cash) ! ? ! ?
My SSR: #1740 - Yellow ~ Built 11-18-2003 Took Delivery 12/05/2003
Quote:
Originally Posted by WearyEagle
2) What time will you be "blasting" through Barstow (I'm assuming you're going that way)?
Yes - It'll be I-40 out there...
Leaving Kingsburg at 7ish - not sure how long it'll take to Barstow - so 10:30 OR SO IS MY GUESS...
I will be taking an alternate route in Oklahoma - rather than angle up toward Missouri, I'm planning on staying on I-40 until I get near Arkansas - I'll be turning North on Oaklahoma Hwy 59 to catch a sliver of Arkansas on the way to Springfield...
My SSR: '06 PB #21661 Born 8/29/05, GHL "Old School" True Duals, ADDCO bars, Eibach rear, Joe's Tune
Quote:
Originally Posted by WearyEagle
Did you read Mike in AZ's plans for joining with us? Unless I'm reading it all wrong, he seems to be scheduling a meetup with us at Winslow on Thursday evening June 7th ? ? ? ?
I posted this apparent discrepancy. Will see what comes of it.
I've nominated myself the Dumb Sh!t Award for today ...... My thread is corrected.... Please delete all references to the 7th. I was off....... And yes, I know it's gonna cost me some beer.
Mike
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My SSR: '06 Screamin' Redline Red Vin # 23025 3SS Born Dec, 4, 2005 , Chrome package, gauges
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike in AZ
I've nominated myself the Dumb Sh!t Award for today ...... My thread is corrected.... Please delete all references to the 7th. I was off....... And yes, I know it's gonna cost me some beer.
Mike
consider the deletion done . . . and that'll be Budlight, Mike.
Hey Guys,
Keep an eye out for us coming at you. We'll be headed West and should pass you in N.M. somewhere. We'll make a lot of noise passing by. Sorry to miss it, but will try for next one. Have a BLAST!!!!
yellow bear & purple hawk
MGD for me, but will bud lite when we meet.....
enjoy all...
My SSR: '06 Screamin' Redline Red Vin # 23025 3SS Born Dec, 4, 2005 , Chrome package, gauges
Like ships in the night . . .
Quote:
Originally Posted by yellow bear
Hey Guys,
Keep an eye out for us coming at you. We'll be headed West and should pass you in N.M. somewhere. We'll make a lot of noise passing by. Sorry to miss it, but will try for next one. Have a BLAST!!!!
yellow bear & purple hawk
MGD for me, but will bud lite when we meet.....
enjoy all...
We'll look for you . . . are you certain you can't pull a ue and come with us ? The more the merrier . . .
Since you asked for suggestions, I would suggest posting this on the Southwest Forum so Arizonans could see this and also on the Texas Forum so Texans going through Amarillo could see this.
Gary
Leaving earlier
4 OTHER BOW TIES
...... My thread is corrected.... Please delete all references to the 7th. I was off....... And yes, I know it's gonna cost me some beer.
Like ships in the night . . .