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kstevusa
kelly stevenson
Southern Middle Tennessee
(985 posts)

Registered:
10/25/2007 09:37AM

Main British Car:
2003 Jaguar XK8 Coupe 4.2L DOHC/ VVT / 6sp. AT

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Any interest in a Warm-up gathering prior to V8 meet in Omaha?
Posted by: kstevusa
Date: December 31, 2012 04:03PM

The gathering would be similar to the one in Shreveport on the nite prior to driving on to Omaha. Possibly the Stop-over in St. Joseph, Mo? The trip on Sunday would be 3-4 hours. and easy caravan from this city. Any other suggestions , let us know please. Maybe this is further out enough so the Softball Would Series would not claim all the rooms. If enough interest, we will ck and see what is available.
SAFETY FASTER!


ex-tyke
Graham Creswick
Chatham, Ontario, Canada
(1165 posts)

Registered:
10/25/2007 11:17AM

Main British Car:
1976 MGB Ford 302

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Re: Any interest in a Warm-up gathering prior to V8 meet in Omaha?
Posted by: ex-tyke
Date: January 02, 2013 05:32PM

Kelly, I see that you are getting overwhelmed with responses - maybe it's too early for commitments from most folks.
Personally, I will be going to Omaha, however St. Joseph's is a little out of the way, so I'll reserve judgement 'til I know more of the travel schedule.


kstevusa
kelly stevenson
Southern Middle Tennessee
(985 posts)

Registered:
10/25/2007 09:37AM

Main British Car:
2003 Jaguar XK8 Coupe 4.2L DOHC/ VVT / 6sp. AT

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Re: Any interest in a Warm-up gathering prior to V8 meet in Omaha?
Posted by: kstevusa
Date: January 02, 2013 07:13PM

Thanks Graham, This was just a "Trial Balloon" to see if interest existed. The Hotel doesn't just happen w/o some prior effort. St. Joe isn't too far off I-80 and located on I-29 from KC. Most of the SE area would probably use I-70 and I-29. We'd love to have you down & over. :)


mowog1
Rick Ingram
Central Illinois
(1523 posts)

Registered:
10/17/2007 09:36PM

Main British Car:
1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover

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Re: Any interest in a Warm-up gathering prior to V8 meet in Omaha?
Posted by: mowog1
Date: January 02, 2013 08:22PM

I looked at the trek from St.Joseph, IL to St.Joseph, MO to Omaha, NE on Streets & Trips....it is very doable for me....and it's only 24 miles longer to take this route than the route that I had originally planned on taking (I-74 to I-80).

Let me know if you need help setting this up.

Streets and Trips St.Joe to St.Joe to Omaha.jpg

And....THANKS!

Guys.....we had a BLAST in Shreveport last year for our "pre-ignition party" for BritishV8 2012 in Palestine, TX...

Don't miss out on this opportunity!



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/02/2013 08:26PM by mowog1.


mowog1
Rick Ingram
Central Illinois
(1523 posts)

Registered:
10/17/2007 09:36PM

Main British Car:
1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover

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Re: Any interest in a Warm-up gathering prior to V8 meet in Omaha?
Posted by: mowog1
Date: January 02, 2013 08:29PM

For Graham to hit St. Joseph, MO for the pre-ignition party, it would add about 180 miles to his trip.

I think he and Gordie could hande this.


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
(2764 posts)

Registered:
10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: Any interest in a Warm-up gathering prior to V8 meet in Omaha?
Posted by: rficalora
Date: January 02, 2013 11:27PM

Looks like that'd only add about an hour and a half to my trip; count me in. Not sure if I'll do the entire 1st leg in one day or add a day to my trip up there.


Citron
Stephen DeGroat
Lugoff, SC
(367 posts)

Registered:
10/23/2007 09:43PM

Main British Car:
1970 MGBGT V6, 7004R, AC, matching trailer 3.1 liter

Re: Any interest in a Warm-up gathering prior to V8 meet in Omaha?
Posted by: Citron
Date: January 04, 2013 07:53AM

That sounds like a good idea to me. Margaret and I should be able to do that,
Let me know when you get more info.

Steve


mgbreis
Ryan Reis
Beatrice, NE
(203 posts)

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07/16/2008 11:07AM

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Re: Any interest in a Warm-up gathering prior to V8 meet in Omaha?
Posted by: mgbreis
Date: January 04, 2013 10:47AM

St. Joe is actually right on I-29 and there are decent hotels right off the main exit. It's probably no more than 2 hours from St. Joe to Omaha. It still blows my mind this is all going down so close to where I live! I'm looking forward to seeing Kelly again and meeting some of you for the first time!


MGBV8
Carl Floyd
Kingsport, TN
(4511 posts)

Registered:
10/23/2007 11:32PM

Main British Car:
1979 MGB Buick 215

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Re: Any interest in a Warm-up gathering prior to V8 meet in Omaha?
Posted by: MGBV8
Date: January 04, 2013 08:12PM

Well shucks, I had my half way stop-over planned for St.Joseph, IL. ;)


mowog1
Rick Ingram
Central Illinois
(1523 posts)

Registered:
10/17/2007 09:36PM

Main British Car:
1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover

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Re: Any interest in a Warm-up gathering prior to V8 meet in Omaha?
Posted by: mowog1
Date: January 04, 2013 09:19PM

You still can, Carl.

See the map in my post above.

You are more than welcome.


Capt'n Moorgone
Mike Moor
Angola,IN
(116 posts)

Registered:
11/20/2008 07:05PM

Main British Car:
1973 MGB 300 Buick

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Re: Any interest in a Warm-up gathering prior to V8 meet in Omaha?
Posted by: Capt'n Moorgone
Date: January 09, 2013 07:03PM

Id like to get in on this excursion! The plan was to run I-80 straight in,but a detour could be fun.
Mike


kstevusa
kelly stevenson
Southern Middle Tennessee
(985 posts)

Registered:
10/25/2007 09:37AM

Main British Car:
2003 Jaguar XK8 Coupe 4.2L DOHC/ VVT / 6sp. AT

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Re: Any interest in a Warm-up gathering prior to V8 meet in Omaha?
Posted by: kstevusa
Date: January 09, 2013 07:42PM

Well, seems there may be adequate interest in a WARM-UP! We will contact the St. Joe Vistor Bureau and Chamber of Commerce for a contact person at several hotels. Capt'n Morgonne, check with some of the Shreveport attendees, they can verify "THE DETOUR" was worth it. Several dropped down from I 40 to visit with us. The hotel courtsey van took us to a Spirits Store and George DIckel was the score. :)


BlownMGB-V8
Jim Blackwood
9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042
(6468 posts)

Registered:
10/23/2007 12:59PM

Main British Car:
1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS

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Re: Any interest in a Warm-up gathering prior to V8 meet in Omaha?
Posted by: BlownMGB-V8
Date: January 09, 2013 07:57PM

I'd like to, but it's still too early to tell.

Jim


ex-tyke
Graham Creswick
Chatham, Ontario, Canada
(1165 posts)

Registered:
10/25/2007 11:17AM

Main British Car:
1976 MGB Ford 302

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Re: Any interest in a Warm-up gathering prior to V8 meet in Omaha?
Posted by: ex-tyke
Date: January 09, 2013 10:11PM

Right now, count me 'on the fence', but I might be swayed with offers of free beer.


MGBV8
Carl Floyd
Kingsport, TN
(4511 posts)

Registered:
10/23/2007 11:32PM

Main British Car:
1979 MGB Buick 215

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Re: Any interest in a Warm-up gathering prior to V8 meet in Omaha?
Posted by: MGBV8
Date: January 10, 2013 05:47AM

Graham, you are just too easy! :)


mowog1
Rick Ingram
Central Illinois
(1523 posts)

Registered:
10/17/2007 09:36PM

Main British Car:
1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover

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Re: Any interest in a Warm-up gathering prior to V8 meet in Omaha?
Posted by: mowog1
Date: January 10, 2013 11:10AM

Graham...there ain't no such thing as a free lunch. You know that. :)


cruiseman
Richard Woodley
Ameliasburg, Ontario, Canada
(32 posts)

Registered:
01/21/2010 02:51PM

Main British Car:
1972 MGB GT Rover 3.5

Re: Any interest in a Warm-up gathering prior to V8 meet in Omaha?
Posted by: cruiseman
Date: January 10, 2013 01:41PM

Graham,

I'll buy the first round for you and Gord.


ex-tyke
Graham Creswick
Chatham, Ontario, Canada
(1165 posts)

Registered:
10/25/2007 11:17AM

Main British Car:
1976 MGB Ford 302

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Re: Any interest in a Warm-up gathering prior to V8 meet in Omaha?
Posted by: ex-tyke
Date: January 10, 2013 01:58PM

Quote:
I'll buy the first round for you and Gord
Damn, might have to take you up on that, Richard. I assume that you'll be part of the Stevenson/Woodley team again.
Now, if I could only weasel an overnight stay at Chateau Ingram.......


mowog1
Rick Ingram
Central Illinois
(1523 posts)

Registered:
10/17/2007 09:36PM

Main British Car:
1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover

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Re: Any interest in a Warm-up gathering prior to V8 meet in Omaha?
Posted by: mowog1
Date: January 11, 2013 02:21AM

That's no problem, Graham, as long as it's OK with SWMBO!


RMO 699F
Mike Maloney
SW Ohio
(531 posts)

Registered:
12/09/2007 12:28PM

Main British Car:
1974 MGB Sebring GT, 3.9 Rover V8

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Re: Any interest in a Warm-up gathering prior to V8 meet in Omaha?
Posted by: RMO 699F
Date: January 11, 2013 08:42PM

She Who Must Be Obeyed....sounds like an advocate of Rumpole of The Bailey....


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