SnowBall 2014 Meeting Places and Convoys

[Yukon Joe]

We're living in NC now, so we'll be coming from the opposite direction this time.
We'll be meeting up with orange, witchy and freshness.

Lol... just a short 20 hour commute.

Orange, have you thought about when your leaving yet? We'll probably start heading on Wednesday.

Yukon Joe
www.RUNRAPTORRUN.com

 

[RaptorScrew]

We're living in NC now, so we'll be coming from the opposite direction this time.
We'll be meeting up with orange, witchy and freshness.

Cool.

You can always detour this way to pick up the rest of us...

 

[MTUH3]

I won't be there, but here is another Map

https://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=708848

 

[Big Blue]

The Chicago Convoy is gonna be a big one again...Im guessing at least 12 trucks as of now.

A few points of interest:

The departure spot will be the Bass Pro Shop parking lot at the Gurnee Exit.

Gurnee, IL (Chicago) Sporting Goods & Outdoor Stores | Bass Pro Shops

You can actually see Bass Pro as you exit and it's only a few hundred yards off the exit. Just as you exit, there is a ****** mart and gas station on your right....Stop and make sure you are full BEFORE coming to Bass Pro.

There is a crap load of places to eat at this location and of course if anyone needs any last minute supplies/equipment Bass Pro is open at 9AM.

I believe the current plan is to depart in the AM, around 9:30ish.

There are also a number of hotels in Gurnee if you plan on coming in Thursday night. There is a huge outlet mall also at this location for those that come in early.

Of course more definative details as we get closer. Last year's convoy was great and you can count on lots of laughs when Todd (ShooterAMG) is on mic...

 

[Huck]

Joe we'll talk about your trip through chicago. If you guys need a place to stay at night to break it up, it goes without saying ive got you covered. I emailed nicole.

 

[OrangeAddict]

The Chicago Convoy is gonna be a big one again...Im guessing at least 12 trucks as of now.

A few points of interest:

The departure spot will be the Bass Pro Shop parking lot at the Gurnee Exit.

Gurnee, IL (Chicago) Sporting Goods & Outdoor Stores | Bass Pro Shops

You can actually see Bass Pro as you exit and it's only a few hundred yards off the exit. Just as you exit, there is a ****** mart and gas station on your right....Stop and make sure you are full BEFORE coming to Bass Pro.

There is a crap load of places to eat at this location and of course if anyone needs any last minute supplies/equipment Bass Pro is open at 9AM.

I believe the current plan is to depart in the AM, around 9:30ish.

There are also a number of hotels in Gurnee if you plan on coming in Thursday night. There is a huge outlet mall also at this location for those that come in early.

Of course more definative details as we get closer. Last year's convoy was great and you can count on lots of laughs when Todd (ShootAMG) is on mic...

So Blue, you are planning on Friday morning?

Lol... just a short 20 hour commute.

Orange, have you thought about when your leaving yet? We'll probably start heading on Wednesday.

Yukon Joe
GREAT LAKES RAPTOR EXCURSIONS

yes I was thinking of Leaving on Wed. and spending the night some where maybe around Dayton? Then Thursday make it to chicago? Then maybe meet up with The Chicago Convoy.

I am open to ideas I just don't want to do this on a 1 day drive

Then I was mentioning to the wife coming back via Michigan just for different scenery

 

[blockdoc]

According to Google The best way to go from here is up through Chicago.

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=209048115291440823248.0004e943acd0aea3cc5e7&msa=0

Yeah, same for me. I assumed I'd go through Ohio, but this is more West than I realized.

For me to take off work to be there Mon & Tuesday, I will have to work Friday morning, so I will be getting there (very) late on Friday.

 

[wolfnnc]

Count me in for the NC convoy, but not so sure about leaving Wednesday...leave early Thursday and make it to chicago, then up from there

 

[Big Blue]

So Blue, you are planning on Friday morning?




yes I was thinking of Leaving on Wed. and spending the night some where maybe around Dayton? Then Thursday make it to chicago? Then maybe meet up with The Chicago Convoy.

I am open to ideas I just don't want to do this on a 1 day drive

Then I was mentioning to the wife coming back via Michigan just for different scenery

Yes, The full Chicago Group Convoy will leave Bass Pro on Friday AM. It looks like several out of state folks are going to join in and all are welcome.

Send Todd (ShooterAMG) a PM. He already started a facebook page (and will add you) for this topic and all of the specific convoy details will be there. We dont want to fill this thread since this is for all of the Snoball convoys around the country.

 

[timmyr]

I should be in Toledo about 9 AM headed up through MI on Friday if anyone wants to ride up together.