* 4 IL Meet'n'Greets...2011...Dwight.FG.Elgin.Volo *

[knightfan26917]

***

The MidSummer Chitown Gathering lasted 3 years.

A record-high 65 people attended the first, 07/26/2008:

http://pics.projectmonte.com/album/12498

A record-low 16 people attended the final, 07/24/2010:

http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/3rdAnnualMidSummerChitownGathering#slideshow/5497685409301953362

Meanwhile, I witnessed regional groups/organizations have successful events throughout the year, with, in all cases, people traveling HOURS to attend.

So ... new for 2011 ... four (4) SATURDAY "MEET 'n' GREETS" in THIS general area.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS TO JOIN US!

It's good to meet new people, see old friends, keep in touch, and network.

Since these "Meet'n'Greets" do NOT HAVE FEES, you can attend FOR LESS $ than REGISTRATION COSTS of some car shows/events.

PLEASE advise if you plan to attend; I need to tell the restaurants/businesses how many people to expect.

Contact me...

...via PH:

847-

337-

9897

...via EM:

faithcubsmc2691

@

aol.com

_____ "SPRING FLING" ... 04/16/2011 _____

~11:30a - ~3p

@ OLD ROUTE 66 FAMILY RESTAURANT

105 S Old Rt 66

DWIGHT IL

http://www.route66restaurant.com/

...between I-55 & IL RT 47

After lunch, we'll see more RT 66 places in the Dwight area.

_____ "MAY MADNESS" ... 05/21/2011 _____

~11:30a - ~3p

@ LINCOLN WAY CAFE

137 N Elm St (IL RT 38 / Lincoln Highway)

FRANKLIN GROVE IL

http://national.citysearch.com/profile/35301502/franklin_grove_il/lincoln_way_cafe.html

https://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY1#5427143135205986450

After lunch, we'll visit the LH NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS across the street.

http://www.lincolnhighwayassoc.org/info/il/

https://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY1#5427141662886708722

_____ "COLD TREAT" ... 07/30/2011 _____

~11a - ~4p

@ CULVER'S

280 Randall Rd

S ELGIN IL

http://www.culvers.com/fotd.aspx?storeId=223

...between Hopps & McDonald Rds

...behind Walgreens

~4p - ~7p

@ BEEF VILLA (CRUISE NIGHT)

1225 W Spring St

S ELGIN IL

...E of Randall Rd

~7p - ~9p

@ NANNER'S (CRUISE NIGHT)

1900 McDonald Rd

S ELGIN IL

...off Randall Rd

_____ "OCTOBER FEST" ... 10/15/2011 _____

10a - ~4p

@ VOLO AUTO MUSEUM

27582 Volo Village Rd

VOLO IL

http://volocars.com/

If we have 15 OR MORE PEOPLE, we will qualify for the GROUP RATE ($ to enter the museum.

Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic |

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"He's off on a midwest run" __ Alabama __ 'Roll On'

[knightfan26917]

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I created EVENTS on Facebook for all 4 Meet'n'Greets.

04/16/2011 ... Dwight IL:

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161083330615243

05/21/2011 ... Franklin Grove IL:

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=205964609433307

07/30/2011 ... S Elgin IL:

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162553523802552

10/15/2011 ... Volo IL:

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162289947162585

So ... WILL YOU JOIN US?!

Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_04.16.11_Dwight.IL *

MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort

"Take me to the magic of the moment" __ Scorpions __ 'Wind Of Change'

[knightfan26917]

*

SPRING FLING:

4 of us (Matt C, Neal, Matt E and myself) met in Dwight IL, 04/16/2011 for the 1st of 4 meet'n'greets.

My pics:

https://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/2011MeetNGreets02#

5 highlights:

SPARKS:

Why am I such a proponent of gatherings? This explains one reason:

http://whenthegoingisgood.com/2011/04/15/sparks-that-tie/

REMINDER:

These meet'n'greets are held RAIN or SHINE. It doesn't matter what you drive ... just be there ... because it is about the people!

MARK your CALENDARS for 3 more opportunities...

...05/21/2011, Franklin Grove IL (Lincoln Highway), MAY MADNESS

...07/30/2011, S Elgin IL, COLD TREAT

...10/15/2011, Volo IL (Auto Museum), OCTOBER FEST

Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * RT_06.2011_us66+NW USA

MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort

"I never back down and I love a good challenge" __ Hank Williams Jr __ 'Born To Boogie'

[knightfan26917]

*

UPDATES

..."Cold Treat" Meet'n'Greet, 07/30/2011:

Nanner's has closed, so we'll most-likely attend the cruise night at Beef Villa until 9p.

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162553523802552

..."October Fest" Meet'n'Greet, 10/15/2011:

If 15 or more people attend, we will qualify for the museum's GROUP RATE ($.

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162289947162585

_____ "MAY MADNESS" ... 05/21/2011 _____

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=205964609433307

~11:30a - ~3p

@ LINCOLN WAY CAFE

137 N Elm St (IL RT 38 / Lincoln Highway)

FRANKLIN GROVE IL

http://national.citysearch.com/profile/35301502/franklin_grove_il/lincoln_way_cafe.html

https://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY1#5427143135205986450

After lunch, we'll visit the LH NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS across the street.

http://www.lincolnhighwayassoc.org/info/il/

https://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY1#5427141662886708722

Join us!

Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_05.21.11_FrnkGrv.IL *

MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort

"Push the pedal down watch the world around fly by us" __ Mat Kearney __ 'Nothing Left To Lose'

[knightfan26917]

*

MAY MADNESS:

2 of us (Jason H and myself) met in Franklin Grove IL, 05/21/2011, for the 2nd of 4 meet'n'greets in Northern IL. It was good to see Jason again after a few years.

My pics of the 04/16/2011 and 05/21/2011 Meet'n'Greets:

https://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/2011MeetNGreets02#

10 highlights from 05/21/2011:

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2 MORE Saturday RAIN OR SHINE "MEET'n'GREETS" in TwentyEleven ... MARK your calendars to BE THERE!

Why?

Because it is cool to meet new people and see old friends ... and it doesn't matter what you drive!

Contact me...

...via PH:

847-

337-

9897

...via EM:

faithcubsmc2691

@

aol.com

____ 07/30/11 = COLD TREAT ____

FB:

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162553523802552

~11a - ~4p

@ CULVER'S

280 Randall Rd

S ELGIN IL

http://www.culvers.com/fotd.aspx?storeId=223

...between Hopps & McDonald Rds

...behind Walgreens

~4p - ~9p

@ BEEF VILLA (CRUISE NIGHT)

1225 W Spring St

S ELGIN IL

http://www.beefvilla.com/

...E of Randall Rd

____ 10/15/11 = OCTOBER FEST ____

FB:

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162289947162585

10a - ~4p

@ VOLO AUTO MUSEUM

27582 Volo Village Rd

VOLO IL

http://volocars.com/

If 15 OR MORE PEOPLE attend, the admission fee will be reduced to the GROUP RATE!

Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * CruiseNites_2011_Chi.IL *

MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort

"Let me get behind the wheel before I lose control" __ Barbara Mandrell __ 'Fast Lanes & Country Roads'

[knightfan26917]

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It'd be awesome if we could set a NEW record-high attendance yet this year; 2 chances in TwentyEleven...

...July 30

...October 15

The previous record-high attendance was 65, set 3 years ago, 07/26/2008:

http://pics.projectmonte.com/album/12498

If you're interested, these are previous pictures I've taken in the 2 towns that the first 2 Meet'n'Greets were held this year...

...Dwight IL (04/16/2011 Meet'n'Greet), November 2009:

http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/DriveSouthTNAL112709112909#slideshow/5431282615925577026

...Franklin Grove IL (05/21/2011 Meet'n'Greet), September 2009:

http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY1#slideshow/5427141662526110530

Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic |

MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort

"I get a little bit nervous that the best of all the years have gone by" __ Bonnie Tyler __ 'Total Eclipse of the Heart'

[knightfan26917]

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COLD TREAT, 07/30/2011, Culver's, S Elgin IL:

The Cars:

Neal and Katie:

*** PLEASE NOTE ***

OCTOBER FEST, 10/15/2011, Volo (IL) Auto Museum is CANCELED.

Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic |

*** RE-OPENED 3rd GEN MC (1978,1979,1980) FORUM > http://thirdgenmontes.proboards.com/index.cgi ***

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