2015 MPG: 4/10 - 4/11 (Date now 4-17!!)

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I threw out an offer to drive a 15 seat van to the MPG in Champaign, IL and there is some interest, so...

There is not a set return plan yet, so opinions can matter.

I'll throw out a suggested agenda, and please make comments if it works, or if something is better for you (and possibly others).

So here is a tentative Plan:

I will leave Medina at 10:00 AM Friday. Local folks can come to my house for coffee and bagels/donuts and leave cars, or I can certainly make convenient stops along the way off of I 71 S.

We can come back either late Saturday if folks have obligations; or Sunday AM. I am comfortable with each.

I have no problem getting a room with 2 double beds and having a roommate. And the assumption is EVERYONE snores! :)

Google maps indicate a 6 hr drive from Medina going west from Columbus.

As of now, tentatively there is interest from Magicbob; argo13; and kingkeyman. OTHERS ARE WELCOME!!!

I would say the van will be comfortable with 8. 2 per bench seat. It will hold more.

If there is only 4 or 5 of us from Ohio. I may post on the Indiana site if anyone along the route want to hitch a ride. If we get to 6-7-8, that would be a good size.

I do have a preference to get there Friday, as I expect to set up a display for a "project" which will be announced in a few days. A meeting was held yesterday to work on the particulars.

FYI: Last year rooms were hard to come by if not done early. Rich Coers (low_48) has indicated trying to get a group block, so that is a possibility.

I may just jump the gun and get a room for Fri & Sat with cancellations allowed.

Mark
 
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I'm up for splitting a room with someone.
No snoring here as I use a C-pap, plus I could sleep thru a nuke so others don't bother me.
I think you made a spelling mistake....you typed bagels and it should have been bacon.
 
Magicbob said:
I'm up for splitting a room with someone.
No snoring here as I use a C-pap, plus I could sleep thru a nuke so others don't bother me.
I think you made a spelling mistake....you typed bagels and it should have been bacon.
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OK Bob! You're on. I'll get the room set this week and PM you the particulars. And you're correct, I did type wrong. I meant to type... "And Magicbob will turn my bagels into bacon." :dog:
 
I would say the van will be comfortable with 8. 2 per bench seat.

Mark[/QUOTE]

I want to see how you are going to fit 8.2 of us in one seat. Me and Bob ain't small:smile-big:
 
kingkeyman said:
I would say the van will be comfortable with 8. 2 per bench seat.

Mark
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I want to see how you are going to fit 8.2 of us in one seat. Me and Bob ain't small:smile-big:[/QUOTE]

Please tell me you are going to bring your wife... You are going to be a pain in
the a..! :at-wits-end:
 
OK, so I'm not good in Math, or memory (driven these vans for 25 years and forgot the layout...)

4 bench seats, 2 up front, so 10 easy!

I'll wait a week, then post for any Indy folks along the way.
 
Rooms are hard to come by as it is "Mom's Day" weekend at the University of IL.

I could not find anything in town under $200 a night!

So... I did book a room at a Super 8 in Tuscola which is about 20 miles south of the Spot the MPG is being held.

I also can CANCEL if before April 9. 2 beds, non-smoking, $201.50 for the 2 nights. So if something better comes along, great, if not, we keep this.

If this isn't good for you Bob, that's fine, just let me know.
 
Guys, I am in! Sorry it took so long to nail down.

Mark, I tag along if the offer is still good.

Anyone need a roommate or should I reserve another room? Thanks

Jason
 
Morning Jason.

So far it's You, Magic Bob, Bob Jackson and I. As of now Magic Bob and I are sharing a room. Check with Bob Jackson as a possibility. I assume you knew the dates changed - now 4/17 - 4/18.

I'll post a general Conversation thread to get any other hitchhikers.

Should be fun.
 
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