quote Originally posted by PURPLE REIGN: Awesome..... I'm like 5 blocks off HWY 10 & Joplin

cool

edit: See Stars&stripes post below

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quote Originally posted by KEV: JP's Grill & Bar‎ 1313 2nd Street North Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Is the meeting location from last year and this is where the Thursday group will be meeting up at noon and leaving at 1pm. The meeting location or Friday will be the same as the Thursday group and the time that the group is the same 1 pm.

As posted this is the meeting place for both convoys, one on Thursday and one on Friday. Meet up at noon and leave at 1PM both days. Just a re-post to spread the info.

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I was not sure I would be able to lead any of the caravans on Friday because I was waiting to hear back from a company that I applied for a job position - I did hear back yesterday (Tuesday) and I have a job offer! After 15 months of unemployment, I am very happy! I am also happy that I will start on August 1, so the Tyler weekend is now free and clear. There is a Shell station in Elk River on the right just before you leave town that I think would be a good location (easy off, easy on). Let's leave there by 11am at the latest. We should be able to get to Sauk Rapids by around noon. Sound good? Let's have a good "mini" caravan from the Twin Cities!!

What great news Stars and Stripes! Congratulations! See you in Sauk Rapids on Friday.

It looks like things are working out *KNOCK ON WOOD*. My friend who has been looking for a 2012 Civic to buy (he is driving to frazee) has had no luck finding one. Without this car the road trip would not happen. So, today I set fourth on finding his car.....I got a deal set up where they will be giving us a loaner car from today until the new car comes in. They know its going on a road trip and are cool with it! I also haggled the dealer over the phone and got the car lower than MSRP. So frazee is looking really good. We are going to go get the car and sign the papers shortly. I'm wearing my Tyler shirt for good luck.

quote Originally posted by Stars&Stripes: Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I was not sure I would be able to lead any of the caravans on Friday because I was waiting to hear back from a company that I applied for a job position - I did hear back yesterday (Tuesday) and I have a job offer! After 15 months of unemployment, I am very happy! I am also happy that I will start on August 1, so the Tyler weekend is now free and clear. There is a Shell station in Elk River on the right just before you leave town that I think would be a good location (easy off, easy on). Let's leave there by 11am at the latest. We should be able to get to Sauk Rapids by around noon. Sound good? Let's have a good "mini" caravan from the Twin Cities!!

Excellent We'll be there before 11
Shell Station
610 Proctor Ave. NW

Also congrats on the employment!

*edited to correct address

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Ok, bags are all packed, and I am headed to the airport in a couple hours. I will be in Minneapolis / St. Paul at 11:30PM tonight.

Errr.... Darn it, WRONG Wednesday, its still a week away?!?!! Oh well

If DiyStu's schedule works out, Thursday, he should be meeting Antuzzi around Kansas City. I will meet them outside Minneapolis around 7 hours later, and drive a 3 caravan to meet at JP's Grill and Bar. Looking forward to seeing everyone again!

FYI Chanel #2 on the FSR radios again this year. have them on and ready!

There are two Shell stations in Elk River, the one I am talking about is on the right at 610 Proctor Ave. NW just before leaving town (north and west of the Lowell Ave. one).

quote Originally posted by Stars&Stripes: There are two Shell stations in Elk River, the one I am talking about is on the right at 610 Proctor Ave. NW just before leaving town (north and west of the Lowell Ave. one).

Yes it's one block down from Charlie Brown's, big parking lot, corner of HWY 10 & Proctor. Beaudry Express Shell Station. Also be careful coming into town as its a 30mph zone for about 5 blocks and they LOVE to nail ya there

Shawn, you speak as if you have experience with the Elk River police department!!

John I'll be trackable on Google Latitude User name is my Forum name with out the underscore @gmail.com. Anyone else can feel free to track as well. That is also my cell phone's email...

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quote Originally posted by Stars&Stripes: Shawn, you speak as if you have experience with the Elk River police department!!

I'm just gonna plead the 5th

Because I love this country my Forum name is what it is, but I am very sad that the space shuttle program, and perhaps our last chance of exploring the universe, ended this morning. God bless all the brave souls who ever went into space to explore the great beyond!

quote Originally posted by 2.5: Excellent We'll be there before 11 Shell Station 610 Proctor Ave. NW Also congrats on the employment! *edited to correct address

Jason,

You are going to hafta drive by very close my place in Eden Prairie, (HWYs I494/212/5) to get up to Elk River. We could join up to do a mini-convoy with my 2 to 3 Fieros. We live approx 3 miles from above intersection and 3 blocks off freeway. You could met up at our house or somewhere closer to I494. We plan on leaving leave at 10:00 AM Elk River is approximately 45 minutes from our house.

Anybody else is also welcome to join us.

Jeff

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quote Originally posted by Synthesis: ONE WEEK til the official start of Camp Shipman! I haven't been so excited to lose my pants in a wrestling match since... Well, since I dunno when!

So does that mean your definatley making it?

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quote Originally posted by GTGeff: Jason, You are going to hafta drive by very close my place in Eden Prairie, (HWYs I494/212/5) to get up to Elk River. We could join up to do a mini-convoy with my 2 to 3 Fieros. We live approx 3 miles from above intersection and 3 blocks off freeway. You could met up at our house or somewhere closer to I494. We plan on leaving leave at 10:00 AM Elk River is approximately 45 minutes from our house. Anybody else is also welcome to join us. Jeff

Sounds great to me . Meeting at your place is fine with me. My wife and I actually plan to stay at a hotel after a concert in St Paul Thursday night. We could pick a hotel near you so we'd be heading to your place from there in the morning. .

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who did the big check last year? i thought I heard mention that another one was being made but can't remember who to ask....

camp shipman victims... these are some volunteer spots i need filled if anyone is willing:
- someone to come with me early at 9 a.m to help set up the tent, tables, etc.
- a couple someones to help with directing parking
- we are going to need a couple drivers for a couple of our cars

quote Originally posted by nellieship: who did the big check last year? i thought I heard mention that another one was being made but can't remember who to ask.... camp shipman victims... these are some volunteer spots i need filled if anyone is willing: - someone to come with me early at 9 a.m to help set up the tent, tables, etc. - a couple someones to help with directing parking - we are going to need a couple drivers for a couple of our cars

I can help with parking, I practiced some of that last year

Question.... what is available for rising off morning dew/dust, etc Even washing cars? At either Camp shipman or the host hotels, or maybe a local wash?

we have a pressure washer, but there is that 1/2 mile of dirt road so not sure washing at our house is going to help. there is a manual car wash in Frazee.

quote Originally posted by 2.5: I can help with parking, I practiced some of that last year Question.... what is available for rising off morning dew/dust, etc Even washing cars? At either Camp shipman or the host hotels, or maybe a local wash?

quote Originally posted by nellieship: who did the big check last year? i thought I heard mention that another one was being made but can't remember who to ask.... camp shipman victims... these are some volunteer spots i need filled if anyone is willing: - someone to come with me early at 9 a.m to help set up the tent, tables, etc. - a couple someones to help with directing parking - we are going to need a couple drivers for a couple of our cars

Check your email..

quote Originally posted by Synthesis: Nope. Not sure yet

I would be willing to bet $500 that he WILL be there.... may be tight, tuff ect, but there is NO way you are ever going to not go


I am MORE than willing to help with anything that I can. I will be getting there around 2pm on Thursday or so, as well as quite a few others.

As far as helping drive your cars, I am not sure what you mean.... you mean for the show?

EDIT: Oh heck, I just left ya a voice mail. Gimme a call when ya get a chance. 56 one too 367O2 four.

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Hey Chris maybe after you get there you could charge people by the minute $ to sit in your air conditioned camper and cool off?

WooHoo! I talked to Nellie a little while ago. She knew I am driving a rental car, and asked if I would mind driving Tyler's Toy into Frazee on Saturday morning for her..... MIND? Are you kidding it is an HONOR! Jay is driving his car to be in the show, and then driving Tyler's car in the parade. I hope they need someone to bring it back to the house as well

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Just trying to get a feel for who is going to be at the show, and when they are arriving ect.

I set up a quick poll, if Everyone attending the show could please just take 3 seconds to vote, it will give an overall picture of attendance.

CLICK HERE TO VOTE

It LITERALLY takes only like 3 seconds to check an option, and click vote.

Thanks!

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Just to let all know, matts mom and myself will be arriving at our motel near Frazee on Thurs. Mattwa may be there but really wants to be in the Friday caravan with a friend of his. Matt will have his Fiero and we will have a rental car if anyone needs a ride during the weekend. Thanks

Nellie, if your looking for volunteers to help drink your wine then that would be me

Count me in on helping out. I will be there when john gets there. Infact I will get there as soon as john gets there because I will be riding with him .

quote Originally posted by 87antuzzi: Count me in on helping out. I will be there when john gets there. In fact I will get there as soon as john gets there because I will be riding with him .

With Stuart right in front of us, as I seriously doubt he is gonna let a rental car lead his way into Camp Shipman! LOL

You were already nominated to head that committee!

quote Originally posted by cornersonrails: Nellie, if your looking for volunteers to help drink your wine then that would be me

quote Originally posted by JohnWPB: Just trying to get a feel for who is going to be at the show, and when they are arriving ect. I set up a quick poll, if Everyone attending the show could please just take 3 seconds to vote, it will give an overall picture of attendance. CLICK HERE TO VOTE It LITERALLY takes only like 3 seconds to check an option, and click vote. Thanks!

I voted , "Friday Caravan from JP's Grill and Bar" , my wife and I will also be "mini caravaning" TO JP's from Elk River with Purplereign, Stars&Stripes, and however many cars GTgeff brings

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Looks like it's not a good day for Fiero's, I was told today while getting an alignment, that they couldn't do it because my rear wheels have too much play and my front lower ball joint on the passenger side is loose/worn.

quote Originally posted by nellieship: - we are going to need a couple drivers for a couple of our cars

I'm fieroless I can drive one of them and stick a canadian flag if you want we will be there thursday night.

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quote Originally posted by Synthesis: Lost the waterpump gasket today.... Just what I need.

Last years show the day before I left I lost my water pump. You have plenty of time. You can do it.

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quote Originally posted by cornersonrails: What would cause play in the rear wheels?

Wheel bearings they said and showed me. You can move the wheel up and down ( I mean you push on the 12 o-clock and 6 o-clock positions it moves back and forth) about 1/8". I'm not worried about it, those are brand new wheel bearings, both of them. Less then 200 miles. I tightened the axle nuts and left it at that.

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