Texas Caravan to C5FIII - Hotel Tuesday 7/31 in Memphis/Tunica INFO

[Sir Nuke]

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

You and that google reference... Trying to bait me and get me banned I see... You and mike been talking???

what you talkin bout willis?? GOOGLE can be your friend.....just LOOK IT UP!!

I don't understand why google would get you banned????

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Atti2de

Here is how we work out our channels..


Mlee: If I say go to channel 21 forget it. We ain't goin' to 21. We're goin' to 19.
Sir. Nuke: 21 is 19?
mlee: If I say go to channel six, forget it. We go to three.
Sir nuke: I go to three. Perfect.
Mlee: If I say go to channel two, we go to one.
Sir nuke: Two is one.
Mlee: See, that'll confuse everybody.
Sir. Nuke: That'll confuse 'em. On the other hand, if we stayed on the odd channels, switched every time and started in the basement, that'd work, too. That'd do it, too, wouldn't it?
Mlee: Well, yeah, that'd work too, I guess.

I do try and keep Nuke on his toes.

So... odd channels and even sub-channels... that should work..

Originally Posted by MrDew

Lol wut???

See how easy that was to confuse someone..


Also, I'm driving this year... Trailers are for sissy's...

[Happy Pappy]

Only 9 days left to make your reservations before the Hotel releases any unreserved rooms.

[SSMagna]

Originally Posted by Atti2de

Except all our "bandits" are going to be trailer queens to the fest

I plan on driving mine some. That's some of the best times, playing on the way. We had to fly to Phoenix because my car was still being built last year and it wasn't near as fun. The trailer is more for hauling any shrapnel back if it decides to come apart on the dragstrip. It was built with the best stuff but even bullet proof stuff comes apart at that power level. That's just part of it.
I'll be picking up an old friend of mine in Nashville so we'll stay at his house and meet back up with you guys the next morning.

[SSE 4 2SS]

Originally Posted by SSMagna

I plan on driving mine some. That's some of the best times, playing on the way. We had to fly to Phoenix because my car was still being built last year and it wasn't near as fun. The trailer is more for hauling any shrapnel back if it decides to come apart on the dragstrip. It was built with the best stuff but even bullet proof stuff comes apart at that power level. That's just part of it.
I'll be picking up an old friend of mine in Nashville so we'll stay at his house and meet back up with you guys the next morning.

After last year, I know that even tough stuff from the best manufacturers (Precision) can come apart... I like the security of having alternate transportation in case of an ooops...

[spckatnip]

For those traveling with pets Amy and I are staying at the Homestead Suites Airport. It is a little further up the road on the Day 2 route just past where everyone else will turn south to go to the casino.

Homestead Suites Airport
2541 Corporate Ave E. Memphis TN
38132 (901)344-0010
http://www.homesteadhotels.com/prope...ort-hotel.html

[LiquidInfinity]

Booked, finally

[Camaro21]

I just talked to a buddy that is headed to Indianapolis to see relatives and he said Traffic/Construction is bad from Malvern, AR on Interstate 30 all the way around Little Rock on 440. He said even truckers got out of their trucks. He said signs posted "Find Alternate Route"

Should we find another way to Memphis/Tunica???

EDIT: Scratch that, My buddy talked to a trucker that drives that route often and said you can either go WAY out of the way to miss it or drive through it. You won't save any time by going around.

[CruznSS]

What's up everyone?
Going to miss driving to fest with all of you this year. Will get to see ya in Indy when you arrive. Hope to get some video of your group as you pull in. 2 1/2 weeks to go!

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[Happy Pappy]

Originally Posted by Camaro21

I just talked to a buddy that is headed to Indianapolis to see relatives and he said Traffic/Construction is bad from Malvern, AR on Interstate 30 all the way around Little Rock on 440. He said even truckers got out of their trucks. He said signs posted "Find Alternate Route"

Should we find another way to Memphis/Tunica???

EDIT: Scratch that, My buddy talked to a trucker that drives that route often and said you can either go WAY out of the way to miss it or drive through it. You won't save any time by going around.

I checked with Arkansas State Highway and Transportation and they have a nice interactive map with road construction identified. There were 4 different road projects going on in that area over the past few days. two of the projects were short term (2 days) 1 was for 14 days that started on 29 June and 1 is an ongoing project that has one lane closed for 6 miles from MM 92 to MM 98.
I think the other projects will be closed by the time we get there and we will just have to deal with this 6 mile closure.

[firefighter1]

Originally Posted by Happy Pappy

I checked with Arkansas State Highway and Transportation and they have a nice interactive map with road construction identified. There were 4 different road projects going on in that area over the past few days. two of the projects were short term (2 days) 1 was for 14 days that started on 29 June and 1 is an ongoing project that has one lane closed for 6 miles from MM 92 to MM 98.
I think the other projects will be closed by the time we get there and we will just have to deal with this 6 mile closure.

Always on the ball!!!! After I looked up all this info, I get back on camaro5 and tada, you posted it!!! lol!!!

[SSE 4 2SS]

Originally Posted by firefighter1

Always on the ball!!!! After I looked up all this info, I get back on camaro5 and tada, you posted it!!! lol!!!

So, if the other engine goes out what happens...

Hell, we'll beat the firetrucks to the crash scene by ten minutes... Ron White

Firefighters... Always a day late and dollar short...

[firefighter1]

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

So, if the other engine goes out what happens...

Hell, we'll beat the firetrucks to the crash scene by ten minutes... Ron White

Firefighters... Always a day late and dollar short...

Well.. you know how it is... 105 out, sun's going down and the crazies are coming out! Summer time at the station, do nothing all day, and work our asses off all night!!!

[SSE 4 2SS]

Bro, I feel your pain.... 25+ years of that was enough...

[firefighter1]

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Bro, I feel your pain.... 25+ years of that was enough...

10 down, 20 to go!!! Ugggh! lol

[SSE 4 2SS]

It'll go by pretty quick...

[Sir Nuke]

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

It'll go by pretty quick...

starting Aug 1st.....my 30th year with my company. one more to go.

[SM0KE]

I think this is the caravan that I want to hook up with when yall come through Nashville on Wednesday

[SGT Stretch]

I might be a little behind don't know for sure.. found out this morning I'm going to England tomorrow to fix one of our broke jets on its way home from the AOR. If its what I think it is I'll be back next weekend but there's a chance I won't be back till the 30th if so I'll just high tail it out and catch up. I got Jesse and Keith's # so I will find y'all.

[2010ABM]

So are we or are we not stopping at the Corvette Museum? I'd really like to...

[Happy Pappy]

Originally Posted by 2010ABM

So are we or are we not stopping at the Corvette Museum? I'd really like to...

Yes, we will stop at the Corvette Museum. One of the Kentucky members SparkyDL75 has been working with the museum and they are going to have a group admission rate and are blocking off an area for parking....

[CamaroSkooter]

Do we need to bring cash?

[mlee]

Originally Posted by SM0KE

I think this is the caravan that I want to hook up with when yall come through Nashville on Wednesday

Hell Yeah... Good Choice...

Originally Posted by SGT Stretch

I might be a little behind don't know for sure.. found out this morning I'm going to England tomorrow to fix one of our broke jets on its way home from the AOR. If its what I think it is I'll be back next weekend but there's a chance I won't be back till the 30th if so I'll just high tail it out and catch up. I got Jesse and Keith's # so I will find y'all.

Nice Trip.... Are you going to Mildenhall or Fairford?

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Do we need to bring cash?

Always a good idea.... bring some for me too.

[danvillekidd]

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Do we need to bring cash?

I stopped in the museum last year on the way home to Indy and if I remember correctly they do take cards. Admission was only $10 though and free to military. The cafe and gift shop were accessible without going into the fee area of the museum.

[SparkyDL75]

Originally Posted by danvillekidd

I stopped in the museum last year on the way home to Indy and if I remember correctly they do take cards. Admission was only $10 though and free to military. The cafe and gift shop were accessible without going into the fee area of the museum.

I spoke to the Museum again today. If you want to see all the museum exhibits on a self paced walking tour you have to pay admission. The Corvette Museum store, Corvette Cafe, and the "new corvette delivery" area are free to walk through.

Here are the group discount prices for museum admission:

Adult $7
Senior $6
Child(6-16) $4
Under 6 FREE
Active Military FREE

I have arranged for us to have blocked off parking so we can do some pictures and have our cars "displayed" while we tour the museum. I will need an accurate count of cars a few days ahead of time so they know how much parking to save.


As for food, the Corvette exit 28 off I-65 has the following food options.

next to museum:
Corvette Cafe (inside museum)
Wendy's
Hardee's
Jerry's

about 1 mile from museum
Sonic
Lee's Chicken
Peurto Vallarta


If you are not interested in the Museum but want food in Bowling Green, exit 22 (Scottsville Rd.) would have the most options.

If you have other questions/concerns about passing through BG please feel free to ask.

Brian