Starved Rock to Peoria, IL Run

[Speedling]

Bringing this up again!
We will have myself, my wife, and another couple, and possibly auntie Julie.
So 4 or 5 in my boat!
Looking forward to it again!

 

[Eric Popper]

I can't figure out how to vote, but I may be the only one now wanting to vote for Sunday.

Eric

 

[sstegh]

Where is starved rock?

 

[OperationROL]

We can now only do Sunday, Oct 5th. I know @Nathan Bryant can only do Sunday as well. How does Sunday work for everyone?

 

[Speedling]

Ihck... Sunday really doesn't work well for me because I am now chairman of deacons at my church. I kinda run things ya know...
If we have to, I'll run separate on Saturday. Sad to be 2 groups, but it's pretty straight forward there. Bugging my brother in law as well cuz he's looking to buy a Super Air Nautique. He should buy it and come along.

 

[Speedling]

Where is starved rock?

Starved rock is a campground that also has a boat launch. A little information here:
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/i&m/east/starve/park.htm#Boating
It's on the Illinois river just south of Utica Illinois
Starved Rock State Park
2668 E 875th Rd
Oglesby, IL 61348
Don't go East towards the dam. then we head down the river to Peoria to meet at Joe's Crab Shack. Fun times!

 

[scot71]

I'm really thinking about joining all of you for this. It sounds like a great time. Just curious, How many miles is the round trip?

 

[Speedling]

I believe it was like 78? Original post said that, and I'm assuming that's one way? There is a gas stop down in Peoria if needed, but otherwise if you don't hammer down, you can make it in one tank no problem.

 

[OperationROL]

78 miles is round trip. Does the following Saturday, Oct 11, 2015 work for everyone? Seems like 3 of us can't make the 5th and others can't make the 6th.

 

[Speedling]

Looks like that works for us as well as the weekend before

 

[buckbuck]

We are open. Just taking bigger chance on the weather.

 

[OperationROL]

@Speedling - Is every Sunday out? I have people that say every Saturday is out.

 

[Speedling]

Just plan it what works best for the majority and i will do my best.
If tonights first meeting that i chaired means anything i got a lot of work ahead.

 

[OperationROL]

OK, Sunday October 12, 2014?

@buckbuck
@Sheboat
@Speedling
@Nathan Bryant
@Wake08
@Eric Popper
@JCampbell
@sstegh
@scot71
St. Louis Crew?

 

[mattschepker]

I can't commit to anything right now. waiting to see what date is picked for our Fall cruise

 

[sstegh]

OK, Sunday October 12, 2014?

@buckbuck
@Sheboat
@Speedling
@Nathan Bryant
@Wake08
@Eric Popper
@JCampbell
@sstegh
@scot71
St. Louis Crew?

You should probably pull my name from the list. It's a 4 hour drive from my house; I couldn't make the trip and get the kids home at a respectable time for school the next day.

 

[scot71]

I would like to go but can't do Sunday. I work 3rd shift and start my week on Sunday night. If I can't make it, I wish you all a fun and safe trip.

 

[007]

Put me down as a tentative passenger in somebody's boat. I may be at the lake that weekend, but if not, I'll drive up the night before, camp and look for y'all at the ramp!

 

[buckbuck]

You're certainly welcome to join us, 007.

 

[YamahaForMe]

We are interested in the Starved Rock Trip. Do I just stay tuned here for the details?

Thank!
YamahaForMe