* 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# **** 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' -----Original Message----- From: faithcubsmc2691 <faithcubsmc2691@xxxxxxx> To: elky <elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wed, May 18, 2011 7:22 pm Subject: [elky] Re: * 4 IL Meet'n'Greets...2011...Dwight.FG.Elgin.Volo * * 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 ($8). 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' -----Original Message----- From: faithcubsmc2691 <faithcubsmc2691@xxxxxxx> To: elky <elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Mon, May 9, 2011 7:09 pm Subject: [elky] Re: * 4 IL Meet'n'Greets...2011...Dwight.FG.Elgin.Volo * * 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# 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' -----Original Message----- From: faithcubsmc2691 <faithcubsmc2691@xxxxxxx> To: elky <elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wed, Apr 13, 2011 7:01 pm Subject: [elky] Re: * 4 IL Meet'n'Greets...2011...Dwight.FG.Elgin.Volo * *** 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' -----Original Message----- From: faithcubsmc2691 <faithcubsmc2691@xxxxxxx> To: elky <elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sat, Mar 26, 2011 4:04 pm Subject: [elky] * 4 IL Meet'n'Greets...2011...Dwight.FG.Elgin.Volo * *** 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. https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_8IKQluy-9ok/S7fQuxe-ZrI/AAAAAAAADp8/_BGisKShEk0/emblemCharger.jpg _____ "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 https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_8IKQluy-9ok/S7fQ6i5bk2I/AAAAAAAADqI/GIEMBsQhCsg/emblemMC2.jpg _____ "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 https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_8IKQluy-9ok/S7fQu4_r91I/AAAAAAAADqA/AfO2CGdnufs/emblemMustang.jpg _____ "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 ($8) to enter the museum. 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 "He's off on a midwest run" __ Alabama __ 'Roll On'