EIM at the 2010 HPMS R4TO
I'm kicking off this information and planning thread for the benefit of the EIM folks who are planning to attend the High Plains Motoring Society (HPMS) Run for the Ozarks (R4TO). This event is being held on the surrounding roads and in the northwest Arkansas town of Harrison, AR from 13-16 May 2010 (the first and last of these days include transit time).
Let's use this thread to coordinate travel plans among the EIM attendees. As of the date of this posting, we have firm commitments from deanman, 05MINI, densan57, and Gil-galad. I believe D3m0N's participation is tentative at this point. For EIMers who are interested in this event, please send me a PM and I'll point you to additional details. The designated block of hotel rooms is going fast so early commitments are a good thing if you're interested in taking advantage. Our contingent of MINIs had a fantastic time at this event last year, when it was held in and around the Black Hills area. If you want a taste of the fun times, check out the 200+ pictures in the photo gallery on our website: EIM at HPMS Black Hills Motor on to R4TO, and... Sooo-weee Pig! http://static.squidoo.com/resize/squ...razorback2.png |
I wanna start packing!
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FYI, here are my current travel plans. I will drive from Decorah to Washington and spend Wednesday evening (5/12) at my Mom's place (so I don't have to get up with the roosters on Thursday). I'll probably leave from there for the trip south about 8 am Thursday morning (5/13). The route I've mapped out takes me down US-218 and US-61 west of Hannibal, then down MO-H, MO-19, and US-54 to Camdenton, picking up I-44 in Lebanon and taking it to Springfield, then US-65 south from there through Branson and right on into Harrison. Looks like ~7 hours including stops.
I plan to reverse the same route home starting Sunday morning (5/16) and will likely bivouac that evening in Washington again before completing the trip home to Decorah on Monday morning. I have reservations at the 1929 Hotel Seville for all three nights during R4TO. I think there are a couple of car wash options not too far away...:grin: My brother, who lives in Springdale, plans to ride along as my navigator on either Friday or Saturday depending on when he is available. On that particular day, I'll probably make a early morning trip over to pick him up and be back in time to join up with a group drive. Though not firm, that day will also probably end with our stopping at a restaurant over towards the Springdale/Rogers area, and I'll be welcoming along any of you EIM mates who'd like to join us. I'm looking forward to fun times. :nod: |
I just got a room at the host hotel Yeah!
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This wasn't my first choice, but copyright issues got in the way :cry:
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Looks great to me. :thumbsup: I think everyone will greatly appreciate your initiative on this -- I know I do. :nod:
Will you be posting a link to the provider (CafePress?) on the HPMS R4TO Google Groups page? |
Originally Posted by Gil-galad
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Looks great to me. :thumbsup: I think everyone will greatly appreciate your initiative on this -- I know I do. :nod:
Will you be posting a link to the provider (CafePress?) on the HPMS R4TO Google Groups page? I thought of posting it, but I really am hoping for the "official" logo to be posted. I don't want folks to think this is it. I still may post it, however. I dunno. Thank you! |
Bill and I are hoping to go too!
I made hotel reservations but still have not been able to see any information for what is planned once we get there. It sounds like a good trip for the convertible!
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Alyce, I'm still at a loss as the reason you are unable to access the Google Groups page that has the R4TO info. When I tried to send you another e-invitation, it refused and sent back a note saying that your "...@uiowa.edu" address was already part of the group.
In the meantime, maybe I'll see if I can create some PDFs of some of the info pages and email them to you. |
Could you send info for R4TO to PM please? We are wanting to see further info.
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Originally Posted by srmitch2
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Could you send info for R4TO to PM please? We are wanting to see further info.
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I want to go sooo bad. can i still go even if its last minute? and i mean last minute.
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Originally Posted by Smokin' Jo
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I want to go sooo bad. can i still go even if its last minute? and i mean last minute.
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Originally Posted by Smokin' Jo
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I want to go sooo bad. can i still go even if its last minute? and i mean last minute.
Yes, please come along! We need a few more fun people from our EIM group! Daryl |
Here's the latest and greatest I have on expected EIM R4TO participation:
Commitments- bsteig deanman densan57 Gil-galad 05MINI Tentative- D3m0N srmitch2 Considering it- Smokin' Jo As your travel plans firm up, consider sharing them in this thread (mine in Post #3 are still valid). I'd be up for being part of an EIM convoy with anyone interested. Looks like a fun group! |
Originally Posted by Gil-galad
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FYI, here are my current travel plans. I will drive from Decorah to Washington and spend Wednesday evening (5/12) at my Mom's place (so I don't have to get up with the roosters on Thursday). I'll probably leave from there for the trip south about 8 am Thursday morning (5/13). The route I've mapped out takes me down US-218 and US-61 west of Hannibal, then down MO-H, MO-19, and US-54 to Camdenton, picking up I-44 in Lebanon and taking it to Springfield, then US-65 south from there through Branson and right on into Harrison. Looks like ~7 hours including stops.
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I want to hook up with someone, too. I could meet up with Gary in Washington, but I'm open to other options, too. We're gonna have a heck of a fun time! We'll get the adrenaline goin' next month already during the Borader Skirmish. Almost nonstop MINI fun :cool: :thumbsup:
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I'm also open to adjusting my departure time(s) if it makes them more compatible with others' plans...:nod:
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It looks like Maria and I will be doing the R4TO, assuming that we can connect with the organizing group and make reservations.
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Originally Posted by oldsbear
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It looks like Maria and I will be doing the R4TO.
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Originally Posted by Gil-galad
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I'm also open to adjusting my departure time(s) if it makes them more compatible with others' plans...:nod:
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Originally Posted by 05MINI
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If you could shift your departure time from Washington to 8:30 I think we could meet up there. Google maps tells me it is a 3 hour drive from here to Washington.
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I'd like to meet you at the Ainsworth stop, too! That will be half of our Black Hills group!
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Does 9:30 get us to Arkansas early enough? Google maps is telling me it is only 2 1/2 hours to Ainsworth so we could easily be there by 9:00.
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Sounds like a good compromise. We'll make it 9:00 am. :thumbsup: That should get us to Harrison with plenty of daylight left.
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