The time is drawing near for a trip to the mountains of Colorado. Just putting together a list of who is going from Nebraska.
If you write a post here I will edit this post so that everyone can see at a glance who is going.
This will also assist anyone wanting to caravan with others. We could all leave early Thursday morning and get there in plenty of time.

Zyamfier (Jim) Minden, NE
JPolson (James) Waterloo, NE
Rvan220 (Ryan and Andrea) Lincoln, NE
nescooter (Libby) Omaha, NE
Monty12 (Becky and Mary) La Vista, NE
NoSlack (Douglas and Maggie) Omaha, NE
judebennett (Jude and Gordon) Kearney, NE

 

Thursday Morning would be good for me, but also flexible to leave on Wed noon/afternoon if needed also.

 

Wed would be only if we decide to go part way (maybe Sidney) and then on into Wyoming then south. The Group from Wyoming is planning a drive through the mountains to Copper. That would be cool. However, we may want to make our own run through Boulder then West and South to I-70 and on to Copper. That way CORN could show up as a group and plant our group in the parking garage together at first.

 

Oh yeah I can't wait for this. I love Colorado and can't wait to go back. Last year was a blast. Driving up Mt. Evans in the dark was awesome and I really for some reason I got really really good gas milage the whole time I was there I was around 30-34 in my MCS. anyways the point of this post is to say yes I will be there. I don't know when I'll be leaving though, I might go a couple days earlier to see some of Colorado. but put me on the list.

 

You are added Ryan. Also, because I like the ride up Mt Evans so much I am thinking about CORN taking charge of one of the midnight runs. Say it with me "The C.O.R.N. is high as an elephants eye on Mt. Evans" or something like that.

 

Is that a spin off of, knee high by the fouth of July

That would be cool to take charge of a midnight run, what would that entail us doing? I am willing to help

 

Mostly just leading the group to the top. Insuring the group pays for their entry to the park. Also, Making sure all make it to the top and back to Copper. Last year one of the nights Jonathan lead and I brought up the end. We used our radios to keep in contact and call out check points along the route,

 

I am registered and ready to go! I doubt I can leave before Thur and may have to leave late on Thur and get there Fri----darn work!

Any way, I am very excited for my first MINI adventure!

 

Yea! Libby. If you can't make the trip with us in the morning on Thursday look me up on Friday. The Trailer will be parked in the parking structure you can leave me a note on the door.
Jim

 

Yeah my first also, I think it will be exciting, hearing all the past stories and such

 

Are we going to be going on the Intersate out or taking the back roads?

 

Interstate most the way. I have been looking at the map and would like to take a side run through Boulder West then South through the mountains to I-70 and then be at Copper Shortly after 3PM. If you Omaha area folks are willing to leave that early.

 

So the people in Omaha would probably want to leave around 6 am right?

 

James,
You are correct. The Denver group left at 6AM however we will not be stopping for much. Also, I have been talking to Alex (Checkmate2006) from Kansas. If we went South from Minden we could pick him up in Colby, KS on I-70 and then on to Denver. We may want to look at this option because if we do to many backroads on the way there we will not get there before 5PM and that means missing others comming in. I am up for this as we may be able to meet up with several others from KS, MO, and points further East.
Just my thoughts after talking with Alex.

 

Yeah I am up for leaving at 6 am where do you all want to meet? I mean Libby you to meet up in Omahathen head out or would it be best to meet up with Ryan in Lincoln? We still have a few weeks to plan it out

 

I am still waiting to hear about some dates I have to be at work (budget hearings), so I will be a lucky tag-along. Just keep posting the information and I will make my plans fit around the group's.

Of course, on a lighter note, not being a morning person, 6 am sounds disgusting, BUT considering what this involves---I would be glad to start then!

 

I'll be joining the group. I can leave Wednesday or Thursday. Just day the word.

 

Monty12 you are added. Forgive me but I have misplaced your real name so if you could post it that would be great. That way I can update the first post completely

 

This sounds like it will be a big caravan of minis with 5 from Nebraska and a few more from Stl and KC areas

 

Monty 12, AKA Becky

 

Got it now you are complete on the first post.

 

Just found out that I will be able to leave for Copper Mtn on Thurs. YEA! So I will be able to join everyone if the plan is still to leave early that morning.

 

That's right I will be in Omaha all day Saturday the 30th. Any of you folks want to get together that evening to discuss plans? Do you feel it is way to soon for that?
Here is something to think about. If you guys were wanting a preliminary run as a group. You could come down to Kearney next month. Cruise Night in Kearney. I think it is the 21st of July. We can discuss it further on Saturday if you wish.

Jim
The CORN Kernel

 

What time on the 30th. I can hang around for a little while

 

My appointment is at 9AM. I will be around all day. So Lunch or Dinner time whatever works the best for you guys.