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shuttermutt · 09-23-2004, 01:38 PM

The Minnesota board meet is 100% a go for October 2nd. If you get a chance, please let me know if you're coming or not; preferably via PM. I'll reply with my phone number for anyone that needs it.

WHAT
Minnesota Board Meet! (note that anyone is welcome)

WHERE
The town is St. Louis Park...

Here is an interactive map.

The plan is to start at a nearby city park (Dakota Park)...

It's a nice, easy-to-find place with good parking that's generally not busy at all. It has a large covered gazebo, restroom facilities, tables and a playground for those of you that might be bringing young'ns...

I figure that will give everyone a chance to kick the tires and once we're all ready, we can move the shindig two blocks to my place for some grillin' and beer.

WHEN
The date is easy, it's October 2nd. The one thing we haven't done yet is set a time. I'm going to throw out 10:00 AM as an option. I figure that would give us enough time to gather up and land at the grill right about noon. Just chime in with your opinion and we'll figure it out.

Q&A
Q: Can I bring my wife? Kids? Dog? Rattlesnake?
A: The wife and kids (mine will be there, obviously) are welcome, but it's probably best to leave the pets at home. Basically, don't bring anything that doesn't have a sense of humor or will start whining about going home 10 minutes after you get here.

Q: What about food? I hear talk of a grill, but do I bring my own or what?
A: It's a BYOBBQ event. I'll supply the grill and you supply the, well... whatever you like to grill. If you've got beverage preferences or if you'd like to bring non-poisonous food to share, please bring it along!

Q: Where can I crash if I don't want to drive back the same day?
A: I'd love to be able to put everyone up, but all the bedrooms are occupied at my place. Besides, my doberman gets a little nervous around strangers (although he'll be securely locked in his crate while everyone is here). There are several good hotels in the area, but be prepared to spend at least $70 for the night unless you drive a little bit.

Can't wait to see everyone there!

**tkeduk8r** · 09-24-2004, 02:50 AM

Id be very interested.. and the gf even gave me the ok... so your getting a pm...
--Mike

*Don Loverink* · 09-24-2004, 03:45 AM

Im planning on driving down from Brainerd to the bash, I sent you a PM, Ill be at the swap meet for awhile in the morning, Im selling parts there and have a swap spot, HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE THERE FROM MINNESOTA AND THE SURROUNDING AREA! That means you too too much stuff up in BLACKBERRY or whatever the name of that town is and your buddy Bruce too. Beer, Burgers And BS will be thick there!

shuttermutt · 09-24-2004, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Loverink

Beer, Burgers And BS will be thick there!

Man, that's the truth! We've got quite a few people that have RSVP'd. I'll be posting detailed directions in the next 24 hours. One thing I forgot to mention, I highly recommend you bring chairs unless you don't mind standing!

shuttermutt · 09-26-2004, 06:30 AM

Okay folks, please remember that I'm relatively new to Minnesota so I advise everyone to double-check this information. Since so many people asked, however, I'll give this my best shot.

Driving in from the North on I-35 SOUTH

Take I-35 SOUTH to I-35W SOUTH (exit 127)
Take I-694 WEST (exit #27B)
Take MN-100 (exit #35A)
Merge on MN-100 SOUTH
Take the MINNETONKA BLVD (CR-5) exit
Turn Right on MINNETONKA BLVD
Turn Right on DAKOTA AVE S
Drive to the end of the street and the park is to your right

Driving in from the South on I-35 NORTH

Take I-35 NORTH to I-35W NORTH (exit #88A)
Take I-494 WEST/MN-5 WEST (exit #9B)
Take MN-100 (exit #7A)
Take the MINNETONKA BLVD/CR-5 exit
Turn right on MINNETONKA BLVD/W LAKE ST
Take the MINNETONKA BLVD (CR-5)
Turn Right on MINNETONKA BLVD
Turn Right on DAKOTA AVE S
Drive to the end of the street and the park is to your right

Driving in from the West on I-94 EAST

Take I-94 EAST to US-169 SOUTH (exit #29A)
Take I-394 EAST
Take the LOUISIANA AVE exit (#4)
Turn Right on LOUISIANA AVE S
Turn Left on W 27TH ST
Drive to the end of the street and the park is in front of you

Driving in from the East on I-94 WEST

Take I-94 WEST to I-394 WEST
Take MN-100 SOUTH
Take the MINNETONKA BLVD/CR-5 exit
Turn right on MINNETONKA BLVD/W LAKE ST
Take the MINNETONKA BLVD (CR-5)
Turn Right on MINNETONKA BLVD
Turn Right on DAKOTA AVE S
Drive to the end of the street and the park is to your right

Be sure to PM me to get my phone number in case you have trouble. I've posted an interactive map link up above that you can use to do your route planning. Oh, and just so everyone knows, I've got all the tools necessary to do most repairs and there's a decent parts store just around the corner just in case Murphy's Law kicks in.

The weather man is calling for a high of 65 degrees on October 2nd with partly cloudy skies and a 20% chance of precipitation so it should be a great day for the event. If the weather decides to get weird, however, you can keep an eye on this thread for any change in plans.

68C15 · 09-26-2004, 12:52 PM

Hey Shawn, can we put a couch in the back of your truck?
are fireworks allowed? I have a supply left over & an itchy finger just waiting to have some fun!

09-23-2004, 01:38 PM	#1
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Minnesota Board Meet The Minnesota board meet is 100% a go for October 2nd. If you get a chance, please let me know if you're coming or not; preferably via PM. I'll reply with my phone number for anyone that needs it. WHAT Minnesota Board Meet! (note that anyone is welcome) WHERE The town is St. Louis Park... Here is an interactive map. The plan is to start at a nearby city park (Dakota Park)... It's a nice, easy-to-find place with good parking that's generally not busy at all. It has a large covered gazebo, restroom facilities, tables and a playground for those of you that might be bringing young'ns... I figure that will give everyone a chance to kick the tires and once we're all ready, we can move the shindig two blocks to my place for some grillin' and beer. WHEN The date is easy, it's October 2nd. The one thing we haven't done yet is set a time. I'm going to throw out 10:00 AM as an option. I figure that would give us enough time to gather up and land at the grill right about noon. Just chime in with your opinion and we'll figure it out. Q&A Q: Can I bring my wife? Kids? Dog? Rattlesnake? A: The wife and kids (mine will be there, obviously) are welcome, but it's probably best to leave the pets at home. Basically, don't bring anything that doesn't have a sense of humor or will start whining about going home 10 minutes after you get here. Q: What about food? I hear talk of a grill, but do I bring my own or what? A: It's a BYOBBQ event. I'll supply the grill and you supply the, well... whatever you like to grill. If you've got beverage preferences or if you'd like to bring non-poisonous food to share, please bring it along! Q: Where can I crash if I don't want to drive back the same day? A: I'd love to be able to put everyone up, but all the bedrooms are occupied at my place. Besides, my doberman gets a little nervous around strangers (although he'll be securely locked in his crate while everyone is here). There are several good hotels in the area, but be prepared to spend at least $70 for the night unless you drive a little bit. Can't wait to see everyone there! __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

09-26-2004, 06:30 AM	#5
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Detailed Directions Okay folks, please remember that I'm relatively new to Minnesota so I advise everyone to double-check this information. Since so many people asked, however, I'll give this my best shot. Driving in from the North on I-35 SOUTH Take I-35 SOUTH to I-35W SOUTH (exit 127) Take I-694 WEST (exit #27B) Take MN-100 (exit #35A) Merge on MN-100 SOUTH Take the MINNETONKA BLVD (CR-5) exit Turn Right on MINNETONKA BLVD Turn Right on DAKOTA AVE S Drive to the end of the street and the park is to your right Driving in from the South on I-35 NORTH Take I-35 NORTH to I-35W NORTH (exit #88A) Take I-494 WEST/MN-5 WEST (exit #9B) Take MN-100 (exit #7A) Take the MINNETONKA BLVD/CR-5 exit Turn right on MINNETONKA BLVD/W LAKE ST Take the MINNETONKA BLVD (CR-5) Turn Right on MINNETONKA BLVD Turn Right on DAKOTA AVE S Drive to the end of the street and the park is to your right Driving in from the West on I-94 EAST Take I-94 EAST to US-169 SOUTH (exit #29A) Take I-394 EAST Take the LOUISIANA AVE exit (#4) Turn Right on LOUISIANA AVE S Turn Left on W 27TH ST Drive to the end of the street and the park is in front of you Driving in from the East on I-94 WEST Take I-94 WEST to I-394 WEST Take MN-100 SOUTH Take the MINNETONKA BLVD/CR-5 exit Turn right on MINNETONKA BLVD/W LAKE ST Take the MINNETONKA BLVD (CR-5) Turn Right on MINNETONKA BLVD Turn Right on DAKOTA AVE S Drive to the end of the street and the park is to your right Be sure to PM me to get my phone number in case you have trouble. I've posted an interactive map link up above that you can use to do your route planning. Oh, and just so everyone knows, I've got all the tools necessary to do most repairs and there's a decent parts store just around the corner just in case Murphy's Law kicks in. The weather man is calling for a high of 65 degrees on October 2nd with partly cloudy skies and a 20% chance of precipitation so it should be a great day for the event. If the weather decides to get weird, however, you can keep an eye on this thread for any change in plans. __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

09-26-2004, 12:52 PM	#6
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Hey Shawn, can we put a couch in the back of your truck? are fireworks allowed? I have a supply left over & an itchy finger just waiting to have some fun! __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

09-24-2004, 02:50 AM	#2
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Id be very interested.. and the gf even gave me the ok... so your getting a pm... --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

09-24-2004, 03:45 AM	#3
Don Loverink Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Brainerd, Minnesota Posts: 1,063	Minnesota Im planning on driving down from Brainerd to the bash, I sent you a PM, Ill be at the swap meet for awhile in the morning, Im selling parts there and have a swap spot, HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE THERE FROM MINNESOTA AND THE SURROUNDING AREA! That means you too too much stuff up in BLACKBERRY or whatever the name of that town is and your buddy Bruce too. Beer, Burgers And BS will be thick there!



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