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Janesville and Beloit, Wisconsin are central to the recently completed I-39/90 expansion project. We'll take a look at related and unrelated road sights in the area, including:

• The combination stack and diverging diamond interchange where I-43 meets I-39
• The collector-distributor lanes on I-39 in north Janesville
• The Ironworks Riverwalk bridge

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Here's the map (https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1esuF8gciREest3MS5C-IbfWcaHutYWc&usp=sharing) of the attractions we'll be seeing.

We'll begin with lunch at 11:30 at Doc's (https://goo.gl/maps/6628cisXMJaRmfeS9) in Beloit, and start the meet there around 12:30. At the end, I'll have an optional visit to Uptown Janesville (https://goo.gl/maps/Vt73XczmUAfxmbMd8) for the retail geeks.

RSVP in the Facebook event (https://fb.me/e/1vfEdUCNU) or just let me know you're attending here.

I'm very interested in attending.  I voted for September 10 because it's far enough away, timewise, from the Philadelphia meet that I'm also planning on attending... and I'm not sure how I feel about Labor Day weekend (although I won't rule out attending if that's when it's held).

My commute to the meeting point is maybe 10 minutes. Fairly good chance I'll make it any of the scheduled days.

I'll second the 10th of September. Won't be too close to other meets.

I also voted for September 10th.

I can make it any of the 4 days listed.  Sounds like a fun and interesting meet.

I voted the 10th solely because Labor Day weekend is a no-go for work day-off requests. I have a better chance of getting it off than the 3rd/4th.

Unfortunately, hosting on September 10 will no longer be possible for me, so I've removed that option from the poll.

Quote from: Nikolai on May 10, 2022, 08:54:05 PM
Unfortunately, hosting on September 10 will no longer be possible for me, so I've removed that option from the poll.

This is pretty ironic considering the pushback I got for adding that date to the poll without looking at this meet, but that is officially a nonissue.

I really wanted to make this meet, but I think Brandon's meet will be it for me heading west of I-75 this year.

Quote from: 74/171FAN on May 10, 2022, 10:25:21 PM
This is pretty ironic considering the pushback I got for adding that date to the poll without looking at this meet, but that is officially a nonissue.

I think "pushback" is too strong of a word for what I was doing.  I was simply bringing to your attention that there was a possibility that September 10 would be the date of this meet.  I was just encouraging you to keep that in mind.  It was probably forgotten that I also said "this is not to say that two meets cannot happen on the same day".  I was in no way trying to tell you that you couldn't host it on that date.

Having said that, it is kinda funny that the date that was leading in the polls is now no longer an option.  No biggie.  I will still try to attend this meet if I can.  :)

I'm hoping that one of the Saturday dates, rather than the Sunday date, is what's chosen for this meet.  I can likely make either of the Saturdays work but not the Sunday.

Quote from: A.J. Bertin on May 15, 2022, 01:30:56 AM
I'm hoping that one of the Saturday dates, rather than the Sunday date, is what's chosen for this meet.  I can likely make either of the Saturdays work but not the Sunday.

labor day weekend.

Quote from: SSOWorld on May 15, 2022, 06:07:05 AM

Quote from: A.J. Bertin on May 15, 2022, 01:30:56 AM
I'm hoping that one of the Saturday dates, rather than the Sunday date, is what's chosen for this meet.  I can likely make either of the Saturdays work but not the Sunday.

labor day weekend.

Yep... I know.  That's the reason why I'm hoping the meet is not held that Sunday.  Personal reasons.

Having said that, whatever happens, happens.  It's Nikolai's decision.

Quote from: A.J. Bertin on May 15, 2022, 07:56:11 AM

Quote from: SSOWorld on May 15, 2022, 06:07:05 AM

Quote from: A.J. Bertin on May 15, 2022, 01:30:56 AM
I'm hoping that one of the Saturday dates, rather than the Sunday date, is what's chosen for this meet.  I can likely make either of the Saturdays work but not the Sunday.

labor day weekend.

Yep... I know.  That's the reason why I'm hoping the meet is not held that Sunday.  Personal reasons.

Having said that, whatever happens, happens.  It's Nikolai's decision.

Saturday's winning. Sunday would make it easiest for me to schedule flights and drives back and forth but that weekend in general is my preference

Personally, I've no preference.  It's an easy day trip either way for me.

Since I'm pretty sure I work Saturdays at that point, I voted for the Sunday. Although there's a chance I work then too

There is a small chance I could make it.

small chance for me too but I am very interested, I could "pick up where I left off" with clinching Wisconsin counties since I only got 1 over this past weekend coming back from Iowa

@Nikolai: Appreciate if we could set the date soon since I wanna start planning for flights/car/iteniary

Quote from: Alps on May 29, 2022, 04:59:48 PM
@Nikolai: Appreciate if we could set the date soon since I wanna start planning for flights/car/iteniary

Okay, I'll review the poll and make a final date decision in a couple days.

Quote from: Nikolai on May 29, 2022, 11:25:42 PM

Quote from: Alps on May 29, 2022, 04:59:48 PM
@Nikolai: Appreciate if we could set the date soon since I wanna start planning for flights/car/iteniary

Okay, I'll review the poll and make a final date decision in a couple days.

That would be good; I echo Steve's sentiment.  I'd like to know the date so that I can request time off from work (if I attend).  Also, have you decided whether the lunch gathering will be located in Janesville or Beloit?  That will be the determining factor as to which of the two cities I'll book a hotel in, if I attend.

Quote from: A.J. Bertin on May 30, 2022, 09:10:21 AM

Quote from: Nikolai on May 29, 2022, 11:25:42 PM

Quote from: Alps on May 29, 2022, 04:59:48 PM
@Nikolai: Appreciate if we could set the date soon since I wanna start planning for flights/car/iteniary

Okay, I'll review the poll and make a final date decision in a couple days.

That would be good; I echo Steve's sentiment.  I'd like to know the date so that I can request time off from work (if I attend).  Also, have you decided whether the lunch gathering will be located in Janesville or Beloit?  That will be the determining factor as to which of the two cities I'll book a hotel in, if I attend.

I'll just book my hotel 90 miles west of there 😼🤪🤡;)

Quote from: SSOWorld on May 30, 2022, 09:19:43 PM

Quote from: A.J. Bertin on May 30, 2022, 09:10:21 AM

Quote from: Nikolai on May 29, 2022, 11:25:42 PM

Quote from: Alps on May 29, 2022, 04:59:48 PM
@Nikolai: Appreciate if we could set the date soon since I wanna start planning for flights/car/iteniary

Okay, I'll review the poll and make a final date decision in a couple days.

That would be good; I echo Steve's sentiment.  I'd like to know the date so that I can request time off from work (if I attend).  Also, have you decided whether the lunch gathering will be located in Janesville or Beloit?  That will be the determining factor as to which of the two cities I'll book a hotel in, if I attend.

I'll just book my hotel 90 miles west of there 😼🤪🤡;)

I'll just book the same hotel I do every night.

Quote from: Brandon on May 30, 2022, 10:21:01 PM

Quote from: SSOWorld on May 30, 2022, 09:19:43 PM

Quote from: A.J. Bertin on May 30, 2022, 09:10:21 AM

Quote from: Nikolai on May 29, 2022, 11:25:42 PM

Quote from: Alps on May 29, 2022, 04:59:48 PM
@Nikolai: Appreciate if we could set the date soon since I wanna start planning for flights/car/iteniary

Okay, I'll review the poll and make a final date decision in a couple days.

That would be good; I echo Steve's sentiment.  I'd like to know the date so that I can request time off from work (if I attend).  Also, have you decided whether the lunch gathering will be located in Janesville or Beloit?  That will be the determining factor as to which of the two cities I'll book a hotel in, if I attend.

I'll just book my hotel 90 miles west of there 😼🤪🤡;)

I'll just book the same hotel I do every night.

try to take over the world?

Quote from: Brandon on May 30, 2022, 10:21:01 PM

Quote from: SSOWorld on May 30, 2022, 09:19:43 PM

Quote from: A.J. Bertin on May 30, 2022, 09:10:21 AM

Quote from: Nikolai on May 29, 2022, 11:25:42 PM

Quote from: Alps on May 29, 2022, 04:59:48 PM
@Nikolai: Appreciate if we could set the date soon since I wanna start planning for flights/car/iteniary

Okay, I'll review the poll and make a final date decision in a couple days.

That would be good; I echo Steve's sentiment.  I'd like to know the date so that I can request time off from work (if I attend).  Also, have you decided whether the lunch gathering will be located in Janesville or Beloit?  That will be the determining factor as to which of the two cities I'll book a hotel in, if I attend.

I'll just book my hotel 90 miles west of there 😼🤪🤡;)

I'll just book the same hotel I do every night.

Yep... for you guys who live closer, not much is required in terms of advanced planning.  But for those of us who are coming from farther away, we of course need more time to plan for these kinds of things.  :spin:

All right, Saturday, September 3 will be our date!

Quote from: A.J. Bertin on May 30, 2022, 09:10:21 AMAlso, have you decided whether the lunch gathering will be located in Janesville or Beloit?  That will be the determining factor as to which of the two cities I'll book a hotel in, if I attend.

We'll meet for lunch at 11:30 at Doc's (https://goo.gl/maps/6628cisXMJaRmfeS9) in Beloit. I'll share full meet details this summer.

Quote from: Nikolai on May 31, 2022, 11:30:04 PM
All right, Saturday, September 3 will be our date!

Quote from: A.J. Bertin on May 30, 2022, 09:10:21 AMAlso, have you decided whether the lunch gathering will be located in Janesville or Beloit?  That will be the determining factor as to which of the two cities I'll book a hotel in, if I attend.

We'll meet for lunch at 11:30 at Doc's (https://goo.gl/maps/6628cisXMJaRmfeS9) in Beloit. I'll share full meet details this summer.

They have cheese curds. I'm there.

Quote from: Nikolai on May 31, 2022, 11:30:04 PM
All right, Saturday, September 3 will be our date!

Quote from: A.J. Bertin on May 30, 2022, 09:10:21 AMAlso, have you decided whether the lunch gathering will be located in Janesville or Beloit?  That will be the determining factor as to which of the two cities I'll book a hotel in, if I attend.

We'll meet for lunch at 11:30 at Doc's (https://goo.gl/maps/6628cisXMJaRmfeS9) in Beloit. I'll share full meet details this summer.

I will plan to be there.  Looking forward to it!

Here's the map (https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1esuF8gciREest3MS5C-IbfWcaHutYWc&usp=sharing) of the attractions we'll be seeing.

We'll begin with lunch at 11:30 at Doc's (https://goo.gl/maps/6628cisXMJaRmfeS9) in Beloit, and start the meet there around 12:30. At the end, I'll have an optional visit to Uptown Janesville (https://goo.gl/maps/Vt73XczmUAfxmbMd8) for the retail geeks.

RSVP in the Facebook event (https://fb.me/e/1vfEdUCNU) or just let me know you're attending here.

It now looks likely that I will attend.  The conflicting social function has been rescheduled.

I intend to attend, but I will not show up until noon at the earliest. I have your number assuming it didn't change from October 2020.

Quote from: Highway63 on August 29, 2022, 02:23:50 AM
I intend to attend, but I will not show up until noon at the earliest. I have your number assuming it didn't change from October 2020.

No problem there, we can coordinate on the fly if needed.

Today's rough route: IL 72 West, 73 end to end, across to Business 20 Freeport, around 26 to IL 75. Those four (other than 26) are clinched. Oh and that gave me Carroll County to finish the top of Illinois. Not much at all in the roads department to photograph, mostly buildings and scenery. Got a couple older signs toward the end on 75, some embossed street signs, and a nice truss bridge just outside Harrison. (Being 45 minutes early to my midpoint gave me some extra time for things.) The last cool thing I saw was an ALTERNATE 39 Wisconsin shield next to an Illinois 73 shield. Someone crossed the border on that one. (I also find it odd 39 has the alternate without 90 despite 90 being the dominant and original route here.)
See y'all soon!

(https://www.ssoworld.org/pics/JanesvilleBeloit/j_b_meetphoto.JPG)
Meet attendees: (by username if known - help fill ?s please) - Brandon, thehighwayman394, getmngo, Arc, (not on AAroads), rawmustard, Alps, A.J.Bertin, brianreynolds, Nikolai, GeekJedi, Highway63, SSOWorld

Downtown Janesville at town square with the new pedestrian bridge in the background.  That and the shore walks we are standing on replaced an over-the-river parking lot.

We accomplished all our planned sights and more despite the threatening rain. Here's my group photo (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10116372637006013&set=gm.825724598793533&idorvanity=762599485106045).