Official announcement for the 2022 Southeast Chicago/NW Indiana Road Meet. I am planning on June 25 right now as I notice other dates being swallowed up by the day. This meet will include the following (but not limited to):
- Illinois-Indiana Border Marker
- South Lake Shore Drive
- The New Cline Avenue Bridge
- State line oddities
The itinerary will be available when we get closer to the meet day.
Sweet! I will of course try to attend.
I might be able to swing this.
What state line oddities did you have in mind? (Not that that will be decisive on whether I attend or not. :-D)
Awesome, I might attend this road meet since I am only about an hour from that area!
Quote from: CtrlAltDel on November 09, 2021, 05:59:26 PM
I might be able to swing this.
What state line oddities did you have in mind? (Not that that will be decisive on whether I attend or not. :-D)
There’s some real differences between the states there, partially as it’s an urban area.
Quote from: Brandon on November 09, 2021, 07:01:06 PM
Quote from: CtrlAltDel on November 09, 2021, 05:59:26 PM
I might be able to swing this.
What state line oddities did you have in mind? (Not that that will be decisive on whether I attend or not. :-D)
There's some real differences between the states there, partially as it's an urban area.
(https://i.imgflip.com/4s93wk.jpg)
Cheaper cancer?
I probably qualify as a subject matter expert on the state line.
Quote from: cabiness42 on November 10, 2021, 10:15:29 AM
I probably qualify as a subject matter expert on the state line.
Are you planning on attending the meet, and do you have any ideas for Brandon? I'm sure he'd be open to hearing them.
Quote from: A.J. Bertin on November 10, 2021, 07:13:22 PM
Quote from: cabiness42 on November 10, 2021, 10:15:29 AM
I probably qualify as a subject matter expert on the state line.
Are you planning on attending the meet, and do you have any ideas for Brandon? I'm sure he'd be open to hearing them.
I get your sense of humor too 😉
Quote from: A.J. Bertin on November 10, 2021, 07:13:22 PM
Quote from: cabiness42 on November 10, 2021, 10:15:29 AM
I probably qualify as a subject matter expert on the state line.
Are you planning on attending the meet, and do you have any ideas for Brandon? I'm sure he'd be open to hearing them.
I can't guarantee I'll be available that far in advance, but I hope to attend.
Quote from: A.J. Bertin on November 10, 2021, 07:13:22 PM
Quote from: cabiness42 on November 10, 2021, 10:15:29 AM
I probably qualify as a subject matter expert on the state line.
Are you planning on attending the meet, and do you have any ideas for Brandon? I'm sure he'd be open to hearing them.
We're far enough out that other ideas are fully welcome. :cool:
Quote from: Brandon on November 10, 2021, 07:42:46 PM
Quote from: A.J. Bertin on November 10, 2021, 07:13:22 PM
Quote from: cabiness42 on November 10, 2021, 10:15:29 AM
I probably qualify as a subject matter expert on the state line.
Are you planning on attending the meet, and do you have any ideas for Brandon? I'm sure he'd be open to hearing them.
We're far enough out that other ideas are fully welcome. :cool:
I've never ventured out to the state line marker, so that will be new for me.
I'm sure some of these will be more interesting than others, but here's what I have:
1) The Horseshoe Hammond casino was opened in 1996. At the time, there were no casinos in Illinois so it was hugely popular. Illinois has since allowed casinos but the 'Shoe still does good business.
2) Hammond and Munster number buildings on N-S streets using the same system as Chicago/Cook County but subtracting 10000, so along State Line Rd in Hammond/Munster/Calumet City/Lansing the numbering of the oppposite sides of the street are off by 10000.
3) Due to real/perceived issues with crime, Hammond split State Line Rd south of 165th St/River Oaks Dr, so that there are no through streets between 165th and the River. The Hammond side is one-way north, the Calumet City side one-way south.
4) On nearly all of the non-highway border crossings, there is no signage to indicate the border. Of course the name State Line Rd is a giveaway for the spots where that exists.
5) There are two businesses where the building buts right up against the state line on the Indiana side with some of the parking lot in Illinois--Strack and Van Tyl's supermarket at 12 Ridge Rd in Munster and Franciscan Hospital Dyer at 24 Joliet St in Dyer
6) There are three new commuter rail stations that will be part of the new Westlake branch of the South Shore Line. There has been some demolition of homes and utility work, but nothing terribly visible yet. These sites are at 400 173rd St in Hammond, 400 Ridge Rd in Munster, and 500 Sheffield Ave in Dyer.
Quote from: cabiness42 on November 14, 2021, 03:37:08 PM4) On nearly all of the non-highway border crossings, there is no signage to indicate the border. Of course the name State Line Rd is a giveaway for the spots where that exists.
And there isn't a "Welcome to Illinois" sign on the westbound Skyway, just a "Welcome to Chicago" sign.
Quote from: abefroman329 on January 03, 2022, 10:11:33 AM
Quote from: cabiness42 on November 14, 2021, 03:37:08 PM4) On nearly all of the non-highway border crossings, there is no signage to indicate the border. Of course the name State Line Rd is a giveaway for the spots where that exists.
And there isn't a "Welcome to Illinois" sign on the westbound Skyway, just a "Welcome to Chicago" sign.
Yep. "Welcome to Chicago" with the current mayor's name under it.
Will keep this in mind, so far don't have anything planned for that weekend
Quote from: Brandon on January 03, 2022, 11:03:10 AM
Quote from: abefroman329 on January 03, 2022, 10:11:33 AM
Quote from: cabiness42 on November 14, 2021, 03:37:08 PM4) On nearly all of the non-highway border crossings, there is no signage to indicate the border. Of course the name State Line Rd is a giveaway for the spots where that exists.
And there isn't a "Welcome to Illinois" sign on the westbound Skyway, just a "Welcome to Chicago" sign.
Yep. "Welcome to Chicago" with the current mayor's name under it.
the
only sign indicating the city limit of Chicago on any road.
This is on the Saturday following the Lincoln Highway convention, so I'll already be in the area. I plan on attending.
I decided to book a hotel room in the area, so I'm ready to attend. I look forward to hearing more details about this meet. :)
And now, finally, the Facebook even is up and running. I'm puting the start time at noon so people can find a lunch to bring.
You can say you're going here or there.
I'll have the draft itinerary up sometime next week.
I'm going to see Billy Joel in South Bend that evening. Not sure what time we're heading over that way yet, so I may have to miss some or all of this.
Quote from: cabiness42 on May 06, 2022, 07:30:12 AM
I'm going to see Billy Joel in South Bend that evening. Not sure what time we're heading over that way yet, so I may have to miss some or all of this.
We should be done no later than about 5 pm or so.
There's a remote chance I could be there, but only if poo.
Quote from: bandit957 on May 06, 2022, 09:57:03 PM
There's a remote chance I could be there, but only if poo.
That would be cool.
Quote from: TheHighwayMan394 on May 07, 2022, 01:10:28 AM
Quote from: kphoger on May 06, 2022, 10:20:44 PM
Quote from: bandit957 on May 06, 2022, 09:57:03 PM
There's a remote chance I could be there, but only if poo.
That would be cool.
Does it bip?
It would be cool
because it bips.
(https://i.imgur.com/6hRMgBu.png)
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on May 08, 2022, 01:19:02 PM
Quote from: TheHighwayMan394 on May 07, 2022, 01:10:28 AM
Quote from: kphoger on May 06, 2022, 10:20:44 PM
Quote from: bandit957 on May 06, 2022, 09:57:03 PM
There's a remote chance I could be there, but only if poo.
That would be cool.
Does it bip?
His poo does not bip.
I think poo actually pibs, not bips. Any truth to the rumor that "pib" is an acronym for "poo is brown?"
Seriously, Tim could probably swing attendance by hopping on the Cardinal at Union Station in the wee hours and riding the rails to Chi-town.
Quote from: hbelkins on May 09, 2022, 03:59:49 PM
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on May 08, 2022, 01:19:02 PM
Quote from: TheHighwayMan394 on May 07, 2022, 01:10:28 AM
Quote from: kphoger on May 06, 2022, 10:20:44 PM
Quote from: bandit957 on May 06, 2022, 09:57:03 PM
There's a remote chance I could be there, but only if poo.
That would be cool.
Does it bip?
His poo does not bip.
I think poo actually pibs, not bips. Any truth to the rumor that "pib" is an acronym for "poo is brown?"
Absolutely delicious!
It's looking like I will be in Columbus a couple days before this meet, which will put me somewhat closer to Chicago than I usually am these days. I may be able to go if a couple other things work out. Still a slim chance at this point, but hopefully a better chance for me to attend this one than any other meets so far this year.
Quote from: Brandon on May 06, 2022, 11:27:57 AM
Quote from: cabiness42 on May 06, 2022, 07:30:12 AM
I'm going to see Billy Joel in South Bend that evening. Not sure what time we're heading over that way yet, so I may have to miss some or all of this.
We should be done no later than about 5 pm or so.
Dinner in SB at 6pm, which is 5 our time, so I'm gonna have to cut out at 2:30 or 3:00 at the latest.
I'm going. I have everything booked!
Only 40 days until the roadmeet to end all roadmeets!
Quote from: bandit957 on May 16, 2022, 11:51:12 AM
I'm going. I have everything booked!
Only 40 days until the roadmeet to end all roadmeets!
I didn't realize I was hosting a meet in St Louis.
Quote from: Brandon on May 16, 2022, 01:56:52 PM
Quote from: bandit957 on May 16, 2022, 11:51:12 AM
I'm going. I have everything booked!
Only 40 days until the roadmeet to end all roadmeets!
I didn't realize I was hosting a meet in St Louis.
It's the "Great Replacement Theory," roadgeek version.
Quote from: Brandon on May 16, 2022, 01:56:52 PM
Quote from: bandit957 on May 16, 2022, 11:51:12 AM
I'm going. I have everything booked!
Only 40 days until the roadmeet to end all roadmeets!
I didn't realize I was hosting a meet in St Louis.
LOL!!!!! :-D
As for me, since I am going to Iowa City meet this weekend this is still 50/50 for me
Is there a Friday pre-meet or Saturday post-meet meal planned? I understand that decision is usually made on-the-fly after the meet is over. But I thought I'd ask since it might affect my plans.
(I'm also holding out a tiny hope the Dan Ryan and Kennedy are not parking lots on a Saturday night, but LOL.)
Quote from: Highway63 on June 12, 2022, 04:04:48 PM
Is there a Friday pre-meet or Saturday post-meet meal planned? I understand that decision is usually made on-the-fly after the meet is over. But I thought I'd ask since it might affect my plans.
(I'm also holding out a tiny hope the Dan Ryan and Kennedy are not parking lots on a Saturday night, but LOL.)
There's no Friday pre-meet planned; however, I figure we can play it by ear for dinner after the meet on Saturday.
Fortunately, the Kennedy and Ryan are not parking lots on Saturday evenings, except for a slowdown going through the Byrne Circle.
I would be better for me to do any sort of post-meet dinner in Indiana, but I may not attend anyway since I am planning to drive to Lexington, KY, after the meet.
Sorry guys I am now officially out, got mandatory OT that Saturday, hope you all have fun, I will be there in spirit
We should all try to coordinate and make sure we all know what motel or transit station each person is using. I'm booked at the Ramada Inn in Hammond, which is right near the Greyhound stop. It's possible something could happen that could cause me not to attend, but at this point, I am planning on attending.
The tour route is attached. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f2wSh68jlB5hf3S2f5YJSVdP1sLjSFAW7CP73ZxXWg4/edit?usp=sharing
The beach and park there has a concession stand for anyone who doesn't want to bring a lunch from somewhere else. They sell Vienna Beef hot dogs and tacos from what I can tell.
The meet time is 12 noon, and I figure we'll be underway on the tour about 1 pm.
I originally thought I'd be able to join for the first 2-3 hours of this but it turns out our pre-Billy Joel plans have expanded so I'm heading over to South Bend much earlier in the day. A little bummed as this would have been my first time meeting any fellow board mates in person.
Hopefully it's not too long until the next one.
I think I may have already got a bingo on my bingo card from my brief Chicago driving today...
Thanks, Brandon, for hosting a fun meet! I enjoyed it very much.
I was there, and it was cool!
Somebody even ripped a silent-but-deadly bunker blast when I was at the Indianapolis bus station on the way up. Someone ripped a loud-and-proud in the motel lobby. And someone cracked another audible roo at the Louisville bus station on the way home.
Quote from: bandit957 on June 27, 2022, 05:28:53 PM
I was there, and it was cool!
Somebody even ripped a silent-but-deadly bunker blast when I was at the Indianapolis bus station on the way up. Someone ripped a loud-and-proud in the motel lobby. And someone cracked another audible roo at the Louisville bus station on the way home.
There's no direct Grayhound connection between Cincy and Indy? You have to go through Louisville? That makes no sense.
Quote from: hbelkins on June 28, 2022, 12:43:14 PMThere's no direct Grayhound connection between Cincy and Indy?
There was a few years ago, but I don't think there is anymore. If there is, it must have been sold out or something.
They sent me through Columbus on the way over.