Joliet, IL Road Meet - April 2012

Started by Brandon, January 07, 2012, 09:58:04 AM

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Brandon

Might as well post this now before everything gets busier.

Date: April 21, 2012 (one week after Easter).
Time: TBD (maybe 11am)

Points of interest:
1. New and old Renwick Road Bridges - the old one (still in use) is a one-lane through truss.  They're starting the new one, nearby, this year.
2. Old Division Street Bridge across the Des Plaines River - former swing bridge across the river, the approach bridges are still intact.
3. The Scherzer rolling lift bridges of downtown Joliet.
4. Brandon Road lock, dam, and left bridge.  If we get lucky, we may see the lock in action.
5. New interchange construction at Arsenal Road and I-55.
6. New IL-59/I-55 interchange.  The old ramps and earthworks are still there.
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"Symbolic of his struggle against reality." - Reg


A.J. Bertin

I'd like to attend this one. I'm going to say "maybe" (at least a 75 percent chance I'll attend). Will you be announcing this as an event on Facebook as well?
-A.J. from Michigan

Brandon

Quote from: A.J. Bertin on January 08, 2012, 09:34:06 PM
I'd like to attend this one. I'm going to say "maybe" (at least a 75 percent chance I'll attend). Will you be announcing this as an event on Facebook as well?

Yes, and I'm using this to get the best date possible for the meet.  If most folks like the 21st of April, then we'll do it then.  The meeting place I am thinking of is Cemeno's Pizza (pizza, pasta, sandwiches) at Essington Rd and Theodore St.
"If you think this has a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention." - Ramsay Bolton

"Symbolic of his struggle against reality." - Reg

Ian

If this was only 2 weeks earlier, I might have been able to attend. Oh well, have fun!
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US71

Tempting, but not sure I'd have the time. I'm originally from just up the road a bit (Tinley Park), but I'm not sure I'll have the time for a visit. :(
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SSOWorld

Being a few months away - I am saying "maybe" at the moment, but so far the chances look very good.  It also will give me the opportunity to get US 52 through most of Illinois along with some state routes (and still make it a day trip.).
Scott O.

Not all who wander are lost...
Ah, the open skies, wind at my back, warm sun on my... wait, where the hell am I?!
As a matter of fact, I do own the road.
Raise your what?

Wisconsin - out-multiplexing your state since 1918.

hbelkins

Far too early for me to commit, and given the way most of my planned meet trips fell through last year (and the one I'd already planned for this year has fallen through as well) I wouldn't want to say anything definite, but I will certainly try to make this one. Would give me a chance to get some new Illinois counties.


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Alps

This could tie into my US 66 completion roadtrip fairly well. I'll say maybe for now.

Brandon

Quote from: The Situation™ on January 09, 2012, 07:54:58 PM
This could tie into my US 66 completion roadtrip fairly well. I'll say maybe for now.

Well hell, we only have three different routes for US-66 here.  :-D
Take your pick: 1926, 1940, or 1956.
"If you think this has a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention." - Ramsay Bolton

"Symbolic of his struggle against reality." - Reg

A.J. Bertin

Also, I thought I'd make a correction. Easter Sunday is on April 8, so if Brandon decides to host this on April 21, it's actually two weeks after Easter.

Right now I'll say I'm about 90 percent committed to attend. :)
-A.J. from Michigan

hbelkins

Well crap. April 21 is the weekend before my annual, oft-mentioned "three days of people griping about drivers using cellphones" conference, so that is doubtful for me to be gone a couple or three days that weekend, then three nights later the following week.


Government would be tolerable if not for politicians and bureaucrats.

kharvey10

this may be a "maybe" on my list this year, depending on the potential for mandatory Saturday overtime at work, etc.

Brandon

The date can always be moved if necessary, if the 21st doesn't work out.  Hence why I suggested the meet this early in advance.
"If you think this has a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention." - Ramsay Bolton

"Symbolic of his struggle against reality." - Reg

Brandon

"If you think this has a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention." - Ramsay Bolton

"Symbolic of his struggle against reality." - Reg

jpi

I put myself as a "maybe" for this one, if funds are ok and I can get Friday 4/20 off but will see.
Jason Ilyes
JPI
Lebanon, TN
Home Of The Barrel

Alps

Wondering if a location has been set yet?

Brandon

Quote from: Steve on February 24, 2012, 05:00:23 PM
Wondering if a location has been set yet?

I'm thinking Cemeno's at Essington Rd and Theodore St, Joliet.  It's a large local pizza place with larger dining areas and some separate rooms. 
"If you think this has a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention." - Ramsay Bolton

"Symbolic of his struggle against reality." - Reg

SSOWorld

Scott O.

Not all who wander are lost...
Ah, the open skies, wind at my back, warm sun on my... wait, where the hell am I?!
As a matter of fact, I do own the road.
Raise your what?

Wisconsin - out-multiplexing your state since 1918.

Dougtone


rawmustard

Quote from: Brandon on February 25, 2012, 08:45:52 AM
I'm thinking Cemeno's at Essington Rd and Theodore St, Joliet.  It's a large local pizza place with larger dining areas and some separate rooms. 
Quote from: Dougtone on February 25, 2012, 11:17:12 AM
Per Cemeno's website, they do offer a Chicago style pizza on their menu.
http://www.cemenospizza.com/
Dang it, just looking at the website is making me hungry. I think it'll take something of drastic proportions to keep me away from this meet. :)

US71

I'm "iffy". If I win the lottery, I WILL be there. If I don't, I'll have to see what finances & time look like.   :-/
Though the pizza sounds tempting
Like Alice I Try To Believe Three Impossible Things Before Breakfast

hbelkins

This is back on my radar screen now. I'm seriously considering blowing off the Lifesavers Conference in Louisville the following week. I got a sneak peek at the agenda and it's awful. If I don't go, that would free me up to go to Joliet. However, I would have to choose between Joliet and Memphis. Joliet would give me a chance for new counties (I've never been to the Chicagoland area other than driving from Michigan on I-94 and I-90 to I-65, then heading south) but Memphis would allow me to check out the two parkway extensions in Kentucky.


Government would be tolerable if not for politicians and bureaucrats.

jpi

If Steph and I can get the Friday before off our jobs then we are coming. Any suggestions on lodgeing around the I-80 coridor?
Jason Ilyes
JPI
Lebanon, TN
Home Of The Barrel

Alps

I'm looking at I-55 a couple exits north from I-80.

Brandon

Quote from: jpi on March 13, 2012, 09:17:09 PM
If Steph and I can get the Friday before off our jobs then we are coming. Any suggestions on lodgeing around the I-80 coridor?

You have several (and I'm sure I'm not naming them all).
I-80:
Exit 130: Red Roof Inn, Motel 6, Holiday Inn, Budget INN, Super 8, Comfort Inn
Exit 127: Hampton Inn, Ramada Inn, Hollywood Casino

I-55:
Exit 248: Manor Inn
Exit 253: Wyndham, Best Western
Exit 257: Comfort Inn, Residence Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Super 8, Hampton Inn, Motel 6

The last one is the mall area.
"If you think this has a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention." - Ramsay Bolton

"Symbolic of his struggle against reality." - Reg



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