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Peoria, Illinois road meet: September 23, 2023

Started by Nikolai, March 25, 2023, 11:59:09 AM

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Voting closed: June 23, 2023, 11:59:09 AM

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Nikolai

March 25, 2023, 11:59:09 AM   Last Edit: September 23, 2023, 09:17:32 AM by Nikolai
This fall, my next road meet will check out bridges, freeways, and other road sights in this surprisingly scenic region of central Illinois.



Here's a map of the attractions we'll be seeing.

We'll begin with lunch at 11:30 at Steak 'n Shake in East Peoria, and start the meet at the nearby East Peoria River Front Park around 12:30.

RSVP in the Facebook event or just let me know you're attending here.

Brandon

#1
May 25, 2023, 03:09:59 PM  
Nikolai, if you need any help with the Peoria meet, I've been down there for work a lot over the past decade and know quite a bit of the area.
"If you think this has a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention." - Ramsay Bolton, "Game of Thrones"

"Symbolic of his struggle against reality." - Reg, "Monty Python's Life of Brian"

74/171FAN

#2
June 10, 2023, 06:00:23 AM  
This one seems very unlikely for me to attend at this point.  I see myself as taking too much time off work, and I'd prefer to figure out how to get myself to Tom's Bakersfield Meet next Spring above this and even the mystery meet that should be announced any day.
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Nikolai

#3
June 14, 2023, 07:47:42 PM  
Since the poll has stabilized and October 21 is no longer a convenient date for me, I'm going to choose Saturday, September 23 for the Peoria road meet.

We'll start the tour off by meeting at 11:30 for lunch at Steak 'n Shake in East Peoria. A staple of central Illinois, this Steak 'n Shake location provides a view of Peoria's skyline and bridges.

I'll share our complete meet plans this summer.

Nikolai

#4
August 16, 2023, 10:35:16 PM  
Peoria is a little more than a month away! Here are all the details.

Here's a map of the attractions we'll be seeing.

We'll begin with lunch at 11:30 at Steak 'n Shake in East Peoria, and start the meet at the nearby East Peoria River Front Park around 12:30.

RSVP in the Facebook event or just let me know you're attending here.

jpi

#5
August 17, 2023, 07:18:08 AM  
Hope you all have a good meet, I will be in central PA that weekend for my annual fall toy show in Hershey.
Jason Ilyes
JPI
Palmyra, PA
Next door to the chocolate capitol of the world !

okroads

#6
August 17, 2023, 07:33:47 PM  
Looking forward to the meet and exploring the Peoria area. Will be my first time driving in Illinois since moving back to Oklahoma.

paulthemapguy

#7
September 05, 2023, 10:13:20 AM  
I plan to be there. Get ready for more flashing yellow arrows than you ever thought you'd see in the state of Illinois!
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Brandon

#8
September 05, 2023, 11:20:42 PM  
Quote from: paulthemapguy on September 05, 2023, 10:13:20 AM
I plan to be there. Get ready for more flashing yellow arrows than you ever thought you'd see in the state of Illinois!

I swear District 4 is in love with the things.
"If you think this has a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention." - Ramsay Bolton, "Game of Thrones"

"Symbolic of his struggle against reality." - Reg, "Monty Python's Life of Brian"

paulthemapguy

#9
September 19, 2023, 12:44:03 PM  
Possible group photo location?? This article came up randomly on my facebook feed.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/welcome-to-peoria-sign-beautifying-the-citys-south-entrance
Avatar is the last interesting highway I clinched.
My website! http://www.paulacrossamerica.com Every US highway is on there!
My USA Shield Gallery https://flic.kr/s/aHsmHwJRZk
TM Clinches https://bit.ly/2UwRs4O

National collection status: Every US Route and (fully built) Interstate has a photo now! Just Alaska and Hawaii left!

Nikolai

#10
September 19, 2023, 08:34:46 PM  
Quote from: paulthemapguy on September 19, 2023, 12:44:03 PM
Possible group photo location?? This article came up randomly on my facebook feed.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/welcome-to-peoria-sign-beautifying-the-citys-south-entrance

I'm planning for the group photo to be at the downtown riverfront, but that sign might be worth a drive by.

paulthemapguy

#11
September 21, 2023, 10:28:15 AM  
Quote from: Nikolai on September 19, 2023, 08:34:46 PM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on September 19, 2023, 12:44:03 PM
Possible group photo location?? This article came up randomly on my facebook feed.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/welcome-to-peoria-sign-beautifying-the-citys-south-entrance

I'm planning for the group photo to be at the downtown riverfront, but that sign might be worth a drive by.

I figured you already had a photo planned, but I thought I would throw out the suggestion as a shot in the dark.  I trust that you have a lot of great stuff planned.  :D

Because of my stupid dietary restrictions, I will have to get my food at the QDoba across the street. But I will try to sneak it over to the Steak n Shake, at least to the outdoor tables in front.
Avatar is the last interesting highway I clinched.
My website! http://www.paulacrossamerica.com Every US highway is on there!
My USA Shield Gallery https://flic.kr/s/aHsmHwJRZk
TM Clinches https://bit.ly/2UwRs4O

National collection status: Every US Route and (fully built) Interstate has a photo now! Just Alaska and Hawaii left!

Nikolai

#12
September 25, 2023, 10:57:11 PM  
Our meet was full of sunshine and unique sights. Here's the group photo.

SSOWorld

#13
September 26, 2023, 04:53:50 AM  
Quote from: Nikolai on September 25, 2023, 10:57:11 PM
Our meet was full of sunshine and unique sights. Here's the group photo.
and flatness
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?

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A.J. Bertin

#14
September 26, 2023, 06:24:13 AM  
I really enjoyed this meet.  Thank you again for hosting, Nikolai!
-A.J. from Michigan

signalman

#15
September 29, 2023, 11:50:43 AM  
Quote from: SSOWorld on September 26, 2023, 04:53:50 AM
Quote from: Nikolai on September 25, 2023, 10:57:11 PM
Our meet was full of sunshine and unique sights. Here's the group photo.
and flatness
and 😡 Oh wait, I didn't attend.

jpi

#16
September 29, 2023, 05:28:21 PM  
Quote from: signalman on September 29, 2023, 11:50:43 AM
Quote from: SSOWorld on September 26, 2023, 04:53:50 AM
Quote from: Nikolai on September 25, 2023, 10:57:11 PM
Our meet was full of sunshine and unique sights. Here's the group photo.
and flatness
and 😡 Oh wait, I didn't attend.
Neither did I  :-/ you all had way nicer weather then I did in central PA that day, good group pic  :nod:
Jason Ilyes
JPI
Palmyra, PA
Next door to the chocolate capitol of the world !

signalman

#17
September 29, 2023, 05:34:21 PM  
Nice group photo. There are several faces that I don't recognize, however, I have heard of most of the names.

Brandon

#18
September 29, 2023, 08:34:37 PM  
Quote from: SSOWorld on September 26, 2023, 04:53:50 AM
Quote from: Nikolai on September 25, 2023, 10:57:11 PM
Our meet was full of sunshine and unique sights. Here's the group photo.
and flatness

Illinois: the Kate Moss of states.
"If you think this has a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention." - Ramsay Bolton, "Game of Thrones"

"Symbolic of his struggle against reality." - Reg, "Monty Python's Life of Brian"

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#19
September 29, 2023, 11:39:28 PM  
Please, don't sue Alex & Andy over what I wrote above
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