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This fall, my next road meet will check out bridges, freeways, and other road sights in this surprisingly scenic region of central Illinois.

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Here's a map (https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1twNa0UiscczE2Mdjne9ROLlqvXspSEk&usp=sharing) of the attractions we'll be seeing.

We'll begin with lunch at 11:30 at Steak 'n Shake (https://goo.gl/maps/vUD4mhQBJJXQBX4UA) in East Peoria, and start the meet at the nearby East Peoria River Front Park (https://goo.gl/maps/3YGBbwKvHBYvCDiT7) around 12:30.

RSVP in the Facebook event (https://www.facebook.com/events/215075184735058) or just let me know you're attending here.

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.

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.

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 (https://goo.gl/maps/vnkeJc8AMfTJ5iDJ6) 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.

Peoria is a little more than a month away! Here are all the details.

Here's a map (https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1twNa0UiscczE2Mdjne9ROLlqvXspSEk&usp=sharing) of the attractions we'll be seeing.

We'll begin with lunch at 11:30 at Steak 'n Shake (https://goo.gl/maps/vUD4mhQBJJXQBX4UA) in East Peoria, and start the meet at the nearby East Peoria River Front Park (https://goo.gl/maps/3YGBbwKvHBYvCDiT7) around 12:30.

RSVP in the Facebook event (https://www.facebook.com/events/215075184735058) or just let me know you're attending here.

Hope you all have a good meet, I will be in central PA that weekend for my annual fall toy show in Hershey.

Looking forward to the meet and exploring the Peoria area. Will be my first time driving in Illinois since moving back to Oklahoma.

I plan to be there. Get ready for more flashing yellow arrows than you ever thought you'd see in the state of Illinois!

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.

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

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.

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.

Our meet was full of sunshine and unique sights. Here's the group photo (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10117878820522173&set=gm.274486858793890&idorvanity=215075184735058).

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 (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10117878820522173&set=gm.274486858793890&idorvanity=215075184735058).

and flatness

I really enjoyed this meet.  Thank you again for hosting, Nikolai!

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 (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10117878820522173&set=gm.274486858793890&idorvanity=215075184735058).

and flatness

and 😡 Oh wait, I didn't attend.

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 (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10117878820522173&set=gm.274486858793890&idorvanity=215075184735058).

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:

Nice group photo. There are several faces that I don't recognize, however, I have heard of most of the names.

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 (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10117878820522173&set=gm.274486858793890&idorvanity=215075184735058).

and flatness

Illinois: the Kate Moss of states.

Quote from: Brandon on 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 (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10117878820522173&set=gm.274486858793890&idorvanity=215075184735058).

and flatness

Illinois: the Kate Moss of states.

(unintentionally) very true.
https://www.katemossmusic.com/