september 15 cruise in Indiana


webby

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Apr 13, 2007
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Chicago, IL
We're having a cruise in the Brown County area in Indiana. This is conveniently located midway between Indianapolis, Louisville, and Cincinnati. We will first be meeting on the north side of Indy so those from Fort Wayne, South Bend, etc. will also be in driving distance. We've had 4 different Ford GTs show up to our cruises in the past so hopefully this thread will interest members in the area. I spoke to a moderator before promoting this event ... it is not for profit and the only purpose is to unite people who love to drive ... we have 40+ cars signed up already (but no GTs yet). This moderator did tell me that if after a few days nobody expresses interest the thread will be deleted, which is perfectly fine by me but I hope you will at least give it a few days and not delete it immediately. Thanks. Here are details about the cruise:


We'll be stopping in 3 different places:

The first will be in Cicero, IN at Red Bridge Park. We'll arrive here at ~10:30 and depart at 11.
Map and address: http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8...16512&spn=0.018374,0.036178&z=15&iwloc=A&om=1

The second will be at the Marathon gas station on I-65 right at exit 68. That's the exit with the big red arches on the overpass; Marathon is on the west side of the interstate. Arrive at noon and depart at 12:30.

The third stop will be for lunch at the Story Inn - http://www.storyinn.com/
They'll be preparing something special for us. Arrive for lunch at about 1-1:30 and stay there for at least an hour.

After lunch is the longest part of the drive through the twisties in Brown County. To quote Bill:
I mapped a route today and checked the mileage. If everybody wants a long loop, this one was right at 100 miles from Marathon, 46 and 135 to Story, go south past Freetown, 58 west over 446 and to Lake Monroe (good photo ops maybe there), then St Rd 45 back from Bloomington to Beanblossom, then 135 to Nashville, then back to the noon rendezvous exit and Columbus. It is a good route with tight twisties, long sweepers, good asphalt, scenic terrain. If that is too long, I can easily modify this loop into a smaller track.

After that at around 4:30-5:00 we'll be crashing a car show in downtown Columbus, IN. I believe it has a $10 registration fee ... we'll probably stay there a couple hours although I'm sure a lot of people will just go home.

PM me for my cellphone #
Andrew
 

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Andrew-
Sounds interesting and I would like to participate. Will check with the social coordinator of my life....
I know of several other GT's in the area who, for what ever reason, do not participate in this Forum.
I will PM you for your number...
Bill
 

gwbartlett

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Webby-

I might be able to make it but will have to check schedule. Maybe you PM me your E-mail address?
 

fjpikul

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Where is this in relationship to Evansville and I-64? I might be interested. Frank
 

webby

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Apr 13, 2007
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Chicago, IL
It'll be pretty far east and north of Evansville.
It'd probably be easiest for you to meet us at the Story Inn, about 125 miles from Evansville. We're meeting there at around 1:00-1:30. If you meet us there you'll still be able to drive for the longest part of the cruise. Or if you want to go farther you could meet us at the gas station at exit 68 on I-65. I'm not sure exactly where the exit is, I think it's on the south side of Indianapolis.

Here's a map to give you an idea of where the restaurant is
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=U...d=117880911069672026950.00043958197e2b77a914d
Directions on the restaurant website:
http://www.storyinn.com/directions/directions.htm
Restaurant address:
6404 State Road 135 S, Nashville, IN

Let me know if you need anything else.
 
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Mark O

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Sorry, it's a little far for me. :wink
 

MAD IN NC

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Sorry, it's a little far for me. :wink


Weather will soon get bad up by ya - GO FOR IT!
 

SMS

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Jul 23, 2007
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Where is this in relationship to Evansville and I-64? I might be interested. Frank

Frank,
The quickest way for you to join up would be take 64 toward Louisville then I-65 north to exit #68. That is the Columbus/Nashville exit. The Marathon gas station there is the noon rendezvous point. The good roads are from then on.

Sunny and 70!
 

fjpikul

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Sorry, weekend socked in by family matters. Hope you all have a great time. Frank
 

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Say it aint so doc!
Was looking forward to seeing you again.
I believe a couple of us are going to make an appearance....
 

webby

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Chicago, IL
One last reminder bump ... see you all tomorrow!
 

webby

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Chicago, IL
Thank you guys for coming! I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to say more than "hi" to most people. IndyGT I got a really good picture of your car in Brown County:
http://www.midwestscc.com/IndyGT.jpg
 

Indy GT

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Thanks Andrew and Bill

Yep, that's my gal!!!

It was fun, weather perfect and the other owners great. We had two GT's there and had a blast. Seeing the Testarosa roar by was a treat!

Drive thru senic Brown County Indiana was great....now if I could just get rid of this Lotus Exige off my butt....
Naw not really, but it was fun.
 

webby

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Apr 13, 2007
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Chicago, IL
Glad you had fun! It was sad to see the Vipers and your GT split off from us

Posted more pictures here:
http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7561
120 total
 

SMS

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Jul 23, 2007
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That picture of the GT alone in the wooded curve is fantastic.

Bill, Robin and I enjoyed lunch with you and your wife. Thanks for supporting our little outing and we'll see you around.

Bill
 

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Calling Dr Frank

Bill/Webby-
Enjoyed it as well!
Next time we will have to get the good Doctor (Hey Frank...that's YOU) to drive over from Illinois and join Gary (the other GT), me and your group!
 

SMS

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Jul 23, 2007
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You guys have to see this shot, taken by Mike, with the silver Porsche:


gtshadows.jpg
 

Indy GT

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Good Pic

Interesting!
That's my car.....
Did you sneak in under the cover of darkness to her lair and snap that shot?
And I though my alarm system was protecting her......???