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    Offline Jacksboys

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    Anything interesting near these places?
    « on: May 29, 2008 - 12:52:00 PM »
    I will be on the HRPT in just over a week.  I was wondering if any knows of any interesting places to go to near the show locations.  I would prefer for them to be within 20 minutes of the locations, but I am open to any suggestions.  With the rising gas prices, I doubt we will be driving though these locations again anytime soon.  Thanks in advance.


    Saturday, 6/7 Arkansas State Fairgrounds - Little Rock, AR

    Sunday, 6/8 Missouri Entertainment and Event Center - Springfield, MO

    Monday, 6/9 Heartland Park - Topeka, KS

    Tuesday, 6/10 Nebraska State Fair Park - Lincoln, NE

    Wednesday, 6/11 Iowa State Center - Ames, IA

    Thursday, 6/12 Rochester Community & Technical College - Rochester, MN

    Friday & Saturday, 6/13-14 The Alliant Energy Center - Madison, WI
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    Re: Anything interesting near these places?
    « Reply #1 on: May 29, 2008 - 01:31:24 PM »
    Hmmmmm.  Not much in Madison, besides drunken college kids.  But they've all gone home now.  Rochester's got the Mayo clinic.  Are you a sick president and/or have a terminal illness?   :roflsmiley:  I'm just a bit too far away.  Madison is about 3.5 hours, Rochester about the same...   :sadwavey:
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    Re: Anything interesting near these places?
    « Reply #2 on: May 29, 2008 - 01:35:41 PM »
    Quote from: 71bigblock on May 29, 2008 - 01:31:24 PM
    Hmmmmm.  Not much in Madison, besides drunken college kids.  But they've all gone home now.  Rochester's got the Mayo clinic.  Are you a sick president and/or have a terminal illness?   :roflsmiley:  I'm just a bit too far away.  Madison is about 3.5 hours, Rochester about the same...   :sadwavey:

    Thanks for the info, I really wish you lived closer.   :walkaway:
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    Re: Anything interesting near these places?
    « Reply #3 on: May 29, 2008 - 07:17:53 PM »
    There's really not much to look at near Lincoln, NE either. I'll keep my eyes open for ya though. And, if you see my car, don't hesitate to come and introduce yourself. The same goes for anybody else who is going also. I'd love to meet some of you guys.
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    Re: Anything interesting near these places?
    « Reply #4 on: May 29, 2008 - 07:28:35 PM »
    Topeka Ks has a neat air museum next to the speedway I will get ticket price on Friday for ya.
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    Re: Anything interesting near these places?
    « Reply #5 on: May 29, 2008 - 09:59:29 PM »
    Quote from: jacksboys on May 29, 2008 - 01:35:41 PM
    Thanks for the info, I really wish you lived closer.   :walkaway:

    Clinton , the wife and I were gonna go out there saturday (weather permitting). Not really allot around the Alliant center but should be lots of nice rides to check out! Keep an eye out for NIKKI!
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    Re: Anything interesting near these places?
    « Reply #6 on: May 29, 2008 - 11:36:44 PM »
    Come on Dave!! Nothing near Lincoln, NE? If you like college football, could tour Memorial Stadium. Not real exciting, but if you have never been there, kinda cool. If you are traveling East on I-80, you can stop at exit 426 and see the SAC museum. Lots of planes and history in there. And Omaha has a pretty nice zoo. Probably more, but drawing a blank right now.
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    Re: Anything interesting near these places?
    « Reply #7 on: May 30, 2008 - 01:50:48 AM »
    Quote from: BIGSHCLUNK on May 29, 2008 - 09:59:29 PM
    Clinton , the wife and I were gonna go out there saturday (weather permitting). Not really allot around the Alliant center but should be lots of nice rides to check out! Keep an eye out for NIKKI!

    I just wanted to let you know that Saturday June 14 is just for the Long Haulers.  They will not let other people into the show on that day.  That is when the awards/gifts are given to those who made the whole trip.  I hope you can make it up there on Friday to see the show. 


    Quote from: thedodgeboys on May 29, 2008 - 07:28:35 PM
    Topeka Ks has a neat air museum next to the speedway I will get ticket price on Friday for ya.
    Okay, thanks


    Thanks for the other ideas everyone. 
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    Re: Anything interesting near these places?
    « Reply #8 on: May 30, 2008 - 07:47:14 AM »
    I am quite sure that all the areas you listed there you will be able to see lots of corn :bigsmile:
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    Re: Anything interesting near these places?
    « Reply #9 on: May 30, 2008 - 08:32:18 AM »
    ill be in madison on the 13th .  im thinking about going over to this place and checking out the guys fake?  http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=44180.0
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    Re: Anything interesting near these places?
    « Reply #10 on: May 30, 2008 - 08:44:38 AM »
    Quote from: jacksboys on May 30, 2008 - 01:50:48 AM
    I just wanted to let you know that Saturday June 14 is just for the Long Haulers.  They will not let other people into the show on that day.  That is when the awards/gifts are given to those who made the whole trip.  I hope you can make it up there on Friday to see the show. 

    Hmmmm that don't sound good. But I know the parking lot there is massve, I would have to think allot of locals would be checking it out. I don't think they would lock out the entire parking lot, but who knows. Quite often they have 2 or 3 events going on there at once. I guess I'll find out one way or the other. Booked at the shop on friday so saturdays my only chance...   :walkaway:
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    Re: Anything interesting near these places?
    « Reply #11 on: May 31, 2008 - 12:54:19 AM »
    Quote from: BIGSHCLUNK on May 30, 2008 - 08:44:38 AM

    Hmmmm that don't sound good. But I know the parking lot there is massve, I would have to think allot of locals would be checking it out. I don't think they would lock out the entire parking lot, but who knows. Quite often they have 2 or 3 events going on there at once. I guess I'll find out one way or the other. Booked at the shop on friday so saturdays my only chance...   :walkaway:

    Either way I hope you can get in over there and enjoy the cars.   :2thumbs: 
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    Re: Anything interesting near these places?
    « Reply #12 on: May 31, 2008 - 12:56:45 AM »
    Quote from: Moparal on May 30, 2008 - 07:47:14 AM
    I am quite sure that all the areas you listed there you will be able to see lots of corn :bigsmile:

    Oh boy, you are not joking.  Last year when we went I could not believe how much corn is grown in those states.  It just went for miles and miles.  I wish you could go, I think you would enjoy it.   :2thumbs:
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    Re: Anything interesting near these places?
    « Reply #13 on: June 02, 2008 - 11:07:43 AM »
    Ok, the wife has managed to get off of work on Friday !!!  :clapping: Now if I can sneak out of the shop  noonish?????  :1zhelp:
    What else I gotta know...................?  :dunno:
    I already know where the Alliant Center is....
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    Re: Anything interesting near these places?
    « Reply #14 on: June 02, 2008 - 04:23:45 PM »
    Quote from: BIGSHCLUNK on June 02, 2008 - 11:07:43 AM
    Ok, the wife has managed to get off of work on Friday !!!  :clapping: Now if I can sneak out of the shop  noonish?????  :1zhelp:
    What else I gotta know...................?  :dunno:
    I already know where the Alliant Center is....

    I am not sure what it costs to be a spectator, but I think it is a little high to bring in a car.  You may want to review their website at www.hotrod.com  I hope it all works out for you.   :2thumbs:
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