MISSOURI RENDEZVOUS

[Firefly]

As many times as I have driven through St Louis and Cuba on my way to Tulsa, I have always taken I-69 down. Not a bad route, just make sure you go around Indianapolis, not through it. Usually going the north loop is better but check for construction before you go. We may still go that way as well, nothing is definite yet. I know I dread the southern side of Chicago and going through Gary, IN for traffic but we are going to try to time it so we don't hit rush hour. I have never taken that route to St. Louis so we thought we would do it just to switch it up a bit. Also, it all depends on if I get my room for a penny or not. I am a Red Roof Inn member and they are having a special but you have to catch the hotel at a certain hour and time to see if they have a room available for a penny. I will be trying various locations and that could determine our route. I know it is silly but hey, if we can save $50 it is well worth it. It will be good to see you there. When are you leaving? Are you driving alone?

I was going over possible routes with a good friend that lived in Chicago for 15 years and still drives that way a lot and she said while it may be 'quicker', it's more stress due to the traffic. Best time to go through that area is around 2:00am.

On my way back I might take that way and try and save some time since it's going to be a loooooong day. I'm taking her I-pass just in case....

I'm leaving Thursday after work-- not sure exactly when. Going to get 3 hours in and then stay somewhere. Going to play it kind of loose on the way down.

[Lamonster]

I'm leaving Thursday after work-- not sure exactly when. Going to get 3 hours in and then stay somewhere. Going to play it kind of loose on the way down.

I think Ron and I are going to leave Thursday too. First I got to get home so I can leave.

[Mrs. Pitbull Buggy]

All-
The Super 8 has rooms available and is offering a 10% discount if you tell them you are in Cuba for SpyderFest U.S.

The Wagon Wheel Motel has posted a welcome to Spyders on their Facebook fan page--they are in the process of renovating, but have a really neat shop that is currently open.
www.facebook.com/pages/Cuba-MO/Historic-Wagon-Wheel-Motel-featuring-Connies-Shoppe/330673145518

We have a Facebook event page set up, but will be prettying it up this weekend and I'll post that before the end of the weekend. We'll use this to post pics, status updates and video throughout the weekend!

Also--CubaMOMurals is on Facebook and Twitter.

The local paper will be running something in this weeks paper to let the town's folk know we will have an infestation of Spyders and they don't have to call the exterminator. There will also be media coverage of the weekend itself.

We'll have banners up around town!
welcome

[The_Spyderwoman]

First I got to get home so I can leave.

I love it!! Some day Don and I will be able to travel like that!! I'm so envious!!

Have great safe trips!! See you in a week!!

[Wheeler~]

I really like opening my mail 2 more coming to Cuba
did you know

10
DAYS TO GO


MISSOURI RENDEZVOUS

1. ALVIN
2. SPYDERGENE &
3. VIRGINIA
4. BUMBLE BEE
5. G MAN
6. SPIDERWOMEN
7. 9 FINGERS
8. SPYDERWOMAN &
9. DON
10. BURT &
11. CINDY
12. MOLEE &
13. LILY
14. XPESCHON
15. Lisa
16. LINDA A &
17. JOHN
18. MARGIE &
19. HUBBY
20. DAVE A
21. ALLEN S
22. MENDY R
23. RANDY O
24. SHARIN M
25. JAMES Y
26. BILL M
27. MIKE B
28. LARRY R
29. ARNIE &
30. JUDIE
31. SPYDERBITTEN &
32. LIZ
33. JIM &
34. LINDA
35. JEDD
36. GEORGE
37. LINDA
38. GEMINIJANE
39. RETIRED1
40. LAMONSTER
41. BAJARON
42. BJT
43. DLTANG
44. FASTFRASER
45. SHARON
46. YAZZ
47. BOB
48. TINA
49. BEN
50. LINDA
51. SPYDER 1026(WALT)
52. DOCDORU
53. EFFGJAMIS
54. BMW
55. GARYTHEBADGER &
56. CHARLOTTE
57. TEACHERBOB
58. SPYDERBILL
59. ANITA &
60. FRANK
61. HARRELYN
62. LARRY I
63. KENT
64. SETHO
65. BETTY L
66. GARY L
67. WHEELER~
    

[Lamonster]

Looks like this may be bigger than the BRP event.

[Wheeler~]

Quote:
Originally Posted by effgjamis
I think I got another spyder peep to join the ride from Fl to MO..

" Wheeler " and is sporting a RT.. we both are meeting up with Doc in Wildwood, Fl 10:00 AM Thur Apr 15, and will arrive in Cuba at 10: AM or before on Fir Apr 16. Most likely before, if Doc Leads some of the way

My names on the list now Forrest.....
BTW is it Thursday yet?

[jedd]

I was going to leave after work Fri. and ryde part way looks like I'll do the full pull to be there that night should get in about midnight or so

[Firefly]

7 DAYS TO GO


MISSOURI RENDEZVOUS

1. ALVIN
2. SPYDERGENE &
3. VIRGINIA
4. BUMBLE BEE
5. G MAN
6. SPIDERWOMEN
7. 9 FINGERS
8. SPYDERWOMAN &
9. DON
10. BURT &
11. CINDY
12. MOLEE &
13. LILY
14. XPESCHON
15. Lisa
16. LINDA A &
17. JOHN
18. MARGIE &
19. HUBBY
20. DAVE A
21. ALLEN S
22. MENDY R
23. RANDY O
24. SHARIN M
25. JAMES Y
26. BILL M
27. MIKE B
28. LARRY R
29. ARNIE &
30. JUDIE
31. SPYDERBITTEN &
32. LIZ
33. JIM &
34. LINDA
35. JEDD
36. GEORGE
37. LINDA
38. GEMINIJANE
39. RETIRED1
40. LAMONSTER
41. BAJARON
42. BJT
43. DLTANG
44. FASTFRASER
45. SHARON
46. YAZZ
47. BOB
48. TINA
49. BEN
50. LINDA
51. SPYDER 1026(WALT)
52. DOCDORU
53. EFFGJAMIS
54. BMW
55. GARYTHEBADGER &
56. CHARLOTTE
57. TEACHERBOB
58. SPYDERBILL
59. ANITA &
60. FRANK
61. HARRELYN
62. LARRY I
63. KENT
64. SETHO
65. BETTY L
66. GARY L
67. WHEELER~
68. FireFly
    

[GaryTheBadger]

May I make two suggestions for this event:

1) Post in advance a couple of key cell phone numbers, in case someone gets lost, changes plans, has mechanical problems or other emergency.
Perhaps Gene and a CowTown contact, at a minimum.

2) Can we get name badges, simple stick-on labels and a marking pen would be okay.

Thanks.

[Some Guy]

I have asked the same thing about Some Guy?? Are you coming? He hasn't answered me either yet?? Playing games with the Bee here

We shall see

Sorry B...
Work is pretty hectic right now. I will be going to Chicago with Firefly in June and we'll also be in Gatlinburg again this year.

[RTGENE]

Gary good ideas

Ms. Virginia will have stick-on name tags for our SPYDERLOVERS alias's
Friday night at the Holiday Inn and Saturday at registration. You will also get your real name tag lanyard for comparison.
Now instead of asking
WHO'S THAT LADY IN THE RED DRESS
She will have her alias and real name for quick ID

Phone numbers
Holiday Inn 573-885-0100
Len at Cowtown 800-258-6898
Gene's cell 314-541-5969

Holiday Inn normal check in time has changed to when spyder riders arrive.
unless housekeeping has not finished.-----In that event a secure room will be set up for luggage you may want to drop off.


Wheeler yep its Thursday-----so leave now----its easier to wait here than at home.

SomeGuy's priorties ------
stay home and work are come to the Rendezvous and play.
How hard is it to decide.
Firefly you need to talk to him.

[effgjamis]

Quote:
Originally Posted by effgjamis
I think I got another spyder peep to join the ride from Fl to MO..

" Wheeler " and is sporting a RT.. we both are meeting up with Doc in Wildwood, Fl 10:00 AM Thur Apr 15, and will arrive in Cuba at 10: AM or before on Fir Apr 16. Most likely before, if Doc Leads some of the way

My names on the list now Forrest.....
BTW is it Thursday yet?

a secure room will be set up for luggage you may want to drop off.

Wheeler yep its Thursday-----so leave now----its easier to wait here than at home.
I guess this will be your home away from home until we all start the fun.

.

I am on my way... as you know I r kinda slow.

[pitbull]

Well ladies and gentalmen, we're one week away and closing, must say when gene first brought this idea to me i was ready and excited............you know 25 or 30 spyders getting together, good times, BUT THIS!!! holy
cow.......or holy COWTOWN!!! this thing has really exploded and turned into so much more. we are all humbled, and excited to have so many of you coming in for this event! I think Gene and the gang knew what was going to happen, they just didn't want me to know !!!! I think Gene might be spankey from the Little rascals all growed up!! But Virginia won't let him have his he-man woman haters club so he goes around and starts all this other trouble
! Well GAME ON!!!!

[dltang]

Well ladies and gentalmen, we're one week away and closing, must say when gene first brought this idea to me i was ready and excited............you know 25 or 30 spyders getting together, good times, BUT THIS!!! holy
cow.......or holy COWTOWN!!! this thing has really exploded and turned into so much more. we are all humbled, and excited to have so many of you coming in for this event! I think Gene and the gang knew what was going to happen, they just didn't want me to know !!!! I think Gene might be spankey from the Little rascals all growed up!! But Virginia won't let him have his he-man woman haters club so he goes around and starts all this other trouble
! Well GAME ON!!!!

Len, I can't thank you and Gene and the rest of the Missouri Express for the even you have planned. It has really blossomed and I am so happy to be a part of it. I just pray that the weather is cooperative too. Regardless, it will be a great time though.

[xpeschon]

It's been awhile since I have posted but Deb you are correct, although I pray that the weather will be in our favor I can't help but think that no matter what Mother Nature has in store for us that week-end its gonna be good, lets just hope that it's not as hot as when we all did the "Missouri Express" with you and Brian.. I'm getting about the whole week-end.. See ya soon..

Joe
(X)

[Mo Lee]

As Gene said last June some Missouri Spyderlovers wanted to get together and someone suggested the annual USO Run to support the troops. Seven Spyders made this event and grabbed most of the attention both along the route and at all stops. We made friends with each other and found out we all spoke the same language (Spyder Language). We parted with a feeling of "Wow that many Spyders in one place, what fun". This event in Cuba has the potential to top that little get together 10X over, and probably will. Not only is Len of Cowtown humbled by the turn out, but I think I can speak for the rest of the gang and say we all are. Here is a link to a thread with some good pictures of the USO run I know there is a lot more out there but this is the 1st ones I found.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=11764

And probably one of the best pictures I remember is this one and if you join us in Cuba next weekend I think you will see most of these faces again.

[BumbleBee]

Sorry B...
Work is pretty hectic right now. I will be going to Chicago with Firefly in June and we'll also be in Gatlinburg again this year.

Sorry to hear you can't make it (we will miss you). This has turned into a big Event
Many pixs and video's will be taken from many of us
"Gatlinburg and Lamont's BBQ" has been marked on our calendar, see you there

Len, I can't thank you and Gene and the rest of the Missouri Express for the even you have planned. It has really blossomed and I am so happy to be a part of it. I just pray that the weather is cooperative too. Regardless, it will be a great time though.

This was a great idea! Looks like the weather is going to be in our favor, lets just hope it stays that way. with you Joe, no matter what the weather condition is going to be, fun we will have

[BumbleBee]

Looks like this may be bigger than the BRP event.

Now that's something to Celebrate

[Mrs. Pitbull Buggy]

Fanning 66 Outpost Welcomes Spyders

http://www.fanning66outpost.com/

We thought this might be a really great photo-op for the group and it's one of the stops on the itinerary. Unfortunately, we can't get up in the chair (the fire department does that for folks as a fundraiser in August), but a bunch of Spyders around the base should be pretty cool!

[irish2themax]

Fanning 66 Outpost Welcomes Spyders

http://www.fanning66outpost.com/

We thought this might be a really great photo-op for the group and it's one of the stops on the itinerary. Unfortunately, we can't get up in the chair (the fire department does that for folks as a fundraiser in August), but a bunch of Spyders around the base should be pretty cool!

Hey...you're stealing all my photos for my trip in May!!

[Mrs. Pitbull Buggy]

Hey...you're stealing all my photos for my trip in May!!

Irish,
Was brainstorming on some ways you could be with us.
1. I won't ride with Len for all of the rides, so maybe you could ride behind him--he doesn't mind if you cuddle.
2. I don't think Virginia will be riding with Gene, you can probably ride on his Spyder with him. I think he might mind if you cuddle.
3. If you wanted to ride by yourself, I have a local friend with a moped. I'm sure they would let you borrow it. We'll let you start the ride on Friday night and maybe you could meet us all for breakfast on Sunday morning.
4. Send an 8x10 pic of you and I'll make sure to be your "official" photographer for the weekend. I promise to catch pics of all the "fun" you are having--the rocking chair, Rt 66, giving Gene a hard time, enjoying a babycake at the after party, and the country club breakfast the next morning.

I'm there for you! Just let me know, I sure don't want you to miss out

[Mo Lee]

Irish,
Was brainstorming on some ways you could be with us.
1. I won't ride with Len for all of the rides, so maybe you could ride behind him--he doesn't mind if you cuddle.
2. I don't think Virginia will be riding with Gene, you can probably ride on his Spyder with him. I think he might mind if you cuddle.
3. If you wanted to ride by yourself, I have a local friend with a moped. I'm sure they would let you borrow it. We'll let you start the ride on Friday night and maybe you could meet us all for breakfast on Sunday morning.
4. Send an 8x10 pic of you and I'll make sure to be your "official" photographer for the weekend. I promise to catch pics of all the "fun" you are having--the rocking chair, Rt 66, giving Gene a hard time, enjoying a babycake at the after party, and the country club breakfast the next morning.

I'm there for you! Just let me know, I sure don't want you to miss out

This is probably the funniest post in this whole thread. If Irish don't get a picture here in time maybe we can find one and blow it up to 8X10.

[RTGENE]

You may want to enlarge the Chihuahua on his shirt----I believe that is the famous Guinness Smithwick sitting on the table----as I recall he kept adding from the Coors Light can--- so just one would last all night.
I have no objection if you want to crop the picture into an 8x10 of the dog beer.
smilingene

[irish2themax]

You may want to enlarge the Chihuahua on his shirt----I believe that is the famous Guinness Smithwick sitting on the table----as I recall he kept adding from the Coors Light can--- so just one would last all night.
I have no objection if you want to crop the picture into an 8x10 of the dog beer.
smilingene

The Coors Light can was there because the rest room was too far away. Won't tell you where I emptied it