Enroute - SpyderFest 24 Apr 2012

[Yol Bolsun]

Super 8,
2609 E Malone
I-55, Exit 67
Sikeston , MO 63801-1653 US

Phone: 1-573-471-7944

Be sure to check for various discounts, EarlyBird, AARP, Senior, etc.

Next door to Wendys, 1/2 m from Lamberts Cafe.

BTW, we're booked.

[Hawk]

Looks about an 8.5hr trip? Is that your first stop, then to cuba the next day?

[SteveMac]

Lambert's is a must go to place to eat! Go get yourself some thrown rolls.

Yes, with butter and sorghum molasses. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.

[Yol Bolsun]

Expect to pull in to Cowtown about 1130am (or earlier) on Wednesday.

[Yol Bolsun]

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Summary: 458.6 miles (8 hours, 34 minutes)

TimeMileInstructionForToward
Check your departure time; the next stop is in a different time zone.
10:00 AM. 0.0 Depart Cracker Barrel [106 Price Creek Rd, Bremen GA 30110,
Check local time; this stop is in a different time zone.
09:23 AM. 026.7 At near Belltown, take Ramp (exit 199)(LEFT) onto I-20 69.2 miI-20 / Birmingham
11:25 PM. 137.5 Refuel before here (last refuel was 137.5 miles ago)
12:42 PM. 203.3 Arrive Welcome Center - RA
13:02 PM. 203.3 Depart Welcome Center - RA on Local road(s) (West)76 yds
13:45 PM. 250.7 At near Frankstown, stay on US-45 (North)44.2 mi
14:06 PM. 275.0 Refuel before here (last refuel was 137.5 miles ago)
14:33 PM. 304.4 Rest break (20 mins):20 PM. 397.7 Entering Missouri
16:23 PM. 401.5 Rest break (20 mins)
16:52 PM. 412.5 Refuel before here (last refuel was 137.5 miles ago)
17:11 PM. 432.8 At Marston Rest Area, stay on Local road(s) (East)153 yds
17:34 PM. 458.6 Arrive Super 8 Motel-Miner [2609 E Malone St, Sikeston MO 63801, Tel: +1 (573) 471-7944]

I suspect there will need to be some more stops, this will be a LONG day.

NOTE: this does not account for the time you may need to get to the Cracker Barrel in Bremen, GA.

**Also, note that there is a time change going into Alabama.

[Yol Bolsun]

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Summary: 176.8 miles (5 hours, 12 minutes)

TimeMileInstructionForToward
07:30 AM. 0.0 Depart Super 8 Motel-Miner [2609 E Malone St, Sikeston MO 63801, United States, Tel: +1 (573) 471-7944]
09:00 AM. 83.7 Rest break (20 mins)
09:57 AM. 115.8 Refuel before here (last refuel was 115.8 miles ago)
11:42 AM. 176.8 Arrive Cowtown USA

Short ride but another long day.

[cracker]

Thanks Keith very good information I will call and make reservations at Super 8.

[Bumblebee67]

Hi Kieth and Melonie, was just making 100% sure that ya'll picked the B'ham route to Cuba before I booked at the Super 8 in Sikeston,Mo. Am looking forward to joining up with ya'll.

[Yol Bolsun]

Hi Kieth and Melonie, was just making 100% sure that ya'll picked the B'ham route to Cuba before I booked at the Super 8 in Sikeston,Mo. Am looking forward to joining up with ya'll.

Last minute bad weather is the only reason I would expect a change.

[Cavman]

The first leg looks like a good route. I'm guessing you have been to a SpyderFest before. This will be my first. I'll be heading up on Monday, trailering my Spyder. Will be camping at the Lady Bug campground arriving on Tuesday sometime.
See y'all there!

[Hawk]

Booked as well.

[GASpyderLady]

Back on the Spyder web....
Registered, hotels organized
Ready to ride with my GA Spyders.

Working on getting the logo from Sarah... she said 24 to 36 hours and it will be done.

Joan

[Yol Bolsun]

Back on the Spyder web....
Registered, hotels organized
Ready to ride with my GA Spyders.

Working on getting the logo from Sarah... she said 24 to 36 hours and it will be done.

Joan

Was beginning to wonder. Welcome aboard!

[zrc]

GO GA GO! Will look forward to seeing you all there on Wednesday!!!

[Yol Bolsun]

Almost the only thing on our minds these days. Tying up loose ends, doing chores and getting packed.

[SteveMac]

Almost the only thing on our minds these days. Tying up loose ends, doing chores and getting packed.

Us too! I took a vacation day today, just to tie up loose ends. Like putting my Spyder back together! Nothing like cutting it close!

[Yol Bolsun]

SWMBO wants a rollcall of all joining us on Tuesday. I told her, whoever is at Bremen Cracker Barrel, G&BE (gassed and bladder empty) when we pull out at 10:00 AM is who will be with us (we will swing off at the Heflin exit at about 10:20-25 for Bumblebee67). I would ask, if joining us, please bring a couple (or three) of 3x5 (or similar size) cards with
Name:
Address:
City: , St: , Zip:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Emergency Contact:

Additional, Optional info: (ie: med alerts)

[Hawk]

SWMBO wants a rollcall of all joining us on Tuesday. I told her, whoever is at Bremen Cracker Barrel, G&BE (gassed and bladder empty) when we pull out at 10:00 AM is who will be with us (we will swing off at the Heflin exit at about 10:20-25 for Bumblebee67). I would ask, if joining us, please bring a couple (or three) of 3x5 (or similar size) cards with
Name:
Address:
City: , St: , Zip:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Emergency Contact:

Additional, Optional info: (ie: med alerts)

We should be there. Don't wait on us though. We will have to fight ATL rush hour traffic, we have to drop the doggie at the vet for boarding so earliest we can leave Buford is 8am. We will catch up though. May take a diff route if traffic looks too rough that morn.

[Bumblebee67]

All packed and ready to go!!!! Waiting on Tuesday morn about 8:30 ish CST. I will be wating at the Texaco on the right

[Bumblebee67]

Well, maybe it's 9:30 CST???? Anyway, I'll be there!!!

[Yol Bolsun]

Well, maybe it's 9:30 CST???? Anyway, I'll be there!!!

You are right, my bad. Forgot the time change at the border.

[GASpyderLady]

Organized the bike this evening. Laundry is done so the packing will be easy. My passenger lives up in Kennesaw - thinking of taking a route through Jackson, Tn vs the group ride. Nothing personal just not sure about going south to go north. Yol Bolson, is there a negitive you know of to the route I am considering, that lead you to choose the route you plan? We are thinking of splitting the time at 6.5 hours per day.

[Yol Bolsun]

Organized the bike this evening. Laundry is done so the packing will be easy. My passenger lives up in Kennesaw - thinking of taking a route through Jackson, Tn vs the group ride. Nothing personal just not sure about going south to go north. Yol Bolson, is there a negitive you know of to the route I am considering, that lead you to choose the route you plan? We are thinking of splitting the time at 6.5 hours per day.

Joan, Not sure. The route I selected was primarily to avoid Chattanooga, N'ville, St.L. I did have an alternative that is close to what I think you are looking. Just as you are looking at difference, it made no difference for us. Going thru ATL E-W or E-N sucks anyway I look at it. Opted to go via B'ham based on another GSR member's earlier suggested route and also committed to picking up Bumblebee67 on the way thru AL.

Might I suggest, meeting up in Sikeston Tuesday evening? I opted for long day Tuesday to allow more time at SpyderFest.

You might tag up with Hawk, (see above) he may be interested in alternate route.

[cjackg]

Joan, Not sure. The route I selected was primarily to avoid Chattanooga, N'ville, St.L. I did have an alternative that is close to what I think you are looking at but just as you are looking at difference, it made no difference for us. Going thru ATL E-W or E-N sucks anyway I look at it. Opted to go via B'ham based on another GSR member's earlier suggested route.

Might I suggest, meeting up in Sikeston Tuesday evening? I opted for long day Tuesday to allow more time at SpyderFest.

You might tag up with Hawk, (see above) he may be interested in alternate route.

The route via Nashville/St Louis will get you there entirely on Interstate highways and other than the cities its pretty easy traveling (we went that route from Chattanooga last year). The route via Birmingham/Sikeston will involve a lot of non interstate roads and is probably more scenic but a lot slower traveling overall.

Good Luck, See ya in Cuba!

[Bumblebee67]

Kieth, If you want to change your route then by all means feel free to do so. Don't think you have to go the B'ham route just for me. I'm a pretty big gal and can find the way up there by myself. I'm sure I won't be the only solo rider there. Just please let me know before tuesday morn.