Is it too early to talk about Denver?

[Robt Z]

It is 2004 so the reunion is this year...I have some friends in Denver so I have told them I will see them when I visit for the Reunion. I am driving there so if any of you folks live along the way...Madison Wisconsin...? thru Iowa...Nebraska ...to Denver let me know. Maybe we can form a wagon train of sorts....rz

 

[Guest]

It is _never_ to early to talk about reunions . Heck, it seems as tho us Chicagoans are going to be meeting here in a few weeks .

Back to Denver, I, too, plan on driving, in part because it will be included with my "western swing" road trip through TX, OK, NM, UT, CO, etc. However, I haven't decided yet whether Denver will be my first or last stop of the trip.... But, I'd be willing to "wagon train" with ya going or coming, depending on where in my trip (first or last) the Denver stop falls .

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[MelissaM]

*scurry, scurry* With PillarPaul at the helm, we Coloradans are busy making plans. It's never to early to talk reunions! Why, I just got an email today to discuss plans next Sunday.

Glad to see the interest - keep it comin'!

 

[EVELYN]

Hi

Glad this subject came up.....exactly what are the dates for the reunion? Are they firm yet....I heard it was going to be some time in September, yes? We would love to go, but will have to do some scheduling around a few plans, so please let us know when.

Evelyn

 

[LUVMyBirman]

Looks like the CO team have plans in the works. Dates I recall were in October? Hope that is still the case as September would be out for me.

Looking forward to hearing more soon! Like Robert, have some friends in Denver I will be visiting sometime before or after the reunion More info would be greatly apprecaited.

 

[catwoman]

I'm interested in details, too. Love to go to Denver.... Would love even more to go to meet people.

 

[Perrster]

Head 'em up, Move 'em out!

Head 'em up, Move 'em out!

Hey Robert,

I might consider joining the wagon train. Would you be taking the Northern Trail (I-90) or the Southern Trail (I-80)? If you go the Southern way I could hook up with you south of Rockford (at a time and date later to be discussed) and mush on from there.

I've got an old friend up in Ft. Collins, so I really need my own car.

I'm assuming Dottie is riding shotgun for you?

Cheers!

 

[Rain]

Wowzers!!

Wowzers!!

I?m surprised so many of you are driving. I think Bonnie is planning to drive too. I wonder how hard it would be to figure out how many are planning to fly? Probably next to impossible at this point.

Far as I know the reunion is still October. I think we realized as a ?family? last year that the dates have to remain solid. Bigger the family... more important it is to stick to the schedule. I say this from experience....I?m the baby of eight. Just getting our eight families together on one day is an incredible feat. You?re best chance of making it happen is to set the dates far in advance and stick to them.

Hope to see you all here in our beautiful state of Colorado!!

 

[Robt Z]

oct 14th to oct 17th...thurs to sunday

oct 14th to oct 17th...thurs to sunday

This response is just too much for my heart to handle...just kidding...nice to hear from you all. Guess it is never too late to hook on to one of them wagon trains heading west, o'er the Mississippi River...

I seem to recall the dates being oct 14th to 17th...anyone else recall...what about our leader from AZ?

I guess I would go west via I 80 although I have never driven through Minny and South Dakota and I have yet to see Mount Rushmore...guess I could go one way and back the other...to be honest I have not thought much about the route until now....

Wonder if Montana is on the way?

This is great. Yes we must wagon train it and yes Lady Dottie Mae will ride along in the back seat of our rent a car whatever it may be..........RZ

 

[Hank]

October 14th - 17th it is!

October 14th - 17th it is!

Yes indeed!!

The official dates are Thursday, October 14th - Sunday, October 17th.

You can bank on it because it IS NOT changing!

 

[sylviayasgur]

hi all!
i don't think joey and i willl be able to make it to this one....doing that college thing again and may be visiting our older daughter in florence, italy (not sure of those dates...)
i will certainly be thinking about you all having so many laughs together.
will miss you all..

 

[Guest]

Sylvia,
Sorry that you and Joey won't be there...we'll miss ya .

Gina,
I had actually considered asking anyone from the Chicagoland area if they wanted to ride with me one way, either going or coming, depending on which route I take for my "Western Swing" road trip.

Rob (& others),
You mentioned taking 80 (via Iowa/Nebraska) or 90 (via MN SD) straight across. I had been planning on taking 80; however, depending on how my schedule looks, I may end up taking 70 across (i.e. go down to St Louis) and stop in Wichita to see my friends there going or coming...but, not sure...especially now that I look at the map...LOL! Originally, I was lookin' at Chicago to Denver to Salt Lake City to Albuquerque to Wichita to OKC to Dallas to home [or vice versa]. But, perhaps the travel lines will be Chicago to Wichita to Denver to Salt Lake City to Albuquerque to OKC to Dallas to home [or vice versa]....decisions decisions decisions . But, I gots plenty of time .

 

[ShezaGirlie]

Robert -- you're gonna have Lady Dottie Mae ride in the BACK seat???

 

[JimL]

We drove the I-80 route a few (15) years ago, a full two days' drive from the Chicago area. But there is wonderful scenery along the way as you cross the Platte River, and then a little further down the road you cross the Platte River, and then a little further... and the mountains take so long to get any closer.

I think we'll fly and rent a car in Denver, as long as the prices aren't too exhorbitant; I'm sure it will be more than $5 for us.

 

[EVELYN]

Good dates!!! Our springer national is the end of september, so October is looking good for us, too. We'll be driving also, but don't know where from yet......can't wait to meet everyone in person.

Oh, quick question, since we'll be coming from the dog show, can we bring the dogs in the motor home? Will they accept them? Anyone??

Evelyn

 

[epstns]

Looks like I'll be flying The Friendly Skies -- I just don't have that much vacation time at this company (have to be here 10 years for a third week. . . ), and we have the "schlep the kid to college" thing going, too. Wish I could drive, though. Done that one a couple of times, and enjoyed it.

Cort - are you trying to beat my "longest day" ride of Dallas to Atlanta in a single day?

 

[LUVMyBirman]

Steve, I will be flying AA. If that carrier works for you..maybe we can match up the return and fly back together?

Looks like I will be heading out on the 12th to visit with my friends prior to. As soon as the basic agenda is posted........going to book my ticket.

EV, Robert Z is bringing Dottie our VR.com Dalmation Mascot . She a beauty. She stayed in the Embassy Suites at the Chicago Reunion. Most hotels do accept pets...so I am sure it will not be an issue. Can't wait to meet you!

 

[Guest]

Steve,

Maybe I am...maybe I'm not .

LOL!

Seriously, tho, even the long drives (i.e. over 8 hrs) I'm hoping to find "stops" along the way to break those out...and take the extra days so I'm not pushing myself, especially if I end up doing all the driving by myself. Yep, I love to drive, but the 8 hrish drive from Bridgewater VA to Nashville TN was just about too much for me this past August...and that was the longest I was on the road at one time during that 11-day excursion. So, we shall see

 

[LUVMyBirman]

Jim, I may already have the car once you all arrive in Denver. Not sure if I will need one at this point. All depends on the schedule of the freinds I am visiting and reunion location.

Looks like I will be in Denver on 10/12.
Let's talk closer to that time and hopefully if all works out...I can arrange to pick you up at the airport.

Chicago was actually optimal for those flying in. There was a free shuttle to the hotel. Hope the CO reunion committee will take travel distance from the airport into consideration for those weary air travelers so there can be a savings on the car rental

 

[EVELYN]

A few questions:

What's the weather in Denver in October?

If we're coming in a motor home, I assume we can stay at the park you guys were talking about, yes?

If not, are there any motor home parks you would recommend?

I'm assuming it will be easy to rent a vehicle out there, yes?

Thanks!!!

Evelyn