Info on Convoy to LightningFest III - 9/22/05

[tliss]

My cell number is (972)977-9248...call me if you have questions.

All right…since it appears the drive up I-35 is the best route to take, here are the details for the convoy….

BREAKFAST: There is no one palce for everyone to meet up from breakfast. Eat whereever your little heart desires

MEETING PLACE: Love’s Truck Stop – 8900 I-35, Exit 473 – this truck stop is north of Denton near Denton Dragway. I think it's on the NE corner.

Here is a map of the vacinity
http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/26untitled1.jpg

DEPARTURE TIME: We will leave promptly at 9:00am. Be at the Love’s Truck Stop fueled and ready to go about 10 minutes before this time. We have a schedule to try to meet, so we will not be able to wait around after this time.

RADIOS: Bring your 2-way radios so we can be in communications during the trip. This is how we will be able to coordinate gas stops and whatnot.

PARTICPANTS:
1. Flats Man-White 94 Gen1
2. Mark#2-Silver 2000
3. True Blue Aggie-True Blue 2002
4. Sixamapipes-Black 99 or Black 94??
5. StormShadow-DSG 2003
6. 03 Lightning Rocks-Black 2003
7. FRDRCING-Black 1999
8. Razor-?
9. Ivanhoe-Red 1993 Gen1
10. Lightning Dude-Red 1993
11. LS1 Eater-?
12. 98Cobra-DSG 2004
13. tliss-Black 2001
14. Silver_2000-Silver 2004
15. Crawford (riding with tliss)-pit b!tch
16. SILVER2000SVT-Silver 2000
17. Aggie Mom-DSG 03
18. FoMoCo2002 (02 Harley picking up in Wichita
19.tiffo60
20. gunman (possibly coming up from Austin to join us)-Silver 01/02
21. nazgul-Black 2001 from Cali
22. 99WhiteBeast-White 1999 or Red 1994
23. Alpine-White 2000
24. jcblack-Black 2001
25. poorsvtman-red gen 2
26. 02Bolt-Red 1994?
27. REXRENEGADE-Black 2001

ROUTE: Looks like I-35, I-435, I-470, I-70 into KC. Estimated distance per MapQuest 526 miles, approx 8 hours. Here's the route for your perusal. Bascially it is the same route we took to Topeka lastyear, but we are bypassing Topeka and going from Emporia through Ottawa, Olathe and into KC using I-35

http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?go=1&do=nw&rmm=1&2si=navt&un=m&2gi=0&cl=EN&ct=NA&2n=JACKSON+COUNTY&2da=-1.000000&2rc=L1AAA&rsres=1&1ex=1&1y=US&1a=&1ac=X8YraOupzD%252fBjLcaWO7mYAT2T2uPI5Q31JFCa9NQ%2 52f3zXEWf5wKZVH%252bW2tL9PkBnD&2ahXX=&2y=US&2a=19677+E+JACKSON+DR&2c=INDEPENDENCE&2s=MO&2z=64057-1566

RALLY POINT OUTSIDE OF KC: TBD. There may be a need to set up a rally point outside of KC where we can all meet up to roll into KC together. I will ask locals for someplace we could use along our route that is just outside of KC, and will provide info when I have it. We might meet up at a Hooters in Overland Park...details to follow

OTHER NOTES: With a convoy of this size and this well advertised, we will have to keep things civil along the way. Keep this in mind while we are driving. Gas stops will be coordinated via radio, since the majority of us will need to stop at roughly the same intervals. Others may need to stop more frequently, so the thought is to let them stop and keep the convoy moving. They can try to catch up or meet at the rally point listed above. We can change this as necessary.

TIMING MILESTONES: Here is an estimate of when we will be coming through various milestones

9:00am - departure from Love's Truck Stop
9:20-9:30am - Red River (Texas/Oklahoma border) - ~32 miles
9:45-10:00am - Ardmore, OK - ~33 miles
11:00-11:15am - Norman, OK - ~82 miles
11:15-11:30pm - Oklahoma City, OK - ~20 miles
1:00-1:30pm - Kansas/Oklahoma border - ~114 miles
1:45-2:00pm - Wichita, KS - ~55 miles
3:00-3:15pm - Emporia, KS - ~90 miles
4:30-5:00pm - Hooters in Overland Park, KS (rally point) - ~100 miles
5:20pm - Departure from Rally Point (we are not staying to eat :nono: )
~6:00pm - Arrival at the Hotel in Independence, MO

Tom

[tiffo60]

i will be there and I can bring a couple of extra radios incase anyone needs one

[PoorSvtman]

Im not sure whats going on with the arlington convoy but im going.

[G'Lightning]

I'll make it.

[Flats Man]

"PARTICPANTS:
Who's alll coming? Post up."
1. Flats Man-White 94 Gen 1
2. Mark#2
3. True Blue Aggie
4. Sixamapipes
5. StormShadow
6. 03 Lightning Rocks

[Mark #2]

"PARTICPANTS:
Who's alll coming? Post up."
1. Flats Man-White 94 Gen 1

2. Mark #2

[True Blue Aggie]

3. True Blue Aggie

[Sixpipes]

Me. :beer:

[StormShadow]

Me 2

[03LightningRocks]

Yepper..........with a trailer in tow. Maybe Adam and I can give ya'll another head start like last year. No...wait a minute...that didn't work out well in the end.

[FRDRCING]

Im In

[Flats Man]

"PARTICPANTS:
Who's alll coming? Post up."
1. Flats Man-White 94 Gen 1
2. Mark#2
3. True Blue Aggie
4. Sixamapipes
5. StormShadow
6. 03 Lightning Rocks
7. FRDRCING

Gesh! Do you guys have to be hit over the head or something? :D

[03LightningRocks]

7. FRDRCING

Gesh! Do you guys have to be hit over the head or something? :D


I guess i do.........it took me a couple times going back and forth to see what you where bitching about:d . I get it now. We are suppose to put a number by our name....:tongue: .

[Flats Man]

Hey Rocks, you get a gold star!!! The color, year and Gen1 or Gen2 would be interesting too!

[Silver_2000]

Im going but going to ride with Mark it looks like - Ill bring the ear plugs...

[Ivanhoe_Farms]

I guess i do.........it took me a couple times going back and forth to see what you where bitching about:d . I get it now. We are suppose to put a number by our name....:tongue: .

8. 03LightningRocks
9. Razor
10. PopI
11. Ivanhoe_Farms

[my2002lightning]

I would really like to go again, but it looks like I can't.

Too much going on...

[98Cobra]

Im going but going to ride with Mark it looks like - Ill bring the ear plugs...

Ah, going to LightningFest without your Lightning, eh? :rolleyes:

:D

[Flats Man]

Ivanhoe, you must be sipping the corn mash again! Pop1 is not a person but a truck,....a slow truck at that! 03 Lightning Rocks is 6, not 8 and FRDRCING is 7! So:

1. Flats Man-White 94 Gen1
2. Mark#2
3. True Blue Aggie
4. Sixamapipes
5. StormShadow
6. 03 Lightning Rocks
7. FRDRCING
8. Razor
9. Ivanhoe-Red 93 Gen1

Doug, you still count! I am just trying to get a list of the trucks in the Convoy! Bring your Robe and Hat!

[Lightning Dude]

This is on the thursday before right?

If so Im in.

[Ivanhoe_Farms]

Ivanhoe, you must be sipping the corn mash again! Pop1 is not a person but a truck,....a slow truck at that! 03 Lightning Rocks is 6, not 8 and FRDRCING is 7! So:

1. Flats Man-White 94 Gen1
2. Mark#2
3. True Blue Aggie
4. Sixamapipes
5. StormShadow
6. 03 Lightning Rocks
7. FRDRCING
8. Razor
9. Ivanhoe-Red 93 Gen1

Doug, you still count! I am just trying to get a list of the trucks in the Convoy! Bring your Robe and Hat!

PopI be going with a hired professional driver, I am driving the GenII :cool:

[Silver_2000]

Ah, going to LightningFest without your Lightning, eh? :rolleyes:

:D

No sense in driving my stock 2004 up since I wont be racing it. Im thinking about the environment here....:evil

Doug

[LS1 Eater]

As far as I know I will be going. Still got to get a room. Im also trying to talk L2NV in to come, I think he will.

[FRDRCING]

Good News I talked to some neighbors last night who said the construction was still going on North and South Bound but they said they were not slowed down anywere under 65 :banana:.

[Sixpipes]

As far as I know I will be going. Still got to get a room. Im also trying to talk L2NV in to come, I think he will.

Josh,

I'll still have an extra room reserved with double beds if you need one. :cool:

[tliss]

Don't forget my lame ass. Also, Crawford is riding up with me.

Crawfish, don't forget the DVD porn for the trip up!!! :d :evil Got the DVD player just warmed up and ready to go!!! Make sure the collection is xtra large and highly modded:tu: :eek2:

Tom

[98Cobra]

I'll be there!!!

[LS1 Eater]

I might take you up on the offer. I will know forshure wed if were all going. If you can hold out till then.

Thanks
Josh


Josh,

I'll still have an extra room reserved with double beds if you need one. :cool:

[G'Lightning]

I'll be there :banana:

[Flats Man]

1. Flats Man-White 94 Gen1
2. Mark#2
3. True Blue Aggie
4. Sixamapipes
5. StormShadow
6. 03 Lightning Rocks-Black 2003 Gen 2
7. FRDRCING
8. Razor
9. Ivanhoe-Red Gen 2
10. Pop 1-Red Gen 1
11. LS1 Eater
12. tliss
13. 98 Cobra
14. G Lightning


Boy it isn't easy trying to organize you guys! I don't know how tom L does it! In my best French accent....."I give up." lol

[03LightningRocks]

Sorry about that Flats Man. I have a Black 2003.....:D .

[Flats Man]

Good Man, I updated it for you on my last post! I knew everything but the year! lol

[Tobbun]

1. Flats Man-White 94 Gen1
2. Mark#2
3. True Blue Aggie
4. Sixamapipes
5. StormShadow
6. 03 Lightning Rocks-Black 2003 Gen 2
7. FRDRCING
8. Razor
9. Ivanhoe-Red Gen 2
10. Pop 1-Red Gen 1
11. LS1 Eater
12. tliss
13. 98 Cobra
14. G Lightning
15. Tobbun - Red/Black 94 Gen 1

[tliss]

I'm hearing rumblings of the Arlington crew wanting to leave later in the day and having a second convoy :confused: What gives? I'm working my ass off to create a big ol' convoy from Texas and you guys are planning a second one?? WTF? :Bullshit WHy not be part of the "main" convoy...you knew about this since March at least?? Sometimes I wonder why I plan anything at all...:flaming:

Tom

[Alpine]

Tom,

We have done it every year, it shouldnt be a big suprise.:confused: Dont worry Tom, it is only 4 of us. Its the same people that have done it the first two years, there is no planning with anybody else involved. It wont screw up your convoy.http://svtperformance.com/forums/images/smilies/fart.gif

[tliss]

Tom,

We have done it every year, it shouldnt be a big suprise.:confused: Dont worry Tom, it is only 4 of us. Its the same people that have done it the first two years, there is no planning with anybody else involved. It wont screw up your convoy.http://svtperformance.com/forums/images/smilies/fart.gif

I know you've done it each year, but why not join the rest of us? We don't smell THAT bad! I know it won't screw up the convoy, but I just wonder, if you are leavin 2 or 3 hours after us, why not bump it up and join the rest of us? You're giving me a freakin complex over here :crying:

Tom

[Alpine]

:D ...the past two years Jacob had to work on Thursday morning and I believe the same is true this year and we dont want him to drive solo.


NEVER LEAVE A L BROTHER BEHIND!!!!

[tliss]

:D ...the past two years Jacob had to work on Thursday morning and I believe the same is true this year and we dont want him to drive solo.


NEVER LEAVE A L BROTHER BEHIND!!!!

I hear that...damn work seems to always get in the way of people's free time. It's a conspiracy, you know...

I think Jake should quit...it is LightningFest, you know :D

Tom

[L8 APEX]

I just can't see what a half day of is that important. We have over a year to plan to take TWO DAYS off work for L Fest. 4 hours doesn't seem like it would affect that much. Take two days for yourselves fellas! I think SteveO is working a half day as well. We have a longer drive ahead of us this year as well.

[98Cobra]

4 trucks can make a difference! You guys should try to make the big one!

[tliss]

Anyone else? So far this convoy is not living up to the expectations of last year's convoy, and that disappoints me. I appreciate those guys that have posted up, and I know there are more of you coming, so plan on taking part in the convoy this year! Post up and let me know.

Where's Larry, Mike B, Cathy, T Hogg, Terry, etc? Where you at?

And Arlington guys, do what you can to make the big one. Trust me, it is a lot more fun when you're running in a pack of 20-30 trucks than it will be in a pack of 4. Plus we get to show all those all ready at the hotel wassup in Texas when we pull in, baby!

Tom

[SILVER2000SVT]

I'm out of the loop with the Arlington guys plans, but I do have some interest in rolling up there in a smaller group, but I would rather not wait until later in the day to start. I will probably end up being with the big group just to get there at a reasonably hour. Won't it be around dinner time when we arrive?

[tliss]

I'm out of the loop with the Arlington guys plans, but I do have some interest in rolling up there in a smaller group, but I would rather not wait until later in the day to start. I will probably end up being with the big group just to get there at a reasonably hour. Won't it be around dinner time when we arrive?

Yep...pretty close.

Tom

[True Blue Aggie]

Jackass.....I will be with the convoy. Hell I have been planning on this trip for a year now. :tu:

[tliss]

Jackass.....I will be with the convoy. Hell I have been planning on this trip for a year now. :tu:

Hey numbnuts...gotta speak up...can't read yer freakin mind :D

Tom

[True Blue Aggie]

Didn't I tell you about it when we were out at the drag races......oh wait, I forgot that you go with your wife to cat shows and Home Depot, while I am racing.....:d

[PoorSvtman]

Didn't I tell you about it when we were out at the drag races......oh wait, I forgot that you go with your wife to cat shows and Home Depot, while I am racing.....:d


OH SNAP

[tliss]

Didn't I tell you about it when we were out at the drag races......oh wait, I forgot that you go with your wife to cat shows and Home Depot, while I am racing.....:d

hmmm...OK ROOKIE LightningFest boy. Let's see if you can keep up with the racing and the partying. No going to sleep early, beyotch...the party happens in the hotel parking lot until...well...until whenever. Gotta be able to balance all aspects of LightningFest life if you want the respect. :evil

Oh yeah, and where were you for Bobby's bachelor party??

T

[True Blue Aggie]

:rll: :rll: :rll: :rll:

I can't wait!!!!! :vomit:

[Flats Man]

1. Flats Man-White 94 Gen1
2. Mark#2
3. True Blue Aggie
4. Sixamapipes
5. StormShadow
6. 03 Lightning Rocks-Black 2003 Gen 2
7. FRDRCING
8. Razor
9. Ivanhoe-Red Gen 2
10. Pop 1-Red Gen 1
11. LS1 Eater
12. tliss
13. 98 Cobra
14. G Lightning
15. Tobbun - Red/Black 94 Gen 1
16. True Blue Aggie

[SILVER2000SVT]

I think it'll be a safe bet to add me to the list

SILVER2000SVT (Jason) - Silver 00

[Mark #2]

hmmm...OK ROOKIE LightningFest boy. Let's see if you can keep up with the racing and the partying. No going to sleep early, beyotch...the party happens in the hotel parking lot until...well...until whenever. Gotta be able to balance all aspects of LightningFest life if you want the respect. :evil

Oh yeah, and where were you for Bobby's bachelor party??

T

Some of us married guys only get to party at L-fest.
Some of us try to hang and gain a little R.E.S.P.E.C.T;)
Mark

[Lightning Dude]

Whoops guess I never put the number by my name, so I guess-

10 L Dude 93 Red.

[tliss]

Some of us married guys only get to party at L-fest.
Some of us try to hang and gain a little R.E.S.P.E.C.T;)
Mark

Mark has the ultimate Aretha Franklin, baby! I just hope I can keep up with you! :d

Tom

[Crawford]

We will have to see who is left standing after the yagerbombs come out punks!!! The children will be put to bed with a swiftness I am thinking!

[tliss]

Anyone else joinging the convoy? Just want to get an idea of who we should wait for...

Tom

[Nazgul]

Hi, guys.

I'm going to be in the Lewiston/Carrollton area to pick up some parts on Wed. 9/21, on my way to L-Fest.

Could a visiting L join your group on 9/22? How far is Love's from Lewiston?

Thanks,
Paul

:beer:
2001 Black Lightning

[Alpine]

If you mean Lewisville, it is not far at all. Tliss would love for you to join, I am sure he will post up some more details for you.

[Aggie Mom]

I'll be leaving San Antonio around 3 a.m. and will meet you all at the truck stop.

[tliss]

Hi, guys.

I'm going to be in the Lewiston/Carrollton area to pick up some parts on Wed. 9/21, on my way to L-Fest.

Could a visiting L join your group on 9/22? How far is Love's from Lewiston?

Thanks,
Paul

:beer:
2001 Black Lightning

Straight up I-35 about half an hour or so. We're heading out at 9. Come on up and join us...:tu: My cell number is (972)977-9248. Call me if you get lost or if you have questions.

Tom

[tliss]

I'll be leaving San Antonio around 3 a.m. and will meet you all at the truck stop.

Kewl aid! Glad you're coming as well!!

Tom

[tiffo60]

put me on the list be there bright and early

[99WhiteBeast]

We'll be there at 9am ready to roll:d :burnout: :cool:

[Sixpipes]

I'll be there at 9 AM, but I'll be heading south whenever body pulls out. My father-in-law is having surgery in Denton at about 10 AM. If things go well, I'll be heading up the freeway by mid afternoon. If things don't go well, I'm not going. :cool:

Rob - I'll have the Gen I slicks there on Thursday morning.

[02BOLT]

10-4 Dennis. I appreciate it. Hope all goes well with your father-in-law, L-fest wouldn't be the same without Sixamapipes and Go-rila.

Best wishes to your wife and family.

[REXRENEGADE]

Wifey and I are In . See everyone Thursday Morning!

Okay, Guess which Rock Band ? :D

[tliss]

Wifey and I are In . See everyone Thursday Morning!

Okay, Guess which Rock Band ? :D

Excellent! I'm guessing this year is a Deep Purple kinda year!

Dennis, I hope all goes well with your father-in-law. Keep us posted.

Tom

[99WhiteBeast]

Wifey and I are In . See everyone Thursday Morning!

Okay, Guess which Rock Band ? :D

Maybe we need a poll?? I'm voting on Iron Maiden:cool:

[Mark #2]

Excellent! I'm guessing this year is a Deep Purple kinda year!

Dennis, I hope all goes well with your father-in-law. Keep us posted.

Tom

I'll tell ya'll a great story about my music titcher and Deep Purple at L-fest.
Da...Da...Da, Da Da da dum. da da dum da dum dum.

[Ivanhoe_Farms]

Straight up I-35 about half an hour or so. We're heading out at 9. Come on up and join us...:tu: My cell number is (972)977-9248. Call me if you get lost or if you have questions.

Tom

Tom,

I will be picking up the convoy in Gainesville at 82 and 35. I will be there at 9:20.

FlatsMan has my cell number --- I left a message on your cell.:tu:

I hope we do not get as much rain on Sunday as they are predicting!!

[Ivanhoe_Farms]

Straight up I-35 about half an hour or so. We're heading out at 9. Come on up and join us...http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif My cell number is (972)977-9248. Call me if you get lost or if you have questions.

Tom

Tom,

I will be picking up the convoy in Gainesville at 82 and 35. I will be there at 9:20.

FlatsMan has my cell number --- I left a message on your cell.http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

I hope we do not get as much rain on Sunday as they are predicting!!

[tliss]

Tom,

I will be picking up the convoy in Gainesville at 82 and 35. I will be there at 9:20.

FlatsMan has my cell number --- I left a message on your cell.http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

I hope we do not get as much rain on Sunday as they are predicting!!

I got your message and took note of your number to call you as we aproach. Hopefully we'll meet up easily. And hopefully we won't be driving in rain all the way back home...:nono:

Tom:nono: