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[GMCnet] Hosts Needed in Detroit/Chicago area [message #243779]

Sun, 16 March 2014 14:38

dwayne jacobson[1]

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Jim and Judy Hupy along with Sharon and myself are looking for those who
would be able to host us in Chicago and the area between there and Detroit.
Something like helping to find the best campsite in the areas, places to
shop, eat, meet and greet. We see so many on the net and would love to
meet face to face. You are also welcome to join us in any or all of the
trip.

We start the Cascaders Rolling Rally from Wilsonville, Or May 22 to 25th
then start headed east on I90.
We plan on a stop at the Volo Auto Museum on Mon June 1st or 2nd, then head
to
South Bend to tour the studebaker Museum,
then to Elkhart to tour the RV Hall of Fame,
then to Auburn to tour the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum,
then Detroit to tour the Ford Museum and Greenfield, Chrylser museum, GM
museum; around June 6-7th
then to Hickory Corners to tour the Gilmore Auto Museum,
then to Chicago - take a River Cruise - Other things? rest a day, then
Start West on Route 66. around June 9 - 10th
We will have a schedule available very soon.

After arriving in Santa Monica for some of us our return home will be up
the coast Hwy 101 along the California and Oregon Coast. Love to see you
on this leg of the journey.

--
Dwayne and Sharon Jacobson
White Rock BC
77 Kingsely

email: dwayne.jacobson@gmail.com
Cell: 604-644-8zero9zero
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Re: [GMCnet] Hosts Needed in Detroit/Chicago area [message #243829 is a reply to message #243779]

Sun, 16 March 2014 18:40

Matt Colie

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dwayne jacobson[1

wrote on Sun, 16 March 2014 15:38]Jim and Judy Hupy along with Sharon and myself are looking for those who would be able to host us in Chicago and the area between there and Detroit.
Something like helping to find the best campsite in the areas, places to shop, eat, meet and greet. We see so many on the net and would love to meet face to face. You are also welcome to join us in any or all of the trip.

We start the Cascaders Rolling Rally from Wilsonville, Or May 22 to 25th then start headed east on I90.
We plan on a stop at the Volo Auto Museum on Mon June 1st or 2nd, then head to South Bend to tour the studebaker Museum,
then to Elkhart to tour the RV Hall of Fame, then to Auburn to tour the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, then Detroit to tour the Ford Museum and Greenfield, Chrylser museum, GM museum; around June 6-7th then to Hickory Corners to tour the Gilmore Auto Museum, then to Chicago - take a River Cruise - Other things? rest a day, then Start West on Route 66. around June 9 - 10th
We will have a schedule available very soon.

After arriving in Santa Monica for some of us our return home will be up the coast Hwy 101 along the California and Oregon Coast. Love to see you on this leg of the journey.
--
Dwayne and Sharon Jacobson
White Rock BC
77 Kingsely
email: dwayne.jacobson@gmail.com
Cell: 604-644-8zero9zero

Dwayne,

We are currently underway to Montgomery and hove-to at the head of the Natchez Trace. (Tennessee)

While I can provide you a great deal of local knowledge, we are scheduled to be on the other side of Michigan that the 5th and 6th and home the evening of the 7th.

Let me warn you that last I heard the Walter P. Chrysler museum had closed. I suggest that you try direct contact on your own.

I do know that the GM Heritage Center is open by appointment only. I do not know what it take to get in.

Do not fret, you could easily burn two days with just the HFGV complex alone.

We need to talk about Chicago.

Right now, I am burning expensive bandwidth and limited house bank.

Do you have any good bet how many you will be in Detroit?

Matt

Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit

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Re: [GMCnet] Hosts Needed in Detroit/Chicago area [message #243843 is a reply to message #243829]

Sun, 16 March 2014 19:42

Ken Burton

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I can probably help you with the Chicago area.

Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

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Re: [GMCnet] Hosts Needed in Detroit/Chicago area [message #243884 is a reply to message #243779]

Mon, 17 March 2014 01:35

John Olson

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Hi Dwayne,

I can add my $.02 for Chicago as a 20 year resident of various
neighborhoods in near north and north side.

As you seemed to indicate, best bet for parking the GMC inside city limits
is driveway surfing with a homeowner. If you're looking to park within the
city limits otherwise, the only place I know of is the McCormick Place
Marshalling Yard.

http://rvparkreviews.com/view_campground_review_details.php?cgid=12504&region=Illinois&city=Chicago&park=Chicago-McCormick-Place-Marshalli ng-Yard
.

A few general suggestions for the Chicago specific experience not always
found in guides, in no particular order:

*The Green Mill.* Patricia Barber Quartet on Monday Nights. Employees may
comment on the speakeasy days somewhat if asked directly, including the
tunnels underneath and slider window door that is still installed, though
know its more of a legitimate jazz club rather than tourist attraction.

http://greenmilljazz.com/events/patricia-barber-quartet-2014-03-17/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Mill_Cocktail_Lounge

*Gene and Georgetti's.* Good enough for Sinatra, Bob Hope, and Lucille
Ball, then good enough for me. Outstanding food, though the genuine
historic ambiance may have influenced that opinion.

http://geneandgeorgetti.com/gene-georgetti-story/

*Lou Malnatis Pizza...The original Lincolnwood location* (a bit outside of
central Chicago). My personal fave for Chicago style deep dish. NOT the
duplicated experience with phony tchotchke decorations at the franchised
locations. Not overly manicured. Has a feel of a local Supper Club, which
it was and still is.

http://www.loumalnatis.com/lous-lincolnwood

Since experiencing any city is so very preference specific, feel free to
call me at sevenseventhree.315.Ninetwo2zero and I'll try to point you
toward things you may prefer.

John Olson
76 Edgemonte
Chicago, IL (Still leaving for FT travel after 20 years though am more
wistful after thinking of this short list)

On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 2:38 PM, dwayne jacobson
<dwayne.jacobson@gmail.com>wrote:

> Jim and Judy Hupy along with Sharon and myself are looking for those who
> would be able to host us in Chicago and the area between there and Detroit.
> Something like helping to find the best campsite in the areas, places to
> shop, eat, meet and greet. We see so many on the net and would love to
> meet face to face. You are also welcome to join us in any or all of the
> trip.
>
> We start the Cascaders Rolling Rally from Wilsonville, Or May 22 to 25th
> then start headed east on I90.
> We plan on a stop at the Volo Auto Museum on Mon June 1st or 2nd, then head
> to
> South Bend to tour the studebaker Museum,
> then to Elkhart to tour the RV Hall of Fame,
> then to Auburn to tour the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum,
> then Detroit to tour the Ford Museum and Greenfield, Chrylser museum, GM
> museum; around June 6-7th
> then to Hickory Corners to tour the Gilmore Auto Museum,
> then to Chicago - take a River Cruise - Other things? rest a day, then
> Start West on Route 66. around June 9 - 10th
> We will have a schedule available very soon.
>
> After arriving in Santa Monica for some of us our return home will be up
> the coast Hwy 101 along the California and Oregon Coast. Love to see you
> on this leg of the journey.
>
>
> --
> Dwayne and Sharon Jacobson
> White Rock BC
> 77 Kingsely
>
> email: dwayne.jacobson@gmail.com
> Cell: 604-644-8zero9zero
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Re: [GMCnet] Hosts Needed in Detroit/Chicago area [message #243897 is a reply to message #243884]

Mon, 17 March 2014 08:50

HappyinWI

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Dwayne,

I wouldn't get to hung up with parking within Chicago's city limits. There are several trams/trains available at a very descent rate that can take you from the outskirts into the city within 1 hour or so. We live a couple hours drive north of Chicago and every time we visit we park in the suburbs and take the trains in. It is so much less stress than driving downtown.

Joshua and family Hopefully searching for our mobile adventure wagon

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Re: [GMCnet] Hosts Needed in Detroit/Chicago area [message #243906 is a reply to message #243779]

Mon, 17 March 2014 10:03

GeorgeRud

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I'd also recommend to try to park the coach in the outskirts and take the Metra train into the city. Just too much traffic and hassles to drive a coach around the city.

If you check with the folks at the Volo Museum, they may have some suggestions on places to park the coach and catch a train into the city. I'm not aware of the opening dates for any RV parks as it's still fairly early in the season for them.

George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach

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Re: [GMCnet] Hosts Needed in Detroit/Chicago area [message #243914 is a reply to message #243884]

Mon, 17 March 2014 07:47

USAussie

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G'day,

When Helen and I visited Chicago several years ago Rick Boultinghouse arranged for us to park Double Trouble on the street in front
of his home. Believe it or not to do that required that they fill out paperwork for permission to locate a DUMPSTER on the street.
That permit was only good for three days. We've still got the paperwork in the file on Double Trouble in the USA. After that we
moved down to the garage driveway next to Ron Morrison's home. The owners had vacated the property and it was up for sale.

Regards,
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Sydney, Australia
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USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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Re: [GMCnet] Hosts Needed in Detroit/Chicago area [message #243927 is a reply to message #243914]

Mon, 17 March 2014 11:24

dwayne jacobson[1]

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So your Coach has another name for it. Ha Ha.

Are you still planning on visiting the North West in July?
Arlington Cascaders Rally??

Dwayne

On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 5:47 AM, Robert Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>wrote:

> G'day,
>
> When Helen and I visited Chicago several years ago Rick Boultinghouse
> arranged for us to park Double Trouble on the street in front
> of his home. Believe it or not to do that required that they fill out
> paperwork for permission to locate a DUMPSTER on the street.
> That permit was only good for three days. We've still got the paperwork in
> the file on Double Trouble in the USA. After that we
> moved down to the garage driveway next to Ron Morrison's home. The owners
> had vacated the property and it was up for sale.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Hosts Needed in Detroit/Chicago area [message #243937 is a reply to message #243779]

Mon, 17 March 2014 12:59

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dwayne jacobson[1

wrote on Sun, 16 March 2014 15:38]Jim and Judy Hupy along with Sharon and myself are looking for those who
would be able to host us in Chicago and the area between there and Detroit.
Something like helping to find the best campsite in the areas, places to
shop, eat, meet and greet. We see so many on the net and would love to
meet face to face. You are also welcome to join us in any or all of the
trip.

We start the Cascaders Rolling Rally from Wilsonville, Or May 22 to 25th
then start headed east on I90.
We plan on a stop at the Volo Auto Museum on Mon June 1st or 2nd, then head
to
South Bend to tour the studebaker Museum,
then to Elkhart to tour the RV Hall of Fame,
then to Auburn to tour the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum,
then Detroit to tour the Ford Museum and Greenfield, Chrylser museum, GM
museum; around June 6-7th
then to Hickory Corners to tour the Gilmore Auto Museum,
then to Chicago - take a River Cruise - Other things? rest a day, then
Start West on Route 66. around June 9 - 10th
We will have a schedule available very soon.

After arriving in Santa Monica for some of us our return home will be up
the coast Hwy 101 along the California and Oregon Coast. Love to see you
on this leg of the journey.

--
Dwayne and Sharon Jacobson
White Rock BC
77 Kingsely

email: dwayne.jacobson@gmail.com
Cell: 604-644-8zero9zero
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Between Matt and I, I think we can get The Henry Ford part of the trip covered for the group. I previously sent Jim H. some info.

Mike K. '75 PB Southeast Michigan

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Re: [GMCnet] Hosts Needed in Detroit/Chicago area [message #243951 is a reply to message #243779]

Mon, 17 March 2014 14:07

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I cannot help much in Chicago. I assume you will at least be going through (if not stopping at) Springield IL. If you are planning on stopping in/around Springfield, I can offer some suggestions. PM me if you'd like.

Paul Zerkel
'78 Eleganza II
Salisbury IL (near Springfield)

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Re: [GMCnet] Hosts Needed in Detroit/Chicago area [message #243955 is a reply to message #243951]

Mon, 17 March 2014 14:53

dwayne jacobson[1]

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We do plan an overnight there. Will po you with more.

dwayne j
On 2014-03-17 12:07 PM, "Paul Zerkel" <gmc2@zerkelhome.com> wrote:

>
>
> I cannot help much in Chicago. I assume you will at least be going through
> (if not stopping at) Springield IL. If you are planning on stopping
> in/around Springfield, I can offer some suggestions. PM me if you'd like.
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Re: [GMCnet] Hosts Needed in Detroit/Chicago area [message #243981 is a reply to message #243927]

Mon, 17 March 2014 17:49

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Dwayne,

Yeah, Double Trouble Dumpster! ;-)

I don't think we'll make it that far north. Helen doesn't want to be away from Sydney more than two months. Plus we're probably
going to attend the Santa Fe Opera the end of July (bet your surprised that I ENJOY the opera)!

Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

-----Original Message-----
From: dwayne jacobson

So your Coach has another name for it. Ha Ha.

Are you still planning on visiting the North West in July?
Arlington Cascaders Rally??

Dwayne

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Re: [GMCnet] Hosts Needed in Detroit/Chicago area [message #243982 is a reply to message #243981]

Mon, 17 March 2014 17:52

dwayne jacobson[1]

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No Surprise - a Lot of Conductors have Pony Tails and you fit right in. I
thought you were one when I first saw you. Ha Ha.

Sorry to miss you this year. Possibly next year when we do the Rolling
Rally to Alaska.

Dwayne

On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 3:49 PM, Robert Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>wrote:

> Dwayne,
>
> Yeah, Double Trouble Dumpster! ;-)
>
> I don't think we'll make it that far north. Helen doesn't want to be away
> from Sydney more than two months. Plus we're probably
> going to attend the Santa Fe Opera the end of July (bet your surprised
> that I ENJOY the opera)!
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dwayne jacobson
>
> So your Coach has another name for it. Ha Ha.
>
> Are you still planning on visiting the North West in July?
> Arlington Cascaders Rally??
>
> Dwayne
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Re: [GMCnet] Hosts Needed in Detroit/Chicago area [message #243990 is a reply to message #243937]

Mon, 17 March 2014 18:56

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GMC Cruse wrote on Mon, 17 March 2014 13:59

Between Matt and I, I think we can get The Henry Ford part of the trip covered for the group. I previously sent Jim H. some info.

Dwayne -

I will be around during the time you are in the southeast Michigan area (my office is about 5 minutes from The Henry Ford), so you can throw my hat in the ring along with Matt and Mike's. Regarding the GM Heritage Center, Dick Balsley is the retired curator and a fellow GMCer. His contact information should be available in the GMCMI directory. If anyone can get you in there it would be Dick.

Also an FYI: the Great Lakers are holding a rally in South Bend June 8-10. Might be fun to drop in.

Nick Chapekis
Ypsilanti, MI
former owner - 78 Kingsley

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Re: [GMCnet] Hosts Needed in Detroit/Chicago area [message #244004 is a reply to message #243990]

Mon, 17 March 2014 20:21

dwayne jacobson[1]

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Nick;
Great info. We'll look at our schedule and do what we can to get to the
Great Lakers Rally even for a night or 2.
Now to contact Dick.
Will stay in touch with you. We will need a campsite as close to the Ford
Museum as possible. There could be 8 of us or more.

Regards
Dwayne

On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 4:56 PM, Nick Chapekis <chapekis@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> GMC Cruse wrote on Mon, 17 March 2014 13:59
> > Between Matt and I, I think we can get The Henry Ford part of the trip
> covered for the group. I previously sent Jim H. some info.
>
> Dwayne -
>
> I will be around during the time you are in the southeast Michigan area
> (my office is about 5 minutes from The Henry Ford), so you can throw my hat
> in the ring along with Matt and Mike's. Regarding the GM Heritage Center,
> Dick Balsley is the retired curator and a fellow GMCer. His contact
> information should be available in the GMCMI directory. If anyone can get
> you in there it would be Dick.
>
> Also an FYI: the Great Lakers are holding a rally in South Bend June 8-10.
> Might be fun to drop in.
> --
> Nick Chapekis
> Ypsilanti, MI
> 78 Kingsley
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Re: [GMCnet] Hosts Needed in Detroit/Chicago area [message #244024 is a reply to message #244004]

Mon, 17 March 2014 21:36

nchapekis

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dwayne jacobson wrote on Mon, 17 March 2014 21:21

We will need a campsite as close to the Ford Museum as possible. There could be 8 of us or more.

This is the closest:

www.detroitgreenfield.com

About 30 minutes west of the museum. Great Lakers rallied there in 2005. Ok place. Lots of trees.

Nick Chapekis
Ypsilanti, MI
former owner - 78 Kingsley

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Mon, 17 March 2014 22:03

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I see that the great lakers are having a rally june 8 sunday 9 monday and
10 tuesday. It looks like we could attend the 8 leaving on the 9th. Who do
we contact to let them know for sure and number of sites we would need.
Regards
Dwayne
Cascaders rolling rally and Route 66

dwayne j
On 2014-03-17 7:36 PM, "Nick Chapekis" <chapekis@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> dwayne jacobson wrote on Mon, 17 March 2014 21:21
> > We will need a campsite as close to the Ford Museum as possible. There
> could be 8 of us or more.
>
> This is the closest:
>
> www.detroitgreenfield.com
>
> About 30 minutes west of the museum. Great Lakers rallied there in 2005.
> Ok place. Lots of trees.
> --
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> Ypsilanti, MI
> 78 Kingsley
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Re: [GMCnet] Hosts Needed in Detroit/Chicago area [message #244047 is a reply to message #244034]

Mon, 17 March 2014 22:46

nchapekis

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Looks like Dick Balsley is president again this year. His email is listed in the most recent online newsletter:

www.gmcgreatlakers.org/Newsletters/2013-11.pdf

Get in touch with him and kill two birds with one stone. Not sure if they'll require you to join the club to attend the rally, but if you'll only be there for a couple of nights you may just want to contact the park directly to make reservations. I think the reason they're doing Sunday thru Wednesday is due to the popularity of the campground. BTW, Steve Thornburg is the rally host.

“BACK TO NATURE" RALLY –POTATO CREEK STATE PARK, NORTH LIBERTY, IN

Nick Chapekis
Ypsilanti, MI
former owner - 78 Kingsley

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Re: [GMCnet] Hosts Needed in Detroit/Chicago area [message #244128 is a reply to message #244047]

Tue, 18 March 2014 14:29

powwerjon

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No we would not require you join, but we might try to get you to sign up. The Indiana State parks are used pretty heavily in the summer. We have had to prepay for 33 sites for those dates to insure the rally sites. If anyone would like to visit and stay they would need to go to the Indiana State Parks Website and try for reservations for those dates. Rally info will posted on the club website the second week of april and in the first Club newsletter in the same time frame.

http://indianastateparks.reserveamerica.com

http://www.gmcgreatlakers.org/rallies/

All GMCers are welcome to come to a GMCGL rally.

J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLaker
Newsletter Editor/Publisher
78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
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On Location in Tucson AZ

On Mar 17, 2014, at 8:46 PM, Nick Chapekis <chapekis@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> Looks like Dick Balsley is president again this year. His email is listed in the most recent online newsletter:
>
> www.gmcgreatlakers.org/Newsletters/2013-11.pdf
>
> Get in touch with him and kill two birds with one stone. Not sure if they'll require you to join the club to attend the rally, but if you'll only be there for a couple of nights you may just want to contact the park directly to make reservations. I think the reason they're doing Sunday thru Wednesday is due to the popularity of the campground. BTW, Steve Thornburg is the rally host.
>
> “BACK TO NATURE" RALLY –POTATO CREEK STATE PARK, NORTH LIBERTY, IN
>
> --
> Nick Chapekis
> Ypsilanti, MI
> 78 Kingsley
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Re: [GMCnet] Hosts Needed in Detroit/Chicago area [message #244227 is a reply to message #243884]

Wed, 19 March 2014 06:49

jhbridges

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Save a day for the Museum of Science and Industry.

--johnny

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From: John Olson <johnolsondesign@gmail.com>
To: "gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org" <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2014 2:35 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Hosts Needed in Detroit/Chicago area

Hi Dwayne,

I can add my $.02 for Chicago as a 20 year resident of various
neighborhoods in near north and north side.

As you seemed to indicate, best bet for parking the GMC inside city limits
is driveway surfing with a homeowner. If you're looking to park within the
city limits otherwise, the only place I know of is the McCormick Place
Marshalling Yard.

http://rvparkreviews.com/view_campground_review_details.php?cgid=12504&region=Illinois&city=Chicago&park=Chicago-McCormick-Place-Marshalli ng-Yard
.

A few general suggestions for the Chicago specific experience not always
found in guides, in no particular order:

*The Green Mill.* Patricia Barber Quartet on Monday Nights. Employees may
comment on the speakeasy days somewhat if asked directly, including the
tunnels underneath and slider window door that is still installed, though
know its more of a legitimate jazz club rather than tourist attraction.

http://greenmilljazz.com/events/patricia-barber-quartet-2014-03-17/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Mill_Cocktail_Lounge

*Gene and Georgetti's.* Good enough for Sinatra, Bob Hope, and Lucille
Ball, then good enough for me. Outstanding food, though the genuine
historic ambiance may have influenced that opinion.

http://geneandgeorgetti.com/gene-georgetti-story/

*Lou Malnatis Pizza...The original Lincolnwood location* (a bit outside of
central Chicago). My personal fave for Chicago style deep dish. NOT the
duplicated experience with phony tchotchke decorations at the franchised
locations. Not overly manicured. Has a feel of a local Supper Club, which
it was and still is.

http://www.loumalnatis.com/lous-lincolnwood

Since experiencing any city is so very preference specific, feel free to
call me at sevenseventhree.315.Ninetwo2zero and I'll try to point you
toward things you may prefer.

John Olson
76 Edgemonte
Chicago, IL (Still leaving for FT travel after 20 years though am more
wistful after thinking of this short list)

On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 2:38 PM, dwayne jacobson
<dwayne.jacobson@gmail.com>wrote:

> Jim and Judy Hupy along with Sharon and myself are looking for those who
> would be able to host us in Chicago and the area between there and Detroit.
>� Something like helping to find the best campsite in the areas, places to
> shop, eat, meet and greet.� We see so many on the net and would love to
> meet face to face.� You are also welcome to join us in any or all of the
> trip.
>
> We start the Cascaders Rolling Rally from Wilsonville, Or May 22 to 25th
> then start headed east on I90.
> We plan on a stop at the Volo Auto Museum on Mon June 1st or 2nd, then head
> to
> South Bend to tour the studebaker Museum,
> then to Elkhart to tour the RV Hall of Fame,
> then to Auburn to tour the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum,
> then Detroit to tour the Ford Museum and Greenfield, Chrylser museum, GM
> museum;� around June 6-7th
> then to Hickory Corners to tour the Gilmore Auto Museum,
> then to Chicago - take a River Cruise - Other things? rest a day, then
> Start West on Route 66. around June 9 - 10th
> We will have a schedule available very soon.
>
> After arriving in Santa Monica for some of us our return home will be up
> the coast Hwy 101 along the California and Oregon Coast.� Love to see you
> on this leg of the journey.
>
>
> --
> Dwayne and Sharon Jacobson
> White Rock BC
> 77 Kingsely
>
> email: dwayne.jacobson@gmail.com
> Cell: 604-644-8zero9zero
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