OH, IN, IL, KY, MI, WI, MN, (and beyond) going to Aberdeen??

[gilbert21/2ton]

RE: Re: im comen too

yea i will be at the pilot truck stop. but make please let me know what time i need to be there thanks

 

[gilbert21/2ton]

RE: Re: im comen too

if we fill up at the pilot station we should be able to make it to abedeen on one tank

 

[gilbert21/2ton]

RE: Re: im comen too

yes we are allowed to sleep in our trucks

 

[gilbert21/2ton]

RE: Re: im comen too

cc may be meeten you guys at the pilot too

 

[CGarbee]

RE: Re: im comen too

Guys,
Don't forget to head over to the convoy website and register. It'll really help us out as we get closer since Mike has some functions built into the site that help out greatly form a managment standpoint (ability to send out group notices for instance), and we need to know how many shirts to get in each size, etc...

I'm really excited about having a group comming in from West of the rally, and can't wait to meet everyone in person.

Cabell Garbee
Convoy Commander, 2007 East Coast Convoy
www.eastcoastconvoy.com

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

Re: RE: Re: im comen too

cc may be meeten you guys at the pilot too

That's fine. Just let us know who will be where, so we don't leave anyone behind

The basic route I have laid out is I-70 E starting on the east side of Columbus, OH and continuing on I-70 all the way to Maryland. There will likely be smaller groups joining together before Columbus. (for example, it looks like Hookin1, Gimpyrobb, and I will be gathering in Cincinnati, OH, and then head up I-71 to Columbus, OH AND it appears that there may be a Michigan group that will be gathering together before the Columbus rally point ) If you want to add a stopping place on the route to join up, let me know. I will try to make it as convenient as possible for everyone that would like to participate. I am open to any and all suggestions.

Thanks guys.

BTW:
If anyone has convoy lights or convoy signs, let me know - we have a special place for you!!

 

[amanco]

Re: RE: Re: im comen too

if we fill up at the pilot station we should be able to make it to abedeen on one tank

Speak for your self there pilgrim~ Just kidding, but really I would love to go all the way to MD but I can't. I will just be tagging along for a bit from Columbus to Wheeling. BUT if I were going, there is no way I could go all the way on one tank. From Kirkersville, OH (Just outside the Pilot location) to Aberdeen, MD is around 430 miles. My 24 gallon tank MAY get me 200-220 miles.

http://klepiosask.free.fr/sons/convoy1.asf

 

[gilbert21/2ton]

RE: Re: RE: Re: im comen too

well can we make cambridge ohio a meeting point cause it is only 352 miles to md from there and that is where i will be meeting up with you

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

Updated Summary:

Green Serial (Western)
Here are the participants that I am aware of thus far: (please correct me if needed)

Indiana:
Hookin1 (Lance) M35A2 w/ generator trailer Evansville, IN

Ohio:
Gimpyrobb (Chris) M109A3 Cincinnati, OH
gilbert21/2ton (Gilbert) M35A2 Cambridge, OH
amanco (Keith) M37 Delaware, OH

Wisconsin:
Westech (Rich) M35A2 Madison, WI

Michigan:
jfnemt1ff1 (John) M561 Gama Goat with M725 St. Helen, MI
CCATLETT (Chris) M1008 Saint Clair Shores, MI
ojsdna744 ( ) M35A2 or M1009 Lapeer, MI

Kentucky:
Junkyard Wars Crusher (Jeff) M342A2 Petersburg, KY



SCHEDULE / STOPS: (this is still preliminary, we can add or subtract as needed)

09MAY07 1500 hours
I-70 Flying J Truck Stop Millersport / Kirkersville OH (this is just east of Columbus, OH)
(Fuel/Rest Stop and Rendezvous point for members)

09MAY07 1630 hours
I-70 Pilot Truck Stop Cambridge OH
(Fuel/Rest Stop and Rendezvous point for members)

09MAY07 1800 hours
St. Clairsville, OH or Tridelphia, WV area.
(Stop for Dinner, Maintenance, and Overnight) Depart: 10MAY06 0800 hours

10MAY07 1000 hours
I-70 Flying J Truck Stop Smithton, PA
(Fuel/Rest Stop and Rendezvous point for members)

10MAY07 1400 hours
Ollie's Bargain Outlet parking lot 20 Aberdeen Plaza, Aberdeen, MD
(Join Red, Blue, Black, and Yellow Serials for Huge Convoy – 3 miles to Aberdeen show )

11MAY07
ADMIRE OTHER’S MVs, BUY PARTS, TELL LIES, EAT AND DRINK

12MAY07 1500 hours
Depart Aberdeen Site

12MAY07 1900 hours
I-70 Flying J Truck Stop Smithton, PA
(Fue/Rest Stop and Separation point for members)

12MAY07 2000 hours
St. Clairsville, OH or Tridelphia, WV area.
(Stop for Dinner, Maintenance, and Overnight) Depart: 13MAY06 0800 hours

13MAY07 0930 hours
I-70 Pilot Truck Stop Cambridge OH
(Fuel/Rest Stop and Separation point for members)

13MAY07 1100 hours
I-70 Flying J Truck Stop Millersport / Kirkersville OH (this is just east of Columbus, OH)
(Fuel/Rest Stop and Separation point for members)

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

I think we could use another Rest/Fuel check along I-70 near Bedford, PA or Hancock, MD. Anyone familiar with that area?

http://shortlinks.net/yym581

 

[ojsdna744]

I was looking at the times, and I don't think another rest stop/fueling can be squeezed in and still make the 1400 meet in Aberdeen. From Smithton to Aberdeen is 250ish miles and we're already scheduled to make that run in four hours. In my CUCV that wouldn't be an issue, but I wonder about the guys/gals in the big rigs. Maybe we should shift the Thursday schedule to heading out a bit earlier? I haven't checked the route further west than that because that's where I plan on meeting up with the convoy. Maybe check the mileage with an average speed of 50 or so?

Either way, I'm good with it, if you wanna stop, we'll stop!

 

[gilbert21/2ton]

sounds good to me i like the schudale

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

<snip>Maybe we should shift the Thursday schedule to heading out a bit earlier?<snip>
Either way, I'm good with it, if you wanna stop, we'll stop!

Good point. I should reevaluate the times after adding stops so that our arrival can remain the same. I was trying to space the stops out so that we could get out and stretch our legs/kick the tires/check the oil/visit the restroom/etc. in addition to getting fuel if needed.

Any other feedback? We should finalize the schedule soon. Does anyone have any other requests??

Is there anyone from Western Pennsylvania that wants to join?

Also, if you haven't signed up yet, go to -> http://www.eastcoastconvoy.com/

 

[gilbert21/2ton]

hey we should make the cambridge meeting point the sheets gas station lower fuel prices and beter parking
let me know if that will work

 

[CCATLETT1984]

I'll be meeting up with the group with gilbert, I have to work tuesday night( i get out at 1am on wed.) so I'll be driving straight down to his house to catch a few hours sleep.

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

Ok fellas,

Here is the latest schedule. Please make any last minute requests and comments soon. We want to publish this information to the Convoy website.

I figured an average speed of 50 mph. 15 minutes allotted for rest stops.

SCHEDULE / STOPS:

09MAY07 1100 hours
I-70 Indianapolis, IN (Location tbd if and when new participants join)
(Start Point - Fuel/Rest Stop and Rendezvous point for members) Depart: 09MAY06 1115 hours

200 miles

09MAY07 1515 hours
I-70 Flying J Truck Stop Millersport / Kirkersville OH (this is just east of Columbus, OH)
http://www.flyingj.com/highway/amenities/addtnlinfo.cfm?site_code=5030
(Fuel/Rest Stop and Rendezvous point for participants) Depart: 09MAY06 1530 hours

56 miles

09MAY07 1700 hours
I-70 Pilot Truck Stop Cambridge OH
http://www.pilottravelcenters.com/Locations/Location.aspx?location_id=6&title=
(Fuel/Rest Stop and Rendezvous point for participants) Depart: 09MAY06 1715 hours

60 miles

09MAY07 1845 hours
Dallas Pike, WV
http://www.tatravelcenters.com/taweb/Content/Location.aspx?uid=157
(Stop for Dinner, Maintenance, and Overnight) Depart: 10MAY06 0700 hours

52 miles

10MAY07 0800 hours
I-70 Flying J Truck Stop Smithton, PA
http://www.flyingj.com/highway/amenities/addtnlinfo.cfm?site_code=15171
(Fuel/Rest Stop and Rendezvous point for participants) Depart: 10MAY06 815 hours

125 miles

10MAY07 1100 hours
I-70 Hancock Truck Stop Hancock, MD
http://shortlinks.net/yym581
(Fuel/Rest Stop and Rendezvous point for participants) Depart: 10MAY06 1115 hours

133 miles

10MAY07 1400 hours
Ollie's Bargain Outlet parking lot 20 Aberdeen Plaza, Aberdeen, MD
(Join Red, Blue, Black, and Yellow Serials for Huge Convoy – 3 miles to Aberdeen show )

-----------------
11MAY07
ADMIRE OTHER’S MVs, BUY PARTS, TELL LIES, EAT, DRINK and RELAX
--------------------



12MAY07 1400 hours
Depart Aberdeen Site

133 miles

12MAY07 1645 hours
I-70 Hancock Truck Stop Hancock, MD
http://shortlinks.net/yym581
(Fuel/Rest Stop and Separation point for participants) ) Depart: 12MAY06 1700 hours

125 miles

12MAY07 1945 hours
I-70 Flying J Truck Stop Smithton, PA
http://www.flyingj.com/highway/amenities/addtnlinfo.cfm?site_code=15171
(Fuel/Rest Stop and Separation point for participants) Depart: 12MAY06 2000 hours

52 miles

12MAY07 2100 hours
I-70 Dallas Pike, WV
http://www.tatravelcenters.com/taweb/Content/Location.aspx?uid=157
(Stop for Dinner, Maintenance, and Overnight) Depart: 13MAY06 0800 hours

60 miles

13MAY07 0930 hours
I-70 Pilot Truck Stop Cambridge OH
http://www.pilottravelcenters.com/Locations/Location.aspx?location_id=6&title=
(Fuel/Rest Stop and Separation point for participants) Depart: 13MAY06 0945 hours

56 miles

13MAY07 1115 hours
I-70 Flying J Truck Stop Millersport / Kirkersville OH (this is just east of Columbus, OH)
http://www.flyingj.com/highway/amenities/addtnlinfo.cfm?site_code=5030
(Fuel/Rest Stop and Separation point for participants)

 

[CCATLETT1984]

sounds good to me

 

[jfnemt1ff1]

Looks great, looks like its a plan cant wait. Auyone else coming from northern Mi.
John

 

[Westech]

ok got my plan all ready to roll. I will be leaving Wisconsin around at 4am Wednesday. Im trying to drive in the day time. I should make it to the first rally point befor 3:30. Is there anyone that is shooting down 75 to 70? Im thinking I should be hitting 75 south (Lima OH) around noon or so. I was thinking that we cound convoy in to Columbus and on to the fuel stop on 70.

 

[AMTAK]

If any of you guys on this rout want to camp out at my place that is fine. You can use the bathrooms and shower down in the lake building. We have a full shop if you need the trucks worked on. There is plenty of room for the whole convoy if needed. I will be leaving early on the 10th but my dad will be here if you need something. We are only 15 min from the smithton truck stop just 7 miles north of RT 51. It is the exit before the smithton one.