GREAT AMERICAN JEEP RALLY

gopherbeats · **Posted:** Fri Sep 22, 2006 12:24 am

COOL... it actually sounds like I will be making it to the show after all.
I'll see you guys there if I do infact make it!

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Fri Sep 22, 2006 12:37 am

Last year when we went there was a largish parking lot right after the entrance. This is where most of the Jeeps parked. This is where everyone gets to walk around and look over everyone else's rig. The actual event stuff started basically just a few feet from the parking area. There were some more rigs parked inside the main area near the antique Jeeps. There were one or two Libs in this group. I don't know why they were seperate from the main group of parkers. They whole area is small enough to walk around quite easily but has alot of stuff packed in. Bunch of vendors, raffle area where all the prizes are laid out on tables and u basically decide what you might want to win and buy a ticket for that raffle. Decent food booths. RTI area.

Basically, the more Jeeps that show up, the more there is to look at. So, the spectators really make the event. It's a cool concept and we really liked the last one. Though for us it's like a 3 hr drive so we probl won't go if it rains. :cry:

This will give you an idea of the parking layout: (From the organizer's Rally page)

Couple pics from last year's event on pg 6 of my CarDomain link below:

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Fri Sep 22, 2006 1:11 am

HOLY CR@P! THAT'S ME!! :shock:

I was checkin out the pics on the website and came across this one! Must have been taken just as we got there as it looks like we're just getting out. (and the KJ's not dusty yet! :roll:

)

ratmloud · **Posted:** Fri Sep 22, 2006 8:43 am

ya what about rain? I am 2hrs away...rain would prob make things quite messy and unfun. (especially if the wife and kid/ stroller go)

Jeepin Al · **Posted:** Fri Sep 22, 2006 4:13 pm

Ok still planning to be there rain or shine! I will be coming down from Vermont, not driving north from NJ. My son is at Norwich, and there is a Lee Greenwood concert Saturday night he got tickets for, so 6 hour ride to see my ROTC Marine (proud papa) and Lee Greenwood and than a 3 hour drive to the show(?).

Can't wait. Next week is the Jeff Daniels show, and Fall Carisle Swap meet!

Its great to be alive and Jeepin' I wonder if I get the trophy for the most mile driven to the show!!!! :lol:

Al

raceinfan · **Posted:** Fri Sep 22, 2006 4:17 pm

I'm 2hrs away also BUT I'm still going no matter what,my wife may not like it if it rains but I'll have fun regardless

I'll be checking the weather for the event & keep you all updated if you want

I WILL BE THERE

Robin · **Joined:** Fri Sep 22, 2006 12:08 am **Posts:** 4

You guys have NO idea what it's like to worry about rain every year :shock:

the forcast has been getting more positive each time I torture myself checking it :lol:

It's supposed to be in the high 70s to low 80s during the day and rain is not supposed to show until later in the evening after you will be long gone and I will hopefully be drunk :lol:

So even if it's raining where you are, good chances it is not here. I hope you guys will take a chance and come out since you can see we need more KJ goodness

Neatus · **Posted:** Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:31 pm

Don't frett about rain, it will still be fun!

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Sat Sep 23, 2006 7:05 pm

Looks like we'll be heading out. Probl arrive around 11.

raceinfan · **Posted:** Sat Sep 23, 2006 7:35 pm

cool chris I should be there around 10am I'll keep an eye out for ya unless you want to drop me a line on my cell which I can pm you

ratmloud · **Posted:** Sat Sep 23, 2006 8:49 pm

I am a deff. go

pete you still heading out around 7am? I am planning on leaving right around 7, its a 2 hr drive from here.

I will check this post in the A.M

raceinfan · **Posted:** Sat Sep 23, 2006 9:32 pm

thats what my plan was originaly,but my wife put up a fuss about leaving at that time so of course I gave in now I'll be out of here at 8am sharp

it's a 2hr drive for me also so I should be there around 10am I will have your # with me along with others so I'll call you when I'm on my way or get close,we've been told there's a lot directly across the street if you want to wait for me & we can pull in together & park together if not DON'T WORRY about it I'll find you

we'll be in touch by phone anyways,I'll see you there

as for weather depending where you look thier saying 50/50 chnc.of showers but more toward late afternoon this ends at 3 so we should be ok,I'm bringing an umbrella just incase

I'll be bringing decals also for those who want them,I also have 2 LG club t-shirts left that I'll bring,I'll be checking here before I leave

ratmloud · **Posted:** Sun Sep 24, 2006 5:21 pm

just got home! great rally, over 500 jeeps.

Good meeting you Guys... Pete, I cant wait to wheel :wink:

also saw chris quickly and Al, your jeep is crazy!

couple pics..
my jeep..

kid had fun..

jeeps at the entrance..

Neatus · **Posted:** Sun Sep 24, 2006 6:35 pm

More pictures!

raceinfan · **Posted:** Sun Sep 24, 2006 7:44 pm

same here awesome to meet everyone & be able to put faces with names & more importantly to know we have a very awesome group of people in our NE section & thru out the whole board

Mike I'll be planning something soon stay tuned

AL as mike said awesome KJ & awesome to finaly meet you in person

Chris great to see you & Joanna again,see you next month

Maria had a good time & realy enjoys the fact that you guy's include your signifigant others so she don't feel left out & she's not the only crazy 1 to got to such an event in support of our group

next year I will be brining my camera ( stupid batteries)

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:15 pm

8pm, Just got in.
300 miles round trip (went to local town, had dinner, etc.)
Actual mileage to Rally 135
Avg speed on the way up 75.6.
Top speed 91.4 (Joaane wasn't lookin and I was able to sneak up to it! :wink:

)
Fuel economy 16.5 avg.
Fun level - awesome!
Pics will post a couple later.

Great to see you guys again. I hit every Libby there w/a card and or token and a bunch in the local shopping center as well!

More Pics here:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/716339/21

Jeepin Al · **Posted:** Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:10 pm

Glad to meet everyone, and the show was great. They need more venders!

Made it home safely, I think the KJ's were a hit! as was the LOST group in general.

Although if I had a buck for everytime I heard, my wife wants her Liberty....... I would have been able to pay for the trip!

Thanks for a good time everyone!

And thanks for the local Jeepers for having us!

Al

Robin · **Joined:** Fri Sep 22, 2006 12:08 am **Posts:** 4

Keep an eye out for us next year and we can set you up with a club booth. It's great PR for your organization and also gives your members a specific location to meet and greet. Also, keep an eye on our website over the next couple weeks for pics. We had several photographers running around taking shots and those will be uploaded at www.JeepRally.org. In fact, the pic of the Paragon boo boo is from one of those photographers :lol:

Thanks again to those of you that came out in support of the Great American Jeep Rally!!

See you next year

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Tue Sep 26, 2006 3:51 pm

Quote:

In fact, the pic of the Paragon boo boo is from one of those photographers

Nope, That pic was taken by me with my very own wittle camera! :wink:

Robin · **Joined:** Fri Sep 22, 2006 12:08 am **Posts:** 4

Cacher123 wrote:

Quote:

In fact, the pic of the Paragon boo boo is from one of those photographers

Nope, That pic was taken by me with my very own wittle camera! :wink:

Oh sorry, I meant the Jeep belongs to one of our photographers :oops:

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