Black Hills / Bighorn / Yellowstone Tour 2011

[slomove]

[/url]As a continuation of a previous announcement thread here we are getting to more detail. Most of the hotels are picked (Newcastle still pending), the route is more or less defined and all we need to do is go there :seeya:

 

So, if you are interested (a few people were apparently serious about participating) have a look at the attached table with destinations and accommodation. Many thanks to Randall Z. who did a great job scouting out some of the hotels. After all it was the goal to find places in the $100 range (plus/minus) with close access to the cars and good traveler reviews. This mostly (not always) ended up as an old fashioned motel with parking in front of the room.

 

I made my reservations already and recommend to do the same if you want to be there next Summer. Depending on the location you may have some time but in the interesting places it may sell out soon. For the central place of Custer where we want to stay 5 nights I picked a well recommended moderate cost place. There are more fancy hotels in Custer close by if somebody prefers that. If you want to come along, I would appreciate if you could let me know for a tally who to expect. Otherwise it is a completely self-organized tour.

 

So, here's the deal.....

 

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Edited March 12, 2011 by slomove

[rzempel]

I'm planning to be there.

[Automoda]

Its awesome! I need to pay attention to getting my Birkin sorted and tuned up.

[scannon]

Gert,

 

I'm still up for most of the trip, I will probably join up in Thermopolis, Newcastle or Custer.

 

I will most likely have to trailer the car most of the distance and would share driving time if someone wanted to fly out and take turns driving the truck/trailer and the Caterham.

 

I did this last time when Mazda and his wife flew out to join us.

[solder_guy]

Gert and Skip: I need to start talking to my wife about letting me be free!

[scannon]

Gert and Skip: I need to start talking to my wife about letting me be free!

No time like the present to plant the seeds.

[slomove]

Gert and Skip: I need to start talking to my wife about letting me be free!

That would be great meeting you there. *Only* 1500 to 1700 miles from Atlanta, depending where you want to join. But maybe it is easier if you bring your wife on the trip?

If she needs any convincing I can gve her my wife's contact info. She loves touring with the Seven and may be able to alleviate some concerns. On USA2005, my first longer trip she did not have the time for the full 2 weeks and took a plane to Durango, Co for the return trip to Ca. Such a partial trip may be an alternative.

 

Good luck!

[lancylad]

Hi Slomove.

Me and the wife are seriously looking at joining in on your trip, if you dont mind a couple of Canucks tagging along, would meet up with you in Custer and take in the following 5 days. Just have to make sure our schedules are all taken care of before we make a final decision.

[slomove]

Hi Slomove.

Me and the wife are seriously looking at joining in on your trip, if you dont mind a couple of Canucks tagging along, would meet up with you in Custer and take in the following 5 days. Just have to make sure our schedules are all taken care of before we make a final decision.

 

The more the merrier....the Canadians let us in with the Se7en group in 2007 so I guess it is just fair to have a few Canadians on board for this trip :seeya:

[lancylad]

We just booked for 5 days at The Rocket Motel. Will be there on the 12th. Better start making sure the old girl is in good shape for the trip, ( the car I mean).

[slomove]

[dickbrink]

I think this travel schedule sounds like great fun! My wife seems to be in favor of the trip as well. So, we are planning to clear our schedule and join the group. Please let me know if I can be of assistance in some way?

 

Sincerely,

 

Dick Brink

[slomove]

Dick, that brings back memories of touring with you, Bernie and Mitch at USA2005. Would be great seeing you there!

[Alaskossie]

Gert,

 

I don't know if scannon has mentioned it yet, but he asked me if I wanted to take on the driving of his truck and trailer on your Tour 2011, in return for the thrill of driving his SV part-time on the Tour. I have agreed, and am presently clearing my schedule.

 

Where we join up with you folks is still up in the air, but we will be going to and from scannon's place in Colorado.

 

Since your Tour 2011 is a bit to far for me to plan on joining up in my own Seven, this looks like the next best option, and it will allow scannon to join in with an extended range for his on-board 02 supply.

 

And scannon's rig might provide a needed chase vehicle for any unexpected mechanical issues befalling other Tour participants. Looking forward to seeing you again!

[scannon]

Tom/Gert,

 

I've also invited Jeff Ball to come along on this adventure. Its a big truck so plenty of room for all of us. He hasn't committed yet but I hope he can make it.

 

For those who don't know Jeff, he is a long time Se7en builder/owner and it was in his garage here in Colorado that Alaskossie's Caterham ESL was built. He also built bsimon's and 75twincam's Caterhams. He has owned several other Sevens as well.

[Tbox56]

My wife and I plan to be there for at least the Custer area part of the tour.

2009 Birkin Duratec Wide Track IRS

 

Tom Carlin

[slomove]

Wow, it looks like we are getting quite a group! So far I have (some sure, some tentative, some maybe, some part of the trip)

 

Randall Z.

Bill G.

Dion D.

Gert B.

Dick B.

Skip C. / Tom M. / Jeff B. (1 Seven and a truck) (Black Hills only)

Bob S. (Black Hills only)

Tom C. (Black Hills only)

Derek W. (Black Hills only)

Lancylad (Black Hills only)

Z3_Stalker (maybe, Black Hills only)

SolderGuy (maybe)

Ed H. (maybe)

Automoda (maybe)

Chuck Sp. (no update lately)

Al N. (will Bessie be ready?)

 

 

Whatever it is at the end, I am sure it will be a great trip.

Edited January 27, 2011 by slomove

[scannon]

Skip C. / Tom M. / Jeff B. (1 Seven and a truck?)

 

Whatever it is at the end, I am sure it will be a great trip.

Gert,

 

You may remember from the Yellowstone trip that I have to have the truck along to carry my LOx tank. We will trailer the Se7en to Custer then take turns driving it and the truck.

 

Tom's Seven is in Alaska and Jeff doesn't have one at this time so we share.

 

If this trip turns out as well as the last time it will be a great time.

[75TwinCam]

I am giving some serious thought to driving the ol' Twin-Cam up to the Hills along with Skip, Tom and Jeff to meet the tour in Custer. So count me as a tentative!

[bsimon]

OK

 

I'm clearing the dates as we type. I'll be trailering to Custer on 7/12 and taking part in the day trips originating from there. I'll have to return to CO on Sunday.

 

More Sevens, more seats, more fun.