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Post by Steam McQueen on Jul 19, 2011 19:42:56 GMT -5
Where will the Blumo's go this year?  |
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Post by Steam McQueen on Jul 19, 2011 23:01:22 GMT -5
The CEVS ends at 4:00pm and the Mount Prospect Bluesmobile Cruise Night starts at 6:00pm. - www.mpdma.org/ |
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Post by tk826 on Jul 23, 2011 17:00:07 GMT -5
If it helps, here is the Google map I created,plotting out the various filming locations. It starts in North Aurora at the CEVS Show, and ends at the Blues Bar/ Mt.Prospect Cruise night. 30 locations total (I believe that includes both the starting and ending points). From what I remember (posted on BBC) it took nearly 5 hours to complete. That is without stopping, taking photos... etc. Personally, I think it would be better to drive the tour on a Sunday morning, thus my suggestion, a while back, on planning for two days. maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=211203148712296620709.000489b62ea47b257f6a2&msa=0&ll=41.746726,-87.93457&spn=1.543023,1.211243 (Map is 2 pages) *note: Sometimes I find that I have to refresh the page, once or twice, before all of the icons and route markers show correctly. Of course this tour can be started and/or ended along any point in the route. (for those who might be joining in, from different stating points) This year's show was one of the biggest reasons that I had hoped BBC would have been back online by now. It would be nice to have had more time to work out the details of the event. . |
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Post by Mr Mercer on Aug 1, 2011 11:40:11 GMT -5
Getting it ready ....  |
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Post by countrybunker on Aug 1, 2011 15:52:58 GMT -5
Whatchya doing to her man? Cant wait to convoy down there! It will be a blast!
Got some bad news though... Doesnt look like jake will be able to make it... But me and the car will be there!
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Post by tk826 on Aug 2, 2011 9:07:58 GMT -5
I just spoke again with Mr.Dave Peters, organizer for the Mt.Prospect Cruise Night. He sent me a note checking to see that everything is still on track, as far as our attendance. I let him know that everything appears to be going smoothly. I also mentioned again the different areas that the rest of you are traveling from, and the effort you are putting in to attend. No trophies for that  , but at least (and I thought it only fair) the show organizers are aware of the effort, time (and money) that you are dedicating to be there. . |
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Post by Mr Mercer on Aug 2, 2011 12:23:49 GMT -5
Thats good about the Mt Prospect night , but maybe they can save us some spots together ?
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Post by tk826 on Aug 2, 2011 14:12:40 GMT -5
Request sent....
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Request granted.
We will have 8 reserved spaces. (including the MPPD '74)
The spaces will be closer to the entrance, and the band, then where
we staged last time.
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Post by countrybunker on Aug 3, 2011 0:06:51 GMT -5
Im not gonna do the tour with everyone sunday (if you guys do it). 5 hours running around, idleing in traffic, and stops is just to much work on the old girl. Shes already gotta do a 4 hour hike to get there. I am gonna be out friday during the day doing some locations though. Anyone gonna be out and about?
Good deal on the Mt. prospect show! Will be great to go back to the blues bar!!
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Post by chitownjohn on Aug 3, 2011 5:48:21 GMT -5
A couple of new and already seen vid's from last year, wish it was more.
"Bluesmobiles 2010" - you tube
john
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Post by ti4438 on Aug 3, 2011 8:29:57 GMT -5
Great vid.
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Post by chitownjohn on Aug 3, 2011 18:44:33 GMT -5
Sorry TK,
I'd like to do the tour you planned on Sunday, but first my lodge is having a car wash fund raiser at Harlem and Addison (no where near 1060 W Addison....) then I found out that a friend needs some help moving that day, so I gotta get in the truck and help out. SO I'm sure I'm out for whatevr happens, sorry.
Maybe real early for a breakfast or something, depneds on time.
john
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Post by chitownjohn on Aug 3, 2011 18:46:20 GMT -5
And thanks TI! I just got more motivated to show more of what I had, building up to the moment I guess.
john
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Post by tk826 on Aug 3, 2011 19:16:15 GMT -5
None of it is "official".
I just plotted out a course and threw it out there.
Like Country mentioned, running the course, from start to finish, will take a while and is a bit risky.
Much of it is in the center of the third largest city, and a breakdown would be a real pain.
I just thought if anyone wanted to take the opportunity to run the course, there it is... laid out.
The good part is that on Sunday early mornings, for quite a few hours, downtown is virtually a ghost town.
And, the traffic in the afternoon is the lightest it will ever be during the week.
If you plan on visiting more than just a couple/few filming locations, that is the time to do it.
But, I'm up for anything.
If the decision is to hit only a few places, (or take a pass entirely),
I'm cool with anything.
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Post by chitownjohn on Aug 3, 2011 19:22:12 GMT -5
Oh yor right about that early sunday is a ghost town, you caould have real fun then! Thats usually when I do my movie scenes too, nice and early sunady morning when all the trouble has left the streets! Ha!
john
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