Gateway Crossfire Group
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Re: Gateway Crossfire Group
Well, to those Indianna hoosiers that couldn't get outta bed and come to the Gateway covered bridges rally, ya really missed a good time.
Just got home. We'll load some pictures later but we saw 15 or so coverd bridges and a grist mill. They all looked alike and seemed alike, but just like Banjo tunes one could tell them apart easily. Along with some subtile differences they all had separate names.
Aside from that, Friday was spent at Shoes BBQ where we met local folks, bikers mostly, grilled our own steaks (huge 1" thick rib Eyes(YUMMMMMM) and had an Amberbockin good time.
Saturday was Bridge time and a good hour or so of it at the Bridgeton Mill. What a story there. More later.
Saturday nite the car show. Some decent rides came in. Two Ford GT 500s, lots of 60's Mopar and some decently rendered 50's chopped, lowered, customed rods.
Sadly, not one Crossfire.???????????
Met a wonderful couple at the B&B. "UP For Anything" folks like ourselves and they fell for the Crossies.
Crumpy took the wife out first in the SRT and she came back with a perma grin. She said two things. First she said, "You have to take my Hubby out in that thing, he will love it." And then she related how everytime Crumpy slowed down she would say "OOOOOOh push it again!"
He also came back with a permagrin and I would bet a dinner on it. They are hooked.
So' anybody know of a roadster, decent milage, Red, auto. That's their first choice.
His,,,,,,SRT roadster, color doesn't matter. Hmmmm,,,,,wonder what
Crumpy did to impress that idea upon him?
They are from Normal Illinois.
Contact Me or ERZER if you have a lead.
Or them if they join the Forum.
I'll let them introduce themselves and give names.
The best thing about Crossies is the people they meet along the way.
Thanks again to Mr's ERZER for setting this one up.
And to you OHIO Valley guys, next time the Gateway folks set a party near your turf,,,,,, don't miss it.
We know how to have a goooooooooooooooood time.
roadster with a stick
BTW, I almost forgot, it was great to see ya Larry Hitze. Three Blaze red Crossfires made me out the oddball Aero Blue. But it was worth it to share a beer and a Steak with ya.
Just got home. We'll load some pictures later but we saw 15 or so coverd bridges and a grist mill. They all looked alike and seemed alike, but just like Banjo tunes one could tell them apart easily. Along with some subtile differences they all had separate names.
Aside from that, Friday was spent at Shoes BBQ where we met local folks, bikers mostly, grilled our own steaks (huge 1" thick rib Eyes(YUMMMMMM) and had an Amberbockin good time.
Saturday was Bridge time and a good hour or so of it at the Bridgeton Mill. What a story there. More later.
Saturday nite the car show. Some decent rides came in. Two Ford GT 500s, lots of 60's Mopar and some decently rendered 50's chopped, lowered, customed rods.
Sadly, not one Crossfire.???????????
Met a wonderful couple at the B&B. "UP For Anything" folks like ourselves and they fell for the Crossies.
Crumpy took the wife out first in the SRT and she came back with a perma grin. She said two things. First she said, "You have to take my Hubby out in that thing, he will love it." And then she related how everytime Crumpy slowed down she would say "OOOOOOh push it again!"
He also came back with a permagrin and I would bet a dinner on it. They are hooked.
So' anybody know of a roadster, decent milage, Red, auto. That's their first choice.
His,,,,,,SRT roadster, color doesn't matter. Hmmmm,,,,,wonder what
Crumpy did to impress that idea upon him?
They are from Normal Illinois.
Contact Me or ERZER if you have a lead.
Or them if they join the Forum.
I'll let them introduce themselves and give names.
The best thing about Crossies is the people they meet along the way.
Thanks again to Mr's ERZER for setting this one up.
And to you OHIO Valley guys, next time the Gateway folks set a party near your turf,,,,,, don't miss it.
We know how to have a goooooooooooooooood time.roadster with a stick
BTW, I almost forgot, it was great to see ya Larry Hitze. Three Blaze red Crossfires made me out the oddball Aero Blue. But it was worth it to share a beer and a Steak with ya.
Last edited by Franc Rauscher; Jun 7, 2011 at 04:45 PM.
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Re: Gateway Crossfire Group
Originally Posted by Franc Rauscher
Wwell, to those Indianna hoosiers that couldn't get outta bed and come to the Gateway covered bridges rally, ya really missed a good time.
roadster with a stick
BTW, I almost forgot, it was great to see ya Larry Hitze. Three Blaze red Crossfires made me out the oddball Aero Blue. But it was worth it to share a beer and a Steak with ya.
roadster with a stick
BTW, I almost forgot, it was great to see ya Larry Hitze. Three Blaze red Crossfires made me out the oddball Aero Blue. But it was worth it to share a beer and a Steak with ya.
Franc, It was good seeing you all. Maybe next time the better half will be better-- she missed out.
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Re: Gateway Crossfire Group
Originally Posted by Franc Rauscher
Wwell, to those Indianna hoosiers that couldn't get outta bed...
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Re: Gateway Crossfire Group
Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
Molly and I had a full weekend building a fire pit from stone in the backyard.
Next time you travel trough, stop in and we'll have a relaxing fire
Next time you travel trough, stop in and we'll have a relaxing fire
Maybe in September some time we can have a Xfire GTG at your place.
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Larry, it was great seeing you again and as always spending time with friends having good food and drink. That steak place was fantastic as was the beer, not to mention the wine on the front porch at the B&B.
Valky & Boiler, this year is pretty busy with the CAA and Fall Dragon, but I propose we do a multi-group GTG sometime next year. Rockville is nice little town and while the annual Cruise-in would be nice to show off a bunch of XF's, yes Gregg, I'll participate, we would have to see what else is in the area as most of the bridges are on gravel roads despite what their tourist map said about the route being paved.
See you at the CAA or Dragon!
Valky & Boiler, this year is pretty busy with the CAA and Fall Dragon, but I propose we do a multi-group GTG sometime next year. Rockville is nice little town and while the annual Cruise-in would be nice to show off a bunch of XF's, yes Gregg, I'll participate, we would have to see what else is in the area as most of the bridges are on gravel roads despite what their tourist map said about the route being paved.
See you at the CAA or Dragon!
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From: Lafayette, Indiana
Re: Gateway Crossfire Group
Originally Posted by Erzer
Larry, it was great seeing you again and as always spending time with friends having good food and drink. That steak place was fantastic as was the beer, not to mention the wine on the front porch at the B&B.
Valky & Boiler, this year is pretty busy with the CAA and Fall Dragon, but I propose we do a multi-group GTG sometime next year. Rockville is nice little town and while the annual Cruise-in would be nice to show off a bunch of XF's, yes Gregg, I'll participate, we would have to see what else is in the area as most of the bridges are on gravel roads despite what their tourist map said about the route being paved.
See you at the CAA or Dragon!
Valky & Boiler, this year is pretty busy with the CAA and Fall Dragon, but I propose we do a multi-group GTG sometime next year. Rockville is nice little town and while the annual Cruise-in would be nice to show off a bunch of XF's, yes Gregg, I'll participate, we would have to see what else is in the area as most of the bridges are on gravel roads despite what their tourist map said about the route being paved.
See you at the CAA or Dragon!
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From: Carmel, In.
Re: Gateway Crossfire Group
Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
Guess I'll be coming out on a cool night this fall...
Maybe in September some time we can have a Xfire GTG at your place.
Maybe in September some time we can have a Xfire GTG at your place.
Originally Posted by Erzer
Valky & Boiler, this year is pretty busy with the CAA and Fall Dragon, but I propose we do a multi-group GTG sometime next year.
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Re: Gateway Crossfire Group
Mill, Bridge and Waterfall- July 2010
Bridgeton Mill has a great old story. We spent more than an hour there. My friends were kind enough to indulge my fasination and conversations with the miller.
Quite a crusty character. And humorous as hell.
I recommend a visit with this small warning, the road to the mill is sometimes gravel.Welcome to Beautiful and Historic Bridgeton, Indiana!
roadster with a stick
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Re: Gateway Crossfire Group
Originally Posted by Franc Rauscher
Well, to those Indianna hoosiers that couldn't get outta bed and come to the Gateway covered bridges rally, ya really missed a good time.
Just got home. We'll load some pictures later but we saw 15 or so coverd bridges and a grist mill. They all looked alike and seemed alike, but just like Banjo tunes one could tell them apart easily. Along with some subtile differences they all had separate names.
Aside from that, Friday was spent at Shoes BBQ where we met local folks, bikers mostly, grilled our own steaks (huge 1" thick rib Eyes(YUMMMMMM) and had an Amberbockin good time.
Saturday was Bridge time and a good hour or so of it at the Bridgeton Mill. What a story there. More later.
Saturday nite the car show. Some decent rides came in. Two Ford GT 500s, lots of 60's Mopar and some decently rendered 50's chopped, lowered, customed rods.
Sadly, not one Crossfire.???????????
Met a wonderful couple at the B&B. "UP For Anything" folks like ourselves and they fell for the Crossies.
Crumpy took the wife out first in the SRT and she came back with a perma grin. She said two things. First she said, "You have to take my Hubby out in that thing, he will love it." And then she related how everytime Crumpy slowed down she would say "OOOOOOh push it again!"
He also came back with a permagrin and I would bet a dinner on it. They are hooked.
So' anybody know of a roadster, decent milage, Red, auto. That's their first choice.
His,,,,,,SRT roadster, color doesn't matter. Hmmmm,,,,,wonder what
Crumpy did to impress that idea upon him?
They are from Normal Illinois.
Contact Me or ERZER if you have a lead.
Or them if they join the Forum.
I'll let them introduce themselves and give names.
The best thing about Crossies is the people they meet along the way.
Thanks again to Mr's ERZER for setting this one up.
And to you OHIO Valley guys, next time the Gateway folks set a party near your turf,,,,,, don't miss it. We know how to have a goooooooooooooooood time.
roadster with a stick
BTW, I almost forgot, it was great to see ya Larry Hitze. Three Blaze red Crossfires made me out the oddball Aero Blue. But it was worth it to share a beer and a Steak with ya.
Just got home. We'll load some pictures later but we saw 15 or so coverd bridges and a grist mill. They all looked alike and seemed alike, but just like Banjo tunes one could tell them apart easily. Along with some subtile differences they all had separate names.
Aside from that, Friday was spent at Shoes BBQ where we met local folks, bikers mostly, grilled our own steaks (huge 1" thick rib Eyes(YUMMMMMM) and had an Amberbockin good time.
Saturday was Bridge time and a good hour or so of it at the Bridgeton Mill. What a story there. More later.
Saturday nite the car show. Some decent rides came in. Two Ford GT 500s, lots of 60's Mopar and some decently rendered 50's chopped, lowered, customed rods.
Sadly, not one Crossfire.???????????
Met a wonderful couple at the B&B. "UP For Anything" folks like ourselves and they fell for the Crossies.
Crumpy took the wife out first in the SRT and she came back with a perma grin. She said two things. First she said, "You have to take my Hubby out in that thing, he will love it." And then she related how everytime Crumpy slowed down she would say "OOOOOOh push it again!"
He also came back with a permagrin and I would bet a dinner on it. They are hooked.
So' anybody know of a roadster, decent milage, Red, auto. That's their first choice.
His,,,,,,SRT roadster, color doesn't matter. Hmmmm,,,,,wonder what
Crumpy did to impress that idea upon him?
They are from Normal Illinois.
Contact Me or ERZER if you have a lead.
Or them if they join the Forum.
I'll let them introduce themselves and give names.
The best thing about Crossies is the people they meet along the way.
Thanks again to Mr's ERZER for setting this one up.
And to you OHIO Valley guys, next time the Gateway folks set a party near your turf,,,,,, don't miss it.
We know how to have a goooooooooooooooood time.roadster with a stick
BTW, I almost forgot, it was great to see ya Larry Hitze. Three Blaze red Crossfires made me out the oddball Aero Blue. But it was worth it to share a beer and a Steak with ya.
Didn't know this was happening until I ran accross it by accident. Give us a heads up next time and we can make it work. Couldn't make it happen this time.
We are thinking about a trip to the Smokies in the near future if anyone is interested. Still open on when and for how long, but soon. I NEED A VACATION!!!
Terry
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Re: Gateway Crossfire Group
Okay folks, we will be dining at the Top of the Turf at Fairmount Park (link below).
Fairmount Park Racetrack
July 8th
Group must arrive between 6-7pm. Live Horse Racing begins at 7:30.
Admission to the park is $2.50, and admission to the third floor Top of the Turf is $2.00. Minimum meal purchase is $8.00. Seating is in an air conditioned "box" with a view of the track.
I currently have reservations for eight. They will be filled as I receive RSVP's. Please let me know how many for you. If we go over the eight, I can call to see about adding more. If we do not have eight people by July 1st, I will need to call them to change the reservation to those who RSVP'd. Hope to see you there!!!
Fairmount Park Racetrack
July 8th
Group must arrive between 6-7pm. Live Horse Racing begins at 7:30.
Admission to the park is $2.50, and admission to the third floor Top of the Turf is $2.00. Minimum meal purchase is $8.00. Seating is in an air conditioned "box" with a view of the track.
I currently have reservations for eight. They will be filled as I receive RSVP's. Please let me know how many for you. If we go over the eight, I can call to see about adding more. If we do not have eight people by July 1st, I will need to call them to change the reservation to those who RSVP'd. Hope to see you there!!!
Last edited by Erzer; Jun 21, 2011 at 08:54 PM.
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Re: Gateway Crossfire Group
Originally Posted by Erzer
Okay folks, we will be dining at the Top of the Turf at Fairmount Park (link below).
Fairmount Park Racetrack
July 8th
Group must arrive between 6-7pm. Live Horse Racing begins at 7:30.
Admission to the park is $2.50, and admission to the third floor Top of the Turf is $2.00. Minimum meal purchase is $8.00. Seating is in an air conditioned "box" with a view of the track.
I currently have reservations for eight. They will be filled as I receive RSVP's. Please let me know how many for you. If we go over the eight, I can call to see about adding more. If we do not have eight people by July 1st, I will need to call them to change the reservation to those who RSVP'd. Hope to see you there!!!
Fairmount Park Racetrack
July 8th
Group must arrive between 6-7pm. Live Horse Racing begins at 7:30.
Admission to the park is $2.50, and admission to the third floor Top of the Turf is $2.00. Minimum meal purchase is $8.00. Seating is in an air conditioned "box" with a view of the track.
I currently have reservations for eight. They will be filled as I receive RSVP's. Please let me know how many for you. If we go over the eight, I can call to see about adding more. If we do not have eight people by July 1st, I will need to call them to change the reservation to those who RSVP'd. Hope to see you there!!!
Last edited by Erzer; Jun 21, 2011 at 08:53 PM.
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Re: Gateway Crossfire Group
Originally Posted by Erzer
It's right there Franc
Thanks, sorry for the oversight...I added it
Thanks, sorry for the oversight...I added it
sorry.
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Re: Gateway Crossfire Group
Originally Posted by Franc Rauscher
We will be at Hippie Ridge with Grandkids.
sorry.
sorry.
Too bad they didn't get to experience the cicadas in full force.
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Re: Gateway Crossfire Group
Who's up for some zip-line action?
Sunday, August 28, 2011
1st Stop, 8:00 - Cracker Barrel for breakfast, Hwy 40 & K, O'Fallon, MO
9:30 Leave Cracker Barrel
2nd Stop, 11:00 - Eco Zipline Tours, 487, S. Hwy 19, New Florence, MO
3rd Stop, 1:00 - Double J BBQ Ranch, New Florence, MO
Leisurely drive back to the St. Louis area
Join in at any point on the trip.
Zipping would be with 10 lines, taking about 1 1/2 hours.
Regular rate is $75, but if we have 10 or more, it would be $65.
Payment must be made in advance. Please send me a message (or those of you on Facebook to Ruth) right away if you intend to go and we can give you payment arrangements.
https://www.ecoziplinetours.com/index.php
Lunch Double J BBQ Ranch in New Florence, MO | 469 Booneslick Rd, New Florence, MO
Eco Zipline Tours - Hermann - Reviews of Eco Zipline Tours - TripAdvisor
Sunday, August 28, 2011
1st Stop, 8:00 - Cracker Barrel for breakfast, Hwy 40 & K, O'Fallon, MO
9:30 Leave Cracker Barrel
2nd Stop, 11:00 - Eco Zipline Tours, 487, S. Hwy 19, New Florence, MO
3rd Stop, 1:00 - Double J BBQ Ranch, New Florence, MO
Leisurely drive back to the St. Louis area
Join in at any point on the trip.
Zipping would be with 10 lines, taking about 1 1/2 hours.
Regular rate is $75, but if we have 10 or more, it would be $65.
Payment must be made in advance. Please send me a message (or those of you on Facebook to Ruth) right away if you intend to go and we can give you payment arrangements.
https://www.ecoziplinetours.com/index.php
Lunch Double J BBQ Ranch in New Florence, MO | 469 Booneslick Rd, New Florence, MO
Eco Zipline Tours - Hermann - Reviews of Eco Zipline Tours - TripAdvisor
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Re: Gateway Crossfire Group
I would love to do this, but I would never get my wife up there....maybe one of my sons would want to come along.....this would only be a 5 hour drive for me...and I owe you guys one, since I bailed for a plane ride...but I also got to fly it....what fun that was...
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Re: Gateway Crossfire Group
Good night at the track for Greg, Teresa, Ruth and me...sorry Sue, but the rest of us at least broke even.
Ok, the next GTG is going to be going to St. James (hmmm I do believe there is a winery somewhere near there) But were going to have lunch Sybills, yeah that's the reason.
Saturday, September 10
Gather at 9:30am - McDonalds at Hwy 44 and 141.
We will take some country roads to St. James to have lunch at Sybill's restaurant: Sybill's Saint James
After lunch we will go to Three Squirrels Winery: Three Squirrels Winery - Missouri Wine and Art - St. James, Missouri to sit, chat and have a relaxing afternoon.
Reservations are needed for lunch, so please let us know as soon as possible if you will be joining us and how many.
Ok, the next GTG is going to be going to St. James (hmmm I do believe there is a winery somewhere near there
) But were going to have lunch Sybills, yeah that's the reason. Saturday, September 10
Gather at 9:30am - McDonalds at Hwy 44 and 141.
We will take some country roads to St. James to have lunch at Sybill's restaurant: Sybill's Saint James
After lunch we will go to Three Squirrels Winery: Three Squirrels Winery - Missouri Wine and Art - St. James, Missouri to sit, chat and have a relaxing afternoon.
Reservations are needed for lunch, so please let us know as soon as possible if you will be joining us and how many.
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Re: Gateway Crossfire Group
St James Winery tour,,oops the visit to Sybyll's
I believe we will be free of Grandchildren by then. Count us in.
Franc & Crumpy
I believe we will be free of Grandchildren by then. Count us in.
Franc & Crumpy
Last edited by Franc Rauscher; Jul 12, 2011 at 02:08 PM.