Omaha , Nebraska 5-26-09

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

I'm driving a special built crane back to the manufacturer in Omaha , Nebraska for modifications that will ( we hope ) help keep it from breaking down more than it runs.If the POS stays together I should be in Omaha on wednesday evening 5-27. My flight back is thursday evening 5-28 at 4:30 pm out of Eppley Airfield . Any VRCC members around the Omaha area ?

[Big Rig]

Shame you cannot find a way to carry the Valk out with you and ride back...and then if the POS breaks down, you have a spare vehicle to get help!!!

Good luck with the road trip

[cwl3gemt]

Myself and my Dad (Kamikaze) are 2 hours away from Omaha.

[smokey2255]

Hey Joe, are ya coming through central Illinois on 70 or 57?  Let me know will hook up for a bite and a BS session.  Got plenty of room if you are coming through and need a break and a bed.

See you out there
Smokey

[Kamikaze VRCCDS#0119]

If you come through Iowa on 80 we can try to get together for a cup and a bite. When you know your route holler and we'll see what we can work out!

[pufrider]

Joe,

I live in southwest Omaha and will be in town the 28th, Do you need a ride to the airport?

send me an e-mail to pufrider@hotmail.com. I will work to get you where you need to be.

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Thanks for the response as of now this will be the route out to Omaha. I'd enjoy hookin' up for lunch , supper etc. if possible. The main thing is that I get the crane delivered and have my ass at the right place thursday evening 5-28 @ 3:30 pm to fly back to Tennessee.Pufrider I'll have  most of thursday free I'll send you my cell # this weekend I'm on the road and my laptop has issues about sending e-mails  ??? 
 
Directions from A to B:
 1:  Start out going WEST on MARKET ST toward N MAIN ST/US-25W/TN-9.  0.0 mi Map 
 
 
 2:  Turn RIGHT onto N MAIN ST/US-25W/TN-9.  0.3 mi Map 
 
 
 3:  Turn RIGHT onto W WEAVER ST.  0.2 mi Map
 
 
 4:  Turn LEFT onto N CHARLES G SEIVERS BLVD/TN-61 E. Continue to follow TN-61 E.  5.2 mi Map
 
 
 5:  Merge onto I-75 N via the ramp on the LEFT (Crossing into KENTUCKY).  156.9 mi Map
 
 
 6:  Merge onto I-64 W via EXIT 118 on the LEFT toward FRANKFORT/LOUISVILLE (Passing through INDIANA, then crossing into ILLINOIS).  255.1 mi Map
 
 
 7:  Keep LEFT to take I-64 W via EXIT 96 toward ST LOUIS (Crossing into MISSOURI).  74.1 mi Map
 
 
 8:  Merge onto I-70 W toward KANSAS CITY.  242.4 mi Map 
 
 
 9:  Merge onto I-435 N via EXIT 8B toward DES MOINES.  31.1 mi Map 
 
 
 10:  Merge onto I-29 N via the exit on the LEFT toward ST JOSEPH (Crossing into IOWA).  161.1 mi Map   
 
 
 11:  Merge onto I-480 W/US-6 W via the exit on the LEFT toward OMAHA (Crossing into NEBRASKA).  0.9 mi Map   
 
 
 12:  Take the DODGE ST/US-6 exit toward EPPLEY AIRFIELD/CARTER LAKE IA.  0.2 mi Map   
 
 
 13:  Stay STRAIGHT to go onto DODGE ST/US-6 W.  0.6 mi Map   
 
 
 14:  Turn LEFT onto S 17TH ST.  0.1 mi Map   
 
 
 15:  Turn LEFT onto DOUGLAS ST/US-6 E.  0.1 mi Map   
 
 
 16:  End at Omaha, NE    Map 
 
 
 

Estimated Time: 14 hours 23 minutes Estimated Distance: 928.19 miles

[pufrider]

I am sure I can get you where you need to be. I have to work the day of the 28th. But I can help a fellow valker out. I look forward to it.

[sugerbear]

40/64 through st. louis is closed for another 4-6 months try 70 all the way through.

i live at the 64/70 junction wemtzville.

314-440-0380 if you need anything.


never mind i reread your post. you won't get that far on 64. sorry

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

40/64 through st. louis is closed for another 4-6 months try 70 all the way through.

i live at the 64/70 junction wemtzville.

314-440-0380 if you need anything.


never mind i reread your post. you won't get that far on 64. sorry

Thanks just the same    I just hope the crane will stay glued together for 1,100 miles    I'll be doin' the first 150 miles this thursday gettin' it from Nashville to outside of Knoxville , Tennessee to my house.

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Hey Joe, are ya coming through central Illinois on 70 or 57?  Let me know will hook up for a bite and a BS session.  Got plenty of room if you are coming through and need a break and a bed.

See you out there
Smokey

Larry check out my route above will I be close ? The company I work for is footing the bill on food and motels and jet tickets.I'm just on a ride in a 100,000 plus pounds piece of machinery that has been a mechanical nightmare since day one 

[R J]

I'll catch ya the next time you come through.   You hit it right on my bionic eye surgery.

Right one is done, left one is next on the 27th..........   Won't know what time till the evening before.   Diabetics get in 1st, due to them possibily having a problem.....

Have a safe trip Brother....  Keep your boots on up here, they don't go barefooted here unless you is under 14 years old......   LOL....   

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Have a safe trip Brother....  Keep your boots on up here, they don't go barefooted here unless you is under 14 years old......   LOL....   

Now thats funny    Best wishes on the surgery RJ

[clintsdivco]

As it stands right now I plan on being in Omaha on the 27th and wouldn't mind getting together with you that evening or the next day. 

You can email me if you get the chance and I will get you my cell # so we can meet up.

Clintsdivco