Hey Indiana- Twin Tower escort.

[fudgie]

One of the beams from the towers will be in Angola Ind, (NE Ind) on friday July 1nd. It will then have a mc escort to Elkhart Ind Sat July 2rd at 10:28 as its final destination. They are estimating 15,000 bikes, a 50 mile long escort. We plan on being there and may spend the night before. Hope to see other VRCC'ers, (attn John Peebles   ) there. I'll have more details later on.

Line up at Scotts parking lot in Angola 630a-1020a.
Will be in Elkhart by 1230p

[six2go #152]

CORRECTION:
Fudgie, you're correct on the day but wrong on the date. It's on Friday for sure, but the date is July 1st.

[bigdog99]

what would be the best time to be there? like you would even find us out of 15,000. sounds like a great thing to be a part of.
 

[fudgie]

Thx six2go, didnt have my duty calender on me so I thought I'd wing it. 

bigdog, I'd say 8 or 9a unless you want to be in front or last, depends on how you like to ride in a small group. lol I get off work that morning at 7 and would leave home by 8 to get there by a little after 9. Unless I get a late run, which is why I may take the day off and spend the night up there. I'll know more in the morn. Be good to see you guys again, its been a year. 

[bigdog99]

rain or shine i'll be there.

[fudgie]

Looks like we will spend the night up there on friday. Looks like John Peebles is staying to. Anyone else interested?

[bigdog99]

is there any information regarding where and an address? as to where to get in line. if if get there too late ill just go ahead and start in ohio. 

[fudgie]

is there any information regarding where and an address? as to where to get in line. if if get there too late ill just go ahead and start in ohio. 

I'm trying to find some. Nothing on the PGR site. Soon as I find something I'll post up.

[fudgie]

The artifact, an 8' long x 2' wide steel structural I-Beam recovered from the former North Tower of the World
Trade Center will begin its journey on Thursday J'une30th, 2011 from Hanger 17 of the JFK airport New York,
NY where it has rested since being removed from Ground-Zero in 2001 to its final resting place, at Osolo Fire
Dept .. 24936 Buddy St . Elkhart, Indiana' 46514, where a 9/11 Memorial will be built as a remembrance to
recognize and honor all of the innocent victims who lost their lives as a result of the tragedy that occurred on
9/11/2001, as well as all of those whose lives were forever changed. The memorial, is to be constructed on the
west lawn of the Osolo fire department grounds. Once completed it will be completely accessible to everyone
free of charge at any time. The artifact will arrive at the Osolo Fire Dept on Saturday July 2nd, 2011 around
12:30 PM EST. A reception ceremony will welcome its arrival, beginning around 1:30 PMand concluding at 5:00
PM, everyone is welcome to attend. .
Angola, IN (Fri. July 1st - Sat. July 2nd)
Angola will welcome its arrival on Friday July 1st around 12:00 noon. City officials have graciously offered to
host the artifact, and its official escorts overnight at the Angola Fire Dept.
9/11 Memorial-related merchandise will be available for purchase from 12:00 to 5:00 PM Friday, and again on
Saturday morning July 1st from 7:30 to 9:30 AM.
Mo+or~ade ...
... staging will begin at 1801 N. Wayne St. in Angola at 8:00 AM Saturday July 2nd .
... participants representing public safety agencies, military personnel and vehicles and patriotic
motorcycle organizations are welcome to participate
... will commence from Angola, IN Saturday July 2nd at 10:28 AM
10:28, the time the North Tower fell, the 1st tower, to fall on 9-11-2001.
... route will take S.R. 120 west. to C.R. 17 turning north onto C.R. 17, crossing the Six Span bridge to C.R. 6,
turning west onto C.R. 6 to Conrad St, where it will proceed south to the Osolo Fire Dept., arriving around
12:00, noon.
The motorcade will pass through: Orland, Brighton, Howe, and Bristol.
All are encouraged to view the motorcade along its route and help welcome it to its new home.

[bigdog99]

got it, 136 miles     one way! 

[fudgie]

I'll get a better address for the line up location by Tue. I know where its at and how to get there but dont know the addy.

[bigdog99]

im in, sounds like if it rains i'll be alone.

[fudgie]

im in, sounds like if it rains i'll be alone.

We as of last night no rain for friday or Sat. Temps to be in the low 90's.

[bigdog99]

i give up on the weather man, he is clueless. they can only tell me what it did yesterday. 

[fudgie]

Exit 148 in Angola. Drive approx 3 miles to town and there will be a round about. Turn left (north) on N Wayne St/ St Rd 127. Approx 5 miles the parking lot will be on the left. There is a Rural King near it. Fast food joints on the right.
If anyone wants to meet up, there is a Gas America at exit 148. I'm thinking 830-9ish. Or sooner.

bigdog looks like US 6 would be a good road for you to come over on. Its nice and straight. Just a few towns on it but surface is good.

Weather. Eh, 1 station says 60% rain and another says slim chance. Both agree on 92 deg. 

[bigdog99]

got it
took 6 last weekend. love that road.

[Mongo]

I saw some of the tower on old Rt66 while in AZ

[fudgie]

got it
took 6 last weekend. love that road.

any idea what time you will be over this way? If you want to meet up let me know. Got another couple from Elkhart coming and maybe the Detroit City Cowboy is coming down.

[bigdog99]

i am trying to leave here at 5:30, so probably 8:30ish your time.

[fudgie]

bump

Route has been changed but all other details are the same. They tried to eliminate alot of intersections. 92 deg and humid. Scattered t-storms.

Call me if your gonna be late to the meet up. 26o-3five8-70two8

[bigdog99]

looks like just me, other 2 that i thought would ride must be made of sugar.
may plan to leave at 5 to get there sooner.
towonenine-fiveonezero-threethree4five
mine
bob

[fudgie]

Made it home. Had to cut out early cause Kit was gitting sick from the heat. What a ride tho! They say 12-13,000 bikes. Even saw a few Valks. That many bikes doing a 2 hour-60 mile parade made the butt a little sore. Plus it was 92ish out. Saw a sign near home that said 96.  Good thing is the guy in front of me go his ugly mug in every camera photograph along the route.   
J&D Peebles, bigdogg, it was good seeing you all again. 

[bigdog99]

had a great time, saw a friend that was visiting the lakes in angola with inlaws, it was great.
thanks for posting that one!

[Dougger]

I talked with a friend from Shipshewana today. He was very impressed with the outpouring of honor today.

[bigdog99]

talked with one of the ladies that set it up, came up and told me she couldnet believe the turn out. started to cry she could finish talking about it. made the trip worth while. you know what i mean?