WI - IL Meet in the middle "UPDATE"

[thedon]

The first Message is below.
For those of you planning to meet us at "Podunk", we will be meeting there around 11:30 AM.
We need a count of "Maybe's" and "For Sures" by Thursday August 27th. Please PM us.
For those who would like to ride with Don & Barb to Podunk, we will be leaving our house at 9 AM.

We have planned a "Meet in the middle" with Tony & Tonya Walker from IL.
Anyone is invited to attend. We have set the date for Saturday August 29th @ 11 AM. The place is called "Podunk" in Orangeville, IL. You can view them on Facebook or go to their website at http://podunkrestaurant.com


Thedon & Barbo

[old2soon]

Ifin it weren't so dad gum far fer lunch I'd be there!  Sides which my neighbor and I will be setting up our yard sale that day.  Drink an ice tea for me please!  Have fun and RIDE SAFE.

[wiggydotcom]

There's a good chance I'll be able to make it. I'll try to let you know in a couple of days.
Looking forward to it!

[thedon]

Old2Soon, you are welcome anytime.

Wiggy, hope it works out and you can come for the lunch.

[Jack B]

Lee and I will be there.

[thedon]

Awesome, Jack, you going to meet at our house or at Podunk?

[Jack B]

Awesome, Jack, you going to meet at our house or at Podunk?

We will meet you in Podunk.
Let's hope the weather is good.

[da prez]

  We are planning on making it. It will depend on my help as we have a vacant apartment that is leased and needs to be ready by Monday.

                     da prez and wife

[thedon]

Prez, looking forward to it. Hopefully it will work out.

Weather says a bit of rain early Saturday morning. The rest of the day looks good. For those who answered "depends on the weather" we will put you down as "maybe". Unless it's pouring rain, we are going. Hope you won't let a little rain stop you.

Thedon

[thedon]

Reminder - we need all maybe's and yes'es by Thursday.

Thanks,

[wiggydotcom]

Reminder - we need all maybe's and yes'es by Thursday.

Thanks,

Convert me to a Yes.   

[thedon]

Wiggy, see you at Podunk. Looking forward to it.

Don

[wiggydotcom]

Wiggy, see you at Podunk. Looking forward to it.

Don

[Rocky]

count my wife and me will be there. We will meet you at B.P. by Cracker barrel on 26.

[thedon]

Thanks Rocky for letting us know. We will be there.

[thedon]

In case anybody is wondering. The ride is still on. Rain all night finally lightening up. Looks like it will end here soon. I just talked to Rocky in Jannesville and he said it was not raining there. So kickstands up at 9, if we have to wait until 9:30 or so that will be ok.

Don

[wiggydotcom]

10:22. I arrived. Had rain pretty much the whole first hundred miles.
But they say you meet the nicest people on a Honda. So don't anybody show up grumpy! 

[cookiedough]

Sorry guys,  didn't make it had a headache and took a nap from 11-1 or so not feeling well after waking up at 8.  Still have a headache but somewhat better.  Was planning on going otherwise.

Let's see some pics when you guys get back and where you all went, etc.

[Jack B]

It was a wet but good ride and we ate some great food (Sorry no pictures). it was 200 miles there and 218 miles home.  We took the scenic route.





This was a mason lodge right next to the restaurant an older gentleman was more than happy to show it to us he also took the group picture.

[wiggydotcom]

Thanks for posting this, Jack. It was nice meeting you and the gang. It was well worth the hundred miles of rain that I rode through to get there.
Our 2 F6bs looked good as well as seeing all the Valks.
The food was delicious and the service was great. Podunks was a winner.
Thanks to Barbo and Tonya for working out the details and Don for extending the invite!

[Black Dog]

I was on the fence about going...  Woke up to pretty steady rain, and it wasn't looking good...  Finally decided to drag out the rain gear and head out to Don n Barbs...  

Glad I did    Ran through maybe 30 minutes of rain, then just cool n cloudy.  Had a fun time, the food was great, and as always, great to see both old and new friends  

Once within 10 miles from home (of a 250 mile round trip), the rain started again (or maybe never left my area).  Got home a bit damp and chilled, but nothing a hot shower and a scotch couldn't cure  

Kudos to Barb and anyone else involved in the planning.  Lookin' forward to the 2nd annual 'Podunk Run'...

Black Dog

P.S. - Hey Barb, turn off yer turn signal  

[98 T]

I had a great time too - a little rain, but not bad.   A nice ride, good food, great people!
I didn't get any pics of food but I got one of everyone fixin' to order food. Can't wait for next year.