We really took our time getting back... Between crazy construction delays on I465 (around Indy), a nasty accident on I39 (just south of the WI/IL border), Bumps on I39 that should have been labeled Jumps, and the heat, we just decided to get home when we could.
Loth ran ahead, to catch up with a family commitment, after Bloomington Normal, and The Don, Barbo, and I just took our time. Rolled in about 4:00pm CST Saturday.
A big thanks to everyone involved in the planning of this great event. Weather was great, the area was beautiful, accommodations were pretty nice (especially for a group our size), and everyone seemed to be having a great time.
As to the folks that attended the event... It was great to renew old friendships, see familiar faces, put faces to familiar names... All in all, you couldn't find a better group of people if you tried!
And, the most impressive statistic of the whole week (in my opinion) was the $8000 raised for our charity
Think about that for a moment... I'm not sure of the attendance figures, but I'm guessing there were about 400 folks there at one time or another. The raffles, 50/50, Pie auction (over $3000 right there), winners handing back big wads of their 50/50 winnings, and a very heartfelt donation by a member seriously injured in a crash (now recovered), our little band of goofballs made one serious sized donation! I'm proud to be affiliated with each and everyone of you, and to be able to call you friends
Great, super, fantastic, awesome event!!!
Bring on IZ 17
Black Dog
