Asphelt 
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RD -
MM is a good road. W is a bit slower, but still a good road. I ride it all the time.
There is a QT at the intersection of W (109) and Interstate 44. Good place to gas up.
Exit 266 is two (2) miles East of Eureka.
We'll be set up by 8:30. How many riders? (We'll provide "Fat Pills", soda's and coffee.
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Randy48
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| 08 Nov 2006 6:04 PM |
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[b]All riders starting the escort at Fort Leonard Wood [/b]
The staging area with be at the St Robert Auto Mall - formerly the old Dodge, Chyrsler, Plymouth Dealership on the Nort side of Missouri Avenue. The lot (paved) and building are empty with a wide driveway entering Missouri Avenue. It is located between Century 21 and Arby's on the North side and directly across the street from Auto Financial.
The buses are scheduled to leave the Fort at 0800, please arrive at the staging area gassed up and ready to ride between 0700-0730 (they may leave a little early). We will be riding as far as Eureka approximately 105 miles and handing the buses off to the next group of riders.
Leave the big flags home, guess-timated speed will be approximately 70 MPH or whatever the buses can do.
Thanks for riding.
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Randy48
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| 08 Nov 2006 6:18 PM |
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| I made up a little map for those not familar with St Robert. |
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RD
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| 08 Nov 2006 7:02 PM |
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Posted By Asphelt on 08 Nov 2006 5:48 PM
RD -
MM is a good road. W is a bit slower, but still a good road. I ride it all the time.
There is a QT at the intersection of W (109) and Interstate 44. Good place to gas up.
Exit 266 is two (2) miles East of Eureka.
We'll be set up by 8:30. How many riders? (We'll provide "Fat Pills", soda's and coffee.
Ron
Thanks
Ron, looks like a decent ride and should save us some miles. I'm
hoping for a dozen making the ride to 266. We really appreciate
your picking up the ball at the handoff. This is turning into a
classic PGR team effort.
See you there.
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Randy48
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| 08 Nov 2006 8:33 PM |
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I've got a CB on my Ultra, I'll try giving you guys a shout on channel 19 when we get close to Eureka.
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cagerbob
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| 08 Nov 2006 8:33 PM |
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bumped for update. See first post.
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Smackwater
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| 09 Nov 2006 5:34 AM |
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Posted By RandyPGR on 08 Nov 2006 2:56 PM
Any St. Louis folks considering the Eureka to Cape part of the mission? I'm thinking of joining the SEMO group at exit #266 and riding all the way in to Cape. Anyone else?
SEMO group, what time do you expect to arrive at exit #266?
Randy Baumgarth
Randy-I'll be making that M crossing between 7:30 and 8:00 in the morning. I'll be riding from 266 down to probably St. Gen. |
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Praynsoul
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| 09 Nov 2006 5:37 AM |
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I sure wish I could make this mission but I can't get off work.
Randy B...enjoy the mission.
All riders..be safe
And finally, WELCOME HOME 110TH ENG. AND GOD BLESS YOU. |
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Randy48
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| 09 Nov 2006 6:19 AM |
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Weather for the Fort Wood area Friday:
Upper 40s in the morning to upper 50s around noon, chance of rain in the afternoon
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MissezTicklz
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| 09 Nov 2006 6:51 AM |
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If anyone is coming from SW Missouri, a couple of us are meeting at the BP Station in Lebanon on I-44 at the Hwy 5 between 0630 and 0645. Kickstands up at 0645.
Randy, we'll see you at the Auto Mall in St. Robert NLT 0730.
Ride Safe everyone and wear your polypros! It's going to be coooool!
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bmwgene
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| 09 Nov 2006 7:15 AM |
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Hey Randy B
I will be at 266 exit also.----This is going to be the best ride I have been on.
We all need this one.
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rogriley
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| 09 Nov 2006 8:38 AM |
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| Where is the staging location in Fruitland taking place for riders to leave for St. Louis for the Eureka hand off of the 110th Engineers? Thanks. |
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Victoryv92c
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| 09 Nov 2006 11:09 AM |
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I live at I-55 and Highway M. I will meet at 266 to ride to Cape.
SE riders, M is much better than 141 as there are few lights and a lot less traffic and the last part (MM and W) is along the Meramec River and nice and winding. Highway M is the first 10 miles, about half the total distance, and it is 4 lane divided with only 1 traffic light. There is only one turn, a right turn lane bypassing the only stop sign after the ride along the river and just before you get to Eureka, and it is well marked "Eureka".
Be aware of 2 things:
Maybe 5 miles past the 4 lane section you cross Highway 30, and the section from the McDonalds to the Big River Bridge is a notorious 35 mph radar trap, only a half mile, but it can be an expensive half mile.
Hwy W meets I44 at Eureka at exit 264, so you have to turn right onto I44 EAST to the next exit (266), not west.
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RD
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Cape Girardeau, MO
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| 09 Nov 2006 1:41 PM |
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Posted By rogriley on 09 Nov 2006 8:38 AM
Where
is the staging location in Fruitland taking place for riders to leave
for St. Louis for the Eureka hand off of the 110th Engineers? Thanks. Cape riders staging at Rhodes 101 Fruitland exit 105. KU at 7:30. Good to have some Wingers along.
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RD
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Cape Girardeau, MO
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| 09 Nov 2006 1:42 PM |
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SMALL ITINERARY CHANGE: We are not stopping at Jefferson
Barracks, but instead will run straight to Cape. Watch your
fuel. We'll try to get them to stop for top off.
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Randy48
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| 09 Nov 2006 1:50 PM |
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| I tracked down the 110th today at Fort Wood. The buses will be leaving at 0800 for sure. I gave them a cell number to contact me when they start moving. The Major was very excited about the escort as were a number of thr troops I spoke with. Sure hope we get a good showing of riders in the morning. |
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mschrunk
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St. Louis, MO
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| 09 Nov 2006 4:39 PM |
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I regret that commitments at home will keep me from making this ride. Keep safe everyone, and wish the members of the 110th a hearty welcome home for me!
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RD
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Cape Girardeau, MO
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| 10 Nov 2006 3:30 PM |
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Our soldiers are home. Thanks everyone. Joe, Randy - thanks
for all your work at your end. We owe you. Our escort ended
up being more like a trail blazing - but I liked us sneaking in the
back way to the Armory and being able to park and set up as our heros
arrived. If someone got a bike count, lemme know. I'm
guessing we had between two and three dozen before we landed.
When we got to the handoff point there were already a dozen riders
waiting; and I know we picked up nearly a dozen along the way. I
heard one gal at the ceremony say she saw the bikes roll in and they
were awesome!
We had a PGR moment. Shortly after the troops unloaded and headed
in to the Armory for their ceremony, several of us were by the bikes
rehashing the day. A soldier walked up and stood in the middle of
us and began to tell us how much he and his buddies appreciated all we
have done - and he went on to say he meant it from the bottom of his
heart. You could tell he was reaching down and that it wasn't
something easily shared. As he turned and walked away several of
us responded that this was all for him and his fellow soldiers and it
was us that appreciated what they have done. After he left we all
took a little breath. Somehow it had hit home that this was more
than an escort mission.
Thanks again everyone.
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Randy48
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| 10 Nov 2006 4:40 PM |
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| Thanks RD, it was an honor to spend a few hours for the sacrifices these folks made! Ya'll looked impressive as we rolled off the Interstate, you had the on ramp filled with bikes! Bev was great and right on time with drinks and donuts when we pulled into your rally point. Sorry we didn't have time to shoot the breeze, but then again I'm glad we didn't, that would have meant a different type mission. |
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PDDGM
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| 10 Nov 2006 4:56 PM |
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Edited harly69g
The Fort Leonard Wood to Eureka leg of the mission is complete, three riders made the trip. Many thanks to Anja and Frank for joining me on this ride you both were great company!
We meet the bus carrying the 110th Engineers at 0815 just outside the gate of the Fort and lead the bus to Eureka. Mother Nature and the Lord worked with us and held the cold and rain back for the ride to Eureka and back to St Robert, just after I parked my bike the rain started to fall, Anja and Frank I home you made it home safe.
We exited I-44 at the 266 exit where the next group of riders took over the remainder of the mission. It appeared they had at least 20 bikes, they had the "on" ramp filled nicely! We then stopped by their staging area and met Bev who waited patiently for us to show up and greeted us with hot coffee, donuts, soda, and water. Again Bev thank you so much, it was a pleasure to meet you.
Many thanks again to the 110th for your sacrifices over the past year, it was an honor to be a small part of your homecoming.
Randy48
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Joe Smith
Cent Mo Ride Capt
Thanks to all for an outstanding job, it was a hectic week, but it all ended well. My trip to Eugene was inspiring. Read the report under Missouri--special dedication..Again thanks to all that made this work...
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Randy48
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| 10 Nov 2006 6:13 PM |
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| I received a phone call early from one of the soldiers on the bus thanking us for what we did and thought I'd pass along his thanks to all to made this possible. |
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bmwgene
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| 10 Nov 2006 6:34 PM |
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Ron-Randy-Victory92c-----email me at sturm111@swbell.net---for todays pictures.
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Asphelt
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| 10 Nov 2006 6:37 PM |
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Randy48:
Thanks for helping Bev dismantle the Exit 266 staging area. Bev mentioned that she met you and Anya (who got the ball rolling last weekend!)
Monty: Thanks for loaning your PGR flag. The pole I fashioned last night wasn't that great, but at least we got the flag 12 feet in the air.
What a ride. The weather cooperated and I didn't get rained on until I was 4 blocks from home. Great timing. It was nice to have a mission that wasn't 40 degrees and raining or 70 MPH in the dark.
I'm glad we made a good showing. One lady stood in front of me and said something to the effect "When you guys rode up it was awsome. I haven't had a thrill like that in years!. (The last sentence is word for word.)
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harly69g
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| 10 Nov 2006 7:43 PM |
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Posted By PDDGM on 10 Nov 2006 4:56 PM
The Fort Leonard Wood to Eureka leg of the mission is complete, three riders made the trip. Many thanks to Anja and Frank for joining me on this ride you both were great company!
We meet the bus carrying the 110th Engineers at 0815 just outside the gate of the Fort and lead the bus to Eureka. Mother Nature and the Lord worked with us and held the cold and rain back for the ride to Eureka and back to St Robert, just after I parked my bike the rain started to fall, Anja and Frank I home you made it home safe.
We exited I-44 at the 266 exit where the next group of riders took over the remainder of the mission. It appeared they had at least 20 bikes, they had the "on" ramp filled nicely! We then stopped by their staging area and met Bev who waited patiently for us to show up and greeted us with hot coffee, donuts, soda, and water. Again Bev thank you so much, it was a pleasure to meet you.
Many thanks again to the 110th for your sacrifices over the past year, it was an honor to be a small part of your homecoming.
Randy48
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Joe Smith
Cent Mo Ride Capt
Thanks to all for an outstanding job, it was a hectic week, but it all ended well. My trip to Eugene was inspiring. Read the report under Missouri--special dedication..Again thanks to all that made this work...
PDDM,
We dont post them on the first page.
You posted it in the right spot.
Thanks Greg!!!!
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RandyPGR
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| 11 Nov 2006 7:36 AM |
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Just wanted to say thanks to all who helped coordinate the ride yesterday. It was my second event with PGR in a week and I was truly impressed. I happened to be around when that soldier came to thank us. One more time I was moved.
What we do seems rather small but yet carries a real message. Yesterday, while traveling I was monitoring CB ch 19. I heard one voice come across the air waves saying, "look at all those bikes, You think they are trying to send a message?" That message is clear. It takes everyone to send that message. Keep it going and way to get-r-done.
Thanks again everyone,
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