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Posted By Laura23 on 04/10/2006 2:35 PM
We are planning to attend. We will be in our car. Is it appropriate to put a logo in the window to identify ourselves? Please let me know what is acceptable. Thank you!
It is more than appropriate, I would think that if you had a few window flags on the car, that would be plenty of identification. If you want a big banner, that would be just fine. If you don't do anything but show up, that is good too!
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CQQL
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Arlington, Tx
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| 10 Apr 2006 4:58 PM |
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Posted By CQQL on 04/06/2006 7:19 AM
Will 'Flag Bikes', be desired? Confirm departure time from the TA @ Denton, please. I've gotten conflicting times via email and message board. Thanks
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jki659
Posts: 159
Dallas Tx
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| 10 Apr 2006 5:12 PM |
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AS far as I know "flag bikes" will be welcome. I know I'm bringing mine.
There are 2 groups leaving for OKC one Fri the 14th leaving the TA in Denton around 1:00PM
THe second group leaves the same TA Sat morning at 4:30 AM |
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PDDGM
Posts: 1349
Member #3599
US Navy 68-72
Sen Mo Ride Capt
Dixon, MO
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| 10 Apr 2006 5:47 PM |
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We will be attending the CWO3 Hartwick mission in Liberty Missouri on Fri morning and leaving from there via I 35 to the Kansas side and connecting with Hwy 169 to Claremore. Anyone wanting to ride along from Kansas or Missouri, just let me know..Also would appreciate any info on 169, it looks like a nice ride..Don't want to do the interstate if we can help it..email me at joelinda@yhti.net
Joe and Linda Smith
PDDGM and SailorMom
Cent Mo Ride Capt
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CIWS
Posts: 535
Dallas, Texas
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| 10 Apr 2006 6:43 PM |
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Posted By jki659 on 04/10/2006 5:12 PM
AS far as I know "flag bikes" will be welcome. I know I'm bringing mine.
There are 2 groups leaving for OKC one Fri the 14th leaving the TA in Denton around 1:00PM
THe second group leaves the same TA Sat morning at 4:30 AM
The boss lady says I can have friday off, so I'll see you in Denton at TA's before 1300 to make the run up to OKC.  |
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Shorty
Posts: 67
Overton, Texas
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| 10 Apr 2006 7:31 PM |
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Flag Bikes I've got mine.
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Harley Charlie
Posts: 103
Keller, TX
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| 10 Apr 2006 7:37 PM |
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I'll be hooking up with the 0430 (Sat) bunch leaving from Denton. Where, exactly, is this TA at?
Looking forward to honoring a fellow USAF NCO.
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riorata
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| 10 Apr 2006 7:52 PM |
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The TA (Truck Stops of America) is at I35 N exit 471 just north of truck route 380, loop 288
Other note:
I will be leaving Allen TX 1630-1700 on Friday aiming to meet two buds
from Austin area at the TA about 1800-1830. Then on to the Days Inn in
OKC. Anyone wishing to join this krew, chime in.
"Success is gettin' what you want; Happiness is wantin' what you get."
--Brother Dave Gardner
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MPCWarrior1
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| 10 Apr 2006 7:55 PM |
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My Dad, Brother, Myself and a friend will be leaving Mt. Pleasant Tx
about 8 am on the 14th headed north on Hwy 271. We will be in Paris Tx
about 9, Hugo Ok about 10, then on up through McAlister to Henrietta OK
then heading East to Shawnee for the night. Hope to catch up with some
of ya on the way up...
Andy
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redneckbyron
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| 10 Apr 2006 8:14 PM |
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| If anyone is leaving from Dallas Saturday morning, April 15, I would be interested in joining up to ride to Oklahoma City with you. I will meet you anywhere in the Dallas area. My cell is 972-345-8827 and home is 972-636-9037. |
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Streaker
Posts: 860
In Memory of Oldiron
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| 10 Apr 2006 9:11 PM |
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| My big flag will be flying. I assume Otter will prefer the Stars & Stripes, because my Lone Star flag might make all the Okies nervous............ |
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Deputy State Captain-East Texas Area
Palestine, Texas USA
Riding for my dad, WW II P.O.W., and for the Kenyon, R.Garcia, Durbin, Forbis, Cox, Priest, Duerksen, Fry, Moss, Shannon, Latimer, Worrel, A. Garcia, Meeks, Pratt, Duggan, Jones, Clements, Pugh, Caban, Rios, Lloyd, Shaffer, Eason, Mintzlaff, Neal, Jaynes, Sanders, Buford, Yates, Williams, Bishop, Brooks, Biggs, Barrett, Mollard, Goree, Sandel, Roberts, Knight, Knowles, Pickard and Wright families, and proud to being doing so.
"We cannot expect the Americans to jump from capitalism to Communism, but we can assist their elected leaders in giving Americans small doses of socialism until they suddenly awake to find they have Communism."- Soviet Leader Nikita Khrushchev, 1959
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tammyj
Posts: 295
Wichita, Ks.--- Texan by birth
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| 10 Apr 2006 9:15 PM |
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For anyone in Kansas, here's a copy of my post in the Midwest Region forum, under "Kansas plans for OKC, 4/15?". Check that thread for the list of hotels, if you're interested.
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Ok folks... looks like we're on our own. The local ALR have other business to attend to, so as far as I've been able to figger out, there's not going to be an organized group ride to OKC.
Dana & I will be at the Conoco (C&C Stop) on the SW corner of 47th St & Laura between 6-6:15 am Saturday. It's right near the hotels that I listed above. AIS (ass in saddle) at 6:30.
We plan to head down the turnpike to OKC, stopping in Perry, OK (Conoco) for gas & whatever else is necessary. According to MapQuest it's right at 95 miles to Perry... figger that oughtta be doable for whoever's with us.
I-35 south to the Kilpatrick Turnpike in OKC.
West to MacArthur Blvd.
To Britton Rd.
To Rockwell Ave.
And to the staging area.
These directions are from MapQuest... we're not familiar with OKC, so if anybody has a better idea, we're open.
Any and all are wlecome to join us. Highlander, stclassic, bogie, Barry, and others.... if y'all would either post here or shoot me an email, it'd be nice to know approximately how many people we're expecting so we don't run off and leave anybody.
Tim Waggoner, if you're listening... you just come on. If you & your friend are driving the car to OKC, we have a bike seat for you to sit on from the staging area to the cemetary. Unless there's someone else who's used to having passengers, and is willing.... Dana said he'd be happy to give you a ride....
Looking forward to meeting everyone....
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ABATE of Kansas--District 8
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Texan, born & raised... and dang proud of it!
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glennabel
Posts: 28
Cedar Park, TX
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| 10 Apr 2006 10:07 PM |
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Looks like I'll be joining the N. Texas group at Denton for the 4:30am departure. See you guys Saturday morning.
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Kaoz
Posts: 597
Houston, TX
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| 10 Apr 2006 11:51 PM |
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Heads up Houston PGR
Heads up Houston, we are going to OKC, Ok for the services for TSgt Patrick Shannon.
This will be a most honorable mission, and we are lucky and humbled by being provided the ability to participate.
Several thousand riders will congregate in OKC for this occasion, from all over the nation.
Here is our route:
Rally point: Shell Gas Station at the SW corner of 1960 and 290
KSU is 6:30AM.
We will travel North on 1960
1960 North to 45N (left turn)
We will pick up Josh Noble In Huntsville. “Exit 114, Montgomery Rd. There is an Exxon gas
station on your right immediately after the light. It is on the access road, so no turns are necessary,
just go through the light and the station is on your right. I will be there!”
45 N to Highway 20 W , about 210 miles
20 W to 360 N, 15 miles
360 N to 183 W, 10 miles
183 W to 121 N, 2 miles
121 N to 114 W 4 miles
114 N to 35 N 8 miles
(this will take us around Dallas and Ft Worth traffic)
35 N to Denton Exit 471 at the TA, We will rendezvous with a North Texas contingency. 40 miles
KSU from there is 1:00 PM
35N/235 N to I 40 W, 180 miles – OKC
Exit #145 off of I 40 W on Meridian. Destination, Days Inn at Meridian. There is a good size contingency of PGR’s at this Days Inn. We will ride together to the staging point on Sat AM.
Dont forget to bring change, quarters, from the postings on the forum it seems that it will take about $4.00 to travel on the OKC toll road. An idea I heard is to put $4.00 in quarters in 2 baggies, for easy access.
We will stop at every 100 miles for gas and rest. We’ll have lunch in Denton at the Truck Stops of America (TA).
For the return, depending on the size of the group, Josh has offered a place to spend the night in Denton. It’s a relative’s place, no beds, but couches and floor space. This is available as an option. Continue on to Houston on Sunday morning.
I will make the trip back with Josh, crashing at the option crash pad Sat night.
Many thanks Josh for coordinating that.
Lets ride Houston, lets show our PGR spirit; this is sort of a long trip, but its one that you will never ever forget.
Mario 'Kaoz' Bunster
Houston Ride Captain
TX Safety Officer
Patriot Guard Riders
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trent1059
Posts: 46
Ada Oklahoma
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| 11 Apr 2006 4:22 AM |
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| No tolls between Denton and OKC, no need for quarters. |
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CQQL
Posts: 207
Arlington, Tx
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| 11 Apr 2006 7:19 AM |
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Posted By jki659 on 04/10/2006 5:12 PM
AS far as I know "flag bikes" will be welcome. I know I'm bringing mine.
There are 2 groups leaving for OKC one Fri the 14th leaving the TA in Denton around 1:00PM
THe second group leaves the same TA Sat morning at 4:30 AM
Thanks for the update on the departure time from the TA Sat morning. |
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RVN 70-72 101st Abn/1st Cav
VFW Life Member/at large
PGR Member
gary.hill2@tx.rr.com
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wildabouthorses
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| 11 Apr 2006 7:36 AM |
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PDDGM check your email...
For those who will be in Claremore Friday night you can get some great tasting hamburger and fries for $5 not including drinks as there is a bar at the VFW that is directly south of the Claremore Expo Center on 1717 W. Dupont Street. Hwy 20 runs north/south on the west side of the Expo Center. This benefits the VFW and Rogers County Abate. You can meet several of the RC Abate that night as some of them will be cooking and others come to enjoy the meal. I am not kidding when I say the hamburgers are great tasting!
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TEN4T2
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West central Mo.
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| 11 Apr 2006 7:38 AM |
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I will be there for this long overdue homecoming. I'll be en-route from the Mission for CWO3 Hartwick in Mo.
I wish to thank Patrick's family for allowing me the honor of participating in Patrick's final earthly journey. They are in my thoughts and prayers. May they be comforted by having Patrick home and knowing that many Americans look upon Patrick and his compatriots as true HEROS.
R.S. Petersen Jr.
SSG AR
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Proud son of USMC Korea & Viet Nam Vet
PGR#1288
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Tulsaduo
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RC - NE Oklahoma Tulsa, Ok
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| 11 Apr 2006 7:42 AM |
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| The VFW and Rogers County Abate are helping out with our GotG 2006, so helping them is a good thing. |
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Clayton & Karolyn
Tulsa, Ok
Ride Captain - NE Oklahoma
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SlagHammer
Posts: 11
Gainesville, TX
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| 11 Apr 2006 10:18 AM |
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Coming from Gainesville (North of Denton). If y'all are KU (kickstands up) from Denton TA at 0430, I should be joining you at about 0445-0500 when you come past Gainesville on I35. I'll be watching for ya...
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SSG Walrus
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| 11 Apr 2006 12:15 PM |
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SSG Walrus here in St. George, Ut. I am leaving out of Utah as early as possible on the 14th, I have a room at the Days Inn. After this Mission, I encourage all who can, to help Honor all the rest who haven't made it home yet, by joining us on the "Run For The Wall", where we ask the rest of the Nation "Never forget", and "Bring them All home".
Welcome Home TSgt Shannon, May you Rest in Peace...
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grampaben
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Whitney,Texas
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| 11 Apr 2006 2:15 PM |
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Gramps
It's not "...-" American,
It's "...-" OR American.
Your Choice
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trent1059
Posts: 46
Ada Oklahoma
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| 11 Apr 2006 4:32 PM |
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From the Oklahoma traffic website:
On-going construction continues to narrow I-35 in Love County to one lane in both direction from the Red River north about nine miles.
Looks like this will be slow going, No other construction listed between this area and OKC |
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MsGigi
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Oklahoma City, OK
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| 11 Apr 2006 6:10 PM |
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| There is construction coming North on I-35 at 19th street in Moore. You might consider taking Highway 9 West to Newcastle and hitting I-44. This appears to be out of the way, but will connect you with I-40 W and on to Meridian. The 19th Street construction sometimes gets bottlenecked and with it being Easter weekend, it could get that way early. |
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PDDGM
Posts: 1349
Member #3599
US Navy 68-72
Sen Mo Ride Capt
Dixon, MO
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| 11 Apr 2006 6:39 PM |
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We will try to make it, don't exactly know what time we will get out of KC, but hopefully before 12..I didn't see any email from you...How close is the VFW to the Microtel...directions?
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