Green Lake Update

Ken,

Milwaukee, or Madison Wisconsin are the closest airports. I flew to Milwaukee last year. Only about a 90 mile drive if I remember. Chicago flights might be a little cheaper, but I decided it wasn't worth the extra 2 plus hours driving time, not to mention having to deal with Chicago traffic.

BKH

OK, thanks, Brian. I'll check out the flights, car rentals and hotel/motel accommodations. I'm hoping my wife will be coming too.

Ken

Ken,
Last year I flew Northwest from Logan to Milwaukee. Tickets are $200-$280 and they serve homemade cookies on the flight.

I rented a car for about $35 and made it to Green Lake in just about 90 mins.

I'll probably be flying in on Friday mid-day.

-Keith

Keith,

Did you book already? Are you flying out of Logan or Manchester? Maybe I can grab the same flight as you? The Chicago flights are low $200's.

Ken

What time are we all breaking up on Sunday? I'm almost thinking that leaving Monday AM would be better.

Ken

My tentative plan is to be there early- either late on Wed or sometime Thurs. Ill be sticking around Sun nite and leaving sometime Monday.

Reid, MM, Tim & anyone else coming thru Chicago,

Although GL is quite a ways off perhaps you guys would want to do a stop off in the Chicagoland area Thursday on the way up, we could ski my lake or cruise the chain of lakes nearby, Blarneys Island for the Thursday Night Boat races or whatever. GL is about 2.5 hrs from my house.

At the moment my plan is to head North to GL Fri AM however I am open for anything.

Looking forward to it!

I was thinking of getting to GL on weds nite or thurs, and I was thinking about going around chicago b/c I did not want to get, mugged, raped, shot,or camper jacked, but your lake sounds cool, I cant pa$$ up a good boat race..

If we have a large group hanging through Sunday, we can certainly organize something else to do as a group, (or dry out in the cove like a few of us did last year haha).. I'll be there from Tursday night through the next week..

Moj'

Quinner, I as well will probably take you up on a visit. While taking such a long trip, multiple destinations make it all the more worth while. BKH posted on the camping thread that he might be up for making it a longer trip as well. And then Alan we'll see you around the fire.

In regards to alternatve accomodations if Ken and others are still looking, I spoke to a super nice guy this afternoon named Dan from Fox Valley RV rentals in Appleton, WI which isn't too far away. He's still got ample pop-up and motorhome rentals available. He grew up on Green Lake and his parents are retired there. He said it was very possible that he could even deliver a unit or two to the Lake. Anyone interested can reach him at http://www.foxvalleyrv.com/, or 920-303-2741. BKH (Brian), you can fly in and catch a ride to pick up a nice motorhome for the week. And I'd be up for hitting the Merc plant and Harley plant you mentioned.

I was also told that Lake Winnebago was a nice visit for boaters if time allowed.       

MaddMarxx wrote: I was thinking of getting to GL on weds nite or thurs, and I was thinking about going around chicago b/c I did not want to get, mugged, raped, shot,or camper jacked, but your lake sounds cool, I cant pa$$ up a good boat race..

No worries, there are a couple ways to head north without going thru the city, us local guy's will make sure everyone knows the fastest and safest route when the time comes.

Now the well being of your cooler once in GL is another subject, if it contains Bud or Coors Light there is nowhere it will be safe!

I'm thinking I might be bringing a keg,....of wine cooler. I really do want to buy a kegerator which probably some of you guys already have. Then I'll be setting up bar at campsite 27.    

reidp wrote: Is anyone coming in earlier in the week than Friday? My wife and I are making a week out of this trip and may decide to pull in Weds-Thurs, esp if others are going to be around. Thanks.

Reid, We're also planning on getting there Thurs afternoon..there were actually quite a few that showed up last year that day...

We had picked up some of the years first sweetcorn at a roadside stand on the way up and roasted it in 81's campfire....did some steaks ..a little beer... MAN... is it July yet?

btw, .....what boat you bringing?

I will try to get there Thursday night, of course, as we get closer to the date things could change. I reserved my room for Thurs - Sat nights.

know what you mean about running ggod, I still need to install the new heads, intake, and exhaust then I have to curve the distributor as well and maybe rejet the carb again.