Schedule of Events

[Texascwgrl]

Itinerary for Nationals 2009

Please be advised that there will be more POINTS OF INTEREST added and maybe minor changes made to the schedule between now and July.
Thank you

Saturday:  Sign-in (Drury Inn)
Check-in:  (self-guided points of interest provided with maps and/or flyers in the welcome bag)



Sunday:   Continued Sign-in (Drury Inn)
Buffett Breakfast 7am-10am (Location:  TBA)
Check-in:  (self guided points of interest and meet and greet time in the parking lot)



Monday:    
-Natural Bridge Caverns (8:15 gather and 8:30 departure from Host Hotel) 29.2 mi – about 42 mins Map

-Shopping in Gruene 38.9 mi – about 44 mins Map
-San Marcos (Prime Outlets & Tanger Outlets) 45.5 mi – about 47 mins Map



Tuesday:
-Sea World 14.3 mi – about 23 mins Map
-Fiesta Texas 7.1 mi – about 11 mins Map




Wednesday: 
-Fisher House
There are 2 main locations in San Antonio...
**4 houses at Ft Sam Houston (Brooke Army Medical Center - 16.7 mi – about 23 mins)
**3 houses at Lackland AFB (Wilford Hall Medical Center - 15.4 mi – about 23 mins
-Laser Quest (2 locations both only open 5 pm to 9 pm) 6.6 mi – about 16 mins Map
-High Octane Tune Up:  Nelson Performance  23.6 mi – about 29 mins Map
-Malibu Grand Prix-go carts 2.1 mi – about 8 mins Map
-Memorial cruise to cemetery and Haunted Railroad Crossing (evening)  20.9 mi – about 35 mins Map



Thursday:  (11.6 mi – about 16 mins)
Downtown (all day) --> Parking Map & Parking List
-The Alamo
-Ripley’s Believe It or Not
-Riverwalk (boat tour)
-La Villita
-Lunch: Buckhorn Saloon, Schilo's German Deli, Hard Rock Cafe
-El Mercardo downtown: Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery
-Dick’s Last Resort, Durty Nelly’s, Swig’s Martini Bar, Howl at the Moon, Coyote Ugly Saloon



Friday:
-Dyno:  Fuel Injection Specialties of San Antonio, TX (9am)  13.0 mi – about 22 mins Map
-Off-Roading: Cline’s Ranch (getting there between 11 and 11:30am)  31.3 mi – about 51 mins Map
-Texas Hold'em (7:45pm in commons area of hotel)



Saturday:   (Freedom Chevrolet) 3.5 mi – about 6 mins Map
Freedom Chevrolet
13483 I-10 West
San Antonio, TX 78249
Store Phone: 210.697.6000
Service Phone: 210.697.6080
Parts Phone: 210.697.6060
Store Hours: M-SAT 8-8,
Closed Sunday
Service Hours: M-F 7-6, SAT 8-4,
Closed Sunday
Parts Hours: M-F 7:30-6, SAT 8-4,
Closed Sunday

-Show and shine  (11am-3pm)  Burgers and cokes will be available at Freedom for lunch. 
-Judging of Avalanches (12-2pm)
-Dinner (Buffett) 5-6:45 pm
-Trophys handed and Raffle 7-10 pm ( meeting room closes at 10pm)

*** Light show and final night of tailgating (GLOW OFF) -- in the parking lot



Sunday:  Check-out and departures


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[Texascwgrl]

Well, here it is!!!  The 2009 National Event Schedule 

[Hop45]

Mi Tierra is some of the best mexican food you will ever find and their margaritas can't be beat either. Dick's last resort was an old college hangout of mine as well. You guys will have a great time. I'm hoping to make it for at least one day, but probably will stay in galveston the whole time visiting family.

[MS03 2500]

Looks good TCG

[Texascwgrl]

Mi Tierra is some of the best mexican food you will ever find and their margaritas can't be beat either. Dick's last resort was an old college hangout of mine as well. You guys will have a great time. I'm hoping to make it for at least one day, but probably will stay in galveston the whole time visiting family.

Yes, for those who have never been to places like these, it will be a time to NEVER forget 

[Strobin'01]

 :thumbsup:Sweet.

Is the haunted railroad crossing the one where the busload of kids got killed and your vehicle is supposedly pushed over the tracks?

[Texascwgrl]

:thumbsup:Sweet.

Is the haunted railroad crossing the one where the busload of kids got killed and your vehicle is supposedly pushed over the tracks?

Yes, that is the place.  We had a GTG that included it one time, I think we took 7 AVs over the tracks... It was WAY cool and it really works!

[Strobin'01]

Yes, that is the place.  We had a GTG that included it one time, I think we took 7 AVs over the tracks... It was WAY cool and it really works!

Heard of some people putting talcum powder on the back of vehicles and getting fingerprints from ghosts.

[Texascwgrl]

Heard of some people putting talcum powder on the back of vehicles and getting fingerprints from ghosts.

Yes, or dirty AVs... like mine was that day 

[amd1900mp]

Great schedule!

[Loggie]

going to be fun

[Chopped_Burban]

Looks like a great itinerary there TCG. Sorry I won't be in attendance 

Somebody have few  for me Loggie

[farmguy]

Great Schedule Melissa... Looking forward to it.

[Texascwgrl]

Thank you! I am pretty excited.  Still lots to do to be ready, but we will get there 

[avz66]

My kids are ready for this gtg. 

[Texascwgrl]

My kids are ready for this gtg. 

EXCELLENT!  Will be glad to see them... I am sure they have grown a ton!

[avz66]

What time will ya'll be taking off Monday for the Natural Bridge Caverns? I will be coming in on that day

[Texascwgrl]

What time will ya'll be taking off Monday for the Natural Bridge Caverns? I will be coming in on that day

Hours on Monday are 9-6pm.  So leaving from our Host Hotel, 8:15 gather and 8:30 departure.  Thank you for the question 

So coming in from Houston, you could meet us there around 9am, depending on traffic, your way and ours 
OR depending on what time you get in town, you may want to drop your things off first 

[avz66]

Hours on Monday are 9-6pm.  So leaving from our Host Hotel, 8:15 gather and 8:30 departure.  Thank you for the question 

So coming in from Houston, you could meet us there around 9am, depending on traffic, your way and ours 
OR depending on what time you get in town, you may want to drop your things off first 

Cool  Thanks

[Texascwgrl]

Cool  Thanks

Anytime 

[Hugz]

 
Looks like tonz of fun stuff to do...

Itinerary for Nationals 2009

Please be advised that there will be more POINTS OF INTEREST added and maybe minor changes made to the schedule between now and July.
Thank you

Saturday:  Sign-in (Drury Inn)
Check-in:  (self-guided points of interest provided with maps and/or flyers in the welcome bag)



Sunday:   Continued Sign-in (Drury Inn)
Buffett Breakfast 7am-10am (Location:  TBA)
Check-in:  (self guided points of interest and meet and greet time in the parking lot)



Monday:    
-Natural Bridge Caverns (8:15 gather and 8:30 departure from Host Hotel) 29.2 mi – about 42 mins Map

-Shopping in Gruene 38.9 mi – about 44 mins Map
-San Marcos (Prime Outlets & Tanger Outlets) 45.5 mi – about 47 mins Map



Tuesday:
-Sea World 14.3 mi – about 23 mins Map
-Fiesta Texas 7.1 mi – about 11 mins Map




Wednesday: 
-Fisher House
There are 2 main locations in San Antonio...
**4 houses at Ft Sam Houston (Brooke Army Medical Center - 16.7 mi – about 23 mins)
**3 houses at Lackland AFB (Wilford Hall Medical Center - 15.4 mi – about 23 mins
-Laser Quest (2 locations both only open 5 pm to 9 pm) 6.6 mi – about 16 mins Map
-High Octane Tune Up:  Nelson Performance  23.6 mi – about 29 mins Map
-Malibu Grand Prix-go carts 2.1 mi – about 8 mins Map
-Memorial cruise to cemetery and Haunted Railroad Crossing (evening)  20.9 mi – about 35 mins Map



Thursday:  (11.6 mi – about 16 mins)
Downtown (all day) --> Parking Map & Parking List
-The Alamo
-Ripley’s Believe It or Not
-Riverwalk (boat tour)
-La Villita
-Lunch: Buckhorn Saloon, Schilo's German Deli, Hard Rock Cafe
-El Mercardo downtown: Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery
-Dick’s Last Resort, Durty Nelly’s, Swig’s Martini Bar, Howl at the Moon, Coyote Ugly Saloon



Friday:
-Dyno:  Fuel Injection Specialties of San Antonio, TX (9am)  13.0 mi – about 22 mins Map
-Off-Roading: Cline’s Ranch (getting there between 11 and 11:30am)  31.3 mi – about 51 mins Map
-Texas Hold'em (7:45pm in commons area of hotel)



Saturday:   (Freedom Chevrolet) 3.5 mi – about 6 mins Map
Freedom Chevrolet
13483 I-10 West
San Antonio, TX 78249
Store Phone: 210.697.6000
Service Phone: 210.697.6080
Parts Phone: 210.697.6060
Store Hours: M-SAT 8-8,
Closed Sunday
Service Hours: M-F 7-6, SAT 8-4,
Closed Sunday
Parts Hours: M-F 7:30-6, SAT 8-4,
Closed Sunday

-Show and shine  (11am-3pm)  Burgers and cokes will be available at Freedom for lunch. 
-Judging of Avalanches (12-2pm)
-Dinner (Buffett) 5-6:45 pm
-Trophys handed and Raffle 7-10 pm ( meeting room closes at 10pm)

*** Light show and final night of tailgating (GLOW OFF) -- in the parking lot



Sunday:  Check-out and departures


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[Texascwgrl]

Thanks HUGZ and we also have a ton of stuff on our "points of interest/self guided thread"!

[amd1900mp]

It all looks like fun!

[trAVelingman]

What night are we going to Chuy's??

[Texascwgrl]

What night are we going to Chuy's??

I don't think working this in will be a problem.  I happen to know of 2 locations, both very close to my house 
It does not seem that there is a location on the river though.  So with that said, I would say, any day except Thursday would work.

 

[amd1900mp]

What night are we going to Chuy's??

What nights will you be attending?

[trAVelingman]

What nights will you be attending?

Probably Thursday through Sunday.

[amd1900mp]

Probably Thursday through Sunday.

Of the last weekend I hope.

[TheBeast]

Looks like fun!!!

None of this though??? It should be nice and HOT out...
http://www.floattheguadalupe.com/

[trAVelingman]

Of the last weekend I hope.

But, of course.

[Texascwgrl]

I just picked up my season passes to Fiesta Texas... which means more coupons! 

[Texascwgrl]

Looks like fun!!!

None of this though??? It should be nice and HOT out...
http://www.floattheguadalupe.com/

There will be time for that!!!  I will add your link to the self guided thread.... 

[Texascwgrl]

 

For those attending Nationals 09, if you will let me know when you will be coming in I can assist you in picking out events and self guided activities to best fit your family needs.

[Texascwgrl]

Can I get a show of hands who would like to attend these events?  Please let us know when you will be here so we can begin to assign some helpers for caravans.  Thanks!

[avz66]

We are going to Seaworld  but on thurs and on fri we are doing the River Walk

[Strobin'01]

Can I get a show of hands who would like to attend these events?  Please let us know when you will be here so we can begin to assign some helpers for caravans.  Thanks!

I am interested in:

Natural Bridge Cavern Tour
Alamo tour
Haunted Crossing

Not really sure about Sea World or Fiesta Texas

Was thinking about going to Fredricksburg to the War Museum, but haven't decided.

[Texascwgrl]

Got it and thank you for posting

Here is a little article on the Haunted Tracks, if you are not familiar with the story: 

http://paranormal.about.com/library/weekly/aa031201a.htm

[Texascwgrl]

As I was looking that the schedule of events, many of the canceled events are on the same day.  We want everyone to see and do things that are of interest to them.  Please, if there is something you want to see or do, let us know 

Here is more haunted stuff in San Antonio, if some are interested:

http://www.legendsofamerica.com/TX-MengerHotel.html

[Texascwgrl]

We are going to Seaworld  but on thurs and on fri we are doing the River Walk

You must have posted right about the time Strobin was....

Thank you for the post!

[EarthQuake]

All I am particularly interested in is the river walk, possibly the Alamo on Thursday.  Whatever I feel like on Friday and the show/shine on Saturday.

[TexasAVY]

Pretty much the same with us.  The haunted crossing on Wed, the Alamo on Thurs, probably the Boardwalk on Fri and the show/shine on Sat.

[Strobin'01]

Pretty much the same with us.  The haunted crossing on Wed, the Alamo on Thurs, probably the Boardwalk on Fri and the show/shine on Sat.

I forgot to mention the show/shine glow off.

[Texascwgrl]

I forgot to mention the show/shine glow off.

We will all be at that!  I am trying to set up a 'little surprise' for that 'show and shine '

[Strobin'01]

We will all be at that!  I am trying to set up a 'little surprise' for that 'show and shine '

What is it?

[Texascwgrl]

What is it?

Cannot tell, that would not be a surprise   

I did just confirm that 'surprise'  and it looks like a go!  (Doug, if you read this... I think we will keep this between you and I  )

Show and Shine should be a wonderful time this year here at Nationals 09... for us to  do what we do best, show off our AVs and meet other vehicle enthusiasts!

[Strobin'01]

Cannot tell, that would not be a surprise   

I did just confirm that 'surprise'  and it looks like a go!  (Doug, if you read this... I think we will keep this between you and I  )

Show and Shine should be a wonderful time this year here at Nationals 09... for us to  do what we do best, show off our AVs and meet other vehicle enthusiasts!

Can't wait!

[Texascwgrl]

Can't wait!

Me either after that phone call 

[Strobin'01]

Me either after that phone call 

The suspense is killing me.

[Texascwgrl]

   See you all at the Show and Shine 

[Strobin'01]

Question about the show and shine.  Where are we going to wash and clean our AVs?  Is there a car wash near by or is the dealership going to be gracious enough to let us use their water hoses?  Or can we run up your water bill Melissa at your house?

[Iceberg]

The only event I would be able to make would be the show and shine, but I can't see registering just for one event.  Maybe next year!  Have fun!

I am in Austin if anyone wants to check out the night life!

[Texascwgrl]

I am sure we can find a car wash close by!  My house is like 20 minutes from the hotel, you would have bugs by the time you got back to the hotel...LOL

[Texascwgrl]

The only event I would be able to make would be the show and shine, but I can't see registering just for one event.  Maybe next year!  Have fun!

I am in Austin if anyone wants to check out the night life!

Understand 

[Texascwgrl]

This is the LAST day to register, let's get it done!

[silverrider]

Can I get a show of hands who would like to attend these events?  Please let us know when you will be here so we can begin to assign some helpers for caravans.  Thanks!

We would like to do the Alamo tour,Haunted Crossing,Sea World,and the River Walk with a group in any order that is best for every one.

[Texascwgrl]

Dinner for Saturday, July 25

Rudy's BBQ

Leon Springs, TX

24152 W. IH 10
San Antonio, TX 78257
Phone: 210-698-2141

The menu will be as follows:

Brisket, turkey, and sausage
Baked beans and cream corn
Bread, jalapenos, onions, pickles
Tea
and Peach Cobbler for desert 

[Strobin'01]

Sweet! Good  ole BBQ. 

[Texascwgrl]

So I have 3 coupons for Fiesta Texas that will get you in for $15.00 each, so let me know if you are interested.

[Strobin'01]

So I have 3 coupons for Fiesta Texas that will get you in for $15.00 each, so let me know if you are interested.

I may take one. I'm a cheapskate.

[farmguy]

A couple of pieces of good news. The weather forecast is for below normal temperatures and San Antonio is still one of the 10 cheapest gasoline price cities in the nation.

[Texascwgrl]

I may take one. I'm a cheapskate.

No problem!

[farmguy]

I am sure we can find a car wash close by!  My house is like 20 minutes from the hotel, you would have bugs by the time you got back to the hotel...LOL

Which raises the question...Where is the closest car wash to the hotel?

[Texascwgrl]

Let me find out.  Car washes we can do, washing cars at my house we cannot.  We are in water restrictions and can only water/wash cars on Fridays before 8am and between 8 and 10pm... sucks!

[JRAM]

Which raises the question...Where is the closest car wash to the hotel?

Full Service car wash:  The Wash Tub: 8935 Wurzbach, San Antonio, TX 78240;  210.641.0416  They do a good job inside and out.
                                    Another Wash Tub:  5998 DeZavala, San Antonio, TX 78249;  210.697.8822

Self Serv:  Huebner Oaks Car Wash:  11914 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78230;  (210) 699-4658
                 I'm sure there are more self serv, I just could not find them online.

We'll find a way to get you clean!!

[Texascwgrl]

Go JRAM... you are the man 

[Texascwgrl]

Well, it is finally here.  After a year of planning, I will be picking up amd1900mp from the airport around 1pm.  I will begin posting pics today!  Looking forward to seeing everyone, and please be safe in your travels.

[avz66]

Cool 

[Z66 BUTCH]

NICE! Give him a hug................or maybe a handshake from me! 

[Texascwgrl]

NICE! Give him a hug................or maybe a handshake from me! 

 Will do Butch!

[Hugz]

few days done..  PLENTY MORE FUN STUFF TO GO....   

[Just_Jeepin]

ATTENTION:  This schedule SAID tentative!  The new schedule is in your manilla folder!

TCG