SPRINGFIELD, MO
Bowling Green Cruise
October 13-16, 2005
We gathered at the Hopedale Baptist Church parking lot in Ozark, MO.
Everyone was thrilled and eager to start the cruise.
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We're on the road... BOWLING GREEN OR BUST!
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First stop in Mountain View for stretching, refreshments & bathrooms |
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Lunch at Lambert's Cafe in Sikeston, MO. |
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Last stop before Bowling Green, McDonald's in Murray, KY |
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Never forget about our "Liquid Gold" stops...
Our group arrived in Bowling Green around 8 pm, transferred our suitcases to our rooms in the hotel then visited in the lobby and front of the hotel under the canopy . Friday at 10 a.m., we toured the Corvette Assembly Plant. (Sorry, but no photos were permitted) |
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After everyone enjoyed their lunch, a group of us drove to
the Lost River Cave & Valley in Bowling Green |
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Friday night we gathered under the canopy at the hotel. Betty S. took lots of wonderful photos but her camera decided to cease working so, no photos to share with everybody. I neglected to take our camera for the wonderful photos but Cindy H caught Betty playing with Darrel's leg!!!
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We had a guided tour of the National Corvette Museum by Roc Linkov, Events Manager. We wish to thank the museum for their cooperation and a very special thanks to Roc Linkov. A thank you card is going in the post tomorrow to Roc for his terrific tour & his time devoted to us.
Thank You note from Roc Linkov (Click on the link to open)
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Member, Brewster Jones' brick |
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A very special moment for the Conley family |
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| Saturday afternoon, we followed Captain Bernie to a buffet luncheon and Beech Bend Raceway | |||||||||||
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Next, came our own Captain Morgan (Bernie L) to drag race his beautiful Silver C5 Convertible with his top down
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GO BERNIE GO!!! |
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The classic battle between a Corvette & a Mustang
THE WINNER IS... BERNIE L! GREAT JOB, CAPTAIN MORGAN!
Bernie said... "Corvettes eat Mustangs and they taste like chicken!" |
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Our last morning on Sunday, we stopped by the NCM for a final photo |
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Heading home over the Mighty Mississippi River
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Thank You note from Roc Linkov (Click on the link to open) (Photos from Janell, Cindy H. and Anny) |
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