Swim In From Illinois State Line To Downtown Rockford Sunday August 10th - Welcome to The Amphicar Lovers Digest / Forum

cigarman · #1 (**permalink**) 07-31-2008, 05:27 PM

Hello Everyone,
I am getting a group together to do a 4 hour river ride on the smoothest part of the Rock River in Illinois from Rockton down to Downtown Rockford. We will be traveling with the current which makes Amphi travel a breeze. We will start our journey at 11am Sunday August 10th, Stop at a state park for a break, then off to Cliffbreakers (Awesome Restaurant) for a great lunch/dinner. Then finish the day on the river to Downtown Rockford. We can gas up and head back by land. Our day will finish approximately 6:00pm.
I have done this ride several times and it is one of my personal favorites. We have 4 cars committed so far and I would love to see any Amphi brother or sister that would like to join us. If you need info, Feel free to email me at capon23@aol.com

Cigarman

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cigarman · #2 (**permalink**) 07-31-2008, 08:06 PM

Hello All,
I Forgot to mention You can also call (Dave the Wave) Derer for information on this event. He will be there also and he knows what we will be doing.
Thanks,
Cigarman

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Midwest Amphicar · #3 (**permalink**) 08-01-2008, 01:20 PM

Hey Cigar Guy, I am willing to bet $5 that there will be at least ten Amphibian vehicles there. Just got notice Kirsten from The Loop will be attending with Her red 67. We hope to have Our gray/blue 64 there too. We plan on camping in Byron at Rivers edge campground. This is exciting since the weather has SUCKED till now!! Later Dave the Wave

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amphigill · #4 (**permalink**) 08-01-2008, 07:04 PM

Just got a O.K. from Camper Bob & Nancy. Tom & Cindy will tag along!

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cigarman · #5 (**permalink**) 08-03-2008, 12:12 PM

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!!

We have 6 cars right now coming and would love to have more. I have sent emails out to everyone close by!!!

Cigarman

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Midwest Amphicar · #6 (**permalink**) 08-03-2008, 03:37 PM

River Road Camping & Marina 3922 River Rd Oregon 815 234-5383. This is where we will be camping. Later Dave the Wave

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amphigill · #7 (**permalink**) 08-04-2008, 07:29 AM

Sat. we got a Dave The Wave Tranny in Wayne & Kathys car. They will be there also!!

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cigarman · #8 (**permalink**) 08-05-2008, 12:34 AM

Just got word that Skip Laswell and his girlfriend Barbara will be attending. The Amphi count is up to 8 cars. Can't Wait!!!

John Capone (Cigarman)

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Midwest Amphicar · #9 (**permalink**) 08-08-2008, 10:34 AM

Its good to have Sons. Ray and Mike have been working on BW3 or is it 4? Anyways wheel well opening was to small for cool guy rims. So Ray cut out and patterned new steel. Looks very good that car will be float able for this week end. Perfect sailing weather is fore casted. Saturday afternoon hopefully a couple of us will meet at campground. We will be warming up for Cigar Guys BIG EVENT!! Later Dave the Wave

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amphigill · #10 (**permalink**) 08-10-2008, 10:05 PM

7 Cars, Perfect weather, John & Kay did a GREAT job!! Thanx Guys!! Tom & Cindy "FINZILLA"

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