Let's go to the Drive -In!

kenshin138 · Post by **kenshin138** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:01 pm

matti the mini wrote:LS People - When/Where would you like to meet?

I would plan on 40 min drive depending upon the final meet area.

2 potential places:

- Hospital/Movie Theater. Easy access to 470.
- Chipman Shopping/Tech Center. Easy access to 50/470

speed_racer · Post by **speed_racer** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:14 am

kenshin138 wrote:
matti the mini wrote:LS People - When/Where would you like to meet?

I would plan on 40 min drive depending upon the final meet area.
2 potential places:

- Hospital/Movie Theater. Easy access to 470.
- Chipman Shopping/Tech Center. Easy access to 50/470

I vote Chipman area as we are on the extreme SW side of LS and we are headed west anyway...

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:07 am

All you east-siders know where it is, right?

I'm curious what route you'll take to get there...........

speed_racer · Post by **speed_racer** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:25 am

Minidave wrote:All you east-siders know where it is, right?

I'm curious what route you'll take to get there...........

My husband used to work over in that area, so I actually do know where the drive in is (and I've been to a few Greaseramas). I personally would go 435 to 69 to 35 and just get off at Lamar and take a left, cross over 35 and the railroad tracks, and take a right onto Merriam. But that gets you to the drive in, not necessarily the parking lot meeting place, as I'm not sure where the parking lot is in relation to the drive in.

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:34 am

The parking lot is at 14th and Merriam, if you get on Merriam lane from Lamar, you'll come to the lot before you get to the drive-in - it will be on your left. Incidentally, it's 14th street North of Merriam Lane (where the parking lot is), it's Roe Lane south of Merriam Lane............

Counterfit_Mini · Post by **Counterfit_Mini** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:58 pm

I can't make it to this.

sorry i'm gonna be out of town.

kenshin138 · Post by **kenshin138** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 1:08 pm

speed_racer wrote:I vote Chipman area as we are on the extreme SW side of LS and we are headed west anyway...

Sounds good to me. Actually meeting in the parking lot of the Summit Technology Building might be best since it would be less traffic/people.

Other option I just thought of is the nursery there at View High Dr. and 470. That would be low traffic and might let us get on the freeway together easier.

I think View High might be best/easiest for everybody. Thoughts?

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:06 pm

Here's another look!

You can see the drive-in, and to the left you can see the parking lot at the corner of Merriam lane and Roe...........

Post by **Laurie** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:20 pm

Okay, I was/am confused. I thought the "A" marker was for the parking lot meeting spot. The meeting spot is in the lower left had corner of the map right?

matti the mini · Post by **matti the mini** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:49 pm

I'm good for the nursery at View High Drive and I470.

What time?

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:26 pm

Laurie.........the "A" marker was left over from the Google map showing where the drive-in entrance was, which isn't too accurate BTW

The parking lot is at the corner of Roe and Merriam, just look for me - kabootist will probably be there early too, he usually is........

kraydl · Post by **kraydl** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:48 pm

30% chance of rain. Will need to keep an eye on this as although I love sitting out in a chair watching a movie in the rain... my Mini is not allowed to get wet

We plan on packing the trunk with as many peeps as we can stuff in there, just like the old days. But in case that plan falls through, better just count on my Mini, Cathy and me.

ps. what beverages are allowed in the cooler ?

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:17 pm

Far as I know, anything goes in the cooler.......

speed_racer · Post by **speed_racer** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:14 am

matti the mini wrote:I'm good for the nursery at View High Drive and I470.

What time?

Me, too. kenshin138, you're right, very easy meeting spot and on to the highway.

All - a side note for those of you who were (like me) thinkning Lamar exit off of 35 - I heard on the news this morning that exit may be closed this weekend, so you might plan on an alternate to continue on to the 18th St. Expwy exit instead.

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:39 am

18th Street won't work, you can't get off 18th onto Merriam lane from the south going north as you would from I-35, just FYI!

Either get off at Antioch or Metcalf/635..........or go past to Southwest blvd and come back........

kenshin138 · Post by **kenshin138** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:02 am

matti the mini wrote:I'm good for the nursery at View High Drive and I470.

What time?

6:30, 6:45?

I say 6:30 just in case somebody is running late or whatnot we won't be pressed for time.

aris_poerwanto · Post by **aris_poerwanto** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:04 pm

So its confirmed we are meeting at the corner of Meriam and Roe Ln right. at 6.30 pm

I will be coming from the south through Roe Ln and when I get on the intersection I will open my eyes wide and look for MINI group

Aris

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:46 pm

Aris, 6:30 is for the folks leaving from Lees Summit.

I'll be at the parking lot by about 7:15.........

If you're coming north on Roe Blvd, you have to turn right onto Roe Lane or you'll find youself on the 18th street expessway and not be able to get off till well after Merrianm, then you can turn around and come back north, bu it's easier to turn right onto Roe Lane and just follow it down, under I-35 right to Merriam Lane.

monty · Post by **monty** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:47 pm

ok, Help me get started. I'm Coming from up north.

Marlow Main · Post by **Marlow Main** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:58 pm

MiniDave, we now have a conflict and will not be able to make it.

Have a great time touring through the mountains in the "mobile house".

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:40 am

Marlow Main, I'm sorry you'll have to miss this one, maybe we can do another next month or in Sept?

Monty, if you come down 635, exit onto Merriam Dr., then turn left and it's just a couple of miles down to the theatre..........

speed_racer · Post by **speed_racer** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:58 am

Fellow Lees Summitites (is that the right term? Lees Summiters?) Anyway, by some miracle my SO didn't have to work to day so we will be out and about town, probably closer to the meet up location than LS. So, if the meet time comes at the nursery and we're not there, don't wait on us, we'll just see you at the movies!

matti the mini · Post by **matti the mini** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:17 pm

speed_racer - no problem... we'll see ya when we see ya!

aris_poerwanto · Post by **aris_poerwanto** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 1:01 pm

hey guys unfortunately, something came up, so I wont be able to make it tonite. see you guys at the sonic meet.

Aris

MiniGeoff · Post by **MiniGeoff** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 4:18 pm

Dag nabbit, looks like I'm out for tonight. Can't figure out babysiters and can't go THAT far with 3 kids in the mini. Enjoy things tonight all!