I am going on a LONG trip the next 4 days. Gonna fly into Omaha Nebraska tonight. Then drive to Des Moines and stay the night there. Then tomorrow morning I am driving to Charles city Iowa. The driving to Forsyth Illinois for the night. Then tuesday driving up to a small suburb of Milwaukee. Then finaly going to chicago wednesday and flying back to Dallas from there. The trip is 1004 miles.

 

I have to be in charles city iowa monday for a pre bid meeting. Then Forsyth Illinois and bardley illinois on tuesday for two pre bid meetings. The milwaukee wednesday morning for another meeting. Then flying back from chi town because its where southwest flys. I always use southwest to get free flights.

 

My guess is cheaper flight to Omaha than Des Moines.
Big Man, what time do you plan on getting into Des Moines tonight/ leaving in the morning?

 

The cheapest I could find within 2 hours of charles city iowa from Dallas was about $800 one way. And I would have to fly through Chicago or St Paul. And I wouldnt get my rapid rewards credit. Its only a 4 hour drive from Omaha NE to Charles city Iowa.

 

My guess is cheaper flight to Omaha than Des Moines.
Big Man, what time do you plan on getting into Des Moines tonight/ leaving in the morning?

 

I'll be in Des Monies at about 11:30pm. I am leaving pretty early in the morning. I have to be in Charles City by 11:30am. Flying to Omaha is about $250 one way and flying into Des Moines was about $800 one way. I didnt buy these tickets until Friday. Even though I dont pay for the tickets I try to save the company money when I travel.

Im staying at the hamton inn on Lake drive in West desmoines.

 

Get off on the 74th street/ Jordan creek exit I believe it is. I was thinking about buying breakfast depending on your/my schedule.

 

Sounds good to me. I like meeting fellow f150 members. Especially if they are buying me food. And I would love to see yoru lightning. I have never been in one before. I probably have to be on the road by 9am. Whats your email address?

 

Sent you a pm with my email address. If you don't get it post later. I normally drive the '07 Screw to work, but will get the L out tomorrow.

 

got it and replied.

 

It was great meeting you Rick. Thanks again for the huge breakfast! Your lightning is gorgeous! I love the whine the super charger makes.

I just arrived in Forsyth Illinois. Drove about 400 miles today. I am very impressed with the chevy impala I am driving. It gets 31-33 mpg!

Tomorrow I am off to Milwaukee.

 

Thanks Dave. If you get back this way again, let me know, I will buy breakfast again. Maybe even dinner if the time is right. I decided to drive the Lightning again tomorrow. If I keep racking up the miles like I have lately, it might be time for another 3000 mile oil change. First one this year!
Be safe!

 

Dang Man. Missed ya. Have a good trip!