Big Dave

Hmm...I doubt my shark will make it, but I'll see about having the chain tensioner it chewed up make an appearance. Another donation for the 928 Shrine.

AO

FYI... Here's the T-shirt design. Working on the hotel as I type.

hacker-pschorr

How about a nice polo shirt

Just spoke with Murphy - his departure will depend on the wife.

AO

Hotel Manager won't be in until Monday, but the hotel we're targeting is the Best Western of Whitmore Lake, MI. It has a BAR!

hacker-pschorr

Ok, that statement just scared the bejesus out of me - what kind of a hotel wouldn't have a bar? What kind of a state do you people live in?

Still playing with the routes:

A. 7 hours (no traffic) going down and through Chicago

B. 8 hours - up and over

C. 30 minutes to Manitowoc
4 hours on the ferry
3 hours to you guys

D. 2 hours to Milwaukee
3 hours on the ferry
2 hours to you guys

Bill Coleman

On a Friday? Half the population of Chicago will be heading into Michigan. Unless you're leaving first thing in the morning, probably not a good idea.

If it were my choice I'd take the ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegon. Then it's almost a straight shot down I-96.

Although... driving a 928 through the UP would be nice, too. The only downside is the last 2 hours from Bay City/Midland/Saginaw on I-75. Not much to look at, but at least you'd be driving against traffic. On a Friday in July half the population of Detroit will be heading up north...

AO

You must not travel much. Most non-downtown hotels these days don't have bars. Now, I know in Wisconsin, a cooler full of beer passes as a bar, but here in Michigan, we sometimes like the occasional gin and tonic or margarita. Heck, we sometimes will even drink Jager. Sometimes when I'm in a really surly mood, I'll test the bar tender by ordering a Hacker-Pschorr.

928drvr86.5

This IS Hell we're talking about.

hacker-pschorr

You have much to learn my son - everything you just mentioned will be in Tim's cooler - I'm bringing the beer.

AO

Just got off the phone with Diane at the Best Western in Whitmore Lake, MI. She said she could give us a $10/night discount off their current published rates of $99/night. So that's $89/night. Not great but better than a sharp stick in the eye.

Hotel info:
Best Western of Whitmore Lake, MI
9897 Main Street,
Whitmore Lake, MI, 48189-9438
Phone: 734-449-2058
Ask for the Porsche 928 Rate

See you all soon!

hacker-pschorr

I checked Expedia.com - that hotel 89.99 per night is the senior rate

Dude, how old are you?

AO

37... If you want to call Diane yourself and get a better rate, please do.

Big Dave

hacker-pschorr

I was kidding! Just thought it was funny she quoted you the AARP rate.

I was on Expedia anyway trying to plan a fall trip - decided to plug in SIH location to see what was all out there. That Best Western is about it.

AO

I'm sensitive about my age... what can I say.