Molly B. Posted January 27, 2012 at 08:15 PM Author Posted January 27, 2012 at 08:15 PM There is a charter bus going from Bloomington! Only $15 round trip! Whole lot of fun making the trip with abus load of your best friends!
101abn Posted January 27, 2012 at 09:43 PM Posted January 27, 2012 at 09:43 PM Hopefully I'll get the time off and this will be my first IGOLD also, Anybody taking the Rosemont bus.
Joeyl Posted January 27, 2012 at 11:31 PM Posted January 27, 2012 at 11:31 PM Hopefully I'll get the time off and this will be my first IGOLD also, Anybody taking the Rosemont bus.I'll be on it with two of my sons.
F12Mahon Posted January 28, 2012 at 12:34 AM Posted January 28, 2012 at 12:34 AM I and my oldest daughter will be there! Our first one! Eugene
Indigo Posted January 28, 2012 at 01:17 AM Posted January 28, 2012 at 01:17 AM Amtrak is an alternative for those of us in Chicago. The train leaves from Union Station about 7:00 am and gets into Springfield about 10:30 am. It's a short walk from the train station to the convention center. Return trains leave at about 5:00 pm and around 7:30 pm. Round trip is $36. Easy to take a nap on the train, and every train has a restroom onboard.
Drylok Posted January 28, 2012 at 01:41 AM Posted January 28, 2012 at 01:41 AM Wonder how many buttons we can sell this year.
kurt555gs Posted January 28, 2012 at 04:53 PM Posted January 28, 2012 at 04:53 PM I will be there. This may be the most important IGOLD ever. I am also going to to do what I can to fill my car with like minded friends. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
Buzzard Posted January 28, 2012 at 08:15 PM Posted January 28, 2012 at 08:15 PM I'm wondering - is there a way to get from the convention center to the capital (and back) for someone in a wheelchair? I would need to find someone with a car that has a large trunk to accommodate the chair which folds up.
Molly B. Posted January 28, 2012 at 08:19 PM Author Posted January 28, 2012 at 08:19 PM I'm wondering - is there a way to get from the convention center to the capital (and back) for someone in a wheelchair? I would need to find someone with a car that has a large trunk to accommodate the chair which folds up.Buzz, we always have one of the charter buses make a run to and from the Capitol. Would you be able to maneuver up the steps into the bus?
Buzzard Posted January 28, 2012 at 08:48 PM Posted January 28, 2012 at 08:48 PM I'm wondering - is there a way to get from the convention center to the capital (and back) for someone in a wheelchair? I would need to find someone with a car that has a large trunk to accommodate the chair which folds up.Buzz, we always have one of the charter buses make a run to and from the Capitol. Would you be able to maneuver up the steps into the bus?I'm just learned how to go up/down steps with my walker a a leg brace. I don't think the bus' steps would be so much the problem as would be the aisle. I would probably have to grab the seat backs as I doubt the isle would be wide enough to accommodate the walker. Then there is also what do you do with the wheelchair? That's why I'm afraid to take one of the buses from up here.
abolt243 Posted January 28, 2012 at 09:02 PM Posted January 28, 2012 at 09:02 PM I'm wondering - is there a way to get from the convention center to the capital (and back) for someone in a wheelchair? I would need to find someone with a car that has a large trunk to accommodate the chair which folds up.Buzz, we always have one of the charter buses make a run to and from the Capitol. Would you be able to maneuver up the steps into the bus?I'm just learned how to go up/down steps with my walker a a leg brace. I don't think the steps would be so much the problem as would be the aisle. I would probably have to grab the seat backs as I doubt the isle would be wide enough to accommodate the walker. Then there is also what do you do with the wheelchair? That's why I'm afraid to take one of the buses from up here. We load you first and get you a seat near the front so you don't have to go down the aisle very far. The wheelchair and the walker would both fold up and goe into the baggage compartment under the bus. Plenty of room there. Heck, if we have to, we'll just roll you in there too!! It's not too long a drive from the center to the capitol!! (You could then say that you were "thrown under the bus for CCW!!!") Most of the bus drivers are trained to deal with wheelchairs, etc. We'll want to check at the Capitol end to see where the wheelchair entrance is. I think the North entrance. I'm sure security is capable of dealing with 'chairs too. You get to Springfield buddy, we'll get you to the capitol and back. Tim
milq Posted January 28, 2012 at 10:01 PM Posted January 28, 2012 at 10:01 PM You get to Springfield buddy, we'll get you to the capitol and back. Tim +1 I will be driving and will take you myself if you need it and can get into an FJ cruiser.
kurt555gs Posted January 29, 2012 at 12:49 AM Posted January 29, 2012 at 12:49 AM You get to Springfield buddy, we'll get you to the capitol and back. Tim +1 I will be driving and will take you myself if you need it and can get into an FJ cruiser. I drive an FJ Cruiser. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
Machine Posted January 31, 2012 at 05:09 PM Posted January 31, 2012 at 05:09 PM Already scheduled the day off. Have also passed a few cards around to a few competitive shooters. Just donated. Now I just need to schedule my bus...
lee n. field Posted February 1, 2012 at 06:53 PM Posted February 1, 2012 at 06:53 PM Illinois Gun Owner Lobby DayWednesday, March 7, 2012 Prairie Capital Convention Center Springfield, IL Signed up, Rockford bus This will be the 4th, or 5th igold.
lee n. field Posted February 1, 2012 at 06:56 PM Posted February 1, 2012 at 06:56 PM Anyone in te Bloomington area up for a carpool? This is my first btw Bloomington has it's own bus this year. Should make things a bit less crowded on the Rockford bus.
lee n. field Posted February 1, 2012 at 06:58 PM Posted February 1, 2012 at 06:58 PM Wonder how many buttons we can sell this year. At least one. My Illinoiscarry.com button is getting a bit beat up. I need a new one.
lee n. field Posted February 1, 2012 at 07:01 PM Posted February 1, 2012 at 07:01 PM I'm wondering - is there a way to get from the convention center to the capital (and back) for someone in a wheelchair? I would need to find someone with a car that has a large trunk to accommodate the chair which folds up. Nope. Put Buzzard up front, in his chair, with the ladies. The disabled are in special need of RTC.
Molly B. Posted February 2, 2012 at 07:41 PM Author Posted February 2, 2012 at 07:41 PM $938!!!Almost half the way there!!
The 45 King Posted February 3, 2012 at 12:22 AM Posted February 3, 2012 at 12:22 AM I want to come but I have MS I dont know if I will be able to walk very far. How far away is the capital?
Xwing Posted February 3, 2012 at 12:27 AM Posted February 3, 2012 at 12:27 AM I want to come but I have MS I dont know if I will be able to walk very far. How far away is the capital? 9 blocks. But the march is optional. Every year, a bus is available to drop people off directly from the Convention Center to the Capital, for those who have mobility concerns.
Romano For Rep Posted February 3, 2012 at 02:54 AM Posted February 3, 2012 at 02:54 AM will be there the 7th and the 8th looking forward to it and taking some more pictures and film shots.
Davey Posted February 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM Posted February 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM I sent in a few bucks. Will try again next pay day.
Drylok Posted February 3, 2012 at 01:19 PM Posted February 3, 2012 at 01:19 PM Hey Valinda,Tell Mike I have good news and bad news. Good news is I recieved the raffle tickets yesturday, bad news is he may have to mail me some more before IGOLD cause they're already going like hot cakes.
Molly B. Posted February 4, 2012 at 04:34 PM Author Posted February 4, 2012 at 04:34 PM $1038!!!Over half way there!!
ilphil Posted February 4, 2012 at 05:36 PM Posted February 4, 2012 at 05:36 PM I'm wondering - is there a way to get from the convention center to the capital (and back) for someone in a wheelchair? I would need to find someone with a car that has a large trunk to accommodate the chair which folds up. Nope. Put Buzzard up front, in his chair, with the ladies. The disabled are in special need of RTC. I'm sure we could take turns pushing the wheelchair so Buzz doesn't feel left out.
Drylok Posted February 4, 2012 at 05:37 PM Posted February 4, 2012 at 05:37 PM will be there the 7th and the 8th looking forward to it and taking some more pictures and film shots. What is on the 8th?
Romano For Rep Posted February 4, 2012 at 08:11 PM Posted February 4, 2012 at 08:11 PM Pro Family/Pro Life lobby day
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