Looking forward to this!
We didn't do a shoot at McLean last year, and it shows in the pre-regs.
29 out of 30 spots filled.
We've got room for 35, so if you know someone, tell them to walk on.
BRING SHADE - pop up canopies and such. We'll have some there already, but I'd like to have the firing line covered, as well as some clustered in the back for breaktime / history.
We'll have water and gatorade there.
See you in 8 days.
TheEditor
Looking forward to it. Also hope we can ID some potential volunteers. Id love to start rebuilding the central and southern end of the State.
Quick Followup,
Looking at the directions/aerial view, any small details on getting to the range? I think I have a good jist of the general location.
Also, what time do you want Instructors to arrive Sat? Ill be driving in that morning and don't want to be late.
Thanks
7:30 am is fine for arrival.
Quick and dirty directions: Get to McLean, IL. Go east on 136 a mile and a half or so. Turn south on Waynesville Road. About 3 miles down (ish) turn east on Rodeo Road. About a half mile down, the range entrance will be on your right.
I usually try to get there first. I post a Rev War flag at the corner of Waynesville Road and 136, and I post another flag at the corner of Waynesville Road and Rodeo Road. I post a third one at the gate to the range.
Don't let the fact that the gate to the range appears to lead to a deserted woods and pasture area throw you off. Follow the grass road a hundred feet or so, and you will be able to see the range setup.
See you then!
TheEditor
John N.
I'm driving in too from Chicago area.
Are people staying locally overnight? I have not decided /arranged any lodging .
The only local local hotel is Super 8 in McLean. That's where I'm staying. Decent room, usually under $100.
About a 15-20 minute drive north of McLean, you can find Bloomington - Normal hotels. I've stayed at the Hawthorne Suites before, but I don't know what their current price is.