<VV> Original Question: Go to Jacksonville

[tim mahler]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James P. Rice" <ricebugg at mtco.com>
" We haven't had a tornado watch or warning in 2 years where I live, and the 
"really good" thunderstorm are getting few and  far between."

I wish we were that lucky.   Less then a 100 miles south of James and 
tornadoes have caused severe damage,  as has two ice storms.
St Louis, 1998,  did get heavy rain and lightning. Not a good idea to be out 
in an open parking lot, with these lightning rods (light poles) every 50 
feet.

Convention:
Jacksonville -- Near historic old towns from the early "pilgrim" days. 
Short drive to some of the war between the state sites.   On a river, near 
the ocean,  Lots of things for everyone to do.  Fun autocross sight. Race 
course.  1969 Corvair re-union.  Weather should be predictable -- warm to 
toasty.  humid, with a dash of rain.   Major airport in the town.

Cedar Rapids -- 50th anniversay of the 1960 model year.  Some unique 
communities in the area to visit.  small town feel.  Corn.  Should be 
another great convention.  weather less predictable,  but will be warm to 
toasty, humid with a chance of thunderstorms.  Flood threat should be well 
pass.   Airport is smaller, meaning will likely fly into Ohare (or Midway or 
St louis) then to cedar rapids.

My choice: BOTH.  For the person who has to make a choice,  I would always 
pick the earlier one, if possible.

Thanks James for getting back to the question

tim