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Places to stop on trip from St. Louis to Fontana

Next time you go I know of 2 great places to stop on the route your taking.
Pattie's Settlement in Grand Rivers, KY at KY Lake & Pancake Pantry on the west side of Nashville near Vanderbuilt.
Patties has the best slow cooke 2in pork chops in the midwest and Pantry
has the best pancakes and specialty syrups_I like the cinnamon.

I have listed a link to both below:

Pattis 1880s Restaurant Grand Rivers Kentucky

Pancake Pantry

 

Safe travels and happy motoring!

 

Have fun Tim and you and MM take lots of pictures. Possibly a couple with the two of you in them.

Jim

 

+1.

Have fun, Tim.

(Why are all the national Mini meets during the school year? :cryin

 

Because most of us are retired, or work for ourselves.

Jim

 

Or just aren't in school any more.....

 

School??? Like I can remember back that far.

Jim

 

I teach... that's the problem. I should just cancel class for a week.

 

Perhaps you could get Tom Berenger substitute for ya.

Jim

 

I am packing up my duds for an early Friday AM departure. We are taking both MINIs.
My husband doesn't really like being a passenger on the Dragon. Can't say I blame him!
I hope I get to meet some of you

 

If you see me..... Make sure you wave.:cornut:
I'll be driving a DS/B JCW with the wife and the Chihuahua.
Leaving Columbus early Friday morning.

 

:aureola:

MM, be safe, have fun, say HI for us and

[DON'T CROSS THE YELLOW LINE]

:yikes::mad2::ihih::devil:


Mark

 

Thanks Mark, I'll be extra careful. Being this will be my first run of the Dragon, I don't want any parts of my MINI hanging from the "Tree of Shame".

We plan to leave around 6:30 in the morning to miss the Columbus traffic and then try and time breakfast at a Cracker Barrel along the way to try and miss the Cincinnati craziness. I put a coat of Hydro on the front so hopefully the bugs will come off easier and B/W'd all the trim, so the MINI is looking good.

 

MM, travel safe. So...you have a Chihuahua too? Five pounds and a six foot tall attitude

 

Thanks Mark....
Yep, and she's going to meet the Dragon with us.

 

She should fit in that R56 secret cubby above the glove box. Have fun!

You know if you jump off I 75 in Lake City TN it's a short hop to some nice roads. I think it's called the devils triangle. Who comes up with these hoakey names any-who? It's a very nice road that you'll enjoy. You can find a map on the dragon site.

There is also a good Mex restaurant next to McD's. The dog will feel at home.

 

She is cute MM. Ya going to let her drive?

Jim

 

I guarantee you that she thinks she can drive...

 

Have a great time everyone!

Cheers
Mr. Jim

 

I'm not sure how these would work coming from Texas but I'm noting them down anyways! Y'all have fun & drive safe!

And take pics!!!