[T3] Invasion Caravan Routes

[John Jaranson]

> On Jun 14, 2026, at 12:34 PM, Jim Adney <jadney at vwtype3.org> wrote:
> 
> Invaders,
> 
> For those of you coming to the Invasion, John already shows 2 likely 
> caravan routes to Eau Claire for the 2026 Invasion, one from Deaborn, MI 
> and one from Colorado Springs, CO. Look here and scroll down to the map:
> 
> https://www.carartbyjohn.com/2026Invasion/Invaders2026.html
> 
> I assume Keith and Dave & Gail will join John & Jill near Dearborn or 
> somewhere in southern Michigan.

I am sure that would be the plan, but Jill and I are actually heading to Eau Claire a week from today.  We need to get there early because we are flying from Eau Claire to Austin, TX on Monday morning for Jill’s brother’s wedding on Wednesday before flying back to Eau Claire on Thursday morning in time for the Early-Bird Gathering.  We will miss caravanning out to the Invasion with the rest of the Northeast Invaders, but can look forward to caravanning back with them after the Invasion.  It is going to be a little hectic but it will work out and be worth it.

Keith, Dave & Gail do you have a planned stopover or going to push through with a single run?  I did extend the Dearborn/Northeast Route all the way to the Capital District in NY….assuming you are taking the turnpike most of the way.  Let me know and I can tweak it if necessary.

> 
> [Note to John. I think you show Eau Claire too far north on your map. Eau 
> Claire is not quite as far N as Minneapolis. ]
> 

You are right, Jim.  I adjusted the map a little bit to be more accurate. <G>

> I'm hoping to meet up with one of those caravans to finish the trip, and I'm 
> sure that there are others who would like to do the same. It would be helpful 
> to get started on caravan schedules, so we can try to arrange meeting spots 
> along the way.
> 
> A good place to start, would be to get some overnight stops arranged.
> 
> It's not too early to start thinking about this. For anyone planning to drive, 
> joining a caravan is the best way to do it. It's the most fun, and knowing that 
> there are others around you who can help if there's a problem, will make the 
> trip carefree.
> 

For anyone coming to the Invasion from other directions, I am happy to add routes to the Invaders Map with stopover points shown.  I can also add a link to a Google Route Map if you generate one so folks can have a bit more detail when trying to connect.  Just email your plans and I will add them.  Please hit me up before this Sunday with the routes since once we head for the Invasion and Texas I will have more limited ability to make changes to the Invasion website.

Less than 2 weeks to go!

John