We are planning a trip to Columbia, MO (about 450 miles) in a couple of weeks.
Congratulations Bill! That sounds exciting and I am looking forward to seeing the fruits of your labor (and maybe getting a ride) in MN. In the meantime, let me know if your route to/from Columbia is going to take you through St. Louis. I've got a fair amount of travel coming up over the next couple of weeks, but you have an open invitation to stop by if you are going to be in the area.