ok, after our conversation tonight, I started messing with my mapping software...
Distance from I-84/Rt 17 to NCM is 986 miles via Skyline Drive.
If we stopped after 500 miles, we are landing around Lexington, Va near I-81/I-64 intersection.
For our northern NJ friends.... two ideas. Plan A) Go a bit out of your way and meet us at I-84/Rt 17. Plan B) Take either I-78 or I-80 west and meet us at I-81. My only concern for the second alternative is if you dont get an early start, you could hit some morning rush hour traffic.
the general route is I-81 --> Skyline Drive --> I-64 --> Blue Grass Pkwy --> I-65
we have a starting point.... we can work it from here.
[ 24 July 2002, 08:41 PM: Message edited by: chrisL ]
Posted by Bello SS (Member # 1304) on :
Sorry for not making it. Posted by RAGSS (Member # 1127) on :
It was great meeting everyone. I didn't recognize the guy who made the last post ...anyone know who he is?? (come on Gino, you know we have to bust your chops...)
Anyway, ...If the NJ folks took plan B, ...once they got on I-80 (or?) heading WEST, ...the traffic would be going the other way (to NYC), ...correct?? ...Chris's other plan, ...Rt. 17 to 84, isn't a bad idea either... ...we'll figure it out...
Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :
North Jersey checkin in! Our plans are to meet in Harrisburg, PA on I-81 near JCT. I-83 and I-76(PA TPKE) aproxiamately 8 a.m if we leave home at 5 a.m. We need to discuss with Ralph a rest stop area along I-81 where we all can meet and pick him up. How does that sound to all of you guys? Time is always adjustable..we can leave whenever. It takes us approx. 3 hours to get to Harrisburg. For the people coming from further away (i.e. Canada) let us know what your plans are so we can possibly meet up with you also in our trip to BG! Posted by Absolute_LT1 (Member # 1597) on :
Hey guys! just checkin in to say hi and that I have discussed with Erin the plans for us North Jersey folk. Also, it was a pleasure meeting all of you at Bear Mountain and look foward to cruisin the Skyline with you all.
Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :
if anyone else would like to join up with us please let me know so i can get everything together. i was possibly gonna head over to AAA tomorrow to get a trip map and see what other things we can see along the way. does anyone else need directions to get there from up north i will send you the directions if you want them.
Posted by Ralph (Member # 1330) on :
I looked at the map and this is what I came up with,If you don't want to go out the PA Turnpike.I looked at the map and this is what I came up with.If you want to go down Rt 81,than go Rt 68, Rt 79, Rt 64 and Rt 65 into Bowling Green. Map Quest had printed going the PA Turnpike. Let me know what you think. Going down Rt 81 seems more direct.
Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :
everyone was pretty much agreed upon that we take our time and do a scenic tour down skyline drive. so ralph if you name a place on 81 that we can all get together please do so. this is your neck of the woods and i dont know much about pa to give acurate directions.
Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on :
Hey ya'll if you're stopping around Harrisburg, stop by my place! I live 5 minutes away (across the river) Hehe, see ya Posted by Ralph (Member # 1330) on :
The best place to meet is at Rt 81 in Carlisle. The PA Turnpike crosses Rt 81 at Carlisle. I will investigate a place to meet in Carlisle. Probally at a truck stop,if that is OK. Received my FLP headers yesterday. They will be installed early in September. Talk to you later.
Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :
ralph that sounds great lets start to make final plans now so that anyone who wants to meet us there can at a certain time so we all will be on the same track.....remember the more the merrier!
Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on :
I"ll come visit ya'll wherever you're gonna be meeting. Would be great to meet you all! I live 15 min away from Carlisle.
[ 17. August 2002, 09:17 AM: Message edited by: DanPazich ]
Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :
dan ur not going to BG?
Posted by RAGSS (Member # 1127) on :
Carlisle area seems like a good meeting place, ...the NY and NJ groups will have about the same ETA. Ralph, ...anyone else from Lehigh Valley coming along? Dan, ...since you live near Carlisle, is there any place you might recommend (ie parking) the groups meet at. (...and are you going to BG?). If we do decide/agree on Carlisle, I suppose we should start 'fine-tuning' the route (through Skyline Dr.), ...to approximate where our first day of driving will bring us (or where we want to be) for Tuesday night hotel accomodations...
Anyone else coming along through this vicinity (Maryland attendees?) reading this post, ...jump in, ...we may as well do this together...
I'm hoping to make Bear Mtn. this Wednesday...
Posted by Ralph (Member # 1330) on :
Ther are other people from the Lehigh Valley going,but they are not SSOA members and are leaving on Wednesday.
I was at Carlisle yesterday,looking for a place to meet. Here are the directions,going south ob Rt 81 from Harrisburg. Take exit #17(Carlisle RT 11). Stay on the right side of the exit ramp.At the end of the ramp,turn right. Immediately get into the left hand turn lane at the first traffic light. Turn left at the light. Straight ahead is a SUNOCO Conveniance Store. Everyone can fill up with gas and get snacks or whatever. We will be right there at RT 81 to continue our trip.
How does that sound to you all.
Ralph
Posted by RAGSS (Member # 1127) on :
...sounds like a plan, ...we'll see what everyone else thinks...
Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on :
No, sadly I cannot come to BG. I'm 21 and have class, which is, unfortuantely more important. Although, I really don't have class at all Thur-Sunday But It would still be a lot for me to do.. Perhaps next year? I wish I could come to meet you all!!!!
Posted by Absolute_LT1 (Member # 1597) on :
The meeting place sounds great! I am assuming everyone from our NY/NJ crew will think it is fine! By the way car is finished...
All we have to do is come up with meeting time.
Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :
i think that sounds great....well if we leave nj around 6:30 am i would get to carlisle around 10ish. i might be there sooner though
Posted by CK-1 99SS (Member # 93) on :
quote:Originally posted by Absolute_LT1: The meeting place sounds great! I am assuming everyone from our NY/NJ crew will think it is fine! By the way car is finished...
Nice car. Love the paint.. Also love the TT II's..
Posted by Ralph (Member # 1330) on :
I forgot to mention in my previous post about bringing walkie talkies along for the trip. They sure come in handy. I have a Motorola Talkabout. They seem to work pretty good. If anyone has a Motorola Talkabout that is coming on the Caravan, let me know what channel and code you will be on.
Posted by RAGSS (Member # 1127) on :
Ralph, ...most of us from NY have the Motorola Talkabouts as well. We usually use channel 6, ...subchannel 9 (6-9) since one of the guys has a '69 SS, ...any channel is fine though.
Posted by Ralph (Member # 1330) on :
I'll use channel 6, sub channel 9 then.
Posted by Ralph (Member # 1330) on :
If anyone is going west on the PA Turnpike to meet with us at Carlisle,let me know and I will tell you how to get to the SUNOCO station where we are meeting. Someone should post on here the names of those who are going on our caravan.
Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :
ok ill do it and others can add there names also.... i know of these going with us!
I KNOW THERE ARE OTHERS COMING DOWN WITH JOEY BUT I CANT REMEMBER WHO!
Posted by Joey Red (Member # 550) on :
Just my friend Eddie
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
I'm not leaving 'till early Wednesday morning Posted by RAGSS (Member # 1127) on :
Ahhh...Joey, How soon we forget our friends!!, ...What about AJ and Jeff
me- NVMY02SS bryan- ABSOLUTE LT1 CHRIS-CHRISL KEVIN- RAGSS JOEY- JOEY RED AJ- AJ TTops Jeff- DaHugger
Ralph, ...we will be coming in from 81, let us know the exit, etc. to the Sunoco from there...
Posted by Absolute_LT1 (Member # 1597) on :
<-------------Begins jumping up and down in a great anxious fury!!!!!! Where is my darn shrink at? WHOOOOOPIE!!!!!!!!!
P.S. Anyone know a good shrink for a liscensed shrink.Im cracking myself up.TOO much Mountain Dew today WHEW!
Posted by Ralph (Member # 1330) on :
Check my previous post for directions to the SUNOCO Convience store. Come on Kevin,get with the program.
Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :
yeah kevin!
oh dear bryan im not sure im ready for a whole week alone with u and martin and bubba!
oh dear!
Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on :
So what time are you all gonna meet at the Sunoco? That's a Wednesday right? Just checking...it would be cool to meet you all...Hopefully my classes wont coincide with that..later Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :
dan were meeting around 10ish on TUESDAY!!!!!!
Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on :
Woohoo! I should be able to stop by, so long as I don't have to work...hmm...maybe I'll request to be off in teh morning...Anyways...hope i can make it! no matter how brief it may be Posted by sscamaro (Member # 1330) on :
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