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BigJohn 03-19-2014 03:45 PM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by efnfast (Post 198235)
I will leave that up to Doug. Doug?

I haven't see or heard from Doug in 1 1/2 weeks!!!!!!!!

:confused:

Rex Ruby 03-19-2014 04:02 PM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
I'll probably start on I95 since I am only about 10 minutes from it.
I can cut over in Balt or DC to I81 or just continue down I95.

Mystic ZR-1 03-19-2014 04:29 PM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by efnfast (Post 198235)
I will leave that up to Doug. Doug?
Doug, Doug?
Even though I'm retired, I can't spend every minute
lurking here on the Forum... apologies for being a few minutes late...:)
Removed my leaking clutch slave cylinder this morning, waiting
for new one to show up from Jerry. Pain in the butt to get out, but with a little
patience it's not so bad... Installation should be easier?
Better to do it now than to crap out during the trip!
New battery too, the old one was 6 years old, same thought as above.

Our tentative plan is to leave CT with Chris and Bill Hedberg on Saturday
via Rt 84 - 81 stay overnite somewhere near where Rts 81 and
70 intersect, meet up with Jeff and hopefully with some
WAZOOers on Sunday AM for the ride to Blowing Rock NC arriving
around supper time? Blowing Rock isn't in a "dry county" is it?
Actual times and places TBD.
All reservations made except for 1st nite out.

BigJohn 03-19-2014 04:37 PM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1 (Post 198242)
Doug, Doug?
Even though I'm retired, I can't spend every minute
lurking here on the Forum... apologies for being a few minutes late...:)
Removed my leaking clutch slave cylinder this morning, waiting
for new one to show up from Jerry. Pain in the butt to get out, but with a little
patience it's not so bad... Installation should be easier?
Better to do it now than to crap out during the trip!
New battery too, the old one was 6 years old, same thought as above.

Our tentative plan is to leave CT with Chris and Bill Hedberg on Saturday
via Rt 84 - 81 stay overnite somewhere near where Rts 81 and
70 intersect, meet up with Jeff and hopefully with some
WAZOOers on Sunday AM for the ride to Blowing Rock NC arriving
around supper time? Blowing Rock isn't in a "dry county" is it?
Actual times and places TBD.
All reservations made except for 1st nite out.

Not as bad as my clutch I hope???????

:mad:

Mystic ZR-1 03-19-2014 04:48 PM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BigJohn (Post 198246)
Not as bad as my clutch I hope???????

:mad:
Which one?

Where do you want to have breakfast Saturday?

BigJohn 03-19-2014 07:43 PM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
the middle of nowhere!

cvette98pacecar 03-19-2014 09:25 PM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
75 south for me.

JFFerner 03-21-2014 03:47 PM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Consider the Best Western, Lee Jackson Inn, at Winchester, VA. It has a Perkins Restaurant for breakfast. If you choose this, take I-81 South to exit 313B. Once on the exit ramp, get into the left most lane (even though you'll be turning right). As you complete your right turn, there will be a traffic light at which you will turn a partial left to enter the hotel and restaurant.

Access back onto I-81 South is quick and easy. I plan to have breakfast there, but have not yet set a time.

And so it goes...

Jim

Mystic ZR-1 03-25-2014 09:03 PM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Jeff
How far are you from Winchester?

Gunny 03-25-2014 09:30 PM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
OK ... a quick "head's up" to everyone making Mountain Run 2
  • Everyone probably has a cell phone ... bring it, but realize that it won't work in some of the locations that we will be in.
  • If you have a GPS, bring that too, but, believe it or not, your GPS may get "lost" on some of the roads (all the roads are paved).
  • If you have a radar detector it will be handy to have along ... I personally don't leave home without my Valentine :wink:
  • If you have (or plan to get) an FRC radio (Walkie-Talkie), bring that, too. Walkie-Talkies are our best method of communication in the mountains. If you don't have one, let us know since some of us probably have a loaner or two. If you're planning to get one I recommend Motorola ... they've always worked best for me.

PM the following to me:
  • your email address
  • your cell phone number
I'll put an info packet together and email everyone with the final details of the Mtn Run about a week prior. I'm still fine-tuning some of the routes, etc. and watching for any road closures ... tried running part of the Blue Ridge earlier this month but the roads were closed due to weather. Hopefully we won't have any of that to deal with.

George

JFFerner 03-26-2014 08:52 AM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
I'm about 15+ miles from Winchester. After rereading your post I better mention that my previous note was relevant to breakfast in Winchester, Sunday morning May 11. Jim

Mystic ZR-1 03-26-2014 10:34 AM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
[QUOTE=JFFerner;198724]... "After rereading your post I better mention that my previous note was relevant to breakfast in Winchester, Sunday morning May 11"

???

Jim...
Sounds like a good place for us coming
from the North to stay Sat nite, meet up with you
over breakfast Sun am and possibly connect with
some WAZOOers then head South.

Any thoughts from WAZOOland?

QB93Z 03-26-2014 10:43 AM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Hello from 1 WAZOO'er. If Winchester, VA is convenient for the NE group than it is fine for me.

Jim V

cvette98pacecar 04-03-2014 11:17 AM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
This is the last week to order a shirt or polo before the mountain run. I am going to place the order on 4/11 so we have the shirts before the mountain run starts.

Doug, Royal Blue (XL)100% Cotton Polo.
Efenfast Black (L) Cotton Blend Polo
Rex Black (XL)100% cotton Sweatshirt.
Chedberg Black 100% Cotton Polo(2XL, XL)
Dredgeguy Plain Red Performance polo.
Jim V. (L) Cotton Blue Polo.

efnfast 04-06-2014 03:12 PM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Do we have a headcount?
1) Doug (Mystic ZR-1) and myself (Steve - Efnfast)

Rex Ruby 04-06-2014 08:24 PM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by efnfast (Post 199777)
Do we have a headcount?
1) Doug (Mystic ZR-1) and myself (Steve - Efnfast)
add me: John Porter (Rex)

Gunny 04-06-2014 08:44 PM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
headcount update

Gunny (solo)
cvette98pacecar
Mystic ZR-1 & efnfast
RexRuby
nelson007
dredgeguy

I have received contact info via PM from each of you. Mtn Run participants need to PM me with contact info (name, email, cell ph) since I will be using email for final updates, etc.

George

Mystic ZR-1 04-06-2014 09:45 PM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by JFFerner (Post 198365)
Consider the Best Western, Lee Jackson Inn, at Winchester, VA. It has a Perkins Restaurant for breakfast. If you choose this, take I-81 South to exit 313B. Once on the exit ramp, get into the left most lane (even though you'll be turning right). As you complete your right turn, there will be a traffic light at which you will turn a partial left to enter the hotel and restaurant.

Access back onto I-81 South is quick and easy. I plan to have breakfast there, but have not yet set a time.

And so it goes...

Jim
Reservations made for 1st nite out 5/10 at Best Western Lee Jackson Inn
in Winchester
Bill/Chris and Pete you guys too?

Gunny 04-08-2014 07:54 AM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cvette98pacecar (Post 199519)
This is the last week to order a shirt or polo before the mountain run. I am going to place the order on 4/11 so we have the shirts before the mountain run starts.

Doug, Royal Blue (XL)100% Cotton Polo.
Efenfast Black (L) Cotton Blend Polo
Rex Black (XL)100% cotton Sweatshirt.
Chedberg Black 100% Cotton Polo(2XL, XL)
Dredgeguy Plain Red Performance polo.
Jim V. (L) Cotton Blue Polo.

Robert,
sent you an email but also confirming here
2013 Red (L) Cotton Blend Polo
2014 Black (L) Cotton Blend Polo
details in the email
George

Mystic ZR-1 04-08-2014 07:51 PM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
John (Rex)
Do you tentatively plan on hooking up with us in Winchester VA
Sunday am (time etc TBD) for the run South?
Looks like at least 5 or 6 cars so far!
Looking forward to a great time!
Doug

Rex Ruby 04-11-2014 12:18 PM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1 (Post 199968)
John (Rex)
Do you tentatively plan on hooking up with us in Winchester VA
Sunday am (time etc TBD) for the run South?
Looks like at least 5 or 6 cars so far!
Looking forward to a great time!
Doug
Depends on what time you all will be leaving Winchester.

Mystic ZR-1 04-11-2014 12:36 PM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Can't imagine leaving Winchester at zero dark thirty as the ride to Blowing Rock NC is about 6 hours (?) No need to get there too early. Guessing leaving after breakfast 9ish or ? How long does it take to get to Winchester from the Philly area? Then of course, we've got to figure on what time any WAZOOers will arrive in Winchester or wherever they'd want to meet if different?

Rex Ruby 04-11-2014 01:11 PM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1 (Post 200157)
Can't imagine leaving Winchester at zero dark thirty as the ride to Blowing Rock NC is about 6 hours (?) No need to get there too early. Guessing leaving after breakfast 9ish or ? How long does it take to get to Winchester from the Philly area? Then of course, we've got to figure on what time any WAZOOers will arrive in Winchester or wherever they'd want to meet if different?
Winchester to Phila is 3 to 3.5 hours.
Would love to meet up there but I am not leaving home earlier than 7AM!

Gunny 04-11-2014 07:41 PM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1 (Post 200157)
... No need to get there too early. ...
Couple of thoughts as you come down I-81
  • Google maps suggests I-81/I-77 then west on 421/221 to Blowing Rock.
  • You can also take I-81 to the Tri-Cities area (Bristol-Kingsport-JC) and choose one of the routes to Blowing Rock from there. These are pretty good roads.
  • If you have some time to kill you can spend some "leisurely" time on the Blue Ridge Parkway ... be forewarned, the BRP is not fast and you should definitely check for road conditions/detours/etc. We will be doing a nice section of the BRP on Monday so you will get to see some nice scenery & experience some good roads.
  • Check Gas Buddy before you leave ... I think you will find North Carolina to be a bit high on fuel. I usually stop at one of the exits just north of the I-81/I-77 split for best fuel prices in VA. With luck, Georgia's prices will allow some savings and also come at appropriate times when we need fuel.

I'm going to suggest Sunday night dinner around 6:30pm in Blowing Rock. It will be helpful to have a short driver's meeting for final details/questions/etc. before we start the Mtn Run on Monday. Google maps suggests 4:20 travel time for me, so I'm planning on leaving @1:30 pm, giving me time for church & taking wife & 95 year old mom out to Mother's Day lunch.

Rex Ruby 04-12-2014 12:30 AM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rex Ruby (Post 200164)
Winchester to Phila is 3 to 3.5 hours.
Would love to meet up there but I am not leaving home earlier than 7AM!
Taking a harder look at travel times and mileages maybe I'll come down Saturday and visit my brother who lives 45 min from Winchester.
Either that or I'll just meet you all in Blowing Rock.

JFFerner 04-12-2014 07:10 AM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
I'd like to pull out of Winchester by 9:00/9:30 Sunday morning. Yeah I know it is only 6+ hours to Blowing Rock from Winchester but there might some interesting things to see or do along the way and then of course there's lunch. Any suggestions what's good? Gas in Virginia is usually considerably cheaper nowadays than it is in surrounding States.
Gas in Wytheville, VA (Just before entering North Carolina I-77 & I-81) yesterday was $3.19 regular & $3.49 Hi Test.
And so it goes...Jim

Mystic ZR-1 04-12-2014 11:51 AM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
$3.76 here in CT for regular! Anything less then that is a treat!
9-9:30 works for me, we're very flexible...

Rex Ruby 04-28-2014 08:32 AM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cvette98pacecar (Post 199519)
This is the last week to order a shirt or polo before the mountain run. I am going to place the order on 4/11 so we have the shirts before the mountain run starts.

Doug, Royal Blue (XL)100% Cotton Polo.
Efenfast Black (L) Cotton Blend Polo
Rex Black (XL)100% cotton Sweatshirt.
Chedberg Black 100% Cotton Polo(2XL, XL)
Dredgeguy Plain Red Performance polo.
Jim V. (L) Cotton Blue Polo.
I don't see anything in the store regarding the above.
How do we pay for what we ordered and how do we get them?


Sunday morning, looks like the plan is to leave Winchester around 9 - 9:30?
Are we going to try to meet for breakfast before leaving, maybe at 8?
Let's get some details set! I would be happy to do so but am unfamilar with the area, need some who knows the area to set exact location of meet up and maybe breakfast.

Mystic ZR-1 04-28-2014 10:11 AM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Leaving Winchester prior to 0930 and after breakfast
sounds good to me.
What do you guys think?
Earlier? WAZOO eta @ Winchester?

Best Western Lee Jackson Inn
Exit 313b RT 81 Winchester VA
There's a Perkins restaurant on site for breakfast

Est travel time to Blowing Rock is about 6 hours, not including
lunch and screwing around.

Anyone besides me and Steve packed yet?
It's getting close, time to firm up our plans...
Who plans on being there?
:cheers:

JFFerner 04-28-2014 11:34 AM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
I'll be there for breakfast about 8:00 am, along with wife Nancy, also accompanied by a separate 'Vette will be Roger Hill & Frank Zbytek. Hoping to head out around 9:00/9:30 am.
And so it goes...
Jim

cvette98pacecar 04-28-2014 04:55 PM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by efnfast (Post 199777)
Do we have a headcount?
1) Doug (Mystic ZR-1) and myself (Steve - Efnfast)
I know of 16 cars 23 total participants.

Gunny 04-28-2014 06:02 PM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cvette98pacecar (Post 201935)
I know of 16 cars 23 total participants.
check today's email for the participants' list ... my total doesn't agree with yours. If we have more I need their names & info.

Rex Ruby 04-29-2014 09:38 AM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by JFFerner (Post 201899)
I'll be there for breakfast about 8:00 am, along with wife Nancy, also accompanied by a separate 'Vette will be Roger Hill & Frank Zbytek. Hoping to head out around 9:00/9:30 am.
And so it goes...
Jim
Shall we offically say Breakfast 8AM at Perkins and depart by 9:30 from Perkins?

Gunny 04-29-2014 09:39 AM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
An email with itinerary, maps, route sheets, etc. has been sent to everyone signed up for the Mountain Run. If you're on the fence and still want to go, post up or send me a PM.

Mystic ZR-1 04-29-2014 10:08 AM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rex Ruby (Post 202002)
Shall we offically say Breakfast 8AM at Perkins and depart by 9:30 from Perkins?
Sounds good to me!
How about you guys?
That should get us to Blowing Rock at a reasonable time.

QB93Z 04-29-2014 10:43 AM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
WAZOO Planning:

Charlie, Ed, Nelson and I will join up on I-70 (time & location TBD) in Maryland and head for Winchester, VA.

We plan to meet the NE guys at about 0915 and depart whenever you are ready. We will eat breakfast before we join you.

Meet location:
I-81, Exit 313b, Winchester VA
At the Perkins restaurant.

Jim

Rex Ruby 04-29-2014 11:52 AM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by QB93Z (Post 202012)
WAZOO Planning:

Charlie, Ed, Nelson and I will join up on I-70 (time & location TBD) in Maryland and head for Winchester, VA.

We plan to meet the NE guys at about 0915 and depart whenever you are ready. We will eat breakfast before we join you.

Meet location:
I-81, Exit 313b, Winchester VA
At the Perkins restaurant.

Jim
You all have to meet at the same time regardless where you eat breakfast, why not join us for breakfast?

QB93Z 04-29-2014 12:11 PM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunny (Post 202003)
An email with itinerary, maps, route sheets, etc. has been sent to everyone signed up for the Mountain Run. If you're on the fence and still want to go, post up or send me a PM.
Hi George, I didn't get today's email. Please add me to the list:

jim@gizmosart.com

Thanks,

Jim

JFFerner 04-30-2014 08:10 AM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
Wherever anyone has breakfast, keep in mind that Sunday, May 11th is Mothers' Day & restaurants are usually crowded and slow to serve all day long.

And so it goes...Jim

Mystic ZR-1 04-30-2014 09:37 AM
Re: Mountain Run 2
 
It's gonna be the Mother Of All Roadtrips for sure!
Breakfast at 0800 may be early enough to beat the rush?


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