2012 Northeast Caravan

[WE3RX7]

Thats cool... just a guess based on the word "project" and the timeline... my office is in the flight pattern so I hope to catch a view of it...

[JL1RX7]

When we get new buildings etc they call them projects. Hell we probably control the building you work in.

[WE3RX7]

Lol.. nope.. I'm in a gov building not near the airport, we're just high enough and in its flight path...

[JL1RX7]

If its a govy building then for sure we do something with it. By controls I am talking about HVAC, fire,security stuff. I work on the HVAC system controls.

[Kontakt]

Alright, guys... I've been asked to take the reigns on this matter for Brian. I will be organizing HIS caravan.

Caravan start is 9AM at the Turkey Hill off Exit 69 (Progress Ave) of Interstate 81 in Harrisburg, PA.

Next stop is undetermined, but somewhere a bit south of I-66. Last year we did Stephens City VA, but this is a little north of there, so if anyone has suggestions on a better spot, let me know. RXtacy and Brewer Bob... I'm talking to you.

Next stop is typically in or around Roanoke. JhnRX7, would this be a good place to meet up with you? Where do you plan on meeting up with I-81?

We will be taking the I-77 'detour' into Asheville, and on up 40 to the gap.

So far on the list I have:

TitaniumTT - meeting at first stop
RXtacy - meeting at second stop
Brewer Bob - meeting at second stop
JhnRX7 - hopefully meeting with another group around 2nd-4th stop if timing can work out.
Pete_89T2 - Maybe waiting for us somewhere after he beats traffic
Redshift - as of yet undecided
JL1RX7 - What's your plan?

Feel free to post here, PM me, or hit my e-mail dmaudlin@gmail.com with questions, additions, or corrections.

I forget what time we will be getting in, because Mike and I decided to go explore the boonies before hitting the cabin... involuntarily.

[Kontakt]

Oh, I forgot to mention. I have 3 2-way radios for use on the trip. If anyone else has them, please bring. They are very handy to have.

[t_g_farrell]

Originally Posted by Kontakt

... We will be taking the I-77 'detour' into Asheville, and on up 40 to the gap.

I'm 1/2 hour away from the intersection of I77 and I40. Depending on the time,
I would love to tag along as your caravan passes through. What time do you
think it will pass thru this point?

[Kontakt]

Originally Posted by t_g_farrell

I'm 1/2 hour away from the intersection of I77 and I40. Depending on the time,
I would love to tag along as your caravan passes through. What time do you
think it will pass thru this point?

It'll be daylight, I can tell you that. I believe last year my trip ran about 9AM to 8PM including stops.

We'll probably hit Asheville between 7 and 8 PM? I haven't hit the map too hard yet as I'm waiting on stop/meet info.

[budfc3s]

Originally Posted by Kontakt

Alright, guys... I've been asked to take the reigns on this matter for Brian. I will be organizing HIS caravan.

Damn right it's HIS caravan!

Originally Posted by Kontakt

TitaniumTT - meeting at first stop
RXtacy - meeting at second stop
Brewer Bob - meeting at second stop
JhnRX7 - hopefully meeting with another group around 2nd-4th stop if timing can work out.
Pete_89T2 - Maybe waiting for us somewhere after he beats traffic
Redshift - as of yet undecided
JL1RX7 - What's your plan?

Add to that list @ the first stop.
budfc3s
My brother
TwinCharged7

Actually if you wanna get technical about it, the first stop is Speed1 @ 8am. That's where HIS caravan officially starts

[Kontakt]

Originally Posted by budfc3s

Damn right it's HIS caravan!




Add to that list @ the first stop.
budfc3s
My brother
TwinCharged7

Actually if you wanna get technical about it, the first stop is Speed1 @ 8am. That's where HIS caravan officially starts

Technically the place you start from isn't a stop at all. It's a start.

[JhnRX7]

I will have to consult with my group to see what route everyone wants to take this year.

In previous years, we have met up with other groups where 70 meets 81 near Hagerstown. However, we could do the Stephens City VA meet spot.

[Kontakt]

Originally Posted by JhnRX7

I will have to consult with my group to see what route everyone wants to take this year.

In previous years, we have met up with other groups where 70 meets 81 near Hagerstown. However, we could do the Stephens City VA meet spot.

Oh, copy that. I didn't figure you'd be meeting us that far up. I've honestly only been to DE by boat (thanks for all the gas and cigs guys!). I figured being that far east you'd angle over more.

Bawbers is gonna be coming down 70 as well. I believe Mikey comes in off 66, 'cause he was the one saying maybe we could meet farther down (Stephens City is 7 miles north of 66).

I know there's a gas station with a dunkin' donuts at the Stephens City exit, and that scores it points, but... it's not like donut shops or gas stations are rare if you have a suggestion.

[Pete_89T2]

Just let me know where the meet up stops will be and approximately when, and hopefully I'll figure out a way to link up with you guys. Sucks living in the northern corner of MD - no quick & easy way to go due west & link up with I-81. The DE folks have the same problem. It's either head south on I-95 and deal with traffic getting thru B-more, or hit the road early enough to avoid it. Another option I've been looking at is navigating a back roads course that would link up with I-81 somewhere near the PA/MD border. Adds extra miles to the trip and in the wrong direction, but it might be more fun than slugging thru B-more beltway traffic.

[WE3RX7]

So who's running Speed1 if you're all at DGRR, lol?

[2gslse]

The shop will be closed for the duration of DGRR I think everyone needs a break ( as soon as my car is done)