ideola

Final Itinerary. Flying out in 4.5 hours!!! See you guys on the road soon!

Thursday 17 March 2011
4:00-4:30 PM: Depart home for DTW
4:30-6:00 PM: clear security, dinner @ airport
6:00-8:30 PM: DTW to MCO
8:30-9:00 PM: fetch luggage, catch taxi
9:00-9:30 PM: MCO to Nort Northam's
9:30-10:15 PM: take delivery of car, get Sammy's parts
10:15-10:30 PM: Nort's to Candlewood Suites
lodging @ Candlewood Suites

Friday 18 March 2011
8:00-11:00 AM: Candlewood Suites to Jacksonville
11:00-12:00 PM: lunch with Joe
12:00-1:15 PM: Jacksonville to Brunswick
1:15-1:30 PM: refuel, say goodbye to Joe
1:30-5:45 PM: Brunswick to Florence
lodging @ Jim Suchy's

Saturday 19 March 2011
8:00-10:15 AM: Florence to Charlotte
10:15-10:45 AM: meet up with Brent
10:45-12:00 PM: Charlotte to Wilkesboro
12:00-1:00 PM: lunch @ prooutlaw's
1:00-7:00 PM: Wilkesboro to Roanoake (1.5 hrs extra on Parkway)
dinner @ Blue 5 Restaurant (7:30PM)
lodging @ Rose Hill B&B

Sunday 20 March 2011
8:15-10:00 AM: Roanoake to Waynesboro
10:00-10:30 AM: pick up picnic supplies @ Martin's Market
10:30-11:30 AM: Waynesboro to Shenandoah
11:30-1:30 PM: lunch, hike in Shenandoah
1:30-6:00 PM: Shenandoah to Derwood
lodging @ Chuck Allard's

Monday 21 March 2011
8:00-11:30 AM: Derwood to Fallingwater
11:30-1:30 PM: tour Fallingwater
1:30-6:00 PM: Fallingwater to Delaware OH
lodging @ The Italianate
dinner with the Sizemores

Tuesday 22 March 2011
8:00-11:30 AM: Delaware to home

Mr.Rodgers

The drive on 211 between Shenandoah and Derwood will be nice. Great twists and some pretty good views, too

ideola

So far so good 8)



Although we had a brief moment of concern when the headlights wouldn't immediately illuminate. Also a bit concerned over the running temp. The trek over to Jacksonville tomorrow will be a better indicator...hoping for not too much stop-and-go...

944Cup

Anyone have an update on Dan's whereabouts? Still expected to be in Derwood today at 6pm?

JohnKoaWood

I believe so, a few of us have already planned a meet-up around 4 followed by a drive to Chucks House to see this car / meet Dan!

944Cup

Thanks. Planning to be at Chuck's also. If u happen to hear of any changes in the meet time, appreciate a head's up.

Dave

JohnKoaWood

PM me a cell # and I can text you any updates I get, I am planning on being out for the rest of the day!

JohnKoaWood

Dan, Dave, Chris (Daves son, right?), Aaron, Minta, and Doug.. great seeing and meeting everyone!

Last but not least.. Chuck.. thank you for the hospitality, and allowing us lowly 944 owners the opportunity to drool all over your garage and it's contents!

And lets not forget, why we went... The car...

Simply amazing to see one, and be allowed to be all over it!

I am sure there will be pictures coming, While I didn't have my camera, there were enough shutterbugs there to capture it all!

Until next time!

Everyone keep it shiny side up!

ramius665

Couldn't agree more. We had an awesome time and it was wonderful to meet more great people in this community. Dan, your new car is a heck of a sight to behold. Looking forward to running in to you again at some point. Hopefully Minta will upload the pictures tonight or tomorrow and I'll get them posted on here.

944Cup

Great gathering of 944's, especially the guest of honor:

http://www.facebook.com/n/?photo.php...p944%40aol.com

ideola

We made it home tonight at 6:30 PM...and not a moment too soon! Major winter storm predicted in SE MI tonight, and the freezing rain started just as we were exiting I-275 onto Ann Arbor Road. Thankfully the 937 is now tucked safely into her new home with no exposure to road salt!

I want to send out a HUGE thank you to everyone who offered to help and was on standby for the trip. Thankfully, the car was absolutely flawless and the trip completely without incident.

It was fantastic to meet up with so many enthusiasts from 924board, Pelican and Rennlist! Definitely a once in a lifetime trip, and I'll be uploading photos and some short vids in the coming days, along with a complete trip report.

In the meantime, I thought you'd all get a kick out of the preliminary report:

Starting odometer: 41,236
Final odometer: 43,016
Total Miles: 1,780
Total fill-ups: 6
Total gallons: 59.637
MPG, low: 26.00 (22 March)
MPG, high: 33.45 (20 March)
MPG, average: 29.85

I am stunned at the mileage! Unbelievable...and I was not taking it easy. Ever. Simply amazing for a 31 year old car.

JohnKoaWood

Good to hear you made it home safe and sound!

Was great meeting you, and seeing the car!

Bet your wife is glad to home!

ramius665

Just a few pics from when Dan stopped in Maryland...

http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c7...0Carrera%20GT/

ramius665

ideola

Porsche 924 Turbo Carrera GT on approach to the Blue Ridge Parkway
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVpPuzBe70o

6 minutes on the Parkway in a Porsche 924 Turbo Carrera GT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJqr6i9Pm1k

Porsche 924 Turbo Carrera GT near Ohiopyle State Park, PA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PRVpPjGDIw