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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 01:02 AM
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Finally getting around to putting up these pics. My GF and I took a day trip to Skyline Drive this past weekend. We took a different route this time. We entered the Shenandoah Valley via Rt. 221 West into Thorton Gap. The scenery was gorgeous and the drive was pretty amazing, especially as you approach Skyline Drive. Must say the roads here are just fantastic. There were hardly any straights, smooth, elevation changes, and non-stop switchbacks. The GF was loving it.
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 08:48 AM
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That's a beautiful drive, one of the best in the eastern U.S.!! Autumn drives are not to be missed. Thanks for posting.
P.S. Nice car too
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 08:54 AM
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Very beautiful......and so is the car and drive tour!
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 11:32 AM
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Beautiful pics. We have property outside of Luray,VA so I've scooted up 221 through Thorton Gap countless times. Amazing stretch of road.


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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 11:42 AM
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Lookin' good on all three counts!
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 11:50 AM
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Very nice and good thing you went last weekend instead of this weekend, they've got several inches of snow now.
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 01:57 PM
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Looks like fun! I would just be happy to see the blue sky!
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Thanks guys. It was a beautiful day with crisp, clean, and cool air for us and the flat-six.
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Beautiful pics. We have property outside of Luray,VA so I've scooted up 221 through Thorton Gap countless times. Amazing stretch of road.


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I love 221 west especially several miles from the entrance. The curves/turns were just insane. You may recall a sign that says, "Caution Motorcycles....High Crash Area"!! It came up so quick we didn't have time to snap a photo of the sign.

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Very nice and good thing you went last weekend instead of this weekend, they've got several inches of snow now.
Yeah we got lucky. It was sunny and 42-45F. This weekend.....Yuk
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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I hit a flock of wild turkey's on that road in a Ford LTD wagon a few decades ago .... Ah ... the memories ..
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 02:53 PM
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Thanks for posting.

Your lady looks like she was enjoying herself.
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Originally Posted by P-daddy
There were hardly any straights, smooth, elevation changes, and non-stop switchbacks. The GF was loving it.
Was she talking the pics while you were driving? If so, did she snap any of the curvy areas and switchbacks that you can post?
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No, unfortunately we didn't take any pics of this area. It was a new route this time and we didn't expect it. Camera was still in the bag plus I was in a "high" and didn't want to stop
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Was she talking the pics while you were driving? If so, did she snap any of the curvy areas and switchbacks that you can post?
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Nothing quite like a late fall drive. A great road, friendly companion, and your favourite car make it the perfect day. Thanks for posting!
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Originally Posted by P-daddy
Camera was still in the bag plus I was in a "high" and didn't want to stop
I know the feeling; its even harder to stop when you are on a motorcycle and you have to take the gloves off to reach into the pocket to get the camera out.
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Great pictures, and the car looks awesome. I REALLY like the Carrera III wheels on the 993...
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