Fall drive?
08-24-2010, 11:53 PM
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Fall drive?
It seems like it takes forever to plan these things, so let's get the ball rolling early.
Who's in for a nice fall drive? Where do you want to go? Back roads? Niagara wineries? Combine with an evening track event at TMP? A couple years ago I hosted a bbq here to kick off a drive, and I'd be more than happy to do that again.
Let's get some thoughts out there, and see what comes.
Who's in for a nice fall drive? Where do you want to go? Back roads? Niagara wineries? Combine with an evening track event at TMP? A couple years ago I hosted a bbq here to kick off a drive, and I'd be more than happy to do that again.
Let's get some thoughts out there, and see what comes.
08-25-2010, 06:31 AM
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08-25-2010, 10:32 AM
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There are several challenges involved. The number of cars we had last year made it almost inevitable that the group would get spit up so I suggest three groups each with a leader who has a good understanding of the route. The roads should avoid traffic lights and left turns and lift bridges. Last year was pretty good and I recall afterward there was a suggestion to reverse ( not drive backward, that would be ugly) the route and end at an eating establishment in Winona/Stoney Creek.
To avoid problems on the day the route should be driven a day or two earlier to learn if obstacles are going to encountered ( rough roads, construction etc). If a winery is included they have to be advised at least a week in advance and and the restaurant too. Other than that the last week in October is good as it is after the wine festival and the roads will be a little less traveled.
....and unless some magic ensues or a Fred Flintstone routine works, my 968 will not be ready so if someone is solo and would like to ride the front and can handle my nagging I don't mind putting something together.
To avoid problems on the day the route should be driven a day or two earlier to learn if obstacles are going to encountered ( rough roads, construction etc). If a winery is included they have to be advised at least a week in advance and and the restaurant too. Other than that the last week in October is good as it is after the wine festival and the roads will be a little less traveled.
....and unless some magic ensues or a Fred Flintstone routine works, my 968 will not be ready so if someone is solo and would like to ride the front and can handle my nagging I don't mind putting something together.
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08-25-2010, 10:51 AM
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Jim, provided the date doesn't collide with my work requirements (end of October should be fine for me), you can be my co-pilot if you like.
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