thanks fellas...

I just purchased my walkie talkies.. I picked up a brand new set of motorolas online for $25..

I talked to Chris who said that he will be joining us from Sunday to Sunday. He said he filled out the form so you should be able to put him on the list as well.

Hi friends! VABAM sent me here... I am still working out my trip but I may be interested in joining your caravan if you have room for a Canadian :p

I guess I have a few questions... how long is the drive from your departure (let's say you guys leave at 6am) to Fontana? and uhh... what's the intersection? I need to see if there are any motels around for Saturday night.

and what time are you planning on leaving the following sunday?

Sorry, no Canadians allowed! Lol jk :p

Here is the address for where we are departing from along with a Google Maps link for the route we will be taking down to Fontana.

Starbucks, 12599 Fair Lakes Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22033

Route to Fontana

We leave from the Starbucks in Fairfax, VA at 6 AM and it takes us around 12-14 hrs to get down there. We do make frequent quick stops as breaks along with a longer break for lunch. If you were to do the drive with minimal breaks (only stopping for gas) it takes about 9-10 hrs.

We usually leave around 6-7 AM from Fontana the following Sunday. Last year I decided to go ahead of the caravan and just drive back on my own. Saved a couple hours that way since I took minimal breaks and had to go about an hour past Fairfax to get home. Took me about 10 hours.

Hope this helps!

thanks for the info! I think I might have to pass up on the caravan... :(

I will be making a few rounds to the cabins to meet everyone!

Got the warden to let me of of work, will be heading down on Wed. Hope to be able to join the caravan back on Sunday.

Just registered!

Am I the only one excited for zdayz??

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Hey blades, what cabin is everyone in? Man, Im afraid Im not gonna be able to find you guys..

Cabin 660 is MAZOC headquarters. Just give us a heads up on when you expect to get there and we can come find you.

got it, thanks!

Just FYI, Jon and Pat rent 660, so they're they only ones who stay there, but they are kind enough to allow MAZOC to use it as home base and that's where we cook meals, keep food and beverages, and generally hang out.

Ani!! haven't seen you around in ages! I'll get to meet you! maybe at registration or before? lol



I'll be there sunday-sunday (well leaving before dawn) I'll swing by before the event to say hi to everyone... mind you I'm just a shy little Asian kid so don't bite guys :ughdance: wouldn't mind going for a cruise with everyone pre-event or just cars n chill!

also do you guys mind sharing what radio channel you will be using with walkie talkies so I can see if you guys are around?

Yeah, I let my premium membership lapse. It'll be great to meet you! I promise I'll be gentle. :p

I usually caravan down with MAZOC, but I won't be this year because I'll be coming from Murfreesboro, TN on Monday - my baby sister is getting married there Sunday evening. (She's getting hitched at a brewery, and serving breakfast for dinner for the reception - could I have a cooler sister?!?)

The earlier part of the week is pretty quiet, so I'm sure I'll meet you before registration. I'll have to look up the radio channel MAZOC uses and send that to you.

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Also whatever you do, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PHONE THERE OVERNIGHT WITH AN ALARM SET TO GO OFF VERY EARLY IN THE MORNING!!! :rofl2: