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Somberlaine 07-25-2011 08:16 AM

what was the speed limit inside the park?

Roadster4Us 07-25-2011 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Somberlaine (Post 1228595)
what was the speed limit inside the park?

35

m4a1mustang 07-25-2011 08:24 AM

I will try to make this one. FWIW, you should include a stop at the Sperryville Emporium on the cruise. It's right off of 211 before you begin the climb to Skyline (or right at the end of your descent if you're coming from Skyline). It's a cool store. I always stop there to pick up apple butter, honey, and apple cider. :tup:

m4a1mustang 07-25-2011 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Somberlaine (Post 1228595)
what was the speed limit inside the park?

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Originally Posted by Roadster4Us (Post 1228596)
35

They'll usually get you pretty good if they spot you doing anything north of 40.

RandyD 07-25-2011 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1228603)
I will try to make this one. FWIW, you should include a stop at the Sperryville Emporium on the cruise. It's right off of 211 before you begin the climb to Skyline (or right at the end of your descent if you're coming from Skyline). It's a cool store. I always stop there to pick up apple butter, honey, and apple cider. :tup:

I actually did stop there. I think its a good turn-around point.

RandyD 07-25-2011 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1228605)
They'll usually get you pretty good if they spot you doing anything north of 40.

I was enjoying a spirited drive.... passed a few people in the passing lanes, passed a ranger going the other way while in the 40's - no issue.

There were not many other drivers on the road. The biggest thing i think is to watch out for deer or other wildlife. The road itself is beautifully curvy, wide, easily handled by our cars even at higher speeds. (if you were to exceed the limit :) )

m4a1mustang 07-25-2011 08:42 AM

It's just one of the places where I defintely would not want to get a ticket. The United States of America vs. M4a1Mustang.... No thanks! :icon17:

birdmanx1 07-25-2011 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyD (Post 1227985)
i just did a dry run today... nice drive.

the park charged $15 for entry - which allows you to go back for 7 days.

how would August 13th work for everyone? If not then, i will have to wait until the 3rd or 10th. It would be cool to get the highest attendance - so lets try to get a consensus.

The segment from Rt7 down to Rt 50 was fantastic.
I found a great little scenic byway down to Rt17.
The ride on Skyline was a blast, and very fun on 211 down to sperryville, although i got stuck behind people in the curves...

I am thinking it would be best to get to sperryville, then turn around and do skyline drive the other direction, since it is so much better than Rt211.

anyhow - let's please settle on the right weekend, and I'll keep scouting :)

Is it safe to assume Sept 3rd as official date for this cruise Randy? If so I'm in.

shadoquad 07-25-2011 09:47 AM

I might be in for the 3rd. Don't know yet. I definitely can't do this in August, though.

RandyD 07-25-2011 10:12 AM

Yes - Officially the 3rd.

any chance of getting those photographers to join in again?

birdmanx1 07-25-2011 11:31 AM

Great deal Randy. I'll talk to the photographers about joining us for this cruise and snap away like they did last time. Al will finally get his deserved full blown Hollywood cruising style shots ;)

I was wondering based on the number of attendees if we could do a tiny contribution/car for the photographers time taking pics and editing them for all of us. I will cover their gas and food expenses :)

mdztuners 07-25-2011 12:06 PM

I might be in for this...where exactly is the first meeting place? I dont want to get lost again ahem Al ahem :tup:

Red__Zed 07-25-2011 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mdztuners (Post 1228894)
I might be in for this...where exactly is the first meeting place? I dont want to get lost again ahem Al ahem :tup:

Al would never leave someone behind.

shadoquad 07-25-2011 12:22 PM

Don't worry guys, since I'll never lead one again, no one will get lost :tup:

Roadster4Us 07-25-2011 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by birdmanx1 (Post 1228855)
Great deal Randy. I'll talk to the photographers about joining us for this cruise and snap away like they did last time. Al will finally get his deserved full blown Hollywood cruising style shots ;)

I was wondering based on the number of attendees if we could do a tiny contribution/car for the photographers time taking pics and editing them for all of us. I will cover their gas and food expenses :)

I'd be more than happy to contribute.


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