Zeeman28a

Shine only Al. But it's supposed to rain Friday so we might be waking up to some wet roads on Saturday. If that is the case, the cruise is still on. No rain date plan as I'm booked for the next couple of weekends. And after that it's too late for the colours.

However, there will be one last cruise to Webers and Gravenhurst, provided the weather holds up on Sat Oct 26.

LTF according to EC is sunny, with a high of 12 degrees with 30% P.O.P as of right now. Last week, it looked worse so let's hope it's improving as the week goes on.

Where you meeting us, Mike?

Dodosmike

Dunno. Miden / kinmount/ norland possibly. I need to look at a map closer.

Dodosmike

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Black 03 Z06

Stan, a friend of mine came up Highway 35 with his C6 on both Saturday and Sunday through the "construction" area. He said the road was a little rough from grinding but there were no stones or pavement chips on the road surface. He said you may want to slow a bit getting on and off the pavement grinding area. Just a shame that it is in the passing zones but it will work out I am sure. If I get a chance I will take a run down to Norland on Thursday for an update.

I would say you are probably good to go on the original route.

Leaves are just spectacular and if the weather holds it will be great day for a drive. I will meet up with you folks some where along the route. Enjoy the drive up.

Zeeman28a

I was going to use CR20 (Just north of Hwy21) as a bypass around the construction zone Murray. If you're in the area, can you have a look at that as well?

Thanks for the update.
Stan.

kidneyboy

Stan, sadly Valerie and I are out for this weekend. I neglected to check my calendar and Saturday is Yom Kippur a very very important day in the Jewish calendar. I will be otherwise disposed. Wishing you all a great day, awesome weather, and a fantastic run. Lots of pics please.

Zeeman28a

Not a problem Mike. Maybe we'll see you and Val for the Webers cruise on Oct 25.

walleyejack

seeing rain friday and saturday

Zeeman28a

Good! Free and clear for Saturday.

Dodosmike

Saturday:
13* and rain for Dorset, Huntsville and Bracebridge



Dodosmike

Zeeman28a

Let's wait and see the morning of.

walleyejack

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/wea...ntario/muskoka

Black 03 Z06

Highway 35 Construction North of Norland - Stan's Fall Tour 2014

OK, let me preface this by saying I am very particular about where I would take or leave my car. I would have no problem with this stretch of Highway 35 that is under construction.

About five miles north of Norland Highway 35 widens out to the first of two passing areas. This area has been ground and swept clear of stones or old pavement. It is fairly smooth even with the grinding. You will see a sign at the end of this passing/construction area that says Moore Falls (blue MTO sign). Just beyond is a transition strip that is a bit of a bump. Lowered cars with splitters or low spoilers should slow before this area.

Beyond that it is all new pavement. I would say you are good to go without taking any detours (it would be a long one) around this area.

Hope it does not rain. Looking forward to seeing the Toronto guys again.

e-sarge

Hey Stan.

Sorry to say that I'm out. Clutch is finally done after 8 seasons (it was slipping on the Timmies cruise last week), and won't be replaced until next week.

Hope the weather holds out for you guys tomorrow.

walleyejack

rain ending this afternoon, scattered showers tomorrow.

srucchetta

Hey Stan, when you going to make the call for a go tomorrow or no go?

Zeeman28a

Sounds good to me Murray. Thanks for checking, although the streetview for CR20 looks like a nice road, so I'm thinking of taking it anyways.

Sorry to hear Roy. Good luck with the clutch replacement and maybe we'll see you for the Webers cruise?

Al, stop. Please. Just saying those words will scare people away.

Look out your window in the morning. If it's raining, don't go. If it's not, then go. Simple as that. But keep in mind, it may not be raining everywhere. It could turn out to be a beautiful day as far east as we're going.

You can hook up with some people at Yorkdale Mall around 8:30am and cruise with them to Hwy 48 and Bloomington Road. We leave at 10am.

Black 03 Z06

Stan, I could be wrong but Country Road 20 (aka Horseshoe Lake Road) is well north of where the construction on Highway 35 is. It is a cottage road, it has been years since I have been around that lake on it.

Seriously you will have no issues with Highway 35. The area of concern is about 15 miles south of CR 20.

Hope for good weather.

Murray

srucchetta

Thanks Stan, hoping for a great day

Zeeman28a

Hey Murray.

For some reason, I had it in my head the construction was north of Minden, and Horseshoe Lake Road, the cottage road as you put it, was going to be my bypass around the road construction.

The streetview for CR20 looks nice with curvy turns, some elevation ups and downs, not to mention that most of the street is canopied by trees. I am doing this cruise so we can see the fall colours afterall, so was thinking this would be a good detour.