2005 Event IDEAS?
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Rex,
We really enjoyed the Grand Canyon Cruise last fall. I'm sure we would be interested in some of your cruises again this year. Covered Bridges, Gettysburg, wandering around the state of PA all sound good.
June 18 the Rochester Corvette Club has a big Finger Lakes (NY) Winery Tour going on.
I promise I'll try to keep up.
Rick
We really enjoyed the Grand Canyon Cruise last fall. I'm sure we would be interested in some of your cruises again this year. Covered Bridges, Gettysburg, wandering around the state of PA all sound good.
June 18 the Rochester Corvette Club has a big Finger Lakes (NY) Winery Tour going on.
I promise I'll try to keep up.
Rick
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The covered bridge tour
I never had a chance to make your covered bridge tours. The Laurel Highlands in SW PA are pretty in the fall. I can't say I know enough roads there to help plan a run, but that does sound like an excuse for me to do a scouting run with someone.
I know two old PA Hillclimb Association courses, Rose Valley Road out of Trout Run (US 15), and Hyner View near Renovo. Rose Valley Road we could run fast without killing anyone, and Route 15 north of Williamsport is open, fast, and beautiful. The road up to Hyner View is narrow and dangerous. We would have to take it easy, but everyone could get some perspective on what the old Corvette racers were doing back in the 60s. Back then it was put out some hay bales, strap on a helmet and go run. Formula 1 is so antiseptic by comparison. Wasn't there a hillclimb course down near Reading? Maybe we could put together a two day run to visit three or four old PA hillclimb courses?
Here's a map of the current courses : http://www.pahillclimb.org/Courses.htm
I know two old PA Hillclimb Association courses, Rose Valley Road out of Trout Run (US 15), and Hyner View near Renovo. Rose Valley Road we could run fast without killing anyone, and Route 15 north of Williamsport is open, fast, and beautiful. The road up to Hyner View is narrow and dangerous. We would have to take it easy, but everyone could get some perspective on what the old Corvette racers were doing back in the 60s. Back then it was put out some hay bales, strap on a helmet and go run. Formula 1 is so antiseptic by comparison. Wasn't there a hillclimb course down near Reading? Maybe we could put together a two day run to visit three or four old PA hillclimb courses?
Here's a map of the current courses : http://www.pahillclimb.org/Courses.htm
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Originally Posted by It'sHerVette!
Mystery tour sounds interesting.
I also like the idea of something for us northerners in NJ.
I also like the idea of something for us northerners in NJ.
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Here is an idea. Elk Neck State Park. It is a great place to swim, barbecue, hike, or just chill in the sun or shade. It is a descent ride and doable from as far as NY and we could probably meet up with some Southern forum people as well. There are also some great restraunts in the area. Rex, maybe me and you can take a ride down and scope the facilities one weekend soon. I am pretty sure they even have showers. They also have a boat ramp if anybody wanted to bring waverunners or whatever. This would be a great trip for July or August when the Chesapeake water is warm. Perfect for skinnydipping 
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Here's another one, whitewater rafting. I used to go to Whitewater Challengers(I forget the town) it's near Jim Thorpe I think.
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Originally Posted by Mr Mojo
Here's another one, whitewater rafting. I used to go to Whitewater Challengers(I forget the town) it's near Jim Thorpe I think.
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Hey Frank, they have summer runs, but it's not as fun. They do provide wetsuits.
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Originally Posted by agentf1
I don't do COLD water but it does sound like fun.
You should move to Florida
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Originally Posted by Rex Ruby
You don't do cold water, rain or snow
You should move to Florida
You should move to Florida
Mojo, a wet suit would be a must, I even use one when in Florida or the Carribean snorkeling.
P.S. I keep my pool @ 90 degrees fahrenheit.
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spelunkers?
Have you done the caves yet? Crystal Cave, Lost Cave etc.
How about the Falls? Bushkill, Winona etc?
Hawk Mountain (near Reading)?
The Corning Glass Factory is an AMAZING place - not too far from Wellsboro.
Rickets Glen has a great hike that includes a bunch of waterfalls - awesome.
Inner Harbor + crabs
Some combination of the above sites?
How about the Falls? Bushkill, Winona etc?
Hawk Mountain (near Reading)?
The Corning Glass Factory is an AMAZING place - not too far from Wellsboro.
Rickets Glen has a great hike that includes a bunch of waterfalls - awesome.
Inner Harbor + crabs
Some combination of the above sites?
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Time To Act!
OK some great feedback here 
Here is what I am doing and am working on setting up:
Mystery Cruise:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...36&forum_id=40
Grand Canyon. I know I said I didn't want to do this again this year BUT by popular request let's do it again! (MOJO, I checked and there is no ECS CC that weekend so no excuses!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...37&forum_id=40
There you go theres 2 events I've set up
From this thread, emails and conversations here's some suggestions and reminders!
BigDreams: Corvettes for Kids, Pottstown, BBQ?
Grey Ghost: Allentown twistys cruise and grub?
SuperCharger Johnnie: PARTY?
AgentF1: Elk Neck, set uo a picnic?
Zipity: I know you can cook something up
MOJO: Crab dates???????
ANYONE ELSE? Feel free to step up if you have an idea, we'll help out if needed, just ask
Here is what I am doing and am working on setting up:
Mystery Cruise:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...36&forum_id=40
Grand Canyon. I know I said I didn't want to do this again this year BUT by popular request let's do it again! (MOJO, I checked and there is no ECS CC that weekend so no excuses!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...37&forum_id=40
There you go theres 2 events I've set up
From this thread, emails and conversations here's some suggestions and reminders!
BigDreams: Corvettes for Kids, Pottstown, BBQ?
Grey Ghost: Allentown twistys cruise and grub?
SuperCharger Johnnie: PARTY?
AgentF1: Elk Neck, set uo a picnic?
Zipity: I know you can cook something up
MOJO: Crab dates???????
ANYONE ELSE? Feel free to step up if you have an idea, we'll help out if needed, just ask
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I'm working on the crab dates.
Also, how about a Hooters Poker Run?
Something I just thought of.
Also, how about a Hooters Poker Run?
Something I just thought of.
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Originally Posted by Mr Mojo
I'm working on the crab dates.
Also, how about a Hooters Poker Run?
Something I just thought of.
Also, how about a Hooters Poker Run?
Something I just thought of.
Frank you need to start getting some cruises together ....seems everyone else is doing shat ....you are losing your touch ....
...and I'm not just talking about a crab trip ...I'm talking local trips ....get with it Mojo !
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Yeah DINO, I'm working on it, but nobody wants to do anything. My whole crew has other things going on.
Don't worry, we still have the two crab trips, John's BBQ, there are a few Cruise Nights happeneing along the shore.
I have to spend a day to figure out this Hooters thing. I only know of four in NJ, although that may still work, but who is willing to travel around the garbage state all day long?
Don't worry, we still have the two crab trips, John's BBQ, there are a few Cruise Nights happeneing along the shore.
I have to spend a day to figure out this Hooters thing. I only know of four in NJ, although that may still work, but who is willing to travel around the garbage state all day long?