compsurge Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I'm looking to get a group together for a great scenic drive in Shenandoah this summer. Right now, I am looking at Saturday, July 21 rain or shine. If we are all coming from the same general area, we could group cruise to the park and travel the drive. I plan on getting putting together a video and some photos, so if you've got HD video, audio, or photography equipment and would like to assist/compile some footage let me know! Additionally, if there is any interest in camping, we can make it a two day event - I might do this anyway. I usually do "back country" (a couple hundred feet down a trail ) to save the $20 on campground fee. Use the thank button if you're interested in going and I'll keep a running list in this post. UPDATE: Where to meet? Suggestions, please! Added 5 July: Costs: Park entrance fee is $15. If you think you'll go back again, pay the $30 for the year pass. Food: I have a baby weber propane grill. I am thinking with the number of people we have going, a bbq is a good idea. Starting of Skyline drive cruise options: North, South, Mid-North, Mid-South. (basically 60-80 miles vs. 130). I like the Fairfax Towne Center meetup. I think 300zx2 is about 45 minutes north of me. We could meet up at the WaWa around where Mattapany runs to 301. I need to page mumblinaviator as well - he might be rocking a 18g by then. I am a huge fan of an early departure, so what time works for everyone? I am good with anything from a 0600-1000 meetup Saturday morning at the Towne Center. UPDATED 7.21.2012 Going: compsurge 300zx2g35 (cruise from somd meeting at Charlotte Hall @ 0830ish) xero287 tsunami thefultonhow Maybe: BarManBean BanzGotBoost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod685 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I would love to.. that place is beautiful- not sure if I could swing it with my schedule though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted June 26, 2012 Moderators Share Posted June 26, 2012 Put me down as a 'maybe'. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted June 26, 2012 I Donated Share Posted June 26, 2012 I am a maybe too -- need to talk to the fiancee -- but if she says yes, I'm there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanzGotBoost Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 maybe here, will know closer to the date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsunami Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I should be good to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300zx2g35 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Just a thought but I know when I did this with the G35 club we would always meet at the Fairfax Towne Center movie theater parking lot and then cruise up 66 to Front Royal and enter Skyline from there. I'd be down to cruise up from SoMD as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted July 5, 2012 I Donated Share Posted July 5, 2012 My fiancee says I don't have anything scheduled, so it's fairly likely I can go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 might as well ask what time works to meet up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xero287 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Okay, I'm only going if my fender is painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 I might even wash my car for this trip. SHOCKING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumblinaviator Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Put me down for a yes! Assuming compsurge helps me get my 18g in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300zx2g35 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 10 at Towne Center sounds good to me. If you're down where Mumblin is then we can meet at the Wawa in Charlotte Hall.....across from Wentworths.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDoug60 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I would love to attend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700watts Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I said I would last year, I couldn't re-build my motor in time. This year I'll be Vegas....dammt .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted July 12, 2012 I Donated Share Posted July 12, 2012 Where should I meet up with you guys from Southern MD? What route are you taking to get there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 I think the plan is for us to meet up at the towne center as well. It might make more sense for the some people to just go to the park and meet up in the Shenandoah valley though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted July 13, 2012 I Donated Share Posted July 13, 2012 Oh, I didn't see the Fairfax Towne Center thing in the first post. I vote for a later meetup time. 10am is, like, the earliest I would want to do, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 10am I think is the plan at the Town Center. If we want to move it back a little, I think it wouldn't be unreasonable. I also need feedback on length of drive (whole length? North to mid? etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 It's a 1 hour drive for the SoMD people to get to the Town Center and 2.5 to the park from there. SoMD people can take the backroad home (need to pay toll on the 301 bridge). There are some great twisties taking that route back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Bump TTT! Plans are finalizing... 1000: meetup at the Fairfax Towne Center. I'll look at satellite images to determine suitable meeting point. 1030: Depart after meet/greet/general bs. 1130-1200: Pick up lunch on the way (minimize logistics vs. bbq). 1400-1430: Arrive at park north entrance (Front Royal) - closest to DC, should save time overall. I estimate arriving at the south entrance way late in the day, most likely around 8-10PM depending if we stop a lot. Weather should be rainy or sunny and hot, warm, and cold. Photography should be great if we get some rain fronts coming through, especially with fog. I highly recommend circular polarizers if you have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted July 19, 2012 I Donated Share Posted July 19, 2012 What are people's cell numbers, just in case I'm running late? Mine is 410-456-3253. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumblinaviator Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 F* i wish i could go. Eager to see pics, and keep me in the loop for the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted July 20, 2012 Moderators Share Posted July 20, 2012 I can't make it for the whole day, but will come out to Fairfax town center for the 'general BS' session. Look forward to meeting some of you guys in person! "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 Bring wheels? Seriously LMK so I can get bills tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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