The Gray Ghost Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Hey All: I wanted to see if anybody would be down for a Skyline Drive cruise in April or May. I will set the date and time as soon as we get a decent head count. It is always a lot of fun going there!!. I was thinking possibly Mid-April or Mid-May. Please give me your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn06SpecB Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 my neighbor always talks about skyline drive, he takes his m3 there, but I've never been. Looks like the views are pretty amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300zx2g35 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 My vote is mid-May. I'm taking classes right now and I use the weekends to do homework but they finish up May 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsunami Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I'm good with either. But please before the weekend of May 20. Will be out of town for my cousins Graduation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gray Ghost Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 This is a good thing also, but it is in April: http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm Mark So, if we could set it up in mid-april would that be OK?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanzGotBoost Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 i'd be interested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Possibly in. What area of the skyline drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWeatherWarrior Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I am certainly interested. Don't schedule it for between March 26 & April 5-10ish. That is prime Cherry Blossom time so folks will likely be less active. I'd say April is better, Also don't schedule anything just before tax day. I'd say a "relief" cruise after tax day is best. I'm interested because I have my HDSLR now and I'm itching to shoot, shoot, and do more shooting. I want to get paid, but I know that's not likely, but maybe I'll sell the video as stock later. I'll (likely) be out May 6 through May 18th chasing tornadoes out west. As far as where to go on Skyline, my "scooping locations" efforts in the past, for other reasons, suggests points south of Luray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gray Ghost Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 I am going to schedule this for mid april or mid may like I said earlier...I will post a poll soon. The park is free for 1 week also as you can see in the url. We usually meet up in Front Royal at the south end of the park, between 10-11 am. This will be fun...Mid-April would be cool because of free admission guys and gals!!. I am trying to get at least 8-10 folks to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gray Ghost Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 I am certainly interested. Don't schedule it for between March 26 & April 5-10ish. That is prime Cherry Blossom time so folks will likely be less active. I'd say April is better, Also don't schedule anything just before tax day. I'd say a "relief" cruise after tax day is best. I'm interested because I have my HDSLR now and I'm itching to shoot, shoot, and do more shooting. I want to get paid, but I know that's not likely, but maybe I'll sell the video as stock later. I'll (likely) be out May 6 through May 18th chasing tornadoes out west. As far as where to go on Skyline, my "scooping locations" efforts in the past, for other reasons, suggests points south of Luray. Well, if you know of better areas for a cruise..please advise. I have always had a great time, plus we can do a BBQ also if folks are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWeatherWarrior Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Just slightly better for photography. The whole of Skyline is nice, never a loosing deal. Combining a BBQ would be even sweeter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted March 4, 2011 I Donated Share Posted March 4, 2011 I like the idea... have to see if the extra gas is in the budget though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddseth Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Count me in, depending on the weekend. My GF and I have been looking for a good time to hit up a few VA wineries in the spring when the weather is nice so one winery day followed by a Legacy caravan on the Skyline Drive would make for a great weekend! Might I recommend that some of the drive take place on 211? Last time we were out there, I had lots of fun since this road is very twisty with ascending and descending turns and a 45 mph speed limit which allows for some sporty driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700watts Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Sounds like fun....I'm in if the miss lets me out to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700watts Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Count me in, depending on the weekend. My GF and I have been looking for a good time to hit up a few VA wineries in the spring when the weather is nice so one winery day followed by a Legacy caravan on the Skyline Drive would make for a great weekend! Might I recommend that some of the drive take place on 211? Last time we were out there, I had lots of fun since this road is very twisty with ascending and descending turns and a 45 mph speed limit which allows for some sporty driving. I can definitely get out if tell her we'll hit some wineries... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddseth Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I can definitely get out if tell her we'll hit some wineries... There are a bunch of great wineries just east of the North entrance to the Skyline drive along route 66. I would recommend Fox Meadows Winery, Aspen Dale Winery and the Barrel Oak Wineries. Last time we spent a day visiting a few wineries, spent a night at a very nice and romantic inn called L'Auberge Provencale and then the next day driving the Skyline Drive and visiting Lurray Caverns. It is a perfect overnight/weekend getaway and only about an hour to an hour and a half outside of DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700watts Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 hmmm.....sounds like a plan...just have to find a sitter for the mutts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddseth Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 hmmm.....sounds like a plan...just have to find a sitter for the mutts Believe it or not, most of the wineries we went to (I know Barrel Oak and Aspen Dale for sure) are dog friendly, as long as they are well behaved. There were a few cool golden labs and a little terrier when we went this past weekend. You may also be able to find a bed and breakfast that allows dogs as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700watts Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Believe it or not, most of the wineries we went to (I know Barrel Oak and Aspen Dale for sure) are dog friendly, as long as they are well behaved. There were a few cool golden labs and a little terrier when we went this past weekend. You may also be able to find a bed and breakfast that allows dogs as well. The problem with my Shepard is, he is good around dogs that are cool with him...but if a dog snaps at him....its on. Plus the truck is my dogs.....the LGT is mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gray Ghost Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 Thanks for the input guys. Every meet I have been on, we always hit 211. It is a great drive. I think having a BBQ also would definitely make things better. Hopefully the weather will be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gray Ghost Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 If anyone has friends that have legacy's please tell them about the meet also. The more the merrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 If anyone has friends that have legacy's please tell them about the meet also. The more the merrier. I know of a couple local owners here in Central VA that might want to come along. Really just depends on the weekend and the location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWeatherWarrior Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Could look at opening it to the Legacy Outback folks too. They'd be in on this I'm sure. a bit different crowd, but probably fairly cool folks aside from one or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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