pennylessz28

Here's the Deal, we are currently planning this event over at HR3rdGen.org: http://www.hr3rdgen.org/showthread.php?t=2520

Skyline Drive is actually a section of the Blue Ridge Parkway located in the Shenandoah National Forest. The Blue Ridge Parkway, sometimes called "America's Favorite Drive", provides both stunning scenery and close-up looks at the natural and cultural history of the southern Appalachian Mountains. It is designed as a drive-awhile and stop-awhile experience.

The Parkway goes for 469 miles and connects Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks, providing ample opportunities for stops at overlooks, picnic and camping facilities, trails, and wonderful cultural and natural areas.



Last year I had the oppurtinuity to travel to Skyline twice. Usually I vist the Blue Ridge parkway more often, but simply just didn't get the chance in 2004.

It takes a total of about 2 to 2 1/2 hours to reach Skyline drive at either the southern entrance or the northern entrance.

I have entered the park at the southern entrance twice, but I think the for a car cruise the northern entrance would be better at Fort Royal near DC.

We have all agreed a return trip to Skyline would be awesome. And it can be done in a day. So those who would like to do a day cruise here it is.

Here is what needs to be decided on:

1.) Date for the trip (Between April & May) April 9th, 10, 11th are unavaliable for me to corridnate this event.
2.) Meeting Location
3.) Activites

Basically what I am thinking is, we all meet up very early in the morning, around 6-7 am ready to go. We'll all cruise out together towards Fort Royal.

At Fort Royal we will refuel and prepare for Skyline Drive. Entry to the park is 10$ for 7 days or 20$ for a years pass. I'd recomend a years pass if you want to return with us on our other two trips.

I figure we can spend all day cruising skyline, stopping for photo oppurtinuinties and eventually a breif day hike, if voted for, too the water falls.

There are some nice pinic areas along the park, we could stop and have a group pinic and BBQ if everyone brought something to pitch in.

Below is a PDF map of the park for you to download.

Shenadoah National Park - Map

Now I plan on driving like a normal person, I do speed, but I am not going to drive 80-100mph weaving in and out of traffic like an ******* with a group of 20 cars following me.

I've been on a cruise before were the 2 lead cars decided to race. We all have fast and nice cars. Some of us faster than others. It's ok for us to play around a little bit, using your best judgement, but remeber you run the risk of confusing someone who doesn't know the way.

Depending on the number of cars, we will have lead cars and group people up, and comminicate with walkie talkies.

This can be simple and enjoyable.

Now, discussion time.



Lets pick a month. This is also being posted on several other F-body message forums folks, we might have other people joining us. And I'm going to get it posted in Octane Magizine when we have decided on a date.








Again, please feel free to chime in here or on our site at: http://www.hr3rdgen.org/showthread.php?t=2520

ES87iroc

Sounds like fun here. How's April 30 or so?

I am sure that a bunch of us would probably come out if it does not overlap anything else on the calendar that folks were planning on.

Check it out here:

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=275732

iroc87matt

looks sweet, if twysted goes i will

camarogirl18

iTrader: (2)

awesome pics!! ill have to think about this...im trying to get the car out more & to new areas,so ill think about it!

EightyEight LT1

that many f-bods in one place is somethin i dont wanna miss. plus the road looks awesome.. i'm in.

z28kindaguy

pennylessz28

This is posted on several other forums. So for all your northern fellows, I'll be finding a spot in Fort Royal for everyone to meet and I am haivng someone from that area do the coridination on that end.

va454ss

iTrader: (1)

Its Front Royal

twysted87

yeah i'm in as long as everyhing will be ok with the newborn, got a show on april 2nd but that and the nationals are all i got planned this spring

pennylessz28

We'll have a date posted in the next few weeks.

twysted87

those pics show alot of 4th gen cars . my iroc aint gonna feel like i'm drivin the bandit edition t/a is it?do you anticipate alot of thirdgen cars to.i would think givin the organization hosting the event

92fbodylover

iTrader: (2)

there are afew guy that i drive with that own 3rd gen camaros, and ta if it cool that 3rd gen can come I bring mine out of the garage.

LottaBallsCamaro

I'm gonna be there in my 87 IROC. So maybe we can feel like whitetrash together.

FordGirlGoneBad

I agree -- I'll bring my 3rd Gen and join you! Just keep me posted on the date. Pics of that last ride look "overwhelming!"

pennylessz28

The pictures are actually from another f-body cruise, there will be more 3rd Gen's then 4th gens at this cruise.

We picked a date, still subject to change, so check back.

May 21st

If anyone is in the Virginia area, and wants to keep up on this, feel free to post over on HR3rdGen.org, we'll be expanding to an VA State F-body group later in the year.

Skyline

Count me in.

Stevo

iTrader: (45)

dude that looks like so much fun...im definently in if the dates for it are free for me

LottaBallsCamaro

Its sounding like it is going to be a great turnout. I hope I can make it out.

pennylessz28

If you are interested please PM me your email address so I can add you to the email list for a reminder of the event a week before hand.

LottaBallsCamaro

PM sent

Rosco the Iroc

What happened to hr3rd?

MerF

Heard about this from another local 3rd gen'r. Any updates?

LottaBallsCamaro

As far as I know it is. PM him your email addy and he will email you updates I guess

Eats5.0's

iTrader: (1)

Wish I knew, , this sucks. Can't get my fix..

92fbodylover

iTrader: (2)

any word as to what time and a place you all were going to meet at ? I'm in va beach and wanted to be in the pack that heads up to the start area . let me know thanks Jim

LottaBallsCamaro

SIZE=4]OK, Here is the deal, Apparently Pennyless is not going to be able to continue planning this trip. So, I am going to continue on and go through with this. This also means that the dates are going to change... I am thinking Saturday May 4. So, I am going to make another thread about this trip now. Hope the date change doen't hurt this too much. Also, if anyone knows of anyother boards this is posted on please let me know.[/SIZE]

pennylessz28

Where did you get this information? I am still doing the trip as planned.

ES87iroc

Hmm, I would like to go, but that's the same weekend as the ocean city maryland cruise/hot rod show which myself and a few others are already booked for.

MerF

And since twice I have said I want to meet you and join the MD people for an Ocean City meet....I won't make promises this time, but I really want to do this.

Rosco the Iroc

EDIT: my info was wrong.

Ok IT will be back there where some issues that caused the site to get unhosted and it is being resolved so it will be back,,

pennylessz28

still hosted, no DOMAIN NAME, haha

it will be back.

Rosco the Iroc

SSSSOOOOOO Lotta and I are chomping @ the bit, whats the word?

pennylessz28

May 02 the site will be registered, since thats the next business day since I did it friday.

It takes 24 hours for the DNS servers to accept the new address, but usually within the first 30minutes-2 hours US DNS servers will reconginze the change.

So, it should be fully accessable by Tuesday.

Eats5.0's

iTrader: (1)

it's Wednesday,,, is the name the same?

Rosco the Iroc

OK Thaks for the info. I'm going to the Navy rifle and pistol matches next 2 weeks so I may not get right on.

pennylessz28

This should answer the question

http://www.mikekey.net/index.php?p=19

pennylessz28

Until the domain comes back use this

http://www.mikekey.net/hr3rdgen.org/

CUCNMY Z

Hey guys,

Just found you---is this still happining tomarrow????
I planned to go but I havent heard from anyone. Whats the status????

LottaBallsCamaro

So how did it go?

pennylessz28

You tell me, thought you did one on your own?