Skyline Drive Cruise/Meetup 2014

[NoVAphotog]

As per discussions in other threads, I wanted to create an "Official" interest/planning thread to get this off the ground:

DATE:

Saturday October 25th, 2014

ITINERARY (Open to suggestions):

NoVA/MD/DC/anywhere folks meetup @ The Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (tell yew whut!) in Manassas, VA.

Head out to Front Royal and meetup with Shenandoah Valley folks @ Naughty Girls Donut Shop.

Head to Skyline Drive entrance and make our way along the route enjoying the views!

Aim to eat dinner in Harrisonburg or Charlottesville, or Afton Mountain (Blue Mountain Brewery).

Cruisin' folks:

1) Daniel (NoVAphotog)
2) Shawn (elcid86)
3) Vas (Vasya)
4) Brian (bimmergofast)
5) Steve (Daddyoh) :cheers
6) Justin (Hornung418)

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[Vas]

I am in and available on every day of the calendar.

As far as the drive, I think we all can meet up in Front Royal and take skyline drive south. Once we hit the bottom at Afton Mountain, we can either go to Harrisonburg or go to Charlottesville. OR we can grab food at Blue Mountain Brewery which is on Afton Mountain.

Just an idea.

Time wise. I would be meeting up with people at the earliest of 11AM.

[Johnmadd]

I've only driven Afton mountain in a 28 foot box truck... only a few of them could do 55 mph up the hill, most only 40 optimistically. Sure would be fun in the bimmer though!

[Vas]

Does that mean you are in ?

[Johnmadd]

Does that mean you are in ?
Possible maybe :biggrin

[ELCID86]

I think we all can meet up in Front Royal and take skyline drive south. Once we hit the bottom at Afton Mountain, we can either go to ... we can grab food at Blue Mountain Brewery which is on Afton Mountain.

Time wise. I would be meeting up with people at the earliest of 11AM.

This. Peak is Oct 15-25 : http://www.dof.virginia.gov/fall/

[NoVAphotog]

So do we want to do Saturday the 25th?

I'll edit the thread if we agree as a baseline group, hopefully we get some more folks! I'll be bringing all my photo gear and you can't beat the backdrops the Blue Ridge offers!

[TheFinanceGuy]

Dang it! I might actually be in DC that weekend too! However, I'll be coming by plane and car-less.

[ELCID86]

Dang it! I might actually be in DC that weekend too! However, I'll be coming by plane and car-less.

Shotgun?


So do we want to do Saturday the 25th?

I'll edit the thread if we agree as a baseline group, hopefully we get some more folks! I'll be bringing all my photo gear and you can't beat the backdrops the Blue Ridge offers!

Yes.

[TheFinanceGuy]

Shotgun?


TBD - most likely not. I believe family will be in tow.

[NoVAphotog]

I'll start the list:

1) Daniel/NoVAphotog

[ELCID86]

1) Daniel (NoVAphotog)
2) Shawn (elcid86)

[Vas]

1) Daniel (NoVAphotog)
2) Shawn (elcid86)
3) Vas (Vasya)

3 Imola cars FTW.

Saturday works for me too with those dates.

[NoVAphotog]

3 Imola cars FTW.


:roundel

[bimmergofast]

1) Daniel (NoVAphotog)
2) Shawn (elcid86)
3) Vas (Vasya)
4) Brian (bimmergofast)

Saturday is clear for us, sounds awesome!

[NoVAphotog]

Saturday is clear for us, sounds awesome!

:thumbsup

[330i ZHP]

I am interested - haven't been on a drive with others in ages.

[330i ZHP]

We should convince Bruce, BP, Charlie, KP, etc

[ELCID86]

We should convince Bruce, BP, Charlie, KP, etc
+1 Bruce said he has Soccer-Dad duties though.

[330i ZHP]

that is 52 Saturdays a year

[Daddyoh]

+1 Bruce said he has Soccer-Dad duties though.
^^^ Miss this for, uh, maybe naught-naught??? Haha, sorry.
So count me in for now. I love the idea (except for the 35 mph limit).
Please add me to the list: Steve (Daddyoh) :cheers

[ELCID86]

^^^ Miss this for, uh, maybe naught-naught??? Haha, sorry.
So count me in for now. I love the idea (except for the 35 mph limit).
Please add me to the list: Steve (Daddyoh) :cheers
Awesome!

[Vas]

^^^ Miss this for, uh, maybe naught-naught??? Haha, sorry.
So count me in for now. I love the idea (except for the 35 mph limit).
Please add me to the list: Steve (Daddyoh) :cheers

Sounds great. Another local.

[Hornung418]

1) Daniel (NoVAphotog)
2) Shawn (elcid86)
3) Vas (Vasya)
4) Brian (bimmergofast)
5) Justin (Hornung418)

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[NoVAphotog]

1) Daniel (NoVAphotog)
2) Shawn (elcid86)
3) Vas (Vasya)
4) Brian (bimmergofast)
5) Justin (Hornung418)


Excellent.

Boost weather!

[ELCID86]

fixed:
1) Daniel (NoVAphotog)
2) Shawn (elcid86)
3) Vasya (Vas)
4) Brian (bimmergofast)
5) Justin (Hornung418)
6) Steve (Daddyoh)

[330i ZHP]

I will say this - that road during leaf season is a 5 mph parking lot

[ELCID86]

^so you're in?


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[Johnmadd]

I will say this - that road during leaf season is a 5 mph parking lot

Lol

[NoVAphotog]

Vas/Johnmadd - Can you recommend any good campgrounds in that area for after dinner? I'm thinking just in the park somewhere, but figured I'd ask.

[Vas]

Vas/Johnmadd - Can you recommend any good campgrounds in that area for after dinner? I'm thinking just in the park somewhere, but figured I'd ask.

There is Big Meadows right on skyline drive and it has a big parking lot that goes in a loop. Not sure how packed it will be though.

And this is just an idea but we can always visit Reddish Knob if dinner happens somewhere in Harrisonburg.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reddish_Knob
Or we can take a trip to the border of Virginia and West Virginia to the overlook of the valley on 33 West/Rawley Pike.

Just throwing stuff out there.

[NoVAphotog]

There is Big Meadows right on skyline drive and it has a big parking lot that goes in a loop. Not sure how packed it will be though.

And this is just an idea but we can always visit Reddish Knob if dinner happens somewhere in Harrisonburg.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reddish_Knob
Or we can take a trip to the border of Virginia and West Virginia to the overlook of the valley on 33 West/Rawley Pike.

Just throwing stuff out there.

Wow. I've never seen Reddish Knob before! Definitely down for that.

[Vas]

Its about 40 minutes away from Harrisonburg down through the country on the back roads. Then it is a one lane road up the mountain to a paved parking lot on the top. It has a great view but that is about it.

[NoVAphotog]

Its about 40 minutes away from Harrisonburg down through the country on the back roads. Then it is a one lane road up the mountain to a paved parking lot on the top. It has a great view but that is about it.
Hmm we can play it by ear

[Daddyoh]

"Aim to eat dinner in Harrisonburg or Charlottesville, or Afton Mountain (Blue Mountain Brewery)."

I have talked with a best old friend who lives in Charlottesville, and he says the Blue Mtn. Brewery is great.
I am hoping to hook up with him when we get to the end. He is a BMW and Porsche enthusiast too.......

[Vas]

"Aim to eat dinner in Harrisonburg or Charlottesville, or Afton Mountain (Blue Mountain Brewery)."

I have talked with a best old friend who lives in Charlottesville, and he says the Blue Mtn. Brewery is great.
I am hoping to hook up him when we get to the end. He is a BMW and Porsche enthusiast too.......

I been there a couple of times and it is great.

[youngsun1914_zhp]

I want in where is this at

[ELCID86]

I want in where is this at
Hi and welcome. I can't see where you are from (you can set that in the user settings panel). We are meeting in Manassas, VA I think. Daniel?

[NoVAphotog]

Hi and welcome. I can't see where you are from (you can set that in the user settings panel). We are meeting in Manassas, VA I think. Daniel?
Correct, the itinerary is on the first page of the thread. The Manassas Cracker Barrel. Central location, on the way there. Still haven't decided time though, do we want to say like 830-9?

Would put us out there by around 10:30-11 which is when Vas can meet. Would prefer to do earlier, but have to consider travel times in general.

[ELCID86]

Later is ok with me. It's about an hour from me and i know others are coming farther. If anyone needs to spend the night here in Stafford the day of or day before, LMK.

[NoVAphotog]

Later is ok with me. It's about an hour from me and i know others are coming farther. If anyone needs to spend the night here in Stafford the day of or day before, LMK.
Oh yeah, it's no big deal, later is fine with me since we're staying out that way.

[Vas]

Since the cruise is now on a Saturday, I am flexible for the time. Might actually prefer to go earlier and try this doughnut place out.

[RVAzhp]

If it's early enough and I can be in Arlington by dinner I could be down.


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[ELCID86]

Thought I'd leave this here: http://brewridgetrail.com/destinations/


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[Vas]

Just a little update. I took a small drive today down skyline drive. Leaves are still not changing colors but the weather was pretty chilly today. Started to get dark around 7pm and at that time there were plenty or hunters and deer.

Entry is $15 into the park currently. Big meadows is packed like always with tourist. Majority of the overlooks are open and the views are great.

[Daddyoh]

Thought I'd leave this here: http://brewridgetrail.com/destinations/


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Thanks for the post.
I must say that looks worthy of consideration.

[ELCID86]

Come on leaves...


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[Vas]

Buddy of mine went on a cruise the s2000 guys today at skyline drive and said it was nice.

[ELCID86]

Buddy of mine went on a cruise the s2000 guys today at skyline drive and said it was nice.

Good. When I flew in over the mountains yesterday it didn't look like much color. They are just starting to change here.


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[Vas]

Hmm this donut shop. Drool. Can't wait.

[Hornung418]

Cannot wait to see everyone! Saturday morning drive is gonna be spooktacular.

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[NoVAphotog]

Cannot wait to see everyone! Saturday morning drive is gonna be spooktacular.


:roundel

[ELCID86]

Daniel, can you give us an address for the meet location and confirm time, etc.


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[Hornung418]

Daniel, can you give us an address for the meet location and confirm time, etc.


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Yes...six days out update.

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[Johnmadd]

I have to say that I want to come but... time and money ARE a factor. Would it be ok for me to introduce my prepainted "outcast" e30?

[Hornung418]

I have to say that I want to come but... time and money ARE a factor. Would it be ok for me to introduce my prepainted "outcast" e30?

As long as you make it...roll in whatever is comfortable!

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[Johnmadd]

As long as you make it...roll in whatever is comfortable!

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Thanks for making me feel wanted, I'll see what I can do... I'll try.

[Hornung418]

Thanks for making me feel wanted, I'll see what I can do... I'll try.

Do or do not. There is no try.

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[Johnmadd]

I do wanna see and experience that Porsche.

[Johnmadd]

Do or do not. There is no try.

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Haha, true.

[Hornung418]

I do wanna see and experience that Porsche.

Yeah...I want to experience it again, too! :rofl

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[Johnmadd]

Yeah...I want to experience it again, too! :rofl

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Say Whaaaaa?

[Hornung418]

Say Whaaaaa?

Haven't driven it in two weeks!

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[Johnmadd]

I thought it would be ready by now?

[Hornung418]

I thought it would be ready by now?

Tomorrow the head should be done. And then Tuesday I'm headed down to pick it up and take it to the car for install. Will be back on the road by then, just in time for the weekend.

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[NoVAphotog]

I have to say that I want to come but... time and money ARE a factor. Would it be ok for me to introduce my prepainted "outcast" e30?

Definitely John! ....................I've never experienced an E30 by the way...possible test drive if you can make it?

[NoVAphotog]

Daniel, can you give us an address for the meet location and confirm time, etc.


Manassas Cracker Barrel:

10801 Battleview Pkwy, Manassas, VA 20109

1 Hr 40 min from Bel Air, MD - 51 min from Stafford, VA - 29 min from Arlington, VA - 27 min from Reston, VA

Naughty Girls Donut Shop:

70 Riverton Commons Dr #20, Front Royal, VA 22630

39 min from Manassas Cracker Barrel

Skyline Drive Entrance Station, Front Royal, VA

12 min from Naughty Girls Donut Shop

Blue Mountain Brewery, Afton, VA

3 hr 8 min from Skyline Drive Entrance Station

It'll be a long day, but the return trip should not be as bad since the time is extended traveling on Skyline Drive compared to 64, 81, 29, etc.

Meetup time is still TBD. Do we want to make this a morning or afternoon excursion? I would love to be on Skyline Drive from a photography standpoint closer to golden hours.

http://www.photographymad.com/pages/view/the-golden-hour-in-photography

Dawn is out due to travel times so that leaves the afternoon, which means meetup can be later in the day. How does 10 AM sound? This is at the Manassas Cracker Barrel, Vas you could aim to be at the Donut shop around 11.

[ELCID86]

The donut shop looks good and if Marin is with me, I'm sure we will head straight there. 11am sounds fine as it's about 1.25 hours from me.


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[NoVAphotog]

The donut shop looks good and if Marin is with me, I'm sure we will head straight there. 11am sounds fine as it's about 1.25 hours from me.


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So we'll aim to all just meet there around 11?

[Vas]

Final meet up time around 11am at the donut shop sounds good to me.

[Don Adolfo]

I thought this said happened last month. Shawn just reminded me it's this Saturday, so I am planning on joining the group.

[Vas]

So what is the current list like of people attending?

[bimmergofast]

I'm about 50/50 right now, negotiating with the family still

[NoVAphotog]

So what is the current list like of people attending?

1) Daniel (NoVAphotog)
2) Shawn (elcid86)
3) Vasya (Vas)
4) Brian (bimmergofast)
5) Justin (Hornung418)
6) Steve (Daddyoh)
7) John (Johnmadd)
8) Adolfo (Don Adolfo)

[danewilson77]

1) Daniel (NoVAphotog)
2) Shawn (elcid86)
3) Vasya (Vas)
4) Brian (bimmergofast)
5) Justin (Hornung418)
6) Steve (Daddyoh)
7) John (Johnmadd)
8) Adolfo (Don Adolfo)
#becauseminimeet

#becausefamily

#becausemafia

No flame suit required!

[Hornung418]

1) Daniel (NoVAphotog)
2) Shawn (elcid86)
3) Vasya (Vas)
4) Brian (bimmergofast)
5) Justin (Hornung418)
6) Steve (Daddyoh)
7) John (Johnmadd)
8) Adolfo (Don Adolfo)

I'm on the bubble. Pressuring the shop to get the head done ASAP, but if its not done tomorrow before 11, it's not gonna happen for me. Really looking forward to heading down. Guess I can go to work instead...

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[derbo]

Here's to hoping.. :(

[Vas]

Fly in. Crash at my place.

[Johnmadd]

I'm out, sorry guys :(

[NoVAphotog]

I'm out, sorry guys :(

:crying

No worries, man, hope to see you soon either way!

[ELCID86]

I want to see Daniel roll up in this!

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Reminds me of something from Mad Max.
(For you youngsters: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Max)

[NoVAphotog]

:rofl

Put some spikes on the front and throw on some open headers and we are good to go.

[az3579]

I want to see Daniel roll up in this!

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Reminds me of something from Mad Max.
(For you youngsters: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Max)

I don't think anything German would qualify...
... they require too much maintenance for that kind of a world. :rofl

[Daddyoh]

Well everyone, regretfully I have had to make a choice to bail on our outing. I was certainly looking forward to it but like we all experience once in a while, we have to adjust to priorities. Thanks so much for organizing this and I hope everyone has a great, beautiful and safe day!
Best regards, and keep your roundels clean.
Cheers!

[ELCID86]

http://www.dof.virginia.gov/fall/



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[cakM3]

We should convince Bruce, BP, Charlie, KP, etc

Damn......as much as I would love to join you guys on this cruise I have other priorities that is currently preventing me from engaging.....:(

Thanks though! :thumbsup

[330iZPP]

Hey guys, thanks for the invite but I have plans.

[az3579]

http://www.dof.virginia.gov/fall/



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Interesting discovery on that page... and I quote:


So, you’re interested in seeing some of the beauty that is Virginia during Fall Foliage season? But you don’t want to fight the traffic that clogs some of the best-known places, such as Skyline Drive?

That doesn't sound too promising. lol

[ELCID86]

Interesting discovery on that page... and I quote:



That doesn't sound too promising. lol

It will be somewhere between a "parade" and a "parking lot".

[NoVAphotog]

It will be somewhere between a "parade" and a "parking lot".

Yeah...I'm thinking of a threshold/alternative plan for this by the way. We could take 340/211 down to the entrance at the second half and get on there toward Blue Mountain if it is HORRIBLE at the main entrance. I'm not sure though. We can discuss with Vas.

[ELCID86]

Yeah...I'm thinking of a threshold/alternative plan for this by the way. We could take 340/211 down to the entrance at the second half and get on there toward Blue Mountain if it is HORRIBLE at the main entrance. I'm not sure though. We can discuss with Vas.
Now you're thinkin with your dipstick!

[NoVAphotog]

Now you're thinkin with your dipstick!

yep

[NoVAphotog]

:rofl

[az3579]

It will be somewhere between a "parade" and a "parking lot".

You should change the title to "Skyline Park/Meet". :biggrin


Now you're thinkin with your dipstick!

:rofl

[Vas]

I can bring my aluminium jack and stands and make it into a maintenance meet.

[NoVAphotog]

I can bring my aluminium jack and stands and make it into a maintenance meet.

Not a bad idea for the photo contest...overlook maintenance work with the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountain vistas as a backdrop...

[BCS_ZHP]

You guys are crafty enough, look at the meeting point, choose some back roads, stay near but don't go on BRP, emphasis on the "park"way. There are tons of great roads and scenery out there in horse country.

[NoVAphotog]

So no one is meeting in Manassas, correct? Just heading straight for Front Royal.

[Vas]

That's the plan for me.

[ELCID86]

Donut place at 11.


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[Hornung418]

Have fun today! Wish I could make it.

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[ELCID86]

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[NoVAphotog]

I see I'm the only one staying loyal to the amber nation...

[Hornung418]

Amber is lame. When you get the euro lights...you'll see what we mean.

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[NoVAphotog]

Imola Eye Candy

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/25/bf37c2ee83de7a9a61281fa068d29888.jpg

[ELCID86]

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[az3579]

Amber is lame. When you get the euro lights...you'll see what we mean.

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I respectfully disagree.

[Johnmadd]

Anyone not in imola show up?

[ELCID86]

Yes. Adolpho and wife in his M Roadster.


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[Johnmadd]

Pics?

[Johnmadd]

Dan and Vas in the mountains pic is cool. I would have been disqualified from the pic with a woman next to your car lol :facepalm I see Vas's @Viksam on the left, #instagram

[bimmergofast]

Anyone not in imola show up?

I met them for dinner, but missed all the fun pics!

[Johnmadd]

I met them for dinner, but missed all the fun pics!

I'm jelly Bruce.

[ELCID86]

I met them for dinner, but missed all the fun pics!

Sorry I missed you. 17yo was a trooper all day but was ready to get home.


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[Vas]

Great time with great people doing the cruise and dinner. Can't wait to see more pics. Thanks guys for making this happen and for Shawn making my clown nose blink.

[Vas]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/25/3214de0aa4bbc526f77ea95ed645de9a.jpg

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[Vas]

Just noticed that last car in the lineup is a PRIUS lol.

[Vas]

Dexter was loving the cruise in the back of shawn's zhp

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/25/701f40fc2ad447c51d9c1a57134811e4.jpg

[danewilson77]

Hehe

"No flamesuit required"

[ELCID86]

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[danewilson77]

Dexter!

"No flamesuit required"

[NoVAphotog]

Pics?
Erin and I may have commandeered it for a bit as a camera car...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/25/171e0770612435590f36c5d1c90585f9.jpg

[az3579]

Thanks guys for making this happen and for Shawn making my clown nose blink.

[dirtymindmodeengaged]
... nah, not gonna touch this one...
[/dirtymindmodedisengaged]


Dexter!

"No flamesuit required"

Who's Dexter??

[danewilson77]

[dirtymindmodeengaged]
... nah, not gonna touch this one...
[/dirtymindmodedisengaged]



Who's Dexter??
Dowg

"No flamesuit required"

[ELCID86]

Who's Dexter??16159

[ELCID86]

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[Vas]

Those are some great shots.

[NoVAphotog]

Those are some great shots.
+1

I love the one of Erin and I the roadster!

Thanks again to Adolfo for letting us drive it! The sunroof in the zhp is nice, but no roof with not a cloud in the sky is very intoxicating! :)

[ELCID86]

Thanks guys for making this happen and for Shawn making my clown nose blink.

Awe shucks :blush

No problem.


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[Fenrir]

Man I need to get home more often. This looks so fun!

[NoVAphotog]

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[NoVAphotog]

Dinner at Blue Mountain Brewery, excellent.

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[brettbimmer]

Beautiful photos all. Thanks for posting & wish I could've joined you. Looks like it was a great time!

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[johnrando]

Awesome pics!

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[Vas]

Great shots Daniel.

[NoVAphotog]

Great shots Daniel.

Thanks Vas! I'll get an E-mail to you shortly with some more pics and higher res versions.

[fredo]

That's it ... my next BMW must be red ! :biggrin Excellent pics, guys.

[Vas]

Thanks Vas! I'll get an E-mail to you shortly with some more pics and higher res versions.

Sounds great Daniel. Thanks :)

[bimmergofast]

Great shots Daniel.

Awesome, wish we could have joined you guys earlier!

[ELCID86]

Let's start planning a 2015 drive.


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[Vas]

Maybe do it this year when it's not a holiday or some kind of event ?

[ELCID86]

Maybe do it this year when it's not a holiday or some kind of event ?

Agreed. I'm open to a "warm up" or practice event too!


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[Vas]

Or a warm up maintenance meet

[NoVAphotog]

Or a warm up maintenance meet

All sounds good to me. Was an awesome time last year.

[Johnmadd]

Interested here.