Calling Tri-State area members going to the Williamsburg, VA meet...

[az3579]

Please check into this thread here if you are driving down to the Family Reunion and live in the Tri-State (OK, Massachusetts and above are invited too :biggrin) area. The purpose of this thread is rollcall and info collection so I could mass email everyone interested in driving down as a group.

Please post here that you have the intention of driving down in our group, and then send me a PM with your real name, place you're leaving from (town/city, state), phone number, and email address. Once I have a list, I will mass email everybody so we could coordinate on departure times and where we're going to meet up along the way.


Thank you!


P.S. - Moderators - Could you please leave this thread in this subforum and not move to the East section? This is an easier to locate thread as it's in the same subforum as the Reunion thread. Thanks!

1. Me (Botond)
2. Marc (zhpnsnv)
3. Charlie (cakM3)
4. Gary (GMATT)
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[zhpnsnv]

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[cakM3]

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2. Marc (zhpnsnv)
3. Charlie (cakM3)
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[billschusteriv]

I think PA is not in your tri-state area... Plus I'm headed down Thursday night.

If you head down I-95, rush hour traffic around Balt and DC will be brutal. Be careful.

[az3579]

Bill,
If you want to roll with us, that's fine despite being in PA. The time we're leaving is TBD, though I wanted to schedule it for a non-traffic timeframe.

[zhpnsnv]

I made it to williamsburg from my place in 5 hours flat with some heavy traffic south of DC in september. I'd like to leave central jerz between 8:30 and 10. That puts us down the TP fairly easily, through baltimore after traffic, and through DC at what should be a relatively calm time.

[Sockethead]

When are you guys rolling? I was going to head down Saturday. Was hoping to join up with anyone rolling through eastern PA Del. NJ....

[nike001]

I'm still stuck on whether or not I'm going. It depends a lot on my $$ situation..because right now, i'm struggling big time.:eeps

[az3579]

I'm still stuck on whether or not I'm going. It depends a lot on my $$ situation..because right now, i'm struggling big time.:eeps

Me too, but I'm finding ways to make things work. It means cutting back on spending in certain area that I can afford to cut on (such as cafeteria food - bringing my own now). This means $$ for mods and meet travel expenses! :biggrin



I'm going to be setting this group ride up for an arrival early-to-mid Friday if possible. I'm still collecting names so that I could mass email everyone and find out what works for everyone. Unfortunately, this excludes those of you looking to ride down on Saturday, unless y'all want to set up something amongst yourselves.

[GMATT]

Please check into this thread here if you are driving down to the Family Reunion and live in the Tri-State (OK, Massachusetts and above are invited too :biggrin) area. The purpose of this thread is rollcall and info collection so I could mass email everyone interested in driving down as a group.

Please post here that you have the intention of driving down in our group, and then send me a PM with your real name and phone number and email address. Once I have a list, I will mass email everybody so we could coordinate on departure times and where we're going to meet up along the way.


Thank you!


P.S. - Moderators - Could you please leave this thread in this subforum and not move to the East section? This is an easier to locate thread as it's in the same subforum as the Reunion thread. Thanks!

1. Me (Botond)
2. Marc (zhpnsnv)
3. Charlie (cakM3)
4. Gary (GMATT)
5.



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[GMATT]

Added myself to the list. Will be leaving from Rochester, NY.

[az3579]

I will leave this thread open for submissions till Friday, then I will start emailing y'all.

Charlie,
I think you're the only one that I don't have official contact info for. Could you please send me a PM with your phone number that I can reach you on the day of travel (just in case) and an email address?


All,
Going forward, please send me where you're coming from as well as your name, phone number, and email address, so we could easier coordinate meeting locations. Everyone who has already messaged me, please send me the location you're leaving from (town/city, state). Sorry for the inconvenience; afterthought. lol

Thanks,
Botond

[zhpnsnv]

I'm right at exit 8 on the NJTP, so anyone coming from north of there will pass me. I suggest a meet-up spot of the richard stockton service center on the turnpike. It's at mile post 58 or thereabouts.

[az3579]

I'm right at exit 8 on the NJTP, so anyone coming from north of there will pass me. I suggest a meet-up spot of the richard stockton service center on the turnpike. It's at mile post 58 or thereabouts.

If you are the southern-most person in our convoy, then we could use that as a possibility, but we'll keep that to the emails. Let's just keep getting "registrations" in first. :)

[cakM3]

PM'd :biggrin


I will leave this thread open for submissions till Friday, then I will start emailing y'all.

Charlie,
I think you're the only one that I don't have official contact info for. Could you please send me a PM with your phone number that I can reach you on the day of travel (just in case) and an email address?


All,
Going forward, please send me where you're coming from as well as your name, phone number, and email address, so we could easier coordinate meeting locations. Everyone who has already messaged me, please send me the location you're leaving from (town/city, state). Sorry for the inconvenience; afterthought. lol

Thanks,
Botond

[billschusteriv]

Bill,
If you want to roll with us, that's fine despite being in PA. The time we're leaving is TBD, though I wanted to schedule it for a non-traffic timeframe.

Cool. If my wife and daughter still come, we're leaving before my daughter falls asleep Thursday night (probably around 8pm).

If it's just me, I can leave whenever.

FWIW DC rushhour (and 95 South) get pretty crazy on Fridays early... Like around 2pm.

Will be driving from Hanover, PA and can meet the caravan anywhere along the I-95 corridor from Baltimore to and through DC into Virginia. Have not decided if I am driving around I-695 Baltimore beltway to I-95 S or down I-270 (Frederick/Rockville,MD) to I-495 on the west side of the DC Beltway to I-95 S.

[Sockethead]

Unfortunately, this excludes those of you looking to ride down on Saturday, unless y'all want to set up something amongst yourselves.

Apparently, it looks like that's going to be only me setting up something with my wife... " OK, honey I'll drive and you can serve the beverages..." :mad

I wonder if I can get Friday off? :scratchinghead

[az3579]

Apparently, it looks like that's going to be only me setting up something with my wife... " OK, honey I'll drive and you can serve the beverages..." :mad



Not sure what you mean?

[Sockethead]

Not sure what you mean?

Umm, yea, it was supposed to be funny...:facepalm
I was just sayin looks like there is no one else going down on Saturday for me to meet up with so it will be just me and the wife in the car...

[az3579]

Umm, yea, it was supposed to be funny...:facepalm

lol

[billschusteriv]

Added myself to the list. Will be leaving from Rochester, NY.

Hi Gary! I've done the drive up to Buffalo and driven past Rochester. Suggested routes include I390 to Rt 15 South (NY/PA) to I-270 S (MD) to DC Beltway. Not a terrible drive.

If you haven't made that drive, I can suggest some rest points if needed. Just let me know about how often you'd need to stop.

[Whitexi]

Can I go? Its boring by me like a stick in the sand.......

[az3579]

Can I go? Its boring by me like a stick in the sand.......

Feck yes, of course you can go! PM me with the required info if you're interested in driving down with us.

[danewilson77]

He's signed up....so he has to go now...

[Whitexi]

Horray lol finally I can meet some people.

[Sockethead]

Horray lol finally I can meet some people.

cool, another BF.c guy!

[billschusteriv]

cool, another BF.c guy!

+1. Yay! WhiteXi is going too!

[GMATT]

Hi Gary! I've done the drive up to Buffalo and driven past Rochester. Suggested routes include I390 to Rt 15 South (NY/PA) to I-270 S (MD) to DC Beltway. Not a terrible drive.

If you haven't made that drive, I can suggest some rest points if needed. Just let me know about how often you'd need to stop.

I usually "rest" when the car needs gas!!!!!!!!!! And is everyone still doing the "walkie talkie" thing?


Gary

[billschusteriv]

I've got a set of them that I use on long trips with multiple cars... But I don't know if they are compatible with other brands/models.

I also don't have PTT on my phone (e.g. Nextel walkie talkie).

I'm sure we could figure it out. If we all have Botond's number we can call him and he can put out the word that we'd need to stop or whatnot.

Remember your hands free devices through Maryland.

Dane - is there a cell phone law in VA yet?

[danewilson77]

Nope. No hands free law yet, only on Base.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[Whitexi]

Parrot bluetooth FTW...

[az3579]

I will have two walkies with me. As long as we're all on the same channel, we'll be able to communicate.

[cakM3]

I will have two walkies with me. As long as we're all on the same channel, we'll be able to communicate.

I'll be bringing mine as well :thumbsup

[GMATT]

I will have two walkies with me. As long as we're all on the same channel, we'll be able to communicate.

Me too! :conversation

[zhpnsnv]

Me too, if I remember to charge them.

[danewilson77]

Sounds like a blast. Making me wanna drive up...to drive down.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[billschusteriv]

Cool. I'll get mine charged up.

[az3579]

Sorry for no emails yet; I've been really busy. Sometime this week, more towards the weekend, I'll be sending out emails. If you haven't sent me the requested info, please do so now!

[static667]

Sounds like a blast. Making me wanna drive up...to drive down.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

+1

I just want to pimp down the highway with a bunch of ZHPs and talk over the walkie talkies. Like I used to roll in high school with my CB.

[cakM3]

Yeah, sounds like it will be lots of fun. I wonder who's going to run as point man???

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Whoever has the V1 :biggrin

Gotta have the Valentines out front.

[M0nk3y]

Escort Hater

[Marcus-SanDiego]

^^hehe.

I'm biased. Have heard good things about the Escorts. I have no experience, though. I figure they're great, though.

We have a V1 for each of our cars.

So, to rephrase: whoever has the radar detectors is out front!

[M0nk3y]

^^hehe.

I'm biased. Have heard good things about the Escorts. I have no experience, though. I figure they're great, though.

We have a V1 for each of our cars.

So, to rephrase: whoever has the radar detectors is out front!

I really do want to sell my Escort to get a V1. Just because I want the arrows.

You gotta be careful when buying Escorts (and I know that's the same about V1s). The 8500x50 Rev5 can out perform a new 9500i radar detector. I got mine used for $130, got it upgraded and serviced...and still was cheaper than a $500 one :)

Marcus, I don't think you need all of the V1s in your cars...trade ;)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Kyle, those arrows are great. It's what got me hooked. I know where my bogeys are coming from.

[M0nk3y]

Kyle, those arrows are great. It's what got me hooked. I know where my bogeys are coming from.

Exactly. That's why I want one.

I don't need anything that's higher performance (Highest confirmed Range on my 8500x50-> X Band was 7 miles, K Band was 5 Miles, Ka Band was 3 Miles). I just don't feel like looking in my mirrors and trying to figure it out.

[cakM3]

I'm using Valentine V1 in the ///M and Beltronics STi Driver in the ZHP since I will be going down to VA...should be interesting!

[danewilson77]

Are radar detectors legal in VA.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[zhpnsnv]

I have an escort. It works well enough. And no, radar detectors are not legal in VA.

[cakM3]

Are radar detectors legal in VA.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

not legal in VA or DC. everywhere else along the eastern seaboard you can use radar detectors.

You can go here to see a complete list of where it is legal and illegal to use: http://www.buyradardetectors.com/blog/2010/05/radar_detector_laws_are_radar_detectors_legal.aspx

[danewilson77]

not legal in VA or DC. everywhere else along the eastern seaboard you can use radar detectors.

You can go here to see a complete list of where it is legal and illegal to use: http://www.buyradardetectors.com/blog/2010/05/radar_detector_laws_are_radar_detectors_legal.aspx

Damn...I knew there was a reason I wasn't pimpin one of these.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[M0nk3y]

I'm using Valentine V1 in the ///M and Beltronics STi Driver in the ZHP since I will be going down to VA...should be interesting!

Be careful...they run SpectreII

[cakM3]

According to these articles, Beltronics STi Driver is invisible to Spetre II

http://www.1stradardetectors.com/radar-detectors/bel-sti-driver/details.php

http://www.radarbusters.com/belescortvalentinearticle.cfm

If I'm seriously going to be setting up my ZHP to do the summer cruises down to the DC area for business then I think I will also need to invest in the Laser Interceptor laser jammer to round out my electronic counter-measure suite...:biggrin

[M0nk3y]

According to these articles, Beltronics STi Driver is invisible to Spetre II

http://www.1stradardetectors.com/radar-detectors/bel-sti-driver/details.php

http://www.radarbusters.com/belescortvalentinearticle.cfm

If I'm seriously going to be setting up my ZHP to do the summer cruises down to the DC area for business then I think I will also need to invest in the Laser Interceptor laser jammer to round out my electronic counter-measure suite...:biggrin

Completely forgot about that. I'm looking into a LI or Binder Set-up as well

[az3579]

Guys,
Unless you all are planning on going on by yourself and going 80 or more, it is completely irrelevant what radar detector you have because we will not need them on this particular cruise. This is a cruise down, not a blast down the interstate. In 55mph zones, I plan on keeping it at 70, and in 65-70 zones, 75 at the max, assuming clear traffic. Otherwise, we will be going with the flow.

If you do not want this to be the case, please carry on without me. Otherwise, I plan on making it down on one tank because gas ain't cheap, and for that to happen I have to average a good mpg, which ain't gonna happen going 80. I've had enough scares from dirty tactics employed by LEO on the way down to DW's place the last two times I went; I am playing it 100% safe on this trip. Keeping it to the speeds I posted, I am able to get down there in a touch less than 7 hours. Google says 8 hrs, for reference.


If you have plans to go faster, please PM me and have your name removed from my email list. Hopefully I'll have time to send an email tomorrow or Saturday to those in the group to coordinate.

[cakM3]

Guys,
Unless you all are planning on going on by yourself and going 80 or more, it is completely irrelevant what radar detector you have because we will not need them on this particular cruise. This is a cruise down, not a blast down the interstate. In 55mph zones, I plan on keeping it at 70, and in 65-70 zones, 75 at the max, assuming clear traffic. Otherwise, we will be going with the flow.

If you do not want this to be the case, please carry on without me. Otherwise, I plan on making it down on one tank because gas ain't cheap, and for that to happen I have to average a good mpg, which ain't gonna happen going 80. I've had enough scares from dirty tactics employed by LEO on the way down to DW's place the last two times I went; I am playing it 100% safe on this trip. Keeping it to the speeds I posted, I am able to get down there in a touch less than 7 hours. Google says 8 hrs, for reference.


If you have plans to go faster, please PM me and have your name removed from my email list. Hopefully I'll have time to send an email tomorrow or Saturday to those in the group to coordinate.

^
+1, agreed.

I use a radar detector not to speed but rather, as another situational awareness tool when I drive down. I typically stay about 5mph over traffic flow or stay with traffic if heavy. Not worth it to go any faster and if cruising in a group I'd rather keep it slow as to not attract unwanted attention anyway. Better to be safe :thumbsup

[az3579]

^
+1, agreed.

I use a radar detector not to speed but rather, as another situational awareness tool when I drive down. I typically stay about 5mph over traffic flow or stay with traffic if heavy. Not worth it to go any faster and if cruising in a group I'd rather keep it slow as to not attract unwanted attention anyway. Better to be safe :thumbsup

Yes. I already got pulled over in a group of 19 cars because a couple of them decided to be idiots. I'm never doing that again, especially considering I had to drive over to another state to fight it because they gave ALL of us a moving violation (unsafe lane change).

[static667]

I really do want to sell my Escort to get a V1. Just because I want the arrows.

You gotta be careful when buying Escorts (and I know that's the same about V1s). The 8500x50 Rev5 can out perform a new 9500i radar detector. I got mine used for $130, got it upgraded and serviced...and still was cheaper than a $500 one :)

Marcus, I don't think you need all of the V1s in your cars...trade ;)

You need to have something when you drive an "Arrest Me Red" M Coupe.

[GMATT]

My mantra is ALWAYS 10ish over ( when in a 55 mph or above) if traffic allows, and go with the flow of traffic. Hopefully most (all) of our drivers are courteous and safe drivers.

If not maybe you need to go thru the Street Survival Program sponsored by BMW CCA and TireRack

Just my $.02

[M0nk3y]

You need to have something when you drive an "Arrest Me Red" M Coupe.

LOL.

My last car was nicknamed "Pull Me Over" Red

[cakM3]

Yes. I already got pulled over in a group of 19 cars because a couple of them decided to be idiots. I'm never doing that again, especially considering I had to drive over to another state to fight it because they gave ALL of us a moving violation (unsafe lane change).

I can say that I have been fortunate enough not to get pulled over while driving in a large group, but I can completely relate to what you went through... I would rather relax and enjoy the drive/ride rather than be all stressed out just to save several minutes on the drive....totally not worth it IMHO...

On my drives to DC last summer, I have seen many LEOs pulling people over for many different reasons, speeding being one of them. I get looked over many times while driving my ///M which is why I stay +/- 8 when I'm on the highway. I think the "magic" number is like 10mph... I get looked at if I'm close which is why I have been staying around 5mph lately, just very slightly above if not at the speed of traffic flow. Like I said, I use my radar detector for situational awareness and as an aid while driving. Not something that tells me that it is okay to speed. Every time I have dropped my guard and relied on my radar detector to "do its job and keep me out of trouble," I always got nailed so I stopped relying on them as a measure to help me avoid speeding tickets a long time ago. However, with that said, I now use them to provide additional information while driving. I feel that is it better to be aware than get caught completely by surprise. The Laser Interceptor I'm planning to get for my ///M is not to jam the LEO's equipment but rather provide me an additional aleart measure.

Driving these cars... sometimes you don't realize just how much over the limit you are driving...(80mph in a 65 or 75 for example). I enjoy cruising and an occasional run-in's with other Bimmer owners. Makes for a fun and interesting trip :thumbsup Besides, I think it looks better just to sit and cruise down the highway and enjoy the view as people drive by...:biggrin

[billschusteriv]

:shifty I struggle driving more than 5 or 10 over with my 1 y.o. daughter in the car.

I try to keep the emotions in check, use cruise control, and stay away from the excessive speeders.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Definitely a good idea to drive less than 10 mph over the speed limit. Just a habit for me to have the V1 going, even when I am not speeding. Want to know where everything is.

[az3579]

Goes without mentioning that I wasn't expecting anyone to go speeding excessively, not at all. I have full faith in this group; just was getting worried at the sudden mention of radar detectors and the like.


Of course one day I will buy a V1 to take advantage of the pre-wiring in my car for it!

[zhpnsnv]

I'm sick of the cord dangling down from my escort. Anyone know how to hard wire?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I'm sick of the cord dangling down from my escort. Anyone know how to hard wire?

Another diy clinic at the meet. :biggrin


iPad. Tapatalk. Bi-winning.

[Sockethead]

I'm sick of the cord dangling down from my escort. Anyone know how to hard wire?

There's a bunch of extra wires in the overhead console for Home Link, etc. You can tap into one of those.... just use a multimeter to test for keyed power...

[az3579]

Alright, I've sent emails to those who PM'd me with the required info. If you haven't done so, you're missing out!

[Sockethead]

What time will you be rolling by south Jersey area? Looks like the wife may be able to get a half day on Friday...

[az3579]

What time will you be rolling by south Jersey area? Looks like the wife may be able to get a half day on Friday...

That would be far too late. We're still debating on when to leave. I'm pushing for a midnight departure from my house to ensure no traffic whatsoever, yet some people don't want to do that and want to leave much later. :(


We still don't have a firm time of arrival set yet.

[Sockethead]

What is it? like 5 hrs from your location to say, the Delaware Memorial Bridge/I95? I'm pretty close to that...

but yea if your leaving in the middle of the night....

[billschusteriv]

That would be far too late. We're still debating on when to leave. I'm pushing for a midnight departure from my house to ensure no traffic whatsoever, yet some people don't want to do that and want to leave much later. :(


We still don't have a firm time of arrival set yet.

Its difficult to coordinate these types of things. Don't sweat it BP. If you can facilitate... that's awesome...

Maybe through your facilitation... people can set up a couple caravans. All you need to do is track what type each person wants to leave and link those peeps together... it would still be epic. :)

[Sockethead]

don't want to put the guy out with all of this work...

[billschusteriv]

I know... I'm not suggesting putting BP or anyone else out...

We're family here... All going to the same place... da reunion...

Some ppl can't leave at the designated time because of working half day on Friday or inability to drive at night or whatever can always meet up with others headed down if timing permits.

[Sockethead]

I know... I'm not suggesting putting BP or anyone else out...

We're family here... All going to the same place... da reunion...

Some ppl can't leave at the designated time because of working half day on Friday or inability to drive at night or whatever can always meet up with others headed down if timing permits.

I see your point... and dilemma

[az3579]

My main issue is getting everyone together with the least amount of disruption possible. I already know two of us that absolutely refuse to sit through any kind of traffic (Charlie and I) and were hoping we could get everyone on the bandwagon for a very early departure. We have to keep in mind that it is Friday, and most people still work on Friday, so they will be out there clogging up the roads.

It takes me about 3-3.5 hours to get to the Delaware Memorial Bridge, taking my time and no traffic.

[zhpnsnv]

Yea there's just no way I'm gonna do a midnight run down there after a work week and a 12hr+ work day that Thursday night. More power to you all, seriously, if that's the decision. I am more than okay driving down by myself. No worries whatsoever fellas.

[danewilson77]

You guys should all com down and be here at the pre-scribed time of 1700.....if I can throw my $0.02 in. It's gonna be a long night, and an even longer weekend. People need to be rested....to be safe.

[Sockethead]

You guys should all com down and be here at the pre-scribed time of 1700.....if I can throw my $0.02 in. It's gonna be a long night, and an even longer weekend. People need to be rested....to be safe.
That'll be perfect for me leaving around 1200 or so



Yea there's just no way I'm gonna do a midnight run down there after a work week and a 12hr+ work day that Thursday night. More power to you all, seriously, if that's the decision. I am more than okay driving down by myself. No worries whatsoever fellas.
What time are you headin out? You're in N Jersey, right?

[zhpnsnv]

That'll be perfect for me leaving around 1200 or so



What time are you headin out? You're in N Jersey, right?

I'm in central jersey (mercer county) literally a minute off of exit 8 NJTP. I'm thinking of leaving between 9 and 10, taking my time, puttering around down there until I can check into my hotel, then getting to Dane's when he told us to get there.

Edit - when I say "puttering around down there" I mean "spend hours in the yankee candle store which is a veritable amusement park of scented goodness and indoor snowing." In case you weren't sure...

[Sockethead]

I'm in central jersey (mercer county) literally a minute off of exit 8 NJTP. I'm thinking of leaving between 9 and 10, taking my time, puttering around down there until I can check into my hotel, then getting to Dane's when he told us to get there.

Edit - when I say "puttering around down there" I mean "spend hours in the yankee candle store which is a veritable amusement park of scented goodness and indoor snowing." In case you weren't sure...

I know where that is. I used to do some networking for a group of Lawers up there at my last job. Depending on how fast you drive, we won't be that far apart. I'm down near exit 2. Maybe we should swap numbers over PM?

My wife is addicted to Yankee Candles, she buys a whole bunch of little ones and makes me sniff and guess the scent. We've got a whole cabinet full in the basement LOL

[Hornung418]

Well I'm down for meeting up with y'all on I-95...I get off of work around 3 pm on Fridays. Need to get home and grab a shower before heading out. Car will be packed Thursday night. I live off of 95 so literally I could probably catch you if you make it to exit 77 around 4 :biggrin

[zhpnsnv]

I know where that is. I used to do some networking for a group of Lawers up there at my last job. Depending on how fast you drive, we won't be that far apart. I'm down near exit 2. Maybe we should swap numbers over PM?

My wife is addicted to Yankee Candles, she buys a whole bunch of little ones and makes me sniff and guess the scent. We've got a whole cabinet full in the basement LOL

I'll shoot you a PM.

I went in the williamsburg yankee candle store with some friends. We played the blind sniff and guess game for way too long for grown men to be playing the blind sniff and guess game. Way too long. Children were looking at us like, "Alright, we get it, you think this game is fun. Move on."

[danewilson77]

I'm in central jersey (mercer county) literally a minute off of exit 8 NJTP. I'm thinking of leaving between 9 and 10, taking my time, puttering around down there until I can check into my hotel, then getting to Dane's when he told us to get there.

Edit - when I say "puttering around down there" I mean "spend hours in the yankee candle store which is a veritable amusement park of scented goodness and indoor snowing." In case you weren't sure...

Yeah...that place is insane with candle smelliness.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[Sockethead]

I'll shoot you a PM.

I went in the williamsburg yankee candle store with some friends. We played the blind sniff and guess game for way too long for grown men to be playing the blind sniff and guess game. Way too long. Children were looking at us like, "Alright, we get it, you think this game is fun. Move on."

Hahaha! ok, well, now I know for sure that you're a guy .... I wasn't sure there for a sec. :blink

[az3579]

I'd love to leave in that timeframe, but I'd be sitting in traffic for 2 hours on the way down there, plus the amount of time it takes to actually get to that part of the turnpike... :(


This is proving much more difficult than I imagined. lol

[Sockethead]

I'd love to leave in that timeframe, but I'd be sitting in traffic for 2 hours on the way down there, plus the amount of time it takes to actually get to that part of the turnpike... :(


This is proving much more difficult than I imagined. lol
don't sweat it... we'll all figure it out... CT traffic sucks... been stuck in it many times going to the Vinyard...

[Whitexi]

I'd love to leave in that timeframe, but I'd be sitting in traffic for 2 hours on the way down there, plus the amount of time it takes to actually get to that part of the turnpike... :(


This is proving much more difficult than I imagined. lol

Not trying to cause you stress Botond, its just work the day before throws it off. If you guys want to run out on your planned time that's cool I will catch up at some point.

[az3579]

Not trying to cause you stress Botond, its just work the day before throws it off. If you guys want to run out on your planned time that's cool I will catch up at some point.

I'm working on Thursday as well; I'm going to get home after a full day, take a 4-hour powernap, and wanted to be out by then. That may change now since nobody seems to be available at the time.

I'm considering splitting this up into two groups; those that want to leave at a normal morning time, and those that want to get there by the normal morning time.
I for one cannot sit in traffic; it is the equivalent to force feeding highly sugary desserts to someone with diabetes; it will not end well. Of course, someone else will have to head up the later-timeframe group...

[kayger12]

and those that want to get there by the normal morning time.
I for one cannot sit in traffic; it is the equivalent to force feeding highly sugary desserts to someone with diabetes; it will not end well. Of course, someone else will have to head up the later-timeframe group...

Regardless of what time people arrive in the greater Williamsburg area, DW has politely suggested that people not arrive before the posted 1700 time.

Just want to make sure that is clear so we don't have people showing up before things are prepared.

[Hornung418]

BP...the cure for stop and go traffic is not to avoid it, but rather leav lots of space between you and the car infront, and go half the speed of the surrounding motorists. You wont have to continuously shift and you wont stop which makes it smoother. Plus you may find that you actually bust the jam by having the row behind you continuously moving as well.

Don't fear traffic, embrace it, and accept it as a part of having a license. There is no way to avoid waiting in a line of some sort anywhere you go...hell, we will have lines at the meet for food...

But seriously, I'd like to meet up with y'all on 95.

RootedDROIDXstatus. Come at me, bro.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

And, just my two cents, this meet only happens once a year. I hate traffic as much as the next guy but it's a small price to pay when you're rolling with your friends to an epic event. Consider this possible traffic as a one-time event.

Regardless, I will see you guys next week.

[Sockethead]

I'm in traffic all day long... I used to flip out but now I deal.... usually

[zhpnsnv]

I've driven to and through DC probably hundreds of times now. I will have no real issue with traffic at the time I'm leaving. But if I do, I consider that a problem to solve, and I find a way around.

[Sockethead]

I've driven to and through DC probably hundreds of times now. I will have no real issue with traffic at the time I'm leaving.

What's the best route to take? I was planning to map it out this weekend...

[zhpnsnv]

What's the best route to take? I was planning to map it out this weekend...

The best route is 95 at the right times to avoid anything heavy. Leaving from my place between 9-10 am puts me past baltimore before 12 at at DC around 1, which is a full hour before the friday traffic really starts. That said, on a Friday it won't be totally smooth sailing.

Baltimore door to door is 2 hours for me, DC is 3 or 3.5-3.75 depending on traffic. Williamsburg should be another 2 hours or so past DC.

[Sockethead]

The best route is 95 at the right times to avoid anything heavy. Leaving from my place between 9-10 am puts me past baltimore before 12 at at DC around 1, which is a full hour before the friday traffic really starts. That said, on a Friday it won't be totally smooth sailing.

Baltimore door to door is 2 hours for me, DC is 3 or 3.5-3.75 depending on traffic. Williamsburg should be another 2 hours or so past DC.

Ok, so it's bascally 95 the whole way... I was figuring about 5 hrs

[kayger12]

I'm still undecided on route.

Might go Parkway to the ferry and then the coast, chesapeake bay bridge tunnel, and up through Norfolk.

Little more time, but a much nicer drive.

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

[Sockethead]

I'm still undecided on route.

Might go Parkway to the ferry and then the coast, chesapeake bay bridge tunnel, and up through Norfolk.

Little more time, but a much nicer drive.

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

Let us know how the ride was when you get there...

[kayger12]

Will do.

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

[az3579]

Don't fear traffic, embrace it, and accept it as a part of having a license.

No.



This is why I sent emails to those involved... we have too many varying times of departure, so officially the group drive is canned, unless people can meet up with us at the times Cameron, Camilo, and I are going (he's still good for this timeframe, right Cameron? Camilo, please chime in if you can...).

I'm not going to get into why I'm not going to deal with the traffic as I could write a dissertation on it. Hell, if I wrote that dissertation on it, you all would be convinced that I am certified psycho-impatient. :rofl


If someone else wants to set up the drive for a later timeframe, feel free...

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I'm not going to get into why I'm not going to deal with the traffic as I could write a dissertation on it. Hell, if I wrote that dissertation on it, you all would be convinced that I am certified psycho-impatient. :rofl

:rofl

[kayger12]

I'm not going to get into why I'm not going to deal with the traffic as I could write a dissertation on it. Hell, if I wrote that dissertation on it, you all would be convinced that I am certified psycho-impatient. :rofl



I deduced this without the dissertation. :biggrin

[Sockethead]

I deduced this without the dissertation. :biggrin

Umm yea, me too...:biggrin

[danewilson77]

Umm yea, me too...:biggrin

+1

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[az3579]

I figure it's worth another shot. Hopefully everyone will respond to this next email with "sure, that works for me!"....


In which case, our group just got back to its original size. *crosses fingers*
If everyone agrees on meeting up at the requested time this go around, we're probably gunning for an approximate 16:00 arrival at DW's house.


What time were you going to pick up the boss again, DW?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Nice to see you give it another try, BP. Hope it works out.

[L0veZHP]

Well im Free friday after 4pm. So at around 4pm im willing to hit the road with anyone. I talking to Cameron to see what time we meeting up and where and if he is able to make it. not sure if i can make better time but i can try

[az3579]

Darn...

[danewilson77]

I figure it's worth another shot. Hopefully everyone will respond to this next email with "sure, that works for me!"....


In which case, our group just got back to its original size. *crosses fingers*
If everyone agrees on meeting up at the requested time this go around, we're probably gunning for an approximate 16:00 arrival at DW's house.


What time were you going to pick up the boss again, DW?

I'm leaving around 1530 to get Boss....

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[az3579]

I'm leaving around 1530 to get Boss....

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

Aww man... I was hoping to be right there next to ya in the pass seat, remember? :(

[danewilson77]

Well see how the day goes BP. Your gonna have 3 full days with the Boss.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[L0veZHP]

Change of Plans not for the better but Im hitting the road at around 10:30pm friday and plan to get around 7am saturday! Dane can i call you when i Arrive?