Greater Philadelphia area caravan up to GutenFest 2011

[TexasTerp]

So what/where/when is the Philly group meeting up? The NoVa/College Park crowd is gonna caravan up and we'd like to meet up with y'all along the way

[ill4noreason]

So what/where/when is the Philly group meeting up? The NoVa/College Park crowd is gonna caravan up and we'd like to meet up with y'all along the way

You guys wanna meet up with us baltimore guys on 95? then meet up with the philly guys. If so what time are you nova/cp guys leaving? I was thinking about leaving around 8-830am to get there by 12. Let me know what you guys think.

[TexasTerp]

You guys wanna meet up with us baltimore guys on 95? then meet up with the philly guys. If so what time are you nova/cp guys leaving? I was thinking about leaving around 8-830am to get there by 12. Let me know what you guys think.

We're planning on leaving at 8am. Were in Baltimore do you want to meet? Somewhere right off 95 would be best. Get me a location and we'll set it up!

[ill4noreason]

Well I think we should meet above Baltimore that way all the guys can meet at once. Maybe exit 74 there is a small park and ride there with real easy access back onto 95 north... If you wanna look it up it should be mountain rd 152 and old mountain rd. Let me make a new post I guess to see who all is coming up.

[RickSloan]

1. e30_luv_ [Dale]
2. Jafxod - [Jimmy]
3. RickSloan [Robbie]

and i am going to be crazy swamped at work this week, i am going to see what i can do about figuring out a route but im still not sure... might have to jjust do highway unless someone has a better idea...

[e30_luv_]

Route: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...69086&t=h&z=13

If we don't have an alternate, more scenic route we are more than likely going to meet at the Ikea off I-95. It's right next to 95, so it'd be easy to hop right on and go from there. If ya'll are meeting up at 8, and it takes ~1.5-2.5 hours from nova/md we'd meet around 10, 10:30am? Whatta ya guys think?

[Cong405]

Wow... I kept thinking GutenFest was in July for some reason. I'm so glad I checked this thread.

Route: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...69086&t=h&z=13

If we don't have an alternate, more scenic route we are more than likely going to meet at the Ikea off I-95. It's right next to 95, so it'd be easy to hop right on and go from there. If ya'll are meeting up at 8, and it takes ~1.5-2.5 hours from nova/md we'd meet around 10, 10:30am? Whatta ya guys think?

That's probably the best location to meet up, especially since it's right off of 95. Please keep us Philly members updated.

[oreilly]

Myself and Rcav are going as well. We will meet you guys at the Home Depot Sunday morning, but most likely wont be in the e30, getting some structural welding done!

We will be in a light blue VW CC and have plenty of camera gear to get some shots of everyone cruising!

[e30_luv_]

@oreilly: ikea to clarify, and make sure you don't show up at the wrong place.


1. Jafxod - [Jimmy]
2. RickSloan [Robbie]
3. Cong405 [insert name here]
4. oreilly [insert name here]

Due to having an outrageous work schedule I'm no longer able to make it, but will continue to update the thread with information. Have fun guys!

[brgracer]

Route: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=2206+South+Columbus+Boul evard,+Philadelphia,+PA+19148+(IKEA+South+Philadel phia,+PA)&daddr=Guten+Parts+LLC,+West+Parker+Avenu e,+Maplewood,+NJ&geocode=FaIUYQIdJ3SF-yldq1zYssjGiTHZwmq5skkPmg%3BFYCsbQIdNdqS-yFYpJcgRjryoCk1q0YvXqzDiTE4Ko08yINgfw&gl=us&hl=en& mra=ls&sll=39.900255,-75.112667&sspn=0.071641,0.169086&ie=UTF8&ll=39.916 846,-75.144939&spn=0.071228,0.169086&t=h&z=13

If we don't have an alternate, more scenic route we are more than likely going to meet at the Ikea off I-95. It's right next to 95, so it'd be easy to hop right on and go from there. If ya'll are meeting up at 8, and it takes ~1.5-2.5 hours from nova/md we'd meet around 10, 10:30am? Whatta ya guys think?

No offense to that route, but Route 130 in that area of NJ is full of lights and local police. From the Ikea, the "fastest" route would be to take would be this http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...,1.234589&z=10 BUT, the NJ turnpike can suck at times.

Another suggestion for speed with a different start point (in case we're waiting for the people from the south...haha) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...7,2.469177&z=9

Finally, a scenic route, BUT the only really scenic part is after crossing into NJ up river road which is a nice curvy road and scenic, BUT if something is happening in New Hope this road can suck, and once you hit 202, it's lots of lights and local police. I'd say it's a gamble because bad traffic on the NJ turnpike means local might be the way to go, but on the other hand, a nice day with some local events could suck for the local route, especially if there are a lot of cars in the group. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...,0.617294&z=11

I'm hoping to make it, and just throwing out options as I've taken all these routes at different times, and there are definitely pros/cons.

[e30_luv_]

^You sir, are now in charge of the route. You've definitely done more driving the major highways then I have, so it's all you. Thanks for the lookout!

[TexasTerp]

So tonight the CP group talked about meeting up and our schedule. We are going to have the NoVa group meet up with us in CP at 7:45am and leave no later than 8:15am.

We would like to meet up with the Baltimore group around 9-915am at Maryland House on 95N.

If we leave Maryland House at 9:30, we should be able to meet up with the Philly group around 1045-11. From there, it should be about 1.5-2 hours getting us to Guten right around 1pm.

Since this is the weekend before Memorial Day, I don't expect too much traffic since most people will be waiting to go on their drives the next weekend.

Let me know what y'all think of the proposed itinerary. Meeting at the Ikea off 95 in Philly won't be a problem.

[Mde36]

So tonight the CP group talked about meeting up and our schedule. We are going to have the NoVa group meet up with us in CP at 7:45am and leave no later than 8:15am.

We would like to meet up with the Baltimore group around 9-915am at Maryland House on 95N.

If we leave Maryland House at 9:30, we should be able to meet up with the Philly group around 1045-11. From there, it should be about 1.5-2 hours getting us to Guten right around 1pm.

Since this is the weekend before Memorial Day, I don't expect too much traffic since most people will be waiting to go on their drives the next weekend.

Let me know what y'all think of the proposed itinerary. Meeting at the Ikea off 95 in Philly won't be a problem.

sounds good to me someone make it official

[Jafxod]

So tonight the CP group talked about meeting up and our schedule. We are going to have the NoVa group meet up with us in CP at 7:45am and leave no later than 8:15am.

We would like to meet up with the Baltimore group around 9-915am at Maryland House on 95N.

If we leave Maryland House at 9:30, we should be able to meet up with the Philly group around 1045-11. From there, it should be about 1.5-2 hours getting us to Guten right around 1pm.

Since this is the weekend before Memorial Day, I don't expect too much traffic since most people will be waiting to go on their drives the next weekend.

Let me know what y'all think of the proposed itinerary. Meeting at the Ikea off 95 in Philly won't be a problem.

Sounds awesome.

[ill4noreason]

Sounds good to me.