<FONT SIZE="+1.5"> The date has been set as the weekend of August 13th.
FINAL PLANS POSTED</FONT>
No more votes will be counted.
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This event is being hosted by both Mythias and Ford Prefect

The area:

Below are 3 images. The first is to give you guys an idea of the location (the exact location will be kept private, please PM me for directions). The second is an image of the mountain ridges with roads we can drive on. The third is an image of a lake resort area which we can take a very nice drive through, and relax at.





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THE PLAN


Friday 8/12: Very simplistic since most will be arriving in the evening

*NE Group meeting at Jon D's house.
*Arrive at home in WV and settle in.
*BBQ some Mrs. Splats Ginger Soy Chicken Boobies
*Party

Saturday 8/13:

9:00AM: Shooting Range -- This is where those arriving Saturday will meet up.
At this time people may also hike, make use of the ATV's, and fish.
12:00PM: Drive to Seneca -- WARNING: LOTS OF TWISTIES.
2:00PM: Lunch @ Seneca -- Great place to also Fish, hike, swim, and take pics
4:00PM: Drive Back
5:00PM: Free decision -- There is so much to do, this is your time to do what you please. You can explore the town, check out some local sites, do some more target shooting, play mini gold, or just relax.
7:30PM: Informal Dinner @ Siriani's Cafe
9:00PM: Blackwater Brewing Co. -- Music, girls, and booze.

Sunday 8/14:

11:00AM: mythias brings the gang over the mountain into Oakland, Md. where everyone can fill up their tanks and meet up with Ford Prefect at Brodak's Plaza.

11:30AM: Leave Brodak's for a scenic tour of the western half of Garrett County, Md.

12:30PM: Morning drive terminates at Swallow Falls State Park, where we have reserved the picnic shelter. While lunch is being prepared the gang can hike the trail and maybe even jump in the river to cool off.

02:30PM: Back in the cars for another drive - a tour of the western part of Garrett County, including views of Deep Creek Lake and Savage River Reservoir. This drive will end at the Casselman River Bridge State Park, which is right next to I-68.

05:00PM: Time for goodbyes and everyone hits the road home.

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General Information:

Accommodations: I have a home with 7 beds, 1 cot, and 1 couch. If all beds are filled, then people are welcome to take floor space, or we could look into a local resorts bunkhouse for a group rate. (cheap summer rates) Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Additional area info: Our family owns a mountain side 35 minutes from the location of where we would meet. Great for camping, quading etc. I am also a member of a local club that gives us access for almost 70,000 acres of wilderness for fishing, quading, or target shooting.

Fishing Info:
WV: its $5 for a 3 day license. This will not be needed if we fish at the base of the mountain side owned by my family, which is chock full of native brook trout (private property) There are many other areas great to fish, but a license would be required.

MD: (fees for a non resident license vary by state of residence) There are many great places to fish, and many good catches come out of them.

Target Shooting: There are plenty of places to do target shooting for those interested. There is locally a 100yd range, a 500yd range, a 1000yd range, and even a 5000yd range (not exactly sure WHY there is a marker for 5000 yd's, but there is). There is no cost for the use of the ranges.

ITR Pictures There are MANY great places to take photo's of our R's with amazing backdrops, ranging from cliff sides, waterfalls, lakes, forests, mountainous background, grassy fields, etc. I am sure we could take some amazing pictures of our caR's.
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Area Links

Deep Creek Lake - http://www.deepcreektimes.com
Blackwater Falls- http://www.blackwaterfalls.com
Blackwater Brewing Company- http://www.blackwater-brewing.com
Seneca Rocks / Spruce ****- http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/mnf/sp/sksrnra.html
Canaan Valley- http://www.canaanvalley.org/activities.cfm
Horseshoe Run / Lead Mine- http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/mnf/re...a.htm
Swallow Falls- http://www.dnr.state.md.us/pub....html
Bear Creek Hatchery- http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fis....html
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Let me know what you guys think, your suggestions, etc. We have alot of options, and there are alot of things to do and places to go.

If you have any questions, please feel free to PM me.
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<FONT SIZE="+1.5">Disclaimer:</FONT>
The original poster, Mythias, does not condone underage drinking. The above will also not supply underage persons with alcohol. Any consumption of alcoholic beverages of those under 21 is not in the control of Mythias, and all liability placed on the consumer.
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Modified by mythias at 8:44 PM 7/25/2005

 

Chit man...I didn't make the ski meet so I will try desperately to make this one.

Is it ok if I drive my "other R?"

 

any would work for me i guess, no plans as of yet. i may have something the first weekend but its up in the air right now

 

any would work for me too. its too far away for there to be anything conflicting just yet. I'll almost def. go, but I may skip friday and just come up for saturday/sunday.

 

I can't do Aug 20th, as I'm going to see Paul Van Dyke @ Nation the night before. It will be a hella long night.

-Victor

 

I dunno ... But I'd like to come. Just unsure about the time frame.

 

Tough to say, I think I have something going on all three weekends. And as it stands, I'm definitely booked on the 6th, so I'll withhold a vote since it's in the lead right now.

 

Well....i have just about something planned for every weekend of the entire summer. If something gets canceled and happens to be the same weekend as the meet then i am down. I just have insane beach visits tenatively prescheduled with others that i cannot nor really want to break plans for

 

i'll have to wait to see as the date gets closer also. there are gonna some changes in my job schedule after augest 8th, so its gonna be a last minute thing for me.

 

At this point I can make just about any weekend, after all, I live here ;-)

I would say that as far as the Sunday drive is concerned, the 13th is probably the worst, since the Garrett County fair starts that weekend, and it will be one of the busiest weekends of the summer. So it would be possible that the drive that week would be slightly less than spectacular.

I would still like to hear any comments on what ppl want me to plan for Sunday (what to do for lunch, how much driving, any other activities).

 

To those who are unsure of coming, I really hope to see ya there. This is a very fun place to go, fun roads to drive, and lots of activities to do.. plus I plan to make Mrs. Splat's BBQ recipe (DAMN good) .

If you have any doubts about a meet for an entire weekend, rest assured that Ford Prefect and I can plan more than enough things to do and places to go, along with some we-todd style downtime.

Additionally, those who stay at my house do not need to worry about hotel costs, or even food costs, and the other nice things that go along with a house.

I look forward to this meet, and hope to see as many of you guys as possible.

 

Nice of you to put this together and offer your accommodations mythias, and it sounds like a nice get-together.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zygspeed &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice of you to put this together and offer your accommodations mythias, and it sounds like a nice get-together. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, Ed, but are you coming? I could use someone around that was closer to my own age ;-)

 

I voted for the weekend of the 13th, but the 13th or 20th weekends are good for me...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Is it ok if I drive my "other R?"</TD></TR></TABLE>

Bring whatever's not in impound.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 97 TYPE-R 312 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I can't do Aug 20th, as I'm going to see Paul Van Dyke @ Nation the night before. </TD></TR></TABLE>

You are never going to change. Never.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mythias &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">plus I plan to make Mrs. Splat's BBQ recipe (DAMN good) . </TD></TR></TABLE>

Which one, the grilled ginger-soy chicken? I'll pass on the compliments, she'll be very flattered to hear that

 

Pat, that chicken you cooked at expo... Need I say more?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ford Prefect &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes, Ed, but are you coming? I could use someone around that was closer to my own age ;-)</TD></TR></TABLE>

Hahahaha ... well, if you put it that way!
I've got some free time lately and my birthday is mid august or so.

 

Hmmmm, sounds like a maybe - if we are going to have a birthday party we are going to need a more definate answer and some time to plan ;-)

 

6th or 13th, cant positively say i can make either. but you know the routine, told ya last night. whatever works for the majority.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bryce &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">... whatever works for the majority.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Truth be told, you've got a lot of stuff planned and I'm getting a little lazy in my old age! LOL

 

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Truth be told, you've got a lot of stuff planned and I'm getting a little lazy in my old age! LOL </TD></TR></TABLE>

lol. wheres george to kick you into shape?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zygspeed &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Truth be told, you've got a lot of stuff planned and I'm getting a little lazy in my old age! LOL </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah, me too, I was hoping for someone I could kick back with and watch the kiddies run around

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bryce &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">lol. wheres george to kick you into shape?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I dunno, having George around might be too drastic and make me look like one of the kids