August 14th... General Lee's Last Stand! (Formerly the Unnamed Run)

[S2000&CooperS]

Is it too late for me to be added to the list?

[Bugged]

We're still welcoming drivers, I give my next update to Skyland on the 13th...

[MoonPie]

Quote: Originally Posted by BabsWife

OK...MP....allow me to 'plain you why this name won....

The name is really: "THE General Lee's Last Stand" -- as in the car the General Lee get it yet? We are re-living a portion of the Cooter's Run from last year....get it??? Have you caught up with the rest of the class yet??

So...ya comin'?

Hugs,
PB

COOOOters Run, lmao! Now it all makes sense

Can't hubby will have MINI that day...Navy Yard, when are we doing a run to Hershey's Park???

[S2000&CooperS]

Quote: Originally Posted by MoonPie

...when are we doing a run to Hershey's Park???

Mmmmm, chocolate! A run to Hershey's would be great

[MoonPie]

Quote: Originally Posted by S2000&CooperS

Mmmmm, chocolate! A run to Hershey's would be great

muwahahaha we should plan one, want to? mindyouI'mnothijackingthisTHREAD, lmao, Mike, let's EMAIL *ignores Bugged's comeback ahead of time*

[S2000&CooperS]

Quote: Originally Posted by MoonPie

muwahahaha we should plan one, want to? mindyouI'mnothijackingthisTHREAD, lmao, Mike, let's EMAIL *ignores Bugged's comeback ahead of time*

Oooops, hijacker *guilty*

[drfaulken]

Hey! I am being whisked away for my birthday, which is the Thursday before the meet. I have a feeling I'll be out of town over the weekend, what's going on is still a mystery to me

Anyway, take me off the list, and I hope you guys have fun!

[MoonPie]

Quote: Originally Posted by drfaulken

Hey! I am being whisked away for my birthday, which is the Thursday before the meet. I have a feeling I'll be out of town over the weekend, what's going on is still a mystery to me

Anyway, take me off the list, and I hope you guys have fun!

Happy early birthday!

so...back to the choccy run Mike

[MINILLA]

When you all pass through Little Washington/Sperryville afraid I won't be there to wave as you pass. Got a trip to the Outer Banks planned. I'm sure you'll have a great time. This past Monday there were 6 MINI's in the town of Washington! All here quite coincidentaly. I think I got some great shots of an Electric Blue outside of the Inn at Little Washington -- anyway have a great drive. Catch you later!

[jhumm]

How's the weather looking for this ride? Reports in Maryland are calling for rain throughout the weekend.

[Jen]

I have also heard forecasts of rain, but we are going rain or shine! I think of it this way, if rain is forecasted maybe I don't have to spend all night Friday washing the car.....

[mhh366]

I assume the run is still going on this weekend. I really don't know how bad the weather is going to be with the storms hitting. I am thinking everything is going to be fine.

[S2000&CooperS]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jen

I have also heard forecasts of rain, but we are going rain or shine! I think of it this way, if rain is forecasted maybe I don't have to spend all night Friday washing the car.....

Good point, Jen! Mine has been under wraps since Sunday when I did a thorough wash job and coat of Zaino, but looks like it's all going to be for not with this impending rain. Drove it to work today.

- M

[Bugged]

From the reports I have seen, we should have a decent morning. The rain isn't supposed to move in until the afternoon. So for the time being, I'm not concerned, however I will be keeping an eye on the reports.

Honestly, unless the storm will be at hurricane strength when it gets up here, or we can expect severe weather Saturday morning and early afternoon, I'm not planning on taking any action.

I will admit, I'm a little bummed. This past weekend they were forcasting the weather to be clear and beautiful for the entire weekend!

[Bugged]

I've been seeing some posts on the various boards regarding the weather for this Saturday.

I have been watching the weather reports and will continue to do so. At this point it is still too early to make any real decision to cancel the run. Those of you who are familiar with hurricane tracking know that 72 hours out the storm tracks and timelines are still very unreliable. In addition, it is difficult to predict right now how severe the weather will actually be.
Based on the 5AM observations from the National Hurricane Center in Miami (the authority on hurricane tracking), they do expect the storm to pass over just to the east of Washington DC. It's expected to be around the FL/GA state line at 2AM on Saturday, pick up speed and be north of the PA state line at 2AM Sunday.
Depending on the size of the storm we may not see any real effects from the storm until 3PM or later. With that in mind, I don't see it having any impact on the organized driving part of the day. However, we may end up heading home in the rain, and with that in mind my suggestion would be to stick to the main roads on your return instead of exploring some of the back roads.

I will continue to watch the weather however, and should the situation change a decision will be made and posted here and on the Yahoo! email groups and NAM no later than 9:30PM on Friday. Tropical Storm and Hurricane forecasts are released every 6 hours when there are active storms, and every 3 hours in areas where active watches or warnings are in effect. This will allow me the chance to look at the 5PM storm forecast, as well as the 8PM forecast is one is produced as well...