[senorsock3]

I'll still take an oval... see you all in a week!!

[Theo]

Quote: Originally Posted by senorsock3 (original)

I'll still take an oval... see you all in a week!!

Ok. Thanks, Kevin! I have ovals reserved for the following folks:

1. Theo
2. snek
3. senorsock3
4. hwy61
5. Venno
6. minircdale3
7. m2smith
8. Paul_TMQ
9. chs4
10. Sideways
11. Guliver
12. JR9907
13. Jet Panther
14. rfinprc
15. Cape Cod MINI

Let me know if you have expressed a desire for one and your name is not listed above.

We have 15 of 25 spoken for already. If you want one, please reserve asap. As of next Thursday night, any remaining ones will be divided as evenly as possible and be reserved for ""day of" sale at both the YC and A51 locations.

Theo

[Theo]

Pick Your Route From A51 to Gorham!

As you know by now, the merged YC/A51 caravan will depart from Area 51 for Gorham at 2:00 pm. Instead of one large caravan, we have put together 4 different routes for separate mini-caravans to follow:

Route 1 - Direct to Gorham (~2.0 hrs)
Route 2 - Kanc/Bear Notch to Gorham (~2.5 hrs)
Route 3 - Golden Pond to Gorham (~3.0 hrs)
Route 4 - Polar Caves to Gorham (~3.5 hrs)

Click on the route names above to see PDF versions of the route maps and driving directions. More information about each route can be found at the YC/A51 web site on THIS page.

Please review each of these four routes and decide which one you would be interested in taking. Make sure you print-out the PDF so that you have the information with you in your MINI. The mini-caravans will depart in Route order starting at 2:00.

Leaders for the first three routes are as follows:

Route 1: Theo & Carol (Theo)
Route 2: Chip Slattery (chs4)
Route 3: Angus Crowe (Jet Panther)
Route 4: <leader needed>

Thanks!

Theo

[scoobyshannon]

i'm coming with the boston area group. see you all there!

[yellowmininy]

Theo, any thoughts on breaking the groups up according to 'slow' and 'spirited'?

[chs4]

Quote: Originally Posted by yellowmininy (original)

Theo, any thoughts on breaking the groups up according to 'slow' and 'spirited'?

All of our groups are "slow and spirited"....

...oh...you meant the routes...

[yellowmininy]

I think you're onto something.

[Theo]

Quote: Originally Posted by yellowmininy (original)

Theo, any thoughts on breaking the groups up according to 'slow' and 'spirited'?

Well, the Kanc/Bear Notch Route comes to mind when I think "spirited".

However, an overriding concern on Friday will be the care needed for the traffic conditions that weekend. Remember that it is the last weekend of Bike Week and, traditionally, the roads are packed with folks going to and from the Laconia area. We have had an outstanding safety record over the last four years (the odd moose and porcupine notwithstanding) and I'd hate to see any of us take risks during the fifth year.

That being said, it will be up to the Route Leader to set the pace and expectations for their route. I will be leading the direct route and we will be traveling at a brisk but safe pace.

Theo

[scho06]

We'd like to take Golden Pond Route 3. Also, anyone from the Seacoast that wants to meet up at Hannaford in Northwood (Rte 4) for a mini MINI carrivan to A51 let us know!!

scho

Quote: Originally Posted by scho06 (original)

Nancy and myslef will also meet up with folks at Area 51.

We were thinking the same thing, we'd be interested in meeting somewhere to make a mini MINI caravan to area 51 from the seacoast.

[fdnypd]

I think I am up for motoring on the third route as well. Not sure which MINI is coming with me for the weekend yet. Could be designated today. I look forward to my first MOT. Cheers,

Scott (FDNYPD)

[chs4]

Quote:

That being said, it will be up to the Route Leader to set the pace and expectations for their route. I will be leading the direct route and we will be traveling at a brisk but safe pace.

The Kanc/Bear Notch Route will follow similar guidelines. While it won't necessarily be a "Sunday drive", it will be at a pace that is safe and comfortable for all involved.

[yellowmininy]

If anyone hasn't noticed yet, Theo has posted some nifty route directions & map on the Yankee Candle site for the trip north to A51 from the Yankee Candle lot. Don't forget to print them off & bring them along!
http://www.minisontop.com/YC-A51/PDF...rea%2051.p df

[bethandlouis]

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Just back from Concord and there is a lot of construction on I-89 between the 202/9 exit and the on ramp to 93. One lane is some places.

[Theo]

Quote: Originally Posted by bethandlouis (original)

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Just back from Concord and there is a lot of construction on I-89 between the 202/9 exit and the on ramp to 93. One lane is some places.

Thanks, Beth!

Theo

[Theo]

Thursday Night Dinner Info

We are all set for dinner on Thursday Night at Smokin Lil's in Northampton at 7:30 pm. I am assured that they are ready for us!

Carol and I will meet everyone in the Red Roof Inn parking lot in South Deerfield, MA at 6:45 pm Thursday evening. We'll take off from there at 7:00 pm and travel to the E. John Gare downtown parking garage in Northampton and park on the topmost level. From there, we'll take an enjoyable 10-minute walk to the restaurant.

I have the following folks listed as Thursday night diners. Please let me know if this list has changed.

1. & 2. Theo & Carol
3. & 4. Pamlico & Susan
5. yellowmininy
6. & 7. gegalle & Bill
8. Venno
9. RogueCooper (?)
10. Headtwit
11. Everest66
12. & 13. Guests of Pamlico & Susan
14. & 15. minircdale3 (2)

See you soon!

Theo

[Theo]

Attention Yankee Candle Folks:
YC to A51 Route Changes

Folks,

A couple of updates/corrections to the YC to A51 Route have been made. Please access/print this newest version!

The new Route Instructions now reflect:
(1) our 11:00 departure time from Yankee Candle;
(2) a "catch-up" point on Rt 9 in Keene to collect those caravan members interrupted by the rotary construction at the Rt 10/101/9 crossroads in Keene;
(3) the I-89 construction reported by Beth.

Please print these latest instructions and bring them with you to Yankee Candle.

Thanks,

Theo

[Venno]

Yeah I'm up for din din on thursday

[Theo]

Thursday Night Red Roof Departure Time Adjustment

I'd like to allow us a little more time to get to Smokin' Lil's from the Red Roof Inn, especially since we will be walking from the parking garage to the restaurant.

Therefore, I'd like to move-up our departure time from the Red Roof Inn to 6:45 sharp. I hope that this does not inconvenience folks too much. I realize that some of you are already on the WNY caravan so I will call Cathleen to let her know.

Thanks,

Theo

[yellowmininy]

Uh oh, let me find my phone! No problem, Theo. We are hoping to be there well ahead of that, and I'll let you know if there's any delay.

[jwardell]

I may miss A51 completely now as I had from downtown boston around 11:45, then up to MOP to pick up the final piece of my bumper. We'll see if I catch up.