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cabriopilot 01-29-2008 06:16 PM

Where are you coming from?
 
I've always wondered where everyone comes from that attends MOTD.
The majority I assume are from the neighboring states, but I have seen license plates from as far as Canada.

Where are you coming from and how long does it take you to get there?

If you're coming to this years MOTD I would really be interested in your
driving adventure and your plans or routes.

See you there...

Mark 01-29-2008 06:33 PM

If you click here you'll see where everyone last year came from :thumbsup:

Jim Ray 01-29-2008 07:10 PM

Las Vegas. :) Got the room reserved, just have to stop in MN and pick up the new Clubman on the way. :thumbsup:

Been to every one except 05, Bahrain got in the way of that one.

ProfessorZoom 01-29-2008 07:38 PM

Heading down from Indianapolis... not sure how long it will take (or what day we will be leaving) in the classic, but it will be an adventure. :)

Mini Mania 01-29-2008 09:45 PM

You should check here to see all of us from the air!

agranger 01-30-2008 08:01 AM

I'm in again from Dallas, TX!

davavd 01-30-2008 09:03 AM

2nd trip from Covington, LA - 615 miles, a little over 9 hours.

kgdblu 01-30-2008 09:32 AM

Maryland, near Annapolis. About 9 hours, most of which is on I66 which is a crashing bore to drive.....

The Red Wolf 01-30-2008 09:34 AM


Originally Posted by ProfessorZoom (Post 2009620)
Heading down from Indianapolis... not sure how long it will take (or what day we will be leaving) in the classic, but it will be an adventure. :)

Ditto on coming from Indy- mapquest and google say about 7.5-8 hours via interstate, so I'm expecting a little under 7.:wink: Probably coming down Thursday afternoon and return on Saturday.

cabriopilot 01-30-2008 10:37 AM


Originally Posted by kgdblu (Post 2010433)
Maryland, near Annapolis. About 9 hours, most of which is on I66 which is a crashing bore to drive.....

For a change of pace and scenery you could always take the Blue Ridge Parkway down but I think from Va to NC would be something like 3180 turns in 11 days :eek:.
By the time you got to the Dragon I don't think you would want to see another curve, bend or turn ever again.

In any case have a Trooperless and safe trip :thumbsup:

BSUCardinalfan 01-30-2008 11:12 AM

Milwaukee.....

Squirlz 01-30-2008 11:53 AM

I'm coming from central Michigan which is about a 9 hour drive but this year I am driving to my parents house in Ocala FL first for my Dad's 84th birthday April 27. The Brother and Sisters will all be there to surprise him. Figured what's another 1200 miles for my family.

Hatepylons 01-30-2008 12:01 PM

State College, PA - We plan to drive down Tuesday night and stay in Knoxville, drive in early Wednesday to Fontana Village.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...7161&z=10&om=0

cruzman 01-30-2008 01:11 PM

If all goes well, I am coming from LV, NV...I figure on making a nice road trip out of it..see some sights on the way.. :thumbsup:

cabriopilot 01-30-2008 01:18 PM


Originally Posted by Hatepylons (Post 2010817)
State College, PA - We plan to drive down Tuesday night and stay in Knoxville, drive in early Wednesday to Fontana Village.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...7161&z=10&om=0

Nice route :thumbsup: .
I see you get to run the Dragon on your way in :) .
I know that I-81 can make Virginia seem like it lasts forever :eek2: .
Don't forget to bring the beer for the Brew Swap from Lions Head Brewery in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton :lol: .

dragonflyer 01-30-2008 02:04 PM

We will be there again. coming from Arizona:grin:

wikedgolf 01-30-2008 02:47 PM

CALI in the house!!!

cross country road trip!!!

batgirlwildcat 01-30-2008 02:51 PM

I've been there the past 2 years... but didn't drive there. :wink:

crpagan 01-30-2008 03:05 PM

First timer. My wife and I will be coming from Maryland. Mapquest says it'll take alittle over 9 hours. Can't wait.

jibeho 01-30-2008 04:07 PM

Number Two:thumbsup:

Sebastian, FL

snooter 01-30-2008 04:31 PM

Third Offical Dragon (been going up to that neck of the woods for 15 years).

Leaving from the Tampa area, stopping off at Microcar museum on the way up, meeting some peeps in Helen Georgia for dinner, drinks and a goods night rest and then up to Fontana for Tuesday pre-party!!!

kgdblu 01-30-2008 06:50 PM


Originally Posted by cabriopilot (Post 2010592)
For a change of pace and scenery you could always take the Blue Ridge Parkway down but I think from Va to NC would be something like 3180 turns in 11 days :eek:.
By the time you got to the Dragon I don't think you would want to see another curve, bend or turn ever again.

In any case have a Trooperless and safe trip :thumbsup:

BRP has a lower speed limit, I think...I'm so used to I66,and I actually do it in 2 days. I stop in Abingdon, VA. That way I'm not wiped when I get down there...

mielnicki 01-30-2008 07:01 PM


Originally Posted by Hatepylons (Post 2010817)
State College, PA - We plan to drive down Tuesday night and stay in Knoxville, drive in early Wednesday to Fontana Village.

Pittsburgh, PA 4th MOTD

You should meet up with the PittStopMINI Caravan. We will be staying in Erwin, TN Tuesday night.

Steve

Hatepylons 01-31-2008 10:34 AM


Originally Posted by cabriopilot (Post 2011094)
Don't forget to bring the beer for the Brew Swap from Lions Head Brewery in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton :lol: .

Hmmm.... there's a possibility of that. Two other options that I am thinking are either from Otto's in State College or Davidson Brothers in Glens Falls, NY.

Most likely Otto's, as I don't think I'll be heading Upstate before MOTD. :cry:

Hatepylons 01-31-2008 10:36 AM


Originally Posted by mielnicki (Post 2011911)
Pittsburgh, PA You should meet up with the PittStopMINI Caravan. We will be staying in Erwin, TN Tuesday night.
Steve

My wife's a member of PittStop, but I haven't seen too much info posted on the Caravan (departure time, meeting place etc) unless my head's up my *** - which is a good possibility. :lol:

We've got dogs that we have to drop off at 9am Tuesday at the resort (no joke, that's the title of the place) so making to P-burgh for an early departure would be tough.

Meeting with you guys in Erwin would work though.....


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