The Hickory Area MINIs are driving up the Shannandoah Valley and the Skyland Drive on Oct. 27, spending the night in Front Royal and returning on the 28th. This will be an all day drive on Saturday. Then on Sunday, folks can be on their own to explore the area and drive back at their leisure or return home with the group. We are getting a discounted rate ($71) at the Quality Inn in Front Royal. There are 3 rooms left if anyone is interested in joining us. The deadline to get the special rate is Oct. 6. If interested, PM me for details. We'd love to have a few more folks join us!!!!

Eric'smini

 

 

Wow! didn't think anyone had ever heard of ''Front Royl!, thats where i was born and spent 40+ years before movin South to pursue the dream! Wish i could join you,but i'll be out of town.I take it you're going BRP to the Drive in Waynesboro then down the Drive into FR?If so, you'll come out of the Drive on Rt 340 toward FR,which is only about 1 mile.On your way in to the Motel, you'll pass Dean's Steakhouse on the right,great place to eat and is decorated like days gone by.Enjoy a great drive,i've done it many times,but never in a Mini,please post some pics,as i only get ''home'' at Christmas and sometimes not then as no family left,just many great friends.One more note,at least on the Drive,speed limits are strickly enforced,the rangers run radar,so if you take your detectors,just remember they ARE illegal in VA,and they WILL confisicate. Have a ball!

Bill

 

better than Dean's are the burgers at Spelunkers....it's right by where 340 and 522 meet past the entrance/end to Skyline.

 

Thanks for the suggestions. We'll definitely keep those in mind.

 

just an FYI....it's 'Skyline Drive' and 'Shenandoah Valley' or 'Shenandoah River'

 

Thanks for invite! Not sure I can make this one, and please keep us in mind...

 

We were informed recently that Virginia no longer confisicates the detectors. As I understand it the fine is $100. I'd like to hear this from someone else before putting it to the test.:impatient

I'm going to link this thread to the Hubby's email for consideration. Sounds like a nice weekend get away.

 

Well, it just may be up to the trooper,as 1 friend of mine had his taken and when he went to court,the judge found him guilty fined him then returned the unit with a stern warning.Another friend was on I-66 when stopped,the trooper took the unit,recorded the owners name and serial number on the unit,issued a citation then returned the unit.So, i guess it could go either way,depending on the kinda day the trooper is having.
Bill

 

keep in mind Skyline Drive is a National Park....the Feds run it, not VA

 

I'm from Columbia, SC, and sure wish I could join you all, but the fall Dragon Run is the very next weekend. I'll keep watch for your posting on future trips; I'd love to join in.

 

Eric is this the Hickory Chapter sponsoring this event?