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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 09:21 PM
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ok.. how's that for a thread title????

it means... 1st Nonstop Flight across the Atlantic (Roosevelt Field) following the 1st Highway in the US (Long Island Motor Parkway (aka Vanderbilt Motor Parkway))
to The End (Montauk Point) a light 1st authorized by G. Washington (drum roll) (ps.. it might have been the 1st light authorized here in the US)

Sunday after Thanksgiving.. we will try again and take a drive out to the Point. Starting place will again be top level of Roosevelt Field's South Parking garage (that way anyone who wants to can hit the john.. no more behind the school like we did in litchfield) along with coffee and such. not yet sure of time..probably meeting around 8:30-9:00 with departure at 9:30-10:00 be aware that while it's not the most winding of roads.. though we did find a nice route last time.. it is definatly a good long haul out.. approx 2-3 hours out to the point. not sure how long it took last time.. plus Sue and I stopped for some drinks. There are places along the way to stop and pick up drinks.

Also.. there is a fee at Montauk Point State Park.. but to those who have never been out there... it IS worth the view and ride.



anyway let me know if this will be ok....

Rob

 
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 03:04 AM
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ok.. so the caravan has it's own thread...

and no responses??

I went thru this in September....

let me hear from you

>>>update 11/11/03
here is the NMA list:
mamamini
d-mini-ero
Arnel
Nomonstersinme
vdubdoug
maganoo
SkAlex
antsmini


I have some others on MINI2.... I'll try to get both lists on both sites

Rob
 
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 03:11 AM
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Hi Rob,
I'm in !!!
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 05:05 AM
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I'm in as well :smile:

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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 05:37 AM
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Sounds like fun. I might be able to make it.

 
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 05:21 AM
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oh small side note: according to Street Atlas 2003 the route is est to take <drum roll> 4 hours. (to be honest.. i know I've done it in less) with a total distance of 110 miles..

and remember.. at the end.. you are literally at The End (a nickname for Montauk Point)

before all get upset.. the return is a straight drive back.. either down rt 27/sunrise or up rt 27 to 24 to the LIE (495).. not sure how we will caravan out.. I know sue and myself.. we might end up either in Baiting Hollow for dinner or maybe Port Jefferson. .. just let me know...

oh.. no matter what.. I'll only go back as far as Freeport...right past Hassel Motors.. since I live there.

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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 08:50 AM
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im there!
 
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 09:06 AM
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 09:07 PM
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I'm in too.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 07:16 AM
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just tested a slight change in route from what I did in Sept. the map program said it should take 2:38 to get to the LI exit for rt 24 (edwards rd).. but it took us about 1:15.. not bad eh??? just trying to figure out a possible stop or just go straight there...

i now have walkabouts so we can use Channel 7 along the way..

slight route changes from Sept...

going thru a little of the West Hills in Huntington instead of passing Sweet Hollow church.. and taking old Montauk Hwy (down by gurney's ) vs the Montauk State Parkway (bypass) though the bypass would be a little faster.. and it goes up over the hill.. the old route.. well undulates.

oh also on someones idea here.. (ferget who) coming down rt 24.. all the way to 27a vs 27.. meaning we pass thru Southhampton and pass the Shinnecock reservation vs the hwy to where the diner is..(past southhampton) so while it will be a little slower... (and yes there are lights and such) we will pass thru all the hamptons on the south fork.. so a caravan thru there should turn some heads.. (i hope)

I've called Hassel to let them know of this.. anyone want to call Habberstad and Southhampton??

Rob



 
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 12:26 PM
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Dist Turn Road Near Exit Time Total Dist
Start at Start 0:00:00 0.00 mi
Go straight(ENE)on Ring Rd S 0:00:00 0.00 mi
in 0.10 mi Turn left(NNW) on to Ring Rd E 0:00:23 0.10 mi
in 0.08 mi Turn right(NE) on to Zeckendorf Blvd 0:00:42 0.18 mi
in 0.15 mi Bear right(SSE) on to Meadowbrook State Pkwy Ramp 0:01:18 0.33 mi
in 0.12 mi Bear right(NNW) on to Meadowbrook State Pkwy 0:01:37 0.45 mi
in 1.15 mi Bear right(NE) on to Northern State Pkwy Ramp 0:02:59 1.60 mi
in 0.44 mi Bear right(ENE) on to Northern State Pkwy 0:04:11 2.04 mi
in 9.69 mi Go straight(ESE)on to Round Swamp Rd Ramp 0:15:48 11.73 mi
in 0.18 mi Turn left(N) on to Round Swamp Rd 0:16:16 11.91 mi
in 0.84 mi Turn right(E) on to Highhold Dr 0:19:35 12.74 mi
in 0.50 mi Turn left(NNE) on to Mount Misery Rd 0:21:35 13.24 mi
in 0.19 mi Turn right(ENE) on to Chichester Rd 0:22:19 13.43 mi
in 0.49 mi Turn right(S) on to Sweet Hollow Rd 0:24:17 13.92 mi
in 1.86 mi Turn left(ENE) on to Old Country Rd 0:26:43 15.78 mi
in 0.88 mi Turn right(SE) on to New York Ave 0:30:14 16.66 mi
in 0.22 mi Go straight(ESE)on to Old South Path 0:31:06 16.88 mi
in 0.82 mi Turn left(ENE) on to Half Hollow Rd 0:34:22 17.70 mi
in 1.28 mi Turn left(E) on to Vanderbilt Pkwy 0:39:29 18.98 mi
in 7.08 mi Bear left(NE) on to Motor Pkwy 1:07:43 26.06 mi
in 0.02 mi Turn right(E) on to Local Road 1:07:44 26.09 mi
in 0.13 mi Bear left(E) on to Motor Pkwy 1:07:54 26.22 mi
in 7.12 mi Turn left(NNW) on to Rosevale Ave 1:36:11 33.34 mi
in 0.66 mi Turn right(E) on to Smithtown Blvd 1:38:49 34.00 mi
in 0.96 mi Go straight(S) on to Lake Shore Rd 1:42:36 34.96 mi
in 0.69 mi Go straight(SSW)on to Pond Rd 1:43:30 35.65 mi
in 0.04 mi Turn left(E) on to East Dr 1:43:33 35.69 mi
in 0.00 mi Turn right(S) on to Pond Rd 1:43:33 35.69 mi
in 0.64 mi Turn left(E) on to Express Dr S 1:46:06 36.33 mi
in 0.70 mi Bear left(ENE) on to I-495 E (LIE) Ramp 1:47:02 37.04 mi
in 0.13 mi Bear right(ENE) on to I-495 E (LIE) 1:47:22 37.16 mi
in 20.47mi Bear right(NE) on to SR 24 (Edwards Ave S) Exit 71 2:07:37 57.63 mi
in 0.21 mi Turn right(ENE) on to SR 24 (Edwards Ave S)Calverton 2:07:54 57.84 mi
in 4.06 mi Turn left(ENE) on to Local Road 2:14:04 61.91 mi
in 0.03 mi Bear right(ESE) on to SR 24
taking break at The Big Duck
2:14:06 61.94 mi
in 7.89 mi Turn left(ENE) on to SR 27A(W Montauk Hwy)Hampton Bays 2:27:28 69.82 mi
in 3.19 mi Bear right(E) on to Montauk Hwy 2:34:39 73.01 mi
in 3.01 mi Bear left(E) on to Hill St (Montauk Hwy) 2:42:52 76.02 mi
in 1.53 mi Turn left(N) on to Windmill Ln Southampton,NY 2:47:02 77.56 mi
in 0.15 mi Turn right(ENE) on to Nugent St (Hampton Rd) 2:47:27 77.71 mi
in 0.20 mi Bear right(NE) on to SR 27A (Hampton Rd|Montauk Hwy) 2:47:43 77.91 mi
in 1.19 mi Go straight(ENE)on to SR 27 (Montauk Hwy) 2:49:02 79.10 mi
in 12.06mi Go straight(E) on to (Montauk Hwy)East Hampton,NY 3:13:34 91.16 mi
in 0.23 mi Go straight(ENE)on to SR 27 (Pantigo Rd)East Hampton,NY 3:14:11 91.39 mi
in 8.01 mi Bear right(ENE) on to Montauk Point State Pkwy (SR 27) 3:33:24 99.40 mi
in 0.43 mi Bear right(ENE) on to Old Montauk Hwy 3:33:48 99.84 mi
in 3.98 mi Bear right(ENE) on to SR 27 (Montauk-hway-main St) 3:39:05 103.82 mi
in 1.94 mi Bear left(ENE) on to Montauk Point State Pkwy 3:43:44 105.76 mi
in 4.17 mi Finish at Montauk Point State Pk(Montauk Point) 3:48:27 109.93 mi

 
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 07:00 AM
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Sorry - I've been away for a little while, but I will certainly be there!!

Lets shoot for some police escorts through some of the towns like they got up in Toronto...
 
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 07:38 AM
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Im back in NY so I might be in as well.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 07:39 PM
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antony..
good to hear...
hey.. while it might be a bit chilly out there... we can certainly commandere the gift shop/snack bar for coffeee and hot chocolate and whatever else...


you know it wont be a "racing run" though there will be stretches on the LIE

gonna have to do a headcount here and in MINI2 to see where we are... oh there ARE facilities at the gift shop

(and as i said before.. there IS a parking fee at Montauk Point State Park)

PS we will be passing the semi famous BIG DUCK in Flanders.. for those who are wondering.. this was originally a poultry shop that was in the shape of a very large duck! about 2 stories... the red eyes are actually taillights from a ford Model T !!
dont know if we will pass the sphinx...(yes there is one on long island.. originally in Patchogue but now in neighboring Bellport on Montauk Hwy

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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 07:45 PM
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Can't make it, will be driving back form Cincinnati for Thanksgiving. :???:
 
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 08:06 PM
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aww sorry to hear... would have liked to see more.

well.. as i said.. Sue and i WILL still drive out on Jan 1... we do it every year... though it will be via the south shore only.

ok.. here's the current list of who is coming (and from where(on the net))

NMA:

mamamini
d-mini-ero
Arnel
Nomonstersinme
vdubdoug
maganoo
SkAlex
antsmini

MINI2:

vdubdoug
Arnel
Nick Ara
GMINI

we have a total then of 11 including myself.
lets see how far we can go.

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Old Nov 12, 2003 | 02:08 PM
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 05:13 PM
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Will try to make it to this .. it is on my calendar as of now. Coming from Queens!
 
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 09:36 PM
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great.. I just plotted the Reservoi Dogs Run and mine will NOT be as twisty or backtracking as that....

but about the same distance...

one way <Grin

 
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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 08:06 PM
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i might be in if i have no plans, have to check the schedule. i will take the new pumpkin i got.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 08:43 PM
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Sounds great! Going to try to get out of my obligations for that day and join the fun.

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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 08:48 PM
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well.. besides the 12 I have now.. i have 4 maybes..

hope I can get a few more..

guess I'll need to copy the route and print copies to hand out..

Rob

 
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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 09:08 PM
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If my plans do not change I will be there
 
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 10:53 PM
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hope to see you there......
hoping to see all there on Sunday am... funny.. from where I expect to meet.. we can see who drives up!!! <grin>

 
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 09:44 AM
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I need more motoring in my life, and less life in my life... I'll be there as well. I'm going to check on doing the Ferry back from Port Jeff to Bridgeport. How much does that cost for a MINI and it's pilot? Do they do evening cruises, or just daylight? If I don't get lost going to the start, I'm in.
 
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