October Monthly Drive

[Cyclon36]

This will serve as the official monthly drive thread.

The October monthly drive will remain scheduled for Saturday the 23rd (as per popular poll demand). The venue will be the scenic route at Mt. Cheaha:



http://www.s2katlanta.com/Gallery/albums/userpics/10002/talladeganatforest.JPG

Drive/Track Day Agenda (http://home.dewain.com/s2katlanta/ltgpagenda.mht)

The meeting point for the drive will be the Jamison Inn at 10:00am Central time. We will depart at 10:30am for the route. I will be leading a caravan to the Jamison from the rideshare at I-20 exit 24 starting at 10:00am Eastern time. I will be there at 9:30am waiting on anyone that wants to come along. PM me if you have any questions or need my phone number to get in touch with me.

[jetguy]

this is the day after track day right? how close is it to the track? anyone just going to spend the night in talladaga? will i haVE any tires or brakes left after all this?
i'm hitting the dragon on Oct. 3rd & 4th, lil talladega Oct 22, then this on Oct 23rd!!!

[Dewain27]

it is like 10 minutes from the track...

[Cyclon36]

Yeah, it's not far from the track. Fortunately, I'm not too far either. Anyone that wants to bring over some video games etc, we can make a night of it after track day. I have extra rooms.

[S2k Dude]

Looks like a lot of fun.

[Aaron]

planning to be there -- Morgan will probably come on this one, so would someone mind Toni coming along as their co-pilot?

(Joe is correct, it's SpaceShipOne by Scaled Composites. Just successfully completed it's 1st X-prize space run this morning - wonder how long it will be before I can afford to ride Virgin Galactic?)

[WebGod]

I'm going to try and make it, will be nice to drive somewhere different for a change.

[ToniG]

planning to be there -- Morgan will probably come on this one, so would someone mind Toni coming along as their co-pilot?

(Joe is correct, it's SpaceShipOne by Scaled Composites. Just successfully completed it's 1st X-prize space run this morning - wonder how long it will be before I can afford to ride Virgin Galactic?) thanks honey but remember I already have a ride?- Doc T offered

[Skip Ferrari]

Gentlemen, the road from Hwy 21 (where TGPR is) to Cheaha is like a mini dragon, but much more dangerous. This road is about 14 miles & gets very curvy after about 3-4 miles. Unfortunately, the road is also very narrow with no run off space before you hit the trees.

Hwy 49 from Cheaha to Linville is also nice.

Tom

[Cyclon36]

Gentlemen, the road from Hwy 21 (where TGPR is) to Cheaha is like a mini dragon, but much more dangerous. This road is about 14 miles & gets very curvy after about 3-4 miles. Unfortunately, the road is also very narrow with no run off space before you hit the trees.

Hwy 49 from Cheaha to Linville is also nice.

Tom
Thanks for the info Tom. Will you be joining us on the trip? It would be great to get a native trail blazer!

[Skip Ferrari]

I sure hope so.

[spider2k]

so what do i need to do to go on this outing? just show up? would like to get to meet some folks beforehand and wouldnt mind tagging along on sunday. need a reason to get my rear out of the house:)

[Dewain27]

Just show up... that is all it takes...

[Cyclon36]

so what do i need to do to go on this outing? just show up? would like to get to meet some folks beforehand and wouldnt mind tagging along on sunday. need a reason to get my rear out of the house:)
Yeah, just show up. Monthly drives are just get togethers. No money, no invites, no guest list. Sunday is going to be more exploring than anything else. I'll go ahead and set the meet point for the rideshare lot on exit 24 of I-20 westbound (villa rica). Exit to your right. Before the second light there is a rideshare parking lot on your right. We should meet there around 10:30. If you're running late, call me or dewain so we don't leave you. remember to bring your radios.

[spider2k]

umm dont have a radio...just the standard FRS ones?


also please pm me with a number to reach you at.

thanks

[Dewain27]

Reply... Look at the member contact information list that is in the club business forum for contact information for both myself and Joe.... See you there...

[Dewain27]

leaving to go... in a few... for the pre-run..

[Dewain27]

Man the route we took after lunch was awesome.... you guys are going to have a blast when we run it in Oct....

[Cyclon36]

Man the route we took after lunch was awesome.... you guys are going to have a blast when we run it in Oct....

ummm...it is October. Anyway, we have a crowd starting up from Florida and from the the Alabama group. I went ahead and posted in the Music City forum as well incase any of the Tennessee crew wanted to tag along. This should be a good run.

BTW Ryan, I'd like to see some of that video of you getting sideways. Upload a clip if you can.

[dp]

Man the route we took after lunch was awesome
:drive: i had a blast!! it was really fun...:goodjob:

[spider2k]

ummm...the camera croaked about 2 seconds before that turn. i was soooo disappointed :(


bet ill be bringing a real vid cam next time to document my driving prowess!

had a blast.

[Doctor T]

ummm...the camera croaked about 2 seconds before that turn. i was soooo disappointed :(


bet ill be bringing a real vid cam next time to document my driving prowess!

had a blast.
It's really too bad I didn't have my video camera with me...I had a great view of the side of your car...

we'll all have to remember that little 90+ degree hairpin next time...

[dp]

we'll all have to remember that little 90+ degree hairpin next time...
it was more like 115 degree...i didn't drift like ryan, but i almost went straight on to that wall...i want to run that road again...oh and... :goodjob: to s02s...amazing...

[Slows2k]

It sounds like the Pre-drive went well. I'll see you guys in a few weeks.

[RBC3]

I will be joining yall, but I need to know where and when!

[Dewain27]

We will be meeting at the Jameson Inn. The address is below:

Jameson Inn
161 Colonial Drive
Oxford, AL 36203

[RBC3]

What time are yall leaving out for the drive?

[Cyclon36]

We're meeting at the Jamison at 10:00 bama time. I posted details in the S2KI Alabama forum for that and an add for some track time spots if any of you guys were interested.

[ToniG]

Roughly how long will it take to get to the Jameson Inn? So we meet 11:00 our time?

[WebGod]

Roughly how long will it take to get to the Jameson Inn? So we meet 11:00 our time?

We will be meeting at the Jameson Inn. The address is below:

Jameson Inn
161 Colonial Drive
Oxford, AL 36203

It's called Mapquest www.mapquest.com Give it a try it's really cool.

[Aaron]

here you go T -- 108 miles1.Start at 113 TIMBERWOOD DR, STOCKBRIDGE on TIMBERWOOD DR - go < 0.1 mi2.Turn http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/mp/gr/mp22_l.gif on HEARN RD - go 0.4 mi3.Turn http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/mp/gr/mp22_r.gif on FAIRVIEW RD - go 3.7 mi4.Turn http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/mp/gr/mp22_l.gif on ANVIL BLOCK RD - go 3.0 mi5.Turn http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/mp/gr/mp22_r.gif to take I-675 NORTH - go 3.1 mi6.Take the I-285 WEST exit towards ATL AIRPORT/ATLANTA - go 1.0 mi7.Take the I-285 WEST exit towards ATL AIRPORT/ATLANTA - go 3.2 mi8.Take the ATLANTA(I-75) exit towards MACON, exit #55 - go 0.4 mi9.Continue towards I-75 NORTH/ATLANTA(I-75 S)/MACON(GA-85) - go 1.4 mi10.Merge on I-75 NORTH - go 4.0 mi11.Continue on I-75 NORTH/I-85 NORTH - go 3.3 mi12.Take the ramp exit towards AUGUSTA/BIRMINGHAM, exit #247 - go 0.2 mi13.Continue towards I-20 WEST/BIRMINGHAM - go 0.7 mi14.Merge on I-20 WEST - go 82.8 mi15.Take the OXFORD(US-78) exit towards ANNISTON, exit #188 - go 0.3 mi16.Continue towards OXFORD(US-78)/ANNISTON - go 0.1 mi17.Bear http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/mp/gr/mp22_r.gif on GOLDEN SPRINGS RD - go < 0.1 mi18.Turn http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/mp/gr/mp22_l.gif on JIMMY HINTON DR - go 0.1 mi19.Turn http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/mp/gr/mp22_l.gif on COLONIAL DR - go 0.1 mi20.Arrive at 161 COLONIAL DR, OXFORD

[ToniG]

thanks...I think! was just curious

[jetguy]

thanks aaron that will work for me also:fro:

[WebGod]

1.Start at 113 TIMBERWOOD DR, STOCKBRIDGE on TIMBERWOOD DR - go < 0.1 mi2.Turn http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/mp/gr/mp22_l.gif on HEARN RD - go 0.4 mi3.Turn http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/mp/gr/mp22_r.gif on FAIRVIEW RD - go 3.7 mi4.Turn http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/mp/gr/mp22_l.gif on ANVIL BLOCK RD - go 3.0 mi5.Turn http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/mp/gr/mp22_r.gif to take I-675 NORTH - go 3.1 mi6.Take the I-285 WEST exit towards ATL AIRPORT/ATLANTA - go 1.0 mi7.Take the I-285 WEST exit towards ATL AIRPORT/ATLANTA - go 3.2 mi8.Take the ATLANTA(I-75) exit towards MACON, exit #55 - go 0.4 mi9.Continue towards I-75 NORTH/ATLANTA(I-75 S)/MACON(GA-85) - go 1.4 mi10.Merge on I-75 NORTH - go 4.0 mi11.Continue on I-75 NORTH/I-85 NORTH - go 3.3 mi12.Take the ramp exit towards AUGUSTA/BIRMINGHAM, exit #247 - go 0.2 mi13.Continue towards I-20 WEST/BIRMINGHAM - go 0.7 mi14.Merge on I-20 WEST - go 82.8 mi15.Take the OXFORD(US-78) exit towards ANNISTON, exit #188 - go 0.3 mi16.Continue towards OXFORD(US-78)/ANNISTON - go 0.1 mi17.Bear http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/mp/gr/mp22_r.gif on GOLDEN SPRINGS RD - go < 0.1 mi18.Turn http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/mp/gr/mp22_l.gif on JIMMY HINTON DR - go 0.1 mi19.Turn http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/mp/gr/mp22_l.gif on COLONIAL DR - go 0.1 mi20.Arrive at 161 COLONIAL DR, OXFORDTool.

[RBC3]

We're meeting at the Jamison at 10:00 bama time. I posted details in the S2KI Alabama forum for that and an add for some track time spots if any of you guys were interested.
Sorry about that, I missed that post! :laugh:

[Cyclon36]

To get back on topic the drive will go as follows:

Leave Jamison Inn at 10:30am (bama time). Drive through park and eat lunch at oxford. After lunch, we will return to top of the mountain for pictures, site seeing, talking, and goodbyes.

[tmelch]

My wife needs a ride to the hotel for the Saturday drive. I'm running LT and don't want to drive 228 miles after the track day to pick her up and drive back. Let me know. Will be forever indebted to you. Thanks!

[Aaron]

suggestion: many of us are leaving for the Oct 23 drive in the morning. Why don't we all meet on the west side of town around 9 or 9:30 EST.
That way Toni can catch her ride with DocT, Mrs. Melcher can catch a ride as well to meet Tom, and we can caravan the rest of the way to Joe's place.

By the way Joe, I may have missed it, but would you post directions or address to your place?

[Cyclon36]

suggestion: many of us are leaving for the Oct 23 drive in the morning. Why don't we all meet on the west side of town around 9 or 9:30 EST.
That way Toni can catch her ride with DocT, Mrs. Melcher can catch a ride as well to meet Tom, and we can caravan the rest of the way to Joe's place.

By the way Joe, I may have missed it, but would you post directions or address to your place?
Sure, we will actually be meeting at the rideshare that's on my exit. Take I-20 west to exit 24 (Villa Rica). Turn right off the ramp and before the second red light there is a ride share parking lot on the right in front of a Wendy's. I'll be waiting there around 9:40 and we'll leave around 10:00. Make sure you get my number incase you're late and need us to wait or need directions.

[ToniG]

suggestion: many of us are leaving for the Oct 23 drive in the morning. Why don't we all meet on the west side of town around 9 or 9:30 EST.
That way Toni can catch her ride with DocT, Mrs. Melcher can catch a ride as well to meet Tom, and we can caravan the rest of the way to Joe's place.

By the way Joe, I may have missed it, but would you post directions or address to your place?
This is a great idea babe. Doc T, is it still cool that I ride with you? Will us meeting before leaving town work for you?

[Doctor T]

This is a great idea babe. Doc T, is it still cool that I ride with you? Will us meeting before leaving town work for you?
Works for me...

[tmelch]

My wife Lilly needs a ride to the hotel only. She'll be with me on the drive. Anyone need a passenger? She's a talker!!

[Aaron]

if Lilly can meet us just off 285 & 20, she could hitch a ride there. that's what Toni's going to do

[Cyclon36]

Ok, I updated the top of the thread and deleted all the unnecessary PWing. If anyone is still confused on the times and places let me know.

[JTaylor]

I may be able to make this one if Rooms To Go delivers my sofa on time that morning. If so, I'll just meet you guys at Jamison Inn.

[ToniG]

Anyone have an idea on where we all can meet up before leaving the Atlanta area?

[Dewain27]

The Atlanta Group is leaving from the ride share... please read the top of the thread, it has been updated!

[Aaron]

The Atlanta Group is leaving from the ride share... please read the top of the thread, it has been updated!That doesn't address Toni's question.

We had discussed a small group meeting PRIOR to Exit 24, so that Lilly Melcher and Toni could hitch rides without having to drive all the way to West BFE; and others of us could caravan to meet Joe at the rideshare.
The suggestion was to meet around an hour or so prior to the exit 24 rendevous.
For those of you wanting or willing to do this, I suggest an 8:30 meeting time, with departure no later than 8:50. Would also suggest Exit 49 off Hwy 20 West. We could meet at Charlie Brown Airport just off the exit - cars left here would probably be safer at the FBO than some fast-food joint.

Please post a head-count for this, so those meeting will know who to wait for.

[ToniG]

That doesn't address Toni's question.

We had discussed a small group meeting PRIOR to Exit 24, so that Lilly Melcher and Toni could hitch rides without having to drive all the way to West BFE; and others of us could caravan to meet Joe at the rideshare.
The suggestion was to meet around an hour or so prior to the exit 24 rendevous.
For those of you wanting or willing to do this, I suggest an 8:30 meeting time, with departure no later than 8:50. Would also suggest Exit 49 off Hwy 20 West. We could meet at Charlie Brown Airport just off the exit - cars left here would probably be safer at the FBO than some fast-food joint.

Please post a head-count for this, so those meeting will know who to wait for.meeting at Exit 49 at 8:30

thanks for setting this up babe!

[Dewain27]

Gotcha... sorry.... :D

[Mike]

I am planning to join the drive Saturday.

If any riders who are meeting in the I-20/I-285 vicinity are leaving a car, you are more than welcome to leave it at my home. I am about 6-7 miles from I-20/I-285, and a car would be much safer at my place than along the interstate.

[Doctor T]

I am planning to join the drive Saturday.

If any riders who are meeting in the I-20/I-285 vicinity are leaving a car, you are more than welcome to leave it at my home. I am about 6-7 miles from I-20/I-285, and a car would be much safer at my place than along the interstate.
I-20/I-285 on which side of town - east or west?

[Mike]

West side of town, just a little outside the perimeter between South Cobb Dr. and Bankhead Highway. I am just down the road from Whitfield Academy (private school) if anyone knows where that is. It is pretty close to I-20/I-285 on the west side if anyone needs to stash a car or a place to meet.

[Aaron]

thanks Mike, but we've set up Charlie Brown Airport now...
Doc, are you going to meet us at CB so T can catch a ride?
Anyone else going to meet us there to caravan on to Exit 24?

[s2kjones]

I won't be able to make this one. The parts that I have ordered are not in yet

[ToniG]

I won't be able to make this one. The parts that I have ordered are not in yet won't you two be on your cruise anyway?

[s2kjones]

That will be on Sunday

[Aaron]

what's wrong with Wendy Jones' car?

[ToniG]

You are the Jones'....now we have to try to keep up with you!! he he

[Aaron]

You are the Jones'....now we have to try to keep up with you!! he he:smurf: science dork

;)

[ToniG]

:smurf: science dork

;)
:thepimp: HOT STUFF! STUD!!

[ToniG]

Turns out that I'm not going to make the drive tomorrow. :( You all have fun!

[s2kjones]

what's wrong with Wendy Jones' car?
Wendy's poor car has been through enough of my driving...it needs a break

[WebGod]

...it needs me to break itDon't you mean....... :D :D :D

[s2kjones]

Don't you mean....... :D :D :D
Yeah... that's what I want to do to the wife's car:nono:

[WebGod]

Yeah... that's what I want to do to the wife's car:nono:Her car, your car... It's all the same now... :D :D :D

[suzukasue]

No it's not! David hasn't done anything bad to my car. I trust him completely! There were plenty of opportunities for him to drift my car is dirt and mud, but he restrained himself...good guy that he is! :)

Sorry we weren't able to make it today. I have to get packing and stuff anyway. Hope y'all had fun on the drive!

[Doctor T]

Here are some pics I took today...sorry my camera isn't as good as Jesse's...but they aren't bad pics...
http://richardtav.home.mindspring.com/pic1.jpg

http://richardtav.home.mindspring.com/pic2.jpg

http://richardtav.home.mindspring.com/pic3.jpg

INVASION OF THE YELLOW CARS:

http://richardtav.home.mindspring.com/pic4.jpg

http://richardtav.home.mindspring.com/pic5.jpg

http://richardtav.home.mindspring.com/pic6.jpg

http://richardtav.home.mindspring.com/pic7.jpg

http://richardtav.home.mindspring.com/pic8.jpg

http://richardtav.home.mindspring.com/pic9.jpg

[tmelch]

It's a bunch of bannanas!!http://www.s2katlanta.com/%7Es2katl/forum/images/smilies/laughing-smiley-014.gifWhat's the odds of 7 of 10 S's being yellow! What happened to everybody from Atlanta!!! http://www.s2katlanta.com/%7Es2katl/forum/images/smilies/confused.gif Was a really fun ride, especially the 2nd run. I went to LTGP to watch the Porsches run but they had just finished when I got there. http://www.s2katlanta.com/%7Es2katl/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif So I went for a third run on the Cheehah on the way back! http://www.s2katlanta.com/%7Es2katl/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif Going to go search on s2ki for some new rotors. Anybody have any suggestions? Want drilled and slotted with a cherry on top!!

[Aaron]

REALLY sorry we couldn't make this drive....
Morgan had a terribly important, 3 hour meeting with her Brownie Troup Saturday to complete the buildup of a stage, backdrop and marionettes for an upcoming show

[dp]

nice pictures...docT

the ground is wet!!! did it stop for the drive :confused:

[S2k Dude]

If I would have gone it would have made a riduculous number of yellow cars. This weekend just didn't work out for me to go. Glad everyone had fun. Tom, I have an extra set of OEM rotors you can have if you want them, otherwise, you can get some aftermarket ones like I have.

[Doctor T]

nice pictures...docT

the ground is wet!!! did it stop for the drive :confused:
Nope...the ground was dry...I think the sidewalk there was just discolored...it didn't rain at all the entire day...perfect day for top-down driving

[ToniG]

Glad to hear everyone had fun!

[Cyclon36]

This trip was a blast. Thanks to everyone for making it a success. I know the Florida and Bama guys had a good time as well.

Yeah, the weather was perfect for the drive. Not too cloudy and no rain at all.

[RBC3]

Yes we did!! Glad we got to do this. We need to get our groups together more often!!

[WebGod]

Sorry I couldn't attend. I had brake issues that Lee helped me take care of on Saturday.

Strange to see so many yellows and not a single SilverStone...

[S2KOOL]

...Strange to see so many yellows and not a single SilverStone...
Maybe there weren't that many. Maybe someone Photoshopped them. Maybe...I see a new X-Files episode here.

[Dewain27]

nope... I was supprised to see that Florida and AL produced 6 cars for our drive and we only produced 4?????

[WebGod]

nope... I was supprised to see that Florida and AL produced 6 cars for our drive and we only produced 4?????
Come on, you weren't really surprised were you?? It was the day after a track day and it wasn't even in GA??

[Doctor T]

We'll have to make that run again in the Spring...when we can have more members attend...it's a really nice drive...one of my favorites actually