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seadog · 07-04-2011, 03:24 PM

I'd be interested in joining in Asheville. I'll keep watching for the itineary. 'Sounds like fun.

phartman · 07-04-2011, 03:51 PM

Love to have you along, Tom.

seadog · 07-13-2011, 04:10 PM

Bump. Any further details yet?

Vic Piano · 07-22-2011, 09:06 AM

phartman · 07-22-2011, 11:12 AM

I like that. Can't wait.

JM 35 Sedan · 08-02-2011, 11:10 AM

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OK Folks, sorry about the lull in time for making some up dates here on the 2011 BRP Tour. This summer has been extremely busy for me so far but I am now planning to spend more time organizing this tour and making updates here on Fordbarn and on the Chevy Barn (non Chevy forum).
So far it looks like we have ~ 16 people (w/12 cars) who have either confirmed or expressed an interest in doing this tour. What I need now is for those who have not sent me a positive confirmation (with contact info such as full name, home address, email address, phone #'s, car you will be driving, a contact name & phone # in case of an emergency, etc.) to PM me with this info asap. Just in case someone who has previously expressed an interest in going, and may not see this post, I will be sending out a reminder via PM's. For those folks who would like to start the tour in Front Royal, Va, on 10/15/11, I have reserved a small block of rooms for the night of 10/14 at the Hampton Inn in Front Royal, Va. Contact Lisa Hogan, General Manager, 1-540-635-1882 to make reservations. Mention to her that you are touring with the "Fordbarn Group" for their group rate.
We will start our driving tour on 10/15 at 8:00 AM from either the Hampton Inn or possibly a nearby Cracker Barrel Restaurant. Our goal will be to drive ~ 100 miles per day with stops along the way at predetermined locations as well as other stops as we see something of interest and/or may need to use restrooms, etc.
I am compiling a list of interesting/scenic stops alone the entire length of the BRP that we will consider making and then allow everyone to vote on these prior to starting the tour.
I will also compile a list of restaurants, hotels, B&B's, and gas stations, etc., including their exit numbers or Rt. junction numbers at about every 100 miles along the parkway.

Please remember that anyone is welcome to come along on this tour regardless of what type of vehicle you may be driving. Sooooo, if you want to go..........please let me know by sending me a PM. Also, if I have forgotten to mention something, please let me know that as well with a PM.

Thank you Ford Barn for allow us to use this forum as a means of communication for this tour, and as mentioned before, this tour is in no way sponsored by the Ford Barn.

Vic Piano · 08-10-2011, 07:15 AM

JM 35 Sedan · 08-10-2011, 06:00 PM

Ha Ha, Good one Vic! That sure looks like it could be my '35 standard sedan kicking up the dust roaring down some dirt road. Windshield wide open bringing in fresh air so I can breathe. Yee hah!! LOL

my4dv8 · 08-12-2011, 03:40 AM

We did the apple blossom festival in Winchester and took in the Blue ridge drive last year and were blown away by the scenery and the splendid road conditions. The view were blue and sometimes hazy as expected at that time of year but it was unforgetable . Left Front Royal not really knowing where we were heading , didnt see any bears but lots of insects to share our lunch. Awesome trip. Yall gotta do it.

Grandadeo · 09-03-2011, 01:53 PM

Wow, this thread was all the way back on page 14. I guess Vic has been off-line lately. We are going to try and make the Moonshine Festival at the end of a week in the GA mountains. Anybody else going to be there?

Lee

jim1932 · 09-03-2011, 02:20 PM

Doesn't look like my car will be ready for it. Maybe I will volunteer to be a support truck

Vic Piano · 09-03-2011, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grandadeo

Wow, this thread was all the way back on page 14. I guess Vic has been off-line lately. We are going to try and make the Moonshine Festival at the end of a week in the GA mountains. Anybody else going to be there?

Lee

Hi Lee, Yup, I've been busy but I have promoted the event over on the no-Chevy section of the ChevyBarn. I wish I could make it to the BRP Tour but I just can't get away for it. I will however be at the Moonshine Festival on Friday and Saturday, if the '39 CS cooperates. Send me an email with your cell phone # so we can arrange to meet. Vic

phartman · 09-03-2011, 09:28 PM

Unfortunately, I can only come up Friday night, and do the Skyline Drive part of the tour. But I'll see you all there for at least the "pickoff" phase. Can't wait.

Pete

JM 35 Sedan · 09-27-2011, 02:27 PM

OK folks, it's getting close now, only 18 more days until October 15th, the official start of the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway Tour aka The BRP Tour. Everyone who has signed up, and some who were thinking about going, will get an email from me today with all the information that I have put together so far for this tour. If you think you had signed up but didn't get an email today, send me a PM.

Vic Piano · 09-27-2011, 03:21 PM

John, hope you guys have a super event, I'm looking forward to seeing you in Dawsonville for the Moonshine Festival. We'll be driving up from Tampa on Thursday, Oct. 20th. Give me a call (PM me if you don't still have my cell phone #) on Thurs. or Friday and we'll get together. Vic

Grandadeo · 09-27-2011, 03:26 PM

Vic, been watching the temperature forcasts for the GA/NC mountains. Looks like mid 40's at night. Oh... that's so brisk when you don't have any windows.

Lee

Vic Piano · 09-27-2011, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grandadeo

Vic, been watching the temperature forcasts for the GA/NC mountains. Looks like mid 40's at night. Oh... that's so brisk when you don't have any windows.

Lee

Lee, I took the heater out of the '39 CS and traded it to Redneck a while ago... But I do have windows...

Mid 40's is balmy up there at that time of year. I just topped of the radiator in the '39 with some 50/50 anti-freeze...

JM 35 Sedan · 10-10-2011, 08:00 AM

Only five more days to go for the start of the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway Tour on Saturday, October 15th at Front Royal, VA. If you haven't signed on yet....you still have time. This will not be a highly structured tour. Just a group of old car enthusiasts taking a leisurely drive along some of the most beautiful and scenic areas in America.

alanwoodieman · 10-10-2011, 02:56 PM

when will you be in NC around Grandfather Mtn?

3340 · 10-10-2011, 06:25 PM

if the dates are in line we me returning from moonshine run (Home is ohio) in would join in.will be driving my 40 coupe.

07-04-2011, 03:24 PM	#41
seadog Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 19	Re: The Blue Ridge Mountain. Parkway Tour, Oct., 2011 I'd be interested in joining in Asheville. I'll keep watching for the itineary. 'Sounds like fun.

07-04-2011, 03:51 PM	#42
phartman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 339	Re: The Blue Ridge Mountain. Parkway Tour, Oct., 2011 Love to have you along, Tom.

07-13-2011, 04:10 PM	#43
seadog Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 19	Re: The Blue Ridge Mountain. Parkway Tour, Oct., 2011 Bump. Any further details yet?

07-22-2011, 09:06 AM	#44
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: The Blue Ridge Mountain. Parkway Tour, Oct., 2011 __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

07-22-2011, 11:12 AM	#45
phartman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 339	Re: The Blue Ridge Mountain. Parkway Tour, Oct., 2011 I like that. Can't wait.

08-02-2011, 11:10 AM	#46
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: The Blue Ridge Mountain. Parkway Tour, Oct., 2011 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) OK Folks, sorry about the lull in time for making some up dates here on the 2011 BRP Tour. This summer has been extremely busy for me so far but I am now planning to spend more time organizing this tour and making updates here on Fordbarn and on the Chevy Barn (non Chevy forum). So far it looks like we have ~ 16 people (w/12 cars) who have either confirmed or expressed an interest in doing this tour. What I need now is for those who have not sent me a positive confirmation (with contact info such as full name, home address, email address, phone #'s, car you will be driving, a contact name & phone # in case of an emergency, etc.) to PM me with this info asap. Just in case someone who has previously expressed an interest in going, and may not see this post, I will be sending out a reminder via PM's. For those folks who would like to start the tour in Front Royal, Va, on 10/15/11, I have reserved a small block of rooms for the night of 10/14 at the Hampton Inn in Front Royal, Va. Contact Lisa Hogan, General Manager, 1-540-635-1882 to make reservations. Mention to her that you are touring with the "Fordbarn Group" for their group rate. We will start our driving tour on 10/15 at 8:00 AM from either the Hampton Inn or possibly a nearby Cracker Barrel Restaurant. Our goal will be to drive ~ 100 miles per day with stops along the way at predetermined locations as well as other stops as we see something of interest and/or may need to use restrooms, etc. I am compiling a list of interesting/scenic stops alone the entire length of the BRP that we will consider making and then allow everyone to vote on these prior to starting the tour. I will also compile a list of restaurants, hotels, B&B's, and gas stations, etc., including their exit numbers or Rt. junction numbers at about every 100 miles along the parkway. Please remember that anyone is welcome to come along on this tour regardless of what type of vehicle you may be driving. Sooooo, if you want to go..........please let me know by sending me a PM. Also, if I have forgotten to mention something, please let me know that as well with a PM. Thank you Ford Barn for allow us to use this forum as a means of communication for this tour, and as mentioned before, this tour is in no way sponsored by the Ford Barn. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

08-10-2011, 07:15 AM	#47
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: The Blue Ridge Mountain. Parkway Tour, Oct., 2011 __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

08-10-2011, 06:00 PM	#48
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: The Blue Ridge Mountain. Parkway Tour, Oct., 2011 Ha Ha, Good one Vic! That sure looks like it could be my '35 standard sedan kicking up the dust roaring down some dirt road. Windshield wide open bringing in fresh air so I can breathe. Yee hah!! LOL __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

08-12-2011, 03:40 AM	#49
my4dv8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,112	Re: The Blue Ridge Mountain. Parkway Tour, Oct., 2011 We did the apple blossom festival in Winchester and took in the Blue ridge drive last year and were blown away by the scenery and the splendid road conditions. The view were blue and sometimes hazy as expected at that time of year but it was unforgetable . Left Front Royal not really knowing where we were heading , didnt see any bears but lots of insects to share our lunch. Awesome trip. Yall gotta do it.

09-03-2011, 01:53 PM	#50
Grandadeo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jensen Beach, FL Posts: 565	Re: The Blue Ridge Mountain. Parkway Tour, Oct., 2011 Wow, this thread was all the way back on page 14. I guess Vic has been off-line lately. We are going to try and make the Moonshine Festival at the end of a week in the GA mountains. Anybody else going to be there? Lee __________________ Salt Is Good... Mk 9:50

09-03-2011, 02:20 PM	#51
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,783	Re: The Blue Ridge Mountain. Parkway Tour, Oct., 2011 Doesn't look like my car will be ready for it. Maybe I will volunteer to be a support truck

09-03-2011, 09:28 PM	#53
phartman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 339	Re: The Blue Ridge Mountain. Parkway Tour, Oct., 2011 Unfortunately, I can only come up Friday night, and do the Skyline Drive part of the tour. But I'll see you all there for at least the "pickoff" phase. Can't wait. Pete

09-27-2011, 02:27 PM	#54
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: The Blue Ridge Mountain. Parkway Tour, Oct., 2011 OK folks, it's getting close now, only 18 more days until October 15th, the official start of the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway Tour aka The BRP Tour. Everyone who has signed up, and some who were thinking about going, will get an email from me today with all the information that I have put together so far for this tour. If you think you had signed up but didn't get an email today, send me a PM. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

09-27-2011, 03:21 PM	#55
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: The Blue Ridge Mountain. Parkway Tour, Oct., 2011 John, hope you guys have a super event, I'm looking forward to seeing you in Dawsonville for the Moonshine Festival. We'll be driving up from Tampa on Thursday, Oct. 20th. Give me a call (PM me if you don't still have my cell phone #) on Thurs. or Friday and we'll get together. Vic __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-27-2011, 03:26 PM	#56
Grandadeo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jensen Beach, FL Posts: 565	Re: The Blue Ridge Mountain. Parkway Tour, Oct., 2011 Vic, been watching the temperature forcasts for the GA/NC mountains. Looks like mid 40's at night. Oh... that's so brisk when you don't have any windows. Lee __________________ Salt Is Good... Mk 9:50

10-10-2011, 08:00 AM	#58
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: The Blue Ridge Mountain. Parkway Tour, Oct., 2011 Only five more days to go for the start of the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway Tour on Saturday, October 15th at Front Royal, VA. If you haven't signed on yet....you still have time. This will not be a highly structured tour. Just a group of old car enthusiasts taking a leisurely drive along some of the most beautiful and scenic areas in America. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

10-10-2011, 02:56 PM	#59
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,964	Re: The Blue Ridge Mountain. Parkway Tour, Oct., 2011 when will you be in NC around Grandfather Mtn?

10-10-2011, 06:25 PM	#60
3340 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: toledo ohio Posts: 393	Re: The Blue Ridge Mountain. Parkway Tour, Oct., 2011 if the dates are in line we me returning from moonshine run (Home is ohio) in would join in.will be driving my 40 coupe.