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Del in NE Ohio · 09-11-2018, 07:23 AM

Planning on leading a group of 10 “A”’s from Northern OH to Elkins. Watching hurricane coverage has me concerned that we could be driving into heavy rain or flooded area. I am wondering if the organizers have a “rain date” back up or if cancellation is a possibility.

TerryO · 09-11-2018, 08:15 AM

My guess would be no. The planning by everyone involved ( hotels, food services etc) reservations, food and everything else that goes with a national show or tour are for specific dates and would be almost impossible to change. I am also planning to go and I hope the rain moves out early.

frank55a · 09-11-2018, 09:58 AM

I agree with Terry. There are 4 from our club going. I'am driving from DE across northern MD down to Winchester VA and then over to Elkins. I have driven my As many miles in rain and snow, I am not concerned. It's an adventure. Rain-X the windows. The As are sweet but will not melt in the rain.

Del in NE Ohio · 09-11-2018, 10:19 AM

Don’t misunderstand my post. I have driven many hundreds if not thousands of miles in rain in my Model A. That’s not my primary concern. Flooding is. I like an adventure as much as the next guy but with a dose of caution.

AL in NY · 09-11-2018, 03:58 PM

I'm driving down from Newburgh, NY with two other club members, one of which is the past president of MARC. From what he has been hearing, there is a strong possibility that the tour will be cancelled and re-schedule for May 2019. Will post updates as I get them.

stewwolfe · 09-11-2018, 08:09 PM

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I spoke with Jim Layman (the organizer) this afternoon. They are talking with National about postponing the tour until May. They will be making a decision tomorrow, but he told me that it was 90% sure to be postponed. I'm just hoping I can cancel my hotel reservations without penalty.

F.M. · 09-12-2018, 01:37 PM

The National Tour has been Cancelled..

AL in NY · 09-12-2018, 06:20 PM

F.M.........not cancelled, just postponed until May 2019.

bobmc · 09-12-2018, 07:24 PM

National tour to Elkins WV has been canceled! Tentative reschedule in spring of 2019.

TerryO · 09-12-2018, 09:07 PM

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My guess would be no. The planning by everyone involved ( hotels, food services etc) reservations, food and everything else that goes with a national show or tour are for specific dates and would be almost impossible to change. I am also planning to go and I hope the rain moves out early.

If I have 2 choices I almost always chose the wrong one as in this case...

I received the email this afternoon. I guess (here we go again) that there will be evacuees trying to find rooms this far away from the storm.

TerryO

msmaron · 09-12-2018, 09:33 PM

Please see my post from the. Atkinson in this !

divcoone · 09-13-2018, 11:04 AM

If I hadn’t read this on the Fordbarn, I wouldn’t know about the cancellation..

09-11-2018, 07:23 AM	#1
Del in NE Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbiana,OH Posts: 467	MARC National Tour vs Hurricane Planning on leading a group of 10 “A”’s from Northern OH to Elkins. Watching hurricane coverage has me concerned that we could be driving into heavy rain or flooded area. I am wondering if the organizers have a “rain date” back up or if cancellation is a possibility.

09-11-2018, 08:15 AM	#2
TerryO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N. GA Posts: 574	Re: MARC National Tour vs Hurricane My guess would be no. The planning by everyone involved ( hotels, food services etc) reservations, food and everything else that goes with a national show or tour are for specific dates and would be almost impossible to change. I am also planning to go and I hope the rain moves out early.

09-11-2018, 09:58 AM	#3
frank55a Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 993	Re: MARC National Tour vs Hurricane I agree with Terry. There are 4 from our club going. I'am driving from DE across northern MD down to Winchester VA and then over to Elkins. I have driven my As many miles in rain and snow, I am not concerned. It's an adventure. Rain-X the windows. The As are sweet but will not melt in the rain.

09-11-2018, 10:19 AM	#4
Del in NE Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbiana,OH Posts: 467	Re: MARC National Tour vs Hurricane Don’t misunderstand my post. I have driven many hundreds if not thousands of miles in rain in my Model A. That’s not my primary concern. Flooding is. I like an adventure as much as the next guy but with a dose of caution.

09-11-2018, 03:58 PM	#5
AL in NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Upstate New York Posts: 1,209	Re: MARC National Tour vs Hurricane I'm driving down from Newburgh, NY with two other club members, one of which is the past president of MARC. From what he has been hearing, there is a strong possibility that the tour will be cancelled and re-schedule for May 2019. Will post updates as I get them. __________________ AL in NY

09-11-2018, 08:09 PM	#6
stewwolfe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Chesterfield, VA Posts: 299	Re: MARC National Tour vs Hurricane Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I spoke with Jim Layman (the organizer) this afternoon. They are talking with National about postponing the tour until May. They will be making a decision tomorrow, but he told me that it was 90% sure to be postponed. I'm just hoping I can cancel my hotel reservations without penalty. __________________ '31 40B '31 68C

09-12-2018, 01:37 PM	#7
F.M. BANNED Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 385	Re: MARC National Tour vs Hurricane The National Tour has been Cancelled..

09-12-2018, 06:20 PM	#8
AL in NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Upstate New York Posts: 1,209	Re: MARC National Tour vs Hurricane F.M.........not cancelled, just postponed until May 2019. __________________ AL in NY

09-12-2018, 07:24 PM	#9
bobmc Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: coraopolis. pa Posts: 70	Re: MARC National Tour vs Hurricane National tour to Elkins WV has been canceled! Tentative reschedule in spring of 2019.

09-12-2018, 09:33 PM	#11
msmaron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 3,604	Re: MARC National Tour vs Hurricane Please see my post from the. Atkinson in this ! __________________ A7191-Sport Coupe 29 Roadster 29-Town Sedan 29-Original Special Coupe

09-13-2018, 11:04 AM	#12
divcoone Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 179	Re: MARC National Tour vs Hurricane If I hadn’t read this on the Fordbarn, I wouldn’t know about the cancellation..