July 12th-13th Ohio Run..."Bat out of hell run"

[Mike Rohaley]

Oh yes! I think we can safely say that we had a great time. A big thanks from all of us to Robert & Mary for making such a great weekend possible. Now that we have had about 24 hours to recharge our batteries, here are a select few of the photos that were taken.

 

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Some of the rolling scenery we encountered.

 

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A rear view of maybe the best sounding Mini ever to hit the road. Oh yeah....he knows how to hustle around a corner with it too, it's far quicker than any vintage car should be expected to go. It suprised me more than once with it's fine handling.

 

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Gary supplied us with an awsome personal airshow (and in case I didn't say it enough, thanks! That was an amazing experience I will never forget).

 

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One of our many interesting stops, this one was just outside a busy Amish community.

 

[Mike Rohaley]

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A photo op along our "highway to hell". Note the route number and the dark, menacing cloud bank slowly decending upon us. The rain found us shortly after this stop.

 

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Kyle stretching his legs between one backroad burst.

 

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An interesting railroad crossing we encountered, just beep your horn and pray nobody is entering the single lane tunnel from the other way.

 

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The world famous Rusty Rooster bar (our safe haven lunch spot as the rains fell......and fell......and fell). It sure did dry out fast though, only a few small lakes remained when we poked our heads out the door to the light of day after we finished our meals.

 

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A couple of the 1800ish twists and turns we encountered.

[Mike Rohaley]

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The view from one of the finest cars ever to tackle a twisty road.

 

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The gang before leaving our hotel Sunday morning (New Martinsville,WV).

 

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Before crossing onto Wheeling Island

 

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One of the beautiful suspension bridges over the Ohio river leading back into WV.

 

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Another view.

[Mike Rohaley]

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The Quaker Steak & Lube welcomed us and even provided VIP parking, cones and all!

 

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Jen on her way to finishing off "The Tanker".

 

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Robert at his best.

 

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Heading for home, 600ish miles and 18 hours later.

 

If you didn't make it out this time, join us for the next. You really won't want to miss where we end up next.

[11Budlite]

Good job Robert and Mary, and nice write-up and pics Mike! Looks like a great time!! :thumbs:

 

Bruce :7drive:

[Mike Rohaley]

The following photos are courtesy of Dick & Sally Lott.

 

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Parked at the Slutz family airport.

 

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After landing, that smile still hasn't left my face.

 

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One of Gary's neighbors on their way out for a ride.

 

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A general store along Rt.89 in WV (I think).

 

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Our Rt.666 stop.

 

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[GKANSA]

damn my parents can trow a event hope i can get my 7 some day and be as good as them