BruceBowker Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Hoping to get a few together for a drive. Who would like to meet at Milford's Ship Inn at 10 am Saturday June 13th. Maybe a 2 hour drive and back to Milford? Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KStier Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I'd probably be up for it, I'll have to check with the wife and family etc etc etc... It should be ok though since I'd be away for only a few hours... You should try and include Jack, Mike (Croc), Al Navarro (he can ride as a passenger), Roman (EvilRomeo) and Alan and Kathy...(just met them at Carlisle today) Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBowker Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Only one interested? We can change the location or.... Can we get a few together for a nice run? Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 depending on car status i may be in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBowker Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 Great! I'll keep checking and seeing who all we can get. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Count me in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBowker Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 Excellent. We can meet somewhere outside the Ship Inn. Any suggestions for a route? I was thinking heading north on the PA side or heading south on the PA side. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 My suggestion would be to go along bridge street, across the bridge, turn right and head north to Easton. Cross over the river again at Easton (which is north of I-78) and come south on river road to Milford. At least I know that route. You could go south towards New Hope but....lots and lots of traffic goes that way for lunch. Also route 29 coming north along the NJ side of the river is a 35mph zone full of slow cars. But what if we go straight ahead up into the hills on the PA side instead of following the river? I don't know that area.... Lunch follows at Ship Inn? There is a community parking lot opposite the Ship Inn next to the Church. Thats where we should meet - plenty of room to park. There is also a park about 4 miles south off Milford on the PA side where we could do a picnic or group photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Guys, I have a route mapped out that I always loved in a Se7en that might work...I'll forward to Bruce (do I have your email mike?)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBowker Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 "But what if we go straight ahead up into the hills on the PA side instead of following the river? I don't know that area...." I know this entire area very well. I would like to go up as far as route 80 and back down but on mostly back roads when possible. Would everyone be game for that long a ride?. I am guessing about 2 hours. Milford to Easton and back isn't so far. We would be on 611 part of the way. Also I am hoping a section of road is open again that goes north on the PA side at the Belvdere bridge. A nice road. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBowker Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 "Lunch follows at Ship Inn? There is a community parking lot opposite the Ship Inn next to the Church. Thats where we should meet - plenty of room to park" We can also park at my house after. About 1 minute form the Ship Inn and safer. But meeting at first at the lot mentioned above is best. Rain date June 20? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBowker Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 If all the way to Rt 80 is too far we can cross at Belvidere and make our way to Bloomsbury where this is a great road over the mountain back to Milford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Al's ideas are always promising - so a mapped out route is an excellent idea. Of course I am sure he (hopefully) plans to join us in his new car 2 hours sounds about right. The catch is that it will be a late lunch back at the Ship Inn.... I think I can survive the starvation! Only real problem I see is keeping a group together on backroads so that the tail enders do not get lost. You may know your way around but I guarantee I do not . Al - you should have my email from when I sent the data sheet to your work address. If not I can send another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBowker Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) The route is not that complicated and I am sure no one will get lost unless we have dozens of cars!!!!. We should be back by 12:30 latest if we leave on time. l suggest we head over to PA. Over the hill to Rt 611. Either 611 all the way through Easton to Belvidere or a slightly longer and nicer road off 611 and back to 611. Then back down to Milford.I know some great roads. Al explained how he highlighted his map online which I won't be able to do. What I will do is print up some maps, highlight them and hand them out. I can also explain the route here if anyone wants. Bruce Edited May 20, 2009 by BruceBowker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBowker Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) I made a highlighted map of the proposed trip. I have driven this before and it has some nice roads and scenery. Couple of places to stop for refreshments if necessary. Now - I am not sure how the map thing works. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109051210535462998278.00046a5b6278061a70a1f&z=11 Apparently it works. Bruce Edited May 20, 2009 by BruceBowker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1Steve Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Hi , I see you have a 7 day planned, you are in my backyard almost. I live in Ambler, but not sure were the Ship Inn is , close to New Hope ? Sounds like a nice day !!! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBowker Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) Steve - if you can join us that would be great. The Ship Inn is in Milford - about 20 minutes up the road from New Hope. Just come up the PA side on 32 or up the NJ side on Rt 29 to Frenchtown and then on to Milford, NJ. Don't mix this up with West Milford or Milford PA. They are quite a bit farther away. Ship Inn is on the main street - Bridge Street. Let me know if you need better directions. We hope to meet at 10 am. I see you are near Willow Grove. You could come up 611 also. I would guess it is about a 45 minute drive to Milford?? MapQuest says closer to an hour... Still think it could be done in less - on the gray side of legal. Really hope to see you. Edited May 20, 2009 by BruceBowker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBowker Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 So far it looks we have Kyle Steve Boxologist Mike Me If we can meet at the Ship Inn - Milford NJ at 10 am. Lunch at the Inn after. I hope we don't have a chance of rain. June 20 or 21 rain date is Ok with me or even another drive! Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) I may or may not have a community day chili-cook off to work this day (which you are all welcome to, of course!). Mike, I sent that map file to the pwc address I had...I also realized later on Sat that I owe you a few more stickers and a membership card! Oy. Also someone should post to usa@se7ens.net...I'm sure you'll shake loose a few more people from the area...like Karl D in his Twin-Cam S2 (all I can say is that on a certain straight stretch of a certain road, Orange was hard pressed to keep up with Karl' blue and ali car)... Edited May 22, 2009 by Al Navarro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBowker Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 I'll post on se7ens. Thanks Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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