Spring Skyline Cruise - Sat. 4/30/05 - updated info

[LilRedCorvette]

Event: Spring Skyline Cruise
Date: 2005-04-30, Saturday
Time: 07:30 AM- 03:00 PM
Contact: Laurie Kistner
E-mail: lilredcorvette94@yahoo.com
Starting Point: 14120 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120

Description: Corvette Forum's Jim Strathearn is again sponsoring this year's Spring Skyline Drive Cruise on Saturday, April 30th, 2005.

For those that remember past Skyline Cruises, we always have a blast! Spring Skyline 2004 attendance was over 100 'vettes!!! Fall Skyline 2004 had over 200 'vettes...the event keeps growing and growing each year.

This cruise is typically an informal cruise. In the past, we have taken up voluntary collections for specific charities such as the Chip Miller Charitable Foundation. Spring 2005 will benefit Blue Ridge Hospice, who took care of the final journey for a Corvette Forum member who died on Christmas Eve of liver cancer. Registration will be a $10.00 donation to Blue Ridge Hospice, payable at the cruise start point in Front Royal, Virginia. Here's the forum post for more info on both the charity and the cruise:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1014925

Additionally, the entry fee to get into the park (good for 7 consecutive days) is $10.00 or you may purchase an annual pass, which is now $30.00.

We will meet at the Newgate Shopping Center parking lot (corner of Routes 28 and 29 in Centreville) at 7:30 AM, drivers' meeting at 7:45 AM, leaving at 8 AM SHARP! We should arrive at the Front Royal Chevy dealership at around 9:00 AM, where those organizing the cruise will begin distributing goodie bags and door prizes. We will then leave for the cruise at 10:30 AM with a police escort through town. Please bring your family radios!

Next, we will cruise directly to Brookside in Luray via US-340, where we will have lunch. During lunch we will try for a group picture. Lunch will be the same format as in the Fall Skyline Cruise; you may go inside and do the buffet or stay outside and do the BBQ. Once we finish lunch, we will head up US-211 into the park and regroup at Stony Man. If we have 200 cars or more, there will be contingencies in place for additional regrouping locations. After regrouping, we will head down to Big Meadows to use the facilities, exchange stories, take pictures, yada yada yada.

Andy Bolig from Corvette Enthusiast Magazine has come to past Skyline cruises and may be there again to take pictures and write another article on our infamous event!

Please register here, on the events tab, or e-mail me at lilredcorvette94@yahoo.com ONLY if you wish to join the Centreville caravan to the cruise starting location, so that I may have enough direction sheets printed up for the drivers' meeting.

Directions: Newgate Shopping Center is conveniently located at the intersection of Routes 28 and 29 in Centreville. It is also accessible via Route 66 exit number 53A. We will meet in the parking lot that faces Route 28.

*Take Route 66 to Exit 53A.

*Take Route 28 South

*Take Route 29 South

*Take first right off of exit into the Newgate parking lot.

[LilRedCorvette]

Official RSVP List (will be constantly updated):

Laurie Kistner
Carol Crocker
Jeff Smith/Laurie Singletary
Todd Aleshire
Stephen Lilly
Omar Koussa
Arthur Baer
Michael/Janet Higgins
Jerry/Irene Lelansky
Chris Scott
Daniel Kinney
Ron Rose
Chris Chessnoe
Steve Dunkle
Robert Velasco
Wally Connolly
Rick Huxta
Chris Grabiel

[ArmyVette]

Laurie and I will be there...as usual!! [:D] [:D]

[Ebein]

Official RSVP List (will be constantly updated):

Laurie Kistner
Carol Crocker

Ill Be there.

[LilRedCorvette]

Kewlies guys...thanks and you're on the list!

[waxybudman]

i will be there it sounds like alot of fun and for a good cause

[LilRedCorvette]

i will be there it sounds like alot of fun and for a good cause

Thank you, and you're on the list!

[DigitalMan]

Great opportunity for some nice images.... I have been on several of these with various car clubs... looking forward to it...first one with the C6! [B-)]

[LilRedCorvette]

Great opportunity for some nice images.... I have been on several of these with various car clubs... looking forward to it...first one with the C6! [B-)]

Will you be joining the NVCC caravan? [:-/]

[DigitalMan]

Great opportunity for some nice images.... I have been on several of these with various car clubs... looking forward to it...first one with the C6! [B-)]

Will you be joining the NVCC caravan? [:-/]

Yes.. sounds great!

[89x2]

This should be bigger than most of the Spring Skylines of the past - sometimes, as few as a dozen cars have run Skyline in the Spring! [:(]

Corvette Enthusiast Magazine will again be along for the ride - 1.5 mos. to go [B-)]

[LilRedCorvette]

This should be bigger than most of the Spring Skylines of the past - sometimes, as few as a dozen cars have run Skyline in the Spring! [:(]

Corvette Enthusiast Magazine will again be along for the ride - 1.5 mos. to go [B-)]

Spring 2004 had 100+ vettes
Fall 2004 had 200+ vettes
Wonder what Spring 2005 will bring?! Methinks it's gonna be BIG! WOOHOO!!!

[05c6400]

That sounds like it will be a fun day. As long as I can get a wake up call! Kidding. I will plan on being there!

[LilRedCorvette]

That sounds like it will be a fun day. As long as I can get a wake up call! Kidding. I will plan on being there!

You're on the list! [:)]

[89x2]

This should be bigger than most of the Spring Skylines of the past - sometimes, as few as a dozen cars have run Skyline in the Spring! [:(]

Corvette Enthusiast Magazine will again be along for the ride - 1.5 mos. to go [B-)]

Spring 2004 had 100+ vettes
Fall 2004 had 200+ vettes
Wonder what Spring 2005 will bring?! Methinks it's gonna be BIG! WOOHOO!!!


That's decent [B-)]

It must have been 2003, when there was a Subaru "chase car" for all the fog that was there that day - Pray for good weather!

[LilRedCorvette]

RSVP list edited.

TTT [:)]

[LilRedCorvette]

RSVPs updated, and bump TTT [:D]

[c2.washington_]

I'm back in VA, so sign me up too ! I'll be at newgate.

[LilRedCorvette]

I'm back in VA, so sign me up too ! I'll be at newgate.

Thanks, Dan, will do!

[Ebein]

Im not going to be able to make it, Wife had plans she didnt
tell me about till today =/ Gota keep her happy so she'll let
me keep doing HPDE's =)

[LilRedCorvette]

Im not going to be able to make it, Wife had plans she didnt
tell me about till today =/ Gota keep her happy so she'll let
me keep doing HPDE's =)

Sorry to hear it Bill...we'll miss you though!

[Ebein]

Im not going to be able to make it, Wife had plans she didnt
tell me about till today =/ Gota keep her happy so she'll let
me keep doing HPDE's =)

Sorry to hear it Bill...we'll miss you though!

Im trying to get her to reschedule, but im not optimistic =(

[LilRedCorvette]

Im trying to get her to reschedule, but im not optimistic =(

I'll cross my fingers...this is a BIG cruise, you don't wanna miss it if you can help it. It's a total blast!

[Ebein]

Im trying to get her to reschedule, but im not optimistic =(

I'll cross my fingers...this is a BIG cruise, you don't wanna miss it if you can help it. It's a total blast!

I did the spring Cruise Last Year and it was a lota fun even though
I got sunburned.

[LilRedCorvette]

I did the spring Cruise Last Year and it was a lota fun even though I got sunburned.

Keep the targa on or wear sunblock! [:))] [:D] [:p]

[89x2]

I have one friend flying in from FLorida and another driving down from PA for this - it should be HUGE!!!!!! [B-)]

[ArmyVette]

Come on, nice weather. Come on, nice weather!!

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[ArmyVette]

The 10-day forecast shows an (Friday) overnight low of 52 and partly cloudy and 69 degree on Saturday for the Skyline Drive Cruise!

[=D>] [=D>] [=D>] [=D>] [=D>]

[:D]

[wazzzup]

That will change 20 time between now, and then. [:))] [:))] [:))]

[c2.washington_]

http://www.weather.com/activities/other/other/weather/tenday-details.html?locid=20151&dayNum=3

[=D>]

[ArmyVette]

Hmmm, looks like rain for Friday and Saturday. Brookside parking is going to be a mess -- it's a big grassy slope.

[:(] [:(]

[c2.washington_]

I need to pickup a radio for the trip to keep up on what's happening ahead. Any suggestions?

[LilRedCorvette]

I need to pickup a radio for the trip to keep up on what's happening ahead. Any suggestions?

I got mine at Radio Shack.

[wazzzup]

Anywhere really. I got ours at Wallmart. Better known as Wally World, or any sporting goods store.

[c2.washington_]

Well, I just want to get one that's compatible with everyone elses. Knowing me, I'd get a great deal on a unit that doesn't talk to anyone else. [:D]

[Ebein]

Well, I just want to get one that's compatible with everyone elses. Knowing me, I'd get a great deal on a unit that doesn't talk to anyone else. [:D]

Thats what happened to me, My 1-7 channel was the same as
everyone elses but my 8+ channels where different. We used
channel 8...

[LilRedCorvette]

We usually use channel 1, 2 or 3...not everyone has radios with the higher # channels.

Pretty sure mine has a bunch of channels but wanna use something that everyone can hear on.

[89x2]

...is it Saturday yet???

[Xfired]

I hope to see you all there [:D]

[LilRedCorvette]

My right seat is open if anyone wants to go, but doesn't want to drive...

[wkmcd]

I've got several people hooking up in Haymarket and cruise together to Front Royal. This is my first cruise. The wife and I are really looking forward to meeting everyone.

Kevin
Haymarket, VA

[Black396]

From the weather forecast, it looks like several people will be breaking commandment #8...

Scattered thunder storms throughout the day. At times severe.

[:(]

[ArmyVette]

From the weather forecast, it looks like several people will be breaking commandment #8...

"Thou shalt not steal?" (had to do a Google search. [:D] )

Yeah, weather sux. Been up since 5 a.m. staring at the Weather Channel. Not good... [:(] [:(]

EDIT: Just saw LilRed's other thread. "Thou shalt not expose the Corvette to severe weather conditions." [:))] [:))]

[c2.washington_]

Well, for those of you scared of a little water, the event was awesome and I had the best time ever. Pictures to follow...

[MagRed_00]

Well, for those of you scared of a little water, the event was awesome and I had the best time ever. Pictures to follow...

Very enjoyable time. It was nice to meet all of you and I will try to make it over from Maryland for the next meeting

[wazzzup]

First of all; MagRed00 welcome to the forum. [:)] [:D] [;)] Second; I'm really glad that all of you had a great time. Laurie, I hope not too many people backed out on you. [;)] [:D]

[LilRedCorvette]

Well, we had 78 cars total, which, for a rainy day, is pretty good. About $900 was raised for Blue Ridge Hospice, and a good time was had by all. Here are some pics taken by Steve (white C4), aka 'ruffneckxx', until I can post the ones I took...

At Jack Evans Chevy, the cruise starting point. LilRed is in front of Robert Velasco's (aka 'Bluewasp') lovely Grand Sport:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/lilredcorvette94/IMG_0568.jpg

Cruising to the park:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/lilredcorvette94/IMG_0595.jpg

Cruising up Rt. 211...the best leg of the trip. LilRed on left:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/lilredcorvette94/IMG_0630.jpg

Lunch stop at Brookside:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/lilredcorvette94/IMG_0610.jpg

Group shot at an overlook, me in front on left:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/lilredcorvette94/20919619-L.jpg

Thank you to those of you who braved the weather...I enjoyed your company! I spent today washing LilRed and recuperating from an exhausting Saturday. Onward to Fall Skyline in 6 months!

[wkmcd]

This was my first - but not my last - organized cruise. We had a blast. Thanks to everyone who spent a lot of hours putting this together. And to all those who crapped out because of a little moisture in the air you missed a great time.

[LilRedCorvette]

This was my first - but not my last - organized cruise. We had a blast. Thanks to everyone who spent a lot of hours putting this together. And to all those who crapped out because of a little moisture in the air you missed a great time.

I am glad you enjoyed yourself, and don't forget that Fall Skyline is Saturday October 29th!

[89x2]

Awesome time - esp. the dinner run to Red Robin!!!

3 bogey's on the mountain could have been done without - [;)]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/1989x2/sky1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/1989x2/sky2.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/1989x2/sky3.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/1989x2/sky4.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/1989x2/sky5.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/1989x2/sky6.jpg

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[wazzzup]

Glad to here that everyone had a great time! We are looking forward to the fall one! [:)]

[LilRedCorvette]

Awesome time - esp. the dinner run to Red Robin!!!

3 bogey's on the mountain could have been done without - [;)]

Agreed, Red Robin was a blast! Probably the best part of the trip. I never figured out why that one bogey was hanging back behind me...I was behaving! [O:)]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/1989x2/sky1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/1989x2/sky2.jpg

Yayayayay! Great pics...love seeing my LilRed in action (behind yellow vette in formation)...and she likes being parked next to a Callaway [B-)]

Thanks Chris for sharing... [:)]

[c2.washington_]

Notice the tight formation between Rob, me, Lilred, and ruffnexx.. then the big gaps behind us?

[LilRedCorvette]

Notice the tight formation between Rob, me, Lilred, and ruffnexx.. then the big gaps behind us?

Heh, glad I wasn't the only one who noticed that... [;)]

Guess you can tell who the racers are as opposed to the Sunday strollers... [:))]

[wazzzup]

Oh Lord! Give the lady a helmet, and see what happens! [:))] [:))] [:))] [:))] [:))]

[LilRedCorvette]

Oh Lord! Give the lady a helmet, and see what happens! [:))] [:))] [:))] [:))] [:))]

Got that right......WOOHOO! [:D]

[wazzzup]

Oh Lord! Give the lady a helmet, and see what happens! [:))] [:))] [:))] [:))] [:))]

Got that right......WOOHOO! [:D]

[:))] [:))] [:))] [:))] [:))] [:))] [:))] [:))] [:))] [:))] [:))] [:))] [:))] [:))] [:))]

[89x2]

Notice the tight formation between Rob, me, Lilred, and ruffnexx.. then the big gaps behind us?

That picture is HOT!!!! [B-)]

[LilRedCorvette]

Notice the tight formation between Rob, me, Lilred, and ruffnexx.. then the big gaps behind us?

That picture is HOT!!!! [B-)]

I agree...any way I can get a copy of those pics? I know they're copyrighted and all...

[89x2]

Notice the tight formation between Rob, me, Lilred, and ruffnexx.. then the big gaps behind us?

That picture is HOT!!!! [B-)]

I agree...any way I can get a copy of those pics? I know they're copyrighted and all...


Do you want a print of it??


I actually was thinking of giving Bluewasp an 8x10 glossy for a hanging in his (posh) garage, minus the (c) across it.

[LilRedCorvette]

Do you want a print of it??


I actually was thinking of giving Bluewasp an 8x10 glossy for a hanging in his (posh) garage, minus the (c) across it.

I'd love one like that, too. Cost?

[89x2]

Cost, I have no idea, honest...

I have a few deadlines to make, but remind me by sunday brunch and I will try to have some printed by then...

I got some GREAT SHOTS, including that one for Corvette Enthusiast Magazine, which I submitted to my Editor this week [B-)]

PLEASE! Remind me!
- C.

[LilRedCorvette]

Cost, I have no idea, honest...

I have a few deadlines to make, but remind me by sunday brunch and I will try to have some printed by then...

I got some GREAT SHOTS, including that one for Corvette Enthusiast Magazine, which I submitted to my Editor this week [B-)]

PLEASE! Remind me!
- C.

k, will do...

Wish more of my car was showing in that shot, to be in the magazine...my Dad would flip!

[c2.washington_]

I'd love a print too!