FAll SKYLINE CRUISE!!!!

[LilRedCorvette]

Corvette Forum's Jim Strathearn is again sponsoring this year's Fall Skyline Drive Cruise on Saturday, October 30th, 2004.

For those that remember past Skyline Cruises, we always have a blast! Usually over 100 'vettes show up. This is also a charity cruise. Here's Jim's website for more info on both the charity and the cruise: http://home.att.net/~jstrathearn/skyline_cruise/skyline_main.htm

Registration fee: $10.00 per car or a new, unwrapped toy. All registration proceeds to benefit Toys for Tots. (no stuffed animals please)

I will be heading up the NVCC caravan to this event; let's make it a big one! We will meet at the Newgate Shopping Center parking lot (intersection 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. Representatives from the local Toys for Tots group will be there collecting new, unwrapped toys and donations. They will also have coffee and donuts for us. The local Boy Scout Troop will also be there to assist with parking, etc.

At 10:30 AM we will caravan to the Shenandoah National Park with a police escort so that we can enter the Skyline Drive as a group.

Cruise to a scenic overlook and socialize, take pictures, etc.

After leaving the overlook, we will caravan down to Brookside Restaurant for lunch.

After lunch, we will re-enter the park and reassemble at the Stony Man overlook. From there, we will caravan to the Big Meadows visitor center where we will attempt to take a group picture. The cruise ends at Big Meadows.

Please register here in this post, on the events tab, or e-mail me at lilredcorvette94@yahoo.com if you wish to join the Centreville caravan to the cruise starting location. 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 53. We will meet in the parking lot that faces Route 28. Please be sure to have your 'vettes gassed up and be ready to go at 8 AM. Bring your family radios. Be advised I like to go at least speed limit and then some!

[Ebein]

I'll Be there, need to find an all day sitter for the kidlings heh ;)

[EbVette]

Meg and I plan to attend...

[ArmyVette]

Laurie and I have been at the last two Skyline Cruises. They've been great!

Everybody pray for good weather. [[-o<] [[-o<] [[-o<]

[LilRedCorvette]

OK, let me start a list of those who have RSVPd:

Laurie Kistner
Michael Higgins
Jeff Smith/Laurie Singletary
Irene/Jerry Lelansky
Annete Vazquaz/Darren Orrock
Chris Grabiel
Jim (and spouse) Beaupre
Bob (and spouse) Devery
Jerry Myers
Terri/Dennis Nebel
Phillip (and spouse) McGuire
Michael Hurt/guest

I will update/edit as the responses come flowing in.

[EbVette]

Laurie, maybe we should start looking for a gathering places to Caravan up there....Since you are in Centerville and I am in Loudoun, may I suggest we have two places to meet, then join upon the at the parking lot on Route 28 in Centerville, were all the Soccer Fields after Westfields (forget the name of the park there) certain time. This way people who live in Fairfax or Alexandria can shoot to Centerville...

Maybe you want to write something up for newsletter. Meantime I will connect with people here in Loudoun and bring them along for the cruise...we could put together a line of about 30 Corvettes, its possible [:D]

Let me know what you think and if so I will work it this end.

[LilRedCorvette]

Laurie, maybe we should start looking for a gathering places to Caravan up there....Since you are in Centerville and I am in Loudoun, may I suggest we have two places to meet, then join upon the at the parking lot on Route 28 in Centerville, were all the Soccer Fields after Westfields (forget the name of the park there) certain time. This way people who live in Fairfax or Alexandria can shoot to Centerville...

Maybe you want to write something up for newsletter. Meantime I will connect with people here in Loudoun and bring them along for the cruise...we could put together a line of about 30 Corvettes, its possible [:D]

Let me know what you think and if so I will work it this end.

Collin, if you read my post, the meeting time and place has been set. And I have been writing up events for the newsletter. It WILL be in the next newsletter as well. I also have posted it to the website event calendar as well as sending a mass club e-mail.

[Red78L82]

Laurie, please sign us (Irene and me) up. We can't wait!
Jerry Lelansky
Red78L82 [:)]

[LilRedCorvette]

Laurie, please sign us (Irene and me) up. We can't wait!
Jerry Lelansky
Red78L82 [:)]

Will do! Looking forward to seeing your lovely C3 again...[B-)]

[LilRedCorvette]

TTT

OK, kids, who's in? This is a really BIG cruise event...come on and sign up!

Skyline Cruise teaser pics can be seen here:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=927066

[89x2]

TTT

OK, who's in?

I will be there - I have been every Fall for the past few years - this is #4 I think [:-/]

Always a good time - lots of fun roads!!!!

Not sure where I will pick up the convoy - I may drive right out to Jack Evans Chevy - either way, I am there!!!!!!! [B-)]

[LilRedCorvette]

Not sure where I will pick up the convoy - I may drive right out to Jack Evans Chevy - either way, I am there!!!!!!! [B-)]

You're more than welcome to join our caravan in Centreville, right off of 66. See beginning of this post or our events calendar for details.

Let me know if you wish to join us!

[89x2]

Will do - [B-)]

...pray for good weather - Roads wet, no Vette [>:)]

[wazzzup]

Hey Laurie,

Erica & I are still triing to swing this cruise. Is there a deadline for registration or can we pay on the day of the cruise?

[jbeaupre]

Laurie add my wife and I to the list of cruisers on the 30th.
Jim Beaupre

[LilRedCorvette]

Hey Laurie,

Erica & I are still triing to swing this cruise. Is there a deadline for registration or can we pay on the day of the cruise?

You may bring a new unwrapped toy (no stuffed animals) OR bring a $10 donation the day of the event. There is no pre-registration. I just need to know who is joining my Centreville caravan to the cruise start point.

[LilRedCorvette]

Laurie add my wife and I to the list of cruisers on the 30th.
Jim Beaupre

Done!

[89x2]

LilRedC'vette - I had someone online ask about a meeting spot in Centreville - I posted your quote on where & when, Hope you do not mind - [B-)]
The Skyline Cruise is ALWAYS a good time~ [>:)]

[LilRedCorvette]

LilRedC'vette - I had someone online ask about a meeting spot in Centreville - I posted your quote on where & when, Hope you do not mind - [B-)]
The Skyline Cruise is ALWAYS a good time~ [>:)]

No problem, the more, the merrier! Thanks!

[89x2]

LilRedC'vette - I had someone online ask about a meeting spot in Centreville - I posted your quote on where & when, Hope you do not mind - [B-)]
The Skyline Cruise is ALWAYS a good time~ [>:)]

No problem, the more, the merrier! Thanks!


the weather is looking decent - hopefully as the week continues the sun WILL come out [B-)]
It was wet all day yesterday and into today - the sun JUST came out a couple hours ago...

Got the one Vette "emissioned" today, just in case of a light rain - I will bring that one [:p]

see ya!!!!!

[Vet4Fun]

Hey Laurie...I'm also trying to make the Saturday cruise...keep me on the "maybe" list if you would please...I really hope to join in [;)] ...see ya at the Parade cuz I can't make the meeting [:(]

[Ebein]

I cant make it, Ive gota be in office saturday morning
and on call all day sunday =/

[Black396]

Hey Bill,

You've been missed. Seems like you are always having to work lately. I hope this isn't a preview of things to come. Looking forward to running with you again next season.

[wazzzup]

Laurie,
Erica and I are not going to be able to make it this weekend. I have to go into work on Saturday. [:((]

[Ebein]

Hey Bill,

You've been missed. Seems like you are always having to work lately. I hope this isn't a preview of things to come. Looking forward to running with you again next season.

Going to be like this through Thanksgiving, then again next
year starting in feb-april =/

[LilRedCorvette]

TTT

All,

This is a really BIG event...Fall Skyline is a CHARITY cruise and we need CLUB support!!! Come cruise through the national park in your beloved vette, see the changing leaves and beautiful scenery, and enjoy a nice lunch with your corvette comrads.

Keep in mind, this is the FINAL cruise of the season until next spring. It's an awfully long dry spell, folks...I wanna see some smiling faces meeting me at Newgate Plaza Saturday morning!

C'mon now, whaddya say???

[Vet4Fun]

Hey Laurie...count me and my passanger Karen in...I suppose all the details about meeting in Centerville are still good? And yes, I plan on sending you the ODS pic one day [:D]

[ArmyVette]

Laurie and I are still planning to be there. I spent yesterday afternoon cleaning my wheels just so the car would be pretty!

[:D]

[LilRedCorvette]

Hey Laurie...count me and my passanger Karen in...I suppose all the details about meeting in Centerville are still good? And yes, I plan on sending you the ODS pic one day [:D]

Yup, everything's a go as is...you're on the list!

[LilRedCorvette]

Woohoo! My e-mail is hoppin' with people searching the internet/forum/website (non-members!) looking to take part in this. Could mean some more potential members for us!!!

It's not too late to join in, folks...let's show off some club spirit...[:D]

[ArmyVette]

Laurie, maybe you can bring a couple of copies of the newsletter. I'd bring some but my printer's out of ink. [:">] [:">] [:">] The newsletter's got good info and an application attached.

Just a thought...

[:D]

[LilRedCorvette]

Laurie, maybe you can bring a couple of copies of the newsletter. I'd bring some but my printer's out of ink. [:">] [:">] [:">] The newsletter's got good info and an application attached.

Just a thought...

[:D]

I tried to but for some reason my printer has something against Adobe Reader. That's OK, I'll bring the club business cards just refer everyone to the website; they can do it themselves!

[89x2]

A little misty this morning to start - A Great turnout in Centreville (Thanks lil'red [B-)] )150+ Vettes on the Skyline -
a lot of fun in the twisies, nothing too outta control [:p] Andy, from Corvette Enthusiast Magazine shot more than a few cars at the end of the run - they will be in upcoming issues along with event coverage from today's event - FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [B-)]

[wazzzup]

[:)] I hope everyone had a great time on the cruise! [:)] I would like to get in touch with the gentleman from the magazine to see who, and how to get a artical submitted about our club. I think the club is doing grat things as of recent, and we need to get the word out for publicity. If anyone has any contacts let me know so that I can get in touch with them. Please. [:D]

[LilRedCorvette]

A little misty this morning to start - A Great turnout in Centreville (Thanks lil'red [B-)] )150+ Vettes on the Skyline -
a lot of fun in the twisies, nothing too outta control [:p] Andy, from Corvette Enthusiast Magazine shot more than a few cars at the end of the run - they will be in upcoming issues along with event coverage from today's event - FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [B-)]

It turned out to be a beautiful day...temps in the high 70s/low 80s and the sun came out when we arrived in Front Royal. Around 30ish vettes showed up for the C'ville caravan...almost double the number of cars for Spring Skyline...awesome!

Enjoyed some donuts at Jack Evans Chevy and blew away the local boy scout troop with the toy donations collected; we filled up 4 huge bins! Also collected a good deal of $ for charity. Nothing like helping a good cause while enjoying corvette roads and each other's company.

Thanks, everyone, for coming out...see you again for Spring Skyline Cruise!!!

[89x2]

[:)] I hope everyone had a great time on the cruise! [:)] I would like to get in touch with the gentleman from the magazine to see who, and how to get a artical submitted about our club. I think the club is doing grat things as of recent, and we need to get the word out for publicity. If anyone has any contacts let me know so that I can get in touch with them. Please. [:D]

Andy Bolig, the Editor of Corvette Enthusiast Magazine can be reached at:

Mail to either:
CEeditor@amosautomotive.com
or,
Corvette Enthusiast
4265 New Tampa Hwy.
Lakeland, FL 33815

Andy and his art director Mark both had a GREAT time and enjoyed the Virginia hospitality -
...wait 'till you see the pictures of the event - also we went downtown the night before and shot some at the monuments in the mist w/ the orange C6 [B-)] - Those should be awesome too!!

www.corvetteenthusiast.com
http://www.corvetteenthusiast.com/images/frontpg_left.jpg

Hope this helps -

[89x2]

Enjoyed some donuts at Jack Evans Chevy


You were doing donuts at the dealership?? [:-/] Where on Earth was there room [:))] [8-}]
Fun day for sure [:)>-]