I have been contacted by Ken Spangler of Roanoke, VA and he has invited us to visit his and his neighbor's "Sinks" Chevrolet collections. He sent me some photos and I have posted them below. I am thinking a date of July21-22 or July 28-29 I don't know if we need to go down on saturday and spend the night or try and make a 1 day event of it. Let me know your thoughts please?
UPDATE 7-14-2007
Date set for July 21st 2007
Lunch 12 noon @ the Sonic just after you exit off I81 (Exit 150b south on alt 220 for about 5 miles, at intersection of 221, right then right into Sonic parking lot)
Tour Ken & Sinks Collections 1-5pm
Fast Freddys for food and Show and Shine!
Arrive at Starlight Drive in around 8pm
Stay at local hotel sat nite.(Comfort Inn Exit 137 off I81 in Salem, VA in Roanoak outskirts)
9-10am Sunday morning on the road to Natural Bridge & Lunch
My Cell 540-809-9169
Will Update again Soon ! Keep A watchin!
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Last edited by BIG JIM : 07-14-2007 at 04:55 PM.
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I'm in! (then again, you knew that since you called me! )
As far as being a day trip or over-nighter, there is a drive-in movie theater that's not too far away - Starlite Drive-In Theatre, Roanoke Road, Christiansburg, VA.
My SSR: #1 - '06 Pacific Blue 3SS, Chrome, FPR #23962 - Kooks, Corsa and Supercharged - #2 Jim G's Super R!
Well, if it's a Saturday, and we're doing the Drive-in too (although I'll be Nancyless), I'm in. I'll be coming down Friday and leaving Sunday. If you need any help, BIG JIM, just let me know.
My SSR: #1 - '06 Pacific Blue 3SS, Chrome, FPR #23962 - Kooks, Corsa and Supercharged - #2 Jim G's Super R!
I'll be driving out Friday, so if you pick a hotel for Saturday, let me know...I'll just stay at the same place. And if anyone wants to meet there before heading to Ken's, that's fine by me.
My SSR: #1 - '06 Pacific Blue 3SS, Chrome, FPR #23962 - Kooks, Corsa and Supercharged - #2 Jim G's Super R!
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Any ideas on hotel recommendations yet?
I don't know if Big Jim did any research, but the best one I could come up with is the Comfort Inn, in Salem. Everything else is either priced higher, less amenities, booked solid, has horrible reviews (or ratings), or all of the above.
It's located about halfway between the collections and the drive-in (about 20 minutes. to each). It's within walking distance to restaurants, has a fridge and nuke in every room, and also has the option of suites. Rooms are from about 85-150 per night. It has High-speed internet (but doesn't specify if it's in all rooms or centrally located somewhere) and free breakfast (continental, I assume).
I'm not going to make a move unless Jim OKs it (this is his baby, and I don't want to impose...just trying to save a little work for the almighty ), but once we get an idea of how many rooms we need, I'd be happy to call up and see what I can work out.
I don't know if Big Jim did any research, but the best one I could come up with is the Comfort Inn, in Salem. Everything else is either priced higher, less amenities, booked solid, has horrible reviews (or ratings), or all of the above.
It's located about halfway between the collections and the drive-in (about 20 minutes. to each). It's within walking distance to restaurants, has a fridge and nuke in every room, and also has the option of suites. Rooms are from about 85-150 per night. It has High-speed internet (but doesn't specify if it's in all rooms or centrally located somewhere) and free breakfast (continental, I assume).
I'm not going to make a move unless Jim OKs it (this is his baby, and I don't want to impose...just trying to save a little work for the almighty ), but once we get an idea of how many rooms we need, I'd be happy to call up and see what I can work out.
I found the same thing with rooms in or near Roanoke. But I did find room at the Marriott Courtyard in Lynchburg. I travel a lot with my job and have enough points for a free 2-night stay there. So, I will drive over the Sink's and meet you all there that Saturday.
My SSR: #1 - '06 Pacific Blue 3SS, Chrome, FPR #23962 - Kooks, Corsa and Supercharged - #2 Jim G's Super R!
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Originally Posted by CrosscheckFreak
I don't know if Big Jim did any research, but the best one I could come up with is the Comfort Inn, in Salem. Everything else is either priced higher, less amenities, booked solid, has horrible reviews (or ratings), or all of the above.
It's located about halfway between the collections and the drive-in (about 20 minutes. to each). It's within walking distance to restaurants, has a fridge and nuke in every room, and also has the option of suites. Rooms are from about 85-150 per night. It has High-speed internet (but doesn't specify if it's in all rooms or centrally located somewhere) and free breakfast (continental, I assume).
I'm not going to make a move unless Jim OKs it (this is his baby, and I don't want to impose...just trying to save a little work for the almighty ), but once we get an idea of how many rooms we need, I'd be happy to call up and see what I can work out.
OK, I got clearance from The Almighty to go ahead with the Comfort Inn.
Those of you who would like to stay there, please PM me to let me know if you need Friday and Saturday, or just Saturday (I'll be there both). Also, if you have any preferences like smoking/non...1 bed or 2, let me know. I'll try my best to block off what I can.
Here Are Some Motels About 6 Miles From My House At Exit 150 Off I81 Troutville Exit. Holiday Inn Express-540-966-4444
Travel Lodge Lodge-540-992-6700
Comfort Inn-540-992-5600
Red Roof Inn-540-992-5055
There Are Also About 5-6 Resttaurants At This Exit
Ken Spangler
My SSR: #1 - '06 Pacific Blue 3SS, Chrome, FPR #23962 - Kooks, Corsa and Supercharged - #2 Jim G's Super R!
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Originally Posted by CrosscheckFreak
OK, I got clearance from The Almighty to go ahead with the Comfort Inn.
Those of you who would like to stay there, please PM me to let me know if you need Friday and Saturday, or just Saturday (I'll be there both). Also, if you have any preferences like smoking/non...1 bed or 2, let me know. I'll try my best to block off what I can.
My SSR: #1 - '06 Pacific Blue 3SS, Chrome, FPR #23962 - Kooks, Corsa and Supercharged - #2 Jim G's Super R!
I didn't hear from anyone other than Big Jim, so we're just going ahead and booking our rooms (which I just did). If anyone is interested, this is where we'll be. I'll be there Friday and Saturday nights...Jim, just Saturday night.
Comfort Inn (VA257)
151 Wildwood Rd. , Salem, VA, US, 24153
Phone: (540) 387-1600 Fax: (540) 387-9747
So far I have 6 people that expressed interest!
I plan on a trip down to Roanoak this saturday to check out the area and run the BlueRidge from the natural bridge to I64 about 64miles worth.
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Originally Posted by BIG JIM
So far I have 6 people that expressed interest!
I plan on a trip down to Roanoak this saturday to check out the area and run the BlueRidge from the natural bridge to I64 about 64miles worth.
BigJim
Count my Wife & I in. We'll try to roll in Saturday a.m. & check-in at the hotel mentioned earlier for later on that night.
...anymore info on the Sonic location (map / location)?
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), but once we get an idea of how many rooms we need, I'd be happy to call up and see what I can work out.
