Potomac River Run - June 21, 2008

[MidnightRider]

POTOMAC RIVER RUN – June 21, 2008

Join us for a scenic drive along the Potomac River starting in Virginia, crossing over to the Maryland side and back again.

****UPDATE****JUNE 14****UPDATE****

The Link below is a rather large PDF file that contains maps and info about the Potomac River Run. I'll have these printed for the run.

Click on the Link below to see the detailed maps and info on the run.
Potomac River Run

****UPDATE****JUNE 15****UPDATE****

Directions to Riverside Park:

From MD: (see Start-Map1)
From: Capital Beltway/I-495 S/I-95 S
1. Head west on Capital Beltway/I-495 S/I-95 S
Passing through District of Columbia
Entering Virginia 3.8 mi
2. Take exit 177B-A to merge onto S Patrick St/US-1 N toward Alexandria 0.7 mi
3. Turn right at Duke St/VA-236 0.2 mi
4. Turn right at George Washington Memorial Pkwy/S Washington St
Continue to follow George Washington Memorial Pkwy 7.9 mi
5. Turn left at Stratford Ln into Riverside Park


From Virginia - West of Alexandria: (see Start-Map2)
From: Duke St/VA-236 E
1. Head east on Duke St/VA-236 E toward S Longview St 1.8 mi
2. Turn right at George Washington Memorial Pkwy/S Washington St
Continue to follow George Washington Memorial Pkwy 7.9 mi
3. Turn left at Stratford Ln - Enter Riverside Park

From Virginia - South of Mount Vernon: (see Start-Map3)
From: I-95 N
1. Head east on I-95 N toward Exit 160A 1.4 mi
2. Take exit 161 to merge onto Richmond Hwy/US-1 N toward Mt Vernon/Ft Belvoir 7.1 mi
3. Turn right at Mt Vernon Memorial Hwy/VA-235
Continue to follow Mt Vernon Memorial Hwy 3.1 mi
4. Continue on George Washington Memorial Pkwy 1.3 mi
5. Turn Right at Stratford Ln into Riverside Park




Attendees:
1- MidnightRider (Brian) - Black - MD
2- SUPERDave, An SSR's Wife (David & Tanja) - Black - MD
3- NauticalDave, Jewlz965 (Dave & Julie) - Hog, Red -VA
4- ssr71 (Kevin) - Red - MD
5- BIG JIM, (Jim & Patrice) - Aqua Blur - VA
6- pahotssr (Angelo & Bonnie) Custom - PA
7- hamilfour?? Red - MD
8- BluDragon (Michael & Sandy) Aqua Blur - PA
9- DAVID CHEWNING (David & Cheryle) - Silver - VA
10- GaryG & Monica (Gary & Monica) - Black/Yellow - VA

[SUPER dave]

[NauticalDave]

Originally Posted by MidnightRider

POTOMAC RIVER RUN – June 21, 2008

Join us for a scenic drive along the Potomac River from Virginia, through Maryland to West Virginia. I’ll refine the details in a few weeks after I make a couple of trial runs.
Here is a brief outline of the run:

• We’ll meet on the Virginia side of the River near Mount Vernon or Alexandria.
• Follow the George Washington Parkway, north along the River past Washington DC.
  George Washington Memorial Parkway (U.S. National Park Service)
• There are a couple of overlooks along the way with views of DC and Georgetown across the River.
• First River Crossing into Maryland at the American Legion Bridge.
• Continue NW along the Clara Barton Parkway, MacArthur Blvd and River Road on the Maryland Side of the River.
• First Maryland stop at the Monocacy Aqueduct – C&O Canal crossing at the confluence of the Monacacy and Potomac Rivers
  Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park - The Monocacy Aqueduct (U.S. National Park Service)
• Second Maryland stop – Sugarloaf Mountain – Highest point in Frederick County MD with views of the Potomac
  Sugarloaf Mtn., Dickerson, MD
• Second River Crossing (Tentative) – White’s Ferry – Cross the Potomac back into Virginia on White’s Ferry
  White's Ferry
• Third River Crossing – Point of Rocks, MD or Brunswick, MD
  Point of Rocks, Maryland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  Brunswick, Maryland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
• Fourth River Crossing - Harpers Ferry
  Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)

I am not sure if Harper’s Ferry will be the end point for the run but there are a couple of other options from this point:

• Short distance west to Charles Town, WV
• Head south to Leesburg, VA
• Further North to Hagerstown, MD - there is a large Crusie-In at one of the malls. We ended up here at the end of the Catoctin Mountain Run I lead a few years ago.

I’ll update with exact meeting times places during the second week in June.

I think I can make this one and I know Julie wants too. Will be tempting to ride my Hog though.

Nautical Dave

[jewlz965]

Brian,

Once we have a good idea who all is going on this one, I'll try to coordinate lunch better.

This sounds like an awesome run - looking forward to it! Thanks for organizing, and let me know what I can do to help.

[ssr71]

Sounds like a plan... I think I'll put this down on my calendar!

[BIG JIM]

Kevin,

Boy were have you been

Thought you fell of the face of the earth

[jewlz965]

Originally Posted by BIG JIM

Kevin,

Boy were have you been

Thought you fell of the face of the earth

Yes, I agree. Another would be a welcome sight. I was feeling a little out of place on the winery run, and my was feeling a little lonely with all those (bland) 's and 's.

[jewlz965]

Originally Posted by jewlz965

. . . . (bland) 's and 's.

Just teasing, all! But it will be nice to throw a couple of other colors in the mix - 3 's, 2 's, 2 :blur's, and a (Monica?).

I'll have to stop by the Family Health Clinic in Woodbridge and invite the owner of a to join us. And wish I knew who I honked at today (saw a on the Woodbridge side of Manassas, and honked, but was on the bike so the driver had no idea another owner was honking at them.

Brian, since you're leading the way on the Potomac run, the video should be awesome. We'll try to figure out how to get video capability in the 2nd SSR to catch your moves.

Are we wanting to tour Mt Vernon before starting off on our tour? If we get in there early enough, there are a couple of different lots we can gather at side by side. I live just about 5 miles (or so) from there, so if you need any information or somebody to stop in there to make any arrangements, let me know.

[MidnightRider]

Originally Posted by ssr71

Sounds like a plan... I think I'll put this down on my calendar!

Glad you can make it Kevin!!

Originally Posted by jewlz965

Brian, since you're leading the way on the Potomac run, the video should be awesome. We'll try to figure out how to get video capability in the 2nd SSR to catch your moves.

I shot some video from the Wine run with one of the mini cams pointed at the driver's seat. With the reflections of on the tonneau lid it looks like i am setting in a pool of water.

Originally Posted by jewlz965

Are we wanting to tour Mt Vernon before starting off on our tour? If we get in there early enough, there are a couple of different lots we can gather at side by side. I live just about 5 miles (or so) from there, so if you need any information or somebody to stop in there to make any arrangements, let me know.

I don't think we will tour Mount Vernon. It would probably take 2-3 of hours to tour everything and not feel rushed. If there is a large group, I might start out north of Alexandria to reduce the chance of breaking up the group going through Alexandria on Washington St.

I have been thinking that this run could be the middle part of a 3 leg series of runs. I have wanted to do a run to Western MD. A western run could continue along the Potomac NW of Haper's Ferry. A southeastern run could cover the Potomac from Alexandria to the Chesapeake. So maybe we could also do a run starting at Mount Vernon, actually spend some time there, and head south toward Jim's area.

Going to head out this afternoon, to check out Great Falls on the MD side. I think I might make this our first stop in MD.

[SUPER dave]

Originally Posted by jewlz965

Yes, I agree. Another would be a welcome sight. I was feeling a little out of place on the winery run, and my was feeling a little lonely with all those (bland) 's and 's.

Lonely ? I think you should have felt like Rudolph, leading the pack !!!

[NauticalDave]

Originally Posted by SUPER dave

Lonely ? I think you should have felt like Rudolph, leading the pack !!!

[hamilfour]

Dependent upon work/travel schedule.

[Gina]

This sounds like a great run with lots of stuff to see. Sure wish we could make it. One day I wont have this summertime business and get to do this stuff.

[ssr71]

Hmm... I only just realized that the 21-22nd is the GM Nationals in Carlisle. Looks like that gets bumped to Sunday if I go.

[jewlz965]

Originally Posted by Gina

This sounds like a great run with lots of stuff to see. Sure wish we could make it. One day I wont have this summertime business and get to do this stuff.

We've had a beautiful Spring, and this run welcomes in Summer! Wish you and Danny could be up here with us, Gina. We have a dogsitter for overnight trips - too bad there isn't such a thing as hotel sitter.

We'll be thinking about you, Gina. You'll be here in spirit.

[Gina]

Originally Posted by jewlz965

We've had a beautiful Spring, and this run welcomes in Summer! Wish you and Danny could be up here with us, Gina. We have a dogsitter for overnight trips - too bad there isn't such a thing as hotel sitter.

We'll be thinking about you, Gina. You'll be here in spirit.

Thanks jewlz! BTW, I'm the dogsitter in MV. I dogsit a lot.

[XSELER8]

I'll be out of town that Sat. If plans change I'd like to be there. Will know next week.

[Jgrden]

Isn't Lancaster County, Penna. near Amish country?? Are there any horse drawn buggies that look like an SSR??

[BluDragon]

You can count us in Brian, it sounds like a great day.
Sandy & Michael

[XSELER8]

Originally Posted by Jgrden

Isn't Lancaster County, Penna. near Amish country?? Are there any horse drawn buggies that look like an SSR??

Courtesy of Big Jim. I think it was a Smokin A....hardtop model. Powered by an LSnag

[MidnightRider]

I added updated info to the first post in this thread.

[jewlz965]

The updated run sounds great, Brian! I'm all for a second run to cover Harper's Ferry. Looking forward to this. ChevSSR would love to join, but has to work on the 21st.

I'm sure Brian will do a great job with video and pictures, and Jim will work his magic with the camera too!

See you at 9:30 on the 21st. Next weekend, I will PM all participating about food.

[MidnightRider]

I just updated the info in the first post of this thread.
I added a pdf version of the booklet I'll print for th run. The cover is shown as an attached jpg. image in the first message.

See everyone next week!!!

[jewlz965]

Brian - thanks for all the research and updating you've done for the run next Saturday. Looking VERY forward to it!

The Great Falls (C&O Canal) web site indicates that the canal ride departs at 11:00, 1:30, 3:00, and 4:30 on Saturday/Sunday.

Brian's research indicates we will be stopping near or at a picnic area that has a snack bar. I would like to suggest that each SSR bring their own picnic lunch. I will bake brownies to share, and if anybody else wants to contribute something for the entire group, I'm sure nobody will complain!

Looking forward to meeting new folks next Saturday, and seeing "old friends" again. Dave made it back safe and sound from his business trip, and is looking forward to seeing you all again. (I think I've talked him into leaving the two-wheeled vehicle at home.)

See you Saturday!

[NauticalDave]

Originally Posted by jewlz965

Brian - thanks for all the research and updating you've done for the run next Saturday. Looking VERY forward to it!

The Great Falls (C&O Canal) web site indicates that the canal ride departs at 11:00, 1:30, 3:00, and 4:30 on Saturday/Sunday.

Brian's research indicates we will be stopping near or at a picnic area that has a snack bar. I would like to suggest that each SSR bring their own picnic lunch. I will bake brownies to share, and if anybody else wants to contribute something for the entire group, I'm sure nobody will complain!

Looking forward to meeting new folks next Saturday, and seeing "old friends" again. Dave made it back safe and sound from his business trip, and is looking forward to seeing you all again. (I think I've talked him into leaving the two-wheeled vehicle at home.)

See you Saturday!

Guess I am riding SHOTGUN agian.....

[MidnightRider]

I added dierections and maps to the start location, Riverside Park, in the first post. These are just a guide to get you to Alexandria. There might be a quicker way so feel free to use your own routes to get there. West of Alexandria and South of Mount Vernon are pretty easy routes.

Also please take note of Julie's earlier post. Plan on bringing your own picnic lunch for Great Falls Md. There is a snack bar there as well. I am attaching a photo of the menu.

[Gary G]

Hey guys, you can count Monica and I in on this run! I don't know which we will bring; but it will be great to visit with y'all and hopefully (weather permitting) have a great drive.

[Pahotssr]

Brain really looking forward to the weekend ILL can you on your cell Wed. looking forward to meet all great SSR people Thanks Angelo PAHOTSSR

[jewlz965]

Originally Posted by Jgrden

Isn't Lancaster County, Penna. near Amish country?? Are there any horse drawn buggies that look like an SSR??

John - will the lure of Amish Country get you here for this run? I'd offer the guest bedroom, but Dave's son will be staying with us until he and his best friend find an apt or townhouse in the area to rent (they're both recent college grads, setting out for life on their own as full-time employees in the area).

[jewlz965]

Originally Posted by XSELER8

I'll be out of town that Sat. If plans change I'd like to be there. Will know next week.

Frank, guess you're still planning on being out of town on Saturday? No sweaty barbecue? We'll be thinking of you. Hoping we have a run in July, and that you'll be able to join us if we do.