Spring Covered Bridge Tour

ssr71 · 04-28-2007, 09:02 PM

Ok, this is the official thread for the 2007 SSR Fanatic Tour of Lancaster County Covered Bridges (Covered Bridge Power Tour you could say

) Date is May 19th.

We will be focusing on the northern half of the county. This tour will encompass 15 bridges in all, plus a few extra goodies thrown in for good measure. I think everyone will be pleased with the driving route I've chosen - the only "highway" miles are on some of the lesser roads and it's all scenic with the only exception of the final leg at the end of the day.

I am preparing driving directions and a handout with bridge descriptions and histories. I will post it up here when I'm done, and I'll bring a few copies with me in case someone's forgotten theirs.

Meeting place (subject to change) is at the Lancaster County Shopping center. It's conveniently sandwiched between PA Rt 501, US Rt. 222, and US Rt 30 (see attached map). There are plenty of restaurants nearby for those wishing to get out early and get some breakfast before the run. I figure if we get rolling by 10AM, we will have time to hit all of the bridges with plenty of loiter time and still finish in time for a reasonable dinner hour.

Please post if you are coming on the tour.

SSR71
Big Jim
Xseler8
Photoblur
Poppa
MidnightRider
Raticalssr
DetTweety
Savilloc
Wow FCTR
CrosscheckFreak
Dutch
SSR290
Gary G & Monica (Tentative)
Kflick54
Mendy0315

For driving directions, click on this
Updated driving directions via Google
(old driving directions)
Google Maps link.

BIG JIM · 04-28-2007, 09:49 PM

I will be there!

XSELER8 · 04-28-2007, 10:27 PM

It's on my calendar. Look forward to meeting everyone. Thanks for putting this together.

harleyrules · 04-28-2007, 10:42 PM

Can you tell me what are the exact dates for this event?

poppa · 04-29-2007, 02:53 AM

I will be there. Thanks!

photoblur · 04-29-2007, 03:55 AM

John and I will be there.
Photoblur

MidnightRider · 04-29-2007, 06:33 AM

Looking forward to seeing everyone again.
Thanks for putting this together Kevin.

ssr71 · 04-29-2007, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harleyrules

Can you tell me what are the exact dates for this event?

I realized this morning I forgot to mention that - it's May 19th (Saturday). I've edited the original post.

poppa · 04-29-2007, 06:44 AM

Can you give a more specific reference point for the starting location that will work for mapquest. I must be "challenged" I can't get Lancaster County Shopping center to come up.

HotRodGirl · 04-29-2007, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssr71

I realized this morning I forgot to mention that - it's May 19th (Saturday). I've edited the original post.

Kevin

Are you still planning on doing a Covered Bridge Tour in October?

RaticalSSR · 04-29-2007, 10:00 AM

Count us in. The engine might be warmed up by the time I get there. 10 mile trip.

Lancaster Shopping Center address is 1649 Lititz Pike Lancaster Pa 17601

ssr71 · 04-29-2007, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotRodGirl

Kevin

Are you still planning on doing a Covered Bridge Tour in October?

At this time, very likely.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaticalSSR

Count us in. The engine might be warmed up by the time I get there. 10 mile trip.

Lancaster Shopping Center address is 1649 Lititz Pike Lancaster Pa 17601

Thanks Doug. I was just going to mention the intersection of US 222 and Butler Ave since google seems to take that as the closest.

DetTweety · 04-30-2007, 02:52 PM

Count me in, trying to find a co-pilot!
Probably won't make dinner, need to get home to my pooch.

ssr71 · 04-30-2007, 09:07 PM

Driving directions are up (see link in first posting).

MidnightRider · 04-30-2007, 10:58 PM

Great work on this Kevin. I havn't tried the MY MAPS on google before. I work alot with Google Earth. I need to see if I can transfer some of that info into the My Maps. Very Coool.

I might have to take a detour when we get to Manheim. Over the past year I have been doing some genealogy research. My 3rd and 4th great-grandfathers were from Manheim. I may have to break away from the group to check out a couple of sites then meet with the rest of the gang for Dinner.

DetTweety · 05-01-2007, 01:12 PM

Anybody coming from Central NJ care to meet up and caravan out there, PM me or email me at llht@aol.com.

savilloc · 05-01-2007, 04:07 PM

We're coming

Carl & Debbi
savilloc

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WOW_FCTR · 05-02-2007, 07:32 AM

I will say better than %75 chance I will be there

XSELER8 · 05-02-2007, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WOW_FCTR

I will say better than %75 chance I will be there

Where would the the other 25% put you? Don't say playing Texas Hold 'em

ssr71 · 05-03-2007, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XSELER8

Where would the the other 25% put you? Don't say playing Texas Hold 'em

Maybe he'll actually be washing his SSR for a change.

CrosscheckFreak · 05-03-2007, 09:08 PM

I'm in. See yas all there!

DetTweety...You have a PM