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Title: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Hot Rod Hootenanny on February 01, 2018, 09:28:51 PM
Not sure how many on here are familiar with Brian Farr. I know of Brian though his work on promoting (Historic) US 20 in several Facebook regional highway groups.
Brian has made arraignments to speak at the James A. Garfield National Historical Site, in Mentor, Ohio, about US 20, on September 29 (from 1-3 PM)
What would be the prevailing interest in encompassing an NE Ohio roadmeet with Brian's presentation with a road tour of NE Ohio (towards Cleveland or Ashtabula) afterwards?
Facebook event notice for Brian Farr's Mentor presentation - https://www.facebook.com/events/412939185797815/ (https://www.facebook.com/events/412939185797815/)
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: Alps on February 01, 2018, 09:59:11 PM
Hey, it's the Ashtabula meet! I might could.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: vdeane on February 02, 2018, 12:37:31 PM
Maybe.  Depends on whether I'm going to be at a conference on the previous day and whatever else I have going on in fall.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: cl94 on February 02, 2018, 02:01:34 PM
If this happens, I'm interested. I could theoretically stay in Buffalo with the parents for free.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: hbelkins on February 02, 2018, 04:29:48 PM
I've learned never to plan on anything, but I'd certainly consider this.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: dvferyance on February 02, 2018, 07:11:22 PM
Should have it in June the weekend of the Duck Tape Festival in Avon. That is when I will be in NE Ohio this year.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: dgolub on February 03, 2018, 09:28:19 AM
Interested!  And I should have a car soon, so I won't be dependent on anyone else to get there.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: Hot Rod Hootenanny on February 03, 2018, 02:15:49 PM
Quote from: dvferyance on February 02, 2018, 07:11:22 PM
Should have it in June the weekend of the Duck Tape Festival in Avon. That is when I will be in NE Ohio this year.
Speak to Brian Farr. He scheduled his appearance in NE Ohio on his own. I'm just piggy-backing a (regional) roadmeet upon it.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: A.J. Bertin on February 08, 2018, 10:14:42 PM
I would very much consider this!
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: jpi on February 15, 2018, 03:48:53 PM
I will keep this on the back burner, the annual Sept. Hershey toy show is the weekend before this so I may take the week off in central PA then Friday head out towards northeastern Ohio.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: okroads on February 15, 2018, 08:47:23 PM
Should be able to make this as long as nothing out of the ordinary happens between now and then.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: US71 on February 16, 2018, 12:03:22 AM
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on February 01, 2018, 09:28:51 PM
Not sure how many on here are familiar with Brian Farr. I know of Brian though his work on promoting (Historic) US 20 in several Facebook regional highway groups.
Brian has made arraignments to speak at the James A. Garfield National Historical Site, in Mentor, Ohio, about US 20, on September 29 (from 1-3 PM)
What would be the prevailing interest in encompassing an NE Ohio roadmeet with Brian's presentation with a road tour of NE Ohio (towards Cleveland or Ashtabula) afterwards?
Facebook event notice for Brian Farr's Mentor presentation - https://www.facebook.com/events/412939185797815/ (https://www.facebook.com/events/412939185797815/)

The weekend before is the RMCA meet so there's a chance I *might* make. Too early to know at the moment.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: hbelkins on February 16, 2018, 09:37:05 PM
Quote from: US71 on February 16, 2018, 12:03:22 AM
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on February 01, 2018, 09:28:51 PM
Not sure how many on here are familiar with Brian Farr. I know of Brian though his work on promoting (Historic) US 20 in several Facebook regional highway groups.
Brian has made arraignments to speak at the James A. Garfield National Historical Site, in Mentor, Ohio, about US 20, on September 29 (from 1-3 PM)
What would be the prevailing interest in encompassing an NE Ohio roadmeet with Brian's presentation with a road tour of NE Ohio (towards Cleveland or Ashtabula) afterwards?
Facebook event notice for Brian Farr's Mentor presentation - https://www.facebook.com/events/412939185797815/ (https://www.facebook.com/events/412939185797815/)

The weekend before is the RMCA meet so there's a chance I *might* make. Too early to know at the moment.

Where is RMCA this year?
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: US71 on February 16, 2018, 10:13:18 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on February 16, 2018, 09:37:05 PM
Quote from: US71 on February 16, 2018, 12:03:22 AM
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on February 01, 2018, 09:28:51 PM
Not sure how many on here are familiar with Brian Farr. I know of Brian though his work on promoting (Historic) US 20 in several Facebook regional highway groups.
Brian has made arraignments to speak at the James A. Garfield National Historical Site, in Mentor, Ohio, about US 20, on September 29 (from 1-3 PM)
What would be the prevailing interest in encompassing an NE Ohio roadmeet with Brian's presentation with a road tour of NE Ohio (towards Cleveland or Ashtabula) afterwards?
Facebook event notice for Brian Farr's Mentor presentation - https://www.facebook.com/events/412939185797815/ (https://www.facebook.com/events/412939185797815/)

The weekend before is the RMCA meet so there's a chance I *might* make. Too early to know at the moment.

Where is RMCA this year?

Hershey, PA
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: US71 on April 10, 2018, 09:29:28 AM
Quote from: jpi on February 15, 2018, 03:48:53 PM
I will keep this on the back burner, the annual Sept. Hershey toy show is the weekend before this so I may take the week off in central PA then Friday head out towards northeastern Ohio.

Where is the toy show at?
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: US71 on April 12, 2018, 11:22:49 AM
Too soon to commit, but definitely thinking about it.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: jpi on April 12, 2018, 11:42:45 AM
Quote from: US71 on April 10, 2018, 09:29:28 AM
Quote from: jpi on February 15, 2018, 03:48:53 PM
I will keep this on the back burner, the annual Sept. Hershey toy show is the weekend before this so I may take the week off in central PA then Friday head out towards northeastern Ohio.

Where is the toy show at?
Hershey, PA
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: Bitmapped on April 22, 2018, 10:05:54 PM
I'd have to look at my schedule closer to then, but I'd be interested.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: Hot Rod Hootenanny on July 04, 2018, 05:15:12 PM
I guess its time to start finalizing plans for this.
Saturday, September 29th
Lunch (Location TBD) at 11:30/Noon, followed by Brian Farr's presentation from 1 PM till 3 PM.
Afterwards, tour would go east from Mentor to Painesville then eventually to Northern Ashtabula County to visit some covered bridges.
Goal is to make it to Harpersfield, Jefferson, Ashtabula, Geneva, and return to Mentor before sunset (3 hour drive)

If anyone is interested we can include a shorter tour in the morning.




Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: US71 on July 04, 2018, 05:59:04 PM
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on July 04, 2018, 05:15:12 PM
I guess its time to start finalizing plans for this.
Saturday, September 29th
Lunch (Location TBD) at 11:30/Noon, followed by Brian Farr's presentation from 1 PM till 3 PM.
Afterwards, tour would go east from Mentor to Painesville then eventually to Northern Ashtabula County to visit some covered bridges.
Goal is to make it to Harpersfield, Jefferson, Ashtabula, Geneva, and return to Mentor before sunset (3 hour drive)

If anyone is interested we can include a shorter tour in the morning.



Tentatively planning on attending. I'll be in Hershey the weekend before, so I may take a few days to explore.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: cl94 on July 04, 2018, 06:05:37 PM
I'm a "very likely" as well. I could do this with as little as no nights at a hotel if necessary (thanks to having parents in Buffalo), but will likely extend this trip to clinch and/or visit family in NE Ohio. Definitely looking forward to seeing more of northeast Ohio.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: vdeane on July 04, 2018, 07:22:51 PM
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on July 04, 2018, 05:15:12 PM
I guess its time to start finalizing plans for this.
Saturday, September 29th
Lunch (Location TBD) at 11:30/Noon, followed by Brian Farr's presentation from 1 PM till 3 PM.
Afterwards, tour would go east from Mentor to Painesville then eventually to Northern Ashtabula County to visit some covered bridges.
Goal is to make it to Harpersfield, Jefferson, Ashtabula, Geneva, and return to Mentor before sunset (3 hour drive)

If anyone is interested we can include a shorter tour in the morning.
Lunch may need to be longer unless you're having it at the same place the talk is happening or at a fast food place - roadmeet lunches usually run an hour to an hour and a half on their own, and you're going to need time for people to meet up before lunch (there's always a few people running late) and to drive from lunch to the talk.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: A.J. Bertin on July 04, 2018, 08:40:24 PM
It's very likely that I will attend. :)
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: jpi on July 04, 2018, 08:50:27 PM
Still thinking about this one, if I do this I would be taking the week off leading up to this staying in central PA
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: baugh17 on July 07, 2018, 09:50:07 AM
I'm not ruling out this one.  I am on vacation from work the week before so I may use this as an excuse to use that Friday to drive down (and probably do some photo blitzing/route clinching in Chautauqua County) then spend the night either in Fredonia or Erie.

Quote from: cl94 on July 04, 2018, 06:05:37 PM
I'm a "very likely" as well. I could do this with as little as no nights at a hotel if necessary (thanks to having parents in Buffalo), but will likely extend this trip to clinch and/or visit family in NE Ohio. Definitely looking forward to seeing more of northeast Ohio.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: hbelkins on July 07, 2018, 12:58:33 PM
Quote from: vdeane on July 04, 2018, 07:22:51 PM
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on July 04, 2018, 05:15:12 PM
I guess its time to start finalizing plans for this.
Saturday, September 29th
Lunch (Location TBD) at 11:30/Noon, followed by Brian Farr's presentation from 1 PM till 3 PM.
Afterwards, tour would go east from Mentor to Painesville then eventually to Northern Ashtabula County to visit some covered bridges.
Goal is to make it to Harpersfield, Jefferson, Ashtabula, Geneva, and return to Mentor before sunset (3 hour drive)

If anyone is interested we can include a shorter tour in the morning.
Lunch may need to be longer unless you're having it at the same place the talk is happening or at a fast food place - roadmeet lunches usually run an hour to an hour and a half on their own, and you're going to need time for people to meet up before lunch (there's always a few people running late) and to drive from lunch to the talk.

Sandor's hosted/attended enough meets that he would know the parameters for what would be a good lunch length for what he has in mind. I'd say he's got this one figured out pretty well and knows what will work for the event.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: Hot Rod Hootenanny on July 07, 2018, 05:50:56 PM
Google map of the proposed routing and stops.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1EbVBAdpJAigev-_58zJ-uutpKvoa0y9W&usp=sharing
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: getemngo on July 13, 2018, 10:49:30 PM
I'm in! Earlier this summer I went to a wedding in Youngstown and didn't clinch a single new county... time to make up for that.  :nod:
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: jpi on July 31, 2018, 12:31:20 PM
It looks like I am 75% in, I will be in central PA on the days leading up to this meet so I would be leaving Harrisburg Friday morning taking 22/322 to State Collage then on to I-80 west to the Youngstown area and go from there, been nearly 20 years since I was in this part of Ohio so I am looking forward to it, just have to finalize my days off at work for this, unfortunetly Steph can't make it.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: Laura on August 10, 2018, 04:23:01 PM
Yay this is the one meet that I'll be able to attend this year, so count me in.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: US71 on August 12, 2018, 11:12:04 PM
Unless my leg falls off between now and September, I should be there  :spin:
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor(?)
Post by: Hot Rod Hootenanny on August 14, 2018, 04:18:01 PM
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on July 04, 2018, 05:15:12 PM
I guess its time to start finalizing plans for this.
Saturday, September 29th
Lunch (Location TBD) at 11:30/Noon, followed by Bryan Farr's presentation from 1 PM till 3 PM.
Afterwards, tour would go east from Mentor to Painesville then eventually to Northern Ashtabula County to visit some covered bridges.
Goal is to make it to Harpersfield, Jefferson, Ashtabula, Geneva, and return to Mentor before sunset (3 hour drive)

If anyone is interested we can include a shorter tour in the morning.


Lunch will be held at Max & Ermas, 7890 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060 (east side of Great Lakes Mall). It's less than a mile west of the Garfield site (where Bryan Farr is speaking).
As far as bridges goes, I think making only 5 stops will be feasible (Vrooman Rd, Harpersfield, Smolen-Gulf, Ashtabula Harbor, Old 20 - West Geneva)
So it goes.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Alps on August 20, 2018, 12:26:29 PM
Whoever is staying overnight in the greater east Cleveland area, I have interest in sharing a room Saturday.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: jpi on August 20, 2018, 09:16:28 PM
I plan to stay in Medina off I-71, this positions me for my trip back to middle TN the next day, I also have an old friend that lives in the area I may meet up with too.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: US71 on August 20, 2018, 11:16:59 PM
Quote from: jpi on August 20, 2018, 09:16:28 PM
I plan to stay in Medina off I-71, this positions me for my trip back to middle TN the next day, I also have an old friend that lives in the area I may meet up with too.

I've got a room a couple miles from the historical site.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: jpi on August 21, 2018, 09:08:33 AM
Quote from: Laura on August 10, 2018, 04:23:01 PM
Yay this is the one meet that I'll be able to attend this year, so count me in.
Will Mr MD roads being along? Unfortunetly Mrs JPI can't make it
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: SSOWorld on August 21, 2018, 09:24:14 PM
Outside shot of being able to make this one (even with Sam's meet a possibility). It depends on taking any days off impacting work progress and if I have to do any recruiting. (I did take a long vacay in July)
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Roadgeek Adam on September 11, 2018, 10:42:16 PM
I can confirm I will be at this meet
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: US71 on September 11, 2018, 11:04:01 PM
Quote from: jpi on August 20, 2018, 09:16:28 PM
I plan to stay in Medina off I-71, this positions me for my trip back to middle TN the next day, I also have an old friend that lives in the area I may meet up with too.

I hope it's not funky cold ;)
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Hot Rod Hootenanny on September 12, 2018, 10:36:30 PM
If I keep getting RSVPs, I might have to take lunch across the parking lot, from Max & Ermas to the Great Lakes Mall's food court.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Alps on September 12, 2018, 11:04:40 PM
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on September 12, 2018, 10:36:30 PM
If I keep getting RSVPs, I might have to take lunch across the parking lot, from Max & Ermas to the Great Lakes Mall's food court.

No! My RSVP is contingent on Max & Erma's.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: cl94 on September 12, 2018, 11:12:33 PM
Quote from: Alps on September 12, 2018, 11:04:40 PM
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on September 12, 2018, 10:36:30 PM
If I keep getting RSVPs, I might have to take lunch across the parking lot, from Max & Ermas to the Great Lakes Mall's food court.

No! My RSVP is contingent on Max & Erma's.

I agree. Make the lunch 11 if needed. But Max & Erma's is a necessity, IMO. That place is awesome.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Duke87 on September 13, 2018, 01:07:12 AM
I have no emotional attachment to either lunch location.

I am tentatively going but this is dependent on A) me being able to leave work early enough on Friday to make it there on time, B) me not needing to travel for work the following week. Neither is guaranteed, though it is more likely than not this will work out favorably.

Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: jpi on September 13, 2018, 08:18:46 AM
Quote from: cl94 on September 12, 2018, 11:12:33 PM
Quote from: Alps on September 12, 2018, 11:04:40 PM
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on September 12, 2018, 10:36:30 PM
If I keep getting RSVPs, I might have to take lunch across the parking lot, from Max & Ermas to the Great Lakes Mall's food court.

No! My RSVP is contingent on Max & Erma's.

I agree. Make the lunch 11 if needed. But Max & Erma's is a necessity, IMO. That place is awesome.
I am ok either way but prefer Max & Erma's, been a long time since I ate at one.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: A.J. Bertin on September 13, 2018, 01:01:20 PM
We used to have a Max & Erma's in Grand Rapids MI but it (and other locations around Michigan) closed at some point over the past 10 years. I used to love it but then the quality seemed to decline a bit. Having said that, I would definitely prefer Max & Erma's over a mall food court. But if the lunch does take place in the food court, at least it will be quicker. :)
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Alps on September 13, 2018, 01:11:45 PM
Quote from: Duke87 on September 13, 2018, 01:07:12 AM
I have no emotional attachment to either lunch location.

I am tentatively going but this is dependent on A) me being able to leave work early enough on Friday to make it there on time, B) me not needing to travel for work the following week. Neither is guaranteed, though it is more likely than not this will work out favorably.


Carpooling is encouraged. Hint.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Hot Rod Hootenanny on September 18, 2018, 09:06:01 PM
Here are the "last minute" changes for next Saturday.
Max & Ermas @ 11:30 AM (7890 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060 - For those who need to plug the address in their GPS)
Tour will start 30 minutes after Bryan's talk ends.
Itinerary is as follows:
Stop 1) 60 year old abandoned concrete road that once carried OH 306, just south of I-90
Stop 2) Mason's Landing Park/Vrooman Rd Bridge (http://bridgehunter.com/oh/lake/vroooman-road/)
Stop 3) New 'Variable Speed Limit' signage along I-90 (We're NOT stopping along I-90 to analyze any of the signs, just noting their appearance)
Stop 4) Harpersfield Covered Bridge - Truss Bridge combo (http://bridgehunter.com/oh/ashtabula/harpersfield/)
Stop 5) Smolen-Gulf & Riverview Covered Bridges (http://bridgehunter.com/oh/ashtabula/smolen-gulf/)
Stop 6) Ashtabula Harbor Through Truss Bridge (http://bridgehunter.com/oh/ashtabula/406635/)
Stop 7a) Liberty Street Covered Bridge in Geneva
Stop 7) Old US 20 stub end (with bricks & trolley tracks), west of Geneva.

Stops (re: bridges) can be added or subtracted to the tour depending on available sunlight (Sunset will be just after 7 PM in Ashtabula Co that day), time, weather, and collective wishes of the traveling lynch mob or group leader.

FWIW, I have no strong feelings concerning dinner afterwards. Basically I'm going to play it by feel.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Alps on September 18, 2018, 11:26:55 PM
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on September 18, 2018, 09:06:01 PM
Here are the "last minute" changes for next Saturday.
Max & Ermas @ 11:30 AM (7890 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060 - For those who need to plug the address in their GPS)
Tour will start 30 minutes after Bryan's talk ends.
Itinerary is as follows:
Stop 1) 60 year old abandoned concrete road that once carried OH 306, just south of I-90
Stop 2) Mason's Landing Park/Vrooman Rd Bridge (http://bridgehunter.com/oh/lake/vroooman-road/)
Stop 3) New 'Variable Speed Limit' signage along I-90 (We're NOT stopping along I-90 to analyze any of the signs, just noting their appearance)
Stop 4) Harpersfield Covered Bridge - Truss Bridge combo (http://bridgehunter.com/oh/ashtabula/harpersfield/)
Stop 5) Smolen-Gulf & Riverview Covered Bridges (http://bridgehunter.com/oh/ashtabula/smolen-gulf/)
Stop 6) Ashtabula Harbor Through Truss Bridge (http://bridgehunter.com/oh/ashtabula/406635/)
Stop 7) Liberty Street Covered Bridge in Geneva
Stop 7a) Old US 20 stub end (with bricks & trolley tracks), west of Geneva.

Stops (re: bridges) can be added or subtracted to the tour depending on available sunlight (Sunset will be just after 7 PM in Ashtabula Co that day), time, weather, and collective wishes of the traveling lynch mob or group leader.

FWIW, I have no strong feelings concerning dinner afterwards. Basically I'm going to play it by feel.
Can we order delivery to the brick stub and picnic at sunset?
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: cl94 on September 19, 2018, 09:36:53 PM
Quote from: Alps on September 18, 2018, 11:26:55 PM
Can we order delivery to the brick stub and picnic at sunset?

There a Donatos close by? May as well finish a Ohio meet with classic Ohio food.  :-D
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Hot Rod Hootenanny on September 21, 2018, 06:58:32 PM
One week (+1 day) out forecast for NE Ohio.
Dry (Clear to Partly Cloudy) for Lake & Ashtabula Counties with a high in the low 60s.
15% of rain (at most) for both areas at any given time.

Subject to change (of course) prior to (next) Saturday.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Dougtone on September 25, 2018, 08:29:17 PM
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on September 21, 2018, 06:58:32 PM
One week (+1 day) out forecast for NE Ohio.
Dry (Clear to Partly Cloudy) for Lake & Ashtabula Counties with a high in the low 60s.
15% of rain (at most) for both areas at any given time.

Subject to change (of course) prior to (next) Saturday.

Doesn't look like the forecast has changed much. I'm cool with that.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Hot Rod Hootenanny on September 25, 2018, 09:12:16 PM
Itinerary:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nNN1FaJ-zEALsK9nGt-0NaT-hMNEyMdnmnk0LpkSERo/edit
Map:
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.7696096,-81.2037332,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!6m1!1s1EbVBAdpJAigev-_58zJ-uutpKvoa0y9W?hl=en&authuser=0
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Alps on September 25, 2018, 11:36:53 PM
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on September 25, 2018, 09:12:16 PM
Itinerary:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nNN1FaJ-zEALsK9nGt-0NaT-hMNEyMdnmnk0LpkSERo/edit
Map:
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.7696096,-81.2037332,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!6m1!1s1EbVBAdpJAigev-_58zJ-uutpKvoa0y9W?hl=en&authuser=0
Facebook said you changed the date/time, but I'm guessing that was just actually inputting the date/time, because it still looks like Max & Erma's at 11:30.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Hot Rod Hootenanny on September 26, 2018, 01:35:00 PM
Quote from: Alps on September 25, 2018, 11:36:53 PM
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on September 25, 2018, 09:12:16 PM
Itinerary:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nNN1FaJ-zEALsK9nGt-0NaT-hMNEyMdnmnk0LpkSERo/edit
Map:
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.7696096,-81.2037332,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!6m1!1s1EbVBAdpJAigev-_58zJ-uutpKvoa0y9W?hl=en&authuser=0
Facebook said you changed the date/time, but I'm guessing that was just actually inputting the date/time, because it still looks like Max & Erma's at 11:30.
I finally got around last night to "updating" the FB event page, so that it said the same thing as I've been posting here.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Hot Rod Hootenanny on September 26, 2018, 01:43:22 PM
I now have a RSVP from the other half (technically the only one) of Roadfan, and his GF as well.  (:wave: Hi, Marc!)
He also sent me a video concerning Smolen-Gulf covered bridge:


Weather update for Saturday:
Sunny to partly cloudy (chance of rain Friday night into early Saturday morning), Temperature struggling to reach 60 with a steady breeze coming off the lake.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Alps on September 26, 2018, 09:28:21 PM
The Wheel of Lunch (TM) suggests that we go to Scooter's Dawg House after the meet. Although I wouldn't normally think of hot dogs for dinner, everything I read about it suggests it's a must-eat. Just putting it out there. Also, their small fries can apparently feed a family of five.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Hot Rod Hootenanny on September 26, 2018, 09:53:05 PM
Quote from: Alps on September 26, 2018, 09:28:21 PM
The Wheel of Lunch (TM) suggests that we go to Scooter's Dawg House after the meet. Although I wouldn't normally think of hot dogs for dinner, everything I read about it suggests it's a must-eat. Just putting it out there. Also, their small fries can apparently feed a family of five.

There is that. Also for consideration....
Annabelle's Diner (http://www.annabellesdiner.com/)
Your's Truly (https://ytr.com/)
Beachland Ballroom & Tavern (https://www.beachlandballroom.com/food-drink/) (However its 15 miles east of Garfield House)
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Rothman on September 26, 2018, 10:28:24 PM
Mayonnaise is awesome.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Alps on September 26, 2018, 11:25:03 PM
Quote from: Rothman on September 26, 2018, 10:28:24 PM
Mayonnaise is awesome.
I originally posted "Yours Truly is out because they serve mayonnaise with their hamburgers." Then deleted it because it didn't look right. But I think it is. That is horrifying.
That said, out of context, your reply to my nonpost is hilarious.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Rothman on September 27, 2018, 08:01:29 AM
Quote from: Alps on September 26, 2018, 11:25:03 PM
Quote from: Rothman on September 26, 2018, 10:28:24 PM
Mayonnaise is awesome.
I originally posted "Yours Truly is out because they serve mayonnaise with their hamburgers." Then deleted it because it didn't look right. But I think it is. That is horrifying.
That said, out of context, your reply to my nonpost is hilarious.
Shine on, you crazy diamond.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: jpi on September 27, 2018, 11:23:20 PM
Looks like the weather is going to be nice this weekend, I will be on the road from Harrisburg in the morning, any one getting together tomorrow evening?
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Hot Rod Hootenanny on September 30, 2018, 10:30:59 PM
I guess I get to wrap up my roadmeet.  :coffee:
The weather more than cooperated. Everyone enjoyed themselves (to my knowledge).
Unofficial attendance figures come to 24.
We got to all the stops that I had listed on the final itinerary (7 total), dodged a grape jamboree in Geneva, had no issues with lunch at Maxs & Ermas.
Thanks to all who attended.
And thanks to Marc Fannin (assuming he's going lurk on here  :wave:) for feeding me information on Vrooman Rd & Smolen-Gulf bridges leading up to the meet.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: baugh17 on September 30, 2018, 11:07:35 PM
Sorry I missed you at the end, Sandor, but kudos to you for a great meet!

Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on September 30, 2018, 10:30:59 PM
I guess I get to wrap up my roadmeet.  :coffee:
The weather more than cooperated. Everyone enjoyed themselves (to my knowledge).
Unofficial attendance figures come to 24.
We got to all the stops that I had listed on the final itinerary (7 total), dodged a grape jamboree in Geneva, had no issues with lunch at Maxs & Ermas.
Thanks to all who attended.
And thanks to Marc Fannin (assuming he's going lurk on here  :wave:) for feeding me information on Vrooman Rd & Smolen-Gulf bridges leading up to the meet.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Alps on October 01, 2018, 01:58:14 PM
Same. We got a little fraggled by Geneva or else we would have stuck around. Enjoyed this unique meet plus talk.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: jpi on October 01, 2018, 07:01:35 PM
Thanks for putting this together Sandor, it was great seeing and catching up with everyone and to get back to an area of Ohio that I actually spent a lot of time in over 20 years ago and have not been too hardly since. I got to catch up with an old co-worker of mine who lives in the area Sunday morning and had a nice drive back on Sunday to middle TN. Hope to see you all again soon!
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: A.J. Bertin on October 01, 2018, 09:13:57 PM
I echo the gratitude toward Sandor for hosting this meet! I really enjoyed it. Bryan's talk was fascinating, and the tour was great! Not to mention the perfect fall weather. It was a nice turnout, and like Jason said, it was great catching up with everyone. Even though I had to peel off a little early, I enjoyed having Laura and Jason with me in my car for part of the tour before I had to leave.

I had a rather nice time Sunday morning exploring more of the Ashtabula area... including checking out the lift bridge as well as the brick road outside of Geneva where the trolley line used to be. Sunday morning I explored downtown Ashtabula, drove a significant portion of OH 531 and OH 534, and ultimately took U.S. 20 from OH 11 all the way to where U.S. 6 branches off in East Cleveland. (The stretch from Painesville to East Cleveland along U.S. 20 was nice to see, but it took a long time because of all the lights I had to stop at. But despite that, I'm happy that I clinched that section of U.S. 20. I took a photo of one of the historic U.S. 20 signs along that road.)

It was nice approaching downtown Cleveland from U.S. 6. After I left downtown, I continued along U.S. 6 until I got to OH 252. I headed south on 252 because I wanted to visit a mall in North Olmsted. I was hoping to clinch more of U.S. 6 (hugging the shoreline west of 252), but I decided to just head home from the mall via I-480 and the Ohio Turnpike. By the time I left the mall, it was almost 1:30 and I knew I had at least 4 hours ahead of me. I'll do that section of U.S. 6 another time.

I was driving pretty fast and made really good time getting home. The drive was uneventful except for some light rain that was falling at some point after I'd crossed into Michigan. I always plan on about a 5-hour drive from Cleveland to my home in Grand Rapids MI, but the drive only took about 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Thanks again, Sandor, for hosting this meet! It was a great time.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: US71 on October 07, 2018, 08:30:22 PM
I wish there had been more time for exploring, but otherwise had a good time and enjoyed the lecture. 
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: 74/171FAN on January 10, 2023, 12:06:51 PM
I am still puzzled at why I skipped this meet after my recent drive along OH 531 in Ashtabula County back in October 2022.
Title: Re: Ohio Road Meet 2018 - Mentor/Ashtabula, Sept. 29
Post by: Hot Rod Hootenanny on January 13, 2023, 12:37:28 AM
Quote from: 74/171FAN on January 10, 2023, 12:06:51 PM
I am still puzzled at why I skipped this meet after my recent drive along OH 531 in Ashtabula County back in October 2022.
You didn't like people back then?