I am planning (but am not officially announcing yet) a meet in the Newburyport, MA area this fall, likely in the second half of October or in early November. Some of you may have heard rumblings about this meet idea in the past, but let's get something more concrete about it.
Meet highlights that I have on the drawing board include:
Chain Bridge in Newburyport
Abandoned I-95 alignment in Newburyport (this is now a public and well preserved walking trail)
Whittier Bridge (which also has a pedestrian trail)
Choate Bridge in Ipswich (one of America's oldest bridges)
Powwow River Bridge in Amesbury
Toll Road in Salisbury (this was the old connection from US 1 to the New Hampshire Turnpike)
Rocks Village Bridge in West Newbury
Also, since this would be in Massachusetts, you may also encounter plenty of old signs.
I am posting now to drum up additional feedback and ideas. If someone knows the area well and has additional suggestions for things to see, I am happy to hear about them. I'll be doing some meet related scouting this spring in advance of making an official meet announcement as well. I'd also be interested in hearing any suggestions for an appropriate après-roads dinner after the meet tour, although I will likely forego the traditional meet lunch due to the time of year of the meet.
I will actually be able to make it to this meet!
Quote from: 1 on February 10, 2019, 08:30:14 AM
I will actually be able to make it to this meet!
If you haven't been to a meet yet, I think this will be a good one to start with. I feel that there's a lot of see road-wise around Newburyport, based on my previous travels in and around the area.
I'd be interested, as that's within day range. The only potential downside for me would be if it conflicts with one of my weather conferences which is usually held on a Saturday in late October.
I'm also interested, as I haven't been to Greater Boston yet.
EDIT: Unfortunately, I have just committed myself to the Pittsburgh Road Meet, so I'm out.
I've already expressed my interest, but responding here to keep in the loop.
There are a couple of stone arch bridges over the Powwow River in Amesbury Village, too. I'm getting construction dates of 1850 on those. The Route 150 one has a couple of buildings suspended over the river. If we're going down to Ipswich, the Winthrop Street Bridge might be worth a quick detour given how few non-covered wooden highway bridges are still around.
The problem with this area is that there's too much stuff to see in a single day. What might be a good idea is to include the highlights on the tour and provide a list of other things people can do on their own time.
Quote from: cl94 on February 10, 2019, 01:28:29 PM
I've already expressed my interest, but responding here to keep in the loop.
There are a couple of stone arch bridges over the Powwow River in Amesbury Village, too. I'm getting construction dates of 1850 on those. The Route 150 one has a couple of buildings suspended over the river. If we're going down to Ipswich, the Winthrop Street Bridge might be worth a quick detour given how few non-covered wooden highway bridges are still around.
The problem with this area is that there's too much stuff to see in a single day. What might be a good idea is to include the highlights on the tour and provide a list of other things people can do on their own time.
That's what I was thinking; the area is quite vast in size and landmarks (which is a given due to its history).
This one will definitely be on my radar. I got a chance to see the new parallel path/bridge to the new Whittier Bridge last September but it wasn't yet opened.
Mark me down as interested!
Quote from: Dougtone on February 10, 2019, 08:24:51 AM
I am planning (but am not officially announcing yet) a meet in the Newburyport, MA area this fall, likely in the second half of October or in early November. Some of you may have heard rumblings about this meet idea in the past, but let's get something more concrete about it.
Meet highlights that I have on the drawing board include:
Chain Bridge in Newburyport
Abandoned I-95 alignment in Newburyport (this is now a public and well preserved walking trail)
Whittier Bridge (which also has a pedestrian trail)
Choate Bridge in Ipswich (one of America's oldest bridges)
Powwow River Bridge in Amesbury
Toll Road in Salisbury (this was the old connection from US 1 to the New Hampshire Turnpike)
Rocks Village Bridge in West Newbury
Also, since this would be in Massachusetts, you may also encounter plenty of old signs.
I am posting now to drum up additional feedback and ideas. If someone knows the area well and has additional suggestions for things to see, I am happy to hear about them. I'll be doing some meet related scouting this spring in advance of making an official meet announcement as well. I'd also be interested in hearing any suggestions for an appropriate après-roads dinner after the meet tour, although I will likely forego the traditional meet lunch due to the time of year of the meet.
Has anyone seen this artifact in Wakefield, MA? https://www.google.com/maps/@42.5126667,-71.0844546,3a,75y,174.15h,85.71t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s-3Wdd3bdLJwETDhynvo60Q!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
Quote from: jon12791 on May 16, 2019, 08:43:22 PM
Quote from: Dougtone on February 10, 2019, 08:24:51 AM
I am planning (but am not officially announcing yet) a meet in the Newburyport, MA area this fall, likely in the second half of October or in early November. Some of you may have heard rumblings about this meet idea in the past, but let's get something more concrete about it.
Meet highlights that I have on the drawing board include:
Chain Bridge in Newburyport
Abandoned I-95 alignment in Newburyport (this is now a public and well preserved walking trail)
Whittier Bridge (which also has a pedestrian trail)
Choate Bridge in Ipswich (one of America's oldest bridges)
Powwow River Bridge in Amesbury
Toll Road in Salisbury (this was the old connection from US 1 to the New Hampshire Turnpike)
Rocks Village Bridge in West Newbury
Also, since this would be in Massachusetts, you may also encounter plenty of old signs.
I am posting now to drum up additional feedback and ideas. If someone knows the area well and has additional suggestions for things to see, I am happy to hear about them. I'll be doing some meet related scouting this spring in advance of making an official meet announcement as well. I'd also be interested in hearing any suggestions for an appropriate après-roads dinner after the meet tour, although I will likely forego the traditional meet lunch due to the time of year of the meet.
Has anyone seen this artifact in Wakefield, MA? https://www.google.com/maps/@42.5126667,-71.0844546,3a,75y,174.15h,85.71t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s-3Wdd3bdLJwETDhynvo60Q!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
I go by this intersection a couple times a week. One of the few remaining examples of a flashing green in Massachusetts.
Quote from: roadman on May 20, 2019, 10:57:39 AMOne of the few remaining examples of a flashing green in Massachusetts.
Salem & Peabody still have a few out there. There may be still one in Beverly along Cabot St. (MA 22).
Definitely interesting, as long as it doesn't conflict with the business trip that I have coming up in October.
Looks like this meet will be on October 26. More details to follow as I tie everything together.
Hotel already booked. Thank you hotel points for getting me a $200 room for free.
I have also booked my hotel. It looks like lodging is starting to get tight for that area, so I didn't want to wait.
Quote from: roadman on May 20, 2019, 10:57:39 AM
Quote from: jon12791 on May 16, 2019, 08:43:22 PMHas anyone seen this artifact in Wakefield, MA? https://www.google.com/maps/@42.5126667,-71.0844546,3a,75y,174.15h,85.71t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s-3Wdd3bdLJwETDhynvo60Q!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
I go by this intersection a couple times a week.
Based on the various GSVs; it appears that the
DEAD END sign, intended for Linda Road is
still misaligned.
Quote from: vdeane on June 29, 2019, 10:50:41 PMI have also booked my hotel. It looks like lodging is starting to get tight for that area, so I didn't want to wait.
I just booked my lodging as well. For cost reasons, I booked a place out in Salem, NH... about 30-35 minutes from Newburyport. Additionally, my booking allows a free cancellation up to Oct. 24 should I need to bail/cancel (hopefully, such won't happen).
That said, count me in... for now.
My 11-year wedding anniversary is the day before this meet, but I'm not saying no to this meet yet. :D
Quote from: okroads on July 01, 2019, 11:37:55 AM
My 11-year wedding anniversary is the day before this meet, but I'm not saying no to this meet yet. :D
Happy (early) anniversary!
Quote from: okroads on July 01, 2019, 11:37:55 AM
My 11-year wedding anniversary is the day before this meet, but I'm not saying no to this meet yet. :D
Isn't the gift for the couple who've been together 11 years, a road sign?
Quote from: Brandon on July 01, 2019, 01:20:32 PM
Quote from: okroads on July 01, 2019, 11:37:55 AM
My 11-year wedding anniversary is the day before this meet, but I'm not saying no to this meet yet. :D
Isn't the gift for the couple who've been together 11 years, a road sign?
I like your thinking...
Quote from: okroads on July 01, 2019, 11:37:55 AM
My 11-year wedding anniversary is the day before this meet, but I'm not saying no to this meet yet. :D
Part of me applauds this. But the other part of me would say enjoy the weekend with your wife. I chose the latter on the account of my high school reunion is the day after my anniversary this year.
Quote from: froggie on July 01, 2019, 06:44:58 PM
Quote from: okroads on July 01, 2019, 11:37:55 AM
My 11-year wedding anniversary is the day before this meet, but I'm not saying no to this meet yet. :D
Part of me applauds this. But the other part of me would say enjoy the weekend with your wife. I chose the latter on the account of my high school reunion is the day after my anniversary this year.
His wife is cool. She might even show up.
Quote from: okroads on July 01, 2019, 11:37:55 AM
My 11-year wedding anniversary is the day before this meet, but I'm not saying no to this meet yet. :D
You want an Ohio 11 shield or an US 11 shield?
Since I am one of the closest to the meet location, and planning to go, would gladly help out with any scouting activities prior to the event.
Quote from: bob7374 on July 01, 2019, 10:03:38 PM
Since I am one of the closest to the meet location, and planning to go, would gladly help out with any scouting activities prior to the event.
You're actually not the closest. It will be my first road meet and I live in Chelmsford, MA!
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Quote from: jon12791 on July 01, 2019, 11:27:10 PM
Quote from: bob7374 on July 01, 2019, 10:03:38 PM
Since I am one of the closest to the meet location, and planning to go, would gladly help out with any scouting activities prior to the event.
You're actually not the closest.
See above. Bob7374 never stated that he was the closest.
Had my mother's house in Marblehead not recently sold, closing date pending, I would've been in closer to Newburyport when visiting/staying over.
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Quote from: Dougtone on February 10, 2019, 08:24:51 AMWhittier Bridge (which also has a pedestrian trail)
FYI, the parallel pedestrian trail is called the William Lloyd Garrison Trail.
Doug, you probably already know this but for those that don't: on both ends of the bridge/trail; there are large parking lots. On the south (Newburyport) side, there's the Park-&-Ride lot off MA 113 (Exit 57) just east of I-95. On the north (Amesbury/Salisbury) side, there is shopping center parking lot at the intersection of MA 110 & Merrill Road... first intersection east of the I-95 interchange (Exit 58A (northbound)/58 (southbound)). The trail actually starts at the opposite/west side of Merrill and runs initially parallel to MA 110 in front of a Ford dealer; then it veers south becomes parallel to I-95 at the beginning of the Exit 58A off-ramp.
Just throwing the above-parking situation out there as food for thought.
Quote from: bob7374 on July 01, 2019, 10:03:38 PM
Since I am one of the closest to the meet location, and planning to go, would gladly help out with any scouting activities prior to the event.
I have scouted out for the meet, the last time was back in May. I'll certainly take into consideration any suggestions, plus I am looking to do a dry run of the tour probably sometime in August or September (whenever I finish clinching the few signed state route mileage I still need to get in Massachusetts).
Quote from: PHLBOS on July 02, 2019, 09:03:30 AM
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Quote from: jon12791 on July 01, 2019, 11:27:10 PM
Quote from: bob7374 on July 01, 2019, 10:03:38 PM
Since I am one of the closest to the meet location, and planning to go, would gladly help out with any scouting activities prior to the event.
You're actually not the closest.
See above. Bob7374 never stated that he was the closest.
Had my mother's house in Marblehead not recently sold, closing date pending, I would've been in closer to Newburyport when visiting/staying over.
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Quote from: Dougtone on February 10, 2019, 08:24:51 AMWhittier Bridge (which also has a pedestrian trail)
FYI, the parallel pedestrian trail is called the William Lloyd Garrison Trail.
Doug, you probably already know this but for those that don't: on both ends of the bridge/trail; there are large parking lots. On the south (Newburyport) side, there's the Park-&-Ride lot off MA 113 (Exit 57) just east of I-95. On the north (Amesbury/Salisbury) side, there is shopping center parking lot at the intersection of MA 110 & Merrill Road... first intersection east of the I-95 interchange (Exit 58A (northbound)/58 (southbound)). The trail actually starts at the opposite/west side of Merrill and runs initially parallel to MA 110 in front of a Ford dealer; then it veers south becomes parallel to I-95 at the beginning of the Exit 58A off-ramp.
Just throwing the above-parking situation out there as food for thought.
I have looked into the parking situation, especially since the park and ride on MA 113 is across the Little River Trail that leads to the abandoned section of I-95. Makes for an easy way to start the meet, I think.
Quote from: Dougtone on July 02, 2019, 09:27:49 PM
Quote from: PHLBOS on July 02, 2019, 09:03:30 AM
Quote from: Dougtone on February 10, 2019, 08:24:51 AMWhittier Bridge (which also has a pedestrian trail)
FYI, the parallel pedestrian trail is called the William Lloyd Garrison Trail.
Doug, you probably already know this but for those that don't: on both ends of the bridge/trail; there are large parking lots. On the south (Newburyport) side, there's the Park-&-Ride lot off MA 113 (Exit 57) just east of I-95. On the north (Amesbury/Salisbury) side, there is shopping center parking lot at the intersection of MA 110 & Merrill Road... first intersection east of the I-95 interchange (Exit 58A (northbound)/58 (southbound)). The trail actually starts at the opposite/west side of Merrill and runs initially parallel to MA 110 in front of a Ford dealer; then it veers south becomes parallel to I-95 at the beginning of the Exit 58A off-ramp.
Just throwing the above-parking situation out there as food for thought.
I have looked into the parking situation, especially since the park and ride on MA 113 is across the Little River Trail that leads to the abandoned section of I-95. Makes for an easy way to start the meet, I think.
Out of curiosity, since many of these meets start off with a lunch gathering; have you thought of a place to meet for lunch?
Given that your earlier site list items extends to Ipswich; I was going to suggest the Agawam Diner at US 1 & MA 133 in Rowley but such may be out of the way for most of the Newbury/Newburyport attractions let alone the fore-mentioned Park-&-Ride Lot at the south side of the bridge/trail. The parking also appears to be somewhat limited based on Google Earth imagery. I last dined there over 30 years ago and the parking was limited even back then.
Looking at Google Maps, there does appear to some eateries (mostly chains) along MA 113. Giuseppe's Italian & famous Pizza Newburyport appear to be ones that are
not national chains. I only mention such because I know that some don't usually
do chain restaurants on these excursions.
If you already pondered the above; feel free to disregard my post. If not, something to ponder/plan.
I've been to the Agawam Diner. It's pretty good, but they don't have that much space inside.
Quote from: 1 on July 03, 2019, 09:18:18 AMI've been to the Agawam Diner. It's pretty good, but they don't have that much space inside.
That was another drawback (besides the parking) as well. It doesn't look like they expanded over the last 30 years.
Quote from: Alps on July 01, 2019, 09:28:31 PM
Quote from: froggie on July 01, 2019, 06:44:58 PM
Quote from: okroads on July 01, 2019, 11:37:55 AM
My 11-year wedding anniversary is the day before this meet, but I'm not saying no to this meet yet. :D
Part of me applauds this. But the other part of me would say enjoy the weekend with your wife. I chose the latter on the account of my high school reunion is the day after my anniversary this year.
His wife is cool. She might even show up.
And Steve would know... :)
Thing is, we have family in Boston and Maine who we rarely get to see, so we may also use this as an opportunity to visit them.
What the hell is going on in Newburyport the weekend of the 26th, beside this meet & Halloween? $100 a night for a Motel 6?! :wow: Everything is either booked or over $100 that weekend. :eyebrow: :hmmm: :hmm: What gives?
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on July 03, 2019, 09:50:16 PM
What the hell is going on in Newburyport the weekend of the 26th, beside this meet & Halloween? $100 a night for a Motel 6?! :wow: Everything is either booked or over $100 that weekend. :eyebrow: :hmmm: :hmm: What gives?
That area is ALWAYS expensive. It was ridiculous for the Providence meet, too, and was the main reason I shared a hotel room (something I never do). If you want reasonable, you're gonna have to look well outside of 128. The Framingham-Worcester corridor often has reasonably-priced options if you're willing to drive an hour.
Quote from: cl94 on July 03, 2019, 10:06:03 PM
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on July 03, 2019, 09:50:16 PM
What the hell is going on in Newburyport the weekend of the 26th, beside this meet & Halloween? $100 a night for a Motel 6?! :wow: Everything is either booked or over $100 that weekend. :eyebrow: :hmmm: :hmm: What gives?
That area is ALWAYS expensive. It was ridiculous for the Providence meet, too, and was the main reason I shared a hotel room (something I never do). If you want reasonable, you're gonna have to look well outside of 128. The Framingham-Worcester corridor often has reasonably-priced options if you're willing to drive an hour.
I was able to score a hotel along US 1 seven miles north of Boston, in Saugus (i.e. roughly halfway between the Tobin Bridge and 128) for less than $100 - a Woodsprings Suites.
Do note, I only got those prices when I went to Boston in mid-June. Only issue I had was that the no smoking rooms smelled like smoke, but if you can cope, it's not a bad deal. However, I recognize that area is fairly distant from Newburyport, so to each their own.
Not sure where you find hotels near you but $100 a night is actually very inexpensive. Be happy if you can find under $200 a night! Also, stay away from Salem in late October. Anything along I-495 north of Route 2 should be 1 hour or less; north of I-93 along I-495 should be 30 minutes or less. There's a Motel 6 in Tewksbury for $99.99 per night directly off Exit 38 of I-495 (next to an IHOP!) about 45 minutes away from Newburyport, but only 3 rooms left. https://www.motel6.com/en/motels.ma.tewksbury.1403.html
If I end up going, (I'm still unsure at this time) I plan on staying in southern Maine. Lodging is well under $100 and only 30ish miles from Newburyport; that's a win-win in my book.
I haven't looked at hotels yet for the meet weekend, but based on past experiences, I've had better experiences with finding hotels within my budgeted price range a little further away from Boston. Portsmouth NH, York ME, closer to Worcester or Leominster MA can be considered.
Quote from: PHLBOS on July 03, 2019, 09:16:59 AM
Quote from: Dougtone on July 02, 2019, 09:27:49 PM
Quote from: PHLBOS on July 02, 2019, 09:03:30 AM
Quote from: Dougtone on February 10, 2019, 08:24:51 AMWhittier Bridge (which also has a pedestrian trail)
FYI, the parallel pedestrian trail is called the William Lloyd Garrison Trail.
Doug, you probably already know this but for those that don't: on both ends of the bridge/trail; there are large parking lots. On the south (Newburyport) side, there's the Park-&-Ride lot off MA 113 (Exit 57) just east of I-95. On the north (Amesbury/Salisbury) side, there is shopping center parking lot at the intersection of MA 110 & Merrill Road... first intersection east of the I-95 interchange (Exit 58A (northbound)/58 (southbound)). The trail actually starts at the opposite/west side of Merrill and runs initially parallel to MA 110 in front of a Ford dealer; then it veers south becomes parallel to I-95 at the beginning of the Exit 58A off-ramp.
Just throwing the above-parking situation out there as food for thought.
I have looked into the parking situation, especially since the park and ride on MA 113 is across the Little River Trail that leads to the abandoned section of I-95. Makes for an easy way to start the meet, I think.
Out of curiosity, since many of these meets start off with a lunch gathering; have you thought of a place to meet for lunch?
Given that your earlier site list items extends to Ipswich; I was going to suggest the Agawam Diner at US 1 & MA 133 in Rowley but such may be out of the way for most of the Newbury/Newburyport attractions let alone the fore-mentioned Park-&-Ride Lot at the south side of the bridge/trail. The parking also appears to be somewhat limited based on Google Earth imagery. I last dined there over 30 years ago and the parking was limited even back then.
Looking at Google Maps, there does appear to some eateries (mostly chains) along MA 113. Giuseppe's Italian & famous Pizza Newburyport appear to be ones that are not national chains. I only mention such because I know that some don't usually do chain restaurants on these excursions.
If you already pondered the above; feel free to disregard my post. If not, something to ponder/plan.
I've thought about a quick lunch (pizza?), which is how we started off some of the early Upstate NY meets about 15 years ago. Minimizes time with paying for your meal, etc. I have checked out the commercial area on MA 113 near I-95 a couple of times to get a feel of what's around food-wise Given the time of the year, I've also thought about starting with the tour, then dinner afterwards. I often use the Wheel of Lunch (http://wheelof.com/ (http://wheelof.com/)) to help me with restaurant decisions and will use this site as I finalize meal details.
Pizza in New England is a way to get me not to show up. I wonder if the Lowell area has cheaper rooms.
Quote from: Alps on July 04, 2019, 10:12:22 PM
Pizza in New England is a way to get me not to show up. I wonder if the Lowell area has cheaper rooms.
I have my reservations about pizza places in New England. I've yet to find a pizza place in New England that sells pizza by the slice on weekends, for instance. But that's just a possibility at this point. I'm out of town this weekend as it is, so I'm not making that decision today. I'll go consult the almighty Wheel of Lunch and the corresponding Yelp reviews and make my decision that way.
I was planning to clinch the eastern end of US 6 as part of my drive back. How bad is leaf peeping on Cape Cod?
Quote from: vdeane on July 05, 2019, 12:10:06 PM
I was planning to clinch the eastern end of US 6 as part of my drive back. How bad is leaf peeping on Cape Cod?
It's almost certainly past peak leaf peeping season. You shouldn't run into any issues.
Unless it's a late season. Typical peak on Cape Cod is 1-2 weeks before the meet. And if it's a good weather weekend, you'll still have a lot of folks going to Cape Cod even if it's past peak.
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on July 03, 2019, 09:50:16 PM
What the hell is going on in Newburyport the weekend of the 26th, beside this meet & Halloween? $100 a night for a Motel 6?! :wow: Everything is either booked or over $100 that weekend. :eyebrow: :hmmm: :hmm: What gives?
Cheatriots game, maybe?
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on July 03, 2019, 09:50:16 PM
What the hell is going on in Newburyport the weekend of the 26th, beside this meet & Halloween? $100 a night for a Motel 6?! :wow: Everything is either booked or over $100 that weekend. :eyebrow: :hmmm: :hmm: What gives?
Salem, Halloween. Need I say more?
Quote from: noelbotevera on July 03, 2019, 10:22:33 PMI was able to score a hotel along US 1 seven miles north of Boston, in Saugus (i.e. roughly halfway between the Tobin Bridge and 128) for less than $100 - a Woodsprings Suites. Due note, I only got those prices when I went to Boston in mid-June.
I just double-checked; there's no rooms available there for the meet weekend.
Quote from: hbelkins on July 05, 2019, 05:52:49 PM
Gillette Stadium is
southwest of Boston; nowhere near the meet location, which is northeast of Boston... not too far from the Portsmouth, NH meet of a few years ago.
Quote from: Brandon on July 05, 2019, 05:59:30 PMSalem, Halloween. Need I say more?
True. Such has been an issue for the last 15 to 20 years. Growing up in the town next door to Salem prior to 1990; such was previously never the traffic congestion nightmare that it's since become during that time of year. One could probably blame the internet for that.
I'm not keenly aware of the geography of that location, but I do know that hotel rooms around Nashville fill up pretty fast for NFL games. Sometimes as far east as Lebanon.
Quote from: hbelkins on July 08, 2019, 03:54:07 PM
I'm not keenly aware of the geography of that location, but I do know that hotel rooms around Nashville fill up pretty fast for NFL games. Sometimes as far east as Lebanon.
Nashville's NFL stadium is pretty close to the center. Gillette Stadium is halfway between Boston and Providence; Newburyport is on the other side of the Boston metro.
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Quote from: hbelkins on July 08, 2019, 03:54:07 PM
I'm not keenly aware of the geography of that location, but I do know that hotel rooms around Nashville fill up pretty fast for NFL games. Sometimes as far east as Lebanon.
Nashville's NFL stadium is pretty close to the center. Gillette Stadium is halfway between Boston and Providence; Newburyport is on the other side of the Boston metro.
Additionally, the game against the Cleveland Browns is scheduled for Sunday afternoon (4:25 PM). Pre- and/or post-game lodging between Boston & Providence would be more of an issue for Saturday and possibly Sunday. Not so much for Friday night.
I've thrown up a Facebook event page as well for the meet, at least something quick and dirty for now.
https://www.facebook.com/events/441215349802747/ (https://www.facebook.com/events/441215349802747/)
I picked a place that serves pizza for lunch (Famous Pizza --- they have updated their building since the latest Google Street View images), but serves other types of food like roast beef, burgers, wraps, fried seafood. Essentially, a place for a quick lunch before the tour.
An update!
I've scouted out for the meet around Newburyport again (in mid-May and now September) and I'm putting some finishing touches on a meet itinerary. I should have the itinerary available for public consumption sometime next week.
I am currently planning to come to this meet, but I have not been great with myself planning things lately. I will hopefully work on my trip plans in the next few days.
My twin daughters turn 10 that day, so I'm supposed to take them out for their birthdays... There's NO WAY I'm missing this meetup though. I could probably bring them along and just tell them we're going out for pizza. A large cheese pizza would keep them preoccupied for hopefully an hour.
Would you guys mind doing me a solid though? When I walk in with two twin girls, could you maybe go directly into singing "happy birthday", or at least wish them a happy birthday? Maybe pretend that you're all there specifically for the sole reason of celebrating their birthdays. It would go a long way to helping me out. If someone wouldn't mind purchasing their large cheese pizza, so that it's hot and ready for them when we walk through the door, that would also help a lot too (I'll reimburse you obviously)... That's it though. Once we get that initial wish in, we can get right back to the main event (i.e. discussing the agenda). I just don't want to let them down again.
Also, I recently moved to Lowell, and the "temporary" bridge over The Merrimack (The Rourke Bridge) interests me greatly. I read that the city is 5-7 years away from replacing it. I'd love to get some discussion and debate going with regards to that bridge and it's potential replacement.
Heads Up for those using I-495 in Haverhill (beyond MA 213 interchange) in the vicinity of Exits 48 & 49 to/from the meet:
I-495 Bridge Replacement Project (https://www.mass.gov/i-495-haverhill-bridge-replacement-project?fbclid=IwAR1Sy8Zc-W6b-vjc82PBQekjKN162gBpBlNGtGbQtuGKHcqHOZxfeTHhnKk)
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Quote from: MassDOT.gov PageThis Design-Build project is replacing and widening existing bridges carrying Interstate 495 northbound and southbound over the Merrimack River in Haverhill to address structural and functional deficiencies. The project area extends from approximately Exit 48 south of the bridges to approximately Exit 49 north of the bridges.
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MassDOT's contractor will begin demolition of the existing I-495 Northbound bridge in #Haverhill today, Monday, October 7. Demolition will occur Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Deck removal is anticipated to continue for the next 4 to 6 weeks. Advance warning signs will be posted in case of any planned lane closures. For more information, visit the website at www.mass.gov/i495haverhillbridge.
MassDOT's contractor will close a single right lane on I-495 North in Haverhill between Exits 48 and 49 during daytime hours from Tuesday, October 8, through Thursday, October 10. The closures will occur each day between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM. They are necessary to provide protection from the ongoing demolition of the existing northbound bridge. The regulatory speed limit on I-495 northbound has been reduced to 55 MPH through the work zone.
The contractor is currently building the western half of the new northbound bridge. Once the western half of the new bridge is complete, northbound traffic will be shifted onto it, and the existing northbound bridge will be demolished to make room for constructing the eastern half of the new northbound bridge.
Quote from: DrivingFAZt on October 07, 2019, 01:53:47 PM
My twin daughters turn 10 that day, so I'm supposed to take them out for their birthdays... There's NO WAY I'm missing this meetup though. I could probably bring them along and just tell them we're going out for pizza. A large cheese pizza would keep them preoccupied for hopefully an hour.
Would you guys mind doing me a solid though? When I walk in with two twin girls, could you maybe go directly into singing "happy birthday", or at least wish them a happy birthday? Maybe pretend that you're all there specifically for the sole reason of celebrating their birthdays. It would go a long way to helping me out. If someone wouldn't mind purchasing their large cheese pizza, so that it's hot and ready for them when we walk through the door, that would also help a lot too (I'll reimburse you obviously)... That's it though. Once we get that initial wish in, we can get right back to the main event (i.e. discussing the agenda). I just don't want to let them down again.
Also, I recently moved to Lowell, and the "temporary" bridge over The Merrimack (The Rourke Bridge) interests me greatly. I read that the city is 5-7 years away from replacing it. I'd love to get some discussion and debate going with regards to that bridge and it's potential replacement.
I cannot really sanction skipping children's birthdays for a road meet.
^ Normally I'd agree, but you gotta give him credit for trying to combine the two.
One option for him would be to attend the lunch part with the twins and skip the tour. That's what I'm leaning towards myself since I'll need to be back home at a decent hour.
Quote from: DrivingFAZt on October 07, 2019, 01:53:47 PM
My twin daughters turn 10 that day, so I'm supposed to take them out for their birthdays... There's NO WAY I'm missing this meetup though. I could probably bring them along and just tell them we're going out for pizza. A large cheese pizza would keep them preoccupied for hopefully an hour.
Would you guys mind doing me a solid though? When I walk in with two twin girls, could you maybe go directly into singing "happy birthday", or at least wish them a happy birthday? Maybe pretend that you're all there specifically for the sole reason of celebrating their birthdays. It would go a long way to helping me out. If someone wouldn't mind purchasing their large cheese pizza, so that it's hot and ready for them when we walk through the door, that would also help a lot too (I'll reimburse you obviously)... That's it though. Once we get that initial wish in, we can get right back to the main event (i.e. discussing the agenda). I just don't want to let them down again.
Also, I recently moved to Lowell, and the "temporary" bridge over The Merrimack (The Rourke Bridge) interests me greatly. I read that the city is 5-7 years away from replacing it. I'd love to get some discussion and debate going with regards to that bridge and it's potential replacement.
Seriously dude? If you're being serious and honest, then your priorities are a little fucked up. However, considering this is your first post, I smell a troll. Does anyone in the road community know you?
Quote from: Alps on October 07, 2019, 09:35:42 PM
Quote from: DrivingFAZt on October 07, 2019, 01:53:47 PM
My twin daughters turn 10 that day, so I'm supposed to take them out for their birthdays... There's NO WAY I'm missing this meetup though. I could probably bring them along and just tell them we're going out for pizza. A large cheese pizza would keep them preoccupied for hopefully an hour.
Would you guys mind doing me a solid though? When I walk in with two twin girls, could you maybe go directly into singing "happy birthday", or at least wish them a happy birthday? Maybe pretend that you're all there specifically for the sole reason of celebrating their birthdays. It would go a long way to helping me out. If someone wouldn't mind purchasing their large cheese pizza, so that it's hot and ready for them when we walk through the door, that would also help a lot too (I'll reimburse you obviously)... That's it though. Once we get that initial wish in, we can get right back to the main event (i.e. discussing the agenda). I just don't want to let them down again.
Also, I recently moved to Lowell, and the "temporary" bridge over The Merrimack (The Rourke Bridge) interests me greatly. I read that the city is 5-7 years away from replacing it. I'd love to get some discussion and debate going with regards to that bridge and it's potential replacement.
I cannot really sanction skipping children's birthdays for a road meet.
It would be best to bring up the idea to them personally before just taking them somewhere they would not really want to go. It is definitely best to let them dictate what they want to do on their birthdays.
I am planning on going. However, I don't drive, and it would take quite a while for me to take the bus there. Would someone be willing to pick me up at one of the exits on I-495 and/or drop me off afterwards? (PM me for which exit. I don't want to give away my city/town where anyone on the internet can see it, and I don't want to give away my exact location to anyone at all.) (If you're going back a different way from the way you came, it is possible that two different people will pick me up and drop me off.)
Yes, you guys are right... I am completely new to this forum, but I do work in the field, so this kind of stuff is right up my ally. I was psyched to go, but the timing couldn't be any worse! I probably wouldn't have ended up forcing my kids to go, but in the moment, I wasn't sure if this was going to be my only opportunity, so I was basically just firing from the hip and trying to make it work. Any chance there will be another meetup in this area in the future??
There tends to be at least one or two a year somewhere in New England.
Quote from: Alps on October 07, 2019, 09:35:42 PM
I cannot really sanction skipping children's birthdays for a road meet.
This. Hell, I feel a little bad missing a family function in Buffalo for this meet and I was given express permission to miss it because I live so far away (the meet is 1-2 hours closer, anyway).
There's a meet or two a year in New England. A Berkshires meet is likely in 2020-21 (once I have a chance to scout it out), so you won't have to wait too long.
Quote from: DrivingFAZt on October 08, 2019, 07:54:26 AM
Yes, you guys are right... I am completely new to this forum, but I do work in the field, so this kind of stuff is right up my ally. I was psyched to go, but the timing couldn't be any worse! I probably wouldn't have ended up forcing my kids to go, but in the moment, I wasn't sure if this was going to be my only opportunity, so I was basically just firing from the hip and trying to make it work. Any chance there will be another meetup in this area in the future??
There will also be a YouTube video of this meet to my understanding, so while it's not the same as being there, it'll whet your appetite about what happens at a road meet.
We've had kids at road meets before. Chris Lokken has brought his daughter, and Ed Szuba has brought his son, to name two I know of. However, I don't think I would try to substitute a road meet for a promised birthday celebration. I've had to miss meets before for family functions -- birthdays, anniversaries, funerals, sick pets, wife recovering from surgery -- and that's just had to happen. Doubt the kids would react well to a room full of strangers, anyway.
Quote from: 1 on October 08, 2019, 07:02:40 AM
I am planning on going. However, I don't drive, and it would take quite a while for me to take the bus there. Would someone be willing to pick me up at one of the exits on I-495 and/or drop me off afterwards? (PM me for which exit. I don't want to give away my city/town where anyone on the internet can see it, and I don't want to give away my exact location to anyone at all.) (If you're going back a different way from the way you came, it is possible that two different people will pick me up and drop me off.)
Considering your sig says UMass Lowell student, I think we have an idea...
Dropping myself back to a "maybe" for this. I might have to work, but I won't know until end of next week.
I'm now on assignment to Portland driving back and forth every week for a little while, so I will just catch the sights on one or more of my drives up.
Quote from: Alps on October 07, 2019, 09:35:42 PM
Quote from: DrivingFAZt on October 07, 2019, 01:53:47 PM
My twin daughters turn 10 that day, so I'm supposed to take them out for their birthdays... There's NO WAY I'm missing this meetup though. I could probably bring them along and just tell them we're going out for pizza. A large cheese pizza would keep them preoccupied for hopefully an hour.
Would you guys mind doing me a solid though? When I walk in with two twin girls, could you maybe go directly into singing "happy birthday", or at least wish them a happy birthday? Maybe pretend that you're all there specifically for the sole reason of celebrating their birthdays. It would go a long way to helping me out. If someone wouldn't mind purchasing their large cheese pizza, so that it's hot and ready for them when we walk through the door, that would also help a lot too (I'll reimburse you obviously)... That's it though. Once we get that initial wish in, we can get right back to the main event (i.e. discussing the agenda). I just don't want to let them down again.
Also, I recently moved to Lowell, and the "temporary" bridge over The Merrimack (The Rourke Bridge) interests me greatly. I read that the city is 5-7 years away from replacing it. I'd love to get some discussion and debate going with regards to that bridge and it's potential replacement.
I cannot really sanction skipping children's birthdays for a road meet.
Laura and Mike's baby shower was the day before my niece's birthday party. I avoided missing either one by driving back and forth between Mineola and Bel Air in one day, about 400 miles. Yes, I'm crazy.
Quote from: dgolub on October 12, 2019, 08:23:58 AM
Quote from: Alps on October 07, 2019, 09:35:42 PM
Quote from: DrivingFAZt on October 07, 2019, 01:53:47 PM
My twin daughters turn 10 that day, so I'm supposed to take them out for their birthdays... There's NO WAY I'm missing this meetup though. I could probably bring them along and just tell them we're going out for pizza. A large cheese pizza would keep them preoccupied for hopefully an hour.
Would you guys mind doing me a solid though? When I walk in with two twin girls, could you maybe go directly into singing "happy birthday", or at least wish them a happy birthday? Maybe pretend that you're all there specifically for the sole reason of celebrating their birthdays. It would go a long way to helping me out. If someone wouldn't mind purchasing their large cheese pizza, so that it's hot and ready for them when we walk through the door, that would also help a lot too (I'll reimburse you obviously)... That's it though. Once we get that initial wish in, we can get right back to the main event (i.e. discussing the agenda). I just don't want to let them down again.
Also, I recently moved to Lowell, and the "temporary" bridge over The Merrimack (The Rourke Bridge) interests me greatly. I read that the city is 5-7 years away from replacing it. I'd love to get some discussion and debate going with regards to that bridge and it's potential replacement.
I cannot really sanction skipping children's birthdays for a road meet.
Laura and Mike's baby shower was the day before my niece's birthday party. I avoided missing either one by driving back and forth between Mineola and Bel Air in one day, about 400 miles. Yes, I'm crazy.
400 in a day isn't all that crazy, although different people have different thresholds for what they're willing to drive in a day. Had I been invited, I'd most certainly have done it as a day trip (I'm in the NYC suburbs).
Quote from: signalman on October 12, 2019, 05:31:43 PM
400 in a day isn't all that crazy, although different people have different thresholds for what they're willing to drive in a day.
Oh, definitely. I've done 1,000 in a day on one occasion, 8-900 on a couple others. It's not something I LIKE doing, but I have DONE it. I don't consider anything under 450 to be particularly crazy unless the entire thing is slow-ish surface roads.
Y'all are tame. I've done 1,354 miles in one day before.
My record was around 1500 when I was in my 20s. I don't have that kind of stamina anymore as I close in on 40. I will do up to 1000 in a day out of necessity, but I try to keep my days at about 700 max. The older I get, the less I enjoy driving when it's dark. Also, this time of year with deer in to the rut, night driving can truly be dangerous. Originally I was going to leave super early Saturday morning and drive up to Newburyport in one shot. After thinking about that some, I decided that perhaps the risk wasn't worth saving a night on lodging. So instead I will take a leisurely drive up to MA on Friday. I'm staying out in Sturbridge both nights, so I will have to drive out to the motel in the dark on Saturday evening. I'm hoping that there will be enough traffic out that deer won't be too much of a concern.
Quote from: signalman on October 15, 2019, 01:22:39 PM
The older I get, the less I enjoy driving when it's dark. Also, this time of year with deer in to the rut, night driving can truly be dangerous. Originally I was going to leave super early Saturday morning and drive up to Newburyport in one shot. After thinking about that some, I decided that perhaps the risk wasn't worth saving a night on lodging. So instead I will take a leisurely drive up to MA on Friday. I'm staying out in Sturbridge both nights, so I will have to drive out to the motel in the dark on Saturday evening. I'm hoping that there will be enough traffic out that deer won't be too much of a concern.
I'm seriously thinking about doing something similar, except my pre-meet night would likely be closer in (maybe reward night in Danvers?). I
could make it there in 3.5 hours from home, but that would require that I don't do or clinch anything on the way and I certainly don't want to do that.
Same. I'm still perfectly willing to drive 8-9 hours in a day (which works out to 400-650 miles, depending on whether they're on interstates or local roads), but my appetite for having a 3-4 hour long drive home from a roadmeet has gotten less over the years. Not to mention that staying over allows me to clinch a ton of things in the area that otherwise wouldn't be as convenient to get.
The meet itinerary is ready for viewing. I'll make some copies for the meet, but please, feel free to check out the PDF.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/of5x0e09y7mydei/newburyport-converted.pdf?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/of5x0e09y7mydei/newburyport-converted.pdf?dl=0)
Also, for anyone on the fence about going to the meet or not, please let me know by Thursday, October 24, so I can get an accurate head count.
I should also point out that I'm anticipating that we'll want to spend quite some time at the abandoned I-95 and at the Chain Bridge.
Quote from: Dougtone on October 15, 2019, 11:12:41 PM
Also, for anyone on the fence about going to the meet or not, please let me know by Thursday, October 24, so I can get an accurate head count.
I'm probably going, but I still need to find someone to pick me up; the bus takes about 2 hours to get there.
Quote from: 1 on October 16, 2019, 07:19:23 AM
Quote from: Dougtone on October 15, 2019, 11:12:41 PM
Also, for anyone on the fence about going to the meet or not, please let me know by Thursday, October 24, so I can get an accurate head count.
I'm probably going, but I still need to find someone to pick me up; the bus takes about 2 hours to get there.
Two things:
1. (for Doug) I'm definitely going. I booked a place in Salem, NH to stay for Friday & Saturday night roughly 2 months ago.
2. (for 1) I will send you a PM. I may be able to give you a ride.
For those of you unable to attend or those seeking to assist in causing trouble on *live* TV, a live stream of this meet's tour has been prepared and will be available here: (Exact start time subject to change on the day of...)
Quote from: roadwaywiz95 on October 16, 2019, 10:09:19 AM
For those of you unable to attend or those seeking to assist in causing trouble on *live* TV, a live stream of this meet's tour has been prepared
I'd like to be involved in the latter.
Quote from: Dougtone on October 15, 2019, 11:12:41 PM
Also, for anyone on the fence about going to the meet or not, please let me know by Thursday, October 24, so I can get an accurate head count.
I'll be there. Think I already marked "Going" on Facebook.
Quote from: Dougtone on October 15, 2019, 11:12:41 PM
The meet itinerary is ready for viewing. I'll make some copies for the meet, but please, feel free to check out the PDF.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/of5x0e09y7mydei/newburyport-converted.pdf?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/of5x0e09y7mydei/newburyport-converted.pdf?dl=0)
Also, for anyone on the fence about going to the meet or not, please let me know by Thursday, October 24, so I can get an accurate head count.
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend due to work commitments keeping me in Columbus.
Quote from: Brandon on October 16, 2019, 11:42:18 AM
I'll be there. Think I already marked "Going" on Facebook.
Nope. You're still marked as interested on FB. Glad to hear that you're coming though.
Sorry I cannot attend - not because of the conflict with the VDOT TIM event in Fairfax, but because I do not wish to travel too far from my Dad right now.
Unfortunately I can't make it to the meet, but I am currently passing there on a weekly basis for work commitments so I will stop in to see the sights in the near future. As for travel, well I just worked a full day and drove 5 hours back home, and I don't mind one bit. Maybe I'm not aging.
Quote from: Alps on October 16, 2019, 11:51:59 PM
As for travel, well I just worked a full day and drove 5 hours back home, and I don't mind one bit.
Did you get paid for travel time? That can certainly motivate one to feel young. :biggrin:
Not RSVPing to the public Facebook event, but I shall be there.
I'll be there (eventually)
How long will lunch be? Looks like it'll be 3 1/2 to 4 drive for me, Saturday morning, from Albany to Newburyport for me. So, I expect to be the last one there.
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on October 17, 2019, 11:13:30 PM
I'll be there (eventually)
How long will lunch be? Looks like it'll be 3 1/2 to 4 drive for me, Saturday morning, from Albany to Newburyport for me. So, I expect to be the last one there.
I'm anticipating about an hour/hour and a half for lunch. Counter service should make things a bit faster in terms of ordering or payment, but I still suspect it will take time to prepare all of our orders. There's a few of us who are coming from the Albany area to the meet, myself included, but I am planning to stay overnight on Friday a couple of hours from Newburyport.
What Doug said. Unless I decide to use up another reward night to spend Friday Night in Massachusetts (tempting), I'll be coming from Albany that morning (and probably leaving well before dawn so I can actually clinch things on the way). The Goog says 3.5 hours, but you can probably do it in closer to 3 with how people in Massachusetts drive.
I've found that counter service works well for meets as long as there's seating for everyone. Often much faster, as they're not trying to get everyone's food out at the same time and payment issues won't exist. I'm personally looking forward to having a MA-style roast beef sandwich.
Between the tables and booths at Famous Pizza, I'd estimate that there's seating for about 40-45 normal size people. Parking may be a concern, as the parking lot may not accommodate everyone in attendance, but I plan on parking on the side street (Ferry Road) to help alleviate that a bit.
Quote from: Duke87 on October 17, 2019, 09:28:28 PM
Not RSVPing to the public Facebook event, but I shall be there.
FYI, Facebook no longer shows event RSVPs for public events to people you aren't friends with. Not even for other people going to the event. This actually created a problem for me where I can't tell who I've met in person and who I haven't for the purpose of responding to Facebook friend requests any more (or find out who you'll get to meet in person for the first time at an upcoming meet, etc.).
Quote from: vdeane on October 18, 2019, 01:08:54 PM
Quote from: Duke87 on October 17, 2019, 09:28:28 PM
Not RSVPing to the public Facebook event, but I shall be there.
FYI, Facebook no longer shows event RSVPs for public events to people you aren't friends with. Not even for other people going to the event. This actually created a problem for me where I can't tell who I've met in person and who I haven't for the purpose of responding to Facebook friend requests any more (or find out who you'll get to meet in person for the first time at an upcoming meet, etc.).
On my end, I only have not RSVPed to the Facebook event because I have been practically avoiding the site. Of course, I thought you could still RSVP to a public event if you are not friends with the event organizer (as I do not think I am in this case).
Quote from: 74/171FAN on October 18, 2019, 04:32:30 PM
Quote from: vdeane on October 18, 2019, 01:08:54 PM
Quote from: Duke87 on October 17, 2019, 09:28:28 PM
Not RSVPing to the public Facebook event, but I shall be there.
FYI, Facebook no longer shows event RSVPs for public events to people you aren't friends with. Not even for other people going to the event. This actually created a problem for me where I can't tell who I've met in person and who I haven't for the purpose of responding to Facebook friend requests any more (or find out who you'll get to meet in person for the first time at an upcoming meet, etc.).
On my end, I only have not RSVPed to the Facebook event because I have been practically avoiding the site. Of course, I thought you could still RSVP to a public event if you are not friends with the event organizer (as I do not think I am in this case).
Or just show up, like I did to Jason Ilyes's Central PA meet last spring.
Quote from: 74/171FAN on October 03, 2019, 06:48:30 AM
I am currently planning to come to this meet, but I have not been great with myself planning things lately. I will hopefully work on my trip plans in the next few days.
I considered this post as my RSVP on here that I am coming in case I confused anyone. I definitely am not a fan of just showing up to things.
Quote from: 74/171FAN on October 18, 2019, 04:32:30 PM
Of course, I thought you could still RSVP to a public event if you are not friends with the event organizer (as I do not think I am in this case).
I would hope that Facebook has an exception for event organizers, but as I haven't organized an event in years, I wouldn't know.
Change on my end: I got scheduled for that afternoon, so I will not be attending.
Quote from: vdeane on October 18, 2019, 08:43:32 PM
Quote from: 74/171FAN on October 18, 2019, 04:32:30 PM
Of course, I thought you could still RSVP to a public event if you are not friends with the event organizer (as I do not think I am in this case).
I would hope that Facebook has an exception for event organizers, but as I haven't organized an event in years, I wouldn't know.
Maybe not. Checking the event page for "my" roadmeet (in two weeks). All the names listed are FB friends. <shrugs>
Quote from: vdeane on October 18, 2019, 01:08:54 PM
Quote from: Duke87 on October 17, 2019, 09:28:28 PM
Not RSVPing to the public Facebook event, but I shall be there.
FYI, Facebook no longer shows event RSVPs for public events to people you aren't friends with. Not even for other people going to the event. This actually created a problem for me where I can't tell who I've met in person and who I haven't for the purpose of responding to Facebook friend requests any more (or find out who you'll get to meet in person for the first time at an upcoming meet, etc.).
You know I have noticed recently that I've been weirdly not able to see who is listed as attending an event if I am not friends with them. I believe this applies to private events as well.
And yes that is kind of annoying. People who are attending or were explicitly invited to an event really should have access to the full guest list. Especially since for someone who may not be friends with a lot of people who will be there, this can create the false perception that expected attendance is lower than it actually is.
Regardless, I know empirically that people who I am friends with but who weren't invited and aren't going to the event can see an RSVP, so... still not doing that if the event is public. I don't need all the people I know who aren't roadgeeks getting pinged that I will be in a particular place at a particular time on account of this.
QuoteYou know I have noticed recently that I've been weirdly not able to see who is listed as attending an event if I am not friends with them. I believe this applies to private events as well.
That's a recent change. It does still tell you the number attending though, just not any specific names. I like the change, as someone who doesn't necessarily want to broadcast publicly every event I'm going to.
QuoteRegardless, I know empirically that people who I am friends with but who weren't invited and aren't going to the event can see an RSVP, so... still not doing that if the event is public. I don't need all the people I know who aren't roadgeeks getting pinged that I will be in a particular place at a particular time on account of this.
This is frustrating though, I wish they would change this.
Getting ready to do things like print out copies of the itinerary, contact the restaurant to give them a heads up that close to 20 people will be waiting for them to open their doors at 11 (I thought the restaurant opened at 10, but it's apparently 11am), etc.
Regarding itineraries, I know that some people like them, while others may decide to consider the environment first and just refer to the paperless PDF of the meet itinerary. I'll likely print out about a baker's dozen itineraries, unless everyone wants a paper copy.
Weather wise, the National Weather Service is forecasting this for Saturday in Newburyport: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. I hope this forecast holds up.
That forecast is definitely better than my Kingston meet held this weekend last year...
Quote from: Dougtone on October 22, 2019, 06:53:59 AM
Getting ready to do things like print out copies of the itinerary, contact the restaurant to give them a heads up that close to 20 people will be waiting for them to open their doors at 11 (I thought the restaurant opened at 10, but it's apparently 11am), etc.
Regarding itineraries, I know that some people like them, while others may decide to consider the environment first and just refer to the paperless PDF of the meet itinerary. I'll likely print out about a baker's dozen itineraries, unless everyone wants a paper copy.
Weather wise, the National Weather Service is forecasting this for Saturday in Newburyport: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. I hope this forecast holds up.
I'll take a PDF for my future use
Quote from: Alps on October 22, 2019, 08:42:35 PM
Quote from: Dougtone on October 22, 2019, 06:53:59 AM
Getting ready to do things like print out copies of the itinerary, contact the restaurant to give them a heads up that close to 20 people will be waiting for them to open their doors at 11 (I thought the restaurant opened at 10, but it's apparently 11am), etc.
Regarding itineraries, I know that some people like them, while others may decide to consider the environment first and just refer to the paperless PDF of the meet itinerary. I'll likely print out about a baker's dozen itineraries, unless everyone wants a paper copy.
Weather wise, the National Weather Service is forecasting this for Saturday in Newburyport: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. I hope this forecast holds up.
I'll take a PDF for my future use
I have the PDF for download on Dropbox at https://www.dropbox.com/s/of5x0e09y7mydei/newburyport-converted.pdf?dl=0
I can also email it to you.
Getting ready for the meet tomorrow. I should be at the restaurant around 10:45 tomorrow, and they are aware that they will be expecting us. No worries if anyone is late to lunch. We'll see you when you get there.
If anyone needs to get my phone number, please send me a private message.
See you all tomorrow!
Posting the link to the Meet *Live Stream* again here, in case certain folks didn't see it the first time. Should get underway with the feed prompty at 1 PM ET:
Quote from: roadwaywiz95 on October 25, 2019, 10:03:02 PM
Posting the link to the Meet *Live Stream* again here, in case certain folks didn't see it the first time. Should get underway with the feed prompty at 1 PM ET:
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Thanks you to everyone who came to the meet today. I couldn't have asked for better weather.
Thanks to you for hosting. It was a good meet. 45 minutes might be a new record for a meet lunch, especially with the amount of people we had.