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Title: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on September 13, 2015, 09:52:38 PM
I suggested to A.J. Bertin that a possible weekend might be Memorial Day 2016 which would mean the meet would be Saturday, 28 May; and Sunday, 29 May.

It needs to be two days because of the length of both halves of Corridor H, of course attendees are welcome to participate one or both days.

A brief outline (a detailed itinerary, routing, estimated travel times and map are in development):

Saturday: Meet for lunch in or near Winchester, Virginia. 

Then it's on the road. First day proposed stops:

1. New southern interchange of Va. 37 and I-81 (construction started in 2015).
2. the Morgan Ford Road (Va. 624) low-water bridge over the Shenandoah River that is due to be replaced in the near future (VDOT may have let a construction contract by the time of the meet). 
3. Then west on the westernmost part of I-66 and south on I-81 to U.S. 48/Va. 55 to start heading toward the eastern part of Corridor H (all of the completed part of eastern Corridor H is signed as U.S. 48, along with the old highway between Wardensville, W.Va. and I-81).
Through Wardensville, W.Va., to our first stop, the massive set of bridges that carry Corridor H over the Lost River. 
4. Then back onto Corridor H to a pitstop at the Sheetz on U.S. 220 in Moorefield, W.Va.
5. Continuing west on Corridor H, up the front range of Allegheny Mountains to the bridge that carries Grassy Ridge Road (SR 42/1) over Corridor H for the first day meet photo and a great view of the Nedpower windfarm.
6. Then east on Corridor H to a great scenic view (only access is on the eastbound side) of the front range from the front range.
7.  Continue east back to W.Va. 93 (Laurel Dale Drive), follow that to and past Scherr to head back up the front range on the old highway, W.Va. 42/W.Va. 93 (Union Highway) for a taste of what people had to put up with before Corridor H. A short detour here might take us through and past Greenland Gap, a break in the mountains now owned by the Nature Conservancy.
8.  Now west again on Corridor H, past the Eastern Continental Divide at the Grant County/Tucker County line.  Some sections of Corridor H here may be two lane undivided, but that should not be a problem.
9. Eastern Corridor H (currently) ends at Davis, W.Va.  The tour will head south on W.Va. 32 through Davis (the highest municipality in West Virginia) to its southern terminus at Harman, W.Va.
10. At Harman, the tour goes west on U.S. 33 over several ridges, including Rich Mountain. 
11. U.S. 33 widens out to a four lane divided highway, the "racetrack," which was built with the intention that it be part of Corridor H. 
12. On the eastern edge of Elkins, W.Va. U.S. 33 runs into U.S. 219.  The tour goes south to the Sheetz a mile or two south of this intersection for a pitstop.
13. Then back on the road again - north on U.S. 219 through Elkins back to western Corridor H (the western part of Corridor H is not signed as U.S. 48, having various route numbers including U.S. 119, U.S. 33,  U.S. 250, W.Va. 92 and U.S. 219), and then west on U.S. 33 to the western terminus of Corridor H west of I-79 (there's a Corridor H milepost zero there).
14. Dinner (possibly) in Buckhannon, W.Va.

Sunday: 

Meet at the Sheetz in Elkins for an MTO brunch. Then:

1. North on U.S. 219 to complete the rest of Corridor H, from Elkins to Kerens.  WVDOT/DOH may have a contractor on board at that point to extend Corridor H from Kerens to a point in southern Tucker County near the community of Moore.
2. Check out the early construction at the other end of this project (near Moore, south of Parsons).
3. Continue north on U.S. 219 through the municipality of Parsons, seat of Tucker County, and on to Thomas, W.Va.  For those interested in route clinching, a short detour from U.S. 219 through Thomas in the direction of Davis clinches W.Va. 32.
4.  Next is the Fairfax Stone, the source of the Potomac River, the baseline for the western boundary of Maryland, and tripoint for Grant, Preston and Tucker Counties, West Virginia.
5. Continuing north on U.S. 219 into Garrett County, Maryland, the tour goes east on the western part of U.S. 50 in Maryland, to the highest point on the Maryland state-maintained highway system at the crest of Backbone Mountain.
6. Descending into the upper reaches of the Potomac River valley, the tour goes north on Md. 560 ascending Backbone Mountain again, to the municipality of Loch Lynn Heights, and then west on Md. 135 to the seat of Garrett County, Oakland, for a pitstop at the Sheetz in Oakland. 
7. Then back to Md. 135 eastbound, for what may be the longest, meanest and most deceiving mountain descent on an arterial highway in Maryland, from Md. 38 to a mountain wall on the edge of the mill town of Luke (think of N.Y. 28 descending into Herkimer for an analog).
8.  Back uphill along the Savage River to a suspension span over the river, and past a water supply dam that provides part of the water supply for far-away Washington, D.C. and its suburbs in Maryland and Virginia.
9.  Continuing up the mountain, to a bridge spanning the Casselman River built in the early 19th century that is still standing, and carried traffic for well over 100 years.  Candidate location for the meet photo on the second day.  A composting toilet is located here.
10. Now east on I-68, down another long and fairly steep descent into Cumberland, Maryland.
11. After Cumberland, the tour exits I-68 onto a much smaller road, to the next stop, a closed bridge that features a Warren Truss and a Pratt Truss, all in the same structure.
12. Then south to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and a short walk to the Oldtown Low-Water Toll Bridge over the Potomac River, the only privately-owned toll bridge in Maryland ($1.50 to cross by motor vehicle). Portapotties are available here.
13. Return to Winchester, Va. from Oldtown for those that have parked their cars overnight.

Comments and questions welcome. Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. MdRoads for help in developing this so far.
Title: Re: Corridor H Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: froggie on September 14, 2015, 12:02:10 PM
Given Saturday stop #2, I would think meeting/lunching in Front Royal would be a better option.  That way, you're not backtracking a minimum half hour (and more likely 45 minutes) in order to do #2.  An option to this would be to skip #2 (or #1) as a tour stop, and just let attendees know where it's at so they can stop at their leisure if desired before or after the meet.

Also, the itinerary as proposed makes it difficult for those who can only attend one day, given the noticeable difference between starting and ending locations for each day.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on September 14, 2015, 01:18:14 PM
Quote from: froggie on September 14, 2015, 12:02:10 PM
Given Saturday stop #2, I would think meeting/lunching in Front Royal would be a better option.  That way, you're not backtracking a minimum half hour (and more likely 45 minutes) in order to do #2.  An option to this would be to skip #2 (or #1) as a tour stop, and just let attendees know where it's at so they can stop at their leisure if desired before or after the meet.

Also, the itinerary as proposed makes it difficult for those who can only attend one day, given the noticeable difference between starting and ending locations for each day.

I have logged the entire proposed route, and will be tabulating same.  One motivation for Winchester is that it is easier to "close the loop" from Oldtown, Md. or Green Spring, W.Va. 

As for attending one day, it is going to be inherently difficult, given that the eastern part of Corridor H is, well, long.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: jpi on September 14, 2015, 02:53:45 PM
I will definetly keep this in mind, would very much like to attend, could make a quick side trip to southern PA to visit family too. :-)
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: A.J. Bertin on September 14, 2015, 08:08:09 PM
Thanks for announcing this, Patrick! I really want to attend this. I'm just not sure yet whether I can attend one or both days. Right now I'm giving myself at least an 80 percent chance of attending. :)
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: vdeane on September 14, 2015, 08:11:17 PM
Sounds like fun and will have to think about it.  My family normally celebrates Memorial Day, but it's not as if I need to attend every one, and given the large number of overnight meets next year, it might help with the budgeting.  There may be some prioritization with respect to what meets I attend.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on September 15, 2015, 02:16:49 PM
I've seen most of the West Virginia sites (having driven through there on Sunday, obviously) but the concept of a two-day meet originating in different cities on the two days is a novel one. I wonder how comfortable people would be leaving their vehicles in some random spot overnight and returning to them the next day.

Obviously, finances are going to play the major role in whether or not I can attend, but it's quite possible that I would skip the first day of the meet and would join only for the second day (the Maryland panhandle portion) and bail out somewhere before the return trip to Winchester.

For this region, I don't know that there is a good place where you could set up a central location from which to originate both meet dates.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: Duke87 on September 15, 2015, 08:42:36 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on September 15, 2015, 02:16:49 PM
I wonder how comfortable people would be leaving their vehicles in some random spot overnight and returning to them the next day.

So long as it's a legal parking space in a non-sketchy location I see absolutely no problem with doing this.

Of course one would have to check the local regulations. I know some towns in New York have bans on parking on the street overnight. No idea if anywhere in Virginia has similar.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on September 15, 2015, 09:02:02 PM
Quote from: Duke87 on September 15, 2015, 08:42:36 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on September 15, 2015, 02:16:49 PM
I wonder how comfortable people would be leaving their vehicles in some random spot overnight and returning to them the next day.

So long as it's a legal parking space in a non-sketchy location I see absolutely no problem with doing this.

Of course one would have to check the local regulations. I know some towns in New York have bans on parking on the street overnight. No idea if anywhere in Virginia has similar.

I believe I will be able to point participants to a commuter [park-and-ride] lot owned by the Virginia Department of Transportation where cars can be left for a day.  Details will be provided. 
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: A.J. Bertin on September 16, 2015, 06:47:37 AM
Quote from: hbelkins on September 15, 2015, 02:16:49 PM
I wonder how comfortable people would be leaving their vehicles in some random spot overnight and returning to them the next day.

I would not do this. I would want to make sure my car was with me both days.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: jpi on September 16, 2015, 03:43:12 PM
Quote from: A.J. Bertin on September 16, 2015, 06:47:37 AM
Quote from: hbelkins on September 15, 2015, 02:16:49 PM
I wonder how comfortable people would be leaving their vehicles in some random spot overnight and returning to them the next day.

I would not do this. I would want to make sure my car was with me both days.
Same here, especailly if my wife is with me. Chances are she will hit the big box stores\ mall especailly if we have lunch in Winchester.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: Laura on September 17, 2015, 09:56:07 PM
I'd be okay with leaving my car in a park-and-ride lot. Not sure what the rules are in VA, but in MD (unless it is signed otherwise) cars can be left for 48 hours. I've seen abandoned cars at the I-70 Park and Ride in Baltimore that were definitely there longer than two days.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on September 18, 2015, 03:23:13 PM
I'm uncomfortable leaving my car at my office overnight. That's why I drove the old 1990 Chevy truck I inherited from my dad to leave at the office for a week while I had the state car for my drive to Maryland. Unless a cop was at the park-and-ride 24/7, I wouldn't leave my vehicle there.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: noelbotevera on September 18, 2015, 06:20:09 PM
If there's money, this might be possible. My dad can park in Morgantown and pick up the meet from there. I could pick up the meet from Front Royal at I-66, but I'd rather just be picked up.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: Duke87 on September 18, 2015, 06:23:45 PM
If the concern is the safety of the car and its contents for the duration of your absence, the best place to leave it short of somewhere where it is physically secured would be on a residential street. No one looking to break into a car is going to want to do so right in front of someone's house.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: noelbotevera on September 18, 2015, 06:27:27 PM
Quote from: Duke87 on September 18, 2015, 06:23:45 PM
If the concern is the safety of the car and its contents for the duration of your absence, the best place to leave it short of somewhere where it is physically secured would be on a residential street. No one looking to break into a car is going to want to do so right in front of someone's house.
Not really concerned. We've been lucky with our car not being hijacked. We usually leave the car where we're supposed to be, for example, when visiting the Bull Run battles, we just parked at the lots provided than in Manassas itself.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on September 18, 2015, 11:17:26 PM
Quote from: Duke87 on September 18, 2015, 06:23:45 PM
If the concern is the safety of the car and its contents for the duration of your absence, the best place to leave it short of somewhere where it is physically secured would be on a residential street. No one looking to break into a car is going to want to do so right in front of someone's house.

You'd be surprised. There have been a rash of car break-ins at people's homes in this area lately. And 21 years ago, I had a brand-new car that was just four months old. One night, at my apartment, someone tried to throw a concrete block through the windshield. It didn't break the windshield but it bounced off and dented the hood. Then they threw the block through the passenger's side window with success, and stole a bunch of stuff out of my car. All of it was recovered except a pair of sunglasses and one CD, but it did about $1,000 worth of damage to a car that still had the new smell in the interior. I felt really violated, and that's one reason I am in favor of the death penalty for thugs with no respect for someone else's property. (That's only a slight exaggeration).
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: oscar on September 18, 2015, 11:41:00 PM
Quote from: A.J. Bertin on September 16, 2015, 06:47:37 AM
Quote from: hbelkins on September 15, 2015, 02:16:49 PM
I wonder how comfortable people would be leaving their vehicles in some random spot overnight and returning to them the next day.

I would not do this. I would want to make sure my car was with me both days.

Same here. Not so much worries about break-ins, but if I needed to overnight somewhere in Elkins or points west (like Weston on I-79) between day 1 and day 2, I'd want my stuff with me, including at a bare minimum overnight bag, tote bag with my meds, and portable electric cooler. Carpooling and leaving cars behind in, say, Winchester would require people not only to haul their gear, but also coordinate on their lodging arrangements.

A.J., did this issue come up with the Marquette/U.P. meet (which was also multi-location), and did anybody end up leaving cars behind and carpooling on the meet tours?

I'm pretty borderline on attending myself (familiar territory for me, and possible schedule conflict that weekend), so I'm just weighing in on the concerns about the logistics of a multi-location two-day meet.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: Duke87 on September 19, 2015, 08:07:19 AM
Quote from: hbelkins on September 18, 2015, 11:17:26 PM
You'd be surprised. There have been a rash of car break-ins at people's homes in this area lately.

You're right, I would be surprised. But I can see thieves in a small town being more brash due to a lack of non-residential places you'd find a car parked at night and the ease of quickly leaving said town.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on September 19, 2015, 10:05:56 PM
Also concerning logistics, I wouldn't want to have to return to Winchester from, say, the Paw Paw area, only to have to drive west again. And someone from the east coast probably wouldn't want to have to backtrack from Weston.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: TheHighwayMan3561 on September 19, 2015, 11:04:51 PM
Quote from: oscar on September 18, 2015, 11:41:00 PM
A.J., did this issue come up with the Marquette/U.P. meet (which was also multi-location), and did anybody end up leaving cars behind and carpooling on the meet tours?

I know I'm not A.J., but all of us drove our own cars from Houghton to Marquette and no cars were left anywhere overnight.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: Brandon on September 20, 2015, 06:13:11 AM
Quote from: Duke87 on September 19, 2015, 08:07:19 AM
Quote from: hbelkins on September 18, 2015, 11:17:26 PM
You'd be surprised. There have been a rash of car break-ins at people's homes in this area lately.

You're right, I would be surprised. But I can see thieves in a small town being more brash due to a lack of non-residential places you'd find a car parked at night and the ease of quickly leaving said town.

Even in larger cities they do that.  They've done it in broad daylight in Chicago, and even locally here.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on September 20, 2015, 09:58:00 AM
Quote from: hbelkins on September 19, 2015, 10:05:56 PM
Also concerning logistics, I wouldn't want to have to return to Winchester from, say, the Paw Paw area, only to have to drive west again. And someone from the east coast probably wouldn't want to have to backtrack from Weston.

Suggestions on this (long-distance) meet are welcome and appreciated.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: noelbotevera on September 20, 2015, 10:07:45 AM
Quote from: cpzilliacus on September 20, 2015, 09:58:00 AM
Quote from: hbelkins on September 19, 2015, 10:05:56 PM
Also concerning logistics, I wouldn't want to have to return to Winchester from, say, the Paw Paw area, only to have to drive west again. And someone from the east coast probably wouldn't want to have to backtrack from Weston.

Suggestions on this (long-distance) meet are welcome and appreciated.
Depends. Can the meet stretch into Pennsylvania? I could make this meet (if there's money and my mom and dad allows it) if it's around the Winchester, Virginia area. It's about 50 miles from here.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: dgolub on September 20, 2015, 10:11:01 AM
Quote from: Brandon on September 20, 2015, 06:13:11 AM
Quote from: Duke87 on September 19, 2015, 08:07:19 AM
Quote from: hbelkins on September 18, 2015, 11:17:26 PM
You'd be surprised. There have been a rash of car break-ins at people's homes in this area lately.

You're right, I would be surprised. But I can see thieves in a small town being more brash due to a lack of non-residential places you'd find a car parked at night and the ease of quickly leaving said town.

Even in larger cities they do that.  They've done it in broad daylight in Chicago, and even locally here.

Interesting, considering that I was always raised to be especially cautious about that sort of thing when in a city.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: TravelingBethelite on September 20, 2015, 10:22:12 AM
Quote from: noelbotevera on September 20, 2015, 10:07:45 AM
Quote from: cpzilliacus on September 20, 2015, 09:58:00 AM
Quote from: hbelkins on September 19, 2015, 10:05:56 PM
Also concerning logistics, I wouldn't want to have to return to Winchester from, say, the Paw Paw area, only to have to drive west again. And someone from the east coast probably wouldn't want to have to backtrack from Weston.

Suggestions on this (long-distance) meet are welcome and appreciated.
Depends. Can the meet stretch into Pennsylvania? I could make this meet (if there's money and my mom and dad allows it) if it's around the Winchester, Virginia area. It's about 50 miles from here.

As far as I know, Corridor H does not enter the state of PA. Are there/have there been any big road related happenings in your area now/recently, noel?  :hmmm: That might be some motivation to extend the meet into Pennsylvania.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: noelbotevera on September 20, 2015, 10:31:39 AM
Quote from: TravelingBethelite on September 20, 2015, 10:22:12 AM
Quote from: noelbotevera on September 20, 2015, 10:07:45 AM
Quote from: cpzilliacus on September 20, 2015, 09:58:00 AM
Quote from: hbelkins on September 19, 2015, 10:05:56 PM
Also concerning logistics, I wouldn't want to have to return to Winchester from, say, the Paw Paw area, only to have to drive west again. And someone from the east coast probably wouldn't want to have to backtrack from Weston.

Suggestions on this (long-distance) meet are welcome and appreciated.
Depends. Can the meet stretch into Pennsylvania? I could make this meet (if there's money and my mom and dad allows it) if it's around the Winchester, Virginia area. It's about 50 miles from here.

As far as I know, Corridor H does not enter the state of PA. Are there/have there been any big road related happenings in your area now/recently, noel?  :hmmm: That might be some motivation to extend the meet into Pennsylvania.
There's US 219 construction north of the MD state line to extend the freeway.
Construction on I-70 to reconstruct between the West Virginia line to I-79.
Laurel Hill Tunnel near PA Turnpike near mile 99.
South Fork Dam, where US 219 has an old alignment near Johnstown.
Old US 219 alignment (pre-freeway) through Somerset, Johnstown, and Ebensburg. PA 56 also shares this trait and was not on a freeway through Johnstown.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: Zeffy on September 20, 2015, 10:32:22 AM
Quote from: noelbotevera on September 20, 2015, 10:07:45 AM
Depends. Can the meet stretch into Pennsylvania? I could make this meet (if there's money and my mom and dad allows it) if it's around the Winchester, Virginia area. It's about 50 miles from here.

I don't wish to rain on your parade, but at least from my perspective, my parents objected heavily to letting me meet up with strangers on the internet, no matter how good-willed they seemed. Granted, I still was fucked by that policy until a year ago... I don't know what the other's opinions are, but 11 years old seems a bit young to be doing this.

Myself, I am in the process of acquiring a vehicle right now, so until that happens roadmeets are still very unlikely.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: CanesFan27 on September 20, 2015, 01:14:32 PM
Quote from: Duke87 on September 19, 2015, 08:07:19 AM
Quote from: hbelkins on September 18, 2015, 11:17:26 PM
You'd be surprised. There have been a rash of car break-ins at people's homes in this area lately.

You're right, I would be surprised. But I can see thieves in a small town being more brash due to a lack of non-residential places you'd find a car parked at night and the ease of quickly leaving said town.

And I bet many of those cars were left unlocked.  Our neighborhood typically gets one run of break-ins a year and all the vehicles were left unlocked.  You are probably more at risk of someone calling in your car for being a suspicious vehicle or towed (Depending on where you parked) than having it broke into.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on September 20, 2015, 04:48:12 PM
Quote from: Zeffy on September 20, 2015, 10:32:22 AM
I don't wish to rain on your parade, but at least from my perspective, my parents objected heavily to letting me meet up with strangers on the internet, no matter how good-willed they seemed. Granted, I still was fucked by that policy until a year ago... I don't know what the other's opinions are, but 11 years old seems a bit young to be doing this.

Myself, I am in the process of acquiring a vehicle right now, so until that happens roadmeets are still very unlikely.

I would expect to speak with the parents of any minor that would like to participate in such activities - well in advance and in person, to work out ground rules.

I do not object per se to a minor participating.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: noelbotevera on September 20, 2015, 06:10:46 PM
Quote from: cpzilliacus on September 20, 2015, 04:48:12 PM
Quote from: Zeffy on September 20, 2015, 10:32:22 AM
I don't wish to rain on your parade, but at least from my perspective, my parents objected heavily to letting me meet up with strangers on the internet, no matter how good-willed they seemed. Granted, I still was fucked by that policy until a year ago... I don't know what the other's opinions are, but 11 years old seems a bit young to be doing this.

Myself, I am in the process of acquiring a vehicle right now, so until that happens roadmeets are still very unlikely.

I would expect to speak with the parents of any minor that would like to participate in such activities - well in advance and in person, to work out ground rules.

I do not object per se to a minor participating.
Wanna try something new for me. This is a big first to at least starting to be a roadgeek.

My suggestion is to do the PA-WV-MD tri-point as a stop.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on September 20, 2015, 06:41:34 PM
We've had a number of teens attend meets with their parents before. Ronald Rose came to Ashland with his dad. I think the first meet I ever attended with Ian Liggett, his dad brought him. So there's precedent.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: noelbotevera on September 20, 2015, 06:47:48 PM
Theoretically, I can attend - I get 5 days to be out of school for an education trip. This is one of them.

Quote from: hbelkins on September 20, 2015, 06:41:34 PM
We've had a number of teens attend meets with their parents before. Ronald Rose came to Ashland with his dad. I think the first meet I ever attended with Ian Liggett, his dad brought him. So there's precedent.
That, but unless ethanman attended roadmeets (yeah I actually know about him thanks to roadman65 and some old threads from 2011/2012 I dug up), I'm possibly the youngest person to attend one. So, certainly, yes there's precedent.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: Duke87 on September 20, 2015, 10:21:00 PM
Quote from: noelbotevera on September 20, 2015, 06:47:48 PM
That, but unless ethanman attended roadmeets (yeah I actually know about him thanks to roadman65 and some old threads from 2011/2012 I dug up), I'm possibly the youngest person to attend one. So, certainly, yes there's precedent.

Younger people have attended, since people have brought their kids to meets before. Albeit in those cases it was the parent that specifically wanted to attend, not the child.

Regardless, the point stands that some simple common sense ought to be exercised. If you want to come to a meet you are more than welcome (they're open to anyone!), but one of your parents should be with you.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: oscar on September 20, 2015, 10:44:48 PM
Quote from: noelbotevera on September 20, 2015, 10:31:39 AM
Quote from: TravelingBethelite on September 20, 2015, 10:22:12 AM
Quote from: noelbotevera on September 20, 2015, 10:07:45 AM
Depends. Can the meet stretch into Pennsylvania? I could make this meet (if there's money and my mom and dad allows it) if it's around the Winchester, Virginia area. It's about 50 miles from here.

As far as I know, Corridor H does not enter the state of PA. Are there/have there been any big road related happenings in your area now/recently, noel?  :hmmm: That might be some motivation to extend the meet into Pennsylvania.
There's US 219 construction north of the MD state line to extend the freeway.
Construction on I-70 to reconstruct between the West Virginia line to I-79.
Laurel Hill Tunnel near PA Turnpike near mile 99.
South Fork Dam, where US 219 has an old alignment near Johnstown.
Old US 219 alignment (pre-freeway) through Somerset, Johnstown, and Ebensburg. PA 56 also shares this trait and was not on a freeway through Johnstown.

Sounds like enough for a separate road meet. But adding it to a meet focused on a different state would be pushing it. Over-ambitious meet itineraries tend to be no fun, especially since meets tend to run late unless a lot of extra time is built into the itinerary.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: Alps on September 21, 2015, 12:02:04 AM
Quote from: Duke87 on September 20, 2015, 10:21:00 PM
Quote from: noelbotevera on September 20, 2015, 06:47:48 PM
That, but unless ethanman attended roadmeets (yeah I actually know about him thanks to roadman65 and some old threads from 2011/2012 I dug up), I'm possibly the youngest person to attend one. So, certainly, yes there's precedent.

Younger people have attended, since people have brought their kids to meets before. Albeit in those cases it was the parent that specifically wanted to attend, not the child.

Regardless, the point stands that some simple common sense ought to be exercised. If you want to come to a meet you are more than welcome (they're open to anyone!), but one of your parents should be with you.
Ian and Adam have both attended as minors - Ian's dad brought him for a few years.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: TheHighwayMan3561 on September 21, 2015, 03:55:54 AM
Quote from: Duke87 on September 20, 2015, 10:21:00 PM
Quote from: noelbotevera on September 20, 2015, 06:47:48 PM
That, but unless ethanman attended roadmeets (yeah I actually know about him thanks to roadman65 and some old threads from 2011/2012 I dug up), I'm possibly the youngest person to attend one. So, certainly, yes there's precedent.

Younger people have attended, since people have brought their kids to meets before. Albeit in those cases it was the parent that specifically wanted to attend, not the child.

Regardless, the point stands that some simple common sense ought to be exercised. If you want to come to a meet you are more than welcome (they're open to anyone!), but one of your parents should be with you.

Having one or both parents there is my only requirement for a minor under 16 to attend a meet I would host, along with that I would ask that the minor must always ride in the same car as his parent(s); whether that car is their own or someone else's when we consolidate vehicles doesn't matter to me, just that they are always in the same car.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: jpi on September 21, 2015, 04:13:56 PM
My wife and I brought our nephew to a couple meets in the mid 2000's (SWPA Christmas meet 2007 stands out) he was barely 10 years old then.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: dave19 on September 21, 2015, 10:49:50 PM
    The OP mentions a possible dinner stop in Buckhannon - I would recommend a place downtown on Main Street called CJ Maggies. Another nice place (but expensive) is the 88 between downtown and the college. There is also a relatively new B-dubs at the route 20 interchange, a Huddle House a couple miles west, and a lot of fast food chain places located around town.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: Alps on September 21, 2015, 11:08:52 PM
Quote from: dave19 on September 21, 2015, 10:49:50 PM
    The OP mentions a possible dinner stop in Buckhannon - I would recommend a place downtown on Main Street called CJ Maggies. Another nice place (but expensive) is the 88 between downtown and the college. There is also a relatively new B-dubs at the route 20 interchange, a Huddle House a couple miles west, and a lot of fast food chain places located around town.
So what you're saying is there's really nothing in the way of food in Buckhannon, given that these are apparently the top choices. Not surprised. I had a pretty good meal at the Maggies there, smoking waitress (literally, unfortunately).
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on September 22, 2015, 04:33:29 PM
Quote from: Alps on September 21, 2015, 11:08:52 PM
So what you're saying is there's really nothing in the way of food in Buckhannon, given that these are apparently the top choices. Not surprised. I had a pretty good meal at the Maggies there, smoking waitress (literally, unfortunately).

I'm not sure there is anything great food-wise anywhere in that general area. There used to be a CJ Maggie's in Ashland, but it became Fat Patty's before I ever tried it. The one time I ever spent the night in Buckhannon, I didn't have time for a full sit-down meal so I grabbed something from the new Sheetz instead.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: dave19 on September 22, 2015, 10:49:00 PM
Steve, that must have been a while ago - I think it's been at least 5 or 6 years since smoking was allowed in restaurants in Upshur County.

I neglected to mention a decent Mexican place on N. Florida Street.

There's a place I like called the Hickory House about 2 miles north of Weston on US 19.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: Alps on September 23, 2015, 05:11:41 PM
Quote from: dave19 on September 22, 2015, 10:49:00 PM
Steve, that must have been a while ago - I think it's been at least 5 or 6 years since smoking was allowed in restaurants in Upshur County.

I neglected to mention a decent Mexican place on N. Florida Street.

There's a place I like called the Hickory House about 2 miles north of Weston on US 19.
She smoked outside.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: A.J. Bertin on September 26, 2015, 11:32:55 PM
Quote from: oscar on September 18, 2015, 11:41:00 PM
Quote from: A.J. Bertin on September 16, 2015, 06:47:37 AM
Quote from: hbelkins on September 15, 2015, 02:16:49 PM
I wonder how comfortable people would be leaving their vehicles in some random spot overnight and returning to them the next day.

I would not do this. I would want to make sure my car was with me both days.

Same here. Not so much worries about break-ins, but if I needed to overnight somewhere in Elkins or points west (like Weston on I-79) between day 1 and day 2, I'd want my stuff with me, including at a bare minimum overnight bag, tote bag with my meds, and portable electric cooler. Carpooling and leaving cars behind in, say, Winchester would require people not only to haul their gear, but also coordinate on their lodging arrangements.

A.J., did this issue come up with the Marquette/U.P. meet (which was also multi-location), and did anybody end up leaving cars behind and carpooling on the meet tours?

My concern has nothing to do with safety. I just don't like the idea of having my car in a different place from where I'm staying overnight. I don't like the idea of riding along with someone out of the way just to get my car and return it in the opposite direction when I'm driving home. Also, I've found at recent road meets I've attended that I like the freedom of being able to leave the tour early if I feel I need to for whatever reason. I don't have as much patience as I used to for meet tours that last more than 3-4 hours or so. By 6:00 or so, I'm usually ready for some alone time apart from the big group. (That's just the introvert in me.) The idea of having my travel restricted because my car is not with me (especially overnight) is not something I'd be happy with at all.

The U.P. meet was like every other meet in which there are some people who leave their cars near the restaurant while others drive and bring everyone back to their cars at the end of each tour day.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on September 28, 2015, 09:26:51 PM
Quote from: A.J. Bertin on September 26, 2015, 11:32:55 PM
My concern has nothing to do with safety. I just don't like the idea of having my car in a different place from where I'm staying overnight. I don't like the idea of riding along with someone out of the way just to get my car and return it in the opposite direction when I'm driving home. Also, I've found at recent road meets I've attended that I like the freedom of being able to leave the tour early if I feel I need to for whatever reason. I don't have as much patience as I used to for meet tours that last more than 3-4 hours or so. By 6:00 or so, I'm usually ready for some alone time apart from the big group. (That's just the introvert in me.) The idea of having my travel restricted because my car is not with me (especially overnight) is not something I'd be happy with at all.

The U.P. meet was like every other meet in which there are some people who leave their cars near the restaurant while others drive and bring everyone back to their cars at the end of each tour day.

There is no mandate that anyone park a car overnight and come back to it the next day. But I want the option open to anyone that might be interested in doing that.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: A.J. Bertin on September 28, 2015, 11:27:17 PM
Quote from: cpzilliacus on September 28, 2015, 09:26:51 PM
Quote from: A.J. Bertin on September 26, 2015, 11:32:55 PM
My concern has nothing to do with safety. I just don't like the idea of having my car in a different place from where I'm staying overnight. I don't like the idea of riding along with someone out of the way just to get my car and return it in the opposite direction when I'm driving home. Also, I've found at recent road meets I've attended that I like the freedom of being able to leave the tour early if I feel I need to for whatever reason. I don't have as much patience as I used to for meet tours that last more than 3-4 hours or so. By 6:00 or so, I'm usually ready for some alone time apart from the big group. (That's just the introvert in me.) The idea of having my travel restricted because my car is not with me (especially overnight) is not something I'd be happy with at all.

The U.P. meet was like every other meet in which there are some people who leave their cars near the restaurant while others drive and bring everyone back to their cars at the end of each tour day.

There is no mandate that anyone park a car overnight and come back to it the next day. But I want the option open to anyone that might be interested in doing that.

That's cool. I hope you weren't taken aback in any way by my last post. I'm still really hoping I can attend! :)
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: ericnear on October 09, 2015, 12:48:53 PM
Haven't checked back here in a while. I'm a maybe for this - I already plan on being in the Huntington, WV area during Memorial Day weekend 2016. We shall see.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on November 16, 2015, 08:24:47 PM
Quote from: A.J. Bertin on September 28, 2015, 11:27:17 PM
Quote from: cpzilliacus on September 28, 2015, 09:26:51 PM
Quote from: A.J. Bertin on September 26, 2015, 11:32:55 PM
My concern has nothing to do with safety. I just don't like the idea of having my car in a different place from where I'm staying overnight. I don't like the idea of riding along with someone out of the way just to get my car and return it in the opposite direction when I'm driving home. Also, I've found at recent road meets I've attended that I like the freedom of being able to leave the tour early if I feel I need to for whatever reason. I don't have as much patience as I used to for meet tours that last more than 3-4 hours or so. By 6:00 or so, I'm usually ready for some alone time apart from the big group. (That's just the introvert in me.) The idea of having my travel restricted because my car is not with me (especially overnight) is not something I'd be happy with at all.

The U.P. meet was like every other meet in which there are some people who leave their cars near the restaurant while others drive and bring everyone back to their cars at the end of each tour day.

There is no mandate that anyone park a car overnight and come back to it the next day. But I want the option open to anyone that might be interested in doing that.

That's cool. I hope you weren't taken aback in any way by my last post. I'm still really hoping I can attend! :)

Not at all. Hope you can be there.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on November 16, 2015, 08:30:53 PM
Quote from: ericnear on October 09, 2015, 12:48:53 PM
Haven't checked back here in a while. I'm a maybe for this - I already plan on being in the Huntington, WV area during Memorial Day weekend 2016. We shall see.

Winchester, Va. (planned start of the Day One meet) is a considerable distance from Huntington (Google says about 340 miles).

Even the "other end" of the Day One meet (Weston, Buckhannon, Elkins) are pretty distant (153, 165 and 188 miles respectively).
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on November 16, 2015, 10:16:20 PM
Weston's about 2 1/2 hours from Huntington. I've driven it so many times that I'm pretty familiar with the time needed to make that trip.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: A.J. Bertin on December 26, 2015, 12:49:15 PM
It's been a little while since there's been discussion about the Corridor H meet. This is definitely a meet I'm planning to attend in 2016 (I'll at least attend Day 1).

Just curious... Patrick, are you still thinking Memorial Day weekend?
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on December 27, 2015, 09:13:10 PM
Quote from: A.J. Bertin on December 26, 2015, 12:49:15 PM
It's been a little while since there's been discussion about the Corridor H meet. This is definitely a meet I'm planning to attend in 2016 (I'll at least attend Day 1).

Just curious... Patrick, are you still thinking Memorial Day weekend?

Yes, been doing a fair amount of prep work. since I last posted.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: PHLBOS on December 30, 2015, 02:33:29 PM
CP, I saw your recent FB event invite (and I'll admit that I haven't followed this thread until now).  Unfortunately, Memorial Day weekend is out for me due to my being in Massachusetts for that entire holiday weekend.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: jpi on December 30, 2015, 10:41:36 PM
I am down as a maybe but if I can get Memorial Day off then it will turn into going.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: 74/171FAN on December 31, 2015, 06:13:44 AM
I am down as a maybe, I guess it depends on my work situation then.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: noelbotevera on December 31, 2015, 11:05:32 AM
UPDATE: I'm no longer attending this meet due to the central PA meet.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: AsphaltPlanet on December 31, 2015, 02:45:35 PM
I don't normally attend a lot of meets, but I do have some interest in attending this one.  Corridor H looks like its worth a drive.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: jpi on December 31, 2015, 02:47:35 PM
It looks like now I am 75% going, Chances are my wife may not make it but I am good as long as I can get Memorial Day off from work.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on December 31, 2015, 04:02:42 PM
I have posted an event on Facebook at this link (https://www.facebook.com/events/163705203992928/), but will update here as well.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: jpi on December 31, 2015, 08:55:29 PM
Just checked out lodgeing around the Winchester\ Front Royal area and rates are better then I thought around the 65.00 to 85.00 a night range for Friday some a little higher, not sure about Saturday so just a suggestion to maybe go ahead and at least book to lock in the rate, if something comes up you can always cancel.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: jpi on January 01, 2016, 04:37:15 PM
Also I want to mention, Elkins may be a good Saturday night lodging option, unless the itinerary changes.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: SSOWorld on January 01, 2016, 08:27:34 PM
Quote from: jpi on January 01, 2016, 04:37:15 PM
Also I want to mention, Elkins may be a good Saturday night lodging option, unless the itinerary changes.
No, not H.B. ;)
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: jpi on January 01, 2016, 08:47:56 PM
Quote from: SSOWorld on January 01, 2016, 08:27:34 PM
Quote from: jpi on January 01, 2016, 04:37:15 PM
Also I want to mention, Elkins may be a good Saturday night lodging option, unless the itinerary changes.
No, not H.B. ;)
See what you did there! :awesomeface:
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on January 02, 2016, 12:26:40 AM
Quote from: SSOWorld on January 01, 2016, 08:27:34 PM
Quote from: jpi on January 01, 2016, 04:37:15 PM
Also I want to mention, Elkins may be a good Saturday night lodging option, unless the itinerary changes.
No, not H.B. ;)

No, 'cause I live a good five hours from Elkins.

I've spent the night in Weston and Buckhannon before, but never in Elkins.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: jpi on January 04, 2016, 04:37:02 PM
I usually stop for the night in Weston, WV on my way home from Pittsburgh when I do the Steel City Con show, usually the Super 8 and is pretty nice. Still go a few months so waiting to see how this pans out as to where I will stay on Saturday, I already booked a room for Friday in Front Royal but I may even change that to Strasburg off I-81, especially since I coming straight up from middle TN (not planning on going to PA on this trip)
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: jpi on February 09, 2016, 05:00:42 PM
Just found out a BIG change in plans, I am afraid I may not be able to attend this now, the reason being is the toy convention Steph and I plan to go in Connecticut in June is now the weekend after Memorial Day and with taking an extra day off that week it looks like I am going to have to pass on this :-( I have travelled all of Corridor H several times in the past 10 years so I have seen the progress going good, also my drive to New England would involve going up the I-81 corridor and it would be 2 weeks in a row of doing this, also I will get to see a lot of you at my meet in April. :-)
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: 74/171FAN on February 27, 2016, 12:21:45 PM
I am all but certain that I will not make this one due to work-related reasons, but I do plan to be at Jason's meet in April.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: codyg1985 on March 29, 2016, 08:58:43 PM
Has there been any additional details about this meet? There is a greater chance of me attending now.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: A.J. Bertin on March 30, 2016, 01:41:28 PM
I echo Cody's question. I am hoping this meet still takes place. I'm planning on taking the Friday off work before Memorial Day weekend to drive down, and I'd like to put in my time-off request sooner rather than later. (Other folks might want to do the same since we're only two months away now.)

Any updates or info would be greatly appreciated. :)
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on April 17, 2016, 08:49:40 PM
I have the routing for both days down and importing it into ARCGIS so I can make maps and come up with a trip itinerary. 

I can report a piece of good news about the segment of newest Corridor H between Kerens (apparently the correct pronunciation is "kerns") and the (new and as yet unbuilt) U.S. 219 Connector in Tucker County.  WVDOT/DOH awarded a contract to Kokosing in Fall 2015, and construction is under way, at least just north of the current "dead end" at Kerens. 
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on April 18, 2016, 07:22:51 AM
Tentative Saturday meet time is at 11:00 AM at the Cracker Barrel fronting on U.S. 340/U.S. 522 north of I-66 in Front Royal. For those interested, meet earlier (9:00 AM) to look at three Virginia DOT construction projects in the northern Shenandoah Valley, including the bridge replacement of Va. 624 (Morgan Ford Road) over the Shenadoah River.

For those that would like to park-and-ride, there is a large VDOT commuter lot just south of the I-66 interchange. I will likely be renting a car to get several people back to their cars after the second day concludes.

Second day (Sunday) meet tine at 10:00 at the Sheetz on U.S. 219/U.S. 250/W.Va. 55/W.Va. 92 (Beverly Pike) in Elkins (a mile or two south of downtown Elkins).

All times still tentative.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: codyg1985 on April 18, 2016, 07:24:03 AM
Where is the recommended location of lodging for Saturday night?
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on April 18, 2016, 07:27:02 AM
Quote from: codyg1985 on April 18, 2016, 07:24:03 AM
Where is the recommended location of lodging for Saturday night?

I will probably be staying at the Hampton Inn (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hampton+Inn+Elkins/@38.8936476,-79.8465651,16z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0x5bece76e423c85a4) in Elkins (I need a room for myself because of snoring), conveniently located "behind" the Sheetz (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sheetz/@38.8949627,-79.8464256,18z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0x7982cfa47863db89) store where we will plan to meet for an MTO breakfast (H/T H.B. Elkins) on U.S. 219/U.S. 250/W.Va. 55/W.Va. 92 (Beverly Pike).

There are other lodging opportunities near Weston (about 38 or 40 miles away via Corridor H) Buckhannon (such as this (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Microtel+Inn+%26+Suites+by+Wyndham+Buckhannon/@39.0040217,-80.2386636,16z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0x77fafdf6f3eb038e), about 28 miles away, also via Corridor H) and around "metropolitan" Elkins as well.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on April 18, 2016, 02:33:52 PM
Quote from: codyg1985 on April 18, 2016, 07:24:03 AM
Where is the recommended location of lodging for Saturday night?

I have stayed at the Microtel in Buckhannon, which is far and above what one would normally expect from that chain, and the Quality Inn (formerly Comfort Inn) in Weston. I have never spent a night in Elkins, so I can't recommend lodging there. JPI has stayed at a couple of other places in Weston and might have a suggestion.

Buckhannon also has a Hampton and a couple of highly-rated independent motels.

I do know there is a hotel in Elkins, formerly a Days Inn but possibly now an independent, that used to be a hospital.




Quote from: cpzilliacus on April 18, 2016, 07:22:51 AM
Tentative Saturday meet time is at 11:00 AM at the Cracker Barrel fronting on U.S. 340/U.S. 522 north of I-66 in Front Royal. For those interested, meet earlier (9:00 AM) to look at three Virginia DOT construction projects in the northern Shenandoah Valley, including the bridge replacement of Va. 624 (Morgan Ford Road) over the Shenadoah River.

For those that would like to park-and-ride, there is a large VDOT commuter lot just south of the I-66 interchange. I will likely be renting a car to get several people back to their cars after the second day concludes.

Second day (Sunday) meet tine at 10:00 at the Sheetz on U.S. 219/U.S. 250/W.Va. 55/W.Va. 92 (Beverly Pike) in Elkins (a mile or two south of downtown Elkins).

All times still tentative.

I'm looking forward to the maps and itinerary. There is a possibility that I may be able to make a good portion of this meet, if a couple of things fall into place between now and then. It's doubtful that I can make it to the I-81 corridor by Saturday morning, however. I will most likely have a work-related conference in Frankfort on the Friday preceding meet weekend, and the drive from Frankfort to the Shenandoah Valley area of Virginia after the conference concludes is probably too long for me to have a shot to make it to my destination before dark. (I wouldn't dare drive in that area of West Virginia or Virginia at highway speeds after dark because of the possibility of hitting a deer). I may have to "JIP" on Saturday somewhere along the route.

If the agenda of the conference in Frankfort is not up to my liking, then I will not attend, and will instead use Friday as a travel day and be there for the start of the meet.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on April 18, 2016, 04:10:39 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on April 18, 2016, 02:33:52 PM
I'm looking forward to the maps and itinerary. There is a possibility that I may be able to make a good portion of this meet, if a couple of things fall into place between now and then. It's doubtful that I can make it to the I-81 corridor by Saturday morning, however. I will most likely have a work-related conference in Frankfort on the Friday preceding meet weekend, and the drive from Frankfort to the Shenandoah Valley area of Virginia after the conference concludes is probably too long for me to have a shot to make it to my destination before dark. (I wouldn't dare drive in that area of West Virginia or Virginia at highway speeds after dark because of the possibility of hitting a deer). I may have to "JIP" on Saturday somewhere along the route.

If the agenda of the conference in Frankfort is not up to my liking, then I will not attend, and will instead use Friday as a travel day and be there for the start of the meet.

Maps still in process.  A lot of work because there is a lot of GPS log data to process. 

Regarding deer, there are plenty of them in the mountains (but you know that as well as anyone I know). 

It is my understanding that the bucks are not chasing after the does until rut season in the fall, so there is somewhat less risk of hitting one out on the highways.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: 74/171FAN on April 18, 2016, 07:44:10 PM
Quote from: cpzilliacus on April 18, 2016, 04:10:39 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on April 18, 2016, 02:33:52 PM
I'm looking forward to the maps and itinerary. There is a possibility that I may be able to make a good portion of this meet, if a couple of things fall into place between now and then. It's doubtful that I can make it to the I-81 corridor by Saturday morning, however. I will most likely have a work-related conference in Frankfort on the Friday preceding meet weekend, and the drive from Frankfort to the Shenandoah Valley area of Virginia after the conference concludes is probably too long for me to have a shot to make it to my destination before dark. (I wouldn't dare drive in that area of West Virginia or Virginia at highway speeds after dark because of the possibility of hitting a deer). I may have to "JIP" on Saturday somewhere along the route.

If the agenda of the conference in Frankfort is not up to my liking, then I will not attend, and will instead use Friday as a travel day and be there for the start of the meet.

Maps still in process.  A lot of work because there is a lot of GPS log data to process. 

Regarding deer, there are plenty of them in the mountains (but you know that as well as anyone I know). 

It is my understanding that the bucks are not chasing after the does until rut season in the fall, so there is somewhat less risk of hitting one out on the highways.

My mom could not stand me making night trips back home during college for that same reason (though the possibility of hitting a deer on US 460 is a concern).  My personal thought eventually became that letting deer and other animals effect when I drive is just not worth the trouble especially when compared to dealing with the many trucks on I-81.

That being said, I am at best uncertain about coming to this meet.  Though I eventually plan to clinch Corridor H and I-68. (maybe if/when I finally head back to Blacksburg)
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on April 18, 2016, 08:20:29 PM
Quote from: cpzilliacus on April 18, 2016, 04:10:39 PM

Regarding deer, there are plenty of them in the mountains (but you know that as well as anyone I know). 

It is my understanding that the bucks are not chasing after the does until rut season in the fall, so there is somewhat less risk of hitting one out on the highways.

Back several years ago, I did some exploring in eastern West Virginia, using Lewisburg as a base, in June. The second morning, when I was getting ready to leave, a young couple was working on the front bumper of their car in the parking lot of the hotel. They had driven in the previous night from Virginia and had hit a deer. Their car was not inoperable, but they were trying to knock some loose parts off and prevent a tire rub. They said there were so many deer on I-64 that night that traffic was only moving about 35 mph. And since my route to the I-81 corridor would take me across that segment of I-64, it makes me leery.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: Bitmapped on April 18, 2016, 08:51:16 PM
I've driven Corridor H many many times, especially the Weston-Elkins part, and haven't ever had trouble with deer on the corridor itself. While the deer are around, they're generally not all that active around May. It's in the fall when they begin to become a problem.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: Dougtone on April 18, 2016, 10:54:02 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on April 18, 2016, 02:33:52 PM
Quote from: codyg1985 on April 18, 2016, 07:24:03 AM
Where is the recommended location of lodging for Saturday night?

I have stayed at the Microtel in Buckhannon, which is far and above what one would normally expect from that chain, and the Quality Inn (formerly Comfort Inn) in Weston. I have never spent a night in Elkins, so I can't recommend lodging there. JPI has stayed at a couple of other places in Weston and might have a suggestion.

Buckhannon also has a Hampton and a couple of highly-rated independent motels.

I do know there is a hotel in Elkins, formerly a Days Inn but possibly now an independent, that used to be a hospital.

I've stayed at the Days Inn in Elkins back in 2009. From what I can tell, it is now the Elkins Inn and Suites. I remember the hotel being pretty average.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: Mapmikey on April 19, 2016, 08:14:23 AM
Quote from: Bitmapped on April 18, 2016, 08:51:16 PM
I've driven Corridor H many many times, especially the Weston-Elkins part, and haven't ever had trouble with deer on the corridor itself. While the deer are around, they're generally not all that active around May. It's in the fall when they begin to become a problem.

Deer can happen anytime...

Both deer I've hit were around 10:30 in the morning, once in early June and the other in mid Sept.  One was on VA 20 west of Orange and the other was I-64 in Lewisburg WV.

I have seen deer along the side of Corridor H many times in dusk/dawn times...
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on April 19, 2016, 11:07:10 AM
Quote from: Bitmapped on April 18, 2016, 08:51:16 PM
I've driven Corridor H many many times, especially the Weston-Elkins part, and haven't ever had trouble with deer on the corridor itself. While the deer are around, they're generally not all that active around May. It's in the fall when they begin to become a problem.

I'm still seeing gobs of them around my neck of the woods.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: jpi on April 19, 2016, 04:33:47 PM
Steph and I just stayed at the Quality Inn in Weston the other night and it was nice.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: tckma on April 19, 2016, 04:37:38 PM
Signed up on the Facebook event.  I might be able to make this one, if only for one of the two days.  Not sure if my wife would want to come along.  I shall stay tuned.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: ModernDayWarrior on April 19, 2016, 05:58:52 PM
I'm really going to try to make it to this. I don't know if I'll be able to make the logistics work out or not, but I've never been to Virginia or Maryland. I've only been to West Virginia once, when I was a teenager, but I thought it was a gorgeous state and would love to make it back there. I've also never been to a road meet and would love to finally attend one. :)
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on April 19, 2016, 09:57:05 PM
Quote from: jpi on April 19, 2016, 04:33:47 PM
Steph and I just stayed at the Quality Inn in Weston the other night and it was nice.

I've stayed there twice and concur. It's a decent place, and cheaper than the Microtel at Buckhannon.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on April 22, 2016, 12:57:17 PM
Worth noting -- I've long since said that Corridor H should become the preferred route from Kentucky and other points in the midwest to DC once it's done, despite claims to the contrary by one rabble-rouser in particular. Checking mileage and travel times on Google Maps, I find that from my hometown to Front Royal, taking Corridor H with its current unfinished portion is already 30 miles shorter than using I-64 and I-81, and only one minute longer without traffic (five minutes longer with traffic.) When Corridor H is completed, that will only cut the time and distance down even more. (Plus there won't be the need to deal with WV Turnpike tolls and the far-too-low 50 mph speed limit between Cabin Creek and Mossy, and Virginia's ban on radar detectors that slows travel on I-81).
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: froggie on April 22, 2016, 11:57:47 PM
QuoteVirginia's ban on radar detectors that slows travel on I-81

Unless you're one of those who chooses to go too fast to begin with, this should not be a problem.  It never was for me.  Traffic does far more to slow travel on I-81 than the ban on radar detectors.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on April 23, 2016, 12:10:38 AM
Quote from: hbelkins on April 22, 2016, 12:57:17 PM
Worth noting -- I've long since said that Corridor H should become the preferred route from Kentucky and other points in the midwest to DC once it's done, despite claims to the contrary by one rabble-rouser in particular. Checking mileage and travel times on Google Maps, I find that from my hometown to Front Royal, taking Corridor H with its current unfinished portion is already 30 miles shorter than using I-64 and I-81, and only one minute longer without traffic (five minutes longer with traffic.) When Corridor H is completed, that will only cut the time and distance down even more. (Plus there won't be the need to deal with WV Turnpike tolls and the far-too-low 50 mph speed limit between Cabin Creek and Mossy, and Virginia's ban on radar detectors that slows travel on I-81).

According to Google Maps, the trip from Kerens to Davis, across the "missing" central part of Corridor H, is just over 31 miles.  The only part of the trip that is "difficult" (in bad weather and to a lesser extent at night) is U.S. 219 between Parsons and Thomas, and it's really only about the twisty grade from the northern intersection of 219 and W.Va. 72 near Hambleton to the Tucker County High School.  The rest is not that terrible, and taking it slow on that twisty part is probably a good idea anyway.

At the east end, from the eastern end of eastern Corridor H to I-81 just outside Strasburg, Va. is about 21 miles.  The grade on U.S. 48/W.Va. 55 from Wardensville to the state line at the crest of Great North Mountain is also pretty steep and curvy (less so on the Virginia side), but not all that terrible (unless you have the misfortune of getting behind a truck hauling a load of wood products, in which case it becomes very slow and very miserable, since there are no climbing lanes and no truck turnouts to the top of the mountain).
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: 1995hoo on April 23, 2016, 12:04:28 PM
As I think I mentioned somewhere else, we found the trip between Dayton and Fairfax County was faster using the Corridor H route than via the Interstate route–and that's even with a scenic detour from Elkins to Seneca Rocks and then up to Moorefield to put gas in the car and pick up Corridor H there, as well as a backup on I-66 near Delaplane due to a wreck that had traffic squeezing by on the shoulder.

Afraid I won't make it to the meet. It'd be nice to get to meet some of you in person, but due to work commitments at the present time my weekends are all tied up for the foreseeable future.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on April 23, 2016, 09:12:24 PM
Quote from: froggie on April 22, 2016, 11:57:47 PM
QuoteVirginia's ban on radar detectors that slows travel on I-81

Unless you're one of those who chooses to go too fast to begin with, this should not be a problem.  It never was for me.  Traffic does far more to slow travel on I-81 than the ban on radar detectors.

The segments of I-81 I've been on the most are from Abingdon to the I-77 south exit, between Lexington and Staunton, and between Strasburg and the state line. Most every time I've been on the route, traffic was moving very well and quite a few vehicles were traveling faster than the 5-over I tend to drive. I'm too paranoid about getting a ticket to drive any faster than 5 mph over the limit, especially in Virginia. I've always felt I could comfortably drive at 80 in Virginia, like a lot of other, braver drivers do. Or maybe they're running radar detectors in spite of the ban. I used to be quite good at pulling mine down climbing the mountain at Pound Gap on US 23 on the Kentucky side.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on April 23, 2016, 09:16:46 PM
Quote from: cpzilliacus on April 23, 2016, 12:10:38 AM
At the east end, from the eastern end of eastern Corridor H to I-81 just outside Strasburg, Va. is about 21 miles.  The grade on U.S. 48/W.Va. 55 from Wardensville to the state line at the crest of Great North Mountain is also pretty steep and curvy (less so on the Virginia side), but not all that terrible (unless you have the misfortune of getting behind a truck hauling a load of wood products, in which case it becomes very slow and very miserable, since there are no climbing lanes and no truck turnouts to the top of the mountain).

I've done every major east-west state line crossing between I-64 and US 50, except WV/VA 84, and I've been right up to the state line on the West Virginia side there. The US 48 crossing is by far the easiest of all of them. Much easier than US 33, US 250 or WV/VA 39. (I'm obviously not counting the north-south crossings like both of WV/VA 259's or US 220's, since they don't involve a mountain crossing.)
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: tckma on May 06, 2016, 12:34:34 PM
Any further information on schedules and routes determined?  My non-roadgeek wife will be overseas due to a very recent death in her family, so I won't have to convince her to come with or give me up for a weekend.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on May 06, 2016, 04:26:34 PM
This is looking more and more likely for me. I'd be leaving from Frankfort, Ky. mid-afternoon on Friday so I will have to figure out if I can make it all the way to Front Royal Saturday morning in time for things to start, or if I'll have to JIP along the route on Saturday morning.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: noelbotevera on May 06, 2016, 09:34:31 PM
I have a shot at this meet. I can only do one of these days, since my dad does not feel like doing both days. I'm not sure when the meet ends on the days, so I might have to drive three hours to home. I'll need to be sure that things don't suddenly shift, unlike at Central PA.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on May 08, 2016, 03:06:59 PM
According to TripAdvisor, rooms in Elkins are filling up fast for Saturday night. The Hampton in Buckhannon is also full for that night. Folks might want to get rooms pretty quickly, or else you may end up having to stay in Weston or perhaps Clarksburg.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: LM117 on May 08, 2016, 03:41:10 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on April 23, 2016, 09:12:24 PMI've always felt I could comfortably drive at 80 in Virginia, like a lot of other, braver drivers do.

I wouldn't recommend exceeding 80mph in Virginia. If you get nailed doing 80mph or more, even in a 70mph zone, you can get charged with Reckless Driving, which is a Class 1 criminal misdemeanor in Virginia. It's at the cop's discretion whether it's a simple speeding charge or Reckless Driving, but they'll usually go for Reckless Driving (more $$$).
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on May 09, 2016, 01:37:27 PM
Quote from: LM117 on May 08, 2016, 03:41:10 PM
I wouldn't recommend exceeding 80mph in Virginia. If you get nailed doing 80mph or more, even in a 70mph zone, you can get charged with Reckless Driving, which is a Class 1 criminal misdemeanor in Virginia. It's at the cop's discretion whether it's a simple speeding charge or Reckless Driving, but they'll usually go for Reckless Driving (more $$$).

I'm aware of that, which is why I'm amazed that every time I drive on an interstate in Virginia, vehicles are whizzing by me obviously driving faster than 80.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: codyg1985 on May 09, 2016, 02:02:55 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on May 09, 2016, 01:37:27 PM
Quote from: LM117 on May 08, 2016, 03:41:10 PM
I wouldn't recommend exceeding 80mph in Virginia. If you get nailed doing 80mph or more, even in a 70mph zone, you can get charged with Reckless Driving, which is a Class 1 criminal misdemeanor in Virginia. It's at the cop's discretion whether it's a simple speeding charge or Reckless Driving, but they'll usually go for Reckless Driving (more $$$).

I'm aware of that, which is why I'm amazed that every time I drive on an interstate in Virginia, vehicles are whizzing by me obviously driving faster than 80.

How many were out of state?
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: LM117 on May 09, 2016, 02:26:55 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on May 09, 2016, 01:37:27 PM
Quote from: LM117 on May 08, 2016, 03:41:10 PM
I wouldn't recommend exceeding 80mph in Virginia. If you get nailed doing 80mph or more, even in a 70mph zone, you can get charged with Reckless Driving, which is a Class 1 criminal misdemeanor in Virginia. It's at the cop's discretion whether it's a simple speeding charge or Reckless Driving, but they'll usually go for Reckless Driving (more $$$).

I'm aware of that, which is why I'm amazed that every time I drive on an interstate in Virginia, vehicles are whizzing by me obviously driving faster than 80.

My bad, I didn't know you knew. And yeah, it amazes me too. I guess many of them are unaware of the RD law. I noticed most of the fastest vehicles had out of state plates...or at least that's been my observation anyway. I usually try to stay with the traffic in other states, but in VA, I usually keep it no higher 75-77mph. I ain't brave enough to risk an RD charge. One of the politicians from SW Virginia introduced a bill in the General Assembly a few months ago to raise the Reckless Driving to 85mph, but it got shot down in flames by one of the law subcommittees.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: vdeane on May 09, 2016, 05:24:48 PM
In all honestly, most of us here probably only know about the reckless driving law because we're roadgeeks.  I doubt most of the general public is aware.  It's not something that comes up if you don't live in Virginia.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: tckma on May 09, 2016, 07:48:40 PM
Quote from: vdeane on May 09, 2016, 05:24:48 PM
In all honestly, most of us here probably only know about the reckless driving law because we're roadgeeks.  I doubt most of the general public is aware.  It's not something that comes up if you don't live in Virginia.

I had a co-worker who had to go get a lawyer and nearly lost his clearance because of it.  Then again I live in Maryland and work in the DC area as a Federal Government contractor.  The Reckless Driving law is well-known around here.  In Texas, there are places where the speed limit is 80.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: froggie on May 10, 2016, 08:27:02 AM
QuoteIn all honestly, most of us here probably only know about the reckless driving law because we're roadgeeks.  I doubt most of the general public is aware.  It's not something that comes up if you don't live in Virginia.

As tckma indicated, most Virginians (and even adjacent Marylanders) are aware of the reckless driving law.  Your point is mainly valid for outside-of-Virginia folks.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: Thing 342 on May 10, 2016, 08:33:54 AM
Quote from: froggie on May 10, 2016, 08:27:02 AM
QuoteIn all honestly, most of us here probably only know about the reckless driving law because we're roadgeeks.  I doubt most of the general public is aware.  It's not something that comes up if you don't live in Virginia.

As tckma indicated, most Virginians (and even adjacent Marylanders) are aware of the reckless driving law.  Your point is mainly valid for outside-of-Virginia folks.
I'm not so sure. There are no signs pointing out the law anywhere, and it's not taught in the state drivers' ed course, so I have no idea where people would know this from other than from word of mouth. I also see a lot of VA-plated cars doing 80 on I-85 and I-64.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: CanesFan27 on May 10, 2016, 09:34:07 AM
Quote from: froggie on May 10, 2016, 08:27:02 AM
QuoteIn all honestly, most of us here probably only know about the reckless driving law because we're roadgeeks.  I doubt most of the general public is aware.  It's not something that comes up if you don't live in Virginia.

As tckma indicated, most Virginians (and even adjacent Marylanders) are aware of the reckless driving law.  Your point is mainly valid for outside-of-Virginia folks.


And it's well known in North Carolina also.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: froggie on May 11, 2016, 07:42:56 AM
Quote from: Thing 342I'm not so sure. There are no signs pointing out the law anywhere, and it's not taught in the state drivers' ed course, so I have no idea where people would know this from other than from word of mouth. I also see a lot of VA-plated cars doing 80 on I-85 and I-64.

That is not an excuse.  The Virginia Driver's Manual (http://www.dmv.state.va.us/webdoc/pdf/dmv39.pdf) makes it clear on more than one page that it is the responsibility of Virginia drivers to know and follow traffic laws.  The DMV website shows it under points and violations (http://www.dmv.state.va.us/drivers/#points_6.asp).  There have also been a number of news articles written about it over the years, including on Jalopnik (http://jalopnik.com/what-every-driver-should-know-about-speeding-in-virgini-1669902845), the Washington Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-drivers-hurt-by-tough-interpretation-of-va-offenses/2012/07/30/gJQAzPbBLX_story.html), and Patch (http://patch.com/virginia/fredericksburg/what-is-considered-reckless-driving-in-virginia_d00a6948).  Last year, there were also TV news stories (http://legacy.13newsnow.com/story/traffic/2015/01/20/va-considers-higher-reckless-driving-speed/22043105/) when the General Assembly attempted to adjust the law.

And if you're an out-of-state driver driving in a given state (and this holds true everywhere), you are still expected to follow the traffic laws of the state you are traveling through.

There are a number of resources to learn/know about the law, including from the Code of Virginia (http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/) itself.  Not knowing the traffic laws of Virginia, ESPECIALLY if one is a Virginia resident, is nothing more than ignorance, apathy, or laziness.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on May 11, 2016, 04:41:43 PM
Most of the cars I've seen driving at an excessive rate of speed in Virginia have in-state plates.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: jpi on May 12, 2016, 07:54:57 PM
Not to side track the current conversation but just want to let you all know, BIG change in plans, I am still going to the toy convention near Hartford, CT the weekend after thi road meet but now I am back on board for going to this meet! :) Just me, Steph is not able to get the time off and I have scrapped my plans to got to Maine (not going to Maine without Steph ;-)) so I have booked my rooms for Friday night and Saturday night, looking forward to seeing everyone! :bigass:
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: Takumi on May 12, 2016, 08:38:48 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on May 11, 2016, 04:41:43 PM
Most of the cars I've seen driving at an excessive rate of speed in Virginia have in-state plates.
I only do it where I know the cops don't hang out. And even then, not often.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: noelbotevera on May 15, 2016, 05:13:39 PM
Quote from: jpi on May 12, 2016, 07:54:57 PM
Not to side track the current conversation but just want to let you all know, BIG change in plans, I am still going to the toy convention near Hartford, CT the weekend after thi road meet but now I am back on board for going to this meet! :) Just me, Steph is not able to get the time off and I have scrapped my plans to got to Maine (not going to Maine without Steph ;-)) so I have booked my rooms for Friday night and Saturday night, looking forward to seeing everyone! :bigass:
Second meet I'll be seeing you. This will be interesting.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: jpi on May 16, 2016, 03:13:37 PM
Quote from: noelbotevera on May 15, 2016, 05:13:39 PM
Quote from: jpi on May 12, 2016, 07:54:57 PM
Not to side track the current conversation but just want to let you all know, BIG change in plans, I am still going to the toy convention near Hartford,
Second meet I'll be seeing you. This will be interesting.
Get used to it ;-), once you start going to more road meets you will see a lot of the same people with a few different ones, I have been going to road meets for over 10 years and average around 3 to 4 a year give or take. :nod:
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on May 16, 2016, 04:20:34 PM
If all goes well on Saturday, then I'm in, but I still don't know my plans for Friday evening yet. I definitely know making it to Front Royal on Friday is out of the question, but the decision I have to make is whether I want to stay on the I-64 or I-81 corridor, or on the Corridor H corridor, and finish the drive to Front Royal Saturday morning (or, possibly join the meet tour in progress.) Still awaiting a detailed itinerary and schedule to help me make that decision.

Departing Frankfort, Ky., between 1430 and 1500 means I realistically only get, at maximum, five hours of daylight driving since I'll be going east and into the mountains.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet
Post by: jpi on May 16, 2016, 04:43:17 PM
I am staying in Front Royal Friday night since I will be coming up 40-81 from middle TN (just have to remember to take 66 at the split ;-) ) then staying in Weston on Saturday night, then after the meet wraps up on Sunday will be heading to the Harrisburg\ York area.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on May 22, 2016, 04:01:56 PM
Unless something very unforeseen happens, I'm in. Everything fell into place yesterday. Still unsure of travel plans. I will realistically only have five hours of daylight driving time Friday afternoon/evening, leaving from Frankfort, Ky., so logical stopping points would be Weston or Buckhannon, WV, if I choose the I-64/I-79/Corridor H route to Front Royal, or Beckley or Lewisburg, WV, if I opt for I-64/I-81.

Still undecided for Saturday night's lodging. Elkins is full up unless I can score a good "Name Your Own Price" deal on the Hampton, which is the only hotel in town that has a vacancy. Buckhannon or Weston are the likely choices. I'll be staying in Front Royal Sunday night, most likely.

At least four attendees (Cody, AJ, Sam and Brian) are staying in Clarksburg Friday and Saturday nights. You all may be interested in knowing that a Primanti Bros restaurant has opened in the area if you choose to try it for one of your evening meals.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: CanesFan27 on May 22, 2016, 08:16:09 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on May 22, 2016, 04:01:56 PM
Unless something very unforeseen happens, I'm in. Everything fell into place yesterday. Still unsure of travel plans. I will realistically only have five hours of daylight driving time Friday afternoon/evening, leaving from Frankfort, Ky., so logical stopping points would be Weston or Buckhannon, WV, if I choose the I-64/I-79/Corridor H route to Front Royal, or Beckley or Lewisburg, WV, if I opt for I-64/I-81.

Still undecided for Saturday night's lodging. Elkins is full up unless I can score a good "Name Your Own Price" deal on the Hampton, which is the only hotel in town that has a vacancy. Buckhannon or Weston are the likely choices. I'll be staying in Front Royal Sunday night, most likely.

At least four attendees (Cody, AJ, Sam and Brian) are staying in Clarksburg Friday and Saturday nights. You all may be interested in knowing that a Primanti Bros restaurant has opened in the area if you choose to try it for one of your evening meals.

Why don't you just currently reserve at the Hampton?  You can always cancel - and if a lower price comes up for the Hampton Inn it's very easy to have the rate adjusted lower. 

I never get all the hand wringing some folks publicly share with everyone when a meet is announced, you either can make it, can't, or if you are unsure just wait until you know for sure.  The "i think i can make, i can make, no, I cant, wait I can" that makes up a lot of these threads are sometimes quite comical.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: AsphaltPlanet on May 22, 2016, 09:19:21 PM
I am planning to come to this meet as well.  Probably just for the saturday tour though.  I'm going to to do my own thing on Sunday I think.  It'll be nice to meet some new people.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: noelbotevera on May 22, 2016, 09:25:16 PM
I'm out for the count on Sunday. Elkins is three to four hours away and my dad can't do it for that long. Saturday should be good, Winchester is only an hour away.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: tckma on May 23, 2016, 12:02:43 PM
Where in Winchester are we meeting up on Saturday (and at what time)?

Don't know if I'll do Sunday as well.  I need to take care of my dogs at some point and while they love car rides, I don't think there are any pet-friendly hotels without huge pet charges in the area.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on May 23, 2016, 12:08:16 PM
Quote from: tckma on May 23, 2016, 12:02:43 PM
Where in Winchester are we meeting up on Saturday (and at what time)?

Cracker Barrel in Front Royal at 11 a.m. for lunch. There's a pre-lunch tour commencing at 9 a.m. to see some VDOT projects in the area.

Quote from: noelbotevera on May 22, 2016, 09:25:16 PM
I'm out for the count on Sunday. Elkins is three to four hours away and my dad can't do it for that long. Saturday should be good, Winchester is only an hour away.

Except that the meet starts in Front Royal (close to Winchester) and proceeds westward toward Elkins. You guys will have to peel off the tour at some point along US 48 if you don't want to go all the way to Elkins.

Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: tckma on May 23, 2016, 02:28:28 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on May 23, 2016, 12:08:16 PM
Quote from: tckma on May 23, 2016, 12:02:43 PM
Where in Winchester are we meeting up on Saturday (and at what time)?

Cracker Barrel in Front Royal at 11 a.m. for lunch. There's a pre-lunch tour commencing at 9 a.m. to see some VDOT projects in the area.

Thank you!
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: ModernDayWarrior on May 23, 2016, 08:21:03 PM
I was really hoping to make it to this, but it's not going to work out for me this time. Hopefully I'll finally be able to make my first roadmeet later this summer and get to meet some of you.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on May 24, 2016, 11:00:16 PM
I have uploaded the meet notes to Dropbox here (https://www.dropbox.com/s/4fnj58pdqs3ztj2/2016%20Corridor%20H%20Road%20Meet%20notes.pdf?dl=0).  EDIT: Make sure you have the version with the list of latitudes and longitudes at the end, which includes a few corrections.

27 38 pages of text and graphics. 

Pre-meet will start at 8:30 AM at the Sheetz on U.S. 11 (1574 Martinsburg Pike, Winchester, VA 22602, cross street Amoco Lane) between VA-37 and I-81 (exit 317) on the north side of Winchester.

Main part of the meet will start at the Cracker Barrel, at 11:00 AM - located off of U.S. 340/U.S. 522 just north of I-66. 
Address is 15 RIVERTON COMMONS PLAZA  Front Royal, VA 22630-6768.

Sunday part of the meet starts at 10:00 AM the Sheetz in Elkins (on U.S. 219/U.S. 250/WV-55), 1601 Beverly Pike, Elkins, WV 26241. 

H/T H. B. Elkins for suggesting that we try an Sheetz MTO meet sometime.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on May 24, 2016, 11:12:08 PM
Quote from: ModernDayWarrior on May 23, 2016, 08:21:03 PM
I was really hoping to make it to this, but it's not going to work out for me this time. Hopefully I'll finally be able to make my first roadmeet later this summer and get to meet some of you.

See you sometime soon.  Sorry you cannot make it.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: Takumi on May 24, 2016, 11:34:46 PM
Quote from: cpzilliacus on May 24, 2016, 11:00:16 PM
H/T H. B. Elkins for suggesting that we try an Sheetz MTO meet sometime.
I'd most likely be up for that. I'd have liked to attend this one, but too many bills due this time of year.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: codyg1985 on May 25, 2016, 09:11:01 AM
I am getting an indication that this meet may be referred to as the "Sheetz Meet." :P
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on May 25, 2016, 03:13:14 PM
I took the liberty of looking up some of the more complicated routing changes on Google maps, marked them up, and posted the photos on the Facebook event page.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on May 25, 2016, 04:03:28 PM
Quote from: codyg1985 on May 25, 2016, 09:11:01 AM
I am getting an indication that this meet may be referred to as the "Sheetz Meet." :P

I do not own any stock in Sheetz (FWIW, I think it is all closely held by the family).

They are spread around the meet area pretty well, and they usually have clean restroom facilities, hence my motivation for including so many. 
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on May 25, 2016, 04:04:47 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on May 25, 2016, 03:13:14 PM
I took the liberty of looking up some of the more complicated routing changes on Google maps, marked them up, and posted the photos on the Facebook event page.

Thank you for doing that.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: tckma on May 25, 2016, 04:43:08 PM
Quote from: cpzilliacus on May 24, 2016, 11:00:16 PM
I have uploaded the meet notes to Dropbox here (https://www.dropbox.com/s/dddwvsro95aztg8/2016%20Corridor%20H%20Road%20Meet%20notes.pdf?dl=0).  EDIT: Make sure you have the version with the list of latitudes and longitudes at the end, which includes a few corrections.

27 pages of text and graphics. 

I downloaded the DropBox app on my phone (as dropbox is blocked by my employer) and took a cursory look at the itinerary.  I'll need to look at it again on a real computer when I get home tonight.

This will be my first roadgeek meetup -- I've only ever conversed with fellow roadgeeks online and I haven't been an active AARoads forum participant very long at all yet.  I'm not quite sure what happens.  I get that we drive, we geek out over signs and roads and construction, we socialize and make friends who share our interest... but not having been on a roadgeek meet yet I'm not entirely sure what to expect.

At the moment, I plan to go at least for the main part of the meet on Saturday.  I did not book overnight accommodations, and I'm not sure if I'm doing Sunday yet.  I live in Westminster, MD which looks to be about 3 1/2 - 4 hours drive from the Saturday endpoint and Sunday start points so that is doable.

A big problem is that my wife is currently overseas and won't be returning to the USA until June 6; there was a death in her extended family and she decided to travel for the funeral.  So I'm taking care of our 3 dogs (mini schnauzers, about 25 pounds each).  The good news is that all 3 of our dogs love love LOVE road trips (they are truly MY dogs...), so I can conceivably bring them with.  I'm not so worried about bathroom stops for them as there are plenty of Sheetz stops (another factor in my decision to go on this meet).  However, I *am* worried about leaving them in a potentially hot car at the Cracker Barrel while we eat lunch; I'd rather not do this for even 10 minutes.

They are typically pretty good at home during the 8 hours I'm gone during the day.  Things start to get problematic if I leave them alone more than 12 hours.

So -- estimating 2 1/2 hours to Winchester, an hour or so for lunch, maybe about 5 hours for the drive to I-79, and another 4 back home (like I said I haven't looked at the meet notes too carefully yet).  That's 13 1/2 hours -- getting iffy but it's probably do-able.

My next-door neighbors have been taking the dogs out while I'm at work, but I'd like to give them a break from that on weekends.  Though I'm sure they'd take them out if I asked; I've been asking a lot of them while my wife is gone.

My wife, were she not already traveling, would probably want to come with me but then decide to stay at home with the dogs.

My gut instinct is to bring the dogs along, not do the Saturday morning pre-meet, show up later to the Cracker Barrel so I don't have to leave them in the car, and get an MTO lunch at one of the many Sheetz stops instead.

What do you folks think I should do?
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: noelbotevera on May 25, 2016, 06:54:02 PM
Some interesting things to note from some online browsing about the itinerary:

This point of Western Maryland is very narrow, so from some places visibility is so large that you can see West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

I-68 has some mileposts that are orange and have a duck with a number below it. This was part of a game handed out by welcome centers along the state named the "Maryland Mountain Game", where you would mark the mileposts where you found these duck mileposts (if I remember correctly).

Along the Cumberland Thruway is old overpass signs that have the old MD font, but is considerably faded. I think that some signs are still up in the field that refer to I-68 as US 48 too, as the changeover seems recent (1991).

Great itinerary overall. I'm still on the fence if I can attend the meet.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on May 26, 2016, 01:19:05 AM
Quote from: hbelkins on May 25, 2016, 03:13:14 PM
I took the liberty of looking up some of the more complicated routing changes on Google maps, marked them up, and posted the photos on the Facebook event page.

Thank you.

I have incorporated your images into a new revision of the meet notes, which is now online.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on May 27, 2016, 02:39:09 AM
I have uploaded the revised meet notes to Dropbox here (//http://I%20have%20uploaded%20the%20meet%20notes%20to%20Dropbox%20here. %20EDIT:%20Make%20sure%20you%20have%20the%20version%20with%20the%20list%20of%20latitudes%20and%20longitudes%20at%20the%20end,%20which%20includes%20a%20few%20corrections.%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E38%20pages%20of%20text%20and%20graphics.%20%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3EPre-meet%20will%20start%20at%208:30%20AM%20at%20the%20Sheetz%20on%20U.S.%2011%20(1574%20Martinsburg%20Pike,%20Winchester,%20VA%2022602,%20cross%20street%20Amoco%20Lane)%20between%20VA-37%20and%20I-81%20(exit%20317)%20on%20the%20north%20side%20of%20Winchester.%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3EMain%20part%20of%20the%20meet%20will%20start%20at%20the%20Cracker%20Barrel,%20at%2011:00%20AM%20-%20located%20off%20of%20U.S.%20340/U.S.%20522%20just%20north%20of%20I-66.%20%3Cbr%20/%3EAddress%20is%2015%20RIVERTON%20COMMONS%20PLAZA %20Front%20Royal,%20VA%2022630-6768.%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3ESunday%20part%20of%20the%20meet%20starts%20at%2010:00%20AM%20the%20Sheetz%20in%20Elkins%20(on%20U.S.%20219/U.S.%20250/WV-55),%201601%20Beverly%20Pike,%20Elkins,%20WV%2026241.%20%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3EH/T%20H.%20B.%20Elkins%20for%20suggesting%20that%20we%20try%20an%20Sheetz%20MTO%20meet%20sometime.).  EDIT: Make sure you have the version with the list of latitudes and longitudes at the end, which includes a few corrections.

27 pages of text and graphics.

Pre-meet will start at 8:30 AM at the Sheetz on U.S. 11 (1574 Martinsburg Pike, Winchester, VA 22602, cross street Amoco Lane) between VA-37 and I-81 (exit 317) on the north side of Winchester.

Main part of the meet will start at the Cracker Barrel, at 11:00 AM - located off of U.S. 340/U.S. 522 just north of I-66.
Address is 15 RIVERTON COMMONS PLAZA  Front Royal, VA 22630-6768.

Sunday part of the meet starts at 10:00 AM the Sheetz in Elkins (on U.S. 219/U.S. 250/WV-55), 1601 Beverly Pike, Elkins, WV 26241.

H/T H. B. Elkins for suggesting that we try an Sheetz MTO meet sometime.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: noelbotevera on May 27, 2016, 09:36:30 AM
Not going for this meet now. I'll try some other time.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on May 27, 2016, 03:21:09 PM
Quote from: tckma on May 25, 2016, 04:43:08 PM
My gut instinct is to bring the dogs along, not do the Saturday morning pre-meet, show up later to the Cracker Barrel so I don't have to leave them in the car, and get an MTO lunch at one of the many Sheetz stops instead.

What do you folks think I should do?

Do the MTO food, maybe at the Sheetz in Moorefield, W.Va.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on May 27, 2016, 03:21:41 PM
Quote from: noelbotevera on May 27, 2016, 09:36:30 AM
Not going for this meet now. I'll try some other time.

O.K. and understood. 
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: AsphaltPlanet on May 28, 2016, 10:21:24 PM
CP, thanks for hosting the meet, you did a great job.

It was nice to meet all of the new faces.

Some of my photos:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FWV%2FUS%2F48%2FUS48_WV_2_aaroads.jpg&hash=4285255d0397adde9885d5619fd54b1d22df78d6)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/WV/US/48/US48_WV_2_24x16.jpg

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FWV%2FUS%2F48%2FUS48_WV_1_aaroads.jpg&hash=d6a7239b7f5517bed702be577763cfa21330c3c1)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/WV/US/48/US48_WV_1_24x16.jpg

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FWV%2FUS%2F48%2FUS48_WV_3_aaroads.jpg&hash=4ad2e6692e0f7432a5faaed65e32450b76e8d87e)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/WV/US/48/US48_WV_3_24x16.jpg

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FWV%2FUS%2F48%2FUS48_WV_4_aaroads.jpg&hash=042464ddc43d0e5357fcb37970cf8ed0599be5e3)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/WV/US/48/US48_WV_4_24x16.jpg
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on May 30, 2016, 12:50:26 PM
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on May 28, 2016, 10:21:24 PM
CP, thanks for hosting the meet, you did a great job.

It was nice to meet all of the new faces.

Great pictures!  Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on May 30, 2016, 12:50:54 PM
Thanks to all that attended the Corridor H meet! Pictures to come.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: tckma on May 30, 2016, 01:55:43 PM
This was a fantastic meet for my first ever roadgeek meetup.  I'm glad I went and got to meet some of you.  I warn you that I'm positively terrible with names, though.  Thanks to CPZ for hosting.

I'll have to do the last two stops on my own at some point.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: cpzilliacus on May 30, 2016, 10:05:49 PM
Quote from: tckma on May 30, 2016, 01:55:43 PM
This was a fantastic meet for my first ever roadgeek meetup.  I'm glad I went and got to meet some of you.  I warn you that I'm positively terrible with names, though.  Thanks to CPZ for hosting.

I'll have to do the last two stops on my own at some point.

Sorry that the darned rain showed up uninvited!
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on June 14, 2016, 12:09:40 PM
I mentioned that I had a photo of the construction for that big bridge over old WV 55. Here it is, taken on a snowy Saturday morning back in February 2004.

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2FWashington_CD_2004%2FPICT1142.JPG&hash=107727d3a11fe280047dfbedada77f80ffedf30f)
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: AsphaltPlanet on June 14, 2016, 01:35:25 PM
^ That's a cool photo.
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: hbelkins on June 29, 2016, 02:36:33 PM
Whatever happened to the group photos that were taken?

Also, did the guy who was going to write the news story ever do so, and did it get published? And is it viewable on the Web?
Title: Re: Corridor H (Va., W.Va. and Md.) Meet - Late Spring/Early Summer 2016
Post by: jpi on June 29, 2016, 04:10:46 PM
I was wondering that too, especially the group pic, have not seen anything on here or FB and I plan to upload some of my pics this weekend.