Richmond, VA Meet: October 13

[Takumi]

I've hinted at a Richmond meet for a little over a week now, and in that time, Will and I have been discussing places of interest. There aren't any big construction projects going on right now, but there are some bridges being replaced, and plenty of old signs scattered across the area. The white border US 360 unisign will definitely be part of this, as well as some various cutouts and single shield white border signs. Other areas of interest include a block of VA 147 that's brick, the recently completed John Rolfe Parkway, the North Gayton Road extension (in progress), the Meadowville Interchange, and the new mileposts and toll lanes on VA 195 first, I want to see who's interested in attending, and when would be best. My general idea is to have it in late summer or early fall. I don't want to put it too close to another meet, particularly another nearby meet such as NC. I have possible plans for July (Knotts Island/Virginia Beach and maybe Baltimore), so I personally would prefer at least August, but I'm interested to see what others think.

Event can be found on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/events/103018793179113

The meeting place is The Halligan Bar & Grill Short Pump, 2451 Old Brick Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060, at noon.

[hbelkins]

I voted "October or later." My August is full, and I'm really not sure about September. Much depends on the timing as it relates to work stuff, possible other meets (a meet that allows me to cover some new territory always takes precedence over somewhere I've been before), so forth and so on. I'm definitely interested in attending but we'll just have to see how things shake out.

[jpi]

I am open for any time early to mid September and any time in October however, Cody Goodman is considering a road meet sometime in October in the Birmingham, AL area but still no set in stone date for it yet.

[Beltway]

<<< There aren't any big construction projects going on right now, but there are some bridges being replaced, >>>

The Huguenot Bridge replacement and the I-95 bridge replacements are "big construction projects".  Most likely either one the project manager would provide a project tour with advance notice.

http://virginiadot.org/projects/richmond/huguenot_bridge_reconstruction.asp

http://virginiadot.org/projects/richmond/i-95_bridges.asp

http://virginiadot.org/projects/richmond/midlothian_turnpike-german_school_road.asp

[froggie]

My only option for this year is the weekend of July 14/15.  There's a remote possibility of the following weekend (21/22) if I'm not up in Vermont.  Otherwise, it'll be 2013 for me.

[WillWeaverRVA]

<<< There aren't any big construction projects going on right now, but there are some bridges being replaced, >>>

The Huguenot Bridge replacement and the I-95 bridge replacements are "big construction projects".  Most likely either one the project manager would provide a project tour with advance notice.

http://virginiadot.org/projects/richmond/huguenot_bridge_reconstruction.asp

http://virginiadot.org/projects/richmond/i-95_bridges.asp

http://virginiadot.org/projects/richmond/midlothian_turnpike-german_school_road.asp

I completely forgot about the German School Road widening project (which is kinda hilarious because I was JUST THERE). I don't know if it would be easy to get permission to tour the I-95 bridge replacement project, but the Huguenot Bridge is mostly complete and the entire bridge deck is finished, so getting a tour of that might be easier.

In any case, I voted for August but really, anything is open to me.

[Beltway]

The Huguenot Bridge replacement and the I-95 bridge replacements are "big construction projects".  Most likely either one the project manager would provide a project tour with advance notice.

http://virginiadot.org/projects/richmond/huguenot_bridge_reconstruction.asp

http://virginiadot.org/projects/richmond/i-95_bridges.asp

http://virginiadot.org/projects/richmond/midlothian_turnpike-german_school_road.asp

I completely forgot about the German School Road widening project (which is kinda hilarious because I was JUST THERE). I don't know if it would be easy to get permission to tour the I-95 bridge replacement project, but the Huguenot Bridge is mostly complete and the entire bridge deck is finished, so getting a tour of that might be easier.

Half of the Huguenot Bridge bridge deck will open, and the rest will be built after the old bridge is demolished.

[yanksfan6129]

I voted in the poll, but any chance for me coming to this meet hinges on someone being willing to pick me up and drop me off at my apartment in Arlington, VA, because I don't think I will have a car.

I picked September, but I would also be fine with "October or later."

[Alps]

I voted in the poll, but any chance for me coming to this meet hinges on someone being willing to pick me up and drop me off at my apartment in Arlington, VA, because I don't think I will have a car.

I picked September, but I would also be fine with "October or later."

If I go, I'd likely stay over in DC and similarly end up leaning on a ride.

[CanesFan27]

Not worried about a date..if I can make it I can..if I can't I can't.

[Takumi]

Looks like it's between September and October or later. I work every other weekend, so I'm thinking either September 8, September 22, or October 6.

[yanksfan6129]

eh...now that you mention it...later the better I think. September 8th definitely not, weekends after that through the end of September probably...and October and later definitely. But of course this all hinges on someone picking me up and dropping me off in NoVA.

[hbelkins]

Looks like it's between September and October or later. I work every other weekend, so I'm thinking either September 8, September 22, or October 6.

Sept. 8 won't work for me. My anniversary is the day prior.

Oct. 6 is also questionable. I accepted a work obligation for the 4th, and my intent was to travel to the area on that day and spend the 5th clinching US routes in the region (namely, US 60 and try to make some headway on 13 and 17).

I am also interested in finding out when or if there will be any New England or northeast meets this fall. I know a New Hampshire meet has been discussed, and I'd use that trip to finish up NH counties and get as many as I could in Massachusetts.

But as I've said before, don't let the schedule of an out-of-stater determine when you have the meet. If I can come, I will, and if I can't, I won't.

[Takumi]

I normally take a vacation week in October, so I can really schedule it for any weekend that month. If this week (and from the looks of it, the rest of this month) are any indication, it may be best weather-wise to wait until then.

[hbelkins]

I normally take a vacation week in October, so I can really schedule it for any weekend that month. If this week (and from the looks of it, the rest of this month) are any indication, it may be best weather-wise to wait until then.

Up until this week, we were on track to have our coolest June ever. After this current hot spell ends over the weekend, the meteorologists in the area are saying that it will cool down enough to make it still possible to have the coolest June on record.

[jpi]

If it happens to be on 9/22 then there is a good chance both Steph and I can make it since we will be in York\ Harrisburg PA that weekend and thats only a 5 hour drive from there. if its the next weekend, can't make it, if its any other weekend in October, maybe, if it ends up being the last weekend in October, if Steph is ok with it, this may doubel as an aniversary roadtrip- weekend getaway for us like last years Kalamazoo, MI road meet.

[Takumi]

I've reset the poll with dates from October.

[froggie]

As mentioned before, October/November are completely out for me...out to sea.  Good luck with the meet.

[wriddle082]

As long as it's after Labor Day, I'd have a chance of making it.

[Takumi]

October 13 currently leads. I'll choose a date later this month.

[Takumi]

October 13th it is, exactly three months from today. Facebook event coming soon.

[Beltway]

October 13th it is, exactly three months from today. Facebook event coming soon.

I could probably make that...

[hbelkins]

October 13th it is, exactly three months from today. Facebook event coming soon.

I'm not going to say "no" definitely at this point, but I have pretty much committed to the Alabama meet the following weekend. Can't see myself attending (or being allowed to attend, LOL) two out-of-state meets on consecutive weekends. My Michigan and New York experience a few years ago was probably the first and last time I will attempt that.

[jpi]

Like HB said, Birmingham, AL is a done deal for me, this one is up in the air, I have nothing planned that weekend but it would require me take Friday off of work.

[WillWeaverRVA]

Of course, I'm going.