MD/PA/VA/WV Quad State (MDRoads 11th Wedding Anniversary) Meet - 8/17/2024

[jpi]

well, I have now mentioned this to Steph and she seems to be interested, this could now co-inside with us loading totes\ boxes in the minivan as "phase 1" of our move back to the Harrisburg area so we would road trip to the road meet first then on to Harrisburg\ York to visit family and prepare for this move of ours. So I would say we are about 65% in for this and will know for sure as we get closer.

[Rothman]

Unfortunately/fortunately, my family is now having a reunion that weekend (my siblings are flying out on one of their only open summer weekends).  So, can't make it.

Happy Anniversary!

[epzik8]

Am I allowed to come from greater Baltimore

[74/171FAN]

Am I allowed to come from greater Baltimore

Everyone is welcome so I am unsure why you asked that question the way you did.

[epzik8]

Am I allowed to come from greater Baltimore

Everyone is welcome so I am unsure why you asked that question the way you did.

I just meant it tongue-in-cheek haha.

[jpi]

Now it's a done deal, Mr and Mrs JPI will be attending the festivities!

[bluecountry]

How does this work?  Do people meet at a site then go for a ride?

[Alps]

How does this work?  Do people meet at a site then go for a ride?

Correct. Typically lunch together, ride around for a few hours, then post-meet fun.

[noelbotevera]

This should be an easy day trip for me, but it is the week before I have to go back to Penn State (classes start Monday, August 26th). Consider me interested, especially since I've called this area home for a while.

[bluecountry]

How does this work?  Do people meet at a site then go for a ride?

Correct. Typically lunch together, ride around for a few hours, then post-meet fun.

So where will this take place?  At Berekly Springs?

[froggie]

Any narrowing down on time and location, Laura?  I'm also looking into the feasibility of at least coming down for the lunch and ceremony.

[jpi]

Any narrowing down on time and location, Laura?  I'm also looking into the feasibility of at least coming down for the lunch and ceremony.

Hi Everyone, just echoing what froggie said a couple weeks ago, trying to nail down where I need to book lodging for Steph and I, we are looking forward to this as this will be the first stop on our "phase 1 of moving back up to central PA" trip.

[Laura]

Added the facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/aP4jAqdFuraqXVKe/?mibextid=9l3rBW

Come to the first road meet that visits 4 states (as well as the first to have a mini vow renewal to celebrate Mr and Mrs MDRoads's 11th wedding anniversary (8/17/2013!))

We will start in Hancock, MD with lunch at Buddylou's and then head over to the C&O Canal to have the mini vow renewal.

Then we will see the following:

-Sideling Hill
-Mason/Dixon marker
-Scenic US 40
-Hancock Toll House on the old National Road
-US 522 Berkeley Springs, WV
-Old bridges on WV County Route 13
-The Farnham Colossi Roadside Americana outdoor "museum"

Bring your bathing suits for a post-meet swim at Berkeley Springs State Park!!

[jpi]

Sweet! Steph and I will be attending and just booked our lodging, looking forward to it! This will be my first activity after my retirement from the barrel 

[roadwaywiz95]

A schedule conflict on that day will prevent my attendance for this, but I'm very confident this will be a great meet. Laura and I did a dry run of the itinerary last weekend and I think she's got a diverse and exciting variety of landmarks on the agenda that I think folks will really enjoy. And there's also the uniqueness of a drive that enters four different states on the same day, and a day that features a roadgeek vow renewal ceremony - what more could you want?? 


Hope you all have a great time!

[vdeane]

Bring your bathing suits for a post-meet swim at Berkeley Springs State Park!!

Neat.  What time will the meet tour get back, though?  I saw a note on the WV State Parks site that the pool is only open until 5; or are the springs open longer (I see this park has both).  Google Maps also says something about the park only being open until 6, but I can't find anything elsewhere on that.

Also, would we be using the regular menu for Buddylou's or the "brunch" menu for lunch?

[Alps]

Bring your bathing suits for a post-meet swim at Berkeley Springs State Park!!

Neat.  What time will the meet tour get back, though?  I saw a note on the WV State Parks site that the pool is only open until 5; or are the springs open longer (I see this park has both).  Google Maps also says something about the park only being open until 6, but I can't find anything elsewhere on that.

Also, would we be using the regular menu for Buddylou's or the "brunch" menu for lunch?

I agree. From the site:

This isn't your average swimming pool! The outdoor pool at Berkeley Springs State Park is filled with natural spring water. The pool is open to the public every day, except Tuesdays, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beginning August 20, the pool will be open on weekends only until Labor Day. The pool will be open for Labor Day. Pool entry is $6 for adults 12 and up, and $5 for seniors and children under 12. 

I don't plan to swim for $6, let alone with the hours restrictions.

[Hunty2022]

I would love to attend this, but I've got plans that day.
I hope y'all have a great/safe meet!

[bluecountry]

RSVP by when?

[tckma]

Any insight into this construction near Berkeley Springs State Park?  Will we get to see it?

[74/171FAN]

Any insight into this construction near Berkeley Springs State Park?  Will we get to see it?

IIRC, the US 522 Berkeley Springs Bypass construction is the main attraction of this meet.

[vdeane]

Any insight into this construction near Berkeley Springs State Park?  Will we get to see it?

It's literally right into the tour listed on the OP:

-Berkeley Springs WV US 522 new bypass

[roadwaywiz95]

Meet Itinerary is complete and is available now at the link below:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xmj4l19whfmznm2eeqq7p/Quad-State-Meet-Itinerary-REV-1.docx?rlkey=yxs19w5tneusy25t3vd5wjyx3&st=etk58np9&dl=0

[74/171FAN]

Definitely great weather yesterday and glad the weather mostly stayed away.

I wanted to mention that the Unger Amusement Park to me was basically Krabbyland from SpongeBob except that Mr. Krabs was not scamming kids out of their money to go there.   

[noelbotevera]

Blah. I missed this because I needed to clean up my apartment before moving in. Welp, see y'all in like 5 years when I can afford a car.