Any further news on Quad State II? There's a chance I might be able to go to this one after all.
Quote from: Laura on February 13, 2025, 07:39:49 PMOkay I'm making it official - Saturday, July 26th is Quad State II: Electric Boogaloo!
Laura, is there a page here or at Facebook for this meet? I've booked flights, a hotel room, and a rental car for this one.
Quote from: Brandon on June 29, 2025, 08:08:48 PMQuote from: Laura on February 13, 2025, 07:39:49 PMOkay I'm making it official - Saturday, July 26th is Quad State II: Electric Boogaloo!
Laura, is there a page here or at Facebook for this meet? I've booked flights, a hotel room, and a rental car for this one.
Yes good question, I am 100% in and if Steph is off work that day she will be along too, again easy day trip for us.
I'm definitely in and my wife is a nearly certain. Hope Laura's okay.
The strong interest here is making me wonder if I should just book my hotel and declare the time off even without further confirmation. I suppose if the worst case scenario happens, we could just get together and do an ad-hoc meet or I could do an extra day of clinches or find something else to do.
Hi everyone... I was going to postpone it because of my surgery recovery but now I'm seeing people booked flights and rooms and I'm thinking that an alternative person should instead host it. I'll talk it over with Mike and let you all know ASAP. He might be able to step in, or I will pass it off to someone else.
Quote from: Laura on June 30, 2025, 05:29:19 PMHi everyone... I was going to postpone it because of my surgery recovery but now I'm seeing people booked flights and rooms and I'm thinking that an alternative person should instead host it. I'll talk it over with Mike and let you all know ASAP. He might be able to step in, or I will pass it off to someone else.
Sincerely hope your recovery recovers.
Quote from: Laura on June 30, 2025, 05:29:19 PMHi everyone... I was going to postpone it because of my surgery recovery but now I'm seeing people booked flights and rooms and I'm thinking that an alternative person should instead host it. I'll talk it over with Mike and let you all know ASAP. He might be able to step in, or I will pass it off to someone else.
Hope you feel better soon Laura. Have you worked with roadwaywiz on this at all?
Anyway I can probably look at sites if necessary, but I am unsure about taking over full hosting duties. My parents took my sister and I to Charles Town as young kids so they probably know more about restaurants in the area (at least if they have existed since the 1990s) than I would.
Quote from: Laura on June 30, 2025, 05:29:19 PMHi everyone... I was going to postpone it because of my surgery recovery but now I'm seeing people booked flights and rooms and I'm thinking that an alternative person should instead host it. I'll talk it over with Mike and let you all know ASAP. He might be able to step in, or I will pass it off to someone else.
Whatever works best for you works for me. I haven't booked yet and I'm already taking a decent amount of time off this year, so it's not a problem for me if this ends up being a meet for another time. That said, if this does end up happening as currently scheduled, I wouldn't mind booking this week, next week at the latest, especially since this is already closer than I usually cut it.
Quote from: vdeane on June 30, 2025, 09:31:16 PMQuote from: Laura on June 30, 2025, 05:29:19 PMHi everyone... I was going to postpone it because of my surgery recovery but now I'm seeing people booked flights and rooms and I'm thinking that an alternative person should instead host it. I'll talk it over with Mike and let you all know ASAP. He might be able to step in, or I will pass it off to someone else.
Whatever works best for you works for me. I haven't booked yet and I'm already taking a decent amount of time off this year, so it's not a problem for me if this ends up being a meet for another time. That said, if this does end up happening as currently scheduled, I wouldn't mind booking this week, next week at the latest, especially since this is already closer than I usually cut it.
The likelihood is that it will happen, and I would say it stays on the list.
Quote from: Alps on July 01, 2025, 06:21:11 PMQuote from: vdeane on June 30, 2025, 09:31:16 PMQuote from: Laura on June 30, 2025, 05:29:19 PMHi everyone... I was going to postpone it because of my surgery recovery but now I'm seeing people booked flights and rooms and I'm thinking that an alternative person should instead host it. I'll talk it over with Mike and let you all know ASAP. He might be able to step in, or I will pass it off to someone else.
Whatever works best for you works for me. I haven't booked yet and I'm already taking a decent amount of time off this year, so it's not a problem for me if this ends up being a meet for another time. That said, if this does end up happening as currently scheduled, I wouldn't mind booking this week, next week at the latest, especially since this is already closer than I usually cut it.
The likelihood is that it will happen, and I would say it stays on the list.
...especially if stops for the tour have already been considered. Could be easy to choose a place to meet up for lunch.
Quote from: Rothman on July 01, 2025, 07:02:52 PMQuote from: Alps on July 01, 2025, 06:21:11 PMQuote from: vdeane on June 30, 2025, 09:31:16 PMQuote from: Laura on June 30, 2025, 05:29:19 PMHi everyone... I was going to postpone it because of my surgery recovery but now I'm seeing people booked flights and rooms and I'm thinking that an alternative person should instead host it. I'll talk it over with Mike and let you all know ASAP. He might be able to step in, or I will pass it off to someone else.
Whatever works best for you works for me. I haven't booked yet and I'm already taking a decent amount of time off this year, so it's not a problem for me if this ends up being a meet for another time. That said, if this does end up happening as currently scheduled, I wouldn't mind booking this week, next week at the latest, especially since this is already closer than I usually cut it.
The likelihood is that it will happen, and I would say it stays on the list.
...especially if stops for the tour have already been considered. Could be easy to choose a place to meet up for lunch.
It's not hard to figure out what the Williamsport, Wilson, and Antietam stops were supposed to be. Not sure what we were supposed to do at Falling Waters, however. Not sure what to add PA, except maybe a restroom stop at the welcome center (Williamsport/Wilson before and Antietam/drive through VA/WV after?). Other than that it's finding a restaurant.
There's also a bridge in Sharpsburg.
Quote from: vdeane on July 01, 2025, 09:49:49 PMQuote from: Rothman on July 01, 2025, 07:02:52 PMQuote from: Alps on July 01, 2025, 06:21:11 PMQuote from: vdeane on June 30, 2025, 09:31:16 PMQuote from: Laura on June 30, 2025, 05:29:19 PMHi everyone... I was going to postpone it because of my surgery recovery but now I'm seeing people booked flights and rooms and I'm thinking that an alternative person should instead host it. I'll talk it over with Mike and let you all know ASAP. He might be able to step in, or I will pass it off to someone else.
Whatever works best for you works for me. I haven't booked yet and I'm already taking a decent amount of time off this year, so it's not a problem for me if this ends up being a meet for another time. That said, if this does end up happening as currently scheduled, I wouldn't mind booking this week, next week at the latest, especially since this is already closer than I usually cut it.
The likelihood is that it will happen, and I would say it stays on the list.
...especially if stops for the tour have already been considered. Could be easy to choose a place to meet up for lunch.
It's not hard to figure out what the Williamsport, Wilson, and Antietam stops were supposed to be. Not sure what we were supposed to do at Falling Waters, however. Not sure what to add PA, except maybe a restroom stop at the welcome center (Williamsport/Wilson before and Antietam/drive through VA/WV after?). Other than that it's finding a restaurant.
There's also a bridge in Sharpsburg.
I didn't even see the list of proposed stops.
I am sure Laura will provide us with an itinerary prior to the meet if she cannot arrange to be there.
Hi everyone, I'm going to attempt to host this meet but will have a better idea after visiting the area this weekend and can tighten the itinerary.
If my husband is unable to drive me on the meet day itself due to work, I've received offers from multiple people to drive, which is awesome. If I am not well enough, I will pass along hosting duties to someone else (I've had offers there as well!) This weekend will give me a better gauge if I can handle being in a car for a good chunk of the day. If I feel unable then I will pass on the itinerary to them.
Quote from: Rothman on July 01, 2025, 10:55:34 PMQuote from: vdeane on July 01, 2025, 09:49:49 PMQuote from: Rothman on July 01, 2025, 07:02:52 PMQuote from: Alps on July 01, 2025, 06:21:11 PMQuote from: vdeane on June 30, 2025, 09:31:16 PMQuote from: Laura on June 30, 2025, 05:29:19 PMHi everyone... I was going to postpone it because of my surgery recovery but now I'm seeing people booked flights and rooms and I'm thinking that an alternative person should instead host it. I'll talk it over with Mike and let you all know ASAP. He might be able to step in, or I will pass it off to someone else.
Whatever works best for you works for me. I haven't booked yet and I'm already taking a decent amount of time off this year, so it's not a problem for me if this ends up being a meet for another time. That said, if this does end up happening as currently scheduled, I wouldn't mind booking this week, next week at the latest, especially since this is already closer than I usually cut it.
The likelihood is that it will happen, and I would say it stays on the list.
...especially if stops for the tour have already been considered. Could be easy to choose a place to meet up for lunch.
It's not hard to figure out what the Williamsport, Wilson, and Antietam stops were supposed to be. Not sure what we were supposed to do at Falling Waters, however. Not sure what to add PA, except maybe a restroom stop at the welcome center (Williamsport/Wilson before and Antietam/drive through VA/WV after?). Other than that it's finding a restaurant.
There's also a bridge in Sharpsburg.
I didn't even see the list of proposed stops.
I was going off this list (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=35276.msg2959489#msg2959489) from the 2025 meets thread.
Quote from: vdeane on July 02, 2025, 12:34:53 PMQuote from: Rothman on July 01, 2025, 10:55:34 PMQuote from: vdeane on July 01, 2025, 09:49:49 PMQuote from: Rothman on July 01, 2025, 07:02:52 PMQuote from: Alps on July 01, 2025, 06:21:11 PMQuote from: vdeane on June 30, 2025, 09:31:16 PMQuote from: Laura on June 30, 2025, 05:29:19 PMHi everyone... I was going to postpone it because of my surgery recovery but now I'm seeing people booked flights and rooms and I'm thinking that an alternative person should instead host it. I'll talk it over with Mike and let you all know ASAP. He might be able to step in, or I will pass it off to someone else.
Whatever works best for you works for me. I haven't booked yet and I'm already taking a decent amount of time off this year, so it's not a problem for me if this ends up being a meet for another time. That said, if this does end up happening as currently scheduled, I wouldn't mind booking this week, next week at the latest, especially since this is already closer than I usually cut it.
The likelihood is that it will happen, and I would say it stays on the list.
...especially if stops for the tour have already been considered. Could be easy to choose a place to meet up for lunch.
It's not hard to figure out what the Williamsport, Wilson, and Antietam stops were supposed to be. Not sure what we were supposed to do at Falling Waters, however. Not sure what to add PA, except maybe a restroom stop at the welcome center (Williamsport/Wilson before and Antietam/drive through VA/WV after?). Other than that it's finding a restaurant.
There's also a bridge in Sharpsburg.
I didn't even see the list of proposed stops.
I was going off this list (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=35276.msg2959489#msg2959489) from the 2025 meets thread.
Ah, thanks.
Quote from: Laura on July 02, 2025, 11:28:13 AMHi everyone, I'm going to attempt to host this meet but will have a better idea after visiting the area this weekend and can tighten the itinerary.
If my husband is unable to drive me on the meet day itself due to work, I've received offers from multiple people to drive, which is awesome. If I am not well enough, I will pass along hosting duties to someone else (I've had offers there as well!) This weekend will give me a better gauge if I can handle being in a car for a good chunk of the day. If I feel unable then I will pass on the itinerary to them.
Hope you feel better soon!
I haven't booked anything yet. We bought a new car very recently, so that's not a worry anymore, but we're still struggling. I also might be double- or even triple-booked that day (gah!). If you need someone to drive you, add my name to the pile of offers you've got for that and feel free to text me -- but as I said, I'm not sure I'll be able to go. If I weren't terrified of hosting a meet, I'd even offer that.
Quote from: tckma on July 02, 2025, 05:25:29 PMQuote from: Laura on July 02, 2025, 11:28:13 AMHi everyone, I'm going to attempt to host this meet but will have a better idea after visiting the area this weekend and can tighten the itinerary.
If my husband is unable to drive me on the meet day itself due to work, I've received offers from multiple people to drive, which is awesome. If I am not well enough, I will pass along hosting duties to someone else (I've had offers there as well!) This weekend will give me a better gauge if I can handle being in a car for a good chunk of the day. If I feel unable then I will pass on the itinerary to them.
Hope you feel better soon!
I haven't booked anything yet. We bought a new car very recently, so that's not a worry anymore, but we're still struggling. I also might be double- or even triple-booked that day (gah!). If you need someone to drive you, add my name to the pile of offers you've got for that and feel free to text me -- but as I said, I'm not sure I'll be able to go. If I weren't terrified of hosting a meet, I'd even offer that.
You are on my way to/from the meet if you would benefit from a ride.
I've booked my hotel. Now it's just a matter of picking a route. Originally I was doing to dip down to clinch the MD and DC portion of US 29, but that really needs an extra day to do. Then I was thinking about 322 and 422 in PA, but whatever day gets stuck with filling in clinch gaps on US 340 from the meet tour will end up long, so it looks like I might need to truncate things (especially if I end up with any other clinch gaps to fill).
Quote from: vdeane on July 03, 2025, 12:37:06 PMI've booked my hotel. Now it's just a matter of picking a route. Originally I was doing to dip down to clinch the MD and DC portion of US 29, but that really needs an extra day to do. Then I was thinking about 322 and 422 in PA, but whatever day gets stuck with filling in clinch gaps on US 340 from the meet tour will end up long, so it looks like I might need to truncate things (especially if I end up with any other clinch gaps to fill).
322 and 422? You would be going past my neighborhood :-) As for me this is a day drive for me so won't have to book anything, still 100% in and willing to help Laura, not sure on Steph's schedule for that weekend yet
Just curious if the tour will be put together soon - I'm hoping to finalize my route to/from the meet this weekend and do the prep work (write down directions, scout out in street view, etc.).
Did anyone actually take over as host?
Laura and Mike did do some scouting and went well, she is supposed to be setting up a FB event and post itinerary
Quote from: jpi on July 16, 2025, 01:55:03 PMLaura and Mike did do some scouting and went well, she is supposed to be setting up a FB event and post itinerary
Hope she's doing okay.
Quote from: Rothman on July 16, 2025, 01:56:28 PMQuote from: jpi on July 16, 2025, 01:55:03 PMLaura and Mike did do some scouting and went well, she is supposed to be setting up a FB event and post itinerary
Hope she's doing okay.
As far as I know she is doing fine :nod:
Hi everyone, I'm hanging in there!
Here is the link to the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Vu4h9QBSv/?mibextid=wwXIfr
I plan to finalize the itinerary ASAP, but here's a sneak peak:
Lunch in Hagerstown, MD at Foster's on the Point Restaurant at 11 am, then a drive through look at the Dual Highway Complete Streets Quick Build project that Laura worked on in 2024!
PA: Hays Stone Arch Bridge and Witherspoon Covered Bridge
MD: Wilson Bridge (Old National Pike),
Williamsport - Salisbury Street Bridge and Railroad Lift Bridge. Also an Old Route Shield! Antietam National Battlefield (including Burnside Bridge), Antietam Ironworks Bridge
VA: US 340
WV: Drive through Harpers Ferry (slope remediation project, historic town) and Shepherdstown
How are the tour notes coming along? I was hoping to print them out tomorrow night.
Headed down there early Friday, spending the night in DC and then headed to the meet on Saturday.
Quote from: Rothman on July 24, 2025, 12:05:39 AMHeaded down there early Friday, spending the night in DC and then headed to the meet on Saturday.
Yeah, I'm leaving tomorrow morning as well, which is why it would be nice to print/go over them tonight. Travel days are always a whirlwind.
I actually prepared an emergency backup plan (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Courtyard+Hagerstown/39.6263503,-77.7728675/@39.4302494,-77.681797,10z/data=!4m64!4m63!1m60!1m1!1s0x89c9f2f400afd1bf:0xd873b4e1ba2169a4!2m2!1d-77.7735318!2d39.6257852!3m4!1m2!1d-77.726022!2d39.6447688!3s0x89c9ed46442858d1:0x26d1496c43ad1022!3m4!1m2!1d-77.434576!2d39.4065885!3s0x89c9dbb0b6f2f6d7:0x179aee58d157d862!3m4!1m2!1d-77.5319658!2d39.0970715!3s0x89b63da46376c7c5:0x1fe8441beeef3686!3m4!1m2!1d-77.2186037!2d38.9602686!3s0x89b63569a9b9c2b9:0x46f8cac5de8fa9b2!3m4!1m2!1d-77.065128!2d38.903092!3s0x89b7b64f2203619d:0x3ba56b159560fc43!3m4!1m2!1d-77.0290839!2d38.902533!3s0x89b7b7945c44b419:0x8741a84801001ff!3m4!1m2!1d-77.0229559!2d38.9119072!3s0x89b7b7ee470e17cd:0xf183a147b329d62f!3m4!1m2!1d-77.0233743!2d38.930028!3s0x89b7c81cbe0577e3:0x87025d742e1ccbc!3m4!1m2!1d-77.0267853!2d38.9746939!3s0x89b7c88e8f3fb129:0xa3293f88e98e4b0b!3m4!1m2!1d-76.8188862!2d39.2660276!3s0x89c81f83f59cb089:0x21edd8bd99cba2fb!3m4!1m2!1d-76.8244975!2d39.3018836!3s0x89c81f582016e1f1:0x6fae8ceb72ebc614!1m0!3e0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcyMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) (which includes a stop at Great Falls Park). I suppose worst case we could make it a city meet. It's honestly tempting me into breaking off after lunch, since that part of US 29 is vexing me (on the other hand, that's a lot of I-70, especially since I'd be going over it again on my drive back).
Quote from: vdeane on July 24, 2025, 12:49:12 PMQuote from: Rothman on July 24, 2025, 12:05:39 AMHeaded down there early Friday, spending the night in DC and then headed to the meet on Saturday.
Yeah, I'm leaving tomorrow morning as well, which is why it would be nice to print/go over them tonight. Travel days are always a whirlwind.
I actually prepared an emergency backup plan (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Courtyard+Hagerstown/39.6263503,-77.7728675/@39.4302494,-77.681797,10z/data=!4m64!4m63!1m60!1m1!1s0x89c9f2f400afd1bf:0xd873b4e1ba2169a4!2m2!1d-77.7735318!2d39.6257852!3m4!1m2!1d-77.726022!2d39.6447688!3s0x89c9ed46442858d1:0x26d1496c43ad1022!3m4!1m2!1d-77.434576!2d39.4065885!3s0x89c9dbb0b6f2f6d7:0x179aee58d157d862!3m4!1m2!1d-77.5319658!2d39.0970715!3s0x89b63da46376c7c5:0x1fe8441beeef3686!3m4!1m2!1d-77.2186037!2d38.9602686!3s0x89b63569a9b9c2b9:0x46f8cac5de8fa9b2!3m4!1m2!1d-77.065128!2d38.903092!3s0x89b7b64f2203619d:0x3ba56b159560fc43!3m4!1m2!1d-77.0290839!2d38.902533!3s0x89b7b7945c44b419:0x8741a84801001ff!3m4!1m2!1d-77.0229559!2d38.9119072!3s0x89b7b7ee470e17cd:0xf183a147b329d62f!3m4!1m2!1d-77.0233743!2d38.930028!3s0x89b7c81cbe0577e3:0x87025d742e1ccbc!3m4!1m2!1d-77.0267853!2d38.9746939!3s0x89b7c88e8f3fb129:0xa3293f88e98e4b0b!3m4!1m2!1d-76.8188862!2d39.2660276!3s0x89c81f83f59cb089:0x21edd8bd99cba2fb!3m4!1m2!1d-76.8244975!2d39.3018836!3s0x89c81f582016e1f1:0x6fae8ceb72ebc614!1m0!3e0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcyMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) (which includes a stop at Great Falls Park). I suppose worst case we could make it a city meet. It's honestly tempting me into breaking off after lunch, since that part of US 29 is vexing me (on the other hand, that's a lot of I-70, especially since I'd be going over it again on my drive back).
Eh, at this point the meet is happening. Wouldn't worry about a backup plan. Got a dozen people going.
Safe travels everyone! Looks like Stephanie is coming :biggrin: we will be leaving our house early Saturday morning making a few retail stops along the way, we have an open schedule for the whole day, she will probably do her own thing after lunch while we are on the tour.
Here is the draft itinerary - I am rewriting the last 3 legs but wanted to get something posted tonight: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AtXCa7nlWZspO_HiQuaepDjqteiDNqUQ/view?usp=drivesdk
Appendix A: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RB36yVZT_mFrSK-Y4PJK9ZvgZfNwm1a5/view?usp=drivesdk
Appendix B: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FfMGtdnbepDFGNLYjwI2hX-gXFrEE70c/view?usp=drivesdk
w00t!
Here is the FINAL itinerary and Appendices!!!! I will have printed copies available tomorrow.
Itinerary: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D6ILrlW5YT4p9OClTVX8SglWAlQc0lsB/view?usp=drive_link
Appendix A: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c6rHb3oWf3evqtA77G6QG9z-TRdaAhbM/view?usp=drive_link
Appendix B: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1elNuLNN5eLfhNQhmRCeBNlVwDU9vux6C/view?usp=drive_link
Enjoy the meet! As much as I'd like to channel some other roadgeeks and book a last-minute transcontinental flight to make a surprise appearance, that's not in the cards this weekend.
Quote from: Laura on July 25, 2025, 10:56:04 AMHere is the FINAL itinerary and Appendices!!!! I will have printed copies available tomorrow.
Itinerary: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D6ILrlW5YT4p9OClTVX8SglWAlQc0lsB/view?usp=drive_link
Appendix A: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c6rHb3oWf3evqtA77G6QG9z-TRdaAhbM/view?usp=drive_link
Appendix B: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1elNuLNN5eLfhNQhmRCeBNlVwDU9vux6C/view?usp=drive_link
FYI: According to both TM and signage showing in street view, WV 230 actually follows E German St and S Princess St in Shepherdstown.
Quote from: vdeane on July 25, 2025, 09:00:38 PMQuote from: Laura on July 25, 2025, 10:56:04 AMHere is the FINAL itinerary and Appendices!!!! I will have printed copies available tomorrow.
Itinerary: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D6ILrlW5YT4p9OClTVX8SglWAlQc0lsB/view?usp=drive_link
Appendix A: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c6rHb3oWf3evqtA77G6QG9z-TRdaAhbM/view?usp=drive_link
Appendix B: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1elNuLNN5eLfhNQhmRCeBNlVwDU9vux6C/view?usp=drive_link
FYI: According to both TM and signage showing in street view, WV 230 actually follows E German St and S Princess St in Shepherdstown.
Good catch! We'll have to correct the paper copies tomorrow.
Also, if at any point people are looking to propose snack/bathroom breaks, there are two Sheetz locations on the tour: one on Artizan St conveniently right near the old US 11 sign, and one at the corner of MD 66 and US 40. Otherwise we appear to be in a bit of a convenience store desert.
There is a Sheetz on US 340 a mile or two west of WV 230. I stopped there on my way back north in March to certify US 340.
Meet album is done: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCpi6c
It starts at the SR 671/US 340 intersection in Loudoun County, VA, on the way to lunch and ends where my parents and I split off the tour after the drive through Harpers Ferry.