LEO Event: Catskill Spirited Drive, Aug.16th - LotusTalk

carbuff · 08-03-2009, 03:33 AM

The Lotus Enthusiast's Organization is conducting it's August road event on Sunday, August 16. It's a Spirited Drive through the Catskills.

This is a real corker, with plenty of twisty roads and scenic views in the best Lotus driving tradition. Just what you need to get the HEAT into your tires! The route was planned by EZMoney.

The Start is at the parking lot of the True Value Hardware Store, 2412 Rt. 52, in Pine Bush, NY. (Just in case anything has fallen off your Lotus on the way there!) Don’t worry: there are gas stations, coffee shops, and restrooms around too, in case you have any other needs. Be There at 10:00 AM, our departure time will be 10:30 AM. (Early arrivals may join us at the Cup and Saucers Diner nearby at 82 Boniface Drive, just half a mile from True Value.)

The Drive winds its way though Catskill Mountains Park before terminating about 2:00 PM at the Mountain Brauhaus Restaurant, 3123 Route 44/55, in Gardiner, NY at the intersection of Rt 44/55 and Rt 299. That is close to the New Paltz exit of the NYS Thruway. Mountain Brauhaus Restaurant

As an additional added treat, we plan to stop at the country home of Rijk Rielveld. Not only does he have working restroom facilities, but he has a Spyker and Ferrari as well (just so you can see how the other half lives).

Feel free to join us at the Brauhaus if your time is limited. Please call me (Atwell) by Thursday 8/13 at 201-852-9742 or at carbuff AT lotusowners.com so we can alert the restaurant with a headcount.

ivan1 · 08-03-2009, 04:00 AM

sounds like a great drive...

cornbeef · 08-03-2009, 05:03 AM

Hey Atwell
sounds like a fun run but unfortunately i'll be tied up at work all weekend

have fun, hopefully i'll make one of the drives later in the year.

macdady2424 · 08-03-2009, 06:56 PM

I hope to make this one. I'll let you know a little later on. I suppose to be camping that weekend, but I hope to leave early Sunday morning for this drive.

carbuff · 08-08-2009, 03:18 AM

BUMP

Who's coming? PM me. One week to go.

glb · 08-08-2009, 07:10 AM

I plan to go...weather permitting.

macdady2424 · 08-08-2009, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glb

I plan to go...weather permitting.

What he said! I plan on going. I'll send PM also.

carbuff · 08-13-2009, 04:49 AM

Backpain · 08-13-2009, 08:12 PM

I'm going to try to make it, anyone else here in Ct want to drive out together?

Croc · 08-14-2009, 11:34 AM

My car is in bits and working to get it back together in time for Sunday. No brakes, no electrics and an owner with (mostly) no idea. Amazing what "fun" a car can be. My plan is to make the drive.

carbuff · 08-14-2009, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Croc

My car is in bits and working to get it back together in time for Sunday. No brakes, no electrics and an owner with (mostly) no idea. Amazing what "fun" a car can be. My plan is to make the drive.

So, bring your tin-top Daily Driver!

Weather is supposed to be superb!

Edit: we have over ten cars signed up for the drive. Last-minute participants welcomed!

Croc · 08-15-2009, 06:28 AM

Believe it or not, I actually only have the Caterham. I do not have a tin-top daily driver.

Bit fresh in winter tho!

Car is back together and ran late last night. Still got some oil weeping from the oil pressure/temp gauge under the dash. Bunch of jobs to take care of today plus clean it up to look pretty for you all. Looking good for tomorrow.

carbuff · 08-15-2009, 10:19 AM

OK Mike!!!!

Anyone who comes should bring an FRS radio (walkie-talkie) if you have one.

I'll be aiming to arrive at the Cups & Saucers Diner in Pine Bush @ 9 AM

Atwell

Jaguar · 08-15-2009, 03:43 PM

I'm looking forward to being there!

carbuff · 08-15-2009, 03:44 PM

Headcount as of 6:30 PM Saturday is 18 people, 14 cars....

over40 · 08-15-2009, 07:43 PM

I may stop by and say hello at the Mt Brauhaus, as I live in the area. Or I might mow the lawn. The food there is pretty good but the grass is pretty long so its a hard choice.

If you don`t fill up there head over to the Ultster County Fair grounds for the Rib Fest, I think it is running until around 5pm.

carbuff · 08-16-2009, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by over40

I may stop by and say hello at the Mt Brauhaus, as I live in the area. Or I might mow the lawn. The food there is pretty good but the grass is pretty long so its a hard choice.

SHOW UP at the Brauhaus!

The grass is probably too damp to cut. You don't want to mess up your lawnmower do you?

My lawn is too damp to cut. I'm sure. Yeah, I'm positive. (I always water it first to make sure.)

jpkeyzer · 08-16-2009, 03:41 PM

Ladies and gents,

It was a pleasure to meet you today.

This was a really great experience and I plan on joining the next drive!

Regards,

jpkeyzer

Croc · 08-16-2009, 04:56 PM

To everyone - Thank you for a great day. The routing was excellent - I would not mind repeating it again one day.

I took a few pics - not easy when you are driving with spirit!

<a href="http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/LEO%20Catskills%20Run/?action=view&current=DSC05714.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/LEO%20Catskills%20Run/DSC05714.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

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Caption above: "Dad...I wanna that one and that one and that one and that one is nice too!"

Pity I cannot post a soundtrack of the white Europa - what an awesome engine noise even from the back of the convoy!

ivan1 · 08-16-2009, 05:40 PM

sorry I missed it..count me in for the next one...

08-03-2009, 03:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
carbuff The Man from L.E.O. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North NJ Posts: 426	LEO Event: Catskill Spirited Drive, Aug.16th The Lotus Enthusiast's Organization is conducting it's August road event on Sunday, August 16. It's a Spirited Drive through the Catskills. This is a real corker, with plenty of twisty roads and scenic views in the best Lotus driving tradition. Just what you need to get the HEAT into your tires! The route was planned by EZMoney. The Start is at the parking lot of the True Value Hardware Store, 2412 Rt. 52, in Pine Bush, NY. (Just in case anything has fallen off your Lotus on the way there!) Don’t worry: there are gas stations, coffee shops, and restrooms around too, in case you have any other needs. Be There at 10:00 AM, our departure time will be 10:30 AM. (Early arrivals may join us at the Cup and Saucers Diner nearby at 82 Boniface Drive, just half a mile from True Value.) The Drive winds its way though Catskill Mountains Park before terminating about 2:00 PM at the Mountain Brauhaus Restaurant, 3123 Route 44/55, in Gardiner, NY at the intersection of Rt 44/55 and Rt 299. That is close to the New Paltz exit of the NYS Thruway. Mountain Brauhaus Restaurant As an additional added treat, we plan to stop at the country home of Rijk Rielveld. Not only does he have working restroom facilities, but he has a Spyker and Ferrari as well (just so you can see how the other half lives). Feel free to join us at the Brauhaus if your time is limited. Please call me (Atwell) by Thursday 8/13 at 201-852-9742 or at carbuff AT lotusowners.com so we can alert the restaurant with a headcount. __________________ Atwell Haines '88 Esprit Succasunna, NJ USA Lotus Enthusiast's Organization, NJ/NYC Area www.LotusEnthusiasts.Org

08-03-2009, 04:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
ivan1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bedford, NY Posts: 6,279	sounds like a great drive... __________________ 2008 Elise SC Ardent Red - Touring, Sport, Starshield Previous car - 2005 Elise Saffron Yellow (totaled in flood- the original underwater elise)

08-03-2009, 05:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
cornbeef Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading Pa Posts: 494 Images: 14	Hey Atwell sounds like a fun run but unfortunately i'll be tied up at work all weekend have fun, hopefully i'll make one of the drives later in the year. __________________ "People think I'm an idiot or something, because all I do is cut lawns for a living. People don't say that about you...as far as you know."

08-03-2009, 06:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
macdady2424 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,312	I hope to make this one. I'll let you know a little later on. I suppose to be camping that weekend, but I hope to leave early Sunday morning for this drive. __________________ 225 TTQC & 05 Elise

08-08-2009, 03:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
carbuff The Man from L.E.O. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North NJ Posts: 426	BUMP Who's coming? PM me. One week to go. __________________ Atwell Haines '88 Esprit Succasunna, NJ USA Lotus Enthusiast's Organization, NJ/NYC Area www.LotusEnthusiasts.Org

08-08-2009, 07:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
glb Unattractive Nuisance Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chester, NJ Posts: 4,530	I plan to go...weather permitting. __________________ 05 elise (PES chip, SSRs, shift tower mods, Multivex; HID low beams); 05 Corolla XRS; 72 Elan Sprint, 170 hp (Sold) "Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable." G. Orwell. 6. "A bore is a man who deprives you of solitude without providing you with company." - Gian Vincenzo Gravina

08-13-2009, 04:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
carbuff The Man from L.E.O. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North NJ Posts: 426	BUMP __________________ Atwell Haines '88 Esprit Succasunna, NJ USA Lotus Enthusiast's Organization, NJ/NYC Area www.LotusEnthusiasts.Org

08-13-2009, 08:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Backpain Bionic Spine #1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 94 Images: 6	I'm going to try to make it, anyone else here in Ct want to drive out together? __________________ 2008 Persian Blue Exige S240 2006 Mazdaspeed6 GT

08-14-2009, 11:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
Croc Mike Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 14	My car is in bits and working to get it back together in time for Sunday. No brakes, no electrics and an owner with (mostly) no idea. Amazing what "fun" a car can be. My plan is to make the drive. __________________ Mike 2004 Caterham SV - 2.0 SVT Zetec

08-15-2009, 06:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
Croc Mike Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 14	Believe it or not, I actually only have the Caterham. I do not have a tin-top daily driver. Bit fresh in winter tho! Car is back together and ran late last night. Still got some oil weeping from the oil pressure/temp gauge under the dash. Bunch of jobs to take care of today plus clean it up to look pretty for you all. Looking good for tomorrow. __________________ Mike 2004 Caterham SV - 2.0 SVT Zetec

08-15-2009, 10:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
carbuff The Man from L.E.O. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North NJ Posts: 426	OK Mike!!!! Anyone who comes should bring an FRS radio (walkie-talkie) if you have one. I'll be aiming to arrive at the Cups & Saucers Diner in Pine Bush @ 9 AM Atwell __________________ Atwell Haines '88 Esprit Succasunna, NJ USA Lotus Enthusiast's Organization, NJ/NYC Area www.LotusEnthusiasts.Org

08-15-2009, 03:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jaguar Unregistered abuser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Right next door to Hell, NJ Posts: 36	I'm looking forward to being there!

08-15-2009, 03:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
carbuff The Man from L.E.O. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North NJ Posts: 426	Headcount as of 6:30 PM Saturday is 18 people, 14 cars.... __________________ Atwell Haines '88 Esprit Succasunna, NJ USA Lotus Enthusiast's Organization, NJ/NYC Area www.LotusEnthusiasts.Org

08-15-2009, 07:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
over40 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hudson Valley,NY Posts: 189	I may stop by and say hello at the Mt Brauhaus, as I live in the area. Or I might mow the lawn. The food there is pretty good but the grass is pretty long so its a hard choice. If you don`t fill up there head over to the Ultster County Fair grounds for the Rib Fest, I think it is running until around 5pm.

08-16-2009, 03:41 PM	#18 (permalink)
jpkeyzer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 86	A really great day! Ladies and gents, It was a pleasure to meet you today. This was a really great experience and I plan on joining the next drive! Regards, jpkeyzer

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08-16-2009, 04:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
Croc Mike Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 14	Great Day, Great Drive, Great Company To everyone - Thank you for a great day. The routing was excellent - I would not mind repeating it again one day. I took a few pics - not easy when you are driving with spirit! <a href="http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/LEO%20Catskills%20Run/?action=view&current=DSC05714.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/LEO%20Catskills%20Run/DSC05714.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/LEO%20Catskills%20Run/?action=view&current=DSC05716.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/LEO%20Catskills%20Run/DSC05716.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/LEO%20Catskills%20Run/?action=view&current=DSC05723.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/LEO%20Catskills%20Run/DSC05723.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/LEO%20Catskills%20Run/?action=view&current=DSC05724.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/LEO%20Catskills%20Run/DSC05724.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> Caption above: "Dad...I wanna that one and that one and that one and that one is nice too!" Pity I cannot post a soundtrack of the white Europa - what an awesome engine noise even from the back of the convoy! __________________ Mike 2004 Caterham SV - 2.0 SVT Zetec

08-16-2009, 05:40 PM	#20 (permalink)
ivan1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bedford, NY Posts: 6,279	sorry I missed it..count me in for the next one... __________________ 2008 Elise SC Ardent Red - Touring, Sport, Starshield Previous car - 2005 Elise Saffron Yellow (totaled in flood- the original underwater elise)