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exarkun1178 · 08-27-2008, 06:19 PM

thats what i had in mind, leave late Friday. do a nice drive Saturday then what ever Sunday be back late sunday.

as for those coming. well sometimes a few of us really get on board with a trip like tis, sometimes not. it really will come down to the date and availability.

Barv motor said hed be into it, and maybe..knock on wood, if he can get the time for the trip wallabyguy...

haven't heard back from any other nj/ny guy yet...

iwantanelise · 08-28-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Torrey

If you guys are serious about an overnight this place is awesome New Hampshire Hotel Conference Center | Luxury Hotel Destination Wedding | North Conway Golf Course Corporate Meeting - Mountain View Grand Hotel

I just checked availability and Sept. 19th and 20th are booked. Definitely looks nice and ball'n expensive. My schedule is unpredictable to that date right now. I'll have to verify in a few weeks.

Keeper · 08-28-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 55fanatic

Hey guys I was thinking maybe running a road in VT. There was a write up in Road and Track about one of the best roads in the country to drive on and it was through VT. We could spend Saturday driving up there. Spend the night and drive back... I want to say it was Rt 110 or something in VT, passed some real scenic areas

I recently bought an E46 M3 so I would really like to log some miles on it

Well, since you brought it up. Some info. Particularly, route 17 which is easily one of the best driving roads in the Northeast. I was thinking about driving this route in October.

The route below traverses all four mountain passes between route 4 and I-89 and includes the Rt-17-Lincoln Gap loop and the best part of route 100.

from:US-2 @44.296764, -72.686011 to:Lincoln Rd @44.127339, -73.046085 to:VT-100 @44.003478, -72.850316 to:Court St/US-7/VT-125 @44.010080, -73.163010 to:Lake Dunmore Rd/VT-53 @43.909063, -73.066454 to:VT-107 @43.824750, -72.583450 - Google Maps

There is some dirt on this route but only Lincoln Gap IIRC. It is a problem with some roads in Vermont. It's much less of an issue in NH. You could plan around it. If you do it let us know.

Keeper · 08-28-2008, 06:01 PM

Kanc +:

People drive the Kanc all the time and are completely oblivious to this 13 mile stretch of forest:

from: Linsey Rd @43.937560, -71.881160 to: 44.021953,-71.732483 - Google Maps

Less traffic than the Kanc, too. It's getting a little bumpy (so is Bear Notch road.) but they repaved some of it from what I heard.

Jeff Torrey · 08-28-2008, 06:02 PM

Still trying to get a feel for what you guys want - Hotel/Motel. If your getting in late friday night and up Saturday AM as long as the room is clean and your car is safe. That should work.

If you want fine dinning and luxury accomodations I'll look into more of that.

Keeper · 08-28-2008, 06:03 PM

Southern White Loops:

I was thinking about driving this loop for this years NMBM but then I started looking into the four pass route up top.

from: Linsey Rd @43.937560, -71.881160 to: 44.021953,-71.732483 - Google Maps

Keeper · 08-28-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Torrey

Still trying to get a feel for what you guys want - Hotel/Motel. If your getting in late friday night and up Saturday AM as long as the room is clean and your car is safe. That should work.

If you want fine dinning and luxury accomodations I'll look into more of that.

I would prefer the something like the resort in Whitefield, but don't count my vote since I probably can't make it.

exarkun1178 · 08-28-2008, 10:06 PM

ive only had a few response back from guys down here. so, pretty much whatever, all those roads look great!

exarkun1178 · 08-29-2008, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by iwantanelise

I just checked availability and Sept. 19th and 20th are booked. Definitely looks nice and ball'n expensive. My schedule is unpredictable to that date right now. I'll have to verify in a few weeks.

are you saying the place is booked? if so are you thinking of new dates, or are you sticking with the weekend of the 20th?

Jeff Torrey · 08-29-2008, 12:37 PM

I can get you a room here: It is a better jumping off point to do Route 100 in VT. But it will extend your drive up on Friday at least 30 minutes (further North).

New Hampshire Ski Resort - New England Ski Resort | The Balsams

I can call the management and possibly negotiate rooms. Same thing...how serious are you guys. I can put this together for you (knock your socks off/show you a side of New England few tourist ever see). I just don't want to do the leg work and have people bail out...work, family, personal comittements.

exarkun1178 · 08-29-2008, 07:48 PM

regardless im coming up, are we 100% on the dates?

if im alone, ill leave nj mid morning.

as far as the place to stay, again either way, though i prefer nice spots. but if others come may have to be ok with, ok.

Jeff Torrey · 08-30-2008, 10:43 AM

Ok great I'll put it together. The only consideration I have is rain. If 3 days before it looks like a wash out we cancell and reschedule for a later date. Depends on how much notice Hotel requires.

I will post all the details before the weekend is out. Looking forward to it.

-Jeff

exarkun1178 · 08-30-2008, 10:45 AM

great.

i spoke to barv motorist he said a yes. so provided he does not eat too much the night prior and gets sick.......... at least us two.

Jeff Torrey · 08-30-2008, 07:03 PM

Here is the Lodging for Friday Night September 19th. New Hampshire Bed and Breakfast - A New Hampshire Getaway - Chesterfield NH Inn is near Brattleboro, VT and Delights with a Full Restaurant and Luxury Rooms

Close to Rte 91/ Vermont Rte 100/ Southern Vermont... so easier for long distant travelers. Easy meeting spot Saturday Morning for local Lotus Owners interested in the Scenic Tour of Rte 100 Vermont.

As of right now there are 10 rooms available. Please book right away, 5 day cancellation policy (so we will keep an eye on the weather, week of the 20th).

Please don't wait to book your room it, most Inns and Resorts have a 2 night minumum stay. Once the rooms are full it will be very hard find a place to stay.

exarkun1178 · 08-30-2008, 07:28 PM

lol omg. so i just called the inn.

me," hello, id like to see about reservations"

lady"i guess i can help with that..." in the tone that it is clear i am bothering her and she clearly does not like her job

me...

lady" ok... what date.."

me "the 20th"

lady "what month" i guess i should have mentioned it along with the date, but again she was like(why bother asking about a date with out a month..what am i a mind reader)

me..."September please"

lady" YEA what do YA want to know?"

me...

"im sorry sounds like im bothering you, ill find other accommodation..."

lady" no ..no.. im sor...."
mw" no its good [click]"

wtf.

Jeff Torrey · 08-31-2008, 03:57 AM

What time did you call? I posted it up after 9pm and figured it was to late to call last night. I'm going to call and make my reservation late this morning. Please try again.

If you want a room for Friday night that is September 19th.

-Jeff

exarkun1178 · 08-31-2008, 05:12 AM

it was about 10 pm

Jeff Torrey · 08-31-2008, 05:34 AM

You got to figure she had been up since 5am making breakfast for the guests on a Holiday weekend.

She may even have been sleeping.

exarkun1178 · 08-31-2008, 05:38 AM

i guess, i went back on the site, no hours posted on calling. anyway, i wrote to barv motorist,think hell call. best of luck to him.

web site makes the place look really nice though!

Jeff Torrey · 08-31-2008, 05:53 AM

You know it took me about 3 hours on the computer to find a place close to Rte 91, close to the start of Rte 100, without a two night minum, with a Restaurant and availability. Last but not least close enough to get the Local Lotus Owners to jump in on Saturday if they are not available friday night.

08-28-2008, 06:01 PM	#24 (permalink)
Keeper Probably Lurking Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North of Boston Posts: 1,981	Kanc +: People drive the Kanc all the time and are completely oblivious to this 13 mile stretch of forest: from: Linsey Rd @43.937560, -71.881160 to: 44.021953,-71.732483 - Google Maps Less traffic than the Kanc, too. It's getting a little bumpy (so is Bear Notch road.) but they repaved some of it from what I heard. __________________ -Shawn (2005 Lotus Econoxotic) Uberpost -- things owners should know - common problems/fixes - rattles, squeaks, noises - read the manual - good ideas? - maintenance - mods - reference - abbreviations

08-28-2008, 06:03 PM	#26 (permalink)
Keeper Probably Lurking Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North of Boston Posts: 1,981	Southern White Loops: I was thinking about driving this loop for this years NMBM but then I started looking into the four pass route up top. from: Linsey Rd @43.937560, -71.881160 to: 44.021953,-71.732483 - Google Maps __________________ -Shawn (2005 Lotus Econoxotic) Uberpost -- things owners should know - common problems/fixes - rattles, squeaks, noises - read the manual - good ideas? - maintenance - mods - reference - abbreviations

08-30-2008, 07:28 PM	#35 (permalink)
exarkun1178 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Posts: 3,624	lol omg. so i just called the inn. me," hello, id like to see about reservations" lady"i guess i can help with that..." in the tone that it is clear i am bothering her and she clearly does not like her job me... lady" ok... what date.." me "the 20th" lady "what month" i guess i should have mentioned it along with the date, but again she was like(why bother asking about a date with out a month..what am i a mind reader) me..."September please" lady" YEA what do YA want to know?" me..."im sorry sounds like im bothering you, ill find other accommodation..." lady" no ..no.. im sor...." mw" no its good [click]" wtf.

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08-27-2008, 06:19 PM	#21 (permalink)
exarkun1178 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Posts: 3,624	thats what i had in mind, leave late Friday. do a nice drive Saturday then what ever Sunday be back late sunday. as for those coming. well sometimes a few of us really get on board with a trip like tis, sometimes not. it really will come down to the date and availability. Barv motor said hed be into it, and maybe..knock on wood, if he can get the time for the trip wallabyguy... haven't heard back from any other nj/ny guy yet...

08-28-2008, 06:02 PM	#25 (permalink)
Jeff Torrey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 138	Still trying to get a feel for what you guys want - Hotel/Motel. If your getting in late friday night and up Saturday AM as long as the room is clean and your car is safe. That should work. If you want fine dinning and luxury accomodations I'll look into more of that.

08-28-2008, 10:06 PM	#28 (permalink)
exarkun1178 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Posts: 3,624	ive only had a few response back from guys down here. so, pretty much whatever, all those roads look great!

08-29-2008, 12:37 PM	#30 (permalink)
Jeff Torrey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 138	I can get you a room here: It is a better jumping off point to do Route 100 in VT. But it will extend your drive up on Friday at least 30 minutes (further North). New Hampshire Ski Resort - New England Ski Resort \| The Balsams I can call the management and possibly negotiate rooms. Same thing...how serious are you guys. I can put this together for you (knock your socks off/show you a side of New England few tourist ever see). I just don't want to do the leg work and have people bail out...work, family, personal comittements.

08-29-2008, 07:48 PM	#31 (permalink)
exarkun1178 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Posts: 3,624	regardless im coming up, are we 100% on the dates? if im alone, ill leave nj mid morning. as far as the place to stay, again either way, though i prefer nice spots. but if others come may have to be ok with, ok.

08-30-2008, 10:43 AM	#32 (permalink)
Jeff Torrey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 138	Ok great I'll put it together. The only consideration I have is rain. If 3 days before it looks like a wash out we cancell and reschedule for a later date. Depends on how much notice Hotel requires. I will post all the details before the weekend is out. Looking forward to it. -Jeff

08-30-2008, 10:45 AM	#33 (permalink)
exarkun1178 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Posts: 3,624	great. i spoke to barv motorist he said a yes. so provided he does not eat too much the night prior and gets sick.......... at least us two.

08-30-2008, 07:03 PM	#34 (permalink)
Jeff Torrey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 138	Here is the Lodging for Friday Night September 19th. New Hampshire Bed and Breakfast - A New Hampshire Getaway - Chesterfield NH Inn is near Brattleboro, VT and Delights with a Full Restaurant and Luxury Rooms Close to Rte 91/ Vermont Rte 100/ Southern Vermont... so easier for long distant travelers. Easy meeting spot Saturday Morning for local Lotus Owners interested in the Scenic Tour of Rte 100 Vermont. As of right now there are 10 rooms available. Please book right away, 5 day cancellation policy (so we will keep an eye on the weather, week of the 20th). Please don't wait to book your room it, most Inns and Resorts have a 2 night minumum stay. Once the rooms are full it will be very hard find a place to stay.

08-31-2008, 03:57 AM	#36 (permalink)
Jeff Torrey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 138	What time did you call? I posted it up after 9pm and figured it was to late to call last night. I'm going to call and make my reservation late this morning. Please try again. If you want a room for Friday night that is September 19th. -Jeff

08-31-2008, 05:12 AM	#37 (permalink)
exarkun1178 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Posts: 3,624	it was about 10 pm

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08-31-2008, 05:34 AM	#38 (permalink)
Jeff Torrey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 138	You got to figure she had been up since 5am making breakfast for the guests on a Holiday weekend. She may even have been sleeping.

08-31-2008, 05:38 AM	#39 (permalink)
exarkun1178 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Posts: 3,624	i guess, i went back on the site, no hours posted on calling. anyway, i wrote to barv motorist,think hell call. best of luck to him. web site makes the place look really nice though!

08-31-2008, 05:53 AM	#40 (permalink)
Jeff Torrey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 138	You know it took me about 3 hours on the computer to find a place close to Rte 91, close to the start of Rte 100, without a two night minum, with a Restaurant and availability. Last but not least close enough to get the Local Lotus Owners to jump in on Saturday if they are not available friday night.