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August Dusk Drive (?)

Discussion in 'Mid-Atlantic Region - USA (PA, DE, MD, DC, VA)' started by dlbutler, Jul 20, 2011.

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  1. dlbutler

    dlbutler Formula 3

    Sep 18, 2009
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    Will there be an August Dusk Drive this year? The full Moon in August is on Saturday the 13th, so, like last year, the previous Thursday would be a possibility if the weather is clear. If a destination is selected (restaurant, ?) I can help put a route together.
     
  2. JoeZaff

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    Please, please, please do this. I was about to post the same question!

    Let's do a drive and then dinner at the 4 Dog tavern again!
     
  3. dlbutler

    dlbutler Formula 3

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    What is the address of the 4 Dog Tavern?
     
  4. rcraig

    rcraig F1 Rookie

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    Yea boy, this sounds awesome up there. Drive an hour after work through rush hour traffic just to get to the start point. Follow 8 thousand bicyclists at 5 miles an hour and the late work traffic to a restaurant that is still an hour from home . No thanks.
    How about we start and end half way between port deposit and west Chester. Haha.

    I know, I know. Bobs ******.
     
  5. turbos7903

    turbos7903 F1 Rookie

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    Bob i love you. I really do you know that but you are allowed to keep your thoughts to yourself if they are not supportive of an idea. You old crumedgen :). You know who in Delaware
     
  6. dlbutler

    dlbutler Formula 3

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    #6 dlbutler, Jul 20, 2011
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  7. VGM911

    VGM911 Formula 3

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    #7 VGM911, Jul 21, 2011
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    So, having it on Saturday is out? Full moon? Less traffic? Weekend ambiance? Sigh.
     
  8. rcraig

    rcraig F1 Rookie

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    Yea I know, like not having a Japanese section in Greenville.
    HAHA

    It's all good Jon. At least I'm not blowing smoke.

    Sorry Jon. Sometimes I would like it to be a little easier. It's like every FCA event that we're all members of being in the middle of Virginia.

    Shrek
     
  9. JoeZaff

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    When we did it a couple of years ago, everyone had a great time...including you.
     
  10. swexlin

    swexlin Formula 3

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    Sounds fun, but most weekday evenings are out for me, and Saturday 8/13 is the Harrisburg Supercars show where a few of us will be.
     
  11. rcraig

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    No Joe, when we did it a couple years ago I couldn't make because I work in Wilmington. Driving south to pick up my car and then turning around took too long and I missed it.

    BTW - no one else gets in trouble when I say I'm going for drive and everyone else thinks it's too far. They just don't show up. I'm just trying to be honest and communicate.

    No offense intended. It costs me half a tank of gas just getting up there and back. I need to maximize my enjoyment per mile. It ok, less controversy with me somewhere else.

    Have fun

    Bob
     
  12. turbos7903

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    #12 turbos7903, Jul 21, 2011
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    I for one had fun last year. It was a unique experience and a welcome.change.from the regular saturdays which i also love. Variety is healthy. All due respect to the people who cant make it cause they work late or have evening bball or soccer or have to go to church or live too far or ...........
     
  13. B-26

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    Are we getting "Going to the Dogs" a refrigerator magnet?
     
  14. Ferris Bueller

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    Sounds like a fun way to break up the week.
    Wife and kids are at the shore the month of August so I am free for a night time drive and would be interested.
     
  15. dlbutler

    dlbutler Formula 3

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    They seem popular, so I'll have them made again.

    I'll try to find last year's thread and bump it so we have a "pattern" for this year (day, time, length of route, etc.).
     
  16. captglen

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    Sounds like a great idea, but what do I know.....
    Count me in
     
  17. dlbutler

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    #17 dlbutler, Jul 21, 2011
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    I found, well, Google found the address. Four Dogs Tavern, 1300 West Strasburg Rd, West Chester, PA 19382. The road is also PA-162, so no problem. I have a preliminary route that I'll check next week.
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  18. B-26

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    Don,

    What's the cost associated with the magnets?
     
  19. Monto

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    We go there quite often, but I think the road is still closed just east of the Four Dogs. Still plenty of ways to get there, but keep that in mind when you plot the route. If someone else can confirm the closure, please chime in.
     
  20. dlbutler

    dlbutler Formula 3

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    $1.00 each when buying 25. Less than the gas used on a back road drive. :)
     
  21. dlbutler

    dlbutler Formula 3

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    My preliminary route arrives at 4Dogs from the west. Lots of new roads and a few old favorites.
     
  22. Alxlee

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    I'd be in! Have we decided on a night yet though?
     
  23. Alxlee

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    How about a slightly later wheels up time? Say 6:30 instead of 6.
     
  24. dlbutler

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    Thursday August 11th is the current plan. Leaving 6:30 - 7:00 seems reasonable - less traffic. I'll make the drive about one hour or a little more giving us a fashionable 8:00 dinner. Still open to suggestions. :)
     
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