I'll be in NY city on that day and can't attend. Looks like a great time.

 

I have no problem with breakfast at 9:30 leaving at 10:30. I have 3 different routes depending on weather and desires of group. We should end around 3 again desire of group prevails.

In case of cancellation due to weather I will post it on here no later than Friday at 6 PM

 

Bruce, I'm a little confused. Another post says that the 18th is off and it's now the 25th. Is that correct? If it is I can't attend as much as I want to, my wife has to be up in Tarrytown, NY on the 24th. That's a Friday. We could possibly make it but there could be a problem. let me know please, Rick

 

Never mind, I read the post wrong......how silly of me. I'll be there, as for my wife don't know if she can ride in the xfire yet. Knee surgery went fine and she's doing well.
Rick

 

Rick

Cece is welcome to drive her Mini on the run. Hey she's one of us...health prevails.

 

Sorry buddy but she can't drive yet. She came with me in the crossfire for the first time today. Easier entrance and exit in it than the Mini too....crutches fit perfectly in the deck. We had a good time and she got rid of her "CABIN FEVER" quickly, it was a great day for it and we accomplished a lot.

Just to let you know, I went to see Stan the other day and got a ticket from a mass state trooper, 91 in a 65, didn't give me a break either. What's even more distressfull is that there was a black VW new beetle in front of me, going just as fast, we applied our brakes at the same time. The cop stopped me and not him. You know, white sports car, veterans plates, no mercy. I asked a couple of folks that we both know, one said he'd try, the other had no reply. He's a retired trooper too. I used to teach some of those guys weapons retention skills and combat shooting techniques. It doesn't matter though. Go figure? I was also a member of the Police Chief's association. Little good that did either. Now I have to contribute $260 to the Mass revenue. Rick

 

Wellllllllll, if you challenge it they usually knock off quite a bit. Mass seems to want to balance their budget by issuing tickets...mine was $220 (+22 mph) but got the court to drop it to $130...Connecticut is expensive BUT there are rarely radar cars east of the Conn River except by the casinos. I guess we both got the 3 star Blackxfire award...maybe they'll give NEX members a group rate. They prob targeted u because u were (as usual) the rear man...hard to pass u and get the car in front of u. Good thing we didn't get stopped when we were doing 140...that's why I slowed down by exit 97-98.

 

Ten Day forecast (intellicast.com) for the 18th...Sunny and 55

 

What me doing 140, musthave been your immagination ! That would have beeen one nasty ticket. I'll probably throw myself on the mercy of the magistrate and tell him my story. What's the worst thing that could happen?
Have to pay the $260? My wife is already pissed at me. But then, she's been known to travel above 90 herself. I guess she forgets that.
Thanks for your input. "fun" basicly said the same thing.
See you on the 18th.
Lead Foot!!!

 

"What me doing 140, musthave been your immagination ! That would have beeen one nasty ticket."

That would not have been a ticket....we'd both would have had rather large cellmates....and you'd tell them that I was the virgin.

 

Rick,
The problem is that you were following Nightrider. You would have gotten nailed again! From now on you've got to lead the pack.
Bob

 

Bob, are you sure about that, the only ones that can keep up with me are those SRT guys, the others are not willing or able to keep up at that pace.

I think that my days of travelling mach-1 are over!!!!!
Rick

 

Rick,
Definitely go to the meeting with the magistrate and plead your case. They do usually drop the fee in those meetings. Question why he only pulled you over and not the VW. "Profiling" a sports car? You should have questioned him at the scene.
If you didn't realize your speed because your were following the flow of traffic in your lane. And you couldn't see the speedo at the time you had your glasses off. Maybe the kind magistrate will reduce your fine.
Hope you don't get points on your insurance. Although at your age the insurance can't be that much!
Stan

 

That's my intent. You pretty much summed it up very well, I should have you come and defend me!!!
Rick

 

Actually Bob he was following me...except when I slowed down by known radar areas (and giggled).

 

Yes, he was going to hang me out to dry........probably would have pulled to the side of the road in front and taken pictures as they hauled me off to jail . Rick

 

Sorry to interrupt this current dialogue.

I just confirmed with ACrispy1 (Tony) that we are both going to travel up to Mystic, Ct. on Saturday, April 18th to join your GTG along with our significant others.

We have reservations for the 7 am ferry from Orient Point, Long Is;and, that is scheduled to arrive at New London, Ct. at approx. 8:20 am. I am estimating travel time from New London to Mystic at 20 - 30 minutes. We should be able to join up with you folks around 9:00 - 9:15 am for breakfast if that is the plan.

Please provide us with specifics as to where we will meet up. We do not need directions, just an address where we will meet as I have a GPS.

We are looking forward to this GTG!

 

Yep,what he said.......

 

LOL ......

 

xfire2005 From Ferry landing to Exit 90 friendly's is about 15 minutes (5 for Crossfire trail). I will be at Friendly's at 9 officially the meet up is 0930 with departure at 1030.

Proposed schedule

0930 Meetup for those that want breakfast 1030 leave friendly's
1100 HS Nautilus (USS Nautilus) Photo op and tour of submarine and sub force museum)
1200 depart back roads to Gillette Castle (arrive 1245 ) photo op castle)not open yet. Played by ear for departure. Back roads to Route 1 to Harkness Mansion & Gardens leave then Eat.

Like to know what type of food most want..clam bar, family restauraunt or a really cool Stainless steel diner. Will try to arrive for meal about 3.

Weather so far looks good via intellicast.com