"Warm Up" for Brit V8" next year, 2017

[kstevusa]

We can discuss in Townsend if enough  members are interested in a night before stop in Wytheville, Va.   Wytheville is  on I-81 and the end of I-77 approximately 100 miles SE of Lewisburg WV. The map shows a mountain rd to be a reasonable ride to cruise into Lewisburg the next day.  This overnight stop would be similar to the ones in St. Joseph, Mo and Shreveport, La in previous years.  Open to suggestions if this is not acceptable; however the new proposer is new trip planner.

[ex-tyke]

Stayed in Wytheville on the way to VIR and the British V8 meet in Raleigh-Durham in 2009. Managed to luck out with a Sagebrush Steakhouse right next door to the Super 8 motel.
Count me in Kelly!

[Mickey Richaud]

We're in!

[MGBV8]

I'm not even ready to pee by Wytheville!    I went thru there on the way to Durham this weekend (longer, but faster route). I made Wytheville in one hour 20 minutes.  Actually I drove straight thru to Max's house non-stop. No pee break. Saw a tremendous Full Moon come up as I was approaching Mt. Airy, NC!  What a sight! Top down, beautiful evening & a Full Moon Rising, to boot! Sweet, topless motoring at its finest.

BTW, I-81 is 70mph from Bristol, VA to Wytheville, so don't forget to step it up a notch when you leave TN.

[Mickey Richaud]

"I'm not even ready to pee by Wytheville! "

Just wait 'til you get to our age, Carl!

[MGBV8]

Right behind ya, Mickey.  Don't tell anybody, but I'll be 59 in November.  How in the world did THAT happen?!  :0

Ran 2 miles today, though.

[Dan B]

Don't go much over 70 on the VA side though!

[MGBV8]

On I-81?  I run 5-7 over the limit on I-81 in VA all the time.  They don't bat an eye.  Or, just go with the flow.  That is usually +5. at least.  

[danmas]

Don't tell anybody, but I'll be 59 in November.

A mere lad. I'll be 76 by the time we meet in Townsend. I used to think 76 was old. I was right.

[Mickey Richaud]

66 here.

But back on track...

Anyone want to do some of the Blue Ridge Parkway on the way up?

[MGBV8]

I know some of ya got me by a year or decade. So what, still enjoy all of y'alls company.

Now yer talkin', Mickey!

[lawnvett]

geez i guess those of us born in the 1940's, like me, are the oldsters and the younguns were born in the 50's or later.  Dan has me by a few years, but I still have to pee a lot especially after taking my di-uretic for my heart disease.  You guys are a blast.

BTW my maternal grandmother lived in Parson's, WVA near Elkins, WVA. not too far from Snowshoe resort.
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[Dan B]

I was just in Parsons last week.  In fact, traffic was stopped for the Homecoming Parade.

[BMC]

Maybe just MAYBEE I could maybe come to the 2017 event..... I really would love to do that. Jennifer and I haven't been to one since 2008.

I have to admit I am very surprised to hear Carl is 59. Last time I thought about how old he was, it was 49. What happened? I thought I was catching up to you. I'm a rather elderly 41 and I am watching classmates die off as well. I better go out for a bike ride again later tomorrow!

-BMC.

[MGBV8]

Whoa now!  I'm still 58 for a couple more months (two days after Thanksgiving).  You can be "elderly if you want, Brian. I refuse to grow up.   I'm going for a 2 mile run.  

[kstevusa]

Brian, hope you can attend.  Been a LONG time since Port Washington.  You will enjoy the area.  COME ON DOWN!

[Charles]

Brian, come on down.

I got a bone to pick with you. I bought a Howe throw out bearing from you and there is something wrong with it.

Unlike everyone else mine is not leaking or making weird noises and I feel left out.

Only been 27,000 miles since French Lick.

charles

[MGBV8]

Now you have gone & jinxed it, Charles.  

[Charles]

No Carl,

The Wilwood clutch master cylinder is what has failed. Guess what, no repair kit from Wilwood.

So to not miss anything I carry brake fluid and a funnel.

I got one ordered and will replace it when ever the engine cools down.

I guess I am in charge of desert, so I am bringing apple pie. Everybody bring a spoon.

charles

[Charles]

I meant to Townsend this weekend.

charles

[kstevusa]

We agreed to have the "Warm-up" at Wytheville, Va. the night before the 2017 V8 meet in Lewisburg VW.   More to follow in a separate thread devoted to this event.  There appears much to do in this general area of Wytheville pronounced "Withville"  and Lewisburg.  See you all there next year.