5/25/08 SNEKR / Hudson Valley Meet & Greet / Sky-Sols Run - Danbury, CT

[Skyman-CT]

Everyone please check the changes I made to the schedule and route on Post #1 & #2 over at SkyRoadster.com link below.
This was one of the routes proposed by PubliusE (aka Solster3231) and it's about twice as long but promises to be a much nicer ride?

SNEKR Run 5/25/08 starting at Saturn of Danbury, CT - Saturn Sky Forum

I'm not going to change this post on the Solstice Forum until I get feedback in case I have to revert back to the original plans.


Its official! 5/25/08 Saturn of Danbury, CT -

See link on SNEKR.com SNEKR Saturn Sky Pontiac Solstice Club - Home

or SkyRoadster.com for more more info:
SNEKR Run 5/25/08 starting at Saturn of Danbury, CT - Saturn Sky Forum

Let me know if I'm missing anyone (Collected names from SkyRoadster/SolticeForum and SNEKR

Our official Host at Saturn of Danbury - Tom Oliva (Sales Manger)
Start Time: May 25th -
1:00 PM - 3:00PM - Meet & Greet / Tour of of Saturn of Danbury Facility
3:00 PM - 5:00PM - Ride around Candlewood Lake (With stops for Photos)
5:00 PM - Dinner / Departures for those not able to stay
Link for dinner sign up thread on SkyRoadster:
5/25/08 SNEKR / HV Meet & Greet / Run - Dinner Thread - Saturn Sky Forum


Saturn of Danbury loc: 84 Federal Road, Danbury, CT 06810 - Google Maps

List of Attendees:

Sky 07 - White Sky
Skyman-CT - Red Redline
Xmicro Redline - Silver Redline
patbfd - Silver Solstice
ron55 - Green Redline
Solster3231 (PubliusE) - Silver Solstice
histand - Black GXP
Ronzer - Graphite Solstice
DELTAFLYBIRD - Red Solstice
Skycruzr - Silver Redline
Xmicro Redline Sr - Silver Redline
nomead - Graphite Redline
detsf79 - ???

jayman ??? - Graphite Sky
DRBarber ??? - Solstice
RCH.SKY ???
Benton ??? - Deep (Blue) Solstice
BirdLiver ??? - Yellow GXP?

[Skyman-CT]

OK,

Here's the latest update - The long range weather forecast is looking great for the Holiday weekend - Saturn of Danbury is going to be providing Dogs and drinks at their site and a tour of the new facility - There will also be some Saturn freebies given out so don't miss it!

"T" and I did a ride over the weekend on my planned ride up to Hopkins Inn on Lake Waramaug and many of the roads that I had planned to take were under construction. Rte202 and Rte109 and the traffic was horrendous.

Candlewood Lake might be an alternative. It's only about a 1-1/2 hour ride - See Google map below.

It won't be too fast a run as I'm sure there will be a lot of people at the Lake for the holiday weekend. The posted speeds are mostly 25 mph, but it is a pretty ride.

from:84 Federal Road, Danbury, CT 06810 to:Federal Rd @41.433492, -73.411525 to:Candlewood Lake Rd S @41.514671, -73.439369 to:Sullivan Rd @41.533720, -73.425070 to:Candlewood Lake Rd N @41.558402, -73.437530 to:CT-39 @41.531790, -73.479430 to:41.440

If everyone is up for a 3 hour ride and I can find alternatives but don't want to make it too late for those of you coming from a distance.

[SKY 07]

Hey SKYMAN..... Thanks for confusing me.: willy: I did not know it was called Hudson Valley meet and greet. Everyone keeps asking me if I was going to the Hudson Valley meet and greet and I told them that I couldn't go to the Hudson Meet and Greet cause I am going to Danbury, CT for hot dogs and then a road trip. Now you tell me it's the same thing. So YES I will be there. Yahoo!!!! Another road trip and more pictures with my new camera. See everyone soon. T.


Ronzer... It's a yes!!!!!!!! T.

[Ronzer]

Originally Posted by SKY 07 Hey SKYMAN..... Thanks for confusing me.: willy: I did not know it was called Hudson Valley meet and greet. Everyone keeps asking me if I was going to the Hudson Valley meet and greet and I told them that I couldn't go to the Hudson Meet and Greet cause I am going to Danbury, CT for hot dogs and then a road trip. Now you tell me it's the same thing. So YES I will be there. Yahoo!!!! Another road trip and more pictures with my new camera. See everyone soon. T. Ronzer... It's a yes!!!!!!!! T.

"T",

I'm sure glad we got that cleared up !!!! Yes we're going too.........

Dee & I are planning on driving up, maybe on Saturday. If we do, maybe we can get together with you and Skyman late afternoon/evening on Saturday. Whadya think ??

Ron

[SKY 07]

Originally Posted by Ronzer "T", I'm sure glad we got that cleared up !!!! Yes we're going too......... Dee & I are planning on driving up, maybe on Saturday. If we do, maybe we can get together with you and Skyman late afternoon/evening on Saturday. Whadya think ?? Ron

Yahoo!!!! I am finally on the same page. Please don't turn the page until I am there too. I would love to get together again. We had a good time, didn't we. I am always ready to have fun. What ever you all want to do with me is ok. Life Is Good.

BTW I am still waiting for 3 more Cd's of picture of the Mecca tour so I can finish my videos of the trip. If I don't have them by the end of the week, I am going to finish them without using any of the other pictures. Oh Well. Thanks again for getting the CD in the mail so quickly. You're the best. Geeee I just love to chat. I was chatting so much on the Sky forum that I came over here so I don't get into any trouble on the SKY forum. Jayman always is making me laugh. Long story. Hugs T.

[PubliusE]

Hey why don't you take 39 up to 7 then through Kent. Kent Falls is always a nice stop. I'm sure there will be many bikes out as well. Then go up through Lime Rock or Sharon CT over to Rt 22 in NY down to 84 and back to Danbury. Of course there are many country roads that can take you from 22 over into CT like RT 55 through Webatuck into Sherman and down 37 to Danbury. I think the traffic around the lake on Memorial Day weekend will be sloooow. Just a thought.

[Skyman-CT]

Originally Posted by PubliusE Hey why don't you take 39 up to 7 then through Kent. Kent Falls is always a nice stop. I'm sure there will be many bikes out as well. Then go up through Lime Rock or Sharon CT over to Rt 22 in NY down to 84 and back to Danbury. Of course there are many country roads that can take you from 22 over into CT like RT 55 through Webatuck into Sherman and down 37 to Danbury. I think the traffic around the lake on Memorial Day weekend will be sloooow. Just a thought.

Publius,

Thanks, are you going to be able to join us on Sunday?

I thought of a few of those routes also however I was trying to keep the run under two hours. I know the lower section of Rte 7 has several stop lights but I have to admit it's been a while since I've been up the northern section, use to take the camper up to Twin Oaks in Kent many years ago.
I was also thinking Cornwall Bridge but I'm sure that will be a bottleneck this weekend and I knew Lime Rock had races this weekend (2008 Lime Rock Classic 250) but I just checked and nothing going on Sunday 25th.

Seeing as your from the area, I was planning to make one more attempt this Saturday to find some open road, are you available to run?

[histand]

Hey Skyman,

Histand and the missus will be there. Looking forward to seeing everyone again and meeting "local" folks.

[PubliusE]

Hi Skyman,

Yes, I am planning to make the run on Sunday. I'm a member of GMRoadster and registered on the SNEKR site as well. Different screen name - Solster3231, most recent member. I joined this site before I had the car - thus the different name.

I'm not sure I can run on Saturday as I might be making a run on the Harley. I'll have to get back to you on that. See if you can get a copy of the "Official Motorcycle Map" from the Connecticut Riders Education Program. Ride4Ever.org - Connecticut's source for great motorcycle rides and safety information. I don't know if they have it on their site. It has some great scenic routes highlighted.

Update - I just checked the above link and they have an interactive map. It shows some nice roads to ride. See, Bikes and roadsters do have something in common - a love of the open road.

[Skyman-CT]

Originally Posted by histand Hey Skyman, Histand and the missus will be there. Looking forward to seeing everyone again and meeting "local" folks.

Histand,

Looking forward to seeing you and the missus - already got you on the list - here'e the link to the Skyroadster post with attendees to date.

SNEKR Run 5/25/08 starting at Saturn of Danbury, CT - Saturn Sky Forum

[Skyman-CT]

Originally Posted by PubliusE Hi Skyman, Yes, I am planning to make the run on Sunday. I'm a member of GMRoadster and registered on the SNEKR site as well. Different screen name - Solster3231, most recent member. I joined this site before I had the car - thus the different name. I'm not sure I can run on Saturday as I might be making a run on the Harley. I'll have to get back to you on that. See if you can get a copy of the "Official Motorcycle Map" from the Connecticut Riders Education Program. Ride4Ever.org - Connecticut's source for great motorcycle rides and safety information. I don't know if they have it on their site. It has some great scenic routes highlighted. Update - I just checked the above link and they have an interactive map. It shows some nice roads to ride. See, Bikes and roadsters do have something in common - a love of the open road.

PubliusE (aka Solster3231),

Thanks, glad we got your screen name cleared up.

I knew about the Ride4Ever site however I admit I didn't check it out this time around. The interactive map is not that good, but the ride info is pretty accurate. I like the lastest Google maps with the stretch via points technology.

I understand about Saturday, it's always difficult to fit time in to play with all the toys! See ya on Sunday and thanks again for the suggestions.

P.S. Did you make the Bristol Bike run last weekend - had to be at least 1200 + riders?
http://www.bristolpress.com/WebApp/a...2F16%2F2061916

[DELTAFLYBIRD]

Looks like I will be able to attend, just a thought "PubliusE (aka Solster3231)" route would also be of interest to everyone also. By the way Publius what is your color?

[PubliusE]

Originally Posted by DELTAFLYBIRD Looks like I will be able to attend, just a thought "PubliusE (aka Solster3231)" route would also be of interest to everyone also. By the way Publius what is your color?

Hmmm? Your from NM also? I have a Cool (Silver) 2006. Did you buy your car from Park? I went into Park on the day the GM began accepting orders and was beat by someone who bought a black and someone who bought a red Soltice. I believe my was the second car they received.

[SKY 07]

Originally Posted by PubliusE Hi Skyman, Yes, I am planning to make the run on Sunday. I'm a member of GMRoadster and registered on the SNEKR site as well. Different screen name - Solster3231, most recent member. I joined this site before I had the car - thus the different name. I'm not sure I can run on Saturday as I might be making a run on the Harley. I'll have to get back to you on that. See if you can get a copy of the "Official Motorcycle Map" from the Connecticut Riders Education Program. Ride4Ever.org - Connecticut's source for great motorcycle rides and safety information. I don't know if they have it on their site. It has some great scenic routes highlighted. Update - I just checked the above link and they have an interactive map. It shows some nice roads to ride. See, Bikes and roadsters do have something in common - a love of the open road.

Hello,
Yahoo!!!! More people to meet. I am the crazy 5 feet SKY fanatic. Glad you can make it. T.

[Skyman-CT]

Originally Posted by DELTAFLYBIRD Looks like I will be able to attend, just a thought "PubliusE (aka Solster3231)" route would also be of interest to everyone also. By the way Publius what is your color?

DELTAFLYBIRD,

I've added you to the list, can't wait to meet you.
I'm coming over to Danbury Saturday morning again to try some of the routes PubliusE (aka Solster3231) suggested.

We also have an overnighter Ronzer and his wife coming in from Hersey, PA and they are planning on staying overnight in Danbury.
"T", Deluke, myself and my wife are thinking about joining them for dinner Saturday evening - any suggestions for restaurant picks??

Also how about suggestion for restaurant picks after the run on Sunday???