I have read/heard a couple of comments about people want to go on the Winery Run, and with Kim's consent would like to re-open it for sign-ups. We have to limit the size of the group for driving efficiency and to avoid overloading the wineries, so any additional sign-ups may be contingent on finding another leader that can either be here on a Saturday between now and the meet, or who is coming in to the meet early enough to drive the route with me.
Also, depending on who signs up, and when they want to return, we may be able to effectively do a full run returning at 5, and a half-run returning closer to 3.
I'd like to hear opinions, about :
1) Whether you would like to join the run
2) Whether you could lead the run
3) What time you want to return from the run
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John
Lexington, KY
Sky VIN 00252
5-Sp Manual
Midnight Blue
Before you start taking more cars in your group I would make sure that there is a Lead Car ..... The group you have right now is 9 cars with 3 of them needing to return early.......
This is your run and you can take as many as you want. I will leave everything to you.... Group them, Time them and make sure that they are back in time... Most of all have fun... I have opened the run up for more cars.......
I adjusted the run today and drove it for a time-check. The drive should take a little under 2-1/2 hours if we can maintain a moderate pace. There are five wineries in the loop, and I think we can limit each visit to about 1/2 hour. Adding an hour for lunch means that a 10:00 AM departure will allow a 4:00 PM return. If we spend longer at each winery we could end up returning closer to 5:00 PM. If things run too long, or if we drive more slowly than I have during the test runs, we can skip one of the wineries to make up some time.
For those returning early there are two options. One is to follow the full route, but not stop at the last wineries. This will work for a 3:00 PM return if we are running on time. The second is to leave the route at some point and take the highway back to th hotel. This is the easier but less scenic of the options, and will be required if we get behind at the beginning of the run.
Lunch will be at approximately 1:00 PM. I have three options to offer: Sonic, Panera Bakery and Cafe, and Red Robin. If you have a choice, post it here, we will go with the majority.
Judy and I will be pre-driving the run, and tasting the wine, this Saturday, 9 August. We will leave the Holiday Inn at 10:00 AM, and anyone who wants to join us is welcome.
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John
Lexington, KY
Sky VIN 00252
5-Sp Manual
Midnight Blue
We drove the run Saturday, tasted some good wine, and generally had a good time.
Lunch will be at Sonic. Entrance and Exit are a little easier, and it will most likely be the fastest of the choices, allowing more driving and tasting time.
Castle Hill is probably getting cut. They were not open Saturday, and they have proven difficult to reach to find out when they are open.
Some notes about the wineries:
Jean Ferris has a complimentary 4-wine tasting and a more exensive one that they charge for. In the interest of time, we will limit ourselves to 4.
Talon charges $3 for 3 wines, or $5 for 6. Again in the interest of time I am going to suggest that we limit ourselves to the shorter choice.
Wildside has a complimentary 8-wine tasting. Time will be the limiting factor here. They have a small facility, and if we get there with another group it could be a slow process. This will be the departure point for the early returnees.
Equus Run has two alternatives. For $2 each we can taste 6 wines and keep the tasting glass. This tasting is done in the main tasting area and is subject to delays if they are busy. For $10 each we do our tasting in a private area and get a guided tour of the facility. This option has to be reserved in advance, so I will need a consensus frm the group if we are to choose this option. Based on our experience Saturday, I recommend the $10 option.
Maybe I am the only one reading this thread, but if I am not, I need some feedback.
Also, I need a count of wine tasters and confirmation that they are over 21.
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John
Lexington, KY
Sky VIN 00252
5-Sp Manual
Midnight Blue
Looks great to me JR I have the 4 pm garage door mod so let me know at what point I need to cut out. I can also bring back anyone else needing to be back by 4 or later if need be. And oh yes I am 21 I have a note from my mom proving it.
Location: "We are Virginia Tech! We will prevail!"
I will definitely be tasting!
I am barely 21!
We are also doing the garage door opener, so we will be cutting out early, too.
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I am a very new member of the Chicago and would like to go to this event. But I am having a hard time finding the right web site to register. Can you help?
Geezer
Dave Kohl tamakohl@comcast.net
Geezer : I am a very new member of the Chicago and would like to go to this event. But I am having a hard time finding the right web site to register. Can you help?
Geezer
Dave Kohl
Look at the bottom of the first post in this thread. The thread has a lot of information, and the link at the bottom is the run's website.
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