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Old 09-30-2008, 06:07 PM
  
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Here is a preview of the route... it's updated in the first post.

I can't seem to embed the actual map, so it's just a .jpg of the map.. but the link on the first page works.

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Old 10-01-2008, 07:12 AM
  
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Go ahead and drop me off the list. the house is far from done and we have family and friends from out of town coming in shortly so it's crunch time. Have fun and be safe.
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Old 10-01-2008, 08:33 AM
  
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Go ahead and drop me off the list. the house is far from done and we have family and friends from out of town coming in shortly so it's crunch time. Have fun and be safe.

Sorry to hear that.. are you on the bill for next weekends Double Header with the NEO group? We are loosing out on good weather here.. not like it was in California! Most of the activities die off once the snow flies.. but the board is still active.

Hope the house is all fixed up and ready by winter for you.
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Old 10-01-2008, 03:01 PM
  
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I think Hell will freeze over before I am able to make another run and Michigan is where that WILL happen . I knew buying a fixer upper would block a lot of fun stuff for a while but pay off in the long run and that my friend is the ultimate goal.
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Old 10-01-2008, 03:03 PM
  
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I think Hell will freeze over before I am able to make another run and Michigan is where that WILL happen . I knew buying a fixer upper would block a lot of fun stuff for a while but pay off in the long run and that my friend is the ultimate goal.

I can understand that. Best of luck with all of it, and we will certainly have to get out and have some fun my friend!
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Old 10-02-2008, 08:37 AM
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Rich,

I'm afraid that Deb and I are dropping out the run this weekend. I've been fighting a flu bug since Tuesday and now Deb is coming down with it.

Hope you guys have a great time and we'll look forward to next year.
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Old 10-02-2008, 10:27 AM
  
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Sorry to here about the . Hope you two feel better soon.

I'm ready to go . Should be heading up tomorrow around 11am.
See you all in TC.
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Old 10-02-2008, 11:59 AM
  
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Sorry to loose anyone, but since hopefully we will be top down (unless it's raining) in our car I don't want anyone getting sick!

I've looked up a few web cams in the northern area, looks like the colors are there!

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You'll be up there just after I leave work on Friday I'm guessing. Nikki and I won't be up there until after sunset... but we will see everyone at the mall at 10 AM. Once everyone has arrived (or we hit 10:30) we will be leaving. Remember, Shell gas station is across the street, fill up... it's 240 miles of driving, so a full tank is needed.

I'm going to bring copies of the route in an overall and some detailed sections as well. If anyone has a GPS.. that would be great in case we do get lost! I'm bringing my GRMS radios, if you have some bring them. They certainly help in communicating from car to car. If you have extra's, bring those as well just in case.

Can't wait to get up there...
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Old 10-02-2008, 02:49 PM
  
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Ok.. I've added a PDF of the route to both this post and the original first post with all of the information.

I have two printed copies I am bringing with me. One for me (leading) and one for the last car in the group. Prior to leaving the mall parking lot I will exchange cell phone numbers as well, so we should always be able to get in touch via the radios, or cell phones if there is coverage. Plus, everyone should be able to have a map now as well.

For the map I've tried not to make it too detailed, but providing smaller maps for the major turns or confusing sections. I've traveled a lot of these roads, and they are marked fairly well... but I'm not saying I won't make a wrong turn at all!

Everyone travel safe, and see you Saturday morning!
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Old 10-05-2008, 06:52 PM
  
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What a great run! Thanks Rich for the planning and leading the way. We had a great time. Here are a few pics.









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Old 10-05-2008, 07:18 PM
  
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Thanks Rich for planning this great run. We had a great time. It's too bad it can't be warmer when the colors change. Wish we had a bigger turn out but was neat that we had eight different colored cars, no duplicates. Only needed a green and a silver to make one of everything.
Great pictures Jeff! This tour is worth it just for the beautiful sceenery.
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Old 10-05-2008, 08:20 PM
  
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Thanks everyone for coming on out.

The route needs a little tweaking in and around East Jordan, but overall I think it went well. As mentioned this weekend I'll plan on moving this to the 2nd weekend in October and work with other boarder states to make sure we don't conflict with plans. It was a great, but I think another week and the colors would really shine.

Nikki and I both had a great time. We made it safely back to Detroit Saturday night (well.. Sunday morning by the time we got there) and she had an awesome run today at the half marathon!

Thanks again to all who came... next year will be even better!
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Old 10-06-2008, 09:15 AM
  
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Good run!
Thanks Rich for your work in planning this!

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Old 10-15-2008, 06:25 PM
  
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We would have been the green car but decided not to go this year. The pictures are great and looks like everyone was having fun. I will keep an eye on the forum and maybe we'll be at next year's or another.
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Old 10-28-2008, 04:07 PM
  
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Belated Thanks Rich! Well worth the trip! Looking forward to next year.

I pulled a few photos to put online... so sad to put the car away in the garrage in time for the snow today...