Northeast Mountain Run 2
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BETTER WEATHER NOW PREDICTED
Sunday forecast for the region now calling for temps in the 60's/70's with a mix of sun and clouds. 40% chance of late afternoon thundershowers.
Event is a definite GO!!!!
Sunday forecast for the region now calling for temps in the 60's/70's with a mix of sun and clouds. 40% chance of late afternoon thundershowers.
Event is a definite GO!!!!
Originally Posted by Speedracer
If you've been looking at the weather forecast for the upcoming weekend, you know it isn't exactly going to be a bright and sunny day. However, let's not get paranoid remembering the horror story of the weather at the Cape Meet last May. There is 40% (not 100%), CHANCE (not definite) of SHOWERS (not heavy rain). In any case, this shouldn't deter you all from coming one bit.
As I said previously, this is a very different event from a "meet" where people come up, park their cars, and socialize or BBQ outside. This event is a DRIVING ACTIVITY, and as such, we will be in our cars 90% of the time. If the roads are a little damp from time to time, no big deal. Sure we may not be able to let it rip like on dry roads, but it will still be plenty of fun. Some of you may also be surprised how well the tree-studded mountain roads are protected from the few sprinkles that might be present.
Anyway, the bottom line is that this is in no way shaping up to be anything even remotely resembling a major rain event, so let's not get all paranoid/bummed out. Everything is still most definitely on.
As I said previously, this is a very different event from a "meet" where people come up, park their cars, and socialize or BBQ outside. This event is a DRIVING ACTIVITY, and as such, we will be in our cars 90% of the time. If the roads are a little damp from time to time, no big deal. Sure we may not be able to let it rip like on dry roads, but it will still be plenty of fun. Some of you may also be surprised how well the tree-studded mountain roads are protected from the few sprinkles that might be present.
Anyway, the bottom line is that this is in no way shaping up to be anything even remotely resembling a major rain event, so let's not get all paranoid/bummed out. Everything is still most definitely on.
I don't know what all the fuss is about. I drove from NY to the Cape Cod Meet. Weather wasn't great but WTF!! On the way back it was a torrential downpour but I didn't care because....I DRIVE A 350Z !!!
As our beloved govenor in Cali once said...Do it do it now!!!
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Originally Posted by 350Zzzz
Thanks.
Have you guys established a meeting spot for the Bostonians?
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Have you guys established a meeting spot for the Bostonians?
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Yes, Westboro Plaza/Rest Stop on Rte 90 Westbound. This plaza is a couple of miles past Exit 14 (Framingham). Everyone who is meeting there will be there at 7AM SHARP on Sunday morning. Please don't be late, because we are leaving no later than 7:10AM.
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WESTERN MASS WEATHER UPDATE:
8pm Saturday: No rain since 8am. Roads dry. Sun had been popping out from time to time during the day. Stars visible in some places at present time. Keep your fingers crossed. We basically only need a 4-5 hour rain-free window to do the run tomorrow.
8pm Saturday: No rain since 8am. Roads dry. Sun had been popping out from time to time during the day. Stars visible in some places at present time. Keep your fingers crossed. We basically only need a 4-5 hour rain-free window to do the run tomorrow.
Last edited by Speedracer; Sep 23, 2006 at 03:43 PM.
Damn...If its raining I aint going...Got to work Sunday night...For sunny driving Id risk the fatigue since I wont be getting sleep before I go to work..If I go myself and 350zboy will meet up with the NY caravan at Fort Totten[?]..Hope Adrien knows where that is cause I dont...Pray for sun
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Thanks to all who came. What a ride!!!!! The last stretch was insane!!!!
For those who didn't make it, you missed out on a good time. The weather held out for the most part. There was sun early on, then just a sprinkle or two. Roads were only slightly damp in some places. Rained on the way back, but we didn't care about that.
Til next season...
For those who didn't make it, you missed out on a good time. The weather held out for the most part. There was sun early on, then just a sprinkle or two. Roads were only slightly damp in some places. Rained on the way back, but we didn't care about that.
Til next season...
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56k - no way!
Had a great time!! The weather was fine on the trip there to Stratton Mtn, VT. The roads were wet, but it was managable. 
A BIG THANK YOU TO SPEEDRACER for setting this up!!
I hope everyone shares the pics they took...
Last edited by AthensBlueG; Sep 24, 2006 at 01:20 PM.
Hey Guys sorry I held everyone up.... I wasnt paying attention and missed RT 112 
I did make it up there to follow everyone home not exactly the best part of the run but still was a Great time !!
Mike
I did make it up there to follow everyone home not exactly the best part of the run but still was a Great time !!Mike