Planet 9

Half the fun is getting there, right?

Several of us plan to meet at this parking spot overlooking Bear Mountain on Friday morning (June 12) between 10AM-11AM. We'll take the Taconic Parkway up for a nice scenic ride and stop for lunch somewhere north of Albany.

We'll then continue onto Lake Placid and should arrive by check-in time.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...6,0.65094&z=11

Right now, the list of people that will be at the meeting point are:

1. PistolPete
2. Blackhawk
3. Penguin
4. gonzo
5. Retired-Teach
6. Macscaymans*
7.
8.

*North of I-84

Anyone else?

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Pete
2008 Meteor Grey Cayman S
2007 Blue Slate Infiniti G35s 6-speed

I wonder if there are any "comfort stations" before we get to Albany.

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When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.

Yeah, the WOODS! It's been many years, but I do seem to remember pull off areas on the Taconic that far north.

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Pete
2008 Meteor Grey Cayman S
2007 Blue Slate Infiniti G35s 6-speed

It's nice to know you're thinking of me, Gonzo.

And also of someday. From the looks of the route using Google Maps, the first real rest area is when we exit the Taconic Parkway and pick up the NYS Thruhway (I-90).

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When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.

I've been warned by bwass24 to make sure we're topped off with gas before getting on the Taconic. Beautiful drive, but there is NOTHING for miles around...

Two rest areas on the Taconic:

Latitude: 42.06828
Longitude: -73.72424

Latitude: 42.26234
Longitude: -73.61311

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Pete
2008 Meteor Grey Cayman S
2007 Blue Slate Infiniti G35s 6-speed

Too bad Pete, we will be up there two weekends later tearing it up with the Tri state Boxster Lovers and my wifey's RS60:

Dates are June 26, 27 and 28.

Lake Placid New York Resorts and Hotels | High Peaks Resort
2384 Saranac Ave
Lake Placid, NY 12946

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VIDS
Cayman Turbo 520HP

We'll scout the hotel and roads out for ya! I've been warned to bring plenty of insect repellent.

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Pete
2008 Meteor Grey Cayman S
2007 Blue Slate Infiniti G35s 6-speed

Pete I will be coming from 84 west, looks to me that it will be quite a distance out of my why to meet you guys , so I guess I will meet you at Lake Placid.

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Macscaymans

Looks like there is a rest stop off the Taconic right north of the I-84 intersection:

Latitude: 41.55837
Longitude: -73.78033

Google Maps

At the intersection of Rt. 52. If the time works for you, you can wait for use here and we'll swing by to pick you up. We'll be heading past there anyway.

Let me know...

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Pete
2008 Meteor Grey Cayman S
2007 Blue Slate Infiniti G35s 6-speed

Pete
Good. I will meet you there, I will be there before 11.30.
THANKS

Good Day
Macscaymans

Excellent!

Remember everyone, the plan is to stop for a late lunch north of Albany, so plan for gas and food accordingly.

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Pete
2008 Meteor Grey Cayman S
2007 Blue Slate Infiniti G35s 6-speed

New meeting area for those that plan to join the group on the Taconic north of I-84

Google Maps

Latitude: 41.54768
Longitude: -73.77479

If you choose the satellite view, you'll see a gas station (closed) that straddle the north and southbound lanes. The station is closed, but the area is still open and there is plenty of parking.

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Pete
2008 Meteor Grey Cayman S
2007 Blue Slate Infiniti G35s 6-speed

As an added bonus, I am almost finished collecting items for an emergency road kit that I will bring with me including a battery jumper. I just need to make sure it is charged before I leave.

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When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.

Thanks to input from penguin, here's the first cut of our caravan route to Lake Placid.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...,10.415039&z=7

We'll work out the meeting times as we get closer. For now, comments and suggestions are welcomed.

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Pete
2008 Meteor Grey Cayman S
2007 Blue Slate Infiniti G35s 6-speed

hey guys its Tim, My dad wont be able to make the trip because he is out of the country, but me and ravil are still up for it. We will meet you guys at the bear mountain overlook.

Let's get an electronics headcount for our little group?

2 x Escort 9500ci (gonzo & Teach)
1 x V1 (me)
1 x Escort 8500 (NYCayman)
2 x V1 spare (NYCayman & Blackhawk)

We're going to be setting off false alarms with each other due to all the static we'll be generating!

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Pete
2008 Meteor Grey Cayman S
2007 Blue Slate Infiniti G35s 6-speed