Tri State Meet (ny-nj-ct) USA - PICS on Page 6 !!

Harbir · 11th March 2009, 02:28

I haven't had a speeding ticket in 9 years and I'd like to keep it that way, so don't worry.

The way I plan it, any section that is main freeway or highway or urban area, we go no more than 5mph over the limit. On the backroads, choose your own comfortable speed. If the car behind you wants to go faster, just wave to them so they'll overtake you and then you pick your own speed. Leading car pulls over for everyone to catch up at every point where we change roads or direction.

satyamenon · 11th March 2009, 02:45

Good to know this is still on. 21st weekend sounds good for me too....

Will give me plenty of time to arrange for a pitiful rental..

BlackPearl · 11th March 2009, 08:05

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Originally Posted by Harbir

I haven't had a speeding ticket in 9 years and I'd like to keep it that way, so don't worry.

I am reassured to hear that

. Since most people are comfortable on 21st can we please confirm the meeting place?

Amit_Sanghvi · 11th March 2009, 11:04

Anyone riding a bike??
I'd love to meet up if someone else is riding as well

gshanky · 11th March 2009, 23:45

I envy all you guys since I won't be able to join - visiting india on 20th. Anyways, hope you all can have great fun.

Here are some of the drive trips from AAA - AAA North Jersey

aah78 · 16th March 2009, 16:17

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Originally Posted by abhijitaparadh

I will be keen to join, but I dont have my own car yet. Is there a passenger seat available in any cars?

Yes, you can hop on along with me, or if you prefer someone from the NJ area.

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Originally Posted by Amit_Sanghvi

Anyone riding a bike??
I'd love to meet up if someone else is riding as well

I knew someone with a bike but unfortunately he's moved off to Chicago now. I've been thinking about getting a motorcycle license but haven't got down to it yet. You're welcome to join in though! What'd you ride?

abhijitaparadh · 16th March 2009, 19:30

@aah78

Thanks a lot!
Looking forward to it.

Abhijit

Amit_Sanghvi · 16th March 2009, 21:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by aah78

Yes, you can hop on along with me, or if you prefer someone from the NJ area.

I knew someone with a bike but unfortunately he's moved off to Chicago now. I've been thinking about getting a motorcycle license but haven't got down to it yet. You're welcome to join in though! What'd you ride?

I have a 2005 yamaha R6.
If the weathers good, I'll hit you guys up for sure.
I really hope someone has a bike and rides as well.

hondatoyotafan · 17th March 2009, 00:16

Moved to Reston,VA but can make it to anywhere in NY/NJ area.

abhijitaparadh · 17th March 2009, 21:07

Any update on route ? time to meet ? etc.

I have some commitments on 21st evening, so just wanted to know by what time we are expecting to come back.

aah78 · 19th March 2009, 03:37

Let's see what route Harbir has planned out for us.

I think if we leave early-ish on Saturday morning, we'll make it back by early evening.

@hondatoyotafan: It's a 5-6 hour drive down from there to New York. You're welcome to join in though! I have cousins in Herndon, VA - very close by to you.

Love driving along those exotic car showrooms around Vienna / Dulles.

16v100bhp · 19th March 2009, 11:06

I am in for sure if it is within the three states that is..

Bailee_Jatt_Boy · 20th March 2009, 02:22

So where do we stand guys? Harbir did you get a chance to plan a route yet?

I might have to work that day

so it is a little in the shadow for me right now, but I will try my best to make it

abhijitaparadh · 20th March 2009, 03:09

Same is with me, I have a commitment at about 5pm in evening, dont know if I can delay that. So it depends on when are we coming back.

aah78 · 20th March 2009, 06:14

Let's see what Harbir has in mind. Like everyone else, he's probably swamped with work.

Plan B:
The Sprain -> Taconic Pkwy is a decent drive and shouldn't be clogged up on Saturday morning.

It's very much doable within a couple of hours and we should be back well before evening.

Take a look at the link here -> Taconic State Parkway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

We drive along the Taconic, upto the Bear Mountain Parkway exit.
The Bear Mountain Pkwy is just a few miles long, so we go to the end, turn around and merge back onto the Taconic.

Depending on what time we reach the Bear Moutain Pkwy exit, we can decide whether to drive further up the Taconic, or not.

Lunch / snacks can be had on the way.

Let's decide a tentative time of 9am (hey, it's the weekend, 9am is early!) for those of us leaving from New York City.

Those coming from NJ (and CT or elsewhere), will meet us either in Manhattan - near the Empire State Bldg, or outside the city near White Plains.
I'll put up some common ground by tomorrow morning.

Please try and make it on time.

ps. An alternate US Route 6 up around CT seems to be a good driving route too - will be a good location for a longer drive next time around.

Please put up your confirmations here and let's exchange telephone numbers via PM.

11th March 2009, 02:28	#31
Harbir BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 920 Thanked: 1,025 Times View My Garage	I haven't had a speeding ticket in 9 years and I'd like to keep it that way, so don't worry. The way I plan it, any section that is main freeway or highway or urban area, we go no more than 5mph over the limit. On the backroads, choose your own comfortable speed. If the car behind you wants to go faster, just wave to them so they'll overtake you and then you pick your own speed. Leading car pulls over for everyone to catch up at every point where we change roads or direction.
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11th March 2009, 02:45	#32
satyamenon BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 110 Thanked: 5 Times	Good to know this is still on. 21st weekend sounds good for me too.... Will give me plenty of time to arrange for a pitiful rental..
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11th March 2009, 11:04	#34
Amit_Sanghvi Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	Anyone riding a bike?? I'd love to meet up if someone else is riding as well
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11th March 2009, 23:45	#35
gshanky BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coimbatore / Bangalore / New York Posts: 717 Thanked: 13 Times	I envy all you guys since I won't be able to join - visiting india on 20th. Anyways, hope you all can have great fun. Here are some of the drive trips from AAA - AAA North Jersey
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16th March 2009, 19:30	#37
abhijitaparadh BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 222 Thanked: 3 Times	@aah78 Thanks a lot! Looking forward to it. Abhijit
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17th March 2009, 00:16	#39
hondatoyotafan BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: YYZ,AP(India) Posts: 105 Thanked: 266 Times	Moved to Reston,VA but can make it to anywhere in NY/NJ area.
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17th March 2009, 21:07	#40
abhijitaparadh BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 222 Thanked: 3 Times	Any update on route ? time to meet ? etc. I have some commitments on 21st evening, so just wanted to know by what time we are expecting to come back.
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19th March 2009, 03:37	#41
aah78 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NYC / BOM Posts: 4,662 Thanked: 3,258 Times View My Garage	yet.... Let's see what route Harbir has planned out for us. I think if we leave early-ish on Saturday morning, we'll make it back by early evening. @hondatoyotafan: It's a 5-6 hour drive down from there to New York. You're welcome to join in though! I have cousins in Herndon, VA - very close by to you. Love driving along those exotic car showrooms around Vienna / Dulles.
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19th March 2009, 11:06	#42
16v100bhp BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Middletown CT USA Posts: 329 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	I am in for sure if it is within the three states that is..
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20th March 2009, 02:22	#43
Bailee_Jatt_Boy BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York Posts: 127 Thanked: 6 Times	What's Happening? So where do we stand guys? Harbir did you get a chance to plan a route yet? I might have to work that day so it is a little in the shadow for me right now, but I will try my best to make it
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20th March 2009, 03:09	#44
abhijitaparadh BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 222 Thanked: 3 Times	Same is with me, I have a commitment at about 5pm in evening, dont know if I can delay that. So it depends on when are we coming back.
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20th March 2009, 06:14	#45
aah78 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NYC / BOM Posts: 4,662 Thanked: 3,258 Times View My Garage	plan b Let's see what Harbir has in mind. Like everyone else, he's probably swamped with work. Plan B: The Sprain -> Taconic Pkwy is a decent drive and shouldn't be clogged up on Saturday morning. It's very much doable within a couple of hours and we should be back well before evening. Take a look at the link here -> Taconic State Parkway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia We drive along the Taconic, upto the Bear Mountain Parkway exit. The Bear Mountain Pkwy is just a few miles long, so we go to the end, turn around and merge back onto the Taconic. Depending on what time we reach the Bear Moutain Pkwy exit, we can decide whether to drive further up the Taconic, or not. Lunch / snacks can be had on the way. Let's decide a tentative time of 9am (hey, it's the weekend, 9am is early!) for those of us leaving from New York City. Those coming from NJ (and CT or elsewhere), will meet us either in Manhattan - near the Empire State Bldg, or outside the city near White Plains. I'll put up some common ground by tomorrow morning. Please try and make it on time. ps. An alternate US Route 6 up around CT seems to be a good driving route too - will be a good location for a longer drive next time around. Please put up your confirmations here and let's exchange telephone numbers via PM. Last edited by aah78 : 20th March 2009 at 06:15.
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