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effgjamis
07-13-2010, 08:41 PM
I am sure there are post puportly tracking this event.
However, This post is for the Florida People and for those who wish to meet along the way to Canada.
Initial plans are.. I95 all the way, at least I think so.
Planning on leaving the 28th and arriving Sherbrooke, Canada at the Delta motel on Friday morning sometime by noon or close to it.
Therefore, Those of you who wish to meet and ride together, lets post a get a plan together.
Thank you..

This is the proposed route:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Kissimmee,+FL&daddr=Sherbrooke,+QC,+Canada&hl=en&geocode=FXSzrwEdrdEl-ynnCxU3GoTdiDENwv0Rl83nlA%3BFZrStAIddAC3-yn_yzXXDLO3TDFnB1zSIY0a8Q&mra=ls&sll=45.336702,-71.71875&sspn=77.592667,202.675781&ie=UTF8&z=5

mvengineer
07-13-2010, 09:49 PM
Will you be going thru Michigan or rather what route are you planning. I live 5 miles from the bridge that crosses to Sarnia Ontario. Thanks

effgjamis
07-14-2010, 03:31 AM
bump

Monique
07-14-2010, 06:45 AM
bump

Drive carefully - may want to bypass Washington via 295. I have done the I-95 drive south and back a few times....learned from experience.

Hopefully I`ll get to meet you in Magog - I will only be there on Saturday - have to do my part for the Guinness world record :D I read we need 516 ;)to beat the number recorded in Cuba.

JKaye
07-14-2010, 08:39 AM
Hi Effgjamis

Any Spyder Lover from Florida willing to undertake such a trip , especially a 78 yr old rider , I would like to meet .

I'm only a couple of hours from Sherbrooke and would also be able to get there on Saturday .

It would also give me an opportunity to meet Monique as well .

Have a safe trip and keep us posted of any changes

:2thumbs:

effgjamis
07-14-2010, 08:46 AM
Drive carefully - may want to bypass Washington via 295. I have done the I-95 drive south and back a few times....learned from experience.

Hopefully I`ll get to meet you in Magog - I will only be there on Saturday - have to do my part for the Guinness world record :D I read we need 516 ;)to beat the number recorded in Cuba.

Thank you. excellant suggestion.

See you soon. We are staying at the Delta in Sherbrooke.

fred
07-15-2010, 11:52 AM
i have been shuffling my schedule and believe i will be there as well.

please keep me posted if a meet & greet is arranged

thanks

MangoMike
07-15-2010, 11:19 PM
I've spent years driving from Florida to PA to visit my Father. The route I prefer around DC and Baltimore is to get on 301 in VA near Fort AP Hill, and stay on it till near Wilmington DE. Lot of small towns and you have to watch your speed, but it flows very well, unlike 95 through DC and Baltimore.

Looks like you're going to have a great trip - wish I had the time.

Mike

effgjamis
07-16-2010, 05:48 AM
Well... hopefully the passport is on its way... will know for sure come Monday.
AND THEN..
start packing, pacing the floor, doing some leg and butt exercise. Getting out the camel back and make sure it is working and not contaminated.
Oh well, I am getting excited, and wish more from Flordia will join Doc and myself for the ride.

Recon
07-17-2010, 07:11 PM
Instead of 295 around DC, get off on 301 north of Richmond and you bypass that mess and end up back at 95 near Baltimore. A much easier ryde and less traffic

johnnyg
07-17-2010, 09:12 PM
Forrest I sent you ane-mail if you want to call me wright now John

SPYDERPOPS
07-17-2010, 09:50 PM
Forest,
You need to talk Doc into jumping over to I-81 with us and you won't have to worry about that traffic.

effgjamis
07-21-2010, 10:02 AM
received passport today.
sooooooo, i r almost ready

burg650
07-21-2010, 10:46 PM
received passport today.
sooooooo, i r almost ready


Man they give those things out to anybody these days, now you can say you are an American, LOL.

docdoru
07-22-2010, 04:55 AM
Forest,
You need to talk Doc into jumping over to I-81 with us and you won't have to worry about that traffic.
What traffic? :D:coffee:

docdoru
07-24-2010, 09:49 PM
Florida Xpress leaving Wednesday 7.28 @ 1400, arriving in Sherbrooke Friday 7.30 @ noon. ;)

effgjamis
07-25-2010, 05:01 PM
Florida Xpress leaving Wednesday 7.28 @ 1400, arriving in Sherbrooke Friday 7.30 @ noon. ;)


whoopie !!!!

Anyone Else want to meet and ride???

effgjamis
08-04-2010, 08:52 AM
Been there.
Done That.
Fast up.
Slow back
Glad to sleep in own bed.
Now..

WHAT's NEXT?

Thanks to all. Quebec sponsors, BRP for the tour and of course all the Canadians to allow me to across the border
And of course, not to say the least, my ridding buddies, Doc, Harvey and son Arron.

thekershaw's
08-06-2010, 11:07 PM
Been there.
Done That.
Fast up.
Slow back
Glad to sleep in own bed.
Now..

WHAT's NEXT?

Thanks to all. Quebec sponsors, BRP for the tour and of course all the Canadians to allow me to across the border
And of course, not to say the least, my ridding buddies, Doc, Harvey and son Arron.


It was great meeting you Forest. I hope you had a good time up here in the great north.