[jbripps]

Hello all,

Yes, seems like we're gonna have a great turnout. Between all of the boards, we are expecting at least 20 cars. Should be good. Here is the route: If you can't print it, I'll have copies at the meet.

Meet by exit 5 at the gas station on the Palisades Pkwy (near Tappan, NY) at 9:00.

10:00 - 10:15-depart and head North on the Palisades Pkwy. Make sure you don't veer left at the split by exit 17 or 18? (don't go toward route 6 and t-way). FOLLOW SIGNS TOWARD BEAR MOUNTAIN BRIDGE (by staying right).

Once we hit the traffic circle at the end of the parkway, take your third exit (after bridge exit) onto Route 9W -north. (watch your speed until the 55 mph sign in highlands. Many cops.

Stay on 9W for approx. 30 miles (give or take). We will go thru Newburgh, where we'll run into a series of lights. If we get very spread out, I guess we can try to find a place to pull to the side for people to catch up (optional) Follow signs and stay on 9W North.

Continue on 9W North through Highland (different from above). About a mile into HIghland, you will turn West onto Route 299. (stay on for 9 - 10 miles)

We will pass through New Paltz, and continue on Route 299 West. When 299 ends and "T's" with Route 44/55, the restaurant should be on the left. We should be able to see the place from the "T". The phone number for the restaurant is 845-255-9766.

So, yes, we will in all likelihood may get split up, and yes, some will drive faster than others.....that's OK.. It's all good, b/c we are meeting at the same place. The restaurant (Mountain Brauhaus) is expecting us around noon, so there is no major rush. Again, it's gonna be a great time. The route is simple, and should be fun and nice. Let's hope the weather holds out.

Nutshell:

Palisades North to 9W North
9W North to 299 West (a.k.a. Main St.)
299 to end, Brauhaus on the left.