I plan to meet you folks at La Paloma around 1330 to 1400.

I'm too hooked on GTA 4 still. So much to do in multi player mode.

I'll meet you at the GB. What time? 11:00, 11:30?

You guys can do what you want prior to the cruise. The meet points and the times are specified and will not be deviated.

As long as we adhere to the schedule, we will make it from meet point #1 to meet point #2 in 30 minutes.

I bet you lunch Footman we wont.

Are you implying that you and others will try your best to purposely deviate from the plan?

sure pros if it is on the way to the meeting point and won't make us late. What time?

Footman the plan/route/schedule looks good man, nice planning hope everything runs smooth and no Fukin farmers!!

Anyone picking up PS3 RB2 on sunday? That is my first stop, futureshop or Ebgames :)

BTW, there is a farm field on The Grange Side Road, I just checked, but if we pull a head a bit deeper into the road (past a small river), we should be clear of him. you can piss freely into the river hahahah

haha...the river sounds will help...I will do my best not to drink too much beer on saturday night, but I make no promises.

Footman you not going to meet up with pros, hoser and myself on the way to point #1

I start from STC and go on 401 to 404 north, exit on hwy 7 and go east a bit.

I don't think I'm along the same way as you guys are since you are all going to Hwy 7 to begin with and heading west towards woodbine.

Yeah, it wouldn't make sense for footman.

For you thumper, it does make sense though.

well it makes sense for footman, to meet us, didn't he say he hates the 401, so he might as well come up here.

I still wager that we won't get to la paloma by half hour, so if your gambling man, wager me.

Too late to sign up? Will know if I can make it by Sat noon or so, hope that isn't too late of a notice.

A scenic drive would be nice about now.

You have until about 10AM Sunday to sign up! :)

First post contains those who are confirmed going. If you are not on the list, pm me no later than Saturday midnight 23:59 with your name and contact number. I'm going to have that list on the day to check off those who made it and those who bailed last minute.

pm'd you footman. and the cruise looks awesome. Cant wait. one more question though. Ive noticed that the temps have been getting very cold quickly, even mid day when i leave the dealership lot to get lunch, its cold enough that if i get on the gas, you dont know what to expect. some times ill leave the lot right sideways "unintentionally", other times its a nice clean exit...just wondering if switching to my winters would be good, or if the cruise will be airing on the side of caution. i just dont want to be left behind. haha.

Greg

The cruise will be airing on the side of caution always. We wouldn't want anyone to get hurt. It is recommended that speed limits are to be followed, but then again, I cannot control your actions.

I will be at the cruise on my summer tires. The driving between the meet points 1 and 2 should be sufficient time to warm up the tires. As long as you don't go nuts, your summer tires should still hold out no problem near speed limits on those roads this Sunday.

I will be changing to winters after this cruise. Next Tuesday morning is calling for -2 C.

Remember that we won't be racing or doing any sort stunts like that. The purpose of the fall cruise is just that.. to enjoy the spirit of driving, feel the cool breeze as it brushes against your face, and observe the beauty of nature as it sheds its cover and prepares for the next season.

perfect. thats what i figured, just wanted to make sure. thanks

Greg

If only my Miata was still plated :(

yeah, I encourage all to roll down your windows on both sides, and open your sunroof! Let the ZOOM ZOOM instinct inside you take over!

i dont have a sunroof :tear:
Hopefully my zoom zoom instinct will still take. lol

Greg

Jay,

Meet point 1 to Meet point 2

The distance is 18.4 km. The speed limit is 80 kph on Hwy 7. If I am travelling at speed limit and assuming I can maintain that speed consistently, I can cover 40 km distance in 30 minutes.

Thinking another way, if I only have 30 minutes to cover 18.4km, I only need to be travelling at an average speed of 36.8 kph on Hwy 7. That's even slower than Corolla speeds.

Some more facts:
- we are expecting Sunday traffic
- departure time from meet point 1 to meet point 2 is 13:00. assuming peak lunch hour is noon for most people, which means people are usually driving on on their way to lunch around 11:30. At 13:00, people's cars are parked at their destination as they enjoy their food.
- nobody drives 80 km/h on Hwy 7. nobody. The only way speed on Hwy 7 falls below 80 km/h is during rush hour from Mon-Fri. We are almost gauranteed speeds in excess of 80 km/h is available.
- Last big fact: I work 36 km away from work on a very similar route. It takes me 1 hour to get to/from work during rush hour on Mon-Fri! So I see no reason why I cannot cover 18.4 km in 30 minutes on Sunday.

From all these facts, and barring no major road closures/corolla accidents that block 3 lanes, I am confident that we can make La Paloma within 30 minutes from meet point 1 to meet point 2.

I got to get up and wash my beast tomorrow. I can swing by work today and pick up my camera for some pictures. How many other camera are coming on the trip?

I,be travelled that road everyday, including weekends. We'll see, your number are right, but yout assumption on the variables, feel like a lot of faith on them.

I shall have a camera.