Final Kanc. Letter

["Royal,Paul" <royal@bos.msmail.idx.com>]

Good Morning Folks,

 As much as I hate to say it...all indicators are that Saturday is going   
to be a complete
washout...windy, rainy, just plain nasty...true not all forecasts are   
reliable, but this looks like a
very safe bet.  While driving in the rain is not an issue for 7 of us   
(myself included) it kind of takes
a lot of the other fun away...pictures, best scenery, etc.  Forecasters   
are calling for some drizzly rain earlier in the day on Sunday...but then   
clearing....who knows.  I am not the founder or organizer of this event,   
just someone who is taking care of garnering the opinions of the people   
that were interested.  I've decided for myself that I will go on Sunday   
and that I hope as many people as possible will come...and it would seem   
that that is the best day for most in consideration of the   
weather....I've driven the Kanc. a hundred times..and I've got to tell   
you its just about 500% nicer when the weather cooperates...even if its   
drizzly Sunday AM.
If I don't see you on Sunday morning...we'll catch you next time.   
 Addresses are included if the Saturday folks still want to get together.   
 I will make sure that someone has maps of the route (maybe me) on Sunday   
morning.  We will not leave the liquor store until 10:00AM if there are   
stagglers (please plan on arriving by 9:30)....and I will check the McD's   
in Lincoln, NH (Route 112 Kanc entrance) for stragglers...otherwise,   
catch up with us at some stop along the Kanc.....gee, how will you find   
us?
????? Mail to me....This will be the last post to the "Q" list

Also: does someone have an answer for my tire question that just posted?

     Good Luck and Have a Great Weekend Whatever You Do!!

       Paul
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 6  people will go on Saturday if weather is bad
16 people will go on Saturday if weather is good
13-15 people will go on Sunday if the weather on Saturday is bad
     

Name   Ride   Sat Bad Wthr/ Sat/Sun

Ian Duff (son, Ansel)  90CQ20v  Y/Y/N
  Coolers? I'll be bringing one with at
  least enough stuff to entertain my son, and maybe more if appropriate.

Andrew Duane  89100Q   N/Y/Y

Glenn & Susan Lawton 83urq or 9020vCQ   N/Y/Y

Paul Royal  90Q20v   Y/Y/Y OPEN

Osman Parvez  89200Q   N/Y/Y
    

Glen Powell, Zak&Jack    N/Y/Y Hopes to come
  Alas, still no engine in the 85 ur-q. Looks like it will be the 87   
5KTQW or
  the 88 5KTQ, both silver w/Fuchs wheels and antennae.

Igor Kessel  200TQ   Y/Y/Y Probably
  Needs directions

Gary Steinbrueck  ???   N/Y/Y Probably
  Since the wrinkled Q made it to DC and back, I'm more enthused about   
this
  trip.  I hope Dan makes it.

Huw Powell  82ish Audi Coupe (GT?) Y/Y/N Def/probably

James W. McElroy 93 90s   M/Y/Y Probably
     If I bring another rider I will have to meet them at the park and   
ride
     off exit 20,and meet up with you in Lincoln.

Mike Bradley  96 A4   N/Y/Y Hopefully

John "Shef"field Corey  87 5KCSQ  N/Y/Y Probably
   

Kirby Alan Smith 88 90Q   N/Y/Y Hopefully
    I have something else to add:  probability weighting for my vote is   
20%.
     

James Joseph Marriott 87 4KCSQ  Y/Y/N Definately
   I have something else to add:  it seems at this point that this event   
is
   about as fixed as a wedding date. this date was chosen based on best   
times
   of those interested. i've planned for this and can't make any other   
date
   before nov 9. the idea was for a fun run through some twisties,
   leaf-peeping, food, and q-cameraderie. since the bbq is out anyway,   
and
   the leaves are mostly kaput up there, the only difference will be a   
few mph
   less through the twisties (we all have qs with A traction tires, right   
;-).
   i say run as planned and let individuals bail if they don't like the
   weather/date/etc.

Rich Thomas  83 UrQ   Morning meeting only

Brian Jowett  93 VR6 Corrado  N/N/Y Maybe Sunday

Stott Hare  87 4KCSQ  Y/Y/ Y/N Definately

Chris Semple                 83 TQC   Y/Y/Y Definately

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IMPORTANT NOTES:  there will be a huge police presence at the tollbooth   
on 93.
After the accident a couple of days ago, you can bet there will be
speed traps, and lots of cruisers all around the area.....


Proposed Run:

  October 19th...... Meeting Time 9:00-9:45 AM ... Depart Time:   
9:45-10:00 AM
  Meet at NH state liquor store (rest area) I-93 just north of Manchester
     (just North of the Hooksett tolls, between Hooksett and Concord)
    Mike says: "I will have map handouts ready for the morn departure (as   
detailed as I can get)"
    I say: "See me for your copy of "European Car's" January '92 article   
on complete
                                     history of Audi..."The Nine Lives of   
Audi" by David McFarlane and a copy
    of an old National Lampoon Audi parody advertisement"

  Head North on I-93 towards Kancamangus

  Re-group at "The Golden Parabolas" just off I-93 in Lincoln (start of   
Kanc) OR
   Mike says: "A good little Italian place in Lincoln where it would be   
hard to spend $5@ for great chow"
   I say: "Mike, if this is the place I'm thinking of, we could grab some   
chow to go and eat
   at one of the scenic spots on the Kanc"
   
   Mike also says: "Time outs at the overlooks are a must for never evers   
and more photo Ops!  I'll bring   
                                                                            
                                                                            
    the official camera"
                        I would agree, as I believe most would

  Other Itinerary with suggested stops:

  (Stop at Swift River Gorge...a must for never evers")
  Kancamangus to Bear Crotch Road North
  Bear Crotch Road North to 302 East
  302 East to West Side Road
  West Side Road to Cathedral Ledge Look Out (Stop)
  Cathedral Ledge Look Out to 16 South to Conway

  Mike says: Alternately I think Attitash will have lifts open to the   
top, Maybe a free
                                         period of time is in order with   
a regrouping later for return?
   

  Conway to Wakefield (Sanbornville) NH on Route 153

    (NOTE BENE: For those of you unfamiliar with the Kanc, there is a   
hairpin
     turn which is just that..something to keep in mind..also...this is   
still the
     edge of retiree and foreign tourist season..caution is   
advised....153 is a great
     road but has a few surprises...I'll  try and let you in on   
them...for instance,
                a full 90 degree, tight right hander that is often sandy   
and dangerous)

  (We, or some, may want to go a mile south of 153 and pick up the Kanc   
either for
     return to the west side or to finish the five miles or so towards   
Bear Crotch Road...
    scenic here are nice and you might not want to miss...got a picture   
of your Audi
    on a covered bridge?....Blackberry Crossing)

  Late Lunch, early dinner at Poor People's Pub Sanbornville, NH
  (cheap, lots of room, kind of a fun place)

  Mike also says: Too much to do and so little time, but I think all will   
have fun and lay
                                                 a great ground work for   
future events.
                                                 PS Since bears can be   
crotchity this time of year, I'll take Bear Notch
                                                 over Bear crotch!


    Take Care,
     Drive Safe,
       Paul

"Intelligence makes you money, wisdom makes a life"