August 26 New England ROC Mt Washington Roll Call!!

It's official. Saturday, August 26 was the winner. For details on the meet, check out this thread: http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=121741&postcount=1

If you know you're coming, let us know here. If your still up in the air about coming, also let us know. Try to be as accurate as you can about your intentions as others will want to know how big or small this meet will be. Also, it will be good to know who to expect so that we can wait for anybody who is running a little late before starting our Ridgeline Caravan to Mt Washington... :D

Hope to see a bunch of you there!! :cool:

Who's in...(11)
brich (MA) Billet Silver
Oznative (MA) Steel Blue
cwsatterlee (RI) Redrock
SSquire (RI) Redrock
ridgeNH (NH) Steel Blue
jgal3200 (PA) Billet Silver
bilcol81 (FL) Midnight Black
CTRidgeline (CT) Amazon Green
fishnbanjo (ME) Steel Blue
Chuck401 (RI) Redrock
jforget1 (RI) Midnight Black

Possiblies...
63Tbird
BillH
Andy-Montreal

HE HE:D I'll be there;)

COOL!!
I didn't want to be the first to reply...:o

I'll be there.... :p

I'll be there with wife and two small dogs. Looking forward to meeting you all.:D Maybe we can get ladyridge to make us a chrome decal highest mountain on the east coast. I not to fond of the big bumper sticker they give.

I will determine if I'm staying the night prior to the event.

Carl

I'll be there with wife and two small dogs. Looking forward to meeting you all.:D Maybe we can get ladyridge to make us a chrome decal highest mountain on the east coast. I not to fond of the big bumper sticker they give.

I will determine if I'm staying the night prior to the event.

Carl
Glad that you are coming. You know it's funny that you should mention a sticker. I was up in NH last weekend and I saw a Mini-Cooper with a sticker that said Mini's on top Mt. Washington 2005. I thought it was a great idea. Maybe if JC reads this post she would have an idea of a design. I'll see if she can make one up for us. See ya there.

Uhhh..... I've already been in contact with JC about something to commemorate the meet but it was supposed to be a surprise... :cool:
So something is sort of in the works.... ;)

Hey Carl, really glad your making the trip. Look forward to meeting you and your "family" :D

Still not sure how many passengers I'll have. I know my son wants to go... I guess I'll know that morning by how many heads get up off the pillows when it's time to depart... :D

Brich, Your gonna have to work on the war commisioner. I have mine coming and she needs the company when we are all looking over everyone's ride.:D Sorry to ruin your surprise with the stickers:eek: It's true though I did see these cool ones on the Min-Cooper:)

Ya, I'm not giving up on her.... yet anyway. ;)
I'll just keep whispering those magic words "...shopping at the outlets..."
She'll come around...:p

Ya, I'm not giving up on her.... yet anyway. ;)
I'll just keep whispering those magic words "...shopping at the outlets..."
She'll come around...:p
Wait until she is asleep on the couch and just say very softly (shopping):D

I should be there. Its the second day of our vacation at Hampton Beach. Not sure how many wheels I'll be on though, depends which vehicle she brings to HB and the weather! :D

Would love to have ya SSquire!!

Come on folks, come join us. The more the merrier...:D

OK, so I goofed it is the first day of our vacation. It looks like I can probably still get up there but it will most likely be for the lunch meeting at Glen House. The big variable is going to be how quickly I can get us out of here in the morning (and beach and then N. Conway traffic). Still a few weeks to figure it out though.

OK, so I goofed it is the first day of our vacation. It looks like I can probably still get up there but it will most likely be for the lunch meeting at Glen House. The big variable is going to be how quickly I can get us out of here in the morning (and beach and then N. Conway traffic). Still a few weeks to figure it out though.
Do your best buddy. It will be great to see you.:)

I'm still in as long as their are a few showing up for the event.:) It would be nice to have a larger crowd convoy heading to the summit. Good way for the northern group to break in their 4 wheel drive prior to winter coming on the long and winding dirt and rock road. I at least want a picture of me drinking a beer on the tallest mountain on the east coast.:D

Maybe we ought to get honda to post this website on a piece of cardboard and put it with the owners manual or get dealerships to. Every new vehicle I have purchased the first thing I do when I get home is start reading the owners manual and all the other stuff in the glovebox.

Could increase membership in all threads.

I'm still in as long as their are a few showing up for the event.:) It would be nice to have a larger crowd convoy heading to the summit. Good way for the northern group to break in their 4 wheel drive prior to winter coming on the long and winding dirt and rock road. I at least want a picture of me drinking a beer on the tallest mountain on the east coast.:D Although myself and Oz don't constitute a larger crowd, we'll both be there. And I agree that this would be a cool event if we get the numbers. I can start threads and keep bumping threads and put info and links in my signature but beyond that, it's up to the members to want to take a day and enjoy it with other ROC members...

Maybe we ought to get honda to post this website on a piece of cardboard and put it with the owners manual or get dealerships to. Every new vehicle I have purchased the first thing I do when I get home is start reading the owners manual and all the other stuff in the glovebox.

Could increase membership in all threads.cI thought of this as well until I mentioned this site to my salesperson when I bumped into him the other day. This site is a fantastic resource for us as consumers but I'm not 100% sure that this is a good thing for the dealers. Threads concerning water leaks, wind noise, gas mileage, squeeky steering wheels, lack of off roading capabilities, body wrinkles, scratched beds and rubber seal around the back window are probably not topics readily offered in the sales process. Not saying any of these are even issues but...

Hang in, I'm sure we'll get a few more to join. The key is for those that say they'll come, actually commit so that those that are only coming should we have a decent turnout will have that incentive to be part of a fun day.

Let me also add that the first meet I tried to get going had only 3 off us show and to me it was well worth meeting those other 2 members. I know it was only an hour away for me and not the White Mountains but still well worth it. Of course 2 weeks later we had 10 show and those numbers are impressive to the passers-by...

So come on all... It'll be a fun day!!! Join us!!!

We are going to a wedding in Penn Yan, NY on 9/3 after which we are heading for Maine camping in Acadia. Maybe we can swing by before the wedding and join you guys. Is there any good tent camping near there?

Thanks, Bill

We are going to a wedding in Penn Yan, NY on 9/3 after which we are heading for Maine camping in Acadia. Maybe we can swing by before the wedding and join you guys. Is there any good tent camping near there?

Thanks, Bill
Hey Bill, we would love to have you join us... Not being a camper myself, I can't speak from experience but I can give you this link to a few sights in the North Conway area...
http://www.visitwhitemountains.com/htmdocs/camping/27.htm

Sure hope this can fit in your schedule as we'd love to have you join us... Let me know if there is anything specific that I may be able to help with...
:D

I'm going to plan on attending. I have some surgery earlier in the month and hopefully I'll be OK for the meet.

From your reputation at the RidgeRun, I'm hoping your well enough to join us...:D

Good luck with your surgery...:D

Just got back from the Ridge Run in Ohio. Would love to make it out to Mt. Washington. Sounds great, but I have to check the calendar before its a go. Will let you know ASAP.

Just got back from the Ridge Run in Ohio. Would love to make it out to Mt. Washington. Sounds great, but I have to check the calendar before its a go. Will let you know ASAP.
I hope you can make it. It will be a blast to climb the big hill. Look forward to meeting you.:)

I'm going to plan on attending. I have some surgery earlier in the month and hopefully I'll be OK for the meet.
Zemog, I hope all goes well for you and you can make it up the big hill:eek: It will be a great time.

Come on ladies and gents. This list isn't getting any larger. This will be an awesome trip.:)

Planning on going book a room yesterday in a pet friendly hotel will have my dogs with us but no bunny.

Planning on going book a room yesterday in a pet friendly hotel will have my dogs with us but no bunny.
Fantastic...It'll be great to see ya again Enrie... as well as meet the pups that are responsible for the hair in the back seat... :D

Good possibility that we may actually make it to your meet! Just 4 hours south of Montreal and factory outlets for the wife nearby! What more can you ask for? Will probably know for sure by the end of next week.

Are ya sure that Canadians can attend the meet as well? LOL!

Good chance I'll could be there. I'll be up in Fall River Mass, meeting future family members. So if someone could give me directions and about the amount of time it would take me to get there from Fall River, that would be great.

Jgal3200:

I live 25 minutes from Fall River. I'm in Warwick, RI. I plotted the drive on Mapquest and am looking at approximately 4 hour drive. I plan to leave at 6:00 AM on the 26th.

Your more than welcome to follow me. Go onto Mapquest and plot your address from Fall River, MA to Conway, NH.

Jgal3200:

I live 25 minutes from Fall River. I'm in Warwick, RI. I plotted the drive on Mapquest and am looking at approximately 4 hour drive. I plan to leave at 6:00 AM on the 26th.

Your more than welcom to follow me. Go onto Mapquest and plot your address from Fall River, MA to Conway, NH.

That would be great cwsatterlee. I really appreciate it.

Once your decision is made let me know. I will give you my phone number and we can make arrangements then.

You will have a blast up there. Beautiful, green, brooks, streams, cool, and it is fun driving up and down the mountain.

Carl

Once your decision is made let me know. I will give you my phone number and we can make arrangements then.

You will have a blast up there. Beautiful, green, brooks, streams, cool, and it is fun driving up and down the mountain.

Carl

Thanks again. Right now it's 95% chance I'll be going, I'll let you know by the end of the weekend.

Once your decision is made let me know. I will give you my phone number and we can make arrangements then.

You will have a blast up there. Beautiful, green, brooks, streams, cool, and it is fun driving up and down the mountain.

Carl

Thanks again. Right now it's 95% chance I'll be going, I'll let you know by the end of the weekend.

Justin

Checking in to see how many of you plan on spending the night up there. I will be bringing my two 8 lbs dogs and their carriers. I believe Birch plans on staying at the Ritz Carlton in the White Mountains at the North Conway Grand Hotel.

I'm fair game for camp site or any other place a group would want to stay.

I believe Birch plans on staying at the Ritz Carlton in the White Mountains at the North Conway Grand Hotel.

I'm fair game for camp site or any other place a group would want to stay.
Just wait until you meet my driver. The guy who drives me around in my Ridgeline... :p

North Conway Grand is not exactly a high end place. Decent rates. Problem looks to be that currently, they are only taking 2 night ressies...
As of right now, I'm not spending a night. But, I still may. There are plenty of accomodations in the area. Just depends on what your looking for and for how much...

Good possibility that we may actually make it to your meet! Just 4 hours south of Montreal and factory outlets for the wife nearby! What more can you ask for? Will probably know for sure by the end of next week.

Are ya sure that Canadians can attend the meet as well? LOL!
Very sure... as a matter of fact, highly encouraged! So long as you don't show up dressed in Habs apparel... Then you and I would be spending all our time debating Canadiens-Bruins history... :p

Seriously, we would love to have our favorite country to the North represented... ;)

Ok, enough with the funnies... Yes Andy, we would love to meet you and your wife. Hope you can make it...:D

Very sure... as a matter of fact, highly encouraged! So long as you don't show up dressed in Habs apparel... Then you and I would be spending all our time debating Canadiens-Bruins history... :p

Seriously, we would love to have our favorite country to the North represented... ;)

Ok, enough with the funnies... Yes Andy, we would love to meet you and your wife. Hope you can make it...:D
What brich said:)

Thanks again. Right now it's 95% chance I'll be going, I'll let you know by the end of the weekend.

Justin
Hey Justin, welcome to the ROC. Great to have ya. Especially with such great taste in color. You know Silver IS the best Ridgeline color. Of course you do...:D

Hope you can make it. The numbers are starting pick up. Jeesh, we may rival the Ridge Run if this keeps up.

Let me just add for those who are still on the fence about coming, I know it's a long drive for some but haven't most of us admitted publicly already that we love driving our Ridgelines? But at the same time, I want everyone safe so if the distance is too far to safely drive, it's totally understandable. It's why I didn't make it to the Ridge Run. On the other hand, I'm having visions of 10, 15, maybe 20 Ridgelines making the trip through the center of North Conway in the quiet, picturesque Mt Washington Valley. The sight of this convey making it's way up the side on Mt Washington and the lineup at the summit... ahhh this is going to be really cool for us Ridgeline junkies... I can't flipping wait!!! :cool:

Thanks Birch,

Can't wait to go! It is a definite we'll be there.

Thanks Birch,

Can't wait to go! It is a definite we'll be there.
SaaaWEEEET !!! Great news Justin. Looking forward to meeting you... :D

SaaaWEEEET !!! Great news Justin. Looking forward to meeting you... :D


Yeah looking forward to meeting you too. Same goes for everyone else that will be attending!

OK, it's official! We'll be there! We're heading north this weekend. Not sure exactly when we'll get there but should be around the 17th or 18th. We plan on camping somewhere in the lakes or white mt. area. Can't wait to get out of this heat!

OK, it's official! We'll be there! We're heading north this weekend. Not sure exactly when we'll get there but should be around the 17th or 18th. We plan on camping somewhere in the lakes or white mt. area. Can't wait to get out of this heat!
bilcol81, That is great. I'm looking forward to meeting you. If your leaving Florida to escape the heat you may want to find another reason. Last week up here it was 100F with really high humidity. The top of the mountain will be much cooler though. The temps have moderated somewhat now though.:)

Looks like I will be able to make it also. I will be driving up on Saturday for the meet. Looking forward to it! :rolleyes:

CT

Looks like I will be able to make it also. I will be driving up on Saturday for the meet. Looking forward to it! :rolleyes:

CT
CTRidgeline, It's starting to look like a great meet. I look forward to seeing you.:)

Way cool bilcol81...Although you probably won't see this post as your already on the road. I'm thinking bilcol81 may be in the running for furthest distance to a meet yet... This is a treat to have you join us.


Likewise I'm psyched to have you join us CTRidgeline!! Great news...
Dang this is turning into a cool meet. We may not have the numbers of Ridge Run (yet) but we will rival that meet in the number of states represented... :D

We may not have the numbers of Ridge Run (yet) but we will rival that meet in the number of states represented... :D

Either way it's gonna be a great time!!:D

I for one can't wait. The wife is actually excited about this one as well. She still thinks I'm nuts and I'm taking this ROC thing way to far:eek:

Birch:

What is the count up to now? Anthing more than 10, you and Oz have done a great job trying to get a bunch of Northerns together and some below the Mason Dixon Line. This will be neat going up and coming down.

I for one can't wait. The wife is actually excited about this one as well. She still thinks I'm nuts and I'm taking this ROC thing way to far:eek:
My wife won't be coming with me, but boy could your wife and mine talk about us both being nuts! Mine couldn't believe that I took a picture of another truck while we were on vacation so that I could post it here... I guess it is a ROC thing... They just don't understand! :rolleyes:

So far it looks like my bother in-law and possibly my father are in on the road trip... Still have to check with my brother to see, but possibly all four of us will be there.

CT

Birch:

What is the count up to now? Anthing more than 10, you and Oz have done a great job trying to get a bunch of Northerns together and some below the Mason Dixon Line. This will be neat going up and coming down.
Hey Carl, if you look at the first post in this thread, I'm trying to keep a running total of who's in. Right now it looks to be 8 but I suspect we'll reach 10 with some of the maybe's liking the turnout and commiting.

In May we pulled in 10 for the Budweiser Brewery meet... and I think this one will be an even better event. Beer is cool and all but with our trucks in the Mt Washington Valley, let alone the scene on the summit, I just hope I can take enough pictures. :D

My wife won't be coming with me, but boy could your wife and mine talk about us both being nuts! Mine couldn't believe that I took a picture of another truck while we were on vacation so that I could post it here... I guess it is a ROC thing... They just don't understand! :rolleyes:

So far it looks like my bother in-law and possibly my father are in on the road trip... Still have to check with my brother to see, but possibly all four of us will be there.

CT
Hahahaha we're all certified ROC nuts who spend WAY to much time with our trucks...

Good to see your filling the truck for the occassion CT... I'm doing the same as it looks like my wife may be up for it now too. My kids are really excited so I may be spending a night in North Conway after all... It may cost me a day at Storyland on Sunday though... :D

It's official.... I'm staying Saturday night so I can take the kids to Storyland on Sunday.... :cool:

North Conway Grand doesn't allow Saturday arrivals so I'll be down the street at the Comfort Inn...

The other thought is as we near Saturday morning, we may want to offer up a list of who's driving up that morning and maybe establish approx. times and meet up spots to start our convoy early... :D Many cruising up from the south will be riding 95 a ways. I can almost walk to RT95 so you'll be going right by.... Something to thoink about. :)

The brewery trip reminds me... right after 16 splits from 302, on the left is a place with over 200 microbrews for sale! :D

I"ll be heading up to Hampton Beach sometime Sat morning and then continuing out from there if I can swing it.

Hopefully you can swing it SSquire, the more RL's going up the mountain the better!

Wow, This is actually starting to look like a great meet. Has anyone heard from Gweepy lately? I would like to see him again as well.:) Hey Gweep if your out there lets hear from you.

It's official.... I'm staying Saturday night so I can take the kids to Storyland on Sunday.... :cool:

North Conway Grand doesn't allow Saturday arrivals so I'll be down the street at the Comfort Inn...

The other thought is as we near Saturday morning, we may want to offer up a list of who's driving up that morning and maybe establish approx. times and meet up spots to start our convoy early... :D Many cruising up from the south will be riding 95 a ways. I can almost walk to RT95 so you'll be going right by.... Something to thoink about. :)
I'll be staying and the Briarcliff Motel, The confort Inn was booked.:mad: Anyway it's right there too.

Firmed up last night... my brother is on board for the ride also! :D

Should be a fun event!

CT

Wow, This is actually starting to look like a great meet. Has anyone heard from Gweepy lately? I would like to see him again as well.:) Hey Gweep if your out there lets hear from you.hey, i am still around, won't be making this trip but look forward to seeing you again:)

Good to see your still here Gweep. To bad you can't make it. I'm speaking for all here but it would be nice to have you come along. Maybe next time.:)

Firmed up last night... my brother is on board for the ride also! :D

Should be a fun event!

CT
That's great! This is gonna be a fun trip!:)

That's great! This is gonna be a fun trip!:)

Oznative brought this adventure to my attention. I'm working the "my 3 kids have lives of their own" juggling, but hope I can join in the fun -- hopefully with one of my kids or two in tow. Mom can have a day to herself. Well, I'm working the various "sell" lines I can use to slip away to NH!

Oznative brought this adventure to my attention. I'm working the "my 3 kids have lives of their own" juggling, but hope I can join in the fun -- hopefully with one of my kids or two in tow. Mom can have a day to herself. Well, I'm working the various "sell" lines I can use to slip away to NH!
We'd love to have ya CFO... I'll have my 7 yr old and my 4 yr old as well as my wife. I had to get a room Saturday night and promise Sunday at Storyland... Some how my wife is trying to squeeze in some shopping and dinner with some friends... I gave her the itinery and said book around it... hehe I'm so tough :p

Hope it works out, would love to have you join us. It should be a good time...:D

:D I want recruiter pay!:)

:D I want recruiter pay!:)
....I'll leave this one alone.... :p

Hey Birch and Oz:

Looking at the 1st thread, we need a participant from Maine & Vermont to make this an official New England meet. Once a Canidian neighbor is confirmed, this will be an international event.

Looking forward to meeting everybody.

Hey Birch and Oz:

Looking at the 1st thread, we need a participant from Maine & Vermont to make this an official New England meet. Once a Canidian neighbor is confirmed, this will be an international event.

Looking forward to meeting everybody.
You know your correct! It would be great if we could get some of the New York people as well. Looking forward to meeting you as well.

Ahhh yes, but..... we do have representation from Florida... How cool is that! :D

Ahhh yes, but..... we do have representation from Florida... How cool is that! :D
Do I see an award for the farthest traveled.:)

Yes, we could use some New Yorkers. As I recall driving through New York City on I 95, the sign states New England States. I don't think NY is a New England State, I could be wrong by being a transplant Southern in the Northeast.

We are transplants from the northeast (PA). Moved to Florida in '99 after retiring. We are heading out tomorrow 8/12 and will be camping in SC for 5 days before heading north. We will be arriving at the Branch Brook Campground in Campton, NH on the 24th and staying a week. See you all on the 26th!!!!:)

We are transplants from the northeast (PA). Moved to Florida in '99 after retiring. We are heading out tomorrow 8/12 and will be camping in SC for 5 days before heading north. We will be arriving at the Branch Brook Campground in Campton, NH on the 24th and staying a week. See you all on the 26th!!!!:)
Yes you will!! Really glad your making the meet part of your trip... Have a safe trip!! :D

Yikes! I've been at my camp which is down the road from N Conway and plan on being here awhile yet, count me in with my wife and Levi our Wiemeraner in tow.........

Yikes! I've been at my camp which is down the road from N Conway and plan on being here awhile yet, count me in with my wife and Levi our Wiemeraner in tow.........
Fantastic! I for one can't wait. This is going to be alot of fun. See you all there.:)

I am going to have to bow out as my doctor says, "no way". I was really looking forward to the event. :(

I am going to have to bow out as my doctor says, "no way". I was really looking forward to the event. :(
Sorry Zemog, Maybe next time. Gotta listen to the doctor:eek: Will be thinking of you .:)

Planing to go to the top on the 26th.

Chuck401:

Welcome aboard. Another member with good taste Redrock:D . Jgal3200 will be meeting up with me on the 26th and we plan to leave RI or MA at 6:00 AM. If you plan to go up that morning let me know. We can have our own convoy to the White Mountains.

Carl

Planing to go to the top on the 26th.
This is great! It seems like every time I come back here to take a peek there is another one ready to go. Welcome to the ROC and am looking forward to seeing you there.:)

I was there Sat... 34 degrees at the summit with 55 mph winds for a wind chill of 18. Oh yeah and it was socked in with clouds, ZERO visibility. Hell it was cold enough riding through Pinkham!

Oh yeah and NY just wishes they were a New England State...

I was there Sat... 34 degrees at the summit with 55 mph winds for a wind chill of 18. Oh yeah and it was socked in with clouds, ZERO visibility. Hell it was cold enough riding through Pinkham!

Oh yeah and NY just wishes they were a New England State...
Be careful there SSquire you know the old saying (they could be your boss someday. Lets be nice to those NY Rock Heads. We want as many people going up the hill as we can get. I hope the weather is better for the main run though:eek:

Just back in from vacation. Wow are we looking good here. Up to 10 confirmed and still a few maybe's... Sorry Zemog you won't be able to join us. I'm pretty certain we'll be doing more meets though...;)

So one week to go. Gotta clean my truck, gotta clean my truck...WHAT TO WEAR!!! Yikes, it's almost 2am. Maybe I should be thinking about sleep right about now. But this meet, I can't wait!! :D

Not sure if this was posted elsewhere or not... Great link for what we have to look forward too: http://www.mountwashington.org/

This morning's info:
Summit Conditions – 7:00 AM, Sat.
Temp Wind Gust
51.6°F 287° (WNW), 27.6 mph 30.7 mph



CT

We've made it as far as Hagerstown, MD. We've been to Lake Hartwell, SC and Lake Kerr, NC. We're taking a day of rest in a motel (with a real bed!!!).
Tomorrow we're heading for Gettysburg for 3 days. Still on schedule to be in NH on the 24th.

Cool update Bill...Sure wish I was roadtripping it like that. Sounds like a great trip. Real beds sound nice but I was thinking a decent shower would also be a plus...:D

Cool update Bill...Sure wish I was roadtripping it like that. Sounds like a great trip. Real beds sound nice but I was thinking a decent shower would also be a plus...:D
Again Welcome back Brich. It's been tough holding back the dogs:eek:
bilcol81, I'm looking forward to meeting you. This will be a great time. I've been PMing and emailing every one that has a New England in thier signature. I hope it works.:)

Hey Birch and Oz:

Looking forward to Saturday morning Aug 26. Jgal32000, Chuck401, and myself will be meeting at 6:30 AM and heading to No. Conway. So three of us will be together and see all of you at the hotel.

Hey Birch and Oz:

Looking forward to Saturday morning Aug 26. Jgal32000, Chuck401, and myself will be meeting at 6:30 AM and heading to No. Conway. So three of us will be together and see all of you at the hotel.
Will be looking for you on the road. Have a safe trip.:)

The Hartford Courant had a story this past Sunday in the paper about Mt Washington. Some good photos of the Mt.

http://tinyurl.com/ouv6o

CT

CTRidgeline, Very cool pictures. I like the chains holding the main building from blowing away in the high winds.

Hey Birch and Oz:

Looking forward to Saturday morning Aug 26. Jgal32000, Chuck401, and myself will be meeting at 6:30 AM and heading to No. Conway. So three of us will be together and see all of you at the hotel.
I'm guessing that you'll be leaving from the Fall River area around 6:30? That put's you in my neck of the woods around 8:00 which is about what time I was planning on leaving so most likely we'll see everybody on the highway. We may have a 2 1/2 hour Ridgeline convoy... That has to be a record... :D

So Oz, I'm shooting for an 8am departure. With kids that departure can fluctuate by as much as 20 minutes but maybe we can work something out to meet up or at least watch for each other. HAHAHA 5 RLs on parade... Should be a fun sight.:cool:

I'm sending regrets, but looking forward to a future New England run. The back to school (3 kids) crunch time is hitting my weekend plans (and wallet). Looking forward to seeing pics. Hey, what color ridges will be represented? I'm a billet SILVER. It would be nice to see a good cross section of colors climbing the Mountain!

Birch,

We'll actually be meeting up just north of the I 95/I 495 Interchange. Talk to cwsatterlee and see what he thinks about it. As for me I'm up for it. I think it would be cool to see some of the people's expressions with 5 RL's passing them on the highway :D

I'm sending regrets, but looking forward to a future New England run. The back to school (3 kids) crunch time is hitting my weekend plans (and wallet). Looking forward to seeing pics. Hey, what color ridges will be represented? I'm a billet SILVER. It would be nice to see a good cross section of colors climbing the Mountain!

I'm a billet silver.

I am a LIMITED EDITION - Amazon Green :D :rolleyes:

Planning on heading out around 5:30. Then of course a quick stop at D&D for some pick me up... then a straight drive to N. Conway! I am heading out from Litchfield/Hartford County area in CT.

Can't wait to meet everyone!
CT

I'm fair game to meet and hook up with whom ever. Let me know what exit to meet at after the three of us hook up at exit 14. We can be North of Boston by 8:00 AM. Will needa coffee break any way.

I was thinking of leaving around 7 am. From my house It’s just about a 2.5 hour trip. Maybe 7:30 is better. Brich, maybe we can meet up and convoy. Which way do you go? I’ll more than likely be heading up 93 to 16. Let me know. I’ll have my eyes peeled for all those great looking RL’s. It really would be cool if we could get them all in a line though.:cool:

I'm fair game to meet and hook up with whom ever. Let me know what exit to meet at after the three of us hook up at exit 14. We can be North of Boston by 8:00 AM. Will needa coffee break any way.
Seeing as I'm still a bit up in the air about departure time, I'll just watch for RLs on the highway... Heck, we'll bump into each other eventually right? :D

I'm sending regrets, but looking forward to a future New England run. The back to school (3 kids) crunch time is hitting my weekend plans (and wallet). Looking forward to seeing pics. Hey, what color ridges will be represented? I'm a billet SILVER. It would be nice to see a good cross section of colors climbing the Mountain!
Sorry to hear... But I'm sure there will be other meets. As long as other ROCers are interested, so am I...:D

I too am a Billet Silver....:D

It would be nice to see a good cross section of colors climbing the Mountain!
I just added everybodies RL color to the first post in this thread. There is a great cross section of colors here. The only color not representing is White. The only NE state is Vermont (and NY)... Any White Ridgelines from Vermont out there? :D
We're looking at 3 Redrock, 3 Steel Blue, 2 Billet Silver, 1 Midnight Black, 1 Amazon Green. and of course any others that may show up...:)

Hey Canada! We going to see you? Would love to have 2 countries represented here!!! :cool:

For people that want to do other things too

http://gonewengland.about.com/cs/nhsightseeing/a/aanhwaterfalls.htm

Crystal Cascade: This is a spectacular, two-tiered waterfall with a dramatic, 60-foot wall of water, followed by a 20-foot plunge, ending with the river making a 90-degree turn.
Directions: Park at the AMC Pinkham Notch Camp and take the path on the left of the Trading Post--the Tuckerman Ravine Trail. The falls are a 0.3-mile, uphill walk. For the adventurous at heart, keep going up the Tuckerman Ravine Trail, and watch the spectacle of skiers in Tuckerman Ravine on a sunny day in May.

You know I'd be there if I could! :(

Wow, what a great turn out. Dare I say it? 50% of what the national meet had!! :D I hope you guys have a great time and I want to see lots of pictures!

Think of me, dealing with my Bridezilla sister. :rolleyes:

Oz,

We can go up 93. If you and Birch want to convoy we can meet some place where 495 and 93 meet or give us an exit and landmark. I can't believe there is not 3 silvers yet.

Your not going to let us redrocks and blues out do the silver now?:D

Hi Guys,
Been lurking around here reading about this meet all summer and just figured I'd finally chime in
to wish you all a fun meet and a safe trip up (and down of course) :D
I'd love to add another RedRock to the list (and really show who has the best color) but unfortunately it
doesn't look like we can make it.
Summer has been really crazy for us (fun kind of crazy though) and it's continuing right through labor day.

Have a great meet and I want to see pictures brich.
I know you can do it :D

Ahhh Pats Fan, sorry you can't join us. Enjoyed meeting you at the last meet and look forward to seeing you at the next one... I was just thinking about you as a matter of fact. Wondered where you'd been. And the fact that I suspected with a Pre Season game this Saturday, you probably wouldn't be able to make it... ;) Thanks for chiming in and great to hear from you... :D


Any thoughts on this season? I'm thinking it'll be just ok. The Pats always find ways when others can't. Not sure losing Adam is a big concern. Tedy being down is a bummer and Dieon being crazy is also a bit worriesome but looking forward to Seau and seeing what Bill has up his sleaves this season... :D

Hi Guys,
Been lurking around here reading about this meet all summer and just figured I'd finally chime in
to wish you all a fun meet and a safe trip up (and down of course) :D
I'd love to add another RedRock to the list (and really show who has the best color) but unfortunately it
doesn't look like we can make it.
Summer has been really crazy for us (fun kind of crazy though) and it's continuing right through labor day.

Have a great meet and I want to see pictures brich.
I know you can do it :D
To bad you can’t make it. Maybe next time though. Go Pats!

Any thoughts on this season? I'm thinking it'll be just ok. The Pats always find ways when others can't. Not sure losing Adam is a big concern. Tedy being down is a bummer and Dieon being crazy is also a bit worriesome but looking forward to Seau and seeing what Bill has up his sleaves this season... :D

Time will only tell but I agree about Adam. I'm looking forward to see what Junior can do in
this week's game. Mentally he's got it we just have to see how the old guy :rolleyes: plays in the field.
but this is all fodder for another thread once the season starts :D

but this is all fodder for another thread once the season starts :D
You start it, I'll join... ;)

Oz,

We can go up 93. If you and Birch want to convoy we can meet some place where 495 and 93 meet or give us an exit and landmark. I can't believe there is not 3 silvers yet.

Your not going to let us redrocks and blues out do the silver now?:D
Thats a good idea. Lets think it over and talk tomorrow. I am going to pm you with my phone number. Brich are you interested?

Thats a good idea. Lets think it over and talk tomorrow. I am going to pm you with my phone number. Brich are you interested?
I may be... Depends on about what time...
Again, I try my best to get the fuse lit under the kids in the morning but depending on what time, ya, I would be up for it... Keep me in the loop when you decide on a time and I'll be able to judge the realism of that in my happening world for that morning... :p

I may be... Depends on about what time...
Again, I try my best to get the fuse lit under the kids in the morning but depending on what time, ya, I would be up for it... Keep me in the loop when you decide on a time and I'll be able to judge the realism of that in my happening world for that morning... :p
Do you need a wakeup call?:eek: :D

You know I'd be there if I could! :(

Wow, what a great turn out. Dare I say it? 50% of what the national meet had!! :D I hope you guys have a great time and I want to see lots of pictures!

Think of me, dealing with my Bridezilla sister.
Yes we do!!
We'll be sure to include you in the decision making for the next meet ;)
And I'm sure you'll have a great time this weekend yourself. I'm pretty sure we'll be taking just a few pictures... :p

I am still strongly considering making the trip, possibly driving up Friday night and just stop somewhere and sleep in my truck. 5 hours is too long to drive back and forth in one day and the hotels are either full or booku expensive. So driving up Friday night and heading back after the meet may happen. Any idea on what the rough count is at this point.

I am still strongly considering making the trip, possibly driving up Friday night and just stop somewhere and sleep in my truck. 5 hours is too long to drive back and forth in one day and the hotels are either full or booku expensive. So driving up Friday night and heading back after the meet may happen. Any idea on what the rough count is at this point.
It's be great to have you there. The count is in the first post of this thread, last time I checked it was at 10 RL's.

Justin, Chuck, Dave:

I guess we now are on the first name basis. Just got off of the phone with OZ. From the conversation with OZ we will meet him and possibly Birch at the NH rest area off of I 93 between 7:30 -8:00 AM.

We now have a convoy going to the White Mountains. The three of us will hook up at exit 14, which is Rt. 1 past the I 95 and I 495 exit at 6:30 AM. The first person there can call the other two to let us know what the landmark is to meet at.

Any other participants that wants to join us in MA prior to meeting the other group at the NH rest area off of I 93 can call me on my cell 401-206-9425.

The fun thing with this event is, the colors participaing in the New England Event that has the most of the same color can claim their color as preference of choice and maybe silver might be 48 state wide, but the majority color for the New England event can be the New England color of choice. Come on Redrocks, we have a chance, could use one more for an insurance policy. Looking forward to Saturday. Just think of the photo op to post on this site.

We can still use a VT owner, a Canadian participant would make us international, and of course a NY and ME would put icing on the cake. :)

Carl

Sounds good to me Carl. Can't wait till this weekend!:D

Great going, folks! I can feel your excitement. I'd be following jgal3200 from Pa if it wasn't for my step-son and another freekin' wedding.

Enjoy yourselves and be safe. I can wait to see the pics.

Pizza man:

I saw the pictures of your pizza and meatballs and would love a sample. Maybe we do a NY event so we can have a sample. Us New Englander can make it to NY City in 3 1/2 to 4 hrs from Boston. We could meet south of NY City off the J turnpike.

I am still strongly considering making the trip, possibly driving up Friday night and just stop somewhere and sleep in my truck. 5 hours is too long to drive back and forth in one day and the hotels are either full or booku expensive. So driving up Friday night and heading back after the meet may happen. Any idea on what the rough count is at this point.
Hey J... Right now I count 10... Check in the first post of this thread as I've been trying to keep a running count of who's going...
Love to have ya but understand if you can't do it...
Hopefully we'll see you Saturday!! :D

Plan it, cwsatterlee, I'm warmin' up the sauce! :D

Justin, Chuck, Dave:

I guess we now are on the first name basis. Just got off of the phone with OZ. From the conversation with OZ we will meet him and possibly Birch at the NH rest area off of I 93 between 7:30 -8:00 AM.

We now have a convoy going to the White Mountains. The three of us will hook up at exit 14, which is Rt. 1 past the I 95 and I 495 exit at 6:30 AM. The first person there can call the other two to let us know what the landmark is to meet at.

Any other participants that wants to join us in MA prior to meeting the other group at the NH rest area off of I 93 can call me on my cell 401-206-9425.

The fun thing with this event is, the colors participaing in the New England Event that has the most of the same color can claim their color as preference of choice and maybe silver might be 48 state wide, but the majority color for the New England event can be the New England color of choice. Come on Redrocks, we have a chance, could use one more for an insurance policy. Looking forward to Saturday. Just think of the photo op to post on this site.

We can still use a VT owner, a Canadian participant would make us international, and of course a NY and ME would put icing on the cake. :)

Carl

Ok changing plans, think I may leave about 6 and meet up with the guys at the NH rest stop. May take stuff with me to stay that night if I am too tired. I will call you guys if I am running late, have carl's cell in my phone if needed. Does someone know the exact exit in NH? I am coming from RI, is this exit on that route? If not, I still may head up then.

Although does anyone happen to know if there is a place up near the meeting place to just park the truck and sleep in the cab without being hassled....preferably free

Although does anyone happen to know if there is a place up near the meeting place to just park the truck and sleep in the cab without being hassled....preferably free

Maybe at the AMC base camp in Pinkham Notch. You may need to let them know. I stay up there every Nov for a weekend and one guy came in his rig one year and slept there (of course he was harder to see inside...)

For people that want to do other things too

http://gonewengland.about.com/cs/nhsightseeing/a/aanhwaterfalls.htm

Crystal Cascade: This is a spectacular, two-tiered waterfall with a dramatic, 60-foot wall of water, followed by a 20-foot plunge, ending with the river making a 90-degree turn.
Directions: Park at the AMC Pinkham Notch Camp and take the path on the left of the Trading Post--the Tuckerman Ravine Trail. The falls are a 0.3-mile, uphill walk. For the adventurous at heart, keep going up the Tuckerman Ravine Trail, and watch the spectacle of skiers in Tuckerman Ravine on a sunny day in May.

Very pretty (even better in the winter when its icy) and only about a 5 minute walk up the trail.

I received a call from cwsatterlee last eve. We arranged a time to meet up and convoy to Mt Washington. We are going to meet at the rest area on 93 north just over the state line into New Hampshire before exit 1 between 7:30 and 8:00 am Saturday morning Aug 26th. Anyone interested in joining the convoy feel free to join in. I'll be driving a 2006 Honda Ridgeline:cool: The wife and I plan on having some breakfast before the meet up. See you all there.:)

Good info Oz.... I'll see what I can do about getting there.
Otherwise, watch for a streaking Billet Silver.... :D

Although does anyone happen to know if there is a place up near the meeting place to just park the truck and sleep in the cab without being hassled....preferably free
I don't see why you couldn't sleep in your truck in the hotel parking lot where we're meeting... I doubt anybody would even know you were out there... :)

What to bring? Cwsatterlee gave me a great idea. I’m bringing 2 lawn chairs and a cooler full of my favorite beverages. I know what jforget1 will have in his cooler.;) The chairs will come in handy when we all sit down to admire our trucks and shoot the bull. Homemade Salsa with all fresh grown ingredients from the garden maybe!:eek: Bring a camera so we can post pics to prove we actually had a meet.:D

What to bring? Cwsatterlee gave me a great idea. I’m bringing 2 lawn chairs and a cooler full of my favorite beverages. I know what jforget1 will have in his cooler.;) The chairs will come in handy when we all sit down to admire our trucks and shoot the bull. Homemade Salsa with all fresh grown ingredients from the garden maybe!:eek: Bring a camera so we can post pics to prove we actually had a meet.:D

Thanks Oz and Carl, didn't even think about bringing lawn chairs. I'll definitly be bringing my camera.

What to bring?
Oz, leave the hunting gear at home... I horrorfied my son last week fishing. Had a Blue that was a bleeder. Boat looked like something out of CSI Cape Cod... :eek:

Only suggestion I have is bring a jacket. I'm betting the summit will be chilly on Saturday. Otherwise, the weather is looking good for the day!!

Just 2 work days to get through now...:cool:

Just 2 work days to get through now...:cool:

I only have one working day to get through. Then a 6.5-7 hour drive up to Fall River, MA. That's after my hour drive home from work. Looking forward to Saturday.

Wow.... If we all make it (and why wouldn't we...) we have 11 Ridgelines decending on North Conway this weekend. That surpasses the last New England meet by 1 truck... Of course I'm hoping for a couple surprise participants to bring the count up higher!!

I hope some of us have wide angle lenses on our cameras.... Looking like a big lineup...

I'm also thinking about how cool it'll look as we wind our way up the mountain... :cool:

Good times ahead....

I only have one working day to get through. Then a 6.5-7 hour drive up to Fall River, MA. That's after my hour drive home from work. Looking forward to Saturday.
But for some reason, time is different behind the wheel of a Ridgeline...:D

But for some reason, time is different behind the wheel of a Ridgeline...:D

Alright you got me there. It is so much fun to drive the RL.

Oz, leave the hunting gear at home... I horrorfied my son last week fishing. Had a Blue that was a bleeder. Boat looked like something out of CSI Cape Cod... :eek:

Only suggestion I have is bring a jacket. I'm betting the summit will be chilly on Saturday. Otherwise, the weather is looking good for the day!!

Just 2 work days to get through now...:cool:
That takes all the fun out of it. I was hoping to bring the 3D deer and turkey targets and the bows to do some practice in the parking lot on the top of the mountain.:eek: The air is thinner so the arrow flies flatter..

I received a call from cwsatterlee last eve. We arranged a time to meet up and convoy to Mt Washington. We are going to meet at the rest area on 93 north just over the state line into New Hampshire before exit 1 between 7:30 and 8:00 am Saturday morning Aug 26th. Anyone interested in joining the convoy feel free to join in. I'll be driving a 2006 Honda Ridgeline:cool: The wife and I plan on having some breakfast before the meet up. See you all there.:)

What were you guys taking as a route, when I have gone to this area in the past, I have always gone 95 to 16(Spaulding Tpke), and taken 16 north all the way up from there. Just wondering exactl where everyone will be meeting. Have never taken 93 for this trip.

What were you guys taking as a route, when I have gone to this area in the past, I have always gone 95 to 16(Spaulding Tpke), and taken 16 north all the way up from there. Just wondering exactl where everyone will be meeting. Have never taken 93 for this trip.
I too usually do 95 to 16 Spaulding...
I think they may be doing 93 up to Lincoln to the Kangamangus.... I'll let them respond though... :D

I'm personally following, because this is my first trip to that part of the country. cwsatterlee would probably know the way we are going.

Ah how can I say I really screwed this one up.:eek: I was thinking with dyslexia. I am programmed to travel 93. The best way is up 95 to the Spaulding turnpike to 16 and on into North Conway.
Brich, jgal3200, jforget1, Ssquire, cwsatterlee, and anyone else I forgot here I need to regroup and figure a meeting place on 95 north on Saturday morning. Any suggestions?

Ah how can I say I really screwed this one up.:eek:
I think you just did... :p Note to all... DON'T FOLLOW OZ!! hehehehe :eek:

The best way is up 95 to the Spaulding turnpike to 16 and on into North Conway.
Brich, jgal3200, jforget1, Ssquire, cwsatterlee, and anyone else I forgot here I need to regroup and figure a meeting place on 95 north on Saturday morning. Any suggestions?
I'm trying to think of a good pull off that's not to much effort....
I think there is a rest area in the Topsfield stretch of Rt95.... Let me try and confirm that... If I can get over there tonight, I'll grab the location and I'll post. Unless someone comes up with a better location before hand...

No worries Oz. I was kinda curious as to how you all were going cuz frankly, 95 to 16 is the quickest and easiest way... Thanks Jay for questioning authority... hehe

Great, hope we find our way UP the Mountain. Oz, is this why some of us opted FOR Navigation? hahahaha :D

Just had a thought....

Maybe if we do all meet up and we do have enough open room on the highway, we could perform some Thunderbird - Blue Angels precision maneuvers in the Ridgelines.... :eek:

OZ:

Call me tonight 401-206-9426. There are many ways to get there, some cheaper than others. There is the shortest, fastest, cheapest, and scenic. Let me know where and when. At least 3 of us will be leaving MA together to hook up on the convoy. Never know, could have some suprise participants.

Old Army term "road guards post". Who's vehicle will stop traffic at intersections so we can all cross together. Odd color out. Really looking forward to this. Think of the photo ops.

Be sure to keep us all posted. I am not sure where I will be at what time, but will try to hook up when/where possible!

CT

I think you just did... :p Note to all... DON'T FOLLOW OZ!! hehehehe :eek:


I'm trying to think of a good pull off that's not to much effort....
I think there is a rest area in the Topsfield stretch of Rt95.... Let me try and confirm that... If I can get over there tonight, I'll grab the location and I'll post. Unless someone comes up with a better location before hand...

No worries Oz. I was kinda curious as to how you all were going cuz frankly, 95 to 16 is the quickest and easiest way... Thanks Jay for questioning authority... hehe

Great, hope we find our way UP the Mountain. Oz, is this why some of us opted FOR Navigation? hahahaha :D
I can’t believe I did that. Yes thanks to Jay. I looked up and found a good spot. It’s the Seabrook rest area and welcome center. It’s located on 95 northbound in Seabrook New Hampshire. Would this be ok for everyone? It’s impossible to miss it. am so sorry guys and gals. I travel this route so often that it is automatic for me. What can I say I had a loss/brain fart.

Just had a thought....

Maybe if we do all meet up and we do have enough open room on the highway, we could perform some Thunderbird - Blue Angels precision maneuvers in the Ridgelines.... :eek:

I don't know if I lost it or what, but I couldn't stop laughing at that one. All my little cubical buddies were looking at me weird. Just picturing that in my head is too funny. Thanks for that laugh.

I don't know if I lost it or what, but I couldn't stop laughing at that one. All my little cubical buddies were looking at me weird. Just picturing that in my head is too funny. Thanks for that laugh.
What? You think there's nothing wrong with me? :eek:
I'll leave the near miss maneuver to the Steel Blue Ridgelines.... 'Nuff said... hehe:p

Seabrook Rest area it is. Is that the first exit in NH before the toll booth? From our connection point for the three of us it will probably be around 8:00AM.

Seabrook Rest area it is. Is that the first exit in NH before the toll booth? From our connection point for the three of us it will probably be around 8:00AM.
I believe it is the first exit point... I'm almost positive it's before the toll booth.
8am at the Seabrook Rest Area sounds like a good plan. I'll do what I can to get there at that time but don't wait more than a few minutes for me. Again, not sure how quick I can get out the door... :)

What? You think there's nothing wrong with me? :eek:
I'll leave the near miss maneuver to the Steel Blue Ridgelines.... 'Nuff said... hehe:p

There is something wrong with all of us, for as much time we spend on here and with our trucks.

Seabrook at 8:00 sounds good to me. See you guys there.

There is something wrong with all of us, for as much time we spend on here and with our trucks.
Believe me the people here at work think I'm nut's.:eek:

Be sure to keep us all posted. I am not sure where I will be at what time, but will try to hook up when/where possible!

CT
Will do. Just watch for updates here. Looks like my suggestion went over well. I knew there was a reason the war commisioner asked me to get the Navi:D

Believe me the people here at work think I'm nut's.:eek:
...my kids call me Ridgeline Dork....
Doesn't get any worse than that... :o

Cool Jay... Glad you'll be there! Don't forget that killer camera of yours!!! :D

Will do. Just watch for updates here. Looks like my suggestion went over well. I knew there was a reason the war commisioner asked me to get the Navi:D
Apparently she knows your navigation skills outside of Rt 93.... :D
Had to...just had to... :p

What? You think there's nothing wrong with me? :eek:
I'll leave the near miss maneuver to the Steel Blue Ridgelines.... 'Nuff said... hehe:p
Even if the near miss becomes a little closer than expected the paint under the blue is (I can't believe I'm saying this) SILVER:eek:

OZ:

Call me tonight 401-206-9426. There are many ways to get there, some cheaper than others. There is the shortest, fastest, cheapest, and scenic. Let me know where and when. At least 3 of us will be leaving MA together to hook up on the convoy. Never know, could have some suprise participants.

Old Army term "road guards post". Who's vehicle will stop traffic at intersections so we can all cross together. Odd color out. Really looking forward to this. Think of the photo ops.
I'll give you a ring this eve. :)

Jeesh, The navigational blunder pushed me way over 400 posts.:D

Jeesh, The navigational blunder pushed me way over 400 posts.:D
Wonder how many blunders LadyRidge has had... :D

Cool Jay... Glad you'll be there! Don't forget that killer camera of yours!!! :D

Oh it will be with me, hopefully I can get some shots from the summit if it clear.

Joe

Since we all have nothing better to do at work today, how many pets are coming, and don't count your spouse or partner a pet. I have two dogs on the trip total weight 18 lbs. If I spend the night they can sleep in their crates in the Ridgeline SUV. Those that are staying what hotels are you staying in?

Wish I could bring my Bulldog (60 lbs. of muscle), but the hotel doesn't allow pets.

I will leave the 4 dogs at home!

CT

I too am leaving our MinPin home... all 6 or 7 pounds of her. I'm afraid her weight will impact my Gas Mileage... :D

Oh it will be with me, hopefully I can get some shots from the summit if it clear.

Joe
So I've been calling you Jay... DOH.... For some reason the J went to Jay and then it got catchy... Anyhow, sorry Joe... And I do remember the silent t in forget... ;) Although I do think Jay Forget has a nice ring to it... Great name for a band maybe...:D

So I've been calling you Jay... DOH.... For some reason the J went to Jay and then it got catchy... Anyhow, sorry Joe... And I do remember the silent t in forget... ;) Although I do think Jay Forget has a nice ring to it... Great name for a band maybe...:D

Took me a couple messages to figure out you were talking to me, thought of how the username sounds and realized. I subtly replied to the message with the name, did not want to bring it out specifically. Really not a big deal at all.:D

I like the bad name idea.

I don't even know when we are pulling out on Sat. morning to head to Hampton Beach... (dinner stop on the way back south anyone?). Hopefully it will be in time to unload and then for me to blast up to Conway or Pinkham to meet up!

Took me a couple messages to figure out you were talking to me, thought of how the username sounds and realized. I subtly replied to the message with the name, did not want to bring it out specifically. Really not a big deal at all.:D

I like the bad name idea.
It would have been a big deal had I started calling you Sally.... :p

And check through some of the threads I've been involved in... 75% of the time i'm called "briches" or "birch"... Some of that is LadyRidge's doing... :D

I don't even know when we are pulling out on Sat. morning to head to Hampton Beach... (dinner stop on the way back south anyone?). Hopefully it will be in time to unload and then for me to blast up to Conway or Pinkham to meet up!
Do what you can!! We'll definately be looking for you but realize you may not get over to N Conway... :D

Of course, we will call out publicly the colors who are no shows... :p

Good luck and hope to see ya!! :D

Birch or OZ:

Gotta give either one of you the honors of starting the new Thread for the event tomorrow so we can start by adding pictures.

Rest a sure we will have pictures of interest that the main event did not have.

I have my sponge maker ready for all the glass on my Ridgeline SUV, HA HA.

For those that are ruffing it, might want to bring tooth brush, sweat pants and shirt or jacket, ice chest of your beverage of choice, chairs to sit in to shoot the bull. Also if you decide to sleep in your truck a blanket. It could get cold.

A few years back, my wife and I took a ride up, didn't bring anything with us and decided to spend the night. Needless to say with all the outlet store, we purchased new clothes, found a good hotel to sleep in, and had a great dinner.

See ya in the morning.

I messed up my back and have been having some crappy spasms but I'm still coming to meet everyone just don't know if I'll be driving up the Rock with the ROC especially if I'm on meds.

I messed up my back and have been having some crappy spasms but I'm still coming to meet everyone just don't know if I'll be driving up the Rock with the ROC especially if I'm on meds.

Sorry to hear that fishnbanjo, but your health is more important than anything. At least you'll be there to meet everyone.

Careful of the meds, fishnbanjo.

I gotta stop reading this thread, I'm so envious! While you guys are out doing fun stuff, I'm gonna be wearing a suit and tie just to go to another crappy wedding! :(

I messed up my back and have been having some crappy spasms but I'm still coming to meet everyone just don't know if I'll be driving up the Rock with the ROC especially if I'm on meds.
Now this is odd. Or maybe an Omen... I wrecked my back somehow also and was having troubles just walking yesterday... Lots of Motrin and heat and today it's starting to feel a bit better. Gotta say, the heated seats in my Ridge are a Godsend... When it started acting up I thought, NOOOOOOO Not this week! :eek:

I think I'll be ok, just found it interesting that we both had back issues just before the meet.... :D

Now this is odd. Or maybe an Omen... I wrecked my back somehow also and was having troubles just walking yesterday... Lots of Motrin and heat and today it's starting to feel a bit better. Gotta say, the heated seats in my Ridge are a Godsend... When it started acting up I thought, NOOOOOOO Not this week! :eek:

I think I'll be ok, just found it interesting that we both had back issues just before the meet.... :D

It's gotta be the anticipation leading up to this great event! :D
CT

Quick funny story about being an obsesive ROCer...

I work on the 8th floor of a 10 story building. We have limited parking under the building but I don't have a spot so when someone who does have a spot goes on vacation, I usually borrow their spot... Makes it easier to come and go from the office.

Well, at 8:30 this morning, the building evactuation alarms sounded and my boss started running around telling us to grab our stuff and leave because in situations before, employees have not been allowed back in the building for as many as 4 days, (due to a water break and flood a few years back). So I grab my belongings and make my way down the stairs to the street and as I'm watching the Fire Department rush into the building, the thought hits me that my TRUCK IS IN THAT BUILDING!!!! :eek: I have a meet tomorrow! I need my truck!!! How can I get in to SAVE MY TRUCK!!! :mad:

It turned out to be a false alarm and all was fine... And my truck will live to see the meet tomorrow... :o

Oh the way we ROCers act sometimes is soooo dang embarassing... :D

What is everybody still doing up on the ROC? :confused: You got a big day tomorrow...Get ta bed!! :D

If you see this before tomorrow, then have a safe drive everyone. Meet ya when I see ya... :cool:

I messed up my back and have been having some crappy spasms but I'm still coming to meet everyone just don't know if I'll be driving up the Rock with the ROC especially if I'm on meds.
Take care of your back, it's the only one you have. I can tell you some horror stories about back problems. Good luck and hope to see you there.

Talk about obsessive/compulsive disorder. I came home from work and I'm cleaning the RL in the rain.:eek: The neighbors must think I'm nuts. See you all there tomorrow.:)

Quick funny story about being an obsesive ROCer...

I work on the 8th floor of a 10 story building. We have limited parking under the building but I don't have a spot so when someone who does have a spot goes on vacation, I usually borrow their spot... Makes it easier to come and go from the office.

Well, at 8:30 this morning, the building evactuation alarms sounded and my boss started running around telling us to grab our stuff and leave because in situations before, employees have not been allowed back in the building for as many as 4 days, (due to a water break and flood a few years back). So I grab my belongings and make my way down the stairs to the street and as I'm watching the Fire Department rush into the building, the thought hits me that my TRUCK IS IN THAT BUILDING!!!! :eek: I have a meet tomorrow! I need my truck!!! How can I get in to SAVE MY TRUCK!!! :mad:

It turned out to be a false alarm and all was fine... And my truck will live to see the meet tomorrow... :o

Oh the way we ROCers act sometimes is soooo dang embarassing... :D
Crank up the heated seats and hit the road. Do you need a wakeup call?
Hope your feeling ok.

Talk about obsessive/compulsive disorder. I came home from work and I'm cleaning the RL in the rain.:eek: The neighbors must think I'm nuts. See you all there tomorrow.:)

I hear ya OZ! I was going to wash it, but it was a lost cause... at least the interior has a little less sand in it and I can see out the windshield now!

Have a safe trip everyone! :)
CT

Everybody have a safe trip. I'm off to bed. Good night.:)

Hope you all have a great meet tomorrow, great weather and a great time! And we look forward to seeing pics!!! :D

On the road and accounted for. See ya in NH around 8:00 AM. Now I know there are of few of you checking this site prior to leaving.

Have fun today guys. Many many pictures please.
:)

What a fun gathering! Thanks for sending the little gifts LadyRidge. Everyone was nice people but what would you expect owning a RidgeLine? :D

My back was killing me so I kind if kept my own pace at things, did get some nice photos that are uploading from my D70 now so I'll post later when I know the 56 Kb line at camp won't belch.... Hoping everyone makes it to their destinations safely!

Here the group is breaking the summit.........http://fishnbanjo.zoto.com/img/800x600x1/786a1229c0d948835185af3b6999fd81.jpg

:eek: :D

And keep on coming! http://fishnbanjo.zoto.com/img/800x600x1/9fdb2891e3b4698c13a6afc091e31d95-.jpg

The New England Meet 2006 meet was fantastic. One thing I learned from the event. You can be shy, reserved, or very outgoing. Being around a group of people you really know nothing about, having the same thing in common, their Ridgeline makes you feel part of their family.

After reading their threads posted and meeting them in person is great. It’s one big happy family that makes a stranger feel welcome. A big thanks to Brich and OZ, great event. I believe the official ROC count was 12.

I look forward to more events in the future. Made of a lot of new friends. The camaraderie was great. If any of you get the opportunity to participate in a local ROC event, don’t think about it do it, and you will even enjoy this site a lot more.

Attached are some pictures. Saw a lot of nice cameras and I am sure this site will be flooded with pictures.:D

More pictures of the NE event.

More, More, More, Pictures.

Last batch. Thanks to Ladyridge and Brich the window decal is great. This was a climb to the clouds.

Cost to participate in a ROC event:

2 tanks of Gas 460 miles -----$100.00
Snacks and beverage of choice -----$20.00
Lunch ---- $18.00 (Ladyridge had a special message for the group with a poster waiting for us)
Mt. Washington Entrance fee -----$27.00
Dinner for two with new friends on the way home -----$25.00
The actual event, new friends, and new decal " P R I C E L E S S"

I feel I have a limited edition and it is priceless. No pictures yet, but will rest assure someone will post it. Between Brich and Oz, I believe Brich had his on first prior to the event, and Oz was the first to put his on at the rally.

Nice pics cwsatterlee, I haven't had a chance to upload mine into the computer yet.

Cleaned up my baby this morning and had to post this. 12 members can say they have one of these and their trucks have been to the highest summit on the East Coast.:D

Just got home a few minutes ago, yesterday was a great time. I tell you that mountain is a lot more treachourous in a few spots than I anticipated. But what a ride. Was funny to see the looks on peoples faces when they got about halfway through the caravan.....hey this is not a concidence.:D

Will be downloading the pics soon and will get some posted.

Can't wait for the next one in Newport, RI.

Great pictures!!! More, more!

Looks like a fabulous day and a great time had by all. I am so jealous. How sweet of JC to make you the decals. Very cool!

Well I tried to put the decal from the event on and I followed the instructions to a T. Unfortunately when I got to the bottom, the U folded over and no matter what I tried I could not get the lower letters to stay on, still looks good without the date, but be careful when applying it.

Well my 56 Kb connection is sloooooooooooooooow! :(

Here are the 11 ROCers minus me as I came up ahead hoping to shoot them coming to the top.
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and my Pandora :D

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Here's the train from the COG Railway, notice the hang glider in the photo!

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and minutes later! :eek:

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and finally, my wife Eileen and our Weimeraner Levi....


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Cleaned up my baby this morning and had to post this. 12 members can say they have one of these and their trucks have been to the highest summit on the East Coast.:D
Sorry but the highest mountain on the east coast is in North Carolina, as a matter of fact the second highest mountain is also in NC. Mt. Washington is #3.

Great Pictures! I'm envious. The weather cooperated, and you all ended up with the best day for a ride! Congrats!

Howdy all. I just got back from the meet. The wife and I had a great time meeting all of you. I am having puter trouble and can't seem to edit my photos. You are all doing such a great job. I am on vaca this coming week and I will be away from the PC but I won't forget to post some pics. I took 110 of them. The wife and I took the Kancamangus highway over to 93 south to get home. I met RidgeNH on the highway and we stopped and talked.

JC Thanks for your support. Without your skills and personality this would be just another meet. Everything right down to your note to us at the Glen House and the special ROC stickers were awesome. See you all soon.:)

Sorry but the highest mountain on the east coast is in North Carolina, as a matter of fact the second highest mountain is also in NC. Mt. Washington is #3.
Your raining on our parade
Mount Washington, New Hampshire
6,288 feet
Coos County, northern New Hampshire 65 miles west of Atlantic Coastline, 25 miles south of Berlin
Latitude 44 degrees 16 Minutes North, Longitude 71 degree, 18 Minutes West
Mount Washington is the premiere peak of the East (although not the tallest). Towering more than 2,000 feet above timberline -- a huge distance in the East, it continues to lay to claim to having the world's worst weather -- winds recorded at 231 miles per hour. That wasn't just a quirk. The weather is almost always awful. If it's not incredibly windy, then the mountain is fog bound -- or worse. Briefly, in December 1997 it was reported Guam took the title with 236 mph winds but their measuring equipment proved faulty so Mt. Washington maintains the title.
The weather is very deceptive to the uninitiated. The summit is less than a half hour drive from May to October. However, hikers all too often mistake this easy access and the seemingly nice weather at the base with what they will discover above timberline. Consequently, the mountain has one of the highest casualty rates of any in the world. The trail up is marked by memorials to those who have fallen and a much too rapidly growing list of casualties is kept at the summit.

If you brave the hike, the summit may be a bit a culture shock with its vending machines, in season concession stand and museum (a staff stays at the summit year round maintaining the weather station and the towers).


Mount Mitchell, North Carolina, 6,684 feet
(Highest Point East of the Mississippi)

All along I knew I was missing out on a wonderful day, meeting new friends and being somewhere I've never been. What an adventure! I'm happy you all had a great time.

Bikemedic:

Mount Washington (formerly Agiocochook), at 6,288 ft. (1916.6 m), is the highest peak in the American Northeast (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeastern_United_States). It is famous for its dangerously erratic weather, holding the record for the highest wind gust directly measured at the Earth's surface, at 231 mph (372 km/h) on the afternoon of April 12 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_12), 1934 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1934).

All right, is the highest peak in the Northeast. So what is the tallest mountain on the east coast?

Pizza man: You were missed. As we were eating lunch, believe it or not I was talking with Justin and lookin at the frozen pizza that was selling for $2.25 a slice. You would put this pizza to shame, needless to say we would get two large slices of your homemade pizza. A bunch of us would love to sample your meatball, pizza, and whatever else you sell. Maybe be have a ridgemeet in PA and if you have a restaurant we have you cater the event and charge each participant by the head. At the restaurant we ate ate I figue the average cost per person for lunch was about $9:00.

Pizza man: A bunch of us would love to sample your meatball, pizza, and whatever else you sell.
CW, your flattery is undeserved, I'm just a guy that cooks as a hobby. I'm not a restaurant owner and I never even stayed at a Holiday Inn Express! :D I'm an admirer of the art of cooking and do my best to learn it. The Pa meet sounds great and I could even arrange a great dinner at my favorite local restaurant. I know the owner very well and we could put together a great "family style" dinner. But, that's a topic for a different thread.

I had a meatball sub and just knew it wasn't as good as your's. All I saw was the pictures!:eek:

THANK YOU to all who had a part in putting the meet together!!! I had a GREAT time meeting with fellow ROC'ers. My family also had a great time going also. It was nice to meet everyone and a BIG THANK YOU to LadyRidge for her crafty work!

Hey Brich... I actually did make it up with all of the 'extra' weight I had in the cab! The extra weight didn't even over heat the brakes on the way down either (let me father drive on the way down, he loves to go to Mt Washington!). We all had a nice time, we even took the tour behind the scenes and into the observation tower. We were the last RL to leave the Mountain. :cool:

Thanks again! :D
CT

P.S. If anyone wants a higher res image of any of the photos I uploaded from the meet, please PM me and I will email it over to you!:)

... and some more.... (Really... both hands were on the wheel the whole time up!!!! :eek: )

Wow! really awesome photos guys.

Almost forgot... I had to share the best comment I heard on the way up...

As I was passing an F series truck that was on his way down, the driver sticks his head out the window and asks...'There a good sale on the Honda?'

Nope... We just love em'! :D

CT

Terrific pics! I especially love the distant shot with the RL's overlooking the drop off! I hope everyone had a great time. Makes me want to be at another meet!:p

Thank you all for the incredible photos of your meet & greets! Very well done!
Cheers from your brothers & sisters out west!

As it turned out, after getting to NH and unloading all our stuff, I would have been getting to Pinkham about the time you guys must have been coming down... Hopefully next time!

:D Great pics.

Tallest moutain in eastrean USA is Mount Mitchell in North Carolina 6,684 feet