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2018 Skyline Drive (VT) Rally

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Old Apr 23, 2018 | 10:58 AM
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We just started planning a Rally to Vermont for early/mid July 2018. One f the best parts will be Skyline Drive, as usual, F-Type only and as usual departing on the border of NY/CT. Any interest in here?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2018 | 11:19 AM
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Skyline Drive is beautiful and scenic but very frustrating for an F-Type driver. The speed limit is never more than 35, often less, and heavily enforced. Continuing on the Blueridge Pkwy is a bit better at 45 mph.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2018 | 11:26 AM
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Skyline Drive is beautiful and scenic but very frustrating for an F-Type driver. The speed limit is never more than 35, often less, and heavily enforced. Continuing on the Blueridge Pkwy is a bit better at 45 mph.
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Old Apr 23, 2018 | 11:42 AM
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He's referring to Skyline Drive in VT, which I admit I'd never heard of. Looks nice. I've been across southern VT on VT-9 many times, which has some fun parts.
 
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He's referring to Skyline Drive in VT, which I admit I'd never heard of. Looks nice. I've been across southern VT on VT-9 many times, which has some fun parts.
Looks lovely. DJS and I - as I’m sure many here are - are lovers of nature and hiking and if time and distance weren’t such a great hinderance, I would have loved to include a drive to Millinocket and a climb up spectacular Mount Katahdin.
 
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You thought better than to call me an idiot, didn't you?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2018 | 01:37 PM
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You thought better than to call me an idiot, didn't you?
NEVER!

I had written something concerning the speeds listed in your post but then thought better of it. If anyone’s an idiot, it’s me.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2018 | 06:57 PM
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I agree with the speed limits issue (it's no tail of the dragon) but it is supposed to be a stunning scenic drive. Worth putting a smile on the wives faces. Most of the folks in out group come with their wives so it needs to be a win/win. Personally I would love to trailer the motorcycle for it but that's not an option.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2018 | 07:14 PM
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I came up with an interesting route from West dover consisting of about 140 miles and a good mix of speeds (Dover - Chester, Manchester - Bennington, Wilmington areas).
 
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Originally Posted by FType17
I agree with the speed limits issue (it's no tail of the dragon) but it is supposed to be a stunning scenic drive. Worth putting a smile on the wives faces. Most of the folks in out group come with their wives so it needs to be a win/win. Personally I would love to trailer the motorcycle for it but that's not an option.
I'm a firm believer that it's the journey, and not the destination. I'm also a firm believer that it's the company you keep and NOT the speeds you take. Contrary to popular belief, I err on the side of caution when driving in a convoy.

Separately, FType17, kindly let me know your intentions of joining us in August as soon as you can.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2018 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by RickyJay52
I'm a firm believer that it's the journey, and not the destination. I'm also a firm believer that it's the company you keep and NOT the speeds you take. Contrary to popular belief, I err on the side of caution when driving in a convoy.

Separately, FType17, kindly let me know your intentions of joining us in August as soon as you can.
Nobody has been able to come to a final decision re. the Blueberry run. I apologize but I only relay.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2018 | 09:48 PM
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This seem interesting? If days are right I might join in!!
 
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Old Apr 23, 2018 | 09:53 PM
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Starting May 20th, we usually do something every weekend anyway. June 16th is the Newport Rally (a lot of work) but it's gun and we are a pretty tight group
 
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