April Trip: Spring Tide Ride, OBX

[mtweller]

I don't guess this will matter at that hour, but that puts us using Bus70 instead of the new bypass.

R

Wait a sec, why are we going that way anyway? Swan Quarter ferry is out 264, not 70. This is WAY out of the way for most everyone. Need to rethink, I think

 

[lt1fire]

I vote for Bojangles off Shotwell in Clayton for meetup... 9:30 at the ferry, 3.5 hours drive time (if no stops), leave by 6 at the latest. Meet at 5am for breakfast?

Man I wish I could leave at 6

Midnight leaving time to make sure i'm at the ferry on friday at 7am

I can sleep with cruise control on right??

 

[phoolio]

Man I wish I could leave at 6

Midnight leaving time to make sure i'm at the ferry on friday at 7am

I can sleep with cruise control on right??

man, and i always thought driving to OBX from the triangle was a long drive...at least until they opened up the 64 by-pass. just get yourself some Monster Energy Java Monster (Mean Bean) drinks and you will be wired the whole time!

 

[GarnerFJ40]

I don't guess this will matter at that hour, but that puts us using Bus70 instead of the new bypass.

R

Wait a sec, why are we going that way anyway? Swan Quarter ferry is out 264, not 70. This is WAY out of the way for most everyone. Need to rethink, I think

Nope you're right Ramon, I wasn't thinking when Greg posted up. yes, we'll be taking 264, I'm not too familiar with what's off the road there in Wendell/Knightdale area ... let's keep the time, but change venue!

 

[Fort Knox]

As painful as meeting at 5am sounds, it looks like a good plan.

 

[southerncruiser62]

As painful as meeting at 5am sounds, it looks like a good plan.

Right on schedule for me....

 

[lt1fire]

man, and i always thought driving to OBX from the triangle was a long drive...at least until they opened up the 64 by-pass. just get yourself some Monster Energy Java Monster (Mean Bean) drinks and you will be wired the whole time!

Nah i'll stick with the monster Russian.... at least my mine thinks i'm drinking vodka

 

[Mtbcoach]

Anybody but me catch the announced beach access closure in the paper this morning? According the the News & Observer (haven't taken the time to do a web search yet), vehicle access closure is .2 miles south of ramp 44.

A quick search yielded this announcement:

Cape Hatteras National Seashore - NPS Announces Cape Point Closure (U.S. National Park Service)

 

[GarnerFJ40]

Yeah, I kind of figured some of our access points might change. South of Ramp 44 was already closed, if I remember correctly, I just don't remember how close. What did change is that we will not be able to drive from the Ocracoke Campground to southermost point of the island as they have now closed a small section in the middle of that run. That's why I will probably adjust our itinerary Tuesday night as far as beach driving and ramps.

I'll send it out to those that are meeting up, but have current ones Thursday morning. Everything else should stay the same...

The link from the NPS page to the Google Earth interactive map is a wonderful tool!

Oh and we need to schedule a day to come get those kayaks from you. I'm out of town starting in a few hours until Sunday. But I have Wednesday off to pack and fine tuning the cruiser..

 

[GarnerFJ40]

Ramon, have you chosen a meet-up space for Thursday off 264?

 

[little_joe]

Brian, do we need to make any individual reservations for anything?

Also I can get 2 of Jerry's kayaks Sunday if needed.

 

[southerncruiser62]

Weather is lookin favorable....much like we have had today (Saturday) here in the triangle.

Long Term Forecast

 

[lt1fire]

I can't open the itinerary for some reason right now.
Can someone let me know the meals from friday to sunday that we are responsible for. I think we are having a group dinner one night?? Are we going to be at resteraunts for others??
Just trying to figure out how much food to bring with me

 

[Mtbcoach]

I can't open the itinerary for some reason right now.
Can someone let me know the meals from friday to sunday that we are responsible for. I think we are having a group dinner one night?? Are we going to be at resteraunts for others??
Just trying to figure out how much food to bring with me

Thur - dinner at Howard's Pub
Fri - group meal, shrimp boil/local seafood
Sat - catered BBQ Sooey's

So, you will be responsible for:

Thur - lunch on ferry
Fri - breakfast and lunch
Sat - breakfast and lunch
Sun - breakfast and lunch

Hope this helps...

 

[lt1fire]

Thur - dinner at Howard's Pub
Fri - group meal, shrimp boil/local seafood
Sat - catered BBQ Sooey's

So, you will be responsible for:

Thur - lunch on ferry
Fri - breakfast and lunch
Sat - breakfast and lunch
Sun - breakfast and lunch

Hope this helps...

It does..... now will we be close enough to places to just get lunch some of the days or super markets to get more ice and food.
Sorry i've just never been out there so I have no idea what to expect

 

[Mtbcoach]

Oh yeah. Food/ice/beverages are not a problem. It takes a little planning but it would be hard to starve to death out there...

 

[little_joe]

Al, yeah we'll have easy access to stores, markets, etc. It's an inhabited area and along Rt 12 on the OBX we'll have access to pretty much whatever you need.

 

[GarnerFJ40]

Brian, do we need to make any individual reservations for anything?

Also I can get 2 of Jerry's kayaks Sunday if needed.

Sorry, just got back from my kayak race, no I didn't win, but that would be fine. I'll be carrying my 3 and have room for potentially 3-5 more... Just let me know, Jerry and Joe for that matter.

 

[lt1fire]

Oh yeah. Food/ice/beverages are not a problem. It takes a little planning but it would be hard to starve to death out there...

Thanks I guess i'm just used to the great expanses of the west where it is very easy to starve to death

 

[Mtbcoach]

Sorry, just got back from my kayak race, no I didn't win, but that would be fine. I'll be carrying my 3 and have room for potentially 3-5 more... Just let me know, Jerry and Joe for that matter.

Brian, sorry to hear that you didn't win...most anytime you have to come by with your trailer, I'll be glad to hand 4 over to you.

If I'm not home, the wife and kids will certainly help you get them out and on the trailer...