Relic Run April 2022 (1 Viewer)

[CHUOX17A]

Thoughts on a route?

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We will be going down on 77 through Charleston I n WV. we should be there sometime Thursday morning. We could meet you guys there. From Charleston is only 4.5 hours to the CRR

 

[trainrech]

So how about getting to Columbia Tuesday evening:

Columbia to Huntington, WV Wednesday (add an hour for time change):

Huntington to Troy/Campsite on Thursday:

Thoughts?

Figured we could probably find a place to crash at Columbia (hint hint) and then a hotel in Huntington, WV. I typically stick to IHG properties (Holiday Inn Express, etc.), but I'm definitely saving the camping for the event.

My $0.02.

 

[theSherpa]

Columbia as a jumping off spot works for me (hint hint ), and I’m fine with whatever schedule works for everyone else Steve

 

[trainrech]

How many people and rigs will be in this caravan?

 

[theSherpa]

Columbia as a jumping off spot works for me (hint hint ), and I’m fine with whatever schedule works for everyone else Steve

Oh, and now that I said that I checked with the boss, and she’s fine with it too .

 

[kc_chevota]

I'm up for pushing a little further on day 2, and shortening day 3

 

[2fpower]

@weejub got any ideas of where they should look to stay ??

 

[trainrech]

I'm up for pushing a little further on day 2, and shortening day 3

Like how much further? Charleston is another 50 miles down the road.

My only concern is we are getting into the mountains at that point and I know I'm going to be tired after 9 or 10 hours on the road. Not sure who all has been on this route, but we make the trip to Roanoke this way every couple of years. Going to be fun with a trailer.

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

we can easily jump from columbia.. Those from KC that don't want to jump from Columbia can just leave 2 hours earlier. And i like rob's idea of pushing more on day 2 with a lesser day 3 but stop before it gets dangerous.. It gets VERY desolate once you are in the national forest.
Caravan from what i know. Rob, Steve, Erik, Duane, Chris possibly Colin, I need to check in with him. Pretty much an old school caravan anyone else please chime in if you are going...
If i can't get my TPS on the 45 sorted i might be in the plan B vehicle. Three different TPS's on the way..
and Chris's reasoning is why i wanted it split up. That's like hitting Denver tired.. BTDT but i'm not in my 30's anymore. One more Mtn Dew just won't make it safe to continue on. Whatever works for the crew. I estimate 3 dogs tho, so we need to take that into consideration hotel wise. Otherwise i'll be sleeping in the truck with the Roo..

 

[CHUOX17A]

That works for us. We should be in Charleston around 11 am Thursday morning

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

@CHUOX17A if you want to pick up the Paella ingredients I will chip in at least half your expenses to feed our crew, chat, drink etc.. It will remind me of Chef's chioppino.
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Email address, Cell #, Ham call sign if applicable
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I will add you to the list.

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[theSherpa]

I’d rather get up an hour earlier on Thurs than push an hour later on Wed.

 

[weejub]

@weejub got any ideas of where they should look to stay ??

We love staying in downtown Lexington, KY. We had great rates at the Marriott, during Covid height, when we had to make a couple trips due to Father having some issues. You could stop a little early, get some Bourbon

The mountains going the north route are a pretty easy drive vs going through Asheville, btw.

Would recommend Charleston WV as your next stopping point vs Huntington. A lot more options for hotels, better area, etc. But . .if you are just sleeping, just pick the best hotel otw, right?

Understand you gotta stay where it makes sense, though



So cool you guys are coming out! We have registered and hope to see the old KC crew!!



Edit: We live about an hour east of Uwharrie. There is a Toyota dealership about 45 mins west of us, on the way, as well (Modern Toyota). Ping me here or at (913) 908 8690 if anyone needs anything that weekend. We will be in the 4Runner watching the relics, but can bring tools/parts/food, etc, as needed.

At Uwharrie, there is a good "outpost" called Eldorado Outpost for gas, etc. They have decent food for breakfast and lunch.

 

[2fpower]

@weejub Does your recommendations change knowing there will be a bunch of trucks pulling trailers?

 

[weejub]

@weejub Does your recommendations change knowing there will be a bunch of trucks pulling trailers?

Read through more of the post and wow this is a huge caravan!

Yea - prolly just find the best hotel off the interstate you can find between Lexington and Charleston. Louisville is too close and there is nothing after Charleston until too close to Uwharrie.

We have friends in Huntington and they love it - its just a smaller town, with lots of opioids available . . .

 

[trainrech]

I’ve booked a room at Holiday Inn Express in Ashland, WV for Wednesday night.

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

Address: 13131 Slone Ct, Ashland, KY 41102
Phone: (606) 929-1720

 

[trainrech]

Trying to figure out food and cooking. We’ve transitioned to glamping and don’t have much left for camping cookware. We have a 2-burner Blackstone griddle that I can bring if that would help. I’m always up for grilling a batch of fajitas. Figured we plan for dinners Thursday and Friday. Thoughts?

 

[theSherpa]

Friday is an organized pot luck, Sat is catered BBQ, according to the Relic Run web site, just FYI

 

[trainrech]

Friday is an organized pot luck, Sat is catered BBQ, according to the Relic Run web site, just FYI

Just caught that about Friday.