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Cruise to Bear Mountain NY (1/41)
 6/30/06 12:05pm
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In one of my recent post complaining about the bad weather, I mentioned taking a ride to Bear Mountain NY. Stevep316 suggested that a group of us get together and go. I think that's a great idea  So here are some details:

It's every Wednesday, but we should try to be there no later than 6 PM. Otherwise we may not get in. I heard that around 800 cars can show up  My only problem is that I won't be available until the 12th of July. I won't even be able to check my e-mail until the 10th to check the status of our ride. Anyway here is the information and a link to help you out

The Bear Mountain State Park is at the north end of the Palisades Parkway. If you want to do a map search the zip is 10911.

The rules for this season are no cars over 1986. If your car is newer you can become an associate member of the club and will be exempt from that rule, the $2 State parking fee and get one ticket to our summer barbeque.

The cruise starts at 6pm but people start arriving after 4pm as the field is close to full (800 cars) by 7pm.

For pictures of this cruise you can visit my Photosite at

http://www.popyourhood.photosite.com/

then chose an album then click on “view slideshow” for FULL screen photos.

I hope this answers your questions. Feel free to call me if you need anything further.

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Cruise to Bear Mountain NY (2/41)
 6/30/06 12:19pm
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i work weekdays till 5, and im up in the dover area that time. i can probably get out a couple hours early and hook up with a couple of you guys and we can cruise up together! the ride up there is nice. if we can agree on a time and date- i can do either the 12th or the 26th of july

any ideas?
Cruise to Bear Mountain NY (3/41)
 6/30/06 12:25pm
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The 26th isn't a good one for me, but the 12th is (I'll be coming back from Atlanta) Myself and a couple of friends plan to leave around 4 PM we're all taking off of work earlier. I figured rather than run up 9W and hit the GW bridge traffic, we should go up the NY thruway and cut across. That should be a nice ride. 
Cruise to Bear Mountain NY (4/41)
 6/30/06 12:29pm
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if thats the case, i live in ringwood/hewitt/tuxedo area, and thats on the way. (at least i think it is) perhaps we can meet somewhere along the way up there like say that big hotel parking lot out by mahwah rt 17/287/thruway interchange. stevep31638898.39625
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 6/30/06 12:32pm
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Sounds like a plan
Cruise to Bear Mountain NY (6/41)
 6/30/06 3:20pm
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I might be able to make it also. Went a few times last year, I went up 287 and got on the Palisades Interstate Parkway north in Nyack area.

I'm sure we can work out a good meeting place. Warbird, do you remember me, we meet at the BBQ at Paul's.

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 6/30/06 4:52pm
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[QUOTE=DaveM]

I might be able to make it also. Went a few times last year, I went up 287 and got on the Palisades Interstate Parkway north in Nyack area.

I'm sure we can work out a good meeting place. Warbird, do you remember me, we meet at the BBQ at Paul's.

Dave

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maybe you could meet at the spot i mentioned- in the hotel parking lot up in mahwah

its the sheraton crossroads- the big one that just before the thruway
this is a good location to meet up- i was thinking meeting at 4:00

heres a map link from google:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&sll=37.0625,-9 5.677068&sspn=32.80241,59.941406&q=hotels+mahway+nj& amp; amp;ie=UTF8&ll=41.117771,-74.170589&spn=0.060911,0.1 17073&om=1
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 6/30/06 10:59pm
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[QUOTE=DaveM]

I might be able to make it also. Went a few times last year, I went up 287 and got on the Palisades Interstate Parkway north in Nyack area.

I'm sure we can work out a good meeting place. Warbird, do you remember me, we meet at the BBQ at Paul's.

Dave

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Yes I believe I do. How's everything going ? I'm leaving for vacation tomorrow with the Grandkids will be back on Friday, I'm looking forward to getting together in BM, sounds like a real nice place.

Cruise to Bear Mountain NY (9/41)
 7/1/06 12:36pm
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Is anyone else interested in this get together  
Cruise to Bear Mountain NY (10/41)
 7/1/06 3:59pm
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Sorry, it's a 5 hour drive and not good for us in a one day event.   Maybe another event that is closer.   Have fun.  
Cruise to Bear Mountain NY (11/41)
 7/5/06 8:01am
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Too bad you & the Mrs. can't make it. I'm sure you're tuckered out from PF, besides at the rate we're we're going with all the friggin rain I might as well bought a boat. I actually cut my vacation because of the weather  Lets see if the weather gets better for the Bear Mountain ride.
Cruise to Bear Mountain NY (12/41)
 7/5/06 12:03pm
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[QUOTE=warbird]Too bad you & the Mrs. can't make it. I'm sure you're tuckered out from PF, besides at the rate we're we're going with all the friggin rain I might as well bought a boat. I actually cut my vacation because of the weather  Lets see if the weather gets better for the Bear Mountain ride.[/QUOTE]

does everyone agree on the meetup place i suggested? its perfect, as it is just before the thruway. perhaps all going should give cell #'s via pm to confirm so were all on the same page

looking forward to meeting some fellow c3vr members!
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 7/5/06 12:16pm
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Steve, the meeting place sounds good to me, I just hope it stops raining
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 7/5/06 12:32pm
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[QUOTE=warbird]Steve, the meeting place sounds good to me, I just hope it stops raining [/QUOTE]


its gotta be ok by the 12Th- i mean it cant rain all the freaking time! (can it?)

i hope my exhaust system holds up. i was driving around last weekend wondering why all of a sudden the car sound much better and had a little more power, and i discover theres a hole the size of my fist in the muffler, not to mention the rear y-pipe is trashed from years of abuse! im not to upset, since im planning to ditch the entire system for a true dual anyway

lets not forget that scary looking puddle of red fluid coming from underneath somewhere! (i hope its just the tranny cooling line)

or the strange creaking sound coming from the rear when i come to a stop at a traffic light.

whats a corvette without a long repair to-do list?
Cruise to Bear Mountain NY (15/41)
 7/6/06 1:43pm
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[QUOTE=stevep316]i work weekdays till 5, and im up in the dover area that time. i can probably get out a couple hours early and hook up with a couple of you guys and we can cruise up together! the ride up there is nice. if we can agree on a time and date- i can do either the 12th or the 26th of july

any ideas?
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Let me know if your leaving from the Dover area, I can meet you and ride with you to the Hotel in Mahwah. I will be coming from Flanders, exit 27 on Rt.80.

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 7/6/06 1:46pm
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Dave,That sounds good to me. I used to live in Flanders at the apt on top of the hill. For the life of me I can't remember the name
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 7/6/06 2:21pm
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[QUOTE=warbird]Dave,That sounds good to me. I used to live in Flanders at the apt on top of the hill. For the life of me I can't remember the name [/QUOTE]

I'm confused, who is leaving from Dover, Steve or Warbird?

By the way Cookie, the apt. complex is Oakwood Village. When did you live here? I've been here since '84, but was always around here in the '70's before I got married since my brother lived here. He Managed a few bars in the area, The City Desk, The Bartley House, both were on 206.



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 7/6/06 2:29pm
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Yup, oakwood Village it is. I lived thereabout 19 years ago when they newly built the apartments at the entrance. As a matter of fact, I was the first to move in out of all the new apartments. I only lived there for one year, then I went back home to my wife  

I'm leaving from Roseland (Exit 5 I-280) which is east of you.

Cruise to Bear Mountain NY (19/41)
 7/6/06 3:04pm
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[QUOTE=DaveM]

[QUOTE=stevep316]i work weekdays till 5, and im up in the dover area that time. i can probably get out a couple hours early and hook up with a couple of you guys and we can cruise up together! the ride up there is nice. if we can agree on a time and date- i can do either the 12th or the 26th of july

any ideas?
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Let me know if your leaving from the Dover area, I can meet you and ride with you to the Hotel in Mahwah. I will be coming from Flanders, exit 27 on Rt.80.

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ill be leaving from dover (work) and was going to drive up to mahwah.
if you like to meet up with me from dover, thats fine. PM me and ill give you the details.
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 7/9/06 8:47pm
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Steve & Dave, it looks like it's just us, unless you guys want to wait a couple of weeks to see if our group increases. I'm leaving Tuesday on a business trip and will be back on Weds before noon. I can give me my cell # as well as my office # (I call in 4 times a day when possible) If we're still on send me a PM for my cell.

Steve, I posted some specifics on the radio on the original posting. 

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 7/11/06 8:11am
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It does not look good for Wed. Thunder storms every eve this week.

Lets make this another week, I'm ok with any date so you guys can post dates that work for you and we'll go from there.



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 7/11/06 10:18am
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[QUOTE=DaveM]

It does not look good for Wed. Thunder storms every eve this week.

Lets make this another week, I'm ok with any date so you guys can post dates that work for you and we'll go from there.

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guys i totally agree! lets do this for another wed- im free wed the 26th of july- vacation before that.
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 7/12/06 5:28pm
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Guys, I did manage to get back in time for the thunder & lightning show, the curtain of rain that followed was outstanding  This has been one wet summer
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 7/12/06 5:41pm
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well, better we resched- it would be cool to get a few more c3vr guys to go along. i might also be able to get a c5 and other folks in on it too
i was thinking of trying again on the 26th of july

how does that sound?
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 7/12/06 6:17pm
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I'll have to look at my travel schedule and make sure, but it sounds doable to me. I might go next Wednesday just to take a look, I also know of a couple of other non-vette owners who are interested.
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 7/13/06 12:35pm
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[QUOTE=warbird]I'll have to look at my travel schedule and make sure, but it sounds doable to me. I might go next Wednesday just to take a look, I also know of a couple of other non-vette owners who are interested.[/QUOTE]

Let me know if you go, I'll try & join you.



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 7/13/06 12:59pm
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hey warbird,haven't been on c3vr in awhile,but got email from davem

about bear mtn, I was going up last night not knowing you guys were going, but we had some severe thunderstorms so I stayed away, but

I'll probably go up july 19, did you guys go?? I was at pauls barbecue

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 7/13/06 1:32pm
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Tony we didn't go, the weather sucked.  We've been thinking about the 26th, but I may go with some other car nuts on Weds. the 19th too. One has a 67 Stang 350 GT, one has a beautiful Camaro (5 years to restore and maybe a couple of others. You're more than welcome to come. I'll be traveling later today and will be back on Friday.

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 7/13/06 1:37pm
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Hey Cookie, there is a Corvete Night at the Chatterbox this Friday eve. They have one the 2nd Friday of each month. Most likely will be going with a bunch of Vettes from my area, your more than welcome to join us.

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 7/13/06 2:15pm
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I've been there, it's a nice ride from my house. I'm on my way to PA and will be back tomorrow. I'll try and make it but it all depends on what time I get back. If I go I'll keep an eye out for you.

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 7/13/06 7:08pm
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I'll go with you guys,as i was going to go last night but because of the weather I decided not to. i usually go a few times each year,no need to get there before 6:00pm, usually they get big crowds after a

few rainy wednesdays then a lot of cars come. If you guys are coming up 287 you can  take that to 87 south tappan zee bridge to

exit 13n palisades parkway to the very end. you will come to a circle

bear right at the circle and the entarnce is about a mile down the road

make sure you park on the field not  the parking lot



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 7/13/06 7:15pm
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what town is the chatterbox in dave,if its not to far i may come

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 7/14/06 11:37am
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[QUOTE=tonyb47]what town is the chatterbox in dave,if its not to far i may come[/QUOTE]

Tony, see new topic for Friday night at Chatterbox.

It's at Rt. 206 & Rt. 15 in Augusta, NJ. From your place it's kind of a pain to get to since there are no highways that go directly there from your area. Check out directions on line and see if it's too far. If I don't see you there, maybe we can get together for Bear Mt.

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 7/19/06 8:02am
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It's going to rain again, so another Bear Mt. trip bits the dust 

 Anyone want to try for the 26th.

Even looks like rain on Sunday for Phoenixville

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 7/19/06 8:23am
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last weather forcast I saw looked ok for tonight, I'll check later today

again, I plan on going if the weather is ok



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Bear Mt. is 1.5 hours away from me so the weather is most likley diff.

They say showers on/off all day today out here. I don't think I will be able to leave work early today and that would put me up at Bear Mt at about 7pm, a little late. So it does not look good for me anyway.

One of these days we'll get up there Tony.



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 7/19/06 10:33am
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bear mtn is only about a 1/2 hour for me. I'll go up with my son,is

anyone else going



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 7/19/06 1:26pm
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I'm in the process of moving my office to a new building up the road from where we're currently at. I have to clear 22 years of stuff, and pack the balance to take with me. I may not be free until August    hopefully, I'll have my AC working by then. If it ain't raining, it's boiling hot  
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 7/21/06 11:48am
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Great cruise nite at bear mtn wednesday night, hundreds of cars and bikes, also a lot of vettes. field in front of inn was filled up with

cars. Hope to get together with you guys next wednesday



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 7/21/06 11:53am
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A friend of mine was there, he said it was great. I will have my car in the shop next week and hope to be ready for the 2nd of August.
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 7/21/06 11:54am
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We had rain here. Maybe one of these days we'll make up there



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