Cruise to Oceana

[AirwavesGlidden]

Adam mentioned to start the planning for a cruise to Oceana for the Air Show in its own thread. So I jumped to it. :smileup:

So the event starts October 17th thru the 18th.

Here is the link to the Event:

http://www.oceanaairshow.com/ (http://www.oceanaairshow.com/)




It'll be fun!

:smileup::smileup::smileup::smileup::smileup:

[BigSlamu]

The air show looks like it would be a lot of fun. Linda and I are going to try to make it to the show. It would be great for all of us to hook up and cruise in together.

[AirwavesGlidden]

Yes! I know. I was thinking for the northern virginia guys is to possibly meet up in Mechanisville somewhere and cruise to Oceana from there, it's right on the way.

[Bluebyu]

We'll try to make this!

[Sk8nsanta]

DEFINITELY want to do a cruise down to the air show!!

[AirwavesGlidden]

It'd be really fun. I dont know how to ask but how is everybody elses schedual for that weekend. I would like to take a poll on which dwould work better, Saturday or Sunday. And i also need to hear back from Justanotheruser. He brought up that he lives down there and figure something out for when we get down there. Possibly meet up with him and follow him in or see if he wants to come up to a good meeting spot for all of us to join up. :)

[Justanotheruser]

Boy, I step away from the Z for a few days and just look at what all is happening! Yes, I live 3.8 miles (according to google maps) from the gate of Oceana and 1.2 miles from the oceanfront/boardwalk. I am happy to be the local contact and 'point man'. As I don't work weekends and I live right here, any day or both days work just fine for me. So, for the folks that are traveling, I guess we need to find out what day works best for the majority. I can point you in the direction of hotels if you want to make it a weekend event. Check the schedule on the air show site and then let me know if you want to arrive early enough for a breakfast or a lunch before the show, or catch dinner after (probably the best bet). And if you would want to do a cruise aside from the show. The traffic can be a bit nuts, but I'm sure we would be a big hit with a long parade of Challengers down the Atlantic Ave strip at the oceanfront area! There are sometimes car gatherings in local shopping centers on Saturday nights, I can put my ear to the ground to see if any are around that weekend. Or we could just roll up in a parking lot and make our own! Anyway, let me know what I can do to help.

[AirwavesGlidden]

That sounds great! I'm pretty go for anytime myself. gotta see what everybody else up north wants to do. I'd like to have a line a challengers driving down to va beach. Any way we could possibly meet you down there? (justanotheruser - i dont remember your name im really sorry) im not very farmiliar with the area still!

[Justanotheruser]

No prob, I'm Bryan. And I figure we could pick a time that works for everyone (this depends on the travelers) and meet in one of the large parking lots for some 'meet and greet' while everyone arrives, and then take a short Challenger convoy over to the base for the show.

[Sk8nsanta]

Well for us Northern, VA folks, if we wanted to cruise down together, we'd have to leave real early if we all go to the saturday show to get down there in time. Otherwise, we could could cruise down saturday afternoon (after weekend traffic heading south) and plan on going to the show sunday. (That is if the northern va folks want to caravan down together.) Otherwise we can make our own plans for getting down there and pick a meet up spot to cruise to the show itself. Either day works for me!

[AirwavesGlidden]

Hello Bryan!

And yes that makes sense for us NOVA travelers, I shouldnt ever become an early morning driver. we'll see what everyone else has to say.

[BigSlamu]

I think that it makes the most sense for us to go to the Sunday show. It would be pretty tough for us NOVA folks to leave early enough on Saturday to hook up and ride in together for the show. It also would not be much better to try to leave after work on Friday and stay in VAB overnight to hook up on Saturday. I think the best way for the NOVA folks would be to head down on Saturday, get everyone together for dinner Saturday night and roll into the show together on Sunday. Hotels should be rather cheap since it would be off season. We could try to get a group rate somewhere as well.:smileup:

[AirwavesGlidden]

Yeah, im down with that plan!

[peelin]

Wow sounds like you all got it planned out already well i check in and see what gets finalized just post it and i will join in im only about 30-45 min from the base.

[kris3mac]

As of right now either day works for me as I can team up with Peelin. Thereis a possibility that I may have to go to New Orleans that weekend, but I will play it by year!

[Invader Zim]

I am scheduled to work day shift both days. I may be able to squeeze out for a while depending on what's going on. Would love to meet up with everyone. Will play it by ear and see wht happens.

[CountryGirl]

We went to that show a couple of years ago. It's an awesome show! If you want a treat the $60 for getting in the Executive Squadron Chalet is worth every penny. They cater lunch and snacks all your drinks are free including beer. The food was very good and they have shade and good seats.

[Justanotheruser]

We went to that show a couple of years ago. It's an awesome show! If you want a treat the $60 for getting in the Executive Squadron Chalet is worth every penny. They cater lunch and snacks all your drinks are free including beer. The food was very good and they have shade and good seats.

I was actually eyeing those! But as some people will probably want to travel and get a hotel room already, the cost could get prohibitive. I was wondering if we should commit at least to the $14 reserved seats so we could sit as a group.

I'm guessing that there will be some people that travel down Saturday and get a room, and some that will just get up early and travel Sunday and head back after.

I guess first step to get this rolling is find out who is coming. I have the impression that Sunday is the best day for the show, but there will probably be some 'meeting and greeting', dinner, etc. for early arrivals on Saturday. So far, the list appears to be:

Me
AirwavesGlidden
Sk8nsanta
BigSlamu
PeelinOrange
Bluebyu
kris3mac

Possibly:
Invader Zim
Adam ?

So anyone that I have listed that wants to be removed, and anyone that hasn't posted up yet that may go, please let me know. And spread the word to your fellow Z members!! Once we have a list, and then from that list find out what everyone's travel plans are, we can get the details in order about meeting, dining, etc.

I would think one of the travel sites such as Orbitz or Travelocity would be a good resource for comparing room rates. Rates should be a bit cheaper as it's at the end of the season, and probably your location relative to the ocean front will make a difference also. Another source for hotels at the oceanfront/boardwalk can be found here (don't miss the ones listed on the right site of the page):

http://www.virginiabeach.com/hotels

And once again, if there is any information I can provide or anything I can do to help, please let me know. Thanks!

[peelin]

Thank you that is very helpful info.and just want to invite any and all other Z members in the nearby areas to come along as well everybody is welcome,lets get as many members together for this event.:wavey::smileup:

[Sk8nsanta]

Can't wait for this one!! :Racing:

[Adam]

I'll have to check on a few things before I can commit (work sched, wife's work sched, etc.) but I would REALLY like to go to this one!:smileup:

[AirwavesGlidden]

It'd be great to see everyone come! I know that Lauren09RT is coming or would like to be put on the list for who's coming. I'll have to pull her attention away from her challenger for a few seconds to get her to post on here! I will possibly use the the hatch of my firebird as a billboard for this event! I'll TRY to fit the forum website on the hatch too so they can register and join the VA Chapter.

[BigSlamu]

I have been checking on hotels and it looks like the Best Western Oceanfront Virginia Beach is the best value. Let me know what you guys think.
http://www.orbitz.com/App/shared/pagedef/results/hotelDetailsStandalone.jsp?z=ace4&r=kc&z=ace6&r=ke&lastPage=interstitial

Have any of y'all ever stayed at this hotel?

[Justanotheruser]

I have been checking on hotels and it looks like the Best Western Oceanfront Virginia Beach is the best value. Let me know what you guys think.
http://www.orbitz.com/App/shared/pagedef/results/hotelDetailsStandalone.jsp?z=ace4&r=kc&z=ace6&r=ke&lastPage=interstitial

Have any of y'all ever stayed at this hotel?

That link doesn't save your search results so we can't see! But I can scope out any in the area and let you know how it looks if you want. Pretty much any hotel on the boardwalk is decent.

Here's an updated list:

Me
AirwavesGlidden
Sk8nsanta
BigSlamu
PeelinOrange
Bluebyu
kris3mac
RTSteve
Lauren09RT

Possibly:
Invader Zim
Adam

Keep spreading the word!!

[BigSlamu]

That link doesn't save your search results so we can't see!

I noticed that after I posted, but I can not edit my own posts on this forum for some reason, so I can not correct it.:4-dontknow:

Here is a link that should work.

http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=47132&group=false&disablenav=false&hideProgressBar=false&photoCategory=HOME

[Sk8nsanta]

That place looks pretty nice. Anyone have an idea what an average rate might be for a weekend night in October?

[BigSlamu]

That place looks pretty nice. Anyone have an idea what an average rate might be for a weekend night in October?

The rates are one of the reasons why this hotel jumped out at me. They range from $42.92 to $68.39 that weekend. That's pretty damn cheap for a three star hotel on the beach. However, I have not stayed at this hotel so I am relying on what I can find on the net.

[Sk8nsanta]

Yea that's not terrible. Maybe we can work out some kind of group rate if enough people are committed.

I also like the idea of maybe grabbing the $14 tickets for the show

[AirwavesGlidden]

Do you buy the tickets from the website? or do you buy them when you get there?

[Sk8nsanta]

http://www.oceanaairshow.com/mstore/index.php/

[AirwavesGlidden]

oh thanks! Who all will be in the ticketed seating? I would feel weird sitting there by myself :S

[BigSlamu]

Since the $14 are numbered seats we would have to purchase them at the same time to make sure that we are all sitting together. We will have to work something out once we have a good idea how many people are going.

[Justanotheruser]

Since the $14 are numbered seats we would have to purchase them at the same time to make sure that we are all sitting together. We will have to work something out once we have a good idea how many people are going.

Exactly! We need to get commitments and actual numbers to work with. Then we can pitch hotels for group rates (I can volunteer to either call or go lobby-hopping once we have the number of rooms we are going to commit to), and we can also place a buy on the seats at one time so that we can get them in a group. So get the word out and get some people making their commitments so we can get the groundwork set!

I am familiar with that Best Western (well, most of the oceanfront hotels), but I have not stayed there. I'll take a self-guided tour on my next bike trek down to the boardwalk and post back. Maybe I'll swing by the desk and see what their initial reaction is to giving group rate pricing.

[Sk8nsanta]

Exactly! We need to get commitments and actual numbers to work with. Then we can pitch hotels for group rates (I can volunteer to either call or go lobby-hopping once we have the number of rooms we are going to commit to), and we can also place a buy on the seats at one time so that we can get them in a group. So get the word out and get some people making their commitments so we can get the groundwork set!

I am familiar with that Best Western (well, most of the oceanfront hotels), but I have not stayed there. I'll take a self-guided tour on my next bike trek down to the boardwalk and post back. Maybe I'll swing by the desk and see what their initial reaction is to giving group rate pricing.

Awesome! Thanks for helping us out, let us know what they say! :smileup:

[Justanotheruser]

Here's an updated list:

Me
AirwavesGlidden
Sk8nsanta
BigSlamu
PeelinOrange
Bluebyu
kris3mac
RTSteve
Lauren09RT

Possibly:
Invader Zim
Adam
beto4RT

Keep spreading the word!!

I'll have some feedback about that Best Western either today or tomorrow for ya!

[Justanotheruser]

Ok, I should have just took BigSlamu's word and saved myself a lot of running around! I popped into several hotels up and down the boardwalk, that Best Western (near 29th St) was the best price. Double occupancy for Oct 17 is $67.49. The next cheapest was Surfside Inn at 13th St coming in at $81.07. The others I went into were all in the $124-$135 range. My first impression of the Best Western when I walked in was 'blue'. The inside is very blue - carpet, furniture, accenting... But it did look clean, comforatable and well-kept. I peeked inside a room that was being cleaned, look to be in good shape and comfortable. And they have an indoor pool and all rooms are oceanfront with a balcony, so you can sit outside and watch the ocean. It lacks the extra 'style and class' atmosphere that some of the more expensive places have, but it isn't like the worst places on the boardwalk (and 'worst' on the boardwalk really isn't very bad at all). I would call it middle of the ground, and I would have no issues staying there, especially for that price!

The Surfside Inn for $81.07 had a bit more of a classy feel to it. There were fish tanks and a big beautiful stone fountain in the stone-floored lobby, but I didn't get to sneak a peek at any rooms there.

I asked all of them about group rates, some gave me a card and told me I had to call their group sales rep/dept, the others all said group rates are only available if it's 10 or more rooms. So I'll have to wait until we have have a better idea of who's wanting to get a room.

A little story on a side note, I went to go into the Atlantic Sands near 13th St, and as I walked up there was a fire truck and ambulance with the lights on out front. I thought 'I hope it's nothing serious' and walked into the lobby to find someone on the floor behind the check-in desk with the paramedics all around. I spun around and walked back out. I've now had 2 experiences with this particular hotel: Last year our bikes were stolen from the bike rack attached to the side of this hotel (they cut the cable locks right off - go with u-clamp locks!!) and now this today. It looks like a decent enough hotel, but needless to say, I get bad Ju-Ju from it, stay way, I think it's cursed!!

Let me know if there's anything else I can check out or information I can try to get my hands on. And keep spreading the word!!

[DaveDees]

Hey, you can count me in on this excursion. I'm only about 20 some miles from there.

PS: You may want to post this thread in the 300 and the Charger Z's lots of local people on them.

[Bluebyu]

Ok, I should have just took BigSlamu's word and saved myself a lot of running around! I popped into several hotels up and down the boardwalk, that Best Western (near 29th St) was the best price. Double occupancy for Oct 17 is $67.49. The next cheapest was Surfside Inn at 13th St coming in at $81.07. The others I went into were all in the $124-$135 range. My first impression of the Best Western when I walked in was 'blue'. The inside is very blue - carpet, furniture, accenting... But it did look clean, comforatable and well-kept. I peeked inside a room that was being cleaned, look to be in good shape and comfortable. And they have an indoor pool and all rooms are oceanfront with a balcony, so you can sit outside and watch the ocean. It lacks the extra 'style and class' atmosphere that some of the more expensive places have, but it isn't like the worst places on the boardwalk (and 'worst' on the boardwalk really isn't very bad at all). I would call it middle of the ground, and I would have no issues staying there, especially for that
price!

The Surfside Inn for $81.07 had a bit more of a classy feel to it. There were fish tanks and a big beautiful stone fountain in the stone-floored lobby, but I didn't get to sneak a peek at any rooms there.

I asked all of them about group rates, some gave me a card and told me I had to call their group sales rep/dept, the others all said group rates are only available if it's 10 or more rooms. So I'll have to wait until we have have a better idea of who's wanting to get a room.

A little story on a side note, I went to go into the Atlantic Sands near 13th St, and as I walked up there was a fire truck and ambulance with the lights on out front. I thought 'I hope it's nothing serious' and walked into the lobby to find someone on the floor behind the check-in desk with the paramedics all around. I spun around and walked back out. I've now had 2 experiences with this particular hotel: Last year our bikes were stolen from the bike rack attached to the side of this hotel (they cut the cable locks right off - go with u-clamp locks!!) and now this today. It looks like a decent enough hotel, but needless to say, I get bad Ju-Ju from it, stay way, I think it's cursed!!

Let me know if there's anything else I can check out or information I can try to get my hands on. And keep spreading the word!!

Thanks for all you've done! For me, it doesn't matter if it's a fancy place, as long as it's clean. I'm there to sleep and shower. I usually don't go to hotels for anything else but that.

[BigSlamu]

I just checked with the Best Western and they do not have any rooms with King Size beds available on October 17th. They were available last week when I looked at rates but they are sold out now. I went ahead and booked a room with two double beds for $60.74 per night.

[BigSlamu]

I called the hotel to confirm that there were no more King Bed rooms available and they told me that they have no Kings and they only have 16 Double Bed Ocean Front rooms left at this time. They also have 15 non ocean front double bed rooms left.

[Justanotheruser]

I called the hotel to confirm that there were no more King Bed rooms available and they told me that they have no Kings and they only have 16 Double Bed Ocean Front rooms left at this time. They also have 15 non ocean front double bed rooms left.

Thanks for that info! I just discussed 'double occupancy', we didn't get into the bed arrangement, or how many rooms were currently available, I didn't think to ask. It doesn't look like we are going to make the 10-room number the way we are going as many people are fairly local, so it's probably best to book 'em while you can if you want a room!

Here's an updated list:

Me
AirwavesGlidden
Sk8nsanta
BigSlamu
PeelinOrange
Bluebyu
kris3mac
RTSteve
Lauren09RT
DaveDees

Possibly:
Invader Zim
Adam
beto4RT

Keep spreading the word!!

[DaveDees]

How bout a bump, would like to see a good turn out for this.

[Sk8nsanta]

Bump for all the new members. :smileup:

Also, on Sunday night (the 18th) Social Distortion is playing at the Norva @ 8:00. I am DEFINITELY going to see this show. Social D is my favorite band and I've always missed the opportunity to see them play. Since we'll already be down there for the air show, it was like the rock gods lined this one up for me! Anyone interested in joining me for some good ol fashioned rock n roll that night?? :rockon:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVHvU4QYslY

[Bluebyu]

Bump for all the new members. :smileup:

Also, on Sunday night (the 18th) Social Distortion is playing at the Norva @ 8:00. I am DEFINITELY going to see this show. Social D is my favorite band and I've always missed the opportunity to see them play. Since we'll already be down there for the air show, it was like the rock gods lined this one up for me! Anyone interested in joining me for some good ol fashioned rock n roll that night?? :rockon:



So that's where you got that skeleton-cause it don't look like Santa skatin :gy:
I never realized who they were until my son pointed out that we've played "Story of my life" on Guitar hero.

Love to join you, but doubt I'd be able to. Have fun though!

[Justanotheruser]

So that's where you got that skeleton-cause it don't look like Santa skatin :gy:
I never realized who they were until my son pointed out that we've played "Story of my life" on Guitar hero.

Love to join you, but doubt I'd be able to. Have fun though!

But you're still coming for the air show and meet-n-greet right? It is going to be a great show and a great time!

[Bluebyu]

But you're still coming for the air show and meet-n-greet right? It is going to be a great show and a great time!


Last I knew, I was going.

[Just Nick]

I plan on coming too:)

[Justanotheruser]

Last I knew, I was going.

Awesome! I think I mis-read your last post. LOL

I plan on coming too:)

Double awesome, glad you are coming!!



Here's an updated list:

Me
AirwavesGlidden
Sk8nsanta
BigSlamu
PeelinOrange
Bluebyu
kris3mac
RTSteve
Lauren09RT
DaveDees
Just Nick

Possibly:
Invader Zim
Adam
beto4RT

Keep spreading the word!!

[peelin]

Ok just a thought,if anyone thats coming for this one would like to get together on sat ,I was talking to my freind Mike who has the 71 plum crazy and he said he would like it if we could stop by his house so he could see all of the new Challengers and yes we could take pics of our cars with his.He was going to trailer it until i told him it was an on base event but he is willing to pull it out so we could check it out and take pics.If you are interested let me know and will get detalis together.This is Mike and his car.http://www.challengerforumz.com/picture.php?albumid=76&pictureid=522

[Sk8nsanta]

I'm down for heading down as early as we want on Saturday. If he's cool with us all gathering at his house, that sounds like it could be a real fun time! Cool cars, cool people, and some brewskies! :)

[AirwavesGlidden]

Hey yes that sounds great, I'm in for that. :)

[Bluebyu]

Sounds good! :leghump::leghump: that car!!

[Justanotheruser]

Bump - one month to go! :4-wavey:

Peelin - that's a very nice offer from your friend. Not sure just yet if I can tag along on that excursion, but will if I am able.

[peelin]

Bump - one month to go! :4-wavey:

Peelin - that's a very nice offer from your friend. Not sure just yet if I can tag along on that excursion, but will if I am able.
Just let me know ,hope its doable for you.:wavey:

[Justanotheruser]

Got one more maybe!

Here's an updated list:

Me
AirwavesGlidden
Sk8nsanta
BigSlamu
PeelinOrange
Bluebyu
kris3mac
RTSteve
Lauren09RT
DaveDees
Just Nick

Possibly:
Invader Zim
Adam
beto4RT
vengeancerider

Keep spreading the word!!

[AirwavesGlidden]

Lauren09RT can't make it

[Justanotheruser]

Ok, scratch one off! Any other updates, please let me know so we can keep this list accurate. Thanks!!! :smileup:

Here's an updated list:

Me
AirwavesGlidden
Sk8nsanta
BigSlamu
PeelinOrange
Bluebyu
kris3mac
RTSteve
DaveDees
Just Nick

Possibly:
Invader Zim
Adam
beto4RT
vengeancerider

Keep spreading the word!!

[Sk8nsanta]

Okay so it was mentioned earlier in the thread to meet in Mechanicsville on the way down there. NOVA folks, do you guys want to meet at one of the gas stations in Woodbridge so we can gas up and hop on 95 together? They usually have slightly cheaper gas down there anyway. Then we can roll down to M-ville, meet the folks there and continue on down to the beach as a big Challenger caravan! :Racing:

Peelin, we still planning on going to your buddies house? If so, what time would work for him, so we can pan accordingly on when to hit the road.

Also, is everyone still looking at getting the $14 tickets? If so, we should try and make a cut off date for deciding so we can buy tickets and make sure we're all sitting together.

[peelin]

If everyone is coming on fri. night i will get with Mike and see what time is good for him and post it,as far as the seating is concerned we need to get a definite response as to who is coming for sure and we can figure out how to deal with the money to pay for the seats before it is too late.:4-wavey:

[Sk8nsanta]

I thought the plan was for us more Northern VA folks to drive down Saturday afternoon, and were going to the Sunday show. Right?

[Justanotheruser]

I thought the plan was for us more Northern VA folks to drive down Saturday afternoon, and were going to the Sunday show. Right?

That is my understanding. And I haven't heard from anyone about buying the seating tickets. I'm thinking maybe we'll just end up wandering around rather than getting seats?

[Dlo0911]

Me and the fam would love to come on down for a good day of fun and cruizin!!! See you all there.

[Justanotheruser]

Me and the fam would love to come on down for a good day of fun and cruizin!!! See you all there.

Awesome! It's going to be a great time, glad you and your family can come.

Here's an updated list:

Me
AirwavesGlidden
Sk8nsanta
BigSlamu
PeelinOrange
Bluebyu
kris3mac
RTSteve
DaveDees
Just Nick
Dlo0911

Possibly:
Invader Zim
Adam
beto4RT
vengeancerider

Keep spreading the word!!

[Just Nick]

I thought the plan was for us more Northern VA folks to drive down Saturday afternoon, and were going to the Sunday show. Right?

So where is everyone meeting?

[Justanotheruser]

So where is everyone meeting?

Well, since some or all of the Saturday arrival folks are interested in taking a convoy with Peelin' out to the 71 Plum, I guess he'll need to come along and give us some direction as to when and where.

On Sunday, I propose meeting in the parking lot of the K-Mart on First Colonial Rd (550 First Colonial Rd, VA Beach 23451) at 8:30-9am-ish and take the approx 4-5 mile convoy from there over to the base. Flying starts at 10am.

Of course, I'm open to suggestions. This has to work for all of you folks that are travelling so let me know what's good and what's not!

[Just Nick]

Sounds good to me! I wonder if my baby will fit in the hotel room with me? He doesn't sleep outside:)

[Justanotheruser]

Sounds good to me! I wonder if my baby will fit in the hotel room with me? He doesn't sleep outside:)

Haha! I'd like to see him sitting in the lobby. I don't think he'll make it into the elevator. :4-looney:

[BigSlamu]

Also, is everyone still looking at getting the $14 tickets? If so, we should try and make a cut off date for deciding so we can buy tickets and make sure we're all sitting together.

If we want to sit together we will have to make a group purchase. Do you have a paypal account so that everyone can send money for the tickets? Paypal would probably be the easiest way to handle to money.

[peelin]

Well, since some or all of the Saturday arrival folks are interested in taking a convoy with Peelin' out to the 71 Plum, I guess he'll need to come along and give us some direction as to when and where.

On Sunday, I propose meeting in the parking lot of the K-Mart on First Colonial Rd (550 First Colonial Rd, VA Beach 23451) at 8:30-9am-ish and take the approx 4-5 mile convoy from there over to the base. Flying starts at 10am.

Of course, I'm open to suggestions. This has to work for all of you folks that are travelling so let me know what's good and what's not!
Let me know when yall plan on arriving and i can meet everyone on this side before yall head to the beach, if everyone will be checking in to the hotels first let me know when and i will meet with yall and we can drive up to Mikes ,just thought it might be easier for yall staying at the beach,since its in yorktown and is on the way down 64. :wavey::smileup:

[Sk8nsanta]

So where is everyone meeting?
Well for those of us in Northern, Northern VA I had suggested to meet at one of the gas stations up here in Woodbridge so we could jump on 95 together, then I guess we could hop off at the exit of your choice and pick you up, then head down to the 295 split and take that around to Mechanicsville, then down to the beach? Sound like a tentative plan?

Still need to figure out what time we want to hit the road up here, based on when we all want to meet up down there on Saturday afternoon.

[Just Nick]

Well for those of us in Northern, Northern VA I had suggested to meet at one of the gas stations up here in Woodbridge so we could jump on 95 together, then I guess we could hop off at the exit of your choice and pick you up, then head down to the 295 split and take that around to Mechanicsville, then down to the beach? Sound like a tentative plan?

Still need to figure out what time we want to hit the road up here, based on when we all want to meet up down there on Saturday afternoon.

Sounds good to me. Is there anyone else going from my area?

[Sk8nsanta]

And I haven't heard from anyone about buying the seating tickets. I'm thinking maybe we'll just end up wandering around rather than getting seats?

I'm thinking this may just be the best route as well for tickets, since folks may join up last minute. Plus if the weather ends up not being nice or something, then we can jut mingle around the cars :smileup:

On Sunday, I propose meeting in the parking lot of the K-Mart on First Colonial Rd (550 First Colonial Rd, VA Beach 23451) at 8:30-9am-ish and take the approx 4-5 mile convoy from there over to the base. Flying starts at 10am.

Of course, I'm open to suggestions. This has to work for all of you folks that are travelling so let me know what's good and what's not!

Sounds like a plan to me!

[AirwavesGlidden]

Well for those of us in Northern, Northern VA I had suggested to meet at one of the gas stations up here in Woodbridge so we could jump on 95 together, then I guess we could hop off at the exit of your choice and pick you up, then head down to the 295 split and take that around to Mechanicsville, then down to the beach? Sound like a tentative plan?

Still need to figure out what time we want to hit the road up here, based on when we all want to meet up down there on Saturday afternoon.

Hey I'm good for a meet up for us Nothern folks! Sounds great! But I'm alittle more south of woodbridge. So maybe I could jump on 95 and join in at exit 130 as you guys are passing.

[AirwavesGlidden]

And for the seating yes that sounds good to me I wouldnt mind wandering around. :)

[Sk8nsanta]

Hey I'm good for a meet up for us Nothern folks! Sounds great! But I'm alittle more south of woodbridge. So maybe I could jump on 95 and join in at exit 130 as you guys are passing.

That might actually work out perfectly, since it looks like 'JustNick' is down your way in Fredericksburg. So we could plan on getting off at exit 130 and meeting you guys at a spot of your choosing, say a little hello and hit the road again with the Challenger Caravan!!

[Just Nick]

That might actually work out perfectly, since it looks like 'JustNick' is down your way in Fredericksburg. So we could plan on getting off at exit 130 and meeting you guys at a spot of your choosing, say a little hello and hit the road again with the Challenger Caravan!!

She and I were thinking about meeting up with you guys/girls at Central Park since it is right off 95. How about hooking up in the parking lot of Target?

[Sk8nsanta]

Is that still exit 130? Sounds good either way!

[Just Nick]

Is that still exit 130? Sounds good either way!

Yep, still 130. You would take it towards Culpeper. Stay in the right lane of the exit, Central Park is on your right. Take the right (at the first light) onto Carl D Silver Pkwy. Make a left at the first light you come to on the Parkway, Target will be on your left.

[AirwavesGlidden]

Sounds like a plan! I know I have to run over to King George to pick up a few people coming with me. Just let me know what time you guys are planning on being in Central Park and I'll meet ya'll there.

[Just Nick]

Sounds like a plan! I know I have to run over to King George to pick up a few people coming with me. Just let me know what time you guys are planning on being in Central Park and I'll meet ya'll there.

Sounds good to me! We'll wait for the more Northern, Northern Virginians to let us know what time they will be here in the Burg:)

[AirwavesGlidden]

NINE MORE DAYS UNTIL OCEANA! :smileup:

[Sk8nsanta]

Yep, still 130. You would take it towards Culpeper. Stay in the right lane of the exit, Central Park is on your right. Take the right (at the first light) onto Carl D Silver Pkwy. Make a left at the first light you come to on the Parkway, Target will be on your left.

Cool, we should have no problems finding that at all, and my guess is, you wont miss us pulling in either! ;)


Sounds good to me! We'll wait for the more Northern, Northern Virginians to let us know what time they will be here in the Burg:)

Once we figure out a rough time to be down at the beach, we'll know when we should head out, and we'll let ya know! :)

For those of you staying in a hotel, what time is your check-in at? This is starting to come together!! :spinning:

[DrewzRT]

So 8:30 at the First Colonial Kmart..... I'll be there.

Me
AirwavesGlidden
Sk8nsanta
BigSlamu
PeelinOrange
Bluebyu
kris3mac
RTSteve
DaveDees
Just Nick
Dlo0911
DrewzRT

Possibly:
Invader Zim
Adam
beto4RT
vengeancerider

[Sk8nsanta]

So 8:30 at the First Colonial Kmart..... I'll be there.

Cool, the more the merrier!! (Just remember we're meeting at that Kmart on Sunday morning, not Saturday morning!) :smileup:

[Just Nick]

Cool, we should have no problems finding that at all, and my guess is, you wont miss us pulling in either! ;)




Once we figure out a rough time to be down at the beach, we'll know when we should head out, and we'll let ya know! :)

For those of you staying in a hotel, what time is your check-in at? This is starting to come together!! :spinning:

Great! What hotel are most people staying in? I don't know the area, so I'm not sure where to stay.

[Sk8nsanta]

Great! What hotel are most people staying in? I don't know the area, so I'm not sure where to stay.

Go back to page 4, looks like a few people are staying at the Best Western. I'm staying with a buddy who lives in the area though, he's gonna join us for the air show as well.

[Sk8nsanta]

Welp, change of plans. My buddy who I was supposed to stay with is now going to Cancun instead, ha! Soooo that leaves me without a place to stay. The Best Western is entirely booked now as well. If anyone has a room at the Best Western with an extra bed that's not spoken for and wants to split the room cost, let me know! :kap: Otherwise I found some rooms available at the Seagull Hotel for $50 on Orbitz. The place got pretty decent reviews and it's only 2 blocks from the Best Western.

[DrewzRT]

Cool, the more the merrier!! (Just remember we're meeting at that Kmart on Sunday morning, not Saturday morning!) :smileup:

Yessuuuuuuurrrrrr!!:smileup:

[Justanotheruser]

Welp, change of plans. My buddy who I was supposed to stay with is now going to Cancun instead, ha! Soooo that leaves me without a place to stay. The Best Western is entirely booked now as well. If anyone has a room at the Best Western with an extra bed that's not spoken for and wants to split the room cost, let me know! :kap: Otherwise I found some rooms available at the Seagull Hotel for $50 on Orbitz. The place got pretty decent reviews and it's only 2 blocks from the Best Western.

Oh no! Your buddy should just hide a house key under the mat for ya or something. But tourist season is over, the boardwalk was nearly empty this past weekend so I know there must be rooms available. My house is full-up or I'd offer a room. I have a buddy coming in from out of town that wants to check out the air show and the Challengers. If there is anything I can do to help out, please let me know!

[Sk8nsanta]

Oh no! Your buddy should just hide a house key under the mat for ya or something. But tourist season is over, the boardwalk was nearly empty this past weekend so I know there must be rooms available. My house is full-up or I'd offer a room. I have a buddy coming in from out of town that wants to check out the air show and the Challengers. If there is anything I can do to help out, please let me know!

Thanks very much for the offer on the help! :) I actually just grabbed a room at the Seagull Hotel/Motel whatever it is. $57 including tax for the night, not too shabby. Couldn't get one at the Best Western, but they're like a block apart from each other so that worked out well.

I guess I can offer up my room to anyone else who is still looking for a place to crash as well (room for 1 other person.) This one hit me almost last minute, so I figured I had better grab a room before it really was too late!

[Justanotheruser]

Excellent, glad you are all set. This looks like it's going to be a really great turn-out! Everyone bring cameras, mine sucks!

[peelin]

Thanks very much for the offer on the help! :) I actually just grabbed a room at the Seagull Hotel/Motel whatever it is. $57 including tax for the night, not too shabby. Couldn't get one at the Best Western, but they're like a block apart from each other so that worked out well.

I guess I can offer up my room to anyone else who is still looking for a place to crash as well (room for 1 other person.) This one hit me almost last minute, so I figured I had better grab a room before it really was too late!
And you thought you were gonna miss out again.:gy::gy::wavey::smileup:See ya soon.

[Adam]

So 8:30 at the First Colonial Kmart..... I'll be there.

Me
AirwavesGlidden
Sk8nsanta
BigSlamu
PeelinOrange
Bluebyu
kris3mac
RTSteve
DaveDees
Just Nick
Dlo0911
DrewzRT

Possibly:
Invader Zim
Adam
beto4RT
vengeancerider

Damn, I wish I could make it, but the guy that could cover my shift for me turned me down! I just won't be able to make this one... I'm very sorry.:shakehead:

[Justanotheruser]

Damn, I wish I could make it, but the guy that could cover my shift for me turned me down! I just won't be able to make this one... I'm very sorry.:shakehead:

There you go with that all work and no play stuff again! :4-dontknow: Sorry you can't make it, I know it must bum you out and we'll be the ones missing out not having you in the group. But at least you have your priorities in order. My work trumps many things also, it's a necessity of life. If I was unfortunate enough to get some last-minute directive from work I'd have to bail too. Luckily I can't imagine any scenario that would cause that to happen shy of fire or other physical damage to my office. But there's always next time, and I'm sure there will be plenty of pics to share!

[Justanotheruser]

Ok, knocked one off the 'maybe' pile. Here's the current:

Me (Justanotheruser)
AirwavesGlidden
Sk8nsanta
BigSlamu
PeelinOrange
Bluebyu
kris3mac
RTSteve
DaveDees
Just Nick
Dlo0911
DrewzRT

Possibly:
Invader Zim
beto4RT
vengeancerider

[Adam]

There you go with that all work and no play stuff again! :4-dontknow: Sorry you can't make it, I know it must bum you out and we'll be the ones missing out not having you in the group. But at least you have your priorities in order. My work trumps many things also, it's a necessity of life. If I was unfortunate enough to get some last-minute directive from work I'd have to bail too. Luckily I can't imagine any scenario that would cause that to happen shy of fire or other physical damage to my office. But there's always next time, and I'm sure there will be plenty of pics to share!

Man, I hope so, please post the pix as soon as they can come out of the camera! I'd love to see about 12 or 13 Challengers all lined up! It will be a car show in itself!

[Justanotheruser]

Man, I hope so, please post the pix as soon as they can come out of the camera! I'd love to see about 12 or 13 Challengers all lined up! It will be a car show in itself!

You got that right!! That's why I'm pleading for folks to bring good cameras. Have you seen my pics? My camera really sucks, it's beat. However, I spent all my money on mods so the camera goes on my Christmas/B-Day wish-list. :i_rolleyes:

[Adam]

You got that right!! That's why I'm pleading for folks to bring good cameras. Have you seen my pics? My camera really sucks, it's beat. However, I spent all my money on mods so the camera goes on my Christmas/B-Day wish-list. :i_rolleyes:

What year?:D

[Justanotheruser]

It'll be on this year's list, as to which year I actually get it - who knows!

[AirwavesGlidden]

Damn, I wish I could make it, but the guy that could cover my shift for me turned me down! I just won't be able to make this one... I'm very sorry.:shakehead:

Oh no!! :( I'll miss ya on this go around! But there's always that Cruise through the mountians again when the leaves start changing!! Hopin to see you there!!

[Invader Zim]

Unfortunately I have to join Adam in the "can't make it" column. Sounds like it will be good turn out. Hope everyone arrives safe and enjoys the drive and the airshow. Shift work can pay well but it can also put a crimp in the social life. Maybe next time! ENJOY!:gy:

Rex

[AirwavesGlidden]

Unfortunately I have to join Adam in the "can't make it" column. Sounds like it will be good turn out. Hope everyone arrives safe and enjoys the drive and the airshow. Shift work can pay well but it can also put a crimp in the social life. Maybe next time! ENJOY!:gy:

Rex
Sorry to hear that! :( There will be a next time ;)

[Sk8nsanta]

You got that right!! That's why I'm pleading for folks to bring good cameras. Have you seen my pics? My camera really sucks, it's beat. However, I spent all my money on mods so the camera goes on my Christmas/B-Day wish-list. :i_rolleyes:

I'll have my DSLR out all day, and I'll prob come home with 500 photos! :smileup:

[Justanotheruser]

Unfortunately I have to join Adam in the "can't make it" column. Sounds like it will be good turn out. Hope everyone arrives safe and enjoys the drive and the airshow. Shift work can pay well but it can also put a crimp in the social life. Maybe next time! ENJOY!:gy:

Rex

Sorry to here that, but hopefully next time! We'll make sure there are lots of pics for ya (thanks Sk8nsanta!).

So, the newest update:

Me (Justanotheruser)
AirwavesGlidden
Sk8nsanta
BigSlamu
PeelinOrange
Bluebyu
kris3mac
RTSteve
DaveDees
Just Nick
Dlo0911
DrewzRT

Possibly:
beto4RT
vengeancerider

[vengeancerider]

Me (Justanotheruser)
AirwavesGlidden
Sk8nsanta
BigSlamu
PeelinOrange
Bluebyu
kris3mac
RTSteve
DaveDees
Just Nick
Dlo0911
DrewzRT

Possibly:
beto4RT
vengeancerider[/quote]

You can add me to the confirmed list. It looks like I'll be in town next weekend (I hope I didn't jinx myself).:att:

[peelin]

Me (Justanotheruser)
AirwavesGlidden
Sk8nsanta
BigSlamu
PeelinOrange
Bluebyu
kris3mac
RTSteve
DaveDees
Just Nick
Dlo0911
DrewzRT

Possibly:
beto4RT
vengeancerider

You can add me to the confirmed list. It looks like I'll be in town next weekend (I hope I didn't jinx myself).:att:[/quote]
Thats awesome .looks like a good group.:smileup:

[Justanotheruser]

Alright, move one from maybe to Hell Yeah! This is a great turn-out! There's still time, anyone else want to join in on the fun??

In the next few days I'll post a 'recap' of the plan so it's easy to follow. Right now, I think the plan is all there but you sort of have to read through lots of posts to get the final outcome of each leg of the trip and I'd hate to have any confusion.

Latest and greatest:

Me (Justanotheruser)
AirwavesGlidden
Sk8nsanta
BigSlamu
PeelinOrange
Bluebyu
kris3mac
RTSteve
DaveDees
Just Nick
Dlo0911
DrewzRT
vengeancerider

Possibly:
beto4RT

[vengeancerider]

After the out of town folks are checked into their hotels on Saturday afternoon / evening, would anyone be interested in meeting and attending some of the local car club gatherings?

There are 2 large gatherings every Saturday (weather permitting). The first one is in Virginia Beach from approx. 3pm-7pm. The second is in Newport News from approx. 8pm-whenever. Both gatherings usually have good turnouts. We could also grab dinner in between the two.

If anyone is interested, feel free to let me know and we'll make arrangements to meet somewhere.:D

[Justanotheruser]

Is the one in VB the one off of Independence at Haygood shopping center? I was actually thinking that might be a great thing to do Saturday evening. I think Newport News would be a bit far considering all of these guys are going to have been on the road for many hours already that day.

[vengeancerider]

Is the one in VB the one off of Independence at Haygood shopping center? I was actually thinking that might be a great thing to do Saturday evening. I think Newport News would be a bit far considering all of these guys are going to have been on the road for many hours already that day.

Jenroes in the Haygood shopping center sounds good. Perhaps we can all meet at the hotel and drive over as a group Saturday afternoon.

BTW, are we planning on getting our tickets for the air show at the gate on Sunday morning?

[peelin]

Everyone that is coming for this M&G chime in on your thoughts for this cruisin,it is a cool way to meet and talk about our cars and ourselves also.Im in if it's too far for ya'll to go to the NN one I can meet ya'll at jenroes,not a problem for me.We can do Mikes another time,so whatever everyone is in for count me in.:wavey::smileup:

[Sk8nsanta]

I think we'll all be game for pretty much whatever. I'm certainly up for a cruise in! I still think meeting at the hotel is the best bet, and easiest way to get everyone together. Then we can follow you guys to a cruise in, or grab dinner first then hit the show. Either way, it'll be an awesome time! :smileup:

[vengeancerider]

Our game plan for Sunday seems locked in: 8:30am @ Super Kmart, 550 First Colonial Road, then head over to the air show.

As far as Saturday goes, I was thinking perhaps we can meet at the Best Western hotel since this is where most of the out of town folks will be staying. As far as a meeting time goes, how does 4:00pm sound? It gives the out of town folks plenty of time to drive down & check into their rooms, then we can head to the cruise-in. The rest of the evening would be free for us to do whatever we want.

I was just thinking out loud about the game plan on Saturday, we can adjust it if it isn't convenient for everyone.

[peelin]

Our game plan for Sunday seems locked in: 8:30am @ Super Kmart, 550 First Colonial Road, then head over to the air show.

As far as Saturday goes, I was thinking perhaps we can meet at the Best Western hotel since this is where most of the out of town folks will be staying. As far as a meeting time goes, how does 4:00pm sound? It gives the out of town folks plenty of time to drive down & check into their rooms, then we can head to the cruise-in. The rest of the evening would be free for us to do whatever we want.

I was just thinking out loud about the game plan on Saturday, we can adjust it if it isn't convenient for everyone.Sounds good to me we'll have to see what time they all arrive and go from there.Hopefully everyone will arrive at or near the same time.:smileup:

[AirwavesGlidden]

Hey that plan sounds great! I Can't Wait Unil This Weekend!!!! I'm so Excited
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g198/deathwalking_photos/l_d884a4b62d394d29b3157a6724043d52.gif



Are the plans still on for the northern va folks to meet Just Nick and I in the target parking lot? That part confuses me just alittle. :4-dontknow:

[beto4RT]

sorry I won't be able to make it this time

[Sk8nsanta]

As far as a meeting time goes, how does 4:00pm sound? It gives the out of town folks plenty of time to drive down & check into their rooms, then we can head to the cruise-in. The rest of the evening would be free for us to do whatever we want.

How about 4:30, since we're not able to check in till 4:00, that'll give us a few minutes to drop the bags off and stuff. But yea, meeting there at the Best Western sounds like a solid plan to me.

Sounds good to me we'll have to see what time they all arrive and go from there.Hopefully everyone will arrive at or near the same time.:smileup:

We should all (everyone traveling down 95) arrive around 4:00 is my guess. Aaaand if all goes as planned we should be rolling into town as one big caravan. ......Might be worth already being at the Best Western to see the show roll in! ;)

Are the plans still on for the northern va folks to meet Just Nick and I in the target parking lot? That part confuses me just alittle. :4-dontknow:

Yep, that's exactly the plan. :smileup: How bout we exchange phone numbers and I can give you a call when we leave and when we're about to exit off 95. PM incoming.....

[peelin]

sorry I won't be able to make it this time
There will be other times who knows we may even surprise you one day.:wavey::smileup:

[vengeancerider]

4:30pm on Saturday @ Best Western hotel sounds good. Just let us know if that time needs to be changed for whatever reason.

Have a safe trip getting down here.:Wow1:

[peelin]

For everyone coming down for the weekend bring something warm to wear 50'-60's expected for the weekend temps.:smileup::wavey:

[Justanotheruser]

Ok, this thread has more twists and turns than a country road. Let's see if we can sort it out:

Saturday:
NoVA folks are meeting at a gas station in Woodbridge to head out together onto 95. what station at what time?

NoVA folks then caravan on 95 to exit 130 in Fredericksburg to meet the F-burg folks at Target at Central Park. ETA?

All Northern folks roll into town to get checked in. Interested locals and out-of-towners will gather at the Best Western at the oceanfront at at 4:30. The plan is to head to the Jenroe's cruise-in and grab a bite to eat.

Sunday:
Everyone meets at the K-Mart parking lot on First Colonial at 8:30am. From there, we cruise over to Oceana.

Admission to the airshow is free. We have not purchased 'group seating' so we will just be wondering around in a large gaggle.

The current (possibly final?) list:

Me (Justanotheruser)
AirwavesGlidden
Sk8nsanta
BigSlamu
PeelinOrange
Bluebyu
kris3mac
RTSteve
DaveDees
Just Nick
Dlo0911
DrewzRT
vengeancerider


Please fill in the blanks, and if there are any updates to the attendee list please let me know. Everyone is welcome, we'd love to have even more Z family at this show!

[Sk8nsanta]

Ok, this thread has more twists and turns than a country road. Let's see if we can sort it out:

Saturday:
NoVA folks are meeting at a gas station in Woodbridge to head out together onto 95. what station at what time?

NoVA folks then caravan on 95 to exit 130 in Fredericksburg to meet the F-burg folks at Target at Central Park. ETA?

NoVA folks are meeting at a gas station in Woodbridge to head out together onto 95. Exxon Mobil (right before the entrance to 95south), let's say meet time of 11:15, try and roll out by 11:30.

NoVA folks then caravan on 95 to exit 130 in Fredericksburg to meet the F-burg folks at Target at Central Park. Roughly 12:15-12:30 (might depend on traffic)


Thanks for writing up the re-cap! :smileup:

[Sk8nsanta]

Also, I forget which other NoVA folks are meeting up, can we have a quick roll call for that?

NoVA Folks
Sk8nsanta (me)
Bluebyu
BigSlamu

[BigSlamu]

The plan looks good to me. My wife and I will be leaving early for VAB. We are going to head down on Friday afternoon instead of Saturday. I look forward to seeing some old friends and meeting some new ones.

[peelin]

The plan looks good to me. My wife and I will be leaving early for VAB. We are going to head down on Friday afternoon instead of Saturday. I look forward to seeing some old friends and meeting some new ones.
Hey Im not that old yet.:old::wavey:See ya soon.

[AirwavesGlidden]

Also, I forget which other NoVA folks are meeting up, can we have a quick roll call for that?

NoVA Folks
Sk8nsanta (me)
Bluebyu
BigSlamu


NoVA Folks
Sk8nsanta (me)
Bluebyu
BigSlamu
AirwavesGlidden

[Sk8nsanta]

The plan looks good to me. My wife and I will be leaving early for VAB. We are going to head down on Friday afternoon instead of Saturday. I look forward to seeing some old friends and meeting some new ones.

NoVA Folks (caravan-ing together)
Sk8nsanta (me)
Bluebyu
AirwavesGlidden (Fredericksburg)
Just Nick (Fredericksburg)

[Sk8nsanta]

:icon_bump:

Just a couple more days!

http://oceanaairshow.com/mstore/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/o/c/oceana-air-show2.jpg

[Just Nick]

:icon_bump:

Just a couple more days!

http://oceanaairshow.com/mstore/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/o/c/oceana-air-show2.jpg

Cant wait!!

[Justanotheruser]

This should be a great weekend! The rain that is here now is supposed to clear out by the weekend, but it is going to be very chilly so bring warm clothes. I think Peelin' already mentioned this, still calling for 50's-60's.

[Scat Pack]

NoVA folks are meeting at a gas station in Woodbridge to head out together onto 95. Exxon Mobil (right before the entrance to 95south), let's say meet time of 11:15, try and roll out by 11:30.

NoVA folks then caravan on 95 to exit 130 in Fredericksburg to meet the F-burg folks at Target at Central Park. Roughly 12:15-12:30 (might depend on traffic)


Thanks for writing up the re-cap! :smileup:

First, my apologies. I promised that I would declare my intentions on whether or not to participate and I failed to provide a timely RSVP. I will not be able to join you all in this road trip to Oceana NAS. I will be driving down to SE VA (Williamsburg) on the following weekend.

Second, I would be excited to meet the NoVa participants at the assembly point in Woodbridge at 1115 this Saturday and see you all off.

To confirm the address - the assembly point for the NoVa people is the Exxon station at/near the intersection of Gordon Blvd and Devils Reach Rd near the old Hechinger's commuter lot. Is this correct?

I guess I'll act as the "Assembly Ship" (see photo with definition).

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/02/First_Sergeant_B-24D_Assembly_Ship_or_Judas_Goat.jpg/180px-First_Sergeant_B-24D_Assembly_Ship_or_Judas_Goat.jpg (http://www.challengerforumz.com/wiki/File:First_Sergeant_B-24D_Assembly_Ship_or_Judas_Goat.jpg)
An assembly ship was a war-weary WWII bomber used to assemble large bomber formations. Once the formation was formed up, this aircraft returned to base.

See you,

Tim "Scat Pack"

[Justanotheruser]

I will not be able to join you all in this road trip to Oceana NAS. I will be driving down to SE VA (Williamsburg) on the following weekend.

Sorry you can't make the trip down this weekend. But there will be plenty of pics! Hope you have a safe trip next weekend.

[BigDog]

Hello I'm a new guy, I live here at the beach, I just bought a 09 SRT8 in July, done a few things to it. Carbon Fiber CAI, Ram Air Kit, and a Chrome Tee Handle Shifter. Just found the site today, looking forward in having fun. I also own a 03 1500 custum Quad 4x4 and the wife has a 06 SRT8 Charger. We are a MOPAR family. HA!HA!

[Sk8nsanta]

First, my apologies. I promised that I would declare my intentions on whether or not to participate and I failed to provide a timely RSVP. I will not be able to join you all in this road trip to Oceana NAS. I will be driving down to SE VA (Williamsburg) on the following weekend.

Second, I would be excited to meet the NoVa participants at the assembly point in Woodbridge at 1115 this Saturday and see you all off.

To confirm the address - the assembly point for the NoVa people is the Exxon station at/near the intersection of Gordon Blvd and Devils Reach Rd near the old Hechinger's commuter lot. Is this correct?

Tim, sorry you won't be able to join us anymore, but hope you have a good trip down to Williamsburg!

That would be real cool of you to show up and send us off though! Plus it's always nice to meet other local Challenger owners, esp Z members! :smileup: It looks though that it might only be myself and Blubyeu meeting up to head out down to Fredericksburg. Don't know if you want to come out for just the two of us, but I'll make sure she and I are at the Exxon (and yes, you're right about the location of it) around 11:15 or so. If you can't come out, that's totally understandable as well. :)

[Sk8nsanta]

Hello I'm a new guy, I live here at the beach, I just bought a 09 SRT8 in July, done a few things to it. Carbon Fiber CAI, Ram Air Kit, and a Chrome Tee Handle Shifter. Just found the site today, looking forward in having fun. I also own a 03 1500 custum Quad 4x4 and the wife has a 06 SRT8 Charger. We are a MOPAR family. HA!HA!

BigDog, if you want to try and meet up with us when we get down there tomorrow (or on Sunday) that would be real cool! Go back and read through the thread for our meet up points and times, we shouldn't be too hard to miss though! :wavey:

[BigDog]

Thanks for the offer but I have to drop my truck off for a Biketoberfeest that is going on at the beach, let me know about up coming things.

[Sk8nsanta]

No worries, have fun with the bikefest!

[Bluebyu]

Thanks for the offer but I have to drop my truck off for a Biketoberfeest that is going on at the beach, let me know about up coming things.

A few of us are staying at the Best Western on the beach. So you may see us.

This is going to be an interesting weekend there.

Biketoberfest
Breast Cancer Race and party
Airshow

and the icing on the cake:

A bunch of Challengers from the Z!

[vengeancerider]

A few of us are staying at the Best Western on the beach. So you may see us.

This is going to be an interesting weekend there.

Biketoberfest
Breast Cancer Race and party
Airshow

and the icing on the cake:

A bunch of Challengers from the Z!

Some of us locals will meet the out of town folks at the Best Western @ 4:30pm on Saturday. Looking forward to meeting everyone & safe travels getting here. :Hey:

[DaveDees]

Here is the local weather forecast for Sat & Sun.

Saturday:

http://www.weathercentral.com/weather/images/fcicons/mcloudyr.gifChance Of Rain
High 59°F
http://img.weathercentral.com/images/white.gif Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain with patchy drizzle early in the morning...Then a slight chance of rain in the late morning and afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.


Saturday Night:

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Low 49°F
http://img.weathercentral.com/images/white.gif Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.


Sunday:

http://www.weathercentral.com/weather/images/fcicons/mcloudyr.gifChance Of Showers
High 55°F
http://img.weathercentral.com/images/white.gif Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.


Sunday Night:

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Low 49°F
http://img.weathercentral.com/images/white.gif Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.



This is a rain or shine show according to the news people.

[DrewzRT]

Yep rain or shine..... see yall tomorrow

[peelin]

TWC has it clearing tomorrow afternoon partly cloudy and clear windy and chilly sunday,see ya'll tommorrow.:4-wavey:

[BigSlamu]

I am here. I checked in to the Best Western at 6:00. It was a nice ride down here except for the rain. My baby needs a bath.:sad: I will have to hit a self serve carwash on Saturday. I can't wait to see everyone this weekend.:wavey:

[Bluebyu]

I am here. I checked in to the Best Western at 6:00. It was a nice ride down here except for the rain. My baby needs a bath.:sad: I will have to hit a self serve carwash on Saturday. I can't wait to see everyone this weekend.:wavey:

Make sure there are no cats around either!

[AirwavesGlidden]

Gonna wash my car in the rain tomorrow morning!! I can't wait to meet ya'll there!!! Its gonna be a blast guys! ;)

[Justanotheruser]

A few of us are staying at the Best Western on the beach. So you may see us.

This is going to be an interesting weekend there.

Biketoberfest
Breast Cancer Race and party
Airshow

and the icing on the cake:

A bunch of Challengers from the Z!

It's also the Craft Beer Festival this weekend. :) http://www.beachstreetusa.com/

It is going to be interesting! Especially with this weather. But I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and the cars no matter what the weather is doing!

[Sk8nsanta]

I'm packing up, and heading down to Woodbridge in just a little while! See you all soon! :woohoo:

[peelin]

Well be waiting have a safe drive:wavey::smileup:

[AirwavesGlidden]

Headin Out! See Yall in VA BEACH!!

[Justanotheruser]

I just got a text from Santa, they are pulling out of Fredericksburg now.

[DrewzRT]

It was nice meetin everyone. Forgot to mention here I had plans tonight but I'll see everyone in the morning. :smileup:

[Sk8nsanta]

Enjoying some beers with everyone at the hotel bar :alc:

[Justanotheruser]

What a great group of people! I had a ton of fun meeting everyone today. And driving that huge line of Challengers (and one 300) from the beach out to Jenroe's was awesome! Even if it was cold and crappy and the only other cars that showed up was a Mustang (a very nice one) and a 'Vette... we made our own show and drew lots of attention. On 264, driving in the middle of the line, I could see Challengers in front of me and in my review mirror for as far as the eye could see in both directions - awesome!!! I'm looking forward to meeting up in the morning for the Air Show. If any one else is in the area, the more the merrier! 8:30am at K-Mart on First Colonial.

Here's a few teaser pics... the folks with the good cameras should be posting up some really great pics when they get back home after the weekend.

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww289/NewChallenger09/OceanaMG008.jpg

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww289/NewChallenger09/OceanaMG005.jpg

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww289/NewChallenger09/OceanaMG002.jpg

[peelin]

Awesome time great people great cars and ??????????? weather.Oh well the people and the Challengers and Davedees 300 C made up for the weather:smileup::smileup::smileup::smileup::smileu p::smileup::SHOCKED::SHOCKED::smiley_thumbs_up::wa vey:

[AirwavesGlidden]

Yes! today was a great day meeting everyone! Tomorrow is gonna be a good one!! see ya in the morning!

[peelin]

See ya'll soon.:4-wavey::4-wavey: are we doing breakfast?:4-dontknow:

[RTSteve]

SorryI missed being the lone ranger in silver again. That is a pretty site! Must have been fun watching the heads turn!
NEXT TIME!

[Justanotheruser]

I need coffee.... yup... coffee... I'll be there with coffee in hand! And a very warm, weather-proof jacket. And a jet just flew over my house, guess they are getting warmed up! Guess we'll sort out the rest when we meet up.

[Justanotheruser]

SorryI missed being the lone ranger in silver again. That is a pretty site! Must have been fun watching the heads turn!
NEXT TIME!

Sorry you couldn't make it, we were thinking about you. Hope all is well. And there will always be the next time!!!

[AirwavesGlidden]

Thanks for coming out everyone! I had a great time! It was cold but the gathering of friends made it warm! We saw one and a half skits at the show before the weather got tooo horrible! And lunch was great krinkle cut french fries aren't my favorite but the ones I got today were good. Until next time you guys! See Ya!

[Justanotheruser]

A special thanks to all of you northern guys and gals that drove so far to be here. It was great, even with the weather being what it was I still had the best time getting to meet everyone. Next time the weather will be better! Now I get to post my coffee incident from this morning in the 'oops' thread I guess. :hah:

[BigSlamu]

Linda and I want to thank everyone for helping to make the cruise to Oceana so much fun. We had a blast even with the crappy weather. We stayed in Vrginia Beach until Monday and of course the weather was beautiful when we left. We drove to Westmoreland State Park on Monday and stayed in a cabin for a couple of days. It was very nice and quiet there. Lots of deer, owls and rabbits. On the way to Westmoreland, as we were getting ready to enter the Hampton Roads Tunnel, we saw a submarine heading out to sea. That was cool. I did not get a picture however. That was the first time that I had seen a sub in the water.:smileup:

[AirwavesGlidden]

Cool!! Westmoreland is not to far from me! Ive never been there though lol.

[kris3mac]

I would like to apologize to everybody! I had just landed in Norfolk on my way back from New Orleans the night before. Bert (peelinorange) did call me but I was so spent I didnt get it until late :smiledown:. Sunday was the only weekend day I had off at home for the next couple of weeks, so I had to spend it with the kids. I really do wish I could have been! Thank you for sharing the pictures, I do hope to meet everyone next time. As for me I am back off to New Orleans again this weekend.

[peelin]

I would like to apologize to everybody! I had just landed in Norfolk on my way back from New Orleans the night before. Bert (peelinorange) did call me but I was so spent I didnt get it until late :smiledown:. Sunday was the only weekend day I had off at home for the next couple of weeks, so I had to spend it with the kids. I really do wish I could have been! Thank you for sharing the pictures, I do hope to meet everyone next time. As for me I am back off to New Orleans again this weekend.
We'll catch you eventually,so no worries.:4-wavey::smileup: