Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
Even the ones that aren't there anymore. I assume you mean the DeLorme map book. Back before I became too poor to buy gasoline I was a serious back-roader, and could not pass up a road to nowhere. BTW, Mortimer NC is a nice place to visit. I could not believe a two-digit highway actually turned to dirt on the way. -graywolf John Sessoms wrote: Yeah, I like back roads ... more places to waste time takin' pictures. I've got a map book that shows every federal, state and county road in all 100 NC counties. Over the years, I've been marking them off with a hi-liter as I travel down them. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
From: Bill Owens 321 is under construction between Lenoir and Blowing Rock. I would suggest I-77 to 421 to Boone and 105 from Boone to Linville. At the stoplight (only one) in Linville, turn left on 221 for about 2 miles to GFM. Or take I-40W when you come to it at Hickory and exit at Morganton. From there, take NC 181 up to Linville. That'll put you about 2 miles south of GFM entrance on US 221. Be advised, however, NC 181 is a 2 lane mountain road with switch-backs lots of hairpin curves. I like it, but it's not everyone's cup of tea. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
That's precisely the way we go from Gastonia Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Sessoms Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2007 6:23 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain From: Bill Owens 321 is under construction between Lenoir and Blowing Rock. I would suggest I-77 to 421 to Boone and 105 from Boone to Linville. At the stoplight (only one) in Linville, turn left on 221 for about 2 miles to GFM. Or take I-40W when you come to it at Hickory and exit at Morganton. From there, take NC 181 up to Linville. That'll put you about 2 miles south of GFM entrance on US 221. Be advised, however, NC 181 is a 2 lane mountain road with switch-backs lots of hairpin curves. I like it, but it's not everyone's cup of tea. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
From: Cotty Tom, or anyone, what's the quickest way over to GFM from I-85? Down the 26 and get off at/near Johnson City, or what about the 37 from Bluff City? Last time (2004!) I was a passenger while tv drove the whole way (late plane means I missed presenting my docs at the rental place) and I think we went I-85, I-26, ...er, can't remember the rest ;-) Bear in mind I drive on the left, even in the US. Makes things more fun. I-85 at what city and state? AFAIK, Johnson City is in Tennessee and I-85 doesn't go anywhere near it. Do you mean I-81? Here's a link to GFM's own directions: http://www.grandfather.com/getting_here/ and a PDF map: http://www.grandfather.com/pdf/from-JohnsonCity.pdf -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
On 17/3/07, John Sessoms, discombobulated, unleashed: I-85 at what city and state? AFAIK, Johnson City is in Tennessee and I-85 doesn't go anywhere near it. Do you mean I-81? Apologies - Yes I meant the 81. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
From: Bill Owens I think, Bill, that he was referring to the part from the airport to I-85. Think as someone who hasn't a clue of what is what and where is where. Since you worked there a million years or so, you ought to be able to give those directions. I have driven that 10-12 times and am sure I could not do so as to make any sense to an outsider. It is confusing as hell. -graywolf Granted, I worked at the Charlotte airport for about 10 years. However, living in Gastonia, I seldom had reason to go from the airport to I-85. This being the case, I can't be of much help other than to say follow the signs to I-85 North. Bill You come out of main terminal area on RC Josh Birmingham Pkwy. The only exits off RC Josh Birmingham Pkwy are onto Billy Graham Pkwy. Get in the left lane and you'll loop over Billy Graham Pkwy and merge onto it going north. Billy Graham Pkwy crosses over I-85. Exit right just BEFORE the I-85 bridge for I-85 N to I-77. Exit right immediately AFTER the I-85 bridge for I-85 S to Gastonia US 321 N. http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8oe=UTF-8hl=entab=wlq=Charlotte%20Douglas%20Airport or http://tinyurl.com/2b3vsd -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
From: Bill Owens That's precisely the way we go from Gastonia Bill From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Sessoms Or take I-40W when you come to it at Hickory and exit at Morganton. From there, take NC 181 up to Linville. That'll put you about 2 miles south of GFM entrance on US 221. Be advised, however, NC 181 is a 2 lane mountain road with switch-backs lots of hairpin curves. I like it, but it's not everyone's cup of tea. Yeah, I like back roads ... more places to waste time takin' pictures. I've got a map book that shows every federal, state and county road in all 100 NC counties. Over the years, I've been marking them off with a hi-liter as I travel down them. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Thanks for all replies. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
From his writings, I get the impression that William prefers his floggings to be administered by someone of the opposite sex and dressed in something more, ah, inspiring than military fatigues. From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/03/16 Fri AM 03:15:07 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain Probably better than some two star hotels I've been in, except for the razor wire and bars that is. William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling Subject: Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain I hear solitary confinement in Federal facilities has improved. They still only feed you bread and water, but it's gourmet bread and Evien now... Next thing you'll be telling us is that Guantánamo is a 4 star hotel. William Robb -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
It might be prudent for someone familiar with the Charlotte airport to publish instructions about how to get from the airport car rental escape to I77. I had good intructions (thanks Bill) when I drove from Charlotte to GFM a couple of years ago, but I found the first part of the drive to be rather confusing, and didn't really feel comfortable that I was going the right direction until I saw a milage sign with Statesville listed. William Robb I'll try. From the Charlotte airport follow the signs to I-85 North. Take 85 North to I-77 North. Follow I-77 50-60 miles or so to US 421 North (I think, though it may be west). 421 to Boone, then 105 to Linville. At the stoplight in Linville, turn left on 221 to GFM entrance, apprx 2 miles. Bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
I think, Bill, that he was referring to the part from the airport to I-85. Think as someone who hasn't a clue of what is what and where is where. Since you worked there a million years or so, you ought to be able to give those directions. I have driven that 10-12 times and am sure I could not do so as to make any sense to an outsider. It is confusing as hell. -graywolf Bill Owens wrote: It might be prudent for someone familiar with the Charlotte airport to publish instructions about how to get from the airport car rental escape to I77. I had good intructions (thanks Bill) when I drove from Charlotte to GFM a couple of years ago, but I found the first part of the drive to be rather confusing, and didn't really feel comfortable that I was going the right direction until I saw a milage sign with Statesville listed. William Robb I'll try. From the Charlotte airport follow the signs to I-85 North. Take 85 North to I-77 North. Follow I-77 50-60 miles or so to US 421 North (I think, though it may be west). 421 to Boone, then 105 to Linville. At the stoplight in Linville, turn left on 221 to GFM entrance, apprx 2 miles. Bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of graywolf Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 11:02 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain I think, Bill, that he was referring to the part from the airport to I-85. Think as someone who hasn't a clue of what is what and where is where. Since you worked there a million years or so, you ought to be able to give those directions. I have driven that 10-12 times and am sure I could not do so as to make any sense to an outsider. It is confusing as hell. -graywolf Granted, I worked at the Charlotte airport for about 10 years. However, living in Gastonia, I seldom had reason to go from the airport to I-85. This being the case, I can't be of much help other than to say follow the signs to I-85 North. Bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
- Original Message - From: graywolf Subject: Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain I think, Bill, that he was referring to the part from the airport to I-85. Think as someone who hasn't a clue of what is what and where is where. Since you worked there a million years or so, you ought to be able to give those directions. I have driven that 10-12 times and am sure I could not do so as to make any sense to an outsider. It is confusing as hell. Thanks Tom. I was concerned it was just me. It is especially confusing if your nerves are still jangled from having a goon half unholster his sidearm in your general direction at Minneapolis. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
G'day Trendsetters, A quick question for those in the know. It's looking like I'll be arriving in Charlotte on May 31st, (overnight stay, then head up Friday morning). So I'm wondering, roughly how long it takes to drive from Charlotte to GFM (I-85 West to Gastonia, US 321 North)? 2 - 2.5 hours? I need to know how much time to budget for the journey to, and more importantly from, GFM to make sure I can make my flight on the 4th. TIA, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
You got it about right if you come up into Boone and take 105 over. If you take 221 or the parkway allow another half hour as they are very slow roads. David Savage wrote: G'day Trendsetters, A quick question for those in the know. It's looking like I'll be arriving in Charlotte on May 31st, (overnight stay, then head up Friday morning). So I'm wondering, roughly how long it takes to drive from Charlotte to GFM (I-85 West to Gastonia, US 321 North)? 2 - 2.5 hours? I need to know how much time to budget for the journey to, and more importantly from, GFM to make sure I can make my flight on the 4th. TIA, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
- Original Message - From: David Savage Subject: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain G'day Trendsetters, A quick question for those in the know. It's looking like I'll be arriving in Charlotte on May 31st, (overnight stay, then head up Friday morning). So I'm wondering, roughly how long it takes to drive from Charlotte to GFM (I-85 West to Gastonia, US 321 North)? 2 - 2.5 hours? I need to know how much time to budget for the journey to, and more importantly from, GFM to make sure I can make my flight on the 4th. Not long if you forget they don't have metric speedometers I think it took me a couple of hours to get there once I got out of the airport. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
321 is under construction between Lenoir and Blowing Rock. I would suggest I-77 to 421 to Boone and 105 from Boone to Linville. At the stoplight (only one) in Linville, turn left on 221 for about 2 miles to GFM. Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Savage Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 8:04 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain G'day Trendsetters, A quick question for those in the know. It's looking like I'll be arriving in Charlotte on May 31st, (overnight stay, then head up Friday morning). So I'm wondering, roughly how long it takes to drive from Charlotte to GFM (I-85 West to Gastonia, US 321 North)? 2 - 2.5 hours? I need to know how much time to budget for the journey to, and more importantly from, GFM to make sure I can make my flight on the 4th. TIA, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
Thanks Tom. Cheers, Dave On 3/15/07, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You got it about right if you come up into Boone and take 105 over. If you take 221 or the parkway allow another half hour as they are very slow roads. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
On 3/15/07, Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 321 is under construction between Lenoir and Blowing Rock. I would suggest I-77 to 421 to Boone and 105 from Boone to Linville. At the stoplight (only one) in Linville, turn left on 221 for about 2 miles to GFM. Good to know. Thanks Bill. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
On 3/15/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not long if you forget they don't have metric speedometers :-) I also tend to go to the wrong side of the car too. On my last trip to Canada even after 3 months I still got it wrong. I think it took me a couple of hours to get there once I got out of the airport. Thanks Bill. As long as I don't get horribly lost I should have plenty of time. Cheers, -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
Grandfather Mountain is near Linvill. If mapquest or someother similar site doesn't know GFM you can use Linville as an endpoint in generating a TripTic, (AAA for strip map), with time and driving directions from Charlotte. It should give a good approximation. David Savage wrote: G'day Trendsetters, A quick question for those in the know. It's looking like I'll be arriving in Charlotte on May 31st, (overnight stay, then head up Friday morning). So I'm wondering, roughly how long it takes to drive from Charlotte to GFM (I-85 West to Gastonia, US 321 North)? 2 - 2.5 hours? I need to know how much time to budget for the journey to, and more importantly from, GFM to make sure I can make my flight on the 4th. TIA, Dave -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
On 3/15/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 3/15/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not long if you forget they don't have metric speedometers :-) I also tend to go to the wrong side of the car too. On my last trip to Canada even after 3 months I still got it wrong. That's not so bad. I do that occasionally and I've never even been to a country where they drive on the left. As long as you keep it on the right side of the road you should be ok! -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
P. J. Alling wrote: Grandfather Mountain is near Linvill. If mapquest or someother similar site doesn't know GFM you can use Linville as an endpoint in generating a TripTic, (AAA for strip map), with time and driving directions from Charlotte. It should give a good approximation. When we get closer to the actual date we'll probably exchange phone numbers. That way you'll be able to get in touch with us and get directions or even have someone meet you somewhere. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
On 3/15/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Grandfather Mountain is near Linvill. If mapquest or someother similar site doesn't know GFM you can use Linville as an endpoint in generating a TripTic, (AAA for strip map), with time and driving directions from Charlotte. It should give a good approximation. Last year it didn't work, but this year google maps actually knows where it is. Search for Grandfather Mountain, NC. It even shows the entrance road all the way up to the top. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
On 3/15/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: P. J. Alling wrote: Grandfather Mountain is near Linvill. If mapquest or someother similar site doesn't know GFM you can use Linville as an endpoint in generating a TripTic, (AAA for strip map), with time and driving directions from Charlotte. It should give a good approximation. When we get closer to the actual date we'll probably exchange phone numbers. That way you'll be able to get in touch with us and get directions or even have someone meet you somewhere. Thanks Mark. Hell, I get lost in my home city. Ask Rob Studdert When he get back. His GPS nav system came in handy when he visited. :-) As long as I have a good map I should be OK. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
On 3/15/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Last year it didn't work, but this year google maps actually knows where it is. Search for Grandfather Mountain, NC. It even shows the entrance road all the way up to the top. Cool! Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
When Frank and i were stopped at the crossing, they wanted to know what address we were driving to. I said, how the hell do i know, its a mountain. I don't think i helped our cause at that point. ;-) Dave On 3/15/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 3/15/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Last year it didn't work, but this year google maps actually knows where it is. Search for Grandfather Mountain, NC. It even shows the entrance road all the way up to the top. Cool! Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
I hear solitary confinement in Federal facilities has improved. They still only feed you bread and water, but it's gourmet bread and Evien now... David J Brooks wrote: When Frank and i were stopped at the crossing, they wanted to know what address we were driving to. I said, how the hell do i know, its a mountain. I don't think i helped our cause at that point. ;-) Dave On 3/15/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 3/15/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Last year it didn't work, but this year google maps actually knows where it is. Search for Grandfather Mountain, NC. It even shows the entrance road all the way up to the top. Cool! Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
321 is not a problem, except that they close it for blasting from noon to 2pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You might have a ten minute hold up, but that is not usual. The contractor is real good keeping the road open (so far). In fact I ran it down to Charlotte Tuesday morning and back late Tuesday evening with no hold ups at all. However if you run it when it is closed it will add a full hour to the trip, the detour is about 50 extra miles, so if you are running it Thursday afternoon take Bill's advice to heart. It is 20 miles farther that way, but the speed limits are higher. 421 is now divided highway from 77 to Boone. -graywolf Bill Owens wrote: 321 is under construction between Lenoir and Blowing Rock. I would suggest I-77 to 421 to Boone and 105 from Boone to Linville. At the stoplight (only one) in Linville, turn left on 221 for about 2 miles to GFM. Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Savage Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 8:04 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain G'day Trendsetters, A quick question for those in the know. It's looking like I'll be arriving in Charlotte on May 31st, (overnight stay, then head up Friday morning). So I'm wondering, roughly how long it takes to drive from Charlotte to GFM (I-85 West to Gastonia, US 321 North)? 2 - 2.5 hours? I need to know how much time to budget for the journey to, and more importantly from, GFM to make sure I can make my flight on the 4th. TIA, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
- Original Message - From: graywolf Subject: Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain 321 is not a problem, except that they close it for blasting from noon to 2pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You might have a ten minute hold up, but that is not usual. The contractor is real good keeping the road open (so far). In fact I ran it down to Charlotte Tuesday morning and back late Tuesday evening with no hold ups at all. However if you run it when it is closed it will add a full hour to the trip, the detour is about 50 extra miles, so if you are running it Thursday afternoon take Bill's advice to heart. It is 20 miles farther that way, but the speed limits are higher. 421 is now divided highway from 77 to Boone. It might be prudent for someone familiar with the Charlotte airport to publish instructions about how to get from the airport car rental escape to I77. I had good intructions (thanks Bill) when I drove from Charlotte to GFM a couple of years ago, but I found the first part of the drive to be rather confusing, and didn't really feel comfortable that I was going the right direction until I saw a milage sign with Statesville listed. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
- Original Message - From: P. J. Alling Subject: Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain I hear solitary confinement in Federal facilities has improved. They still only feed you bread and water, but it's gourmet bread and Evien now... Next thing you'll be telling us is that Guantánamo is a 4 star hotel. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
Tom, or anyone, what's the quickest way over to GFM from I-85? Down the 26 and get off at/near Johnson City, or what about the 37 from Bluff City? Last time (2004!) I was a passenger while tv drove the whole way (late plane means I missed presenting my docs at the rental place) and I think we went I-85, I-26, ...er, can't remember the rest ;-) Bear in mind I drive on the left, even in the US. Makes things more fun. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
On 3/15/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bear in mind I drive on the left, even in the US. Makes things more fun. In that case, if someone says go east, you'll need to go west, etc.:-) Dave -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
I85 from DC? Go I85 thru Richmond, Virginia to Durham, North Carolina. At that point I85 pairs up with I40 and heads west. Stay on the I40 part thru Greensboro and beyond Winston-Salem, NC. 65-70 miles west of Winston-Salem on I40 you will cross 321 at Hickory, NC. Take 321 North (about 55 miles of 2 lane road) thru Lenoir to Blowing Rock, NC. You take 221 or the Parkway west to GFM. Or do you mean I66 from DC then I81 down the Shenandoah Valley? That way you would go 15 miles south off of I81 down to Johnson City, and about 50 miles of 2 lane to GFM (321 East to Elizabethton and 19 South over Roan Mountain Then 194 South to Newland and 181 East to Lynnville then 221 to GFM) Let me know, I can send a map in Powerpoint. Regards, Bob S. On 3/15/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tom, or anyone, what's the quickest way over to GFM from I-85? Down the 26 and get off at/near Johnson City, or what about the 37 from Bluff City? Last time (2004!) I was a passenger while tv drove the whole way (late plane means I missed presenting my docs at the rental place) and I think we went I-85, I-26, ...er, can't remember the rest ;-) Bear in mind I drive on the left, even in the US. Makes things more fun. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
(1-85 south) to (I-40 west) to (US-421 north) to Boone, (105 south) to Linville, (221 north) to GFM. Cotty wrote: Tom, or anyone, what's the quickest way over to GFM from I-85? Down the 26 and get off at/near Johnson City, or what about the 37 from Bluff City? Last time (2004!) I was a passenger while tv drove the whole way (late plane means I missed presenting my docs at the rental place) and I think we went I-85, I-26, ...er, can't remember the rest ;-) Bear in mind I drive on the left, even in the US. Makes things more fun. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain
Probably better than some two star hotels I've been in, except for the razor wire and bars that is. William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling Subject: Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain I hear solitary confinement in Federal facilities has improved. They still only feed you bread and water, but it's gourmet bread and Evien now... Next thing you'll be telling us is that Guantánamo is a 4 star hotel. William Robb -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Question: Charlotte to The Mountain [off list]
Dave, I'll be flying in to Charlotte about midday on Friday, and driving up; leaving for Charlotte again early afternoon Sunday. What time is your flight? I'd love to have company for the drive. Rick --- David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: G'day Trendsetters, A quick question for those in the know. It's looking like I'll be arriving in Charlotte on May 31st, (overnight stay, then head up Friday morning). So I'm wondering, roughly how long it takes to drive from Charlotte to GFM (I-85 West to Gastonia, US 321 North)? 2 - 2.5 hours? I need to know how much time to budget for the journey to, and more importantly from, GFM to make sure I can make my flight on the 4th. TIA, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/features_spam.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
