31-10-2017, 08:18 PM
(This post was last modified: 31-10-2017, 09:17 PM by Tony Betts.)
Hi all, though I'd shear our trip to America this year. As I thought the first part of the trip may interest a few.
We usually go over the pond to attend the Hershey autojumble or swap meet. But wilst there we look for other things of interest to do.
What we originally had planned, wasn't working out for us, the week before we were due to fly out. So we needed to find something else.
We have both wanted to visit the wheels through time museum for several years now, and tracy sed why not. (Sounds good to me ).
First thing in the way was the 1,000 miles from New York, to Maggie valley NC. And the fact that we had only 3 extra days before Hershey to do the trip. So I called BA about going out a couple of days earlier and changing the airport we were going too. so the drive was only 100 miles.
Mind you I couldn't warrant all the extra costs, working out around another £2,000 in total. So we opted for the more exciting option. Go out two days earlier, land at Newark New York. And drive the 1,000 miles each way.
So for our first day it started as usual up at 5am to get to Heathrow nice and early. Land at Newark NY, at 1.30pm usa time or 6.30 UK. it was near 3pm usa by the time we were through customs and into our rental car. The next 6 hours driving were not without excitement. About 1 hour in and the flashing lights came on behind us. ( dam it, it's the rossers ). Unmarked car with two over ambitious state troopers. As the younger won aproached the passenger side he uncliped the holster to his gun and sat his hand on it. Tracy went very quiet. Not used to that
I started with, everything ok officer. the reply, I spotted you mist a couple of turn signals and you were doing 73 in a 65. Yep sorry about that, the speeding was to get past the lorry and what's a turn signal. By now the trooper realised he was dealing with a tourist, the mood changed. the gun was put away. And we had a lengthy chat and a laugh
To be continued.
[attachment=1195]After a quick toilet break, here is part two.
We travelled as long as we could, and found a hotel around 10pm usa time 3am UK. A total first day of 22 hours. A long day and another one to do tomorrow. I think we were in a place called Winchester, Virginia.
Next day another early start as far as I'm used to 6am, as I new we had another good 8 hours to go.
After a bit I noticed petrol was getting down there. So I pulled of the interstate (motorway to us). Filled up and went to lok for the local antique / old tatt malls. On the way I drove past this old garage and just had to stop.
Check the picture hopefully attached, zoom in for the MAD religious element across the top of the garage, YES THIS IS HOW JUDGEMENT DAY IS GOING TO HAPPEN?
well it's been a nice day with the blue ridge mountains to look at for most of it, it's 3pm and we have just crossed into tenasee, hang on I think I've gone to far. Well I don't have a map you know. So I stopped at the welcome centre, and asked directions to Maggie valley. The answer being carry on for another 75 miles and turn left. Another hour and you will find it.
As we turned of the I80 the views got really exciting. Close ups to the mountain ranges and old smokey. Wow.
I may have to put some pics on seperate.
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Well we are there.
Maggie valley.
Got booked into the hotel around 5.30 pm and having a good look around. Strangely enough someone sed there was a car show on in Maggie valley the next few days. So some added interest. And we have found were the museum is. And can't waite till tomorrow, a car show, and the wheels through time museum.
But first, it's been a long trip through 6 states. Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, and North caralina. It's time to hit the sports bar, and have a few drinks.
Day 3 and this is the bit that may interest you austin 7 enthusiasts. After a couple of hour of bargain hunting around the car show. It's time for the museum.
After seeing the latest American tv shows, we all got a quick look at the little green supercharged austin 7 that was donated to the wheels through time museum.
And here it is.
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We usually go over the pond to attend the Hershey autojumble or swap meet. But wilst there we look for other things of interest to do.
What we originally had planned, wasn't working out for us, the week before we were due to fly out. So we needed to find something else.
We have both wanted to visit the wheels through time museum for several years now, and tracy sed why not. (Sounds good to me ).
First thing in the way was the 1,000 miles from New York, to Maggie valley NC. And the fact that we had only 3 extra days before Hershey to do the trip. So I called BA about going out a couple of days earlier and changing the airport we were going too. so the drive was only 100 miles.
Mind you I couldn't warrant all the extra costs, working out around another £2,000 in total. So we opted for the more exciting option. Go out two days earlier, land at Newark New York. And drive the 1,000 miles each way.
So for our first day it started as usual up at 5am to get to Heathrow nice and early. Land at Newark NY, at 1.30pm usa time or 6.30 UK. it was near 3pm usa by the time we were through customs and into our rental car. The next 6 hours driving were not without excitement. About 1 hour in and the flashing lights came on behind us. ( dam it, it's the rossers ). Unmarked car with two over ambitious state troopers. As the younger won aproached the passenger side he uncliped the holster to his gun and sat his hand on it. Tracy went very quiet. Not used to that
I started with, everything ok officer. the reply, I spotted you mist a couple of turn signals and you were doing 73 in a 65. Yep sorry about that, the speeding was to get past the lorry and what's a turn signal. By now the trooper realised he was dealing with a tourist, the mood changed. the gun was put away. And we had a lengthy chat and a laughTo be continued.
[attachment=1195]After a quick toilet break, here is part two.
We travelled as long as we could, and found a hotel around 10pm usa time 3am UK. A total first day of 22 hours. A long day and another one to do tomorrow. I think we were in a place called Winchester, Virginia.
Next day another early start as far as I'm used to 6am, as I new we had another good 8 hours to go.
After a bit I noticed petrol was getting down there. So I pulled of the interstate (motorway to us). Filled up and went to lok for the local antique / old tatt malls. On the way I drove past this old garage and just had to stop.
Check the picture hopefully attached, zoom in for the MAD religious element across the top of the garage, YES THIS IS HOW JUDGEMENT DAY IS GOING TO HAPPEN?
well it's been a nice day with the blue ridge mountains to look at for most of it, it's 3pm and we have just crossed into tenasee, hang on I think I've gone to far. Well I don't have a map you know. So I stopped at the welcome centre, and asked directions to Maggie valley. The answer being carry on for another 75 miles and turn left. Another hour and you will find it.
As we turned of the I80 the views got really exciting. Close ups to the mountain ranges and old smokey. Wow.
I may have to put some pics on seperate.
[attachment=1196]
[attachment=1197]
Well we are there.
Maggie valley.
Got booked into the hotel around 5.30 pm and having a good look around. Strangely enough someone sed there was a car show on in Maggie valley the next few days. So some added interest. And we have found were the museum is. And can't waite till tomorrow, a car show, and the wheels through time museum.
But first, it's been a long trip through 6 states. Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, and North caralina. It's time to hit the sports bar, and have a few drinks.
Day 3 and this is the bit that may interest you austin 7 enthusiasts. After a couple of hour of bargain hunting around the car show. It's time for the museum.
After seeing the latest American tv shows, we all got a quick look at the little green supercharged austin 7 that was donated to the wheels through time museum.
And here it is.
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