This year I will be arriving from Dixie and I will be accompanied by a couple native Tarheel's Don't ask me how that title came about, I don't know.
Folks, I have been told many times: The success of any event depends on how much you promote it. Be aware that as of today, you are going to be seeing daily promotions to our 2008 Amish Rally. It has been the most successful, enjoyable and inexpensive rally ever. We have the use of a large camp/lodge in a Pennsylvania countryside setting for only $6.00 per person per night. 80 gallons of hot water, two bathrooms, four showers, two kitchens fully supplied with cookware and dinnerware. Upstairs and downstairs porches for bull sessions, even clean linen and blankets. Did I mention, all this for a mere $6.00 per night per person??? I forget, downstairs also has a large living room. Sorry, no TV. Ask anyone who has been there.
PWG in Lowgap NC wrote:Ummm. That posting was mine.
"Mid Ohio? Never gave it a thought"
Guess that means we won't be seeing you there then. More bacon for me!
RichNCT wrote:"Mid Ohio? Never gave it a thought" Guess that means we won't be seeing you there then. More bacon for me!
"back together and light it off." Spoken like an old Navy man. Arnie, email me at:
pwgilbert @ surry.net we need to talk.
mildhog wrote:Got back from the doc. I'm having knee replacement surgery Tuesday so, no trips for me this summer. I hate missing the rally and meeting you folks but I really need the surgery. I'll make it next yr for sure. Hopefully, Dick can be there.
August 14'th thru 17'th
Going to post the dates in any of these promotional posts or am I going to have to search for it? I need to take the weekend off of work so I can come.
You going to try to do it all in a weekend?
mildhog wrote:Thanks. Got back from the hospital y-day. First time to get on the computer. Surgery went well and now I'm rehabbing. PT's and Doctors say I'm doing well and will be as good as new.
LonEagle wrote:Going to post the dates in any of these promotional posts or am I going to have to search for it? I need to take the weekend off of work so I can come.
PWG in Lowgap NC wrote:You going to try to do it all in a weekend?
Hey Anonymous;
Where are you at in the Blue Ridge? I live a bit south of Charlottesville....
And does anybody have the details on the Amish Rally this August: where is it, and is there still room for two more?
-John
That anymouse was David from Wisconsin.
I am in the Blueridge area
2008 HTTA Amish Rally Aug. 14 - 17
Accidental Mechanic!! I'm fifteen minutes from the Blue Ridge parkway in Lowgap, NC Let me know (e-mail) when you want to meet up for a "ride on the ridge"
Amish Rally!
Early arrivals get first choice of accomodations if you are planning on later arrival, it will be a good idea to bring a tent & sleeping bag, Just in case.
Hey, PWG;
Oh, you're WAY down there by the border; I'm in the Blue Ridge mountains in central Virginia, although I do have a trip to the Gap on my To-Do list.
The Amish Rally sounds like it might be do-able, but I'm trying to find out some more info on it, the where's and when's etc. PA is about a 4 hour drive north for me. It'd be very cool to meet up with all these CXers...
From North and Northeast
From the northeastern and northern parts of Pa, exit I-80 using exit 210 to Rte 15 southbound to West Milton, Pa., and exit onto Rte 642 west. At the end of the ramp go left. Go about 4 miles through Kelly Crossroads (a rural road crossover and a few houses) and turn right about 1/4 to 1/2 mile later onto Sunrise road, which a couple of miles later merges by the reservoir to become Spruce Run road. Take Sunrise/Spruce Run Rd for approximately 3.6 - 3.8 miles miles after the turn off of Rte 642, passing Sunrise Methodist church and Buffalo Valley MC clubhouse enroute to the rally site, which is on the right. Slow down so as to be able to see the white 2 story building, which is about 100 feet off of the road in a wooded area.
From the southeast and straight south
The directions would be the same as previous directions after exiting Rte 15 northbound and then turning left onto Rte 642 west.
From the southwest
Find your way to Mifflinburg, Pa. and Rte 45. On the east end of town on Rte 45 is a Sheetz convenience store. Go about 4 miles to a left turn on Johnson Mill Road. This is about 1/4 mile past Dreisback Church road to the right. Go about 3 miles north through Buffalo Crossroads (a group of about 10-15 houses) and through the small town of Mazeppa to a "T" stop sign with a church on the right. Turn right, cross the bridge and turn left. Go about 1/2 mile and the road will turn sharply right. In another 1.5+ miles you'll pass a road to the left with a sign for Kuhns Brothers Log homes. Keep going another 1/4 mile to a sharp right turn. Follow the corner, cross a bridge and turn left onto Spruce run Road. Go 1.5 miles to a 'T'. Turn left and go about 2 miles to the rally site. There are other choices during these last few miles and turns, but this will get you there with the fewest side road decisions.
From West and Northwest
From I-80 West and northwest, take exit 186 at Loganton and turn right at the end of the ramp. There are no all night fuel stops at this exit, so you're best to fuel up at the Lamar, Rte 64 exit# 171 or 172. At that Loganton exit ramp go right, south on Rte 477, 7.2 miles through Loganton and up over the mountain to Rte 192. This is a winding road and caution should be used at night. Turn Left (east) on Rte 192 and go 14 miles to a small gas station on the left and a few houses called Forest Hill. There is a 'T' road to the right but stay straight 3/10 of a mile to the second road to the left. It should be labeled as Col John Kelly Road. Turn left and go 3.5 miles to the small village of Mazeppa (church and cemetery on the right) and a small bridge. Turn left immediately after the bridge onto Spruce Run Road. In about 1/2 mile and the road will turn sharply right. Follow the right turn. In another 1.5+ miles you'll pass a road to the left with a sign for Kuhns Brothers Log homes. Keep going another 1/4 mile to another sharp right turn. Follow the corner, cross a bridge and turn left onto Spruce Run road (again) Go 1.5 miles to a 'T'. Turn left and go about 2 miles to the rally site. There are other choices during these last few miles and turns, but this will get you there with the fewest side road decisions.
Latitude/ Longitude is almost exactly 77 degrees West and about 41.01.9 degrees/minutes/seconds North.
Instructions thanks to TonyG (a few years ago)
J.T.