DC/Baltimore area social/lunch GTG - February 21, 2015 @ noon

[FanofAllDiesels]

I am also fine with a noon start.

A 2003 Eddie Excursion 6.0? I was hunting for one of those before I got the Touareg. Very nice truck! I won't be upset if you show up in it.

Lawson,

We just lucked out and a friend of a friend was selling it. We picked it up with 195K on the odometer for a price I just couldn't pass up. We've taken it to Snowshoe a couple of times this year and were able to get 17 MPG. Not bad for a 4 ton vehicle, especially with the ski rack, and the 2 lane winding and hilly roads in WV. The Jeep is great, but much like the Touareg, there just isn't enough room in it.

Jeff

 

[VeeDubTDI]

I was strongly considering going from my F350 to an Excursion, but the V10 lured me like the song of the sirens.... hopefully it doesn't bankrupt me.

 

[Stealth TDI]

All,

As much as I'm dying to do my first road trip in the Mk6, the afternoon drive back is just too risky for my tastes. Sure, *I* can drive in the snow. I'm worried about everyone else using my rear bumper as brakes. Maybe next time.

Scott

 

[Bob S.]

Yes, Lets go for a Noon start. The forecasts I have heard today have varied widely.

 

[jmayne]

I'm fine with noon also

 

[1854sailor]

See y'all at noon.

 

[VeeDubTDI]

Google Maps says just under an hour to get there, so I'll figure two with the snow.

 

[Smalls]

I'm going to have to respectfully decline.

I wanted too, real bad. But I have to get the sticky vanes fixed before a 4 hour road trip Sunday.

Hopefully I can catch the next. Safe travels for the rest of you!

 

[tomo366]

You'll be out of the TDI ranks by IMPEXFEST.

I will be out for tomorrow, already have plans. But it looks like those will be snowed out anyways. WU is saying 8-12 inches in Baltimore now.

Sure I will....

 

[MonsterTDI09]

How is traveling on RT 50?

 

[ATR]

How is traveling on rout 50?

50 is typically pretty tame on the weekends. They have salted the heck out of most of the roads so with temps going a good bit higher then they have been this week I don't think the roads will be too bad. I don't think they'll get really bad until much later in the afternoon/early evening.

 

[bulabula]

If we get 12", I'll drive the Dodge; else I'll bring the Golf (I need to try out the snow's).

 

[VeeDubTDI]

How is traveling on RT 50?

In general or during bad weather?

 

[tomo366]

Still on?

 

[MonsterTDI09]

In general or during bad weather?

In general.

 

[bulabula]

Route 50 is fine. I drive it daily. The only time it can be a pain is heading East towards the Bay Bridge near Annapolis in the summer when you can get some pretty hefty back-ups. No issues for today (barring any snow related incidents).

 

[Boostaddiction]

I plan to be there, absent a big change in weather.

2014 JSW TDi, Arrest-me-Red

 

[ATR]

Still on?

Yes. Time was moved back to 12pm though.

 

[MonsterTDI09]

Leaving around 10:30.

 

[FanofAllDiesels]

Snowing already in Westminster.

 

[VeeDubTDI]

Still on for noon. I'll be leaving the house in about 20-30 minutes.

 

[1854sailor]

clean it up a bit yesterday I figure it wont look like this when I get there....

Mine is a salty dog. Too cold to wash it!

 

[VeeDubTDI]

Mine is a salty dog. Too cold to wash it!

Same. Tomorrow is our day to clean cars in the rain.

 

[jmayne]

might just have to attend the next one not trying to drive mine in bad weather summer tires don't do to well in snow or ice

 

[1854sailor]

might just have to attend the next one not trying to drive mine in bad weather summer tires don't do to well in snow or ice

Smart move. Heading out momentarily.

 

[tomo366]

Headed out and turned back.....Capital Beltway is a Joke Cars everywhere.......Not worried about me Just my new car.....Sorry next time...

 

[VeeDubTDI]

Just got here. Looks like Jason and I are the only ones so far.

Smooth sailing on route 50 - no accumulation and no accidents. The east side of the beltway was okay but WTOP said everything on the west side including 66 and 270 was screwed up.

 

[donDavide]

The wife is on Pinay time, so I am late, i have drop her off @ Annapolis Mall

 

[ATR]

Just got here as well

 

[TDI-Converted]

Not taking mine out in this, we should plan a meet in March.