Carpool to Knob Creek from SW PA/MD?

[Patriot]

Several of us are thinking of carpooling to Knob Creek from SW PA/MD. If we get enough people, the driving wouldn't be too bad. We may be able to get a group rate on a hotel as well.

I'm guessing a vehicle, non-CDL, but large enough for everyone, plus any toys we may pick up.

It's just an idea right now, but post here if interested.

[investorsc]

Even if not a carpool- we could meet up and "Convoy" down, and maybe get a group rate...

Just an idea- BRUCE

[Patriot]

It's April 10-13th 2008. Thu-Sun

[davep32618]

Think you guys can swing by Gainesville, FL and pick me up. I figure it should only add about 22 hours to the trip. I would be grateful. :)

[getnany]

I am just east of Pgh, and would be interested in the pooling thing

[carryaglock]

I'm also thinking convoy maybe 2 or 3 SUV type vehicles, it's takes about 9 hours from my house Patriot when I've driven to it. We don't want to be stuck in 1 vehicle, and what if it breaks down? Anybody taking any iron with them to shoot? As for hotel space if you don't have it booked now, then expect to be 20 miles north in the Louisville area. People book for the next year before they leave from the shoot. So far it's 5 as Karen says she would like to go. investorsc maybe you, her, getnany, and anyone else from the NW (Noah?)can pool to the departure point. Patriot what do you think about rallying at the Target parking lot off 81 by Hagerstown. My son is the manager and he can have security keep and eye on the vehicles we leave. It's an easy ride, 70 to 68 to 79 on to 64 and straight in. This is going to be a blast. Sorry Dave32 your not a logistically viable opportunity in short "Your Screwed". The NW folks can meet up with us in Handcock(If JJ lived in MD it would be here) off 70W.

[JDP7]

It will be well worth the trip to KCR. Lucky me, I only live 1 hour away. :banana

[davep32618]

. Sorry Dave32 your not a logistically viable opportunity in short "Your Screwed".

I knew I was out of luck, but you can't blame me for trying. I was looking at the map and may make the jaunt on the way to WI for a business trip. Normally I would fly, but it might be fun to try and meet up with a few people.

It is very cool to see you guys and gals organizing a trip for a "local" area. Have fun, I'm sure you guys and gals can come up with a good road trip plan.

[Deadline222]

I wanna go! :)

I'm in West Virginia. Down 79 and straight across 64 to the Creek.

I have a Class A CDL, so let's rent a Freightliner Century and a 53' trailer!

[KarenL7777]

I'm in western PA about 20 mins from the Ohio Line. I know of one person coming with me. If I bring shooting toys, I'll bring an SUV instead of an F150 extended cab so I will have room for 2 more people. Carpooling or doing the convoy thing is a great idea so count me in.

Since this is my first year, I definitely don't have hotel accommodations so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[carryaglock]

Since this is my first year, I definitely don't have hotel accommodations so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Boy, you must have lead a sheltered life to pose a question like that to us. :jester Be prepared I'm sure it coming:roflmao :roflmao

[KarenL7777]

LoL... Okay.. so maybe I should rephrase my question lol. Any suggestions on the name of a decent hotel near Knob Creek that I can stay at by myself?? lol

[barrelxchange]

LoL... Okay.. so maybe I should rephrase my question lol. Any suggestions on the name of a decent hotel near Knob Creek that I can stay at by myself?? lol


Go to Knob Creeks web sight and check out the hotels in Brooks, it's a couple of miles from Shepardsville but you can usually find a hotel there. Figure on at least $100 per night. OR join us crazies at the KCR campground

[carryaglock]

[QUOTE=Deadline222]I wanna go! :)
I'm in West Virginia.[QUOTE]
Sorry to hear your in West virginia :nana , down in Huntington would be a good spot to pick ya up if you want to go.

[garandman]

Think you guys can swing by Gainesville, FL and pick me up. I figure it should only add about 22 hours to the trip. I would be grateful. :)


Or you could swing by Greenville SC and pick me up..... :D

[carryaglock]

Or you could swing by Greenville SC and pick me up..... :D
Refer to post #6, next to the last sentence. Just insert garandman where it say's Dave32 :jester

[garandman]

Refer to post #6, next to the last sentence. Just insert garandman where it say's Dave32 :jester


Re-read.

I'm lookin' fer the Florida dude to pick up a SC dude (me) on his way thru town, going to the Creek.

:D

[Patriot]

So far it looks like we have this thing started up pretty good. The convoy idea sounds good too.

Who's camping?
Who needs a hotel?
What about calling around and getting several of us in one hotel. That would simplify the logistics considerably.

What vehicles to bring?
I have a 4x4 extended cab Silverado, and with 1 or 2 co-drivers, it won't be too bad. ~17MPG, but SAFE.

Oh, and I want a hotel. I did enough sleeping in tents in the Army.

[Deadline222]

How long are you planning to stay again? Leave, ect.

(Too lazy to read prior posts)

And CAG. What is the difference between Charleston and Huntington? What route are you taking????

[carryaglock]

Hotel W/bar/casino- just so happens there a Caesars Resort close
Chevy Trailblazer 4x4 mpg unknown just got it
No nagging wives!!!
Good scotch
With that I'm set to go.

Your right Deadline 79 goes thru both.

[Deadline222]

How long are "we" staying?

I will supply the GPS and the conversation on the way!

[Patriot]

Here's the Schedule of Events:


THURSDAY, APRIL 10th
ONLY PRE-REGISTERED EXHIBITORS AND SHOOTERS ALLOWED!!!


Friday, April 11th
7 A.M. Breakfast Buffet $6.00
8 A.M. Assault Rifle Match Starts (Pre-registration Required)
8 A.M. Old Military Bolt Rifle Match Starts (Pre-registration Required)
8 A.M. KCR Subgun Match Starts (Pre-registration Required)
9 A.M. Machine Gun Shoot and Show Opens
10 A.M. Subgun Jungle Walk
8 P.M. Military Gun Show Closes


Saturday, April 12th
7 A.M. Breakfast Buffet - $6.00
8A.M. KPDL Practical Pistol Match (Pre-registration Required)
$25 Adv. (2 wks. prior) $35 regular
8 A.M. KCR Subgun Match (Pre-registration Required)
9 A.M. Machine Gun Rental and Open Shooting on Lower Range
9 A.M. Military Gun Shoot and Show Opens
5 P.M. Night Shoot Starts
10 P.M. Night Shoot Ends &
Military Gun Show Closes


Sunday, April 13th
7 A.M. Breakfast Buffet $6.00
8 A.M. Assault Shotgun Match Starts (Pre-registration Required)
9 A.M. Machine Gun Rentals & Open Shooting on Lower Range
9 A.M. Machine Gun Shoot and Show Opens
4 P.M. Shoot & Show is over



Range Office Hours -- Fri. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sat. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Night Shoot starts at 5:00 p.m.)
Sun. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Machine Gun Rentals Sat. 9a.m. until dark & Sun. 9 a.m. till 4 p.m.

Breakfast Buffet at 7 a.m. Fri., Sat. & Sun. Refreshments on grounds

I want to be there Fri and Sat at least, leave Sun at the earliest.

I can also provide a couple of FRS radios and my GPS.

[KarenL7777]

Hmmmm.. my idea of camping is a hotel room at the Holiday Inn :) I think I'll pass on the tent sleeping and go for the hotel. A bar at the hotel would be nice too. I'd like to do the driving on Thursday and come home Sunday.

Did I mention I also have access to 4 tow trucks, 1 flat bed and a huge box truck. The tow trucks won't do us any good but I guess I could toss all of you in the back of the box truck. MPG on the box truck is about 4 MPG tho :)

[carryaglock]

I'm a Fri and Sat only guy, night drive back. I have to be in Fort Worth TX Monday morning at 9 alittle work alittle play and it UT5 for Fri & Sat. Sh*t it going to be along 9 days that week. I'll have to keep busy to stay out of trouble:devil :devil :devil

[carryaglock]

I will supply the GPS and the conversation on the way!
Can we get an advance script for review like say in mid March. :argue

[jarhead jim]

Can we get an advance script for review like say in mid March. :argue

Just bring your bible.:argue

Jim

[Patriot]

Let's find out who wants to stay for how long and then we'll figure everything out.

[Deadline222]

Can we get an advance script for review like say in mid March. :argue


What exactly are you trying to say man? :thinking

[Vigilante]

As bad as it is to say this, I will be working AGAIN on those days. I only live a few hours away too. But the good news is that I have already got my leave approved for Knob Creek October! Im trying to think ahead...

[KarenL7777]

I'm a "go" on this and I'll try to call around today to get some hotel rates and availability and post them here for anyone who might need them.

[Patriot]

:D
Thanks, Karen!

[getnany]

Hotel W/bar/casino- just so happens there a Caesars Resort close
Chevy Trailblazer 4x4 mpg unknown just got it
No nagging wives!!!
Good scotch
With that I'm set to go.

Your right Deadline 79 goes thru both.

What town is Caesars in?

[Deadline222]

Would it be the one in Elizabeth, IN?

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=caesars&near=Elizabeth,+IN&fb=1&cid=0,0,17506473567915549965&sa=X&oi=local_result&resnum=1&ct=image

I have been there.

I thought the Creek was about buying some firearms related goodies. What is this about a casino?:eek

[Patriot]

Any updates on hotels, Karen? I figure some who pass by my place (Greencastle) can park here and we'll carpool down to Hagerstown to meet up with CAG. Sound OK?

[carryaglock]

Any updates on hotels, Karen? I figure some who pass by my place (Greencastle) can park here and we'll carpool down to Hagerstown to meet up with CAG. Sound OK?
I'm good with that. Yes Deadline it is on the river Elizabeth, IN. Hey it's just a thing.

[Patriot]

:50_cal :50_cal :50_cal

Hey, people. PM me if you want this to happen. Karen hasn't gotten back to me about hotel arrangements, and if we want this to happen, I guess I'll have to step up and coordinate the whole thing. If you want to carpool from PA to KCR leaving Thursday AM, play until we leave Sun AM to return, PM ME with your location and tell me you're definitely going, also say if you want to bring your vehicle or co-drive with someone else within the next 7 days, and I'll find a hotel that can take all of us and figure out a place for everyone to meet up. It's close to a 10 hour drive from here in Greencastle. I need a minimum of 2 people or I DON'T GO, and I'd LOVE to go. If you don't step up now it won't happen.

:50_cal :50_cal

[Patriot]

The trip is OFF.

Not enough interest.

:moon

[Deadline222]

I get paid on the 15th, which is on a Tuesday. That is the main reason I am not going. :boohoo

Oh well.

October will be here in a few minutes! :tongue