News: Pennsylvania XLR Trip June 9-16 2012

[Harrisburg Hat]

I promised Bruce and Supa that I would put something out to test the waters concerning interest in a spring or fall tour of Gettysburg, Hershey (chocolate town) and Lancaster Amish Country in Pennsylvania for 2012. As I am retiring in January this would give me something to do with my 'free time'. With the chilly temperatures and spring showers in the Northeast I was thinking early May. If the fall is more appealing for the leaf peeper crowd we could also look at September / October. What do you all think?

[sschooley]

Since you will be a retired State police officer I take it that we will all be immune from any speed limits and nasty tickets? Sounds great to me!

Steve

[cubby558]

Supa & I are up for it. No outstanding wants or warrants in PA, or any of the states we'd be travaling in to get there.

Originally Posted by Harrisburg Hat

I promised Bruce and Supa that I would put something out to test the waters concerning interest in a spring or fall tour of Gettysburg, Hershey (chocolate town) and Lancaster Amish Country in Pennsylvania for 2012. As I am retiring in January this would give me something to do with my 'free time'. With the chilly temperatures and spring showers in the Northeast I was thinking early May. If the fall is more appealing for the leaf peeper crowd we could also look at September / October. What do you all think?

[Little Woman]

Originally Posted by Harrisburg Hat

I promised Bruce and Supa that I would put something out to test the waters concerning interest in a spring or fall tour of Gettysburg, Hershey (chocolate town) and Lancaster Amish Country in Pennsylvania for 2012. As I am retiring in January this would give me something to do with my 'free time'. With the chilly temperatures and spring showers in the Northeast I was thinking early May. If the fall is more appealing for the leaf peeper crowd we could also look at September / October. What do you all think?

Thanks for starting the thread Hatty. What is your opinion on when the best time is to go? I know we talked about it on this last trip and a few of the people showed interest.

[Cadillac Tech]

I made this thread a "sticky" under events.

[Little Woman]

Hatty let Kevin and I know if you need help with any planning.

[Lola's Mom]

Originally Posted by Little Woman

Hatty let Kevin and I know if you need help with any planning.

You are going to LOVE going to PA ..... so much to do, so much to see .... and so much history .... Independence Hall is a 'can't miss' opportunity - thier 'We the People' peformance just makes you so glad that you are an American.

You guys are so lucky to have a native to work with for an agenda .....
I guarantee this will be one of the best trips you ever take -

OMG and all of the Philly Sandwiches you can eat ...

[Harrisburg Hat]

For all: I was thinking the spring with the warmer temperatures would be better. I was originally thinking about 2-3 days in Gettysburg then moving to Hershey, PA to base. From there we have the Academy, Hershey events with the Chocolate tour, and a 20-30 mile drive to Lancaster County to the Amish Country (as a day trip). If most would like to include some of Philadelphia into the mix keep in mind that this is another 2.5 hours east of Harrisburg (without a tail wind) one way. I will leave it open to discussion until July and then I will need to firm things up in order to hold hotel rooms and get some door prizes set up with the local dealers, venues, etc.

[Madmac]

A quick google map puts this at least 4 - 10 hour days of driving to get there so I doubt we would be driving.

[Little Woman]

Originally Posted by Harrisburg Hat

For all: I was thinking the spring with the warmer temperatures would be better. I was originally thinking about 2-3 days in Gettysburg then moving to Hershey, PA to base. From there we have the Academy, Hershey events with the Chocolate tour, and a 20-30 mile drive to Lancaster County to the Amish Country (as a day trip). If most would like to include some of Philadelphia into the mix keep in mind that this is another 2.5 hours east of Harrisburg (without a tail wind) one way. I will leave it open to discussion until July and then I will need to firm things up in order to hold hotel rooms and get some door prizes set up with the local dealers, venues, etc.

Sounds good to me. I would love going to the Academy. I can start adding Police Academy to my must have pics just like the fire stations.

[Little Woman]

Originally Posted by Madmac

A quick google map puts this at least 4 - 10 hour days of driving to get there so I doubt we would be driving.

I was hoping this would be close enough for you and Thirsty One!

[sschooley]

Originally Posted by Harrisburg Hat

For all: I was thinking the spring with the warmer temperatures would be better. I was originally thinking about 2-3 days in Gettysburg then moving to Hershey, PA to base. From there we have the Academy,

"The Academy" .....Well West Point (the real Academy) is within driving distance and it produced 564 Union General officers plus 401 Confederate General officers so it fits the theme. However, perhaps it is safer/better to keep Supa away from those young cadets.....

Just a thought.......

Steve

[Little Woman]

Originally Posted by sschooley

"The Academy" .....Well West Point (the real Academy) is within driving distance and it produced 564 Union General officers plus 401 Confederate General officers so it fits the theme. However, perhaps it is safer/better to keep Supa away from those young cadets.....

Just a thought.......

Steve

And what is that suppose to mean Steve. The cadets would love me.

[sschooley]

Originally Posted by Little Woman

: The cadets would love me.

Indeed, as does everyone else.....your definitely a very hot mess... just plain dangerous for the cadets....is for me too and I left the Point long ago

Steve

[Madmac]

Originally Posted by Little Woman

I was hoping this would be close enough for you and Thirsty One!

Everthing is close but I doubt we will drive.