Nw Arkansas Cruise with Gateway Cobra Club of St. Louis - Page 4

flyboy1997 · #61 (**permalink**) 10-08-2010, 06:51 AM

I was holding off with a reply waiting to see what Jay was gonna do, his father has had some pretty bad medical issues & he decided he better not get too far. Nothing bad at the moment but bringing him home .

Wendell ( one of the SW Ark Cobras)

PurpleVenom · #62 (**permalink**) 10-08-2010, 07:21 AM

David, please note that those details are from last year.

tradingup · #63 (**permalink**) 10-11-2010, 12:11 PM

Tim,

Thanks for your work trying to organize the cruise for this year. I'll keep on the lookout for next year.

Jim

PurpleVenom · #64 (**permalink**) 01-29-2011, 11:56 AM

Planning to come do this 11/3 - 11/6. Keep an eye on this thread for more info. Similar to last time. Staying in Harrison, AR and will be cruising on 11/4 and 11/5. More details to follow.

lnfletcher · #65 (**permalink**) 01-30-2011, 04:25 AM

I have it added to my calendar. Hope it all works out this year, really missed being able to cruise the area this last year.

PurpleVenom · #66 (**permalink**) 08-12-2011, 07:11 AM

Ok, I have 4 maybe 5 solid commitments from our group here in St. Louis so I will start planning the routes. Anyone else interested in coming along? Don't let the date scare you too much. The average temps in Arkansas that time of year is:

November

average maximum temperature 61.6
average minimum temperature 42.1
average precipitation 4.15 inches
average snowfall .3 inches
northwesterly winds

Frost starts to become common during this month. The first of November is generally peak fall color in the central to southern parts of the state. As the month progresses, temperatures can frequently change to harsh cold.

Last time we did this, there was a high of 66 on the first day's cruise and a high of 88 on the next day. Looking to go to Eureka Springs, maybe the castle under construction, and or go down Push Mountain road. Hope some of you can join us!

flyboy1997 · #67 (**permalink**) 08-12-2011, 09:17 AM

Same two from Arkansas probably, should have the brake light cut off toggle installed like You Guys by then !

PurpleVenom · #68 (**permalink**) 08-12-2011, 09:31 AM

Great Wendell! See you in a few weeks in South Dakota.(?) Oh, and I'm sure the Iphone has an app for turning off your brake lights somewhere....right?

flyboy1997 · #69 (**permalink**) 08-12-2011, 10:01 AM

Yes Sir ! Flights Trailers, & The Haunted Bullock Hotel ALL Reserved

lnfletcher · #70 (**permalink**) 08-16-2011, 05:39 AM

At least one more from Arkansas coming.

PurpleVenom · #71 (**permalink**) 08-16-2011, 06:16 AM

Great, thanks Larry

PurpleVenom · #72 (**permalink**) 09-26-2011, 12:11 PM

Ok, starting to make plans on this, need to know who all will be coming. I have from our club:
Mark E
Gary O
Jim D
Me

From Arkansas I have:
Wendell
Jay
Larry

Others? Same format as last time, arrive Thursday, cruise on Friday and Saturday, go home (or not) Sunday. Push Mountain Road and the Pig's tail are on the agenda, still looking at other alternatives too. Harrison ok as a home base?

PurpleVenom · #73 (**permalink**) 09-26-2011, 08:09 PM

Oh yeah the dates are 11/3 - 11/6

G_Edmonds · #74 (**permalink**) 09-26-2011, 08:30 PM

Think I'll try to make this run if you don't mind an East Texan tagging along.
-Greg

PurpleVenom · #75 (**permalink**) 09-27-2011, 07:53 AM

Great! Thanks Greg. Wendell is a transplanted Texan, I give him trouble, but all is good

PurpleVenom · #76 (**permalink**) 10-06-2011, 05:35 PM

PM me your e-mail address if you're interested in this cruise. I will be sending out an itinerary soon.

PurpleVenom · #77 (**permalink**) 10-14-2011, 07:52 AM

Itenerary:

Thursday - GCC members will arrive in Harrison (Hampton Inn). Anticipate getting there by 3pm.

Friday - Cruise day start at 9am, back in Harrison by 5 - 5:30pm.
- Approximately 210 mile cruise planned with a few stops along the way
- Lunch in Mt. View or Mt. Home
- If anyone wants to join us for only part of the way or meet us somewhere, let me know. We plan to hit Push Mountain Road, Hwy 14, 27, 16 & 7.
- Dinner in or around Harrison

Saturday - Cruise day start at 9:30am, back in Harrison by 5
- Will begin by heading to Eureka Springs - will be there for a bit for some shopping and sightseeing.
- Lunch in Eureka Springs - Crescent Motel (?)
- 190 mile cruise planned. Plan to hit Hwy 23, 62, 12, 303 and others.
- Dinner in or around Harrison

Sunday - Travel home.

Link to the Hampton Inn - Harrison Hotels - Hampton Inn Harrison Hotel, AR - Arkansas

Or Holiday Inn Express if you want to stay there, it's just across the same parking lot - HARRISON Hotels - Holiday Inn Express Hotels HARRISON Hotel in HARRISON | Best Price Guarantee or First Night Free

Any questions let me know.

PurpleVenom · #78 (**permalink**) 10-18-2011, 09:35 AM

Here are the proposed route map links. Day one is longer, but with less stops of things to see and do. Day two is shorter with a few stops of things to see and do. The routes are fluid as we see fit during the cruises if we are progressing faster than anticipated or slower. We'll see.

Friday's cruise - Supercruise 1 - Google Maps

Saturday's cruise - Supercruise 2 - Google Maps

Any suggestions welcome.

PurpleVenom · #79 (**permalink**) 10-24-2011, 07:50 PM

Getting close guys! My car is in the shop right now getting a new clutch and maybe some new rear gears, hoping its done in time.

PurpleVenom · #80 (**permalink**) 10-27-2011, 04:28 PM

Slight change of plans. All the hotels are full in Harrison 11/4, but have plenty of rooms 11/3 and 11/5. We could spend the night on the road (Russellville) Friday night....stay tuned or post some ideas.