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The Ultimate Ontario Route!

Hello All,
 
As promised, here is the breakdown of the route that SaltNPepper and myself have decided to follow en route to CatJam 2008 (with respect to thread "CJ Routes").
 
We have decided to take two cars, both Cougar X and Salt will be going to CatJam 2008 :) (Both are very awesome ;) , and they're both White). Any Canadian and/or American that sees a potential to join us is more than welcome.
 
Please post questions on this forum. If you are definitly interested (agree to the route & join us), please PM CougarXLS. This offer will be extended to June 11/2008; this will give all partints a chance to determine stops and breaks, and potential minor changes to the route and me a chance to update this thread with time to spare!
 
If SaltNPepper and myself decide to change this route in a major way, it will only be modified because of a greater demand for an alternative route. Any potential alternative route will be solidifed and posted by June 11/2008.
 
 
Here's the Route! PLEASE JOIN US, IF YOU CAN!!!!! :)
 
You can see the google route by clicking here.
* Edit: I included the times to this route.
If you'd like to see the Google printout, PM me and I'll forward it to you (its a PDF)
SaltNPepper and myself will depart from the Kemptville Tim Hortons at 08:00 EST (all times expressed in this post are Eastern Standard Time and represented in the 24-hour clock) and merge on the 416 via Highway 43 (in Kemptville).
We'll spend about 25 minutues on the 416 before we hit the 401 in Prescott.
If there is anybody that is coming to CatJam, wants to join us and lives between Kemptville and Prescott, let me know, we'll setup something.
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So now we're in Prescott, and it's about 08:25
5. Take the exit onto HWY-401 W/MacDonald-Cartier West
6. Slight left at HWY-401 Express W (signs for Express entering Toronto Area)
I figure it will take us about four hours to reach exit 344, so its now about 12:30.
This four hours includes a shorter (gas and bathroom break) rest stop at the service centre between Kingston and Toronto (for the life of me, I can't remember where exactly along the 401 it is, but I can tell you, it's one of the last ones (or the last) before hitting the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and it has a Tim Hortons on the Westbound side of the 401).
 
**Edit: May 11/2008 - Changed steps 7,8,9.
7. Take exit 344 for HWY-403 toward QEW/Hamilton.
8. Slight Left at HWY-403 West.
9. Take the QEW exit toward Hamilton.
 
10. Merge onto QEW
I've never driven on the QEW before, but based on Google Maps' estimated time it should take about an hour and thirty minutes to travel the QEW before hitting the Peace Bridge and crossing into USA.
So, now it's about 14:00.
 
 
11. Continue on Peace Bridge
Entering United States (New York)
12. Continue on Peace Bridge
I have not crossed the border in recent years and frankly have NO idea how long it will take to cross. This one's the wildcard. Canadians, you do not need a passport to cross the border. You WILL need proof of identity and proof of citizenship (or some other accepted, ie Nexus cards. This WILL change in the spring (June 01) of 2009, so for CatJam next year, you WILL need a passport).
 
13. Turn right onto the ramp to I-190 S/New York State Thruway South
14. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for New York State Thruway/Downtown Buffalo/I-90/I-190 S and merge onto I-190 S/New York State Thruway
 
About 15 minutes later and assuming that there are no problems at the border, its now about 14:15.
** This would be a good time to take a break, I'll be on the look out for a station before hitting the I-90. If you have a good idea, let me know. I'd like this to be a little longer break, say forty-five minutes, give us time to Eat and such.
So now it's about 15:00
 
15. Take exit 54-61 to merge onto I-90 W toward Erie
Partial toll road
Passing through Pennsylvania
Entering Ohio
Google estimates that it will take about two hours to travel the I-90W twd Erie, so now it's about 17:00.
** Time to take another break, again, not sure where. But some of us may need to gas up! This will be a shorter break, i.e. Gas and a bathroom run ;). Say about 20 minutes.
So now it's about 17:20
 
16. Take exit 228 to merge onto OH-11 S toward Youngstown
17. Take the exit onto I-80 W/OH-11 S toward 422/OH-711 S/Girard/Youngstown Continue to follow I-80 West
18. Take exit 223 for OH-46 toward Niles
Google estimates that it will take about another hour, so now its 18:20.
 
Here's where are caravan will probably be going separate ways, as anybody joining us, may not be at the Econo Lodge hotel. Please refer to Eric's Hotel List for your specific hotel.
 
19. Turn right at N Canfield Niles Rd/OH-46
20. Turn left at 76 Dr
To: Econo Lodge
5431 1/2 Seventy Six Drive, Youngstown, OH 44515, USA
(Thanks EricCoolCats ;) for posting this address on CatJam 2008.)
 
 
 
I've never tried to organize a Caravan before, and am not entirely sure of potential rules and conduct. I am doing the best I can. Please feel free to voice concerns/questions on this thread. I hope we can arrange some sort of convony to CatJam!
 
 
 
 
Kevin Harris
 
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Reply #1 –
Theres a rest stop, a few miles before the PA border. resturants and stuff. that would be a good place to meet up, and you could get something to eat before the last 3 hrs of trip.

Just a thought
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Reply #2 –
Hey cool...
 
 
I just posted this route... that stop sounds good to me!
 
You interested in setting up a rendevouz???  PM me if you're interested!
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Reply #3 –
Do you have an idea of times and day?
You have a long haul. it takes me about 3 hrs to get to youngstown my self.(also everyone in the Niagara Falls area of Canada) so it would be easier to link up with your schedule as your passing through
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Reply #4 –
Quote from: daminc;215758
Do you have an idea of times and day?

I will try to be more specific with times after I talk with SaltNPepper; my apologies, I forgot all about a literal timeline. Shoot, a big no no! But! :hick: , I didn't forget the day: The day will be Friday July 11/2008.
 
I will post an update within the next 24 hours.
 
eeeek! My apologies again :(
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Reply #5 –
no problem, I'll keep an eye out
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Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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Reply #6 –
LOL, cougarxls is funny...i would say off the top my head, that we will leave at 9am! i dunno, but it does set a basis to meet with others. If we meet for say 12 and take it from there that should eave a little bit of time for puppies it to! lol. we can change the times accordingly, like leave at 8 and meet at 11 to be there fer 4 or sumthin...
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Reply #7 –
Quote from: SaltNPepper;215978
LOL, cougarxls is funny...i would say off the top my head, that we will leave at 9am! i dunno, but it does set a basis to meet with others. If we meet for say 12 and take it from there that should eave a little bit of time for puppies it to! lol. we can change the times accordingly, like leave at 8 and meet at 11 to be there fer 4 or sumthin...
Why do you think I am funny?
 
We'll still need to talk when I am back from my last final exam tomorrow @1ish, (hopefully earlier!) ;)
 
Sorry for the delays all, time will free up after my last final tomorrow!
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Reply #8 –
Considering past the QEW, my route is exactly the same, we should meet up in niagara falls off the QEW ;) id join the caravan!  The border people always love hearing that i go to car shows with my cougar, having 3+ in line would just be perfect!
What day/time woudl you guys be heading up?

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Reply #9 –
Considering that I live so close to Mikkel that I can smell it when he farts, count me in as well.

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Reply #10 –
Ka-CHING

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Reply #11 –
I guess you could count me in as well...

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Reply #12 –
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Considering that I live so close to Mikkel that I can smell it when he farts, count me in as well.

Thanks for that mental picture. :yuck:

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Reply #13 –
I've updated the first post to include times. :)
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Reply #14 –
Hey!  We could be up to six cars right now!  WooHoo!
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