smoke789 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Posted August 29, 2012 Meet at Starbucks - 45 minute drive with twisties - Finish at Manassas National Battlefield Do you have Labor Day off? Do the kids? It's going to be a long, beautiful weekend! How about a little time with friends, cars, twisties and history? Gathering Time: 9:30 am Gathering Place: Starbucks @ 8971 Ox Road, Lorton, VA In the “Shoppes of Lorton Valley” Plaza Depart the parking lot at 10:30. We’ll drive down Hampton Road, through Historic Clifton, VA, skirting Bull Run Regional park before arriving at our historic destination: Manassas National Battlefield Manassas National Battlefield 6511 Sudley Road Manassas, Virginia 20109 http://www.nps.gov/mana/index.htm Entrance Fees Manassas National Battlefield Park is a fee site. Please pay your fee at the Henry Hill Visitor Center. $3.00 per person (16 years or older) - good for 3 Days. Children under 16 - FREE. $20.00 - Manassas Annual Pass. $80.00 - Interagency Annual Pass. Park accepts cash, check or credit cards.
smoke789 Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Posted August 29, 2012 Does anyone have a suggestion for a place to get a late lunch?
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 29, 2012 Report Posted August 29, 2012 How about Pizzaria Uno's 10701 Bulloch Drive Manassas, VA 20109-2237 They have Gluten free pizza and give a military / veterans discount too Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Nanite Posted August 30, 2012 Report Posted August 30, 2012 Is the gathering place the same place we met for the frog yogurt run down to the railroad museum? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] "BLAK" 2007 MCS , Hypersport Body Kit, Alta 3" Cat-back exhaust, DoS CAI - ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 30, 2012 Report Posted August 30, 2012 Fun little factoid about the park During the war, the North generally named a battle after the closest river, stream or creek and the South tended to name battles after towns or railroad junctions. Hence the Confederate name Manassas after Manassas Junction and the Union name Bull Run for the stream Bull Run. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Wizzer Posted August 30, 2012 Report Posted August 30, 2012 Another fun fact about the park. I am not sure you actually have to pay, I believe it's a donation. I have been to the park many times and done the walk around and such. Also, it's nearly my back yard. Other fun places to eat nearby are the Logan's Road house, Hard Times cafe, TGI Fridays, Unos. And there is a Hershey's Ice Cream place nearby as well. Steve "Wizzer" P. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]2009 MINI Clubman S R55 "BATTPODD"
cmcveay Posted August 30, 2012 Report Posted August 30, 2012 Is the gathering place the same place we met for the frog yogurt run down to the railroad museum? Yes Sir, it is! There's a Starbucks, the Sweet Frog (frozen yogurt), a Five Guys, Quiznos and a few other places at the meeting point. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
Wizzer Posted August 31, 2012 Report Posted August 31, 2012 Craig, will you be bringing various GoPro's on this run? Would be cool to get some Footage. Steve "Wizzer" P. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]2009 MINI Clubman S R55 "BATTPODD"
smoke789 Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Posted August 31, 2012 How about Pizzaria Uno's 10701 Bulloch Drive Manassas, VA 20109-2237 They have Gluten free pizza and give a military / veterans discount too This is a great location! I just test drove the route and was happy to discover UNOs is about .3 miles down the road from the Battlefield's visitor center.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 31, 2012 Report Posted August 31, 2012 This is a great location! I just test drove the route and was happy to discover UNOs is about .3 miles down the road from the Battlefield's visitor center. Woo Hoo I love Uno's. :eating::eating::eating: The Google found it, the Google knows all :adore: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Wizzer Posted August 31, 2012 Report Posted August 31, 2012 Woo Hoo I love Uno's. :eating::eating::eating: The Google found it, the Google knows all :adore: You know, I live walking distance from there. One of the reasons I have to do this run. It's essentially driving home for me (: Steve "Wizzer" P. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]2009 MINI Clubman S R55 "BATTPODD"
Brian0758 Posted August 31, 2012 Report Posted August 31, 2012 Not sure if I can do the run but might be able to meet up for UNOs 2012 Jeep Rubicon
ukfun Posted August 31, 2012 Report Posted August 31, 2012 FYI - the annual Clifton Labor Day car show is Monday - Clifton Road will be closed thru town. It's a great event with lots of cars, music and food. Here is the link -http://fairfaxstation.patch.com/articles/clifton-labor-day-car-show-benefits-charities - hope it doesn't interrupt your route - or maybe it could be a stop on the way!
cmcveay Posted August 31, 2012 Report Posted August 31, 2012 Mike - thanks for the heads up! We'll have to find a slight diversion to the route. Steve - Yep, I'll bring the GP's and see if I can get a better, vibration free mount. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
Brian0758 Posted September 2, 2012 Report Posted September 2, 2012 What is the plan if it is raining? Raincoats or cancell? 2012 Jeep Rubicon
Brian0758 Posted September 2, 2012 Report Posted September 2, 2012 What is the plan if it is raining? Raincoats or cancell? I found the answer on Facebook "Rain or Shine, we are driving!" :motor: I checked the weather forecast and looks like they are guessing :rofl: that it will not rain til the afternoon. 2012 Jeep Rubicon
cmcveay Posted September 2, 2012 Report Posted September 2, 2012 We are planning on going rain or shine so umbrellas are already in the car. We will of course adjust the driving "excitement level" to account for the weather. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
cmcveay Posted September 2, 2012 Report Posted September 2, 2012 I found the answer on Facebook "Rain or Shine, we are driving!" :motor: I checked the weather forecast and looks like they are guessing :rofl: that it will not rain til the afternoon. +1 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
Brian0758 Posted September 2, 2012 Report Posted September 2, 2012 +1 Really did not think you would be the first to notice! I asked a friend from the shelter if she would like to get out of the house for the day. I talk enough about you all and I figured I would let her hang out with us. She lives on the shelter's property, so even on her days off she does not get away and she needs to. 2012 Jeep Rubicon
FAST060 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Posted September 3, 2012 Really did not think you would be the first to notice! I asked a friend from the shelter if she would like to get out of the house for the day. I talk enough about you all and I figured I would let her hang out with us. She lives on the shelter's property, so even on her days off she does not get away and she needs to. :top: https://www.instagram.com/smokiendabandit/ 2009 MCS, HzB/B, CWP, PP, "BLUR" MOTORING ID: SOAR143 - MINI Community Service 2013 JCW GP, Thunder Grey, "SMOKIE" MOTORING ID: FAST060 2014 MCS Clubman, Highclass Gray, "THE ADMIRAL"
cmcveay Posted September 3, 2012 Report Posted September 3, 2012 Cool! It's always nice to meet new people. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
Brian0758 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Posted September 3, 2012 I will be leaving Centreville no later than 9:30 so I should be a Starbucks by 10:15 at the latest :top: 2012 Jeep Rubicon
smoke789 Posted September 3, 2012 Author Report Posted September 3, 2012 I will be leaving Centreville no later than 9:30 so I should be a Starbucks by 10:15 at the latest :top: We'll be looking for you!
smoke789 Posted September 3, 2012 Author Report Posted September 3, 2012 Please remember radios. And umbrellas.
Wizzer Posted September 3, 2012 Report Posted September 3, 2012 Looks like I got here early. Picked a spot in the lot nearer to the Starbucks that was pretty open. See you guys soon! Steve "Wizzer" P. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]2009 MINI Clubman S R55 "BATTPODD"
