[Rhodes22-list] Dave's Sojourn to Edenton

[David Bradley]

All y'all are most helpful.  I'll definitely stay at the GBI barracks and
have confirmed with Stan.  Not sure if I'll be there on Wed. or Thursday.
Probably Wed.

I'll drive down I think -- cheaper and not all that much slower than flying
once you factor in driving to LaGuardia, delays at LaGuardia, renting a car
in Raleigh, etc., etc.  Last I looked at routes, and recalling the exchange
from a couple of months ago, I think I'll head down I-95 and the Jersey
Turnpike and then take the eastern route down the Maryland Eastern Shore and
come in above Edenton.  Alternate is to stay on 95 to Norfolk then head
down.  Will see how the weather and timing work out.

My purpose on this trip is to finalize specs for "Sea Cloud" and better
understand interior options.  And to give Stan a break from my many
e-mails.  ("Sea Cloud" beat out "Severance"...)  I'll ask about LED lights
as an alternative, boom rooms, etc.  I'll send a separate note summarizing
the boom room requirements for the interested buying group.

In response to other questions, we did select the fully enclosed head with
pump out but no macerator.  I opted to add no new holes to the boat, so
passing for now on pumps, depth sounders, etc. until I've had a chance to
live with the boat.  Will put a compass in the companionway or mount it on a
rail, and use a hand-held depth finder for now.  I'm all for gadgets, but
just want to get a better feel for what I'll use and where I'll best use it.

I will drive down again in March with my family, as my daughter has time off
for spring break, to do a shake down cruise, take care of any last minute
fixes, and bring her home to CT.  At that point, will probably make good use
of your kind recommendations on motels in the area.

Thanks to all on the list who make buying and anticipating owning a Rhodes
so much fun.

Best regards,

Dave Bradley



On 1/29/06, Tootle (sent by Nabble.com) <lists at nabble.com> wrote:
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> Dave:
>
> There is a Hampton Inn on Hwy 17 Bypass.  It is like all other Hampton
> Inn's and about five miles from the plant.
> There is a Super 8 motel on Hwy 32 north of the 17 by pass.  I have no
> experience with it but if you are coming in on 32 from Suffolk the you would
> go right by it.  Hwy 32 is your best route coming in from the north.  It is
> Elton's route.
> Another consideration is in the last few years, Stan has made a room at
> the plant so out of area visitors could stay.  It is in the plant but
> otherwise ok.  Stan has gone to effort and expense to make this room
> available.  If it is just you or even you and your wife this room might be
> acceptable.  Furthermore, he does not charge extra.  You might want to see
> the facilities before you make a firm decision.  I recommend that you call
> Stan and ask if the room might be available the weekend that you plan to be
> their.  Many have used this option in the last two years.  Keep in mind the
> plant is several miles from town.  There is only a gas station about half a
> mile from the plant.
>
> Ed K
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