[Rhodes22-list] Dave's Sojourn to Edenton

[David Bradley]

That sounds like a great idea.  I'll certainly do so, if Stan and Rose are
up for it.

Dave


On 1/29/06, Peter Thorn <pthorn at nc.rr.com> wrote:
>
> Dave,
>
> Just want to second Russ's comment on Watermans.  You can walk across the
> street to the public park and old waterfront area.  Taking Stan and Rose
> to
> dinner there would be a very nice gesture.
>
> PT
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Bradley" <dwbrad at gmail.com>
> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2006 8:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Dave's Sojourn to Edenton
>
>
> 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:
> >
> >
> > 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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