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Problem with the web page. It keeps crashing Firefox.

I don't seem to be able to open the page up either

nothing wrong on this end

Looks like it might be a java scripting problem. The page will start to load (I get different backgrounds at times) and then sound bite starts to load and then drives Firefox crazy and dumps all connections.

I tried IE and after several minutes it will finish loading but it takes about 85% of my system to do so. Try removing the sound bite.

sound bite removed and I still see nothing wrong on this end

Ummm....just looked at the route. How far south will you be going on 23? Personally, I recommend going down to Oscoda and cutting back on River Road along the Au Sable River. Would probably put you in a perfect timing for dinner at Desi's in Footesite. Hmmm...would love to join you, but not sure if I will be able to pull it off.

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24 days and counting

18 day bump. I will meet you at breakfast Saturday morning.

Man, you "older" people sure like to start early! 8am geez...

I need to get a few miles on my Ecotecfiero by then and I will be 100% go for this

for most of us 8:00 AM is a late start

Another bump. 9 days out according to the web site, 10 days according to my calculations. Just made hotel reservations for Saturday night in Mackinaw. Looks like I am going to have to bring the convertible....so I am hoping for some uncommonly warm and dry weather up there.

Any idea how many are going to be there?

Free bump for a really good time.

The route will take you through some absolutely beatiful and pristine woodlands.

If you have never experienced NW Michigan, you should make arrangements to take this drive.

The 'Tunnel of Trees' is a spectacular drive atop a cliff, overlooking Lake Michigan, and winding through a forest.

Don't miss this event, the tree colors should be at their peak!

Another bump....we are within 10 days. Weather.com says it will be sunny, mid 50s, and very little chance of rain. I'll take it...I can handle the 50s as long as it stays dry. Should make for some beautiful pics. Can't wait to meet the Michigan crew...

C P - you met several of us at Daytona!

Another bump Made it to West Branch. 72 degrees and sunny....this has to be a new record for Northern Michigan in October. Hope this heat wave sticks around a couple days. Also looks like the perfect timing for the colors....

Had a great time....topped off by great people, great weather, and great food. The person responsible for the weather did such a great job that we are not only going to extend his contract another year, we are going to double his pay also.

On to a few pics....

Somewhere over by Torch Lake:


We stopped in Charlevoix where they were having their Apple Festival:


A little further down the road in Charlevoix:


A state icon in front of Little Traverse Bay:


Petoskey?


No caption needed:






We are into the Tunnel of Trees here:


More of the Tunnel of Trees:


Checking into the hotel Saturday night:


The Mackinac Bridge:


Random shots of color:




This one wasn't quite as random:


Driving down M-65:


At the "scenic overlook" off River Road:


I have to whine and complain about this a bit. I have been coming to this sand hill on the Au Sable River since I was too young to remember. When I was a kid, we could only get to it by boat or 4wd truck. This was a special place to me when I was growing up. Then a couple years ago the state just plowed a road, paved it, and gave it to everyone that didn't have to go out and find this place for themselves. The view is still spectacular....but I feel like it was stolen from me when I am forced to share it with everyone.


A little further down River Road:

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we all had a great time and all are home safe, Mother Nature was good to us all weekend.

Looks great Bob, wish I could have been there. Maybe next year.

Jack

The wife and I had a great time. This is the first time I have been to the tunnel of trees in the North Eastern Lower Penninsula. It is a beautiful drive and one that I would love to take if the road was blocked off and you were allowed to drive it at speed. That would really be fun.

I did hit a new high on gas mileage on this trip though. Following Robert and the rest of the crew I had to keep a light foot on the gas pedal and on one stretch I got 31.7 miles per gallon with my 3800 SC series III. That is by far the most I have ever gotten. Normally I run between 25 and 26 mpg and sometimes a little lower. I don't know if I could hold to that restraint for a whole trip or even for a week or so, but at least it is capable even though I might not be.

If you look at my black 88 GT you will see Sunny the bear. There is a special story about Sunny that we might share later on.

Wish I didn't have other obligations on Sunday so I had to drive straight back down I75 Sunday morning instead of staying with the group on the sunrise side of the trip. I also got to meet Greg (CowsPatoot) and his mother. They were a lot of fun and didn't freak out when they had problems.

Thanks to all of you who helped Greg keep my car alive.
Hope everyone had a good time.

-Fierfly

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A good man is hard to find...but a good Fiero mechanic is "rare".

Panarama shots are finally up.

http://www.cowspatoot.com/myroads/Fall2010.html ...you may have to copy the link and paste it in a new browser window.

The second one is incredible....definitely worth the download.

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Beautiful!!! Perfect fall scenes.