2007 Winter Madness Trip

[copcarguy]

Hey guys!
 
The camper is out! NOW I come in and read 81 might be closed. ARRRGH. I just googled a PA road condition website to see what's up.  http://www.rwis.state.pa.us/site/site.nsf/mainpage  Thanks for the heads up Beckie!

[copcarguy]

Well I was going to leave in about an hour, but based upon the pictures I see in the link I posted above, southbound 81 is at a dead stop.  The pictures are only 20 mins old.  :mad: :banghead:

[dthurk]

It would be my fervent hope that those who do participate in this trip are safe.  Please...everyone...take care.

[copcarguy]

It would be my fervent hope that those who do participate in this trip are safe. Please...everyone...take care.

Thank you, I would not risk my rig.  
 
I just went out to my car and asked the truckers on the CB how 81 was and if anyone came from that direction.  They said do not even head southbound.  Soooo, tonight instead of leaving for the trip, we're going to the RV show instead http://www.rocklandexpo.com/northeast-rv-show-exposition.htm  It's open till 9pm if anyone would like to meet us there!  We plan to leave in the morning now for PA.

[DiW]

Glad to hear you're playing it safe, Rick. You and Steph are far more important than your rig, but I know what you mean.

Still think you're all crazy but I hope you somehow enjoy yourselves. I think I'm crazy to drive J to Cleveland this weekend but I don't want to send him alone. He'd fall asleep on the road (or worse) or get stuck in an airport.

Diane

[Cheryl]

Well, the fridge is loaded, clothes are packed, truck is loaded and everything looks like a go for the morning. We should be hitting the road about 10ish and get to the campground by noon. Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend!
Cheryl (and the CAPEd CODger)

[tlhdoc]

I don't think I will be leaving until around 1100 or so.  The camper has my clothes, but everything else is in the house.  It is too cold to put it in the camper.  See you tomorrow!:)

[copcarguy]

81, 80, and 78 are still closed in some spots. Call 1 (717) 783 5186 for PA road conditions. We are ready to leave, but waiting until the conditions are updated. If the roads are not open, we obviously cannot go. :banghead:   The next update will be at 11AM.  

[tlhdoc]

OK, I need to travel part of I-81 also.  So I am in holding too.  All packed and ready to go when it opens.

[Adam]

OK, I need to travel part of I-81 also.  So I am in holding too.  All packed and ready to go when it opens.

Hi Guys,

Just thinking of you guys, as my trucks sit idled for days now, however good news RT 309 is going to open, my drivers are telling me the highways are real bad, DOT can't get the ice off the road surface,  and as soon as open a section the pile -ups begin all over, I also heard about an hour go that the National Guard has been dispatched to help but I understand they are planning to keep the hwy closed to all truck trailer traffic due to the severe icing, side roads are even worst with Truck traffic getting stuck being stuck for days on the secondary roads, also understand supplies such as food and fuel are getting low in the area.

All surrounding interstates are closed Rte 81 is closed from Wilkes Barre
south for 75 miles. Rte 80 is closed fo 30 miles in each direction from
Mountaintop. Rte 309 is getting ready to close for Truck traffic. All truck
traffic is being re-directed to the PA Tpke.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/files/photos/P/PAMR10502152304.html?SITE=1010WINS&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/W/WINTER_WEATHER?SITE=1010WINS&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

[SheBantam]

309 from PA 100 to I 81 is not nice even in good weather.
Thank goodness our roads here are relatively flat.

Tracy, I guess 61 would be bad too??? that goes to 443.

[copcarguy]

Adam and Paula thanks for the info...
 
PA just updated their road thingy on the phone (an hour late, btw) and everything is still closed. We are officially not going now, I just called andym86 and they aren't either.
 
Pine Grove was nice enough to not take my deposit because I couldn't make it, but they are allowing me to book another trip by 12 noon tomorrow. So if you made res, call them so you do not lose your deposit. That was super nice of them!
 
ALSO, andym86 and I were just talking about meeting for dinner tonight or tomorrow after / before the Rockland RV show if anyones interested.

[Adam]

Hey Rick,

Let us know the new date, we will try and make it. As I will be stuck in nasty AC with Lisa this weekend..yuck yuck !

Check this video from CNN

http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WEATHER/02/16/cold.weather.ap/index.html

[copcarguy]

Hey guys!  The roads are still closed.  A few of us were talking about hitting the Rockland RV show and/or meeting for dinner tomorrow.  Anyone interested?

[dademt]

Hey guys! The roads are still closed. A few of us were talking about hitting the Rockland RV show and/or meeting for dinner tomorrow. Anyone interested?

While I am interested, I already promised Nic that I would take her out for a late lunch/early dinner and my parents are watching this kids.  Great idea however.