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 paivag |
Posted: Sep 1 2009, 11:03 AM
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Member  S2KI User #: 18485 S2KI Age: 7 yrs 42 days PPD Average: 3.1 Owner 2002 Sebring Silver/Black Milford, CT   |
WHAT: FALL Drive the Mohawk!
WHEN:CANCELLED, weather not really top down considering 58 partly cloudy. Too bad we didn't do it last weekend. In Memoriam, Our Friends Dana Janigan, Bob "SSsnakeSS" and Bruce "TheToon". I will be a collection point for the memory of our own. I will be collecting volunteer donations that will be given to the American Cancer Society and �The Bruce Lawrence Teen Center� in his honor at The Boys and Girls Club of North Central Massachusetts as a Gift in Memory. Sunday, Oct 18th the New England S2000 Owners (NES2KO) will host its Bi-Annual Mohawk meet and drive in Old Deerfield, Massachusetts. The routes consist of lightly-traveled rural roads in the Berkshires. If nothing else, this is a wonderfully scenic drive through parts of western Massachusetts you'd otherwise never see. This is a day drive, typically from 10am thru 5pm. For more information please contact George via PM or Email � paivag@hotmail.com.  Region: Berkshire Mountains in northwest Massachusetts Length: Approximately 65 miles Features: Gentle mountain scenery, historic towns, forested state parks Side Activities: Hiking, fishing, swimming, skiing, camping, historical exploration The trail began life as a Native American footpath across the Berkshires, used for trade, hunting, and social calling by five tribes, including the Pocumtuck and the Mohawk. After the colonization, the trail was successively widened and repaved, and its route altered to accommodate changing modes of transportation. All the stages of the region's economic life are represented: wild forests and mountains, colonial trading and farming villages, 19th century manufacturing towns, and the 20th century retrofitted rust belt. In 1914, at the dawn of the automobile age, the Mohawk Trail was declared a scenic route, the first such one. Interested in the pdf version of the Mohawk Trail Region guide book? Please be patient if you have a 56K or less modem access - it could take some time. 2.3MB size. http://www.mohawktrail.com/MTAguide.pdf Note: Need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the pdf file http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/main.html DISCLAIMER - Despite the NES2KO's name, ownership or even passion for S2000�s being a member is not a requirement. I don't require membership in NES2KO or S2Ki.com to participate in this event. Participating in this event does not constitute any fee. Your only other expenses are for gas, and food, should you choose to join NES2KO car club or S2ki.com forum that�s your choice. Join NES2KO - http://www.nes2ko.com/join_renew.php NES2KO has grown to represent the largest New England S2000 owner group. We offer a friendly and cooperative environment and a great way to meet other owners from around New England. Exchange stories and photographs, get advice and find out what's going on in New England. Have you driven the Mohawk Trail!  What�s spring�s hottest show? The deciduous trees of Massachusetts! For S2000 freaks, we head southwest from Historic Deerfield down route 5 onto route 116 west, treating our eyes to 40 miles of spring delight, much of it within the Mohawk Trail Region. As a finale, the Summit featured 1,000-foot cliffs and, if you're lucky, peregrine falcons. Now beware of the Hairpin turn as it had its share of victims. All New England folks will be meeting up in Historic Old Deerfield in the morning. There is a Fire House Parking Lot that is Free.  Same location as our usual take off point behind the Fire House. #1. 10:00am Morning Destination Point of Interest - Historic Old Deerfield Address: Old Main Street (off Rts. 5 and 10) City: Deerfield, MA 01342 Phone: (413) 774-5581 http://www.historic-deerfield.org/ During this morning meet we will give out name tags and have a Drivers meeting. In the Drivers Meeting we will ask that drive liability waivers be signed and review safety considerations. Lastly we will assign someone with a radio to be the sweeper. (The sweeper is the last car that lets the group leader know when everyone has made a light or a turn onto a new road.) Determine a radio frequency to set the GMRS/FRS family radios. (recomended channel 15, security code 1). Anticipated 11:00 am Morning Drive off The Hidden Hills of Western Massachusetts sums up our drive through route 116 after we left Historic Deerfield. The region consisted of many small towns. The "Hidden" aspect of the Hidden Hills got its reputation from the fact that there are NO interstate highway exits anywhere in the region. It started off rather straight gaining altitude then twists and turns, mostly down hill, to Rt 8a and turns more sweeping from route 8a to route 2. #2. 12:00pm Food stop is Mohawk Trail State Forest Point of Interest - Mohawk Trail State Forest Address: 503 RT-2/MOHAWK TRL City: Charlemont, MA 01339 Phone: (413) 339-5504 On route 2 we stop off at the Mohawk Trail State Forest. One of the most scenic woodland areas in Massachusetts, the state forest offered us a taste of real wilderness in a rustic setting. Our grills ensured that we didn�t go hungry as well.  Mohawk Trail State Forest is located in the northern part of western Massachusetts. There is a Carry In, Carry Out park garbage policy at the Mohawk State Forest Park. *note if you are asked for a donation at the park the recommended amount is $5. From the east: Follow Rte. 2 west to the western end of Charlemont. The park is on the right, four miles west of Charlemont Center. From the west: Rte. 2 east to Charlemont. The park will be on the left at the bottom of a steep grade. Continuing up the trail, the next stop was the Whitcomb Summit, the top of the trail. From this elevation, 2,173 feet, one can see far into southern Vermont and New Hampshire. It is home to the Elk Memorial on the highest point of the Mohawk Trail. A point of interest on the trail is the Hairpin Turn, where the trail rises sharply to the Western Summit (called Spirit Mountain by Native Americans). There is an observation point from which excellent views of mountainous portions of southern Vermont and northwestern Massachusetts can be seen including Mount Greylock, Mount Prospect and Mount Williams.  The breathtaking Western Summit and the Hairpin Turn are the entrance into North Adams. In the nineteenth century this city was a bustling hub of the textile and shoe industry. #3. An Afternoon drive will consist on traveling on route 2 west to Williamstown, MA: Point of Interest � Lot across Tunnel City Coffee‎ Address: 100 Spring St City: Williamstown, MA 01267 Phone: (413) 458-5010‎ This location will offer a break for the participants to socialize and grab their favorite caffeinated drink at Tunnel City. Lot is rather large and can accommodate a number of cars.  #4. The drive home will consist of traveling back to Historic Old Deerfield�s morning meeting location. We will exchange our goodbyes till the next big drive. Our drive home consisted of driving back the same way we came. Ascending the Hoosac Mountain Range to the Hairpin Turn with its vistas of Mt. Greylock, the Green Mountains and the Hoosac Valley. The trail then rises sharply to the Western Summit. Travel back through the scenic town of Florida to the Whitcomb Summit. One last stop at the Mohawk Trail State Forest to say our good byes. Be ready to open up the driving season this spring with this drive! Summary Driving distance: 100.5 miles Trip duration: 6 hours, 45 minutes Driving time: 2 hours, 45 minutes Hotel Info if needed A few folks recommended the Holiday Inn in North Adams and they would give group rates. If there are a number of you who want to stay at a hotel, we can look into this. Any volunteers??? http://www.holidayinnberkshires.com/ For Reservations Please Call Direct @ 1-(413)-663-6500 Arrival Rates: $84.99-$99.99 (USD) Drive Checklist Prep your car 0 Check fluids (Motor, Brake, Coolant, etc). 0 Tire Pressure to recommended 32 psi. 0 Torque Lug nuts to proper 79.6 lbf-ft. 0 Full Tank of Gas. The Trip 0 2-way radio. 0 Garbage bag (grocery size) note Carry In, Carry Out park garbage policy. 0 Food and Drink Items. Optional 0 Camera. 0 Car Wash. 0 Sunscreen. Carry In, Carry Out park garbage policy at the Mohawk State Forest Park. *note if you are asked for a donation at the park the recommended amount is $5. -------------------- George Paiva NES2KO CT Representative, NES2KO BOD www.nes2ko.com ------------------------------------------------------------- Get LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/georgepaiva  
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| paivag |
Posted: Sep 1 2009, 11:03 AM
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Member S2KI User #: 18485 S2KI Age: 7 yrs 42 days PPD Average: 3.1 Owner 2002 Sebring Silver/Black Milford, CT |
Volunteer Food Participation List This is a volunteer food list. You are not required to bring any food to the event but it would help to bring some item below to share with the group. Added Suggestion to bring breakfast snacks during the morning social hour while we wait for participants to arrive.
At noon folks should all be joined at the Mohawk Trail State Forest for some finger licking foods and social hour.
There is a Carry In, Carry Out park garbage policy at the Mohawk State Forest Park. I ask that whatever you bring to the park please take back with you. [color=RED]Confirmed Participants for November 1st:
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| paivag |
Posted: Sep 1 2009, 11:08 AM
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Member S2KI User #: 18485 S2KI Age: 7 yrs 42 days PPD Average: 3.1 Owner 2002 Sebring Silver/Black Milford, CT |
Yes I will be attending the fall crawl therefore we can have a caravan to the Mohawk. Perfect supplement for the fall crawl participants. If you want to be a leaf peaper than you need to participate in this drive!!!
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| NH_s2k_Guy |
Posted: Sep 1 2009, 11:26 AM
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Member S2KI User #: 72906 S2KI Age: 2 yrs 213 days PPD Average: 9.6 Owner 2005 Silverstone/Black-Red Hudson, New Hampshire |
So George to confirm the Mohawk drive will be a day trip as part of Fall Crawl
so people enrolled in Fall Crawl can still do the Mohawk? -------------------- My Rides: 2005 S2000 Silverstone Metallic, Black/Red with OEM Wing Spoiler, OEM Front Lip, Voodoo shift knob, Eibach Pro Kit, Redline Tuning hood dampers, front bumper plugs, keyhole plugs, sun visor plaques, CF cooling plate, strut bar, K&N air filter, powder coated calipers, McGard seat locks, pictures here. ICE: Pioneer Premier HU, Polk Audio MMC6500 speakers, JL Audio Slash V2 300/2v2 amp, Sirius Starmate Replay receiver, Modifry DCI, Monster 300/400 cabling, Garmin Nuvi 250W GPS, Dynamat. 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic, Blue/Grey, V&H Pipes, Kuryakyn HyperCharger, pictures here. 1998 Honda Accord EX V6 Coupe, Black Currant Pearl (for those foul weather days!)      
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| kenta |
Posted: Sep 1 2009, 12:06 PM
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Guest S2KI User #: 75172 S2KI Age: 2 yrs 155 days PPD Average: 2.3 Owner 2002 Berlina Black/Black Nashua, NH |
In + 1
Mark me down for hot dogs + buns. Might skip on cooking duty this time if someone else is willing to bring a grill. |
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| Headchef |
Posted: Sep 1 2009, 12:31 PM
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Member S2KI User #: 57455 S2KI Age: 3 yrs 300 days PPD Average: 0.6 Owner 2002 Sebring Silver/Red Clifton Park,NY |
George, how far a drive is it from Fall Crawl (Sturbridge) to Deerfield meeting point?
-------------------- [Current mods: Comptech supercharger w AC, ACT clutch, Rick's 4:56 gears, Borla cat back exhaust, leather visor covers, leather shift boot, red/black leather steering wheel, voodoo shift knob, S badges, OEM front lip, rear spoiler, clear sidemarkers, NRG hood dampers, Muz leather seatbelt covers, modifry shift beeper, dual gauge pillar pod w Nordskog digital boost and air/fuel gauges. ASP 3.0 pulley, AEM EMS, RC 750 injectors, Hi Tech footwell lights, Cusco tower strut bar, Carbon fiber radiator cooling plate, lightweight billet pulley's,Windchaser illuminated-windscreen,water-meth injection,Berk high-flow cat, Carbon fiber instrument cluster surround, Ap2 console, Swift stabilizer bars, custom leather headrests, Carbon fiber plug cover, Axial-flow short shifter, illuminated cup holder, C-G lock, 435whp 244lbs.torque Dynoed 7/30/09 NE Cookout/Drive 2008....................Catskill cruise 08 Green Mountain Tour 07....................Mohawk Trail Fall 08 Mohawk Trail 08 Spring ....................Mohawk Trail Spring 09 S2k days Lake George 08  
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| FitzyS2k |
Posted: Sep 1 2009, 12:56 PM
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Guest S2KI User #: 62012 S2KI Age: 3 yrs 167 days PPD Average: 1.1 Owner 2001 Spa/Indy Yellow/Black |
put me down for the 12 packs of coke and pepsi.
--------------------  Ap2 Headlights, Tail Lights and Wheels.DRT Crossed Drilled and Slotted Rotors. 
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| LazyProfessor |
Posted: Sep 1 2009, 01:30 PM
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Guest S2KI User #: 72253 S2KI Age: 2 yrs 228 days PPD Average: 3.7 Owner 2004 Silverstone/Black-Red Groton, Connecticut |
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Potatoe Salad -------------------- This sandbox has all sorts of piss in it. WTF! Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice. Ammo is cheap.     
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 Mongo84 |
Posted: Sep 1 2009, 01:49 PM
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Member S2KI User #: 83037 S2KI Age: 1 yrs 295 days PPD Average: 0.4 Owner 2000 Silverstone/Black Worcester, MA |
Ryan can you keep the toes out of my salad
I'm in I'll bring the ketchup, mustard, mayo, and relish, will be caravaning up from the fall crawl. |
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| PAS2KNut |
Posted: Sep 1 2009, 02:10 PM
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Moderator  S2KI User #: 6912 S2KI Age: 8 yrs 32 days PPD Average: 1.2 Owner 2002 New Formula Red/Black Central, MA |
In and will post a link in the Fall Crawl thread we can organize a group over to the meeting point for Mohawk. Looks like we are going to have a great weekend for driving. Put me down for the hot dogs.
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| paivag |
Posted: Sep 1 2009, 03:30 PM
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Member S2KI User #: 18485 S2KI Age: 7 yrs 42 days PPD Average: 3.1 Owner 2002 Sebring Silver/Black Milford, CT |
YES SIR!!! Only thing is that you will have to sign a liability waiver on Saturday for Fall Crawl and one on Sunday for Mohawk.
About an hour and its traveling west so its on the way for you NY state folks. Its a win win weekend. I plan on going to the fall crawl so there will be a caravan from the hotel. |
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| SilverS2kF22C1 |
Posted: Sep 1 2009, 03:41 PM
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Guest S2KI User #: 101518 S2KI Age: 0 yrs 182 days PPD Average: 0.8 Owner 2005 Silverstone/Black |
Count me in and put me down for 2 cases of water. This is one of my favorite drives, do it every year is some shape or form with the misses. Vermont has a nice curvy section of Rt 10 to have fun on out that way, favorite of motorcyclists too!
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| ohthunderroad |
Posted: Sep 2 2009, 02:06 AM
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Guest S2KI User #: 74303 S2KI Age: 2 yrs 176 days PPD Average: 0.3 Owner 2003 Sebring Silver/Black Glastonbury, CT |
Count me in, George. I'll bring 2 bags of chips and dips. Lookin' forward to it! Walter
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| 2000silvers2k |
Posted: Sep 2 2009, 04:56 AM
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Guest S2KI User #: 55634 S2KI Age: 3 yrs 349 days PPD Average: 1.1 Owner 2000 Silverstone/Black-Red Goffstown, NH |
damit, I already have plans for that weekend! this is a good drive/meet for those of you who have never done it
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| klaxian |
Posted: Sep 2 2009, 08:01 AM
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Guest S2KI User #: 62484 S2KI Age: 3 yrs 153 days PPD Average: 0.1 Owner 2004 Silverstone/Black-Red Upstate NY |
I'm in. I'd prefer to bring the dry goods like plates, silverwear, napkins, paper towels. Can't wait!
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| PJRider |
Posted: Sep 2 2009, 08:18 AM
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Guest S2KI User #: 88333 S2KI Age: 1 yrs 165 days PPD Average: 0.3 Owner 2006 Sebring Silver/Black |
I'm in for the Mohawk. I'm doing the fall crawl as well. I'll bring some cookies - if that's not competing with Head Chef if he decides to come. Prefer his goodies to mine any day!
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| NH_s2k_Guy |
Posted: Sep 2 2009, 08:21 AM
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Member S2KI User #: 72906 S2KI Age: 2 yrs 213 days PPD Average: 9.6 Owner 2005 Silverstone/Black-Red Hudson, New Hampshire |
I'm sure your goodies are good too Connie!
 But yeah Dave's are definitely some of the best I've ever had! |
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| NH_s2k_Guy |
Posted: Sep 2 2009, 10:08 AM
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Member S2KI User #: 72906 S2KI Age: 2 yrs 213 days PPD Average: 9.6 Owner 2005 Silverstone/Black-Red Hudson, New Hampshire |
I'm in and I'll bring the 2 12-packs of diet coke/pepsi.
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| Bass |
Posted: Sep 2 2009, 10:38 AM
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Member S2KI User #: 9933 S2KI Age: 7 yrs 267 days PPD Average: 13.5 Enthusiast Franklin MA |
buy them at shaws this week
they are on sale this week five 12 packs for $11.00 
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| NH_s2k_Guy |
Posted: Sep 2 2009, 11:24 AM
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Member S2KI User #: 72906 S2KI Age: 2 yrs 213 days PPD Average: 9.6 Owner 2005 Silverstone/Black-Red Hudson, New Hampshire |
gracias
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| Headchef |
Posted: Sep 2 2009, 01:32 PM
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Member S2KI User #: 57455 S2KI Age: 3 yrs 300 days PPD Average: 0.6 Owner 2002 Sebring Silver/Red Clifton Park,NY |
I may be in (quite likely) but coming from Fall Crawl I'm not sure what I'll be able to bring. Will be away from my base from Friday afternoon on and won't be able to bake. Perhaps I can figure something out with the idea of freezing them fresh out of the oven .
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| trapper |
Posted: Sep 3 2009, 04:48 AM
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Member S2KI User #: 51922 S2KI Age: 4 yrs 105 days PPD Average: 0.3 Owner 2004 Silverstone/Black South Joisey |
We're in.....Will bring a 12 pk of sprite.
The roads up Greylock Mountain in the Berkshires have been repaved and are open again. Went up [and down] both access roads in June and they are in great shape. Anyone planning to swing by there on the way home after the drive? -------------------- Paul
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| Tadashi |
Posted: Sep 5 2009, 02:19 PM
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Member S2KI User #: 60470 S2KI Age: 3 yrs 211 days PPD Average: 11.5 Owner 2008 Berlina Black/Black-Red Middletown, NY |
After 6 Mohawks in a row I'm going to be out for this one
 We have a meet only 20 miles from home (instead of 150) on the same day. Kudos to George for the ongoing organization of the meets -------------------- What the S2000 says about its owner: No matter who you are or what you drive, I enjoy my car more than you do. No matter where I go or what I do the drive there is the best part. Most days I wish I lived further from work. -- AllWorldLax
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| Pinky |
Posted: Sep 5 2009, 07:10 PM
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Guest S2KI User #: 67 S2KI Age: 9 yrs 123 days PPD Average: 1.9 Owner 2000 Silverstone/Red The 7th Ring of Hell  |
EDIT: OK I MIGHT MISS THIS!
 I didn't realize this fell on the Fall Crawl weekend. Might be making basically a day trip run to MA for that event.So if I go to that I won't be able to make this. As I do all the driving. I got confused sorry. I will be checking this out shortly to see what is going to work for us. J- This post has been edited by Pinky on Sep 8 2009, 04:45 AM -------------------- New England Owners Club '00 S/N 3205 Silver/Red 100K Club Sporting: AP2 TRANNY, 4.77's, Test Pipe, bored TB and a new top with GLASS! Proud new father of the first "Nor'Easter S2000 baby" weighing in at 8 lbs 3 oz! Arrived May 13, 2009. New England Nor’Easter held August 15-17th, 2008 YOU DO THE MATH!
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