JAX GM Roadster Cross Creek/Micanopy, FL November 15

[spunkie]

The JAX GM Roadster Club will host a ride to the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park in Cross Creek, lunch at the Yearling and Micanopy, Florida on November 15. Please see the following.

MEET: Hawthorne Square, Hawthorne, Florida North side of US 301, at SR 20 overpass. For those travelling South on 301, there is a cross-over to enter Hawthorne Square.

TIME: 10:00am – Leave at 10:15am

DRIVE: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park is located in Cross Creek, Florida. Our group will travel briefly west on SR20, turning left on CR325. We should arrive in Cross Creek around 11:00.

COST: The tour of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings home is $3 per person. The historic park provides an authentic experience of early 20th century rural Florida. Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings came to Cross Creek in 1928 to find a home and a place to write. She is the author of 13 literary works, including The Yearling and Cross Creek.

LUNCH: The Yearling is located in Cross Creek, Florida. The Yearling was originally opened in 1952. The Yearling was voted one of the Best Restaurants in Florida, Florida Trend Magazine 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. They pride themselves in serving “cracker cuisine.”

OTHER ACTIVITIES: After lunch, we will travel CR 325 north to CR 346. We will cross HWY 441, taking a left and then a right on SE165 Avenue which will lead us directly into Micanopy. Our group will “ride” the main street of Micanopy. Parking is scarce, so take a spot when you find it!

Micanopy is a quaint, Florida town, where you will find antique shops, including old book stores and stain glass shops and a great ice cream shop. Located at the end of town is the Micanopy Historical Society and Archive. It is worth the short walk to browse the museum. There is a requested $2 donation.

This will conclude our group activity. After enjoying Micanopy, you may leave via Interstate 75 which is posted in Micanopy, or return to HWY 441 via SE165.

RSVP DEADLINE: November 12, 2008
Shirley Sapp – spunkie4@comcast.net

Hope to see many of you on November 15.

Shirley

[spunkie]

Just wanted to give a bump.

Shirley

[SkydiveMike]

This sounds like fun. How far from Jacksonville is this ?

[spunkie]

Originally Posted by SkydiveMike

This sounds like fun. How far from Jacksonville is this ?

When Winston and I scouted out this ride, we tried to establish a meeting place (Hawthorne) that would be about the same distance for everyone. It is about 75 miles from Jacksonville, 75 miles from us in Macclenny and 70 miles for those traveling from the Palm Coast area.


We would love to have you join us on November 15. Please let me know if you have other questions.

Shirley

[spunkie]

Just a BUMP!!

Less than two weeks.

Shirley

[KimberlySky]

Hell I'll throw in mine too.... OH and how far is it for the Orlando people? LOL

[spunkie]

Hawthorne, our staging spot, is about 35 miles north of Ocala.

Glad that you will attend.

Shirley

[OlSkyDriver]

Shirley...Jeanne and I were in Miconomy this past Sunday for their Fall Festival. What a great little town this is. We can't wait till the 15th for this upcoming ride.

Kim...if you want, we can meet up in Ocala, and you can follow us to Hawthorne. It's about 50 minutes or so from my exit on I-75. Let me know

[KimberlySky]

Originally Posted by OlSkyDriver

Shirley...Jeanne and I were in Miconomy this past Sunday for their Fall Festival. What a great little town this is. We can't wait till the 15th for this upcoming ride.

Kim...if you want, we can meet up in Ocala, and you can follow us to Hawthorne. It's about 50 minutes or so from my exit on I-75. Let me know

Sounds good.... HEY ORLANDO PEOPLE WE ARE MEETING JIM! LOL

[KimberlySky]

Badgerhound (the V8Mallett SOL) and I are going to meet up in the Central Florida area to drive up that day so of course anyone and everyone SOL or SKY side are invited to meet to caravan together! Just let us know so we know who to expect!!!

[skyken]

Spunkie, My oldest daughter Lisa, will join us on the 15th.

07 white Redline Sky.

Thanks, Skyken

[spunkie]

Originally Posted by skyken

Spunkie, My oldest daughter Lisa, will join us on the 15th.

07 white Redline Sky.

Thanks, Skyken

That's great. I will place her name on the list. Looks like we will have a good attendance.

Shirley

[spunkie]

Originally Posted by OlSkyDriver

Shirley...Jeanne and I were in Miconomy this past Sunday for their Fall Festival. What a great little town this is. We can't wait till the 15th for this upcoming ride.

Kim...if you want, we can meet up in Ocala, and you can follow us to Hawthorne. It's about 50 minutes or so from my exit on I-75. Let me know

Jim:

Thanks for volunteering to lead the way from Ocala.

Shirley

[G8TR]

What time from Ocala Jim, in case I can make it that day?

[OlSkyDriver]

Originally Posted by G8TR

What time from Ocala Jim, in case I can make it that day?

As they want to leave Hawthorne by 10:15, I think I will have to be ready to hit the road by 9:15 at the latest. I believe it's about a 50 minute trip with no problems. (Note: US 301 is a speed trap from north of Ocala to I-10). I will double check the times, and if it looks differant, I will PM you, and post it on here.

[spunkie]

Jim:

We need to be at Cross Creek by 11. So, we need to leave Hawthorne as close to 10:15 as possible. I know it's early. Would it be easier for your group to meet in Cross Creek? Let me know. Whatever is easier for you.

I certainly appreciate you handling the route from Ocala.

Shirley

[KimberlySky]

This is where Jim should have chimed in with oh hummm but Kim has issues with getting out of bed too early! LOL

[OlSkyDriver]

Originally Posted by KimberlySky

This is where Jim should have chimed in with oh hummm but Kim has issues with getting out of bed too early! LOL

I would have done just that for the old Kim....but the new Kim has proven me wrong. After all, she was the first to meet at Zaxby's, even beating me, and I am only 2 miles away. I understand the concern, but if we leave from Zaxby's, the meeting place in Ocala, as everyone knows where it is, by 9:15 sharp, I can promise we will be in Hawthorne by 10. Fear not.....Besides....I will have Jeanne with me, and she hates to be late.

[OlSkyDriver]

Originally Posted by spunkie

Jim:

We need to be at Cross Creek by 11. So, we need to leave Hawthorne as close to 10:15 as possible. I know it's early. Would it be easier for your group to meet in Cross Creek? Let me know. Whatever is easier for you.

I certainly appreciate you handling the route from Ocala.

Shirley

Shirley, I understand your concerns, but I will be in Hawthorne by 10, and I will bring with me anyone who wants to make the full run. Last weekend was fun, but I drove a total of 5 miles the entire day. Not much of a run, but the fun factor over rode that fact. Next weekend (15th) I do not want to miss on bit of the run. See ya in Hawthorne.

[spunkie]

Thanks, Jim, for handling the Ocala portion of the ride.

I completely understand the ride factor. We drove almost 250 miles last Saturday and enjoyed every mile!

Shirley