Georgia Fiero Club Forum
All Things Fiero => Club News => Topic started by: Fierofool on November 28, 2011, 11:53:12 am
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....Sponsored by the Georgia Triumph Association. This is a great event and it takes place no matter the weather. There are hearty folk who drive open top roadsters in rain or below-freezing weather. There are Allards, Rolls, Bentleys, and all manners of British vehicles as well as a good mix of American cars. Through the years, Fieros have been well represented.
The Polar Bear Run is a meandering route which may cover 150 miles. Mostly roads off the beaten path rather than a direct route. Here's some information on the event.
Polar Bear Run
When: Sat, December 31, 9am
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I think if we do attend the run, we wouldn't spend the night up there though, as we already have festivities of our own planned for New Year's Eve in Buford with friends and family.
But Helen is always worth a trip.
Who in the club would be interested in going? Why not make it a club event? It would be nice to drive up there and back as a group.
Thoughts?
\D
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I plan to make the trip, have a bite to eat, then return. I usually don't stay for festivities, but I did tour the Aviation Museum in Warner Robins and the Infantry Museum in Columbus in previous runs.
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I think Anne and I could go for that.
We have a favorite restaurant up there that is about as close to authentic German food as it gets.
After we pick up a few imported goodies from Anne's homeland we could head straight back or use the same route. Either way, we could be back home in time for our own party.
Anyone else?
\D
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Pat and I will probably go on the run but we will not be staying for the party.
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Roger, that's the starting time. Be there by 9, leave by 10 after a short driver's meeting. ::)
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............ My Fiero runs and handles good but that's kind of pushing it and I don't want to show off the car that rapid with Brenda in it. ::)
Keep dreaming Roger! ;D
BTW: Thanks for coming over today and helping figure out the light problem! And thanks for the multi-meter. Much obliged.
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I'am going, but after eating i will head back to Austell...... :)
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You see cars that are never out on the road.
Been doing this event for 3~4 years now.
Doing this event is a blast.
Charles, you going alone?
Seeing that I don't have a car worthy of the run, Do you need a navigator?
Drop me a line.
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At the present time I'm planning on taking Melanie with me. I'm going to do a trial run with the oxygen bottles in the trunk. If that works out and if she's feeling good on the day of the run, she will go. Ray may have an empty seat. I'll ask him, if you'd like to ride with him. Or, we could swap out wheels from the 86 and put them on the 88 and you could drive it.
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Whew... 150 miles north after getting to mall of GA... Mall of GA is like 1.5 hours north of us... not sure my little indy is road worthy enough yet. Still need to sort out the alignment...
An alignment that is on hold due to my indecision. I know I still need to tear things apart and cut my bump stops down. But truth be told... I want the car lower... just a half inch... so some more spring trimming is in order when the bump stops get cut and welded. However, I have NO welder... UGH!
Maybe next year.. :D
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It's only about 50 miles from Buford to Helen. I just gave that figure as an example of how the route wanders around, rather than being a straight drive. I really have no idea of what path the run will take, nor how long it will be.
In the past, we've left Locust Grove and gone to Warner Robins, and I believe that one was about 150 miles. Another was from Locust Grove to Fort Benning in Columbus and I think that was just around 100 miles. The one pictured was from Roswell to Barnsley Gardens and I don't remeember how long it was, but again, it wasn't a direct route. These usually take the less traveled roads at a very leisurely pace. They're well worth the time and effort.
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Don't forget the Polar Bear Run on Saturday.
Let's see how many Fieros we can get to Participate.
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Also, bring your FRS radios so we can chat along the way. Last year there were others who also used Channel 7.
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OMG! If we weren't already into a party for New Years Eve I would be all over this. I've gotta get into one of these runs. I guess, once again, I will try for the next one. Looks like a Car lovers dream.
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jwrape: we meet at 9am .... the drive is only 50 miles ....means ... you could be back right after lunch ;)
I wanted to drive sooo bad but my car is still not done ;(. I have to be a passenger at Shanine's and I'm not a good passenger, I am a LOUSY passenger. Maybe I can talk her into letting me drive ::)
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The drive isn't only 50 miles. I'd bet it will be at least 100. The distance from the Mall of Georgia is about 50 miles on the most direct route, but this will be a meandering trip through the side roads of North Georgia.
My estimation is that we leave by 10 and will probably arrive in Helen around 1 ish. If we return right after lunch and take the short route home, we should get back to the Mall of Georgia around 4.
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Here's a map to the Olive Garden. It's next door to the McDonald's as a visual landmark. Recommended to fill up on the other side of I-85 at Rock Springs Road. There is a RaceTrac station.
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=Mall%20of%20Georgia%20%20Olive%20Garden%203220%20Buford%20Dr%20Buford%2C%20GA%2030519
Raydar, you going to be able to make this one? I think there might be about a dozen Fieros. Maybe we can outnumber the Triumph's?
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As fate would have it, Shanine's belt tore on the way over to Olive Gardens this AM and her Duke instantly started running hot.
While stranded behind the Mall Of Georgia, Charlie was as usual his awesome self and and hand-delivered a belt for Shanine, and a nice gentleman had pulled over, the entire time trying to get some pantyhose to work as a makeshift belt.
We finally just popped on the belt Charlie brought and took the PurpleHaze back home.
Roger also called in, looking for us and offered help, but we didn't want to spoil the day for others. Thanks anyways Roger.
And Charlie, thanks for being a saviour, again! ;D
We're sorry we missed the run but hope all that participated had a good time.
Happy New Year everyone!
\D
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The Polar Bear run was great.. Only 5 fiero;s showed up...... :-[ :-[
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If you got the 'nice gentleman's' address maybe the club can send him a new pair of panty hose. ;D
It just felt wrong; standing on the side of the street, paying a complete stranger for his daughter's underwear, but I did! ;D
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We had gotten everything set up and worked out the logistics with Mel's oxygen. We had changed her Iv location and for about a week afterward it's very painful. She was in a lot of pain but was going to try to go until she got sick on top of the pain. She's been sleeping all day and is still sleeping. Glad all who went enjoyed the drive. It was really a beautiful day for it.See you all next year. Happy New Year.
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Here are some videos from the run.
In the first, I'm driving across Buford Dam.
In the next one, I'm chasing a vintage Porche on Richard Russel Highway. Eventually, he pulls over to let me by. Did I scare him, or was he unsure of the route, and wanted to follow?
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Another video: Avoiding road kill.