NJ Meet - Head Count
 

How about a Head Count for Sunday.
Post if you hope to make an appearance.

(Mapquest: 34 Peapack Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931)

JCD
 

I'll be there

JCD

My plan is to be there...:D

Count me in.

I plan to be there too, and if I can coerce a son or two to come with me I may have some extras. I am not too sure I will be successful on that front though, as they think I am a little whacky with this Diesel stuff already. Jim

I am definitely planning to show up. To be there at 1 pm? that means I should probably leave Boston early in the morning.
In fact I'd like to try and leave early just to avoid traffic.

I wonder what I'm gonna do if I end up arriving at 11 or 12 o'clock though....

As a reference point, it took me about 3 hours to get to Marlborough, MA, but I drive fast.

And if you never came down this way, an excellent way to get here would be:

Mass pike to 290
84 south
684 south
287 west
287 south
to 202

Hi! Thanks for the tip. I planned it out using Mapquest and it's quite different.

I figured that with a full tank of fuel I should be able to make it there with some fuel left in the tank.

This would be the longest drive I've ever done. I still would rather have a friend or someone to come along with me just in case. However, we shall see.

Thanks

nj meet
 

I'm in (have clearance from the minister of home affairs!)

hey Holson maybe I'll see u on the road as will be travelling same direction/ same road:)

Getting excited
 

As it looks now, I will be there.

BTW- Did the other thread get too unwieldy? I thought TXBILL stickied it.

I am really excited about the meet. I'm gonna change my oil on Sun morning and then head North.

According to Weatherbug, Sunday may be: Partly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s and highs in the mid 70s.

Sounds like a nice one. See you all there.

Are we still looking at 2:00 PM?

l8r,
James

I think I should be able to make it. How long do you guys usually stay at these things? I'd probably only be able to come late and it would be a shame if everyone had already left. Thanks.

Alex

I think I will be there...

Probably two to three hours or so for meeting duration. My own perception is that there is a direct relationship between the quantity as well as quality of donuts and the length and ultimate value of the gathering. I have not as yet ciphered the exact coefficients applicable, but am certain of their exceedingly high value.

Holson and 84300DT,

If you guys want to plan to meet on the road, select a route and a time and we can try to coordinate our schedules to be there or meet at an exit/intersection along the way. I was looking to leave around 11 a.m. to get there around 2 p.m. as Mapquest tells me it is around 160 miles if you go through the City and over the GW Bridge. It looks like my younger son (14) will be travelling with me. I was looking to go to the Tappan Zee Bridge, and then take 278 South to 202? Have to check my Rand McNalley Road Atlas, but I used to drive to Phillipsburg, NJ quite a bit and that was a good route down to 78 West from here. I am flexible on the route though. Anyway, if you want to go in a group let me know. Jim

IMHO - go around the city. TZ bridge and 287 all the way here.

I intend to be there.

Tom

82 SD
86 SDL

jim - I think you mean I-287 S ? I was thinking also Tappan Zee to I-287 S to 202 - It may be a bit farther mileage wise than the GWB/NJ Tpk/I-78 way but probably more of a scenic Sunday drive, don't you think!

What I do is take ct 15 south to 287 west to the Tappan Zee-

Bob

Bob,

CT 15 is the Merritt Parkway and turns into the Hutchinson River Parkway in NY right? I take that quite often, and actually drove home from a family event on Saturday that way. Like I said, I am flexible. I just looked at the map and saw where 202 in NJ is, and I had in my mind that 202 ran East to West, not North to South. It appears to parallel 278 South though, and 278 is a main road I am pretty familiar with from past excursions to the area.

It looks to me like if you continue on 287 for a few miles you hit 278 S/Rt 17, and can take that down to exit 22 or 22b, where you get on 202/206 N and it takes you to Peapack Road. I assume the park is there and the entrance is obvious. If I can't find it I will roll the window down and listen and smell for those Diesels. I have never driven 202 and if it is more scenic and not local traffic with lights and things, it should be a good choice.

Like I said, I am open to suggested routes if those of us coming from New England want to travel together. Jim

Concavity and inflection Points
 

Mccann:

Lets consider the the Second Derivative Donut Test

At what point during the donut eating/ socializing are you having the most fun? In other words where is the eating pleasure / socaial stimulus the greatest? This point is known as the Donut Inflection Point. It is after this point the function shifts.

If f '(x) is increasing, then the function is concave up and if f'(x) is decreasing then the function is concave down. To determine whether the derivative is increasing, we take the second derivative.

So the test proves its advisable that the donuts should be Krispy Kremes and not Dunkin; due to the greater eating pleasure. Thus prolonging the inflection point, and forcing gatherers to stay, eat, and socialize longer before the inflection point, at which, the day begins to wind down.

l8r,
James

Jim, yes CT 15 is the Merritt pkwy which leads right into the Hutch
then it's a rh exit onto I-287 west to the Tappan Zee


these are the mapquest generated directions from I-87/I-287 Suffern NY:


9: Merge onto I-287 S. 44.01 miles

10: Take the US-202/US-206 exit- exit number 22- towards BEDMINSTER/PLUCKEMIN. 0.35 miles

11: Turn RIGHT onto US-206 N/US-202 N. 0.70 miles

12: Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto US-206 N. 0.67 miles

13: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto CR-523/LAMINGTON RD. 0.21 miles

14: CR-523/LAMINGTON RD becomes US-202. 0.49 miles

15: Turn LEFT onto CR-512/PEAPACK RD. 0.29 miles


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JPL,

I concur on the KK selection.

As for the bell curve of donut-induced--psycho-social-euphoria, the top of the curve is the real promised land. Or, as it is known down at the local precinct (the donut Mecca), "peaking."

There is no I-278 in New Jersey. The only one I am familiar with is The Brooklyn Queens Expressway in NYC, which is I-278, but that is very south of you.

287 is a great highway, especially up north. EXCELLENT road to speed on ;) I used to travel it about 120 miles a day.

Guys, I was not looking at the map and used to drive this route in the mid 80's to get to 78 to go to Phillipsburg. I just mentally attributed it to 78 instead of looking. The road used to not connect to 287 in NY, and on my 1994 Rand McNally it still shows as a discontinuous interstate from the intersection with 202 in Montville to the NY section of Interstate 287. It is 287 in NJ going South. Sorry for the confusion. Jim

I'm planning to be there too. Not sure if my wife and daughter will come along or not. I'll be approaching from the west, but I do know that I-287 is a great road on which to speed. I even had a new-style Porsche 911 flash its high beams behind me to get me out of the passing lane :) The fact that traffic moves at 75 mph + helps a lot too.

I've seen some very cool cars along this road, including several Ferrari's, and all kinds of MB's, including the first E500 I had ever seen. The E500 was smoke silver; I wonder if it belongs to anyone here? Either CT or NY plates; I forget.

Count me in as well. As it stands now my neighbor plans on coming with his own Mercedes (300SD), provided he finishes the body work his car needs. If he doesn't get that done, I may have him drive my SD up. I'll be coming up in my TD.

Wow, Robert, this is amazing, take a look at my picture, does that radio tower look familiar?

This was taken just before 9/11 on 287 in my old 83 300D, I think around exit 55 headed north.

http://www.zemkowski.com/83300d/980111-007.jpg
http://www.zemkowski.com/83300d/980111-008.jpg

Any more?

Turbodiesel, I must confess copying your location for that pic. I recognized the tower when I first saw your picture, and had my wife snap the pic of my speedo. I was a bit too chicken to try snapping it myself, because the old SD gets a bit light at high speeds. (Lift?)

It looks like I'm turning about the same rpm's at 85 mph as your '87 does at 100 mph. Yes, I am envious. It must be that we both like the sound of our engines at 3800-3900 rpm. :)

Anyway, I am looking forward to meeting a bunch of you people, and seeing a bunch of cool vehicles. My SD may turn out to be the messiest car of the group, between the pound or two of change on the center console, and my kid's toys all over the back seat....

The Envelope Please....
 

So far it looks like about 15-20 folks will be showing up !

This gets more exciting as the Big Day draws nearer.

I was talking to someone in my office about where we are meeting. It may be interesting to note that Far Hills is a very peculiar little place. The population is small (under 1000) and has many guidelines about housing starts and alterations to existing structures. The zoning, I'm told, is extremely strict. I am told that you cannot build a new structure on anything less than 10 acres of land. Also I heard real estate is expensive. Of course, this is all hearsay from someone who was looking to purchase a home in that area. I wonder what reactions our clackedy-clack convoy may stir from the local folks. :D

BTW Mccan: I cannot locate a Krispy Kreme that is convenient to the journey, so we may be limited to the less than optimal, but still very effective, Dunkins :eek:

l8r,
James

Count me in too.....

competing meet this sunday
 

Everyone should realize there is a competing car show/meet this weekend in the area - the "Greenwich Concours d'Elegance' in Greenwich CT. La di da di da....

Gee, well, guess they will just have to do without our diesels but it might be a good party to crash 'en masse' with 20 classic MB's!?

the babes would be all over us

:D

Is it really that straightforward?

so I get on mass pike and when I see exit to 290 I get off mass pike (which direction on 290?)

keep going on 290 until I see the exit for 84 south and get on it?

keep going on 84-S until I see 684-S?
and so forth?

Thats how I did it.

I forget what way 290 runs, take either South or West, as the same with all the routes TO NJ. The oppsite back to Boston, North or East.

Holson , you are probably better off taking 84-684-287 w coming from Boston -
your alternate is 84s-91 south to ct15 south to 287w

we'll look for you on 287 w in westchester or 287 south in NJ!

BTW- u just take the mass pike to 84 (Sturbridge exit) you don't have to go on 290

Bob

Looking for something to do.
 

Hi Guys,

I have been on Mercedesshop for about 8 months now.

Is your get together just for Diesels? We were looking for a reason to take a nice drive on a beautiful Spring day!

If anyone happens to check in before they leave drop me an email if it's ok for us to stop by!

Thanks,

Dave

I don't think anyone would mind as long
 

as you have an open mind ie. prepare to be converted !! into a diesel lover:)

Getting a late start, typical around here on a Sunday. See you there if anyone is still on line. Jim

Hope to see you there
 

I just got roped into some dumb luncheon. I'll be late and hopefully there.

Rats,

JCD