Vipers Invade Charleston October 2nd-4th!

[Brian GTS]

Our Vipers Invade Charleston event is coming up October 2nd-4th and this time, IT'S A GO!!! We have a block of hotel rooms ready to be reserved. Please reserve yours within the next few weeks as the deadline for the group rate is September 3rd. We wish to thank Donna Gutterman for her efforts researching and securing a hotel for us. It was a challenge to locate a reasonably priced hotel that was also conveniently accessible, but she prevailed!

The room rate is $169/night plus tax. You may view room options and book using the link below:
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/C/CHSMTHX-VPC-20151002/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

We are still working out the details for some of the restaurants, but here is an overview of the plans:

Friday, October 2nd
Arrive in Charleston throughout the day?
Dinner (Location TBD)
On your own to explore Charleston

Saturday, October 3rd
Visit Charleston C&C
Lunch at a the Sesame
Visit Patriot’s Point to tour the battleship, aircraft carrier and/or submarine.
Take a scenic drive to Mepkin Plantation
Dinner (Location TBD)
On your own to explore Charleston

Sunday, October 4th
On your own to explore Charleston

Please post up if you plan to attend!

[billp]

Room booked. We're looking forward to this trip! A big THANK YOU to Donna for all your efforts.
Elaine

[plumcrazy]

as of now im booked to be there that week, if you dont mind me tagging along in a rental car :)

[Brian GTS]

as of now im booked to be there that week, if you dont mind me tagging along in a rental car :)

No problem Plum! As long as you wear some Viper swag, you're in. :) Might even be able to ride shotgun with someone.

[DNRossi]

room booked. looking forward to it! we might stay Sunday night as well to celebrate our anniversary, we haven't decided yet.

[Brian GTS]

Just a reminder that there is only ONE WEEK REMAINING to book your hotel room for our Vipers Invade Charleston event coming up on October 2nd-4th! The block room rate expires September 3rd. Please post here when you are all signed up.

[Mreeves]

Mike and Terri. Booked and ready.

[38special]

Al and Kristy are booked for the Charleston trip and looking forward to a great weekend with everyone again. Thanks to everyone involved in putting this trip together. See ya there!

[venom08]

Robert & Renee have booked. Looking forward to a great Viper weekend.

[SUB SONC]

I'll be there! I can't wait to see everyone again!

[Ninjakris]

If needed, I have a guest room and a open spot in my garage for any last minute people who cant get a hotel room.

[Brian GTS]

Let the list begin!

Bill & Elaine
Nina & Dugan
Mike & Terri
Al & Kristy
Robert & Renee
Seth
Kristian
Dale & Elizabeth
Brian & Janelle

[braunstein82]

I should be going just gotta confirm a few things. If I go it will be me and Abby.

[C.J]

Just booked the room, so my lovely bride and I will be joining the fun! Looking forward to seeing everybody there!

[C.J]

Today (Sept 3) is the final day to book your hotel room for our Vipers Invade Charleston event coming up on October 2nd-4th! The block room rate expires September 3rd, and some rooms are still available. The room rate is $169/night plus tax.

Book your room today using the following link:
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/C/CHSMTHX-VPC-20151002/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

[hmerrittiii]

Hap @ Heidi will attend event.

[Brian GTS]

List update. Turns out, I am unable to attend! :( My son has his marching band competition on Saturday and I can't miss that.

Bill & Elaine
Nina & Dugan
Mike & Terri
Al & Kristy
Robert & Renee
Seth
Kristian
Dale & Elizabeth
Matt & Abby
Craig & Nina
Hap & Heidi

[C.J]

Brian, sorry you and Janelle will miss the trip, but you'll have fun at the competition.

Hap, glad you and Heidi can join us!

[No hemi]

I might just go for the Saturday, might drive early morning meet you guys and leave in the evening.

[VENOMISS]

Wife and I will be in HHI, SC for annual vacation that week. Hopefully we'll be able to stop by and meet some of you!

[C.J]

I might just go for the Saturday, might drive early morning meet you guys and leave in the evening.

Hope you can make it!

[C.J]

Regarding caravanning to Charleston from Raleigh, it looks like we can go 40E to 95S to 26E and it takes about 4.5 hours. There is an alternative of 40E to Rt 701 to 17S right into Mt Pleasant, and it is 30 miles shorter, 30 minutes longer, and probably way more fun to drive than being on interstate highways for 4.5 hours.

Thoughts?

[DonnaG]

I like the idea of the scenic route...let's try to slither out after the bulk of the morning rush hour finishes...and not waste our time sitting in Raleigh traffic!

[C.J]

We could have a couple places to meet up. There is a rest stop on 40E that is (I think) just prior to hitting I-95. We could meet up there about 9 a.m. Bill is coming over from Siler City, so he might hook up with us where 421 intersects 701 just north of Clinton. Seth is coming out of Fayetteville, and could meet up there too.

Can anyone recommend a lunch stop, probably somewhere around Conway, SC?

[DNRossi]

Dugan and Nina are out for Charleston. Last minute decision that we aren't going to be able to make it happen.

[Mreeves]

We could have a couple places to meet up. There is a rest stop on 40E that is (I think) just prior to hitting I-95. We could meet up there about 9 a.m. Bill is coming over from Siler City, so he might hook up with us where 421 intersects 701 just north of Clinton. Seth is coming out of Fayetteville, and could meet up there too.

Can anyone recommend a lunch stop, probably somewhere around Conway, SC?

The folks from southern Wake are meeting at the Taco Bell at 40 and 210. That is where we met in the past. Does that work? Maybe around 10ish?

[C.J]

I think that will work Mike. Let me ask the folks up here and get back with you asap.

Nina and Dugan, sorry to hear you can't make it. Hope all goes well with the kitchen renovations this weekend!


The folks from southern Wake are meeting at the Taco Bell at 40 and 210. That is where we met in the past. Does that work? Maybe around 10ish?

[hmerrittiii]

Hap & Heidi will not attend, something came up and I need to go to Fort Lauderdale tomorrow for the week. Have a great time.

[Brian GTS]

Okay folks, below is the official itinerary for this weekend! We're happy to announce that the club will be covering your admission to Patriot's Point as well as Saturday evening's dinner at California Dreaming. Enjoy!

Friday, October 2nd
Check in at the hotel throughout the day (255 Sessions Way, Mount Pleasant, SC)
5:00pm - Dinner - Fish House (32 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC)
7:00pm - On your own to explore Charleston / night life

Saturday, October 3rd
8:00am - Meet in parking lot
8:15am - Leave for Charleston C&C
8:30am - 11:00am Charleston C&C (1712 Towne Center Way, Mount Pleasant, SC)
11:15am - 12:30pm - Lunch at Sol (1101 Stockade Lane Mt Pleasant, SC)
12:45pm - 4:00pm - Visit Patriot's Point to tour battleship, aircraft carrier and/or submarine (40 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC)
4:15pm - 5:15pm - Freshen up at the hotel for dinner
5:15pm - Leave for Dinner - California Dreaming (1 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC)
7:15pm - On your own to explore Charleston / night life

Sunday, October 4th
8:45am - Meet in parking lot
9:00am - Cruise to Mepkin Plantation
10:00am - Hang out at Mepkin Plantation
On your own to explore Charleston or head home!

[DonnaG]

Hey everyone...I have been closely reviewing the weather situation in both NC and SC through several weather outlets and it sure looks nasty for both NC and SC. Charleston now has a 90% chance of rain on Saturday and the storm remnants have the potential to be very ugly!

For these reasons, Stella and I have decided that we are not gonna make the trip to Charleston. We will batten down the hatches here in Raleigh!

[Brian GTS]

It is with deep regret that we have decided to cancel the "Vipers Invade Charleston" event this weekend. The forecast is looking grim with 5-8" of potentially heavy rains through Sunday.

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We know that due to their tire footprint, Vipers are not conducive to wet roads, and with heavy rains in the forecast, we have safety concerns. The relentless rain will likely affect the enjoyment of the event as well. We will begin planning another date, perhaps in the Spring. Hopefully the sun will come back by then! :)

To avoid any cancellation fees, please call the hotel today to cancel your reservation. For your convenience, the hotel phone number is 843-881-3300.

A big "thank you" to the following members for helping us plan this multi-day event:

Kristian
Scott
Donna
Shon

All is not lost though! We have a great Charleston event plan already outlined for next year!

[VENOMISS]

Watching it rain in HIlton Head. Glad we opted to use the SUV this vacation. I hope all of you stay safe this weekend. Look forward to meeting you at NVE2.

[hmerrittiii]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2015/10/03/hurricane-joaquin-flooding-east-coast/73276216/; Good call!

[Brian GTS]

Oooo, yea, that looks bad....phew!

[C.J]

Obama declared a state of emergency in SC. Wow, if we had been caught in that flooding in our Vipers...

[Ninjakris]

It's been a pretty wild weekend here in charleston. Since Friday morning, we have had between 15-24" of rain depending on where you want to measure. Thankfully my house hasn't had any issues but several roads around me are shut down and there was even a curfew in place last night to keep people off the streets. Needless to say, it was a good thing the event was canceled.

[C.J]

Hi Kris, Glad to hear you and your family are okay. That is a crazy amount of rain...

[SUB SONC]

Looks like I may get to go to Charleston but with the Army instead of the Viper Club. The state of SC is currently utilizing Title 32 resources but they are nearing saturation and if they request Title 10 resources through NORTHCOM I will be flying to SC to support humanitarian relief.

[Ninjakris]

Seth, if you make it to charleston, let me know.