VOA Homecoming/ National Viper Event

[Grave Digger]

Just a little info. I received the email regarding picking up the credentials and didn't see anything for us. So I responded back asking, and was told they will have a pickup at the Michigan welcome center but needed to know if thats where I wanted them to be sent.

Also I don't know if anyone has seen the FAQ but we will get a chance do drive the gen5. https://www.drivesrt.com/purchase/pd...-house-faq.pdf

[00VPRGTS]

Thanks for the heads up Grave.

Can we get list on this thread of everyone planning to drive out with the caravan. You all should have got the second credentials e-mail so please e-mail admin@driveviper.com with your intention to pick up your credentials at the Michigan Welcome Center.

00VPRGTS
ViperTony
Wizard + Baz
Grave Digger (meeting on I80)

[Dagwood]

Has there been any changes30with the group leaving from Tators. I'm leaving from northern NJ at 6:00 am to meet up on Rt 80 or at exit 277 on Rt 80 by 8:30. I have a reservation in Fremont OH for thursday night, is this still the plan. Where is this group plan on picking up there tickets at AuBurn Hills or at Michigan welcome center? Has anybody else joined this group leaving out of NJ on Thursday?

[Dagwood]

I'm sorry just seen your post, I've been on vacation. How do you come down from Warwick to catch Rt.80? and, what time do you think you would hit Rt.80 and where exactly?

[00VPRGTS]

No changes that I know of. I'm leaving Tators at 5:30am to meet up with the WV/PA caravan. I have a reservation in Fremont and picking up my credentials at the Michigan welcome center.

[Dagwood]

Thanks for the Heads up. I assume the welcome center is where we arrive at the event on Friday morning, so I will do the same.

[ViperTony]

No changes that I know of. I'm leaving Tators at 5:30am to meet up with the WV/PA caravan. I have a reservation in Fremont and picking up my credentials at the Michigan welcome center.

I am lamenting getting up at 4am for this. We better have a coffee truck in the caravan. At least I'll finally find the crack of dawn at that time.

[Dagwood]

I hate to be a nuisance, but can I bother someone on how to get my profile picture up on my posts. Is there a setting or prompt that is required when posting, I was able to get a photo up on my profile but for some reason it doesn't come up on my post.

[00VPRGTS]

I am lamenting getting up at 4am for this. We better have a coffee truck in the caravan. At least I'll finally find the crack of dawn at that time.

You might want to get going at 3am, takes longer to get there in Yellow!

[00VPRGTS]

I hate to be a nuisance, but can I bother someone on how to get my profile picture up on my posts. Is there a setting or prompt that is required when posting, I was able to get a photo up on my profile but for some reason it doesn't come up on my post.

Make sure you are setting your avatar and not just your profile picture. Your avatar is what shows in your posts.

[Dagwood]

Thanks, It appears it also has to be a small and minimal pixel photo!

[Grave Digger]

Hey Dag I'm thinking the best is to head to 23 then 287 to 80. They are saying it's a 2 hour drive from warwick so I was thinking leaving about 6. You want to meet somewhere?

I spoke earlier about communication, dag do you have a smartphone? There is a free app called Zello. I setup a channel called VOA NE, PM for password , It'll be a great way for us all to communicate no matter distance. If we want to use it great if not it was just an idea.

[Dagwood]

Grave Digger, That would work for me. I have a Galaxy 4 that actually tethers with my new double din nav / stereo. We plan to leave about the same time, so by the time you hit 80 we should be very close and can meet up and grab cup of coffee while defiantly are getting gas!!

[Dagwood]

Hey Dag I'm thinking the best is to head to 23 then 287 to 80. They are saying it's a 2 hour drive from warwick so I was thinking leaving about 6. You want to meet somewhere?

I spoke earlier about communication, dag do you have a smartphone? There is a free app called Zello. I setup a channel called VOA NE and the password is Detroit , It'll be a great way for us all to communicate no matter distance. If we want to use it great if not it was just an idea.

Grave Digger, we can meet up at were 23 and 287 meets,if you want?

[BAD BOYZZ GARAGE]

Looking forward to meeting all you NY/CT membership and others, we'll be there too.. at the VOA Homecoming

Bad Boyzz Garage

[Grave Digger]

Grave Digger, we can meet up at were 23 and 287 meets,if you want?

Dag, I wouldn't recommend meeting on 23. If you did you'd be back tracking. Either TD Bank on 9 Waterview Blvd. Parsippany, NJ 07054. Or we can communicate and meet on the road. Like you said we should be about the same time. By the way loving the gold stripes.

[ViperTony]

3 days until the road trip. Is everyone ready? You should have received an email yesterday with details about the event from VOA HQ. Itinerary, maps, etc. Mike: I'm thinking about bringing two way radios for the caravan.

[93viperboy]

2 ways and or the Zello application on a smart phone is what I am doing. We should NOT publicly give out the channel and digital code.

[ViperTony]

2 ways and or the Zello application on a smart phone is what I am doing. We should NOT publicly give out the channel and digital code.

I'm with you. Good recommendation!

[00VPRGTS]

I loaded the app Zello, anyone use it before? Does it work like a two way? I might just pick up a two way which is what I used when I drove to North Carolina for VOI.

Do we have a final count for departing Tators? Looks like just 3 cars at the moment (Tator, me, tony).

[ViperTony]

I loaded the app Zello, anyone use it before? Does it work like a two way? I might just pick up a two way which is what I used when I drove to North Carolina for VOI.

Do we have a final count for departing Tators? Looks like just 3 cars at the moment (Tator, me, tony).

Mike, you have military connections. Can't you set us up with those encrypted seal satellite radios or something?

[00VPRGTS]

Mike, you have military connections. Can't you set us up with those encrypted seal satellite radios or something?

I'll just grab a set out of a Blackhawk.

[93viperboy]

I will meet up on 287

[Grave Digger]

The good thing about using smart phones is connecting with people outside the range of the 2 way radio. We can see who is on it, make moderators, mute people and block users.
I edited my previous post and removed the password. Viperboy I should be arriving at the TD bank off 287 about 6:45.

[93viperboy]

Check your P.M. Guys