XSNorth 2012

[hamjam]

Jeff , he was just passing on more info for the ferry for Earl

[hamjam]

the Cape Vincent ferry is $5 i think IIRC

[JeffH]

Re
the route i may take: were do you start at? i see kingston on the map.
check out this link

http://www.wolfeisland.com/ferry.php

Ted

NY Hwy 12E out of Watertown over to Cape Vincent NY

ferry times from Cape Vincent over to Wolfe Island Canada
8:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.


Then from Marysville on Wolfe Island free ferry to Kingston:

ferry times from Wolfe Island to Kingston
5:45 a.m. 6:45 a.m. 7:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m 12:00 p.m
1:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Not sure if that was what you were looking for -or- not? Anyhow, see you Friday.

Jeff

[ELDR]

Re
the route i may take: leave thursday morning up 81n, stay at water town ny. then over 1000 island to 401w ,62n, 28, 118 in to town.

so tell me more about this ferry. were do you start at? i see kingston on the map.

check out this link

http://www.wolfeisland.com/ferry.php

Ted

[MartyA]

sorry guys Fran and I can't make it this year. money is the issue. everybody wants their share and leave nothing for me to go play. i have a room booked i will be calling mon to cancel so if you need a room one will be open.

We'll see yinz again some time - good luck and take it easy!

[hamjam]

Hi Earl from your side, It starts at the top of 12E in Cape Vincent , kinda North of Watertown the Ferry takes you to Wolfe Island stay on 95 till you get to the End , don't get wet that Ferry takes you to Kingston , turn Left to Brock then when you get to Sir John A MacDonald Turn right to the 401

[earl G]

the route i may take: leave thursday morning up 81n, stay at water town ny. then over 1000 island to 401w ,62n, 28, 118 in to town.

so tell me more about this ferry. were do you start at? i see kingston on the map.

[cmohler]

sorry guys Fran and I can't make it this year. money is the issue. everybody wants their share and leave nothing for me to go play. i have a room booked i will be calling mon to cancel so if you need a room one will be open.

[mack]

Law enforcement

The problem up here is that no matter where you go, there are three different police forces all looking for the same honest citzens dollar to justify there existence. The RCMP, in ontario the OPP and then you also have the local detachements. If it's quota season, look out because they'll be out in force, knee deep. Their job (at times) it seems, is not to issue tickets based on guilt, but mearly to get the tickets out of their book into your hands. If it's beatable in court is not their concern.
I run my bikes 55-60 mph and haven't had an issue yet.

[slow mo]

0 KPH (19.2?mph) over - very punitive...immediate forfieture of license, impound & Confiscation of vehicle and fine of up to $10,000. And the provincial Police on the 401 ,,,, not true maybe in Iran ,,16 kms and over is a fine and 3 points here ,,for out of province depend on if your state reciprocates the fine will be applied to you there!! stay at 10 over or just keep up to the flow ,,you should have no problems welcome to the great white north ride safe ,,slow mo!!

[madbiker]

Rochelle DuWayne an I are heading up weds. to Waynes house

[Brent]

Ride, Swim Trunks & speeding

The plan is that Steve and I will be leaving WashDC around 1300 on Thu, June 28, taking 270 to 15 through Gettysburg, Harrisburg and 81 to Syracuse and spend the night around there. On Fri take the ferry to Kingston then on to Haliburton on HamJam’s 2nd recommended route.

I know Dwayne, Earl, Brent and Bennie will be heading up. If your plans allow it would be great to ride up together.

Another question, what is traffic Law Enforcement like up there? From my recollection from Toronto LE were pretty liberal.

Hi Darrell,
I plan to ride up with Marty & Sally, leaving Kane PA Friday morning. I will be on a route west of yours, so will not be meeting up with you. However, JeffH will be in NY leaving from there. Ralph & Rochelle, Bud & Fran are in Harrisburg PA area. They may be along your way, Perhaps meeting up with you.

Since I left my swimming trunks in Ohio, If you bring them from Virginia, I would look for them in Ontario. Thanks, Brent in GA

Liberal LEOs? Yes & NO. As the friendly local Leo in Ontario explained it to me last year... You can speed 10 KPH over no problem. At 15KPM over, I would not want to be the fastest thing on the road, especially if passing OPP. More is not tolerated, AND for 30 KPH (19.2?mph) over - very punitive...immediate forfieture of license, impound & Confiscation of vehicle and fine of up to $10,000. And the provincial Police on the 401 enforced, no matter who you were. Glad to find out the easy way, in a friendly & cordial conversaion while I was out walking. But it is possible to far exceed all of those mentioned speeds while passing one of those double or tripple road train Tractor/trailers on two lane road in a remote area without any enforcement...Or so I have been told

CU in Halburton

[newc4]

Travel itinerary

The plan is that Steve and I will be leaving WashDC around 1300 on Thu, June 28, taking 270 to 15 through Gettysburg, Harrisburg and 81 to Syracuse and spend the night around there. On Fri take the ferry to Kingston then on to Haliburton on HamJam’s 2nd recommended route.

I know Dwayne, Earl, Brent and Bennie will be heading up. If your plans allow it would be great to ride up together.

Another question, what is traffic Law Enforcement like up there? From my recollection from Toronto LE were pretty liberal.

[Phoenix Rider]

Rode the northern route today Wayne. looks good. minor construction at Halls lake but it was only shoulder widening, travelway is intact and about five miles east of Maynooth they are replacing two culverts and about a km of road but I talked with the foreman and they expect to have the paving crew out by next Tuesday. I make it 204.5 miles/327.2 km round trip. Gas stops are right on. Lowest price was at Barry's bay at 121.8, highest was Whitney at 129.9. Since there is only 30 miles/50 km between the two I'd recommend a splash and go in Whitney and a full top off in Barry's bay. However, For the $1.18 difference per tank. I can stand to fill at Whitney if everyones else can. Good route, roads are in pretty good shape with some spots as smooth as a runway for miles. No moose at midday but I was very vigalent.
Grant

Awesome job Mack,
Thanks for doing this run for me. Talked to the foreman, wow, right on. I did part of the Saturday run last week. County road 8 between Fenelon and Bobcaygeon had some construction. I am going to check back on it on Sunday. It looked like it was ready to be paved. I hope. Going to do the other half of the Saturday route Sunday afternoon.

Thank you so much again for checking out the route for me. I really appreciate it.
Wayne

[mack]

Northern route (Sunday)

Rode the northern route today Wayne. looks good. minor construction at Halls lake but it was only shoulder widening, travelway is intact and about five miles east of Maynooth they are replacing two culverts and about a km of road but I talked with the foreman and they expect to have the paving crew out by next Tuesday. I make it 204.5 miles/327.2 km round trip. Gas stops are right on. Lowest price was at Barry's bay at 121.8, highest was Whitney at 129.9. Since there is only 30 miles/50 km between the two I'd recommend a splash and go in Whitney and a full top off in Barry's bay. However, For the $1.18 difference per tank. I can stand to fill at Whitney if everyones else can. Good route, roads are in pretty good shape with some spots as smooth as a runway for miles. No moose at midday but I was very vigalent.
Grant