Eastern Canada & Maine

[JMILLS]

Well since in the next few weeks I am going to have a lot more on my plate then Albany, I thought I would start an official discussion on a caravan comming down from Canada though Maine.

What time is everyone planning on starting their travels and meeting up? I am planning on joining in Augusta (Exit 109) or Auburn (Exit 80) depending on timing. Maine has recently renumbered all their exits to match mileage from the southern border.

[sunrunner_pei]

Well, I can't say for certain... Part of it hinges on wether or not I'll be driving up to Woodstock NB to pick up a passenger. If so, we'll cross the border there and travel down I-95. If not, we'll cross at Calais and travel down the Airline road to Bangor, then hop on I-95 there. Time should be about the same though.

I would imagine we'd be leaving very early on Thursday morning. IIRC, it's about 5 hours from my house to the border, then you can fill us in on how long from the border to your place. Hopefully there won't be as long a wait at the border theis year. :omg:

When Kel and I drive down in a couple weeks it'll give is a better idea where we'll be meeting you for Albany. How far are you from those exits? Is there any parking lots we can meet up in, or anything like that?

[JMILLS]

Im about 15-30 mins from the two exits I listed. Exit 109A (Augusta) is the exit you will take when you come down in a few weeks. There are a few plazas on I-95 that might be a good place to meet up at, so you guys won't have to worry about leaving the highway or anything.

[sunrunner_pei]

Hmmm, that sounds like a good plan. :) We could always give you a quick call on the cell as we're getting close.

[2001GAGT]

Originally posted by sunrunner_pei
... Hopefully there won't be as long a wait at the border theis year. :omg:...

There is not usually a long line at the houlton crossing.

[JMILLS]

I've been thinking, the best place for us to meet up in Maine is the Service Plaza between Exit 63 & 53 (Exits by mileage now). You guys could either guesstimate an arrival time, or give me a call when you get on 95 in Bangor at Exit 184.

[sunrunner_pei]

We'll probably just give you a call as we get close, Jason. :) I thin that would be easist.

[JMILLS]

Sounds good to me... I just started thinking about the meet again to hide from all the wedding stuff :lol:

[sunrunner_pei]

hahaha Anytime. Pretty soon it'll all be over and you'll just have a lifetime together to keep your mind off youe extended family. :lol:

[JMILLS]

I am now planning on meeting up with you guys at the Mile 25 Plaza on the Maine Turnpike US 95/495. If you guys could give me a quick call when you hit Bangor or Augusta that would be great just so I would have some notice. Then I will plan on being at the plaza in plenty of time for your arrival.

After this post I will not have interenet access since we have been given a Condo in Wells, ME for the week and will probably be out sailing during the days and [insert imagination here] during the nights.:D

You guys have my cell phone number if there are any changes, if not I plan on seeing you guys Thursday afternoon/evening.

[JMILLS]

Just to let you guys know that I managed to hi-jack a wireless signal from one of the other Condos here, so I will be able to check email/posts if you need me.

[sunrunner_pei]

Sweet Jason! I didn't reply because I didn't think you'd see it. lol That sounds good to me, I'll give you a call when we get close. :hurry:

Now get back to bed! :lol: