Hey folks,
It's mid April and there doesn't seem to be much Carlisle hype this year - I'm wondering what kind of turnout we're going to have.
In lieu of this, I don't really think it's wise to go booking a bunch of rooms for the club, as even in years past we hardly use any of them, and the hotel always seems to have rooms available on the weekend in question.
But regardless, I wanted to post information for the usual hotel that the club uses for those who might not know/remember.
We (and I say that weakly as I've never actually stayed there) usually stay at the QUALITY Inn in New Cumberland (thanks MEK). Number is 717-774-6200. I was quoted $99 a night, but several members were able to haggle for lower prices when they showed up. AAA membership is $69.99 (and uh, they never check for your card...) We usually commandeer a small lot at the back corner of the property to park our cars, and several members set out their folding chairs at night to chat, eat, drink, and just hang-out. Dave (4Cruizin) loves to start chats about "your favorite car" and in years past we've enjoyed sitting around, poking fun at Don "TheCudaGuy."
Also, on Friday night we usually all pitch in a few bucks for pizza - that's actually one of my wife's favorite events during Carlisle weekend. The drive to the fairgrounds takes between 20 and 30 minutes, depending on which route you take (there are several.)
If you have any questions on the area feel free to write me - I don't live there anymore but did for over three years, so I still know it pretty well. There are hundreds of hotels in the area, and I'm sure some are better than this one, but it just seems to work best for everyone in the club.
Jeff - Formerly Known as "Twenty Minutes"
