Things are coming together!! Here is an update for all our friends who are coming on the 12th...and all our friends who aren't!
The Pedrosas arrived yesterday in Charlotte....Bienvenidos!!!! Minor complications on the flight (delays) but everything turned out well!
I have had a positive response on the hike in the Blue Ridge over other options, so here are some more details....
We will have two stages to meet up:
At 8:00AM, we will be meeting at our place at 1700 Lynwood Ave in Winston-Salem. Here is a map. For those traveling for the day or staying in W-S, ours is a convenient place to meet. Quick directions: Take Business 40, Cloverdale Exit. From the West, turn left towards the Shell Station. From the East, turn left towards Hardees. Go to the stoplight at Hardees, cross First Street, make the first left at Lynwood Ave. Our house is at the top of the hill, on the left, with green shutters.
At 9:00AM, we will be meeting at my parents house at 339 Country Club Rd. in Mount Airy. Here is a map. For those staying in Mount Airy, or coming from the North, this is a good place to meet. We can also leave cars here and share rides. Quick directions: Take US 52 North from W-S to Mt. Airy (35 miles). Take Business 52 exit and follow the windy road. Go straight all the way through the city, up hills, down hills, 4 lanes becomes 2 lanes at Eckard Drugs, Bus. 52 goes left, you continue straight, you will pass two big cemetaries on each side, when you see Neighbors gas station and before a huge Central Methodist Church (much stained glass) on the left, turn left on Country Club Rd. Go downhill and my parent's house is on the left across the street from the granite sign of the Mount Airy Country Club. There is a small arbor on the street, it is a white house with much ivy on the front.
It should take a little over an hour to go up the mountians and arrive at the trail site...this is a station, so there is plenty of parking. It is a pleasant ride with lots to see. Our goal is to hike for about 2 hours and be back in Mount Airy by 1:00PM. A little time to freshen up and food is served at 2:00PM. Don't forget to pack some water and snacks for the hike.
For those people who are going to be in Winston-Salem on Friday night, let's plan to meet at our place at 6:00PM. We can have some dinner and catch up, maybe find a nice place to eat with a patio...I have some ideas.
For those people who are flying in and/or staying in hotels, please let me know what your plans are. Send me an email so I have an idea where people are staying. Or just write me and tell me how you are doing, we really do care. Please make a note of my cell phone number: 919-360-1447. Don't hesitate to call if you should have any questions, concerns, requests.
We hope everyone is doing well and really are looking forward to seeing everyone in two weeks!
Hey Badi and Luisa,
Sorry I just realized that your postcard asked that we RSVP to your celebration! We will definitely be there on the 12th! We're looking forward to it! Hope all the plans are going well. See you soon!
Love, Dan and Ashley
Posted by: Ashley Pearce | June 05, 2004 at 01:43 PM