It’s that time of year again to take a drive thru the countryside of Virginia and enjoy the fall foliage. The 13th Annual Fall Foliage Shenandoah Region drive held on October 21st took us back to Sperryville. Randy Bell had previously guided us on this route two years ago. It was so delightful, that we decided to take it again.
A total of 39 Porsche enthusiasts participated in 23 Porsches and a Jaguar. The participants included Bill Blodgett, Hal & Cyndi Fredrickson, Tim Messer, John & Michelle Odden, Charles & Genie Passut, Dick Pitini, Mark & Bert Sackson, Hank & Jolly Weil, Gary Hunter, Jeff Blatter & Karen Yonovitz, Bob Duntley, John & Susan Carpenter, Lynne Taylor, Zach Connor & Desiree Choe, Engelbert & Claudia Muelhaupt, Cam & Lisa Abernathy, Ray Olsen, Roger Borsink, Jack & Heidi Adams, Michael Evans, Henry Haefele & Kathy Winteringham, Walter & Tina Adamek, William & Will Lansing and Troy Adamek & Lisa Humpage. What a great turnout for a really fun drive thru the inviting Virginia countryside.
We gathered at the Dunkin Donuts, a very short drive off Interstate 64, in Zion Crossroads. After some fresh brewed coffee, a donut or two and socializing, Hank Weil conducted the driver’s meeting and we headed to our Porsches. Hank lead the drive; Tim Messer was the Group leader and John Odden the sweep. John had arranged for a Gordonsville police officer to ensure that the group was able to stay together as we drove around the roundabout in Gordonsville onto route 231. This was a great plan.
Off we went!! Our driving tour took us on some fantastic country roads on routes 15 & 231 thru Greene, Orange, Madison, Culpeper and Rappahannock counties. About 65 minutes later, we arrived in Sperryville and parked at our destination, the Headmasters Pub. We did not lose track of anyone during the drive.
It was a beautiful day in the 70’s, but unfortunately, the foliage had just begun to turn and the colors were muted to non-existent. Nonetheless, it was a fabulous drive over 55 miles from Dunkin Donuts to the Headmasters Pub.
When we arrived at the Pub, the management had set up tables for us in the large back game room where we sat at four tables and had a wonderful time socializing, talking Porsches and renewing old acquaintances. We ordered from the Pub’s October menu and the food and drink was delicious. I don’t believe any of us left hungry.
What a great gathering and another successful Shenandoah Fall Foliage drive. If you haven’t taken the opportunity to participate in one of the Shenandoah drives, I highly recommend it. If you have participated in one I’m sure you will agree it is worth doing again.
Remember it’s not just about the cars, but the people too!!!!
