Heading to the North Country
Posted by mha
Heading to the North Country
Posted by: mha (---.campuslife.cornell.edu)
Date: January 29, 2013 12:17PM
I was planning on skipping the North Country trip this year, but a friend at St. Lawrence's university communications office has booked me as a guest speaker during their big focus on social media for student athletes this week, and the timing is perfect!
Anyone want to split the hotel room? Second bed is up for grabs.
Anyone want to split the hotel room? Second bed is up for grabs.
Re: Heading to the North Country
Posted by: billhoward (---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: January 29, 2013 01:17PM
Social media for athletes. What ever could go wrong with that combo?mha
I was planning on skipping the North Country trip this year, but a friend at St. Lawrence's university communications office has booked me as a guest speaker during their big focus on social media for student athletes this week, and the timing is perfect!
Anyone want to split the hotel room? Second bed is up for grabs.
Re: Heading to the North Country
Posted by: mha (---.campuslife.cornell.edu)
Date: January 29, 2013 02:00PM
billhoward
Social media for athletes. What ever could go wrong with that combo?
Yeah, that's pretty much the point.
Re: Heading to the North Country
Posted by: Chris '03 (38.104.240.---)
Date: January 29, 2013 02:35PM
Are they giving you a twitter jersey for your efforts?
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Re: Heading to the North Country
Posted by: marty (---.sub-70-215-13.myvzw.com)
Date: January 29, 2013 02:42PM
mha
billhoward
Social media for athletes. What ever could go wrong with that combo?
Yeah, that's pretty much the point.
Will you be quoting Mike?
Re: Heading to the North Country
Posted by: mha (---.campuslife.cornell.edu)
Date: January 29, 2013 03:10PM
Chris '03
Are they giving you a twitter jersey for your efforts?
I thought about asking for some Saints garb, but much as I like free swag, I can't imagine a situation in which I'd actually wear it. I guess maybe I'd wear SLU gear during the Saints vs Clarkson women's game.
Re: Heading to the North Country
Posted by: Weder (---.atlanta.hp.com)
Date: January 29, 2013 03:59PM
That's interesting, because the men's basketball team at Akron had a similar idea rejected by the NCAA.
Re: Heading to the North Country
Posted by: mha (---.nys.biz.rr.com)
Date: January 30, 2013 11:28PM
Weder
Chris '03
That's interesting, because the men's basketball team at Akron had a similar idea rejected by the NCAA.
Yup. It's been quite a topic of discussion up here. Turns out Akron ran afoul of a rule that applies only to basketball. The hoops rulebook has specific restrictions on what can be on the jersey that the hockey rulebook simply doesn't have. SLU has NCAA approval for the plan.
Also, if anyone's driving up I-81, don't get off at Exit 45 (Route 3) and go through Watertown. Don't get off at Exit 48 for Route 342 to Route 11. Go just a little farther north on 81 and then take the shiny new I-781 connector from Exit 48A! You don't get to skip all of the little towns and traffic lights on Route 11, but you do chop off a good bit of it.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/30/2013 11:28PM by mha.
Re: Heading to the North Country
Posted by: Jim Hyla (---.arthritishealthdoctors.com)
Date: January 31, 2013 07:27AM
mha
Weder
Chris '03
That's interesting, because the men's basketball team at Akron had a similar idea rejected by the NCAA.
Yup. It's been quite a topic of discussion up here. Turns out Akron ran afoul of a rule that applies only to basketball. The hoops rulebook has specific restrictions on what can be on the jersey that the hockey rulebook simply doesn't have. SLU has NCAA approval for the plan.
Also, if anyone's driving up I-81, don't get off at Exit 45 (Route 3) and go through Watertown. Don't get off at Exit 48 for Route 342 to Route 11. Go just a little farther north on 81 and then take the shiny new I-781 connector from Exit 48A! You don't get to skip all of the little towns and traffic lights on Route 11, but you do chop off a good bit of it.
You're sure it's open? It shows on Google maps, but when I ask for directions to Canton, they still push me thru 342 and they won't let me change it to the new interstate. Mapquest still goes thru W'town, but will let me change it to I-781. They say it's slower however.
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Re: Heading to the North Country
Posted by: SLU65 (---.rochester.res.rr.com)
Date: January 31, 2013 03:13PM
Traveling to the N.C. from points south and west can entail white knuckle drives
involving the snow belt combined w/ small town traffic/school buses and minimal
opportunities to pass on Route
The new connector will scarcely make a dent if you are seeking to avoid the small towns
in that the I781 exit off 81 is only .7 mile above the normal exit (Route 342 east)
for Route 11 and points north.
The best shortcut is to avoid the Village of Canton entirely entirely by taking Eddy-Pyrites
Road (just south of Canton). This will take you east to the bridge over the Grasse River (dont cross)
where you veer left (Miner Street) which takes you directly to Appleton and parking lot. This Will save you
at least 10-15 minutes on the return leg southward as you will avoid ALL traffic.
involving the snow belt combined w/ small town traffic/school buses and minimal
opportunities to pass on Route
The new connector will scarcely make a dent if you are seeking to avoid the small towns
in that the I781 exit off 81 is only .7 mile above the normal exit (Route 342 east)
for Route 11 and points north.
The best shortcut is to avoid the Village of Canton entirely entirely by taking Eddy-Pyrites
Road (just south of Canton). This will take you east to the bridge over the Grasse River (dont cross)
where you veer left (Miner Street) which takes you directly to Appleton and parking lot. This Will save you
at least 10-15 minutes on the return leg southward as you will avoid ALL traffic.
Re: Heading to the North Country
Posted by: Trotsky (---.dc.dc.cox.net)
Date: January 31, 2013 04:04PM
As is typical of any drive, but particularly when it involves inclement weather and no pass roads, there is no problem other than the risk that the occasional leadfoot idiot young male trying to pass you will cause an accident.
If the driver is a leadfoot idiot young male, the risk is constant, but we can hope he piles into something in his own parking lot before he ever gets on the road.
(This is of course not addressed to any eLynah viewer, since they are all superlative drivers and human beings.)
If the driver is a leadfoot idiot young male, the risk is constant, but we can hope he piles into something in his own parking lot before he ever gets on the road.
(This is of course not addressed to any eLynah viewer, since they are all superlative drivers and human beings.)
Re: Heading to the North Country
Posted by: mha (---.nys.biz.rr.com)
Date: January 31, 2013 04:57PM
Jim Hyla
You're sure it's open? It shows on Google maps, but when I ask for directions to Canton, they still push me thru 342 and they won't let me change it to the new interstate. Mapquest still goes thru W'town, but will let me change it to I-781. They say it's slower however.
Positive, Jim! I just drove it yesterday. I'm sure it doesn't save a huge amount of time, but it does bypass some silliness.
SLU65
The best shortcut is to avoid the Village of Canton entirely entirely by taking Eddy-Pyrites
Road (just south of Canton). This will take you east to the bridge over the Grasse River (dont cross)
where you veer left (Miner Street) which takes you directly to Appleton and parking lot. This Will save you
at least 10-15 minutes on the return leg southward as you will avoid ALL traffic.
I've heard about this route but I must've gotten it wrong on my first couple of tries. Not as relevant this weekend, since the Saturday night game is at Cheel, rather than Appleton, and I'm already in town.
Re: Heading to the North Country
Posted by: KeithK (---.external.lmco.com)
Date: January 31, 2013 05:05PM
Because none of eLynah viewers have ever driven home from the North Country through complete white conditions without ever slowing below 50 mph. Or driven to Lake Placid along icy, windy mountain roads at 70mph. Absolutely none of us.Trotsky
As is typical of any drive, but particularly when it involves inclement weather and no pass roads, there is no problem other than the risk that the occasional leadfoot idiot young male trying to pass you will cause an accident.
If the driver is a leadfoot idiot young male, the risk is constant, but we can hope he piles into something in his own parking lot before he ever gets on the road.
(This is of course not addressed to any eLynah viewer, since they are all superlative drivers and human beings.)
Re: Heading to the North Country
Posted by: Jim Hyla (---.twcny.res.rr.com)
Date: January 31, 2013 05:52PM
mha
Jim Hyla
You're sure it's open? It shows on Google maps, but when I ask for directions to Canton, they still push me thru 342 and they won't let me change it to the new interstate. Mapquest still goes thru W'town, but will let me change it to I-781. They say it's slower however.
Positive, Jim! I just drove it yesterday. I'm sure it doesn't save a huge amount of time, but it does bypass some silliness.
SLU65
The best shortcut is to avoid the Village of Canton entirely entirely by taking Eddy-Pyrites
Road (just south of Canton). This will take you east to the bridge over the Grasse River (dont cross)
where you veer left (Miner Street) which takes you directly to Appleton and parking lot. This Will save you
at least 10-15 minutes on the return leg southward as you will avoid ALL traffic.
I've heard about this route but I must've gotten it wrong on my first couple of tries. Not as relevant this weekend, since the Saturday night game is at Cheel, rather than Appleton, and I'm already in town.
Thanks for letting us know. The back route is definately better. It's easy to get to if you're leaving, but unless you program it in, it's easy to miss the turn going there. Next year try leaving that way. Miner is the street that Appleton is on. So you go away from town until you have to turn. Go right till Rte 11. SLU65 is correct, you miss all the traffic leaving and going into town.
See you tomorrow.
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/31/2013 05:53PM by Jim Hyla.
Re: Heading to the North Country
Posted by: CowbellGuy (Moderator)
Date: February 01, 2013 02:19PM
How would you know? You were asleep the whole time.KeithK
Or driven to Lake Placid along icy, windy mountain roads at 70mph. Absolutely none of us.
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Re: Heading to the North Country
Posted by: Trotsky (---.dc.dc.cox.net)
Date: February 01, 2013 04:00PM
CowbellGuy
How would you know? You were asleep the whole time.KeithK
Or driven to Lake Placid along icy, windy mountain roads at 70mph. Absolutely none of us.
fainted != asleep
Re: Heading to the North Country
Posted by: ScrewBU (---.nyc.res.rr.com)
Date: February 01, 2013 05:32PM
Trotsky
As is typical of any drive, but particularly when it involves inclement weather and no pass roads, there is no problem other than the risk that the occasional leadfoot idiot young male trying to pass you will cause an accident.
If the driver is a leadfoot idiot young male, the risk is constant, but we can hope he piles into something in his own parking lot before he ever gets on the road.
(This is of course not addressed to any eLynah viewer, since they are all superlative drivers and human beings.)
Just because our team is about to be put in the ditch doesn't mean you should be. Be careful.
Re: Heading to the North Country
Posted by: Jim Hyla (---.twcny.res.rr.com)
Date: February 01, 2013 06:11PM
ScrewBU
Trotsky
As is typical of any drive, but particularly when it involves inclement weather and no pass roads, there is no problem other than the risk that the occasional leadfoot idiot young male trying to pass you will cause an accident.
If the driver is a leadfoot idiot young male, the risk is constant, but we can hope he piles into something in his own parking lot before he ever gets on the road.
(This is of course not addressed to any eLynah viewer, since they are all superlative drivers and human beings.)
Just because our team is about to be put in the ditch doesn't mean you should be. Be careful.
So I wasn't being careful, it's just the traffic was so slow I turned around. I wasn't going to get there till after the first period, and since I was driving back tonight, I turned around and will join some of you on the internet tonight. Oh well, I hope I can get to Clarkson tomorrow. At least the traffic won't be as bad.
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Cornell lawyers stopped the candy throwing. Jan/2005
"Cornell Fans Made the Timbers Tremble", Boston Globe, March/1970
Cornell lawyers stopped the candy throwing. Jan/2005
Re: Heading to the North Country
Posted by: KeithK (---.dsl.pltn13.pacbell.net)
Date: February 02, 2013 08:57AM
It was only the return trip I was asleep for.CowbellGuy
How would you know? You were asleep the whole time.KeithK
Or driven to Lake Placid along icy, windy mountain roads at 70mph. Absolutely none of us.
Re: Heading to the North Country
Posted by: CowbellGuy (Moderator)
Date: February 02, 2013 02:54PM
I suppose I can forgive you considering the sun was coming up by the time we got back to Ithaca. I wasn't very productive at work that day.KeithK
It was only the return trip I was asleep for.CowbellGuy
How would you know? You were asleep the whole time.KeithK
Or driven to Lake Placid along icy, windy mountain roads at 70mph. Absolutely none of us.
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