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The Coast of Maine by 356

Friday - Sunday, Oct 5-7, 2007

Last October a caravan of 15 Typ356NE Porsches made tracks for the Coast of Maine over the Columbus Day weekend for one last fall drive.

After 3, very active, days of exploring, shopping, eating, chasing wild moose and porcupines, the group unanimously requested a “do-over” for 2007.

We’re going back!

As Columbus Day weekend is the final foliage and tourism weekend of the year, lodging is always tight. Last year we were able to book our rooms at the Glenmoor by the Sea just North of Camden at a very favorable rate (the Inn Keeper/Owner is a Porsche enthusiast). For 2007 we have held every available room (25) without deposit until April 15… at the 2006 rate.

Our Weekend:

Friday, Oct 5: Our weekend will start with a driver’s meeting on Friday morning at the I-95 North rest area in Seabrook, NH. Then, north on I-95 to the Maine Turnpike. Above Portland we’ll jump off the Pike in Freeport for some time at Maine’s largest tourist attraction, L.L. Bean, and the surrounding outlets. Continuing north, we’ll pass through Wiscassett then head east for lunch and shopping in Boothbay Harbor. Returning to Route 1, our 356s will aim north for Camden… antiquing, gift shops and home of the Maine Windjammer fleet. Check-in at the Glenmoor By the Sea by late afternoon will be followed by relaxation on your porch and/or a bit of 2 Buck Chuck overlooking Penobscot bay with the group. Dinner later, in Lincolnville Beach 1½ miles north.

Saturday, Oct 7:

Breakfast in our rooms and a mid morning start for a run north through Belfast. Then, south to Deer Island and Stonington. The day will be spent driving less while leisurely touring fishing villages, antique shops and the sights of “Down East” Maine beyond the reach of most tourists. Tour members will meander on back to the Glenmoor by late afternoon. Following another possible session of 2 Buck Chuck or Dark and Stormys, dinner will be arranged in either Camden or Lincolnville. The evening will wrap up with the scoring and awards from our “Wild Moose Chase”.

Sunday, Oct 8:

Breakfast and check out. Then, south 18 miles to the Owls Head Transportation Museum for a couple of hours at their annual Foreign Car Festival and Antique Air Show (WW1 biplanes dog fighting over our heads and a fascinating transportation museum). As we will be making a mid morning grand entrance en masse, an area has been reserved for our Porsches. Shortly after noon we’ll head south. Hopefully crossing the Kittery/Portsmouth Bridge by late afternoon.

Interested?

Check out the Glenmoor By the Sea www.glenmoorbythesea.com and reserve your room now! Virtually every Motel and Inn along the coast will be sold out for the weekend. The Glenmoor is an impeccable property at a price lower than 50s era cabins.

207-236-3466 or 1-800-439-3541

Our rooms are presently held at 2006 pricing until 4/15 under “The 356Porsche Group”. If not reserved by 4/15, the price will go up and available to the public. Room rates range from $99 + tax for a Motel unit overlooking the bay to $139 + tax for a cottage on/or overlooking the bay.

We hope you will join us for a great fall weekend in Maine. Please let us know if you’ve signed up.

More to follow,

Bill & Connie Collins

Dkf49vw@msn.com

603-490-1360 (cell)