The Deep South Cobra Club announces the dates of March 25, 26, and 27 for the second annual 24 Heures De La Floride. We invite you to attend this cruising and socializing event. We will begin gathering at the Hoilday Inn Hotel & Suites, 2725 Graves Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303 on Thurday evening the 25th. Call them directly at (850) 536-2000 and ask for the special Deep South Cobra Club room rate of $85 per night. Check-in with Randy Dender and Ricky Harper to pick up event materials and t-shirts in the lobby from 7PM to 10PM Thursday evening and 7AM to 8AM Friday morning.
On Friday the day will begin with a pleasant drive north along scenic highway 27 before turning west and venturing into the country. Rolling hills and farming hamlets dissected by empty country roads will be the fare until the mid-morning stop. You will not want to miss this one. Deep in the heart of Dixie, we will spend some time at the very photogenic Coleehee Creek covered bridge, which is the southernmost covered bridge in the United States. Nearby, there is an overlook parking area where you can view the mighty Chattahoochee River. The remainder of the morning will find us driving through the lovely long rolling hills that characterize the area around Fort Gaines and lower Lake George. By noon, we will be in Eufaula, Alabama, and will take a short drive through the beautiful Seth Lore and Irwinton historic district. The architecture of the old homes is wonderful.
Afetr lunch at the Cajun Corner we will begin our journey back to Tallahassee, driving south through eastern Alabama. We will navigate around Lake George, and by early afternoon will arrive at out afternoon stop near Fort Gaines, Georgia, the Walter F. George Lock. On the eastern side of the Walter F. George Damm, the lock raises and lowers tugs and other boats as much as eighty feet. There are photo opportunites here both at the upper and lower ends of the two-lock system. The remainder of the drive will take us back to the hotel on a more direct but still interesting route. We will arrive in plenty of time to relax and prepare for the evening's seafood dinner, catered by the Seineyard, at Lin Mitchell's Classic Motor Storage facility. He has a great race shop, garage, and stores some pretty cool cars. His site is
www.classicmotorstorage.com. Then back to the hotel lounge for more socializing.
Saturday will see deeply shaded canopy roads with graceful curves and elevation changes. We will visit the Tallahassee Automobile Museum,
www.tacm.com, in the late morning and then go to lunch at Famous Dave's Barbeque. The afternoon cruise will see more wonderfull canopy roads of matriarch oaks overhanging the roads forming long leafy tunnels. Azaleas and dogwoods will puntuate the green with a rainbow of bright colors. We'll stop at quaint Bradley's Country Store and then work our way over to Reeve's Boat Landing on the shores of Lake Miccosukee where Randy and Ricky have arranged a "southern culinary delight." Winding country roads will take us back into Tallahassee for the monthly cruise-in at What-A-Burger where car enthusiats of all flavors bring their cars and enjoy each others' company. Then back to the hotel to freshen up and prepare for a buffet style dinner at Julie's Place. Then back to the hotel lounge for drinks and comaraderie.
Sunday is breakfast and a safe return home. The hotel has plenty of parking for those who wish to trailer their cars, including tractor trailer rigs, and all night security to watch over everything. If you have questions, please call Randy Dender at (850) 545-6674.
Here's the description from the DSCC.US website
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