Below is the map for the route of the Volvo Scenic Drive from Columbus to the Nilsson ranch.
Following that is a written description of the route.
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Volvo Scenic Drive ROUTE April 9, 2016, Columbus, Texas (36 miles).
Please observe all traffic laws and avoid overtaking if possible.
Depart Columbus Walmart parking lot onto right lane of northbound Business TX-71 using exit drive south of Jack-in-the-Box.
EDIT - added refined directions...
NOTE: Be sure to get a copy of the map and driving instructions.
To avoid the need for a formal parade permit we will depart the parking area individually by driving east of (behind) and south of the Jack-in-the-Box and use their entrance/exit drive to turn RIGHT (north) onto Business (Texas) Highway 71 (Fannin Street) which requires carefully crossing the single northbound lane of Milam Street.
We will then proceed north on Business 71 intermingled with the local traffic for about 2 miles (crossing the Colorado River bridge) and once passed the intersection with FM 109 we will pause (safely) on the right shoulder of Business 71 just long enough to snuggle up as a gaggle of Volvos (in any order) then continue the march led by Anna in her ’91 Volvo 244.
End of EDIT.
Drive northwest on Business TX-71 to TX 71 (4.2 miles).
Drive northwest on TX-71 to FM 2503 in Ellinger, Texas (10 miles).
Turn right (northeast) on FM 2503 and go one block to Jarmon St.
Turn left (northwest) on Jarmon St. and go one block to Grover St.
Assemble in Hruska’s gravel parking lot at Grover and Jarmon streets.
Attack Hruska’s en masse and buy out the bakery (Kolach!).
Reassemble. Your Volvo is now no longer clean and shiny.
Drive southeast one block on Jarmon St. to FM 2503.
Drive northeast (turn left) on FM 2503 to FM 1291 (6 miles).
Drive east (turn right) on FM 1291 to FM 109 in Frelsburg, TX (7 miles).
Drive south on FM 109 to Zimmerscheidt Road (3 miles).
Note: Zimmerscheidt is an old family name “separate bedrooms”.
Drive east on Zimmerscheidt Road to Mossy Oaks Lane (5 miles).
Turn right (southwest) onto Mossy Oaks Lane at “Volvo” gate.
Follow the signs to the Volvo meeting at Fågelsång/ Vålvosång.
Note: Mossy Oaks Lane is not paved and speed limit is 10mph.
A copy of the map and these directions will be provided to each participant.
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George Dill