4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
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Re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
Gary, thanks again for all the effort you're putting into this. It would not be the same without someone taking the initiative and effort to ensure this is all going smoothly. I know Kim and I can't wait to get up there and meet everyone.
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Re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
Originally Posted by Rapp's
What- looking forward to seeing only some of us? What aout [sic] the rest? Were crushed only a beer from you can repair the damage ;}
Then it will be YOUR turn to get a beer for ME. And so on......
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Re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
Slightly revised plan due to the size of our overall group this fall
I'm asking that everyone plan to begin our line up on Saturday morning at the lodge at 8:30 and be ready to pull out at 9:00.
I have arranged with US129photos.com to be at the Fontana Dam by 9:00am for our arrival for all the professional photos.
I want to be sure we have EVERYONE there for the group pic and allow enough time for anyone who wants professional photos taken of just their car with or without them it it
I have made arrangements with the park ranger to have the parking lot across the Dam from the visitors center reserved for our group exclusively.
I will have maps of both Saturday and Sunday routes with route directions to pass out to ALL drivers at the lodge on Friday night in the lobby at 9pm when I ask that everyone be present for a short drivers meeting.
I'm asking that everyone plan to begin our line up on Saturday morning at the lodge at 8:30 and be ready to pull out at 9:00.
I have arranged with US129photos.com to be at the Fontana Dam by 9:00am for our arrival for all the professional photos.
I want to be sure we have EVERYONE there for the group pic and allow enough time for anyone who wants professional photos taken of just their car with or without them it it
I have made arrangements with the park ranger to have the parking lot across the Dam from the visitors center reserved for our group exclusively.
I will have maps of both Saturday and Sunday routes with route directions to pass out to ALL drivers at the lodge on Friday night in the lobby at 9pm when I ask that everyone be present for a short drivers meeting.
Getting anxious.
I feel like a little boy at church, standing on one leg and then another waiting for the time to pass so I can go play.
roadster with a stick
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Re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
Originally Posted by SRT6 in MI
OK, Rapp's, I will buy you a beer, but you should put the Approved citrus fruit in it, not wimp out with an orange or similar.
Then it will be YOUR turn to get a beer for ME. And so on......
Then it will be YOUR turn to get a beer for ME. And so on......
Just sayin.....
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Re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
Originally Posted by danimal
REAL MEN do not....repeat DO NOT....put fruit in their beer!!!!! Avoid all canoe trips.....
Just sayin.....
Just sayin.....
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Re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
Maps and Route Info Now Posted in Post #5 ...CLICK HERE
Last edited by Valk; 09-23-2010 at 07:15 AM. Reason: SEE POST #5
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Re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
Well, hopefully the car should be running right by tomorrow and I have a possible source for a pair of used tires to put on my rear wheels to get me through. If all goes well, I'll still make it to the lodge on friday afternoon.
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Re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
Saturday Run...140 miles
(Your pick, all within a block of each other)
Follow Hwy 360 to Hwy 411/72 right
SUNDAY RUN 141 miles
(Your pick, all within a block of each other)
Follow Hwy 360 to Hwy 411/72 right
SUNDAY RUN 141 miles
What are we doing in the afternoon?
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Re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
Originally Posted by James1549
Gary, here is a better detail of where we made our exit years past:
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...en-harbor1.jpg
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Re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
This route we found by accident last fall. It is LOTS of fun. Plenty of curves and decent speed limits (45-55).
N Carolina 28 N/US-19 S/US-74 W/Great Smoky Mountains Expy to Harrison Ave - Google Maps
A run up to Dillsboro after this is nice as well. Nice little town with touristy types of things.
N Carolina 28 N/US-19 S/US-74 W/Great Smoky Mountains Expy to Harrison Ave - Google Maps
A run up to Dillsboro after this is nice as well. Nice little town with touristy types of things.
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Re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
Originally Posted by onehundred80
Two 140 mile trips, they should take about two and a half hours each with a stop for lunch.
What are we doing in the afternoon?
What are we doing in the afternoon?
Look at the Mapquest links.
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Re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
They actually take about 4 hours each and make a pretty full day really once you stop for lunch and scenic overlooks.
Look at the Mapquest links.
Look at the Mapquest links.
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Re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
Originally Posted by Larry Hitze
No way! Seriously?
Course, you never know, with those Canadians....
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Re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
Originally Posted by pizzaguy
I think he was being a smart ***.
On Saturday we don't even start the run until 11:30 (after the photos at the Dam etc) and usually take at least an hour in Robbinsville for lunch.
Usually arrive back at the lodge around 5 for the BBQ at 6
Sunday we leave around 10am after some Dragon runs and head to Cherokee again about an hour for lunch and then through the Smokies and back around through the Dragon again and back to the lodge around 4pm
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Re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
where did you get the picture of Tim Horton , our prime minister, Wayne Gretzsky, our leader of the opposition, and Dudly Duright, our head of the Royal Mounted Police? next you will show our row boat, and the one piper cub, that represents our navy and air force!
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Re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
Can't wait Valk. I would like to join your convoy but I'll already be in NC visiting the new granddaughter in Fayetteville, so I'll be comming in from the east about 4.5 hours away on Friday afternoon.
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Re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
Originally Posted by itsky
This route we found by accident last fall. It is LOTS of fun. Plenty of curves and decent speed limits (45-55).
N Carolina 28 N/US-19 S/US-74 W/Great Smoky Mountains Expy to Harrison Ave - Google Maps
A run up to Dillsboro after this is nice as well. Nice little town with touristy types of things.
N Carolina 28 N/US-19 S/US-74 W/Great Smoky Mountains Expy to Harrison Ave - Google Maps
A run up to Dillsboro after this is nice as well. Nice little town with touristy types of things.
Driving Directions from 398 Woods Rd Fontana Dam, North Carolina to 398 Woods Rd Fontana Dam, North Carolina
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