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Old 02-22-2012, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by KimPossible
I made a promise not to tear up any tires this time. Chuk really doesn't think that the SRT has any business on the Dragon ..... every time he says it I can't stop laughing.

Does anyone have any interest in a ghost walking tour or s'mores in the evening time? Or would you guys rather just eat, drink & trade tales of automotive victory?
Kim tell Chuk that all Crossfires were made especially for the Dragon. He needs to get up here and run with Nick's "ARG" group. He won't stop smiling for months.
 
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How about a "walking ghost tour" AND s'mores. Oh, wait!!! Do s'mores go with bourbon????
 
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How about a "walking ghost tour" AND s'mores. Oh, wait!!! Do s'mores go with bourbon????
You are in TN/ North Carolina Dan. Everything goes with bourbon

Here's pun intended proof
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/s...oryId=16818225
 

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Originally Posted by Franc Rauscher
I hae no idea of what "ghost walking" is but the s'mores are a fine treat. I'll bite on either idea..
According to the "Urban Dictionary" :
a ghost walk is where you leave a party/night out without saying bye to your friends.

A ghost walk is primarily used when you know your night has finished and you don't want the hassle of your mates trying to keep you out later than you have to when all you want is a sofa and a joint..

Is this what you had in mind, Kim ?

( If so, better hide that weed real good while crossing Georgia, SC, and Tennessee - I'm guessing Florida don't care ..... )
 

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I think she means walking around, looking for ghosts.

Which, also might require copious amounds of weed.
 
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Did someone say weed?

Should be an interesting trip... as always.
 
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Originally Posted by Thirteendog
Will you please stop by oklahoma next time to the dragon? That blank spot drives me f'n nuts.
I'll be flying out this time. Driving through OK on the way to the Dragon would add an extra 200 miles or so. However, I will have the opportunity to drive through OK on the way down to TMS on May. Just three more months of that blank spot for ya.
 
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Originally Posted by KimPossible
Does anyone have any interest in a ghost walking tour or s'mores in the evening time? Or would you guys rather just eat, drink & trade tales of automotive victory?
I'm up for a walk, but would have to skip the smores. Drink is transportable.
 
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Did someone say weed?

Should be an interesting trip... as always.
Weed? I'm definately in. Is someone supplying or do we need to bring our own?
 
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Seems like I'm late to the party as usual... but Gary you're welcome to ride with me as well.

Do you need a pick-up from the airport?



As for drifting, Nick, I don't think they call it drifting when all four wheels are sliding.
 
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Seems like I'm late to the party as usual... but Gary you're welcome to ride with me as well.

Do you need a pick-up from the airport?



As for drifting, Nick, I don't think they call it drifting when all four wheels are sliding.
Oh My! I've thought that was drifting for years. Unless you are going forward only. Sowhat is that we are doing when all four wheels are"drifting sideways as we steer thrrrruuuuuu a turn with only throttle control?
 
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Originally Posted by hcarter
I would like to have a good sit down type breakfast Friday morning........
Well ....I think the lodge of Deals Gap are the only places nearby for breakfast unless we head to Robbinsville first on the Friday run.
I'm up for this if we decide to as a group


Originally Posted by Thirteendog
Gary you're always welcome to come along with me in the AMG

Originally Posted by hcarter
Valk your more than welcome to ride with me if you like and you can even drive too
Originally Posted by Bigkid
Gary you are welcome in either seat in my coupe.
Originally Posted by tom2112
Gary you're welcome to ride with me as well.
You guys are all so kind.....options options options ....this is gonna be a fun weekend !!!

Originally Posted by tom2112
Gary.. Do you need a pick-up from the airport?
Tom,
Thanks for the offer but it's a 75 minute drive each way and I have a 7:20pm flight out on Sunday so I'll just rent a car for this time.

Originally Posted by alaxfire
According to the "Urban Dictionary" a ghost walk is where you leave a party/night out without saying bye to your friends.
( Better hide that weed real good while crossing Georgia, SC, and Tennessee - I'm guessing Florida don't care ..... )
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Did someone say weed?
Originally Posted by Thirteendog
Weed? I'm definately in. Is someone supplying or do we need to bring our own?
Originally Posted by tom2112
Seems like I'm late to the party as usual
It sounds like the party hasn't even started yet but it sounds like it's gonna be a party at the Spring Dragon !!!
 
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Originally Posted by Thirteendog
Weed? I'm definately in. Is someone supplying or do we need to bring our own?
Originally Posted by tom2112
Do you need a pick-up from the airport?
Sounds like Tom is offering to get us covered. I think he has a sweet hookup at the 'airport' LOL
 
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Sorry, John. I don't know anyone that's into pharmaceuticals - retail or wholesale.

But I will be bringing some good old C2H5OH!
 
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But I will be bringing some good old C2H5OH! ,,,, sounds like GOOD SHI###### MANNNNNNNNN !!!!!!john you can bring the papers ,, LOL
 
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Originally Posted by Thirteendog
Weed? I'm definately in. Is someone supplying or do we need to bring our own?
Sounds like I should be making this trip!!! To bad its over 2K miles away, damn California. Maybe in a year or two.
 
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Originally Posted by sk8erjosh09
Sounds like I should be making this trip!!! To bad its over 2K miles away, damn California. Maybe in a year or two.
There's an airport in Knoxville you can fly into. I would be happy to pick you up.
 
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There's an airport in Knoxville you can fly into. I would be happy to pick you up.
Thanks but I cant this go around, maybe in the fall (big maybe). But I was talking to my fiance and someday were going to set aside money and were going to take like a week off to visit family spread out in the states around NC. I have been watching videos of the Tail of the Dragon and the road looks awesome! Have any of you gotten tickets? This guy saw 7 cops ... the video is the 11 miles fast forwarded...

Tail Of The Dragon - Time Lapse Hi Def - 318 Curves 7 Cops 11 Miles - Deal's Gap - Gatlinburg - YouTube
 
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I got a ticket in the area back in '09. First ticket I have had in almost 20 years. You just have to play it cool and know the spots where they hide.
 
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I think it's time to bring this video back

A few notes,
I've never noticed how beautiful it is on that road. Everything just goes by so damn fast.
Jason gets out of shape at 7:25
The "Dip" is at 11:45
and the long 100mph + straight (if you dare) is at 15:13 to 15:36

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN5FnjPxVRw&hd=1[/media]
 

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