9th Annual Fall 2015 - Tail of the Dragon GTG-October 1, 2, 3, 4
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FRANC'S Third ANNUAL OFF ROAD. ADVENTURE IN NORTH CAROLINA
Jim and Trish have invited us to their mountain place in North Carolina.
So, once again we have a Franc's Off road experience set for Friday, October 2nd. Officially this is a freebie but token gifts are encouraged for our hosts.
We will leave the Lodge about 9:30 and arrive for lunch at 12:00 or so.
Plans are to stay until 3:00 or when the police arrive.
Jim suggested a desire to be on the road with us in his Porsche.
I told him we are fairly tolerant of other religions and he could join us.
This year we will place a "CROSSFIRE" Plank in the deck he built for our Crossfire gathering last year.
All are welcome, including crotchety old Canadians.
PM me with your names so I can form a list and prepare Jim's wife Trish for the invasion.
On the list for Franc's adventure:
Valk (Gary & Tammy)
Red Dog (Bob & Cindy)
Carl Graham (Carl)
AKING57 (Andy)
Singeron (Ron)
Ala_xfire (George)
MrMiata (Greg & Sheri)
Maxcichon (Max)
ThirteenDog (Nick)
Pizzaguy (Mark)
Dave Oles (Dave)
deezfire (Dee with friend Amy)
msxfire (Lisa)
Tom2112 (Tom)
Cjmz888 ( Chris & Josie)
crossfirefrank (Frank)
Rapps (Ann & Gary)
Rogerlemoine (Roger & Pam)
Big Daddy (Paul)
Larkseller (Lars and Joyce)
Mickey5479 (John and Ella)
dakota-boy1 (Don and Lora)
Black SRT roadster (Marie and Doug)
ThornH (Thorn)
Bobby Bidgood
Jim and Trish have invited us to their mountain place in North Carolina.
So, once again we have a Franc's Off road experience set for Friday, October 2nd. Officially this is a freebie but token gifts are encouraged for our hosts.
We will leave the Lodge about 9:30 and arrive for lunch at 12:00 or so.
Plans are to stay until 3:00 or when the police arrive.
Jim suggested a desire to be on the road with us in his Porsche.
I told him we are fairly tolerant of other religions and he could join us.
This year we will place a "CROSSFIRE" Plank in the deck he built for our Crossfire gathering last year.
All are welcome, including crotchety old Canadians.
PM me with your names so I can form a list and prepare Jim's wife Trish for the invasion.
On the list for Franc's adventure:
Valk (Gary & Tammy)
Red Dog (Bob & Cindy)
Carl Graham (Carl)
AKING57 (Andy)
Singeron (Ron)
Ala_xfire (George)
MrMiata (Greg & Sheri)
Maxcichon (Max)
ThirteenDog (Nick)
Pizzaguy (Mark)
Dave Oles (Dave)
deezfire (Dee with friend Amy)
msxfire (Lisa)
Tom2112 (Tom)
Cjmz888 ( Chris & Josie)
crossfirefrank (Frank)
Rapps (Ann & Gary)
Rogerlemoine (Roger & Pam)
Big Daddy (Paul)
Larkseller (Lars and Joyce)
Mickey5479 (John and Ella)
dakota-boy1 (Don and Lora)
Black SRT roadster (Marie and Doug)
ThornH (Thorn)
Bobby Bidgood
This is the status of Post#94.
Word from our host is that we are likely to encounter wet conditions, even rain that day.
Translation, Our Cars Will Get DIRTY!
I ain't washing any of them.
Rainbow Springs road will be impassable so we will use the same route as last year. State road 28 (eastern Hellbender) to US 74, then US 64 Via Wayah Road. Jim and Trish are at the intersection of US 64 and Old west Murphy Road, about 1/4south and on the left.
If your name is on the list, we will count on your presence. If not,,,,
Contact me via PM if you wish to join or decline.
franc
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Re: 9th Annual Fall 2015 - Tail of the Dragon GTG-October 1, 2, 3, 4
Not this time, but I did wash the Crossfire in the rain yesterday. It has been raining here in NC since Friday, but I refuse to start a trip with a dirty car! Hopefully the weather will give us a break this weekend.
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Mine hasn't been this pretty in 3 years. and now it's my DD and it's raining here, too.
MY CAR IS GETTING WET RIGHT NOW!
....the horror....the horror.....
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Leaving tomorrow at 6:00 am from the far north (Ontario) with the gang! Praying to the weather godz for some sunshine!!!! Safe drive everyone.
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At this point, I believe my SATURDAY run will be as Gary described above, but we will SKIP the falls and visit "The Lost Sea". 
My Sunday run is likely going to be a "Devil's Triangle" run using a little known scenic and kinda slow, relaxed route featuring the Dragon on the way out and again on the way back to the lodge (for those not breaking away part way in the run and heading home..)
My Sunday run is likely going to be a "Devil's Triangle" run using a little known scenic and kinda slow, relaxed route featuring the Dragon on the way out and again on the way back to the lodge (for those not breaking away part way in the run and heading home..)
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Loaded up . . . Packed up . . . Heading out at 4:00 AM . . . See you all at THE DRAGON!
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We will be doing a Saturday drive, not sure which one yet. We are thinking of doing the Franklin run with a detour to Bridal Falls (adds a little over an hour) since we haven't been there since we came across it years ago. We'll be leaving Sunday to drive down to Atlanta to catch the Cardinals final regular season game.
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Re: 9th Annual Fall 2015 - Tail of the Dragon GTG-October 1, 2, 3, 4
Too many irons in the fire for me.
Work has me tied 12 hours a day
The home remodel has my weekends covered
Rebuilding the Dodge One ton getting it ready for paint.
And two power boat projects... The crossie just sits on the drive and sulks.
Mine will get a wash if it rains on the way down.
What ever happened to retirement?
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Hay ,there one more thing , maybe few more things for newbies making first trip into the Dragon ,keep your traction control on at all times, It will save your Butt , the other thing its bear hunting season in the North Carolina mountains there'll be hunting dogs running loose need to keep your eyes open
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[QUOTE=AKING57;848691]I am leaving Apex NC early thursday morning, stopping at Cracker Barrell in Hickory for breakfast about 7.30am, anyone going my way want to convoy?[/QUOTE
If you are headed through Greensboro on I-40 I could meet you at the Alamance County rest area. Let me know what time you will be rolling through. I'll PM you my Cell #.
If you are headed through Greensboro on I-40 I could meet you at the Alamance County rest area. Let me know what time you will be rolling through. I'll PM you my Cell #.
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Franc, sent you a Pee Em - Bobby Bidgood is joining us as we turn onto US64 outside of Franklin Friday morning.
His first Dragon, I've advised him of the courtesy gift requested.
His first Dragon, I've advised him of the courtesy gift requested.
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Hay ,there one more thing , maybe few more things for newbies making first trip into the Dragon ,keep your traction control on at all times, It will save your Butt , the other thing its bear hunting season in the North Carolina mountains there'll be hunting dogs running loose need to keep your eyes open
Leave it off. Have some fun!!!
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Looking forward to seeing you Thursday night. Is the Misses coming with you?
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Rainbow Springs road will be impassable so we will use the same route as last year. State road 28 (eastern Hellbender) to US 74, then US 64 Via Wayah Road. Jim and Trish are at the intersection of US 64 and Old west Murphy Road, about 1/4south and on the left.
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LOL !!!~! Ya do that , remember a few that did not make it to Fontana for the first night ,
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No, she has inventory at work this weekend - See you tomorrow night.
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Yes. You are correct. I think it is 13 or so miles west out of Franklin. If you pass Rainbow Springs road you went a 1/2 mile too far.
http://www.mapquest.com/#e535d0cbc32fd309a3f960a9
Enter W Old Murphy road NC
or
Rainbow Springs road NC
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Yea, I think I see their place up on the mountain under construction...
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A few folks are coming from outside the main group. They can try and find the house on the mountain but I suggest, if they arrive before 11:30, they wait at the intersection of Old West Murphy road and US 64. until the main group arrives.
Also,,,, I plan to be on Channel 10 for the convoy trip down. If anyone arrives late they can call on that channel and we can guide them in to the property.
Under no circumstances, should anyone try to drive their Crossfire up the mountain. It is steep, narrow and likely slippery. And there is no place to park at the top.
We will send the shuttle down to get you.
I am pulling out Thursday 4;00 AM as I must drop Crumpy off at the airport. So any questions get them in tonite
franc
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