Southern Rally 2011 - Little Switzerland in September

[Trip]

This is the location we are doing the Southern Rally this year. The Central guys will be doing a spring rally in Arkansas. Kyle posted a link to a place in the other thread. Let's try to find us a location to do this and start getting things planned. I for one want to do the hike on Grandfather Mountain one day. It looked freakin badass.

[derf]

Do it closer to the end of sept around the18th, or over labor day, that way ebbs and me can show

[Trip]

Do it closer to the end of sept around the18th, or over labor day, that way ebbs and me can show

definitely not doing it labor day, want a less crowded weekend.

[z06boy]

How did you like that stretch of road? I ride it pretty often...

Since the other thread got locked before I could answer your question. :lol:

I like it alot. I actually road up 80 to the BRP this past Saturday and up to Mt. Mitchell State Park with another guy on his Triumph Speed Triple. When we left it was dark...about 8pm so we took the BRP over to 226 right by Little Switzerland and then down to 221 to get back home. A few stray dogs and a deer or two plus with it getting kind of chilly took the fun out of it so we were pretty slow on the return trip. :lol:

[Gas Man]

Sweet... looks like 11hrs to make Little Switz from my place... and that is even going thru WV.

Google (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=flat+rock,+mi&daddr=37.76042,-81.14806+to:Little+Switzerland,+NC&geocode=FS9XggIdHhEJ-ymNB0qRwEA7iDGwFetPneFXpg%3BFaQtQAIdZMcp-yln4TFGxIxOiDGjqy9r9igstQ%3BFUgEIwIdZmYb-ylxI-hFmKVQiDHp-252sUtZAA&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=6&via=1&sll=39.300299,-80.705566&sspn=7.495753,14.084473&ie=UTF8&z=6)

[smileyman]

That is quite a jog from NW AR. However if things are going well I might try and make it. If not Eureka Springs may be my only week of vacation...

[Mr Lefty]

Do it closer to the end of sept around the18th, or over labor day, that way ebbs and me can show

:withstupid:

[derf]

it wouldnt be too bad to end the ride at gas's house then shoot down through niagara and into the south with him and avery

[caveman]

Sweet... looks like 11hrs to make Little Switz from my place... and that is even going thru WV.

Google (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=flat+rock,+mi&daddr=37.76042,-81.14806+to:Little+Switzerland,+NC&geocode=FS9XggIdHhEJ-ymNB0qRwEA7iDGwFetPneFXpg%3BFaQtQAIdZMcp-yln4TFGxIxOiDGjqy9r9igstQ%3BFUgEIwIdZmYb-ylxI-hFmKVQiDHp-252sUtZAA&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=6&via=1&sll=39.300299,-80.705566&sspn=7.495753,14.084473&ie=UTF8&z=6)

it wouldnt be too bad to end the ride at gas's house then shoot down through niagara and into the south with him and avery


I should be in. Just need some dates to give to work.

[derf]

Yeh lets try and get this for the end of sept

[Trip]

I am waiting on dates from some members that don't normally get to come and pick a date based on that.

[Gas Man]

it wouldnt be too bad to end the ride at gas's house then shoot down through niagara and into the south with him and avery
That would be cool.

How about sep 17th weekend?

[derf]

Yeh sounds like a good plan, that would give usa couple of weeks in canada then to gas house and down

[Trip]

Looking like September 10th.

[Mr Lefty]

I'm out then

[derf]

Me too, 17th is good though

[Trip]

17th is out, as is labor day for obivious reasons.

[Trip]

The 24th is actually starting to look like the most possible weekend.

[tommymac]

later in the month is better for me. I would like to make both, but with the lil one tha tme be impossible esp if I want to get a few track days in as well.

[derf]

Why is the 17th out?

[Trip]

Why is the 17th out?

Some people have other responsibilities and I want to make sure they can make it this time.

[Gas Man]

Awaiting the date from the sky....

[caveman]

Awaiting the date from the sky....

as if it will just fall from the heavens? Come on lets get this shit settled and set the date and get the place booked and get some vacation picks placed for the work places. I put the vacation pick in at the beginning of the year then I will get it for sure.:rockwoot:

I am looking forward to do this and get to know some of the faces to match the words and personalities. oh and have a good time :chug: too

[Trip]

September the 24th it is then...

[Gas Man]

Ok well that is something... I'm on days that weekend.

Will this be a Fri-Sun thing again?

[Trip]

Ok well that is something... I'm on days that weekend.

Will this be a Fri-Sun thing again?

I am hoping to do thurs-sun or fri - mon. Depends on what people want to do.

[Gas Man]

Ok... I would prefer Fri-Mon aspect, that makes it so I don't have to take as many days off.

Even that said... I may not get there till late Friday.

If I took Fri-Mon off, and I'm already off for Tues & Wed for catch up.

[Sixxxxer]

Woot...I shouldnt have any issues making it.

[Trip]

Now time to find a location, anyone famaliar with the area enough to give us a good spot to bring our sheninigans and not get kicked out?

[Gas Man]

Ok YEP

[ontwo]

Awesome. I'll be there

[caveman]

Now time to find a location, anyone famaliar with the area enough to give us a good spot to bring our sheninigans and not get kicked out?

you said shenaningans:dvrofl:

[Amorok]

I'll put in for it. Count me in.

[derf]

Now time to find a location, anyone famaliar with the area enough to give us a good spot to bring our sheninigans and not get kicked out?

Oi think you need to lower your standards for this group

[ontwo]

Can't.......Fucking......... wait

[Trip]

Oi think you need to lower your standards for this group

yeah, I need to, lol

[Hydrant]

Sub'd for a maybe.

[Amber Lamps]

Geez september....

[Trip]

Geez september....

the central rally is doing their's in the spring.

[G-Rex]

Count me in. Only 1008 miles away from me. That's a day ride.

[tommymac]

Count me in. Only 1008 miles away from me. That's a day ride.

Now I may have to go to Ark just to beat ya on the miles :lol:

[G-Rex]

Now I may have to go to Ark just to beat ya on the miles :lol:

I'm going to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska in July. You're pretty well screwed before the new year even starts. ;)

[tommymac]

I'm going to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska in July. You're pretty well screwed before the new year even starts. ;)

Ahh you dont know about my trip to OKLA in june to sabbotage your bike :lol:

[Amber Lamps]

the central rally is doing their's in the spring.

Central? I'll check it out, thanks Nick.

[caveman]

Well, if this is still a go the dates are perfect right in the middle of a seven off for me. Great trip with no vacation days needed to be taken. :rockwoot:

I love my job

[Kerry_129]

Little Switzerland is a fantastic location - spent many weekend rides in & around there when I lived in NC.

One thing to be aware of is that it's a largely 'tourist trap' area, and as such the lodging may tend to be a bit higher than typical, especially in prime leaf-gazing season.

I *think* this is the inn right by the Blue Ridge which I have often passed by & seen motorcycles parked at separate cabins. They also show a big 8br lodge a few miles from the main inn, at lower per-person cost:

http://www.switzerlandinn.com/rooms/diamondback.html

There's also this place, with a tavern which I've heard is pretty good: http://www.skylinevillageinn.com/

There are the usual chain places a few miles further N in Spruce Pine, and various bed&breakfast type places around, but I think those 2 may be the only ones right in LS which are large enough to accommodate. I'll be out there this spring & would be happy to help out w/ some recon.

I know quite a few great roads around that area, including some 'of the beaten path' stuff with very low traffic & great scenery - glad to help out with route suggestions too.

[Trip]

I think this rally is going to be different. A lot of us are going to approach this one different. It's going to be more centered around group activities instead of riding. We want to do the touristy stuff like hike Grandfather Mtn.

Those two inns are ones I have been looking at, getting a group for the 8br would be awesome.

Please send me a PM if you want in on the 8br and I will see if we can get the people for it.

[Mr Lefty]

I think this rally is going to be different. A lot of us are going to approach this one different. It's going to be more centered around group activities instead of riding. We want to do the touristy stuff like hike Grandfather Mtn.

Those two inns are ones I have been looking at, getting a group for the 8br would be awesome.

Please send me a PM if you want in on the 8br and I will see if we can get the people for it.


for me it's kinda always been about the people... I enjoy riding with a few of you a lot... but the conversations and interactions at the stops was the biggest draw for me...


that and Rae's "leather butted, elfish, macarena" at speed

[Amber Lamps]

for me it's kinda always been about the people... I enjoy riding with a few of you a lot... but the conversations and interactions at the stops was the biggest draw for me...


that and Rae's "leather butted, elfish, macarena" at speed

Well, then fuck it, let's have the rally in the Bahamas and screw dragging those stupid bikes across the country... Seriously, if riding isn't the "focus" then why even bring bikes or go places with "good roads"? Don't misunderstand me, I want to meet up with you guys and hang out, very much in fact, but I can see myself getting bored pretty quick with watching you guys get drunk and hiking. I mean the money/time we'd "waste" getting bikes to a destination could be better spent flying to somewhere AWESOME! Just a thought...

[Trip]

Well, then fuck it, let's have the rally in the Bahamas and screw dragging those stupid bikes across the country... Seriously, if riding isn't the "focus" then why even bring bikes or go places with "good roads"? Don't misunderstand me, I want to meet up with you guys and hang out, very much in fact, but I can see myself getting bored pretty quick with watching you guys get drunk and hiking. I mean the money/time we'd "waste" getting bikes to a destination could be better spent flying to somewhere AWESOME! Just a thought...

The idea is to keep it somewhat cheap and the option to ride if you want to, some people are going to do rides. I am going to do ride some, but it won't be major focus for me this time.

I would entertain a TWFix Vacation Rally for next year though. Hit the beach or something else different.

[derf]

for me it's kinda always been about the people... I enjoy riding with a few of you a lot... but the conversations and interactions at the stops was the biggest draw for me...


that and Rae's "leather butted, elfish, macarena" at speed

I like the riding but to meet people that I only know from a screen is cool, one of the best days from the 09 rally was the day we went to helen. There was some awesome riding to get there, to get to the waterfall and back, plus the activities we did were pretty cool, go karts, Helen itself, that crappy live band, and the waterfall hike that I think everyone agrees was about a mile too long in riding boots.

[Trip]

I like the riding but to meet people that I only know from a screen is cool, one of the best days from the 09 rally was the day we went to helen. There was some awesome riding to get there, to get to the waterfall and back, plus the activities we did were pretty cool, go karts, Helen itself, that crappy live band, and the waterfall hike that I think everyone agrees was about a mile too long in riding boots.

That's the type of stuff I want to line up this time. Riding a decent ride to somewhere we can do crazy shit like go kart racing as a group.

Tigger, I don't just want to sit at a pool and drink, I agree that gets boring after awhile. We will find fun shit to do plus riding.

[Amber Lamps]

That's the type of stuff I want to line up this time. Riding a decent ride to somewhere we can do crazy shit like go kart racing as a group.

Tigger, I don't just want to sit at a pool and drink, I agree that gets boring after awhile. We will find fun shit to do plus riding.

Cool! I'm not trying to be negative, I'm just saying the money and TIME involved with hauling bikes could be spent on plane tickets. I don't mind all the drinking but if you eliminate riding that doesn't leave much else. I agree with Derf the go karts were by far the high light in '09, my idea btw....:lol: I actually consider some of you as friends and look forward to seeing you. Sad as this sounds, I actually have more interaction with you all than "real people" most days.:wink:

[Mr Lefty]

I understand what you're saying Tig... but what I meant was riding isn't the focus for me... it breaks the boredom (when it hits) but the focus for me is bsing with you retards...

I like the ride to and from.. but as our types of riding are usually different especially now... the rides during the rally aren't the draw... ya know?

now if we did a sort of week long traveling rally... ie we all meet at say Suches and spend a week riding/camping or hoteling/riding... that would be different.

[derf]

now if we did a sort of week long traveling rally... ie we all meet at say Suches and spend a week riding/camping or hoteling/riding... that would be different.

I'm sorta planning that to get to this rally, between the mudrun the weekend before, want to do some camping for 3-4 nights on my way up to WV for the rally the weekend after

[dReWpY]

I think the highlight of 2011 is going to be the warrior dash for me...

[Trip]

I understand what you're saying Tig... but what I meant was riding isn't the focus for me... it breaks the boredom (when it hits) but the focus for me is bsing with you retards...

I like the ride to and from.. but as our types of riding are usually different especially now... the rides during the rally aren't the draw... ya know?

now if we did a sort of week long traveling rally... ie we all meet at say Suches and spend a week riding/camping or hoteling/riding... that would be different.

Doing something like what me/derf/kyle did would be a blast. With a lot of people. Traveling with friends is awesome. Wish I liked sleeping in a tent, that's the only part of camping I hate, I just can't sleep in a tent.

I think the highlight of 2011 is going to be the warrior dash for me...

Not if you go on the x-country trip. It's going to be fuckin awesome. Are you planning on doing the central rally if you do the trip?

[Mr Lefty]

I'm sorta planning that to get to this rally, between the mudrun the weekend before, want to do some camping for 3-4 nights on my way up to WV for the rally the weekend after

I think the highlight of 2011 is going to be the warrior dash for me...

Doing something like what me/derf/kyle did would be a blast. With a lot of people. Traveling with friends is awesome. Wish I liked sleeping in a tent, that's the only part of camping I hate, I just can't sleep in a tent.



Not if you go on the x-country trip. It's going to be fuckin awesome. Are you planning on doing the central rally if you do the trip?

yeah I'm thinking I'm gonna turn it into another annual ebbs rally pilgrimage... hopefully I'll have a new steed... just need something a bit more LONG trip friendly...

[ontwo]

Has it really been 4 years since I made a rally? Damn time flies. See you fuckers in sept

[dReWpY]

Has it really been 4 years since I made a rally? Damn time flies. See you fuckers in sept

Last time I saw u I had a pyscho on her good days lol

[ontwo]

And a mashed up 636. I have the pics :lol:

[Gas Man]

Well I'm game for whatever. I'm not as lucky as caveman but I have my vacay time in. I might be in maryville, tn before the rally and just leave from there.

[tommymac]

That's the type of stuff I want to line up this time. Riding a decent ride to somewhere we can do crazy shit like go kart racing as a group.

Tigger, I don't just want to sit at a pool and drink, I agree that gets boring after awhile. We will find fun shit to do plus riding.

If you drink enough it will always be interesting, after gluing your foot last year my goal this year is to reattatch a limb :lol:

[Trip]

If you drink enough it will always be interesting, after gluing your foot last year my goal this year is to reattatch a limb :lol:

i hope its not mine, lol

[derf]

i hope its not mine, lol

My money is on Gas, he was drinking pepto last year a limb sounds right for going bigger

[Amorok]

Shouldn't have tried keeping up in the drinking.

[tommymac]

Shouldn't have tried keeping up in the drinking.

wanna play with the big boys sometimes you pay for it :lol:

[dReWpY]

I will say this we haven't had a barn burner drinking night yet.... I hate to say it but ETR has us beat.... we should fix that this year.......
Boys bring your big girl panties.... this year its on like donkey kong....

[Mr Lefty]

I will say this we haven't had a barn burner drinking night yet.... I hate to say it but ETR has us beat.... we should fix that this year.......
Boys bring your big girl panties.... this year its on like donkey kong....

I'm not much of a drinker... just like to chill myself.

[dReWpY]

Yeah I'm pretty much just blowing smoke, but ETr has had some great drinking moments

[Mr Lefty]

we've had some pretty good ones too... like rae confirming she's as retarded as the rest of us

[Trip]

I'm not much of a drinker... just like to chill myself.

same here, I outgrew heavy drinking. I will occasionally drink if I am bored or at a party, but that's about it. I don't drink to get smashed anymore.

we've had some pretty good ones too... like rae confirming she's as retarded as the rest of us

no, no we haven't, in comparison that is...

[dReWpY]

Best quotes:
"BEAR! RUN!"
And

"I LOVE Ya DREW PEaCock!"

[Trip]

"BEAR! RUN!"

That was the best OSB evar. "I miss beer... YOU MADE US LEAVE THE BEER!!!"

You would be seriously depressed to see what the OSBs have become with the old group not showing up and the new ETRians have made of it.

[dReWpY]

Hahhahaha I just laughed out loud

[ontwo]

Ok you homos. Im up for riding AND heavy drnking.

[derf]

Ok you homos. Im up for riding AND heavy drnking.

Sweet I'll bring the pepto and camera

[the chi]

for me it's kinda always been about the people... I enjoy riding with a few of you a lot... but the conversations and interactions at the stops was the biggest draw for me...


I like the riding but to meet people that I only know from a screen is cool, one of the best days from the 09 rally was the day we went to helen. There was some awesome riding to get there, to get to the waterfall and back, plus the activities we did were pretty cool, go karts, Helen itself, that crappy live band, and the waterfall hike that I think everyone agrees was about a mile too long in riding boots.

Ditto on both of these. I love the riding, but I really like actually seeing and talking to the friends I've traveled so far to see. The go karts were the best, I pwned you all. :lol: I wouldnt mind doing something like the waterfall stuff again,so long as we knew and dressed for it.

[dReWpY]

i killed on go carts, you bitches dont know about my skillz... like a bozz

[Trip]

i killed on go carts, you bitches dont know about my skillz... like a bozz

No way man, I finished 1st and 2nd. Never got lapped. I owned you bitches even when I didn't get the fast cart.

derf actually probably owned the most. Slow car, hardest to pass thanks to his evil block strategy.

[Mr Lefty]

all I know is I got the Katana of gocarts... fucking slow pig. that and I had to keep my foot out of the car cause I didn't fit... and with my broken foot.. just didn't work well.


oh well it was fun... and we pissed off everyone there lol

[derf]

Good times...

[the chi]

They were just hating cuz we had our own cool helmets. :lol:

[Trip]

They were just hating cuz we had our own cool helmets. :lol:

Best part was when they gave up after 15 mins of shouting at us and just let us ram each other. 2nd best part is when the bus full of kids showed up and they couldn't let them on the track cause we still had it rented.

[derf]

Best part was when they gave up after 15 mins of shouting at us and just let us ram each other. 2nd best part is when the bus full of kids showed up and they couldn't let them on the track cause we still had it rented.

yeh that was an awesome day

[Sixxxxer]

I'm debating on wether or not I want to Ride it again like 09' or Take the Truck...Its a little less mileage wise this time around, but you fuckers like to pick places where taking 81 is the fastest route and Fuck is that road LONG and Brutally boring.

Guess Ill debate this more as time inches closer.

[tommymac]

I'm debating on wether or not I want to Ride it again like 09' or Take the Truck...Its a little less mileage wise this time around, but you fuckers like to pick places where taking 81 is the fastest route and Fuck is that road LONG and Brutally boring.

Guess Ill debate this more as time inches closer.

Dont forget the monsoon :lol:

[Sixxxxer]

I will NEVER forget about that night. I still talk about it to this day. Me and Derf ran into heavy rain driving back from last years Rally on 81...he was glad he strapped the bike in my truck.

I guess I'll also make the prediction based on the weather...see in 09' i didnt have the Truck...but I did enjoy riding it all its more satisfaction that way.

[tommymac]

I will NEVER forget about that night. I still talk about it to this day. Me and Derf ran into heavy rain driving back from last years Rally on 81...he was glad he strapped the bike in my truck.

I guess I'll also make the prediction based on the weather...see in 09' i didnt have the Truck...but I did enjoy riding it all its more satisfaction that way.

This on making the ride there. I lucked out with the rain going home last year. got rained on for maybe 20 minutes. it looked real ugly up into northern va though.

[derf]

Its a little less time to get to this one, like half and barely any time on 81

[Sixxxxer]

When I left in 09 when you guys split off for lunch that day, riding down into the beginning of where 40 starts I had to climb up this steep steep Road and when I reached the top it was so foggy I couldn't see 5 feet in front of me...Going down the other side It looked like hell was going to open up on me, somehow it stayed clear of me and I got thru it without much precip. I stopped at a gas station shortly after and the guy asked where I was going, when I told him the Outer Banks he laughed and said you know your a bit far from there...9 Hours later I got there...THAT was a hellacious Ride as well

[Sixxxxer]

Its a little less time to get to this one, like half and barely any time on 81

Derf, your in MD already Remember I have to drive down to MD and for me the quickest route is 66 West to 81 South ALL THE WAY down thru VA which alone is like 300 some miles.

[tommymac]

Its a little less time to get to this one, like half and barely any time on 81

its still plenty o time on 81 for me. But thats going through NJ, PA and MD

[tommymac]

When I left in 09 when you guys split off for lunch that day, riding down into the beginning of where 40 starts I had to climb up this steep steep Road and when I reached the top it was so foggy I couldn't see 5 feet in front of me...Going down the other side It looked like hell was going to open up on me, somehow it stayed clear of me and I got thru it without much precip. I stopped at a gas station shortly after and the guy asked where I was going, when I told him the Outer Banks he laughed and said you know your a bit far from there...9 Hours later I got there...THAT was a hellacious Ride as well

I got clobbered by fog too, I left the gap around 3am, ran 28 in total darkness(that was interesting/scary) I took 28 untill I got to 40 and there was a ton of fog. Once I hit 40 it wasnt as bad being on the hwy, I think I made it to 81 before the sun came up.

[Sixxxxer]

Just looked at the map, 81 South to Exit 81 towards Charlotte, Then onto 40 West...I'm gonna have flashbacks on 09' Lol

[Sixxxxer]

Tommy you plan on going again? We can meet up and ride down together like 09' I like riding with someone rather than alone on long trips.

[tommymac]

Tommy you plan on going again? We can meet up and ride down together like 09' I like riding with someone rather than alone on long trips.

I am planning to, I wanted to make the AK trip too, but will be too close after going back to work with paternity leave and not sure the mrs will be ok with me taking off for a whole week (need 2 days of travel time for that)

I just looked at the maps again, I originally thought this place was in west virginia, I was figuring great an easy 5 hr jaunt, boy was I wrong :lol:

[Sixxxxer]

Lol, no its def not in WV

It says about 11 Hours...but I think it can be done in about 9...After we got thru the ran we were making great time going to Suches. and Last year I beat my mark by about 2 full hours getting to Copperhead.

its about 600 Miles for me. With good conditions...9 hours is doable.

[tommymac]

Lol, no its def not in WV

It says about 11 Hours...but I think it can be done in about 9...After we got thru the ran we were making great time going to Suches. and Last year I beat my mark by about 2 full hours getting to Copperhead.

its about 600 Miles for me. With good conditions...9 hours is doable.

google maps has it at just over 12 hrs if I take 78 to 81 to 40 so yeah thats def doable for me. I just need to time it right getting off LI and out of NYC with traffic

[Sixxxxer]

We might be better off doing a midnight run like last time.

Can def do that plan it closer to them time frame

[tommymac]

We might be better off doing a midnight run like last time.

Can def do that plan it closer to them time frame

that could work, leave at midnight an dhopefully get there around noonish. We would just have to figure out where to meet up along 81. I think its faster for me taking 78 to 81 vs taking 95 south, any I bypass a shitload of tolls :lol:

[Sixxxxer]

That's easy, I get on 81 damn near at the Beginning of VA...Mile marker 300 IIRC.

Next exit after that would work...we could Fuel up together so we get on the same schedule and continue or trek :)

I hope to have a GPS mount by that time to...I find that to be a much nicer luxury on a bike trip that fumbling with maps and google direcions.

[tommymac]

That's easy, I get on 81 damn near at the Beginning of VA...Mile marker 300 IIRC.

Next exit after that would work...we could Fuel up together so we get on the same schedule and continue or trek :)

I hope to have a GPS mount by that time to...I find that to be a much nicer luxury on a bike trip that fumbling with maps and google direcions.

That works, the gps is def nice to have. I just followed fred in 09 and last year had hand written directions to tripps house off the interstate then followed them LOL

[derf]

Its 7 hrs from my place in nj, how did you get 9 hrs from your place?

[Mr Lefty]

I may just ride TO the rally rather than make it the end of a journey like the last two... but damn it's been a blast to ride in with you fools... I may just make a run up to Michigan to do a quick oil change in Gas's garage and ride down with him and Capt again.

Maybe we all try and meet up somewhere and ride in together... like all meet in BFE WV or some shit... be a hell of a ride IMO.

[dReWpY]

5 hours from my place, i love being in TN

[derf]

I may just ride TO the rally rather than make it the end of a journey like the last two... but damn it's been a blast to ride in with you fools... I may just make a run up to Michigan to do a quick oil change in Gas's garage and ride down with him and Capt again.

Maybe we all try and meet up somewhere and ride in together... like all meet in BFE WV or some shit... be a hell of a ride IMO.

Gonna be there the weekend before, was looking at stuff to do, possibly sofl

[Mr Lefty]

where? WV or the rally location?

[tommymac]

We could catch up with you guys somewhere along the way too, I will be heading down to northern va to meet up with sixxer.

[marko138]

We could catch up with you guys somewhere along the way too, I will be heading down to northern va to meet up with sixxer.
If you weren't leaving at midnight I'd tell you to stop in for a beer. But fuck off.

[tommymac]

If you weren't leaving at midnight I'd tell you to stop in for a beer. But fuck off.

I iwll be kicking at your door around 4am :lol:

[Mr Lefty]

If you weren't leaving at midnight I'd tell you to stop in for a beer. But fuck off.

ya know... you always could come to the rally yourself...


but I know... I know...














but fuck off!! :lol:

[tommymac]

ya know... you always could come to the rally yourself...


but I know... I know...














but fuck off!! :lol:

it never hurts to try with him :lol:

[marko138]

ya know... you always could come to the rally yourself...


but I know... I know...














but fuck off!! :lol:
Not happening evar.

[Mr Lefty]

Not happening evar.

well fuck you too!

[tommymac]

well fuck you too!

we will have the rally at his house :lol:

[Mr Lefty]

we will have the rally at his house :lol:

yup cause apparently...he won't be there :lol:

[marko138]

we will have the rally at his house :lol:

How you gonna disrespect me, tom? I sent half a case of beer home with you last time you were here.

[Sixxxxer]

Its 7 hrs from my place in nj, how did you get 9 hrs from your place?

I used Google Maps, and From my Address to Link Gas Provided in the First page it actually says like 10 Hours and change...Im saying i can make it in 9 bc we will be going faster than the speed limit and thats how they factor the length of trips when you google them.

How you gonna disrespect me, tom? I sent half a case of beer home with you last time you were here.

Damn i'm coming over for a visit!! I dont think I can hold that in my bike though...lol

And Ebbs, I totally would ride out of my way to meet up with more people if that means we all rode in together...I think that would make the ride a bit more enjoyable for everyone.

[Switch]

Wait, what's going on here? Is the rally official?

[Sixxxxer]

Where the fuck have you been?

[Switch]

Where the fuck have you been?

A far way away.

I saw a ginger the other day in Knoxville that I thought was you.

[tommymac]

How you gonna disrespect me, tom? I sent half a case of beer home with you last time you were here.

I will show up with a few kegs, and you didnt send me home with it I drank it all that night :lol:

[Sixxxxer]

A far way away.

I saw a ginger the other day in Knoxville that I thought was you.

Lol, I've never been in knoxville in my life...But hey, everyone has a twin right?

It's been official for a few months now.

[marko138]

I will show up with a few kegs, and you didnt send me home with it I drank it all that night :lol:

That empty magnum of jack daniels from that night has clearly fogged my memory.

[Trip]

Wait, what's going on here? Is the rally official?

Yes, September in Little Swiss.

[tommymac]

That empty magnum of jack daniels from that night has clearly fogged my memory.

You guys did some solid work too:rockwoot:

[marko138]

You guys did some solid work too:rockwoot:

Online cooking show.

[the chi]

So has anyone researched what we want to DO? As in whitewater rafting? HIking? Etc?

[tommymac]

So has anyone researched what we want to DO? As in whitewater rafting? HIking? Etc?

I vote for drinking heavily again:rockwoot:

[Mr Lefty]

as I'm driving I'll probably just go hiking and fuck around with my camera while ya'll ride...

[tommymac]

as I'm driving I'll probably just go hiking and fuck around with my camera while ya'll ride...

you still need to drink so we can make the eifel tower :lol:

[Mr Lefty]

you still need to drink so we can make the eifel tower :lol:

I didn't drink very much last time...

[tommymac]

I didn't drink very much last time...

I guess I didi then :lol:

[the chi]

Yeah, I made a big enough fool of myself last time. I'm thinking the less imbibing the better this time around.

[Trip]

I am still working on lodging. I emailed that place and called with no response yet.

Grandfather Mountain and some exploration of the BRP is a must. Damnit Ebbs, buy a GS already so we can go hit the gravel roads off the BRP.

[Mr Lefty]

I am still working on lodging. I emailed that place and called with no response yet.

Grandfather Mountain and some exploration of the BRP is a must. Damnit Ebbs, buy a GS already so we can go hit the gravel roads off the BRP.

$$$

[Trip]

$$$

just go into more debt, its fun

[dReWpY]

gas prices had better not be fucking $6 or ill be out for all trips...

[Mr Lefty]

just go into more debt, its fun

yeah been there for a while.

[Trip]

gas prices had better not be fucking $6 or ill be out for all trips...

fuck it, i am still going. I will take out a loan. :lol:

[the chi]

Dude, as much cash as you gotta be pulling down bartending, I don't wanna hear it. Yeah, yeah you Drewpy.

Trip, the place you called, is there a link here somewhere?

[dReWpY]

i only made $285 on monday night... looks like im eating ramen...

[the chi]

Only?!? That's almost as much as I make in one week!

Chimney rock would be an awesome spot to check out too...

[dReWpY]

Only?!? That's almost as much as I make in one week!

Chimney rock would be an awesome spot to check out too...

? for cereal?

[the chi]

Yeah. Pay here sucks. I'm lucky to get paid as much as I do for an 8-5, M-f gig.

[Mr Lefty]

http://www.littleswitzerlandnc.com/

[dReWpY]

Yeah. Pay here sucks. I'm lucky to get paid as much as I do for an 8-5, M-f gig.

i guess i cant complain, pulling $500 a week for bartending and 1k a month for teaching...

[ontwo]

Yeah. Pay here sucks. I'm lucky to get paid as much as I do for an 8-5, M-f gig.

Just fired a teller yesterday. Want a job in a bank?

[the chi]

If the commute wasnt such a bitch, I'd be all for it. I have teller experience, Teller Sup, CSM, and new accounts. You know you want me. :lol:

I frigging hate this job. Not because of the job, but because of my boss.

[z06boy]

http://www.diamondbacknc.com/db_loop_route.html

Some good roads around that area besides what's in that link.

The back way out of Old Fort over to Hwy 9 is fun. Hwy 9 itself has decent parts as well. There is plenty of other decent roads as well. The Chimney Rock/Lake Lure area is a nice. Main street is a tourist trap linking the two though...cool to see but the traffic can suck.

[ontwo]

If the commute wasnt such a bitch, I'd be all for it. I have teller experience, Teller Sup, CSM, and new accounts. You know you want me. :lol:

I frigging hate this job. Not because of the job, but because of my boss.

Move!!! You are excatly what I need. Need a CSR/Teller. Somebody that can do both. You know you wanna come :lol:

[marko138]

Drewpy could you be any more of a pussy? Hulk the fuck up.

[tached1000rr]

http://www.diamondbacknc.com/db_loop_route.html

Some good roads around that area besides what's in that link.

The back way out of Old Fort over to Hwy 9 is fun. Hwy 9 itself has decent parts as well. There is plenty of other decent roads as well. The Chimney Rock/Lake Lure area is a nice. Main street is a tourist trap linking the two though...cool to see but the traffic can suck.

All this is in my backyard, I'm 20 miles from Lake Lure/ Chimney Rock, i guarantee I could show yall some nice scenic roads to ride....

[z06boy]

All this is in my backyard, I'm 20 miles from Lake Lure/ Chimney Rock, i guarantee I could show yall some nice scenic roads to ride....

No doubt you could. I know the basics of the area from living in NC for so long and visiting that area mainly in cages through the years but you living there...awesome.

[Amber Lamps]

No doubt you could. I know the basics of the area from living in NC for so long and visiting that area mainly in cages through the years but you living there...awesome.

Dude, you need to hook the trailer up, come and get my ass and we'll meet up with him and ride, mofo!!! Fuck waiting for September!:lol: Or I could just meet up with you some where...:wink:

[z06boy]

Dude, you need to hook the trailer up, come and get my ass and we'll meet up with him and ride, mofo!!! Fuck waiting for September!:lol: Or I could just meet up with you some where...:wink:

:lol: Man you're way east of here...further from me than where I bought the trailer !! Now meeting up somewhere isn't out of the question.

[dReWpY]

Have we looked any further into what the hell there is to do down there?
I'm game to raft!

[Porkchop]

Wait, 400 miles and 7 hours???? I am completely in. I might skip the central rally now, just too far. I've been wanting to meet the southern peeps for forever.

Sub'd for a maybe.

If you go, I could catch you on the way down and we could ride together.

[Trip]

Have we looked any further into what the hell there is to do down there?
I'm game to raft!

Not really, I still haven't had any contact from the people and I have submitted a request to rent the place out twice.

Sucks TWO went out of business or I would say lets just go there again. That was fun.

[derf]

Not really, I still haven't had any contact from the people and I have submitted a request to rent the place out twice.

Sucks TWO went out of business or I would say lets just go there again. That was fun.

Isnt there a cabin or something in teh area we can use for a few days

[dReWpY]

My vote is to change it to tapocoa and have fun like the old days

[the chi]

So what are we doing with this now? I went ahead and requested the 22-25 off from work, probably head up the 21st, but where we going? Are we going to hit Tapoco? Or do we want to look for some other place since Lil Switz isnt being responsive?

[Trip]

I would like to go to Little Switzerland to see something new, but I am having issues with contact them and don't really have time to look. If anyone can take the lead on this, that would be great. I will be tied up with work til the middle of may.

[the chi]

Have we figured out how many folks are planning on going?

[the chi]

Mmmmk, just called, talked to a lady there, she's going to call me back. Currently they have a wedding booked for that weekend and the lodge/other rooms may not be available.

If thats the case, then we need to look elsewhere obviously. The Diamondback lodge has 8 rooms with a single full size bed in each, but depending on how many folks we have, that may not be enough room. I told her anywhere from 10-30 ppl.

[the chi]

Okay, scratch this place. They are booked that weekend. If we want to move it up a weekend they are wide open, but otherwise we need to find a new place to stay.

Thoughts?

[Trip]

weekend before is warrior race for me drewpy and ebbs

I am fine with Tapoco again and then people have other options as far as if they want to stay at the gap or fontana or in robbinsville.

Or we can look out in Stecoah where that campground is and maybe get a big cabin for a couple of or something.

[the chi]

And so? You can stay there at least Monday thru Wednesday, but when I told her mostly dates 22-25 for the group of us its booked...

Check this place out:

http://biglynnlodge.com/

I will call for rates if ya'll are interested. Non group rates are $105 and up, $27 per extra person over 2 I assume, but they have multiple beds in rooms so folks could share to reduce cost, breakfast and dinner are free at the lodge for those staying.

Rate Page: http://biglynnlodge.com/rates.html

ETA, this place is right near Swiss Lodge, so will the next one I post be as well...nm, the next closest one is a fancy B&B.

[Trip]

Nice, I like that one.

[the chi]

:lol: This is hilarious. There are no other places in the area. The other 2 places arent worth posting, as one is the fancy expensive one and the other is too tiny to accomodate us. They only had 12 rooms, 2 of which are currently booked. Nice folks tho.

I'm thinking the Big Lynn might be the place to go, as they are the only ones who have the room to acomodate, plus, while it is a lil pricier, we do get free food for you hooligans. I'll call'em now.

[Trip]

See if they will block off some rooms for a few months so people can reserve. Thanks for doing this Rae.

[the chi]

There is this place too, tho its much further away from the original place (Lil Swiss).

http://www.the-skyline.com/rates.htm

Some reviews are good, some not so good.

Okay, talked to Vicki and Big Lynn Lodge, super nice, very accomodating. She will keep one section for us, if we fill that up she'll put them where she can find space. Told her she probably wanted to keep us together and away from general pop. :lol:

The rates on the rate sheet are negotiable, if we book at least 6-7 rooms we can expect a discount. Until we book at least that many rooms, she isn't certain what the exact cost would be, so go with what is on the link sheet I linked, and expect a reduction of that. Make sure you pay attention to how many beds are in a room, most of them have 2 full size beds in each, so you can share space with someone, but a few only have one, so if you plan on sharing dont pick that one.

The meals are definitely free, even when I told her about all you hosses, :lol:, she said they could handle it.

It's in a good location, an hour from Boone and Ashville, and less than 20 minutes to Grandfather Mountain, the caverns, the Lynnville Falls, and several other fun things to do.

Finally, she recommended we book no later than the month of July as they will start filling up for September reservations by then.

This place gets my vote. ETA: If you call, let them know you are with Twowheelfix, she'll take care of us.

[Trip]

Mine too, let's make it happen and just go with that one, voting not needed lol. You can start another thread about reservations and have contact info on the top if you want or I can do it later.

[derf]

There is this place too, tho its much further away from the original place (Lil Swiss).

http://www.the-skyline.com/rates.htm

Some reviews are good, some not so good.

Okay, talked to Vicki and Big Lynn Lodge, super nice, very accomodating. She will keep one section for us, if we fill that up she'll put them where she can find space. Told her she probably wanted to keep us together and away from general pop. :lol:

The rates on the rate sheet are negotiable, if we book at least 6-7 rooms we can expect a discount. Until we book at least that many rooms, she isn't certain what the exact cost would be, so go with what is on the link sheet I linked, and expect a reduction of that. Make sure you pay attention to how many beds are in a room, most of them have 2 full size beds in each, so you can share space with someone, but a few only have one, so if you plan on sharing dont pick that one.

The meals are definitely free, even when I told her about all you hosses, :lol:, she said they could handle it.

It's in a good location, an hour from Boone and Ashville, and less than 20 minutes to Grandfather Mountain, the caverns, the Lynnville Falls, and several other fun things to do.

Finally, she recommended we book no later than the month of July as they will start filling up for September reservations by then.

This place gets my vote. ETA: If you call, let them know you are with Twowheelfix, she'll take care of us.


That price, $127 for 2 beds plus food is a good deal because that is what we paid last year without food.

[the chi]

And if you share a room with someone you're looking at 63.50 a night, so avg at 4 nights total would be $254 (not including tax I assume) and the only food you gotta pay for is lunches while we're out.

I'll take care of it Trip. Derf, dont forget to vote on how many you bringing.

[derf]

And if you share a room with someone you're looking at 63.50 a night, so avg at 4 nights total would be $254 (not including tax I assume) and the only food you gotta pay for is lunches while we're out.

I'll take care of it Trip. Derf, dont forget to vote on how many you bringing.

I paid $250 last year to share that cabin.

I'm expecting to share a room with someone

[Mr Lefty]

I'll be there but I'm not bring'n the DRZ... so I could care less where it is. though I may try to find a Triathlon or something in the area...

[the chi]

Isnt the warrior dash ya'll are doing in the area?

Dont forget to chime in on the poll thread please...

[Trip]

Isnt the warrior dash ya'll are doing in the area?

Dont forget to chime in on the poll thread please...

It's over closer to Drewpy. It's where they have Bonnaroo.

[the chi]

Ahhh, you commuting to the dash then or taking a whole week off?

[Trip]

Ahhh, you commuting to the dash then or taking a whole week off?

I will go on saturday morning and come back sunday most likely and then do thursday - sunday, maybe wednesday

[Gas Man]

I put in for the original time off....

[the chi]

No idea what that was sweetie, but you posted it in both threads. :skep:

Was talking to the Father in Law, was telling me Grandfather mountain is super cool, but the parking lot is a huuuuuuuuge bitch. As in crazy angles and if you miss the sharp turn in or out, you fall, and fall, and fall till you hit the bottom. Apparently it's difficult in cars as well. Just a heads up.

[Gas Man]

Sorry I thought u peeps were trying to change the dates. Disregard.

[Mr Lefty]

Sorry I thought u peeps were trying to change the dates. Disregard.

we are... just as soon as we know yours are set in stone :lol:

[Trip]

we are... just as soon as we know yours are set in stone :lol:

lol, gotz to make sure there is no harley infestation at the rally.

[marko138]

lol, gotz to make sure there is no harley infestation at the rally.
Smart.

[Gas Man]

But then what will you guys do for a good laugh.

[tommymac]

But then what will you guys do for a good laugh.

Violate tripps bmw :lol:

[Trip]

But then what will you guys do for a good laugh.

Good point, the harley stuck in the mud was hilarious

[Gas Man]

Violate tripps bmw :lol:

Can I join in if I attend the proper dates?

Good point, the harley stuck in the mud was hilarious

It really was...

[derf]

Good point, the harley stuck in the mud was hilarious

I've used that photo as a what not to do so many times

[derf]

http://www.blindkenny.com/whattoexpect.html

This little road looks neat, right there too.

[Mr Lefty]

Bump

[derf]

I'm still attending, gonna be at the warrior dash on the 17th, then I might shoot down to gulfport for work for a few days and head back up wedensday for the rally and home sunday or monday. I took off from the 16th thru the 26th

[tached1000rr]

Wasn't their discussion about having it in Georgia instead? Maybe I dreamed that....

http://www.blindkenny.com/whattoexpect.html

This little road looks neat, right there too.

Those roads are pretty good ones

[dReWpY]

We will see about me, I might not be here

[Gas Man]

I'm still planning on this. Should be able to get away from work by then... HOPEFULLY! I think by the time september rolls around I'll need the break. These back to back 70+ hr work weeks are going to gray me out fast. 2 days off, twelve 24 hr shifts, repeat.

[Gas Man]

Planning the trip. Get to Front Royal, VA; ensuring I go thru WV. Should make it there in 1 day.

Then BRP all the way to Little Switzerland and at 13hrs (440 miles) I will plan on 2 days to make the trek via the BRP. Does this sound ok boys & girls?

Here's my plot
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Anybody want to join me? Capt? Derf? NE boys? Could meet me in VA.

[derf]

I'm probably going to be down there the week before, I might even head into Mississipi for work that monday -wedensday, i'll let you know as time gets closer

[Gas Man]

You thinking of joining me north of you in VA?

[derf]

If i dont go down to miss I might just meet you in detroit

[Gas Man]

Cool, let me know.

[Captain Morgan]

I swear I posted in here about an hour ago, but nothing is showing up. Weird. Anyway, I start classes Aug 24. One class is M, W, F from 10 to 10:50am. The other is a web class. Provided there aren't any tests scheduled that would get in the way, I'll be there (especially since Trip took my schedule with my daughter into consideration when he planned this). I might be able to skip either a Fri or Mon class, but not both. Depending on the schedule, I'll either head down Fri immediately after class or be able to leave Thurs, but have to head home Sun to make the Mon class. I won't know until I get the syllabus for each class. Hell, even if I have to leave Fri right after class and then head home Sun afternoon, I'll be there for part of the festivities.

[Gas Man]

Well let me know Avery. You could possibly meet up with us in ohio. Not sure how it fits in with your trip.

[marko138]

Planning the trip. Get to Front Royal, VA; ensuring I go thru WV. Should make it there in 1 day.

Then BRP all the way to Little Switzerland and at 13hrs (440 miles) I will plan on 2 days to make the trek via the BRP. Does this sound ok boys & girls?

Here's my plot
Google Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Flat+Rock,+MI&daddr=Morgantown,+WV+to:Front+Royal,+VA+to:38.7643 753,-78.2243461+to:38.46759,-78.45756+to:38.12916,-78.78493+to:37.93868,-78.94652+to:37.8021813,-79.1918111+to:37.6459282,-79.3280754+to:37.45328,-79.60156+to:37.30636,-79.86685+to:37.14379,-80.10784+to:37.01925,-80.11904+to:36.88368,-80.27416+to:36.6734851,-80.4671742+to:36.6080343,-80.7823462+to:36.48458,-80.9784+to:36.4377,-81.16543+to:36.2548577,-81.4551765+to:36.2251251,-81.5261169+to:36.14881,-81.62751+to:36.0478936,-81.8611767+to:Little+Switzerland,+NC&hl=en&ll=39.245017,-79.590454&spn=2.4078,4.938354&sll=39.470125,-79.694824&sspn=9.596809,19.753418&geocode=FS9XggIdHhEJ-ymNB0qRwEA7iDGwFetPneFXpg%3BFdayXAIdR_g7-yk9M4VBaHs1iDHkQ42rCem-eA%3BFRfYUQId89hW-ynDiLgttMW1iTF4Tul0g-os2g%3BFVd_TwIdJmRW-yndATWnnsu1iTFwfPtPelNoiQ%3BFQb4SgIdKNVS-yn1L0CsPEO0iTHAzvO3q3jTRA%3BFQjORQIdXtZN-ylbGh_OZYK0iTEABycS6GpTxg%3BFfjlQgIdKF9L-yltqGjSxmiziTHs7KVFEoSgnw%3BFcXQQAId_aBH-ykh7hkfGjiziTGnJnCkZVG7HA%3BFWhuPgIdtYxF-ykljhfImC2ziTFE76hYp-rupQ%3BFeB9OwIdaGBB-ylHFq0NZyZNiDGybz5-APLCiQ%3BFfg_OQIdHlQ9-ymFdWH5chFNiDH6ARXPjos-Ng%3BFe7ENgIdwKY5-yml30eLA55NiDFZ4tvdCqLhcQ%3BFXLeNAIdAHs5-yk3HPT_jIJNiDGLC1aQpVf8kg%3BFeDMMgIdEB03-ynfxbFoG3hSiDEYUeg5JMJq_Q%3BFc2XLwIdGis0-ykRIQ0QRhNSiDGqVfSB0leb4g%3BFSKYLgId9lsv-ylfrf7Jkx9SiDGeW1XpyAOk1A%3BFeS1LAIdIF4s-ynHip9zLY5RiDGPifnPCx2FaQ%3BFcT-KwIdioMp-ynJa-A7oqJRiDHhhLz2crqCDQ%3BFYk0KQIduBcl-ykHGHOGGQFRiDEwrAJDML2BAA%3BFWXAKAIdnAIk-ym9P5WGBv5QiDEWg3gpKvcBFw%3BFUqWJwIdinYi-ylDUakaNvtQiDE5jtq2evzfMw%3BFRUMJgIdyOUe-ykNeJwnNOtQiDGjUb0C0kZYmw%3BFUgEIwIdZmYb-ylxI-hFmKVQiDHp-252sUtZAA&mra=ls&via=3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20 ,21&t=h&z=8)

Anybody want to join me? Capt? Derf? NE boys? Could meet me in VA.
Hell ya...you'll be close to my cousin's tattoo shop heading down through VA.

[Gas Man]

Sweet! Won't be coming back the same way.

[marko138]

Sweet! Won't be coming back the same way.
Not my problem, jabronie.

[the chi]

Dont forget to make your reservations guys...I still havent decided if I'm going to make it. Had some stuff come up and most likely I wont be there. First one I'll miss.

[Captain Morgan]

Dont forget to make your reservations guys...I still havent decided if I'm going to make it. Had some stuff come up and most likely I wont be there. First one I'll miss.

Not acceptable. You and Jason WILL be there. There will be no further discussion on this matter. ;)

[the chi]

:lol: Try telling the US Govt that J will be there...lemme know how that works out for ya.

[Mr Lefty]

I'm kinda the same way... I'll be up that direction, for the warrior run... but dunno if I'll stay for the rally, especially with the bike being out of order.

[Captain Morgan]

:lol: Try telling the US Govt that J will be there...lemme know how that works out for ya.

I'm kinda the same way... I'll be up that direction, for the warrior run... but dunno if I'll stay for the rally, especially with the bike being out of order.

Really hope all you guys can make it. But yeah, I know all too well how plans get killed by gov't officials. Been there, done that. But please, do your best to be there, even if only for a day.

[derf]

:lol: Try telling the US Govt that J will be there...lemme know how that works out for ya.

Just like I told you the other night at dinner, if he isnt there thats his own fault, its still your responsibility to show up

[the chi]

:lol: Yes sir.

[tommymac]

whats the time frame for running the BRP? I was/am figuring on meeting up with sixxer and heading south, figured we could catch up with you guys then.

[Captain Morgan]

Planning the trip. Get to Front Royal, VA; ensuring I go thru WV. Should make it there in 1 day.

Then BRP all the way to Little Switzerland and at 13hrs (440 miles) I will plan on 2 days to make the trek via the BRP. Does this sound ok boys & girls?

Here's my plot
Google Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Flat+Rock,+MI&daddr=Morgantown,+WV+to:Front+Royal,+VA+to:38.7643 753,-78.2243461+to:38.46759,-78.45756+to:38.12916,-78.78493+to:37.93868,-78.94652+to:37.8021813,-79.1918111+to:37.6459282,-79.3280754+to:37.45328,-79.60156+to:37.30636,-79.86685+to:37.14379,-80.10784+to:37.01925,-80.11904+to:36.88368,-80.27416+to:36.6734851,-80.4671742+to:36.6080343,-80.7823462+to:36.48458,-80.9784+to:36.4377,-81.16543+to:36.2548577,-81.4551765+to:36.2251251,-81.5261169+to:36.14881,-81.62751+to:36.0478936,-81.8611767+to:Little+Switzerland,+NC&hl=en&ll=39.245017,-79.590454&spn=2.4078,4.938354&sll=39.470125,-79.694824&sspn=9.596809,19.753418&geocode=FS9XggIdHhEJ-ymNB0qRwEA7iDGwFetPneFXpg%3BFdayXAIdR_g7-yk9M4VBaHs1iDHkQ42rCem-eA%3BFRfYUQId89hW-ynDiLgttMW1iTF4Tul0g-os2g%3BFVd_TwIdJmRW-yndATWnnsu1iTFwfPtPelNoiQ%3BFQb4SgIdKNVS-yn1L0CsPEO0iTHAzvO3q3jTRA%3BFQjORQIdXtZN-ylbGh_OZYK0iTEABycS6GpTxg%3BFfjlQgIdKF9L-yltqGjSxmiziTHs7KVFEoSgnw%3BFcXQQAId_aBH-ykh7hkfGjiziTGnJnCkZVG7HA%3BFWhuPgIdtYxF-ykljhfImC2ziTFE76hYp-rupQ%3BFeB9OwIdaGBB-ylHFq0NZyZNiDGybz5-APLCiQ%3BFfg_OQIdHlQ9-ymFdWH5chFNiDH6ARXPjos-Ng%3BFe7ENgIdwKY5-yml30eLA55NiDFZ4tvdCqLhcQ%3BFXLeNAIdAHs5-yk3HPT_jIJNiDGLC1aQpVf8kg%3BFeDMMgIdEB03-ynfxbFoG3hSiDEYUeg5JMJq_Q%3BFc2XLwIdGis0-ykRIQ0QRhNSiDGqVfSB0leb4g%3BFSKYLgId9lsv-ylfrf7Jkx9SiDGeW1XpyAOk1A%3BFeS1LAIdIF4s-ynHip9zLY5RiDGPifnPCx2FaQ%3BFcT-KwIdioMp-ynJa-A7oqJRiDHhhLz2crqCDQ%3BFYk0KQIduBcl-ykHGHOGGQFRiDEwrAJDML2BAA%3BFWXAKAIdnAIk-ym9P5WGBv5QiDEWg3gpKvcBFw%3BFUqWJwIdinYi-ylDUakaNvtQiDE5jtq2evzfMw%3BFRUMJgIdyOUe-ykNeJwnNOtQiDGjUb0C0kZYmw%3BFUgEIwIdZmYb-ylxI-hFmKVQiDHp-252sUtZAA&mra=ls&via=3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20 ,21&t=h&z=8)

Anybody want to join me? Capt? Derf? NE boys? Could meet me in VA.

Are you talking about spending 2 days ON the BRP, or 2 days total from your house?

When would you expect to start the BRP portion of your trip? My absolute best case scenario would be if I didn't have anything due on Thursday for one class and could skip my other class on Friday. Since my ex picks up my daughter Wed nights during the school year, I could possibly get on the road Wed night and find a place to sleep, then meet up with you Thurs. But, that's a best case, which I'll be surprised if that happens.

Here's my route if I'm able to meet up with you to run BRP:

http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Terre+Haute,+IN&daddr=Front+Royal,+VA&hl=en&sll=37.160317,-95.712891&sspn=34.146248,78.662109&geocode=Fc82WgIdayvK-inv3JGKR2VtiDGI7-NfZ6g_gA%3BFRfYUQId89hW-ynDiLgttMW1iTF4Tul0g-os2g&mra=ls&z=7

[Trip]

Little Switzerland is nearer to the end of the BRP. It would be a very long one day ride to it from the start of the BRP.

Remember the BRP is the most visited national park controlled area. It is 45 and 35 mph throughout the whole thing and patrolled heavily during this time. It will be extremely slow going if you don't want a ticket.

[Gas Man]

Dont forget to make your reservations guys...I still havent decided if I'm going to make it. Had some stuff come up and most likely I wont be there. First one I'll miss.

Oh yeah... where?

Not acceptable. You and Jason WILL be there. There will be no further discussion on this matter. ;)

Agreed. Tell em we said so and we pay their wages. :skep:

Are you talking about spending 2 days ON the BRP, or 2 days total from your house?

When would you expect to start the BRP portion of your trip? My absolute best case scenario would be if I didn't have anything due on Thursday for one class and could skip my other class on Friday. Since my ex picks up my daughter Wed nights during the school year, I could possibly get on the road Wed night and find a place to sleep, then meet up with you Thurs. But, that's a best case, which I'll be surprised if that happens.

Here's my route if I'm able to meet up with you to run BRP:

http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Terre+Haute,+IN&daddr=Front+Royal,+VA&hl=en&sll=37.160317,-95.712891&sspn=34.146248,78.662109&geocode=Fc82WgIdayvK-inv3JGKR2VtiDGI7-NfZ6g_gA%3BFRfYUQId89hW-ynDiLgttMW1iTF4Tul0g-os2g&mra=ls&z=7

1 day to get to Front Royal. 2 additional days for the BRP to Little Switz.

Little Switzerland is nearer to the end of the BRP. It would be a very long one day ride to it from the start of the BRP.

Remember the BRP is the most visited national park controlled area. It is 45 and 35 mph throughout the whole thing and patrolled heavily during this time. It will be extremely slow going if you don't want a ticket.

As Trip said... it's a long haul due to speeds. It's only like 440 miles from Front Royal but it's 13 hrs or somin. Include scenic stops... it will take 2 days.

So... we need to be in Little Switz by Friday...

Leave my house Wed. Front Royal wed night. Start BRP thur.. arrive at Little Switz Fri evening.

[Captain Morgan]

Oh yeah... where?



Agreed. Tell em we said so and we pay their wages. :skep:



1 day to get to Front Royal. 2 additional days for the BRP to Little Switz.



As Trip said... it's a long haul due to speeds. It's only like 440 miles from Front Royal but it's 13 hrs or somin. Include scenic stops... it will take 2 days.

So... we need to be in Little Switz by Friday...

Leave my house Wed. Front Royal wed night. Start BRP thur.. arrive at Little Switz Fri evening.

Ok. I probably won't know if I can do the whole BRP until early to mid-Sept. Even if I can do the whole thing, I'd have to leave about 8pm Wed night and get as far as I can, then stop and sleep for a bit, then get going early in the morning, which means I prob wouldn't get to Front Royal until maybe as late as noon Thursday. Not sure if that would be acceptable for you or not, but it's the only possible way I could do it, as Front Royal is over 12 hours from my place.

As much as I'd like to do the whole BRP, I might have to skip some of it and meet you somewhere along the way on Thursday so that you can start out earlier. We'll likely just have to wait and see what my class schedule is like.

[Gas Man]

Yeah maybe you can meet us farther south... something that doesn't take you so NE

[Captain Morgan]

Yeah maybe you can meet us farther south... something that doesn't take you so NE

Might work out better to just figure out where you're staying Thurs night, then I could just leave Thurs morn and meet you that night. Of course, this could all be moot if my class schedule won't allow me to get on the road on Thurs.

[Trip]

Unless you plan on doing the End 2 End ride and going all the way to Cherokee when you leave Little Switzerland, skip the Virginia portion of the BRP. It's boring. NC BRP is 1000x better.

[Gas Man]

True... and I rarely ever pre-plan my stops... cause you just never know if you don't make time or have a break down or whatever.

[Gas Man]

We gg to do the last bit after little switz when we are all down there???

[Trip]

We gg to do the last bit after little switz when we are all down there???

I don't plan on riding back to Cherokee during the rally. I have to do that on the way home. There are too many good roads/stuff I want to do there besides go back towards home.

[Trip]

Hey Ebbs, you could always rent a KLR from gsm

http://www.gsmmotorent.com/home

[Mr Lefty]

Hey Ebbs, you could always rent a KLR from gsm

http://www.gsmmotorent.com/home

right now, it's more about time off... I've taken over the early shift (0200-1400) and it's just hard to get someone to cover for an extended period of time... especially since I've got the warrior run the weekend prior.

if it ever stops raining, i'm gonna pull the motor from the DRZ, bring it in and start cleaning what I can. gonna order the Service manual on the 1st, and order parts as needed.

[Gas Man]

I don't plan on riding back to Cherokee during the rally. I have to do that on the way home. There are too many good roads/stuff I want to do there besides go back towards home.
So you're taking the BRP SW to the other end (Ravensford)? If so we will follow. Thinking of staying at my friends in Maryville.

My return trip on Google (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Little+Switzerland,+NC&daddr=35.8066,-82.14732+to:35.7079723,-82.2480224+to:35.5367782,-82.5037863+to:35.4735485,-82.6188131+to:35.388045,-82.7755512+to:35.305266,-82.890928+to:35.4632587,-83.1454558+to:Ravensford,+TN+to:Maryville,+TN+to:F lat+Rock,+MI&hl=en&sll=35.719758,-83.608704&sspn=0.802761,1.231842&geocode=FUgEIwIdZmYb-ylxI-hFmKVQiDHp-252sUtZAA%3BFYhdIgIdCIga-ykZyS2iwahQiDELvK0zVaIYXQ%3BFUTcIAIdqv4Y-ymt0_3xVwBaiDFFg-8PYtvWdw%3BFYo_HgIdlhcV-ynFp04SRvJZiDEyfQuoJW7qMQ%3BFYxIHQIdQ1YT-yllzlfOWJJZiDFZKclazVHhDQ%3BFY36GwIdAfIQ-yk7s6fSVZhZiDEOrIY66MPeKw%3BFTK3GgIdUC8P-ymHzA2ZjKBZiDGK6saTL_5X4Q%3BFVogHQIdEU0L-ylNC4bPoW5ZiDGXNtTJ4vdpnA%3BFZTaHQIdOwMJ-ykrNwN4AENZiDEiYEd_Fz3cVg%3BFbiZIQIdZbb--imNY8dpIp5eiDHgYVHNLkqRpg%3BFS9XggIdHhEJ-ymNB0qRwEA7iDGwFetPneFXpg&mra=ls&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7&t=h&z=7)

[derf]

Or if people want we can meet up on the brp somewhere and ride the bottom half down

[Trip]

I am not sure if I will take the BRP back or not.

Or if people want we can meet up on the brp somewhere and ride the bottom half down

You should just get on at I-77 in Virginia where you left off the BRP. That's where the awesome begins anyway.

[derf]

That's what I was thinking, start thursday morning at the brp and I-77, one day ride to little swiss.

[Captain Morgan]

So you're taking the BRP SW to the other end (Ravensford)? If so we will follow. Thinking of staying at my friends in Maryville.

My return trip on Google (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Little+Switzerland,+NC&daddr=35.8066,-82.14732+to:35.7079723,-82.2480224+to:35.5367782,-82.5037863+to:35.4735485,-82.6188131+to:35.388045,-82.7755512+to:35.305266,-82.890928+to:35.4632587,-83.1454558+to:Ravensford,+TN+to:Maryville,+TN+to:F lat+Rock,+MI&hl=en&sll=35.719758,-83.608704&sspn=0.802761,1.231842&geocode=FUgEIwIdZmYb-ylxI-hFmKVQiDHp-252sUtZAA%3BFYhdIgIdCIga-ykZyS2iwahQiDELvK0zVaIYXQ%3BFUTcIAIdqv4Y-ymt0_3xVwBaiDFFg-8PYtvWdw%3BFYo_HgIdlhcV-ynFp04SRvJZiDEyfQuoJW7qMQ%3BFYxIHQIdQ1YT-yllzlfOWJJZiDFZKclazVHhDQ%3BFY36GwIdAfIQ-yk7s6fSVZhZiDEOrIY66MPeKw%3BFTK3GgIdUC8P-ymHzA2ZjKBZiDGK6saTL_5X4Q%3BFVogHQIdEU0L-ylNC4bPoW5ZiDGXNtTJ4vdpnA%3BFZTaHQIdOwMJ-ykrNwN4AENZiDEiYEd_Fz3cVg%3BFbiZIQIdZbb--imNY8dpIp5eiDHgYVHNLkqRpg%3BFS9XggIdHhEJ-ymNB0qRwEA7iDGwFetPneFXpg&mra=ls&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7&t=h&z=7)

Looks like you posted the wrong link. This looks like it's your trip there, not back.

[Trip]

That's what I was thinking, start thursday morning at the brp and I-77, one day ride to little swiss.

I may meet up with you if ebbs and the people down south don't come.

[Gas Man]

I am not sure if I will take the BRP back or not.

You should just get on at I-77 in Virginia where you left off the BRP. That's where the awesome begins anyway.

Well we could... doesn't add much to the day.

That's what I was thinking, start thursday morning at the brp and I-77, one day ride to little swiss.

You thinking of meeting up with me & cave for the ride in?

Looks like you posted the wrong link. This looks like it's your trip there, not back.

Fixed... thanks!

[derf]

You thinking of meeting up with me & cave for the ride in?


I have nothing to do between the 18th and 22nd when we are supposed to meet in little swiss. I was thinking about just meeting you at your house and heading south. It depends right now if I need to show up for a work trip in mississipi 19-21 and if some other stuff works out. but dont worry, you are my fall back to my fall back plan

[Gas Man]

OK man... well you know your welcome at my place as well.

[derf]

OK man... well you know your welcome at my place as well.

I already invited myself, it wasnt a request, it was a statement :rockwoot:

[tommymac]

I already invited myself, it wasnt a request, it was a statement :rockwoot:

he has guns and a dog that may eat you :lol:

I am still not sureof my plans, if I can leave thurs I may try to catch you guys otherwise I may just slab it down thurs night and catch up on friday.

[Gas Man]

I already invited myself, it wasnt a request, it was a statement :rockwoot:

Cool!

he has guns and a dog that may eat you :lol:


:tremble: And true

[Gas Man]

Where are we staying so I can make reservations????

[Mr Lefty]

he has guns and a dog that may eat you :lol:



more like piss on you and use you as a chew toy

[marko138]

more like piss on you and use you as a chew toy
I put that dog in it's place when I was there.

[caveman]

I put that dog in it's place when I was there.

pics or it didn't happen. Marko never leaves the commonwealth of PA.

[Captain Morgan]

If I have no choice but to ride straight through, then it's 9 1/2 hours of mostly interstate. Map of the quick route. (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Terre+Haute,+IN&daddr=Big+Lynn+Lodge,+North+Carolina+226A,+NC&hl=en&sll=37.857507,-83.62793&sspn=4.258364,9.832764&geocode=Fc82WgIdayvK-inv3JGKR2VtiDGI7-NfZ6g_gA%3BFbIBIwId06gb-yEfWFNK1hlo_ykTtbWgcqVQiDE8oM5qB_TyCg&mra=pr&z=7) If I want to add in WV and VA interstate, then it's more like 12 hours. Map to simply add WV and VA. (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Terre+Haute,+IN&daddr=38.32847,-81.60017+to:Big+Lynn+Lodge,+North+Carolina+226A,+N C&hl=en&sll=37.857507,-83.62793&sspn=4.258364,9.832764&geocode=Fc82WgIdayvK-inv3JGKR2VtiDGI7-NfZ6g_gA%3BFZbYSAIdVuEi-ykTeP7fYCtPiDGY4vzzQZza2g%3BFbIBIwId06gb-yEfWFNK1hlo_ykTtbWgcqVQiDE8oM5qB_TyCg&mra=dpe&mrsp=1&sz=7&via=1&z=7) However, I'm hoping to have the time for a WV and VA run on fun roads which will make the trip more like 16 1/2 hours. If I can do the 16 hour trip, I'd ride to Elkins, WV and camp in the Monongahela National Forest Thurs night, then make it to Big Lynn Lodge Friday late afternoon. My route if I camp in WV (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Terre+Haute,+IN&daddr=Ripley,+WV+to:Elkins,+WV+to:38.17717,-80.13981+to:37.49343,-80.60558+to:Big+Lynn+Lodge,+North+Carolina+226A,+N C&hl=en&sll=37.857507,-83.62793&sspn=4.258364,9.832764&geocode=Fc82WgIdayvK-inv3JGKR2VtiDGI7-NfZ6g_gA%3BFYhTUAIdozEh-ylxPu8V_eVIiDE7xYGj_6_sJg%3BFXT2UQIdsaI9-ylLsv9steNKiDHStnucU3mFzg%3BFZKJRgId3ik5-ymPSj3wXn5MiDHJ8Nv0IFD4vA%3BFbYaPAIddA4y-ymRtQ1bQc5NiDH4v6I60bVFJw%3BFbIBIwId06gb-yEfWFNK1hlo_ykTtbWgcqVQiDE8oM5qB_TyCg&mra=dpe&mrsp=4&sz=7&via=3,4&z=7)

Posting a new thread to find out when everyone actually plans to arrive at the Lodge.

[the chi]

I'm officially out. Picking up a gig working Saturdays at a possible dream job. Sorry guys, love ya, take lots of pics for me!

[tommymac]

I'm officially out. Picking up a gig working Saturdays at a possible dream job. Sorry guys, love ya, take lots of pics for me!

but whos going to get realy hammered then lean on me? and dont say derf :lol:

[the chi]

Chop ebbs off at the hips, then he can fill in for me. :lol:

[Trip]

What's this dream job?