Dragon-TOTD SKy Gathering- Friday Run??

Appygirl · 07-16-2007, 06:52 PM

Hi All- For those interested and that will be down there a little early, I would be willing to put together a drive for Friday afternoon for those interested. Proposed route would include The Smoky Mountains National Park- Little River Road, then either up to Clingman's Dome and back, or if preferred continue on through the park to Cherokee, NC, up onto the Blue Ridge Pkwy to the highest point and back, and then on round to Fontana Village. For those interested, you can either post to this thread to let me know or PM me. I was thinking of leaving around 1pm. Meeting place to be determined- if there is enough interest, and we could all caravan together. Just let me know if interested and route preferred. Thanks!

Appygirl

SOLFULL · 07-16-2007, 08:16 PM

My wife and I would be interested in this. We will be at the Fontana so just l;et us know where every one is meeting... APPYGIRL did you get my pm?

Appygirl · 07-17-2007, 01:29 AM

Solfull- I didn't get a PM from you today, if you sent me one. Would 1pm work for you to meet up for the Friday run?

SOLFULL · 07-17-2007, 11:15 AM

Yes that sounds great! We arrive at the Fontana on Tuesday, so we just need to know where to meet? I will try and send another PM...

Appygirl · 07-17-2007, 02:40 PM

I am thinking meeting place will be the gas station on the corner by the Village. I think it's called the Hellbender?

So for those interested in participating in a drive through the Smokies Park and to wherever?? Meeting Time- 1pm Location- Gas Station corner of Village- Hellbender I think.

drycreekjasper · 07-19-2007, 02:22 PM

My hubby and I are coming up Friday and would love to join the Friday afternoon run. I think we will be up there by 1pm - not sure - but if we make it will are ready to ride!!!

SKY-DOGY · 07-19-2007, 03:18 PM

I might be interested, however the forecast is for thunderstorms on Friday. Sat. & Sun are going to be mid 80s and sunny.

Appygirl · 07-19-2007, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by billytracy

I might be interested, however the forecast is for thunderstorms on Friday. Sat. & Sun are going to be mid 80s and sunny.

Billytracy- You are talking the weekend in August for the Sky run Aug 10th and 11th? You have a forecast out that far? Dang you are good. I need you here as my weather man

Even with rain the drive is beautiful, and the weather there can change in an instant. Plus you can be at Fontana Village with rain and drive over to the park, and it will be sunny. That's how it is in the mountains.

SKY-DOGY · 07-19-2007, 07:38 PM

That is what we in the south refer to as a "BRAIN FART". I thought you were talking about this weekend.

Appygirl · 07-20-2007, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by billytracy

That is what we in the south refer to as a "BRAIN FART". I thought you were talking about this weekend.

OK I wondered. I was thinking that the Weather Channel was in serious need of your skills.

SKY VUE 1 · 07-20-2007, 10:44 PM

There were some scattered showers this afternoon on the Cherohala Skyway (I was there). Rain and 62 degrees in the upper elevations; sunny and near 80 toward the bottom. The Foothills Parkway from Townsend to the Dragon is a fun road to drive with some breathtaking views. The Dragon's curves were really tight, but still fun to maneuver. There was a semi truck jackknifed about a half mile south of Deals Gap, so it forced me to find an alternate route, but all in all I really enjoyed the day in the Twisties. (I wish we had hills and curves in Illinois!)

I pray for safe travel and good weather for everyone meeting at the Dragon in a few weeks.

Appygirl · 07-21-2007, 04:36 PM

Sky Vue- awesome pics. Now you know what I have been talking about!!! Illinois has nothing compared to the Smokies. We go to the Deals Gap area at least a couple times a year. Be retiring there when older more than likely. It's fun with a car, but I still love it more on the motorcycle.

Maybe next year you can caravan down with me to the TOTD Sky run.

RMFNSKY · 07-21-2007, 11:34 PM

I'm leaving Nashville area about 8am on Friday doubt if I be there on time for this run but I just sit in the parking lot at Fontana Village and just

at everybody when they arrive.

Of course with a

in hand!

Appygirl · 07-22-2007, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RMFNSKY

I'm leaving Nashville area about 8am on Friday doubt if I be there on time for this run but I just sit in the parking lot at Fontana Village and just

at everybody when they arrive.

Of course with a

in hand!

OK Just so you don't go driving after having the beer in hand.

Don't want to find anyone wrapped around a tree. I found a Miata wrapped around a tree on last midnight run. He had a case of beer in hand.

RMFNSKY · 07-23-2007, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Appygirl

OK Just so you don't go driving after having the beer in hand.

Don't want to find anyone wrapped around a tree. I found a Miata wrapped around a tree on last midnight run. He had a case of beer in hand.

No No No drinkie and driving.

Once I'm parked Friday I'm Parked!

07-16-2007, 06:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Appygirl Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central, IL Posts: 227 My Photos: (0)	Dragon-TOTD SKy Gathering- Friday Run?? Hi All- For those interested and that will be down there a little early, I would be willing to put together a drive for Friday afternoon for those interested. Proposed route would include The Smoky Mountains National Park- Little River Road, then either up to Clingman's Dome and back, or if preferred continue on through the park to Cherokee, NC, up onto the Blue Ridge Pkwy to the highest point and back, and then on round to Fontana Village. For those interested, you can either post to this thread to let me know or PM me. I was thinking of leaving around 1pm. Meeting place to be determined- if there is enough interest, and we could all caravan together. Just let me know if interested and route preferred. Thanks! Appygirl __________________ Appygirl Bloomington, IL At The Gap There Be Dragons!!!!! http://www.freewebs.com/solsticeskyatthedragon/

07-17-2007, 01:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Appygirl Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central, IL Posts: 227 My Photos: (0)	Solfull- I didn't get a PM from you today, if you sent me one. Would 1pm work for you to meet up for the Friday run? __________________ Appygirl Bloomington, IL At The Gap There Be Dragons!!!!! http://www.freewebs.com/solsticeskyatthedragon/

07-17-2007, 11:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
SOLFULL Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4 My Photos: (0)	Yes that sounds great! We arrive at the Fontana on Tuesday, so we just need to know where to meet? I will try and send another PM... __________________ Are you feeling SOL FULL ? www.cvthree.com

07-17-2007, 02:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Appygirl Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central, IL Posts: 227 My Photos: (0)	I am thinking meeting place will be the gas station on the corner by the Village. I think it's called the Hellbender? So for those interested in participating in a drive through the Smokies Park and to wherever?? Meeting Time- 1pm Location- Gas Station corner of Village- Hellbender I think. __________________ Appygirl Bloomington, IL At The Gap There Be Dragons!!!!! http://www.freewebs.com/solsticeskyatthedragon/

07-19-2007, 02:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
drycreekjasper First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Belmont, North Carolina Posts: 47 My Photos: (0)	Would love to Join you My hubby and I are coming up Friday and would love to join the Friday afternoon run. I think we will be up there by 1pm - not sure - but if we make it will are ready to ride!!!

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07-16-2007, 08:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
SOLFULL Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4 My Photos: (0)	My wife and I would be interested in this. We will be at the Fontana so just l;et us know where every one is meeting... APPYGIRL did you get my pm?

07-19-2007, 03:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
SKY-DOGY Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North of the equator Posts: 172 My Photos: (0)	Rain I might be interested, however the forecast is for thunderstorms on Friday. Sat. & Sun are going to be mid 80s and sunny.

07-19-2007, 07:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
SKY-DOGY Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North of the equator Posts: 172 My Photos: (0)	Sorry That is what we in the south refer to as a "BRAIN FART". I thought you were talking about this weekend.

07-20-2007, 10:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
SKY VUE 1 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Flatboring, IL Posts: 418 My Photos: (13)	There were some scattered showers this afternoon on the Cherohala Skyway (I was there). Rain and 62 degrees in the upper elevations; sunny and near 80 toward the bottom. The Foothills Parkway from Townsend to the Dragon is a fun road to drive with some breathtaking views. The Dragon's curves were really tight, but still fun to maneuver. There was a semi truck jackknifed about a half mile south of Deals Gap, so it forced me to find an alternate route, but all in all I really enjoyed the day in the Twisties. (I wish we had hills and curves in Illinois!) I pray for safe travel and good weather for everyone meeting at the Dragon in a few weeks. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Shadow" (if the sun is out, she's right there with me) Ordered 04/22/06 * Built 08/09/06 * Delivered 09/16/06

07-21-2007, 04:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
Appygirl Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central, IL Posts: 227 My Photos: (0)	Sky Vue- awesome pics. Now you know what I have been talking about!!! Illinois has nothing compared to the Smokies. We go to the Deals Gap area at least a couple times a year. Be retiring there when older more than likely. It's fun with a car, but I still love it more on the motorcycle. Maybe next year you can caravan down with me to the TOTD Sky run. __________________ Appygirl Bloomington, IL At The Gap There Be Dragons!!!!! http://www.freewebs.com/solsticeskyatthedragon/

07-21-2007, 11:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
RMFNSKY First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: St Louis Posts: 1,757 My Photos: (23)	I'm leaving Nashville area about 8am on Friday doubt if I be there on time for this run but I just sit in the parking lot at Fontana Village and just at everybody when they arrive. Of course with a in hand! __________________ Sunburst Yellow Ordered 4/5/06 Born 7/6/06 In my Driveway 8/16/06 VIN 6510

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