May 1-2-3 2008.
Hello Gina! Please add us to your list of participants in this year's run. Verne and Jan Dratt, Spring Hill, Fl. PH 352-684-0140 06 silver/Blac
I am starting my thread earlier this year due to the growing number of participants!!! Many are anxious to make their reservations now.
The following schedule is subject to change. Its still early and I wont be able to go do some serious scouting until November for the cruise on Friday.
(Take Note, the meet & greet has been changed to Thursday this year)
Thursday Evening 6:00 PM. Meet & Greet at Laurel Park Inn. Pizza-Margaritas-boiled goobers (courtesy of MDC SSR)-Alabama Woody may bring his fish fyer. Everyone is welcome to bring something. Show off your culinary skills!
I'm not sure how the pizza will be paid for yet. To be determined.
Friday, a day cruise with a lunch stop somewhere.

We have been to Pisgah Inn the past 2 years so may change it up this year. Maybe a cruise over to Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Park.
Friday evening-Parade. The GM truck show promoter has talked with me about us being in this. Not in stone yet. He is working with the town on this. If dinner is not provided after the parade (he is working on this also) dinner will be on your own. Buddy up and go with your pals and I can make suggestions on places to go.
Saturday- A cruise-in to the truck show like last year. I hope we can make it in 'Truckin Magazine and Truck Builder Magazine again! Lunch will be on your own. They have food at the show and nearby restaurants also. We will have a dinner and banquet Saturday night something similar to last year.
The banquet room we were at last year is the only one in Maggie Valley. If they get enough hotel business like they did last year, there will be no charge for the banquet room.
Danny & I will not be doing the cooking this year due to the growing number of partcipants. The hotel will be preparing the meal for Saturday night. I dont know what the cost will be yet but will post that as the time gets closer.
NEW THIS YEAR, SSR CONTEST WITHIN THE GM TRUCK SHOW
See the following thread for more info:
Contest/Maggie Valley 2008
1. Best of Show (the top honor)
2. Best Custom Paint (stripes, graphics, etc.,
but no flames)
3. Best Flames
4. Best Pinstriping
5. Best Interior
6. Best Engine Bay
7. Best Cargo Area/Display
8. Best Stock Wax Job (no custom paint, flames,
or elaborate pinstriping)
There will also be a "long distance" award.
The overflow hotel will be the same one as last year. This is the closest one to me that can accomodate the overflow. They also have the only banquet room in Maggie Valley. They are the only hotel in Maggie Valley that has a restaruant and lounge also.
Maggie Valley Inn & Conference Center - a Maggie Valley hotel The rate is $79.00 Identify yourself as a SSR Fanatic. The toll free # is 866-926-0201
Please PM me if you are attending the 2008 Maggie Valley Rally. Include the following info in your PM:
1. If you will be attending the meet and greet at Laurel Park Inn on Thursday evening.
2. If you are attending the banquet on Saturday.
3. Your screen name and real name.
4. The name of your companion/spouse/friend if you are bringing one.
5. The color of your SSR
6. The state you are from.
Please let me know when you have made reservations.
Unfortunatley my small hotel cannot begin to accomodate everyone. I really dont like having a business involved with the rally but I dont have much choice. Therefore I am forced to make business decisions. I handle this group just like I do all groups, the ones that stayed the first two years get first choice. Also I will have to do a 7 day cancellation policy this year. I have to do that due to the fact if I get cancelled on, the others will have to be able to get out of their reservations to fill mine. Also I will have a two night minimum.
PM me if you are a returning guest to Laurel Park Inn and you want to stay here in 2008.
1. GINA (NC) Red
2. SmokyMtnSSR (Danny, aka, Mr. Gina NC) Blur
3. HotRodGirl (Steve & Debbie, MI) Red
4. Golfer2 (Tony, IL) Yellow
5. NosePicker (Gene & Annette, FL) Blur
6. BigJim (Jim & Patrice, VA) Blur
7. jleas524 (John, Jenny, Johnathon, SC) Yellow
8. Alex05SSR (Alex & Crystal, SC) Silver
9. Vettegirl (Lonnie & Lauren, FL)
10. BigDaddy (George & JoAnn, GA) Red
11. MDC SSR (Mike & Anne, GA) Yellow
12. SSRHeartbeat (David & Kim, GA) Black/Silver
13. Peters57Chevy (Pete & Linda, FL) Yellow
14. SSRWSB (Sheldon & Trace, FL) Yellow
15. PurplePenelope (Ed & Maddie, FL)
16. Llogger (Lloyd & Gerry, CA) Yellow
17. Jeffdbfl (Jeff & Terri, FL) Yellow
18. FuryKay (Kay & Tressa, TX) Red
19. HotLikeMe (Steve & Leigh, SC) Red
20. Hammer (Dale & Vicki, SC) Red
21. Downshifter (Marv & Judy, MI)
22. PaulSimpson (Paul & Sandee, FL), Blur
23. HarborRide (Vicki, GA) UV
24. KYSSR (Rick & Tammy, KY), Black
25. CopaceticKris (Chris, GA), Blur
26. Scott0168 (Scott & Karen, MI) Black
27. Marty (Marty & Dee, OH) Custom
28. PikevilleTn (Dale & Elizabeth, TN) Blur
29. SSRRose (Glen & Joan, GA) Red
30. Alabama Woody (Scott & , AL) Silver
31. Grandma (Ellen & Arthur, GA) Red
32. Bagger (Jim & Teresa, VA) Blue
33. Sidekick (Jamie, VA) Silver
34. Mark C (Mark & Peggy, Ontario, CA) UV
35. CoolBlue (Carl & Judy, MI) Blur
36. RoadsterJeff (Jeff & Debbie, OH) Red
37. RaticalSSR (Doug & Margo, PA) Custom
38. bad black SSR (Howard, ) black
39. silverssr05 (Kenny & Dee, MO) Silver
40. Chick (Chick & Jan, NH) Silver
41. dingbat (Mike & Marianne, FL) Red
42. purpleflash (Jim & Susie, KY) UV
43. SSRGARAGE (Joy & Tim, KY) Red
44. Dick Bellville (Dick & Kathy,FL) Silver
45. FUZZY (Fuzzy & Kin, WI) Custom
46. Mason57 (Mason, VT) Silver/Blur
47. Ruby2 (Ken & Dale, FL) Red
48. dgrtaxman (David & Denise, NC) Black
49. XSELER8 (Frank, PA) Black/Silver
50. chevssr (Ed & Kathy DL) yellow
51. BSTPAPA (Bob & Shelly, NJ) Blur
52. GrayFox
53. CanCam (Cam & Lisa, Ontario) Pac Blue
54. Rhobbel (Ray & Linda, MI) Custom
55. ceidson (Mike & Carol, GA) yellow
56. Rebel (Ed & Brenda, Ontario) Black
57. ssrtruck (Jim & Mindy, NJ)
58. woofman (Carl & Dorothy, NH)
59. Poppa (Dan, MA) yellow
60 NYY (George & JoAnn, NJ) Black
61. topjimmy (Jim & Amy, FL)
62. purplemartin (Evin & Linda, KY) Purple
63. dewaynewitley (Dewayne & Jo, AL) Black
64. 1luckydog (Jim & Melanie, TN) Yellow
65. Kiwi (Jeff & Brth, FL) Blur
66. 6.0TOGO (Chuck, & friend Don FL) Black
67. BigBlockSSR (Mark & Pam, IL)
68. PRPLHZE (Janell & Cordell, MI) Purple
69. Jerry & Sherry C., TN Black
70. Jerry & Celeste A., TN Blur
71. Terrie & Dewayne H., KY Black
72. Eddie & Ollie F., TN Red
73. Scott0168 (Scott & MI) Black
74. Kathjim (Kathy & Jim, FL) Blue
75. OLDYELR (Jack & Judy, MI) Yellow
76. Wizard (JP & Michele, MI) Yellow
77. wayneman (Wayne & Elise, NC) Yellow
78. GaryG (Gary & Monica, VA) black & yellow
79. WOW_FCTR (John & NJ) Black
80. tnssrman (Floyd & Nancy TN) Red
81. IRB Dennie (Dennie & Debbie, FL) Purple
82. CrossCheckFreak (Steve & Nancy, NJ) Blue
83. mr. Merlin (merlin & Connie, IL) Black
84. Audie & Evelyn, TN