Skipping MV GM truck show (Sat. May 3rd) - Doing Tail of the Dragon instead

WOW_FCTR · 03-21-2008, 02:02 PM

I'm stirring the pot...so to speak

Last year I did not attend the GM truck show on Saturday and I'm not going to this year either. So how does this affect you? It doesn't unless you also don't want to go to the truck show.

I was thinking of doing a "second" run of one of the 3 runs that will happen on Friday.
It is my intention to hit The Tail of the Dragon early Sat morning. Saturdays are more crowded than weekdays, therefore earlier is better.

So I am inviting anyone else who isn't planning on going to the truck show to join me for this secondary run. Just post here and we will see how this can be done.

dingbat · 03-21-2008, 02:18 PM

Somebody go with him so he can find his way back in time for dinner this year.

WOW_FCTR · 03-21-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dingbat

Somebody go with him so he can find his way back in time for dinner this year.

Are you sure that any of us could find our way back?

I knew how to get back from my detour, it just took an hour longer than I expected

Chick · 03-21-2008, 03:14 PM

If my health is still holding out I would like to join you on Saturday. I'm afraid it will be one of those last minute calls as to whether or not I can make the drive.

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I've decided to Lay-Low and stay away from the dragon this time. Maybe next year will be a better time for me!

REBEL · 03-21-2008, 04:42 PM

Wowser ...why not take the dragon on Friday when not so crowded, and do another of the two runs or both other runs on Saturday.

SSRHEARTBEAT · 03-21-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dingbat

Somebody go with him so he can find his way back in time for dinner this year.

Don't tell that

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I wouldn't.

You couldn't interrogate that out of me...

leeb · 03-21-2008, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by REBEL

Wowser ...why not take the dragon on Friday when not so crowded, and do another of the two runs or both other runs on Saturday.

I have no idea what the "Dragon" is. Can someone tell me about it?

REBEL · 03-22-2008, 07:19 AM

318 CURVES IN 11 MILES

Pics from the Dragons Run Event

Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap and Cherohala Skyway, Graham Co, NC

JACKWALDROP · 03-23-2008, 10:18 PM

I'M DOING THE DRAGON ON FRIDAY ALSO. WOULD CONSIDER GOING ON ANOTHER RUN SATURDAY, ARE THERE OTHERS THAT AREN'T INTERESTED IN THE TRUCK SHOW. IF THERE IS ENOUGH INTEREST I'LL START ANOTHER THREAD. NOT MEANING TO STEAL YOUR THREAD OR CHANGE YOUR MIND, JUST LOOKING TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY INTEREST IN DOING ONE OF THE OTHER TWO RUNS.

Alex05SSR · 03-24-2008, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by WOW_FCTR

I'm stirring the pot...so to speak

Last year I did not attend the GM truck show on Saturday and I'm not going to this year either. So how does this affect you? It doesn't unless you also don't want to go to the truck show.

I was thinking of doing a "second" run of one of the 3 runs that will happen on Friday.
It is my intention to hit The Tail of the Dragon early Sat morning. Saturdays are more crowded than weekdays, therefore earlier is better.

So I am inviting anyone else who isn't planning on going to the truck show to join me for this secondary run. Just post here and we will see how this can be done.

I would like to remind everyone attending the Maggie Valley Rally that it is during the GM Truck Show that we are planning to have our own "car show" for the fanatics. If you wish to be part of this and to be among the ones judged, you'll need to be there. I can understand if some may not wish to be in the competition, but I was hoping that the majority of fanatics would attend so that the more "judges" and voting that we have the more meaningful the awards will be.

I'm not sure exactly when Gina plans for us to show up "in force" at the GM Truck Show, but it was my intent to get our own judging done early on after we get there to free folks up to do whatever they want later.

BTW, having as many of us there as possible sure makes for one hell of a group shot....maybe even worthy of appearing in a magazine again! Plus, with the exception of the banquet on Saturday night, the GM Truck Show affords us all the only other opportunity get together as one large group to interact.

Alex

WOW_FCTR · 03-24-2008, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by REBEL

Wowser ...why not take the dragon on Friday when not so crowded, and do another of the two runs or both other runs on Saturday.

Well here are my reasons for choosing this:
1) I have done the MT Pisgah.
2) I have not done the Chimney Rock...and would like to do this Friday with someone who knows the way.
3) I want to do the Dragon again. I know it will be more crowded on Sat. but I'm still going to do it.

I don't expect many people to take this offer because of the Car Show, the Dragon Tail being crowded, or going to Gatlinburg for shopping.

REBEL · 03-24-2008, 07:04 AM

And I thoght I was aloner ...

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Have a good run bud.

SSRHEARTBEAT · 03-24-2008, 08:37 AM

I don't expect many people to take this offer because of the Car Show, the Dragon Tail being crowded, or going to Gatlinburg for shopping.[/quote]

John, better be careful.

You're messing with the "Moderator of Bling".

(get em Alex)