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Message started by LANCER on 12/30/12 at 03:14:14

Title: 318 Curves in 11 Miles
Post by LANCER on 12/30/12 at 03:14:14

I am going to miss this place. :(

http://www.poi-factory.com/files/img/tree-of-shame-tail-of-the-dragon.jpg

Title: Re: 318 Curves in 11 Miles
Post by Cavi Mike on 12/30/12 at 05:00:56

They shut it down or something?

Title: Re: 318 Curves in 11 Miles
Post by ToesNose on 12/30/12 at 05:16:32

I believe sir Lancer is moving soon ::)

Title: Re: 318 Curves in 11 Miles
Post by LANCER on 12/30/12 at 06:55:32

6A515B4D70514D5B3E0 wrote:

I believe sir Lancer is moving soon ::)

Yep; soon to be back at the Very Old Homestead of my family...my dad's side, in Henryetta Oklahoma. The property has been in the family since the "Indian Territory" was opened for homesteading by the federal gov't. I will be taking up the job of keeping it in the family, and insuring my mom has what she needs (83 now).
I have been blessed to be able to go to the Smokey Mountains each year for the past 7 or 8 years; kind of loosing count now. There were 4 of us that first year. O/F, Toymaker, Ed/L and myself. There was a slight mishap, but we had fun anyway. :o
Driving or riding from OK would be difficult but not impossible of course, so it is just not known right now how that will work out.
From my current location in SC I can make it to the Dragon in an easy drive of about 5-6 hrs total, including pitt stops. That makes a big difference. At best, I expect it would be 2-3 yrs before I could make it back. Big Sigh. :-[
What a fun area to ride; beautiful views from the Blue Ridge Parkway and some really fun Black Line Roads that were made for dive bombing runs and exploring the full capabilities of the Savage Beast in a type of riding in which it is pretty darn good. 8-)

Title: Re: 318 Curves in 11 Miles
Post by verslagen1 on 12/30/12 at 07:34:27

Of course there'll be new roads to explore...

http://www.motorcycleroads.com/75/1016/Oklahoma/Where-the-Red-Fern-Grows-Run.html

"Where the Red Fern Grows" is a children's book from 1961 set in Tahlequah and the Eldon Hill area. Start just east of Tahlequah at the Illinois River and head north on HWY 10. East on Chewey road, then Watts (route 59) down to Westville. Not much to see on that leg, and it's straight, but short HWY 62 is possibly more fun than HWY 10 with tributaries to the Illinois River and Eldon Hill, which is a lot of fun. Stop at the top here and check the view, then ride back to Tahlequah to finish up.

Head north along the Illinois River, stop to camp or go canoeing. Beautiful country, plenty of twisties (some with serious consequences) and a 20 mile view from the top of Eldon Hill. This is as good as it gets in NE Oklahoma, and offers as much fun as you can find in Arkansas.

I've been told Grandpa came from OK, gonna have to find out where.

Title: Re: 318 Curves in 11 Miles
Post by LANCER on 12/30/12 at 16:31:57

786B7C7D626F696B603F0E0 wrote:

Have been through that area within the past year. There are some pretty good roads there.
We went down one that Paula said looked like one of those where you see an axe murderer when rounding a curve in some horror movie. No sooner had she said that when we came around the next curve and this REALLY BIG DUDE standing in his front yard holding a big axe up in the air with his right arm. No BS, it happened just like that. Talk about a bit of a thrill, followed by a big laugh. It was crazy.

Title: Re: 318 Curves in 11 Miles
Post by v-pilot on 12/30/12 at 20:38:56

Wish ya the best in moving and getting settled. I did the same back in Sept to care for my folks. You have to relish the time you have with them, hopefully many, many more years. :)

Title: Re: 318 Curves in 11 Miles
Post by LANCER on 12/31/12 at 03:59:36

68336E7772716A1E0 wrote:

Wish ya the best in moving and getting settled. I did the same back in Sept to care for my folks. You have to relish the time you have with them, hopefully many, many more years. :)

Yep sir'ee