I'm still plannin' on going last week of this month or 1st week of may...if any of you all live in the area and want to suck down a brew or somethin'. Talked to a buddy of mine he wants to take his suzuki marauder (circa 1980 or 90 something), but he snores like a ol' lumberjack suped up chainsaw! LOL, anyway he can't afford a room so i'm going to try to get one in robbinsville and ride 129 from south to north for a day at the dragon and then maybe ride a few local other roads on day two and head back on day 3. I should have a set in schedule by this friday, he wants to wait till taxes come back in a week or two...LOL prolly take a month.

old-rider,

Actually, riding up in the mountains by yourself for a day or so can be sorta peaceful.   No rush & no fuss ....  

..... downside is if you take a spill you gotta doctor yourself and with any major hurts that is durn near impossible.

Still, I like company too and a small trip like we are having this time sorta combines the best of both worlds to me.

Why don't you just plan to go with us since your buddy dropped out on you -- you can have some company that way.

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Zar, Dave and I are supposed to be staying in Cabin #4 which is closest to the lounge area.  When you reserve, you can try to get #5 or #6 so we will be close at hand.  

There are some picnic tables (you go steal one and move it to be nearby your cabin) and every cabin has a fire pit.   I will bring a couple of lawn chairs, everyone else who is driving needs to bring a couple of something to sit on so we have enough chairs.

We will likely eat breakfast there at the camp ground (need coffee, you know) and will eat lunch/dinner out on the road.

One of the charms of the place that MMRanch loves is walking around talking to all the riders from all over the US and Canada that show up at the place.   Them crazy drunk braggin' dragon dudes are sorta shallow and egotistical compared to the cruiser/touring folks who frequent this place.   Blue Ridge has the much better conversation potential to be sure.

Pretty bike, looks very mil-spec.

If I get the harley sold I might buy me a savage, but i'll have to have forward controls...LOL.. road the wifes day before yesterday for 2hrs and was hurtin', kinda hunched up position, like sitting in on a bar stool. Fits the wife perfect, but i'd have to stretch out a bit.

Got another of my friends says he wants to go, we are setting up the finals on tues. at breakfast and leaving thur. morning at 7am. Got the reservations all set, picking out my tool kit/w can of goop, and an air compressor. LOL, this time I'm going to write down phone numbers in case i missplace my phone!
Going to be a leasurely paced ride, going to take all day for an 8 hour ride there, taking numerous breaks. Once we get there we will have 3 days just to tool around and enjoy the sites.... he has some friends in knoxville, so we will head that way on sat or sunday and visit for a few as its only 1.4hrs away from the hotel.
I here there are some places in gatlenburg to see also, we might do that

Had a blast on friday the 26th, but rained out my weekend, wife says I might be able to come up on her bike in june...lol... I love my partner, she's the best! We shall see what happens, i'll put away some of the saved up cash and see if I can add to the stash. Going to see if I can borrow some camping equip. from friends or find some cheap. Anyone ever use one of those hammocks that have netting and tent top attached?

Well, we are a month and a week out -- so it is time for an update.

Dave is making better progress than anticipated on his Ryca, so his likelyhood of bringing it for Beta Testing on version 1.0 keeps going up and up.   Remember to be kind to him, he has exhibited the guts to actually BRING a Ryca to the mountains so he gets a pass on all discoveries he makes in doing this.   Of the group of us he is "young" and very fit and trim, so if anyone can do it, Dave can.

Serenity is trying to come, but he has lots of stuff going on and is honest that he might not make it.

Old-rider is gonna be posting and PMing and he will likely make it.  Him and somebody else could take yet another cabin (if available).    

Another option is MM's tent, which is planned to be in use Saturday, but will be there available on Wednesday -- Saturday


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We are less than 1 1/2 months out and are refining our plans to the real level -- if you are planning on coming and don't see yourself please do speak up right away.    


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THE TRIP:   Wednesday, June 12th arrival day at Blue Ridge Motorcycle Cabins/Campground.  Leaving Sunday AM (Father's day)


OK, We got 4 people good for a Wednesday, June 12th afternoon arrival.  We got three coming "as they are able to come".   We have confirmed rental of one cabin and one tent at this time.   We have a second cabin in the works but the cabin is not actually reserved yet.

Heated Cabin #1
Dave                          staying Weds-Friday/Saturday block,  prepaid
Oldfeller                        staying Weds-Friday/Saturday block,  prepaid

Heated Cabin #2
Zar                               staying Weds-Friday
MMRanch                   staying Weds-Friday    .....   cabin reserved ???

2 man Tent #1
New River Junkie             possibly/mebbe staying Saturday night
Serenity                         staying one night, variable date
old-rider                           tent shows up with MM on Weds -- will be filled only on  Saturday