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MMRanch Serious Thumper Offline Evil flourishes if Good Men do Nothing. Posts: 5836 LYNCHBURG TN Gender:	Re: 2013 Dragon Run (early summer) Reply #75 - 01/29/13 at 20:59:27 We can do a full trip just hitting the best of the best of the best. Plot it out best ya can , I'm with ya on it ! If thats OK with the rest of ya'll ?
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Re: 2013 Dragon Run (early summer)
Reply #77 - 02/05/13 at 12:12:56

You are the man with the programmable route handlebar GPS device. Wink

Just remember them gas stops at 80 miles and plan a place for a sit down lunch each day to provide a good mid-day break for us feeble old folks who have to sit down a spell to recover from them 4 hour stretches of hard riding.

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Reply #78 - 02/27/13 at 07:07:46

oldfeller,
I am a maybe at this time, waiting to see what my work schedule does and if I can get someone to make the trek with me.

Side Note: I really really want to go this year, I have never been on a bike and am would love to meet some of y'all in person.

newriverjunkie wrote on 01/20/13 at 16:45:14:

Looks good OF! I'm still debating if I want to trailer or just ride up there. Thinking I'll just tackle the 278 miles with all my stuff strapped to the bike and just go...figure I can do it in about 3 stops (figuring 100 mile distance between fill-ups). We shall see though.

Hey Newriver/Lancer,
I am in Charleston maybe we could plan to make the trek as a team. I was even toying with the idea of of trailering the bike. thoughts?

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Reply #79 - 02/27/13 at 13:52:12

splash07 wrote on 02/27/13 at 07:07:46:

oldfeller,
I am a maybe at this time, waiting to see what my work schedule does and if I can get someone to make the trek with me.

Side Note: I really really want to go this year, I have never been on a bike and am would love to meet some of y'all in person.

newriverjunkie wrote on 01/20/13 at 16:45:14:

Looks good OF! I'm still debating if I want to trailer or just ride up there. Thinking I'll just tackle the 278 miles with all my stuff strapped to the bike and just go...figure I can do it in about 3 stops (figuring 100 mile distance between fill-ups). We shall see though.

Hey Newriver/Lancer,
I am in Charleston maybe we could plan to make the trek as a team. I was even toying with the idea of of trailering the bike. thoughts?

Very sorry to say but I will be moving to Oklahoma in about 2 weeks so I will not make this ride. The first time in 8 years I will miss the Dragon/Smokey Mountain Ride.

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Reply #80 - 02/27/13 at 14:45:19

Yup, back when we started it was Toymaker, Lancer, Ed L and meself and we all had hair and it was all non-silver.

Been 7 good trips, some were better than others but none that I would have missed.

They are good enough to buy me a trailer, by golly.

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Here is where we stand right now -- if you are planning on coming and don't see yourself please do speak up.

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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 6 people good for a Wednesday, June 12th afternoon arrival.

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

Heated Cabin #2
Diamond Jim staying Weds-Friday/Saturday block
open

Heated Cabin #3
Serenity staying Weds-Friday/Saturday block
MMRanch staying Weds-Friday
New River Junkie picking up Saturday night, cabin stays full

Zar bumming linoleum space Weds&Thurs
AlfromNewHampshire thinking about it
BigZuk thinking about it
Toymaker wistfully thinking about it

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Re: 2013 Dragon Run (early summer)
Reply #81 - 02/28/13 at 08:27:14

splash07 wrote on 02/27/13 at 07:07:46:

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Hey Newriver/Lancer,
I am in Charleston maybe we could plan to make the trek as a team. I was even toying with the idea of of trailering the bike. thoughts?

Splash I was just getting on here to update everyone that I am a maybe now. I lost my job the beginning of the month so had to get a new one and don't knoww what my availability is going to be yet. I am going to leave the weekend open and if I have to I'll just bring a tent. I just wanted to tell y'all so you could take me oht of the cabin I was in.

Side note: Splash PM me your info so we can meet up some time. This weekend is out because I have drill and as of right now my bike isn't running (waiting on jets from LABCER, should be here tomorrow). But we'll get together and ride!

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Reply #82 - 03/01/13 at 07:39:51

I'm still a maybe at this time. I've already made arraingments for the time off of work, but I'm checking to see if there is any interest in a family motorcycle trip in the northeast. I have two brothers as well as several nephews and friends the ride, so I'm trying to set up a long weekend or even a week long trip. But don't count me out yet. It's still a possibility. If I do make it there, I'd be okay with a bunk (if one is available), or my tent. Either way would be okay with me.

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Reply #83 - 03/01/13 at 07:51:13

LANCER wrote on 02/27/13 at 13:52:12:

splash07 wrote on 02/27/13 at 07:07:46:

oldfeller,
I am a maybe at this time, waiting to see what my work schedule does and if I can get someone to make the trek with me.

Side Note: I really really want to go this year, I have never been on a bike and am would love to meet some of y'all in person.

newriverjunkie wrote on 01/20/13 at 16:45:14:

Looks good OF! I'm still debating if I want to trailer or just ride up there. Thinking I'll just tackle the 278 miles with all my stuff strapped to the bike and just go...figure I can do it in about 3 stops (figuring 100 mile distance between fill-ups). We shall see though.

Hey Newriver/Lancer,
I am in Charleston maybe we could plan to make the trek as a team. I was even toying with the idea of of trailering the bike. thoughts?

Very sorry to say but I will be moving to Oklahoma in about 2 weeks so I will not make this ride. The first time in 8 years I will miss the Dragon/Smokey Mountain Ride.

Well that is the saddest thing ive ever heard. It was always comforting knowing you were just up the road should I ever need help with ole Bonnie Blue. I wish the best of luck on you and you will be missed here in SC.

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Re: 2013 Dragon Run (early summer)
Reply #84 - 03/01/13 at 15:00:44

splash07 wrote on 03/01/13 at 07:51:13:

LANCER wrote on 02/27/13 at 13:52:12:

splash07 wrote on 02/27/13 at 07:07:46:

oldfeller,
I am a maybe at this time, waiting to see what my work schedule does and if I can get someone to make the trek with me.

Side Note: I really really want to go this year, I have never been on a bike and am would love to meet some of y'all in person.

newriverjunkie wrote on 01/20/13 at 16:45:14:

Looks good OF! I'm still debating if I want to trailer or just ride up there. Thinking I'll just tackle the 278 miles with all my stuff strapped to the bike and just go...figure I can do it in about 3 stops (figuring 100 mile distance between fill-ups). We shall see though.

Hey Newriver/Lancer,
I am in Charleston maybe we could plan to make the trek as a team. I was even toying with the idea of of trailering the bike. thoughts?

Very sorry to say but I will be moving to Oklahoma in about 2 weeks so I will not make this ride. The first time in 8 years I will miss the Dragon/Smokey Mountain Ride.

Well that is the saddest thing ive ever heard. It was always comforting knowing you were just up the road should I ever need help with ole Bonnie Blue. I wish the best of luck on you and you will be missed here in SC.

Thanks, I appreciate the thought.

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Re: 2013 Dragon Run (early summer)
Reply #86 - 03/08/13 at 16:22:37

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

OK, We got 6 people good for a Wednesday, June 12th afternoon arrival.

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

Heated Cabin #2
Diamond Jim staying Weds-Friday/Saturday block
open

Heated Cabin #3
Serenity staying Weds-Friday/Saturday block
MMRanch staying Weds-Friday
New River Junkie possibly picking up Saturday night, cabin stays full

Zar bumming linoleum space Weds&Thurs
AlfromNewHampshire thinking about it
BigZuk thinking about it
Toymaker wistfully thinking about it

Ravage-Savage, when are you and your brother arriving and leaving? Will you be tenting or taking a cabin?

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newriverjunkie Junior Member Offline Courage is endurance for one moment more… Posts: 80 Goose Creek, SC Gender:	Re: 2013 Dragon Run (early summer) Reply #87 - 03/10/13 at 08:35:46 OF with my new job I need to be put on the maybe list. I'm not sure what my new availability is going to be. If I can make it I'll just plan on bringing my tent or crashing. on a floor.
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Re: 2013 Dragon Run (early summer)
Reply #88 - 03/13/13 at 08:15:00

Roll Call Time !!!
grunt some to tell us you are still alive and planning on going

Well, it is time for you to go book your cabin. If anyone wants to try to roll the date to a different weekend this is your last chance to try to do that.

Phone number is (828) 235-8350

Place is http://www.blueridgemotorcyclecamp.com/

When you book, mention the SuzukiSavage.com group and remember to get the trip dates right.

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

Cancellation policy for our group is this -- IF YOU CALL BY JUNE 1st YOU CAN CANCEL AT NO COST. This is a good deal just for us because by June 1st we will have a long term forecast for the area and know if we are rained out or not.

OK, We got 6 people good for a Wednesday, June 12th afternoon arrival.

Heated Cabin #1
(Dave, we are booked already and are staying in #4 cabin which is the closest shot to the lounge area (midnight bathroom run)

Dave staying Weds-Friday/Saturday block, prepaid
Oldfeller staying Weds-Friday/Saturday block, prepaid

Heated Cabin #2
Diamond Jim staying Weds-Friday/Saturday block
open

Heated Cabin #3
Serenity staying Weds-Friday/Saturday block
MMRanch staying Weds-Friday
New River Junkie possibly picking up Saturday night, cabin stays full

Zar bumming linoleum space Weds&Thurs
AlfromNewHampshire thinking about it
BigZuk thinking about it
Toymaker wistfully thinking about it

Staying 3 up in a cabin -- is OK for our group. We pay $45 a night plus tax and you can split it 3 ways if you want to. Guy on the ground gets stepped on a lot, but hey, it is all part of the adventure.

Dave and I will hold our cabin at 2up so as to be able to take a straggler if one shows up unexpectedly. If we can't fill up Diamond Jim's cabin at at least 2 up we'll take in Jim (and I will take a blanket and pillow over to the lounge area and sleep on a sofa)

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Re: 2013 Dragon Run (early summer)
Reply #89 - 03/13/13 at 18:47:17

OF I'm still holding out hope for "THE TRIP". A lot still depends on how the job goes but it is looking better. With June in the heat of the mower shop busy season we'll see.

If things go as planned maybe I can split the cabin with Jim for a night or two and help him offset the cost. I'll have the bedroll either way.

Which brings up another question....are the cabins "smoker friendly"? Not a big deal,I'm used to sitting on the back stoop,just curious as to what to plan for.

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