Joints ?  You still have joints ?

I would like to be able ride with ya on this one , but I can only do so many and still keep peace in the family and the chores done up.  

I'll be thinking about ya and grinning with ya's !  

The weather looks promising.

I still have no idea what bike I am bringing - I will be hauling the bike down in my trailer.....as that will be my lodging for Wednesday and Thursday night - I am tempted to bring the little Ninja.  I just need to figure out how to pack my stuff on it in case you want to wander away from MIMountain on one or two of the nights (I might have to build a rack this weekend).

I also need to see it the 2 main backpack tent is big enough for your "air mattress"....and still leave room for me to sleep!  The 3 man tent is roomier - but is half again as big when packed up.

My vote is that we stay at MiMountain the entire time.....I won't need to turn my small sport bike into a Pack Mule!  July is the pack mule trip.....and I will be riding the NT700 (which already is a pack mule).

Since I am bringing the car/trailer.....I will bring the larger tent just in case we need to "bug out" to a different location.  That way we will have all options available tent/cabin....and hotel if needed.

This is an "exploration".....as we have not yet stayed overnight in this area.

Based on the weather forecast, I am bringing the little Ninja, as it is a lot better in the rain than the Cafe' bike......which throws water all over me.  I changed oil in it yesterday, stuck on the tank bag, and got a few things in the trailer.  I have daytime work and evening City Council or Planning Commission meetings M/T/W, and I will be leaving right after the evening meeting on Wednesday night.  The meeting starts at 6:30......with any luck I will be on the road by 8PM, and I will most likely drive until midnight or so.....sometimes I make it all the way.  I am still not sure if a stop at Deals Gap will occur on Thursday morning.......it is weather dependent.

My Garmin is waterproof, and I do have a borrowed map that I need to try and keep from getting ruined, as he has marked all his favorite routes on the map.  I don't have a map of Georgia, and I don't seem to be able to find a decent online version.

I don't need you to pack an extra air mattress.....I will have my foam mattress in the trailer.

Won't be long now!

The weather forecast is typical....it appears it has changed again and does show some thunderstorm chances.  There really is no way to plan a trip ahead of time in this area and not risk getting wet at some point during the week.  The only way to avoid this......is to wait until the day you leave to check the weather and make a go - no go decision at the last minute.  Even with a fair-weather forecast there is always a chance of a stray shower.....I will just have my rain gear in my backpack.

Anyone is welcome to come and ride with us......at this point we are planning on staying at MiMountain just north of Franklin, and generally we get up and moving, and ready to roll by 9 AM.

Dave

I might be able to ride up one day this weekend but I won't know until this weekend.  My schedule is always up in the air 'cause I have to take my wife to work.  If she's off, I'll probably have the chance to come.  It's about a 3 hour ride for me to Franklin.  I'd really enjoy the chance to meet those who will be there if I can make it.  If not, everybody be safe and have a great time.

Everything is packed up, and I drove the car and trailer to work.....they are in the parking lot waiting for the work day and evening meeting to be over so I can "bug out"!

Still uncertain about the Thursday weather, and where I will sleep tonight.  It may be best for me just to drive to Franklin, then tomorrow I could ride 28 up to the Dragon and do a few runs....then ride 28 back.  The other option is to sleep at Deals Gap tonight and unload the bike and ride around the Dragon before heading to Franklin - I'm a winner either way!