Spring 2009-Tail of the Dragon/Smokey Mountain meet April 3, 4 & 5

[VALKRYDERGUY]

Come to the 2nd Annual Spring 2009 CROSSFIRE 'Tail of the Dragon' meet'

April 3rd - 4th & 5th ,2009
Enjoy meeting other members and some incredible driving in and around the Smokey Mountains.
Also enjoy the accommodations at the Fontana Lodge Resort
tucked away in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina.


Fontana Village Resort
www.fontanavillage.com
in the Mountains of North Carolina
(on HWY28, 9 miles east of the Dragon's South end)


For directions to Fontana Dam (Village) Click here

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Lodge Rooms & Cabins now available for reservations.

Just call 1 (800) 849-2258 and ask for the reservations desk.
Tell them your booking with the "Crossfire Group" to be certain to get our group rate.


Our special lodge rates are $74.25 + tax
(with Our Crossfire Group discount) available until March 3, 2009 so reserve your room today.


40 Lodge Rooms have been blocked and Cabins are also available with Our Crossfire Group discount.
Good Dining available. Beer and wine available also.

[VALKRYDERGUY]

Drivers List / Members attending
ladies

1) Valkryderguy-(Gary) Aurora,Ill - '04 SSB Coupe ----(FRI, SAT. & SUN.)
2) maxcichon (Max & Tina) - Auburn, AL - '05 Blaze Red Ltd Roadster + guest (FRI. & SAT.)
...+ guests (Bruce and Cindy Kreutzer) 2003 Z4 (FRI, SAT)

3) SRT6nTulsa (Alex) - Tulsa, OK - '05 Graphite SRT6 Coupe---- >>Unable to attend<<
4) Uncle O (Owen) - Columbus, GA - '05 Graphite SRT6 Coupe
5) naughteven (Dennis) - Bicknell, IN - '06 Red Ltd Roadster---- >>Unable to attend<<
6) Franc Rauscher (Franc) - St Louis, MO - Roadster ----(FRI, SAT & SUN.)
7) Bigkid - South Carolina - '05 SRT6 SSB
8) JaneBridges (Jane) - Vincennes, IN - '05 Graphite SRT Coupe (THUR, FRI, SAT & SUN)
9) oledoc2u (Doc & Laura ) - Cicero, IN - '05 Black SRT6 Roadster (FRI ,SAT)
10) Iamfink2 (Pat) - Laurel, MD - '05 SSB Ltd Roadster (THURS, FRI, SAT)
11) huudoo (Brad) - Knoxville, TN - '05 Graphite SRT Coupe
12) NeverEnough- Williamsburg, Va - '05 Aero Blue SRT Coupe
13) SRT_Flyboy (Jonathan&Emma) - Atlanta, GA - '05 Aero Blue SRT Coupe
14) Osofast2 (Ray & Susan) - Lexington, KY - '05 Black Ltd Roadster (FRI, SAT & SUN)
15) daminal (Dan) - Yulee, FL - '05 SSB Ltd Coupe (FRI, SAT & SUN)
16) crossfirefrank (Frank) - Jackson, MI - '05 Graphite Ltd Roadster ----(FRI, SAT. & SUN.)
17) 2006 Roadster in TN (Darren & Mina)-Athens, TN - '06 Alabaster Roadster
18) Uncle Al - North Chicago Burbs - '04 Black Coupe (FRI, SAT. & SUN.)
19) msgump (Judi) Ann Arbor,Mi - '05 Yellow Roadster ---(FRI, SAT. & SUN.)
20) dbg55 ( John & Dorothy) - Charleston, SC - '05 Black Ltd Roadster
21) Jeff Cobb (Jeff) - Western, NC - '05 Aero Blue SRT Coupe (FRI, SAT & SUN)
22) james1549 - (James & Tammi) - Cincinnati, OH '04 Red Crossfire Coupe (FRI, SAT & SUN)
23) Scottw60 - Fredericksburg, VA - '06 Aero Blue Limited Roadster (FRI, SAT & SUN)
24) TBird - Northwest, NJ - '06 Aero Blue Ltd Roadster
25) Sterling - Northwest, NJ - '06 Blaze Red Ltd Coupe
26) msxfire (Lisa) Macomb,Michigan - Grey Ltd. Roadster
27) Rv Xfire08 - (Allen & Joanna ) Roebuck,SC - '08 Red Coupe (FRI, SAT & SUN)
28) Mickey 5469 (John) Gainesville, Ga -'05 SRT SSB Roadster (FRI, SAT)
29) EllaLyn (Ella) Gainesville, Ga - '05 Ltd Alabaster Roadster (FRI, SAT)
30) Harbor (Jim & Karen) Rochester Hills, MI - '07 Silver Limited Roadster 6 sp. (FRI, SAT )

LIST CONTINUED IN POST #3

[VALKRYDERGUY]

Members list continued............

31) KimPossible (Kim) Winter Park, FL - '05 Yellow Crossfire Roadster (FRI,SAT)

32) itsky- Parker, CO - '06 Blaze Red Limited Roadster (FRI, SAT & SUN) >> Longest distance to travel from (1380 miles)

33) dedward0323 (Dennis & Roberta)- Simpsonville, SC - '07 Machine Grey Coupe (FRI, SAT)
34) sccasrt6 (Anthony+1) - Chattanooga, TN - '05 SRT6-Aero Blue Coupe
35) maggie1 (Maggie and Jack)-Easton, Md - '05 Black Limited Coupe (THUR, FRI, SAT & SUN)
36) Cruxpyr Femella (Cathy) St Louis, MO - '05 SRT6 Aero Blue Coupe (FRI, SAT & SUN.)
37) CZMX (Rusty & Carol) Henrietta, Tn. '04 Graphite Coupe (FRI, SAT)

38) Shark067 (Kell & Debby) Villa Ridge, MO - '07 Black Coupe (THUR, FRI, SAT & SUN)
>>>WEDDING CEREMONY AT FONTANA LODGE FRIDAY @ 4:30 pm <<<

39) scott weber Hoffman Estates, ILL - 05 Aero Blue Roadster (FRI, SAT)
40) Rokypoky (Steve) - Lynchburg,- Tn. '05 SSB SRT6 (FRI, SAT & SUN)
41) ThatMole4Sho (Mike) New Orleans, LA '05 Aero Blue Coupe (FRI,SAT & SUN)
42) tim le- Atlanta Georgia - '05 SSB SRT6 Roadster
43) Jim Dykstra - Prospect Heights ILL - '07 Red Roadster (FRI, SAT)
44) Rapps yellow CF (Gary and Ann) '05 Graphite Limited Roadster and Gray Ltd. Roadster (FRI, SAT & SUN)
45) tnn14 (Tanner) - Florence,Ky. '05 Coupe
46) Tom2112 (Tom) - Sharon, PA. - '05 Black SRT6 Coupe
47) Bluecoupe (Steve & Daniela) Niagara Region -'05 Aero Blue Coupe Limited (FRI, SAT)
48) onelove - Sumter, South Carolina - 05 black SRT 6 (FRI, SAT & SUN)
49) 05XF-LVR - (John & Molly)-Carmel, IN - '05 Black Coupe (FRI, SAT)
50) DMS Xfire ..........................Salem, Va.................................(FRI, SAT)
51) waldig (Woody) - Gainesville Va, '05 Black SRT6 Coupe (FRI, SAT & SUN)
52) Biker David, (Dave and Barb) New Alexandria, PA '06 black roadster limited (FRI, SAT)
53) Kurts - (Kurt & Deb) Clintonville, WI - AeroBlue SRT-6(FRI, SAT)
54) texasT - Dallas Texas - aero blue srt coupe (FRI, SAT)
55) +fireamx - Akron, Ohio - 04 Alabaster Coupe (FRI, SAT)
56) Erzer - (Eric & Ruth) - St. Louis MO - 07 Red Roadster (FRI, SAT)
57) Eric - Fayetteville, NC - '05 Black SRT6 (FRI, SAT, SUN)
58) robs 04 crossfire -Ladys Island, SC- 04 Crossfire
59) Deevcj (Don) - Franklin NC - 05 Gray SRT6
60) maily - Nashville, Tn. - 05 Black SRT6 (FRI, SAT)
61) frostyflax17 (Cory) - Audi TT 225Q - Wilmington NC
62) marcossaito (Marcos) Atlanta, GA- '05 yellow roadster - (FRI, SAT)
63) Deborah Walker - (Debbie & her sister Elaine) Savannah GA- SSB Limited Coupe



Up to date 4/1/09

[VALKRYDERGUY]

The Outline of Events for the 3 Day Spring 2009 "Tail of the Dragon' Crossfire Meet":

(the Most Important Events are on Saturday & noted in Blue).

Friday April 3

>>>Shark067 getting married at the lodge at 4:30 pm<<<

Members will be arriving throughout the afternoon.
Some may hang out and greet others coming in or some may want to do a quick run on the Dragon before dinner.
The section of road known as the Tail of the Dragon (US129) is only 9 miles from the Fontana lodge.
Just take Hwy 28 (left) from the lodge to US129.
Turn right on US129 and you are on the Dragon.

....(larger scale map) Red circle FV Lodge- Blue circle US129 Dragon

The Dragon US129
US129 & Hwy 28 (circled in red)
Click on maps to enlarge

Drinks available at the The Bear's Den Lounge in the lodge from 5 PM to 9 PM
Dinner at the Mountain View Bistro in the lodge open 5 PM to 9 PM
Friday Dinner Reservations Recommended at time of check in.

After dinner:
Gather in the Large Comfortable Lodge Lobby in front of the Fireplace for more conversation etc.
The lobby is furnished with a lot of comfort for sitting and visiting and alcohol is allowed.
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Saturday April 4th

Sat 8:30 AM Breakfast at the Fontana Village Mountain View Bistro in the lodge.
(10 min from the Dam Meet).

Sat 10:00 AM (leave)

Be ready....
Line up and leave the lodge in a group and head for the Fontana Dam Visitors Center PHOTO SHOOT
(10 minutes away)

Turn right out of the lodge onto Hwy 28
Go 3 miles from the Lodge to Fontana Dam parking lot.
Entrance to the parking lot is on your left.
Parking lot is in front of the Overlook Gift Shop.

(We will probably be there until 11:30 AM so take your time at breakfast if you wish to leave slightly later than the group)

Professional photos TO BE arranged for this meet with US129 photos
They will be at the Fontana Dam visitors center from 10:00 to 11:30 am Saturday morning for our group pics.
He also will take individual pics upon request at the meet that morning.

Sat 11:30 AM (leave)
Lunch Run to Robbinsville - Hwy 28 to Hwy 143 right (18 mi, approx 30 min)
Lunch in Robbinsville at Papas Pizza (buffet), Sweetwater BBQ , McDonald's , Wendy's or Subway.
(You pick, all within a block of each other)
An hour and a half is planned for this lunch stop.
I recommend Papas Pizza (all ya can eat $5.29)

Sat 1:30 PM (regroup and leave)
Big Loop Run Robbinsville back to Fontana Village....


"Big Loop Run" click-on it
(118 mi, 3.5 Hour drive)

Leave Robbinsville on US129/143 north and watch for US143 fork off to the left to
Cherohala Skyway (NC. hwy 143 & TN. hwy 165) (5,200 ft @ 45 Mph)
Just before the town "Tellico Plains" take Hwy 360 north right

Optional Pit-Stop at Hardy's in Vonore.
Hwy 360 and Hwy 411 intersect here about 74 mi into the Big Loop (restrooms & gas available)

After leaving Vonore continue on hwy 411/72 north to hwy 72 right back to US129 -The Dragon
(318 Curves in 11 mi @ 30 Mph)

Then left on Hwy 28 and go 9 miles back to the Fontana Lodge on right.


Sat 4:30-5:00 PM (arrive)
Most will have arrived back at the lodge by now and will have a couple of hours to stop back in their rooms or simply hang out or gather in the lobby before dinner.
Drinks available at the The Bear's Den Lounge in the lodge from 5 PM to 9 PM

See link >> BBQ NIGHT back at the Fontana Lodge <<

After the BBQ dinner:
Gather in the Large Comfortable FV Lodge Lobby in Front of the Fireplace for more conversation etc.
The lobby is furnished with a lot of comfort for sitting and visiting and alcohol is allowed.
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Sunday April 5th (subject to change to a different full day run)

Sun 8:30 AM
Breakfast at Mountain View Bistro in the lodge.
Goodbyes to some and for others a short meeting in the Lodge lobby prior to the events beginning around 10 am.

Sun 10:00 AM
A short drive to the lower dam for another quick photo session
Then a drive to Cherokee (lunch) and up through the Smokey mountains to Gatlinburg then on over to Townsend and back around through the foothills parkway and back through the 'Tail of the Dragon" and back to Fontana lodge
As like Saturday....
Most will have arrived back at the lodge and will have a couple of hours to stop back in their rooms or simply hang out or gather in the lobby before dinner.
Drinks available at the The Bear's Den Lounge in the lodge from 5 PM to 9 PM
Dinner at the Mountain View Bistro in the lodge open 5 PM to 9 PM
Sunday Dinner Reservations Recommended at time of check in.

Sunday Drive Highlighted map below

[VALKRYDERGUY]

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[maxcichon]

Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY

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Am I first?

Put us down for 2!

Max

[SRT6nTulsa]

Darn, I wanted to be first. I'm in.

[Uncle O]

you can tell who is working hard today...put me down.

[SRT6nTulsa]

I just called the Fontana Village Resort. The contract isn't in, so we can't make reservations yet. She said to call back tomorrow, and they may have it.

[maxcichon]

Originally Posted by Uncle O

you can tell who is working hard today...put me down.

Hey, I'm already at home! I was at the lab at 05:00.

That's in the morning ya' know!

[naughteven]

You are right> Not enough honest work to keep us busy. Put me down as well.

Dennis

[Franc Rauscher]

I don't care if I'm first or last on the sign up list, I'm in.

I'll place reservations tonite.

Next spring Jane, you're gonna be trying to catch up to me!


roadster with a stick

[Franc Rauscher]

Originally Posted by SRT6nTulsa

I just called the Fontana Village Resort. The contract isn't in, so we can't make reservations yet. She said to call back tomorrow, and they may have it.

Are We Anxious?

[VALKRYDERGUY]

Sorry guys...
I thought we were all set to reserve a room after getting off the phone today.
Try later this week and I'm sure they will be ready to take your name.
Also let me know once your reserved so I can show it next to your name.

Thanks Valk (Anxious Valk)

[Bigkid]

OK I am hooked, put me down. Franc, you better stick with me again and forget about Jane. She will only be faster by then. Thanks Jim

[JaneBridges]

Ok, Francaaahhh:

You're on baby. Count me in. Just remember, I know the art of passing and the art of being passed. Once I let you pass, there will be some wild women on your back that will make you nervous, uncomfortable, can't keep from looking in your mirror. I'll be right there, until you pull over and surrender. OH, Francaaahhh, I can't wait.

Have a good day, everyone.

Jane

[oledoc2u]

now, I have to see that, I'm in.......

[Iamfink2]

Go ahead and put me down Gary you know i'll try to be there.

[huudoo]

put me down Gary, this will be number 4 for me @ the Dragon

[NeverEnough]

Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY

Drivers List

1)Valkryderguy-(Gary) Aurora,Ill - '04 SSB Coupe
2) maxcichon (Max & Tina) - Auburn, AL - '05 Blaze Red Ltd Roadster
+ guest
3)SRT6nTulsa (Alex) - Tulsa, OK - '05 Graphite SRT6 Coupe
4) Uncle O (Owen) - Columbus, GA - '05 Graphite SRT6 Coupe
5) naughteven (Dennis) - Bicknell, IN - '06 Red Ltd Roadster
6) Franc Rauscher (Franc) - St Louis, MO - Roadster
7) Bigkid - South Carolina - '05 SRT6 SSB
8) JaneBridges (Jane) - Vincennes, IN - '05 Graphite SRT Coupe
9) oledoc2u (Doc & Laura ) - Cicero, IN - '05 Black SRT6 Roadster
10) Iamfink2 (Pat) - Laurel, MD - '05 SSB Ltd Roadster
11)

ME ME ME ME ME ME!!!!!!!!

I'll be there dead or alive...