Originally Posted by dedwards0323
Pretty easy to get "labeled" as a potential nuisance (by local law enforcement) instead of a bunch a car enthusiasts just enjoying our cars, the local roadways and the surrounding topography.
Potential nuisance? Do you suppose the MONEY that almost 100 people will be spending in the area will be a "potential nuisance" as well?
When the race(s) come to the speedway here in Atlanta, the traffic gets bad, the restaurants fill up - but the fact is, those fan spend oodles of money locally. I never complain - and never did back in Michigan, (I lived 20 miles from MIS).
You'd think that, in THIS economy, people would appreciate groups coming in and leaving behind money. (And the very idea that it only profits the lodge is B.S. - even if that WERE true, think of the taxes we pay up there.)
And I'm not saying we own the road or that this excuses irresponsible behavior - but the fact is, we aren't the ones crashing our bikes on the curves and costing locals money to run their fire-rescue departments.
I was in Cleveland, GA this weekend. I wore a shirt from the resort I stayed at - one lady at the pharmacy I visited saw the shirt and thanked me for vacationing in "her" town!
That was the right attitude!
So everyone travel smart coming & going on our scheduled weekend. And let's avoid any issues with local law enforcement during our weekend gathering. Weather is starting to turn cooler here and the fall colors ought to be really good starting in October.
I'm with you!
But now that you mention it, if the area IS that booked, maybe the best dragon was back when the road was partly blocked!