Looking forward to seeing the you/yours & the Coyote6!
Thanks for the reconfirm & info.

See you there at the Fontana Dam Vistors' Center parking lot. (2.7 miles from the Fontana Village).

Bill (SilverFox)

 

I am definitely thinking about it where is a good place to stay down there I was there this summer on my bike it was great!!

 

It would be Great to have a Michigan XF there!

Fontana Village Lodge Phone is 800-849-2258 or (if Fontana Lodge is full).

Microtel Inn in Robbinsville, (20 Miles away, 35 Minutes).
(25+ Rooms Avail as of Sun 1PM 11/04/07)

• Room rates at $59.95. But Weekend rates $69.95 Dbl+Tax apply.

Make your reservations now. 1-888-771-7171


50 guest rooms.

• Singles, doubles, suites, Jacuzzi suites available.
• Suites include microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker, 1 queen bed, one queen sleeper sofa.
• Special rooms and suites for physically challenged.
• Non-smoking rooms and suites available.
• Adjoining rooms for expanded families.
• Free local calls (dataport phones).
• Remote control satellite color TV with HBO, ESPN, CNN, and TWC.
• Complementary continental breakfast.
• Meeting room for groups and clubs.
• Selected pet rooms.
• Interior corridors with electronic locks and elevator.

 

1:30PM, I'm off to the Dragon Area, will be back this PM, to check in!
Another Gorgeous Day in the Mountains, Sunny, Close to 70 for a High, lots of color,
& even warmer tomorrow 73+
Later, My SilverFox II & Dragon are calling me!
Bill (SF)

 

Cherohala Skyway Note.

Hope nobody needs this info, but just in case . . .


SPEED LIMITS ON THE CHEROHALA - We have checked with two different sources on the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

One source who patrols the Cherohala area regularly says the speed limit is 30 mph the entire way from Tellico Plains to the North Carolina State Line. But it is only posted with two signs in those 21 miles. One is near the Tellico Plains City limits and another about mid-way up the Cherohala at the Indian Boundary turn-off. NOTE: We do not have information on how close speed limit signs have to be to establish a speed limit on any section of roadway. Please let us know if you have this information.
The other HP source, when I tell him the signage situation, says that the speed limit is 65 unless posted with more signs at regular intervals. Note: The Tennessee speed limit laws state that the maximum speed limit on all “Other Roads” is 65 mph unless posted otherwise.

Here are some things to say if you get pulled over for speeding on the Tennessee side of the Cherohala:

1. Mention the signs for 30 mph and say that you thought Tennessee law was that the speed limit was 65 unless otherwise posted. You thought the 30 mph signs were just slowing traffic for Tellico and Indian Boundary intersection.

2. At the State Line there is a REDUCE SPEED AHEAD sign as you enter North Carolina where the speed limit is posted 45.

3. There are curve signs on the Tennessee side with recommended speeds of 35 mph. Surely the state would not post a higher speed limit on the curve warning signs.

In reality no-one is really sure of the speed limit. We have never seen it strictly enforced on the Tennessee side, but we have heard of tickets being issued. We regularly travel at 55-65 mph as does most of the car and cycle traffic.

The North Carolina side is posted as 45 mph. It is sometimes enforced, especially on week-ends and holiday periods. The helicopter enforcement no longer exists, but you will find radar by NCHP and Graham County Sheriff deputies


See you at the Dragon !!

 

Just finished adding comments & adjusting the Schedule, based on today's T of D Run & Research/Clocking of the Entire Meet Area. (My 2nd in 2 Days & I may go back tomorrow, the Weather & Color is just Gorgeous.

Also added another Confirmed XF for a total Confirmed so far of 26.

See the Updated Schedule, Driver's List & Accommodation new notes, in my below sig.

Any questions please email at the Address below.

See Ya at the Dragon!

Bill (SF)

 

1st Annual Fall Crossfire 'Tail of the Dragon' Meet!

<<<It's a BIG GO! (27 XFs Confirmed & Counting).

<< "See y'all on the Dragon!" The Dragon-Slayer (SF)


The Schedule of Events for the 3 Day 'Tail of the Dragon' Crossfire Meet:
(r11/05/07-11:20 pm)

Friday Nov 9th
Fri 3 PM Hook-up @ the Fontana Village (FV) Wildwood Grill Restaurant Parking lot. (There were 50 Mini-coopers in it Sat afternoon).

Fri 4 PM "Free time" or R/T Run the Dragon, dark at 5:45 pm (Time change).

Fri, Also Ice Cream, Hot Dogs, Draft Brew & Sodas, etc at the FV Ice Cream Shop or "Hellbender Pitstop" at Gas Station, for a PM Snack/Brew.

Fri 6:30 PM Drinks at the FV Bear's Den Lounge or Wildwood Grill Bar(?) (Lots Beer & Wine to go at FV Grocery Store, or FV Gas Station, open almost all hours, if funds are limited).

Fri 7:30 PM Dinner at the FV Wildwood Grill (Mid $) (open Noon to 10 PM).

Saturday Nov 10th
Sat 8:30 AM Breakfast at the Fontana Village (FV) Mountain Bistro (10 mins from the 10:00 AM Dam Meet).

Sat 10:00 AM Meet & Greet at the Fontana Dam Vistors' Center - Parking lot in front of the Overlook Gift Shop {1.2 miles off Hwy 28 at Fontana Dam turnoff, the turnoff is 1.8 miles SE (Right Turn) from FV on Hwy 28, 3.0 total mi from FV to parking lot} (will probably last until 11:30 AM, so running late is OK ).

Sat 10:45 AM XF Group Photos by "killboy"(Confirmed w/Darryl) at the Fontana Dam Vistors' Center.

Sat 11:00 AM (2) "Special Surprise" Guests & Photo Ops at Fontana DAM.

Sat 11:05 AM "Special Long-Haul Award" from the XF Driver coming the Greatest Distance (at the DAM).

Sat 11:30 AM Round Trip Dragon run & back to FV Wildwood Grill at approx 1:30PM for lunch.

Sat, Also Ice Cream, Hot Dogs, Draft Brew & Sodas, etc at the FV Ice Cream Shop or "Hellbender Pitstop", for a PM Snack/Brew.

Sat 2:30 PM (2.5-3 Hr) Cherohala Skyway run at 5,200+ ft NC to TN Border & Back (95 mi R/T).
(Could stop in Robbinsville {20 miles from FV} on way back for Sweetwater BBQ, or Mc Donald's, Wendy's, Subway or Papa John's Pizza to Go, if you don't want to eat at FV or funds are limited.)

Sat 7:00-8:00 PM Dinner and Drinks at the FV Mountain View Bistro & The Bear's Den Lounge (High end $$) (Open 5 PM to 9 PM) (Dinner Reservations Recommended)or Wildwood Grill & Bar (Mid $) (Lots Beer & Wine to go at FV Grocery Store, or FV Gas Station, open almost all hours, if funds are limited).

Sunday Nov 11th
Sun 8:30 AM Breakfast at FV Mountain Bistro.

Sun 9:30 AM Hook-up @ the Fontana Village (FV) Wildwood Grill Restaurant Parking lot.

Sun 10:00 AM Repeat RT Dragon Run (or one way for those going West, North or Northeast home from the Dragon), for those New or Repeaters.

Sun 12:00 PM "Surprise Run - Drive a Little, Swerve a Lot" w/ Lunch at the River's End Restaurant - Nantahala Outdoor Center, On the Nantahala "Whitewater" River on our way (approx 45 minutes from FV) almost all along Whitewater Rivers or Lakes & Mountains, for those who want to Drive & See more of this Beautiful Area on or before their way Home!

 

Just got back from another Beautiful & Fun Day in the Dragon's Area, 3rd day in a row. Got all the mileages clocked, car washes noted, alternate restaurants checked w/ some menus, alternate runs checked (220 miles today, 120 miles near the Dragon/Fontana Village, found out where you can buy beer to go, etc, etc.

Some more Rooms at the Fontana Lodge (8 miles from the Dragon), just became available Today at 5PM for Friday & Saturday night, Please Call Donna ASAP for reservations at 1-800-849-2258 Front Desk & tell her you're with the Crossfire Group. (We have over 15 Driver's staying there 1, 2 or 3 nights; come join the Friendly Crowd!)

Any Questions or concerns (Re: lodging, directions, or whatever), please email me at the address below, or call me between 10 AM & 8 PM Tues, Wed or Thurs, or Fri AM till noon at 828-837-0574.

See you at the Dragon or Fontana Village/Lodge/Dam!
Bill (SilverFox)

 

will try be there 3 pm friday for the gtg can't wait.

 

anyone need a SRT-6 i fill like i work in Marketing,

http://www.harrylane.com/en_US/

call ask for Boyd Wilson or Kenny Lane 865-531-4000 tell them
Brad sent you i bought mr SRT-6 their the first of October.

from my understanding they have a few in storage
they have like 3 or 4 dealers they own around Knoxville TN.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2005 SRT-6 Auto Graphite Metallic
new in box, bought 10-8-07 170 miles

 

Just added another Confirmed, that makes 27 XF Driver's Confirmed!
Can we get to 30+, I bet we can!

(See the Click on Drivers' list below, in my sig).


Just got back from another Beautiful & Fun Day in the Dragon's Area, 3rd day in a row. Got all the mileages clocked, car washes noted, alternate restaurants checked w/ some menus, alternate runs checked (220 miles today, 120 miles near the Dragon/Fontana Village, found out where you can buy beer to go, etc, etc.

Some more Rooms at the Fontana Lodge (8 miles from the Dragon), just became available Today at 5 PM for Friday & Saturday night, Please Call Donna ASAP for reservations at 1-800-849-2258 Front Desk & tell her you're with the Crossfire Group. (We have over 15 Driver's staying there 1, 2 or 3 nights; come join the Friendly Crowd!)

Any Questions or concerns (Re: lodging, directions, or whatever), please email me at the address in my Sig., or call me between 10 AM & 8 PM Tues, Wed or Thurs, or Fri AM till noon at 828-837-0574.

See you at the Dragon or Fontana Village/Lodge/Dam!

Bill (SilverFox)

 

The Dragon's Weekend Forecast:

(It's a Big Go, also!)

Fri Nov 09Partly Cloudy 64°/34° 10%

Sat Nov 10Sunny 65°/36° 10%

Sun Nov 11Partly Cloudy 67°/40° 20%

Mon Nov 12Partly Cloudy 70°/45° 20%

 

btw for thoose traveling through dc and richmond 95 is screwed up, construction... still

 

Please Note: Major Sch revisions Tues PM, below including an All new Big Loop Run (I took & clocked it Monday), it is Incredible!

 

Just made my reservation at the Lodge for sat. night. I thought about everything, and I just don't want to drive at night on those roads. Hope to see everyone on saturday at the dam.

 

sorry i made my resv early wish i waited to join you at the lodge.

dennis

 

Good Choice, I'm only 54 miles (1hr 10 min) away, but I'm staying at the Fontana Village Lodge for Friday & Saturday night.
See you at the Fontana Dam Sat AM.

Bill

 

Dennis I'm Sure you can still cancel it, it should be no problem!
Make sure the Lodge still has a room, though.
See you there!
Bill

 

will be there bill can't wait.

 

Some more Rooms at the Fontana Lodge (8 miles from the Dragon), just became available Monday at 5 PM for Friday & Saturday night, Please Call Donna ASAP for reservations at 1-800-849-2258 Front Desk & tell her you're with the Crossfire Group. (We have over 15 Driver's staying there 1, 2 or 3 nights; come join the Friendly Crowd!)