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5th Annual Fall 2011 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Sept. 30, Oct 1 & 2

Old Sep 25, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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Beautiful day down here with the top down. Took a drive down to Walhala SC on a different route than 28 and discovered a road that is what I imagine the dragon warlike in it's primitive days. I called it Tail of the Otter but think maybe it should be Hell's Footpath.

It had some twists that are as bad if not worse than the Dragon. Unfortunately, I'll never take it again as it is wide enough for one car to feel comfortable...plus it was gravel (not as bad as the bridges trip). Got some video if anyone wants to see part of it when you get here. but word to the wise, never take Otter road!

But we did come back via 28 and it was a blast.

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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 06:53 PM
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Don't get too sick of the area before next weekend!
 
Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:04 PM
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Don't get too sick of the area before next weekend!
Not possible.

Here are a couple of shots along Moon Shiner




 
Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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I always love the waterfall pics but when you add the rainbow in ...... wow!!! Great shot.
 
Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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Man, I think the SE is more of a rare bird than an SRT Roadster...

The weather was wonderful here today, as well. WELL, i'ts been a stellar weekend, in fact.
 
Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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Four more Days , Hope we get out of Lexington in time to meet the rest going down Fri will know more as the week goes on, If not may cut through a Diff way and come out on 75 at Mt Vernon Ky see if we can catch you that way , Party Time coming up YA!!!!!!LOL
 
Old Sep 25, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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Looking forward to our trip to Fontana Friday!

James and Deborah, I would like to get a sticker from you...hope you have some extras.

Judi, sorry you won't be there....I was looking forward to seeing you again. See you in the Spring.

Be safe everyone!!
 
Old Sep 26, 2011 | 07:57 AM
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I will not be able to make the Dragon trip this time due to some unfortunate circumstances and illness in the family.

This was the one thing I was NOT going to cancel, see how that turned out for me. Friends, hopefully Molly and I will get to see you sooner, but I am going to change my reservation to the Spring...
 
Old Sep 26, 2011 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
I will not be able to make the Dragon trip this time due to some unfortunate circumstances and illness in the family.

This was the one thing I was NOT going to cancel, see how that turned out for me. Friends, hopefully Molly and I will get to see you sooner, but I am going to change my reservation to the Spring...
John , sorry to here this, but i know how things are , and hope everybody get well soon , see ya in the spring
 
Old Sep 26, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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John , sorry to here this, but i know how things are , and hope everybody get well soon , see ya in the spring
Thanks Ray, and if you are interested, we are going to try to do a Bourbon Trail distillery run in the next few weeks while it is still decent out
 
Old Sep 26, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
I will not be able to make the Dragon trip this time due to some unfortunate circumstances and illness in the family.

This was the one thing I was NOT going to cancel, see how that turned out for me. Friends, hopefully Molly and I will get to see you sooner, but I am going to change my reservation to the Spring...
Bummer, I was really hoping to see you two up there.

Praying for quick healing for you & yours, friend.
 
Old Sep 26, 2011 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Uncle_Al
Well it's a sunny day in Beckley. They have sights here so why not rent a car. Three Enterprise shops in Beckley and they are all closed on Sunday. Who would possibly want to rent a car on Sunday? That was the bad news. The good news is the quicky mart across the street has Krispy Kreme!!! No ride but I got fat pills. The adventure continues.
Beckly WV. cannot think of a better spotto get sstuck. Pretty and willsay that way cause they are stil in the ninetine fifties there. Hence everything closed on Sundays.

At least you got Krispy Kremes.

And without a car, you have no excuses but to walk them off.

Some of my best road trips involved broken down cars and the subsequent "discoveries and adventures" Enjoy.


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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
I will not be able to make the Dragon trip this time due to some unfortunate circumstances and illness in the family.

This was the one thing I was NOT going to cancel, see how that turned out for me. Friends, hopefully Molly and I will get to see you sooner, but I am going to change my reservation to the Spring...
Sorry to hear of your troubles. Was planning on a good time with you. See you in the spring.

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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
I will not be able to make the Dragon trip this time due to some unfortunate circumstances and illness in the family.

This was the one thing I was NOT going to cancel, see how that turned out for me. Friends, hopefully Molly and I will get to see you sooner, but I am going to change my reservation to the Spring...
John sorry to here this. hope everyone is healthy soon. So we will see the three of you in the spring.
 
Old Sep 26, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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This is why I will never leave.

Thank you, friends, I truly appreciate the thoughts and prayers, Molly's grandfather is a fighter, but we are wondering if the last few battles haven't taken the fight out of him. Hopefully, soon, he will be in no pain...

We'll be partying in the Spring, and will bring several recipes of pie, looking forward to seeing you all
 
Old Sep 26, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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Thoughts and prayers are with you John. Look forward to seeing you in the Spring.
 
Old Sep 26, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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Our prayers go out to Molly's Grandfather. You and Molly will be missed. Take care.
 
Old Sep 26, 2011 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
Thanks Ray, and if you are interested, we are going to try to do a Bourbon Trail distillery run in the next few weeks while it is still decent out
Ya just let us know
 
Old Sep 26, 2011 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
Thank you, friends, I truly appreciate the thoughts and prayers
Molly's grandfather is a fighter, but we are wondering if the last few battles haven't taken the fight out of him.
Hopefully, soon, he will be in no pain...
John,
I'm saddened to hear the news.
I know how tuff it is to not make a meet like this after all that builds up to going...but sometimes life throws ya a curve ball and this is the result.

I've been laying low on even mentioning this but I may not even get to be there next weekend either.
I had a knee surgery on the 16th and found out on the 22nd I had an internal bleed which caused significant swelling to develop leaving me still needing crutches
I won't know til the day I plan to leave (Thursday) if I will be leaving or not.

My thoughts are with you both and I to will be going in the Spring so see ya then if not sooner.

Gary
 
Old Sep 26, 2011 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by msgump
Gary, guess we won't be coming down this fall....TJ has to work and something pressing at school so he can't get away. this will be my first missed dragon. Will miss seeing everyone and sure hope you all have a safe drive and the weather is good....Judi (msgump)
Will miss you and TJ! Guess we'll be at the end of the group by ourselves now...(not a bad thing!):D
 

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