yes, it is a benefit...no trucker I know would want to end up on that road...no way, no how... Hell my air ride would hang me on the first turn up...lol...

 

There are signs warnings both Truckers and cyclist about the conditions on 129 at the Dragon. Both pay the taxes that support the road. Both can decide if they wish to use it.

I am wth truck drivers like Steve and Doc on this. 129 is their road too!

Question 1) Would cyclist and sports enthusiasts pay for the maintanence of the road without the tax support of the trucking industry?

Question 2) Should this discussion not be in the political section?


WHEIO! WHEIO! CENSOR ALERT!

 

There are a few more pictures in my gallery.

 

As many of you know, Molly and I had illness in the family and were unable to make the Dragon. With all the commotion and travel, I did not cancel my reservation at Fontana in time and was going to forgo my one nights cost.

I emailed Tim Gamble, the facilities director and explained what happened, he graciously allowed me to change my reservation to the Spring instead of charging me the penalty.

I wanted everyone to know how great the lodge and Mr. Gamble have been over the years.



For anyone we have spoken with, I wanted to let you know that Pappa passed away last night at about 3AM, peacefully and pain free. After a FULL 88 years, he was ready and passed in a dignified manner with family around...

 

Sorry for your loss John. I'm glad he lived a full life, and went peacefully. You are all in my prayers.

 

John & Molly Yea for Papa he went the way it should be and everyone is at peace over the experience. Gary and I wish only good memories, smiles and the warmth of his love comes over you when you think of him.

 

My thoughts are with both of you.
It brings comfort to know that he passed away comfortably with family by his side.
We all can only hope when our time comes we can go this way.
Missed ya both at the Dragon but hope you can return in the Spring.
I'm happy to know that Fontana Lodge worked out a solution with you regarding your reservation.

Take care both of you

Gary

 

John,

been there and I understand how you feel. Sorry for your loss, buddy and buddette.

 

Sorry for your loss Molly and John. My prayers and thoughts go out to both of you and the family.

 

John, I hate to hear about his passing.

If you or Molly need anything, let me know.

I will be praying for you both.

 

So sad to hear of his passing.

Cathy and I have you guys in our thoughts.

franc

 

Very sorry to hear of your loss John , Prayers sent from my house to you and your family .

Howard.

 

I am very sorry for your loss and hope to meet you at he next Dragon.

 

Sorry to hear of his passing John.

 

I hate to hear John, but, you know he had a full life, and you were there...you and Molly take care, and we will see you both soon... Glad the Lodge took care of things for you... Let me know if you need help with anything...

 

Sorry to hear about your loss.

 

I have to disagree with you here Steve. We all have laws to follow including yourself. If you can't stay on your side of the highway you need to find another route, and if you have to go through the Dragon you need a warning car behind you and in front of you. If we ran into a tractor trailer running the speeds that we were running just last week we'd have a very slim chance of surviving.

Posted speedlimit is 30mph which is a quick pace, much quicker than most Harley's we get behind. Technically the speedlimit is 65 through there, at least until you get to NC, but that's another debate. Either way 30mph going around one of those corners into an 18 wheeler is a bad accident.

 

you won't be going around those corners pulling a '53' box...like I do... The air suspension will lift on the off camber corners, and you will be like a turtle on its shell...going no where... The photos I have seen prove that...now a 48, 42, on down with day cabs certainly could make it...but it would be a lot of work...and unless you had to get to some work site, why would you even use that route. I can see low boys, dump trucks, flat beds carrying supplies, but a '53 ft box has no business on those roads, let alone a sleeper cab like I have...add the two together and it spells trouble... Steve was just venting with all the BS we put up with on a daily basis, not necessarily the Dragon... You get my age, you just shake you head and roll on....after awhile it just gets comical... what they don't know is todays trucks have just about as much power and speed, and braking as any car, and they are surprised when they cut me off then speed off only to find me in their rearview mirror...ooooops......

 

After all they went thru, both of my parents went the same way (peacefully and pain free) and mom had family around. Dad seemed to want to go alone, a wonderful nurse sat with him after we went home. He died as we pulled into the driveway, as if to stay with us till we arrived home. ( He was 1 1/2 hours away in a hospital when he died.) I get the shakes even now, 15 years later, when I think of that night.

Blessings to you two, John. I sure hope I'm there to see you, at the next Dragon that you make.

 

John and Molly
Kyle and I are both sorry to here that he passed. The most important thing is he lived a full life, passed peacefully and had his family by his side. Your Crossfire family is with you during this emotional journey. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.