7TH Annual Spring "Tail of the Dragon" GTG April 2014
Re: 7TH Annual Spring "Tail of the Dragon" GTG April 2014
love the video Michael, and Gary's whoa comment, on the fast bend.I think i was behind Lisa, that was a good fast run (by my standards anyway)
Re: 7TH Annual Spring "Tail of the Dragon" GTG April 2014
I picked up a screw on the other side of 129 and luckily right on 441 in Maryville
We were within a few miles of a tire shop, and they actually had my 2 fronts, and got them replaced and us back on the road in under an hour.
Many thinks to C&D tire and Lisa for patiently waiting with us
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They took great care of my baby, and I am very particular.
When I was there I explained to the sales woman that we come here twice a year and do these runs and have frequently needed tire help or replacement and get stuck.
She very graciously offered to stock any sizes and types of tires we need for the cars, as long as we give her a heads up.
When the next Dragon thread gets started, I will remind everyone, since we can not make the next one.
We were within a few miles of a tire shop, and they actually had my 2 fronts, and got them replaced and us back on the road in under an hour.
Many thinks to C&D tire and Lisa for patiently waiting with us
.They took great care of my baby, and I am very particular.
When I was there I explained to the sales woman that we come here twice a year and do these runs and have frequently needed tire help or replacement and get stuck.
She very graciously offered to stock any sizes and types of tires we need for the cars, as long as we give her a heads up.
When the next Dragon thread gets started, I will remind everyone, since we can not make the next one.
Sorry to hear that you got a flat but very happy to hear that C&D Tire was there to save the day.
I am adding their website link right here for the record and will be sure to put the link somewhere in the new Fall thread announcement
C&D Tire
3647 U.S. Highway. 411 South,
Maryville, Tennessee
37801
Mon- Fri 8A-5P
Sat 8A-3P
Directions from Fontana Lodge
MapQuest Maps - Driving Directions - Map
Re: 7TH Annual Spring "Tail of the Dragon" GTG April 2014
Excellent, thank you, Gary!
Her name was Jennifer and she was fantastic. She will be the one we need to call before the next meet. I am going to have her get stock sizes, and if anyone has any specific requirements, we can do that as well...
Her name was Jennifer and she was fantastic. She will be the one we need to call before the next meet. I am going to have her get stock sizes, and if anyone has any specific requirements, we can do that as well...
John,
Sorry to hear that you got a flat but very happy to hear that C&D Tire was there to save the day.
I am adding their website link right here for the record and will be sure to put the link somewhere in the new Fall thread announcement
C&D Tire
3647 U.S. Highway. 411 South,
Maryville, Tennessee
37801
Mon- Fri 8A-5P
Sat 8A-3P
Directions from Fontana Lodge
MapQuest Maps - Driving Directions - Map
Sorry to hear that you got a flat but very happy to hear that C&D Tire was there to save the day.
I am adding their website link right here for the record and will be sure to put the link somewhere in the new Fall thread announcement
C&D Tire
3647 U.S. Highway. 411 South,
Maryville, Tennessee
37801
Mon- Fri 8A-5P
Sat 8A-3P
Directions from Fontana Lodge
MapQuest Maps - Driving Directions - Map
Re: 7TH Annual Spring "Tail of the Dragon" GTG April 2014
I have added the Spring Dragon photos to my smugmug site. You can right click to save any photo but if you would like to buy larger prints from my site please feel free (it will help to pay for my next Dragon trip).
I will add more as i process them.
Here is the link, then go to galleries and scroll down to the Crossfire album
http://andrewkingphotography.smugmug.com/
I will add more as i process them.
Here is the link, then go to galleries and scroll down to the Crossfire album
http://andrewkingphotography.smugmug.com/
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Re: 7TH Annual Spring "Tail of the Dragon" GTG April 2014
Nick and I were discussing the Dragon just before it kicked off -we knew it would be either a 'bad' one (the weather was questionable and many of us regulars could not make it) - I see that it WAS the usual great time.
As I recover from the darkest illness I've ever had, I will become quite sad that I didn't make this event - there were so many first-timers coming, and I live for the first-timers.
I am feeling better, have some more time to fully recover, but I am now believing I will be back 'with it' in maybe a week. Yesterday, last night were turning points, so it seems. Let's make the Fall Event the best one yet.
As I recover from the darkest illness I've ever had, I will become quite sad that I didn't make this event - there were so many first-timers coming, and I live for the first-timers.
I am feeling better, have some more time to fully recover, but I am now believing I will be back 'with it' in maybe a week. Yesterday, last night were turning points, so it seems. Let's make the Fall Event the best one yet.
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Re: 7TH Annual Spring "Tail of the Dragon" GTG April 2014
Nick and I were discussing the Dragon just before it kicked off -we knew it would be either a 'bad' one (the weather was questionable and many of us regulars could not make it) - I see that it WAS the usual great time.
As I recover from the darkest illness I've ever had, I will become quite sad that I didn't make this event - there were so many first-timers coming, and I live for the first-timers.
I am feeling better, have some more time to fully recover, but I am now believing I will be back 'with it' in maybe a week. Yesterday, last night were turning points, so it seems. Let's make the Fall Event the best one yet.
As I recover from the darkest illness I've ever had, I will become quite sad that I didn't make this event - there were so many first-timers coming, and I live for the first-timers.
I am feeling better, have some more time to fully recover, but I am now believing I will be back 'with it' in maybe a week. Yesterday, last night were turning points, so it seems. Let's make the Fall Event the best one yet.
Re: 7TH Annual Spring "Tail of the Dragon" GTG April 2014
I've been a slacker and have not responded to the events past week. What a great time! Despite airline drama and not arriving to the lodge until 3AM Friday morning, it was a great time catching up with old friends and meeting new ones.
The "Flying Squirrel" did surprisingly well on the Dragon. The autostick certainly received a workout.
Friday's drive on the Road to Nowhere was great! Who can forget that tunnel with the great acoustics?
Saturday's Wayah Rd adventure was fast and furious to say the least. Inge did an awesome job driving.
Sunday's drive? Simply divine.
Here is a video recap:
The "Flying Squirrel" did surprisingly well on the Dragon. The autostick certainly received a workout.
Friday's drive on the Road to Nowhere was great! Who can forget that tunnel with the great acoustics?
Saturday's Wayah Rd adventure was fast and furious to say the least. Inge did an awesome job driving.
Sunday's drive? Simply divine.
Here is a video recap:
Re: 7TH Annual Spring "Tail of the Dragon" GTG April 2014
Looks like folks had a great time at this spring's ToD GTG. Glad to see groups are taking alternative routes to ToD itself. There are so many good roads throughout the area that one can drove different routes for 2-3 years. Hopefully we can make the fall event.
Later,
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Re: 7TH Annual Spring "Tail of the Dragon" GTG April 2014
I'm still recovering - can someone post some more videos of the weekend? (Normal speed only, please - I want to feel like I was there.)
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^^^ That would be me.. have the gopro low res - I need to get on youtube and figure all this stuff out.. LOL
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Speedy recovery !
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Thanks all, but c'Mon, post some more videos or tell me where they are on YT!
I need to see what went on! Im feeling better, probably gonna drive my car today, first time since April 2nd.
I need to see what went on! Im feeling better, probably gonna drive my car today, first time since April 2nd.