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10th Annual Fall 2016 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Sept 30, Oct 1, 2

Old Sep 12, 2016 | 07:21 PM
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-Gayle and Paul Big Daddy Ottawa, Ontario CICCI
-Chris and Josie Cjmz888 - Kingston Ontario
-GWN05 - Terry & MaryEllen - Corbeil Ontario Canada
all arriving on Thursday appx 6-7pm
leaving Monday morning
 
Old Sep 13, 2016 | 10:42 AM
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Great to see so many new and old names on the list the number has risen dramatically over the past couple of weeks only a few more to reach 60 !!!!
This will be a great event, with new evening entertainment and hopefully a few new runs.
looking forward to meeting everyone very soon........
 
Old Sep 13, 2016 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by VALK
I'm looking forward to meeting you !!!
I'm looking forward to meeting you as well and all of the folks at the Dragon in a couple of weeks.
 
Old Sep 13, 2016 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Rpaczan
Add me to the list, arrive Friday and depart Sunday.
I don't think I'll be able to join everyone at Francs.
Glad you will be joining us and you have been added to the list
 
Old Sep 13, 2016 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Daddy
-Gayle and Paul Big Daddy Ottawa, Ontario CICCI
-Chris and Josie Cjmz888 - Kingston Ontario
-GWN05 - Terry & MaryEllen - Corbeil Ontario Canada
all arriving on Thursday appx 6-7pm
leaving Monday morning
That's an entourage!
 
Old Sep 14, 2016 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by KDW4Him
That's an entourage!
Couple more being picked up on the way!

2 weeks before take off
 
Old Sep 14, 2016 | 07:12 PM
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Well since we're not going to get to see Mark this weekend.. put us down.. Bringing my Aero Blue roadster.. Greg and Sherri .. Kellyville, OK.
Oh.. and let's take the trip up the mountain to see some great folks Friday morning too..
 

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Old Sep 14, 2016 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrmiata
Well since we're not going to get to see Mark this weekend.. put us down
Bringing my Aero Blue roadster..
Greg and Sherri .. Kellyville, OK.
Oh.. and let's take the trip up the mountain to see some great folks Friday morning too..
AWESOME !!!
I got ya both on the attending list and the Friday BBQ run list !!!!



 
Old Sep 14, 2016 | 10:24 PM
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NEWS FLASH

I have removed myself (in this thread and Franc's) from the list of those going Friday to the lunch BBQ at Franc's friends' - due to popular demand, I will be leading the following on Friday:

1) 9:30am - A run up the Dragon to and back with a stop at Look Rock IF the weather is clear
2) 11:00am - I leave the Lodge for "The Road to NoWhere" with lunch in Bryson City and perhaps a walk at least part way down to the lake - returning around 4-4:30


This is reflected in the revised attendee package that should be going out in email tonight or tomorrow.
 

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Old Sep 15, 2016 | 12:11 AM
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Organized runs & agenda
(work in progress still to be updated with more details in Post #4)

Last updated 9-14-2016

Click here to see Post # 4

 
Old Sep 15, 2016 | 02:00 PM
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Gary I think you have Pat & Mickie going to Franc's BBQ on Friday but I never put my name on the list. Could you please remove us? Thanks
 
Old Sep 15, 2016 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Iamfink2
Gary I think you have Pat & Mickie going to Franc's BBQ on Friday but I never put my name on the list. Could you please remove us? Thanks
If your name is on the list you are GOING. Get over it.
 
Old Sep 15, 2016 | 07:44 PM
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I am LATE to this party! Will someone please send me any info on upcoming event? Pleeease?
 
Old Sep 15, 2016 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueAngel
I am LATE to this party! Will someone please send me any info on upcoming event? Pleeease?
Click here, this will take you go the start of this very thread where you can read the first four posts that tell you all about it:

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...oct-1-2-a.html
 

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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 10:38 AM
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Default Re: 10th Annual Fall 2016 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Sept 30, Oct 1, 2

Originally Posted by pizzaguy
NEWS FLASH

I have removed myself (in this thread and Franc's) from the list of those going Friday to the lunch BBQ at Franc's friends' - due to popular demand, I will be leading the following on Friday:

1) 9:30am - A run up the Dragon to and back with a stop at Look Rock IF the weather is clear
2) 11:00am - I leave the Lodge for "The Road to NoWhere" with lunch in Bryson City and perhaps a walk at least part way down to the lake - returning around 4-4:30


This is reflected in the revised attendee package that should be going out in email tonight or tomorrow.
Pizza, I may be joining you for one or both cruises Friday. We found a neat place for lunch not far from Brysons though and thought we'd throw that out as an option. It's call Rivers End. Think we may do the cruise there with you, hit the brewery there and then head to Rivers End for Lunch instead of eating in Bryson.

Also, just a quick question on the run up the Dragon - is that a casual cruise or a bat out of hell cruise. I'm thinking my wife won't won't to go too fast on our first run (darn).

Thanks, Paul
 
Old Sep 16, 2016 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by James1549
Ok, pay attention Harbor!

Here is what Tammi has planned for us on Saturday:

Tuckaleechee Caverns ? Townsend, Tennessee | Atlas Obscura

It is about an hour and half drive to the Caverns from Fontana. Cost is $16.

Easy drive to and easy drive back. We may come back a different way.

If anyone wants to join in, you are welcome and post here.

James
Sign up Red Dog (Bob) & Cindy for this Saturday run to Tuckaleechee Caverns. THANKS for posting about this. We never knew about it!
 

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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by RED DOG
Sign up Red Dog (Bob) & Cindy for this Saturday run to Tuckaleechee Caverns. THANKS for posting about this. We never knew about it!
I think I'm in for this one too.
Please sign me up !
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All the runs will be on clipboards in the lobby at Fontana resort beginning Friday and that is where we will be requesting each member attending to put in their run requests and they will be tallied at that point
No need to speak for a run here on the forum because it will be asked of you again at the event
 
Old Sep 16, 2016 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by PNA
Also, just a quick question on the run up the Dragon - is that a casual cruise or a bat out of hell cruise. I'm thinking my wife won't won't to go too fast on our first run (darn).
If you have never been there find an experienced leader and follow them through for a "spirited" run for maximum thrill factor.
 
Old Sep 16, 2016 | 06:51 PM
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First, a lot of people get lunch in Bryson City and then go looking for shirts, etc to buy. But I'm REALLY interested in a different place to eat - so we can discuss this before we depart.

The way I would do the DRagon is this:
  • Run it very moderately on the way out as a group.
  • Maybe stop at Look Rock if the weather is nice.
  • Run back to the Lodge at "Your own pace" based on traffic, personal preference and LEO presence. (I do this cause no one can get lost, even if we get separated, cause it's such a simple route and this way those of us who want to push it have their chance.)
 

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