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« on: September 29, 2019, 03:28:54 AM » |
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Took a ride across The Dragon yesterday to go to The Phillips Motel to check things out for our Fall Color Ride. Does anyone know who had house #205 last year ? This house has some structural issues the new owner we met last year claims " SOME " of it is still useable ??? 201 Dosher 202 Boyer 203 Stratneier 204 Sells 207 Mitch 209 Duffy All the above are good …. After looking at the list he gave me no house #208  I'll call today and check that out. The new owner is spending some money on the old place he claims many rooms have new beds ,paint, floors, etc. Dude is from California that might explain why he would put a wooden dragon right beside the firepit  ( I've sent a text to those that show up on Thursday asking them not to burn the dragon down until we all can watch  ). I also reminded him he looked me in the eye last year before the ride and shuck my hand claimin' he would get us some firewood and he didn't. Well he did it again he said he would get some I told him I'd pass the hat and get his money back. As of right now we are SOLD OUT at ground zero however I might have one maybe two open up they are letting me know asap.   |
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« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2019, 04:20:23 AM » |
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« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2019, 04:31:41 AM » |
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I see the local FD being called maybe a donation to them before hand Have them roll out the hoses before hand. Seriously. I hope everyone treats the dragon and the property in general the same way they would their bike and dog. With care and respect. |
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« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2019, 04:32:02 AM » |
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We'll try to stay longer this year   -Mike |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2019, 04:36:51 AM » |
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We'll try to stay longer this year -Mike Great picture . We was going to cross Cherohala yesterday but you could see the pouring rain on the mountain. That year this picture was made is the less water I've ever seen at Bald River Falls. Get that BFGPS to work and plan us a good ride I'll follow you |
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« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2019, 04:51:15 AM » |
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Get that BFGPS to work and plan us a good ride I'll follow you
You know the roads... I wish we could go on some route that would
take us to Reliance (never been) and then maybe to Jim's Smokin' Q...
I haven't tried to lay out such a route, it might be a long day...
-Mike "I'm adding a BFGPS circuit to the red bike right now..."
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« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2019, 05:21:31 AM » |
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House 205 - Trish and I with Tom and Joyce have stayed here the last several years and we have had a 3rd couple. Stephanie and Jim Graham are scheduled to stay with us this year. We will contact the Motel and discuss the issues with him. Hopefully it is usable. Hate to miss a year. This is one of our favorite rides/gatherings each year.
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2019, 05:49:12 AM » |
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House 205 - Trish and I with Tom and Joyce have stayed here the last several years and we have had a 3rd couple. Stephanie and Jim Graham are scheduled to stay with us this year. We will contact the Motel and discuss the issues with him. Hopefully it is usable. Hate to miss a year. This is one of our favorite rides/gatherings each year.
Dan & Trish
Everyone will not fit I just talked to the motel AGAIN... I " might " have a room open up they are getting back to me asap. Keep a eye on this thread I'll post if I do . I only have Tom's phone #. You can send me a PM here or on Facebook with your # if you want. |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2019, 06:18:12 AM » |
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Get that BFGPS to work and plan us a good ride I'll follow you
You know the roads... I wish we could go on some route that would
take us to Reliance (never been) and then maybe to Jim's Smokin' Q...
I haven't tried to lay out such a route, it might be a long day...
-Mike "I'm adding a BFGPS circuit to the red bike right now..."
To get to Reliance ( Greasy Creek ) in a timely matter would be crossing Cherohala first thing in the morning . I think that ride is very doable with a stop at the BBQ. |
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« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2019, 09:00:46 AM » |
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Get that BFGPS to work and plan us a good ride I'll follow you
You know the roads... I wish we could go on some route that would
take us to Reliance (never been) and then maybe to Jim's Smokin' Q...
I haven't tried to lay out such a route, it might be a long day...
-Mike "I'm adding a BFGPS circuit to the red bike right now..."
Shortest route https://goo.gl/maps/3ZaXrSUVPMZEgQo56 |
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« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2019, 09:05:26 AM » |
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The BBQ place would appreciate a call if a large group was headed their way.
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« Reply #12 on: September 29, 2019, 09:29:02 AM » |
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Two hours after breakfast … Too soon would need to add-on some miles . |
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« Reply #13 on: September 29, 2019, 09:58:57 AM » |
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Two hours after breakfast … Too soon would need to add-on some miles . With a gas, restroom, photo opportunity stop. About 3 1/2 hours https://goo.gl/maps/XJs5Kio5gJ3YPtHn9 |
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« Reply #15 on: September 29, 2019, 12:29:40 PM » |
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« Reply #16 on: September 29, 2019, 02:09:57 PM » |
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Y'all's routes don't go to Reliance... https://goo.gl/maps/TkUZBGwfiJnRmALq7Britman: how far in advance? It will be hard to have even a good guess of how many until five minutes after we leave... -Mike |
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« Reply #17 on: September 29, 2019, 02:20:48 PM » |
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Cherohala will get us there no worries I know the way.
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« Reply #18 on: September 29, 2019, 03:36:10 PM » |
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Y'all's routes don't go to Reliance... https://goo.gl/maps/TkUZBGwfiJnRmALq7Britman: how far in advance? It will be hard to have even a good guess of how many until five minutes after we leave... -Mike I would think at the point of leaving would be good. |
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« Reply #19 on: September 30, 2019, 01:08:43 PM » |
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Y'all's routes don't go to Reliance... https://goo.gl/maps/TkUZBGwfiJnRmALq7Britman: how far in advance? It will be hard to have even a good guess of how many until five minutes after we leave... -Mike I would think at the point of leaving would be good. We can talk about rides while we watch the dragon burn Friday night  |
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« Reply #20 on: October 01, 2019, 08:52:17 PM » |
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Y'all's routes don't go to Reliance... https://goo.gl/maps/TkUZBGwfiJnRmALq7Britman: how far in advance? It will be hard to have even a good guess of how many until five minutes after we leave... -Mike I would think at the point of leaving would be good. We can talk about rides while we watch the dragon burn Friday night Hahahaha! |
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« Reply #21 on: October 02, 2019, 05:22:57 AM » |
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Mike, I ride down to Reliance quite often. I have several great routes that include back roads. All with pretty good pavement.
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« Reply #22 on: October 02, 2019, 07:59:34 AM » |
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Mike, I ride down to Reliance quite often. I have several great routes that include back roads. All with pretty good pavement.
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« Reply #23 on: October 02, 2019, 09:39:12 AM » |
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Mike, I ride down to Reliance quite often. I have several great routes that include back roads. All with pretty good pavement.
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« Reply #24 on: October 02, 2019, 12:08:08 PM » |
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Get that BFGPS to work and plan us a good ride I'll follow you
You know the roads... I wish we could go on some route that would
take us to Reliance (never been) and then maybe to Jim's Smokin' Q...
I haven't tried to lay out such a route, it might be a long day...
-Mike "I'm adding a BFGPS circuit to the red bike right now..."
sound good to me by the way of the Cherohala 111 miles. the short way back is 67 let ride To get to Reliance ( Greasy Creek ) in a timely matter would be crossing Cherohala first thing in the morning . I think that ride is very doable with a stop at the BBQ. |
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« Reply #25 on: October 02, 2019, 12:11:09 PM » |
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that looks like a good route also that would be about 150 + or - and that would be taking 74 back |
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« Reply #27 on: October 02, 2019, 12:14:03 PM » |
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Y'all's routes don't go to Reliance... https://goo.gl/maps/TkUZBGwfiJnRmALq7Britman: how far in advance? It will be hard to have even a good guess of how many until five minutes after we leave... -Mike I would think at the point of leaving would be good. We can talk about rides while we watch the dragon burn Friday night  |
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« Reply #28 on: October 03, 2019, 06:58:23 AM » |
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What I was thinking is taking the dragon over to Happy Valley Rd and up to Top of the World Tn. From there come down down through Butterfly Gap and across Brickmill rd [rt 336] to 411. Take 411 south to RT360 and over to Tellico Plains. We can honk at my horses and donkeys when we go by my house. In Tellico we can stop and get gas. From there we take 68 south about 3 miles to Steer Creek rd. Make a right on Steer Creek and take that to 315. Take 315 to just before the bridge to reliance , hang a left and go over to the Hiawassee Rec area and visit the walking bridge to the power plant. Then get back onto 315 and go across the bridge to RT30 hang a left and take that all the way down to 64 and the Ocoee River. There are several options from there. You can take 64/19 over to Andrews NC and back to Robbinsville, or go to Benton Falls or head back to Tellico via 68. In Tellico there are several places to eat. My favorite is the new Ironworks Grill right on the Skyway across from the Harley trinket ship and right on the river. From there back over the skyway to Robbinsville. Approximately 220-240 miles total. Just a thought.
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« Reply #29 on: October 03, 2019, 02:58:59 PM » |
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Get that BFGPS to work and plan us a good ride I'll follow you
You know the roads... I wish we could go on some route that would
take us to Reliance (never been) and then maybe to Jim's Smokin' Q...
I haven't tried to lay out such a route, it might be a long day...
-Mike "I'm adding a BFGPS circuit to the red bike right now..."
Uhhh, you left out Jim's Smokin' Q
It's in Blairsville, GA.
https://jimssmokinque.com/
I don't suspect you can do Top of the World, Tn. and Blairsville, Ga. in the same day with the whole crew in tow, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.
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« Reply #30 on: October 03, 2019, 05:23:48 PM » |
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Get that BFGPS to work and plan us a good ride I'll follow you
You know the roads... I wish we could go on some route that would
take us to Reliance (never been) and then maybe to Jim's Smokin' Q...
I haven't tried to lay out such a route, it might be a long day...
-Mike "I'm adding a BFGPS circuit to the red bike right now..."
Uhhh, you left out Jim's Smokin' Q
It's in Blairsville, GA.
https://jimssmokinque.com/
I don't suspect you can do Top of the World, Tn. and Blairsville, Ga. in the same day with the whole crew in tow, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.
Like Joey said, it would pretty much hafta be Cherohala first thing in the morn to make Reliance and Blairsville. I'd take my heated gear Got to agree with Whiskey Man on this to do Greasy Creek and hit Jim's Smokin' Q then Cherohala is a must or take 129 all the way to 411 and that way sucks . Just so much time in the day and the silly ass time change will be in place as well with it getting dark earlier. |
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« Reply #32 on: October 04, 2019, 05:10:15 AM » |
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Get that BFGPS to work and plan us a good ride I'll follow you
You know the roads... I wish we could go on some route that would
take us to Reliance (never been) and then maybe to Jim's Smokin' Q...
I haven't tried to lay out such a route, it might be a long day...
-Mike "I'm adding a BFGPS circuit to the red bike right now..."
Uhhh, you left out Jim's Smokin' Q
It's in Blairsville, GA.
https://jimssmokinque.com/
I don't suspect you can do Top of the World, Tn. and Blairsville, Ga. in the same day with the whole crew in tow, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.
Like Joey said, it would pretty much hafta be Cherohala first thing in the morn to make Reliance and Blairsville. I'd take my heated gear Got to agree with Whiskey Man on this to do Greasy Creek and hit Jim's Smokin' Q then Cherohala is a must or take 129 all the way to 411 and that way sucks . Just so much time in the day and the silly ass time change will be in place as well with it getting dark earlier. Time change 11/3 |
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« Reply #34 on: October 05, 2019, 01:18:03 PM » |
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We went here last night... we've been going here since they opened in 1991... they're 25 miles out of the mountains on 178, which is as good a road as The Dragon in the mountains, and still mostly a country road after that... https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g54316-d841426-Reviews-Circle_M_BBQ-Liberty_South_Carolina.htmlSouth Carolina low-country style vinegar based barbeque, everything there is AWESOME. Marion (the owner) might retire in a year or two, he sat with us and told us a bunch of stories last night... it is good to have access to more than one kind of BBQ ... -Mike |
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Y’all have a large time. I hope to interrupt the festivities and see the dragon burn. I have 5dayd off during that time but the spousal unit also took off so we could ride for a few days. Dont be surprised if. Ighead shows up just to see the fire but if I dont make it like I said have a large time. |
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« Reply #36 on: October 05, 2019, 07:03:54 PM » |
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Hey everybody! Looking forward to Smokin' Joe's Fall Color Ride as always. I have three of us in 209 and one in 115. It will be great to see everyone. With this HOT summer through basically yesterday, 10/4, I'm guessing the fall colors may be late, but the good times will be on schedule. I'll be on my Road Glide as Thumper's Charlene is in a bit of disrepair right now. Carbs finally puked the ethanol back at me! Needs a cleaning and all new rubber parts. Is Big BF still traveling and doing his thing? I need his contact info if he is. See you in Robbinsville  |
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« Reply #37 on: October 05, 2019, 07:06:52 PM » |
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Hey everybody! Looking forward to Smokin' Joe's Fall Color Ride as always. I have three of us in 209 and one in 115. It will be great to see everyone. With this HOT summer through basically yesterday, 10/4, I'm guessing the fall colors may be late, but the good times will be on schedule. I'll be on my Road Glide as Thumper's Charlene is in a bit of disrepair right now. Carbs finally puked the ethanol back at me! Needs a cleaning and all new rubber parts. Is Big BF still traveling and doing his thing? I need his contact info if he is. See you in Robbinsville  Duffy you need to pay more attention to your Phat Gurl. |
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"Duffy you need to pay more attention to your Phat Gurl." Yes, yes I should... |
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"Duffy you need to pay more attention to your Phat Gurl." Yes, yes I should... Hey Duffy! BigBF just posted that he's about to go back on the road -Mike |
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