Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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Just called to make sure I made reservations when we left last year ( I did ) . Dates are Sept. 3-4 at Alleghany Inn in Sparta , NC . 336-372-2501 341 North Main St. Sparta , NC . Post back to this if you plan on being there  I'll also post on FB after 8:00 tonight when I get out of Facebook jail for a comment I made they didn't approve of the late great T-Bird knows what they can kiss   |
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« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2021, 09:46:07 AM » |
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2021, 09:57:47 AM » |
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I wasn't able to come to this ride in 2020, so I know I don't have
a reservation.
Carolyn is going to South Dakota with her mother at the end
of August. She *should* be back in SC and on her way home
on Sep. 3. If, for whatever reason, she's delayed, I'd not be
able to leave the animals alone here.
Not sure what to do, I'll probably just wait and see what happens
at the last minute...
-Mike
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« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2021, 10:41:50 AM » |
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Made reservations a few weeks ago....
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« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2021, 10:47:06 AM » |
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I double checked too. Booked and ready to go.
I assume we will get together in Clinton Thursday night for dinner and a Friday ride in?
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2021, 11:31:33 AM » |
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I double checked too. Booked and ready to go.
I assume we will get together in Clinton Thursday night for dinner and a Friday ride in?
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« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2021, 01:52:10 PM » |
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I'll miss this one.
Kitchen cabinets being delivered Sept 2nd.
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2021, 03:37:47 PM » |
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I wasn't able to come to this ride in 2020, so I know I don't have
a reservation.
Carolyn is going to South Dakota with her mother at the end
of August. She *should* be back in SC and on her way home
on Sep. 3. If, for whatever reason, she's delayed, I'd not be
able to leave the animals alone here.
Not sure what to do, I'll probably just wait and see what happens
at the last minute...
-Mike
I got a double room I'll split with you hope you can let me know asap if you can make it . |
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2021, 03:42:27 PM » |
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I wasn't able to come to this ride in 2020, so I know I don't have
a reservation.
Carolyn is going to South Dakota with her mother at the end
of August. She *should* be back in SC and on her way home
on Sep. 3. If, for whatever reason, she's delayed, I'd not be
able to leave the animals alone here.
Not sure what to do, I'll probably just wait and see what happens
at the last minute...
-Mike
I got a double room I'll split with you hope you can let me know asap if you can make it . Thanks!... I'll won't know until the last minute if Carolyn's flight got back to Charlotte on time... I'm good for my half of the room, though! -Mike |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2021, 06:29:14 PM » |
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I wasn't able to come to this ride in 2020, so I know I don't have
a reservation.
Carolyn is going to South Dakota with her mother at the end
of August. She *should* be back in SC and on her way home
on Sep. 3. If, for whatever reason, she's delayed, I'd not be
able to leave the animals alone here.
Not sure what to do, I'll probably just wait and see what happens
at the last minute...
-Mike
I got a double room I'll split with you hope you can let me know asap if you can make it . Thanks!... I'll won't know until the last minute if Carolyn's flight got back to Charlotte on time... I'm good for my half of the room, though! -Mike Good deal if you can't make it its all good its on me no worries |
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robin
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« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2021, 05:55:45 AM » |
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We are in |
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« Reply #11 on: July 16, 2021, 09:27:45 AM » |
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As always, we're in.
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MotoRod
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« Reply #12 on: July 22, 2021, 12:05:41 PM » |
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I'm in on this ride. Will make reservation later today.
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« Reply #13 on: July 24, 2021, 11:08:20 AM » |
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Motorod, hello, I'm Charlie McCready. Glad you're going to Sparta !!!
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #14 on: August 15, 2021, 05:51:31 AM » |
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I'm in on this ride. Will make reservation later today.
Rodney let me know you have reservations and I'll let you know details on the ride. A few out of state folks are meeting in Clinton the Thursday evening before the ride. |
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MotoRod
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« Reply #15 on: August 15, 2021, 08:46:06 AM » |
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Thanks Joe, I got reservations. Planed on following you there. Two more are coming with me. You have rode with Tuck, and John Tivy is new. Had lunch with a fellow on here, cant rem his name, and he told me about it. Bull also said he was meeting in Clinton.
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« Reply #16 on: August 15, 2021, 09:00:02 AM » |
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Trish and I have reservations and will come in on Thursday. We are hoping for better health this year. Last year we had to cancel when Trish was in the Hospital with COVID Pneumonia.
Dan & Trish
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #17 on: August 26, 2021, 06:29:13 AM » |
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Fingers crossed we have nice dry roads. Its my understanding that some parts of The Blue Ridge Parkway has detour's up around some slid locations from heavy rains a few weeks ago. Don't know if this has been cleared or not .... Anyone know ? Folks riding up with me this will not be a issue as we will not use the BRP to get to Sparta , NC.  |
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« Reply #18 on: August 26, 2021, 06:50:35 AM » |
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Fingers crossed we have nice dry roads. Its my understanding that some parts of The Blue Ridge Parkway has detour's up around some slid locations from heavy rains a few weeks ago. Don't know if this has been cleared or not .... Anyone know ? Folks riding up with me this will not be a issue as we will not use the BRP to get to Sparta , NC. BRP closed right now between Hwy 215 and 276. There were no detour signs posted last Saturday. |
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« Reply #19 on: August 26, 2021, 01:06:41 PM » |
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Booked. Now to get permission from 'er indoors.  I was told $74.95 a night. Plus junk I guess. |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #20 on: August 27, 2021, 05:22:40 PM » |
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Booked. Now to get permission from 'er indoors. I was told $74.95 a night. Plus junk I guess. Fingers crossed Hubcap can make it if not I'm out $150.00 doesn't matter its only money can't take it with you and it ain't going to do you no good dead. |
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« Reply #21 on: August 28, 2021, 08:20:59 AM » |
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Booked. Now to get permission from 'er indoors. I was told $74.95 a night. Plus junk I guess. Fingers crossed Hubcap can make it if not I'm out $150.00 doesn't matter its only money can't take it with you and it ain't going to do you no good dead. I'm still hoping for the best -Mike |
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« Reply #22 on: August 29, 2021, 06:04:09 AM » |
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Booked. Now to get permission from 'er indoors. I was told $74.95 a night. Plus junk I guess. Fingers crossed Hubcap can make it if not I'm out $150.00 doesn't matter its only money can't take it with you and it ain't going to do you no good dead. Hey Joe, I'm still on the fence on this one, but if Mike don't make it, give me a shout, It may be the push that gets me off the fence. It'll definitely be a last minute decision. |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #23 on: August 29, 2021, 06:28:49 AM » |
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Booked. Now to get permission from 'er indoors. I was told $74.95 a night. Plus junk I guess. Fingers crossed Hubcap can make it if not I'm out $150.00 doesn't matter its only money can't take it with you and it ain't going to do you no good dead. Hey Joe, I'm still on the fence on this one, but if Mike don't make it, give me a shout, It may be the push that gets me off the fence. It'll definitely be a last minute decision. You should go ahead and stick it in the wind. Roger, Floyd and Hal are riding into Clinton , TN on Thursday evening maybe a couple more Randy and Susie always comes not sure about this year since Randy has been having some health problems we'll have supper at the local steakhouse. My wife will be designated driver to and from the motel so you can enjoy and adult beverage if you choose and not have to get on your bike. Mike is going to be a last minute decision still hoping he makes it if not then you can have that bed. Get with Roger and Floyd if you decide to join us maybe y'all can hook up southbound |
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BRP reopened by Maggie Valley
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« Reply #25 on: August 29, 2021, 10:11:37 AM » |
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I just found some notes from a visit to Sparta in 2018.
Room rate was $67.95 + 12.75% tax.
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« Reply #26 on: August 29, 2021, 10:12:49 AM » |
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Booked. Now to get permission from 'er indoors. I was told $74.95 a night. Plus junk I guess. Permission granted! (Didn't really need it but thought I would let her know I was going ) |
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« Reply #27 on: August 29, 2021, 10:13:30 AM » |
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Booked. Now to get permission from 'er indoors. I was told $74.95 a night. Plus junk I guess. Fingers crossed Hubcap can make it if not I'm out $150.00 doesn't matter its only money can't take it with you and it ain't going to do you no good dead. Hey Joe, I'm still on the fence on this one, but if Mike don't make it, give me a shout, It may be the push that gets me off the fence. It'll definitely be a last minute decision.Same fore me... I won't know if I can come until the morning of the 3rd... I'll just get ready and hope for the best... -Mike |
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« Reply #28 on: August 29, 2021, 11:52:47 AM » |
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I'll see yall there...  Joe, I'll try not to talk your ear off this time |
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« Reply #29 on: August 29, 2021, 12:48:07 PM » |
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« Reply #30 on: August 29, 2021, 04:05:05 PM » |
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Well Judy and I are out for this year going to try and head north to Vermont instead see y’all in Indiana
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« Reply #31 on: August 29, 2021, 06:01:37 PM » |
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So when are we leaving out of Clinton, and where from. After that. I just follow SmokinJoe. I suppose Thursday at Harrisons at what time?
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #32 on: August 30, 2021, 05:06:14 AM » |
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So when are we leaving out of Clinton, and where from. After that. I just follow SmokinJoe. I suppose Thursday at Harrisons at what time?
Harrison's Thursday evening 7:00 for supper. Meet at Hardee's Friday morning ( at exit 122 on I-75 ) 9:00 for breakfast we'll go AOS ( ass on seat ) at 9:30. |
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« Reply #33 on: August 30, 2021, 09:41:31 AM » |
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Are you on vacation this week Joe?
Or are you going to get called in to help clean up Ida?
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« Reply #34 on: August 30, 2021, 11:33:25 AM » |
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I just realized I won't be able to attend. Grand daughter's and my birthdays are coming up and being celebrated this weekend.
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« Reply #35 on: August 31, 2021, 07:41:49 AM » |
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Blue Ridge Parkway closure from Hwy 215 to Cherokee due to Ida approaching.
423.2 - 443.0
Beech Gap (NC Route 215) to Balsam Gap (US Route 23/74)
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Balsam Gap (US Route 23/74) to Soco Gap (US Route 19)
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455.7 - 469.1
Soco Gap (US Route 19) to US Route 441 thru Great Smoky Mtns. NP
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US Route 441 thru Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Temporary Closure rock slide...
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« Reply #36 on: September 01, 2021, 09:40:41 AM » |
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Blue Ridge Parkway closure from Hwy 215 to Cherokee due to Ida approaching.
423.2 - 443.0
Beech Gap (NC Route 215) to Balsam Gap (US Route 23/74)
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443.0 - 455.7
Balsam Gap (US Route 23/74) to Soco Gap (US Route 19)
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455.7 - 469.1
Soco Gap (US Route 19) to US Route 441 thru Great Smoky Mtns. NP
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469.1
US Route 441 thru Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Temporary Closure rock slide...
Visit Great Smoky Mtns NP website for updates
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I'll have to take I 40 to Tunnel Rd and then onto the BRP.
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