Tundra
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« on: September 09, 2010, 08:17:07 AM » |
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We just got home from Tennessee, now I see why It's referred to as God's Country. Wow, what a Beautiful state, stunning landscape, from Mountains to Valleys to rivers and lakes, just georgious  We did some zip-lining in Townsend.  My wife, Andrea  Then set out for Clingmans Dome, highest elevation in Tennessee. I think it was 6200 feet, hope I got that right  Higher than the 300' highest elevation if the Florida Flatlands.     We saw this log carver along the way. Something we don't see in Florida.     Beautiful Country, we were lucky to have great visibility, from what I'm told it's usually hazy and foggy. We didn't see any of that. |
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Dubsvalk
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« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2010, 09:49:47 AM » |
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Thanks for sharing pics of our beautiful state!
Bernie
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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Beautiful east Tennessee ( GOD'S Country )
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« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2010, 11:08:25 AM » |
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I could'nt agree more Doug I would'nt live anywhere else.  |
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« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2010, 11:16:05 AM » |
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Tundra I definitely agree with you, Tennessee (the eastern part in particular) is absolutely beautiful. The people are some of the bravest and most honorable people that I have ever met in my life. That having been said, 13 hours after I retire I will be right back down near you in south Florida so I will never ever have to freeze my as* again during one these cold winters!
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2010, 11:23:54 AM » |
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Tundra I definitely agree with you, Tennessee (the eastern part in particular) is absolutely beautiful. The people are some of the bravest and most honorable people that I have ever met in my life. That having been said, 13 hours after I retire I will be right back down near you in south Florida so I will never ever have to freeze my as* again during one these cold winters!
Winter is my 3rd favorite time of the year to ride ( 1 ) Fall ( 2 ) Spring ( 3 ) Winter ( 4 ) Summer.Thought I'd see you last weekend Jim when we did The Natchez Trace...You missed a great ride with some outstanding folks. |
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« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2010, 11:44:05 AM » |
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Tundra I definitely agree with you, Tennessee (the eastern part in particular) is absolutely beautiful. The people are some of the bravest and most honorable people that I have ever met in my life. That having been said, 13 hours after I retire I will be right back down near you in south Florida so I will never ever have to freeze my as* again during one these cold winters!
Winter is my 3rd favorite time of the year to ride ( 1 ) Fall ( 2 ) Spring ( 3 ) Winter ( 4 ) Summer.Thought I'd see you last weekend Jim when we did The Natchez Trace...You missed a great ride with some outstanding folks. I was definitely thinking of you guys, unfortunately my work has been crazy lately and it is hard for me to get away right now. From talking to Mac it sounds like you had an outstanding turnout and great weather. If not for the unfortunate deer mishap, it sounds like it might have been one of the best rides of the year. You do the great state of TN proud!! |
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« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2010, 12:42:23 PM » |
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I ride year round too! I have heated gear as of last year and what a difference they make! Now I enjoy riding Tennessee all year!
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« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2010, 01:07:31 PM » |
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Thanks for sharing your pictures! It looks like you had a great time. I've been to Tennessee before, but not since I got my Valkyrie. It looks like I need to plan a trip down there sometime soon! |
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« Reply #8 on: September 09, 2010, 01:16:50 PM » |
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WOW, Tundra. you actually got to Clingman's Dome on a clear day / been there a dozen times or more and found clear weather only a few times. And East Tennessee/Western NC is the best riding in the world. We like it so much we bought a house over in Tellico Plains just so we have a comfortable place to stay when we're there. Maybe we'll retire there some day when Florida gets too hot and the water rises into our front yard since we're only a few blocks from the Manatee river. Florida is the opposite of Tennessee's Dragon with 318 curves in 11 miles / Florida has 11 curves in 318 miles.
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« Reply #9 on: September 09, 2010, 01:59:51 PM » |
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Lived next door in SW VA for 18 years. I knew I liked it - but didn't know how much until I moved away. I can only hope to end up there (or some place just like it - if that exists) someday. Sure do miss the mountains.  |
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SANDMAN5
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« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2010, 02:20:13 PM » |
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Yep, it's nice here! I ride all year long...but I don't need no stinkin' electrical gear!!  |
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« Reply #11 on: September 09, 2010, 02:24:35 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: September 09, 2010, 04:50:21 PM » |
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[quote author=JimL link=topic=20530.msg177679#msg177679 date=1284057845
I was definitely thinking of you guys, unfortunately my work has been crazy lately and it is hard for me to get away right now. From talking to Mac it sounds like you had an outstanding turnout and great weather. If not for the unfortunate deer mishap, it sounds like it might have been one of the best rides of the year.
You do the great state of TN proud!!
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Your company hiring?
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« Reply #13 on: September 09, 2010, 06:18:15 PM » |
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[quote author=JimL link=topic=20530.msg177679#msg177679 date=1284057845
I was definitely thinking of you guys, unfortunately my work has been crazy lately and it is hard for me to get away right now. From talking to Mac it sounds like you had an outstanding turnout and great weather. If not for the unfortunate deer mishap, it sounds like it might have been one of the best rides of the year.
You do the great state of TN proud!!
Your company hiring? [/quote] Not at Corporate HQ...that's why things are so hectic! |
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