Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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We had 10 bikes show-up for our scouting ride through the backroads of the West Virginia mountains this pass weekend. Marlinton is out and Franklin is in . Folks wanting to join us need to make reservations asap the motel is small and rooms are limited. Everyone that makes this ride is in for a treat the planned route has it all beautiful mountain views , awesome twisties and sweepers . West Virginia has done a great job maintaining the roads this is a riders ride unlike the last two rides Highbinder and I have put on ( The Blue Gray Ride @ Gettysburg ,Pa. June 2009 / The Whiskey Run @ Bardstown, Ky. June 2010 ) . Below is a few pictures from our scouting ride and motel information . Again to be clear the rooms are limited if you study long about this ride you will study wrong and all the rooms will be rented. You need a room for friday June 10 and saturday June 11...We will be getting the winter rates as part of the deal for filling the motel ....Single $38.08 total tax included......Double $49.28 total tax included.Be sure to say " The Hillbilly Highway Run " . Thompson's Motel ...Jct US 33 and 220....Franklin , WV.....304-358-2331    
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« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2011, 10:39:57 AM » |
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Just booked a room, Joe they did not want a credit card to hold the room. Are you sure there will be a room available come june? First time I've had someone hold a room without a credit card! Can't wait until june Scooby doobie doooooooooooooooooooo
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Booked!!!  Same... no credit card required to reserve. Asked me if I wanted smoking or non-smoking room ??? ... didn't think that was an option anymore. I am picturing the girl who answered the phone (a big rotary-dial-type job) opening a BIG ledger-book and writing my name down in it with a fountain pen... really refreshing in this "hotel.com" age. Looking forward to it...
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2011, 11:02:35 AM » |
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Just booked a room, Joe they did not want a credit card to hold the room. Are you sure there will be a room available come june? First time I've had someone hold a room without a credit card! Can't wait until june Scooby doobie doooooooooooooooooooo
It's country folks Phil  American owned and operated ...He took our word we could fill this small motel and we took his we would have a room. You're going to dig this ride I have no doubt whatsoever. Highbinder took us on some outstanding backroads with names like Smoke Hole Canyon and Dry Run Gap just to name a couple.This is a older motel that was very clean with nice showers , cable and wireless internet. 
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2011, 11:10:04 AM » |
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Booked!!!  Same... no credit card required to reserve. Asked me if I wanted smoking or non-smoking room ??? ... didn't think that was an option anymore. I am picturing the girl who answered the phone (a big rotary-dial-type job) opening a BIG ledger-book and writing my name down in it with a fountain pen... really refreshing in this "hotel.com" age. Looking forward to it... You pictured it perfect  Thats the way they do it the motel is owned by a elderly couple it will remind folks of the way Miss Reba runs her motel in Robbinsville.
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« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2011, 11:15:44 AM » |
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Booked.
Looking forward to it.
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« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2011, 11:32:25 AM » |
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Booked 
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« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2011, 12:02:29 PM » |
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I'm in!
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« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2011, 12:32:16 PM » |
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I'm in! Woo Hoo! $61.60 per night nonsmoking single rate. Can't beat that! I'm excited already! Dubs
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« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2011, 12:34:22 PM » |
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I'm booked see ya'll there 
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« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2011, 12:39:23 PM » |
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room booked.....when can we leave Texas to arrive in west Virginia?????
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« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2011, 12:43:42 PM » |
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room booked.....when can we leave Texas to arrive in west Virginia?????
Charlyne I talked to Don ( Highbinder ) this morning and he said he had made reservations for you and Mark . Please make sure you are not double booked as rooms are going fast if possible get with Don and ask him .
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« Reply #12 on: February 21, 2011, 12:44:08 PM » |
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My "me too!" post didn't go through the first time... maybe this time?
-Mike "me too!"
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« Reply #13 on: February 21, 2011, 12:45:09 PM » |
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Everyone that makes this ride is in for a treat the planned route has it all beautiful mountain views , awesome twisties and sweepers . West Virginia has done a great job maintaining the roads this is a riders ride unlike the last two rides Highbinder and I have put on ( The Blue Gray Ride , June 2009 / The Whiskey Run , June 2010 ) .
Joe would you please make a written copy of the roads...I will not be able to keep up and I will be attending...I can plug the route into a GPS and meet up with y'all at lunch and at the end.....charlyne
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« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2011, 12:47:13 PM » |
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room booked.....when can we leave Texas to arrive in west Virginia?????
Charlene I talked to Don ( Highbinder ) this morning and he said he had made reservations for you and Mark . Please make sure you are not double booked as rooms are going fast if possible get with Don and ask him . I called them and no answer...they will call me back!!!! booked just to be safe
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #15 on: February 21, 2011, 12:47:55 PM » |
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I'm in! Woo Hoo! $61.60 per night nonsmoking single rate. Can't beat that! I'm excited already! Dubs
They had three rooms at that rate I thought all of them was booked before we left  Single $38.08 total tax included......Double $49.28 total tax included
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« Reply #16 on: February 21, 2011, 12:49:08 PM » |
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Everyone that makes this ride is in for a treat the planned route has it all beautiful mountain views , awesome twisties and sweepers . West Virginia has done a great job maintaining the roads this is a riders ride unlike the last two rides Highbinder and I have put on ( The Blue Gray Ride , June 2009 / The Whiskey Run , June 2010 ) .
Joe would you please make a written copy of the roads...I will not be able to keep up and I will be attending...I can plug the route into a GPS and meet up with y'all at lunch and at the end.....charlyne Highbinder will be able to help you out with this much better than I...With the number of bikes we'll have on this ride and riders of many different skill levels .....I'm thinking keeping it under WFO will not be a problem  You did great on the Natchez Trace Ride I don't think you will have a problem however Don knows the roads and can hook you up for the GPS. I just followed him for two days he lived in this area several years ago and he knows some great roads for motorcycling.
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« Reply #18 on: February 21, 2011, 01:09:29 PM » |
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Depending if a lot of you hook up with us in Knoxville we can ride in different groups to make sure everyone makes it OK. I wouldn't mind riding with any group that might need help or want a slower pace. Being from W.Va. I know I can get there without any problem. I used to travel those roads going camping and fishing in my younger days. Looks like we will have a big group and a good one for a great weekend! Dubs
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« Reply #19 on: February 21, 2011, 01:53:06 PM » |
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Wish we could make it but not in the cards this year. If I did I'd probaly go visit family instead anyway. Not to mention Kit cant wear a helmet that long!  You all always put on a good ride and cant wait to hear where it will be in 2012. 
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« Reply #20 on: February 21, 2011, 02:00:19 PM » |
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Depending if a lot of you hook up with us in Knoxville we can ride in different groups to make sure everyone makes it OK. I wouldn't mind riding with any group that might need help or want a slower pace. Being from W.Va. I know I can get there without any problem. I used to travel those roads going camping and fishing in my younger days. Looks like we will have a big group and a good one for a great weekend! Dubs
I'm gonna go up the BRP for a way, then over "the Iron Mountain" in Virginia to Wytheville, and then pick up 219 at 460... there's back roads from Wytheville to 219, but 77 through the tunnels is cool on a motorcycle... -Mike
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« Reply #21 on: February 21, 2011, 02:04:42 PM » |
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Depending if a lot of you hook up with us in Knoxville we can ride in different groups to make sure everyone makes it OK. I wouldn't mind riding with any group that might need help or want a slower pace. Being from W.Va. I know I can get there without any problem. I used to travel those roads going camping and fishing in my younger days. Looks like we will have a big group and a good one for a great weekend! Dubs
I'm gonna go up the BRP for a way, then over "the Iron Mountain" in Virginia to Wytheville, and then pick up 219 at 460... there's back roads from Wytheville to 219, but 77 through the tunnels is cool on a motorcycle... -Mike Did you get a room with double beds?......If so, do you need a roommate?.....I sent a postal order off last Tuesday to get a rebuilt alternator from Ken Heming....not sure when it's going to come in, but surely before June!!....  ..... I told him I was going to keep mine(it still charges fine) and maybe have a shop around here rebuild it.....surely after 83,000+ miles the brushes could stand replacing and the bearing in it which I think may be what is squeaking.....
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« Reply #22 on: February 21, 2011, 03:19:42 PM » |
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everybody that can double up really should try not a lot of rooms..
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« Reply #23 on: February 21, 2011, 03:24:38 PM » |
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Joanne and I will be there this year!!! Can't wait!!! Got the room booked! TomT
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« Reply #24 on: February 21, 2011, 03:32:17 PM » |
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Candy Girl and I just booked ...two rooms left.......
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« Reply #25 on: February 21, 2011, 03:41:13 PM » |
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everything is good....no double booking....Don and Tracy will take care of route for me....ready...when do we leave...
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« Reply #26 on: February 21, 2011, 03:46:05 PM » |
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book a room just min's. ago the little gal said they only had 3 or 4 rooms left we got a single and joe have been in that part of wv and you are right if you have not be there you going to dig it  see you all in june
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« Reply #27 on: February 21, 2011, 04:01:07 PM » |
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No more non smoking doubles. I did get a large single ns. So far this will our first bike event since 80's and early 90's. Every bike event I have ever rode to has been on a 6 cylinder !!!!
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« Reply #29 on: February 21, 2011, 04:47:07 PM » |
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Had to take a smoking room but the girl said it won't smell like smoke.  I hope she is right. Last year was a blast. .JPG)
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« Reply #30 on: February 21, 2011, 04:51:32 PM » |
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hey flask make sure that is really full when you guys come we'll be really thirsty when we get there
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« Reply #31 on: February 21, 2011, 04:53:35 PM » |
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Just got mine booked. Smoking as well....but hell, I smoke.... 
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« Reply #32 on: February 21, 2011, 05:01:49 PM » |
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Depending if a lot of you hook up with us in Knoxville we can ride in different groups to make sure everyone makes it OK. I wouldn't mind riding with any group that might need help or want a slower pace. Being from W.Va. I know I can get there without any problem. I used to travel those roads going camping and fishing in my younger days. Looks like we will have a big group and a good one for a great weekend! Dubs
I'm gonna go up the BRP for a way, then over "the Iron Mountain" in Virginia to Wytheville, and then pick up 219 at 460... there's back roads from Wytheville to 219, but 77 through the tunnels is cool on a motorcycle... -Mike I'm thinking of gettting on the BRP at Asheville and then back roads as well.
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« Reply #33 on: February 21, 2011, 05:31:16 PM » |
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I got the last smoking double. The lady said she may have some on hold that may become available. Looks like the closest other motels are 27.5 miles away in Petersburg or Harrisonburg. I got some some other folks would like to attend. I was down that way last summer, Great Riding in that area!
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« Reply #34 on: February 21, 2011, 05:39:40 PM » |
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hey flask make sure that is really full when you guys come we'll be really thirsty when we get there
That one and a few others will be ready for the festivities. 
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« Reply #35 on: February 21, 2011, 05:46:58 PM » |
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Yeah, I just called and she told me that all of the rooms are booked and there is a waiting list. I put my name on the waiting list because I am so ready for this ride. See you all in June
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Did you get a room with double beds?......If so, do you need a roommate?....
Hey Stanley... I knew we needed pack the rooms since there aren't many... I already talked to Jess-From-Virginia about doubling up... maybe he hasn't turned his single loose yet... he'll probably see this... you could send him email... I bet you'll get a room, I hope we can ride up together... Britman wants to use the BRP too... -Mike
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Did you get a room with double beds?......If so, do you need a roommate?....
Hey Stanley... I knew we needed pack the rooms since there aren't many... I already talked to Jess-From-Virginia about doubling up... maybe he hasn't turned his single loose yet... he'll probably see this... you could send him email... I bet you'll get a room, I hope we can ride up together... Britman wants to use the BRP too... -Mike I canceled my single right after we got off the phone Mike (Stan). (hours ago)
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« Reply #38 on: February 21, 2011, 06:05:10 PM » |
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Don, I got your message and it sounds great to me.  Thanks for hooking me up with a room.Really looking forward to it !!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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