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« on: August 20, 2011, 05:51:25 PM » |
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Rode up to the Dragon. And a new Dragon Rookie went with me. My wife. She rode the whole way and did not scream once. She must be crazy riding with me on the Dragon. Smooth Rider tried hard to keep her spirits up and must have suceeded. Here's to Sandy the New Dragon Slayer(SURVIVOR). Only had two go off a cliff so far today. It happened at Mile Marker 1 and a 1/2 from the North Carolina State Line. I rushed to the Deal's Gap to get to a land line. Cell phones do not work in this remote outpost. Greg stayed behind to help and caught up to us. The call went out and all the help was rolling. Three deputies and tow Highway Patrol, Rescue Squad, Two Ambulances came and I think they both made it. One was a Harley and the other was a guy who stopped to help and ran over the edge. Sorry no pics today. This all happened despite a road block to check for safe riding gear andinsurance and licenses. There must have been 20 LEOs on that little strip of tarmac.     She usually takes a Zanax or two before each ride, today was au-natural. This pic was taken in Crossville Tennessee at the now famous Tree House.  |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2011, 06:04:14 PM » |
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The more folk's crash...The more the law will always be there....Wimp and I lucked out yesterday they was a couple down at the lake when we came in and did'nt see any on our second pass after going to see Miss Reba.... We let'em roll pretty good on both passes and had a good time doing so...Did'nt see any crashes yesterday either.  |
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Mr Whiskey
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« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2011, 07:45:22 PM » |
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Congrat's to Sandy the New Dragon Slayer(SURVIVOR) & yes, she must be crazy!!!! hahahaha.
Glad y'all had a good ride Brother, & that we weren't with ya. I'm still wearin the "peanut" helmet & woulda got popped fo shore!
We rode 25/70 to Hot Springs, Paint Creek Corridor to 70, 251 along French Broad to Asheville, & through the Gorge. Some good roads along the river. Had a great day too.
Congrats again to the little woman & y'all ride safe Brother.
Peace, Whiskey & Sugar.
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« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2011, 07:55:25 PM » |
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If I ever get a chance to get up there and ride the Dragon, ya'll are gonna know about it. This flat-lander will probably have traffic backed up for miles 'cause I'll be takin' in the scenery more than draggin' pegs. I'd rather smell the flowers than push up daisies.
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« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2011, 08:12:35 PM » |
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Brother BF, watchin' ANYTHING other than the road on "The Dragon" WILL get ya kilt, trust me.
53" flat beds, touring coaches towin cars, sport bikes runnin' 80+, Dressers that don't know how to hold a curve, forest rats,...................lets see, what else, oh yeah, 318 hair-pin turns of shear mountain faces & cliffs.
Enjoy the "twisties" but keep your eyes on the prize my Brother, we don't call them "Survivors" for nothing.
Peace & ride safe, Whiskey.
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2011, 08:15:06 PM » |
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Mr Whiskey....You plan on joining us ? Blue Ridge Parkway ( Labor Day Weekend ) Motel Information -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- " The Meet In The Middle Ride " I'll have a group coming from the south end heading north....Mark ( 3fan4life ) will have a group coming from the north end heading south....We'll meet in the middle saturday night Sept.3 in Sparta, NC.... Southern Group....Meet in Maggie Valley , NC on friday evening Sept.2 ....Holiday Motel 3289 Soco Rd. 877-686-4386 be sure to say " Smokinjoe Group " ....No discount here however she will try to get us all together. Northern Group....Meet in Waynesboro,VA on friday evening Sept.2 ....Days Inn 2060 Rosser Ave. Waynesboro, Va.540-943-1101 be sure to say " VRCC Ride " to get a discount....Special thanks to Mark ( 3fan4life ) for stepping up and taking over the northern part of this ride Below is a link to Mark's thread on this ride ..... http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,31867.0.htmlBoth Group's ....Saturday Sept 3 ....Alleghany Inn 341 North Main St. Sparta, NC ...336-372-2501....Be sure to say " Smokinjoe Group " to get a $10.00 discount. If you would please post back to this thread if you plan on going and you DID make reservations....Thanks ATTENTION.... These motel's have limited rooms ( Holiday Weekend ) so if you plan to ride get reservations asap....Study long , study wrong |
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« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2011, 08:21:03 PM » |
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Brother BF, watchin' ANYTHING other than the road on "The Dragon" WILL get ya kilt, trust me.
53" flat beds, touring coaches towin cars, sport bikes runnin' 80+, Dressers that don't know how to hold a curve, forest rats,...................lets see, what else, oh yeah, 318 hair-pin turns of shear mountain faces & cliffs.
Enjoy the "twisties" but keep your eyes on the prize my Brother, we don't call them "Survivors" for nothing.
Peace & ride safe, Whiskey.
Exactly.....I've been reading the stories for years. That's why if I every do get up there on a bike, I won't be in any hurry. I've been up there (Cherokee and area) in a cage before, but never on a bike. I've seen a little bit of what you're talking about. |
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« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2011, 08:29:46 PM » |
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BF, still the best piece of street ANYWHERE!!!!!!!! Don't let the stories spook ya. Just stay "frosty & sharp".
Joe, sent ya a pm. Will post if we can swing it.
Peace, Whiskey.
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2011, 08:41:26 PM » |
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Brother BF, watchin' ANYTHING other than the road on "The Dragon" WILL get ya kilt, trust me.
53" flat beds, touring coaches towin cars, sport bikes runnin' 80+, Dressers that don't know how to hold a curve, forest rats,...................lets see, what else, oh yeah, 318 hair-pin turns of shear mountain faces & cliffs.
Enjoy the "twisties" but keep your eyes on the prize my Brother, we don't call them "Survivors" for nothing.
Peace & ride safe, Whiskey.
Exactly.....I've been reading the stories for years. That's why if I every do get up there on a bike, I won't be in any hurry. I've been up there (Cherokee and area) in a cage before, but never on a bike. I've seen a little bit of what you're talking about. I could'nt count the times I've been on The Dragon the first time was around 1978 I was still in high school and ridin' a 350 Honda.Back then they was'nt no t-shirt shop or anyone taking a picture as you hit the curves . It was just a old country store with a drink machine a gas pump and a couple packs of crackers covered in dust....Things have changed but I still dig testing my skills on that piece of asphalt   This is Big Al and I smokin' The Dragon side by side .  |
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« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2011, 08:42:27 PM » |
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BF, still the best piece of street ANYWHERE!!!!!!!! Don't let the stories spook ya. Just stay "frosty & sharp".
Joe, sent ya a pm. Will post if we can swing it.
Peace, Whiskey.
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« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2011, 09:03:46 PM » |
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Joe, we been passin each other on that mountain for the better part of 25 years or more now!
I found it by accident when I got my first cb 754............in 86. Wasn't much traffic up there then!
Sometimes I miss them days.
Peace, Whiskey.
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« Reply #11 on: August 21, 2011, 07:55:28 AM » |
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Al you got yourself a keeper there willing to ride on the back thru the dragon with you drivin You got any links to pics from one of the 5 photographers that take pics. Want to know if she be waving or standing on the pegs and dancing thru the curves  |
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« Reply #12 on: August 21, 2011, 10:08:20 AM » |
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Reservations made at north and middle for Friday and Saturday. Looking forward to the ride.
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