Carolina in June

[Pappy!]

Any progress on the NC mountains trip a few of us have heard about?

[sixlow]

I will have to arrange either a Mon./Tues off work or a Wed./Thurs.Fri. and finding a hotel accepting my points in what ever area we decide on, (IHG or Choice Privileges),  Say Maggie Valley or back to Asheville would work. Still works out to be 2 days of travel 2 or 3 days of riding for me.

[FloridaValkRyder]

Any progress on the NC mountains trip a few of us have heard about?

Well, actually yes, there has been. I contacted the place we had talked about last year, Smoky Falls Lodge, http://smokyfallslodge.com , and they were willing to host us once again. They are offering us 10% off their room rates. The place is pretty nice and located right in the middle of downtown Maggie Valley.  I told them we would most likely be looking at arriving on Sunday, May 31 and probably checking out on Friday, June 5. This misses the Memorial Day weekend and their Spring Bike Rally but whatever dates y'all want to go is fine by me honestly. Summer season kicks in up there pretty soon thereafter and it gets pretty nuts up there then. I had told them we would probably need 8-10 rooms, maybe more. They had lots of rooms available at that time, which was a few weeks ago.  So let me know what you guys think about that and I will call and block some rooms for us. 

[Pappy!]

Count me in.

[Flrider]

Jeff

I am in for those dates

+ 1 more couple

Thanks for taking the time to look into this trip. 

What kind of rates are we looking at?
and
What kind of cancellation policy do they have?

[Jess from VA]

As long as it isn't going to rain the whole week, I think I would like to hook up with you guys and come down from VA.

[flsix]

Right now this fits nicely in our calendar.
This sounds like it's a go if those dates end up being the final time slot.

[ToddH]

Yes it's.  really me every time I get out from under the bus I get thrown back under  it  pennie   and I hope to be living there  by then hope to have everyone over.  We have some great.  Rides to go  on.   Ps don't even try to correct spelling or Punctuation  believe me you won't  time

[flsix]

Todd it would be a pleasure to have another ride with the Fl. group in N.C. again.

[Flrider]

Yes it's.  really me every time I get out from under the bus I get thrown back under  it  pennie   and I hope to be living there  by then hope to have everyone over.  We have some great.  Rides to go  on.   Ps don't even try to correct spelling or Punctuation  believe me you won't  time

Hey Todd

Just remember all those that have been picking on you,  make them walk up and down the hill to get to your house.

No tractor assisted ride for them  

BTW  You really need to work on your punctuation brother.......Oh crap, I guess I will be walking as well 

[valkchik]

Jack, he's laughing so hard that I had to post so it was legible. I think he'll be using the talk-to-text feature from now on. and yes, you'll be hoofing it up the driveway. 

[FloridaValkRyder]

Yes it's.  really me every time I get out from under the bus I get thrown back under  it  pennie   and I hope to be living there  by then hope to have everyone over.  We have some great.  Rides to go  on.   Ps don't even try to correct spelling or Punctuation  believe me you won't  time

Since walking with Jack up a hill seems OK by me, I'm going to give fixing that post a shot.

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Yes, it's really me. Every time I get out from under the bus, I get thrown back under it. Pennie and I hope to be living there by then and hope to have everyone over. We have some great rides to go on.
P.S. : Don't even try to correct spelling or punctuation, believe me, you wont have time.
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Hope this helps! 

[valkchik]

Thank you, Jeff. Took the words right off of my keyboard. 

[Bert AKA,Valkaholic]

Maybe I Can Arrange To Go, And  Finally Get To Enjoy A Mountain Ride With My Fellow Valkyrie Riders.

[reclaimerroger]

Talk to text frequently leads to some very funny messages.  It's like they speak a different language.

[FloridaValkRyder]

These are the rates for the Lodge. Their cancellation policy was 1 week if I remember but I will call and check.

Smoky Falls Lodge
P.O. Box 1288, 2550 Soco Road. (Hwy. 19), Maggie Valley, NC 28751
828-926-7440    Toll Free 877-926-7440    Fax 828-926-7457
www.SmokyFallsLodge.com  
Mount Valley Building (Built 1940) 11% tax not included / Prices are subject to change
        1st Floor
   ROOM #:                         AMENITIES
        Apt(99&100)  3 Bedrooms with LR w/ Fireplace, Full Kitchen &Dining Room     229.00
          99       King/Queen Suite each has own bathroom, sitting area                     129.00
        100       Queen   with full bath, Living Room with Fireplace, Full Kitchen          129.00  
        101      King/Queen Suite hallway with kitchenette & bath splits bedrooms      119.00
   102      King/Queen Suite hallway with kitchenette & bath splits bedrooms   119.00
   103      Queen (smaller room)                                 89.00
   104     Queen (smaller room)                                89.00
        105      Queen (smaller room)                                89.00
   106      2 Queen Suite beds—separated by half wall                          109.00
   107      King bed with 2 person Jacuzzi Tub in bath (shower also)                   129.00
  2nd Floor No elevator access
        132      King/Queen Suite (separated by closet area)            119.00          
        108       King/Queen Suite hallway with bath splits the bedrooms      119.00
   109      King/Queen Suite hallway with bath splits the bedrooms           119.00
   110       King                                       89.00
   111       Queen (smaller room)                        89.00
        112       Queen (smaller room)                                     89.00
        113        2 Queen Suite-beds separated by half wall                  109.00
        114        Queen (smaller room)                               89.00
                                              

LODGE SECTION
        2 Story Building: No Elevator Access
      
        115       2 Kings, 1 Queen, gas fireplace, living room area, dining table   189.00 1st Floor
        116       2 Queens (large room) Electric Fireplace               119.00
        117       2 Queens (large room) Electric Fireplace     (adjoins 118)      119.00
        118       2 Queens (large room) with Gas Fireplace   (Adjoins 117)   119.00
        119       2 Kings, Queen, gas fireplace, living room area dining area     189.00 2nd floor
        120       2 Queens (large room) Electric Fireplace   (adjoins 119)           119.00
        121       2 Queens (large room) Electric Fireplace   (adjoins 122)      119.00
        122       2 Queens (large room) Gas Fireplace           (adjoins 121)      119.00
      
        Single Story:
        123        Efficiency Apt (Kitchen, Living Room, King Bed                        159.00
        124        2 Queens (smaller room) sitting area                          99.00
        125        King (smaller room) with sitting area                99.00
        126        2 Queen (smaller room) sitting area                     99.00        
        127         2 Queens (smaller room) sitting area                99.00
        128        2 Queens (larger room) Gas Fireplace                119.00
        129        2 Queens (larger room) Gas Fireplace                          119.00
        130        2 Queens (larger room) Gas Fireplace                119.00
        131        King (larger room) Gas Fireplace (Honeymoon Suite)                 119.00
  
                                       All rooms have microwave, refrigerator and coffee pot
                                       Fireplaces are not operating April thru mid October
    
Boy, that didn't copy and paste good at all, but y'all get the idea!

[Flrider]

Thanks Jeff

Do we need to mention the "VRCC Florida Group" as we make reservations in order to get the 10% off?

[reclaimerroger]

Which building are you all thinking about getting your rooms in?

[Sweetlips]

I WANNA GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO   lol

[John Schmidt]

I WANNA GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO   lol

Hey TJ, you ain't foolin' us!      Or was that Billy Boy? 

[Pappy!]

I WANNA GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO   lol

You better go....Lesa will kick your butt if you don't

[FloridaValkRyder]

Thanks Jeff
Do we need to mention the "VRCC Florida Group" as we make reservations in order to get the 10% off?

Thanks for asking Jack. I talked to Lydia, the owner, today to go ahead and block some rooms for us. They have blocked off 8 rooms in the one and two story buildings to the left of the lobby, next to the covered bike parking area. That seemed to be enough for our group.... I think. There are more rooms available in the Rock building to the right of the lobby area if necessary. I asked her to put all of our rooms in the same area. When you speak to them to make a reservation, tell them you are with the "Florida Valkyrie Riders". Their cancellation policy is 2 weeks before but she said they are flexible on that. She will hold the rooms for us for about a month so we can't dilly-dally too long. We will also have to be checked out on Friday the 5th due to the entire lodge being rented out starting on that Friday. The prices for the rooms are $99. for the $119. and $79 for the $99. Pretty good discount I thought, about 20%.  In case you need the link again here it is: http://smokyfallslodge.com/index.html . Should be a great time up there and some nice riding!

[John Schmidt]

What I wouldn't give to be able to go up there with you guys. That's a really neat place to use as Ground Zero, you all should have a great time. 

[Flrider]

OK. Got my reservation 

[Flrider]

What I wouldn't give to be able to go up there with you guys. That's a really neat place to use as Ground Zero, you all should have a great time.  

There is still time John. We sure would like you to be there as well.

[Pappy!]

Got my reservation as well. Not many rooms left so if you're going....get busy!

[FloridaValkRyder]

.... Not many rooms left so if you're going....get busy!

Made my reservation today too. She said she would call me if those 8 rooms were almost gone. They would most likely go to the other building but it's just across the parking lot.

[Pappy!]

Might want to check on that and make sure.

[sixlow]

We have a room down the street at the Comfort Inn, Maggie Valley, check in
Saturday the 30th and out Wednesday the 3rd. Had to do the free room and can't take a whole week from work. Gotta take what we can get.  Looking forward to this. 

[James III]

  Will be booking for Sun thru Wed. Leave for Inzane from there wed am .
James

[reclaimerroger]

Any singles going that want to share a room? preferably female  oops I didn't mean that Patti might be checking the board.  I want to arrive Sun. and stay through Thur.  I don't snore (much)

[flsix]

Reservation made

[FloridaValkRyder]

So who is in so far? Looks like Naples Jeff, Roger, James III, Sixlow @ the CI, Pappy and Lesa, Jack and another couple, Me and we will talk John into it.

[John Schmidt]

So who is in so far? Looks like Naples Jeff, Roger, James III, Sixlow @ the CI, Pappy and Lesa, Jack and another couple, Me and we will talk John into it.

No "talking into it" needed, but as you know I can't leave Rita unattended. Unless one of her kids happen to take it upon themselves to help out with their mother, I don't get a break. Last year the only way I got to attend InZane was because my daughter Toni let it be known that if needed, she'd fly down from Green Bay and take care of their mother. That shows how much she cares for Rita, as all my girls do. Suddenly I had some help. Strange how that happens! 

[FloridaValkRyder]

I completely understand that John. Since they do not seem to take hints very well, maybe you could just ask them to help. I sure would love to have you join us up there. 

[Flrider]

One more reservation done from Jeff and Erlene. The couple friends of mine that I had mentioned before. They ride a VTX and they joined us once before for a lunch ride. 

Come on now, who ever is on the fence, let's do it,  should be a lot of fun 

[FloridaValkRyder]

That's great Jack, remember Jeff from the last J/S ride when we met at SR 27.  That's that group that rides your old bikes right??  Did they happen to mention how many of the rooms we blocked off were still available? I have gotten PM's from a couple of folks who live up that way who may want to join us, Jess from Va mentioned it too.

[Flrider]

That's great Jack, remember Jeff from the last J/S ride when we met at SR 27.  That's that group that rides your old bikes right??   Did they happen to mention how many of the rooms we blocked off were still available? I have gotten PM's from a couple of folks who live up that way who may want to join us, Jess from Va mentioned it too.

They were not on that particular ride but they are a great couple of friends, I think you will like them when you meet them  

As far as the rooms, he did not mention anything about the amount of rooms left.
My guess is that more rooms will need to be blocked, from what I see, there are 7 room reservations and  there are more riders that are on the fence about the ride that will soon know if they will be joining us plus the PM's you have got from the folks that live up that way.

I am thinking we will probably end up around the neighborhood of 12 rooms if not more.

Thanks for all you do Jeff  

[Flrider]

Here is the list of the reservations so far:

1. Jeff Parker
2. Jack
3. Pappy and Lesa
4. Roger and Jeff McKay
5. Mike and Liz ( staying nearby )
6. James
7. Jeff and Erlene

[reclaimerroger]

Jack if I am the number 7 I do not have a room reserved. I am sharing a room with Jeff McKay.