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Memorial Day Ride ( Formerly Britman's Ride )

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Fri 26, Mar 2010, 06:22:27 Last Edit: Fri 26, Mar 2010, 06:29:25 by Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
Paul ( Britman ) has ask me if I could put together a ride for the Memorial Day weekend as he will be unable to have his annual ride this year out of Lenior , North Carolina. This years ride will be shorten  ( 1 ) day and a new location as well . Ground Zero will be Knoxville , Tennessee. The ride on Saturday May 29 will take us through The Devil's Triangle,Backroads along beautiful Norris Lake and the Obed River Basin, The Tree House near Crossville and Ozone Falls . This is one of my favorite loops with great roads and awesome scenic views along the way.Ride in on friday evening May 28, The ride will be Saturday May 29 we'll head for home on Sunday morning May 30.The motel will be Motel 6 at 402 Lovell Rd in Knoxville,Tennessee. This is a single level park at your door motel that we've used several times in the past for our rides.You will need a room for Friday May 28 and Saturday May 29.I called and we do get a discount the rates are $31.66 tax included for a single and $37.98 tax included for a double . ATTENTION ....Be sure to say  " THE TREE HOUSE RIDE " when making reservations.Make reservations as soon as possible with this being a holiday weekend.



Motel 6



402 Lovell Rd. Knoxville,TN ( Exit 374 off I-40 )



865-675-7200
















I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools.

RodMyers

#1
Fri 26, Mar 2010, 07:12:23
What time will it be leaving from the Motel parking lot?

I have it written in the calendar.

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#2
Fri 26, Mar 2010, 08:09:18 Last Edit: Fri 26, Mar 2010, 08:27:09 by Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
Quote from: RodMyers on Fri 26, Mar 2010, 07:12:23
What time will it be leaving from the Motel parking lot?

I have it written in the calendar.

If possible Rod you should just get a room that way you can hang out with the group at the pre and post ride ( At least for saturday May 29 that way you don't ride home in the dark after a full day ride ) . Kickin' tires and tellin' lie's in the motel parking lot going out for supper etc. is where you get to know folk's. If its not possible for you to stay at Ground Zero I'll get back to you on down the line somewhere as the time of the ride gets closer .   


I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools.

..

#3
Fri 26, Mar 2010, 08:46:10 Last Edit: Fri 26, Mar 2010, 08:49:22 by Britman
Thanks Joe.

Until my 14 1/2 year old mutt goes on to the great dog park in the sky I'm not willing to leave him at home for more than a short day. His hips are wearing out so he needs lifting up at least 2 or 3 times a day when he can't quite do it himself. Needs help traversing the stairs as well.

Luckily he has a bladder the size of a blue whale  ;D so being left to snooze suits him just fine.



The Devils Triangle will thrill you as much if not more than Deals Gap  :evil:

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#4
Fri 26, Mar 2010, 09:04:30
Quote from: Britman on Fri 26, Mar 2010, 08:46:10
Thanks Joe.

Until my 14 1/2 year old mutt goes on to the great dog park in the sky I'm not willing to leave him at home for more than a short day. His hips are wearing out so he needs lifting up at least 2 or 3 times a day when he can't quite do it himself. Needs help traversing the stairs as well.

Luckily he has a bladder the size of a blue whale  ;D so being left to snooze suits him just fine.



The Devils Triangle will thrill you as much if not more than Deals Gap  :evil:

We had a Husky for 14 years he got cancer and did'nt make it  :( .That ol'dog crosses my mind still yet to this day and just the mention of his name will send my daughter into tears.He died over 10 years ago and I'll never let another dog into our lives as I don't need the heartache. Next year we'll put the ball back in your court on Memorial Day weekend  :cooldude: . I'm lookin' forward to this ride and hoping for a good group of riders and I'm sure all will dig the planned route.


I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools.

Strider

#5
Fri 26, Mar 2010, 09:51:22
Man, I know that Joe is going to put on one heckuva ride (as always).  If you have never seen the "tree house", it is a MUST SEE!  WInghot took us there on the way back from Tennessee one time and it blew me away.  Like I said, it is a MUST SEE.

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#6
Fri 26, Mar 2010, 14:36:50
Quote from: Strider on Fri 26, Mar 2010, 09:51:22
Man, I know that Joe is going to put on one heckuva ride (as always).  If you have never seen the "tree house", it is a MUST SEE!  WInghot took us there on the way back from Tennessee one time and it blew me away.  Like I said, it is a MUST SEE.



If you're not in the other world we'd love to have you join us Warren  :cooldude:


I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools.

big turkey

#7
Fri 26, Mar 2010, 15:04:18
The tree house will mess your brain up man, but I love what is wrote in the field as you climb the tower

yhou can see it well.

Hers's the other part all will love.

US Hwy 116

Devil's Triangle.

It's pretty close to riding the Dragon, but if'n yah hear Banjo Music you better paddle faster.



2min. Devil's Triangle Teaser

RodMyers

#8
Fri 26, Mar 2010, 19:31:16
Quote from: Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005 on Fri 26, Mar 2010, 08:09:18
Quote from: RodMyers on Fri 26, Mar 2010, 07:12:23
What time will it be leaving from the Motel parking lot?

I have it written in the calendar.

If possible Rod you should just get a room that way you can hang out with the group at the pre and post ride ( At least for saturday May 29 that way you don't ride home in the dark after a full day ride ) . Kickin' tires and tellin' lie's in the motel parking lot going out for supper etc. is where you get to know folk's. If its not possible for you to stay at Ground Zero I'll get back to you on down the line somewhere as the time of the ride gets closer .   

Man, that was a hard sell  ;-)

Sounds like a plan. will book a room this week.

Normandog

#9
Fri 26, Mar 2010, 19:51:29
That route sounds very similar to your "Stomping Grounds Ride" back in '05 or '06. A good ride indeed and one that brings back many fond memories. I met people on that ride that have become very good friends. Some will be friends for life.  :cooldude:

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#10
Fri 26, Mar 2010, 20:03:58 Last Edit: Fri 26, Mar 2010, 20:06:28 by Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
Quote from: Normandog on Fri 26, Mar 2010, 19:51:29
That route sounds very similar to your "Stomping Grounds Ride" back in '05 or '06. A good ride indeed and one that brings back many fond memories. I met people on that ride that have become very good friends. Some will be friends for life.  :cooldude:

Changed somewhat from " The Stompin' Grounds Ride " with a few extra added down through the backroads of The Obed River Basin ...I'm hoping to see you on this ride as well Ronnie   :cooldude:

Are you feeling better now ? 



I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools.

T-Bird

#11
Fri 26, Mar 2010, 21:38:15
Dang it Joe....The wifey talked me into a trip to Indianapolis then to Chicago that weekend 2 days ago  :tickedoff:
I've got to come up with something to sabotage that trip!!! :2funny:

That sounds like a good ride...wish me luck

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#12
Fri 26, Mar 2010, 21:55:16 Last Edit: Sun 28, Mar 2010, 14:40:43 by Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
Quote from: T-Bird on Fri 26, Mar 2010, 21:38:15
Dang it Joe....The wifey talked me into a trip to Indianapolis then to Chicago that weekend 2 days ago  :tickedoff:
I've got to come up with something to sabotage that trip!!! :2funny:

That sounds like a good ride...wish me luck

We would love to have you join us Terry ...Make it happen  ;)


I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools.

Grumpy

#13
Fri 26, Mar 2010, 22:38:05
May meet up with you there, will be in Robbinsville that week until Thursday. But one BAD ?? I have a good friend who will be with me that rides a Harley. I will try to snag a room if you can put up with him.


Life is like a hot bath. It feels good while you're in it, but the longer you stay in, the more wrinkled you get.

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#14
Fri 26, Mar 2010, 22:42:14
Quote from: Grumpy on Fri 26, Mar 2010, 22:38:05
May meet up with you there, will be in Robbinsville that week until Thursday. But one BAD ?? I have a good friend who will be with me that rides a Harley. I will try to snag a room if you can put up with him.

I don't bad mouth any bike...If you ride thats all that matters to me...Hope y'all can make it and I'm sure you will enjoy the roads and scenic views this ride will offer....Bring It...LET'S RIDE  :)


I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools.

Grumpy

#15
Fri 26, Mar 2010, 22:55:11
I figured that was what you would say, Will see you there...........


Life is like a hot bath. It feels good while you're in it, but the longer you stay in, the more wrinkled you get.

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#16
Sun 28, Mar 2010, 09:07:48
Quote from: Grumpy on Fri 26, Mar 2010, 22:55:11
I figured that was what you would say, Will see you there...........

Great I look forward to ridin' with you  :cooldude:


I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools.

Normandog

#17
Sun 28, Mar 2010, 11:22:11
Yeah, finally called doctor and got some antibiotics. Really didn't know how bad I felt 'til I started feeling better.  :cooldude:

Now about that picture. I really think you should lose that thing in cyberspace.  :)

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#18
Sun 28, Mar 2010, 11:27:46
Quote from: Normandog on Sun 28, Mar 2010, 11:22:11
Yeah, finally called doctor and got some antibiotics. Really didn't know how bad I felt 'til I started feeling better.  :cooldude:

Now about that picture. I really think you should lose that thing in cyberspace.  :)

You come on the ride ...I lose the picture  ;)


I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools.

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#19
Tue 30, Mar 2010, 19:42:56


I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools.

RodMyers

#20
Wed 31, Mar 2010, 07:09:31
heading up to make my reservation today.

Sounds like fun

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#21
Wed 31, Mar 2010, 17:03:19
Good deal Rod I have no doubt you will love the planned ride  :cooldude:


I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools.

RodMyers

#22
Wed 31, Mar 2010, 19:10:53
That was the Motel 6 I stopped at, before I headed to Sevierville in January.

Never realized I was this close, but being tired does make one not take too many chances.

I'm looking forward to the run.

Gonna be busy this weekend. Turn ugh, 50 tomorrow. Man I feel OLDE    :o

big turkey

#23
Wed 31, Mar 2010, 19:20:30
Would love to come on this ride but after surgery I will be taking it easy.

Big Al :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley:

..

#24
Wed 31, Mar 2010, 19:31:30
Quote from: BIG AL on Wed 31, Mar 2010, 19:20:30
Would love to come on this ride but after surgery I will be taking it easy.

Big Al :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley:

What date is your heart dig?

wlgrice

#25
Fri 02, Apr 2010, 21:06:18
Sounds like a great ride, one I havent done yet, I love the dragon so Im sure it will be great, I reserved a room last night. Its a long ways for me but I will be their. Thanks for putting it on. Walt.....

Grumpy

#26
Sun 04, Apr 2010, 07:25:16
Made our reservation, will see you on the 28th.  Thanks for setting this up.


Life is like a hot bath. It feels good while you're in it, but the longer you stay in, the more wrinkled you get.

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#27
Wed 14, Apr 2010, 16:18:02
Quote from: wlgrice on Fri 02, Apr 2010, 21:06:18
Sounds like a great ride, one I havent done yet, I love the dragon so Im sure it will be great, I reserved a room last night. Its a long ways for me but I will be their. Thanks for putting it on. Walt.....


Where do you live ? I look forward to meeting you.....See you then....Bring It...LET'S RIDE  :)


I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools.

big turkey

#28
Wed 14, Apr 2010, 21:24:09
 :cooldude:

Don't miss this once in a lifetime ride.

We will try to get Joe over to Glendale to Norris Dam ride.

He loves to ride there.

BIG AL

Ice

#29
Thu 15, Apr 2010, 09:11:34
Man I'd love to go. Now all I have to do is convince the Boss that we should Ducktape the kids to a tree for three days and go.
Are there still rooms available?

Greetings Yuri

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#30
Thu 15, Apr 2010, 14:45:53
Quote from: Ice on Thu 15, Apr 2010, 09:11:34
Man I'd love to go. Now all I have to do is convince the Boss that we should Ducktape the kids to a tree for three days and go.
Are there still rooms available?

Greetings Yuri

You should have no trouble whatsoever getting a room now however I would do it now since this is a holiday weekend  :cooldude:  See you there ?


I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools.

Ice

#31
Thu 15, Apr 2010, 14:51:36
Joe,

Thanks for the info. Looking forward to it.

Ran it passed the Boss and she is all for it. Now where did I put that roll of Ducttape? :D

Ice

#32
Mon 26, Apr 2010, 08:35:52
YEEEEEHHHHHAAAAWWWWWW!!!!!!!

We were finally able to get the logistics right with the kids (lots of duct tape and a big tree ;D) and I just made the reservations at the Hotel, looking forward to meeting you guys. :cooldude:

Cya on Friday the 28th

Yuri

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#33
Mon 26, Apr 2010, 15:20:03
Quote from: Ice on Mon 26, Apr 2010, 08:35:52
YEEEEEHHHHHAAAAWWWWWW!!!!!!!

We were finally able to get the logistics right with the kids (lots of duct tape and a big tree ;D) and I just made the reservations at the Hotel, looking forward to meeting you guys. :cooldude:

Cya on Friday the 28th

Yuri


Great  :cooldude:  I look forward to meeting you and as stated I'm sure you will love the planned ride...Bring It...LET'S RIDE  :)


I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools.

Ice

#34
Mon 26, Apr 2010, 15:30:08
All I can say is, are we there yet? are we there yet? ;D

Ice

#35
Thu 06, May 2010, 09:10:59
Santa,

this the page you were looking for?

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#36
Mon 10, May 2010, 18:40:06





I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools.

santa

#37
Tue 11, May 2010, 17:10:12
Just booked my room. I'll take the back roads from Ardmore, Al. to the hotel and make a day of it.

Santa

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#38
Tue 11, May 2010, 18:10:59
Quote from: santa on Tue 11, May 2010, 17:10:12
Just booked my room. I'll take the back roads from Ardmore, Al. to the hotel and make a day of it.

Santa

Outstanding  :cooldude:  See you there Tom.


I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools.

Duffy

#39
Wed 12, May 2010, 13:45:01
Quote from: Ice on Thu 15, Apr 2010, 14:51:36
Joe,

Thanks for the info. Looking forward to it.

Ran it passed the Boss and she is all for it. Now where did I put that roll of Ducttape? :D

Is that tape to keep her on the bike or to keep her... well I guess we'll find out.   ;D

I look forward to meeting you Ice/Yuri.  :cooldude:
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