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Outstanding ride today...

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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

Sun 23, May 2010, 15:45:03
We took off this morning headin' toward The Great Smoky Mountains. All the years I've lived around here and today was my first time to check out Fort Dickerson .One of the Union forts built to protect the southern approaches to Knoxville, Fort Dickerson is now part of a city park. Confederates under Gen. Joseph Wheeler attacked the place Nov 15-16, 1864, but were turned back.I could'nt find any information about numbers killed at this battle  :-\





My ridin' bud Greg checkin' out the rifle barrel of the cannon.










Went through Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg just to check out the women  8)  Took Little River Road over into Cades Cove and then hit The Foothills Parkway.Here's a few pictures from Little River Road and The Foothills Parkway.







We was takin' a break in the shade when the dude on this bike came rolling in wanting to know if we had any tools he said " My air-filter fell off going down the road  " We hooked him and got him rollin' again. I like the color combo on this bike and think it would look good on a Valkyrie.





The plan at this point was to see if we could get the dude guardin' US 129 to let us through so we would'nt have to go all the way around to The Cherohala Skyline to hit The Dragon. He said " Hell No , No Way "....He claimed they had one lane open for awhile to let the cops and meat wagon in but last thursday they blew the whole side of the mountain off into the road he said " It's got more rock in the road now than it had when the rockslide happened " . It was a beautiful day in the hood and perfect for motorcycling in the mountains.



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

KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)

#1
Sun 23, May 2010, 16:34:23
Saw you guys pass on Chapman Hwy.  :cooldude:

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#2
Sun 23, May 2010, 16:48:43
Quote from: Misunderstood on Sun 23, May 2010, 16:34:23
Saw you guys pass on Chapman Hwy.  :cooldude:

Yep that was us you should come ride with us sometime Dave.


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

big turkey

#3
Sun 23, May 2010, 17:57:43
Hardly Davidson.


Tha's a classic, did he really ask for some wrenches?

If he did that is a classic.

Big Al

Had another TIA today, and the fun is getting too much for me I think.

Glad you all had a good ride.

Big Al

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#4
Sun 23, May 2010, 18:10:32
Quote from: BIG AL on Sun 23, May 2010, 17:57:43
Hardly Davidson.


Tha's a classic, did he really ask for some wrenches?

If he did that is a classic.

Big Al

Had another TIA today, and the fun is getting too much for me I think.

Glad you all had a good ride.

Big Al

Your name came up several times today Al....Get well my friend we miss 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.

Fourtyniner

#5
Sun 23, May 2010, 18:29:29
Looks like a good time, I just booked my room for The Tree House ride, I'll be two up for this one, Working for the weekend! ;D

SANDMAN5

#6
Sun 23, May 2010, 18:36:34
Looks like fun! I'll be heading to Gburg June 5 with a few other motersickles.
River Road, Foothills and over to Cherokee. Don't know if we'll go all the way
around and do the Dragon, just gonna play that by ear.
"Evolution" is a dying religion being kept alive with tax dollars.


Tundra

#7
Sun 23, May 2010, 18:40:49
Was that a Kawasaki Nomad with a Hardley sticker? or a Hardley with Kawasaki hard bags? Looks like a good day, good pics :cooldude:
If you can't be a good example: be a WARNING!!

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#8
Sun 23, May 2010, 19:04:56
Quote from: Fourtyniner on Sun 23, May 2010, 18:29:29
Looks like a good time, I just booked my room for The Tree House ride, I'll be two up for this one, Working for the weekend! ;D

Good deal don't eat a late lunch as we plan to ride out to The Texas Roadhouse for a nice supper on friday evening. I look forward to ridin' with y'all  :cooldude:


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

T-Bird

#9
Sun 23, May 2010, 19:08:45
That is a Kawasaki with "Hardley Davidson" painted on it. :uglystupid2:

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#10
Sun 23, May 2010, 19:09:15
Quote from: bashfulbob on Sun 23, May 2010, 18:36:34
Looks like fun! I'll be heading to Gburg June 5 with a few other motersickles.
River Road, Foothills and over to Cherokee. Don't know if we'll go all the way
around and do the Dragon, just gonna play that by ear.

Traffic was'nt all that bad in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg today and we got to turn them loose on Little River Road and Foothills Parkway. Hope we can ride together again someday Bob. Looks like we'll have a very nice turn-out of Valkyries next weekend...Ground zero ...Knoxville, Tennessee.


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

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#11
Sun 23, May 2010, 19:12:19
Quote from: Tundra on Sun 23, May 2010, 18:40:49
Was that a Kawasaki Nomad with a Hardley sticker? or a Hardley with Kawasaki hard bags? Looks like a good day, good pics :cooldude:

Yep what T-Bird said ...Kawasaki Nomad pretty sure he said it was a 2001 and he's put 62,000 miles on it.


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

Charlie McCready

#12
Sun 23, May 2010, 20:11:49
Hey Joe, I looked for you on Black Mountain, KY today !!!  We rode over thru that area and ended up in Harlan, KY for late lunch. Took 421 south back to the house. Glad you had a good ride too !!

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#13
Sun 23, May 2010, 20:36:15
Quote from: Charliemac on Sun 23, May 2010, 20:11:49
Hey Joe, I looked for you on Black Mountain, KY today !!!  We rode over thru that area and ended up in Harlan, KY for late lunch. Took 421 south back to the house. Glad you had a good ride too !!

I did bring Black Mountain, Kentucky up when we hooked up this morning . Everyone was claimin' it would be so much cooler in the Smoky Moutains . Y'all gonna ride down and do The Tree House Ride with us next weekend ?


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

BF

#14
Sun 23, May 2010, 20:45:45
What kind of camera do you use Joe?
I can't help about the shape I'm in
I can't sing, I ain't pretty and my legs are thin
But don't ask me what I think of you
I might not give the answer that you want me to


Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#15
Sun 23, May 2010, 20:52:22
Quote from: BF on Sun 23, May 2010, 20:45:45
What kind of camera do you use Joe?


Sony Cyber-Shot I've had it for several years I've dropped it , I've lost it and my grand-daughter Presley has played with it ....You can't kill it  :)  When it goes I'll be on the hurt for another one ....Best I remember the ol'lady gave around $125.00 for it on one of those black friday deals after Thanksgiving .


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

Normandog

#16
Sun 23, May 2010, 21:02:43
Nice pics Joe. It was a great day for riding. We went up 181, explored some back roads, and then rode the BRP from Grandfather to Little Switzerland. They have cleaned up the trees and limbs and the pkwy is open.
I guess you'll be on the road tues. while I'm in Clinton ?

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#17
Sun 23, May 2010, 21:31:15
Quote from: Normandog on Sun 23, May 2010, 21:02:43
Nice pics Joe. It was a great day for riding. We went up 181, explored some back roads, and then rode the BRP from Grandfather to Little Switzerland. They have cleaned up the trees and limbs and the pkwy is open.
I guess you'll be on the road tues. while I'm in Clinton ?

Yeah I'll be on the road all week and I'll miss your passin' through the hood. Y'all be careful I can't say I wish I was going with you cause that much super slab on a motorcycle just does'nt bring out the envy in me  :coolsmiley:


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

Charlie McCready

#18
Sun 23, May 2010, 22:48:13
Joe, not sure what's in store next weekend. Nothing in concrete yet. I'll let you know if we come your way.

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#19
Mon 24, May 2010, 15:04:23
Quote from: Charliemac on Sun 23, May 2010, 22:48:13
Joe, not sure what's in store next weekend. Nothing in concrete yet. I'll let you know if we come your way.


OK Charlie  :cooldude: 


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

Fourtyniner

#20
Wed 26, May 2010, 13:39:13
Quote from: Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005 on Sun 23, May 2010, 19:04:56
Quote from: Fourtyniner on Sun 23, May 2010, 18:29:29
Looks like a good time, I just booked my room for The Tree House ride, I'll be two up for this one, Working for the weekend! ;D

Good deal don't eat a late lunch as we plan to ride out to The Texas Roadhouse for a nice supper on friday evening. I look forward to ridin' with y'all  :cooldude:

We will be late Friday night getting to Knoxville, The Texas Road House of Chattanooga is my favorite restaurant around. I'm sure the Knoxville location is killer to. I have a neice that will be graduating  from High School Friday Night, after that I will be on the road toward Knoxville. See Ya'll 4D9ER  ;D
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