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Started by Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005, Mon 29, Aug 2011, 18:08:55

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Mon 29, Aug 2011, 18:08:55 Last Edit: Mon 29, Aug 2011, 18:19:57 by Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
Took off this morning on a solo run for the mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina. The weather right now is just awesome with nothing but sunshine ( Sure hope it sticks around for the ride we have planned this coming weekend across The Blue Ridge Parkway ) . Made a stop in Maryville at this little BBQ place folks was telling me about the food was good however I've had better Q. The owner came out to the outside table and was talking to me about my Valkyrie. I told him  I had a friend in Texas that had a smoker at his house that his smoker would fit in . After telling him this it seemed to me it pissed him off sure glad I already had my food  :o




From start to finish across The Foothills Parkway I only saw ( 1 ) car and it was going the other way what a blast that road is when you can let the fat girl eat  :cooldude:





Last time my bike was at this very spot it was around 28 degree's and we came upon a young lady who was commiting suicide  :(  Today it was in the upper 80's and no one around but me  :)





After smokin' The Foothills Parkway I hit US 129 and played on The Dragon the first pass was cop free the second on the way home had one about mid-way and he was just kickin' back in the shade.



Not many folks out on this beautiful monday as you can see from the picture at Deal's Gap.





" The Money Shot  " taken at The Tail Of The Dragon   I love the Tennessee / North Carolina mountains..



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

eric in md

#1
Mon 29, Aug 2011, 19:05:49
hummm . lots i would to say about them pics. and your ride , but glad you got to do it man ride safe . great pics.

FloridaValkRyder

#2
Mon 29, Aug 2011, 19:19:10
I'm just plain jealous as hell!! What a beautiful place and day to ride Joe. Your bike is beautiful. Would love to Custom paint the I/S and will some day soon. I will be up there in a month and can't wait to ride the mountains for the first time on my Valk. Thanks so much for sharing.
I still miss her.

thumper

#3
Mon 29, Aug 2011, 19:54:33
Save some of that good weather and good riding for this weekend.

See you at Telico Plains around lunchtime Friday. :cooldude:
An oak tree is nothing but an acorn that stood it's ground!

Bigdog

#4
Mon 29, Aug 2011, 19:57:15
"""Last time my bike was at this very spot it was around 28 degree's and we came upon a young lady who was commiting suicide"""


What was that all about??
This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. Whenever they shall grow weary of the existing government, they can exercise their constitutional right of amending it or their revolutionary right to dismember it or overthrow it." -- Abraham Lincoln, 4 April 1861

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#5
Mon 29, Aug 2011, 20:10:18
Quote from: Bigdog on Mon 29, Aug 2011, 19:57:15
"""Last time my bike was at this very spot it was around 28 degree's and we came upon a young lady who was commiting suicide"""


What was that all about??

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,23623.0.html


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

thumper

#6
Mon 29, Aug 2011, 20:14:40
That was about a guy who rides around helping folks out.
An oak tree is nothing but an acorn that stood it's ground!

Mr Whiskey

#7
Mon 29, Aug 2011, 20:38:34
Glad to hear SOMEBODY got a good roll in today Brother!
You're right, this weather is just awesome. Hard to turn in the parking lot at work, she just wants to keep on runnin'.
Drivin' my life away, thanks for the pics.
See ya this weekend, peace Whiskey.
Peace, Whiskey.

FryeVRCCDS0067

#8
Mon 29, Aug 2011, 20:41:59
As always Joe, great ride report and pics. Can't seem to find my way clear to get back down to those gorgeous mountains you call home. Your ride report and pics are the next best thing.

God made some beautiful country, we are indeed, privileged and lucky to sail through it for a while.  :)
"Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice.
And... moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.''
-- Barry Goldwater, Acceptance Speech at the Republican Convention; 1964

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#9
Mon 29, Aug 2011, 20:45:50
Quote from: Mr Whiskey on Mon 29, Aug 2011, 20:38:34
Glad to hear SOMEBODY got a good roll in today Brother!
You're right, this weather is just awesome. Hard to turn in the parking lot at work, she just wants to keep on runnin'.
Drivin' my life away, thanks for the pics.
See ya this weekend, peace Whiskey.
Are you ridin' out with us friday morning ? We are meeting at Hardee's in Clinton @ 10:30 and then riding down to Tellico Plains to hook up with Paul ( Thumper ) from there crossing The Cherohala Skyline maybe hit The Dragon a time or two and on over to Maggie Valley. Saw this bike and it made me think of you  :cooldude:



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

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#10
Mon 29, Aug 2011, 20:49:24
Quote from: FryeVRCCDS0067 on Mon 29, Aug 2011, 20:41:59
As always Joe, great ride report and pics. Can't seem to find my way clear to get back down to those gorgeous mountains you call home. Your ride report and pics are the next best thing.

God made some beautiful country, we are indeed, privileged and lucky to sail through it for a while.  :)
Everytime I've ever hung out or rode with you Mike I've enjoyed it  :cooldude:  Just know you are welcome in my world anytime  :)


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
Mon 29, Aug 2011, 20:52:05
Quote from: FloridaValkRyder on Mon 29, Aug 2011, 19:19:10
I'm just plain jealous as hell!! What a beautiful place and day to ride Joe. Your bike is beautiful. Would love to Custom paint the I/S and will some day soon. I will be up there in a month and can't wait to ride the mountains for the first time on my Valk. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you  :cooldude:  Give me a hollar maybe we can hook-up somewhere when you come to God's Country.


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

Mr Whiskey

#12
Mon 29, Aug 2011, 20:58:11
Now WHY would that make you think of me Bro................ hahahaha!
I resemble that remark! hahahaha.
& no, we'll get in late. I gotta do the 4 letter thing (ya know, WORK) till 'bout 3 pm at least.
Look forward to seein everyone though.
Peace, Whiskey.
Peace, Whiskey.

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#13
Mon 29, Aug 2011, 21:00:13
Quote from: thumper on Mon 29, Aug 2011, 19:54:33
Save some of that good weather and good riding for this weekend.

See you at Telico Plains around lunchtime Friday. :cooldude:
See you there Paul....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.

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#14
Mon 29, Aug 2011, 21:02:28
Quote from: Mr Whiskey on Mon 29, Aug 2011, 20:58:11
Now WHY would that make you think of me Bro................ hahahaha!
I resemble that remark! hahahaha.
& no, we'll get in late. I gotta do the 4 letter thing (ya know, WORK) till 'bout 3 pm at least.
Look forward to seein everyone though.
Peace, Whiskey.
10-4 ....See you in Maggie friday evening  :cooldude:


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

Oss

#15
Mon 29, Aug 2011, 21:09:51 Last Edit: Mon 29, Aug 2011, 21:36:42 by Oss
This last trip to Maggie Valley was about as much fun as I ever did have on a motorcycle

Between the trip to bridal falls and dry falls, toad stranglers, 28 the dragon foothills parkway 73 thru smokey national forest, the cherahola, the blue ridge parkway and the little road that don and tracy led me thru near tazewell it just dont get much better. Even the 771 miles home was a great ride


And I got to see MP give Smokinjoe a ride in his sidecar, That was one for the ages

Add to it terrific friends and meetin new friends like Whiskey, Big Al, Mike from SC, Thumper and Duffy and Thunderbolt we are pretty blessed indeed riding these awesome machines and breathing the free air of the USA

Wish I could get away again but once a year is all I can do

Have fun boys !!
If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
George Harrison

When you come to the fork in the road, take it
Yogi Berra   (Don't send it to me C.O.D.)

Mr Whiskey

#16
Mon 29, Aug 2011, 21:17:34
Glad to meet ya Oss. Lookin' forward to next time Brother. Stay frosty, peace Whiskey.
Peace, Whiskey.

alph

#17
Mon 29, Aug 2011, 22:28:23
joe,
mounted that dragon sticker today, washed the bike all up, took my daughter for a ride then got her scooter running real good, wish i were there with ya to share some twisties! 

enjoy 'em for us all!!

al.
Promote world peace, ban all religion.

Ride Safe, Ride Often!!  :cooldude:

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#18
Tue 30, Aug 2011, 05:57:52 Last Edit: Tue 30, Aug 2011, 06:10:08 by Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
Quote from: alph on Mon 29, Aug 2011, 22:28:23
joe,
mounted that dragon sticker today, washed the bike all up, took my daughter for a ride then got her scooter running real good, wish i were there with ya to share some twisties!  

enjoy 'em for us all!!

al.
I ment to send a PM  asking if you ever got the stickers  :cooldude:  Was they the one's you wanted ?


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

Dragon-6

#19
Tue 06, Sep 2011, 14:59:54
Well, if the rain clears up a little more, I will be there with a group this Friday.  Anything to look out for or be especially aware of?  Thanks, Steve
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