Ride the Rattler Pics

[valkchik]

A big shout-out to all our FL friends who couldn't join us in NC (and especially to Bert!) ... you were missed.  We had a great deal of fun on our ride and lunch event today--the weather was something you would see on a postcard, and the roads were something you'd experience on Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. 13 bikes made the ride.  But almost as challenging as the ride, was the walk up the driveway to our house. The phat ladies parked at the bottom and while some hardy souls chose to hike up, the smart ones rode up in the tractor wagon.


Level parking is hard to find in the mountains:





The hike up is steeper than it looks:





Lunch is served in the dining room and on the deck:







The hikers ridicule the riders on the way back down (what is BillyBoy signaling?):





In defense of those who rode in the wagon, it was a long walk (and the wagon was way fun):





The group who made it through The Rattler:





Jeff made it through unscathed:





ReclaimRoger from Ohio joined us:





A fuel stop at the General Store in Trust, NC which ended up being another sitting-on-the-deck-stop (and heck, why not? We're on vacation):





Meanwhile back at Ground Zero ... BillyBoy said you'd enjoy seeing this custom bike:





Thanks to all who attended ... we had a wonderful time. Hope you enjoyed the mountain back-roads as much as we do.

[Thunderbolt]

Thanks so much for posting the pictures.  I almost had chill bumps just thinking about y'all riding up there in such cold weather. 

[reclaimerroger]

Thanks again Tod and Pennie it was a great day.
Thanks for posting the pics Pennie.

[larue]

Darn it I missed all of this!!! Still itching but I'm glad you all made it safe and enjoying every bit of it, where did u guys leave John Schmidt ?

[FloridaValkRyder]

Darn it I missed all of this!!! Still itching but I'm glad you all made it safe and enjoying every bit of it, where did u guys leave John Schmidt ?

My first question as well Larue..where was John? Looks like you guys are having a blast! I have been to every place you showed, well, except your place T & P. Glad the weather is cooperating. Everyone ride safe. Thanks so much for sharing the photos!!

[Tundra]

  Sure looks like a great time with great people
Thanks for taking the time to share with us less fortunate Pennie, it's appreciated.
Glad your all having a good time, be safe.

I've been eyeballing that custom black one from Inzane photos for years and every year it's a little bit different. Always looks great. Who's is it?

[IamGCW]

Great pics and no rain gear.  Thanks for posting.

Gil

[Paxton]

Superb photos. God's Country.

[valkchik]

Hi, all. I heard John decided to go on a different ride ... maybe on the Parkway? So we didn't leave him behind. Don't worry, we'll host this event again if we all decide to do a FL meet in Maggie Valley next year. So start planning now...

[Flrider]

Todd and Pennie

Thank you very much for your hospitality.
Great people, great food, awesome day and Todd and Bob led us through some great roads.
I enjoyed hanging around the front porch with the spectacular view. 
We got to see every man's dream, Todd's man cave 

Thanks again 

[R J]

Todd o allow pictures of his man cave?

Otherwise, where de 4377 is a picture?

[flsix]

Todd and Penny thanks again for the great hospitality. We had a good ride and good food.
Really wonderful view from the front porch.

[Dragon Valk]

Thanks Todd and Pennie for hosting the Rattler ride and lunch at your beautiful mountain estate!
It was great spending time with everyone who attended - and excellent riding.  Greg

[sixlow]

Thank you Todd and Pennie, superb location and ride. Can't thank ya's enough

Your December camping trip to St. Aug now comes with a free boat tour of the inter coastal waterway and a fishing adventure to boot.. let me know when.