B3R 2010 - Oct 23-24th - NC
 

it's that time again... website updated!

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www.BlueRidgeRotaryRun.com

Cliff Notes:
- When: Oct 23th - Oct 24th, 2010
- What: Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville to Cherokee
- Where: Friday night: Asheville, Saturday night: Smokemont campground/Cherokee.
- Registration: $30 if you want T-shirt, food Saturday night, slot in Group campsite. (check website for details)

Again, I'll be doing my annual run on the Blue Ridge Parkway, from Asheville, NC to Cherokee, NC (approx 90 miles).

The idea is to start off Saturday morning, catch a bite to eat in Asheville and then start the cruise about 9 - 10 am. Stop along the way for pictures and stretch our legs.

I'm planning to camp out in the Smokemont Campground in the Smokey Mountain National Park on Saturday night. We have space for 40 people in the two reserved group camp sites we have. These spots will go to the first 40 people who claim them. I will base it off "confirmed" attendees..

If you wish to get your own camp site, they are $20/night. Be sure to reserve it for Oct 23rd. If you want a hotel, that will be up to you to find one in Cherokee.

Lodging Friday night in Asheville will be up to you. I can provide a place to sleep for a few people, LET ME KNOW!!! these will be First come-first serve. And I'm not completely sure how many I can support. And I can't promise a bed or couch, just a free roof over your head for Friday night at either my house.

Breakfast - ~8am Sat morning:

Cracker Barrel in Asheville
34 Tunnel Rd
Asheville, NC 28805-1230

I am going to ask that we do not try to get one large group of all of us. My reasoning for this it in the interest of time, not only in getting tables, but also for getting food. So pick a handful of people you wish to sit with and get a table. Also it will help if people are showing up at different times.

After breakfast, we will do the last gathering in the Ingle's parking lot across from the entrance of Cracker Barrel. There is gas right there so people can top off before we head out.

Road Closure (as of May 2010)
if the road opens over the summer, I will update this route... (this is the same route we did last year for those who remember)

Due to closures on the parkway, we will make a slight detour. We will get on the parkway at "Town Mountain Road" in Asheville. We will get off the parkway at Brevard Road (NC 191) and make our way to Pisgah Highway (NC 151) to get back on the parkway. More details below:

as listed per http://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/roadclosures.htm

Im there for sure.

I'm there. I hope theres more leaves this time.

bad part is that this past winter did some work on the trees up there, i did a drive the other week and SEVERAL dead trees... =/

Holly has reserved two of the group campsites, giving us room for 40 people (but only 10 cars...) There is additional parking not too far from the sites.

I also do plan to get T-shirts for this year, though they will not be free... I will post up more info about those as the times come and also create a list of those who have paid...

Starting a list for the 10 parking spaces at the 2 group campsites that I reserved:
1. Tray
2. Holly
3. Kristy
4. Jeremy
5. Tim
6. ZGN :)

Not so sure I can make it. The lizard is due around mid October, so we'll see.

can i come lol

Such a long drive :)

I hope you are able to make it this year Ricco
Kevin, you have to plan better this year. Just get you and Amber in the car Friday evening and drive over to ATL and sleep at my house on Friday night. Then we can get up,not so early and meet everyone after that at around 11:00AM. That way we don't have to get up too early and we don't miss hardly any of the Parkway drive. It worked for Jeremy and I last year.

I'm going to try....

Hey I did good last year, I made it just in time for breakfest at Cracker Barrel :)

I will be there.

Hopefully you won't have to help me with my car this time Ricco :)

New Carter fuel pump and new ignition. I actually think it was ignition related
more than anything. The fuel pump was probably just a false negative or
it was weak as well. Anyway, it runs strong now.

well guys i am so loved lol. i will make it for sure had a great time with you guys love to it again t gfarrell glad to hear the great news as the help not a problem buddy
HOLLY my wife and i cant wait to see you again stay awesome see every one soon.

Ok, some new info to pass along to people... first...WEBSITE is updated!!!

I'm looking to do T-shirts this year! And hopefully have a better idea of exact number of who will be attending...

and i'm asking for a registration fee from those who want a T-shirt, food, and to stay in the group site.

Trayham is this group campsite different from the one Holly has
reserved or one and the same :confused:

How much are the shirts seperately ?

Does this mean I can sell my homemade refreshments ?

group site is the same, holly was the one who got them... i'll PM you...

well you are providing food,drinks & campsites .i think 30.00 bucks each is sufficient is this awesome.

im there if my deployments not extended before then, for sure count me in. name is kurt by the way. :)

please check the website and register so i can have a better idea of who is coming and make sure we get enough food for everyone...

This is actually a great deal for $30. Campsite, tee and some grub. Can't beat that. I better get over there and register.

Trayham, I haven't registered yet but count me in. The paypal acct got
hit hard this month because both my DD decided to require emergency
maintenance. As soon as I can I'll register and pay up, hopefully before
the end of august.

I too have not registered but am planning on it in the next week, Also my buddy Carlos and his wife are planning on coming too.

cool, i'm waiting on kevin to get back to me about how much t-shirts are going to cost me...

You are are you? Justed emailed him for a quote. Multi color will increase the cost some.

Can't wait. Freezing our asses off, seems wonderful in this hot summer weather. :)
We should put our tents in a circle like a wagon train. LOL

we have stickers that will be available!!! they are about 4'' tall... one of the guys who is attending is making them and providing them...

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Ok, I'm all registered. I sent a paypal and put the details for registration in the paypal message box.

I'm with Holly, I can't wait to freeze my a$$ off in the mountains.

got the payment notification tim, i'll update the site tonight...

Thanks to Holly I now know about this event and have asked off work for it, so all I have to do is register. Holly, put me in the parking spot group of yours please!!! I am really looking forward to this event! =)

You can only have the spot if you drive the RX-8, not the Miata :) Glad you are going to make it, if you get the days off.

Holly, of course I am going to drive the 8! It is a rotary event. :-p I definitely have it approved to be off. Just gotta register lindsay and I for the event. I am really looking forward to this!

I got my sticker! I got my sticker! Thanks Tray.

I think I'll put it where my inspection sticker used to go on the lower left
corner of the windshield.

Finally got registered for this event. Now I have something to look forward too!!! Can't wait to see all of you. Now, Holly you can add me to your list. =)

i'll update the site to reflect it kevin... give me about 24 more hours!!!

I'm going to try.... but I'm heading to Sema shortly after so not sure if my wife will let me..

put baby seat in Cosmo... wife in passenger seat.... BAM! make it a family trip!!! we're just cruising anyway... so no crazy driving... wife and child be fine in car with you :001_005:

LOL! You just don't know about traveling with a kid yet :) I'll ask..

Hey Holly, you won't have to be last this time since your in a rotary :)