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Reply #15 on: September 04, 2009, 11:43:49 pm
Depends on whether Don wants to do the Parkway or back roads.

The advantage of the Parkway is the views and the unhurried pace. The leaves will be turning. The isadvantage is the temp might be 10 degrees cooler up there

The back roads will have scenery, but not the views for the most part.

Then there's always the gravel forest road, 15 miles of gravel up to the parkway.

And then there is Ceasars Head, just over the NC/SC line.

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Reply #16 on: September 04, 2009, 11:46:58 pm
Fellers,
There is such a thing as Map Quest.


We don't need mapquest, Uncle Ernie has his GPS.
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Reply #17 on: September 05, 2009, 12:23:03 am
Br. Poz, if I decide to join these three guys, we'll end up as: The Four Stooges
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Reply #18 on: September 05, 2009, 01:02:18 am
Br. Poz, if I decide to join these three guys, we'll end up as: The Four Stooges
I have to admit ,it seems to be an exciting proposition.
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Reply #19 on: September 05, 2009, 05:47:00 pm
Depends on whether Don wants to do the Parkway or back roads.

The advantage of the Parkway is the views and the unhurried pace. The leaves will be turning. The isadvantage is the temp might be 10 degrees cooler up there

The back roads will have scenery, but not the views for the most part.

Then there's always the gravel forest road, 15 miles of gravel up to the parkway.

And then there is Ceasars Head, just over the NC/SC line.



Back roads are fine but I would perfer no gravel (I guess I am a wimp ;D) so either route is fine.

Are we meeting Friday or Saturday? Also I can be in LSwiss sooner than noon on Friday if necessary, maybe by two hours.


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Reply #20 on: September 06, 2009, 02:37:30 am
I have to give this some thought. Riding with Uncle ornery can be a little scary.


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Reply #21 on: September 06, 2009, 03:49:31 am
:D :D :D

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Reply #22 on: September 06, 2009, 04:07:25 am
I can not brag nor depricate- that is for others.  To quote a famous sailer, "I yam what I yam".

At any rate- as previously stated, I only have that Friday free.
If plans for Friday are amenable, I estimate I can get to this alleged motel in about 1 1/2 hours.  Maybe a tad less.  

I have a feeling Bernie would like to meet closer to the Asheville / Fairview / Lake Lure area.   I must say there are some astounding loops in that are, also.  If you like twisties, hairpins, and swithbacks mixed with a variety of view types like farm land, hills, and forest. that is.
Some folks like a more relaxed pace sort of gliding along on the parkway.  
We /you can also combine these elements.  I live to serve.

Oh- gravel pretty much only gets thrown up on turns where the trucks cut corners.  The most frequent dangers are wild turkeys, dogs, turtle, old Buicks, Volvos, and scooters.
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Reply #23 on: September 06, 2009, 04:32:20 am
My concern would be to get everyone back to their residences before the darkness brings out the deer and the weather drops to uncomfortable levels.

While I know some great back roads, it seems like the gravel/leaves in the corners, along with the nascar wannabees might make the parkway a better choice.
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Reply #24 on: September 06, 2009, 02:08:18 pm
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No trailer just the back of my pick up.

I suggest this plan. I assume you plan to meet on Friday. So I will be at the Motel and ready to ride by 12:00 noon, I will not leave without you as you are riding to meet me and take me on your roads and I appreciate your efforts to do so.

The hotel is on NC Hwy 226 just south of the Parkway, the address is 5253 NC Hwy 226.

As you said take 221 north to 226 and take a left then run up 226 to just south of the Parkway and you will see the Motel ( palatial its not ;))

The long or short route I leave to you as you will need to have enough time to ride home. I will be happy with either.

But I will have to disappoint on one thing, there will more than likely be NO tearful goodbye, maybe a good riddance? ;D

How does that work for you? By the way feel free to call me on my cell.

OK then we stick with this, the only change is I will be endeavour to be there by 11:00AM.

(Gravel and such on the road does not bother me, gravel/dirt roads I shy away from.)
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Reply #25 on: September 06, 2009, 11:32:11 pm
Keeping in mind I've never been there, I shall endeavor to get there at that time.
Thjis is YOUR ride, so think about what style you want;  More tight stuff and a little more work, or Dreamlnd down the Parkway.  I'm showing up for 2 reasons;  To meet the legend with a capital L that is the Big "D", and to see another Enfield in actual use. 
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Reply #26 on: September 06, 2009, 11:56:12 pm
Keeping in mind I've never been there, I shall endeavor to get there at that time.
Thjis is YOUR ride, so think about what style you want;  More tight stuff and a little more work, or Dreamlnd down the Parkway.  I'm showing up for 2 reasons;  To meet the legend with a capital L that is the Big "D", and to see another Enfield in actual use. 

Twisties!  ;D
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Reply #27 on: September 07, 2009, 12:04:45 am


Unc said....

" I'm showing up for 2 reasons;  To meet the legend with a capital L that is the Big "D", and to see another Enfield in actual use." 

I say..."Boy are you going to be disappointed !"  ;)   Except for the other Enfield part.......
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Reply #28 on: September 07, 2009, 01:25:07 am
It's the internet.  No witnesses (that live anyway).  I can write up our meeting right now and I'll be intimidated to the point of tears by your rugged good looks and massive musculature similar to a granite block.  Riding skills that left me brathless while trying in vain to keep up. As I looked your bike over for the first time, I whimpered at the sight of blue-tinged edges on what should have been chicken strips- until I realized there weren't any!    Any tasty tidbits you want included, just send a PM. 
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Reply #29 on: September 11, 2009, 04:47:09 pm
I'll meet you guys on the road. I'll try to co ordinate everything with Uncle Festus (the last person in NC without a cellphone).
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