mini-muffin Posted January 5, 2009 #1 Posted January 5, 2009 Well since so many want to go back to Asheville I'll go ahead and set up a shorter version. I decided on July 10, 11, 12. This way it's a weekend and not too long for those that are planning on going to the other events this summer. I'll get around to calling the KOA and the motel once I see how many folks are interested in this. So please let me know I'll add it to the calendar. So folks let me know whose interested. Now just because I said fri, sat, and sun doesn't mean you can't show up earlier. If you do we'll get you in touch with folks in the area so you can get around and see some sites. Margaret
MamaMo Posted January 5, 2009 #2 Posted January 5, 2009 Count me IN. Planning on being there not sure what time Fri.
Shot Posted January 5, 2009 #3 Posted January 5, 2009 Have not been cycling in the mountains on my Venture; sounds like a good time to try it with you guys. Unless I am in Texas, count me in.
Riderduke Posted January 5, 2009 #4 Posted January 5, 2009 Thats the week that we have family vacation. Maybe I can add this to the end of our vacation. I will check with the wife for the dates we will be at the beach.
ronhenry4 Posted January 5, 2009 #5 Posted January 5, 2009 Hey Mini im going to check my drill schedule if i can be there im on the way.
mini-muffin Posted January 5, 2009 Author #6 Posted January 5, 2009 Just bumping back up need to get a good figure. I'll try for a week and then I'll start making the arrangements. Shouldn't be too hard I think everywhere we stayed seemed to like us for some reason. David no problem if you can't make it. I really didn't intend to do this but since everyone was willing to go for a weekend, what the heck. Gives us something to do in July anyway. Margaret
1rooster Posted January 5, 2009 #7 Posted January 5, 2009 If anyone wants to come in earlier in the week you can contact me and I can meet you in the evening and plan a ride for you.Kinda hard for me to justify using vacation time living just 15 minutes away.........RandyA,great idea you came up with last year with the list of names and contact phone numbers...........Did I mention I like to ride in this area whenever I get a chance.
BOO Posted January 5, 2009 #8 Posted January 5, 2009 Welllllll, it don't look to good for us coming down that weekend. Jane's boss is giving her some grief about taking off that Thursday/Friday. Wants to wait a few weeks to make a decision but by then we might loose some other dates and then be up a creek. Bummer, Jerry
mini-muffin Posted January 5, 2009 Author #9 Posted January 5, 2009 Sorry to hear that Boo. You can head out to Asheville anytime and maybe we can get a group of local folks together for you. Margaret
Venturous Randy Posted January 6, 2009 #11 Posted January 6, 2009 If anyone wants to come in earlier in the week you can contact me and I can meet you in the evening and plan a ride for you.Kinda hard for me to justify using vacation time living just 15 minutes away.........RandyA,great idea you came up with last year with the list of names and contact phone numbers...........Did I mention I like to ride in this area whenever I get a chance. Thanks rooster. I plan on doing that again as we get closer to the date. It did help out a couple of times and helped to get to know others a little better. RandyA
SaltyDawg Posted January 6, 2009 #13 Posted January 6, 2009 If anyone wants to come in earlier in the week you can contact me and I can meet you in the evening and plan a ride for you.Kinda hard for me to justify using vacation time living just 15 minutes away.........RandyA,great idea you came up with last year with the list of names and contact phone numbers...........Did I mention I like to ride in this area whenever I get a chance. Sure go ahead an RUB IT IN there Rooster. 15 minutes away. Why I ought ta!!! LOL U sure are lucky. Well except when it comes to sewage lines:stickpoke:
painterman67 Posted January 6, 2009 #14 Posted January 6, 2009 The missus and I are planning on being there sometime fri. Hopefully we will have a trailer by then to tow along. Going to look at the on eyou told me about tomorrow MIni. Fingers crossed no-one beats me to it. David PS From what I'm told all it needs is a paint job. Wonder how I an get that done.??????HEHEHEHE
1rooster Posted January 6, 2009 #15 Posted January 6, 2009 (edited) Sure go ahead an RUB IT IN there Rooster. 15 minutes away. Why I ought ta!!! LOL U sure are lucky. Well except when it comes to sewage lines:stickpoke: Who me,rub it in.Never..Lets see,from my house to 1.Highway 80 (The Rooster Tail)........3 miles 2. Mt Mitchell................................30 miles 3. Grandfather Mountain...................35 miles 4. Lake Lure...................................30 miles 5. Chimney Rock..............................22 miles 6. Highway 226A..............................8 miles 7. US 226 runs through town 8. US 221 runs through town 9 Biltmore Estate.............................29 miles 10. Linville Caverns...........................15 miles 11. Highway 181...............................20 miles 12. 400 miles of paved twisty roads 13. 300 miles unpaved twisty roads some ok for a RSV 14. 200 miles trails but need a chainsaw for the sidecar 15. Tail of The Dragon...No thanks...too far to go when I can do the same ride down my driveway. Sure gets boring around here:draming: Edited January 7, 2009 by 1rooster
mini-muffin Posted January 6, 2009 Author #16 Posted January 6, 2009 Oh I almost forgot about Linville Caverns. I've wanted to do that. Maybe we can do that on saturday for those that would like. Rooster only posted the stuff real close by. There's lots of other stuff not much farther off. Margaret
mikexup Posted January 16, 2009 #17 Posted January 16, 2009 Since Asheville is one of my and the wifes favorite places, we're going to try and make it. We'll probably make it a week event since like I said it's one of our favorite places and so much to see. Look forward to meeting everyone and putting a face with the name.
just the passenger Posted January 16, 2009 #18 Posted January 16, 2009 Hey we are going to be there on Sunday...yearly vaca with friends from TX.
mini-muffin Posted January 16, 2009 Author #19 Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) Well since I've only gotten one RSVP on the calendar I guess ya'll should go ahead and make your reservations. You can stay as long as you'd like. Most of us will probably leave on sunday. But if you want to show up early or stay longer go for it. KOA East will be the campground. Hotel was in Black moutain,the town pretty much outside the KOA. The motel was Super8. I know someone stayed elsewhere, just don't know where. Try and get camp sites in the same area we had last year. They were in D section campsites go from 3 to 38 and there are kabins there as well. You can check the map they have on the website. The campsites will be on the left side of the map to the top. They are along the lake. Margaret Edited January 16, 2009 by mini-muffin
Venturous Randy Posted January 16, 2009 #20 Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) For those that went last year and are coming back, are there any suggestions? The area where we camped, which ended up being the main congregation point, was a beautiful area by the lilly pond. It was a bit of a walk up a steep trail to the bathroom(probably more for the women, not that the men were in better shape), but this area would be hard to beat. As we get closer to then, I hope if there are any suggestions, you will throw them out. RandyA Edited January 16, 2009 by Venturous Randy
painterman67 Posted January 16, 2009 #21 Posted January 16, 2009 Ok mini, Need just a little info. Is there a contact # and a set up listed for ventureriders or what? I googled koa east and found a koa east asheville . Is That then wright one and what reference do I need to give the attendent who pics up the phone. We will be camping so I would like to reserve our spot next to or at least near to everyone. Thanks in advance. David
mini-muffin Posted January 16, 2009 Author #22 Posted January 16, 2009 Well so far it's you and me that RSVP'd and Mamamo already got her reservation for her kabin. So just call and ask for one of the tent spots that I mentioned so we can all cluster around you. I didn't do any calling didn't know how many even wanted to go. Yes it is KOA East Asheville. Sorry about that. Here's the website you can reserve online too. http://www.koa.com/where/nc/33116/ Margaret
krome rose Posted January 16, 2009 #23 Posted January 16, 2009 I really think Wayne and I can make that a quickie if I can convince him that I'll quit spending ( just long enough) to make it . As usual, we'll get a hotel. Brandy
Rottdoglover Posted January 17, 2009 #24 Posted January 17, 2009 We're planning on it. Have to get to some of these and see if the VR folks are real. I see KOA East is pet friendly. That means the wife can bring me and 2 creatures? We'll be in the little motor house with the blond 88 & coffin trailer & 2 Rottweilers. See ya there!
Yammer Dan Posted January 22, 2009 #25 Posted January 22, 2009 Camping spots were 20 thru 24 or something like that??
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