DragonRider

Be safe going up Bob, we dont want to have to come with our motorcycle recovery vehicles..............:bang head:

Thanks Murph, this has been building for a while, it looked like turnout was going to be low since I wasnt getting the number of advanced registrations that I normally get, but from the looks of all the messages on the forum, its gonna be a good one, maybe the best yet, but no matter how many show, its always a great time. I am already worn out from all the last minute prep, and still feel like I am leaving something behind, but there isnt one motorcycle related thing left in my house or shop except for my 1st Gen which is in peices parts awaiting its tranny transplant. Sooooooo if something is left behind its because it is hiding and doesnt want to leave home. And speaking of leaving home, we will be out of here in about 30 min heading for Vogel!!!..Then when I get home from Vogel, I have to start planning for the Mean Dog Memorial Ride to St. Jude. That is happening Oct. 1. St. Jude called to remind me and let me know they are sending my Cruisn' material out to me. So not much rest till after Oct. 1.:doh:

Thanks for the update, since we wont have internet connection at Vogel, it would be great if you could give us a call with updates if at all possible. We will keep Ponch and Lil Bit in our prayers as long as it takes.... Lewis & Charlene

You said a mouthfull there George, after this I may be retiring from everything:starz:...................

Just a little over 24 hours till the official start to "Tail of the Dragon V @ Vogel" :dancefool::dancefool: :banana::banana:

Might be a little late to remember...........I would normally say if I dont have I must not need it, but in this case....................................It could be something for someone else............better not forget the raffle prizes...............that could be costly:shock3:

Yep, I printed up a fresh batch yesterday, and I will need some help selling them, my salesman wont be there Weds. to sell them for me..........:bang head:

2 DAYS!!!! :dancefool::dancefool: :banana::banana: :cool10:

Mini this is Lewis, you must have me confused with a guy by the name of George, I could never forget Charlene someplace, I would never live to regret it........:starz:... By the way you guys gonna show up at Vogel and surprise us?

I think I am forgetting something, I think I have everything ready to go to Vogel.......but just feel like something aint right..........ever get that feeling???

Muffinman has been to the rescue for quite a few of us here on VR, I am one that he helped big time. Came all the way from NC to Atlanta, with a tranny and fixed my bike that I was ready to part out or junk.........He is one excellent Venture mechanic........pretty nice guy too for a fat man.............who likes to eat.:rotfl::rotfl:

Swifty, are you going to be coming to Vogel, I mean you are one of the regulars? Hope so, we need a Canuck to go along with our Aussie's.................:bang head:

I was fortunate enough to meet some of the Houston gang not long ago when Jamie and I went to Houston to pick up a motor. Ponch and Lil Bit were there and we really enjoyed meeting them. It is very, very, sad to read of this, Charlene, myself, Jamie and Paula send our prayers to the man upstairs and pray for a good report to this horrible situation. Brad thanks to you and Lonna for keeping us posted...........God blesses all of us with caring friends, loving friends like you.

Thanks Eck, I looked in my pm's for your note to me and couldn't find it. Steve, looking forward to seeing you............ Randy, so you are forecasting weather now.......:shock3:Hope your good at it........ Sling, be carefull.......... See yall Wed....................:banana:

Here it is,final copy, offical schedule of events for Vogel V .........There will be copies available at the registration table. TAIL OF THE DRAGON V @ VOGEL Schedule for 8/17-8/21, 2011 WED. 8/17/2011 Registration will be open at 12:00 pm. We will be manning the registration table till 5:00 pm. 6:00 pm we will assemble in the main parking lot of the park and depart at 6:15 for our dinner ride to Blairsville, which is an 11 mile ride. We will be dining at Fatz in Blairsville. Dress is casual comfortable. Thur. 8/18/2011 I will be in the main parking lot around 8:00 am to register anyone who is arriving . Starting at aprox 9:00 am, we will have 3 different rides departing at staggered times. These are a ride to Bryson City, NC to raft the Natahala River, a ride to Helen, Ga. for lunch, tubing and shopping, and for those who haven’t sampled the food at the world famous Dillard House a ride there for lunch. There will be sign up sheets available at the registration tables to sign up for one of the three rides. If you would be interested in leading the Dillard House ride or the ride to Helen, please let me know when you register. Thurs. evening starting at 7:00 pm we will have a social get together at shelter # 3 across from the lake, bring your beverage we will have snacks and water available for small donations. This will have to end by 10:00 pm per park rules. Fri. 8/19/2011 Today will be the title ride of the event. We will be riding to Deals Gap via the Cherahola Skyway with a reststop midway before continuing on to ride the Tail of the Dragon, we will be having lunch at Deals Gap before riding the Dragon. You may choose to ride it alone if you are familiar with it or with a group of riders who will take it easy if you are new to it. Someone can set you up with the right group to ride with. This is a very busy place so it will be hard to stay together as one large group, so we normally break up into several smaller groups to head back to the park. Once back at the park its time to relax and chill out. Here is a summary of the ride to the Dragon: 8:00 AM KSU to depart for all day ride. 1st leg of ride will take us back roads to Telico Plains where we will break for gas and refreshments at the Exxon, where we might be meeting some other riders before departing for the Cherahola Skyway. Distance-66 miles 2nd Leg will take us over the Skyway to Robbinsville, NC. Distance- 53 miles. 3rd Leg will take us to Deals Gap for lunch, before tackling the Dragon. Then we will leave Deals Gap stopping in Robbinsville for gas before heading back to Vogel with a refreshment stop in Anderson, NC. Distance 107 miles Sat. 8/20/2011 Eck Nace has selected some very nice back roads to ride if you are interested in another ride. His ride starts, (Kick Stands up), at 8am out of Vogel and he promises to have you back to the park in time for the afternoon meal which is planned to start around 3:00 pm. If you are not interested in going on a ride and just want to hang out at the park, there will be some members available to do carb tunes. We will also be set up at sheltler # 3 to register any late comers and pass a good time. The meal is being catered by Shane’s Rib Shack. The menu is: Pulled Pork & Bread. Potato Salad Brunswick Stew Tea, Sweet & Unsweet, Lemonade Deserts: Peach Cobbler, Apple Cobbler, & Banana Pudding. We will also start pulling winning numbers for the raffle, If you haven’t purchased your raffle tickets for this I am sure we can sell you a few. After all the prizes and door prizes are gone we will gather for a group photo and call it a nite. Sun..........Departure day..........Thanks for coming and supporting the Kids at St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Patti, leave the old fart at the park, come and join Charlene, Paula, Jamie and I, we are definitely going, Don just want to stay at the park and give little old ladies rides on his trike................:rotfl::rotfl: [ATTACH]59652[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]59653[/ATTACH]

For those interested in going rafting on Thursday at Vogel here is a little info. We will be going to Paddle Inn Rafting in Bryson City, NC. The rate will be $28.00 per person tax included on a guided raft, these rafts fit 8-10 people. We dont need reservations right now, but if we have a good idea of how many we will call them when we leave Thurs. morning. FULL RIVER TRIP 2-1/2 Hrs. SUN - FRI SATURDAY PEAK/HOLIDAY Fully Guided (Guide in your Boat) $28.00 * $33.00 * No Extra Charge You can check out the rafting co. at this link. Nantahala Rafting Nantahala River Rafting Nantahala Whitewater White Water Rafting There will be sign up sheets at the registration table for all the rides on Thursday. There will be a ride to Helen for lunch for those not wanting to raft. And if there is enough interest a ride to Dillard house for lunch. You may also respond to this post about interest in the rafting trip.

5 DAYS!!!

The West Virginia Skid In...................I knew I was missing a good one........I was there for the first one and it was a good one...........!!!!!

Got to thinking today of all the events that go on...............curious to see how many have attended any or all of them.......Hope I get them all in, I am just talking about the big ones....the ones listed are the only ones I could find reference to and only had room for 10. You can vote on all that you have been to, and if you know of any others you can write in your vote...................:cool10:

You bet it is Bob, this just might be the best one yet............least I am hoping it is............

I give ProtectAll away at every Vogel..........and speaking of Vogel 6 DAYS LEFT TILL VOGEL:banana:

There is one brand new going in the raffles, you can use it if you need to..........Im sure there will be others there, but a few more raffle tickets bought could make it yours.....................:mo money 7 Days to VOGEL....:banana:

Great Eck..........we will be there Friday!!!!:doh:

Wasn't ME...............:cool10: