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BLUERIDGE PARKWAY!!! As most of my vacations go - I'd love to have some company, but I definitely can function w/out co-signers, I'll get it in either way. Choosing mid Oct as the foliage should be full-grown by then with color. There will be points where I forage ahead of the pack to setup my drones so we can get some aerials of the meet spots overnight stops and cruising.

* FRI: 17 Oct 2014 : From ATL, GA we cruise up to Asheville, NC. Grab some lodging, get some food and hitting the local scene. HPT AUTOSPORT will be hosting us and doing a dyno night. 3 pulls with A/F and printout for $40. Free bottled water and hot dogs will be provided, but guys let's chip in if we can and thank Scott and the HPT Autosport for providing this. Don't overdo it Friday night bc the parkway is demanding considering we have to make it to Blacksburg.


* SAT: 18 Oct 2014 : Hit the BlueRidge Parkway at sunrise and take in some sights and views.

The 1st stop is Craggy Gardens. It has plenty of parking and there is a 1 mile hike to the top that's not strenuous. This is a view from the top.


After that - we hit the parkway and we won't stop until we get to Grandfather Mountain (minus a few of the more awesome overlooks). This is epic footbridge at the top that we'll cross.


Before we reach the top there are a couple of amazing pull-offs where there'll be some great views, and the road leading to the top? Well... here's teaser...


After Grandfather Mountain we'll head down to Blowing Rock to get a bite. This town has a little bit of everything so that everyone can eat what they like. I tend to keep it light when I drive so I don't get sleepy. We'll set a "meet" time so that everyone knows what time we are leaving. When we leave Blowing Rock we'll make a quick stop up the street at Cone Lake to walk off the burgers. This one will be interesting bc parking it tight - but we'll cross that bridge when we figure out the total count of cars.


Ok - finally, back on the trail for the push to Blacksburg, VA (Home of Virginia Tech). We'll hit some college bars for liquid courage / parties / bjs (lol) and bed down for the night. I'm still putting together some stuff for Blacksburg - stay tuned.


THIS IS THE PARKWAY PORTIONS OF THE CRUISE : LOTS OF TWISTIES --> https://goo.gl/maps/q3No3
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* SUN: 19 Oct 2014 : Time to head back to the house and hit the interstate on the way back to ATL (You TN guys and NC guys can develop your own caravans - just team up and take care of each other please, I want everyone ot make it back home safely). Stops in Fancy Gap, VA and Charlotte (planned for the ATL crew) and then whatever targets of opportunity that we can see... really just winging it here. Another option is bypassing NC and taking the mountain pass through TN / Knoxville on the way home (this has gotten more votes from most than the Charlotte route home).

--> the larger the turnout the more aggressive I'll get with the planning. 5 - 10 cars is "winging it" status. Over that I'll lean forward and load up our itinerary. Also - 10 or more gets us in the range for hotel deals at Asheville and Blacksburg as well.

There is a Knoxville crew meeting us in Asheville -- I will get those numbers soon to update the thread.

:: any Asheville area guys that can give me ideas of a hang out spot Friday night let me know as I am still finalizing plans ::

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HPT Autosport is onboard for hosting us Friday night! Awesome! We'll try to put together a dyno night - or maybe some burgers and dogs (pitch in) so we don't have to worry about getting kicked out of random parking lots for you hard-parkers - LOL.

Thanks http://www.hptautosport.com/ for hosting!!! Baby J

boostjunkie757

it is a beautifully scenic route...good luck and enjoy.

stupidhard

damn that sounds like loads of fun! dunno if I can go but I really would like that! maybe next year.

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Yeah it's looking like a decent turnout for YEAR V.1 I think once I get the drone vids edited and pics people will be poised to crank it up next year!!! I'm stoked

^^ PS: I play bass as well. Rock on!

spAdam

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Awesome. I was in Asheville exactly now last year. Love it up that way. Wish I could go. Have fun guys!

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Update on Friday. HPT will be running the dyno - $40 for 3 pulls and printout. They will also be providing free hot dogs and bottled water. ROCK ON HPT!!!

boostjunkie757

ok, damn..


now i wish i could make it. free grub, water & an excuse not to be so anti-social?


lol..

DA BOSS

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^ come on - the more the merrier. 1st post updated

stupidhard

aw hell yeah! cant wait to see the footage!

I rock a spector euro4 zebra wood with a bolt on neck. gobbs of tone!

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What I do with a bass....

"Play" - http://youtu.be/FN-RnqEn4qk

What I do with drones

Bash Rig Fun: http://youtu.be/oIvVjyi52Os

boostjunkie757

lol!



i live down near tampa and i dont have the pto for that..

its all gravy. there will be other events..

DA BOSS

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^ Right on my man!!!

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Alright dorks - we are 30 days out!! Get your sh*tboxes ready!!!

stupidhard

^buhaahahahahaha

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TTT

I decided on staying in Traveler's Rest, SC on Friday night. This was to make sure that some people could afford the trip. I cancelled my Asheville lodging (which was just under $200 for basic rooms due to high travel this time of year). After the HPT Auto meet I'm sure we'll find our way downtown Asheville for some Friday night cruising.

In reality - you guys can stay wherever you like based on where you're trekking in from (for example the Knoxville crew might want to stay somewhere closer to the west Asheville. We'll have meet instructions for breakfast and rollout at HPT Auto, and I'll update the threads on the forum with rollout details / location / GPS as well.

Baby J

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Up top lads.

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TTT. 14 days out.

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9 days out. Inbox me for the GPS location / time for the starting point for Saturday morning October 18th. Baby J

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** lawn chair (foldable kind at walmart for like $10)
** jacket (60 degree high tomorrow on the trail, but 60 in the mountains is different than 60 at sea level )
** sunglasses
** hoodie (better safe that sorry)
** blanket (maybe needed, maybe not)
** water or camel pack (Craggy Gardens hike)
** FRS radios (channel to be shared at the rollout)
** hiking boots (lightweight) - my wal-mart boots rock
** RELIABLE auto that can make a road-trip. I don't like wrenching beside the road - nor do I like waiting around... LOL

** NOTE ** Grandfather Mountain has it's own weather system and it's normal to be 20 degrees cooler on the bridge

** NOTE ** Sat night and Sun morning will be on a college campus or surrounding areas so bring gear accordingly.

** NOTE ** inbox me for my number so we can stay in touch and for updates

** NOTE ** For the NC guys who won't meet us until Sat morning reach out to me before rollout or you might be playing catchup.

Spaceballsthelunchbox

I am going there late October. Will start at Asheville to highway 77.
Long drive from Florida, but worth it.

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Great times guys, it was so nice to finally put a face to all those screennames. Let's do it again next year!

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When you go --- make sure you take HWY 221 from Grandfather Mountain to Blowing Rock --- monster corners and very technical.