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Old 09-24-11 | 09:40 PM
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GA Atlanta Caravan to B3R 2011

This is subject to further details and or change. So look at the last post of any updates. Looks like there will be a caravan of 4 or more rotaries from ATL on Saturday morning. Here is the plan repeated from last year.

Leave at 9AM drive up I-85North into SC
Exit 1 - Turn Left onto SC 11 ( Cherokee Foothills Scenic Hwy. for 47 miles
Turn Left onto US 178W for 15 miles into NC
Turn Right follow US 178N into Rosman
Turn Right onto US 64E - 8 miles to Brevard, NC
We can meet others driving from Asheville if they want to come down off the parkway into Brevard for lunch.

Holly
Old 09-25-11 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ROTORX7Holly
This is subject to further details and or change. So look at the last post of any updates. Looks like there will be a caravan of 4 or more rotaries from ATL on Saturday morning. Here is the plan repeated from last year.

Leave at 9AM drive up I-85North into SC
Exit 1 - Turn Left onto SC 11 ( Cherokee Foothills Scenic Hwy. for 47 miles
Turn Left onto US 178W for 15 miles into NC
Turn Right follow US 178N into Rosman
Turn Right onto US 64E - 8 miles to Brevard, NC
We can meet others driving from Asheville if they want to come down off the parkway into Brevard for lunch.

Holly
I'd like to cruise in with you guys, but I'd have to meet you somewhere on I85 North. We can discuss this next Tuesday I guess.
Old 09-25-11 | 09:53 PM
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holly i will see you at the campsite... im rolling down without many stops so i can claim the sites and start setting up so people can just come in and not have to wait at the gate
Old 09-26-11 | 09:35 AM
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Holly I can lead a group down there and meet up with you all. I'll be starting out from
Asheville with Tray but then I can split off on 276 and come down to Brevard to meet
up then drive on out to the campsite.

We have a few weeks to figure it all out
Old 09-26-11 | 12:09 PM
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I'll join in the ATL caravan.

Make sure you let Crit konw about this. You know how he loves to caravan.
Old 09-26-11 | 02:26 PM
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I'll join in the ATL caravan.

Make sure you let Crit konw about this. You know how he loves to caravan.
What about the perfessor? Any commitment yet ( I mean for the trip not the loony bin)?
Old 09-26-11 | 03:06 PM
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Tim, I am hopeful about the professor. But, you know how it is with him. Nothing is for sure until he is actually there.
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i will join the caravan as well =)
Old 09-26-11 | 05:15 PM
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Yes to all!
Brett - we made a stop up in Commerce last year at the Wal-Mart for initial supplies for the trip. We can do that again. Plus we will probably meet up with Kevin and Lindsay up there.
Mike and Marco - We can start the initial drive by meeting at Twisted Tavern to gather everyone from across the Atlanta area.
Tim - I was hoping you would come down from the parkway to meet us for lunch. Should we meet at the same wal-mart from last year? I think I can find the address where Tray posted it.
Tray - save me a prime campsite.

Looks like the initial caravan leaving Twisted Tavern at exit # 111 off of I-85N may consist of:
Holly - ROTORX7Holly - RX-9
Kristy - NotNAuto - 2nd gen RX-7
Mike S.
Marco
Jeremy
Then stopping at the Commerce, GA exit # ???? off of I-85N to meet up with:
Brett
Kevin & Lindsay
Old 09-26-11 | 10:10 PM
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Looks like the initial caravan leaving Twisted Tavern at exit # 111 off of I-85N may consist of:
Holly - ROTORX7Holly - RX-9
Kristy - NotNAuto - 2nd gen RX-7
Mike S.
Marco
Jeremy
Then stopping at the Commerce, GA exit # ???? off of I-85N to meet up with:
Brett
Kevin & Lindsay[/QUOTE]

I can't wait to check out that RX-9 Holly!!!
Old 10-14-11 | 01:37 PM
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I spoke to Tim in NC today and he is driving down from the Parkway to meet our Atlanta Caravan the Wal-mart in Brevard, NC where we met up last year. We want to be there at 11:00AM and leave at NOON to head back up to the Parkway, so that we can enjoy the drive, maybe make a few stops, then get to camp to set up.

This way we can pick up last minute supplies at the wal-mart, eat lunch if you brought it, or buy lunch in the area.

I need to take a look at the drive again and decide the time we will be leaving Twisted Tavern parking lot. I'm thinking approximately 8am. Details to follow.

Holly
Old 10-15-11 | 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ROTORX7Holly
I spoke to Tim in NC today and he is driving down from the Parkway to meet our Atlanta Caravan the Wal-mart in Brevard, NC where we met up last year. We want to be there at 11:00AM and leave at NOON to head back up to the Parkway, so that we can enjoy the drive, maybe make a few stops, then get to camp to set up.

This way we can pick up last minute supplies at the wal-mart, eat lunch if you brought it, or buy lunch in the area.

I need to take a look at the drive again and decide the time we will be leaving Twisted Tavern parking lot. I'm thinking approximately 8am. Details to follow.

Holly
So I should be at the Commerce Walmart around 8:30?

I'm planning to bring a tent, sleeping stuff, some clothes, and a cooler with drinks/ snacks. That sound sufficient? Anything any of you recommend I bring?
Old 10-15-11 | 03:29 AM
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Brett bring plenty of blankets, clothes, whatever to keep you warm. 8:30AM sounds about right.
Looks like the initial caravan leaving 8:00AM from Twisted Tavern at exit # 111 off of I-85N may consist of:
Holly - ROTORX7Holly - RX-9
Kristy - NotNAuto - 2nd gen RX-7
Marco
Jeremy
Marat
Mike (new guy)
Levi (new guy)
Carlos & Jan
Then stopping at the Commerce, GA exit # ???? off of I-85N to meet up with:
Brett
Old 10-15-11 | 02:34 PM
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Too bad it's so far out of the way that we can't catch your caravan. We'll see you in Brevard though!
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anybody has a extra spot open in their tent I can spend the night?
Old 10-16-11 | 11:46 AM
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Marco, I may be bringing an extra tent. Don't forget to bring your sleep gear to keep warm, extra layers of clothes too.
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Originally Posted by ROTORX7Holly
This is subject to further details and or change. So look at the last post of any updates. Looks like there will be a caravan of 4 or more rotaries from ATL on Saturday morning. Here is the plan repeated from last year.

Leave at 9AM drive up I-85North into SC
Exit 1 - Turn Left onto SC 11 ( Cherokee Foothills Scenic Hwy. for 47 miles
Turn Left onto US 178W for 15 miles into NC
Turn Right follow US 178N into Rosman
Turn Right onto US 64E - 8 miles to Brevard, NC
We can meet others driving from Asheville if they want to come down off the parkway into Brevard for lunch.

Holly

So, In order to join in I need to be at the Twisted Tavern @ 9:00 am, correct?
Old 10-16-11 | 10:01 PM
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UPDATED: 10/16/2011 Looks like there will be a caravan of 6 or more rotaries from Atlanta on Saturday morning. Here is the plan repeated from last year.

8:00AM Leave Twisted Tavern( I-85N, Exit 111) parking lot - so arrive with your gas tank topped off and ready to leave by 8:00AM
Stop at Commerce exit off of I-85N for Brett to join the caravan. ONLY a quick stop, should arrive approximately 8:30AM
Drive up I-85North into SC
Exit 1 - Turn Left onto SC 11 ( Cherokee Foothills Scenic Hwy. for 47 miles
Turn Left onto US 178W for 15 miles into NC
Turn Right follow US 178N into Rosman
Turn Right onto US 64E - 8 miles to Brevard, NC
11:00AM We are meeting Tim and the others who drove from Asheville, that want to drive down off the parkway into Brevard for lunch. Also Reese and Nicole driving up from SC are meeting us too.

Let's keep the lunch stop simple...
Wal-Mart parking lot (lower part, near Taco Bell and the Bank)
177 Forest Gate Dr
Brevard, NC 28712

Wal-Mart is at the intersection of NC 280, US 64, NC 276...

We will do lunch in Brevard. Right near the Bottom of HWY 276 there are several places to eat fast food. We don't all have to eat at the same place, most places are within sight of one another. I am going to pack my lunch. Also you can pick up last minute purchases at the Walmart here too. We can regroup at NOON after everyone has eaten, then head back up to the parkway, maybe make a few stops and enjoy the scenery, and get to Smokemount campsite in Cherokee, NC before 3PM

Fast Food:
Taco Bell
Subway
Food Lion Deli
(maybe a few others in the shopping area...)

Holly
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Originally Posted by ROTORX7Holly
Marco, I may be bringing an extra tent. Don't forget to bring your sleep gear to keep warm, extra layers of clothes too.
Cool deal!!
Old 10-17-11 | 01:15 PM
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Sorry guys, have to put this off one more year. Michelle needs me at home this weekend.
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So, In order to join in I need to be at the Twisted Tavern @ 9:00 am, correct?
That would now be at 8:00AM and ready to drive. Let us know if you plan to join us.
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I will be there, ready and waiting. I have googled the Twisted Tavern @ exit 111 so I know where to be.

I'll be in a white SA.

Thanks
R. Watson
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Originally Posted by rwatson5651
I will be there, ready and waiting. I have googled the Twisted Tavern @ exit 111 so I know where to be.

I'll be in a white SA.

Thanks
R. Watson
Robert, glad you can make it to this one! Wouldn't want to miss seeing that beauty in action again!

Marco
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Looking forward to it!!!!! I've made a few changes I think you will like!

You will be in the Rx-3, right?
Old 10-18-11 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by rwatson5651
Looking forward to it!!!!! I've made a few changes I think you will like!

You will be in the Rx-3, right?
yep...keeping it old school! =) I also made a few changes as well....



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