B3R 2010 - Oct 23-24th - NC

[lt1_fd3s]

it's that time again... website updated!

http://www.blueridgerotaryrun.com/title/TitleBlueRed.jpg
www.BlueRidgeRotaryRun.com ('http://www.blueridgerotaryrun.com/')

Cliff Notes:
- When: Oct 23th - Oct 24th, 2010
- What: Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville to Cherokee
- Where: Friday night: Asheville, Saturday night: Smokemont campground/Cherokee.
- Registration: $30 if you want T-shirt, food Saturday night, slot in Group campsite. (check website for details)

Again, I'll be doing my annual run on the Blue Ridge Parkway, from Asheville, NC to Cherokee, NC (approx 90 miles).

The idea is to start off Saturday morning, catch a bite to eat in Asheville and then start the cruise about 9 - 10 am. Stop along the way for pictures and stretch our legs.

I'm planning to camp out in the Smokemont Campground ('http://www.mysmokymountainvacation.com/camp-smokemont.html') in the Smokey Mountain National Park on Saturday night. We have space for 40 people in the two reserved group camp sites we have. These spots will go to the first 40 people who claim them. I will base it off "confirmed" attendees..

If you wish to get your own camp site, they are $20/night. Be sure to reserve it for Oct 23rd. If you want a hotel, that will be up to you to find one in Cherokee.

Lodging Friday night in Asheville will be up to you. I can provide a place to sleep for a few people, LET ME KNOW!!! these will be First come-first serve. And I'm not completely sure how many I can support. And I can't promise a bed or couch, just a free roof over your head for Friday night at either my house.

Breakfast - ~8am Sat morning:

Cracker Barrel in Asheville
34 Tunnel Rd
Asheville, NC 28805-1230

I am going to ask that we do not try to get one large group of all of us. My reasoning for this it in the interest of time, not only in getting tables, but also for getting food. So pick a handful of people you wish to sit with and get a table. Also it will help if people are showing up at different times.

After breakfast, we will do the last gathering in the Ingle's parking lot across from the entrance of Cracker Barrel. There is gas right there so people can top off before we head out.

Road Closure (as of May 2010)
if the road opens over the summer, I will update this route... (this is the same route we did last year for those who remember)

Due to closures on the parkway, we will make a slight detour. We will get on the parkway at "Town Mountain Road" in Asheville. We will get off the parkway at Brevard Road (NC 191) and make our way to Pisgah Highway (NC 151) to get back on the parkway. More details below:

as listed per http://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/roadclosures.htm

Due to heavy rains, engineers determined that a high risk of slides existed in the area, necessitating this emergency closure. The closure will be in place until further notice. Pisgah Inn remains open and accessible from US Highway 276 at Wagon Road Gap.

[Proxy One]

Im there for sure.

[t_g_farrell]

I'm there. I hope theres more leaves this time.

[lt1_fd3s]

bad part is that this past winter did some work on the trees up there, i did a drive the other week and SEVERAL dead trees... =/

[lt1_fd3s]

Holly has reserved two of the group campsites, giving us room for 40 people (but only 10 cars...) There is additional parking not too far from the sites.

I also do plan to get T-shirts for this year, though they will not be free... I will post up more info about those as the times come and also create a list of those who have paid...

[ROTORX7Holly]

Starting a list for the 10 parking spaces at the 2 group campsites that I reserved:
1. Tray
2. Holly
3. Kristy
4. Jeremy
5. Tim
6. ZGN :)

[reese.leblanc]

Not so sure I can make it. The lizard is due around mid October, so we'll see.

[1twistedrx7]

can i come lol

[ZGN]

Such a long drive :)

[ROTORX7Holly]

I hope you are able to make it this year Ricco
Kevin, you have to plan better this year. Just get you and Amber in the car Friday evening and drive over to ATL and sleep at my house on Friday night. Then we can get up,not so early and meet everyone after that at around 11:00AM. That way we don't have to get up too early and we don't miss hardly any of the Parkway drive. It worked for Jeremy and I last year.

[Herblenny]

I'm going to try....

[ZGN]

I hope you are able to make it this year Ricco
Kevin, you have to plan better this year. Just get you and Amber in the car Friday evening and drive over to ATL and sleep at my house on Friday night. Then we can get up,not so early and meet everyone after that at around 11:00AM. That way we don't have to get up too early and we don't miss hardly any of the Parkway drive. It worked for Jeremy and I last year.

Hey I did good last year, I made it just in time for breakfest at Cracker Barrel :)

[89fc3s]

I will be there.

[t_g_farrell]

can i come lol

Hopefully you won't have to help me with my car this time Ricco :)

New Carter fuel pump and new ignition. I actually think it was ignition related
more than anything. The fuel pump was probably just a false negative or
it was weak as well. Anyway, it runs strong now.

[1twistedrx7]

well guys i am so loved lol. i will make it for sure had a great time with you guys love to it again t gfarrell glad to hear the great news as the help not a problem buddy
HOLLY my wife and i cant wait to see you again stay awesome see every one soon.

[lt1_fd3s]

Ok, some new info to pass along to people... first...WEBSITE is updated!!!

I'm looking to do T-shirts this year! And hopefully have a better idea of exact number of who will be attending...

and i'm asking for a registration fee from those who want a T-shirt, food, and to stay in the group site.

[t_g_farrell]

Trayham is this group campsite different from the one Holly has
reserved or one and the same :confused:

How much are the shirts seperately ?

Does this mean I can sell my homemade refreshments ?

[lt1_fd3s]

Trayham is this group campsite different from the one Holly has
reserved or one and the same :confused:

How much are the shirts seperately ?

Does this mean I can sell my homemade refreshments ?

group site is the same, holly was the one who got them... i'll PM you...

[1twistedrx7]

well you are providing food,drinks & campsites .i think 30.00 bucks each is sufficient is this awesome.

[mnrthrt]

im there if my deployments not extended before then, for sure count me in. name is kurt by the way. :)

[lt1_fd3s]

im there if my deployments not extended before then, for sure count me in. name is kurt by the way. :)
please check the website and register so i can have a better idea of who is coming and make sure we get enough food for everyone...

[t_g_farrell]

This is actually a great deal for $30. Campsite, tee and some grub. Can't beat that. I better get over there and register.

[t_g_farrell]

Trayham, I haven't registered yet but count me in. The paypal acct got
hit hard this month because both my DD decided to require emergency
maintenance. As soon as I can I'll register and pay up, hopefully before
the end of august.

[Proxy One]

I too have not registered but am planning on it in the next week, Also my buddy Carlos and his wife are planning on coming too.

[lt1_fd3s]

cool, i'm waiting on kevin to get back to me about how much t-shirts are going to cost me...

[ZGN]

You are are you? Justed emailed him for a quote. Multi color will increase the cost some.

[ROTORX7Holly]

Can't wait. Freezing our asses off, seems wonderful in this hot summer weather. :)
We should put our tents in a circle like a wagon train. LOL

[lt1_fd3s]

we have stickers that will be available!!! they are about 4'' tall... one of the guys who is attending is making them and providing them...

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs430.snc4/47274_587582104032_44103921_34071535_157153_n.jpg

[t_g_farrell]

Ok, I'm all registered. I sent a paypal and put the details for registration in the paypal message box.

I'm with Holly, I can't wait to freeze my a$$ off in the mountains.

[lt1_fd3s]

got the payment notification tim, i'll update the site tonight...

[9G Redline]

Thanks to Holly I now know about this event and have asked off work for it, so all I have to do is register. Holly, put me in the parking spot group of yours please!!! I am really looking forward to this event! =)

[ROTORX7Holly]

Thanks to Holly I now know about this event and have asked off work for it, so all I have to do is register. Holly, put me in the parking spot group of yours please!!! I am really looking forward to this event! =)

You can only have the spot if you drive the RX-8, not the Miata :) Glad you are going to make it, if you get the days off.

[9G Redline]

Holly, of course I am going to drive the 8! It is a rotary event. :-p I definitely have it approved to be off. Just gotta register lindsay and I for the event. I am really looking forward to this!

[t_g_farrell]

I got my sticker! I got my sticker! Thanks Tray.

I think I'll put it where my inspection sticker used to go on the lower left
corner of the windshield.

[9G Redline]

Finally got registered for this event. Now I have something to look forward too!!! Can't wait to see all of you. Now, Holly you can add me to your list. =)

[lt1_fd3s]

i'll update the site to reflect it kevin... give me about 24 more hours!!!

[Herblenny]

I'm going to try.... but I'm heading to Sema shortly after so not sure if my wife will let me..

[lt1_fd3s]

I'm going to try.... but I'm heading to Sema shortly after so not sure if my wife will let me..

put baby seat in Cosmo... wife in passenger seat.... BAM! make it a family trip!!! we're just cruising anyway... so no crazy driving... wife and child be fine in car with you :001_005:

[Herblenny]

put baby seat in Cosmo... wife in passenger seat.... BAM! make it a family trip!!! we're just cruising anyway... so no crazy driving... wife and child be fine in car with you :001_005:

LOL! You just don't know about traveling with a kid yet :) I'll ask..

[t_g_farrell]

Hey Holly, you won't have to be last this time since your in a rotary :)

[t_g_farrell]

put baby seat in Cosmo... wife in passenger seat.... BAM! make it a family trip!!! we're just cruising anyway... so no crazy driving... wife and child be fine in car with you :001_005:

Kid pukes in Cosmo, end of family trip :)

[t_g_farrell]

Wow! 10 peeps already signed up in advance for the drive. I'm psyched.

[lt1_fd3s]

i have a few more locals who just haven't paid yet... i order shirts this week...

[RX7 RAGE]

hi

[lt1_fd3s]

gene!!! are you going to come to this?!?!?

[RX7 RAGE]

unfortunately no. :( i can't take any time off of work for a while...

[lt1_fd3s]

oh man, shame they can't send you this way for work that weekend! hahaha...

[t_g_farrell]

Whats the tshirt look like Tray? Or is it a surprise for when we get there?

[lt1_fd3s]

t-shirts - black... then take the logo in my sig... remove the rotor in the middle... make BLUE RIDGE blue and ROTARY RUN red...and BAM! there is the shirt... i will go early this week and finalize that...

http://www.blueridgerotaryrun.com/images/b3r-tshirt.gif

[t_g_farrell]

I likey!

[lt1_fd3s]

looks like i will be having more of my wonderful lemonade with me again this year =]

[FC Zach]

I'm registering for this right now, sounds like a lot of fun! :)

[t_g_farrell]

I got me a new radiator coming from rockauto so the 7 will be ready for the run.

[88turboii]

i just need to redo some stereo wiring and i should be good to go. riding around with no tunes sucks

[FC Zach]

I finally shook off some weird gremlin my car has been dealing with, don't know what I did to fix it but its working and I'm not gonna ask any questions. I just hope I don't have any issues on the way to NC.

[t_g_farrell]

Don't sweat it. If you have problems we can help out. I had some issues
with my fuel pump last year and Rico and some others helped me deal with it.

[FC Zach]

That's what I love about rotary owners, we're all here for each other and will do our best to lend a helping hand. It definitely helps to know that within your small niche of a car club you can get just about anything done, especially rotary owners because we always come prepared for the worst LOL.

Thanks but hopefully I wont have to give anyone that dreaded: "I'm broke down on the side of the road, can you come and get me". Phone call

[ROTORX7Holly]

I'm registering for this right now, sounds like a lot of fun! :)

Glad you are going to make it out this year, Zach.

[t_g_farrell]

Tray, any closures/detours along the parkway this year?

BTW, its the 75th anniversary of the parkway. Woot!

[lt1_fd3s]

Parkway is open the whole way this year! and back to two lanes as well... so hopefuly smooth sailing!

[t_g_farrell]

Wow! Just took a look at the website for camping. Theres a dozen registered.

How many cars will that translate into once you account for unregistered
attendings as well? Maybe 15 or 20 cars :dunno:

I want to be near the end so I can get a nose full of rotary exhaust
goodness.

[lt1_fd3s]

I know more will be showing up that haven't registered... and well, we'll see how it goes... i'm expecting around 20 cars...

anyway, to update folks on things...

I was originally planning to order about 30 shirts for this event, i was going to submit the order to one of two t-shirt makers in time to have them for the event... but i was also waiting to get paid from work... well, i havent' been paid yet and was told today i wont be paid until late next week... (yes, i'm rather aggravated by that...)

anyway, so now i have to wait until after the event to get the t-shirts made and i will email out to those who have registered and sent me $$ for the event to get their shipping address so I can send them their shirts once i have them. or i'll just make sure i get it from you at the event...

anyway, so if anyone else wants to get a t-shirt, then you still can... i'll be running registration up to the day of the event...

so yeah, we dont get to rock the cool shirts at the event =[. sorry... i'll do better next year and plan ahead more to make sure this doesn't happen again.

[t_g_farrell]

Don't worry Tray, we won't hold it against you ... much :)

[t_g_farrell]

Got my camping gear out to air it all out.

Got the 7 on jackstands to do some maintenance. What a great Sunday of fun!

[ZGN]

I know more will be showing up that haven't registered... and well, we'll see how it goes... i'm expecting around 20 cars...

anyway, to update folks on things...

I was originally planning to order about 30 shirts for this event, i was going to submit the order to one of two t-shirt makers in time to have them for the event... but i was also waiting to get paid from work... well, i havent' been paid yet and was told today i wont be paid until late next week... (yes, i'm rather aggravated by that...)

anyway, so now i have to wait until after the event to get the t-shirts made and i will email out to those who have registered and sent me $$ for the event to get their shipping address so I can send them their shirts once i have them. or i'll just make sure i get it from you at the event...

anyway, so if anyone else wants to get a t-shirt, then you still can... i'll be running registration up to the day of the event...

so yeah, we dont get to rock the cool shirts at the event =[. sorry... i'll do better next year and plan ahead more to make sure this doesn't happen again.


How many shirts have been paid for? I might be able to help you out here.

[lt1_fd3s]

Thanks for the offer kevin, but i'll get it all taken care of as soon as I get paid...

anyway, i've updated the list on the site, 16 registered people (include Amber..hint hint kevin...) and I have a feeling a few more will show up, which is fine...

[ROTORX7Holly]

Look like there will be a caravan of 4 rotaries from ATL on Saturday morning. Here is the plan.

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 are supposed to meet others driving from Asheville in Brevard for lunch.

Holly

[Herblenny]

I wish I could go... but since wife has to work on the weekend, i have to be home. Sorry Tray!!

[t_g_farrell]

Look like there will be a caravan of 4 rotaries from ATL on Saturday morning. Here is the plan.

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 are supposed to meet others driving from Asheville in Brevard for lunch.

Holly

So who are the other 2 rotaries Holly? Must know details :)

[Proxy One]

The 4 from the ATL area are Holly, Kristy, myself and Carlos and his wife.

[lt1_fd3s]

isn't there a Kevin and his gf/wife from that area with an RX8 coming too??

[t_g_farrell]

The 4 from the ATL area are Holly, Kristy, myself and Carlos and his wife.

So you rolling in the RX2 then?

My wife says its "cute" when she saw it at the lakehouse meet :)

[Proxy One]

Oh yeah Kevin & Lindsay are going too, I dont know if they are caravaning up with us or not, I would assume he would. So we should have 5 cars. Or maybe Kristy is riding with Holly? Ill be in the FD this year too.

[lt1_fd3s]

I'm trying to talk Marco into finding a ride with someone so he can come too... I guessed Holly to him...

[ZGN]

I'll be missing the ATL caravan. We are coming up on Thursday night. To Ashville NC.
Trying to get the FD ready but it might not make trip this time.. :(

[lt1_fd3s]

kevin, where are you staying thursday night and friday night?

[ZGN]

I have not though that far ahead yet..
somewhere close to the biltmore house

[lt1_fd3s]

ok, because i do have room at my house... it's not the nicest place.. and i dont have free breakfast in the mornings...and it can be a little chilly...but its free!

and thanks for the name change...

[lt1_fd3s]

and almost within asheville city limits is "close" to the biltmore house =P if you need tickets let me know, i can get discount..

[ZGN]

how much can you get tickets for?

[lt1_fd3s]

I can get $10 off adult tickets for guest I accompany... i was thinking i could just get discount tickets =/ but looks like i would have to go with you! =P

[9G Redline]

isn't there a Kevin and his gf/wife from that area with an RX8 coming too??
Yes, my girlfriend and I will be joining and joining the caravan. They will be driving through my town on the way up I85 so we'll just meet them on the highway. Can't wait to see everyone!

[t_g_farrell]

Hey, I see another SA on the list. Woot! I won't be the only first gen again.

SAs RULE!

[ZGN]

Looks like I won't be in a rotary this year. :( FD is not going to be ready by then.

[t_g_farrell]

Looks like I won't be in a rotary this year. :( FD is not going to be ready by then.

Sorry to hear that Kevin. If you want to ride in an old school 1st gen anytime
during the trip let me know.

[lt1_fd3s]

Hey, I see another SA on the list. Woot! I won't be the only first gen again.

SAs RULE!
I knew you would be happy about that one!

[lt1_fd3s]

Looks like I won't be in a rotary this year. :( FD is not going to be ready by then.
I have a T2 and an FB at the house u could pick from... neither are completely legal...but shhh... I would suggest the FB, it runs like a champ!

[ZGN]

Thanks, but I don't need any to get in any trouble with NC LEO's :)

I will be selecting the RotaryCarClub.com October Car Of The Month at this event so everyone break out the soap and wax... Let's see some clean rotaries!

[Proxy One]

Any of you guys happen to have a FD power steering reservoir cap that I could have? Mine is cracked around the top. If so could you bring to B3R.

[lt1_fd3s]

i'll trade out with you jeremy... i'll be removing my PS pump eventually... so i'll take your cracked one if it can still be put on..

[Proxy One]

Cool, yeah you can still put it on, you just cant get it all that tight or the top will come up, its cracked almost all the way around the top.

[t_g_farrell]

I got a new toy that I'll be using to video the B3R this weekend. I
posted a thread about it in the video section.

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/showthread.php?t=12604

Heres my first video. I need to work on the conversion from the AVI format
to whatever gets the best quality and size for the web. Advice on this
is welcomed. The AVI is much better than the version that ended up on flickr.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14772589@N03/5100060192/

[FC Zach]

I had planned on leaving Smyrna, TN Friday afternoon to head toward NC but I see the camping isn't till Sat. I could caravan with Holly's group but that is 230 miles out of the way. What are my lodging options near the area so I'm not in any rush Saturday morning to be at the right place? Lookin forward to this weekend! :driving:

[t_g_farrell]

Tray has a hotel doesn't he :)

[lt1_fd3s]

Tray has a hotel doesn't he :)

almost... but Zach, I can have a bed or couch for you to sleep on friday night if you need it... my general statement applies.. its not a fancy hotel, no maid service... but its a free roof over your head... Jamin and Bryan will be here too... oh, and u can see all the car parts i have all over the place...

[t_g_farrell]

Looks like we might break the 20 car barrier. I see 19 registered for camping.

[FC Zach]

Sweet, I was sweating it for a little bit thinking I wasn't going to get my car back in time but I got it back yesterday and so far so good. Gonna clean her up and cross my fingers for tomorrow.

[t_g_farrell]

I need to bring a laptop for offloading video from my new camera. I can bring
a Dell Latitude or an IBM t23. What I don't have is a charger for either
that plugs into the cig lighter.

Can I get one cheap somewhere like Walmart or BestBuy? Or maybe borrow someones during the trip and return it at the end.

Ok, looks like I can get a cheapie power inverter but I'm not sure how well it will work in a 30 year old car.

[ZGN]

I'll bring my power inverter.

[ROTORX7Holly]

Tray, so where is the spot that the Atlanta caravan is going to meet up with everyone in Brevard, NC, for lunch?

[lt1_fd3s]

Let's keep this 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...

My thoughts on lunch: do lunch in Brevard. Right near the Bottom of HWY 276 are several places to eat, some fast food, some sit down... I was thinking that we dont all have to eat at the same place, all the places I mentioned are almost within sight of one another (Except for the two asian places...) and we can meet back up at a time after everyone eats if some do split off...

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

Sit down:
Twin Dragons - Asian Buffet
Mexican Place
Sea food place (across from Mexican)
Pizza Hut
Fuji Yamas - Asian sit down, not buffet

[ROTORX7Holly]

Thanks TeeeeRay!

[t_g_farrell]

Less than 24 hours to B3R!

[FC Zach]

On my way!

[ZGN]

about to leave in 2 hours :)

[t_g_farrell]

Tray how are the leaf colors up there this year? Last year was kind of sparse.I wish

I wish I was on my way :( I leave at the butt-crack of dawn tomorrow so I can have a big Cracker Barrel breakfast :icon_tup:

Hmmm, what color is Trays hair for B3R? Red , white, and blue maybe?

[Proxy One]

Damn I wish I was leaving, im still stuck at work for another 3 hours. Then home to pack the car and leaving in the morning.

[9G Redline]

I'm so excited for this! Lindsay and I got the tent cleaned and packed up last night. Do a little laundry today, change the plugs in the 8, maybe wash the car, and wait for a phone call tomorrow morning from Holly. =) See you guys soon!

[lt1_fd3s]

Tray how are the leaf colors up there this year? Last year was kind of sparse.I wish

I wish I was on my way :( I leave at the butt-crack of dawn tomorrow so I can have a big Cracker Barrel breakfast :icon_tup:

Hmmm, what color is Trays hair for B3R? Red , white, and blue maybe?

I was told that last weekend was peak... so hopefully it will be good this weekend. i know i've not see as many leaves on the ground in the past two weeks as i did the two weeks prior to last years event...

[ROTORX7Holly]

I think all had a great time at B3R this year. The Atlanta caravan had a 1st, 2nd & 3rd gen, and two RX-8s drive up to Brevard and join all the others that drove from the start at Asheville. The scenery was beautiful, with lots of fall foliage remaining. It wasn't too cold this year, although others may not agree, I was prepared. We had a great group of 18 rotorheads this year, with 13 rotaries running the Blue Ridge Parkway and camping at Cherokee.
3 - 1st gens (Thomas, Tim, Carlos & Jan)
4 - 2nd gens (Bryan, Kristy, Zach, Jamin)
3 - 3rd gens (Tray, Jeremy, Joel & wife)
3 - RX8s (Alan, Holly, Kevin & Lindsay)
Sorry, if I spelled your names incorrectly.

Thanks Tray... Good Times. And thanks to your WNCRides friend, Jonathan for getting all the food and supplies for the campfire dinner. Great Job!

Can't wait to see the videos and pics.

Holly

[lt1_fd3s]

Alan..no allen =P

yeah, jon was a big help, hopefully next year his roommate matt will join us in his FD... my pics are up on Facebook...

and did you notice the new sub forum we have now?!?!

[t_g_farrell]

Once again Tray, it was a great outing. The weather couldn't have been better and the fall color was great. Thanks for organizing it and leading us around.

Once I get all my pics/vidoes loaded up, I'll post em.

[FC Zach]

Awesome event which included all the things I enjoy, (cars, friends, and the outdoors). I had a great time and definitely plan on going next year. I have had an ongoing problem with my car's carb that I thought I had worked out for the event, I was wrong. Thanks to all the rotorheads for your patience and especially Brian for helping me correct the problem. On the long trek home I never stopped for gas and made it to my house with 315 miles on the trip, that's pretty good for a carbed FC!