Looks like DGRR 2009 is ON!!!

lt1_fd3s · 10-02-2008, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herblenny

I have to check with couple of people about something... Then i'll let you guys know.. But tentatively, it will be on April 17-19th, 2009... and 18th being the main date

I'll find out for sure within next month.

fixed =]

classicauto · 10-03-2008, 06:56 AM

CAN'T WAIT!

Ian · 10-03-2008, 07:10 AM

Yup. Can't wait. Just hope that race school is not during that weekend or rather that two weeks.

Not to far off again. Time flies!!

HDP · 10-03-2008, 03:06 PM

I just read this entire thread hoping to make plans to attend next year and now I'm a bit confused as certain posts stood out from all the rest ... first Nantahala resort was the lodge of choice for most and Fontana was to avoided at all cost, talk of a new venue near Pigeon Forge which didn't seem to pan out, and then talk of excluding family and kids this being an all rotary enthusiast event... now it seems the coins have flipped and Nantahala has given us the d*ck and we are looking to Fontana to save the day. I'm glad that bridge wasn't burned completely but with all the negativity said about their pricing/accommodations, my comfort level with them would be a little low. I just hope no one's hung out to dry because of all the uncertainty with accommodations. I have first hand experience of being hundreds of miles from home and having to make last-minute arrangements because of a mix-up. It was not a pleasant trip and having family/kids with you would probably be a nightmare. Now what gets me about this whole excluding family thing is the organizer, Phil, instructed me, being a new father, to bring my new baby on this trip as this could be a family vacation. So I don't see how anyone else can even make the suggestion of exclusion and expect to be taken serious.

I really feel there should be a committee to research and negotiate to take the burden off just one person. As Phil said, it takes up too much of his time and what is a fun event if it's all work? It might be too late to restructure DGRR09 but I suggest a new plan for DGRR10 and beyond. Maybe pass out ballots at DGRR09 to elect a committee to balance out the workload. Just my $0.02

Pourman · 10-04-2008, 11:49 AM

Awaiting the updates

... I'm going again regardless of where we stay , I really liked Nantahala , so we may stay there again anyway ... I know it's farther from the Dragon , but the backroad along the lake was a pleasant drive to Deals Gap

... can't wait

88turboii · 10-06-2008, 08:48 PM

Im ok with either place, but fontana would be better due to gas costs. with the amount of gas we will be consuming, maybe we cna get a group buy going on a tanker truck with 93 octane?? lol

FC Zach · 10-06-2008, 09:03 PM

That would be hilarious to see

fire85gslse · 10-11-2008, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88turboii

Im ok with either place, but fontana would be better due to gas costs. with the amount of gas we will be consuming, maybe we cna get a group buy going on a tanker truck with 93 octane?? lol

With 93 and a small tank of race fuel?

Pourman · 10-14-2008, 08:46 PM

Any word ??

JStrib · 10-16-2008, 11:11 PM

Well whenever/wherever this is going to be this year, count me in for once! I've missed the last few due to sheer lack of time. But damnit, I'm making time this year!

WE3RX7 · 10-17-2008, 03:45 PM

I plan to come down again for '09. WITH working sway bars

***Herblenny*** · 10-17-2008, 04:09 PM

Give me until end of this month and i'll have an announcement and plan... I think most of you will like it better.... I think??

PortedRotorTuner · 10-18-2008, 10:34 AM

I'll be there regardless with my new white FD

Luke

Pourman · 10-18-2008, 01:51 PM

My car will be MUCH different at DGRR 2009

***Herblenny*** · 10-20-2008, 02:38 PM

I'm finalizing the plan.... I'll have the answer by this weekend.. Hopefully.

Pending the answer I receive, it will be VERY different and more affordable for everyone...

My main goal is to help out with everyone regarding the current economical situation and have maximum number of attendees...

So for that reason, I'm going to make it $25 registration FEE which will include a Tshirt, discount at Fontana village, Discounted meals at Fontana, entry to door prizes, Car show plaques, etc..

I think $25 is well priced and small amount we make will be used to fund our expanses to possibly bring special guests from other parts of the country or possibly other side of the world

I need to make sure few things before I could open the registration.. I will let you know... as soon as I get a more final words... Should be this friday....

PHIL

10-16-2008, 11:11 PM	#175
JStrib I went full rotard. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay St. Louis, MS iTrader: (0) Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Well whenever/wherever this is going to be this year, count me in for once! I've missed the last few due to sheer lack of time. But damnit, I'm making time this year! __________________ '94 Chaste White RX7 - Stock ports. Stock turbos. All bolt ons. Shooting for low 11's.

10-17-2008, 04:09 PM	#177
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	Give me until end of this month and i'll have an announcement and plan... I think most of you will like it better.... I think?? __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

10-20-2008, 02:38 PM	#180
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	I'm finalizing the plan.... I'll have the answer by this weekend.. Hopefully. Pending the answer I receive, it will be VERY different and more affordable for everyone... My main goal is to help out with everyone regarding the current economical situation and have maximum number of attendees... So for that reason, I'm going to make it $25 registration FEE which will include a Tshirt, discount at Fontana village, Discounted meals at Fontana, entry to door prizes, Car show plaques, etc.. I think $25 is well priced and small amount we make will be used to fund our expanses to possibly bring special guests from other parts of the country or possibly other side of the world I need to make sure few things before I could open the registration.. I will let you know... as soon as I get a more final words... Should be this friday.... PHIL __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

10-03-2008, 06:56 AM	#167
classicauto crash auto?fix auto Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 816 Rep Power: 17	CAN'T WAIT!

10-03-2008, 07:10 AM	#168
Ian REIAN Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 112 Rep Power: 17	Yup. Can't wait. Just hope that race school is not during that weekend or rather that two weeks. Not to far off again. Time flies!!

10-03-2008, 03:06 PM	#169
HDP Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: HuntsVEGAS iTrader: (0) Posts: 249 Rep Power: 17	I just read this entire thread hoping to make plans to attend next year and now I'm a bit confused as certain posts stood out from all the rest ... first Nantahala resort was the lodge of choice for most and Fontana was to avoided at all cost, talk of a new venue near Pigeon Forge which didn't seem to pan out, and then talk of excluding family and kids this being an all rotary enthusiast event... now it seems the coins have flipped and Nantahala has given us the d*ck and we are looking to Fontana to save the day. I'm glad that bridge wasn't burned completely but with all the negativity said about their pricing/accommodations, my comfort level with them would be a little low. I just hope no one's hung out to dry because of all the uncertainty with accommodations. I have first hand experience of being hundreds of miles from home and having to make last-minute arrangements because of a mix-up. It was not a pleasant trip and having family/kids with you would probably be a nightmare. Now what gets me about this whole excluding family thing is the organizer, Phil, instructed me, being a new father, to bring my new baby on this trip as this could be a family vacation. So I don't see how anyone else can even make the suggestion of exclusion and expect to be taken serious. I really feel there should be a committee to research and negotiate to take the burden off just one person. As Phil said, it takes up too much of his time and what is a fun event if it's all work? It might be too late to restructure DGRR09 but I suggest a new plan for DGRR10 and beyond. Maybe pass out ballots at DGRR09 to elect a committee to balance out the workload. Just my $0.02

10-04-2008, 11:49 AM	#170
Pourman Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Perdido Key , Florida iTrader: (0) Posts: 320 Rep Power: 17	Awaiting the updates ... I'm going again regardless of where we stay , I really liked Nantahala , so we may stay there again anyway ... I know it's farther from the Dragon , but the backroad along the lake was a pleasant drive to Deals Gap ... can't wait

10-06-2008, 08:48 PM	#171
88turboii destroy, rebuild, repeat Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0) Posts: 395 Rep Power: 17	Im ok with either place, but fontana would be better due to gas costs. with the amount of gas we will be consuming, maybe we cna get a group buy going on a tanker truck with 93 octane?? lol

10-06-2008, 09:03 PM	#172
FC Zach RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagleville, TN iTrader: (2) Posts: 2,267 Rep Power: 19	That would be hilarious to see

10-14-2008, 08:46 PM	#174
Pourman Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Perdido Key , Florida iTrader: (0) Posts: 320 Rep Power: 17	Any word ??

10-17-2008, 03:45 PM	#176
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	I plan to come down again for '09. WITH working sway bars

10-18-2008, 10:34 AM	#178
PortedRotorTuner レーサー Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio iTrader: (0) Posts: 190 Rep Power: 17	I'll be there regardless with my new white FD Luke

10-18-2008, 01:51 PM	#179
Pourman Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Perdido Key , Florida iTrader: (0) Posts: 320 Rep Power: 17	My car will be MUCH different at DGRR 2009