Carolina Meet

There has been some joking around about a Carolina ROC :D(CROC):D meet, is there an interest and where would you like to do it. Maybe if we decide on a location then someone familiar or close to that could do some leg work. My assumption is that there wouldn't be a lot of work involved, just set a date and maybe some lodging info.

So jump in the thread and if there starts to be a consensus then we can start narrowing down time and location.

im in NC and would be interested lmk

madi05

I'm in too.............
Charlotte area would probably be central to all in SC and NC. Other options would be Chimney Rock Park, Asheville, or Charleston.

I'm in! Hope this pans out better than others we have tried to do!!!
Chimney Rock/Lake Lure would be nice.
Asheville has possibilities....Biltmore House, etc. I am close enough to both of these areas that I can do some leg work, if need be.:D

I am in Tennesse, but would like to see a meet any place in WNC. This is one of my favorite places. Name it and I (we) will be there. :)

I'm in too.............
Charlotte area would probably be central to all in SC and NC. Other options would be Chimney Rock Park, Asheville, or Charleston.

Sound great. Also interested. We love roaming the Mountains in VA and NC.
When? Currently busy through August. :)

Ok I see that Charlotte has a couple of votes, and WNC is in the picture too. I like both of those.

Do people want to just walk around admiring each other's RL or combine this into a Drive and Sight See? I know some touristy areas in WNC around Maggie Valley. There is a nice drive up to Blue Ridge Parkway. Further West is Cherohala Skyway. North is Cade's Cove and Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg. I have a friend that has a campground for those that like to tent out, and a couple little cabins. http://www.kickstandlodge.com

If we are over that far we might as well invite those Volunteer ROC'ers too.

Our vote here is Meet/Greet/Beer and site see, hicking, nature get eaten buy bugs and stuff. But not bears. All those sharp teeth and bad breath. ick

Maybe a "fall colors" ride up the Blue Ridge Parkway in Sept.?!

Blue "Ridge" Parkway drive sounds good. I would do some limited hiking as well somewhere, but no tents. I would prefer we meet around noon on a Saturday somewhere WNC, maybe near Asheville, drive for the afternoon up the pkwy. Find a place to stay Sat. p.m. along the Pkwy. and head out Sunday morning for home.

Blue "Ridge" Parkway drive sounds good. I would do some limited hiking as well somewhere, but no tents. I would prefer we meet around noon on a Saturday somewhere WNC, maybe near Asheville, drive for the afternoon up the pkwy. Find a place to stay Sat. p.m. along the Pkwy. and head out Sunday morning for home.



Sounds great to me!

i was thinking the raleigh area was best for most , but i could be wrong, charlotte is on the wrong side of the state for me, lol i live near greenvile NC more towards the blue water, besides Raliegh is the capital, lol

madi05

The Raleigh area has many great places to meet. We could get together, do a drive together, go somewhere to eat together for the day and visit with each other.
If you want to make a weekend of it then I suggest meeting and doing the Blue Ridge Parkway drive - maybe to Grandfather Mountain in the fall.

that would be cool , i have lived here all my life and never been to the mountans of NC , lol i should be shot, lol

madi05

that would be cool , i have lived here all my life and never been to the mountans of NC , lol i should be shot, lol

madi05

Shame on you!!!;) Never been to the mountains?! You have not seen "Beautiful" if you haven't seen the mountains in their fall colors!:eek:

so i hear , so when the meet , in the fall?

madi05

Shame on you!!!;) Never been to the mountains?! You have not seen "Beautiful" if you haven't seen the mountains in their fall colors!:eek:

You need to check out the South/West end of the Blue Ridge. From Asheville to Cherokee is the greatest. Also you will cross the highest point in the Blue Ridge about half way.

You need to check out the South/West end of the Blue Ridge. From Asheville to Cherokee is the greatest. Also you will cross the highest point in the Blue Ridge about half way.

I agree with you on that one!

I agree with you on that one!

Let's do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

its on like donkey kong, lol

madi05

I think the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Fall, maybe late Sept. is gaining momentum. I think Raleigh is a bit North for South Carolinians. Not counting it out though.

Meet in Asheville and people can fan out from there? How does that sound to ya'll?

I think the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Fall, maybe late Sept. is gaining momentum. I think Raleigh is a bit North for South Carolinians. Not counting it out though.

Meet in Asheville and people can fan out from there? How does that sound to ya'll?

I'm in.......

how bout mrytle beach , that would be a fun place for a meet to be , however it would have to be a couple days meet to have some fun

madi05

For me, Myrtle is too far and too crowded. If we want to stay together as a group when cruising around, it would be difficult in an area with that much traffic. Just my .02.

I am very interested in a September meet. Name the time and place. Madi05 needs to set up and bring a mobile body shop so he can teach us all how to paint our Ridgelines!

Sounds like a great idea. Hope it will be in the Charlotte area. Just set the date.

Here is what the Mini Cooper folks did in North Carolina. What a crowd!!!:)

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/motd-overview

I am very interested in a September meet. Name the time and place. Madi05 needs to set up and bring a mobile body shop so he can teach us all how to paint our Ridgelines!

that actually wouldnt be that hard to do , i use a small air compressor and totally portable, lol i could show u the gun i use and my air compressor and my air flow ratio and u would be set then

madi05

For me, Myrtle is too far and too crowded. If we want to stay together as a group when cruising around, it would be difficult in an area with that much traffic. Just my .02.


how far is myrtle from charlotte? for me charlotte is over 3 hours and myrtle is about the same but the beach , lol

madi05

Let's do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Late Sept.?

I am interested, particularly in the Sept., Asheville date/location, Myrtle is a close second.
CD

Late Sept.?

Great time to be in the mountains. Problem is with the leaf watchers and price gouging during the peak periods. Asheville is a tourist trap, Pisgah Inn is probably booked up, and the Smokies will be very crowded. Not really sure where late September would be ideal location. Suggestions??

Let me work up some details, like places to eat, stay,etc. and post them for people to make some choices and then go from there.
I agree, it will be a bit busy in the Asheville/Blue Ridge Parkway area but I think that the sights and the availability of things to do/see will make it worth while! After all we just want to get together for some fun, get aquainted, share our love of a great truck, take some great pictures, etc. Right?;)

Let me work up some details, like places to eat, stay,etc. and post them for people to make some choices and then go from there.
I agree, it will be a bit busy in the Asheville/Blue Ridge Parkway area but I think that the sights and the availability of things to do/see will make it worth while! After all we just want to get together for some fun, get aquainted, share our love of a great truck, take some great pictures, etc. Right?;)

Go for it!!! Many thing to do and see in WNC. Lakes, mountains, casinos, senic drives, water falls, and the Tail of the Dragon!!! It is a 5 hour drive for me but I love it and will be there!!! Let me know if I can help:)

Dragons Tail or Asheville(Blue Ridge Parkway) sounds good for a meeting. I agree with a earlier post that Myrtle Beach is way to congested to cruise around together.Will be clicking my heels together the 3rd week-end in October and going to Kansas to hear some Blues in Salina and eat BBQ in K City.

cool , will this be a party as well, LOl

madi05

I'll be glad to represent Georgia, although I'm originally from South Carolina. The NC mountains are great, but are crowded and more expensive in the fall. The most crowded time is closer to the middle of October when the leaves start to turn.

I go to Myrtle Beach yearly, also. Actually, September is a pretty good time there. Less crowds and the motel prices are lower.

Anyway, somebody let us know when and where...

I'll be glad to represent Georgia, although I'm originally from South Carolina. The NC mountains are great, but are crowded and more expensive in the fall. The most crowded time is closer to the middle of October when the leaves start to turn.

I go to Myrtle Beach yearly, also. Actually, September is a pretty good time there. Less crowds and the motel prices are lower.

Anyway, somebody let us know when and where...


yep and the golf is cheaper to , i say lets set one up there to, i would probably go if we had at least 6 roc members anyway just to have some fun, hopefully some will be golfers and we can do a golf package and play some golf while we r there , let me know

madi05

Let me work up some details, like places to eat, stay,etc. and post them for people to make some choices and then go from there.
I agree, it will be a bit busy in the Asheville/Blue Ridge Parkway area but I think that the sights and the availability of things to do/see will make it worth while! After all we just want to get together for some fun, get aquainted, share our love of a great truck, take some great pictures, etc. Right?;)

+1 on asheville. if you would like some help with setting up spots to check out let me know. im willing to help.

There has been some joking around about a Carolina ROC :D(CROC):D meet, is there an interest and where would you like to do it. Maybe if we decide on a location then someone familiar or close to that could do some leg work. My assumption is that there wouldn't be a lot of work involved, just set a date and maybe some lodging info.

So jump in the thread and if there starts to be a consensus then we can start narrowing down time and location.

Cargo,

Is there anything I can do to help make this happen?

40+ posts and no location. If you like, I can start a thread with a poll for suggested locations then followup with a poll for dates. What do you think?

40+ posts and no location. If you like, I can start a thread with a poll for suggested locations then followup with a poll for dates. What do you think?


Go ahead... When do the leaves start to turn in Ashville?

BTW, I am going to be in Myrtle Beach (Garden City Beach) either the 1st or 2nd week of September.

Good Luck!

It looks like the leading contenders are Asheville and Myrtle Beach areas. Time frames seem to be Late September.

I don't think there is a need for a poll, just chime in with the location of your choice. Say by the end of next week, July 7th at Midnight and then we will have a choice.

Then we can see if a local ROC'er would like to give recomendation of a place to set up HQ and that might dictate the time as to room availability.

How does that sound?

My Vote is Asheville.

I'll go along with Asheville

Asheville is a good central location for NC, TN, SC, GA, VA, and others. Biltmore, Blue Ridge Parkway, Mount Mitchell, Chimmny Rock, Lake Lure are all fairly close by. I would prefer a more out of the way location, but I can live with Asheville. Not a bad trip for me, I go up the back way; Ocoee, Nantahala, then the Smoky Mountain Parkway to I-40. Have gone across the Cherohala Skyway a few times on the way to Asheville.

Count me in for Asheville. Leaves don't really change until late October. I was up there in September last year. I would prefer Sept. over Oct. Rates are good at hotels in September.

Count me in for Asheville in late September. If I can assist, please let me know.

I have deceided to go to the ROC meet in St Louis in August. I will still consider attending a meet somewhere in the Smokies or Blue Ridge.

Ashville sounds like a great place to meet. We could cruise the Blue Ridge Parkway.
A suggestion for a place to meet and stay is:
Comfort Suites Biltmore Square Mall
890 Brevard Rd
Ashville NC 28806
Phone 828-665-4000
We stayed there this past April. If you do a mapquest, you can see that it is right next to the Biltmore Square mall. There is plenty of room for parking, both at the Comfort Suites and the Mall.
There are several resturants in the immediate area.
There is an entrance to The BlueRidge Parkway within a few blocks.
The end of September sounds like it would work for us. Hope we can make this happen.

Looks like the vote goes to Asheville and we have a submission for the HQ Hotel.
Comfort Suites Biltmore Square Mall
890 Brevard Rd
Ashville NC 28806
Phone 828-665-4000

We have talked about the end of Sept. so that makes the weekend of Sept. 29-30 the likely date.

I hope I can make it. But I may have to leave the Ridgeline at home and meet there on my other Honda....a big white Goldwing. Wife hates it so we would probabaly go in the Ridgeline. Also if anyone is interested, I've been going to a fishing tournament for over 21 years at Buxton, NC (Hatteras Lighthouse area). Full beach access to try out those four wheels. The tournament is the third weekend in Oct. fishing ain't bad then either. I need a rod rack for the front of this Ridgeline. Anyone seen that??

Hurricanejoe

I have deceided to go to the ROC meet in St Louis in August. I will still consider attending a meet somewhere in the Smokies or Blue Ridge.I also might come down from DC I will see 25 Year Honda Owner at the ROC meet in St. Louis in a few weeks.

Is this thread dead or is a Carolina Meet still in the works? Two new RTX owners from SC have recently joined the ROC (USNRET & coriousgb) and may be interested in this. Anything I can do to help make this happen?

I am still interested provided the meet is in the Smokies or southwestern NC.

i'm only about 45 mins from asheville. sounds cool.

i'm only about 45 mins from asheville. sounds cool.

We have been trying for quite some time to get something going. Just can't get everyone on track. I have noticed several car clubs use Fontana Village, Pigeon Forge is probably the most popular car/truck meeting location in the southeast.

I would be interested. I also belong to the Low Country Miata Club. We just did a weekend at Robbinsville, NC. Great fun running the Dragon.

I'll keep track of this thread.

We will be taking my S2000 up to Hard Dog in NC late October for a roll bar install. We'll either caravan the family in the MDX or I might haul the S up there with the RTL. Basically we're dropping the S off and then heading to VA to visit family/Celtic Games Festival over a long weekend and then heading back to pick the S up. If it works out we might be able to spend part of day with ROC.

Shay

Several at the St Louis meet talked about getting something going in the Blue Ridge or Smokies later this summer or early fall. As soon as they all get settled after St Louis I will see if they are still interested.

Go with the best consensus, and just set a date and time and let those of us that can make it show up. My final vote is Asheville and a cruise on the Blueridge Parkway the last week-end in September or first week-end in October. ROC it!

I haven't had a chance to read through the entire thread. Can the first poster update the first entry with the latest and greatest?

If voting isn't done yet, I would vote for Asheville/WNC area with cruise on Blue Ridge Parkway. If we want fall colors, won't we want it in late Sept or early Oct? If it's a weekend thing, it will be more doable for us.

It will be a long drive but I think it's worth it to meet everyone and enjoy the scenery. We used to live in Raleigh area and frequented WNC.

The one thing my hubby and I have not done is visited that cheese factory. Can't remember where in WNC it is...

Take care everyone!

Looks like the vote goes to Asheville and we have a submission for the HQ Hotel.
Comfort Suites Biltmore Square Mall
890 Brevard Rd
Ashville NC 28806
Phone 828-665-4000

We have talked about the end of Sept. so that makes the weekend of Sept. 29-30 the likely date.

This is the date and time that was thrown out. I was trolling with the question if someone wanted to step up and take the lead on an activity or schedule. Me, personally if we just meet up in the parking lot and compare trucks, and then say meet for a dinner Saturday night, would be just fine. I know others like more structure.

cool , will this be a party as well, LOl

madi05

After attending the meet in St Louis I can confirm that ROCer's do party. Any group that uses a kiddie pool for a beer cooler is my kind of part group.:)

After attending the meet in St Louis I can confirm that ROCer's do party. Any group that uses a kiddie pool for a beer cooler is my kind of part group.:)

Is your avatar the sign of the Whiskeypalian? ;)

Is your avatar the sign of the Whiskeypalian? ;)
You got it!!!:)

This is the date and time that was thrown out. I was trolling with the question if someone wanted to step up and take the lead on an activity or schedule. Me, personally if we just meet up in the parking lot and compare trucks, and then say meet for a dinner Saturday night, would be just fine. I know others like more structure.

Is there a new date yet?

JJ, several at the national meet asked about something in the Smokies or Blue Ridge later this summer or early in the fall. I am waiting to hear back from them. Will post something as soon as I know. Wish I was on the Blue Ridge today. Just checked the temp on the Cold Mountain webcam, 74 degrees, over a 100 at my house at this time. This is not good!:eek:

This is the date and time that was thrown out. I was trolling with the question if someone wanted to step up and take the lead on an activity or schedule. Me, personally if we just meet up in the parking lot and compare trucks, and then say meet for a dinner Saturday night, would be just fine. I know others like more structure.

96 degrees here.:(

This is the date and time that was thrown out. I was trolling with the question if someone wanted to step up and take the lead on an activity or schedule. Me, personally if we just meet up in the parking lot and compare trucks, and then say meet for a dinner Saturday night, would be just fine. I know others like more structure.

Thanks for the update, Cargo. Can you edit your first post, so people new to the thread can find this info? I know it's not solid yet but good for them to know that some consensus has been reached as to location and general timing.

I will check with hubby on our availability. A casual meet sounds good to me! We go with the flow!
UPDATE: My hubby and I are set to join you all on Sep 29-30 if that is the final date.

That weekend looks good for my wife and I as well...hopefully my job will continue to co-operate. And with any luck I'll get all the stuff sitting in my garage put on by then...

As it stands now we will be driving up on the 28th via the scenic backroads of N.GA and N.C.....

"Originally Posted by Cargo
Looks like the vote goes to Asheville and we have a submission for the HQ Hotel.
Comfort Suites Biltmore Square Mall
890 Brevard Rd
Ashville NC 28806
Phone 828-665-4000

We have talked about the end of Sept. so that makes the weekend of Sept. 29-30 the likely date."

Is this still good to go? How many are going to participate? I might be interested and my friend in North GA, "RidgeTrotter" might be interested also.

"Originally Posted by Cargo
Looks like the vote goes to Asheville and we have a submission for the HQ Hotel.
Comfort Suites Biltmore Square Mall
890 Brevard Rd
Ashville NC 28806
Phone 828-665-4000

We have talked about the end of Sept. so that makes the weekend of Sept. 29-30 the likely date."

Is this still good to go? How many are going to participate? I might be interested and my friend in North GA, "RidgeTrotter" might be interested also.


BTW, I just checked the Comfort Suites website and Saturday rate is about $140 including tax. Anyone talk to them about a discount? We only paid $90 at Dury's at the St Louis meet and the 2 locations seem to be similiar. I am thinking about making 3 days out of this. Sat in Asheville, Sunday night at Pisgah Inn, and Monday night in Pigeon Forge.

We can do Sept 29 - Sept 30 in Ashville. We ought to try to lock in a date so we can make reservations. The sooner the better. Ashville to Pisgah sounds interesting also.

So here is a trial sign in sheet:

Sept 29 - Sept 30 Ashville : Honda4x4
Sept 29 - Sept 30 Other: 0
Oct 6 - Oct 7: Ashville : 0
Oct 6 - Oct 7: Other: 0

Cut and paste to change add or make it better.:)

We can do Sept 29 - Sept 30 in Ashville. We ought to try to lock in a date so we can make reservations. The sooner the better. Ashville to Pisgah sounds interesting also.

So here is a trial sign in sheet:

Sept 29 - Sept 30 Ashville : Honda4x4
Sept 29 - Sept 30 Other: 0
Oct 6 - Oct 7: Ashville : 0
Oct 6 - Oct 7: Other: 0

Cut and paste to change add or make it better.:)

Not sure who is heading up this meet. Thought they had deceided on the date and Asheville. It not firm, nedd to do a online poll. Reservation need to be made now!!!!! Leaf watchers will be all over the place on the 29th and 30th due to color in the higher elevations.

I agree that a poll should be taken, I do not know how to set that up.... but was trying to get something going on my last post, sorry for the confusion.
I am all in favor of the 29th of Sept. And I think that is what most others seem to have plans for.
It would be good to get on board to see how many might be able to attend.

Poll is no problem. Might be a good idea to start a new thread if all this is final. This thread is sorta cluttered up. Maybe whoever is coordinating this will get something going. We should get quite a few from NC, VA, SC, GA, and TN. Who knows, Moosepond may even showup, short haul for him.:rolleyes:

Hey guys, been a while, i got busy with the new marriage and work, but i will be back now , probably just not as often as i used to be, i will check with the wifey about your dates and let u know something soon

later and glad to see it starting to come together
lmk if i can help

madi05

Please check out... "Poll for Ashville, NC Meet"!

Change of plans. We are moving to Beaumont, TX in the next few weeks. We are sorry we can't make it! Too bad, we will have to cancel our hotel reservation.

Btw, if anyone is scrambling to get a reservation at the hotel (if the hotel is booked solid), PM me by this weekend. I plan to cancel the reservation at that time. I can give the first PM-er a heads up as far as when I cancel and give them my cancelled reservation number for the freed-up room.

Good luck and have fun, folks!

kuapao

Hi. I'm on the NC/SC border and have had my Ridgeline RTL for 8 weeks. Absolutely love it. It is truly the most comfortable vehicle I've ever owned (and that comes after a long line of Volvos, Bimmers, etc.). The storage features are just great : the rear cab seats folding up to accomodate my road bike without the need for removing the front wheel, and I've just ordered a rubber pad for the cab roof that allows kayak/canoe hauling without marring the roof. Now, if that bed had just been colored all the way through instead of just a coating! The scratches ruin the appearance of such a beautiful truck.

Whats up everyone! Im just checking out the meets info. Im hoping theres something going on around feb-mar 08. I will be returning from Afghanistan in Feb. I bought my truck while on R&R and now Im ready to ride and hang out with other folks. Im down at Ft Bragg and willing to drive anywhere.

Yeah, the Ashville meet didn't seem to materialize. How about Murrells Inlet, S.C., there about 30 miles south of Myrtle Beach. I'm always ready for some good seafood.

BTW, Rickjr, thanks for serving and get home safely. I spent a little time at Ft.Bragg myself. My daughter was born there.

Thanks and I hope to hang out when I get back.