2009 National Meet, Mid-South, Southeast, Gulf Coast, all

After many attempts and as many failures, skulli69 and I have found a location for the 2009 National Meet that may meet most of the criteria for our members. We have had preliminary conversations with the Best Western Plaza Motel in Pigeon Forge, TN. This is a central location that will allow easy in and out during this busy time of the year. Here is a link to the hotel; http://www.bestwesternplazainn.com/ They have a block of rooms in the rear of the facility adjacent to a nice pool and seating area. Rates will be $82 on Thursday and $97 on Friday and Saturday (plus tax of course). Camping is available just a short distance away (will post camping info later). The hotel is not “pet friendly”!! There are many activities we can participate in during the meet. Dollywood, Dixie Stampede, tubing, fishing, hiking, shopping (huge 5 Oaks Mall, craft shops galore, Bass Pro Shop close by, Smoky Mountain Knife Works), touring Cades Cove, Harrah’s Casino in Cherokee (slots only), take a run on the “Tail of the Dragon”, etc. PM or e-mail me with any questions. We will post a yes or no poll in the next few days to see if enough will participate to continue. More to follow if enough interest is shown.

Excellent, "25". You and skulli have done a fine job! Let the sign-ons begin! :D

Excellent, "25". You and skulli have done a fine job! Let the sign-ons begin! :D

Thanks Joe, hope we can get something going. We wanted North Aabama, it is booked up solid everywhere you turn. Must be the fact that our weekend will tie into the long 4th weekend!!

Hey Duncan, great job now I will email the guys in our region to see what the interest is at this location. I'm in and Lex Luthor is in too. It won't take much to get me in the Smoky's. This will give me the chance to bring my bike and do some riding.
There is a place that I would like to see on the bike, Pinnacle Peak, I heard that it is a great place to ride. OK, sound like a plan, now we need to act on it....

There several nice driving areas around Pigeon Forge, Gattlinburg, Maggie Valley, and Cherokee. Also, you have the Blue Ridge Parkway that can be considered. Everything looks good, I like the thought of the Ridgelines on the Dragon. That will be interesting. Looking forward to the meet.

There several nice driving areas around Pigeon Forge, Gattlinburg, Maggie Valley, and Cherokee. Also, you have the Blue Ridge Parkway that can be considered. Everything looks good, I like the thought of the Ridgelines on the Dragon. That will be interesting. Looking forward to the meet.

Thanks Vic, hope we can get enough to have a meet. Lots of good stuff in the area. A line of RL's running the Dragon would be great. Also KillBoy.com would have a field day with the photos!!;)

Thanks Vic, hope we can get enough to have a meet. Lots of good stuff in the area. A line of RL's running the Dragon would be great. Also KillBoy.com would have a field day with the photos!!;)if you do ride the dragon, give killboy advanced notice that you are coming through

if you do ride the dragon, give killboy advanced notice that you are coming through

Not required!!:) Those guys are on every curve!!:cool: If you will check on September 23rd you can see my DCP on the Dragon!!:D

Not required!!:) Those guys are on every curve!!:cool: If you will check on September 23rd you can see my DCP on the Dragon!!:Dyeah, but if they know you will be there, they will make sure to get photos and/or videos of everyone. They are cool like that... plus they want to sell their wares :)

yeah, but if they know you will be there, they will make sure to get photos and/or videos of everyone. They are cool like that... plus they want to sell their wares :)

You have got that right!! More photographers on the Dragon that at the Inauguration!!!;)

After many attempts and as many failures, skulli69 and I have found a location for the 2009 National Meet that may meet most of the criteria for our members. We have had preliminary conversations with the Best Western Plaza Motel in Pigeon Forge, TN. This is a central location that will allow easy in and out during this busy time of the year. Here is a link to the hotel; http://www.bestwesternplazainn.com/ They have a block of rooms in the rear of the facility adjacent to a nice pool and seating area. Rates will be $82 on Thursday and $97 on Friday and Saturday (plus tax of course). Camping is available just a short distance away (will post camping info later). The hotel is not “pet friendly”!! There are many activities we can participate in during the meet. Dollywood, Dixie Stampede, tubing, fishing, hiking, shopping (huge 5 Oaks Mall, craft shops galore, Bass Pro Shop close by, Smoky Mountain Knife Works), touring Cades Cove, Harrah’s Casino in Cherokee (slots only), take a run on the “Tail of the Dragon”, etc. PM or e-mail me with any questions. We will post a yes or no poll in the next few days to see if enough will participate to continue. More to follow if enough interest is shown.

bump!!!!!!

Did I miss something, what are the dates for this meet? I want to mark my calendar so I can take off from work.

Did I miss something, what are the dates for this meet? I want to mark my calendar so I can take off from work.

You have not missed anything, just trying to get enough interest to follow through with the meet. The dates will be those set by T Mac for all; June 26/28. More info to follow!!

Great, I am going to mark my calendar and put in for the vacation time

Great, I am going to mark my calendar and put in for the vacation time

Don't be in a hurry; it does not look as if we have enough to have a meet.:confused: I was thinking about cancelling out today for lack of interest.:(

Don't be in a hurry; it does not look as if we have enough to have a meet.:confused: I was thinking about cancelling out today for lack of interest.:(canceling 5 months in advance... now that's funny.

canceling 5 months in advance... now that's funny.

Not funny, Tracy and I have been on this since day 1. Not enough interest!:confused: Another problem is that in this part of the good ole USA so many people take their vacations on the week of the 4th; our scheduled weekend happens to tie into the 4th holiday period, that is why most everything is booked up solid. We can swing the deal in the Smokies but interest is extremely limited. No response from the "E" folks either!!

Don't dispair, "25". As Webbie says, "Things will get better as they improve".

No response from the "E" folks either!!I know they have a WV meet scheduled, which looks pretty good. Harpurs Ferry, WV. I see that Antietam Battlefield is close to there, heck so is Gettysburg and Hershey while at it! sounds like my adventure is expanding HAHAH

I know they have a WV meet scheduled, which looks pretty good. Harpurs Ferry, WV. I see that Antietam Battlefield is close to there, heck so is Gettysburg and Hershey while at it! sounds like my adventure is expanding HAHAH

What about your June "Civic" trip to the Dragon for a few banzai runs? That still on!!:cool:

What about your June "Civic" trip to the Dragon for a few banzai runs? That still on!!:cool:not currently planned. I was planning on being in a Civic Si, but I went with a Ridge for the same price....HA! :p

not currently planned. I was planning on being in a Civic Si, but I went with a Ridge for the same price....HA! :p
Good move!!!:)

Pigeon Forge is a great little getaway that I've done almost every year of my married life (15 years coming up this May) but we do it in the winter in the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. This past year we went from December 21 through 24.

This is my first few months in the Ridge so we took it and actually hoped to encounter some snow/ice but no luck even though the temps were in the teens at night and sustained in the 20s during the day. If you do decide to go, you've gotta take the scenic highway between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg (not the straight shot) and even better than that is an overmountain road called Wears Valley Road that starts at the visitor's center and takes you up and around the mountains until you come to the ski resort which has easy access back to downtown Gatlinburg. Beautiful ride in the winter as the leaves were clear and it was like riding around the rim of a huge bowl looking down into the valley.

If it doesn't work out in the summer, the week between Christmas and New Year's is a great time to go. That might not fit you guys' model for meets, but I'd be there! In fact, I might take a few days and do it anyway if the meet is still on.

Does anyone know what the Honda Hoot is? I read this term on the Tail of the Dragon site and didn't know if that was our national meet or what.

"Does anyone know what the Honda Hoot is? I read this term on the Tail of the Dragon site and didn't know if that was our national meet or what."

It is an annual event held in Knoxville, TN for Honda motorcycles. Been held every year for 15 years. Sad news is it has been cancelled this year due to the poor economy. Google "Honda Hoot" for details!!

"Does anyone know what the Honda Hoot is? I read this term on the Tail of the Dragon site and didn't know if that was our national meet or what."

It is an annual event held in Knoxville, TN for Honda motorcycles. Been held every year for 15 years. Sad news is it has been cancelled this year due to the poor economy. Google "Honda Hoot" for details!!

Hey D, The Honda Hoot is a motorcycle thing. I have been twice with my bike, it is a gathering of Honda motorcycles from rockets to goldwings. It doesn't matter what kind of Honda you have its all about Honda. They ride the Dragon, The Park, Blueridge Parkway, the whole area is loaded with bikes. I think I read where they canceled it this year because of the economy. Google Honda Hoot. It may be on again because of the new president.

You have not missed anything, just trying to get enough interest to follow through with the meet. The dates will be those set by T Mac for all; June 26/28. More info to follow!!

I would like to do something like this sometime. But those dates are bad for us.. the last week of June is always taken up for us.

I'd really like to do a plant tour as well. Is Gary Flint still involved with the RL? Will he be at any of the events this year?

I would like to do something like this sometime. But those dates are bad for us.. the last week of June is always taken up for us.

I'd really like to do a plant tour as well. Is Gary Flint still involved with the RL? Will he be at any of the events this year?

Is Gary Flint still involved with the RL? Yes!!
Will he be at any of the events this year? I have no idea!!

Hey guys, I'd like to attend. Just been slow to respond. And there's always the caveat that work might pop up, but I really hope to be there. I hope more people will choose to attend, and I would imagine several would from NC or SC. I had an absolute blast at last year's meet. Though there won't be a Honda test track or factory tour, there is nothing like driving in a string of Ridgelines and knowing it is attracting attention. And skulli, I didn't get to know you all as well as I would have liked, last year. I appreciate your posts. So, put me down in the 'Attend' column and I hope others jump in.

OK guys and gals, looks like we may have enough to get something going. I am going to use this post as a "roster" for the 2009 National Meet, Southeast, Mid-South, Gulf Coast regions along with any and all that want to participate. As you all know we bombed out on the "Lincoln" assembly plant tour due them not being able to confirm the tour and lodging facilities being Mountains National Park will be our destination on June 25/28. I will be already booked for that time period. Pigeon Forge, TN and the Great Smoky headed up that way in a day or so to firm up the deal with the hotel, check out the camping facilities close by, and taking some pictures to share. Here is the current "roster":

skulli69 +1 camping confirmed
25 YHO +1 hotel comfirmed
Fla-Vyk + 1 hotel comfirmed
oarnold +1 camping confirmed
jj's ridge + 1 hotel confirmed
djeaux + 1 hotel confirmed
07_RTX
frkytky712 + 1 day tripper
kissya
larryr


Please notify me of any additions or changes!!

Impressive list of members you have there, "25". :cool:

25YHO,

I suggest you plug the event dates into that last post just to keep us all up-to-date.

Impressive list of members you have there, "25". :cool: I messed up on the roster thing, you may have to bail me out!!:confused:

25YHO,

I suggest you plug the event dates into that last post just to keep us all up-to-date.

Done!! Can we put you on the list??

I wish. I already have other obligations that week.

Duncan, if you PM me links to specific posts (roster, plans, etc.) with the real correct info for your meet, I'll put it in the first post of this thread so people can see the relevant info when they click on the thread.

Duncan, if you PM me links to specific posts (roster, plans, etc.) with the real correct info for your meet, I'll put it in the first post of this thread so people can see the relevant info when they click on the thread.

I thought I had it done, put in all the info, pasted the link, and seems like it worked OK. Then I noticed it had changed my signature on nearly 4K posts!! :eek: It displayed the link for the roster also, but would not open the the pasted link? I will PM you later, thanks for the offer!!

"25", I just sent a PM with what you need to copy and paste into your signature.

"25", I just sent a PM with what you need to copy and paste into your signature.
Works for me, thanks!!:)

My pleasure, sir! :cool:

Please notify me of any additions or changes!!

Put me down as a tentative. I'm hoping I can make it...

Put me down as a tentative. I'm hoping I can make it... Will do, looking forward to meeting you. I just left you a note on the "Chaos" thread; knew you were waiting on the news. See if you can get our Cajun friend "Bringle" lined up for the Smokies also!!

You're off to a fine start, "25". Nice going! :)

I would love to come, but I may be going through police academy at that time, we shall see!

Arrangements have been made with the Best Western Plaza Inn located in Pigeon Forge, TN. http://www.bwplazainn.com/ They have reserved a block of 20 rooms for us all in the same location at the rear of the building; this will allow us easy access and will bypass much of the traffic and congestion on the Parkway. Room rates for the Mountain View rooms will be $79.01 for Thursday and $91.76 for Friday and Saturday; all prices are plus tax. These are all nice rooms with 2 queen beds, fridge, microwave, iron and board, hair dryer, coffee pot and balcony (see photos below). There is a pool adjacent to this portion of the facility with lots of room to “hang out”. Reservations should be made direct to the hotel at 865-453-5538 or on line via the website above, you must mention you are with the Honda Ridgeline group to get the discount. Check in time is at 2:00 PM EST and check out is at 11.00 PM EST. This block of rooms will be held until one month before the meet. This is not a pet friendly hotel!! Cancellations accepted up to 24 hours before the reservation date. If you desire to stay longer let them know at this time as this is a very busy period of the year. Camp ground information in separate posting.

For those that prefer to camp, the following RV campgrounds are located one mile South of the meet hotel and just across the creek: http://www.twinmountainrvpark.com/index.htm

http://www.foothillsrvparkandcabins.com/

http://www.stayriveredge.com/

These are full service campgrounds located just at the edge of Pigeon Forge. Some have camping cabins and full service cabins at the same location. Contact them via their website for information and registration.

Arrangements have been made with the Best Western Plaza Inn located in Pigeon Forge, TN. http://www.bwplazainn.com/ They have reserved a block of 20 rooms for us all in the same location at the rear of the building; this will allow us easy access and will bypass much of the traffic and congestion on the Parkway. Room rates for the Mountain View rooms will be $79.01 for Thursday and $91.76 for Friday and Saturday; all prices are plus tax. These are all nice rooms with 2 queen beds, fridge, microwave, iron and board, hair dryer, coffee pot and balcony (see photos below). There is a pool adjacent to this portion of the facility with lots of room to “hang out”. Reservations should be made direct to the hotel at 865-453-5538 or on line via the website above, you must mention you are with the Honda Ridgeline group to get the discount. Check in time is at 2:00 PM EST and check out is at 11.00 PM EST. This block of rooms will be held until one month before the meet. This is not a pet friendly hotel!! Cancellations accepted up to 24 hours before the reservation date. If you desire to stay longer let them know at this time as this is a very busy period of the year. Camp ground information in separate posting.
Looks nice 25, I'd be there if it wasn't for Pizzaman's gig in Hreshey. :)
Your off and running. :cool:

Looks nice 25, I'd be there if it wasn't for Pizzaman's gig in Hreshey. :)
Me, too! :)

Me, too! :)

Don't bail on me now or we'll both be heading south. :D

Don't bail on me now or we'll both be heading south. :D
I'm in too deep to bail out now!

I'm in too deep to bail out now!

And 25 is joining you. Best of luck to both meets. :)

That would be interesting to do both meets in the same weekend;)

And 25 is joining you. Best of luck to both meets. :) I think 25 and skulli got it rollin'. They should do quite well.

That would be interesting to do both meets in the same weekend;) Meet ya half-way, skulli???;)

Arrangements have been made with the Best Western Plaza Inn located in Pigeon Forge, TN. http://www.bwplazainn.com/ They have reserved a block of 20 rooms for us all in the same location at the rear of the building; this will allow us easy access and will bypass much of the traffic and congestion on the Parkway. Room rates for the Mountain View rooms will be $79.01 for Thursday and $91.76 for Friday and Saturday; all prices are plus tax. These are all nice rooms with 2 queen beds, fridge, microwave, iron and board, hair dryer, coffee pot and balcony (see photos below). There is a pool adjacent to this portion of the facility with lots of room to “hang out”. Reservations should be made direct to the hotel at 865-453-5538 or on line via the website above, you must mention you are with the Honda Ridgeline group to get the discount. Check in time is at 2:00 PM EST and check out is at 11.00 PM EST. This block of rooms will be held until one month before the meet. This is not a pet friendly hotel!! Cancellations accepted up to 24 hours before the reservation date. If you desire to stay longer let them know at this time as this is a very busy period of the year. Camp ground information in separate posting.

Looks like we are actually doing do it 25:D


Meet ya half-way, skulli???;)


Sounds like an idea Pizza Man:)

What do you think 25??;)

Looks like we are actually doing do it 25:D




Sounds like an idea Pizza Man:)

What do you think 25??;)

Sounds like a plan to me!! Roanoke???:cool:

Sounds like a plan to me!! Roanoke???:cool:


That could work - dejavu for the hubby!:D

A trip to Roanoke PizzaMan,ONDLINKS Iam ready to roll south when you guys are I can see 25YHO again.

A trip to Roanoke PizzaMan,ONDLINKS Iam ready to roll south when you guys are I can see 25YHO again. After the June Meets this is not a bad idea. I will let the other great minds think about this one:D

Maybe something after Labor Day.

Been a long time since I have been to Roanoke. Went to the NOA boat races at Smith lake many years ago. As I remember very nice country. Also not too far from there is New River Gorge in WV, always wanted to see the parachute and bungee guys jump off the bridge!!

now are we talking a meet and greet or a weekend pow-wow, either way it sounds good to us. :cool::D:)


mike and tracy

May want to consider this place for dinner one night, it is just a couple of blocks from the hotel::) http://www.oldmillsquare.com/restaurant.htm
On the bad side, no booze.:( Here is a pic of the old mill I just copied form a slide show!!:cool:

Great looking Hotel. Will get my reservations made this week, looking forwarded to seeing all that will be attending.

25 Year Honda Owner & Pizza Man - Since I will be equal driving distance to both meets I would like to split "prizes" leftover from the NC Meet from last fall. Please PM me "shipping" addresses and I will forward them in a couple of weeks (when I'm back in Virginia).

I'm very torn which meet to go to, but I need to get up to PA. to scratch some headstones and do some genealogy research, so PA. it is. From the threads, seems like both Meets are shaping up to be a good time.

That's excellent and very appreciated, Wup. We'll be glad to have you with us. Please be sure to make the necessary reservations early. Hershey, Pa. is a very busy place in the summer.

Shipping address on it's way. :)

Best wishes to Duncan and Tracy as you both get this event off the ground and to Joe on your meet & greets as well. They are lots of work but very rewarding. Big Hugs all around and post all your photos for those of us out west. ROC-On!

Thanks Ron, we are struggling!!

Best wishes to Duncan and Tracy as you both get this event off the ground and to Joe on your meet & greets as well. They are lots of work but very rewarding. Big Hugs all around and post all your photos for those of us out west. ROC-On!
Thank you, Ron. Your kind words are always appreciated.

Thanks Ron, we are struggling!! Admit it, "25", it's a labor of love! ;):D

It may seem like a ton of work at the beginning with locations and ironing out the arrangements and even after you’ve thought of every last detail and have all those loose ends covered, certain things may change during the middle of the meet. Just go with the flow and most importantly, “Have a great time, take lots of photos and keep in mind, that’s what everyone is there for.” We’ll all be thinking of you guys out here waiting for your pics!!

It actually gets a bit easier after the first few meet & greets………..

It may seem like a ton of work at the beginning with locations and ironing out the arrangements and even after you’ve thought of every last detail and have all those loose ends covered, certain things may change during the middle of the meet. Just go with the flow and most importantly, “Have a great time, take lots of photos and keep in mind, that’s what everyone is there for.” We’ll all be thinking of you guys out here waiting for your pics!!

It actually gets a bit easier after the first few meet & greets………..

Apparently the economy must be a little worse in our area!! ROC'ers seem to be hesitant to commit. We will lose our reservation status shortly without commitment. Thanks For all the support!! I have had a lot of help, Tracy is a jewel!!!

Sorry to hear of the problems commonly faced when organizing a meet....and only multiplied by the economic issues. Fortunately June is still a ways off for some, so commitment is hard.

I've tried real hard to talk my wife into us going to one of the two eastern meets. So far, it's a hard sell. I don't wanna vacation alone! :eek: Unfortunately the wife isn't into the truck scene (although she has befriended a lot fo the So Cal group!).

If it falls thru, you guys are always welcome to come to Sedona! Grant it, its not a national meet, but with 9 states committed, 10 Comma Club Members and over 20 RLs we would love to have you!

Good luck on the meet!

If it falls thru, you guys are always welcome to come to Sedona! Grant it, its not a national meet, but with 9 states committed, 10 Comma Club Members and over 20 RLs we would love to have you!.... and a 37 hr drive (one way) :rolleyes::D

.... and a 37 hr drive (one way) :rolleyes::D

No problem:cool:; however, the vet bill for boarding the dog and cat for about 10 days would bankrupt me!!:eek:

No problem:cool:; however, the vet bill for boarding the dog and cat for about 10 days would bankrupt me!!:eek:

Bring the dog....put out plenty of food and water for the cat(s)! LOL:D

.... and a 37 hr drive (one way) :rolleyes::D

Come on Keith! We need a moderator at this meet! If we can't have Gary Flint....you would be a formidible replacement! Besides, you wanted to go to Vegas, right? It's only a few hours away!!

I am not ruling out the Mid-South meet or the Atlantic meet yet.....as soon as other vacation plans fall thru, I might be able to talk the wife into something on the east coast...

Bring the dog....put out plenty of food and water for the cat(s)! LOL:D

The cat would be highly pissed!!!! She is in control!! Ask the dog!!!

The cat would be highly pissed!!!! She is in control!! Ask the dog!!!

Maybe she wants the dog out of the house! She may think its for good!:D

I know the dilemma with pets...we have one dog and he's diabetic, plus 3 cats. Fortunately, we have a family member pet sit when we take vacation.

I am hoping to have the whole month of July off:), Wish it was in July.:( I will be up in the Nashville area for some of that time, I could have combined the trip. If it changes to the month of June, count me in.;)

No problem:cool:; however, the vet bill for boarding the dog and cat for about 10 days would bankrupt me!!:eek:


We are putting money away this year for next year's Sedona's Meet; although we wish we could have gone this year. That means the one cat that requires medical boarding will be taken care of no problem, while we will have someone watch the other three. The hotel money that we would have spent will be used for the gas tank and camp grounds! So we should be good to go! :)

Can't wait until next year. Is it here yet?:D

I am hoping to have the whole month of July off:), Wish it was in July.:( I will be up in the Nashville area for some of that time, I could have combined the trip. If it changes to the month of June, count me in.;)


Hopefully your schedule can change just a smidgin!! It would be great to have you come by our way for the Meet:)

Hopefully your schedule can change just a smidgin!! It would be great to have you come by our way for the Meet:)

count me in for sure if it changes.;):)

bumping along trying to get more bites :D

well we made our reservations for Twin Mountain RV Park site 28, arriving on Thursday.:)

pitch and twitch, any nibbles ? :confused: :D

Hotel reservations are made. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

I wish my daughter wedding wasn't the week after the meet or I would be there.I wish I could take off three weeks in a row.:(

I wish my daughter wedding wasn't the week after the meet or I would be there.I wish I could take off three weeks in a row.:(

Maybe you could work in a short weekend.:) Fairly short trip for you.

OK guys and gals, less than 90 days before the 2009 National meets. We will soon have to start planning the details of the events. Plenty of time to come and join us; keep in mind that the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is within 1 days drive for 1/3 of the US population. Easy access via I-40, I-81, and I-40. Very centrally located for most of the mid-south and eastern states. Come join us. PM me for any needed information.

im totally confused and dont actually kno whats going on saturday. what are we going to do... hershey park? i dont need the hotel. im gong to stay at my girlfriends grandparents house about 30 minutes away. just was confused about the details.

Nothing on this site in over a month!! Lack of enthusiasm is very disappointing.:o Noticed the interest in the 2 current ongoing National Meets combined is less than any of the previous ROC meets; Ohio X 2 and St. Louis.
I will be contacting the hotel in the next day or so and release the rooms they are holding. Cancelleation of this meet is very likely!!:(

Nothing on this site in over a month!! Lack of enthusiasm is very disappointing.:o Noticed the interest in the 2 current ongoing National Meets combined is less than any of the previous ROC meets; Ohio X 2 and St. Louis.
I will be contacting the hotel in the next day or so and release the rooms they are holding. Cancelleation of this meet is very likely!!:(

OK, the 2009 National Meet Board of Directors for the Mid-South, Gulf Coast, and Southeast regions had an on-line meeting today and decided to move forward with the meet.:cool: All ROC members are welcome. So far I have not seen any admin or moderators committed to any of the national meets; you guys are welcome also!!:)

OK, the 2009 National Meet Board of Directors for the Mid-South, Gulf Coast, and Southeast regions had an on-line meeting today and decided to move forward with the meet.:cool: All ROC members are welcome. So far I have not seen any admin or moderators committed to any of the national meets; you guys are welcome also!!:)

No support from admin or mods. Shocking.

No support from admin or mods. Shocking.

I have confidence they will all show up somewhere!! If my memory serves me correctly at St. Louis we had a great turnout; admin and family and 3 of the moderate moderators. As I recall Larry was the only one missing!!

OK guys and girls; so far reservations have only been made by myself, Vic, and skulli69.:( Checked we the hotel this morning, only about 50 days to go! If you are going make your reservations you need to do it soon, if not let me know!!

When making reservations at the Best Western, be sure to tell them you are with the RL group for pricing and to get in the new part of the facility located in the rear. There is a tunnel to drive though to get to the back parking area.
Here is the link to the motel http://www.bwplazainn.com/ The rooms they are holding are called Mountain View and will have 2 queen beds, microwave, fridge, iron, ironing board, hair dryer, balcony, and all are inside access with elevators. Ice and vending on every other floor. See typical room photo below:

djeaux + ? tentative

Take me off "tentative." I reserved a room starting on the 25th & leaving on the 28th! The only thing that will keep me away now is an unforeseen family medical emergency or another @#$%ing Yankee redneck woman driver!

I've staked out my room in Pigeon Forge for the meet. Currently planning to caravan up with Ridgeline2006 and Lex Luthor from Louisiana, about 8 1/2 hours for me & a bit more for them.

Lookin' forward to it!

I've staked out my room in Pigeon Forge for the meet. Currently planning to caravan up with Ridgeline2006 and Lex Luthor from Louisiana, about 8 1/2 hours for me & a bit more for them.

Lookin' forward to it!

If you guys are coming through B'ham maybe I can hook up with you somewhere around the I-59/I-24 junction just West of Chattnooga.

Early on we tried to get the Honda Plant in Lincoln, AL to confirm a tour to coincide with the National meet. They would nver commit so I canceled via e-mail many months ago. Got this e-mail this morning:

We have a tour scheduled for June 26, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. Based on a Honda North America directive, all our manufacturing facilities have stopped giving public tours in response to the Swine Flu situation. Because of this directive, your tour for June 26, 2009 is cancelled. Please reply to this email as confirmation of receipt.

Thank you for your interest in Honda Manufacturing of Alabama. We apologize for any inconvenience our cancellation has caused you. We look forward to seeing you in the future.

Thanks,

Fran Pope
Associate Administrator
Corporate Affairs & Communication Department
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
205-355-5000 Ext 3138

Good thing we had not made arrangements in Alabama. Swine flu!!:(:confused:

swine flu... hahahahaha... what a bunch of nimrods. Every winter season, people get the "regular flu" (and die from it as well) and no one gives two hoots, and if wanting to be technical, people are packed into airplanes all day, everyday in this fine country... Way to go Honda, absolutely brilliant! :rolleyes:

swine flu... hahahahaha... what a bunch of nimrods. Every winter season, people get the "regular flu" (and die from it as well) and no one gives two hoots, and if wanting to be technical, people are packed into airplanes all day, everyday in this fine country... Way to go Honda, absolutely brilliant! :rolleyes:

If we had been able to schedule the Lincoln tour and get reservations at the Lake Guntersville Resort (very nice place) and get this late cancellation due the pig flu, there would be a bunch of highly p!ssed off folks!!!! Wonder if they thought they would catch it from us or us from them??:confused:
Agree, regular flu kills lots of people on a daily basis; a hell of a lot more that the pig variety!!

Swine flu!

http://www.opednews.com/populum/uploaded/flyingpig-2795-20090429-370.gif

RFC 1925 Fundamental Truths of Networking 1 April 1996

(3) With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is
not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they
are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them
as they fly overhead.

If you guys are coming through B'ham maybe I can hook up with you somewhere around the I-59/I-24 junction just West of Chattnooga.

This sounds like a plan. Can we stop in Bonnaroo? :D

This sounds like a plan. Can we stop in Bonnaroo? :D


Not sure the pig flu thing is the Bonnaroo problem!! They have enough too worry about with the weed problem and the meth problem. This meth thing is very serious!!!:(:eek:

Just to update folks - am currently working on a draft itinerary for the National Meet in June. Will be posting the draft for feedback within a few days:)

Skulli,

Have you or 25YHO gotten in touch with EOC or CRVOC boards? What about any Honda dealerships in the Knoxville/Chattanooga/Asheville area?

I'm trying to talk the owner of the dealership where I buy my Hondas into joining me. He has a 2008 DCP, which (I think) is his 2nd or 3rd Ridgeline. I may have more luck in getting him to knock another couple of grand off the 2008 white RTL-NAVI on his lot... ;)

Skulli,

Have you or 25YHO gotten in touch with EOC or CRVOC boards? What about any Honda dealerships in the Knoxville/Chattanooga/Asheville area?

I'm trying to talk the owner of the dealership where I buy my Hondas into joining me. He has a 2008 DCP, which (I think) is his 2nd or 3rd Ridgeline. I may have more luck in getting him to knock another couple of grand off the 2008 white RTL-NAVI on his lot... ;)

I never posted on the CRV site. Tried hard with the Toaster group; got a couple of nibbles, no bites!!

Sorry everyone for taking a couple of days longer in getting this draft done - it has gotten quite a bit busier at work - not to mention I now have about 4x's the added work load.

Anyway, here is the proposed itinerary for the weekend of our Meet. Please, please - read it over. If there is something that you would like to have changed or added or have other suggestions please share it.

Understand that we don't have to go by this itinerary, it is just a list of ideas of what to do for the days we are together!


DRAFT ITINERARY

2009 National Meet Mid-South, Southeast, Gulf Coast

Thursday, June 25

Since the majority of the people will be coming in on this day, the evening will be rather light and primarily a social event as we get on with introductions and get to know one another - Thursday night dinner – possibly Texas Roadhouse and will proceed from there.

Friday, June 26 – Activities

Breakfast on your own
Between 0900-1000 meet at the hotel
Between 1000-1100 Depart the hotel for shopping trip.

Ideas for places to shop:
Sevierville - Smoky Mountain Knife Works; Bass Pro Shop
Tanger Outlet/Five Oaks Mall
Pigeon Forge - Belz Factory Outlet World

Between 1700-1800 refresh and meet for dinner
Between 1800-1830 dinner at the Old Mill Restaurant – Pigeon Forge http://www.oldmillsquare.com/restaurant.htm

Remainder of the evening - the usual after dark activities;):D

Saturday, June 27 – Activities

Breakfast on your own
Between 0900-1000 meet at the hotel
Between 1000-1100 leave for a destination - let's see here: Some people may not want to drive through the whole park so another thought is to pick a location that would seem most interesting and if the majority rules on a certain location guess what, "Road Trip"! (there is another option down below)

Balsam Mountain Road - 9 miles - 30 min - Blue Ridge Pkwy - 2-way, pvd
Cades Cove Loop - 11 miles - 1 hr -Cades Cove - 1-way, pvd
Cataloochee - 6 miles - 30 min - I-40 at U.S. 276 - 2-way, d/end
Cherokee Orch Rd - 3.5 miles - 15 min - Gtlnbrg to Rrng Frk - 2-way, pvd
Foothills Parkway E - 6 miles - 15 min - Hwy 321, Cosby - 2-way, pvd
Foothills Parkway W - 18 miles - 30 min - US 321N to US 129 - 2-way, pvd
Heintooga Ridge - 6 miles - 1 hr - Balsam Mountain Rd - 2-way, pvd
Lakeview Drive - 6 miles - 20 min - Bryson City, NC - 2-way, d/end
Parson Branch - 8 miles - 1 hr - Cades Cove - 1-way, unpvd
Rich Mountain Road - 7 miles - 1 hr - Cades Cove - 1-way, unpvd
Rrng Frk Mtr Nture Trl - 8 miles - 1 hr - Cherokee Orch Rd - 1-way, pvd

http://www.mysmokymountainvacation.com/driving-trails.html

Here are a couple of alternatives to the National Park road trip (weather related or otherwise):

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, new for 2009, Lethal Weapons
http://www.ripleysaquariumofthesmokies.com/

Star Cars Museum in Gatlinburg, Dolly Parton’s Cadillac and Fast & Furious 4, Newest Displays At Hollywood Star Cars Museum, plus other popular cars.
http://www.starcarstn.com/

Between 1730-1830 refresh and meet for dinner
Between 1830-1900 dinner at Smoky Mountain Brewery-Pigeon Forge
http://smoky-mtn-brewery.com/

Remainder of the evening - the usual after dark activities:D

Sunday, June 28 – activities

TBD - Meet for breakfast before parting ways

Again, we don't have to go by this, it is just ideas. If you have ideas of your own that you want to add or want to change this up a bit post them up or email me or 25 YHO.

Thanks

Tracy

Countdown: T minus eight days and counting...

I'm planning out my nine hours on the road now. You guys in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina need to think about a day trip, too!

Countdown: T minus eight days and counting...

I'm planning out my nine hours on the road now. You guys in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina need to think about a day trip, too!

Day trippers, ROC admins and mods are welcome!!!:rolleyes:

One week and counting...

Well we have already bought a little sampling of KY's brew and have it ready to be packed. Here is our guard of the goodies:

39997

Planning to pick up some of this on Monday or Tuesday.

http://www.lazymagnolia.com/images/beerLogos/large/southernPecan.png

With Jimmy and Tony unable to caravan up with me, I may be launching the expedition from Oxford MS, in which case I will see if I can find some of Lazy Magnolia's new brew:

http://www.lazymagnolia.com/images/beerLogos/large/rebAle.png

Seems appropriate for a unreconstructedly Southern rally :D

Planning to pick up some of this on Monday or Tuesday.

http://www.lazymagnolia.com/images/beerLogos/large/southernPecan.png

With Jimmy and Tony unable to caravan up with me, I may be launching the expedition from Oxford MS, in which case I will see if I can find some of Lazy Magnolia's new brew:

http://www.lazymagnolia.com/images/beerLogos/large/rebAle.png

Seems appropriate for a unreconstructedly Southern rally :D

Sorry I can't bring any of the good stuff. Living on the fringe of Appalachia I can only get the redneck stuff. Had a Toaster driver sign up to join us Thursday night and part of Friday; another one is thinking about it. Not too late to join in. Weather is looking good, all are welcome, come and join us!!

That is one fantastic drive. Did it on a Honda Goldwing several years ago with some friends. Cade's cove is a MUSTSEE if you go to that area. Love to ride in the Smokie's.:):):)

That is one fantastic drive. Did it on a Honda Goldwing several years ago with some friends. Cade's cove is a MUSTSEE if you go to that area. Love to ride in the Smokie's.:):):) Hey Brengle, wish you could join us!! Would be great to see you guys again!!:)

Sorry I can't bring any of the good stuff. Living on the fringe of Appalachia I can only get the redneck stuff. Had a Toaster driver sign up to join us Thursday night and part of Friday; another one is thinking about it. Not too late to join in. Weather is looking good, all are welcome, come and join us!!

Cool! I've gotten "orders" from Tony that I have to represent the Gulf Coast group properly, so I guess tomorrow I'm on to phase two of the detailing job. 100 degree heat kinda makes it tough to work for long!

Cool! I've gotten "orders" from Tony that I have to represent the Gulf Coast group properly, so I guess tomorrow I'm on to phase two of the detailing job. 100 degree heat kinda makes it tough to work for long!

Man I really hate that Tony and Jimmy can't make it!! Been looking at pics Tony sent this afternoon. Those guys have really sharp trucks!! Maybe I won't hide mine since they are not going to be able to make it. Think I told you earlier that my only mods were a ROC sticker and a hitch step!!

Man I really hate that Tony and Jimmy can't make it!! Been looking at pics Tony sent this afternoon. Those guys have really sharp trucks!! Maybe I won't hide mine since they are not going to be able to make it. Think I told you earlier that my only mods were a ROC sticker and a hitch step!!

Oh, my suspicion is that they don't want to put miles or risk bugs on those jewels. (Just kidding, guys!) Seriously, they have gorgeous trucks.

Me? I'm cleaning up old Daily Driver & getting ready to breathe air that isn't a million degrees Fahrenheit! (After 10 AM it is too hot to even work in the garage!) Beer run to Gulfport tomorrow.

I am really going to miss this rally. I really wish the weather is great for you guys. I looked at the weather report for the week here and it is going to be dry. I hope it is the same way for you guys cool and I hope you can do some riding. The tail of the dragon is not to far away, maybe you guys can make a day run.

Bump! 45 1/2 hours to launch!

Oil change. Check.
Tire rotation. Check.
Wash and wax. Check.
Clean engine bay. Check.
Clean interior. Check.
Pick up the Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan Nut Brown Ale. Leaving for the store soon!

I'm driving nearly 600 miles. You guys in East Tennessee and North Carolina have no excuse! :p

Bump! 45 1/2 hours to launch!

Oil change. Check.
Tire rotation. Check.
Wash and wax. Check.
Clean engine bay. Check.
Clean interior. Check.
Pick up the Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan Nut Brown Ale. Leaving for the store soon!

I'm driving nearly 600 miles. You guys in East Tennessee and North Carolina have no excuse! :p

Got an oil change last week, 2nd in 8,600 miles
Checked the tire pressure, 32 psi around
Wash only
Checked coolant and wishy washy fluid
Picked up bottle of Tennessee sipping whiskey, and some red neck beer.
Cokes, sprites, water, snacks, ice

I only have about 215 miles to get there. Sure wish more locals would participate. Picture of clean truck below, enjoy, you may never see it clean again!!;)

now that garage is CLEAN :eek:

now that garage is CLEAN :eek:

Ha Ha!! You should see the bay to the left; miter saw and saw dust, Honda tiller with leaking transmission, Honda push mower, Toro rider, sprayers (2), dethatcher, seeders (2), garden tools, work bench, and whole end wall is peg board. Also wife has an exercise machine. Got to straighten it up some day!! Too hot now, 95+ every afternoon for several days, no rain, grass is brown, be glad to get to the mountains!!

Only 95? Dang! That is downright chilly. With the heat index, it was over 110 here yesterday.

Two six packs of Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan Nut Brown Ale are now chillin' in my ice box. I'll worry about the bottled water and snacks tomorrow. I stopped by Wally World to get "coon food" (i.e., Old Roy) for my father-in-law this morning & worked up a soaking-through-the-shirt sweat walking from my truck to the front door!

Only 95? Dang! That is downright chilly. With the heat index, it was over 110 here yesterday.

Two six packs of Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan Nut Brown Ale are now chillin' in my ice box. I'll worry about the bottled water and snacks tomorrow. I stopped by Wally World to get "coon food" (i.e., Old Roy) for my father-in-law this morning & worked up a soaking-through-the-shirt sweat walking from my truck to the front door!

Here is a pic the wife took a few days ago. The sending unit is under the stoop at the side entrance facing North. Might say it was 100 in the shade!!

Just picked up my Ridgeline from the dealer; vacation check up, detailed, going to pack it tonight, and leaving it in the garage till Thursday mornings departure for Pidgen Forge.

Just picked up my Ridgeline from the dealer; vacation check up, detailed, going to pack it tonight, and leaving it in the garage till Thursday mornings departure for Pidgen Forge.

Be good to see you again Vic!!

Counting down the hours!:D Can't wait to meet everyone!
Everyone please drive safe!!

For some reason I totally missed this thread and had no idea this meet was going on this weekend.

I would have come if I had known about about it......say last week. This has to be the best kept secret on the ROC.

Who is all coming? How many trucks? Is there an official list of participants somewhere that I don't see as well?

For some reason I totally missed this thread and had no idea this meet was going on this weekend.

I would have come if I had known about about it......say last week. This has to be the best kept secret on the ROC.

Who is all coming? How many trucks? Is there an official list of participants somewhere that I don't see as well?

Sorry you missed it!:(

Sorry to hear you will not be able to come. It will be great driving the roads in Eastern Tennessee. I believe there a 8 Ridgelines showing up for the meet.

For some reason I totally missed this thread and had no idea this meet was going on this weekend.

I would have come if I had known about about it......say last week. This has to be the best kept secret on the ROC.

Who is all coming? How many trucks? Is there an official list of participants somewhere that I don't see as well?

Been posted for many months. All info has been in my signature the same period of time. :confused::confused:

You guys have fun Iam off to Hershey/Harrisburg Pa. Friday mourning for the other meet.:)

Been posted for many months. All info has been in my signature the same period of time. :confused::confused:

I hardly ever read signatures. I guess I don't have a real excuse. I really wish I had known earlier. I really would have come. The wife said no with 48 hours notice. I hope you guys have a great time. It's only a 4.5 hour drive which is what kept me from going to the Hershey meet which is about twice as far.

Oh well, maybe next time. :o

Duncan and Skulli, I hope you guys have a great time. I know you guys have put in a lot of time, effort and worry into your Meet. You deserve to have fun.

Please give a hearty handshake to djeaux for me! I wish I could be there to meet everyone. We'll be sure to toast your Meet while we're in Hershey.

I just saw this meet mentioned in another thread.
We're hitting Dollywood with the kids this weekend.
Won't get in til Sat. evening so will miss the festivities, but if your meeting for breakfast Sun. morn. I'll try to sneak out for a while.

Five trucks in Thursday evening plus larryr's Civic Hybrid. More expected tomorrow and Saturday. Heading into the National Park after breakfast. Some of us may go drive the Dragon, mainly to annoy the motorcyclists. Photos will certainly follow.

I am still on Central Time. My drive in was 9 hours, and I think oarnold and Fla-Vyk have me beat. My truck set an all-time mpg record from Gadsden to here (over 22 mpg); I think the painted engine cover made the difference ;)

Headed for Hershey this afternoon. Hope you guys have a great meet and maybe our two groups can meet somewhere in the middle next year.

Here is a picture from the Great Smokies National Park of the ridgelines with a ridgeline. More later.

A few low-grade pix from the Cade's Cover run. (At points, a whopping 10 mph!) Five trucks. JJ's Ridge is still lost somewhere in the park, we think :D

First, the line up at the National Park Visitors Center. Left-to-right: skulli, Fla-Vyk, oarnold, djeaux & 25YHO.

http://www.djeaux.com/images/2009_ROC_Run/visitors_center.jpg

Heading into Cade's Cove: Fla-Vyk, oarnold & 25YHO...l

http://www.djeaux.com/images/2009_ROC_Run/cades_cover.jpg

And in the rearview, the Red Roc-It!

http://www.djeaux.com/images/2009_ROC_Run/redrocit_rearview.jpg

And the factory tour :D

http://www.djeaux.com/images/2009_ROC_Run/factory_tour.jpg

We got 5 consecutive parking spaces.

And we saw wild animals.

The morning line up ready to ROC and roll to US 129...

http://www.djeaux.com/images/2009_ROC_Run/morning_lineup.jpg

25YHO give his opinion of larryr's Civic Hybrid...

http://www.djeaux.com/images/2009_ROC_Run/hybrid.jpg

Turn left to US 129. (What the REST of you guys WISH you'd driven today!)

http://www.djeaux.com/images/2009_ROC_Run/left_on_129.jpg

A solid wall of ROC at the Fontana dam...

http://www.djeaux.com/images/2009_ROC_Run/ROC_wall.jpg

The "unofficial" meet sticker ... or what you earn after 318 curves in 11 miles, knowing you have to turn around and do it again!

http://www.djeaux.com/images/2009_ROC_Run/dragon_sticker.jpg

The real pros will post their photos later... And Miz Tracy (skulli69) shot some killer video of the group driving THE DRAGON together! Truly a day to remember, 'cause we did what Ridgelines do best -- a great ride with great people. Remember, "you meet the nicest people in a Honda!"

http://www.djeaux.com/images/2009_ROC_Run/smokies.jpg

Now, I'm hitting the road in a little while for a 9 hour hammer back home. But this was a great time & I got to meet some folks that I've wanted to meet for a long time. It is such a rush to get to cruise through some of the most GORGEOUS scenery in the country with nothing but Ridgelines in front of me and nothing but Ridgelines in the rear view. And as the old song goes, "turn, turn, turn!"


My hat's off the old bald head to 25YHO and skulli69 for planning this gathering, and to everyone who showed up. Amazing folks & a real good time. The Great Smokies are beautiful anyway, and to enjoy it with a bunch of ROC-friends is like having your cake and getting to eat it, too.

Duncan & Frances, Tracy & Mike, O'Neill, Vyk, Larry, Joanne, and Dusty -- THANK YOU for making this a special, special weekend!

I have said it before, and I'll say it again, "I am the luckiest man in North America!"

25YHO give his opinion of larryr's Civic Hybrid...

http://www.djeaux.com/images/2009_ROC_Run/hybrid.jpgI'd give the thumbs down on that parking job for such a small car.

I'd give the thumbs down on that parking job for such a small car.

I think he was trying to duplicate your line-straddling technique, actually ;)

I'd give the thumbs down on that parking job for such a small car.

Keith - they wanted me parked it the center line so you could see the ridgelines behind it.

Hopefully there will be pictures of that too.

For some reason I totally missed this thread and had no idea this meet was going on this weekend.

I would have come if I had known about about it......say last week. This has to be the best kept secret on the ROC.

Who is all coming? How many trucks? Is there an official list of participants somewhere that I don't see as well?

I'm embarrassed to say that I also completely missed this thread. :(

I just checked at it was about 4 hours from me... definitely would of made this trip. Is it too early to talk about the next one? :D Seems like a great time was had, and the scenery was great.

Here is the photobucket link to the 1st 200 pictures, Those that attended I think you can download them from here too.

http://s693.photobucket.com/albums/vv297/llr_51/2009%20meet/

the slide show links are below and are better links

Here are the last 101 pictures - Some are my shots and some are Fla-Vic's

Thanks to Vic and Oneal for letting me ride along. The hybrid is great on mileage an handles like an Acura TL. It is not as nice as the Ridgeline.

25 YHO - my wife says she agrees with you.

I was hoping Keith would align on the Civic side but I guess that only if I had bought and Si, he might have more pity on my ride.

http://s693.photobucket.com/albums/vv297/llr_51/2009%20meet%202/

The slide show links are below and are better links

slide shows

http://s693.photobucket.com/albums/vv297/llr_51/2009%20meet/?action=view&current=e444d4f3.pbw

http://s693.photobucket.com/albums/vv297/llr_51/2009%20meet/?action=view&current=84c23b6d.pbw

http://s693.photobucket.com/albums/vv297/llr_51/2009%20meet/?action=view&current=1b530498.pbw

http://s693.photobucket.com/albums/vv297/llr_51/2009%20meet/?action=view&current=9e69bd61.pbw

http://s693.photobucket.com/albums/vv297/llr_51/2009%20meet%202/?action=view&current=239f6318.pbw

http://s693.photobucket.com/albums/vv297/llr_51/2009%20meet%202/?action=view&current=9efef00d.pbw

pics look like a fun time was had.
The hybrid is grat on mileage an handles like an Acura TL. It is not as nice as the Ridgeline.handles like a TL? you keep telling yourself that. :rolleyes: When someone describes their car as great on gas, you just know that means "snoozer". Take a ride along with me, your tone will change immediately :eek: I was hoping Keith would align on the Civic side but I guess that only if I had bought and Si, he might have more pity on my ride.My car didn't want to embarrass your little ride. You have a Civic, I have an Si. :eek: :D

Home again safely. Thanks everyone, especially Duncan and Tracy and Mike for all the planning!

Film at 11...

Just back from Hershey. We had a great time , looks like you guys did too.

Duncan & Tracy:

The pictures are great and it tells me that Tony and I missed a good time. We are still working without a contract and they brought in a Mediator to try and resolve the disagreements on both sides. I am still recovering from Rotator Cuff surgery. Duncan & Tracy did a good job planning the meet. I wish I could have made it. Word has it that someone is setting up a get together at ABITA SPRINGS BREWRY in Abita Springs, LA. later on this year.

Lex Luthor:D

I'm embarrassed to say that I also completely missed this thread.

I just checked at it was about 4 hours from me... definitely would of made this trip. Is it too early to talk about the next one? Seems like a great time was had, and the scenery was great.

Sorry you and others missed the thread!!:confused: Not sure how to improve on that situation.:confused: The location was finalized after we could not get commitment on a Honda tour at the Lincoln plant or find adequate accommodations an North Alabama. The 1st posting for the Smoky Mountain site was on 17 January 2009; numerous postings since that date. The ROC management would not/did not post in the meeting notice location for some reason after numerous requests.:confused: I find that it is not a problem to know what is going on with the ROC has I try to check on "new posts" daily or when possible. I seriously do not know what we could have done differently to get to word out. All I can tell you is that you missed a great time, meeting super people, and enjoying some of nature's best, along with having an opportunity to tame the Dragon.:) The dates for this/these meets were set by the ROC adm(s); had I known they were not going to participate I would have looked at dates that were more member friendly. This past weekend was probably the 2nd most busy weekend of the summer other than July the 4th; the lodging rates are out of site, 1 hour waits for dinner common, traffic unreal, and it was hotter than hell. In spite of all that it was a great event enjoyed by all.

pics look like a fun time was had.
handles like a TL? you keep telling yourself that. :rolleyes: When someone describes their car as great on gas, you just know that means "snoozer". Take a ride along with me, your tone will change immediately :eek: My car didn't want to embarrass your little ride. You have a Civic, I have an Si. :eek:

Ha Ha!!! After Larry hitched a ride on the Dragon with oarnold he is now having Ridgeline withdrawal symptoms. Soon as he got back from the Dragon he jumped into his battery powered Honda and hit the road!! Expect to see him back in a RL soon!!;)

Ha Ha!!! After Larry hitched a ride on the Dragon with oarnold he is now having Ridgeline withdrawal symptoms. Soon as he got back from the Dragon he jumped into his battery powered Honda and hit the road!! Expect to see him back in a RL soon!!;)

25, I wish you would quit conspiring with my wife. I will drive it for a year then maybe another Ridgeline. Probably the dark grey. It's embarrassing to hear her ask the same question, "When are you going to get another Ridgeline?" This from a woman who thought I was crazy to trade a Silverado for a Ridgeline. No F150, no Silverado, no Ram, no Tundra - a Ridgeline the right truck for the once a month "I need a truck" the rest of the time I want an Accord driver.

I agree, I will be in another Ridgeline, after riding in the 09 with oarnald, he is correct , it is a lot quieter than the earlier models. The two tone dash points are different, He said it is growing on him. It is growing on me too. :eek:

Note to Ridgeline salesmen - Do not call me, I might give in.

Sorry you and others missed the thread!!:confused: Not sure how to improve on that situation.:confused: The location was finalized after we could not get commitment on a Honda tour at the Lincoln plant or find adequate accommodations an North Alabama. The 1st posting for the Smoky Mountain site was on 17 January 2009; numerous postings since that date. The ROC management would not/did not post in the meeting notice location for some reason after numerous requests.:confused: I find that it is not a problem to know what is going on with the ROC has I try to check on "new posts" daily or when possible. I seriously do not know what we could have done differently to get to word out. All I can tell you is that you missed a great time, meeting super people, and enjoying some of nature's best, along with having an opportunity to tame the Dragon.:) The dates for this/these meets were set by the ROC adm(s); had I known they were not going to participate I would have looked at dates that were more member friendly. This past weekend was probably the 2nd most busy weekend of the summer other than July the 4th; the lodging rates are out of site, 1 hour waits for dinner common, traffic unreal, and it was hotter than hell. In spite of all that it was a great event enjoyed by all.

No worries... I only have myself to blame. I dont think you could do any more to announce this, although maybe if the ROC admins posted it like you requested, some more would of attended. Who knows.

Glad everyone had a great time. I do visit the ROC every day and check out the new messages, but perhaps I need to pay a little more detail to the Southeast forum for any announcements.

The ROC management would not/did not post in the meeting notice location for some reason after numerous requests.if I had received a PM requesting any meet be put on the calendar, I would have done so. I only post meets on the calendar for requests that I receive.

I adjusted my signature to hopefully avoid this situation again

Note to Ridgeline salesmen - Do not call me, I might give in.

Larry, I have posted your cell number and e-mail address to all the Arkansas Honda dealers. Think Dark Cherry Pearl!!!

if I had received a PM requesting any meet be put on the calendar, I would have done so. I only post meets on the calendar for requests that I receive.

I adjusted my signature to hopefully avoid this situation again
I have no doubt that you would do that; unfortunately the instructions were to e-mail Tom! Did that twice and posted on the thread he set up also!!:confused:

For the inveterate map freaks, I switched my Garmin eTrex Summit into tracking mode at Chilhowey just north of The Dragon & switched it off at Deal's Gap. I then plotted it on an open source topo of the area... Scale is 1" = 1500 m. It really doesn't show all the twisties & chicanes, but you can get the idea. A couple of places, one false move would be a very long drop to the Little Tennessee River...

http://www.djeaux.com/images/2009_ROC_Run/dragon_map.jpg

I was excited and worked the images up faster than planned. Here is a link to my favorites:

http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh5/rldude/2009%20RL%20Smokies%20meet/?albumview=slideshow

One of many highlights: this bear in a gift shop mouths-off to Mike that Ridgelines aren't real trucks. Mike had to set him straight. The next day, we saw a bear driving a Ridgeline and believe it was this very same bear. True story! ;) :p ;)

Great pictures! Thanks to both O'Neill and Larry for documenting things so well. Can't wait to see what Tracy has on her magic camera! :)

Impossible to add to the dozens of photos posted; here are a few:

1. One of our many photographers setting up shop!!
2. A couple of furry friends I met at the Cades Cove Ranger Station.
3. 5 Ridgelines with a ridgeline background.
4. Fontana Dam, tallest in the Eastern US with a ridgeline background!!
5. View from the Foothills Parkway.
6. Day Lillies in bloom.

Tracy and Mike's Lunar Landing Module... (It is ROC-It Science!)

http://www.djeaux.com/images/2009_ROC_Run/lunar_module.jpg

O'Neill holds the key to successfully rewiring JJ's driving lights!

http://www.djeaux.com/images/2009_ROC_Run/follow_directions.jpg

If you say "dammit" in Tennessee, they take you literally! (And if you jump a guard rail, you'd better know how to swim!)

http://www.djeaux.com/images/2009_ROC_Run/damit.jpg

I agree, I will be in another Ridgeline, after riding in the 09 with oarnald, he is correct , it is a lot quieter than the earlier models. The two tone dash points are different, He said it is growing on him. It is growing on me too. :eek:

I tried to take it easy on you, Larry. We didn't even talk about: smoother shifting, quick start engine cranking, little more horsepower. When the 2010s hit the lots, either a 2010 or an 09 is going to have your name on it.

Great pictures, by the way. I enjoy seeing what each other saw and photographed!

Dragon photos uploaded from US-129, starting on page 24, KillBoy and Moonshine have not posted their photos from Saturday at this time.

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/ThumbPage.aspx?e=4869746&g=00&s=575

I just want to jump in real quick and say HAD A BLAST!!!
I really want to thank Duncan, Tracy and Mike for all the work they put in to this! You "guys" are the BEST !!!
I loved meeting everyone! What a great bunch of people. O'neal you are still my hero!;) Vic, Joe, Larry you are all very special to me now. I didn't even mind the kidding about the "Dodge Dakota thing":D I think my truck sounds BETTER than a Dakota just because it's a RIDGELINE!!!!
More later, I'm sure.....

us 129 photo has pics up

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/ThumbPage.aspx?e=4869746&g=00&s=500

we are working on video right now, let you know when we get it up

In the meantime...

Glad to see and hear that everyone has returned home safely. We made it in later yesterday afternoon - had to do some shopping - tried to post last night; however, internet connection crapped out on me!

It was great to finally meet Joanne, Joe and Vic; it was wonderful to see Duncan and his wife Frances again as well as O'neil. We definitely had a great time, it was great to meet other ROC members from a different part of the country as well as to see others again and to cruise the countryside together. It was an absolute joy and what true fellowship is all about, without these types of members there wouldn’t be a club such as this; of which my husband and I are very proud to be a part of.

This was the third Meet that my husband and I have attended and the first that I assisted in organizing. Duncan did a great job organizing this meet and getting members together that were able to attend. It was unfortunate that Tony and Jimmy and others couldn't attend due to last minute things coming up, but that sort of thing just happens and you can't expect things to go perfect.

So for those members out there that seriously want to be part of something extraordinary and genuine the ROC is definitely the place. The next time there is a Meet close to your area that you think attendance is possible "Just Do It" - never know what you might miss!

Here are just a few of my favorite pics. Just so everyone knows, I am in the process of reviewing a BUNCH and I mean BUNCH of videos that I did during the Meet. Working on one now and will attach a link in a while.

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40268The motorcycle dude is like "GTF outta the way!"

The motorcycle dude is like "GTF outta the way!"

Trust me, you didn't have to GTF out of his way. He was the last of three riders that got up in with us. I think it took them all of three minutes total to pass six Ridgelines one by one. The first guy through was great - he took the last two trucks at once on a 200 foot straight. Very quick bike, very experienced rider. And very entertaining for us, and I think he knew it.

The motorcycle dude is like "GTF outta the way!" Lots of those dudes there Saturday!! Those with a back tire as big as a 22" on a RL and a engine that sounds like a cat's meow can pass you if the straight stretch is 2 RL's long!!;) On a sad note there was a biker killed there Saturday, no details, accident was confirmed!!

I think my truck sounds BETTER than a Dakota just because it's a RIDGELINE!!!!

Well, I have never really been a fan of Magnaflows, etc., but I drove The Dragon on JJ's back bumper & it sure sounded nice digging out of those low right-hand turns. I started listening for that vrooooom as my cue to get on the gas myself! :D (That Line of Fire light helps, too ;))

Here are a few more!

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From left going around the table - 25 YHO (Duncan); 25 YHO's wife (Frances); Fla-Vyk (Vic); oarnold (O'neil); skulli69 (Tracy); djeaux (Joe)

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Back row left to right - djeaux (Joe); oarnold (O'neil); 25 YHO (Duncan)
Front row left to right - Fla-vyk (Vic); larryr (Larry); 25 YHO;s wife (Frances); skulli69 (Tracy)

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Look Rock #2 - O'neil taking photo's of the same thing I am!

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Larry; Joanne and O'neil - O'neil giving professional instruction.

Here is the link to one video (Foothills Parkway)- the audio is good to go for the regular quality, but is still loading for the HQ. Youtube has been very slow the last couple of days.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyGZSKWqk3o

Fun! Obviously, I need to put the Crackberry down while I'm driving :D

Fun! Obviously, I need to put the Crackberry down while I'm driving :D

The fun is just beginning; the turn to the left at the end of the video will make a bunch of those that did not participate very mad!!! Great video Tracy; wish we had the music on while filming, I could have picked up the pace quite a bit!!;)

My purloined US 129 portrait... Can't wait to see what killboy and moonshine have up, because I'll probably order one. (For the record, Vic did not go over the edge.)

http://www.djeaux.com/images/2009_ROC_Run/dragon%20-%204.jpg

Excellent photos and scenery! Looks like a great meet that I would loved to have been at. Hats off to 25, Skulli and all those involved in organizing/attending this meet. With all you guys have endured to have this meet, you made it happen and show the rest of us the true "ROC" spirit - great trucks, great people. great times.... ;)

Another that gets at least a bit of 2/3s of our little convoy...

http://www.djeaux.com/images/2009_ROC_Run/dragon%20-%202.jpg

great trucks, great people. great times.... ;)Kevin, you are making a huge assumption that they are great people :eek: ;) :D

Quite true, Keith. The official beer of the meet was

http://www.horsepissbeer.com/images/web_label506_nb8n.jpg

Before we go any further let's get one thing straight; I drank no "Horse Piss"!:eek:
Now for killboy.com and their photograpic skills!! More at

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/ThumbPage.aspx?e=4870104&g=00&s=700
pages 29/30/31/32

Someone buy some pics from these guys, they did a great job!! The freebe even came out good. Too bad oarnold did not close the gap!!;)

Excellent photos and scenery! Looks like a great meet that I would loved to have been at. Hats off to 25, Skulli and all those involved in organizing/attending this meet. With all you guys have endured to have this meet, you made it happen and show the rest of us the true "ROC" spirit - great trucks, great people. great times.... ;)

Thanks, pay no attention to Keith!!;) If we had done a better job getting the word out we might have had a crowd!!:rolleyes:

I may order this one... Killboy got the idea, I think :)

http://www.djeaux.com/images/2009_ROC_Run/dragon%20-%208.jpg

Still waiting on Moonshine and Zee Photos to upload what they took... :D

Thanks, pay no attention to Keith!!;) If we had done a better job getting the word out we might have had a crowd!!:rolleyes:

And then we really would have given those sports bike guys ulcers! :D

Was there any reason that 07_trx's truck was not in any pictures? Was he to late to get in them. I would have like to see a few of his truck? You guys did a bang up job and I think it can only get better the next time....
These regions so did represent Way to go.......

Was there any reason that 07_trx's truck was not in any pictures? Was he to late to get in them. I would have like to see a few of his truck? You guys did a bang up job and I think it can only get better the next time....
These regions so did represent Way to go.......

Well, we waited for 07_RTX for quite a while and found out he went shopping. So since it was getting late we hit the road for the Dragon, we had 11 miles and 318 curves to cruise and daylight was awaistin!

Thanks for the comps, hopefully the next Meet you will be able to attend as we were looking forward to meeting you and seeing your truck!!

Too bad oarnold did not close the gap!!;) Yes, I got a bad reputation for my gaps. But you'll see it is closed a couple of shots later.

And there are shots of us coming back on pages 93-95 (on the 25 thumbnails per page setting).

And, Fla-Vyk, that Jaguar (?) you saw at Deal's gap is on page 82.

Was there any reason that 07_trx's truck was not in any pictures? Was he to late to get in them. I would have like to see a few of his truck? You guys did a bang up job and I think it can only get better the next time....
These regions so did represent Way to go.......

Tony, he arrived at the hotel late Saturday night, I had already bedded down for the night. Got up and visited with him for a while. Interesting young man!!

And then we really would have given those sports bike guys ulcers! :D

If we all had the music going that Tracy put on the Foothills Parkway video, we might have passed some of those rice rockets!!;)

It looks as though you all had a great time too. great pics.

Congratulations guys, looks like you had a great time. Between the Hershey meet and yours we made a go of making the "2009 Combo Meet" a winner.

Well done! :)

Congratulations guys, looks like you had a great time. Between the Hershey meet and yours we made a go of making the "2009 Combo Meet" a winner. Well done! :)

It's a real shame the National/Regional Meet concept crashed. Over 17K members and a combined total of 22 maybe 23 Ridgelines. Why were there no other Regionals?

Neither Meet had any E's. So much for the Combo Theory!

It's a real shame the National/Regional Meet concept crashed. Over 17K members and a combined total of 22 maybe 23 Ridgelines. Why were there no other Regionals?

Neither Meet had any E's. So much for the Combo Theory!

Good point, Pizza Man. Like Duncan has repeatedly pointed out, we never got the Southeastern National/Regional properly advertised.

Another minor observation is that the national meet part of the forums is way down at the bottom of the main page listing, and people don't scroll down there, I think. The logical place would be up in the Events & Meets forum, which is where I kept looking even after I knew better!

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Another minor observation is that the national meet part of the forums is way down at the bottom of the main page listing, and people don't scroll down there, I think. The logical place would be up in the Events & Meets forum, which is where I kept looking even after I knew better!

Previous years I have always reminded them to put it at the top, helped some for participation.

Excuses seems to be the biggest deterent to participation :rolleyes:
You know people you meet on the internet are mass murderers!! :D


Great meet everyone... sure wish I could have been there.. at least 1/2 of me!! PM would have been jealous if I showed up there !! :D

Good point, Pizza Man. Like Duncan has repeatedly pointed out, we never got the Southeastern National/Regional properly advertised.

Another minor observation is that the national meet part of the forums is way down at the bottom of the main page listing, and people don't scroll down there, I think. The logical place would be up in the Events & Meets forum, which is where I kept looking even after I knew better!

Actually we were told to post in the "International Meet" category. The whole thing was screwed up from the beginning, let's face it!! Admins selecting dates that are some of the most expensive times of the year, no admins or mods attending, a mod posting he would come but did not know what was happening, totally ridiculous! Let's get this site back on line and where it was a year or so ago!! I had a great time, the few that showed up had a great time. Maybe others would come if the mgt showed some interest!! End of rant!!:confused::confused::confused:

Here is the link to one video (Foothills Parkway)- the audio is good to go for the regular quality, but is still loading for the HQ. Youtube has been very slow the last couple of days.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyGZSKWqk3o
What's the deal with so many gaps? you all need to tighten that stuff up.


Dragon video:
Looks like the group tightened up on the dragon... maybe that was some of your backsides tightening up. hahahaha

2:02 ... The guys standing at the side would back their shiiit up with the civics ripping through there

5:10 ... LEO!!!!! :mad:

6:55 ... EXACTLY hahahaha

how come you were going so slow... The Ridge can take those corners MUCH faster. I suspect tight little holes leading the pack hahahah ... no wonder the motorcycle guy ripped around the group :D

PM would have been jealous if I showed up there !! :D
Aah, how 'bout pi$$ed! :eek: JK! :D

how come you were going so slow... The Ridge can take those corners MUCH faster. I suspect tight little holes leading the pack hahahah ... no wonder the motorcycle guy ripped around the group :D

I invited you down, Keith, but you declined ;)

We really could have used a decoy like a Honda Civic Si to keep the THP boys busy up ahead before we went through! (There was significant law enforcement presence on The Dragon. Whether it is an every day thing or was because of they guy getting killed, I don't know...)

how come you were going so slow... The Ridge can take those corners MUCH faster. I suspect tight little holes leading the pack hahahah ... no wonder the motorcycle guy ripped around the group :D

A lot of that was probably my fault since I was in the lead most of the time, the RL slid through the turns so great and picked up the throttle instantly, and I never had a thought of shifting to D-3. Great ride, super response and braking, great truck.!!:)

Dragon video:
Looks like the group tightened up on the dragon... maybe that was some of your backsides tightening up. hahahaha

Um, Keith, after searching around to make sure I hadn't missed something, I don't want to bust your bubble, but that's just the Foothills Parkway. A little 45 mph federal drive with scenic lookouts. At the very end, you can see 25YHO about to turn left onto US 129 & it's still about 3-4 miles to the tip of the dragon's tail.

2:02 ... The guys standing at the side would back their shiiit up with the civics ripping through there

There's a bit of a story about that couple. She obviously hadn't been riding her Harley long & had it fall over on her at the Park visitor's center. They were pulled over on the parkway working on it, so I guess she bent something. Come to think of it, I don't recall seeing a single "tuner" type car on The Dragon, although we did see some pretty tricked out ricer motorsickles.

Um, Keith, after searching around to make sure I hadn't missed something, I don't want to bust your bubble, but that's just the Foothills Parkway. A little 45 mph federal drive with scenic lookouts. At the very end, you can see 25YHO about to turn left onto US 129 & it's still about 3-4 miles to the tip of the dragon's tail.I watched the foothills video. There was a dragon video (my comments on it) but weird that it no longer exists.

Here are the scheduled events at the dragon this year:
http://www.tailofthedragon.com/calendar.html

Here are the scheduled events at the dragon this year:
http://www.tailofthedragon.com/calendar.html

Supposed to have been a Subaru event while we were there, but I don't recall seeing any. We did see a very slick little late model Lotus.

There were 2 dragon vids that I had uploaded - one was to long so I am reworking it. There is a Foothills and 1 dragon vid and both have music.

Try here for First Dragon video ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7aj4KN0X88

These are very nice. Hopefully more to come.

6:55 ... EXACTLY hahahaha

Did you hear something before the music covered it up??

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You will see some views later!!;)

I think Keith missed the THP car sitting on the side after the 30 mph speed limit sign ;)

BTW, more Dragon photos are now up at http://www.moonshinephoto.com starting on page 26 of cars & trucks, and at http://www.zeefoto.com starting on page 1 of cars.

L= law
E=enforcment
O=officer :cool::rolleyes:

I think Keith missed the THP car sitting on the side right after the 30 mph speed limit sign ;)(so I hear) major rule at the dragon... go downhill slow and rip through the corners

L= law
E=enforcment
O=officer :cool::rolleyes:

Maybe more than we thought, Mike. According to http://www.dealsgap.com, there were 70 members of the Iron Pigs police MC there on Saturday. :D

L= law
E=enforcment
O=officer :cool::rolleyes:

I think that big knot of THP we saw coming back was at the place where that poor guy went over the edge. That website says it was about halfway... A late-breaking item is that a sport bike rider crashed late Saturday & died last night from injuries. So there were two fatalities on Saturday :(

check this one out, he was there Sat.

Here are a couple of videos that I was able to get uploaded last night. These are of the group taking the Dragon back to the Foothills Parkway. They are in raw format; therefore, no other music or audio was added to them. There was music jamming in the background already, but I will say this if you are able to hear the music...

***LANGUAGE WARNING ON BACKGROUND MUSIC****

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRDQpwgJYUw


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89s1_OrM8-M

Excellent pictures/videos Tracy, thanks for putting some faces to the names we see here every day.

Great videos, thanks Mike and Tracy. Taking the video out of the back window really gives you an idea of the 318 curves. Quite a sensation looking back, thought I was going to lose my breakfast!!;) With all the videos and pictures posted plus all the shots from Killboy, US-129, Moonshine, and zeephoto, it looks like Honda Ridgeline got a ton of free advertising. I hope they appreciate it!! Maybe Gary will see some of this and send us some Honda goodies!!:)

The THP bike patrol was noticeably absent last Saturday. Maybe he has weekends off. Photo from a previous trip!!

It's a real shame the National/Regional Meet concept crashed. Over 17K members and a combined total of 22 maybe 23 Ridgelines. Why were there no other Regionals?

Neither Meet had any E's. So much for the Combo Theory!

Pizza Man, E-ple are boring (as everyone who partecipated last year in Columbus already knows), so you would not want to meet them. ;):D
I am very sorry hubby and I were not able to come, due to work. It would have been a great excuse to meet some nice people and do some sightseeing in the great Smokies.

Looks like the only combo meet will be a one day picnic we are organizing on the 11th of this month in NW Ohio (St Marys Great lake). Most will be Es, and hopefully one Ridgie will join in.

Pizza Man, E-ple are boring (as everyone who partecipated last year in Columbus already knows), so you would not want to meet them. ;):D
I am very sorry hubby and I were not able to come, due to work. It would have been a great excuse to meet some nice people and do some sightseeing in the great Smokies.

Looks like the only combo meet will be a one day picnic we are organizing on the 11th of this month in NW Ohio (St Marys Great lake). Most will be Es, and hopefully one Ridgie will join in.

Don't give up, the RL folks will continue to be willing to play with the Toaster drivers. Thought we had one committed to the Smokies meet but she was a no show. We will be planning other events, hopefully later this year. Will not, repeat, will not look for ROC support, we can do well on our own!!

Don't give up, the RL folks will continue to be willing to play with the Toaster drivers. Thought we had one committed to the Smokies meet but she was a no show. We will be planning other events, hopefully later this year. Will not, repeat, will not look for ROC support, we can do well on our own!!



AMEN X2:D:eek::rolleyes:;)

Here's the altimeter profile of our Dragon-slaying expedition. We weren't just going side to side, we were going up and down, too. Sorta like the roller coaster at Hershey Park, except not nearly as safe ;)

http://www.djeaux.com/images/2009_ROC_Run/dragon_profile.jpg

Sorta like the roller coaster at Hershey Park, except not nearly as safe ;)
Yes, but we had no brakes! :eek::p:D

that graph is all messed up... English and Metric units :D

They have a bicycle race on the dragon... gotta be tough

that graph is all messed up... English and Metric units :D

They have a bicycle race on the dragon... gotta be tough

The graph is not messed up, the grapher had been into the Pecan flavored South Mississippi beer!!:eek: Only saw one bike and he was coming up 28 from Fontana. Maybe you guys will drive across Cherohala in September. Not as much action as the Dragon but 2X the elevation and some beautiful overlooks. Also a few conveniently located potties!!!;)

The graph is not messed up, the grapher had been into the Pecan flavored South Mississippi beer!!:eek: Only saw one bike and he was coming up 28 from Fontana. Maybe you guys will drive across Cherohala in September. Not as much action as the Dragon but 2X the elevation and some beautiful overlooks. Also a few conveniently located potties!!!;)Here is the Civics' itinerary: http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/4599378-post1.html

I'll have lots of time on Friday to cruise around, stop and take photos

that graph is all messed up... English and Metric units :D

Tell it to the guys at Garmin. I didn't write the software & that was the default!

They have a bicycle race on the dragon... gotta be tough

Like 25YHO said, we only saw one bicyclist & he was down on NC 28. There are some bicycle photos on one of the photography sites & it looks like it's definitely for the pros or extremely serious amateurs. I would pay money to have a spot on a good overlook for that race, even more so than for sport bikes!

It was a great time in Pigeon Forge. Great pics were taken, hopefully this will inspire fellow members to join next years regional meet. Enjoyed my time with everyone.

Try here for First Dragon video ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7aj4KN0X88

These are very nice. Hopefully more to come.

Really enjoyed the video and music. FLA-Vyk

Hey guys, check this out, we made it on killboy's blog spot as #13 photo.

"Small group of Honda Ridgelines rolled through..."

http://killboy.blogspot.com/

Larry, I have posted your cell number and e-mail address to all the Arkansas Honda dealers. Think Dark Cherry Pearl!!!

It worked. I have a 2009 Ridgeline RTL now. It is white with gray interior. :eek:

Hey guys, check this out, we made it on killboy's blog spot as #13 photo.

"Small group of Honda Ridgelines rolled through..."

http://killboy.blogspot.com/

Small group of Honda Ridgelines rolled through...

Dad, you in there?

LOL.

Hey guys, check this out, we made it on killboy's blog spot as #13 photo.

"Small group of Honda Ridgelines rolled through..."

http://killboy.blogspot.com/

Great find Tracy!!:) Great pic Killboy!!:cool: If Honda ever looked at this site they could sure get some great commercial material. Killboy messed up, I was able to copy/paste this one!!

It worked. I have a 2009 Ridgeline RTL now. It is white with gray interior. :eek:

An EXCELLENT color choice, Larry, and of course, you get to enjoy the...

http://www.djeaux.com/images/congarats.gif
CONGA-RATS!!!

Small group of Honda Ridgelines rolled through...

Dad, you in there?

LOL.

There was a reply from "killdad," asking if this would be an annual event & if somebody would contact him. So hopefully, he'll sign up & join us in the future!

So does this mean that Kill-Dad is a Ridgeline owner?

So does this mean that Kill-Dad is a Ridgeline owner?

I was wondering the same thing...:confused:

Hey guys, check this out, we made it on killboy's blog spot as #13 photo.

"Small group of Honda Ridgelines rolled through..."

http://killboy.blogspot.com/

Did you scroll down past our pic and see the idiots in tractor trailers negotiating the Dragon. Also the bit about the guy that was killed on Saturday (6/29); seems he was missing and the deputies and troopers were searching for him and found him off the Dragon where he had hit a tree.

Well, we have done one better! We made the home page of the Tail of the Dragon web site!:eek::cool: Follow the link and at the bottom of the page you will find the now FAMOUS Mid-South group reprsenting the ROC quite nicely!
http://www.tailofthedragon.com/index.html
(Autographs may be sought from each individual :cool::D)

Well, we have done one better! We made the home page of the Tail of the Dragon web site!:cool: Follow the link and at the bottom of the page you will find the now FAMOUS Mid-South group reprsenting the ROC quite nicely!
http://www.tailofthedragon.com/index.html
(Autographs may be sought from each individual

Since the annual National ROC meet has gone away!!! I propose we make this an annual event!! What do you think!! :cool::cool::cool:

Since the annual National ROC meet has gone away!!! I propose we make thais an annual event!! What do you think!! :cool::cool::cool:

Works for me!:cool:
Got a question? Has any other meet gotten any better exposure than we did?!

Since the annual National ROC meet has gone away!!! I propose we make thais an annual event!! What do you think!! :cool::cool::cool:

I think this is a bang-up good idea. "Annuals" may make more sense over the long term than trying to coordinate multi-locations for a "combo national"...

Works for me!:cool:
Got a question? Has any other meet gotten any better exposure than we did?!

I don't think so!! At least not displayed on several internet sites like our meet.:cool: We should make this an official ROC annual event;:) but not the week before the 4th of July!!:rolleyes:

I don't think so!! At least not displayed on several internet sites like our meet.:cool: We should make this an official ROC annual event;:) but not the week before the 4th of July!!:rolleyes:

I would like for it to be sometime when it is at least 30 - 35 degrees cooler than it was!:eek: And less traffic would be a real nice plus!

I would like for it to be sometime when it is at least 30 - 35 degrees cooler than it was!:eek: And less traffic would be a real nice plus!

Think snow!!!:cool:

I would love to see this happen. I'm thinking Spring or Fall it sure would be cooler. Are you guys thinking the same location or somewhere different each year?
Never the less I would be interested