July Event (Change in Schedule) - Page 4

Mtbcoach · 07-15-09, 07:19 PM

Things went well today with my ExPo trailer and I'm thinking it might need to make its debut on this event. If I can get it all back together tomorrow, I'll try to drive it up and see how it works out...

mtweller · 07-15-09, 08:04 PM

Well, bad news. Emma's Grandmother has been in the hospital for almost a week now and the family needs some help. We are going to have to back out. I have the 66 site reserved and paid for in my name and will be happy to forward something to print to whoever needs to use it. If someone wants to pay 1/2 or something that would be really cool.

We are VERY bummed to miss out on an awesome trip and highs in the low 70's. I hope you all have a blast and take tons of pictures. We'll have to debut Emma's 80 on the next event.

R

Mtbcoach · 07-15-09, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mtweller

Well, bad news. Emma's Grandmother has been in the hospital for almost a week now and the family needs some help. We are going to have to back out. I have the 66 site reserved and paid for in my name and will be happy to forward something to print to whoever needs to use it. If someone wants to pay 1/2 or something that would be really cool.

We are VERY bummed to miss out on an awesome trip and highs in the low 70's. I hope you all have a blast and take tons of pictures. We'll have to debut Emma's 80 on the next event.

R

You are a good man to step up and help take care of family. Too bad we couldn't debut a couple new rigs to the ONSC family.

If things go well tomorrow, I'll give you a call and see if I can take that campsite off your hands...

southerncruiser62 · 07-15-09, 08:16 PM

Ramon hope all turns out well, let us know if we can help locally.

mtweller · 07-15-09, 08:31 PM

Thanks fellers, I think she is improving, but Emma's mom had to spend every night and all but about 4hrs/day with her since she is disoriented and such. We are going to try and relieve her mom for a bit.

Jerry, just give me a holla' - we'll figure it out! I can send you a PDF or just print the confirmation to pick up if you prefer.

R

Anyone know if they frown on coolers full of beer in the hospital???

fourtrax · 07-15-09, 08:56 PM

ramon, family first!! if you can find one of thie "vitual organ inside" stickers for the cooler you would be all set.

mtweller · 07-15-09, 09:03 PM

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ramon, family first!! if you can find one of thie "vitual organ inside" stickers for the cooler you would be all set.

Friggin' hilarious. Yeah, wouldn't it be ironic if it was a liver??? I'm planning on transplanting 12oz from several bottles to "meh bellay"

R

GarnerFJ40 · 07-16-09, 05:21 AM

Well, I have a much similar situation. My Grandfather has been bad off the last couple of weeks, and Hospice came in. I'm still planning on going, but it's a day by day judgement call from the rest of the family. If I go, I may have to pack things up quickly and head out...

mtweller · 07-16-09, 06:34 AM

Sorry to hear that Brian. Thoughts and prayers are with you and family...

R

GarnerFJ40 · 07-16-09, 06:45 AM

Thanks Ramon!

lt1fire · 07-16-09, 08:59 AM

Ramon and Brian sorry to hear about your situations. Hope everything works out well.

strong_toy · 07-16-09, 11:03 AM

Ramon and Brian, I echo Al's words. Unfortunately, growing old is something we can't avoid.

Brian, Please give me a call this evening if you don't think you will be able to make it. Is there any paperwork that we need for the campsites?

lt1fire · 07-16-09, 11:10 AM

I just realized that I don't know how to get here. Is there an address for the camp site.

strong_toy · 07-16-09, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by lt1fire

I just realized that I don't know how to get here. Is there an address for the camp site.

Campsite info and directions (link) are in post #31...

lt1fire · 07-16-09, 12:47 PM

I already saw that right after I posted that

GarnerFJ40 · 07-16-09, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by strong_toy

Ramon and Brian, I echo Al's words. Unfortunately, growing old is something we can't avoid.

Brian, Please give me a call this evening if you don't think you will be able to make it. Is there any paperwork that we need for the campsites?

If Francis Frank is running the campsite, then yes. I'll see if I can get a hold of the campground and let them know there might be a chance that I won't be there. I'll let you guys know tonight what I'm going to do.

Clint, if you don't hear from me, then I'm going, and nothing to worry about.

mtweller · 07-16-09, 07:54 PM

I forwarded a copy of my reservation to Jared and Jerry so you all should be able to use the site this weekend. However, I posted i had reserved B66... it is actually B64. Hope y'all have fun and hate we can't join, but pour a lil' out for the homies who ain't there

R

GarnerFJ40 · 07-16-09, 08:37 PM

As of now I'm still in. But, I'm not bringing MegaCoffeePot. I never bought a larger inverter....

GarnerFJ40 · 07-16-09, 08:59 PM

Directions to the Campground:

From Interstate 40 East, take Highway 221 north to Linville Falls, NC. Enter the Blue Ridge Parkway at Linville Falls. Go north 1 mile to Linville Falls Spur Road. Campground is .5 mile down the spur road.

From Asheville, NC, north on the Blue Ridge Parkway to milepost 317 (65 miles).

From Boone, NC, south on the Blue Ridge Parkway to milepost 317(21 miles).

Look for the cruisers...

Print the schedule...
My cell, if working is nineoneninetwosixtriplefouronenine

addicted56 · 07-18-09, 05:51 PM

Bummed out I had to miss the rest of the trip. I was really looking forward to a good time. Work beckoned though and I'm about ready to start whooping some ass. We still have an entire Watermelon and a gallon of baked beans we should have found a way to leave.

Thanks again and my wife enjoyed meeting all of you and is really excited for Uwharrie already and can't wait to get my 62 out on the trail and wheeling. Hope the new Francis Frank and all of his Socialst Party SS workers don't ruin the rest of your fun tonight.

lt1fire · 07-19-09, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by addicted56

Bummed out I had to miss the rest of the trip. I was really looking forward to a good time. Work beckoned though and I'm about ready to start whooping some ass. We still have an entire Watermelon and a gallon of baked beans we should have found a way to leave.

Thanks again and my wife enjoyed meeting all of you and is really excited for Uwharrie already and can't wait to get my 62 out on the trail and wheeling. Hope the new Francis Frank and all of his Socialst Party SS workers don't ruin the rest of your fun tonight.

The family that was complaining about us were such dicks to the ranger he sided with us in the end.
You did miss a great hike up table top mountain though.

fourtrax · 07-19-09, 04:33 PM

We had a good time overall, although I could have done without the mid day tent shuffle as it threw the schedule of planned events off. It was great to see everyone and meet a few new faces. Here is a picture from table top.

Yoseff · 07-19-09, 06:59 PM

Thanks for letting us tag along this weekend and the great food, was nice to meet ya'll. Luckly the friendly park po-po was nice enough to welcome us and direct me to the campsites when we arrived along with a brief overview of the campground rules, lol. Of course Bailey is begging us to get her a chocolate lab now... Look forward to seeing you guys again.

lt1fire · 07-19-09, 07:35 PM

Clint, Brian and I made it to brown mountain today and the trails weren't actually that bad. Not challenging by rocky mountain loop standards but worth a run while we were in the area. (brian does now need sliders as the boards got almost ripped off) And we found a mud hole that clint didn't get stuck in.
Then we all ate all the food and drank all the left over beer before heading home.

little_joe · 07-19-09, 07:55 PM

Brian and Ramon, I hope things are stable with your families.

The photos from the mountain top look fantastic. I'm still bummed I couldn't make it this weekend................

mtweller · 07-20-09, 06:49 AM

Thanks Joe.

So, did y'all see the Brown Mtn Lights??? More pics!!

R

lt1fire · 07-20-09, 06:52 AM

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Thanks Joe.

So, did y'all see the Brown Mtn Lights??? More pics!!

R

Nope... the only lights we saw was the man (ranger) making us move camp

S4Cruiser · 07-20-09, 06:57 AM

Ramon and Brian - your family was and is in our thoughts.

Had a great time and the weather was perfect!! Especially for tent camping.

No we didn't see the lights, we had a late dinner.

Here's a link to my pics (fyi, I was using my pop's new camera and was shooting everything I saw so there are a TON, some good, some not

)

--> Linville Falls, NC 09 pictures from good times photos on webshots

lt1fire · 07-20-09, 07:01 AM

Cool pics

swampthing · 07-20-09, 07:26 AM

Janet & I (and nes) totally had a great time - it got a little cool on Sat night, but we made it!

Props to everyone (esp Brian & Heather) for pulling together a great weekend.

Here are some pics:

Linville Falls

100 yrd off road excursion - ha!

Table Rock

Group Pic @ Table Rock

Elk Falls - really easy hike, impressive falls.

Going for a dip

Bringing back the prize!

Worn out!