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2KGTS
#31
I don't know about meeting on I-74. Works for me because that's the way I'll be coming. Chicago folks are likely coming on 65, then 465 around Indy, then back to 65. The time's important because we'll want to allow time for dinner and still rolling into the Inn before it gets too dark on those roads. All-told it's about 10.5hrs for me.

There are routes that will include tolls (I-75, I think?). I don't know if that turns anyone off. But US 129 South is apparently a toll-free option that adds almost no time. Whether we go 65 or Bitter's option, they both meet up in Maryville, TN. Maybe that's a good place to look for food? Or someplace between there and the Inn?

Can we leave tomorrow?
"It's Bitter's fault."- Bitter's "Old Man"
Bitter
#32
Completely unrelated to this thread but it was important anyway.

Saw Chris but with Devin's mustache walking down the street today, it was pretty boss. Chris, you've got time make it happen!
2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E
bloodMoney
#33
>
QUOTE (Bitter @ Aug 6, 2019 - 10:36 PM) *
>Completely unrelated to this thread but it was important anyway.

Saw Chris but with Devin's mustache walking down the street today, it was pretty boss. Chris, you've got time make it happen!


Umm.... Yea. No.
~bloodMoney
Bitter
#34
>
QUOTE (bloodMoney @ Aug 7, 2019 - 7:15 AM) *
>>
QUOTE (Bitter @ Aug 6, 2019 - 10:36 PM) *
>Completely unrelated to this thread but it was important anyway.

Saw Chris but with Devin's mustache walking down the street today, it was pretty boss. Chris, you've got time make it happen!


Umm.... Yea. No.

You'd be like a stockier Thorny from Super Troopers, but not Indian. laugh.gif
2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E
bloodMoney
#35
>
QUOTE (Bitter @ Aug 7, 2019 - 8:08 AM) *
>>
QUOTE (bloodMoney @ Aug 7, 2019 - 7:15 AM) *
>>
QUOTE (Bitter @ Aug 6, 2019 - 10:36 PM) *
>Completely unrelated to this thread but it was important anyway.

Saw Chris but with Devin's mustache walking down the street today, it was pretty boss. Chris, you've got time make it happen!


Umm.... Yea. No.

You'd be like a stockier Thorny from Super Troopers, but not Indian. laugh.gif


My response stands.
~bloodMoney
Bitter
#36
Well you're just no fun.

But on a real note I'm bringing a torque wrench with a deep 21 socket for anyone who wants to check their lug nuts, my portable air compressor, and if you haven't changed your brake fluid in more than 5 years it would be wise to get fresh fluid in there so no one boils their brakes.
2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E
richee3
#37
"Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us touse the search button!2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.1998 Celica GT-BEAMSSwapped.2022 4Runner TRD Off Road Prenium.2021 GMC Sierra AT4.
bloodMoney
#38
You

are

just

wrong....

thumbsdown.gif
~bloodMoney
Bitter
#39
Yep, totes works.
2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E
Box
#40
Nightmare fuel.
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
narly_charley
#41
I want you to draw me like one of your French girls.
2000 GT-S 6 SPD...SOLD!
cheela
#42
derailed 6gc threads are fun...
*1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS*1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser*2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun.
navseal345
#43
Wow. I would expect a better photoshop out of that. Kinda dissapointed.
2KGTS
#44
I thought he was, "like part Samoan...?"
"It's Bitter's fault."- Bitter's "Old Man"
bloodMoney
#45
12/10 chances he did it on his phone.
~bloodMoney
cheela
#46
12/10 chances it's not even a photoshop and that's how Chris looks for real these days.
*1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS*1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser*2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun.
Bitter
#47
What have I started....
2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E
Box
#48
Indeed... reap what you sow, reap what you sow...
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
Bitter
#49
Ok, everyone here?

Google says it's 3 hours for me to get to indy-area, so in the real world that's about 4 hours. If a Celica drives south east at 70 miles an hour for 4 hours how far can a chicken jump rope in Delaware? I should hit Indy around 9AM-ish easily, I might be a little early. Indy seems like a good area to coalesce the Chicago area people and continue on down together-ish. I know jack **** about the Indy area except that there's a 50/50 chance that I miss my turn for the bypass and drive right through the city.

So Annette, where we meet is up to you since you know the area. I was thinking somewhere just outside on the south east side around the 465/74 interchange but google is literally showing me that's just churches, a liquor store, and a strip club so maybe we should pick somewhere else to group up because I'm not too keen on loitering around any of those places.
2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E
Box
#50
It'd be amusing if the churches are right next to the liquor store and strip club.
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
Bitter
#52
No offense to any bible belters but... I imagine that's kind of how it works round them parts. Usually some dens of sin right round the corner from the churches, I image they keep each other in business.
2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E
Bitter
#53
>
QUOTE (NetsToy @ Jul 20, 2019 - 1:14 AM) *
>Hey All!

It's one month until the Tail of the Dragon meet and I've just put together all the details for the trip.

I believe there are going to be around 8-10 cars according to the Facebook event, but with the non Facebook people, we may have higher numbers then that.

I'm really excited for this trip and I look forward to hanging out with everyone. Also, if you're driving down from Chicago on Friday and want to meet up with me in Indianapolis, I'm happy to caravan down to the Dragon together.

Annette



Tail Of The Dragon
Celica + Friends Meet 2019

Friday August 16th
- Drive to Tail Of The Dragon
- Accommodations:
Fontana Village Resort
300 Woods Rd.
Fontana Dam, NC 28733
1-828-498-2211

Saturday August 17th
- 9:30AM - All Cars Assemble: say hello, take photos, shop souvenirs
Tail of Dragon Store
17555 Tapoco Road
Robbinsville, NC 28771
1-800-768-7129

*It’s on 129 just north of 28, across the street from the Deals Gap Motorcycle resort. You’ll see the big dragon statue, like in this event’s banner photo.

- 11:00AM - Drive the Tail of the Dragon: cruise
**Staying together: One rule that we've always had: When caravanning, you are responsible for the car behind you. If you are driving down a road and the car behind disappears, if the group turns off the road, you are obligated to wait there until the car/cars behind you catch up. Don't worry about losing the group, because the person in front of you will have to wait for you to catch up---
**DO NOT PASS DOUBLE YELLOW CENTER LINE! There are lots of motorcycles, and crossing the center line may cause an accident, or even worse kill someone!
**HAVE FUN & BE SAFE

- 12:30PM - Lunch at:
Lynn’s Place
237 E Main St, across from the courthouse
Robbinsville, NC 28771
*American food, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
*Ranked as #3 Best Restaurant in the area

- 2:00 Drive to: hike, visit, take photos
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forrest
1133 Massey Branch Rd
Robbinsville, NC 28771
*I’m open to trail suggestions, if anyone knows the area

- 7:00 Dinner at:
Tapoco Tavern
14981 Tapoco Rd
Robinsville, NC 28771
*American Pizza & Bar, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten free options
*Perched on banks of Cheoah River (can dine outside), will take reservations for big groups. CALL FOR RESERVATION: 828.498.2800
*Ranked as #2 Best Restaurant in the area
**Tavern closes at 10:00, after that everyone is on their own
- 10:00 Drive back to Fontana for sleeps

Sunday August 18th
- Drive home from TOTD

NOTES:
**There is no cell service in the mountains, BRING WALKIE TALKIES!
**Bring GPS as cell phones wont work/no service area
print out maps ahead of time, so you’re not relying on your phone for navigation
**Nearest Gas Station is in Robinsville

Quoting so it's not buried.

Friday plans for anyone coming from Chicago area are...

Circle K off of 74. Exit 96
3801 S Post Road
Indianapolis, IN
At 9:30AM on Friday morning.
There's a McDonalds right near it so anyone who's hungry can eat something before moving on.

Stop somewhere around Cincinnati for Lunch, TBD by Lindsay

Friday night dinner
Outback Steak House
314 Merchant Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912
However there's a BUNCH of options in that area if there's something else. There's a few good BBQ places near by, going south of there the next place to eat would be in Maryville, if there's people coming from south that would prefer to eat down there we can adjust accordingly.
2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E
Box
#54
>
QUOTE (Bitter @ Aug 10, 2019 - 10:11 AM) *
>No offense to any bible belters but... I imagine that's kind of how it works round them parts. Usually some dens of sin right round the corner from the churches, I image they keep each other in business.

I'm in the bible belt and no offense, but I have no use for established religions of any denomination. Though I'm ok with the ones that aren't killing people in the name of god and/or forcing their beliefs onto others. Jewish people are ok, they brought the world latke and bagels. Oh and kosher wine.

This post has been edited by Box: Aug 10, 2019 - 2:02 PM
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
2KGTS
#55
Why in the world am I the one picking lunch in Cincy? LOL I'll look into it. But will people just want to drive-thru or get out and stretch their legs?


>
QUOTE (Bitter @ Aug 10, 2019 - 12:35 PM) *
>>
QUOTE (NetsToy @ Jul 20, 2019 - 1:14 AM) *
>Hey All!

It's one month until the Tail of the Dragon meet and I've just put together all the details for the trip.

I believe there are going to be around 8-10 cars according to the Facebook event, but with the non Facebook people, we may have higher numbers then that.

I'm really excited for this trip and I look forward to hanging out with everyone. Also, if you're driving down from Chicago on Friday and want to meet up with me in Indianapolis, I'm happy to caravan down to the Dragon together.

Annette



Tail Of The Dragon
Celica + Friends Meet 2019

Friday August 16th
- Drive to Tail Of The Dragon
- Accommodations:
Fontana Village Resort
300 Woods Rd.
Fontana Dam, NC 28733
1-828-498-2211

Saturday August 17th
- 9:30AM - All Cars Assemble: say hello, take photos, shop souvenirs
Tail of Dragon Store
17555 Tapoco Road
Robbinsville, NC 28771
1-800-768-7129

*It’s on 129 just north of 28, across the street from the Deals Gap Motorcycle resort. You’ll see the big dragon statue, like in this event’s banner photo.

- 11:00AM - Drive the Tail of the Dragon: cruise
**Staying together: One rule that we've always had: When caravanning, you are responsible for the car behind you. If you are driving down a road and the car behind disappears, if the group turns off the road, you are obligated to wait there until the car/cars behind you catch up. Don't worry about losing the group, because the person in front of you will have to wait for you to catch up---
**DO NOT PASS DOUBLE YELLOW CENTER LINE! There are lots of motorcycles, and crossing the center line may cause an accident, or even worse kill someone!
**HAVE FUN & BE SAFE

- 12:30PM - Lunch at:
Lynn’s Place
237 E Main St, across from the courthouse
Robbinsville, NC 28771
*American food, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
*Ranked as #3 Best Restaurant in the area

- 2:00 Drive to: hike, visit, take photos
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forrest
1133 Massey Branch Rd
Robbinsville, NC 28771
*I’m open to trail suggestions, if anyone knows the area

- 7:00 Dinner at:
Tapoco Tavern
14981 Tapoco Rd
Robinsville, NC 28771
*American Pizza & Bar, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten free options
*Perched on banks of Cheoah River (can dine outside), will take reservations for big groups. CALL FOR RESERVATION: 828.498.2800
*Ranked as #2 Best Restaurant in the area
**Tavern closes at 10:00, after that everyone is on their own
- 10:00 Drive back to Fontana for sleeps

Sunday August 18th
- Drive home from TOTD

NOTES:
**There is no cell service in the mountains, BRING WALKIE TALKIES!
**Bring GPS as cell phones wont work/no service area
print out maps ahead of time, so you’re not relying on your phone for navigation
**Nearest Gas Station is in Robinsville

Quoting so it's not buried.

Friday plans for anyone coming from Chicago area are...

Circle K off of 74. Exit 96
3801 S Post Road
Indianapolis, IN
At 9:30AM on Friday morning.
There's a McDonalds right near it so anyone who's hungry can eat something before moving on.

Stop somewhere around Cincinnati for Lunch, TBD by Lindsay

Friday night dinner
Outback Steak House
314 Merchant Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912
However there's a BUNCH of options in that area if there's something else. There's a few good BBQ places near by, going south of there the next place to eat would be in Maryville, if there's people coming from south that would prefer to eat down there we can adjust accordingly.

"It's Bitter's fault."- Bitter's "Old Man"
Bitter
#56
Because Annette picked the Indy meeting spot, I picked dinner, which makes it your turn for lunch.

I'm probably not in the minority of us that don't eat in their car or while driving so I dunno fast food is fine if it's dine in. Even just pick an exit area with some places to eat and a gas station. Or we can just eat at whatever is by the gas station when we stop for gas.

This post has been edited by Bitter: Aug 11, 2019 - 4:11 PM
2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E
narly_charley
#57
BK has the vegan burger now. smile.gif
2000 GT-S 6 SPD...SOLD!
Bitter
#58
>
QUOTE (narly_charley @ Aug 12, 2019 - 7:16 AM) *
>BK has the vegan burger now. smile.gif

Is it vegan if they cook it on the same grill as the beef?
2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E
narly_charley
#59
>
QUOTE (Bitter @ Aug 12, 2019 - 8:49 AM) *
>>
QUOTE (narly_charley @ Aug 12, 2019 - 7:16 AM) *
>BK has the vegan burger now. smile.gif

Is it vegan if they cook it on the same grill as the beef?


It's a debatable topic. Haha! I got it the other day and you have the choice of them cooking the patty in their microwave or on the broiler with the beef. I chose microwave, as it's the "pure vegan" way to do it. It was alright, as it didn't have the charred grill texture or flavor.

If I was to get it again, I would just get it on the broiler. It's not like they cook it in a pan with grease just pooled up - it's on a broiler conveyor belt.
2000 GT-S 6 SPD...SOLD!
97GTinKC
#60
Guess I should check in more often,,, completely missed this.

I was there last year on my bike. Would love to take the Celica to that area. I found the Blue Ridge Parkway to be the nicer ride though. Take it if you can over towards Maggie Valley.

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