The ULTIMATE G2G......Dragon meet!!!!

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  1. Matt

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    So, apparently, I'm taking the reigns this year on organizing this event....

    Given the issues that we had with Fontana last year, do we really want to go back there? Or is there another place around there (other than Tapoco Lodge) that can cater to us all? I don't really think that Tapoco can accommodate to our entire summer group that we have every year...

    Let's also throw out some dates. I'm thinking we keep it with tradition and do it on Memorial Day Weekend, which means we NEED to make a decision here quickly.

    I'm hoping that we can get a decent deal, IF we decide to go back to Fontana (if they've cleaned up their act, too) :sadbanana:

    :disco::disco::diaf:

    For those who don't know:

    www.tailofthedragon.com

    318 turns in 11 miles. it's a BLAST to do and has always been some of the BEST weekends EVER.

    we're possibly staying at www.fontanavillage.com but not too sure. I'm trying to look up other resorts in the area that can accommodate to us as well as have the cool amenities that we get at Fontana. (common meeting grounds, PLENTY of parking, enough rooms/cabins for ~150 people, etc.....


    the weekend is a COMPLETE vacation. there is no real set schedule, but a bunch of us will have different activities planned, if you want to participate. TiC has proven to be some of the best people in years past providing a piggie to roast over an open flame.

    When we are driving the roads, we DEFINITELY obey any and all traffic laws. That's one thing we are VERY strict about, if anything. It's not a race in any way...it's a nice Sunday drive, if you will :)

    Again, I'm thinking Memorial Day weekend is the best. It's proven year after year to be a great weekend that we can get folks from EVERYWHERE to come and visit due to the extended weekend. More than likely, we'll be doing it from Wednesday to Monday.

    Let's see who all wants to join us!?

    I have 7 Magnolias on hold, 2 Dogwoods and 20 Lodge rooms are on the contract. There is a mountain dance group that is leaving there the Thursday of what will be our check-in. More rooms and cottages might be avalible for us after there cutoff time this month. Our cutoff is March 15, 2008 at midnight and we get a 10% across the board discount.

    800.849.2258 call and ask to speak to Debbie....tell her that you are needing the NASIOC discount. Otherwise you won't get shit!!!

    May 22 to May 26th is the weekend!!
     
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  2. wrxin8or

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    hey douchecicle....way to quote straight from NASIOC
     
  3. Matt

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    :rofl:

    actually, that was taken from another place that we don't discuss outside those forums and pasted there and here

    :p
     
  4. wrxin8or

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    oh ok


    and I thought you could speak of the unspeakable place now?
     
  5. longfury

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    Not really. :)

    As I have said already, I doubt I can make it. I won't know till late in the spring(maybe a month before). I won't be in Fontana. I will probably be in the Microtel if I have someone with me or I will crash with one of you if I don't
     
  6. WJM

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    Dunno.
     
  7. keeganxt

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    mtn runs are silly ;)
     
  8. Matt

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    :rofl:

    who said that?!
     
  9. oneiguy

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    Liar!!:rofl:

    sig says it all
     
  10. FACE

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    I would love to go that's my birthday!!!
     
  11. keeganxt

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    Who does mtn runs? I mean really...
     
  12. Sparta

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    Yea dude. Mountain runs are for irresponsible drivers, they should totally keep it in the parking lot
     
  13. Deke

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    Isn't 4 touge already planning something along these lines?
     
  14. MarkM2016GTI

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    I'm down Matt...hopefully by then I should have a few suspension mods.


    Mark
     
  15. keeganxt

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    How do you even say that...

    Four too ghey...
     
  16. Greg

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    Mountain runs... jee, whats a mountain run? Never heard of such. We all need to sign for an autox instead.... gah
     
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    you know I'll be there Matt. So porter is bowing out eh? Good luck with the planning I know there is alot that goes into it every year. Let me know if you need any help.
     
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    I'll second that, it will definitely be an awesome trip for everyone to participate in.
     
  19. Sparta

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    Tail of the dragon FTW! I'll probably need new tires by then but I may be down to go depending on how my wallets looking
     
  20. bomjoon

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    i dont do mt runs... i occasionally drive up there but i dont run up in the mts... actually i dont run period. lol

    i mean come on who wants to run up in the mts. when you can run on a treadmill??
     
  21. Alex

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    I definitely am going to try and make it this year :)
     
  22. Proxy One

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    Im probably going to try to make it this year. Id say we stay at Nanatahala Village (www.nvnc.com) but that may be too far from the gap to suite some of you. Im going up there April 11-13 for the dealsgaprotaryrally.com and we are staying there. We too had numerous problems with Fontana last year where we had stayed for the last 3 years.
     
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    Sounds like a lot of fun - I'm interested
     
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    What exactly were these problems that everyone has had with Fontana Village?
     
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    I guess we will find out soon.
     
  26. Sparta

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    hopefully not
     
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    I am in it to win it. I am familiar with that road from white water rafting. My girl friend will want to drive "god help us" she is from Florence Italy, she knows how to drive stick (don't take out of context please hehehehe)! The first time she drove the bugI on 400: 120mph at 2am on a Saturday night(morning). I was tipsy(which is why she was driving) I had bail money. God help me when I start moding. We're in!
     
  28. Matt

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    being over charged, issues with the a/c in the cabins not working, some cabins had black mold, etc......other than that, it was a GREAT time. :)

    [​IMG]

    here was the beginning of drunken kickball....WHICH will be played again this year ;)
     
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    [​IMG]

    here was the back of the tow truck that doubled as the bar from said drunken kickball ;)
     
  30. scooby_snacks

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    Hang on... when's memorial day? I could do a couple days of great driving and a couple nights on the piss.
     
  31. Matt

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    May 22 to 26th
     
  32. wrxin8or

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    OK dude...I am in.


    Let me know the details sometime
     
  33. ScoobyMike

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    Hummm I might have to mark this on the calender.......:naughty:
     
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    You're gonna mark it on the Calendar and you're gonna be there, damn it!

    :rofl:
     
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    Yesa masta :bowdown:
     
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    PICS from the 4touge.com dragon run this past weekend
     
  37. soosexyg35

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    looks like the you guys will be at the dragon the weekend after zdayz! Mike...we need to take some trips to blairsville so I can break in my SWAYS!!
     
  38. Matt

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    the deadline for calling in your reservation is March 15th, 2008!! Please make sure you call before hand to get the discounts on the rooms!
     
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    also, I started a thread over on NASIOC SE with a poll for the cookout we do every year. This is for everyone, and used to be sponsored by TiC, but they might not be there this year, so we are looking for a new sponsor to help cover some of the costs for the cookout!

    Check it out and vote!
     
  40. pEd

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    That's unpossible..... how can TiC not be there??
     
  41. Matt

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    well...Tony might be there, but Clint will be in Hawaii with his wife...and possibly kids?
     
  42. Matt

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    ok everyone......I've got my 3br cabin. I told Debbie to hold the other cabin (cabin 617) for us as well....So, who ever is getting into a 3br magnolia, let them know you want that one!

    Thanks guys
     
  43. Matt

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    to the top!

    let's get some local love up there!!
     
  44. Sparta

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    Why doesn't someone just reserve a cabin and whoever bunks with them pitch in on costs? I don't see a need for me to call and get a cabin for myself...

    When 4touge went, keegan reserved 2 cabins and sung got one. We split the costs and it came out to roughle $20 a person
     
  45. wrxin8or

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    yeah, there are a few people who already called matt's cabin, and he is the only wrxatl'er (I believe) who has signed up for a cabin. so if you (4touge) want a cabin or two, you need to make sure someone signs up for one.
     
  46. Sparta

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    O well if his cabins full and noone else is getting a cabin I'll just get a room at the lil hotel.
     
  47. wrxin8or

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    PM matt and make sure, but I know there are already a few people who are staying at his cabin.


    But otherwise, see if you can drum up some interest for another cabin...hotel FTL!!!
     
  48. Matt

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    I've got a full cabin. But there are a few cabins still available. Reserve yours today and get people to stay with you!
     
  49. Proxy One

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    If I go im gonna just camp at the base of the damn and just for Sat-Mon.
     
  50. UpSideDownDesi

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    if i still have the suby or another dragon worthy car...i'll def be there to slay the dragon.
     

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