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I just received this from my RAT pack leader, thought it worthy to pass along for those of you who may wander down that way. Watch your butts out there!



PostPosted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 7:52 pm


Posted by TNHP officer Cagle on his myspace page

"EVERYONE WHO GOES TO DEALS GAP------PLEASE READ THIS-----I'M TRYING TO HELP YOU ALL OUT"

posted by a State Trooper:

"Hey, just to give you a heads up for next season----we have a new captain in the knoxville district which covers blount county------ he has already told us that we will put a stop to the "race track driving" up on the dragon this year------so far what they have said is that the speed limit is 30mph and "ANYONE" caught going 50mph and up will be charged with reckless driving and will be jailed and their bike/car will be impounded--- --I am telling you this because i am trying to put the word out to everyone i know----or to people who know people that go up there-----I don't want to have to take people to jail for this---however I have bills to pay and I kind of like having a job---so never the less I have to do what i am told to do-----so the way i see it is that if killboy.com knows and you know and dealsgap.com knows and whoever else can find out can pass this along---it will benefit everybody--- -----feel free to copy and past this and let everyone know-------if you get caught up there it is only your fault because i am trying to pass the word along for everybody's sake-----we are not just going to come up from the bottom like in years past---they are gonna have us go through cherohala skwy in north carolina and come from the top down to the bottom----so no more free rides on your way back to the state line----they are gonna bring unmarked cars with radio's and have unmarked bikes up there----this will be a joint effort with blount county and the THP-----The entire THP motor unit will be brought in 2 people at a time(for a week long assignment) to be paired up with the local car----they plan on busting tail at least 3-4 times right off the bat---then they will sit back and see what takes place-----these orders came from Nashville Headquarters- --we have a complete brand new higher ranking structure from the very tip top spot down----they have said we will work until the problem is solved----just wanted to give you and your friends a heads up.......... SIGNED... .......Trp Cagle with THP assigned to Blount County Division---- (don't come crying to me if you get busted----cause I'm telling you now)"

Thanks for the update Chy, I was thinking bout takin that route on my way down to Ga.

darn

thanks for the warning. we were talking ABOUT GOING THROUGH THERE. EASY AND SMOOTH IS GOOD FOR ME. I'LL ENJOY WAVING AS I GO BY. I'M IN NO HURRY. OUT TO ENJOY THE SCENERY AND THE WIND AND SUNSHINE ON MY FACE..

I wonder if that's the Officers real name. Could be setting himself up for some real B******t at work if his boss gets wind of that post.

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PS: I thought yous guys had another ride planned and this was a change/affimation notice to it!

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Good point.. maybe this will clarify it a bit..

we could all ride thru as fast as we can...they will only be able to catch Fill.

They should just close it off from public traffic and charge admission. Idiots.

'Fraid not there chuckles, I'm with the big bore crowd now...

I can pull a plug wire & still dust you in the twisties.

Talk is cheap and I was two-up last year. We shall see...

BUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

true... but your bike is going to be really slow missing a sparkplug.

Well yours won't even go without a GAS TANK, so there!

Gentlemen,gentlemen, The Dragon IS overrated. I know plenty of good roads in that area where the squids and coppers don't hang.
Mike

squids??? I aint riding all the way to the ocean.

mmmm, squid. Lightly breaded, fried, served with marinara sauce. The tentacles are the best part!

I think you guys are confused....

Oh, THOSE squids

yeah, I don't like those squids. Not near as tasty although not as tough as they appear but you do have to cook the crap outa them.

I don't think he would be very tender

I know ye not talken bout ye Navy squids, AAAARRRRRRR we!
Mark

Were you in the Navy? Is it true about the barrel?

Chy, I just went on the"tailofthedragon.com" website. They posted this in response to that email:

CURRENT NEWS:
BULLETIN: We have received numerous emails concerning the recent posting on the Internet by a supposed Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper warning of dire consequences on the Dragon this coming year for speeders. We do not post rumors on this site so we contacted Captain Ray Fletcher of the Knoxville Division Tennessee Highway Patrol. He confirmed as we had believed that some of the details in the post are completely false, such as the immediate arrest and impoundment of vehicles for speeding over 50 mph on the Dragon.

Captain Fletcher was not able to comment on whether or not the post was made by a Trooper, but some of the language, unusual statements and obvious errors as stated above make us believe the post was by someone other than who supposedly signed their name and position to it. Obviously a real Trooper would not jeopardize his job by signing such a post.

Captain Fletcher stated that the laws will be enforced on the Dragon as they are on all Tennessee roadways. Tail of the Dragon advises riders to obey the laws and they will have no trouble with the Tennessee Highway Patrol or Blount County Sheriff Deputies.

Things that make you say hhhhmmmm. Either way, slowing down sounds like good advise..... ride safe.... Gordon

Yeah I heard kinda the same thing from another source last week.
Dang.. just when you think it's fairly safe to run the Dragon.. oh well..