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Hey all. Heading up to the Boone, NC vicinity and will be there June 29th until July 8th. Anyone in that area or going up there want to hook up and ride?
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein
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how about me??? up for a little nasal stimulation? 
we should do this every weekend!
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I'm about two hours from Boone...a ride up there would be great. I'll check my work and the kids' schedules, and send you a PM.
Will
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Should be Riding
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I'll be in the area July 4th. Let's ride! 
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Phil- You going to get patches?
we should do this every weekend!
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3/4 Throttle
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This is starting to sound like a mini rally to me  I'm gonna bring the Daytona. PM me an addy brother and I'll probably see you Sat.
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Count on me for at least part of the time. PM with details.
I'm outside Spartanburg, SC off I26, near I85. SteveB
"I live the life I love and I love the life I live."
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Should be Riding
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200 mile ride for you! That's about a two hour ride on your daytona... 
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Should be Riding
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Blowing gravel off rural roads
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Hey moe that's about a 700 miles for you. hehe 543 miles to Winding Way 
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Dang, this does sound like a mini-rally! btw, my place is actually up top of Sugar Mountain, right outside Banner Elk. I look out my living room window and can see Beech Mountain. Now, my condo is a one bedroom and THAT bedroom is ALL mine! Jim and Lynn already called the sleeper couch so there ain't much room. Are any of you planning on staying over a night or two? I can see what's up for motels and such.... Here's a teaser: 
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Fill-the floor will be fine
we should do this every weekend!
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"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein
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oh yeah???? well if something happens & Moe can't make it don't expect me to be waiting around when you come crawling back to me.
we should do this every weekend!
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"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein
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we should do this every weekend!
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Neil Young tune? Oh to live on Sugar Mountain?
Family doings for the 4th, or I'd be there!
Have fun, and be safe,
Uncle Charlie
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Keg party at Phil's place............wooohooo. I'm in! mike 
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Keg party at Phil's place.
Crikey, what have I done?  
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Rally?...Keg?...hmmm...very tempting I may say
Mark
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btw, my place is actually up top of Sugar Mountain, right outside Banner Elk. I look out my living room window and can see Beech Mountain.
I'll be there that week; on the top of the other side of Sugar, facing Grandfather Mountain.
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 I will be sure to get everyone's phone numbers!! (got yours. Mike)
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Wouldent it just be easier to post your number in the thread so everyone can read it and call you whenever they want?
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I have it...I can post it for everyone
Mark
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Did he give you the direct number or his 1-900-XXX-love number?
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I might be able to make it up there the day before you head south. Ray and I can sleep in the yard, the bears aren't real big bears.
Ride Safe,
Dennis
Triumph, it's how I live and what I ride.
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I thought I was the only one he gave his 900 number out to...
Mark
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Apparently not... But we should stop High jacking Uncle Fills thread, maybe start a new one so we can discuss his 900 number.
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we should stop High jacking Uncle Fills thread
good idea! 
btw, to all: I'm leaving the mountains at 3AM, July 8th so we can get back to the homestead in one shot (15 hours) so plan accordingly.....
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein
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don't worry Fill...we will clean up after we leave.
we should do this every weekend!
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Every state there and back has reciprocity. 
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do you have a banjo there?
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Nope, got a banjo bolt though
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I have a Banjo Resonator , really . I'll bring it. 
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Phil shore does have a purdy mouth.
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your a farm boy you know this sound....squeeeellll
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Phil, I plan to be in the area June 29 and 30. It would be fun to meet up with you again. I do not know the area so if you can suggest some motels that would be great. I'll be travelling with a Ducati rider.
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No kidding Steve?!?! That would be great!! I will do some looking and post back here.
We are leaving South Florida about 3AM on the 29th (my friggin birthday, for cripes sake!!) and will be there around 5-7PM depending on traffic on the way up. We will definitely hook up Saturday!!!
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Here's some info on hotel/motels:
Beech Mountain Inns
700 Beech Mountain Parkway
Beech Mountain, NC 28604
828-387-2252
866-284-2770
Orbitz has them from $99 per night
Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk
1615 Tynecastle Hwy
Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-898-4571
Orbitz has them from $114 per night
That's all I see in Banner Elk. The rest are in Boone (about 15 miles away) and all are more expensive, some by a $100. This is prime season up in the mountains and a lot of places are rented...
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If you don't need anything too fancy, you may also want to try going a little south - maybe Linville, Newland, Pineola, etc. A couple of places I know of are: http://www.pineolainn.com/http://www.parkviewlodge.com/There is also a little place in Linville, beside the Tartan Restaurant, that is popular with bikers, but I can't remember the name right now. Also, there is a neat little place near Jonas Ridge, but again, name escapes me. Smaller places, but more what High Country hotels used to be like before all of the big chains moved in. Fortunately the Highland Games have been moved back a week, or getting a room would be a serious chore.
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