Had a great time!

So don't freak out if I show up in the Countryman. She's a great MINI too and the ride won't mess with my shoulder as bad.

Plus, she'll haul all of my gear easily.

I know once I get there I'll miss Tigger but with 3 and a half days of heavy shooting I need to care for myself too

:motor:

Wilco Travel Plaza

1014 Mount Olive Rd, Toms Brook, VA 22660

Just off of exit 291, a few miles south of 66 on 81.

So far I have Craig, Carl and maybe Tyler depending on the weather, Mark and I

Also Sherm and Joanne

Anyone else joining us?

We will stop for a sit down lunch but other than that will try to haul down there.

Sara should have her short shifter installed in the next month or so, and maybe a sway bar or exhaust.

I have a whole bunch of stuff, but I recently just ordered my tires! Maxxis RC1 245/15 and 275/17.

Yes.. this warm weather has given me dragon brain.

The run would basically be from Fontana Village to the new Bold Rock Hard Cider location in Mills River, NC, which is a little bit south of Asheville. It would involve lunch either at the cidery (if they serve food) or somewhere nearby the cidery, and of course cider tasting.

The fastest route from Fontana to the cidery is 105 miles and about 2 hours driving, according to Google Maps. I may experiment with adding a bit more distance and time to that to make it more "fun" (backroads vs. highway), but finding the right balance of drive time vs. curvy roads may be tricky, because with a 2 hour each way drive, plus lunch & tasting, it would pretty much be an "all day" drive.

So Susan and I are planning on doing a "practice run" for this on Thursday @ MOTD (May 12). Many (most?) of you probably already have plans for the daytime there (e.g. I know Ali will be doing photo shoots as a vendor), but for anyone who doesn't have daytime plans on the Thursday and wants to join us, you are most welcome.

The plan is very casual. I may make a simple route sheet - but right now it's all about exploration and getting a feel for whether it would be a viable organized run next year.

We arrive Sunday and I am still trying to decide where to eat Sunday night but I'm thinking the Fillin station in Robbinsville

We are not doing the potluck at our cabin on Monday night any more. Since becoming a vendor I was spending too much time prepping for the potluck so instead we're going to do a dinner run. We leave when Melissa arrives.

I'd like to go to At River's Edge but they close kind of early so not sure we'll make it. Any suggestions for Monday night dinner? Maybe Tapoca and eat by the river?

Who's there for dinner on Monday?

I'm getting so excited. Started packing last night. I packed my super hero costume. I might need to get Tyler to take some shots of Tigger and Cat woman! Meeeow

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/robbinsville-nc/28771/daily-weather-forecast/334849?day=6

Planning on leaving the general store around 9.

Route: https://goo.gl/maps/hzRzDREhjgs

Coaster site: http://gatlinburgmountaincoaster.com/

Lunch: http://bullfishgrill.com/

Any interest in one this year?

Saturday night around 5:30?

We're leaving super early Sunday morning.

who wants to join us? We'll probably meet at the same gas station as last year on 81 right near 66

We'll be on a mission to get there but will stop for bathroom breaks and food.

We're taking the fastest route and probably just going to follow Waze

http://dcmm.storenvy.com/

Some styles have more than one color to choose from. All are available in grey though. We also changed the brand/style of the ladies short sleeve v-neck. It is now a deeper v-neck and should be a little longer.

Deadline to order shirts is Sunday, April 3rd

If you're interested in booking with either one of us just send a PM

Going from the site, http://www.minisonthedragon.com/2016-intro.php, I'm waiting until the 15th to register.

Just curious where most are staying... a little behind the power curve on this on getting a room I guess. Where are some good places to rest the head, with a reasonable distance from where most of the events are happening.

I would like to accomplish as much as possible, but I wonder what things are a must do for a firsty.

Any guidance/direction is MUCH appreciated.

Cheers,

Ross

Woo hoo, it's pre-Dragon happy time starting up

I've already signed up to be a vendor for next year