Poison Ivy Posted November 18, 2012 Report Posted November 18, 2012 There is camping. http://www.minisonthedragon.com/lodging.php#campgrounds
TheMichael Posted November 18, 2012 Report Posted November 18, 2012 reeealllly.... easy to get, or reserve a year in advance?
Poison Ivy Posted November 18, 2012 Report Posted November 18, 2012 Idk I've heard of people splitting the camp grounds. Check on Motoring Alliance forums.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted November 18, 2012 Report Posted November 18, 2012 so this year I am planning on goin to motd but I don't want to pay for a room if it's only me I was wondering if someone had a place for me to share with I got a sleeping bag I can sleep irony of the window to stop bears :p be sure to post on motoring alliance too actually, that begs the question: is there camping? Yes, but it fills up too. You should call now to see Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
minime331 Posted November 18, 2012 Report Posted November 18, 2012 I wanted to see here BC I know every one here I'll try posting there to STella- 14' Focus ST Roush CAI, Cobb access port stage1 tune, custom Ptuning 3" exhuast, Levels FMIC, Turbosmart BOV, rally armor mud flaps, more to come.
CHILLIN Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 I want to go now too after talking to Laura about it on Saturday at the M&G in Sterling. It sounds like a lot of fun! I definitely don't want to camp though
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 I want to go now too after talking to Laura about it on Saturday at the M&G in Sterling. It sounds like a lot of fun! I definitely don't want to camp though You should be able to get into a cabin since people tend to cancel. It's best to call Fontana and get on the waiting list for a cabin. Also watch Motoring Alliance, people with spare rooms will post there and on NAM. Watch with the cabin shares to see if it includes a bed space, I've heard of some people packing in a bunch of people on air mattresses. If that works for you, great, but I know I'd want a real live bed. I hope you can make it out there, you'll love it. Honestly words can't describe how much fun it is Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
CHILLIN Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 You should be able to get into a cabin since people tend to cancel. It's best to call Fontana and get on the waiting list for a cabin. Laura said the same thing. I'll try to get on the waiting list this week. Also heard there were other hotels 10-20 min away. I rather stay in Fontana if that's where all the DCMM people will be though
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 Laura said the same thing. I'll try to get on the waiting list this week. Also heard there were other hotels 10-20 min away. I rather stay in Fontana if that's where all the DCMM people will be though To be safe you could book into the Microtel and cancel when you find something else. It's about a 30 minute drive Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Edge Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 Laura said the same thing. I'll try to get on the waiting list this week. Also heard there were other hotels 10-20 min away. I rather stay in Fontana if that's where all the DCMM people will be though Hilary - most of what you need to know is at http://www.minisonthedragon.com - and we can help you fill in what isn't! "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129
kgdblu Posted November 20, 2012 Report Posted November 20, 2012 There is camping, but it's pretty bare bones. If it rains, you will not be a happy camper, literally. Some years, it's gotten pretty cold at night. Campsites are limited in number, so I'd call NOW. You might be able to share a campsite as well.
GreenCactus Posted December 6, 2012 Author Report Posted December 6, 2012 In case you didn't notice, I updated the thread title. Helpful tip: Don't read this at work. My productivity is now gone for the day and I have Dragon Brain. :motor::motor::motor::motor::motor::motor::motor::motor::motor::motor::motor::motor::motor:
LostDenverite Posted December 6, 2012 Report Posted December 6, 2012 Helpful tip: Don't read this at work. OOPS! Too late!!
RDG_RCR Posted December 6, 2012 Report Posted December 6, 2012 In case you didn't notice, I updated the thread title. Helpful tip: Don't read this at work. My productivity is now gone for the day and I have Dragon Brain. :motor::motor::motor::motor::motor::motor::motor::motor::motor::motor::motor::motor::motor: Too late. Sara and I want to attend, as of right now nothing within 20mins is available. Though I haven't checked with Tapaco because you have to call in. I'm assuming it's probably full.
GreenCactus Posted December 6, 2012 Author Report Posted December 6, 2012 Too late. Sara and I want to attend, as of right now nothing within 20mins is available. Though I haven't checked with Tapaco because you have to call in. I'm assuming it's probably full. Don't worry, you'll be able to find something. People always cancel. Be sure to get on the waiting list at Fontana and call back to check every week.
kgdblu Posted December 7, 2012 Report Posted December 7, 2012 As the date draws closer, checking in with the 2 national MINI forums is an absolute must. There will be lodging threads on both that should be watched daily, if not hourly. Rooms/cabins at Fontana that become available can change hands in as little as 5 minutes, so be on the lookout. It can't hurt to post a request on these threads as well...you might get lucky.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 7, 2012 Report Posted December 7, 2012 Here's a link to the thread on Motoring Alliance. Post here and don't start your own thread because this is where people that are looking for a roommate will look. http://www.motoringalliance.com/forums/minis-dragon-11-may-1-5-2013-tn-nc/15141-lodging-have-need-etc.html#axzz2EJiAMEoq Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Edge Posted December 7, 2012 Report Posted December 7, 2012 Too late. Sara and I want to attend, as of right now nothing within 20mins is available. Though I haven't checked with Tapaco because you have to call in. I'm assuming it's probably full. Don't worry, you'll be able to find something. People always cancel. Be sure to get on the waiting list at Fontana and call back to check every week. As the date draws closer, checking in with the 2 national MINI forums is an absolute must. There will be lodging threads on both that should be watched daily, if not hourly. Rooms/cabins at Fontana that become available can change hands in as little as 5 minutes, so be on the lookout. It can't hurt to post a request on these threads as well...you might get lucky. Here's a link to the thread on Motoring Alliance. Post here and don't start your own thread because this is where people that are looking for a roommate will look. http://www.motoringalliance.com/forums/minis-dragon-11-may-1-5-2013-tn-nc/15141-lodging-have-need-etc.html#axzz2EJiAMEoq +1 to all of the comments above. Tyler - I just want to say that although it seems harder due to the accommodation issue, trust me, it's absolutely worth the effort to get to MOTD. You and Sara won't regret it - you'll want to come every year... and most of us who have been once, now do. Don't give up! "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 7, 2012 Report Posted December 7, 2012 First year we arrived on Friday Second year we arrived on Wed Now we arrive on Monday It's THAT good :top: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
GreenCactus Posted December 7, 2012 Author Report Posted December 7, 2012 First year we arrived on FridaySecond year we arrived on Wed Now we arrive on Monday It's THAT good :top: There's a few of us that arrive on SUNDAY. :top:
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 7, 2012 Report Posted December 7, 2012 There's a few of us that arrive on SUNDAY. :top: I bet we'll do that eventually, but now we spend a night in Asheville on the way down Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
kgdblu Posted December 8, 2012 Report Posted December 8, 2012 There's a few of us that arrive on SUNDAY. :top: It's when the "in" crowd arrives
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 8, 2012 Report Posted December 8, 2012 It's when the "in" crowd arrives it's when the trouble makers show up Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
