Don't forget to check out http://www.tailofthedragon.com/ for updates and reports.

Two bicycle races that weekend:
SEPTEMBER 19, 2009 TOUR DE TUCK
The 105-mile ride has approximately 11,000 feet of elevation gain with a vertical mile between the high and low points on the route. Over 40 of these miles are on the Blue Ridge Parkway, giving us the distinction of having the most Parkway miles of any organized ride in the Appalachians. The 60-mile route has approximately 6,800 feet of elevation gain with over 25 miles of riding on the Blue Ridge Parkway, also 6 miles on US23/74. One of my favorite rides!!

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009 BRIDGE TO BRIDGE
Century ride around the Boone NC acrea. Famous for it's brutal climbs and finishes with the gruellingly steep 2 mile road up to Grandfather Mountain.

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Looks like the bicycle races won't be anywhere near our route. Shouldn't be much in the way unless the leaves have really started to change by then.

If anyone plans to order an event tshirt, you need to do so right away. I will be placing the order on Monday morning, the 31st.

http://www.gafiero.org/rfth14.shtml

Ready to run:

1. time off from work
2. we have a room
3. ordered a shirt

now just waiting for the 18th can't wait

Did you order your shirt by paypal or by check? If by paypal, I haven't been notified, yet. If by check, I haven't received it, yet.

it was done by paypal

Charlie,

Just ordered two shirts. Paypal sent me a confirmation. Please let me know if there's a problem and I'll make other arrangements.

Thanks.

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88 4.9 Formula IMSA Fasback..........................88 3.4 coupe -soon to be something other than red

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Who"s doing Run For The Hills ?


kilrblu - Lansing, Michigan

I'll be making my reservations this weekend. It's still up in the air if the Fiero will make the trip, but I plan on being there either way.

Charlie, I paid for mine via Pay Pal too(XL).

Tom

Tom, I had yours. I just got notification of Robert's order, too.

I'm placing the order on Monday morning, so now the only way to get one is via paypal on our website. Too late for mail.

Charlie, Did you get mine?

quote Originally posted by Raydar: Charlie, Did you get mine?

No, I didn't. When was it ordered?

EDIT: Just got it.

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Just put in my PayPal order for 2 shirts.

Last chance to get an event tshirt. We're closing out the store tonight. If you plan to get a shirt, go to http://www.gafiero.org/shop.shtml and place your order through our paypal link. Mail orders are no longer accepted.

I just ordered another shirt

I have a buddy from Canada that will be going on the Dragon with me

quote Originally posted by Capitol City Fiero: This means that this is now an international event

Canada is not international Canada is like the neighbor next door that no one talks to
JK.

this just keeps getting better and better. see you there
D.

It has been international for a few years with Allen and Julie Clarke (proff) from The Land Down Under.

Canada is a great neighbor. At least they come across the border legally and don't expect an Obama handout when they get here.

Robert, I just saw your post for the 2nd shirt. Ignore my phone call on your voice mail.

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quote Originally posted by whodeanie: Canada is not international Canada is like the neighbor next door that no one talks to JK. this just keeps getting better and better. see you there D.

I could have sworn Canada was a separate country from the U.S. Wow. Learn something new every day.

We will be out of Lansing on Thursday afternoon / stopping in Miamisburg, Ohio

Friday we will be getting off I 75 at Cleveland, TN going cross country to Franklin by way of the skyway

we will see all in the mid to late afternoon

Unless you have to go to Cleveland for other reasons, you'd be better off getting off I-75 in Sweetwater at Highway 68. Take 68 South to Telico Plains and pick up the north end of the Cherohala Skyway right there. I'll email you more directions to bring you direct to Franklin from the south end of the skyway in Robbinsville.

thanks for the info we will run that way

tick tock, tick tock, getting colser

Alright, just 2 weeks from today till we hit the Dragon. I need to find out how many are planning to attend so I know how many event folders to print.

quote Originally posted by fierofool: Alright, just 2 weeks from today till we hit the Dragon. I need to find out how many are planning to attend so I know how many event folders to print.

I'll be there.

Fierfly and CowsPatoot will be there in the yellow 85 GT
Savet and companion will be there in the Lotus Elise

https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/076837.html

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A good man is hard to find...but a good Fiero mechanic is RARE.

Cool! I won't be the only person there not driving a Fiero.

Ben and I will be there for the day to do the run.
D.

One week bump....

If you're planning to go on RFTH, and you're in the Atlanta area, please come to our club meeting tomorrow.
Meeting location map here.
And the shirt printer has agreed to print more, so if you wanted one, but didn't order in time, you have another chance.
Run (and shirt) info here.

I will not make the meeting but I will be at the run.
D.

Bump... because it's this weekend!

Weather forecast for this weekend:

Friday: Thundershowers, 60% chance. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Saturday: Slight chance (30%) of a thunderstorm. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Sunday: Occasional showers possible (30%). Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

We are, of course, hoping the system is all rained out by Saturday.

We will be there in the Miata..............Jack and Ellen Cooke are comin' too!!

Heading out for RFTH in a few minutes. I should be there around dinner time tonight.
Anyone else heading up early? I'm thinking about driving the Dragon / Cherohala loop on Friday... just as a warm up, of course.

Currently, weather.com is predicting 60% change of rain on Fri. and 50% on Sat. Hopefully we'll get lucky, but I'm sure it'll be a fun ride regardless.
Everyone drive safe!

Thanks for posting Ronnie. Can't wait for the run. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Leaving about noon Fri. Hope the rain is over and the roads are dry.j

I arrived and got checked in this afternoon.
Rain has been spotty most of the trip. It's overcast, but no rain in Franklin. From Asheville West I hit some spotty sprinkles, but nothing to be concerned about. Hopefully the weather for the weekend will be at least as good.

Next year, how about finding a hotel with high-speed internet? I'm posting this at 28.8k.

quote Originally posted by Formula88: Next year, how about finding a hotel with high-speed internet? I'm posting this at 28.8k.

Will do. Franklin doesn't have DSL jk