09-16-2008, 12:10 PM
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Some of the "significant others" don't look all that impressed........ 
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09-16-2008, 06:53 PM
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Location: Chicago
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Some of the "significant others" don't look all that impressed........ |
Yeah, she didn't take the dramamine in time so she wasn't feeling very good.
Bill, How is the tire holding up?
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09-17-2008, 01:40 AM
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#83
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Originally Posted by Sammy
Bill, How is the tire holding up?
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Still good! 
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09-18-2008, 08:20 AM
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09-18-2008, 10:11 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Houston, Texas
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did anyone take any personal pix they could post?
Man, I wish I was there instead of Houston where Ike hit... but glad I stayed home because my house would be flooded right now if I had left.
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09-18-2008, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour
did anyone take any personal pix they could post?
Man, I wish I was there instead of Houston where Ike hit... but glad I stayed home because my house would be flooded right now if I had left.
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No pix, Randall. Sorry. We were too busy driving and buying gas.
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09-18-2008, 02:34 PM
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Location: Chicago
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derb? Did you make it home safe and sound? How'd the car run?
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09-18-2008, 03:56 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: South Riding, VA
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I made it home with no over heating. Didn't use the AC. Have not figured out what is going on. I have a liter of water in the car just in case.
Had a great time. In a few months we'll be planning next year.
Congratulations on the marriage and say hello to your lovely wife for me.
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10-06-2008, 07:43 AM
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Location: Alabama
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I didn't go with the group but just got back from a football weekend in Knoxville.
I drove over to Blue Ridge GA. I took 68 up from the Georgia line - great road, light traffic (virtually none Saturday morning), well paved and great turns, hills, etc. 68 goes right to Tellico Plains and the Cherohala Skyway entrance. I like going West to East better. On to the Dragon - crazy crowded. Got stuck behind a big pick up that wouldn't pull over. Oh well.
I highly recommend this route to anyone heading north to the Dragon (from the Southeast).
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06-24-2009, 12:20 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: st. paul
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Hello everyone,
Just a newbie here...hope to stay close to all! I'm Charisse!
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09-26-2009, 07:51 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Chicago, Illinois
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Just rode the Dragon
I rode the Dragon for the last 2 days and it was great, just like a roller coaster on wheels. But in my opinion doing the Cherohala Skyway was more entertaining because it is longer and if you are alone on the road you could really open it up and let your car show you what it could do. I will be back next year.
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09-26-2009, 04:35 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Arlington Heights, IL
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Originally Posted by AreaOne
I rode the Dragon for the last 2 days and it was great, just like a roller coaster on wheels. But in my opinion doing the Cherohala Skyway was more entertaining because it is longer and if you are alone on the road you could really open it up and let your car show you what it could do. I will be back next year.
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Did you run the "Twisted Pickle" when you were out there?
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09-26-2009, 09:50 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Chicago, Illinois
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Unfortunately I didn’t that’s on the agenda for the next time
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09-27-2009, 02:57 AM
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Location: Arlington Heights, IL
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Originally Posted by AreaOne
Unfortunately I didn’t that’s on the agenda for the next time
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Good plan! You won't regret it.
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03-29-2011, 05:39 PM
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Location: toronto
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Id like to come down from Toronto but I am told the way down is completely dominated by trucks and more trucks throwing rocks that will leave some serious battle scars on my black Boxster!!! Is this the case??
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03-30-2011, 09:14 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: edmonton,alberta,canada
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Lots of bikes make their way down there
On one of the bike forums I frequent, a link to
a picture of a tractor trailer unit with its trailer
crossing the solid line...the turns r 2 tight for some of the
trucks driving thru there.....
BUT.....318 turns in 11 miles......still makes me want to go
Chris
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03-30-2011, 10:36 AM
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Location: Frederick, MD
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95 and 81 are quite often used by trucks. i've driven them several times and it's not that bad. yes sometimes little rocks and pebbles are thrown up, but no more than any other major interstate that i've encountered.
it's not enough to keep me from making my way down there a few times a year.
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03-30-2011, 11:02 AM
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Location: WI
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Where is a good place to stay, and what is the twisted pickle
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03-30-2011, 01:16 PM
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Location: toronto
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....yes i was more concerned with the route down like i75 etc. It is a long way from Canada
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04-03-2011, 07:08 AM
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Location: GA
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Originally Posted by jaykay
....yes i was more concerned with the route down like i75 etc. It is a long way from Canada
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75 is not a bad trip at all. It is way better than 95 traffic wise.
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