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Nc meet & greet, 2019

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#1 · (Edited)
COME JOIN US!!!
Where: Banner Elk, NC
When: May 24, 25, 26
Accommodations: The Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk
GWOF Group Rates:
(double or king rooms)
FRI & Sat $134.99 + tax (per night)
SUN $76.49 + tax
Check-in: 5:00 pm; check-out 11:00 a
Cancellation: 72 hours in advance
Reservations: 1 828 898-4571; must ask for GWOF group rate PRIOR TO MAY 01. Twenty rooms being held, which open to the back parking lot, similar to the motel set up at the Marietta, OH M&G.
Amenities: Full hot breakfast buffet bar daily from 7-10 am.
Ride Captain:Mark Jamison (Crownfire)

List of those attending (reservations):
George & Norma Henderson NC
Tom & Blanca Lerch ( TAL) TX
Mark Jamison (Crownfire) MS
Bill & Janice Johnston (fossil92) PA
Eddie (Jinx) PA
Dave (Superdave) PA
Alan & Carol Wimsatt (alwims) MO
Mark & Elaine Rondina (W1ngin1t) VA
Phil Mosley (EFINREF) AL :deal:
JKWinger & Beautiful Wife UT
Bill & Laura Mills (BMills) TX
jcsouders VA
Lee Dziuk (Chopin) VA
Bill & Jean Donnell GA (Harley friends of the Hendersons)
William Smith (Detdrbuzzard) MI
Lou (Temple) TN
Rich & Maura NY (Harley friends of :smile2:the Rondinas)
Pete & Pat Becker (winginpete) KY
Steve & Angie Becker (Ralphhumor) KY
David Schroerlucke +1 (F6Rider) KY
Charlie & Cindy Franklin (Two Wheel Wing) PA
Bob & Kathi Plant (NREMTP) IL *red ink
Bigdealwriter NC
Ken Knott (1stWing@51) MS
Rick & Ann Byrum (RickLB) SC (GL1800riders)
Ralph Ringo(Madrussian) &Vladimir GA
Ivan, Madrussian’s friend
823Jim & brother, MI
BMills’ Harley cousin & wife, Dwayne & Elaine, TX
Terry Cooper (HALLCT) OK




“Pencilled In”:
:frown2:
Dan & DebbBowman ( Scooter01) TX
 
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#4 ·
We are going to try, very hard to make this one. We will be camping though and looking on the net, probably at the Grandfather Campground. Unless someone knows of a better place.
 
#6 · (Edited)
I am looking at trying to make this one. Also looking at Grandfather Campground. If you find something better keep us posted.

UPDATE:
made reservations at the Mountain View Moto Campgrounds in Elk Park.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Mountain...=page_internal
It is less than 10 miles from Banner Elk.
 
#7 ·
Pencil me in. I'll be looking at that Murder Mountain ride for you George. Ten hours, 633 miles from the house. Sounds like a good HAT ride there and back.
 
#10 ·
Sure sorry to hear that, but enjoy Scotland. Martena and I have that on our bucket list.
 
#12 · (Edited)
George,
This what you have in mind for the Murder Mountain Run?
https://goo.gl/maps/cxaQR4ZiPWQ2

As depicted it is a 4 hour (moving) ride of 145 miles. Riding counter-clockwise it is 2 1/2 hours and 85 miles to Little Switzerland for a lunch stop. We don't start or end the same place as the ride described but add some to get from Banner Elk.

This is what is said about it on http://www.blueridgemotorcycling.com/ride-maps/murder-mountain-run/
"Murder Mountain Run is a diverse and sometimes challenging ride, offering something for everyone........Most of the ride is either scenic byways with excellent views or peaceful country roads. Expect no or low commercial traffic on most of these roads. This is a pleasurable ride that winds through many small towns and over an incredible mountain."

Another tidbit;
"At the stop sign in Micaville, you are facing the historic Micaville Country Store. Turn right here and right again in about 2/10 of a mile onto 19E heading toward Spruce Pine. In about a mile, when NC 80N turns left, follow it across the creek and head toward Kona. At this point you have used about 1 hour of casual drive time.

Kona is famous for being the hometown where the first ever woman was hanged in North Carolina. It provides the story behind the "murder" part of this ride's name
."

https://blueridgecountry.com/archive/favorites/frankie-and-charlie-silver/
We may need to stop at the cemetery in Kona to pay our respects to Charlie.

North Carolina, North Carolina, North Carolina!!!!!
 
#16 ·
I have a room reserved and a roommate to go with. The Golddragon will be there also.

Hey look, there is a brewery just 1.8 miles from the hotel!
https://flattopbrew.com/

What are the odds?
 
#27 ·
At this point in time, we have changed our mind about camping and made reservations at the motel. Put us down in ink. We may change our mind as it gets closer, but as of right now we are staying at the motel so 1 pet-friendly room gone.
 
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