Fall Mountain Run and Photo Shoot Oct 25th

[bonesgt]

Mark your calendars for Oct 25th. This will be our first Mountain Run of 2008.

If you have never been on one of "my runs" well let's just say, you better have great tires and brakes, because you will test them this day!!

Route 1)
This route will be one that most of you know. Out Hwy 276 to Hwy 11 South till we get to Hwy 178. We will make a short stop here at the store. Once on Hwy 178 things start to get fun, with some nice curves and up hill action!! Hwy 178 bring us into the town of Rosman, NC, where we always make a pit stop. Once we leave Rosman, we hit Hwy 64 for a minute and make a right turn onto Hwy 215, more curves and hills!! Hwy 215 will take us the the Blue Ridge Parkway where we will make a few stops for photos and such. We will stay on the Parkway till we come to Hwy 276, time for downhill fun to start, and to see how good your brakes really are!! If there is room to park we will stop at Looking Glass Falls, and also make a stop at Cesar's Head State Park. From there it's back to Greenville.

Route 2)
Hwy 25 to I-26 To Asheville. Stop at Baltimore Square Mall. Head out on Hwy 191 to the Blue Ridge Parkway. We will head South on the Parkway making several stops for photos and such. This route has about 6 tunnels we will travel though. We will take Hwy 276 down the mountain into Bevard, NC

Route 1 will be a "RUN" where you will push your stang towards it's handing limits. Route 2 is more of a "CRUISE" with lower speeds.

Please vote for which route you want to take, this time out. We can always do another Mountain Run before it gets winter time.

HERE IS THE PLAN:
Ok gang here is the game plan for our Mountain Cruise:
Meet up at Biltmore Square Mall at 11am.
Directions...
From Asheville and Waynesville:
Take I-26 East toward Hendersonville. Take Exit 33 toward the Blue Ridge Parkway. Turn Left on NC-191 Brevard Road.

From South Carolina:
Take I-26 West toward Asheville. Take Exit 33 toward the Blue Ridge Parkway. Turn Right on NC-191 Brevard Road.

Biltmore Square Mall
800 Brevard Road, Suite 590
Asheville, NC 28806

Weill we roll out onto Hwy 191 to the Blue Ridge Parkway, and head South. Along the way we will make a few stops for pictures at some of the overlooks. One of our stops will be at the Pisgahinn Inn http://www.pisgahinn.com

We will then hit Hwy 276, IF there is parking room we will stop at Looking Glass Falls http://www.ncwaterfalls.com/looking_glass1.htm for some pictures.
We will also be stopping in at the Cradle of Forestry http://www.ncwaterfalls.com/looking_glass1.htm
Cradle of Forestry in AmericaNational Forest Historic Site

Spanning over 100 years of forest conservation history, the Cradle of Forestry offers a snap shot of life at America’s first school of Forestry along the Biltmore Campus Trail. You can also take a picturesque walk along the Forest Festival Trail complete with a restored 1915 logging locomotive, or take a ride with firefighters aboard a helicopter on their way to a roaring fire in the wilds of Idaho in the Forest Discovery Center Exhibit Hall.

Come explore the sights and sounds, check out the events and activities, and plan your adventure at the birthplace of Forest Conservation in America – the Cradle of Forestry.

Cost will be $5 a person to get in here. After about an Hour stop here (to look around and check out the exhibits, we will hit Hwy 276 again into Brevard for a late lunch/early dinner at Sagebrush Steakhouse & Saloon.

I'm not sure how long we will be gone, as we are adding a few stops for the first time. So please plan on an all day event this day.
I look forward to seeing alot of you and having some fun taking in the beauty of the fall colors and fellowship with club members.:thumbsup1:

Who's going:
bonesgt
quinnracing
85gtstang
90 LX
blkho
greypony89
nastynotchback1 (riding in the truck)
Notch93
93fakesnake
WolfStang90GT

[Quinn]

gotta love the curves and speed:taunt:

[93volpe]

the run was fun and was a blast to to have done last year hmmmm was that the right time to make a little rhyme .... maybe these can be alternated..... how bout route 2 cruise this go round

[Wayne's 88 GT]

#1 was def a blast last year......:thumbsup1:

[86gtstang]

I did'nt make it last year so I voted for run # 1

[Quinn]

same here

[90 LX]

I like both. But my back tires are getting a little thin and so is my wallet, so I will vote for the cruse this time.:thumbsup1:

[manOwar]

That date works for me, Can't wait... Bring on the twisties!!!

[Quinn]

i'm so ready for this, i've been waiting for somthing like this since the day i first signed up (on the last site):lol1:

[Wayne's 88 GT]

i'm so ready for this, i've been waiting for somthing like this since the day i first signed up (on the last site):lol1:

Yeah this is something we should do more often......just waiting for that ole gas prices to keep a droppin!!

[Quinn]

Yeah this is something we should do more often......just waiting for that ole gas prices to keep a droppin!!


me and you both:pray:

[bonesgt]

Bump

[cobra_4]

I wish I could make it but I have to work that weekend. If you all ever wanna do a run through the smokies, the dragon, or the cherola skyway let me know they are all in my back yard ill be glad to help with them.

[fast50]

I will be in LA that weekend so you have got to have another so I can come!!!

[manOwar]

I wish I could make it but I have to work that weekend. If you all ever wanna do a run through the smokies, the dragon, or the cherola skyway let me know they are all in my back yard ill be glad to help with them.

Is there a way we can pick you up after work and run the dragon? I've wanted to run that for some time?


Thats a good ride from where we will be

[cobra_4]

Is there a way we can pick you up after work and run the dragon? I've wanted to run that for some time?

Yeah I could do that. I am about an hour from Asheville and the dragon is an hour from me. Only about thirty miles but its a hell of a drive there! I can be home from work around three thirty. Only thing it gets dark pretty early that time of year. I don't think we could make it there before dark. I wish I would have got up with you earlier in the year I had a charity dragon run. Ill be doing it again next year probably about this time. Ill keep you posted on it. If some of you are interested in doing the dragon Ill be glad to lead the way.

[93fakesnake]

We'll since I can hang curves too good in the GT I say route 2

[manOwar]

Yeah I could do that. I am about an hour from Asheville and the dragon is an hour from me. Only about thirty miles but its a hell of a drive there! I can be home from work around three thirty. Only thing it gets dark pretty early that time of year. I don't think we could make it there before dark. I wish I would have got up with you earlier in the year I had a charity dragon run. Ill be doing it again next year probably about this time. Ill keep you posted on it. If some of you are interested in doing the dragon Ill be glad to lead the way.
How about a Doctors note??? LOL!! Get out of work early!!
We'll since I can't hang curves too good in the GT I say route 2

Fixed for ya!!

[cobra_4]

I'm the owner I have to be there!!!

[manOwar]

I'm the owner I have to be there!!!

Pisss!!!

[93fakesnake]

Thanks Jim

[manOwar]

:taunt::bonk:Thanks Jim

[blkho]

I vote for # 2 since I still have crappy stock 82 brakes.:eek2:

[greypony89]

Yea I am with Harry on this one guys mine isnt set up for fast curves she likes cruising or straight aways.

[BDASPNY]

next year i will def be there with my coupe. i enjoyed the ride at the hospice pony run but nothing is better than doing it in your own car!

[FoxRodStang]

Wow! I wish I could make it. I'd love to do either, especially route 1.

[bonesgt]

Ok gang here is the game plan for our Mountain Cruise:
Meet up at Biltmore Square Mall at 11am.
Directions...
From Asheville and Waynesville:
Take I-26 East toward Hendersonville. Take Exit 33 toward the Blue Ridge Parkway. Turn Left on NC-191 Brevard Road.

From South Carolina:
Take I-26 West toward Asheville. Take Exit 33 toward the Blue Ridge Parkway. Turn Right on NC-191 Brevard Road.

Biltmore Square Mall
800 Brevard Road, Suite 590
Asheville, NC 28806

Weill we roll out onto Hwy 191 to the Blue Ridge Parkway, and head South. Along the way we will make a few stops for pictures at some of the overlooks. One of our stops will be at the Pisgahinn Inn http://www.pisgahinn.com

We will then hit Hwy 276, IF there is parking room we will stop at Looking Glass Falls http://www.ncwaterfalls.com/looking_glass1.htm for some pictures.
We will also be stopping in at the Cradle of Forestry http://www.ncwaterfalls.com/looking_glass1.htm
Cradle of Forestry in AmericaNational Forest Historic Site

Spanning over 100 years of forest conservation history, the Cradle of Forestry offers a snap shot of life at America’s first school of Forestry along the Biltmore Campus Trail. You can also take a picturesque walk along the Forest Festival Trail complete with a restored 1915 logging locomotive, or take a ride with firefighters aboard a helicopter on their way to a roaring fire in the wilds of Idaho in the Forest Discovery Center Exhibit Hall.

Come explore the sights and sounds, check out the events and activities, and plan your adventure at the birthplace of Forest Conservation in America – the Cradle of Forestry.

Cost will be $5 a person to get in here. After about an Hour stop here (to look around and check out the exhibits, we will hit Hwy 276 again into Brevard for a late lunch/early dinner at Sagebrush Steakhouse & Saloon.

I'm not sure how long we will be gone, as we are adding a few stops for the first time. So please plan on an all day event this day.
I look forward to seeing alot of you and having some fun taking in the beauty of the fall colors and fellowship with club members.:thumbsup1:

[93volpe]

Uh .... Bones considering the responses from my "rant" post.... what about the fuel situation ?? any thoughts to postpone this ? We will have to be up at 5am, grab a bite to eat just to make it there around 9.... we also don't want to be out of gas in an area where according to other posts gas stations have long lines , if they have gas, and apparently often require law enforcement attention. Personally I feel the postponement would be in the best interest.... this is not an attack on anyone , but considering that the family day was postponed due to fuel issues in the upstate, would it not be best to postpone the mountain run as well since the run is prodominately in the Asheville and upstate SC area where fuel availabilty seems to the of the gravest concern ?

[fast50]

It seems the fuel supply issue is just about fixed for asheville. Some stations don't have all the grades but almost all of them do now.

[cobra_4]

Uh .... Bones considering the responses from my "rant" post.... what about the fuel situation ?? any thoughts to postpone this ? We will have to be up at 5am, grab a bite to eat just to make it there around 9.... we also don't want to be out of gas in an area where according to other posts gas stations have long lines , if they have gas, and apparently often require law enforcement attention. Personally I feel the postponement would be in the best interest.... this is not an attack on anyone , but considering that the family day was postponed due to fuel issues in the upstate, would it not be best to postpone the mountain run as well since the run is prodominately in the Asheville and upstate SC area where fuel availabilty seems to the of the gravest concern ?

I vote for delaying it too but mostly because I have to work that saturday.

[fast50]

I vote for delaying it too but mostly because I have to work that saturday.

That would be why I would vote for delaying it since I will be out of town.

[bonesgt]

Hanley, Check your PMs.:angry:

Everyone else, Like Shannon said the gas issue is getting better day by day; and by the 25th everything should be back to normal, maybe cost a little more, but every station will have all grades of gas.
Postponing the event even a week or two will defeat the whole propose of the event.......


To see all the wonderful fall colors and leaves changing.

For those of you that can't make it, I'm truly sorry and you will be missed. But this works for the masses. There is no way in hell we will every please all of of our members at the same time...Someone will always have to work that day, not have money for gas, not have a baby sitter, etc......
Myself and the other staff members try to plan events well enough ahead of time and in areas where we know the turn outs will be good.
Hope everyone understands this and doesn't get all pissy about it.

Anymore comments or concerns should be taken to a PM to one of the Admins. :thumbsup1:

[Quinn]

Hanley, Check your PMs.:angry:

Everyone else, Like Shannon said the gas issue is getting better day by day; and by the 25th everything should be back to normal, maybe cost a little more, but every station will have all grades of gas.
Postponing the event even a week or two will defeat the whole propose of the event.......


To see all the wonderful fall colors and leaves changing.

For those of you that can't make it, I'm truly sorry and you will be missed. But this works for the masses. There is no way in hell we will every please all of of our members at the same time...Someone will always have to work that day, not have money for gas, not have a baby sitter, etc......
Myself and the other staff members try to plan events well enough ahead of time and in areas where we know the turn outs will be good.
Hope everyone understands this and doesn't get all pissy about it.

Anymore comments or concerns should be taken to a PM to one of the Admins. :thumbsup1:

some times if you just can't afford it or can't make it you just have to move on. I really wanted to go to the pony run but i didn't have the cash but i was glad everybody else had a great time. They say in the next couple of weeks we will have a gas back to normal:pray:

[bonesgt]

some times if you just can't afford it or can't make it you just have to move on. I really wanted to go to the pony run but i didn't have the cash but i was glad everybody else had a great time. They say in the next couple of weeks we will have a gas back to normal:pray:

So true Brannon, there have been a lot of events I wanted to attend this year, but just didn't have the funds or time off work to do so.:angry:

[Quinn]

So true Brannon, there have been a lot of events I wanted to attend this year, but just didn't have the funds or time off work to do so.:angry:

i got all the time just no money:thumbsdown1::thumbsdown1:

[SVTSkip]

I wish I could make it ! Mine's only set up for straight line, but it sure sounds like a fun time either way ! Yall have a blast, and those of us that cant make it are looking forward to the pics ! :thumbsup1:

[Notch93]

i got all the time just no money:thumbsdown1::thumbsdown1:

I feel your pain also.:yes1:

[SCREAMNINK 5.0]

Im definatley gonna tyr to be there if i get mine all together and paid for lol. So i hope to see everyone there. Keep ur fingures crossed for me guys

[93volpe]

I will have no further comment on this matter..... sorry I have apparently been an a$$.. forgive me everyone

[fast50]

I will have no further comment on this matter..... sorry I have apparently been an a$$.. forgive me everyone

You haven't been an a$$. Venting is fine, it keeps people from stabing other people in the face with a soldering iron. Besides if we can't vent to each other without a getting into a fight what good is their to have a club?

[93volpe]

You haven't been an a$$. Venting is fine, it keeps people from stabing other people in the face with a soldering iron. Besides if we can't vent to each other without a getting into a fight what good is their to have a club?

well we may fight some .... but I ain't kissing to make up with any of the guys here :roflol:

[TwistedSS]

HAHA Bones...Foxes with skinnies up front and no sway bar excluded from high speed cornering.

[bonesgt]

HAHA Bones...Foxes with skinnies up front and no sway bar excluded from high speed cornering.

This one isn't gonna be a balls to the walls run. So come on up!!!
Hell Trai went with skinnies and no sway bar, and stayed with us.

[Quinn]

next year i'm gonna put the 17's to the test and eibach springs and see what she will do

[Wayne's 88 GT]

Looks like I'm sitting this one out, Bones we need to do a spring run next year...

[Dave_R]

I am not able to make this one. I was planning on it. The clutch is not gonna let me. Have fun guys. Lets do another run in the spring.

Dave

[blkho]

Took a ride on the parkway today.The leaves are really starting to change.They should be perfect for the mountain run. http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff305/blackho/100_0086.jpg

[nastynotchback1]

This one isn't gonna be a balls to the walls run. So come on up!!!
Hell Trai went with skinnies and no sway bar, and stayed with us.

although there was alot of tire squealing and some not on purpose drifting going on at times

I WILL BE IN MAGGIE VALLEY NEXT WEEKEND.GUESS I CAN COME DOWN TO ASHEVILLE AND MEET YALL SAT MORNING.HOLLA AT ME SCOTT

[JSTA302]

Paul and I wanted to make this one, but we have our fall festival at church- with me being the minister to children- can't get out of it- I was looking forward to taking my skinnies back up the mountain- Paul and I took the coupe up for the Rod Run with no trouble. I love the curves- Paul does when he's asleep!!!! hahaha Have fun!!!!!! :hi::hi: ROBIN

[bonesgt]

Ok gang, weather is looking kinda wet for the cruise as of right now. Keep an eye on this thread, as We will make a call by 8am Saturday Morning as to Go or No Go. Or PM a phone number and i'll will call you Saturday morning and let you know if we are going.

[cobra_4]

Ok gang, weather is looking kinda wet for the cruise as of right now. Keep an eye on this thread, as We will make a call by 8am Saturday Morning as to Go or No Go. Or PM a phone number and i'll will call you Saturday morning and let you know if we are going.

Yeah its supposed to rain. How about cancelling it till the Nov the 15th or so so I can go:thumbsup1:

[PUN]

Man this sounds like fun.

[Notch93]

If it's not the gas, it's the weather.:thumbsdown1::angry:

[greypony89]

Well cross your fingers guys now the weather is saying 59 and partly cloudy. Theres a saying here in the mountains if you dont like the weather hang out for a minute it will change! LOL :lol1: :yes1:

[greypony89]

Hey bones if you dont mind give me a call when you guys head this way just I know Its still a go. My computer has been acting up from a virus it had I never know when its gonna let me on.

[nastynotchback1]

Fixen to be hitting the road to the mountains.see yall there sat.

[manOwar]

Enjoy guys, can't wait to hear about it and see the pic's...

[bonesgt]

Well, It looks as if the weather is turning in our favor!!! By the time we all hit the road it should be party cloudy becoming Sunny as the day goes on.

SO AS OF 4PM Friday WE ARE A GO FOR MOUNTAIN CRUISE!!

[Notch93]

What time are you thinking of meeting up at Bones? I hope the rain is out of the Charlotte area by tomorrow morning.:yes1: My brother and a few of his friends with bikes, want to come up also. But I know they will not leave Charlotte if it's raining.

Hell, I hate driving my car in the rain.:thumbsdown1: Especially after it's all cleaned up.:yes1:

[bonesgt]

What time are you thinking of meeting up at Bones? I hope the rain is out of the Charlotte area by tomorrow morning.:yes1: My brother and a few of his friends with bikes, want to come up also. But I know they will not leave Charlotte if it's raining.

Hell, I hate driving my car in the rain.:thumbsdown1: Especially after it's all cleaned up.:yes1:
We are meeting up at 11am at Biltmore Square Mall. Prob. roll out round 11:30am That mean you coming out?

[Notch93]

We are meeting up at 11am at Biltmore Square Mall. Prob. roll out round 11:30am That mean you coming out?

As long as it isn't pooring down rain still in the morning here. I have my fingers crossed.:yes1:

[bonesgt]

As long as it isn't pooring down rain still in the morning here. I have my fingers crossed.:yes1:
Sweet!!! Will be good to see ya again bro!:thumbsup1:

[nastynotchback1]

It's been raining up here all day.slow but steady rain.news channel says it will not be raining tomorrow.

[bonesgt]

It's been raining up here all day.slow but steady rain.news channel says it will not be raining tomorrow.
Sorry to hear ya'll having a raining day today, but at least it's looking great for us tomorrow!!! See ya round 11am bro:thumbsup1:

[Badass1993]

Sorry to hear ya'll having a raining day today, but at least it's looking great for us tomorrow!!! See ya round 11am bro:thumbsup1:

Not what the weather is saying right now

[Notch93]

Not what the weather is saying right now

Same here.:thumbsdown1:

Local weather man here just said to expect the rain to last until after lunch time.

[bonesgt]

Same here.:thumbsdown1:

Local weather man here just said to expect the rain to last until after lunch time.

Ya'll got to have faith!!!! It's gonna be beautiful by the time we get to Asheville:thumbsup1:

[Quinn]

are we meeting up down here and then going to biltmore

[bonesgt]

are we meeting up down here and then going to biltmore
Yea we can. I'll give you a call in a few.:thumbsup1:

[Quinn]

ok, we'll probaly be in taylors car, i have no heat and i need to re-wire the fan and taylors won't suck the gas like mine

[greypony89]

As long as it isn't pooring down rain still in the morning here. I have my fingers crossed.:yes1:

Hey man hope you get to come look forward to meeting you in person!

[Notch93]

Hey man hope you get to come look forward to meeting you in person!

Same here.:thumbsup1:

[cobra_4]

You guys suck think of me while I'm having to work for a living:thumbsdown1::sad1:

[bonesgt]

10:45PM And we are still a go for our cruise!!
Look forward to seeing everyone in the morning. Dress warm!!!!:thumbsup1:

[bonesgt]

It's 8am And we are going to the Mountains today!!!!
See everyone in a few hours!!:thumbsup1:

[greypony89]

it's 8am and we are going to the mountains today!!!!
See everyone in a few hours!!:thumbsup1:

cool see you guys in a little while

[bonesgt]

Well we made it back home bout 6pm. Had a great time today with friends!!! The fog kinda messed with us and seem to follow us around for a bit it seemed. But all in all it was a beautiful day in the mountains.
Got to make a run to Greenville, then I'll have pics to upload.

[Notch93]

Sorry everyone I didn't make it today.:thumbsdown1: But I had a serious family matter to deal with today.:angry: Family always comes first.:yes1:

[WolfStang90GT]

was nice to see friends of old and meet some news ones as well... sorry to those who couldnt make it.. cold or not, it was great to have a day with friends....

[90 LX]

Had a great time today, It was a little cool and foggy at times but it is October and we were in the mountains so I guess you could expect it from time to time. I'll post some pics later tonight or tomorrow.
It was nice to see 9 or 10 Foxes in a row going down the road!:thumbsup1:

[93volpe]

I had a great time ... very wonderful day... I slept til' about 3'oclock:lol1::lol1:

[greypony89]

We had a blast is was cool to see a chain of foxes rolling around the mountains! I will up load some pics tomorrow.

[Quinn]

wish i would had gotten to go but i haven't been feeling good for the past couple of days and got real sick last night. Looks like everyone had a blast. Theres always next year:thumbsup1:

[bonesgt]

wish i would had gotten to go but i haven't been feeling good for the past couple of days and got real sick last night. Looks like everyone had a blast. Theres always next year:thumbsup1:
Well we missed out burn out king, and I hope you are feeling better now. And OH YES there will be more cruises and runs next year!!!:thumbsup1:

[Quinn]

Well we missed out burn out king, and I hope you are feeling better now. And OH YES there will be more cruises and runs next year!!!:thumbsup1:

alittle better but i have a dr. appointment monday, next time taylor will have his license so there will be 2 stangs there but if it's a fast run i'm not gonna let him take his b/c i know he will wreck it:lol1::lol1:

[bonesgt]

Almost forgot....Final count today was 10 foxes and 1 Shelby GT500!!:thumbsup1:
Thanks again to everyone that came out today. We will defently be doing a few more cruises/runs next year!!:yes1:

[blkho]

Had a great time today.

[cobra_4]

Good to here the turnout was good even with the threatning weather. Hopefully I can make the next one:thumbsup1: Can't wait to see some pics!