[its a syn]

Are we going fro BG as group, or each to there own?

[Lafourche1]

Originally Posted by its a syn

Are we going fro BG as group, or each to there own?

It is my intention to have us leave as a group. That makes the dinner part of it much easier on our hosts at the small inn where we are staying.

[2GRN4U]

Where and when can we meet up if we want to participate in part of the cruise? Going all the way back into Bowling Green might not be the best option.

[Lafourche1]

Originally Posted by 2GRN4U

Where and when can we meet up if we want to participate in part of the cruise? Going all the way back into Bowling Green might not be the best option.

That is a detail that I have not worked out. After taking a look at things, it may be worthwhile to head over straight from the Cave. We can pick-up I-65 / US68 . We would still see a good bit of the Camaros going up and back from the cave. I would prefer to work out a meeting place so that all of us can gather up and move on over to the inn.

MORE to COME:

[TMasticTB91]

Originally Posted by Lafourche1

A little more information:
I think we need to be rolling from Bowling Green at 3:00pmish at the very latest.

It is ~ 4hrs from Bowling Green to the Dragon Pitt Inn. I am thinking mostly interstate highways. After the trip to the cave and what lies ahead of us on Monday, we should be fine with a few miles of interstate.

It is ~40 minutes from the Dragon Pitt Inn to Chilhowee Lake pull-off. I suggest we take pictures and ground ourselves for the Dragon. Just ahead lies Tabcat Bridge and the start of The Tail of the Dragon.

From Tabcat to the gate is the classic 11 miles of the Tail. However, many locals consider a full run to be the 23 miles that takes you down to Tapoco Lodge.

I think we need to be out and about at 8:00-8:30. Earlier times means less traffic.

After lunch and maybe one more pass, we head out Moonshiner28 (intersects at Deals Gap). Moonshiner28 takes us to Highlands, NC in ~2.5 Hours.

We have time for a break and relax (ice cream anyone?). We take 106 south out of Highlands, NC and ~30 minutes to the Dillard House. I think this will take at least an hour due to the great pull-offs and picture locations.

Dinner and conversation at The Dillard House.

I'm going to be living vicariously through you all next week. Can't wait to see pictures/videos. My heart still hurts that I won't be attending but I'm glad that this is still happening and will (im)patiently wait for shots from the cruise to be posted.

[Lafourche1]

A little more information:
I think we need to be rolling from The Cave at 2:00pmish at the very latest.

Directions From the Cave:

https://www.mapquest.com/directions/...-bbq-304631146

It is ~ 4 1/2 Hrs from The Cave to the Dragon Pitt Inn.

1. I am suggesting we have wheels turning from the Dragon Pitt Inn by 8:30AM
   It is ~40 minutes from the Dragon Pitt Inn to Chilhowee Lake pull-off. I suggest we take pictures and ground ourselves for the Dragon. Just ahead lies Tabcat Bridge and the start of The Tail of the Dragon.
   
   From Tabcat to the gate is the classic 11 miles of the Tail. However, many locals consider a full run to be the 23 miles that takes you down to Tapoco Lodge.
   
   
   After lunch and maybe one more pass, we head out Moonshiner28 (intersects at Deals Gap). Moonshiner28 takes us to Highlands, NC in ~2.5 Hours.
   
   We have time for a break and relax (ice cream anyone?). We take 106 south out of Highlands, NC and ~30 minutes to the Dillard House. I think this will take at least an hour due to the great pull-offs and picture locations.
   
   Dinner and conversation at The Dillard House.

[guapo]

Sounds good, PM'd my number,

[ZL1Blanchard]

Am I missing the info of where we will meet up at the cave to move on? Do you need our cell numbers for contact? Peggy

[Lafourche1]

Originally Posted by ZL1Blanchard

Am I missing the info of where we will meet up at the cave to move on? Do you need our cell numbers for contact? Peggy

I have not found a place to meet after leaving the cave. I hope to get ideas tonight at Smokey Bones

[Trebor]

What time @ Smokey Bones?

[Lafourche1]

We are meeting Sunday at the Bob Evens' parking lot. I expect to meet and be rolling by 2:00PM Sunday.

Hampton Inn by Hilton Bowling Green
233 Three Springs Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42104

Get on I-40 E in Lebanon from US-231 S
1 h 17 min (60.8 mi)


Follow I-40 E to Loudon. Take exit 72 from I-75 S
2 h 1 min (140 mi)


Continue on TN-72 E. Drive to US-129 S in Monroe County
38 min (29.7 mi)

Dragon Pitt Inn & BBQ
4407 Calderwood Hwy, Maryville, TN 37801

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Hamp...1!2d35.5662779

[guapo]

made it home safe and sound.

[RicSimonis]

Made it home yesterday.

It was great meeting everyone and even more fun driving the "Tail". Thanks Mike for taking the Dragon by the horns. I will definitely be doing that again when I'm out that way.

Hope everyone had a safe trip home.

[Lafourche1]

It has been a bit hectic since I came home. I should be able to sort through both the Dragon and Moonshiner 28 pictures over the weekend and have some up for viewing on Monday.

Thanks to a great group of folks. I think we served ourselves well on the Dragon and Moonshiner 28. Hey we even made the stop for ice cream.