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mbmbstreamer · 10-18-2009, 07:55 PM

Don't see a reply to Jim. I've pulled a trailer from Clayton and from Helen. I prefer 17 from Helen. The road is wider and has more passing lanes for those behind you. I think it is a little straighter.

Matt

Bird's Nest · 10-18-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bird's Nest

Hey-
Any cyclist in the group?
My husband is planning to ride from the campground to the top of Brass Town Bald on Saturday.
It is around a 40 mile round trip with some fairly vigorous climbs.

Just to reduce the possibility for further misunderstanding...
This is a non-motorized bike ride.
Spandex padded shorts are required.

nilesrob · 10-18-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim & Susan

Has anybody pulled from Clayton, Ga. on US 76 west to Hiawassee? That would allow us to take Hwy 441 to Clayton, then 76 over, but I don't think I've ever been on that road, so I have no ideas about grades and turns.

The other option might be to take US129 from Cleveland up that way. Any ideas?

Jim

This is the great part of losing your mind - every road is a new adventure. I THINK we have been that way - across 76, and if memory serves me correctly it is a good road. The road down through Helen is a very curvy and hilly road, but I believe you will be OK from Clayton.

We will miss you guys for this event - catch you later!

danalee · 10-19-2009, 07:05 AM

Last spring we came up 76 through Clayton and it was a nice drive not too bad. I am familiar with Helen and the Highlands and wouldn't attempt it. We come 85 south through Charlote, go south on 123 to 76.

Jim & Susan · 10-19-2009, 07:21 AM

Thanks for the replies, everybody. I think Clayton is going to be our route of march. We know how steep the climb is from Helen, so we really didn't want to attempt that on our first "real" pull. This will be our first real outing in the 'Stream since we started the refurb, other than a few short (REALLY short) trips. Besides, we're in no big hurry to get there. Hopefully the leaves will be nice and we can have a good day of "leafing".

We are very much looking forward to this weekend, hoping to put faces to names and enjoying a weekend off from the humm-drumm.....

See ya in a few days.

Jim

lwebb · 10-19-2009, 08:13 AM

I will be coming up with Roy B on Thursday. Priscilla will come up with Debbie on Friday. Looks like my Brother Ned with wife Jill will be coming up as well but can't make it till Sat morning.

ALANSD · 10-19-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ike T

Alan can shoot me later if this post is inappropriate.

Anne and I moved our reservation at the campground to Nov 6 & 7. If anyone else wants to join us that weekend, please shoot me a PM.

Having a mini-rally? Could be more fun....

ALANSD · 10-19-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemontree

Is anyone bringing instruments or planning to sing/make music? I was thinking about bringing my electric piano but I don't want to be the only one pickin'.

we usually have a nice little jam but this time our drummer Brad and other guitarist Ron will not be there, and I will be at the Three Dog Night concert in the music hall.
There still may be others who will play though...Saturday after dinner.

Ike T · 10-19-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ALANSD

Having a mini-rally? Could be more fun....

Possible themes for those who want more fun...

"The fun never ends"

"Fun, not interrupted"

"'U' are the center of fun"

"Fun: The unrated version"

"Fun Shui Trailers"

"Fun-doh-mental"

"Fun with leaves and rakes"

Basically, show up and camp would cover it.

Hate we will miss the rally. Uncle Sam does not approve of schedule changes not of his doing.

nvestysly · 10-19-2009, 12:05 PM

Who's attending the rally and will have their satellite dish hooked up and watching college football on Saturday? I'm looking for somebody that has ESPN Gameplan so I can watch South Florida at Pittsburg - the game is on at noon. If I can't monopolize the dish all afternoon maybe you'll let me watch just a little. Please.... Pretty Please.

Otherwise, I may have to go to a local pub to see if we can watch it on one of their televisions.

Thanks, Lucius

A-Merry-Can · 10-19-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim & Susan

Is anybody else doing something like this? See y'all this weekend.

Jim

Ours is permanently attached....

:-D

lwebb · 10-19-2009, 01:21 PM

Merry-Can are you talking about your name on the rig? I looked for an earlier post about "doing something like this" but couldn't find it?
lanny

Jim & Susan · 10-19-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nvestysly

.....Otherwise, I may have to go to a local pub to see if we can watch it on one of their televisions.

Thanks, Lucius

Public house? You mean there's a pub AND camping? I may never leave north Georgia.

Jim

A-Merry-Can · 10-19-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lwebb

Merry-Can are you talking about your name on the rig? I looked for an earlier post about "doing something like this" but couldn't find it?
lanny

Yep. Some peeps have signs for the windows, we have stickers.

lwebb · 10-19-2009, 04:21 PM

I found a good place to get clear static cling. I put my WBCCI emblem and numbers on with that. That way I can move them from one Holiday to the other. I didn't think about names, good idea. I haven't been doing this long enough to get with the program quite yet.
Lanny

ALANSD · 10-19-2009, 04:22 PM

My Airstream becomes a pub with the right beverages. A different ambiance than some, better than others.
Not as good and authentic as the one I was in last May;

http://picasaweb.google.com/alansdav...51184282504898

StanandLynn · 10-20-2009, 04:24 AM

After looking at the forecast for this weekend in Hiawassee I am wondering how much fun the canoe would be. I was looking forward to bringing it, such a pretty lake, but I may consider some other form of recreation instead. Food? Adult beverages? Football? Music? We are really looking forward to meeting everyone and putting a face with some of these handles!

A-Merry-Can · 10-20-2009, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemontree

After looking at the forecast for this weekend in Hiawassee I am wondering how much fun the canoe would be.

We're not bringing ours either. Cold and wet just don't seem to go with an aluminum boat!

JP

ALANSD · 10-20-2009, 06:45 AM

After our 10 am brunch saturday we will meet to tour the trailers....for those who want to show theirs...then a break until our 5 Pm dinner..The day will fly by as it always does.
If anyone needs Airstream tech help we can get them together with the more experienced streamers....
I might bring my cyclo...anyone interested in seeing it in action or trying it out? I have some Nuvite C.

HankandLois · 10-20-2009, 07:04 AM

Latecomers... nabbed a cancellation spot. Yippeee!

Will arrive tomorrow.

We. Are. There!

Looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new friends!