Run on the Smokies.....

Just a heads up.....Only 30 days to go.........See you in Asheville.

yeeeeeeeehaw, curvy roads, pretty trees great friends and the F'n Pig, it just doesn't get any better.

I'm fired up!

I am pretty excited to meet the group, and to let the Turbo stretch its legs on the twisties. Whoo hoo!

Gettin' close
Now who was in charge of the weather ???

sunny days & crisp nights
early AM: 45 degrees
noon: 62 degrees
5 PM: 65 degrees

Beer: 34 degrees !

You and Aaron live in the area, so we'll blame you if it rains like last year :-)

Is the F'n Pig still on the menu?

Hey, ahhh, Marty, haven't seen any pics of your car lately....give it up!

~WB

Whoa...............last year's weather was Hoss's doin.......

My weather will be determined by what is happening in the Adriatic, Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas. Sorry we can't join you for the cruise in NC but we will be thinking about you for sure. Pictures solicited.
Hoss

Anyone wanna share I'm in KY so not too far away?

Marty---you need to come clean---we are very damned curious!!

I'm driving this:)

I was just kidding, here is a picture of me in my new ride.

Yer an eveeel man, Marty!

K B: Check out "Recent thoughts on fall trip to the Smokies" (or something like that) for details. We'd love to have you join us.

EDIT: I just bumped the "Recent..." thread up. Short version: A bunch of us are gathering in Asheville, NC for a cruise of the Blue Ridge Parkway and a tour or the Biltmore. Much fun will be had by all. All rooms in our block are either spoken for or returned to the pool, so the reduced rate may not be available. If that's a problem, let me know. I have in-laws who live only a couple of miles away, and I could possibly let my room go to you, and stay with them.

Lane,
That is true sacrifice for the cause! Nicely done. Not sure if I would give up a nice hotel room to stay with my in-laws.... I take that back. I KNOW I would not give up a nice hotel room to stay with my in-laws!!
See you guys in the hills!

I'm fortunate in that I really like my in-laws. With both of my parents gone, they sort of adopted me. My mother in law may join us for dinner one evening. She's a hoot.

As it happens, we can't make the Smoky's run (or whatever you're calling it these days) due to a wedding we're going to that same weekend, but we'll be at the Grove Park Inn in Ashville over the Halloween weekend, partying with some other friends.

As they say.....timing is everything!

Here's the spa pool at the Grove Park Inn:

http://bestofnorthcarolina.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/grove-park-inn_spa.jpg

Looks somehow appropriate for Halloween.

Hugh Tackett (sp?), a friend of Tom Raymond called and asked if he could join us. He's not a Speedsterite (yet) but will be driving a Boxster RS-60 (haven't heard of that model, or maybe I heard incorrectly). He has recently finished his own "garage-mahal", which will be featured in a magazine about garages. His house is in the tri-cities area of NE Tennessee, and those of you who are so inclined and have the time have been invited for a tour. I'd love to see it, but am not sure if I can make it. We'll see. Anyway, welcome aboard, Hugh!

No Lane, you heard right: the RS-60 Boxster was a special edition commemorating something Porsche a few years ago. It has some nice options, but it is basically a regular Boxster, which means it goes and handles sweet!

re: Hugh Tackett: spelling is correct, and he does own a 2008 RS-60 Boxster, plus a 2002 911 Turbo. Hugh is very active in PCA, and will be a fun addition to our group.

I recently photographed Hugh's garage for Garage Style Magazine, and the article is scheduled to run next summer. In the photos you will see his RS 60, his turbo & my 2007 Vintage Ultrawide in the center.......all three cars are silver.

What's the current schedule. My car is about 2 months away, but I would like to drive over and meet up the the gang for a little drive.

Clint

Arrival on Friday the 15th (Actually late Wednesday or earlty Thursday for me), those of us there early plan to go to the Wheels Through Time museum on Friday.

Blue Ridge Parkway cruise on Saturday, and Biltmore tour on Sunday. We'll see you there!

Clint---you will be very welcome---this is a great group!

What time Friday for the tour??? We're planning on arriving early AM....8-9:00......Staging at the hotel parking lot ???

That's a possibility. I think Tom and I were meeting for lunch, but plans really aren't solid yet. I will be in town the day before, so his arrival will drive the schedule. Tom?

Oops..I didn't see this thread until after I posted on the old one.

Is the count still at 18? I need to know ASAP to confirm the total at the Fiddlin' Pig. A must for up front seating. I'll drive the Little Intestine (74A) to personally make changes as necessary....Please confirm numbers ASAP!

Gents,

Back from Northern and the Republic of Ireland. Bummer...Levi's at 109 Eros = ~ $141.70. Levis bought in Ireland has made a new meaning to "made in China". Big profit for someone! Fuel was at 1.30 Eros/liter. Tank-up in America. Oh, I forgot to mention the VAT tax at 20.+ %. NO SPEEDSTERS anywhere!

I'll be confirming our total of 20 for the Fiddlin' Pig Friday 8 October. Bring your own banjo, fiddle, getar, spoons, etc. I've also talked to the weather gods. I bought an Arran wool sweater just to be sure! Remember the Speedster adds..tops are for emergency use ONLY!

If anyone can not get a place to stay...call me.

Leaves still green at this elevation. I'll keep all informed as to conditions.

And Lane, Irish Whisky sucks. Only Scotch allowed, distilled on Islay is preferred. Should any one want to try "good stuff" let me know. Need time so I can find may map and dig up the jar.

Are yo'll ready????

See my response on the other thread. "Irish whiskey sucks", my a$$!

Re. dinner, I'm not 100% certain on the count, either. Suggest erring on the high side (20?) and if we're low, we're low. I can't imagine they'd throw us out.

Lane: I will arrive Chelsea's about 11:30 AM on 10/15. I may have Hugh Tackett in tow.

Sounds like we have several folks who would like to join us for the museum run. Let's get a count so that we'll know who wants to do that, who wants to meet for lunch at Chelsea's, etc. Tom and I will do both. Hugh is a possibility. Leon, do you and Margaret want to join us for lunch, or just the museum? Anybody else?

For those that want to do a bit of internet research:
www.wheelsthroughtime.com
www.jaylenosgarage.com

At Jay's site, scroll down till you see the Pebble Beach 2010 prompt
Then look for the video "Motorcycles at Pebble Beach". The obnoxious clicks and flashes going off during the video are mine.

FYI: Dale Walksler is currently riding a 1915 Harley across the USA
www.cannonballmotorcycle.com

Well, since that link doesn't work, you might want to try this:

www.motorcyclecannonball.com

Pretty interesting read. Some of you might ride along with him (check out "route")

Jack! He stopped in Hot Springs! Too bad you missed them!

Looks like they're in Gallup, NM, about now.......a'headin West to Santa Monica.

Vince! Head on out (you still have a bike, don'tcha??) and see them arrive at the Pacific!

All I can think of is, after 2 weeks of riding those nostalgic but severly lacking padding saddles, those guys are gonna have some real tired butts!

Baring any problems becky and I will be in Thursday night.
We will be up for a run to Maggie Valley

Sounds like 7 for lunch and the museum, right?

Gordon--durn. I was aware of the Cnnonball run and saw some of those vintage bikes around town. I'm sorry to not make the connection.

We'll be headed North on Thursday, not sure what time we'll pull in Ashville on Friday, hopefully in time for lunch and museum.

Lane, do you have us in the 7 count? BTW there will be two Boxsters at this event. I had an IM deal in the works that fell through after selling my VS. I had El Guapo helping me with the purchase of a very mint 06 IM. He even had the cashiers check in hand. The seller was elusive and I got spooked, so I pulled the plug on the deal. Like a dummy I went and drove late model Porsche's and ended up with this. Turns out I love it.

In the future I would like to keep the Boxster and build a 356 water cooled IM Roadster that I can utilize more often. So, I have been concentrating on business for now and putting some pennies away for the annointed one to build my dream car one day. For now life is good:)

...drool... Uh, what?

Actually I don't think I had you in mind for the Friday lunch/museum group. How about we do a roll call so I'll know what to make the reservations for? This is for the Friday lunch and museum tour ONLY. Lunch is at ~11:30 at Chelsea's Tea Room in Biltmore Village.

1. Me
2. Tom
3. Hugh
4. Leon +1
5. Marty +1
6. Nolan +1

Anyone else?