Who's planning to join the southeast caravan this year? I will probably do as I have done for the last couple of years and leave Tuesday, overnighting in either Asheville or Johnson City, and meet up with the folks at the diner in Bristol (it is Bristol, right?) on Wednesday for the cruise up to Christiansburg, VA.
What's the plan, guys?
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Let me check the calendar, and I may be able to meet with you and who ever else on Wed. for lunch(?). I'm assuming that is right off I-81N. ...
If I recall correctly. Hoss, can you chime in here? I'm thinking that we meet up at that New York themed restaurant we've eaten at a couple of times.
This will be a"first" for me so directions will be needed when the time comes... 
Yes, it is the Brooklyn Grill in Bristol, VA. It is located off I-81 at exit one, the first one after you cross the Virginia state line. I am attaching a link, but basically you follow the road into town and turn left when the road forks. It is located next to a Shell station. How convenient.
You gonna join us, John?
I suppose so.
Your enthusiasm is, um.. Yes it is. 
... and I figger the usual hook-up near Hagerstown w/ the DC/ B'more/Mechanicsburg contingent on Thurs. a Cracker Barrel, as I recall. Everybody all square w/ that?
Works for me.
Works here too.... Those things are becoming worse than Waffle Hoses....They are everywhere...
Definitely better than any waffle house I have ever dined (sic) in.
What is a Waffle Hose?
What is a Waffle Hose?
It's a place where you go after you make a decision and then lack the courage to follow through. I'm at one now...
What is a Waffle Hose?
It's a downgraded Huddle House. And Wassup with them grits, eh ?:-)
What is a Waffle Hose?
Waffle House is an old name in the world of Restaurants and has been overshadowed by many other better eating emporiums, including Cracker Barrel.
Just my 2 kroner
I think he's asking about the "Hose" spelling. Not sure if that was a typo or a commentary.
Was he saying you get "hosed" at Waffle House?
Kelly, we ate at a waffle house on the way out of Carlisle the year it rained a lot and Musbjim got thrown out of the Harley tour.
Don't you remember? It was you, me, Jen, Lenny, Cory, and a female none of us are fond of.....
Yeah MUSBJIM got tossed out of thr HD Factory for exposing his big toe ~
It's Cracker Barrel exit 14 Chambersburg, PA
Waffle House I know about, a waffle hose, not to sure. Is it one of these??
And I do recall a wet Sunday breakfast w/ those you mention at The Waffle House. And my first introduction (Thanks to Danny P.) to WTF is an idle jet, and why should I care. And also, as I recall, I learned about hydro-lock, as it rained right into one of my cylinders before I got a tarp, car cover and rain hats.
That was a great Carlisle trip, even though that Harley Tour Nazi picked me out of the tour group and had me escorted out of the building. BWAAAAA HAAAAAAA! Even before the tour, the docent in the lobby was pretty close to being punched-out by Doc Howie for harassing his kid. Potential for throwing down, I love that part! 
It was then that I knew I was amongst the best group of gear heads (SOC) you'll find anywhere! 
PEACE - OUT!
Yeah, that left a bad taste in my mouth for all things Harley Davidson.
Don't blame HD, or at least not completely -- blame OSHA and the Feds. Used to be that you could go down to East Baltimore and take a really cool tour of the GM/Chevy assembly plant -- watch them build cars. Not any more. Too dangerous for plain old civilians to be in the factory. That said, I was pissed that Jimbo was tossed out of the HD tour -- that just seemed mean at the time.
Peace Out!!
It was their attitude that bugged me. They weren't at all apologetic or understanding - they were simply mean and snarky. That attitude was seen several times during the tour, which is what left the bad taste. It felt like they really didn't want us there bothering them even though they were more than happy to take our money.
HD had emerged from a labor contract dispute in 2007 and the downturn in the economy had certainly hurt their business. Perhaps things have cooled down and another visit would leave a different taste in your mouth Lane. My HOG magazine seems to suggest that life is good for Harley riders and when life if good for the customers, life should be good at the factories.
Hey Lane,
I'm in! So if I have this right, it is the same plan as last year?
Maddie and I are hoping for good weather. We would like to go topless the entire way this time! The car is running great. I tuned it and dialed in my webers, running like a kitten.
What about Leon?
Hey Ron and Maddie!!
Yeah, the plan's the same as far as I know. Leon's bringing his new toy but I don't know if he's driving or towing.
Driving...... (NEED another award)... I'll be coming up I-75 thru Knowville and into Christiansburg.... Is the gathering in Bristol Va. still on???? Time???
Ron, are you and Maddie driving ?? Staying in Christiansburg ??
I will take responsibility for calling the Brooklyn Grill before drive day to make certain we don't have a disappointment like two years ago. Of course thanks to the good graces of Tom we had a delightful lunch at his golf club a few miles away. Meeting time at the grill would be sometime between noon and half-past. Be there or be square.
Hoss
Yes Leon, Maddie and I are both going and we have a room already booked in Christiansburg. Last time we met everyone coming up in Bristol. We need to hook up. Leaving Wed. morning to hit Bristol for lunch.
Glad you and Maddie are coming again this year! See you in Bristol for lunch.
Maddie is crazy excited! We had such a great time last year meeting everyone!
Leon,
We took the mountain route through Asheville last year, it was beautiful. Google shows it's 15 minutes longer than the I-75 route, but it's less traffic and far better on the eyes. We would love to caravan with you. What do you think?
Safe travels, to all my southern friends!
Need to scan a map and see where we could meet up...... What was your routing last year??? I live just outside Acworth..... West of Hwy 41.....
There are a couple of guys coming from Florida who might want to join us with you guys too - Tom Rahn and Tom Lorenzo.
Neither Tom uses his name as a member name.... Makes Dialog contact impossible....
If you contact them, let them know and we'll try to iron out the details....
Thanks Bruce...
Yes, anyone interested in joining us, it is easy to figure the timeline. We are joining others from the Southeast in Bristol, TN at 12:00 on Wed. May 13th. We are taking the scenic route through north Georgia and into the Smoky Mountains, thru Asheville, and then North to Bristol. From there onto Christiansburg for the night. Coming from Florida will bring you thru Atlanta on either I-75 or I-85. Both feed into I-75 north and then I-575 into North Georgia to join our route.
More the merrier!
Hi .... Tom Rahn .. here AKA .... TRahn Weston Fl 2013 JR Suby Beck ....
I originally intended to drive up but change of plans as the car is with Carey for some slight improvements ..... I will be driving back to Fl starting Sunday if anybody is interested.
