Tour de Smo' 2022

You really know how to tempt a guy, Lane.

I'm evil that way, Bob.

By the way, y'all can go ahead and make your reservations now, if you want.  We can expand the block of rooms if needed.

I was so bummed about not making 2021 that hell or high water, I'm in.

I'm in.

You know I can't miss the chance to wring my car's neck in the mountains, Lane. I'll book it in the morning. I'm all in, all the time.

Maddie said she and Ron will try to join us.  I guess I should go ahead and make my reservation, huh?

@Chris MacDonald  Keep your eyes on the swinging watch, now think Spyder, you can caravan with Danny, he's a great mechanic, Spyder, you'll have more fun, Spyder, it isn't peer pressure, it's just your turn, Spyder.......

SpyDER!  SpyDER!  SpyDER!  SpyDER!!!!!!!!

Lane, are you channeling GERD? Caps-lock busted?

Oh, yeah, you just get really excited...

@Lane Anderson posted:

SpyDER!  SpyDER!  SpyDER!  SpyDER!!!!!!!!

Says the guy who's driven his BMW three times in a row.

Ouch! That hurts, Stan. Stan is a bit grumpy today. But it's still FUNNY!

Kinda didn’t have much choice with that, Stan. 🥴

Lane,

I've put it on the calendar.

I won't have a speedster yet, but I think I have a car I can bring that will keep up with everyone and have some fun.

If it's what we talked about, yeah, you should be able to keep up.

UPDATE: I spoke too Layton (hotel GM) today and he doesn't have the "SOC" code loaded in yet.  I will update when it's ready.

UPDATE to the UPDATE: The code "SOC" is now active.

Glad to see this is already firming up. I have it on my calendar. Finally get to see Lane's Blue Coupe......

Maybe...

So far so good.  Had a blown fuse sideline it on a cruise during the holidays, but after investigation we think it was a fluke.  Carrying extras just in case.

@DannyP posted:

Maybe...

Yeah, I'm still salty about that. I even drove down to Charleston in hopes of seeing it.

Bupkis.

Alice ad I are in.  This has always been a great, fun event!  Looking forward to seeing everyone!  Anyone going along I 40 that wants to drive over together?  We're near Little Rock, AR.

@Jack Crosby posted:

Alice ad I are in.  This has always been a great, fun event!  Looking forward to seeing everyone!  Anyone going along I 40 that wants to drive over together?  We're near Little Rock, AR.

I regret that I have one "like" to give for this comment.

You're my hero, Jack - and it'll be lovely to see Alice again!

PS: Bring the banjo.

A fellow with a Beck 904 reached out to me the other day and asked if he could join us.  that would be very cool.

@Lane Anderson posted:

A fellow with a Beck 904 reached out to me the other day and asked if he could join us.  that would be very cool.

Actually Lane, there may be a few of us. Kind of a haul for some, but it sounds like a fun time.

Bricker

Great to hear that, Bricker.  Be advised that I'm lazy and I don't work very hard for this event, so there is only a little planning done (mostly the routes by Carlos).  Meals are usually spur of the moment.  With the exception of the run on the Blue Ridge Parkway we do little/no sight seeing.  It is about the driving.

Yeehah!!!

Oh, BTW @Bricker Martin, several of the other likely attendees are also from Illinois.  Y'all may want to consider a convoy.

@Bricker Martin posted:

Actually Lane, there may be a few of us. Kind of a haul for some, but it sounds like a fun time.

Bricker

Bricker,

I'm in Morton, IL up by Peoria, and there are a few guys from Chicagoland that make the trip as well. It's totally worth it.

@Lane Anderson posted:

Great to hear that, Bricker.  Be advised that I'm lazy and I don't work very hard for this event, so there is only a little planning done (mostly the routes by Carlos).  Meals are usually spur of the moment.  With the exception of the run on the Blue Ridge Parkway we do little/no sight seeing.  It is about the driving.

Yeehah!!!

This sounds good. Makes things easier on all involved.

@Stan Galat posted:

Bricker,

I'm in Morton, IL up by Peoria, and there are a few guys from Chicagoland that make the trip as well. It's totally worth it.

Excellent Stan. I like the idea of a convoy. Not sure where a meeting place would be since I am in SOIL. Looks like the routes may be different.

It's all about the driving ? Lane is delusional..... Most important events of the weekend are sharing single malt scotch around a fire pit, stupid bad joke telling (which everyone else is competing for a distant second), and someone performing carburetor and valve adjustments while friends stand around drinking beer and offering suggestions.

Well, yeah, there is that.

No, its all about the driving, really.  I guar-an-f-ing-tee it.

So I have it in my calendar, will see about the room.  Figure me in.

We’re in for sure.

FAN-DAMN-TASTIC @Ron Mullis!!!

@Ron Mullis posted:

We’re in for sure.

That is really, really good news.

I’m ready for some good times.

Y’all deserve ‘em, Ron.

Been a tough couple of years for sure. I’m bringing cigars and a couple of bottles of Blue Label.