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Canadian Caravan to RTD 17

Old 02-05-2017, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Lovetodrive2000
Or rye..... that would work also.... preferably top shelf....

No bottom shelf sh*t like Lee brings!
Canadian's make some damn good Rye
Old 02-06-2017, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by zeroptzero
Okay thanks very much for that info, I think it changed since I was there last a number of years back. I won't bother driving through it then as it is too expensive. I love the place though. Thanks Scoots !
In 2015, The plus one and I went to Biltmore on Sunday after the event. We were informed that on that particular day, It was full access pass or no entry. $75 per person. It is a very nice place and we had an amazing full buffet meal, (Another $100) and spent a fair bit of time wondering around. Flowers were not at peak by any means. You need to spend the day to get some value for your money. They have put some effort to keep private vehicles away from the "mansion" so pictures in front will be hard to achieve.
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So are you guys staying Wednesday night in Marion?
Old 02-11-2017, 11:22 AM
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So are you guys staying Wednesday night in Marion?
I believe they are, Adnan. I reserved a block of rooms for them and I believe all the rooms are gone.
Old 02-11-2017, 01:24 PM
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If they are there on Wednesday, they can join me for my usual special dinner at Fontana. Generally 4 or 5 courses and paired wines. Only $100/person and some of the best food you'll ever eat.
WHAT??? Last year it was Thursday.
Old 02-11-2017, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by PJCC
WHAT??? Last year it was Thursday.
yes, and this year it is Wed.
Old 02-11-2017, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by PJCC
WHAT??? Last year it was Thursday.
Going to have to hurry to get there. When you let the chef at Fontana go, he does some extraordinary food. Fortunately, I'm one of the few people who gets to sample how good the food can be...You can be part of this select group if you hurry.
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Originally Posted by kgf3076
Going to have to hurry to get there. When you let the chef at Fontana go, he does some extraordinary food. Fortunately, I'm one of the few people who gets to sample how good the food can be...You can be part of this select group if you hurry.
Well, I can't get there Wednesday. So the restaurant in Gatlinburg will have to do.
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Originally Posted by zenairdave
In 2015, The plus one and I went to Biltmore on Sunday after the event. We were informed that on that particular day, It was full access pass or no entry. $75 per person. It is a very nice place and we had an amazing full buffet meal, (Another $100) and spent a fair bit of time wondering around. Flowers were not at peak by any means. You need to spend the day to get some value for your money. They have put some effort to keep private vehicles away from the "mansion" so pictures in front will be hard to achieve.
You mean like this?

Old 02-22-2017, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Lovetodrive2000
You mean like this?

Nice photo but I dont see any AP2's

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