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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 10:43 AM
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I have tried to come up with a catchy name for this drive but lets just say, it is the LONG way to Fontana. A few more cars are welcome to come along.
It is possible to join us Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings but we will be leaving from a different hotel/town each day.

The plan is to take a 2 hr direct drive from town to town and turn it into a 6 hr backroads adventure. Add to that time for gas, meals and sight seeing at several points each day. They will be full days but still time for some relaxation and visiting.

Departure times are approximate since we are on holidays. If you plan on joining in unannounced, you better show up early in case we leave early. Departure is unlikely to be before 9AM but you never know. Hotel parking lots will be the meet up area

Departure points for 9 am each day are below.

Tuesday April 8. General Francis Marion, Main St Marion VA, 276-783-4800
Wednesday April 9 Comfort Inn - 206 Michelle DR , Hendersonville NC, 828-693-8800
Thursday April 10 Econo Lodge - 101 Edelweiss Strasse, helen GA, 706-878-8000

Each day will end at the next days departure hotel with Thursday ending at Fontana Village for the RTD 2014 kickoff.


I have included the hotel contact info so you can book your own rooms, No special rates but I choose hotels under $60.
Remember you need the hotel the day before the departure date.
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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by zenairdave
I have tried to come up with a catchy name for this drive but lets just say, it is the LONG way to Fontana. A few more cars are welcome to come along.
It is possible to join us Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings but we will be leaving from a different hotel/town each day.

The plan is to take a 2 hr direct drive from town to town and turn it into a 6 hr backroads adventure. Add to that time for gas, meals and sight seeing at several points each day. They will be full days but still time for some relaxation and visiting.

Departure times are approximate since we are on holidays. If you plan on joining in unannounced, you better show up early in case we leave early. Departure is unlikely to be before 9AM but you never know. Hotel parking lots will be the meet up area

Departure points for 9 am each day are below.

Tuesday April 8. General Francis Marion, Main St Marion VA, 276-783-4800
Wednesday April 9 Comfort Inn - 206 Michelle DR , Hendersonville NC, 828-693-8800
Thursday April 10 Econo Lodge - 101 Edelweiss Strasse, helen GA, 706-878-8000

Each day will end at the next days departure hotel with Thursday ending at Fontana Village for the RTD 2014 kickoff.


I have included the hotel contact info so you can book your own rooms, No special rates but I choose hotels under $60.
Remember you need the hotel the day before the departure date.
"The Canuck Tired of the White Stuff Drive South of the Border Adventure. Or the Around the World Cheap Ass Hotel Cruise Inn.

Please take good care of my road whore buddy Dave the Canuck.
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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Bama Dave
Originally Posted by zenairdave' timestamp='1395168190' post='23068943
I have tried to come up with a catchy name for this drive but lets just say, it is the LONG way to Fontana. A few more cars are welcome to come along.
It is possible to join us Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings but we will be leaving from a different hotel/town each day.

The plan is to take a 2 hr direct drive from town to town and turn it into a 6 hr backroads adventure. Add to that time for gas, meals and sight seeing at several points each day. They will be full days but still time for some relaxation and visiting.

Departure times are approximate since we are on holidays. If you plan on joining in unannounced, you better show up early in case we leave early. Departure is unlikely to be before 9AM but you never know. Hotel parking lots will be the meet up area

Departure points for 9 am each day are below.

Tuesday April 8. General Francis Marion, Main St Marion VA, 276-783-4800
Wednesday April 9 Comfort Inn - 206 Michelle DR , Hendersonville NC, 828-693-8800
Thursday April 10 Econo Lodge - 101 Edelweiss Strasse, helen GA, 706-878-8000

Each day will end at the next days departure hotel with Thursday ending at Fontana Village for the RTD 2014 kickoff.


I have included the hotel contact info so you can book your own rooms, No special rates but I choose hotels under $60.
Remember you need the hotel the day before the departure date.
"The Canuck Tired of the White Stuff Drive South of the Border Adventure. Or the Around the World Cheap Ass Hotel Cruise Inn.

Please take good care of my road whore buddy Dave the Canuck.
I kind of like: Annual Sophisticated Spirited Homage Of Liberal Eccentrics
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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by DragonDidg
Originally Posted by Bama Dave' timestamp='1395169094' post='23068972
[quote name='zenairdave' timestamp='1395168190' post='23068943']
I have tried to come up with a catchy name for this drive but lets just say, it is the LONG way to Fontana. A few more cars are welcome to come along.
It is possible to join us Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings but we will be leaving from a different hotel/town each day.

The plan is to take a 2 hr direct drive from town to town and turn it into a 6 hr backroads adventure. Add to that time for gas, meals and sight seeing at several points each day. They will be full days but still time for some relaxation and visiting.

Departure times are approximate since we are on holidays. If you plan on joining in unannounced, you better show up early in case we leave early. Departure is unlikely to be before 9AM but you never know. Hotel parking lots will be the meet up area

Departure points for 9 am each day are below.

Tuesday April 8. General Francis Marion, Main St Marion VA, 276-783-4800
Wednesday April 9 Comfort Inn - 206 Michelle DR , Hendersonville NC, 828-693-8800
Thursday April 10 Econo Lodge - 101 Edelweiss Strasse, helen GA, 706-878-8000

Each day will end at the next days departure hotel with Thursday ending at Fontana Village for the RTD 2014 kickoff.


I have included the hotel contact info so you can book your own rooms, No special rates but I choose hotels under $60.
Remember you need the hotel the day before the departure date.
"The Canuck Tired of the White Stuff Drive South of the Border Adventure. Or the Around the World Cheap Ass Hotel Cruise Inn.

Please take good care of my road whore buddy Dave the Canuck.
I kind of like: Annual Sophisticated Spirited Homage Of Liberal Eccentrics
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Catchy!
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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 02:35 PM
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I'm getting depressed because of too many options this year for me and too little time. Wish I could do this!
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 05:20 AM
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DragonDidg: I kind of like: Annual Sophisticated Spirited Homage Of Liberal Eccentrics
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kgf3076: Catchy!
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More than you know or acknowledged!
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Originally Posted by DragonDidg
DragonDidg: I kind of like: Annual Sophisticated Spirited Homage Of Liberal Eccentrics
kgf3076: Catchy!
More than you know or acknowledged!
Yep.I like acronyms.
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 10:21 AM
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Now Guys, play nice.
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by zenairdave
Now Guys, play nice.
When the hell are you nice Dave the Canuck. Snow melted yet sir
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Bama Dave
Originally Posted by zenairdave' timestamp='1395253279' post='23070782
Now Guys, play nice.
When the hell are you nice Dave the Canuck. Snow melted yet sir
Raining today, snow melting and assuming no more big storms, I will be in Marion to razz you somemore on Monday night.
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