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Rtd 19 Don't be Scared- Come Early

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Old 10-14-2018, 02:21 PM
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One of the most common thing newbies say is "there just isn't enough time".
Well, there is an easy cure for that. Although Friday and Saturday have the most publicized drives, there are so many close by attractions that should be seen. Since the usual drive leaders have been coming to the event for years, they tend to zoom right on past these attractions. Make the effort to see them before the event starts.
So , come early, explore some of the local stuff like the Dam (including the museum), spend some time at Deals Gap, look for the swinging bridge on 129. Relax at the resort. Meet a few other early attendees and make some new friends. The year I decided I was going to show up on a Monday was the year I started to feel at home in the area.
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Originally Posted by zenairdave
Since the usual drive leaders have been coming to the event for years, they tend to zoom right on past these attractions.
Zoom...yup...that sounds about right!

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The Canadian adventure will arrive at Fontana Thursday evening this year. We will however, be leaving Ontario on Monday, for a relaxed 4 day, Pre-Dragon Event drive.

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Originally Posted by darcyw
Zoom...yup...that sounds about right!

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I think "zoom" is too slow but I can't find a proper word!
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Originally Posted by Scooterboy
I think "zoom" is too slow but I can't find a proper word!
You can find it in the Canadian dictionary Scoots.


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Originally Posted by batguano
You can find it in the Canadian dictionary Scoots.
Maybe Canadian Mountie might work Sorry wrong one.
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I wonder if we should actually show up a day earlier and do some smoky mountain activities there. Pumped for the trip... only errr 6ish months to go
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Originally Posted by batguano
You can find it in the Canadian dictionary Scoots.
we have a new word for the Canadian dictionary today- legal recreational cannabis...oh never mind, I'm too baked- that's 4 werds. and I'm surprisingly hungry.

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Found that out this morning with Canada legalizing MJ. Only question will their replace the red maple leaf on your flag with the red bud.
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The Canadian caravan will now look like a Cheech & Chong movie, Up in Smoke!


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