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Old Mar 26, 2018 | 11:22 AM
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We were all newbies at one time. If you take your time and don't drive over your head you will be just fine. Come on down and join us driving sone of the best roads in America!
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Old Mar 26, 2018 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Scooterboy
We were all newbies at one time. If you take your time and don't drive over your head you will be just fine. Come on down and join us driving sone of the best roads in America!
BTW watch out of the people from Cincinnati 'cause they are just plain nuts!
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Old Mar 26, 2018 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Birdybog
So I just rehabilitated my 2001 New Formula Red AP1 with 172k miles on it that I rolled off the showroom floor 17 years ago. I would really like to make this trip but since I’ve never done one of these I’m checking to see if a newbie should take this on. Reading through the threads it looks like there are a lot of familiar friends so I wanted to reach out before making any plans.
You won't be the only newbie and we like newbies to come back and be regulars. Don't worry about keeping up or being the FNG or if you'll have a good time. You'll have a good time.

(and if you don't, come see me and let me know why so it can be fixed).

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Old Mar 26, 2018 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Birdybog
So I just rehabilitated my 2001 New Formula Red AP1 with 172k miles on it that I rolled off the showroom floor 17 years ago. I would really like to make this trip but since I’ve never done one of these I’m checking to see if a newbie should take this on. Reading through the threads it looks like there are a lot of familiar friends so I wanted to reach out before making any plans.
We won't bite... well, at least most of us won't!

Come on down/over/up for a weekend of driving, food, relaxation and great company.

Since it WILL be your first Dragon trip, stay away from any drive listed as spirited or aggressive, and you will be fine.

Make sure you come up to Fontana's lobby in the evening, that's where you will make some great friends.

Hopefully we will see/meet you on the Ballfield Friday evening!
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Old Mar 26, 2018 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooterboy
BTW watch out of the people from Cincinnati 'cause they are just plain nuts!
And I guess that's why you hang out with us?
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Old Mar 26, 2018 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Lovetodrive2000
And I guess that's why you hang out with us?
Oh hell yes!


Is it time to go yet?
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Old Mar 26, 2018 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Birdybog
So I just rehabilitated my 2001 New Formula Red AP1 with 172k miles on it that I rolled off the showroom floor 17 years ago. I would really like to make this trip but since I’ve never done one of these I’m checking to see if a newbie should take this on. Reading through the threads it looks like there are a lot of familiar friends so I wanted to reach out before making any plans.
Where would you be coming from?
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Old Mar 26, 2018 | 02:34 PM
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Right outside Richmond, VA.
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Old Mar 26, 2018 | 03:44 PM
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I’m sure that there are others coming from that area that you maybe able to caravan with.
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Old Mar 26, 2018 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Birdybog
Right outside Richmond, VA.
Originally Posted by Scooterboy
I’m sure that there are others coming from that area that you maybe able to caravan with.
If you can.... try to join a caravan down... makes the experience soooooo much better.

Then when you arrive, find the OKI group and stick with them.....

They will not lead you down any dark paths! (seriously.... find us...)

And, make sure you have a FRS radio... they are cheap..... and a headset, cheap also.... will make the drives/caravan down more enjoyable!
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