Things to bring with you on the Dragon
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From: Former S2KCA President
Just back from Summer Dragon. For a Newbie going to the Dragon with the S2000 group... a couple of additional things to consider:
I travel a bit and am used to staying a hotels. Fontana is NOT a hotel, but a National Park, with rooms. You are out in The Woods.
Speaking of The Woods... things I would take:
- DEET! I prefer OFF! Deep Woods Dry. The flying bugs at some of the overlooks are intense!
- Sunscreen - with an S2000, it goes wothout saying. Top down driving is the only way to go!
- FOOD! A wonderful S2000 Mom offered me a Blueberry Fig bar Friday morning, before I knew that the Deals Gap Cafe was open at 0700. The Fontana dining room opens at 0800. The Drives start at 0800.
- Stuff to clean your car! They have a hose you can wet/wash, but bring what you deem appropriate to wash your car, after a heavy day of spitited (moderate/easy) driving in the TN/NC countryside. You'll want to have your car looking nice at the Friday dinner, whether the dinner is at the ballfield or on the patio.
Now I know, and I'm ready for the next Dragon event. And There Will Be Another Dragon Event!
I travel a bit and am used to staying a hotels. Fontana is NOT a hotel, but a National Park, with rooms. You are out in The Woods.
Speaking of The Woods... things I would take:
- DEET! I prefer OFF! Deep Woods Dry. The flying bugs at some of the overlooks are intense!
- Sunscreen - with an S2000, it goes wothout saying. Top down driving is the only way to go!
- FOOD! A wonderful S2000 Mom offered me a Blueberry Fig bar Friday morning, before I knew that the Deals Gap Cafe was open at 0700. The Fontana dining room opens at 0800. The Drives start at 0800.
- Stuff to clean your car! They have a hose you can wet/wash, but bring what you deem appropriate to wash your car, after a heavy day of spitited (moderate/easy) driving in the TN/NC countryside. You'll want to have your car looking nice at the Friday dinner, whether the dinner is at the ballfield or on the patio.
Now I know, and I'm ready for the next Dragon event. And There Will Be Another Dragon Event!
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From: Former S2KCA President
The majority of the folks that go on the Atlanta club drives have headsets for their talk-about radios. We also used them on the OBX run. They help A LOT because you can keep both hands on the wheel easier. I think they are pretty cheap (like $10?). It would be worth it! 
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Originally Posted by SuzukaSue' timestamp='1031235459' post='987930
The majority of the folks that go on the Atlanta club drives have headsets for their talk-about radios. We also used them on the OBX run. They help A LOT because you can keep both hands on the wheel easier. I think they are pretty cheap (like $10?). It would be worth it!
