[QUOTE=JerseyGirl,Apr 23 2007, 06:27 PM] Whoa - you obviously weren't w/ the OH group in the "back room" for our dinner.

 

Citadel Alumni Class of 1976.....

Now :

 

Yep.. nocturnal pygmy bears are exactly why Topaco is a No-go.

 

I'd also like to see a group photo of the cars. In the resturant was a really good photo of another car group. I think they had about 250 cars (mini coopers) in the photo it was really nice. I would have like to had the chance to purchase a photo like this if it was us.

We wore the atm out too. Had to get cash at the front desk. Vendors might want to make sure the ATM stays full hehe.

 

i was bummed that they were out of a number of items at the Bistro (especially since last year, that was a problem as well).

otherwise -- i loved it. could things have been better? 5 star stuffs? sure, but then, it wouldn't be a cabin in the mountains.

all in all, i was quite happy, even if my bunk bed matress was a bit uncomfortable.

 

I think you guys need to lower your standards a bit. You are miles away from civilization, you are in the mountains, and keep in mind that Fontana was a New Deal project (think about that).

Personally, I view Fontana as the retreat I need at least once a year. I realized this year that the Dragon is a supplemental part of it - what I enjoy most is not having a cell phone, and having to put some effort into finding an Internet connection if I have to connect. It is a rare thing to find in the United States these days.

I know there are some people who come just for the Dragon, or just to socialize, and expect the same things civilization would provide back home. All I've got to say is, set your standards according to the location and you'll enjoy your time a bit more.

Yes, I experienced a few of the things mentioned already, but I was on vacation - I didn't give a .....except for one thing. The cleaning lady ignored the Do Not Disturb Sign one morning

 

Having camped in a tent where the diner is now at Deal's Gap store, anything's an improvement over those days. I can't comment on the food at the Village - Sweetwater BBQ FTW!

OT - Why are you selling the Cayman? What's next?

 

Read the thread. It is a temporary thing

 

That's what Ted Bundy said too.

 

I think most of the expectations were based on the previous two stays at Fontana. Last year, I think the biggest shortcoming was that we had to buy (wet) firewood. Both of the cabins I had were clean, fully stocked, devoid of insects, and the staff was friendly and helpful. It seems that a lot of people had similar experiences last year, but this year was a big dropoff.


Good luck selling your wheelz.