Post by: Fierofool on March 09, 2016, 06:01:42 pm
Google says that it's 5 hours without traffic. I would expect that with stops at Bridal Veil, lunch, rest stops and whatever, that it should take us about 7-8 hours. Leaving Clayton at 9 would put us into Pigeon Forge at about 5, just in time to get checked in to the hotel and go to dinner.
Post by: f85gtron on March 10, 2016, 07:53:20 pm
Post by: Fierofool on March 10, 2016, 08:10:39 pm
Post by: Fierofool on March 25, 2016, 06:57:02 pm
I promise you that this will be a day full of nothing but curves until we get back to Cherokee, North Carolina. We will start in Northeast Georgia and end up in Pigeon Forge.
Any artists? I need art or suggestions for the event T-shirt.
Post by: scottb on April 06, 2016, 07:39:29 pm
Post by: Fierofool on April 06, 2016, 10:35:48 pm
Post by: GrannyLinda on April 07, 2016, 03:30:30 pm
Post by: Fierofool on April 07, 2016, 05:00:42 pm
Post by: Fierofool on April 21, 2016, 03:34:13 pm
The trial run on the 21st will kick off at 9am sharp from the Ingles parking lot on US441 in Clayton, Ga. If you don't think you can make it on time and want to intercept us elsewhere email georgiafieroclub@gmail.com for route information.
Post by: TopNotch on May 11, 2016, 01:26:44 pm
Personally, if my back problem isn't better by then, I'm not going. Although the Fiero is quite comfortable, even with the back problem, if anything should happen requiring me to walk (engine problem, out of gas, etc.), well, currently walking is out of the question.
Post by: Fierofool on May 11, 2016, 01:45:32 pm
I plan on going, of course, and may take along a passenger. I've offered Dave my 87 if he doesn't have to work. I've worked out several routes, in part, depending upon the weather. If rainy, we will take Happy Valley Road instead of Foothills Parkway to avoid the possibility of getting into heavy cloud cover.
I'll print out some route sheets and have them at the starting point in Clayton.
Post by: f85gtron on May 11, 2016, 04:55:28 pm
Post by: guitarfreak235 on May 13, 2016, 10:27:58 am
I am still figuring out if it will work to come to the meeting tomorrow
Post by: TopNotch on May 13, 2016, 10:43:32 am
I want to go on the trial/scouting run. Has it officially been moved to the 21st?
Yes, the 21st. You should be in Clayton, GA at 9 AM. It should take you a little over 2 hours to get there from Spartanburg SC.
Post by: Fierofool on May 13, 2016, 01:17:37 pm
I want us to be gassed up and ready to pull out by 9am on the morning of the 21st.
We will meet at the Ingles Markets Grocery Store Shopping Center in Clayton, Ga.
176 US-441, Clayton, GA 30525
There is an Ingles Express gas station at that location. There's also a BP station next to it.
Everyone should bring an FRS radio. Be sure they're fully charged or bring batteries.
If anyone doesn't make it there on time, they can still intercept us along the route. Going North on Hwy 28 out of Franklin, NC, also known as Bryson City Road, there's what used to be a Citgo Gas Station. It's now called the Village Trader
The Address is
453 Bryson City Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
Our path from start up to this point will be:
WarWoman Road out of the Ingles Parking Lot.
Turn left at the end of WarWoman Road onto Hwy 28.
Follow Hwy 28 through Highlands, NC and continue North through Franklin.
If anyone is too late to intercept us at this point, the next reasonable place is at:
Lynns Place Restaurant
237 E Main St, Robbinsville, NC 28771
We will have lunch there.
We will return to Hwy 28, continue up through Fontana Village, passing Fontana Dam and will grab The Dragon's Tail at the very tip where Hwy 28 and US 129 meet.
Travel through The Dragon's Tail, pick up the Foothills Parkway about 3 miles north and follow it over to US 321 in Townsend.
If anyone hasn't hooked up with us by the time we leave Robbinsville lunch stop, it's just too late to try to join.
Our final destination will be Gatlinburg, TN. Depending upon time and traffic and consensus of participants, we may visit a hotel to set up event accommodations.
Return from Gatlinburg via US Hwy 441 through Cherokee, NC to Gainesville or Commerce, Ga. is about 3 hours.
Google Maps trip plotter suggests about 5 1/2 hours from Clayton to Gatlinburg. Don't believe it for one moment. It will be more like 7 hours.
Post by: Fierofool on May 16, 2016, 08:38:56 am
I've made contact with a Mazda Miata club and invited some of their people to come along. No word from them, yet, but they said they'd get back to me this week.
Post by: guitarfreak235 on May 16, 2016, 02:18:05 pm
Post by: Fierofool on May 16, 2016, 02:42:57 pm
One thing about rain. No bikes or cyclists.
Post by: CowsPatoot on May 18, 2016, 10:04:00 am
Post by: Fierofool on May 18, 2016, 10:23:54 am
Post by: CowsPatoot on May 18, 2016, 10:55:57 am
You know the way I drive...I can't rely on the car to get me back to Ohio after the run. I pulled up a map of the route, and it looks like a legendary combination of roads.
Post by: Fierofool on May 18, 2016, 11:07:43 am
Post by: Raydar on May 18, 2016, 11:30:24 am
Post by: Fierofool on May 18, 2016, 01:56:33 pm
Bring tools, maybe a flashlight and if your car uses one, an ignition module. FRS radios and a GPS are good, too.
I just spoke with Capital City Fieros out of Michigan and they will be back again this year. They're coming down early and will be playing around on The Dragon and surrounding area on September 15 and 16 then will join us in Clayton on the evening of the 16th for the official run on the 17th. They would like to invite anyone to join them.
Looking for our Canadian friends to return with and maybe bring a few more with them.
Post by: scottb on May 19, 2016, 10:52:30 am
Post by: Fierofool on May 19, 2016, 11:26:28 am
Post by: Fierofool on May 19, 2016, 03:46:53 pm
Post by: ron768 on May 20, 2016, 01:27:51 pm
Post by: guitarfreak235 on May 20, 2016, 04:14:04 pm
Post by: scottb on May 20, 2016, 05:55:54 pm
Thanks, Scott
Post by: Fierofool on May 20, 2016, 09:24:20 pm
Post by: Fierofool on May 22, 2016, 08:46:47 am
Here are a couple of pictures taken along our route. More to come later today.
Looking toward Knoxville from the Foothills Parkway.
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Just a little of the 13 miles of river alongside the River Gorge Road as we approached Gatlinburg.
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Post by: scottb on May 22, 2016, 12:20:18 pm
The other problem was a rookie driver trying to keep up with a maniac on the Dragon resulting in overheated brakes. Lesson learned there.
It was a very good drive, there will be something for everyone. Looking very forward to doing it again
Post by: Fierofool on May 22, 2016, 12:54:55 pm
The other problem was a rookie driver trying to keep up with a maniac on the Dragon resulting in overheated brakes. Lesson learned there.
I don't know if I should take that as a compliment or a slap in the back of the head. But I do agree, it was a very enjoyable drive. Some new territory, even for most of our regular RFTH participants. Maybe we'll also get to see some of the new scenery Scott and I saw.
On River Gorge Road. Photo by Scott Brown
BEAR!
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Photo by Charles Sewell
ELK!
Photo by Scott Brown
ELKS! :D
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One dumb woman with New York plates on her vehicle actually got out and walked to the middle of the lane to take a picture. Had to yell at her that it wasn't such a good idea because they could be dangerous. But the most stupid of all were the 50 or so people standing in the roadway looking up the tree at the BEAR!
Post by: Raydar on May 22, 2016, 05:52:59 pm
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One dumb woman with New York plates on her vehicle actually got out and walked to the middle of the lane to take a picture. Had to yell at her that it wasn't such a good idea because they could be dangerous. But the most stupid of all were the 50 or so people standing in the roadway looking up the tree at the BEAR!
It must be safe. The Crocodile Hunter does it all the time!
Wait...
Post by: Fierofool on May 22, 2016, 10:27:14 pm
LAST UPDATE 5/27/2017 AT 12:22 PM EST
This is what I have for hotel reservations in Gatlinburg, and Clayton, Ga. .
CLAYTON, GA. HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS AT DAYS INN
Address: 54 Hwy 441 N, Clayton, GA 30525
Phone:(706) 782-4258
DOUBLE ROOMS $76.46 PLUS $19.66 TAX.
SOME HAVE MADE RESERVATIONS AT LOWER RATES THROUGH AARP OR ONLINE SERVICES. WE HAVE BLOCKED 20 ROOMS, BUT I SUGGEST THAT YOU TRY TO FIND LOWER RATES ONLINE. THEY WOULDN'T BUDGE FROM THEIR STANDARD RATES, EVEN FOR OUR GROUP.
IF YOU DO MAKE DIRECT RESERVATIONS, PLEASE TELL THEM YOU ARE PART OF THE GEORGIA FIEROS GROUP.
NO PETS ALLOWED AT THE EDGEWATER HOTEL
You must tell them you are part of the Georgia Fieros or Georgia Fiero Club Group
The hotel is:
THE EDGEWATER AT THE AQUARIUM
HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER
PO Box 170, 402 River Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Reservations/Front Desk: 800-423-9582
www.edgewater-hotel.com
Room Rates
Rooms are all Double Queen. There are only a limited number of King bed rooms available so we didn't get a price. Possibly some jaccuzzi rooms too, but those are also outside our group rates.
Double/Queen $100.00
I have asked for all rooms to be on the front overlooking the river and the city. All rooms have private balconies.
Group rate includes a complimentary continental breakfast.
Served 7:00 am – 10:00 am daily.
Rates are net, non-commissionable and do not include current state and local tax which is 12.75%.
Arrival & Departure Dates September 17-18, 2016
Sat/09/17
Double/Queen 20 Rooms have been blocked for our group.
Cut-off Date
Cut-off Date Thursday, August 18, 2016
Reservations received within your organization’s room block will be accepted until the cut-off date,
which is Thursday, August 18, 2016. Any remaining unreserved rooms will be released back to the
hotel. Reservation requests received after the cut-off date are subject to rack rate and space availability.
While we do our best to honor every request that is made, unfortunately we cannot guarantee room types
or floor levels.
Reservations Policies
INDIVIDUAL CALL-IN RESERVATIONS: Georgia Fiero Club is set up for their attendees to call
in and make their own reservations. The Individuals will be required to pay first nights room and tax at
the time the reservation is being made. Reservations can be made by contacting our 24-hour reservations
department at 1-800-423-9582 and identifying themselves as a ”Georgia Fiero Club” attendee to receive
the above discounted rate.
Reservations received within your organization’s room block will be accepted until the cut-off date, which is 30
days prior to the group’s arrival date. (Aug. 17 cut-off) Any remaining unreserved rooms will be released back to the hotel.
Reservation requests received after the cut-off date are subject to rate and space availability. While we do our
best to honor every request that is made, unfortunately we cannot guarantee special group room rate or room
types.
Reservation Policies
All reservations must be guaranteed by a major credit card or advance deposit of first nights room and tax by
contacting our 24-hour reservation department at 1-800-423-9582.
Check-in time is 4:00pm and check-out time is 11:00am.
Parking in Gatlinburg is at a premium and is Pay Parking. Edgewater has a parking deck free to hotel guests. It's also located on the Gatlinburg Trolley to make getting to and from our restaurant hassle-free. There is a stop directly in front of the hotel.
NO PETS ALLOWED IN THE HOTEL
SATURDAY EVENING GROUP DINNER
SATURDAY EVENING DINING WILL BE 7:30 PM AT CALHOUN'S BBQ. WE HAVE A RESERVED PATIO. EACH PERSON WILL BE ABLE TO ORDER FROM THEIR STANDARD DINNER MENU AND WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN MEAL. ADULT BEVERAGES ALSO SERVED.
THEIR MENU CAN BE VIEWED AT THIS LINK
http://www.calhouns.com/634af711ea_sites/www.calhouns.com/files/104_106_108_121_125_Calhouns_Menu_Pellissippi_111015.pdf
LAST UPDATE 5/27/2017 AT 12:22 PM EST
Double Queen Room
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River View From The Balcony
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Post by: Robs Fieros on May 23, 2016, 07:11:36 pm
Post by: Fierofool on July 14, 2016, 12:37:51 pm
This year, there will not be a fundraising raffle. Each year, we request product and service donations from the many Fiero product and service vendors, but we won't be doing that due to the difficulty of transporting donated products from one point to another during our travels.
The only item we will have for fundraising this year will be our Event T-shirts. The profit from their sales will help us to continue our charity events. I would like to urge you to purchase a shirt this year, even if you don't wear it, put it away as a souvenir of the event. This is the base image of the T-shirt design, before we apply the graphics.
Post by: Roger on July 16, 2016, 12:47:43 pm
The Edgewater won't guarantee what room you get until the morning of your arrival.
I saved $21 for the Days Inn by going to https://refer.booking.com/s/5aswh
and you can too!
They did promise a bathtub full of grits and a duck that quacks with a lisp.
Post by: Fierofool on July 28, 2016, 04:51:13 pm
Post by: Fierofool on July 29, 2016, 12:38:56 pm
Post by: TopNotch on July 29, 2016, 03:12:32 pm
Post by: TopNotch on July 30, 2016, 11:35:27 am
Georgia Fieros
287 Park Place
Auburn, Ga. 30011-3035
This year, all sizes are $24.00.
Deadline Sept. 9
Delivered at the event.
Postage extra for mail delivery.
Post by: Fierofool on August 11, 2016, 05:36:13 pm
Post by: carnut122 on August 18, 2016, 10:33:51 pm
Post by: Fierofool on August 18, 2016, 11:03:04 pm
Did you make reservations in Gatlinburg? Tomorrow, the 18th is the last day to get our discount.
Post by: Fierofool on August 19, 2016, 03:49:42 pm
They limit 1 car per room, but I was told that if all rooms aren't taken or there were cancellations, they would make allowances. They also have free parking arrangements with a parking area just across the street from the hotel. So, if you're sharing a room with another driver, go ahead and make your reservation.
NO PETS.
Post by: Robs Fieros on August 31, 2016, 06:05:08 pm
Post by: Fierofool on August 31, 2016, 06:29:46 pm
Post by: Fierofool on August 31, 2016, 09:52:54 pm
Call the hotel at 800-423-9582 and make your reservation under the Georgia Fieros group rates. If it turns out you can't go, I believe you have 72 hours prior to cancel without being charged. You can ask at the time you make the call. If the front desk won't honor the rate, ask to speak to Kahla Williams. Her direct number is 865-277-0159.
Post by: Fierofool on September 07, 2016, 07:26:45 pm
I had planned to let Dave drive the 87 and Greg and Sharon were to drive the Coupe. I was planning to drive the 86. So, if any of you want to change your plans for the 16-18, let me know.
Steve, do you know if Amanda plans to tag along with us?
Post by: Raydar on September 08, 2016, 05:41:59 am
I'm still planning to go. Won't be staying at the Days Inn, however. If you hear of a cancellation, don't be alarmed. :D
Post by: Robs Fieros on September 08, 2016, 10:07:17 pm
Post by: Robs Fieros on September 09, 2016, 10:39:18 am
Post by: Fierofool on September 09, 2016, 02:05:02 pm
Post by: Robs Fieros on September 10, 2016, 08:32:22 am
Post by: Fierofool on September 10, 2016, 04:31:16 pm
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Post by: scottb on September 10, 2016, 06:14:15 pm
Post by: Raydar on September 10, 2016, 09:10:49 pm
I'm not staying at the Days Inn, but I'm planning to meet y'all on Saturday morning.
Just in case I run late. I certainly don't expect everyone to wait...
Thanks!
Post by: f85gtron on September 16, 2016, 01:28:41 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 16, 2016, 02:38:25 pm
Post by: f85gtron on September 16, 2016, 04:14:09 pm
I'm taking the scenic route from Memphis, tn to Clayton.....Uh, Ga right?
Post by: Fierofool on September 16, 2016, 05:48:10 pm
Post by: f85gtron on September 17, 2016, 12:06:01 pm
Post by: pgackerman on September 17, 2016, 05:10:53 pm
Beautiful!
Post by: f85gtron on September 17, 2016, 05:26:33 pm
A very fun day. Didn't get lost this time. The only issue was getting scarce fuel. Lots of fun and beautiful scenery too!
Post by: pgackerman on September 18, 2016, 08:14:28 pm
No more pictures?
Post by: Fierofool on September 18, 2016, 08:47:25 pm
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Jack--Michigan
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Pat--Georgia
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Nancy and Kevin--Michigan
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Bob--Michigan
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Ron--Georgia
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Heather and Brian--Florida
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Tom--Georgia
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Charlie--Georgia
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Brenda and Roger--Georgia
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Leigh-Ann and Scott--Georgia
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Carolyn and Ronnie--Georgia
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Tammi and Steve--Georgia
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The group at Bridal Veil Falls, Highlands, NC. Unfortunately, the drive-behind road was still closed.
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Photo-op on the Foothills Parkway, NC.
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A small portion of the endlessly beautiful weather and scenery we enjoyed during Run For The Hills 21.
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Former Georgia Fiero Club member, benevolent benefactor (Warrior Project Car) and current Gatlinburg, Tn. resident Mike Barr, met us at our dinner restaurant. Here, he's relating something to us as only Mike Barr can tell a story.
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And then telling us how much truth there is to the story. LOL
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Looking North at our dinner table.
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And looking South at our dinner table.
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Looking North from the room's balcony.
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And South.
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If anyone has one, I need a picture of Joe and his car to complete the lineup.
Post by: Robs Fieros on September 18, 2016, 09:18:41 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 18, 2016, 10:26:06 pm
Post by: pgackerman on September 19, 2016, 06:10:42 am
So Cool!
Post by: Roger on September 19, 2016, 02:58:47 pm
Thank you and thanks to all who attended!
For those of you who didn't / couldn't make it . . . there's next year!
Post by: Raydar on September 19, 2016, 08:23:52 pm
Rob... I'm happy that y'all came down to meet us. Good to see you again. It's been a while.
Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make this a success (especially you, Charlie.) It was very much appreciated.
This was one of the few times I've run the Dragon that traffic didn't get in the way. (Well... except for that one Corvette - edited out.)
Here's a few minutes of video I captured.
Post by: scottb on September 19, 2016, 08:27:29 pm
I would also like to thank everyone for singing Happy Birthday to Leigh-Ann with me. She was quite surprised. Thanks everyone. ;)
And to let everyone know, my car has not had the hiccups since Saturday.
Thanks again Mr. fool.
Post by: scottb on September 19, 2016, 08:28:40 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 19, 2016, 10:09:53 pm
I frequently see or hear "I'll try to make it next year" or "There's always next year". Reminds me of The Fiero Factory Swap Meet admonition "Swap Meet Number "X" And Maybe The Last" Don't wait until the last one was last year. Without you all there is no party. There is no Run For The Hills.
Post by: TopNotch on September 19, 2016, 10:24:55 pm
Post by: f85gtron on September 19, 2016, 10:48:14 pm
ANd Ron....... what are you doing laying across your poor car like that???????????...poor thing is right! It looks like it's struggling to hold me up! Looks like it's about to cry!
Post by: TopNotch on September 19, 2016, 11:07:18 pm
Car show...
Scenery show...
Post by: TopNotch on September 27, 2016, 12:23:40 pm
Post by: Drewbdo on November 16, 2016, 08:11:17 am
Maybe Ronda and I can tag along in 2017.
Post by: carnut122 on January 07, 2017, 09:04:41 pm
Post by: Fierofool on January 07, 2017, 11:00:10 pm
Post by: scottb on January 14, 2017, 09:43:10 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 14, 2017, 12:05:07 pm
Post by: Fierofool on January 14, 2017, 12:19:32 pm