Post by: Wreck It Ralph on September 26, 2021, 08:36:42 pm
What did we like?
What didn’t we like?
Route suggestions? Jason and Roger had some thoughts.
Post by: scottb on September 26, 2021, 08:39:57 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on October 11, 2021, 10:51:16 am
The Sightseer's Tour has been modified but hasn't been scouted and finalized as of May 18.
Post by: Fierofool on October 11, 2021, 01:50:18 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on October 11, 2021, 02:25:02 pm
I seem to remember that Pisgah Inn has limited hours for lunch for non-hotel diners. Probably need to contact them about that before setting that as a lunch stop. Melanie and I and another couple stopped there once and we were turned away.
I already Spoke to them. We just need to make reservations in advance
Post by: crash_out on December 12, 2021, 10:04:02 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 13, 2021, 06:45:43 pm
Post by: Fierofool on March 17, 2022, 12:13:07 pm
Jason and I will be holding a planning meeting this Saturday, March 19 at 1PM at the Applebee's on Steven B. Tanger Blvd, Banks Crossing, Commerce. Jason will be leading the White Knuckles tour in September and on the scouting run, but we need someone to lead the Sightseer's Run.
Come join us for this planning session. It will be a beautiful day for a Fiero drive. Bring the lady and do some shopping nestdoor at Tanger Outlet Mall before or after the meeting.
Post by: AJ_87Fiero on March 18, 2022, 01:57:24 pm
Budgetman72 (Jason Spencer) and I will be doing a scouting run for RFTH 27 on April 23. Again, this year there will be a White Knuckles Run and a Sightseer's Run.Sounds nice!
Jason and I will be holding a planning meeting this Saturday, March 19 at 1PM at the Applebee's on Steven B. Tanger Blvd, Banks Crossing, Commerce. Jason will be leading the White Knuckles tour in September and on the scouting run, but we need someone to lead the Sightseer's Run.
Come join us for this planning session. It will be a beautiful day for a Fiero drive. Bring the lady and do some shopping nestdoor at Tanger Outlet Mall before or after the meeting.
Just want to attend but can't do either of those dates... :( Got work tomorrow and Earth Day saturday.
What will the schedule look like on the scouting run April 23?
Post by: Fierofool on March 18, 2022, 02:33:51 pm
Post by: Fierofool on March 21, 2022, 09:11:13 am
Just want to attend but can't do either of those dates... :( Got work tomorrow and Earth Day saturday.
What will the schedule look like on the scouting run April 23?
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What we discussed at the planning session is that we will start in Dillard, Ga. travel through Highlands and Cashiers, NC, and have lunch near Canton, NC.
After our lunch stop, we will proceed northward through Hot Springs, NC, briefly entering into Tennessee and traveling almost to Erwin, then back into North Carolina, and making our way down to Burnsville, NC, then ending in Asheville, NC. From there, we will return home via I-26 and I-85.
This is the primary run. The sightseers' run will separate from us in Cashiers, using an alternate route to arrive at the lunch stop. From the lunch stop, they will head east while the primary group will head north. The sightseers will access the Blue Ridge Parkway to Asheville, then exit and head northward through the country and mountain valleys to Weaverville and Asheville. This scouting trip will be done on another date.
Post by: AJ_87Fiero on March 21, 2022, 05:01:40 pm
Sounds nice!
Just want to attend but can't do either of those dates... :( Got work tomorrow and Earth Day saturday.
What will the schedule look like on the scouting run April 23?
What we discussed at the planning session is that we will start in Dillard, Ga. travel through Highlands and Cashiers, NC, and have lunch near Canton, NC.
After our lunch stop, we will proceed northward through Hot Springs, NC, briefly entering into Tennessee and traveling almost to Erwin, then back into North Carolina, and making our way down to Burnsville, NC, then ending in Asheville, NC. From there, we will return home via I-26 and I-85.
This is the primary run. The sightseers' run will separate from us in Cashiers, using an alternate route to arrive at the lunch stop. From the lunch stop, they will head east while the primary group will head north. The sightseers will access the Blue Ridge Parkway to Asheville, then exit and head northward through the country and mountain valleys to Weaverville then back down to Asheville. This scouting trip will be done on another date.
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Sweet!
Post by: Fierofool on May 18, 2022, 08:05:08 pm
Again this year we will also have the Sightseer's Tour. Set up so that both route participants may dine at the same restaurants together. Hotel reservations and group rates are still in negotiation and haven't been finalized. We will post that information as soon as we have rates and cutoff dates.
You may also follow us on facebook at The Georgia Fiero Club or Georgia Fiero Club
Post by: Fierofool on May 19, 2022, 10:07:43 am
Edited: Sightseer's Scouting Trip is set for June 18.
Post by: pgackerman on May 21, 2022, 08:45:34 am
Firm maybe. In the process of moving around then and not sure we'll be available.
Post by: TopNotch on May 21, 2022, 04:06:22 pm
Post by: pgackerman on May 21, 2022, 04:36:27 pm
1) Why are there two routes? Considering the number of past breakdowns, having the scenic folk follow behind the other group seems like a good idea. Granted, the fast group might have to wait 15 minutes for the scenic group to arrive at the lunch stop; but restaurants rarely seat large groups quickly.
2) When is the scenic tour scouting trip?
Post by: Fierofool on May 21, 2022, 07:02:04 pm
You are correct that the sightseers could start last as we have always done until the last year or two, and they drive at their own pace. Of course, most everyone drives at their own pace, just that the pace of some is faster than others.
On most roads, there are few places where the faster group can stop and wait on the others so even if everyone was on the same route it would be difficult to wait.
If anyone thinks they might want to lead the sightseer's group, I can send you the route sheet and you can try to familiarize yourself with it on Google Maps, then lead the scouting trip by following the route sheet.
Post by: Fierofool on May 26, 2022, 03:03:25 pm
HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION
[/color][/size][/b]Friday September 23, Dillard, Georgia
Quality Inn, Dillard
64 White Oak Lane
Dillard, Ga. 30537
706-746-3585
Direct Online Booking Link For Run For The Hills Georgia Fiero Club:
https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/PC79E4
The cancellation date is 4 PM, September 5 to avoid charges. We are assuming that is also the cutoff date for reservations. This is a popular area and rooms should be booked early.
There are 4 King rooms available. All others are Double Queen. All rooms are non-smoking.
Ask for Georgia Fiero Club Group Rates.
Rates are $129 per room plus $10 for extras plus taxes. Children at no charge.
There are few hotels in this area. The most notable is the Dillard House Hotel and Restaurant at a much higher rate. The next nearest is 8 miles away.
Saturday, September 24, Asheville, NC
Fairfield Inn
11 Rocky Ridge Road, Asheville, NC 28806
1-828-665-4242
Link for online registration in Asheville
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1653584236640&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Reservation cutoff date is August 13, 2022
Ask for Georgia Fiero Club or Run For The Hills # 27 Group Rate of $179 plus taxes for Double Queen room
After the cutoff date, rooms may be made available at the reduced rate only if available.
Next door hotels are Hilton Gardens Asheville South, Holiday Inn & Suites SW, Rodeway Inn & Suites, Outlet Mall.
Post by: crash_out on June 18, 2022, 11:48:27 pm
Post by: Fierofool on June 20, 2022, 08:05:44 am
Post by: Roger on June 21, 2022, 12:04:03 pm
Post by: Fierofool on June 22, 2022, 07:58:45 am
You could always drive the G and take the sightseer's route.
Post by: pgackerman on August 04, 2022, 11:22:57 am
Dillard reservation made.
Asheville reservation is currently in limbo.
Post by: Fierofool on August 04, 2022, 03:52:25 pm
Post by: pgackerman on August 04, 2022, 04:18:42 pm
Thanks for the link.
Made it much easier to register.
All ready for the scenic RFTH.
Post by: Fierofool on August 04, 2022, 04:53:49 pm
Post by: pgackerman on August 05, 2022, 08:42:28 am
Either option is good, but send me the route sheet. I'll discuss it with my navigator.
Post by: Fierofool on August 05, 2022, 08:55:30 am
Post by: Raydar on August 20, 2022, 12:30:18 pm
The links were quite useful, even though I missed the cutoff for the group rate. :-\
Post by: crash_out on September 06, 2022, 07:20:25 am
Post by: Fierofool on September 06, 2022, 07:53:41 am
Post by: Fierofool on September 14, 2022, 02:38:42 pm
For those of you who might want to attend but missed the hotel discount cutoff dates, You might check with Micro Tel Inn on Allman Road in Franklin, NC. It's a few miles north but about 15 minutes away. Also, 22 miles south in Clayton is Days Inn, Quality Inn, and America's Best. All these hotels are right on the main highway where our hotel is located. All hotels in the region are somewhat expensive at this time of the year and heavily booked. Try Expedia or one of the online booking services. Do not call North Carolina hotels direct. Calls are redirected to a state booking site and the prices are usually higher and not in the area where you want to stay.
Some locals within short driving distances arrive on Saturday morning. We don't recommend driving long distances and doing the event without sleep. Saturday is a very strenuous day.
We usually arrive on Friday afternoon and socialize and do a final check of our automobiles to be sure all fluids are at the proper level, tires aired up, and any mechanical issues are fixed. There are no organized activities for Friday because participants arrive at all hours of the afternoon and evening. Registration forms and route sheets are distributed at this time. There is no registration fee. This event is free.
Driver's meeting is Saturday morning at 8AM at our host hotel, Quality Inn 64 White Oak Lane, Dillard, GA. Some find a restaurant for breakfast but most just partake of the free hotel servings. There are few if any restrooms along our route, and none are scheduled except at our lunch and fuel stop.
All vehicles should be fully fueled prior to the meeting. We pull out at 9AM. We are on a schedule, so waiting for someone makes us late for our lunch reservation and evening dinner reservations. When we arrive at our host hotel in Asheville, we should have time to get checked in and maybe freshen up a bit before our evening dinner at our scheduled restaurant. If you can't get reservations at our hotel, there are Rodeway, Holiday Inn Express, Hilton Garden Inn, and our Fairfield all right there together at I-26 and Brevard Road, Asheville.
FRS radios are a good accessory. Great for chit-chat, Yee-Haws on the hills and curves, Aw-$**ts, and for warning of various traffic situations and alerting others in the event of a breakdown.
Post by: montegut on September 14, 2022, 07:41:48 pm
Post by: crash_out on September 14, 2022, 07:43:47 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 14, 2022, 08:12:47 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 14, 2022, 09:55:53 pm
Phase 1 is just a single sheet. Phase 2 is printed front and back of the page. Then staple Phases 1 and 2 together.
Post by: crash_out on September 14, 2022, 10:01:42 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 16, 2022, 09:15:09 am
The Asheville forecast is for sunny and daytime highs about 80* and nighttime lows in the mid-50s.
Dillard, Georgia forecast is for sunny with daytime highs around low to mid-80s* and nighttime lows mid-50s.
Post by: ron768 on September 21, 2022, 12:42:11 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 21, 2022, 02:21:16 pm
Post by: ron768 on September 22, 2022, 01:37:01 pm
Post by: BrianD on September 22, 2022, 07:13:39 pm
88GT, MRM, 5 spd
Post by: Fierofool on September 23, 2022, 03:25:21 pm
Post by: crash_out on September 23, 2022, 05:44:56 pm
Post by: Jaydog892 on September 23, 2022, 07:28:05 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 25, 2022, 04:18:37 pm
Post by: TopNotch on September 26, 2022, 05:41:05 pm
And I brought a duke. Oh, well....
For some reason, they called our lunch stop the Juke Box Cafe.
Post by: TopNotch on September 26, 2022, 08:15:43 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 27, 2022, 02:31:45 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 27, 2022, 02:39:41 pm
And I brought a duke. Oh, well....
But you stayed with us throughout and were there at the end of the day.
Post by: montegut on September 27, 2022, 08:29:55 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 27, 2022, 11:28:29 pm
Post by: PK on September 28, 2022, 03:03:16 pm
Post by: pgackerman on September 28, 2022, 07:11:01 pm
Here's a few more pics https://photos.app.goo.gl/PLcjrU9CEsc2cave9 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/PLcjrU9CEsc2cave9)
We stayed out a few more days. I'll post more pics of the extended RFTH soon.
Post by: pgackerman on September 28, 2022, 09:53:49 pm
Here's the extended version https://photos.app.goo.gl/XuGkvAUeFmLqDfHr8 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/XuGkvAUeFmLqDfHr8)
Post by: Fierofool on September 30, 2022, 01:11:03 pm
Maybe in the spring you can lead us on a one day sightseeing trip. No trails or hiking for us old folk, though. Picnic On The Ground.
Post by: pgackerman on September 30, 2022, 09:04:00 pm
Did you see the photo of us tailgating with the Fiero?
Post by: Fierofool on September 30, 2022, 10:03:44 pm