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All Things Fiero => Club Events => Topic started by: Fierofool on September 30, 2024, 09:20:12 am

Title: RESCHEDULED RUN FOR THE HILLS # 29
Post by: Fierofool on September 30, 2024, 09:20:12 am: The rescheduled date is October 18-20. Arrive on the 18th, Run For The Hills on the 19th, and depart on the 20th.

I have arranged another block of 10 rooms, but due to the seasonal rate changes, the nightly charge is $150 plus taxes, per night.

The hotel does not have phone service at the present time. It could be back up and running at any time, but there is no projected date as of today, September 30.

To make your reservations, you can try the hotel number at 828-349-9000. If you are unable to get through, then call Jessica, the hotel manager at her personal cell phone. She only has service through her WiFi when she's at home, so if she doesn't answer, leave a message that you are with Georgia Fieros, and she will get back to you when she returns home.

MicroTel Inn
Allman Road
Franklin, NC
828-349-9000
Hotel Manager, Jessica Cell 828-347-3297
Title: Re: RESCHEDULED RUN FOR THE HILLS # 29
Post by: Fierofool on October 02, 2024, 09:58:30 am: All but one road on our planned route is open, but there is a bypass for that one. That area of NC didn't suffer the damage that the Asheville area suffered.
Title: Re: RESCHEDULED RUN FOR THE HILLS # 29
Post by: ron768 on October 02, 2024, 11:39:42 am: Made my reservations today.
Title: Re: RESCHEDULED RUN FOR THE HILLS # 29
Post by: Fierofool on October 02, 2024, 04:13:53 pm: Made mine, too.
Title: Re: RESCHEDULED RUN FOR THE HILLS # 29
Post by: crash_out on October 03, 2024, 04:44:00 am: Were you guys able to get through on the hotel number, or did you have to call the manager?
Title: Re: RESCHEDULED RUN FOR THE HILLS # 29
Post by: ron768 on October 03, 2024, 09:42:26 am: I called the manager. She called me back to make the reservation .
Title: Re: RESCHEDULED RUN FOR THE HILLS # 29
Post by: Fierofool on October 03, 2024, 10:18:33 am: I got the hotel number. They got service restored on Wednesday morning.
Title: Re: RESCHEDULED RUN FOR THE HILLS # 29
Post by: Fierofool on October 03, 2024, 03:37:25 pm: From Tail of The Dragon Website:

Tail of the Dragon
1 day ago
Tail of the Dragon

UPDATE FROM Tail of the Dragon THE ROAD IS OPEN.
DETAILS IN POST BELOW.Okay just got confirmation from our photographers on the scene that 129 is clear and back open. Again as of this morning there are electronic signs diverting trucks around from both sides and officers in position on both ends to ensure that the road stays passable. Thanks everyone for your help and hopefully we can put this behind us now.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: US129 and the Cherohala Skyway are open with no damage from the hurricane. The area with damage and flooding is east of here. Visitors headed this way should carefully plan their route to get here, but all of our roads and businesses near the Dragon are open.
Title: Re: RESCHEDULED RUN FOR THE HILLS # 29
Post by: ron768 on October 04, 2024, 10:49:28 am: Things are looking good for the run. I plan to be in Franklin on Friday with my copilot late afternoon/early evening . See everyone then.
Title: Re: RESCHEDULED RUN FOR THE HILLS # 29
Post by: Fierofool on October 05, 2024, 06:31:40 pm: I ran the whole route today. There are no signs of ever being a storm in the area. There were signs of less than a dozen trees that had fallen but that's normal. All our roads are open and in very good condition. I dont know why NCDOT is showing US129 south of Robbinsville as being closed. There are no signs that there might have been a problem in that stretch.
Title: Re: RESCHEDULED RUN FOR THE HILLS # 29
Post by: crash_out on October 11, 2024, 01:46:40 pm: I reserved my room today.
For my last stupid question, are there any more shirts available? Since I didn't think I'd be able to attend until it was rescheduled, I didn't order one...
Title: Re: RESCHEDULED RUN FOR THE HILLS # 29
Post by: Fierofool on October 11, 2024, 03:34:36 pm: I only have shirts made to order when paid in advance, but because of the uncertainty of the weather, others didnt order, either.

I will be taking orders at the event. There may be an additional mailing cost if the printer doesn't consider them as part of our quantity price break.
Title: Re: RESCHEDULED RUN FOR THE HILLS # 29
Post by: The Art Doctor on October 14, 2024, 08:00:16 pm: working down in Mobile at the museum this week and returning home late Friday. Depending on how exhausted I am and how my back feels I will drive up Saturday early morning. Playing it by ear for now.
Title: Re: RESCHEDULED RUN FOR THE HILLS # 29
Post by: Fierofool on October 14, 2024, 10:31:53 pm: You will need to be at the hotel by 8 AM.

For everyone else, I'm seeing some postings on other forums that seem to promise some good fall colors.

Everyone should bring some warm clothing. Evening and morning temps are forecast to be in the low 40s.
Title: Re: RESCHEDULED RUN FOR THE HILLS # 29
Post by: ron768 on October 15, 2024, 10:25:30 pm: I will be there with my co pilot .
Title: Re: RESCHEDULED RUN FOR THE HILLS # 29
Post by: ron768 on October 17, 2024, 08:12:11 am: Weekend weather forecast is looking good.
Title: Re: RESCHEDULED RUN FOR THE HILLS # 29
Post by: crash_out on October 17, 2024, 12:37:09 pm: I'm not going to be able to make it. I had a family emergency last night and it's not going to get resolved in time.
Title: Re: RESCHEDULED RUN FOR THE HILLS # 29
Post by: Fierofool on October 17, 2024, 04:52:32 pm: Sorry to hear of the family situation. Hope the outcome, however long it takes, is good.
Title: Re: RESCHEDULED RUN FOR THE HILLS # 29
Post by: montegut on October 19, 2024, 09:27:17 am: Hope everyone has a great Run!
Title: Re: RESCHEDULED RUN FOR THE HILLS # 29
Post by: Fierofool on October 19, 2024, 08:30:54 pm: It was a beautiful and perfect day. 8:30 and just getting back from some tremendously good bbq to finish the day.
Title: Re: RESCHEDULED RUN FOR THE HILLS # 29
Post by: ron768 on October 20, 2024, 05:40:14 pm: Enjoyed the run, the great weather, roads, seeing old friends and meeting new ones. ( And the dinner was pretty dam good also.)