May 18 Mountain Cruise and NC Fiero Meet

[Fierofool]

At the April meeting we talked about doing a mountain cruise and another get together with the North Carolina Fiero Club.  Tim has recently had some surgery and with other commitments, finds that he won't be able to attend. 

I've talked with some of the NC group and they said they'd like to do another meet-up.  If a minimum of 3 others from the Atlanta area would want to go, I'll set it up.  I had looked at going up through Franklin, NC and getting on the Blue Ridge Parkway and driving over toward Asheville, NC, meeting up with the NC Fiero Club for lunch in Asheville, then see what the rest of the day brings.  No particular schedule other than to be there in time to meet with them for lunch. 

This will be a cruise and there will be little opportunity to do any performance driving, though if it's the desire of the bunch, I'm sure we can find a road or two along the way. 

Post here if you want to tag along. 

[GrannyLinda]

Sounds Like Fun.

[Fierofool]

TNTCary said he'd go, and waiting on MetalBlue85GT to sign on.  I'd like to make this a group thing where each of us brings someone along with us if possible. 

[MetalBlue85GT]

When I get closer to the date I may be able to commit - 19th is my 40th Bday I have no clue what my misses might be planning. I am hers first and then I will probably have my son with me if I go on the cruise.

[CowsPatoot]

Just to seed the pot a little, Sharon and I will be there with the convertible....and Colin will be there with his GT...but we count on the NC side for this one.

[Fierofool]

Greg, what do you think about taking US 74 to the Parkway then over to Asheville on the Parkway?  Where would you guys meet up with us? 

[CowsPatoot]

I was assuming we would meet you in Franklin, then ride with you as far as you wanted to go.  Then when you turn around to head home, we will part ways.  As far as what roads we take...well, you know the roads better than I do.  I am not looking for a performance run...I don't want to risk breaking it this close to the 30th.

[Fierofool]

I was looking at 74 and the parkway.  Just an easy cruise.  It would be good if the others from the NC group could meet and drive along the parkway with us.  If any of the Ga. group wants to do a little excitement driving, I can take them off on Warwoman Road.  That shouldn't take but about 30 minutes.

I was thinking about just doing an easy cruise, having lunch in Asheville, then we could head back home. 

[whiteandnerdy27]

After lunch and all that jazz I will likely stay in asheville. My mother lives there so this will be a good excuse to annoy her for the day. Haha

[tinman]

We may be able to ride about a bit for this cruise. If you go 985/365 we could meet the ATL group somewhere between Gainesville and Clayton.

Let me know times and details and we can make our plans. Thank you!

Steve

[Fierofool]

By next weekend, I'll have a good idea of who's going to hook up along the way.  I'll work out a schedule for everyone. 

[Fierofool]

Here's the itinerary for the trip:

Meet at the QT in Oakwood, Ga., Exit 16 off I-985, have your tank filled and pull out by 9AM.
For TinMan, we should be at Duncan Bridge Road, Hwy 384 by 9:30AM.
Stop in Dillard, Ga. for fuel and continue on to Franklin, NC to arrive by 11AM.
Continue to Waynesville, NC via Hwy 441/23 North and 74 East. 
Arrive at Waynesville, NC entrance to Blue Ridge Parkway around 12 noon.
Refuel in immediate area prior to entering Blue Ridge Parkway.
Enter the Parkway and arrive in Asheville, NC around 2 or 3 PM for lunch with NC Fiero group at The Stone Ridge Tavern, on the corner of Sardis and Brevard Road, near the Biltmore Mall. 
Depart for home.  For Georgia Fieros, this will be a 3.5 hour trip back via I-85.

[Fierofool]

Right now, I have Pat, Cary, Greg, Colin, Randy and who else is going to go on the Cruise? 

I have to know before tomorrow's club meeting so I can discuss it and finalize the route and schedule.

[tinman]

We are planning on meeting you along 365 near Duncan Br. Rd. about 9:30. I do need to be back home around 5:00pm so we will probably head back a little earlier than the rest of the GA crew.

Steve

[Fierofool]

Right now, I have Pat, Cary, Greg, Colin, Randy and who else is going to go on the Cruise?

Add Jesse.