NOTE: NEW TOUR LOOP MAP LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCRIPT
*Notice* the date for this and all future ToD GTG's will be the 1st Saturday in May.
Well, with just under a year to go before this event, we'd better get cracking on the planning
Saturday May 1st, 2010
Ridge Top Motel and Campground
website:
RV campground and motel. Bryson City, NC
Phone: (828) 488-6363
Toll Free (866) 415-9692
At last reports, the Ridge Top is now at full occupancy. All beetle people.
It's been discussed, but not yet finalized as the official ToD overflow hotel, that the Sleep Inn would/might be the hotel of choice. It seems to be closer to the Ridge Top than any other hotel- we're wanting the groups to be close to each other.
Additional area info:
http://www.tailofthedragon.com/
http://www.greatsmokies.com/
Rough itinerary[/SIZE]-[/U][/B] using last year as a guide- Gary and or Bob will make any necessary corrections
Friday- the beetles arrive in Bryson City, begining early/mid afternoon until evening. Photo ops / meet and greet / motel check-in. Maybe some are checking in a day earlier...you never know
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Since the Ridge Top is booked and the Sleep Inn next to be occupied, here are the plans. 6:00PM, gather at the "Top" for an informal meet. 7:00PM begins "pizza fest". After dinner more "getting to know eachother" time. At this time, we're not sure if there will be an impromptu car show after dinner across the street from the motel but more info will follow.
Saturday- early a.m breakfast at the Blue Ridge Grill / gas-up / car wash in preparation for taming the Dragon. We depart from the Blue Ridge @ 9:00AM sharp, driving to the Dragon, then onto the Cherohala Skyway. Gas/snack break before riding the Skyway. Several runs of the Dragon will take place. Those who are opting out of another run(s), will proceed to the meeting place (Bob will chime in...i hope
), where the 2+ Dragon runners will catch up, for photo ops and such.
PM vwgary for Friday night Pizza Fest payment info. $5.00 per adult due no later than March 31st. PayPal or snail mail.
Saturday night- Dinner, followed by lots of Dragon tales at the "honeycomb hideout"- the loft of the Ridge Top, and the other hotel's hideaway i'm sure
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Sunday- Leaving Bryson City. There's talk about doing something early (Breakfast- etc T.B.A) before everyone leaves. plans are still in the works.
This is our 2nd year of a very successful maiden voyage. There's talks of a 'soft' car show- basically dispalying for the townspeople, ourselves and media. I'm hoping that Gary will do His VW/New Beetle trivia challenge somewhere in the mix of either dinner nights. Still we're many months out and these plans will be solidified way before the event, so all will be privy to what's going on
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Official disclaimer!! The current planned and all future TOD GTG's are "attendance at your own will". The Org as well as organizers can not be held responsible or liable for mishaps going to, during or going from the event.
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2010 Tail of the Dragon Information Summary
- Accomodations in Bryson City:
Ridge Top Motel
390 Arlington Avenue
Bryson City, NC 28713-7604
(828) 488-6363
www.ridgetopmotel.com
Sleep Inn
500 Veterans Boulevard
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0326
www.sleepinnbrysoncitync.com
Microtel
82 Songbird Forest Road
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-7900
www.microtelinn.com
Important items to respond to:
Additional Pizza fest info
For those that missed the cut off date for the pizza fest, you can still order your own pizzas so we can all mingle and eat together. The best pie in BC is:
Anthony's Italian Restaurant
103 Depot Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
828-488-8898- Friday night PIZZA - respond by 31 March
Coordinator: vwgary (Gary)
Link to details here -> http://newbeetle.org/forums/tail-dragon/35926-official-2k10-tod-gtg-cruise-72.html#post625256
Cost is $5 per person. Get money to vwgary by 31 March via Paypal or snail mail. PM vwgary for Paypal or snail mail addresses or for alternate payment arrangements.
- Saturday morning breakfast – respond sooner than later
Coordinator: scarabY2k (Al)
Location: TBD (prob Blue Ridge Grill)
Space is limited so get your response into Al sooner rather than later.
Link to details here
- TOD “Swag” - respond by 21 March (!!)
Coordinator: scarabY2k (Al)
TOD T-shirts, both long and short sleeve are avail in Sand, White, and Black colors. Also, Hoodies in Sand and Black.
Sizes Small – 3X avail.
GET YOUR ORDER IN NOW FOR THESE!! TIME IS ABOUT TO EXPIRE ON THIS OPPORTUNITY!!
Link to details here -> http://newbeetle.org/forums/vw-related-items/41043-2010-tail-dragon-t-shirt-groupbuy-sale.html#post622260
Here -> http://newbeetle.org/forums/vw-related-items/41043-2010-tail-dragon-t-shirt-groupbuy-sale.html#post622262
And here -> http://newbeetle.org/forums/vw-related-items/41043-2010-tail-dragon-t-shirt-groupbuy-sale.html#post622263
Also available : Mouse pads, Coffee mugs, and Tumblers
Link to details here -> http://newbeetle.org/forums/vw-related-items/41045-tail-dragon-swag-feeler-thread.html#post622270
And here -> http://newbeetle.org/forums/vw-related-items/41045-tail-dragon-swag-feeler-thread.html#post624317
- Window Stickers – respond by March 31
Coordinator: Wilky
These are TOD window stickers for your rear side windows (or wherever you want to put them) There is right side cut and a left side cut and can be had in multiple colors. Cost is $5 for each sticker.
Link to details here -> http://newbeetle.org/forums/tail-dragon/37831-tod-stickers-ideas-info.html#post580216
And here -> http://newbeetle.org/forums/tail-dragon/37831-tod-stickers-ideas-info-2.html#post624438
Coordinator: EvilinaDM101 (Shonnel)
Shonnel designed a great name tag to help us learn each other’s real name at the TOD rather than using the org handle. She has created a fantastic design and has offered to do this gratis. Please get your information to her asap so she isn’t burdened with creating name tags at the last minute.
Link to details here -> http://newbeetle.org/forums/tail-dragon/37340-official-2k10-tod-name-tag-thread.html#post572829
Information current as of 3/17/2010
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New Tour Loop and associated maps*****************
http://newbeetle.org/forums/attachme...-tour-loop.pdf
http://www.tailofthedragon.com/maps/outlets2010.pdf
http://www.tailofthedragon.com/maps/PDF/Chero_new07.pdf
Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap and Cherohala Skyway, Graham Co, NC
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Our good friend and fellow Orger Al has done it again this year with some awesome artwork for the 2K10 event. I personally know how busy you are Al so I'm not sure what else to say other than thank you. You DO rock
Drum roll please........I have the pleasure of presenting to you..........
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