The "Official" 2K10 ToD GTG & cruise

[raff]

Gary,

I just sent you a check via snail mail for our pizza order.

As a reminder -- don't wait till the last minute to send your order and $$$$ -- we don't want to give the pizza man anymore gray hair.

[scarabY2k]

Okay gang more info on Breakfast Quest.

I've been speaking with Cathy the better half of the owners of the Ridge Top about breakfast and accomodations.

As you all are well aware the more promising eatery YESTERDAY was the Everett St. Diner. Cathy said she would get back with me about another place, and she did

Enter the Blue Ridge Grill.
This is the following info I got straight from Cathy:

1.The restaurant has recieved bad reviews online HOWEVER the owner has revamped the restaurant, including new management and staff. This has all occured in lieu of the bad reviews. Cathy has eaten there since the new management and she says the food and service is excellent!

2.The restaurant seats well over 70 people.

this is a major point..
3.the Blue Ridge opens at around 9:00 for breakfast But and this is a BIG BUT....
4.The restaurant wants to and will open the restaurant VIP, especially for our group. And they will open earlier than their normal scheduled business hours to accomodate us. We will have the restaurant all to ourselves.

It is obvious that the Blue Ridge is serious about their new management and new image, for them to go out of their way for us. i'm sure they know that major make or break reviews could be hinged on them serving us like this. I'm sure Cathy told them of the magnitude of our event as well. This is proven because Cathy told me that the owner was very excited about our event and excited on serving us. She even gave Cathy her cell number to forward to me.

So folks considering the large amount of us bugophiles and the hope for all of us to dine together, I think the Blue Ridge might be the place for us. Cathy stressed that the Blue Ridge is under new management and the food, from her own personal experience is very good.

So gang, I'll get more info on sealing the deal on breakfast. Being that we'll have the resturant all to ourselves, this will be another great photo op.

I'm really getting amp'd about all that's coming together here. Am I the only one

[The Cheat]

random post of the day: i'm sick, so there's no vague hints or clues or anything.

[salsa-man]

2010 Tail of the Dragon Information Summary

• Link to TOD details post: http://newbeetle.org/forums/622214-post1321.html

• 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

• View a US map of attendees here -> http://newbeetle.org/forums/tail-dragon/35926-official-2k10-tod-gtg-cruise-92.html#post637358

Important items to respond to:

• 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

• Name Tags – respond ASAP

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

[SixChuter]

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

I'm really getting amp'd about all that's coming together here. Am I the only one

This is getting better and better! You definitely are NOT the only one who's amped, Al! What a great time we are going to have! I can't wait to see you guys!

[salsa-man]

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

......I'm really getting amp'd about all that's coming together here. Am I the only one

NOT by a longshot! I am starting to countdown the days and its like waiting for Christmas. Hurry up and get here already! But then sloooww down once we're there. Don't want the time to pass too fast then.

[tightdub]

Im still excited about it too...Im finally getting the hang of this sites design so I am subscribing to threads I lost now

[williamadamsesq]

The Blue Ridge sounds fine.

[raff]

salsa-man -- Excellent Recap.

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by raff

salsa-man -- Excellent Recap.

agreed x100,000. Gary will be proud of you Mark!!

[vwgary]

Originally Posted by turbos03

well as much as I hate to post this, you can take me and Elizabeth off the list of those attending... Also please cancel any orders you may have from me for any TOD T-shirts, name tags etc and remove me from the map... All hotel reservation have been canceled as well... I've taken a deposit on Lenny and if the sale goes through, and I have no reason to think it will not, I will not be going.. be safe and have fun every one...

Done

Originally Posted by raff

Gary,

I just sent you a check via snail mail for our pizza order.

As a reminder -- don't wait till the last minute to send your order and $$$$ -- we don't want to give the pizza man anymore gray hair.

Thanks Bob. And what he said

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

Okay gang more info on Breakfast Quest.

I've been speaking with Cathy the better half of the owners of the Ridge Top about breakfast and accomodations.

As you all are well aware the more promising eatery YESTERDAY was the Everett St. Diner. Cathy said she would get back with me about another place, and she did

Enter the Blue Ridge Grill.
This is the following info I got straight from Cathy:

1.The restaurant has recieved bad reviews online HOWEVER the owner has revamped the restaurant, including new management and staff. This has all occured in lieu of the bad reviews. Cathy has eaten there since the new management and she says the food and service is excellent!

2.The restaurant seats well over 70 people.

this is a major point..
3.the Blue Ridge opens at around 9:00 for breakfast But and this is a BIG BUT....
4.The restaurant wants to and will open the restaurant VIP, especially for our group. And they will open earlier than their normal scheduled business hours to accomodate us. We will have the restaurant all to ourselves.

It is obvious that the Blue Ridge is serious about their new management and new image, for them to go out of their way for us. i'm sure they know that major make or break reviews could be hinged on them serving us like this. I'm sure Cathy told them of the magnitude of our event as well. This is proven because Cathy told me that the owner was very excited about our event and excited on serving us. She even gave Cathy her cell number to forward to me.

So folks considering the large amount of us bugophiles and the hope for all of us to dine together, I think the Blue Ridge might be the place for us. Cathy stressed that the Blue Ridge is under new management and the food, from her own personal experience is very good.

So gang, I'll get more info on sealing the deal on breakfast. Being that we'll have the resturant all to ourselves, this will be another great photo op.


I'm really getting amp'd about all that's coming together here. Am I the only one

The Blue Ridge Grill sounds perfect for our group. Now all we need to do is get the party up and awake early enough

Originally Posted by salsa-man

2010 Tail of the Dragon Information Summary

• Link to TOD details post: http://newbeetle.org/forums/622214-post1321.html

• 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

• View a US map of attendees here -> http://newbeetle.org/forums/tail-dragon/35926-official-2k10-tod-gtg-cruise-92.html#post637358

Important items to respond to:

• 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

• Name Tags – respond ASAP

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

Excellent Mark. And very much appreciated

[marvins_dad]

Updated first post with the Summary.

[wilky]

So, I was cruising the old thread. Is this the route we will be taking again this year? and if so, are we going to Tie Al to someones bumper in case of fog again?

[raff]

Originally Posted by wilky

So, I was cruising the old thread. Is this the route we will be taking again this year? and if so, are we going to Tie Al to someones bumper in case of fog again?

Yes and Yes

[vwgary]

Originally Posted by wilky

So, I was cruising the old thread. Is this the route we will be taking again this year? and if so, are we going to Tie Al to someones bumper in case of fog again?

The only deviation is we'll be taking route 28 from Deals Gap, back to Robbinsville. We're hoping for a mass photo shoot at the lake.

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by wilky

So, I was cruising the old thread. Is this the route we will be taking again this year? and if so, are we going to Tie Al to someones bumper in case of fog again?

That would be a resounding NO on question #2. Lost in fog or clear skies, you're not getting me from under the wheel of my Cup!

[aprilm]

Hi! Count the 2 of us in for Breakfast. Thank you!

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

Okay gang more info on Breakfast Quest.

I've been speaking with Cathy the better half of the owners of the Ridge Top about breakfast and accomodations.

As you all are well aware the more promising eatery YESTERDAY was the Everett St. Diner. Cathy said she would get back with me about another place, and she did

Enter the Blue Ridge Grill.
This is the following info I got straight from Cathy:

1.The restaurant has recieved bad reviews online HOWEVER the owner has revamped the restaurant, including new management and staff. This has all occured in lieu of the bad reviews. Cathy has eaten there since the new management and she says the food and service is excellent!

2.The restaurant seats well over 70 people.

this is a major point..
3.the Blue Ridge opens at around 9:00 for breakfast But and this is a BIG BUT....
4.The restaurant wants to and will open the restaurant VIP, especially for our group. And they will open earlier than their normal scheduled business hours to accomodate us. We will have the restaurant all to ourselves.

It is obvious that the Blue Ridge is serious about their new management and new image, for them to go out of their way for us. i'm sure they know that major make or break reviews could be hinged on them serving us like this. I'm sure Cathy told them of the magnitude of our event as well. This is proven because Cathy told me that the owner was very excited about our event and excited on serving us. She even gave Cathy her cell number to forward to me.

So folks considering the large amount of us bugophiles and the hope for all of us to dine together, I think the Blue Ridge might be the place for us. Cathy stressed that the Blue Ridge is under new management and the food, from her own personal experience is very good.

So gang, I'll get more info on sealing the deal on breakfast. Being that we'll have the resturant all to ourselves, this will be another great photo op.

I'm really getting amp'd about all that's coming together here. Am I the only one

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by aprilm

Hi! Count the 2 of us in for Breakfast. Thank you!

Sweetness! It should be a great time!

[sullyTDI]

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

That would be a resounding NO on question #2. Lost in fog or clear skies, you're not getting me from under the wheel of my Cup!

I suggest that the passenger in the bug in front and in back of Al wear christmas bells, blow a kazoo and tie a rope from wrist to wrist so Al doesn't miss us again....

[salsa-man]

Originally Posted by sullyTDI

I suggest that the passenger in the bug in front and in back of Al wear christmas bells, blow a kazoo and tie a rope from wrist to wrist so Al doesn't miss us again....

Al! Man! What happened to you at the last TOD? I get the impression there was a "Roswell" incident maybe?? Something tells me maybe I should not be behind you on the road?

Just kiddin man