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ShonR · 06-10-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by diamond_jim

That pic in front of the Dragon/Deal's Gap Motorcycle Resort- is that the Crossroads of Time motel remodeled or is that a separate new place?

Yes, that is the Crossroads of Time motel from my understanding. I haven't stayed there either, but I understand that motel to be the same old place thats been there forever. The restuarant and gift shop seem recently remodelled, but thats about it. Caddy-corner behind the camera is the Tree of Shame. From the historical shots on the wall inside, its the same original tree, in the same parking lot, with the same motel... They still have the old analog gas pumps that serve only 2 ppl at a time.

diamond_jim · 06-10-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ShonR

Yes, that is the Crossroads of Time motel from my understanding. I haven't stayed there either, but I understand that motel to be the same old place thats been there forever. The restuarant and gift shop seem recently remodelled, but thats about it. Caddy-corner behind the camera is the Tree of Shame. From the historical shots on the wall inside, its the same original tree, in the same parking lot, with the same motel... They still have the old analog gas pumps that serve only 2 ppl at a time.

Thanks for the info, Shon. Cool. I was a few miles from there maybe two months ago when my wife and I did one of those cheesy 2 night stays in Pigeon Forge and listen to their 2 hour spiel while there. I wanted to go check it out but we were tired and hungry so she, I mean we, passed on it. The wife's getting a bike soon so we'll be up there before long.

stp1971 · 06-10-2008, 09:51 PM

If you are ever wanting to go up there let me know. I might try to meet you along the way if I don't have anything going on.

Everett Keith · 06-11-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Apertureguy

What no women?

Only the ones that were screaming when they hit a curve to sharp and crossed the yellow line. I know my girl side came out once.

tricker · 06-11-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Everett Keith

Only the ones that were screaming when they hit a curve to sharp and crossed the yellow line. I know my girl side came out once.

was that during the 13 bike parade?

diamond_jim · 06-11-2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by stp1971

If you are ever wanting to go up there let me know. I might try to meet you along the way if I don't have anything going on.

Will do.

Everett Keith · 06-11-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tricker

was that during the 13 bike parade?

YES!!!!!!!!!!

stp1971 · 06-11-2008, 02:40 PM

I can tell you that after leading that group in the pitch black and not being able to see the road where it curves outside of the light from the headlight I have the tightest buttocks in the East.

Watch out Susan Sommers.

tricker · 06-11-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by stp1971

I can tell you that after leading that group in the pitch black and not being able to see the road where it curves outside of the light from the headlight I have the tightest buttocks in the East.

Watch out Susan Sommers.

You did fine from where i was... but that was about 10 curves back

I was also a little loopy from #1 the ride in and #2 Vinnie's tanning lights

stp1971 · 06-11-2008, 03:02 PM

Those lights were bright. Of course I got me some for my cruiser now,,lol!!!!

Everett Keith · 06-11-2008, 03:06 PM

I tried not to put on my brake lights to blind Kelly and shonR.

stp1971 · 06-11-2008, 03:31 PM

That was Greg and ShonR. Kelley was in front of you riding in the daylight of your three lights and my front headlight.. lucky arse.

cms58 · 06-11-2008, 04:39 PM

The bossman is leaving town again, so I will demand a SATURDAY OFF again. should be in a couple of weeks. I can go if the timing is right.

diamond_jim · 06-11-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cms58

The bossman is leaving town again, so I will demand a SATURDAY OFF again. should be in a couple of weeks. I can go if the timing is right.

Ahem... sure, you can go. You really don't have to be all sneaky about it. Just ask me next time.

cms58 · 06-11-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by diamond_jim

Ahem... sure, you can go. You really don't have to be all sneaky about it. Just ask me next time.

WELL ALRIGHTY THEN!

stp1971 · 06-11-2008, 06:22 PM

Ok. Just email me the dates and I might see what I can do.

cms58 · 06-11-2008, 06:43 PM

WILL DO

**Clint** · 06-11-2008, 06:55 PM

You guys are planning rides in two different threads, now. Start your own stinking thread! This one's for reporting on the last trip.

Rickster · 06-11-2008, 09:15 PM

YouTube - Bit by the dragon

Hey Clint, check out this video, except for the red Jeep Liberty it should look real familiar to you, going by what you said, I think it's the same place you left the turn signal off your Bandit.

diamond_jim · 06-11-2008, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickster

YouTube - Bit by the dragon

Hey Clint, check out this video, except for the red Jeep Liberty it should look real familiar to you, going by what you said, I think it's the same place you left the turn signal off your Bandit.

Looks like he started to overshoot the turn and then, while leaned, tried to shift his weight to start to straighten up and prepare for the right turn. At first I thought maybe his front tire slipped on the yellow line but closer review shows his front tire doesn't quite make it to the yellow line. It also doesn't look he accelerated and broke the rear tire grip. To me it looks like what would happen if, while leaned like that, pressed on the left handlebar too hard.

06-10-2008, 09:51 PM	#63 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	If you are ever wanting to go up there let me know. I might try to meet you along the way if I don't have anything going on. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

06-11-2008, 02:40 PM	#68 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	I can tell you that after leading that group in the pitch black and not being able to see the road where it curves outside of the light from the headlight I have the tightest buttocks in the East. Watch out Susan Sommers. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

06-11-2008, 03:02 PM	#70 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	Those lights were bright. Of course I got me some for my cruiser now,,lol!!!! __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

06-11-2008, 03:06 PM	#71 (permalink)
Everett Keith Wants Better Weather Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: M-50 Posts: 682	I tried not to put on my brake lights to blind Kelly and shonR. __________________

06-11-2008, 03:31 PM	#72 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	That was Greg and ShonR. Kelley was in front of you riding in the daylight of your three lights and my front headlight.. lucky arse. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

06-11-2008, 04:39 PM	#73 (permalink)
cms58 Kickstand Operator Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki S50 /07 Yamaha FZ6 / 1992 Yamaha RT180 Location: Lithia Springs, Georgia Posts: 286	The bossman is leaving town again, so I will demand a SATURDAY OFF again. should be in a couple of weeks. I can go if the timing is right. __________________ FEEL THE BREEZE

06-11-2008, 06:22 PM	#76 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	Ok. Just email me the dates and I might see what I can do. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

06-11-2008, 06:43 PM	#77 (permalink)
cms58 Kickstand Operator Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki S50 /07 Yamaha FZ6 / 1992 Yamaha RT180 Location: Lithia Springs, Georgia Posts: 286	WILL DO __________________ FEEL THE BREEZE

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