OFFICIAL 2010 DEALS GAP: R1/R6 Convention Thread: June 7th-13th, 2010

ALL UPDATES WILL BE RIGHT HERE ON THIS POST This is the kick-off of the OFFICIAL 2010 DEALS GAP: R1-Forum.com / R6-Forum.com Convention. OFFICIAL Dates: Monday June 7, 2010 - Sunday June 13, 2010This thread will be reserved for info and convention talk. The convention is open to all ALL RIDERS and ALL kinds of motorcycles. Our small convention has grown over the years but we do ask that if you sign up for the convention that you sign up as a member of the R1-forum.com or R6-forum.com! FUNDS REQUIRED: $115 per person (includes dinner each night). $20 for a convention shirt. Total is $135 per person (make sure to add an extra $5 for paypal fees if you are sending funds from your paypal account). Keep in mind you are welcome to attend without eating nightly meals, this is an accomodation for members. Paypal Funds shall be sent to DanQ at DanQ@SoFastSoClean.com. If you have any questions Dan or myself can answer them anytime. Make sure you include your complete info when signing up (full real names + screen names of people attending and that you clearly identify that the funds are for the convention deals gap trip). Also note that Fontana Village will include use of the "WORLD FAMOUS" Thursday night party boats with these funds as well. We are privileged to have this opportunity from Fontana so if you are on the fence about contributing for the food please do. Your party boat access is included :) Each year we have the nightly meals catered. For those that have attended in the past you know that these meals are TOP NOTCH! FOOD MENU: Monday Roast beef w/ gravy Macaroni salad Vegetable medley Mashed potatoes Apple pie Rolls w/ butterTuesday Country fried steak Red skin potato salad Macaroni and cheese Green beans Peach cobbler Rolls w/ butterWednesday Roast pork loin Fruit salad Black beans White rice Squash medley Cherry cobbler Rolls w/ butterThursday Meat lasagna Mixed salad w/ dressings Buttered corn Broccoli and cheese Chocolate pie Rolls w/ butterFriday Hard tacos Soft tacos Ground beef Pulled chicken Lettuce Tomato Sour cream Guacamole Refried beans Rice Nachos Smoked jalapeno & tomato salsaCut off will be April 23rd, 2010 for that money. We will have arm bracelets to identify if you have paid or not. Here are the details to date: Dinners will still be Monday-Friday and each year Yamaha usually sponsors Dinner on Saturday. If you can't come the whole week at least try and get there by Wed or Thursday. The whole area is unbelievable during the week when things aren't as crowded. Place: Deal's Gap Info about the Gap: www.dealsgap.com (http://www.dealsgap.com) / www.tailofthedragon.com (http://www.tailofthedragon.com/)Lodging: Fontana Village Website: www.fontanavillage.com (http://www.fontanavillage.com/) Link to Convention Transportation Thread (http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=274908). Have space in your vehicle, or looking to split the ride with someone, click here (http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=274908). LODGING: We do get discount rates, but you MUST tell Fontana Village you are with the Yamaha R1 Forum Group to get the discount rates and so that they put you with us. If there are any problems ask to speak with Debbie or just let me know. Their phone number is 1-800-849-2258. Make your reservations early. IT WILL FILL UP!!! It would really suck to not be able to get a cabin at Fontana:yesnod Look at their website and inquire with them, by phone, to make your choice. 1-800-849-2258. I would suggest making reservations as early as you can, everywhere fills up that time of year up there. They have blocked off 22 cabins and 10 lodge rooms for us. So start making reservations as soon as you can. After March 1st, 2010 they will be released to the general public and WILL sell out. SO GET YOUR RESERVATIONS MADE ASAP!!! For the guys coming up as singles I would suggest getting together with other folks on the Forum and splitting the cost of a small or large cabin. There are gonna be several cabins available. Fontana also has campsites available if you want to camp. They are approximately a mile down the road. Everyone is welcome - but please realize that this group is made up with many types of riders of different skill levels and desires. This is not about getting together to race, or to drag other people into riding above their limits! Everyone is expected to ride at their own pace and have a good time! REMEMBER: Deadline is April 23rd, 2010 for all funds!!! Alcoholic beverages: BYOB T-SHIRTS: PRE ORDER ONLY!! The shirt cost of $20 is included in the price above. If you don't want a shirt you aren't required to purchase one. PHOTOGRAPHY: We will have a professional photographer in attendance. PRIZES: Of course we will have prizes like each year. These will be given out at the Yamaha dinner on Saturday night. You HAVE to be a member of the R1 Forum or R6 Forum and also on the definates list to be eligible for the Prize drawing. We have some killer prizes every year so you need to make sure I put you on the definates list if you are coming. No maybes, WE said definates...please remember that. Everyone can sign up by replying to this thread or sending a PM to myself or DanQ and we will put you on the list. EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO: Everyone must fill out the sheet upon check-in at the reservation desk of the Fontana Lodge. Here are some of the events that will be held during the week. Monday-Friday 6:30 PM will be dinner on Shuckstack Road. Cross Roads Lunch (usually everyone meets at the CROT for lunches daily)Wednesday Sushi Run Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse 226 Lovell Rd, Knoxville - (865) 675-0201 Signup thread---> www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=272380Thursday Night-Party Boat!Friday Saturday 1 pm Annual Ride to Overlook 6:30 pm is the Big Yamaha Sponsored dinner. The prize giveaway will be during this also. .Most everything is discussed and planned out in the evenings around dinner and hanging out. If you want to get up a ride or find out where people are going the next day come up to Shuckstack Road and hang out. If you get to Fontana during the day just head to the CROT and you will find someone from the forum. Please contact myself or DanQ, to be put on the definate list: You don't have to be on the definites list to be eligible for prizes, but you MUST BE PRESENT! There will be someone taking sign up entries for prizes on site during the dinner Saturday! OFFICIAL EVENT ATTENDENCE LIST: (Paid members are marked people not eating nightly meals are marked in the color Red so we can keep track of it) SpidermanSS +3 GPD270 DanQ LochNesss fjorn Kevap Paytheon Apokolypse Olymp!A kynetguy +1 Devil1 +1 B'eater Kyle_M +1 blackpearl210 Irishstu Kangaroo (plus cool dog) Irish01 +4 rocalotopus +1 BeaverPuncher MCoop +1 streetjester easyR6 (R6-Forum) Manowar Spanky + "oh hey Mike" Peg Grinder Nail Biter Skeeter N*E*R*D* DucatiWV cadwiz R1 +1 inkedoutR1pilot +2 (rayne & tinkerbell) Super Dave 344 Goobr Kmac +1 PmBannister +1 (Paid) ussoldierforhir Leader NEVRMOR JDollaz 06r6'n (R6-Forum) sycobiker bigpaul +3 (R6-Forum) Marcelo07R1 tfs32 (R6 Forum) YamahaReaper +1 (R6 Forum) army88m@gmail.com +3 (R6 Forum)

:flex: Best one ever coming at us! :fact

Whoohoo post #3!!! :lol Marked on the calendar. Can't do the full convention, but will be there most likely Th-Sa

Apokolypse and Paytheon are in!!!!

I'm in fo sho this year. NOTHING is stopping me this time!

pssst......Copy paste much?? :hammer: Cut off will be April 23, 2009 for that money. We will have arm bracelets to identify if you have paid or not.

I'm in! :yesnod

I was going to add you Kevap, but I didn't want to seem presumptuous. Glad you are going to be there :thumbup Logan: Best make it this year, we got some photo whoring to do :fact List updated.

And the countdown begins...

I am in +1

In! :fact SO FAST SO CLEAN!!!!

Hey ya'll! Looking forward to DG 2010! Hope everyone is doing well! I had a summer full of swimming lessons!

I am in +1 You need to stay in touch better! :fact

I was going to add you Kevap, but I didn't want to seem presumptuous. Glad you are going to be there :thumbup As of today... I believe I will be there, but between now and June a lot can happen so I'm staying positive! :fact

FML.....I'll be deployed, thats crappy....Relly wish I could be there. sounds like a blast

Im in!

FML.....I'll be deployed, thats crappy....Relly wish I could be there. sounds like a blast My biggest regrets were that I did not go earlier.

Are we there yet????

How many days????????????????????????????????????????

SIGN ME UP ! :fact

4+30+31+30+31+31+28+31+30+31+7 = 284 days.

Put me on the definite list.:thumbup And this trip I won't be cutting short for family b/s that turned out to be nothing.:rant

Put me on the definite list.:thumbup And this trip I won't be cutting short for family b/s that turned out to be nothing.:rant Got you on there :thumbup

Got you on there :thumbup Thanks Dan. :bow

I am in +1

:jump:jump:jump:jump:jump:jump

How many days???????????????????????????????????????? LOL....we need a timer!

Click me :sneaky (http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/customcounter.html?month=06&day=07&year=2010&hour=&min=&sec=&p0=207)

Click me :sneaky (http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/customcounter.html?month=06&day=07&year=2010&hour=&min=&sec=&p0=207) Nice!

Count me in!

Don't forget to put me on the list... Can't wait already!

First post updated. Good to see you returning blackpearl :fact It wouldn't be the same without you Stu :flex:

Ummm Mr. Q? Why's my name unappearing... :rant: :lol

Ummm Mr. Q? Why's my name unappearing... :rant: :lol :dunno I had it listed by "Cool Dog +1" I changed it :fact :lol You showing up Saturday?

Deals GAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Count Me In :thumbup :beer Oh and I am +4 as of right now.

Count Me In :thumbup :beer Oh and I am +4 as of right now. Got you brotha. When we get closer make sure we talk about meals.

Got you brotha. When we get closer make sure we talk about meals. you got it!

Count Me In :thumbup :beer Oh and I am +4 as of right now. Nice!!!!!

:dunno I had it listed by "Cool Dog +1" I changed it :fact :lol You showing up Saturday? :rant: Huck thinks his 2nd name is Beautiful because so many people saying it as they walk by.:lol Yup gonna try for late Sat. arrival again Sleep get an early morning ride in and then do that Sunday grillin thing. Planning on doing another weird road trip further north this time.

IN. plus one of course

I'm in for sure definitely can't miss uncle bucks pancakes.

:rant: Huck thinks his 2nd name is Beautiful because so many people saying it as they walk by.:lol Yup gonna try for late Sat. arrival again Sleep get an early morning ride in and then do that Sunday grillin thing. Planning on doing another weird road trip further north this time. Cool. I'll be getting there Saturday. IN. plus one of course I'm in for sure definitely can't miss uncle bucks pancakes. List updated :thumbup

Sounds good, I'm definitely putting this on my calendar! I've been to the Gap twice and stayed at Fontana Village both times, but never with the Yamaha group. I just have a couple questions: 1. Where is Shuckstack Rd., is it in Fontana Village? 2. What and where is CROT? 3. Where's the sushi run to?

Yup gonna try for late Sat. arrival again Sleep get an early morning ride in and then do that Sunday grillin thing. Planning on doing another weird road trip further north this time. Cut north of the border drive through Canada, kick Johnny's ass, then drop back down into the US on the other side of the Lakes? :lol :lol

Sounds good, I'm definitely putting this on my calendar! I've been to the Gap twice and stayed at Fontana Village both times, but never with the Yamaha group. I just have a couple questions: 1. Where is Shuckstack Rd., is it in Fontana Village? 2. What and where is CROT? 3. Where's the sushi run to? At Fontana Village instead of turning left to head to the main resort, turn right on that road and go to the top of the hill (I think it's the 2nd or 3rd road in) turn left on Shuchstack Rd. It's pretty easy to find. You can use Google Map and see it. Cut north of the border drive through Canada, kick Johnny's ass, then drop back down into the US on the other side of the Lakes? :lol :lol :lol

Sounds good, I'm definitely putting this on my calendar! I've been to the Gap twice and stayed at Fontana Village both times, but never with the Yamaha group. I just have a couple questions: 1. Where is Shuckstack Rd., is it in Fontana Village? 2. What and where is CROT? 3. Where's the sushi run to? Will it just be you attending? CROT is the Crossroads of Time. The restaurant, hotel, gas station, store at Deals Gap. http://www.dealsgap.com/ The Sushi Run has been to a Hibachi / Sushi House in Knoxville, TN. It's a fun scenic ride, good food, and great kinship.

Thanks, I remember that gas station, just not the name. It will be me and a buddy who rides an '07 Suzuki SV1000S.

Thanks, I remember that gas station, just not the name. It will be me and a buddy who rides an '07 Suzuki SV1000S. Got it :thumbup MCoop +1

Add me to the list. Not sure if it is me and a plus half for the boy yet.

Add me to the list. Not sure if it is me and a plus half for the boy yet. do i get to mix you some 151 this year? :) Sup!!!! i'm gon' slaughter those stupid trout this time

Sign me up automatically every year. Unless I'm dead I'm coming for the whole week every time. I just need a large T-shirt. I'm gonna make my own dinners again.

Sign me up automatically every year. Unless I'm dead I'm coming for the whole week every time. I just need a large T-shirt. I'm gonna make my own dinners again. :lol I feel you on that, Tony. I could probably add half the regulars and be right. Just trying to keep it simple. Got you on the list :thumbup

I'm in for sure definitely can't miss uncle bucks pancakes. :crash I should make a custom griddle so I could make a trash can lid sized pancake. I'll call it the Cordoba!!

:crash I should make a custom griddle so I could make a trash can lid sized pancake. I'll call it the Cordoba!! Looking forward to another year Tony!!

We're in!!!!!!!!! Peg Grinder, Nail Biter and Spankolito :yesnod Put Spankolito in red, the cheap little SOB.

We're in!!!!!!!!! Peg Grinder, Nail Biter and Spankolito :yesnod Put Spankolito in red, the cheap little SOB. Mike! How goes married life? Good to see ya'll are coming back again next year.

We're in!!!!!!!!! Peg Grinder, Nail Biter and Spankolito :yesnod Put Spankolito in red, the cheap little SOB. Sup Mike!!! Spanky can have some of our steaks if he won't pay. :crash

Sup Mike!!! Spanky can have some of our steaks if he won't pay. :crash NO house boat for the little begger!! :fact

NO house boat for the little begger!! :fact He is small though. What if he just has to swim out? No boat ride. :crash

He is small though. What if he just has to swim out? No boat ride. :crash One of local varments might eat him!! :scared :lol

One of local varments might eat him!! :scared :lol No worries there. :hammer: http://www.pinktentacle.com/2008/02/samurai-dog-armor/

No worries there. :hammer: http://www.pinktentacle.com/2008/02/samurai-dog-armor/ Well now he'll just sink to the bottom!! :fact :lol

Dragon to get Patrol cycle unit ROBBINSVILLE — Motorcyclists on some of Western North Carolina's most popular biking destinations can expect to soon see state troopers riding alongside them. The patrolmen's purpose, however, isn't so much to crack down on riders Labor Day weekend as it is to remind motorcyclists to ride safely. There have been five fatal motorcycle crashes in Swain and Graham counties on mountain roads near and leading up to the world-famous “Tail of the Dragon” so far this year. Those roads include N.C. 28 and the Cherohala Skyway. “Compared to last year, that's a lot more,” N.C. Highway Patrol trooper Sgt. Todd Norville said. “For 2008, we didn't have any fatalities in Graham County.” Officially designated as U.S. 129, the Dragon starts in Blount County, Tenn., and packs 318 curves in 11 miles. Although most of the road is in Tennessee, at least two people in a typical year are killed on the North Carolina side of the road . The Highway Patrol has been requested to send its Charlotte-based motorcycle unit to the mountains for the past three years, but hasn't done so yet this year because of state budget cuts, Norville said. There are usually about four troopers whot come to the mountains on their BMW motorcycles. “A lot of it is about public relations,” Norville said of using the motorcycle unit in the mountains. “We just try to explain to (motorcyclists) that this is not the road that they're used to because most of them are coming here from Illinois or Ohio where there are no curves or hills. “They come to the mountains and they're not used to these curvy roads, and they get themselves in a bad situation quick.” Most of the serious accidents on U.S. 129 happen in Graham County, according to N.C. Highway Patrol records. Troopers last year responded to four wrecks involving injuries on U.S. 129 in Swain County and 20 in Graham County. Troopers wrote one speeding ticket in Swain County and 91 in Graham County. The Highway Patrol participated in a safety awareness event earlier this month at Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort, located one mile south of the Tennessee-North Carolina state line along the Dragon. The event, which drew more than 1,000 people, is planned again for next year, resort owner Brad Talbott said. Risk of unfamiliarity Talbott said many accidents on the Dragon and other nearby roads aren't related to speeding or reckless riding. They are caused by riders who aren't used to the roads and might be riding beyond their skill level. “We just really focused on folks coming to Western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee having a good, enjoyable time and to come back next year because they didn't have a problem,” Talbott said. In past years, Talbott said he would see the Highway Patrol motorcycle unit about one weekend a month during the summer. “They get a very positive reaction because their focus is not to see how many tickets they can write or how much money they can generate for the state. Their focus is the same as ours, which is they want people to come here and not endanger themselves,” Talbott said. “We always love to see the motorcycle guys. They always have a very positive impact on the area, for motorcycling especially.” http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090830/NEWS01/908300339

Mike! How goes married life? Good to see ya'll are coming back again next year. STU!!!! Most excellent my friend. Very busy though, seems like there's always something to do or going on. Sup Mike!!! Spanky can have some of our steaks if he won't pay. :crash This is why he loves his Uncle Tony :fact NO house boat for the little begger!! :fact He refuses to go out to the boats, says he'll get stepped on in such a tight spot with so many people.

NO house boat for the little begger!! :fact don't hate on spank just cause he can outride you. you're better than that

Hey everyone.. Just heads up... The "CHAT THREAD" for the 2010 Convention is up: http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=271884 Let's try to keep the non signup and daily talk in that thread so we can focus on signing up and answering sign up questions in this thread. We want EVERYONE from years past and to sign up MANY new members this year so spread teh word!

Hey everyone.. Just heads up... The "CHAT THREAD" for the 2010 Convention is up: http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=271884 Let's try to keep the non signup and daily talk in that thread so we can focus on signing up and answering sign up questions in this thread. We want EVERYONE from years past and to sign up MANY new members this year so spread teh word! sir yes sir

Im in !!

:flex:....me and my tards are in

Im in !! :flex:....me and my tards are in First post updated. :rock

:flex:....me and my tards are in What about Ole Orange?

:flex:....me and my tards are in No children are allowed.:crash

This is why he loves his Uncle Tony :fact He refuses to go out to the boats, says he'll get stepped on in such a tight spot with so many people. You need a baby bjorn for him Mike. :crash http://www.urbanpug.com/?page_id=589&g2_itemId=1765&g2_imageViewsIndex=2

Logan is from NY, he's go an 05 I believe R1. He went down that day I think. Josh was in the kayak...after me? But hes got an R6 so idk?

No children are allowed.:crash :finger:finger:lol What about Ole Orange? Randy, I doubt Orangey still runs, :lol

uhhhhhhh IT runs.... :fact

uhhhhhhh IT runs.... :fact I was afraid you would say that.......:lol

Well whens the last time you rode that YZ 250

Well whens the last time you rode that YZ 250 I usually ride the 450s the 250 hasnt been run much at all

ill give ya $5 and a pack of bubbleyum!

Reminder folks: It's easier to sign up and get your name taken off the list, than it is to try to see if the Yamaha dinner is full on Saturday. If you're interested in attending, post up :fact

I'm in for the week. Don't think the wife wants to come this time. She was getting car sick on the way home. But, put at +1 just in case.

im in for sure +2.... rayne and jailbait

I added 5 new sign ups today! Come on everyone lets get signed up to make this trip!

I added 5 new sign ups today! Come on everyone lets get signed up to make this trip! Thanks Shane :thumbup I'll pick back up once I get back home tonight :fact

No worries brotha ... ENJOY ! !! !

Hey guys sorry for the delay ive been having PC issues. Add me to the list & ill worry about friends comming later if that happens.Im ready to go right now!!

DanQ is slacking let it be known.

DanQ is slacking let it be known. Are you trying to get banned that bad? :lol

:lol

DanQ is slacking let it be known. i see that lol im not on the list yet but no biggie as i dont need to be on any list to be there & have a great time!! :)

Dan won't ban me for that. Because he would have to listen to me on the phone if he did.

Be sure and add me for supper and (2) XXXL's. :thumbup

i see that lol im not on the list yet but no biggie as i dont need to be on any list to be there & have a great time!! :) Be sure and add me for supper and (2) XXXL's. :thumbup List updated :fact Dan won't ban me for that. Because he would have to listen to me on the phone if he did. You make a good point :sneaky :lol

Right on! Thanks Dan!

I think Lacy should make an appearance. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/goobr/Smilies%20and%20GIFs/cloud9.gif

Dan, add me + 1. I'll need a L shirt and an XL for Robin.

Dan, add me + 1. I'll need a L shirt and an XL for Robin. That's gonna leave a mark that won't buff out. :lol :lol :lol

Dan, add me + 1. I'll need a L shirt and an XL for Robin. Meals or no meals, Kirk?

I need to keep her FARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR away from there.... :lol

Dan, Kay and I are - meals with 1 Large and 1 small shirt.

I need to keep her FARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR away from there.... :lol You ole codger you! :hammer: :lol I don't blame ya though.

Dan, Kay and I are - meals with 1 Large and 1 small shirt. Right on!!!!!!!!!! The list is growing !!!!!!!!!!! :jump

Meals or no meals, Kirk? oops.....no meals. I might bring more brisket to smoke next year, too. I'd bring ribs, but that putz Solidus isn't gonna bother coming.

Dan, Kay and I are - meals with 1 Large and 1 small shirt. :thumbup oops.....no meals. I might bring more brisket to smoke next year, too. I'd bring ribs, but that putz Solidus isn't gonna bother coming. Got it... I may bring ribs too, since Scott is planning to bring the smoker. Right on!!!!!!!!!! The list is growing !!!!!!!!!!! :jump Best one ever, coming up in 2010 :flex:

:thumbup Got it... I may bring ribs too, since Scott is planning to bring the smoker. Best one ever, coming up in 2010 :flex: That's awesome... :fact I may bring FAST cause I am :fact

:lol Would anyone be interested in my bbQued Sala? IF so I'll bring it.

absolutely... im bringin lots more cheese this year and an extra bottle of absinthe for spidey:fact

Ugghhh. I just got rid of the last of the Absinthe I had. Sad really. It's all because black licorice makes me sick. Wish it didn't taste like that.

What about a dinner Sunday night when everyone gets there, we all make our sig dish, wether it be an entree or a side and we all enjoy it??

That sounds great :fact Everyone plan for these mixxers this year...... Vanilla Vodka, Orange Vodka, Triple Sec, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice....... AHHHHHHHHHHHH

Aww jeez. Another year of a kidney beating... I'm in!

So I'll just bring my salsa, maybe my non bbQ salsa as well..... I might bring the Carne Asada for tacos too. We'll see.

ill bring a few more lbs of the habanero cheese:flex:

Im looking at comming in earlier on sunday this year & having my own cabin (thanks to dan for hooking me up with a place to stay sunday night) and doing the cookout with you all.

ill bring a few more lbs of the habanero cheese:flex: That was some good sheot!!! :fact

No supper here i'll bring my own and dan i'll take a xxl

:fact Sign me up; me plus one for now. Working on getting a few others from FLA and SC. Will send funds for dinner and shirt on Friday. I have wanted to go to this for years!!! I am so ready to leave Afghanistan after 2 years!! Can't wait to meet many of you too. Phil

Alright you all, I will be new for this event so you all tell me what to bring. I am calling right now to reserve a cabin. I come with Ford F-150 XLT Lariat Crew Cab and 6' x 14' open ramped trailer. Bringing 2 bikes for sure. Maybe more if other friends are coming but still have lots of cargo/cooler room. It seems obvious I need to stop at the package/liquor store and get some favorites. I was thinking about doing the meal package, so I don't have to worry about cooking but is that wise? Please advise. I am trying to get back in touch with the world and have a normal life. If you read my post above, yes I have been in Iraq/Afghanistan for 2 years. (Coming back Oct. 25, 2009) Looking forward to time off and real people. My R1 is my therapy and Deals Gap is my Mecca!!! I so need this! Some pics from Dec. 21, 2005. A friend of mine has two houses in Bryson City not to far away and we drove to the Dragon just to see it and pay homage. I can't wait to have my bike there!!! Truck is in background of one pic. Phil

Alright you all, I will be new for this event so you all tell me what to bring. I am calling right now to reserve a cabin. I come with Ford F-150 XLT Lariat Crew Cab and 6' x 14' open ramped trailer. Bringing 2 bikes for sure. Maybe more if other friends are coming but still have lots of cargo/cooler room. It seems obvious I need to stop at the package/liquor store and get some favorites. I was thinking about doing the meal package, so I don't have to worry about cooking but is that wise? Please advise. I am trying to get back in touch with the world and have a normal life. If you read my post above, yes I have been in Iraq/Afghanistan for 2 years. (Coming back Oct. 25, 2009) Looking forward to time off and real people. My R1 is my therapy and Deals Gap is my Mecca!!! I so need this! Some pics from Dec. 21, 2005. A friend of mine has two houses in Bryson City not to far away and we drove to the Dragon just to see it and pay homage. I can't wait to have my bike there!!! Truck is in background of one pic. Phil #1, you'll be a welcomed addition to the convention. If it's just you (and wife or g/f get a 1-bdrm cabin; if more get 2-bdrm and so on. Most people like to get others in their cabins on the floor, couches, etc... to reduce the overall cost). Convention runs from Mon-Sat night, but a lot of people get there 1 or 2 days early, so you'll need food for those days. (Don't worry, there will be plenty of people cooking out, just jump in with 'em). The main gathering spot is Shuckstack Rd; just drop by there and introduce yourself and ask questions and you'll be familiarized in no time. Dinner package includes a dinner each night (M-f) around 6:30. Then afterwards the drinking and bs'ing begins. On thursday nights there is a "boat party" where everybody goes out to a moor'd houseboat and parties til about 1 am. We've got a DJ now, too, so that livens it up even more. On Sat nights, there is usually a dinner that is provided by Yamaha. During the week there's other things that get set up: BBQ at the CROT (Cross Roads Of Time store: where all the riders gather, rest, stage, etc... during the day), crawfish boil, walleye fry, gator fry, smoked you-name-it, etc. It changes year to year. Definitely bring plenty of drinks for the week; you'll go through a lot. There is limited amounts of beer for sale at the store on the premises, but will be $$. Bring a comfy portable chair(s), some bug spray, plenty of riding clothes, a couple bottles of flavored vodkas, some juices, red bulls, etc. You can get breakfast/lunch at the CROT, or in Robbinsville, or you can cook in your cabin--your call. There's plenty more, this is just off the top of my head. Reserve your cabin, get signed up with DanQ, and keep checking back on the Convention threads. Look forward to seeing you there, have a safe trip home. :thumbup

Money sent, I am official!!! Me +1. How do the shirt sizes run? I am a big guy and usually wear XL... Do they shrink much? 6'2" 250lbs.

Kmac hit most of the big points. I like the meals myself because I like just showing up and eating. Plus the funds that we put into the dinners is what gets us the special rates for lodging (we don't pay the seasonal rate. To get our rate you MUST specify that you are with the R1-Forum/R6-Forum Convention). In addition to getting us our rates Fontana gives us the houseboat on Thursday night because of the food contract. This isn't that big of an issue this year because we are planning to collect money for the DJ so those that don't have dinner can still go on the boat. Any questions, post here and one of us regulars will lend a hand. If you need help with Fontana please PM me and I will help. Welcome to the Convention! :thumbup

is the location remaining the same at shuckstack?

is the location remaining the same at shuckstack? that's where it always is, but I think they may switch up some cabins next year; the main cabin gathering area is getting a little crazy.

Location on Shuckstack will be the same, but we may have a fire pit near the last cabin to do our :beer each night. Details are going to be fleeting as those cabins are due for renovation prior to our arrival, but we are pretty sure about the fire pit.

Forgot to add these to my other post, I know there is the chat thread now but wanted to put these here to help add to the excitement. Thanks for the help and info. Just booked my cabin too. Can't wait to meet you all. DanQ I just sent the food and tshirt money via Paypal.

EVERY year I plan on going, every year I'm either in Iraq/Afghan. What do I need to do to start planning this? Rooms, camping? link up with squadron?

that's where it always is, but I think they may switch up some cabins next year; the main cabin gathering area is getting a little crazy. LOL....just a little.

EVERY year I plan on going, every year I'm either in Iraq/Afghan. What do I need to do to start planning this? Rooms, camping? link up with squadron? Where you at now? Still in the service or civ contractor? I am out here as a contractor now. Was in the Marines, 98-03. Now I work on MRAPs. Commo. :nforc:

Forgot to add these to my other post, I know there is the chat thread now but wanted to put these here to help add to the excitement. Thanks for the help and info. Just booked my cabin too. Can't wait to meet you all. DanQ I just sent the food and tshirt money via Paypal. Got it :thumbup Beat even me paying for the year :fact One less thing to worry about. Let me know how the lodging goes. We will likely have a lodging thread going soon for people looking to let others stay, or to find places to stay. Splitting the cabins makes it cost effective. EVERY year I plan on going, every year I'm either in Iraq/Afghan. What do I need to do to start planning this? Rooms, camping? link up with squadron? I'll put you on the list. Just hold off until close to the deadline to send any funds so we can find out your deployment schedule etc. All the information is on the first post, but if you have any specific questions, by all means, please do post them in this thread. It's likely someone else is curious about the same thing.

In!! Meals and an XL t-shirt if you please Dan.

In!! Meals and an XL t-shirt if you please Dan. Gotchya :thumbup First post updated :fact

switch jailbait to tinkerbell... after much debate we are gonna bring a different girl

The key is.... ummmmmmmmmmmm NEVER MIND :fact

The key is.... ummmmmmmmmmmm NEVER MIND :fact we CAN bring more girls... you saw the bar scene in SOA... this trip is geared more toward family... if i brought down a buncha chicken heads it might be a little..... "disruptive" to say the least.... besides.... im not aiming to get anyone served w/ divorce papers :fact

we CAN bring more girls... you saw the bar scene in SOA... this trip is geared more toward family... if i brought down a buncha chicken heads it might be a little..... "disruptive" to say the least.... besides.... im not aiming to get anyone served w/ divorce papers :fact That's their fault for saying, "I do." :fact: Bring the entire chicken coop... :thumbup

Bring the entire chicken coop... :thumbup :lol :lol somebody on a dry spell?

:lol :lol somebody on a dry spell? Like anyone can ever get enough... :finger: but guilty... :vanish

I refuse to miss the convention this year! The economy ****ed me and my business last year and I could not take the time off. I WILL be there in 2010!

I refuse to miss the convention this year! The economy ****ed me and my business last year and I could not take the time off. I WILL be there in 2010! Just you, or are you bringing someone with?

Just you, or are you bringing someone with? Last year I had a gf who rode an R6, the new one likes to ride with me but I dont know if shell want to ride on the back at the gap. So just me as of right now, weve still got time to decide if shes coming or not though.

Last year I had a gf who rode an R6, the new one likes to ride with me but I dont know if shell want to ride on the back at the gap. So just me as of right now, weve still got time to decide if shes coming or not though. :thumbup

we CAN bring more girls... you saw the bar scene in SOA... this trip is geared more toward family... if i brought down a buncha chicken heads it might be a little..... "disruptive" to say the least.... besides.... im not aiming to get anyone served w/ divorce papers :fact well at the moment in not married and in between gf's so bring all the girls lol The bar scene on SOA was kinda wild for the convention i agree but sure looked fun :epimp :dollar

Im missed 07, 08 and 09... I will not let myself Miss the 2010 Convention... Oh and its 256 days left..

Im missed 07, 08 and 09... I will not let myself Miss the 2010 Convention... Oh and its 256 days left.. Is it just you? 253 for some of us :fact

Is it just you? 253 for some of us :fact Why, You guys get there early to set up or sumtin ? Hopefully not just me.. I want to get This all wrapped up before the new year, this time. So I know Who's goin, and where im sleeping Way in advance. Im hoping Some more NYC guys come down this Time, Im Sure OLYMPIA will be going again and i'll make Trip plans with him as well as other local members.. :)

Why, You guys get there early to set up or sumtin ? Hopefully not just me.. I want to get This all wrapped up before the new year, this time. So I know Who's goin, and where im sleeping Way in advance. Im hoping Some more NYC guys come down this Time, Im Sure OLYMPIA will be going again and i'll make Trip plans with him as well as other local members.. :) Yeah, making sure there are no loose ends and all. This is a working vacation for several of us. I'll put you down by yourself. If you add anyone to your party let me know and I'll update the list. If you have any major questions, post here and we'll get them answered.

Im missed 07, 08 and 09... I will not let myself Miss the 2010 Convention... Oh and its 256 days left.. We've heard this one before!!! lol

Im missed 07, 08 and 09... I will not let myself Miss the 2010 Convention... Yeah, right..... :2bitchsla

Why, You guys get there early to set up or sumtin ? Hopefully not just me.. I want to get This all wrapped up before the new year, this time. So I know Who's goin, and where im sleeping Way in advance. Im hoping Some more NYC guys come down this Time, Im Sure OLYMPIA will be going again and i'll make Trip plans with him as well as other local members.. :) fo sho lol Yeah, im def down and I might have a friend or two as well. Now we just need an SUV and a trailer and were set. I don't have an SUV or a pickup though.

So what was the final analysis for what was wrong with your bike?

So what was the final analysis for what was wrong with your bike? The starter clutch failed. Either the retaining clip failed first and cause the failure or the clutch failed which damaged the retaining clip. I would have been up and running prior to the convention had I an extra few days. Unfortunately I was worn out with work and the repair and just stressed too much to try and make an effort to limp the thing to PA before trailering it down to the gap for repair. I do appreciate all the help I received from answers to my tech questions and the offer to help rebuild it down there!! You cant beat the brotherhood of this group and that's why I'll always have the tuning forks in my heart :fork WATCH OUT 2010!!!

First post updated. More signups from the R6-Forum :flex:

well hopefully we get more R6 people to show up than what we have had in the past.I need to get over there and try to help promote it more.

well hopefully we get more R6 people to show up than what we have had in the past.I need to get over there and try to help promote it more. That would be cool. I don't know if it's as much promoting as it is understanding that week. The mutual Forum Staff (SpidermanSS, Paytheon, Devil1, and myself) try to explain as much as possible, but they still sim a bit leery. :dunno

R6 member here been to 2 conventions so far and planning on making the 2010 trip. Always a blast of fun time great riding with great people. and mid night runs still are the best !!!

First post updated. More from the R6-Forum :flex:

sweet i hope they all go as planed.

Well dang... It's Oct and we've only got 8 pages. Looks like things are moving a little slow this time around.

its that time of year stu....fall..cold weather setting in..... it'll pick up you know that :)

I heard alot of people are addicted to Mafia Wars and cannot do anything else :fact

jailbaits down for the week and im hooked on arkham asylum.... pretty much takes most my time

jailbaits down for the week and im hooked on arkham asylum.... pretty much takes most my time So that's +3 for you?

jailbaits down for the week and im hooked on arkham asylum.... pretty much takes most my time I played that demo like 10 times. Just got the full game today.

Isn't this the info/signup thread and not the chat thread? :crash

yes it is :)

2009's thread was created on 20080724 and 2010's was on 20090826 so there's month's difference right there. Also, the 2009 thread was more of a chat thread than this one is because the chat thread was created at the same time. I also think that due to the economy, many people are holding off until it's closer to commit.

So that's +3 for you? +3?? jeezus bro... i wanna ride the BIKE while im down there.... just bringin rayne and tinkerbell... +2 thats a convenient number... they can entertain each other while we ride

I can't wait for the convention!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

+3?? jeezus bro... i wanna ride the BIKE while im down there.... just bringin rayne and tinkerbell... +2 thats a convenient number... they can entertain each other while we ride Got it. Took your post as new signups. I'll only charge each person posting other than new signups one night's dinner per post in here :lol

know what i miss most? hangin out in the driveway

:fact Drinking till 2 up at 7. Repeat.

mIx MaStEr ............ in the HIZZOUSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE :fact

oh shit.... not it

mIx MaStEr ............ in the HIZZOUSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE :fact Woooooooooooot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I heard alot of people are addicted to Mafia Wars and cannot do anything else :fact I heard those people are still FAST AND CLEAN!

:fact Drinking till 2 up at 7. Repeat. That was pretty amazing to see. I didn't make it up to the CROT until 11:30 needing coffee bad... :crash

They wrote this song about me :fact http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp2hvM2LL_4

i thought THIS was your song... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocV1MZVe-5U

Blasphemy :fact

:lol

I miss garage can lid pancakes...mmmmm

pancakes and henney FTMFW!!!!

MMMMM pancakes :)

I think the pancakes need some kind of trophy

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y151/ValinKenobi/Forums/respect_my_authority.jpg

Alright I'm in as well

Got you Marcelo. Welcome to the Convention. First post updated.

Thank You Dan, looking forward to meeting all of you

Man that first post is looking good... I see a lot of familiar faces/names and a couple of new ones that I look forward to meeting. Then there's one name that's been on there for the last 2-3 years and has yet to show...:lol Could 2010 be the year? :lol:lol:lol

Man that first post is looking good... I see a lot of familiar faces/names and a couple of new ones that I look forward to meeting. Then there's one name that's been on there for the last 2-3 years and has yet to show...:lol Could 2010 be the year? :lol:lol:lol cross that name off the list... i dragged anubis down last year:hammer:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y151/ValinKenobi/Forums/respect_my_authority.jpg You are SH*TTING me, right? LMAO!

You are SH*TTING me, right? LMAO! Look what the cat dragged in... How have you been Mr. Whipple ? Get over to the chat thread and participate :fact

First post updated. R6 Forum members are representing :flex:

Very NICE :fact

Look what the cat dragged in... How have you been Mr. Whipple ? Get over to the chat thread and participate :fact Yes sir boss man!:epimp

First post updated. More R6-Forum signups. :flex:

w e r d

Anyone want to go white water rafting while we are there. I have been down several of the rivers in the area. There is of course the Nantahala, the Cheoah that is right there and if you want some real fun there is the Chatooga which is the river they filmed Deliverance on. Soooowheeeee!!!! It is a freaking blast and the NOC, Nantahala Outdoors Center, runs a great operation. Plus I may have an in or two there as the director is friends with my parents as is one of the head guides. They all used to be in the same kayak and paddling club with my folks here in FL. The Chatooga is a pretty good rush to go down. Pretty easy but with a few spots that have some class 4 & 5 rapids. Don't be pansies!

A small group went a few years back... I'm sure someone will chime in with what year it was and you can dig up the pictures from it.

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