Post by: Fierofool on January 25, 2021, 09:35:38 pm
Both routes will start in Clayton, Ga. One route will return to Clayton while the other will take a different leg after we have our lunch, and that alternate route will end in Asheville, NC. The last half of either will have new roads we've not used before. Should we decide to stay overnight in Asheville before returning home, Ralph has arranged for some deep, deep discount room rates, but he only has 2 rooms available at those rates. Doubling up in rooms can still bring about a good rate for each individual.
The current plan is to do the Clayton to Asheville route on April 17. Then on a later date, return to our lunch stop and do the last half of the loop that returns us to Clayton.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 26, 2021, 06:09:01 pm
Post by: Headhunter1ID on January 27, 2021, 04:39:51 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on January 27, 2021, 05:46:12 pm
Post by: Fierofool on January 27, 2021, 07:18:02 pm
I have to plot the timeline of the run. It may be that we will arrive in Asheville with ample time to return home. We've done that several times, one of those times running a similar route from Clayton to Asheville.
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on January 27, 2021, 08:01:31 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 27, 2021, 08:09:01 pm
Post by: Fierofool on January 27, 2021, 08:17:33 pm
From our lunch stop to the Hilton Homewood Suites in Asheville, which is next door to the Steakouse we used for dinner at our last stay in Asheville, travel time is 2 hours.
So, total from Clayton to Asheville is 7 Hours. We can make that 8 to give us a margin. Leaving Clayton at 9AM, we would arrive in Asheville at 5PM.
From Asheville to the I-85, I-285 interchange return trip is 3 Hours 15 Minutes. Add a 30 minute gas stop and that would put us back about 9PM. It probably would be best that we stay in Asheville, overnight.
For you guys anywhere North, South, or West of Atlanta, it would be best that we stay overnight.
When we do the alternate route that will bring us from our lunch stop in Canton, NC, back to Clayton, the last half is 3 Hours to Clayton Though we would initially go through Clayton, we would take a more direct and faster route to begin the second half in Canton. That would only take 1 Hour 30 Minutes from Clayton to Canton, NC.
Any ideas on a Tshirt design, yet?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 27, 2021, 08:29:19 pm
T-shirt? Put a Fiero on it! Actually, is there a scenic view?
Post by: Fierofool on January 27, 2021, 09:09:42 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on January 28, 2021, 08:51:15 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 29, 2021, 05:56:10 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 31, 2021, 06:07:47 pm
Post by: Fierofool on January 31, 2021, 08:35:05 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 06, 2021, 09:19:17 am
Post by: Fierofool on February 06, 2021, 10:05:18 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 06, 2021, 10:07:55 am
Post by: Fierofool on February 06, 2021, 12:47:26 pm
Only trees with black leaves seem to have been affected.
Black leaves is usually a sign of tree anthrax.
Post by: ntjoe on February 08, 2021, 09:36:55 pm
Post by: Fierofool on February 08, 2021, 10:05:07 pm
Post by: ntjoe on February 09, 2021, 11:48:37 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 09, 2021, 12:43:14 pm
Post by: ntjoe on February 09, 2021, 01:17:05 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 09, 2021, 01:23:25 pm
Dunno how good the weather is. My outdoor thermometer froze. Supposed to be -6, without wind chill. We had freezing rain, last night.
Post by: ntjoe on February 09, 2021, 01:36:54 pm
Post by: Fierofool on February 09, 2021, 02:30:52 pm
Are Killboy or any other photo outfits likely to be on this route?
No. None of them cover the areas we well be traveling.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 09, 2021, 02:31:54 pm
Post by: ntjoe on February 09, 2021, 04:31:14 pm
Are Killboy or any other photo outfits likely to be on this route?
No. None of them cover the areas we well be traveling.
Opps...sorry I misunderstood the question. I thought the question was are they on the Dragon during these months. My bad.
Post by: Fierofool on March 12, 2021, 08:52:14 am
Option 1 will take us from Clayton, Ga. to Asheville, NC. Option 2 will bring us back to Clayton, Ga. The routes are the same from Clayton to our lunch and fuel stop in Canton, NC. At that point Option 1 turns North toward Asheville and Option 2 turns South back to Clayton.
The original plan was to do Option 1 on April 17, then on a later weekend, return direct to our lunch stop in Canton and scout Option 2 back to Clayton. The revised and updated plan is to do Option 1 on April 17, stay overnight in Asheville, then return via Option 2 on April 18, which would take only 3 1/2 hours from Asheville to Clayton.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on March 12, 2021, 05:51:02 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on March 13, 2021, 01:49:24 am
RFTH 26 Part 1
https://goo.gl/maps/LPfgrffseMvV9hFg6
RFTH Part 2 Alternate Return To Clayton
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RFTH Part 2 Alternate one way to Asheville
https://goo.gl/maps/QvicRghCMwU6zMAe7
Post by: Fierofool on March 13, 2021, 09:14:58 am
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on March 13, 2021, 11:37:25 am
https://goo.gl/maps/j5Gaeuk6owxa2eqA8
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on March 13, 2021, 11:44:07 am
https://goo.gl/maps/8tE92hzn6SWm8YMd9
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on March 13, 2021, 11:54:10 am
https://goo.gl/maps/7UDekuWfkUgx6mgb6
Post by: GTRS Fiero on March 14, 2021, 09:08:39 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on March 14, 2021, 10:28:35 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on March 14, 2021, 10:37:36 pm
Post by: Fierofool on March 14, 2021, 11:13:35 pm
Post by: Fierofool on March 14, 2021, 11:14:27 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on March 14, 2021, 11:15:36 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on March 14, 2021, 11:52:14 pm
Ralph, has anyone taken the 2nd discounted room in Asheville?
I think I only booked one room. I can call to see if I can get a second one. Are you interested?
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on March 14, 2021, 11:54:25 pm
Post by: Fierofool on March 16, 2021, 12:47:59 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on March 16, 2021, 06:36:36 pm
Part 2 (https://goo.gl/maps/j5Gaeuk6owxa2eqA8)
Post by: Fierofool on March 16, 2021, 08:26:14 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on March 16, 2021, 09:31:52 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on March 16, 2021, 11:24:27 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on March 16, 2021, 11:27:59 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on March 16, 2021, 11:35:29 pm
Post by: Budgetman72 on March 17, 2021, 06:21:48 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on March 18, 2021, 01:49:48 am
Saturday April 17, 2021
Leg #1:
Meet at Ingles in Clayton, GA. Depart 9AM
https://goo.gl/maps/LPfgrffseMvV9hFg6
Leg #1 Ends at Jukebox Junction for lunch
Leg#2:
Updated map specifically for the scouting run to Homewood Suites. Final version may have different end point.
https://goo.gl/maps/8tE92hzn6SWm8YMd9
Staying at:
Homewood Suites by Hilton Asheville-Tunnel Road
88 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
Two Doubles have been booked. One is full. If you want the other please PM me directly. $35+tax for the room. otherwise book directly through the hotel or message me for discount details.
Sunday April 18, 2021
Leg# 3
Depart Homewood suites 9AM for Clayton, GA
https://goo.gl/maps/7UDekuWfkUgx6mgb6
End of line...
Post by: scottb on March 18, 2021, 05:30:28 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on March 26, 2021, 06:18:45 pm
Post by: Fierofool on April 03, 2021, 07:12:10 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on April 03, 2021, 07:13:39 pm
Post by: Fierofool on April 10, 2021, 05:43:26 pm
For those meeting us in Clayton, it will be at the Ingles Markets parking lot. They have a gas station in the lot. GPS 176 US-441, Clayton, GA 30525. We should be gassed up and ready to leave there by 9 AM.
I'll make 10 copies of the route and bring them along. Don't forget to bring a FRS walkie talkie if you have one.
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on April 11, 2021, 09:57:45 am
Post by: Jaydog892 on April 11, 2021, 02:37:32 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 11, 2021, 02:49:14 pm
Post by: Jaydog892 on April 11, 2021, 03:08:13 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 11, 2021, 03:12:21 pm
Post by: scottb on April 11, 2021, 04:30:58 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 11, 2021, 04:44:22 pm
Post by: Fierofool on April 16, 2021, 02:12:28 pm
For those meeting us in Clayton, it will be at the Ingles Markets parking lot. They have a gas station in the lot. GPS 176 US-441, Clayton, GA 30525. We should be gassed up and ready to leave there by 9 AM.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 16, 2021, 07:13:53 pm
Post by: scottb on April 16, 2021, 08:26:13 pm
Scott, did you decide if you're going or not?
Yep
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 16, 2021, 09:05:36 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on April 16, 2021, 11:16:08 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 16, 2021, 11:20:01 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on April 16, 2021, 11:33:42 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 16, 2021, 11:40:52 pm
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 17, 2021, 03:27:21 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 17, 2021, 03:28:08 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on April 17, 2021, 03:33:42 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 17, 2021, 03:35:35 pm
So, the others continued on?
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on April 17, 2021, 04:39:20 pm
Post by: Raydar on April 17, 2021, 08:22:26 pm
For me it was. Got sick.
Well that ain' no fun. You okay?
Post by: TopNotch on April 17, 2021, 08:53:21 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 17, 2021, 09:06:52 pm
Post by: PK on April 18, 2021, 03:21:09 am
Post by: Fierofool on April 18, 2021, 01:04:10 pm
The Fiero next to Budgetman is a unique color of blue.
That color really looks good on a notchback. In my opinion, and I've tried to envision it, it's not suitable for a fastback.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 18, 2021, 01:13:00 pm
Post by: scottb on April 18, 2021, 02:53:08 pm
The Fiero next to Budgetman is a unique color of blue.
Not really unique, it's on a lot of Mustangs
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 18, 2021, 02:55:23 pm
Post by: Raydar on April 18, 2021, 03:08:46 pm
The Fiero next to Budgetman is a unique color of blue.
That color really looks good on a notchback. In my opinion, and I've tried to envision it, it's not suitable for a fastback.
That color is outstanding!
I think it could look good on a fastback, too. (Says the guy with the blue-gray fastback. :D )
Post by: TopNotch on April 18, 2021, 03:11:25 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 18, 2021, 03:14:14 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 18, 2021, 03:16:14 pm
That color is outstanding!
I think it could look good on a fastback, too. (Says the guy with the blue-gray fastback. :D )
I've always wanted to try a deep blue--but probably not on a Fiero.
Post by: Raydar on April 18, 2021, 03:45:01 pm
(But then... I like Fieros, so they mostly all are. :D )
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 18, 2021, 10:20:11 pm
In any case, it's a very good paint job. Panel off, I think.
I wonder where it was done?
Post by: scottb on April 19, 2021, 06:12:54 am
Post by: Fierofool on April 19, 2021, 07:34:26 am
One of our former members had a deep blue aero notchie. Think it may have been an 85 GT. It was beautiful.
(But then... I like Fieros, so they mostly all are. :D )
If that's the same one I'm thinking of, it was an 85GT and it was painted with some Delta Airlines blue that one of his friends had a bunch of.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 19, 2021, 07:48:46 am
The owner painted it
Wow!
Post by: TopNotch on April 19, 2021, 12:49:27 pm
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Post by: Fierofool on July 12, 2021, 09:51:09 pm
Rainy and thunderstorm weather is in the forecast for most of this week and into next week. I have minor surgery on the 22nd, so at the earliest, I won't be able to do anything until the 26rh or later. This can be done any time in August, if needed. Maybe even do a small group outing on a Saturday, stopping at the Cornucopia in Cashiers for lunch.
Post by: Fierofool on July 30, 2021, 11:08:16 pm
The official address of the RaceTrac is 2410 Cornelia Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Post by: Fierofool on August 06, 2021, 07:51:45 pm
Post by: TopNotch on August 07, 2021, 07:48:47 pm
We had intended to eat at the Cornucopia restaurant in Cashiers, NC, but there was a line out the door. (It's that good.) That was our lunch spot in a previous RFTH, so if we use it again, we'll certainly have to reserve seats.
Post by: Fierofool on August 08, 2021, 08:28:31 am
Another benefit of using this road is that we have to travel a little further on what's already a fun road. It does add some time in getting to our lunchtime restaurant, so we'll have to take that into account when scheduling with them.