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Thread: Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP) run 2016.

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    Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP) run 2016.

    This year's Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP) run will take place on Saturday, Oct 8th, and will be taking the north route to Mt. Mitchell State Park & Restaurant. The plan is to be on the BRP from 10am-5pm, but it might be shorter if weather is poor.

    Friday & Saturday evening plans for those staying either or both nights will be firmed up about a week before the date of the meet. Some suggestions I have off the top of my head for each night:

    --Brewery tour; Asheville currently has over 2 dozen microbreweries, which is an insane amount for a city with a population of only 85,000 peeps. There are also at least 5 companies that provide brewery tours in town...seems like a no-brainer.

    --Party Bus; Don't know exactly what the cost would be on this, but I would guess somewhere in the $20-30 range. Website: http://www.360partybus.com/

    --LaZoom Bus Tour; several avenues on this one, from a city tour to a beer & band tour. Website: http://www.lazoomtours.com/tours/city-tours/

    --The Treasure Club; I personally haven't visited this establishment, but I've heard it's not that great. The only reason it survives is because it is the ONLY strip club in Asheville. However, if you have a serious craving for some T&A, we can check it out!

    --Harrah's Cherokee Casino; the Casino is located approx. 50 miles (1hr) west of Asheville.

    Hotels close to where we will be entering the BRP:
    Holiday Inn - (828) 298-5611
    Quality Inn - (828) 298-5519
    Days Inn - (828) 298-4000
    Motel 6 - (828) 299-3040
    Best Western - (828) 298-5562

    Itinerary:

    Saturday, 8 October

    8:30am – Meet up at Waffle House (1444 Tunnel Rd) for those who want breakfast. If not interested in breakfast, show up at Waffle House by 9:15am.

    9:30am – Depart Waffle House en route to BRP

    9:45am – Arrive at BRP Visitor Center (MP 384); depart at 1030am

    11:00am – Arrive at Craggy Gardens Visitor Center (MP 365); depart at 1130am

    Noon – Arrive at Mt. Mitchell (MP 354 + 5 miles to Mt. Mitchell and restaurant); depart at 2pm

    2:30pm – Arrive at Craggy Pinnacle (MP 364). Weather permitting, this stop offers a short hike (approx. ¾ mile) to the top of Craggy Pinnacle, which is 5,890ft in elevation. Depart at 330pm.

    4:00pm — Arrive at Folk Art Center (MP 382); depart at 5:00pm.
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    • Trunk plate for 1998-2010 Crown Victoria (Havis part # C-3054)

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    I'll give credit to Kyle (IwantmyMMnow) for putting this together. If anyone here is interested in attending or has any questions, post up on this thread. If planning to make hotel reservations, I highly recommend to do so ASAP as it is a popular time of year for visitors to the area. TIA
    Last edited by Roadwarrior; 09-08-2016 at 10:23 AM.
    2003 Marauder 300A
    #3968 of 7838
    Black/Dark Charcoal
    Build date: 08/22/2002
    Adopted: 08/21/2011 at 76,404 miles
    Joined the 100k mile club on 04/14/2013
    at I-95 North at New Smyrna Beach,FL


    List of modifications:
    • Ford Escape 6 CD audiophile unit
    • LCM/EATC upgrades courtesy of FBM

    • Acme wheel lock kit (20 locks/1 key)

    • Trunk plate for 1998-2010 Crown Victoria (Havis part # C-3054)

    • Innovative Interceptors 3.5 in resonator deleted exhaust tips courtesy of RoyLPita

    • Trunk organizer

    • Marty's tune

    • Big brake upgrade




    1995 Ford CVPI
    Purchased : 03/1999 [77k miles]
    Sold:03/2015 [330k miles]

    2001 Chevrolet Impala
    Inherited 02/2015 [93k miles]
    Sold:03/2023 [170k miles]

    2005 Lincoln Town Car Signature
    Purchased 03/2023 with 56k original miles.
    New DD.

    R.I.P. REX aka S/C CHEESEHEAD


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    12 days & counting. Here's this year's fall foliage forecast.www.romanticasheville.com/fall.htm






    Last edited by Roadwarrior; 09-26-2016 at 09:13 AM.
    2003 Marauder 300A
    #3968 of 7838
    Black/Dark Charcoal
    Build date: 08/22/2002
    Adopted: 08/21/2011 at 76,404 miles
    Joined the 100k mile club on 04/14/2013
    at I-95 North at New Smyrna Beach,FL


    List of modifications:
    • Ford Escape 6 CD audiophile unit
    • LCM/EATC upgrades courtesy of FBM

    • Acme wheel lock kit (20 locks/1 key)

    • Trunk plate for 1998-2010 Crown Victoria (Havis part # C-3054)

    • Innovative Interceptors 3.5 in resonator deleted exhaust tips courtesy of RoyLPita

    • Trunk organizer

    • Marty's tune

    • Big brake upgrade




    1995 Ford CVPI
    Purchased : 03/1999 [77k miles]
    Sold:03/2015 [330k miles]

    2001 Chevrolet Impala
    Inherited 02/2015 [93k miles]
    Sold:03/2023 [170k miles]

    2005 Lincoln Town Car Signature
    Purchased 03/2023 with 56k original miles.
    New DD.

    R.I.P. REX aka S/C CHEESEHEAD


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    Arrow Videos of the 2016 BRP run.

    I had been busy lately, but here's the videos using my newly purchased smartphone w/ a windshield mount. The lens on it was set on auto-focus, so that's why the image is occasionally blurry. Some videos are over 3 minutes in length. We ended the cruise early due to very foggy conditions at the summit of Mount Mitchell. 2 Black & 1 SB Marauders were present.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TO5xrsONjY

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onW1cu5o_DU

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypdCpcwY_Lc
    Last edited by Roadwarrior; 10-31-2016 at 06:57 AM. Reason: Added information.
    2003 Marauder 300A
    #3968 of 7838
    Black/Dark Charcoal
    Build date: 08/22/2002
    Adopted: 08/21/2011 at 76,404 miles
    Joined the 100k mile club on 04/14/2013
    at I-95 North at New Smyrna Beach,FL


    List of modifications:
    • Ford Escape 6 CD audiophile unit
    • LCM/EATC upgrades courtesy of FBM

    • Acme wheel lock kit (20 locks/1 key)

    • Trunk plate for 1998-2010 Crown Victoria (Havis part # C-3054)

    • Innovative Interceptors 3.5 in resonator deleted exhaust tips courtesy of RoyLPita

    • Trunk organizer

    • Marty's tune

    • Big brake upgrade




    1995 Ford CVPI
    Purchased : 03/1999 [77k miles]
    Sold:03/2015 [330k miles]

    2001 Chevrolet Impala
    Inherited 02/2015 [93k miles]
    Sold:03/2023 [170k miles]

    2005 Lincoln Town Car Signature
    Purchased 03/2023 with 56k original miles.
    New DD.

    R.I.P. REX aka S/C CHEESEHEAD


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    Just joined, missed out on this. I am in TX but am from NC, and my brother still lives there with a Marauder. I was in town too! Maybe next year.

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