Return to Ironhorse... LTs in the Smokies Oct 28/29

[BamaLT]

Return to Ironhorse Lodge for LTs in the Smokies Oct.28/29 2005.
This is the place where the LT Spring Training Camp was held.

A ride to meet and eat for the weekend?no tech sessions or seminars, just riding and fellowship and of course eating?

October is peak season for the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and surrounding area with fall colors? I am posting this four months out to insure that we have time to make reservations?daylight savings time will change this weekend as well?the fall apples festivals are going full blast and it?s Halloween weekend.

Space at the lodge is limited, so reserve your space as soon as possible?

Cabin and Lodge rooms are limited, remember only 18 cabin and/or lodge rooms? there is plenty of camping space and several RV spaces with water and/or power.

Please contact Ironhorse to make all reservations.

Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge and Campground www.ironhorsenc.com
828 479 3864

Map to Ironhorse Lodge and Campground http://www.ironhorsenc.com/picts/detail_map.gif

What about Food Service?
Again check the IronHorse Lodge web site, they will prepare all the meals, breakfast to order. You will pay as you order, just like a restaurant. Please call for reservations even for camping, we need a good count for the planning of meals . http://www.ironhorsenc.com/dining.html

Does IronHorse sell or serve Beer?
NO, IronHorse will sell us bagged ice and rent us large coolers to save from having to bring those items. Beer and other like beverages are allowed at the facility, however they need to be purchased in the next county? Bryson City (20 minutes) Ingle Supermarket has the largest selection. There are a few C Stores nearby on Hwy 74 that sell beverages also.

Is there phone service or Internet service in the rooms?
No phone service in the cabins, cell phones may have a problem..mountain range, they do have wireless Internet service.

If I am camping, do I make a reservation?
Yes, this will enable us to plan better and will give the Iron Horse folks a heads up on the number to prepare food for meals. www.ironhorsenc.com

I have an LT, but can I bring my other bike?
SURE CAN,

Movies, Campfire, picking and grinning. The Lodge has a very large Movie screen, and they have movies or you can bring your favorite DVD movie and bring your musical instruments if you can for some picking and grinning.

Once you make your reservations please post to this page (reply).

This weekend had the most available rooms, therefore again we should have the place ?pretty much to ourselves? plus the RA Rally was scheduled for the second weekend in October. Saturday night we will have something special at the lodge, open for ideas?

OK, get the word out?

Remember at LT Spring Training Camp, I gave you Sunshine, Rain, Hail and a Snowfall? Well being late October in the mountains?I may can deliver it again.

[BamaLT]

Roster for Weekend, cut and paste your name...thanks

Don and Jeanette Norwood (BamaLT)
Jay and Gilda Slomka (jayz9705)
Doug Roorda (tnk12lt)
Garry and Judy Roorda---Honda Gold Wing riders
Dave and Sue Dragon (DaveDragon)
Wes & Sandy Phillips (jwp767)
John Zeiler (jzeiler)
Brett Salmon (pkpr1998)
Jessie & Barbara Brown (jwb 4207)
Steve & Christene Norquist (hammer)
Joe Hammond (Inishnman)
Phil Scriber (usma78)
David and Rahnda Major (drmajor)
Mike and Bobbie Patch (bpatch3)
Hank Lisheid (Hanskster36)
Brian Fairbank (brain70)
Tony Davis
Doug Hines (drhines)
Chuck & Tina Gittner (charlieg)
Bruce and Ruth Harris (BruceHarrisJr)
Hans and Pat Ruys (SilverBuffalo)
Nathan Coe (NCoe)
Steve Rowe (Steve_R) Saturday only if at all

[pkpr1998]

Are we there yet? Can't wait. Don, you may have given snow, rain, thunder and all of that, but can you do the 70+ temps and sunshine thang!

Go Vols.

Are Dragons welcome?

[mneblett]

Roster for Weekend, cut and paste your name...thanks

Don and Jeanette Norwood (BamaLT)
Jay and Gilda Slomka (jayz9705)
Doug Roorda (tnk12lt)
Garry and Judy Roorda---Honda Gold Wing riders
Dave and Sue Dragon (DaveDragon)
Wes & Sandy Phillips (jwp767)
John Zeiler (jzeiler)
Brett Salmon (pkpr1998)
Jessie & Barbara Brown (jwb 4207)
Steve & Christene Norquist (hammer)
Joe Hammond (Inishnman)
Phil Scriber (usma78)
David and Rahnda Major (drmajor)
Mike and Bobbie Patch (bpatch3)
Hank Lisheid (Hanskster36)
Brian Fairbank (brain70)
Tony Davis
Doug Hines (drhines)
Chuck & Tina Gittner (charlieg)
Bruce and Ruth Harris (BruceHarrisJr)
Hans and Pat Ruys (SilverBuffalo)
Nathan Coe (NCoe)
Steve Rowe (Steve_R) Saturday only if at all
Mark Neblett (mneblett)

[mneblett]

Well, I've block out a couple days for this gathering -- fingers crossed!!
Here's to hoping nothing blows up at the office :)

Planning on camping -- any guidance on likely evening temps at this elevation at the end of Oct.?

[belga1976]

Roster for Weekend, cut and paste your name...than
Don and Jeanette Norwood (BamaLT)
Jay and Gilda Slomka (jayz9705)
Doug Roorda (tnk12lt)
Garry and Judy Roorda---Honda Gold Wing riders
Dave and Sue Dragon (DaveDragon)
Wes & Sandy Phillips (jwp767)
John Zeiler (jzeiler)
Brett Salmon (pkpr1998)
Jessie & Barbara Brown (jwb 4207)
Steve & Christene Norquist (hammer)
Joe Hammond (Inishnman)
Phil Scriber (usma78)
David and Rahnda Major (drmajor)
Mike and Bobbie Patch (bpatch3)
Hank Lisheid (Hanskster36)
Brian Fairbank (brain70)
Tony Davis
Doug Hines (drhines)
Chuck & Tina Gittner (charlieg)
Bruce and Ruth Harris (BruceHarrisJr)
Hans and Pat Ruys (SilverBuffalo)
Nathan Coe (NCoe)
Steve Rowe (Steve_R) Saturday only if at all
Nicolas (Belga1976)

[DaveDragon]

Should be very pleasant with little to no insects or Vols Fans ;)


I hate to pick on the TN faithful but;
When I typed in the above line in the reply editor and clicked Spell Check, The Spell Checker suggested an alternate spelling for "Vols" :)

[Ranger6]

You're so funny. :p

[DaveDragon]

Did you try it?

Did you capture and interrogate any of those bottom dwellers while up Northeast?

[pkpr1998]

There will be SOME pesky VOLS fans there!!

Gators not allowed to play! LOL

[DaveDragon]

You realize I'm talking about Lobster don't you?

[drmajor]

Mark,
At this time they have night temps in the 40s and day in the 70s.
Try this link...http://www.weather.com/outlook/driving/interstate/local/28733?par=OAP&site=DRIVH&code=null.

this is for Fontana Dam, just above Iron Horse.

[Steve_R]

There will be SOME pesky VOLS fans there!!

Gators not allowed to play! LOL

WOOF! WOOF!

[Bluebayou2]

I am now planning to attend (had to quit my job first!). Still looking for an articulated Limo to get us from Ironhorse thru Deals gap to the Game.

[pkpr1998]

Dohhhhhhhhhhh! Was that a terrible game or what?
PKPR1998 will not be attending Ironhorse this fall due to the embarrassment by America's football team!

On second thought, I'll be there anyway wearing my orange! LOL

I just hope to able to have fun with Don after we beat (?????) Alabama?????

John, it will be good to see ya'.

[DaveDragon]

Didn't them Vols get Dawg bit Saturday? :)

[pkpr1998]

Did they play Saturday?

[DaveDragon]

Not very well :)

[jeffklt]

Hey Brett,

If we put a V in front of that T on the orange shirt, they'll never know your shame :)

[mneblett]

Mark,
At this time they have night temps in the 40s and day in the 70s.
Try this link...http://www.weather.com/outlook/driving/interstate/local/28733?par=OAP&site=DRIVH&code=null.

this is for Fontana Dam, just above Iron Horse.

Thanks, David!

[pkpr1998]

Jeff, bring one and I'll wear it! You know, to hide the shame!

[BamaLT]

Are we there yet? Can't wait. Don, you may have given snow, rain, thunder and all of that, but can you do the 70+ temps and sunshine thang!

Go Vols.

Are Dragons welcome?

:bmw: Here a link to some pic from LT Spring Training Camp:)

http://www.ironhorsenc.com/photos_bmwlt2005.html

[ZB50]

Shelley and I would love to make this adventure but there is no way this time.
I want everyone to ride safe, give that cool "low biker sign to every bike, including scooters and Squids. (FYI) I use a 150cc scooter on a regular basis these days)

I also want to read several trip reports and expect many photos.

Jimmy

[BamaLT]

Shelley and I would love to make this adventure but there is no way this time.
I want everyone to ride safe, give that cool "low biker sign to every bike, including scooters and Squids. (FYI) I use a 150cc scooter on a regular basis these days)

I also want to read several trip reports and expect many photos.

Jimmy


Jimmy and Shelley, keep your calendar open for April 06 for LT Spring Training Camp II, hope you can make it up there then... A OK on the "low biker sign"

[belga1976]

Jimmy and Shelley, keep your calendar open for April 06 for LT Spring Training Camp II, hope you can make it up there then... A OK on the "low biker sign"

Are there any sleeping bunks available need 1 for the 27-28 C/O on 29? called them allready left VM

[NCoe]

Are there any sleeping bunks available need 1 for the 27-28 C/O on 29? called them allready left VM

I had a reservation for the 28th that I had to cancel. I hope the have something available for you.

[BamaLT]

Are there any sleeping bunks available need 1 for the 27-28 C/O on 29? called them allready left VM

Spoke with Charlene this morning, she was at her home office and not in the lodge, so they should get back with you ASAP....

I don't have a list of the rented/non-rented rooms or bunk house...the 27 (thursday) shouldn't be problem at all, I do know that a few have requested the bunk house...I know of three in there thus far....for the 28/29 (fri/sat).

If you don't hear from them this weekend, get back with me.

[BamaLT]

I believe we shall be at Ironhorse during the "Peak" time for fall colors...:)

I received this email from Ironhorse this date with list of persons and reservations... please take a moment to look over the list, contact Ironhorse for any corrections...

Email from Ironhorse start:
Don,
Here is an update so far with who's coming, and then what's still available...

Who's Coming:
L2 Steve Norquist
L3 Dave Dragon
1c Gary Roorda
1d Bruce & Ruth Harris
2a Tony Davis
3a Mike Patch
3b Hans Ruys
3d Paul Scriber
4b Jesse Brown
4c Hank Lishied
bunk Don Roorda
bunk Brett Salmon
RV Don Norwood
110 David & Rhonda Major
Camp Joe Hammond
Camp Doug Hines
Camp John Ziler

What;s left:
3a-creekside semi private
4 bunk house beds
Holiday Rambler Trailer
5 Rent A Tents
Campsites

Let me know if you need anything futher. I'm sure the one room that's available will not last long!

Shaunna
Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge
1755 Lower Stecoah Rd.,
Robbinsville, NC 28771
info@ironhorsenc.com (info@ironhorsenc.com)
828-479-3864
828-479-4589 Fax

End email from Ironhorse.

I realize some are staying other places... however if you made reservations at Ironhorse and not listed please contact them at once....

See you there, ride safe my friends....

[belga1976]

I have just mailed them

[mneblett]

Odd -- it should also have "Camp Mark Neblett," as I called a day or so ago and was told I was being put on the campsite list.

No matter -- I suspect campsites are about the only thing that's not in short supply :)

[Steve_R]

Roster for Weekend, cut and paste your name...thanks

Don and Jeanette Norwood (BamaLT)
Jay and Gilda Slomka (jayz9705)
Doug Roorda (tnk12lt)
Garry and Judy Roorda---Honda Gold Wing riders
Dave and Sue Dragon (DaveDragon)
Wes & Sandy Phillips (jwp767)
John Zeiler (jzeiler)
Brett Salmon (pkpr1998)
Jessie & Barbara Brown (jwb 4207)
Steve & Christene Norquist (hammer)
Joe Hammond (Inishnman)
Phil Scriber (usma78)
David and Rahnda Major (drmajor)
Mike and Bobbie Patch (bpatch3)
Hank Lisheid (Hanskster36)
Brian Fairbank (brain70)
Tony Davis
Doug Hines (drhines)
Chuck & Tina Gittner (charlieg)
Bruce and Ruth Harris (BruceHarrisJr)
Hans and Pat Ruys (SilverBuffalo)
Nathan Coe (NCoe)
Steve and Connie (Steve_R) Saturday only if at all

Notice the change in red. Looks like Connie is going to make the ride up. Just let me know what time the festivities will start on Saturday morning so we can make our Atlanta departure plans accordingly. See ya soon.

[jzeiler]

Any one else coming up on Thursday the 27th? I feel like taking an extra day off from work and getting some more riding in. Thinking about it anyway. See you all up there.

[DaveDragon]

We'll be up and going bout' 0-dark-thirty :)

[Steve_R]

We'll be up and going bout' 0-dark-thirty :)

If you guys are rolling by 0-dark-thirty, then maybe we won't catch up with you. :( Oh well, we'll just have to have a good time in the mountains by ourselves. At least I'll have a pillion for this trip. :D

[DaveDragon]

I see you haven't met Sue yet :)

Don't worry, we'll be around for a while.

[Steve_R]

I see you haven't met Sue yet :)

Don't worry, we'll be around for a while.

Nope, but that will be rectified shortly. We could be a long time getting out of Atlanta too. :rolleyes:

[belga1976]

Any one else coming up on Thursday the 27th? I feel like taking an extra day off from work and getting some more riding in. Thinking about it anyway. See you all up there.


I'll be there in the late evening

[BamaLT]

Odd -- it should also have "Camp Mark Neblett," as I called a day or so ago and was told I was being put on the campsite list.

No matter -- I suspect campsites are about the only thing that's not in short supply :)

Camp space is no problem... looking forward to meeting you...

[jzeiler]

Nicolas,

I'll see you there Thursday night. Looks like we will have the run of the place. I'll take a back road route and make a day of the trip up. Beats the super slab.

[belga1976]

I'll be leaving from work around 2PM on Thursday heading home and will be on the road around 4PM.

See You there Oh Killboy is shooting that weekend too at the Gap

[Steve_R]

I'll be leaving from work around 2PM on Thursday heading home and will be on the road around 4PM.

See You there Oh Killboy is shooting that weekend too at the Gap

With the trees going into full paint mode, I'm not sure I want to be on the Gap that weekend with the possibility of all the leaf peepers out. But then again, I'll see what Connie, aka On-board Photographer, wants to do. I'd love to ride the Gap with her on the back, but then again the Cherahola might be the best thing.

We'll see everybody Satidee!!

[DaveDragon]

Sue and I will be riding all of it plus a few great but lesser known roads in the area.

[Steve_R]

Sue and I will be riding all of it plus a few great but lesser known roads in the area.

Alrightie then, we'll follow you.

[docwagner]

Originally Posted by BamaLT
Roster for Weekend, cut and paste your name...thanks

Don and Jeanette Norwood (BamaLT)
Jay and Gilda Slomka (jayz9705)
Doug Roorda (tnk12lt)
Garry and Judy Roorda---Honda Gold Wing riders
Dave and Sue Dragon (DaveDragon)
Wes & Sandy Phillips (jwp767)
John Zeiler (jzeiler)
Brett Salmon (pkpr1998)
Jessie & Barbara Brown (jwb 4207)
Steve & Christene Norquist (hammer)
Joe Hammond (Inishnman)
Phil Scriber (usma78)
David and Rahnda Major (drmajor)
Mike and Bobbie Patch (bpatch3)
Hank Lisheid (Hanskster36)
Brian Fairbank (brain70)
Tony Davis
Doug Hines (drhines)
Chuck & Tina Gittner (charlieg)
Bruce and Ruth Harris (BruceHarrisJr)
Hans and Pat Ruys (SilverBuffalo)
Nathan Coe (NCoe)
Steve and Connie (Steve_R) Saturday only if at all
Pete Wagner (docwagner)

OK I'm in. Looking forward to meeting some of you guys. Who's coming in on Thursday?

[pkpr1998]

I'll be there early evening on Friday around 7 or so. Y'all hold the fort dwon until I get there!

[jzeiler]

Pete,

Looks like Nicholas and Myself are the only ones due in on Thursday. I need the break from work. Looks like nice weather is in store as well. See you up there.

[docwagner]

OK, I'm going to try to get out there Thursday afternoon. Do you still have that 76 GT750. As I recall the last of the big Suzuki 2 strokers. Came out with the GS line of 4 stroke engines in '77.

[jzeiler]

Yup I sure do. Rode it last Sunday. Can't believe I used to think it was a smooth bike. Compared to the LT it is a vibrating little toy that's not very stable. But I still think it is worth keeping stock. It gets an Antique plate next year.

[pkpr1998]

Don, will you have my crying towel at Ironhorse?

[BamaLT]

Don, will you have my crying towel at Ironhorse?


Yep, I will have the crying towel ;)

Are you ready for one more Roooooooll Tide Roll :)

Now I lay some odds 10-1 that Al didn't watch the final minute of play.:D

If you like defense, this was the game....

[docwagner]

Yup I sure do. Rode it last Sunday. Can't believe I used to think it was a smooth bike. Compared to the LT it is a vibrating little toy that's not very stable. But I still think it is worth keeping stock. It gets an Antique plate next year.

Quite a screamer as I recall. Had a T250R, my first bike, I still hear that Ringgggggg in my ear. Then stepped up to the replacement for the GT the GS750E. Great bike. Took the whole market by surpise. Suzuki came out with a line of 4 strokers with roller bearings everywhere. The dealer encouraged me to ride it well into the redline all I wanted. Had a lot of good times on that bike. I saw one on Ebay recently and almost went for it.

[pkpr1998]

Well, you gotta admit that Tennessee outplayed Alabama (as they did Florida) BUT due to their lack of depth they could not put either team away!

So, I will take my crying towel thank you very much!

[Ranger6]

I wasn't going to bring it up...I will have to endure all the crowing from the Alabama fans at the office tomorrow...spare me. I bet they had to put that poor guy who lost the ball on suicide watch last night. Oh well...only football, right? :)

[Ranger6]

Gambling is NOT your strong suit, so you would have lost that bet. I'll have to say though, it was like the days of old of good ol' hard fought football, complete with houndstooth hats! Somehow, they looked better than the 'Bear' did in his. :)

[Steve_R]

Oh well...only football, right? :)

Evidently not if you're a Tennessee fan. ;)

[BamaLT]

Gambling is NOT your strong suit, so you would have lost that bet. I'll have to say though, it was like the days of old of good ol' hard fought football, complete with houndstooth hats! Somehow, they looked better than the 'Bear' did in his. :)


You got that right, "Bear" would be proud.... the houndstooth lives on...

Have a great weekend for your Ranger reunion and thanks again for being a good host and cook at the RA Rally.....

BTW, heard from Fletcher and Doug Hines are beginning their second week in Mexico, Wilma wanted to ride along, but they sent her on to Florida.....

Take care, Ride safe...tell Mel hi...and I have a story for her the next time I see you guys...:)

[pkpr1998]

Steve, Steve, Steve!

[pkpr1998]

Is anybody leaving for Ironhorse as late as 4 or 5 Friday PM from the Chattanooga area?

That will be the earliest I could get away.

Hey Don, what time do they serve dinner on Friday?

[BamaLT]

Is anybody leaving for Ironhorse as late as 4 or 5 Friday PM from the Chattanooga area?

That will be the earliest I could get away.

Hey Don, what time do they serve dinner on Friday?
Brett, I am headed out this Wednesday afternoon, will ride back to Chattanooga on Thursday and back on Friday morning....

I got another friend from Alabama that may be coming thru Chattanooga late Friday afternoon to join us... so I will check with him on Thursday or Friday morning to make sure...then try and connect you two for the ride to Ironhorse..

[pkpr1998]

10-4.

[belga1976]

Nicolas,

I'll see you there Thursday night. Looks like we will have the run of the place. I'll take a back road route and make a day of the trip up. Beats the super slab.

I do appologize again for not making it last Thursday evening.