Author Topic: ESTO 2017 -- Alleghany Inn / Sparta, NC -- Official Info (Read 21591 times)

R Doug · « **Reply #100 on:** September 10, 2017, 08:20:16 PM »

As long as I don't go anywhere near the battery terminals, it should be fine.

jimmy · « **Reply #101 on:** September 10, 2017, 09:14:11 PM »

Thanks all for another great event.

smoker · « **Reply #102 on:** September 11, 2017, 03:54:03 AM »

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Thanks for the bike protection fellas!

viffergyrl · « **Reply #103 on:** September 11, 2017, 07:46:08 AM »

Quote from: smoker on September 11, 2017, 03:54:03 AM

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Thanks for the bike protection fellas!

That is priceless....

R Doug · « **Reply #104 on:** September 11, 2017, 08:40:11 AM »

This is what happens when you go to bed early. Of course, I believe he rolled out around 5AM which provided him an opportunity to have the last laugh. Classy guy that smoker.

smoker · « **Reply #105 on:** September 11, 2017, 09:03:52 AM »

I claimed the 3 full beers y'all let sitting on my bike.

garry · « **Reply #106 on:** September 11, 2017, 09:27:50 AM »

Quote from: smoker on September 11, 2017, 09:03:52 AM

I claimed the 3 full beers y'all let sitting on my bike.

No doubt they were still chilled nicely given how cold it was. I assume you were above the fog in the valleys on the BRP. The fog sucked mightily when Chris and I left at 7am. Awesome view leaving Sparta until I realized we were about to ride through it.

garry · « **Reply #107 on:** September 11, 2017, 10:42:01 AM »

Perhaps the oddest thing I saw in 2500+ miles was a collection of statues along the road in NC on our way to Squirrel Spur Rd. I saw a big colorful hippo and an elephant and a small army of Bigfoot statues. I should have stopped for a few photos but we had a truck come up behind us (actually crawling up Jimmy's ass) as I slowly rolled past and went "WTFF?

". Turns out that Google Car was there. Here is the location:

https://goo.gl/maps/qc4Fe3ydR3B2

Based on the name of the side road, it turns out that this is "Slick's Pottery and Cement Yard Sculptures".

jimmy · « **Reply #108 on:** September 11, 2017, 11:02:09 AM »

Strangely, the group in the truck seemed really peeved that we slowed to peer at the Sasquatch army.

This morning when I viewed my rearward-facing Go Pro footage, I found I had no still shots of the driver, but I did capture this...

smoker · « **Reply #109 on:** September 11, 2017, 11:05:55 AM »

Quote from: garry on September 11, 2017, 09:27:50 AM

Quote from: smoker on September 11, 2017, 09:03:52 AM
I claimed the 3 full beers y'all let sitting on my bike.

No doubt they were still chilled nicely given how cold it was. I assume you were above the fog in the valleys on the BRP. The fog sucked mightily when Chris and I left at 7am. Awesome view leaving Sparta until I realized we were about to ride through it.

Yep. The beer was cold enough to drink when I got home, being around 38* on the parkway may have helped.
I only had 1 short span of about a mile of thin fog. That LED bar under my headlights sliced right through it.

smoker · « **Reply #110 on:** September 11, 2017, 11:08:02 AM »

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smoker · « **Reply #111 on:** September 11, 2017, 11:08:30 AM »

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smoker · « **Reply #112 on:** September 11, 2017, 11:09:15 AM »

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smoker · « **Reply #113 on:** September 11, 2017, 11:09:38 AM »

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smoker · « **Reply #114 on:** September 11, 2017, 11:10:01 AM »

Double post.

smoker · « **Reply #115 on:** September 11, 2017, 11:10:34 AM »

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R Doug · « **Reply #116 on:** September 11, 2017, 11:14:56 AM »

Quote from: garry on September 11, 2017, 10:42:01 AM

Perhaps the oddest thing I saw in 2500+ miles was a collection of statues along the road in NC on our way to Squirrel Spur Rd. I saw a big colorful hippo and an elephant and a small army of Bigfoot statues. I should have stopped for a few photos but we had a truck come up behind us (actually crawling up Jimmy's ass) as I slowly rolled past and went "WTFF?". Turns out that Google Car was there. Here is the location:

https://goo.gl/maps/qc4Fe3ydR3B2

Based on the name of the side road, it turns out that this is "Slick's Pottery and Cement Yard Sculptures".

Ha, I can't say I've ever noticed that before. I'll need to pay more attention the next time I'm in the area. At first, I thought you were talking about this place and I thought, "wow, I really steered them off course if he rode past this."

https://goo.gl/maps/YJjfk9RxRfy

Also, is this the hotel you recommend in Maggie Valley near Wheels Through Time?

http://www.rollingbrookinn.com/

garry · « **Reply #117 on:** September 11, 2017, 01:38:07 PM »

Quote from: R Doug on September 11, 2017, 11:14:56 AM

Also, is this the hotel you recommend in Maggie Valley near Wheels Through Time?

http://www.rollingbrookinn.com/

Yes it is. $65 a night I think. It's an older, funky place. The owners are cool. It has nice grounds with a hammock, fire pit, and picnic tables. There is a separate building with a kitchen, and tables and board games and such. And it's literally across the creek from Wheels Through Time. Rooms are small but clean. If you enjoy funky old mom and pop stuff with decades old décor, then you'll like it. I think Smoker said they had 14 rooms total. We could book the whole joint for a meet some time.

chornbe · « **Reply #118 on:** September 11, 2017, 02:51:32 PM »

Oh! Yeah, I've stayed there. Neat place.

chornbe · « **Reply #119 on:** September 11, 2017, 02:52:24 PM »

PS... we now know that 7 adults - including three very tall folk - can fit in a Mitsubishi lancer.

Skee · « **Reply #120 on:** September 11, 2017, 08:18:54 PM »

5 Days of beautiful weather added up to 1,616 miles of positively perfect riding.

Had an outstanding run on 220 north of Covington & lunch at Paint Bank on the way home.

We did feel very welcome.

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Friday night dinner

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Saturday at Shady Gap

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Sunday at Paint Bank

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Humpback Bridge

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I can’t believe I ate the whole thing

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R Doug · « **Reply #121 on:** September 11, 2017, 08:52:12 PM »

I love the Swinging Bride restaurant in Paint Bamk

Quote from: chornbe on September 11, 2017, 02:52:24 PM

PS... we now know that 7 adults - including three very tall folk - can fit in a Mitsubishi lancer.

Wish we had a picture of that.

chornbe · « **Reply #122 on:** September 12, 2017, 06:08:42 AM »

Paging Ken Denton to the white photography phone...

Patmo · « **Reply #123 on:** September 12, 2017, 06:45:10 AM »

So....what was the attendance count? Been a long time since I was able to attend one of these, but maybe next year.

chornbe · « **Reply #124 on:** September 12, 2017, 07:06:55 AM »

Quote from: Patmo on September 12, 2017, 06:45:10 AM

So....what was the attendance count? Been a long time since I was able to attend one of these, but maybe next year.

Let's see...

shane
frank
beans (scott)
steve
roddy
jeremy(?)
james(?)
r-doug (yes, it counts)
OHScott (scott)
ken dention
Garry
Chris (Garry's son)
me

Who am I missing, guys?

mr.awesome · « **Reply #125 on:** September 12, 2017, 08:42:36 AM »

Quote from: chornbe on September 12, 2017, 07:06:55 AM

Quote from: Patmo on September 12, 2017, 06:45:10 AM
So....what was the attendance count? Been a long time since I was able to attend one of these, but maybe next year.

Let's see...

shane
frank
beans (scott)
steve
roddy
jeremy(?)
james(?)
r-doug (yes, it counts)
OHScott (scott)
ken dention
Garry
Chris (Garry's son)
me

Who am I missing, guys?

Jimmy. (Mike)

chornbe · « **Reply #126 on:** September 12, 2017, 09:43:13 AM »

Damn it. Yes, Jimmy. Sorry about that.

R Doug · « **Reply #127 on:** September 12, 2017, 10:07:04 AM »

I'm just glad I count.

Skee · « **Reply #128 on:** September 12, 2017, 11:02:55 AM »

You can count double - 2 Fingers on 4 Wheels.

Thanks for being there everyone. You make riding more than just a road trip.

jimmy · « **Reply #129 on:** September 12, 2017, 01:57:00 PM »

Quote from: chornbe on September 12, 2017, 09:43:13 AM

Damn it. Yes, Jimmy. Sorry about that.

R Doug · « **Reply #130 on:** September 12, 2017, 06:19:04 PM »

I'm curious, does anyone who attended the meet have Conjunctivitis? I was diagnosed with it today.

OHScot · « **Reply #131 on:** September 12, 2017, 07:05:16 PM »

Be careful with that it could develop into optical rectitis or even optalanalitis. Both some serious shit.

Nice weekend lets do it again. Hope your bike finds its way back together.

jimmy · « **Reply #132 on:** September 12, 2017, 07:45:18 PM »

All good here.

Only half kidding -could you have gotten something in your eye during the battery episode?

Skee · « **Reply #133 on:** September 12, 2017, 08:43:02 PM »

Apparently the antiseptic properties of Rye are somewhat lacking.

smoker · « **Reply #134 on:** September 13, 2017, 08:27:45 AM »

Quote from: R Doug on September 12, 2017, 06:19:04 PM

I'm curious, does anyone who attended the meet have Conjunctivitis? I was diagnosed with it today.

Not I.

However, just for the sake of safety, I think maybe I better put the Porsche in my garage until you heal. I'll be down tomorrow.

chornbe · « **Reply #135 on:** September 13, 2017, 10:39:46 AM »

Clear here. That sucks.

Skee · « **Reply #136 on:** September 13, 2017, 10:52:24 AM »

No, it itches and burns.

R Doug · « **Reply #137 on:** September 13, 2017, 12:36:36 PM »

Quote from: Skee on September 13, 2017, 10:52:24 AM

No, it itches and burns.

It?

Skee · « **Reply #138 on:** September 13, 2017, 01:55:55 PM »

If only I could find that clip from The Exorcist and post it. Yes

It burns.

kendenton · « **Reply #139 on:** September 14, 2017, 09:56:12 PM »

Just got back after adding a couple days in Ohio, WV, MD and PA to the trip.

Chris I believe you were looking for these?

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R Doug · « **Reply #140 on:** September 15, 2017, 04:44:51 AM »

clown car or car full of clowns?

chornbe · « **Reply #141 on:** September 15, 2017, 09:05:54 AM »

What a great weekend that was, despite the work portion of it. Let's do that again, soon.

Skee · « **Reply #142 on:** September 15, 2017, 12:32:54 PM »

Exactly how I feel ... Except about the work portion ... I will work a total of 5 days in September.

Life of Riley I have. Looking forward to Spring.

R Doug · « **Reply #143 on:** September 15, 2017, 07:29:44 PM »

I love this cast of characters.

kendenton · « **Reply #144 on:** September 17, 2017, 12:43:02 PM »

http://youtu.be/oDcZPvq6JMU

My trip to ESTO 2017. A little long at 5 minutes, still working to trim that down.

garry · « **Reply #145 on:** September 17, 2017, 02:50:53 PM »

Very nice Ken. Great job of blending video with a photo/slideshow.

viffergyrl · « **Reply #146 on:** September 17, 2017, 03:16:11 PM »

Wow, Ken! That exceeded my expectations. I watched this eating my lunch today and was totally engaged. Like Garry said - a great blend of video from different perspectives and stills. I like your selfie stick video. And thanks for labeling the roads and sights. Very helpful.

I can't imagine the effort though....

kendenton · « **Reply #147 on:** September 17, 2017, 06:03:49 PM »

Thanks! I'm very careful with using that selfie stick - completely empty road, bike stopped, start the gopro and extend the stick, put it running in the tankbag, start riding, take out stick and film, put it back in tankbag, stop bike, turn off. I'd gladly drop the stick and camera if needed without a second thought.

Virginian · « **Reply #148 on:** September 17, 2017, 06:04:44 PM »

Outstanding Ken!

chornbe · « **Reply #149 on:** September 17, 2017, 06:59:04 PM »