Mwahaha! Party cabin here I come! Think I could bring my better half too, Ryan? We can share a twin. We've done it before. Hehe.

 

Except the sign is GONE!!!!! We went through there in July and the sign was completely gone!!!!

 

ACK! Last minute!!! Well hone those Spidey Senses for next weekend for the Annual Meeting Drive! ACK!

I'm leaving the policeman ***** alone now! All I can say is that I know a few, and one wouldn't give me an invite!

I will grab my game from my friend tonight and I'll have it for you to borrow! It gives you all nice obstical courses to drive! Too bad, you really aren't in your MCS! Oh, and there are no fast stickers on these!

 

The Welcome dinner ticket on Thursday will have to be purchased in advance so we can let the caterer know how much food to have. The prices will be determined shortly, but at this time we’re still working on the finer points. Stay tuned.

 

All I saw in passing were "Police" and "*****".....needless to say I couldn't stop laughing for a while


--->Hey Babs; can you perhaps do a periodical phone to Fontana and do a status as to how many accomidations are left? A nice breakdown of Cabins and Inn-rooms would rock , and give everyone that hasn't reserved yet a good idea what is available.

 

Glad I could provide some humor!

My question is, since this is my first Dragon and a friend of mine actually like me got a room at the Village...where exactly is the party cabin??? I think my mom may shoot me if my cabin is near that one.

 

I thought the Party Cabin was YOUR cabin!

Check out the attached map. If I'm not mistaken the Party Cabin is on Welch Rd between the banquet hall (which is condemned) and Cheoah Road near the trout pond. However, despite the name I don't think they ever got loud enough to disturb the neighbors...

 

WOO HOO!!! My mom in the party cabin!!!! She is an awesome cook! I'll tell her to get ready!!! I'm always up for a good party! All I need to do is bring my favorite bartender Darrell with me and it'll all be good! One of his drinks equals three at any other bar!!

Michelle

 

Just remember to BYOB -- it is a dry county.

Rye: Yes, as a matter of fact, I will be doing updates ever so often as to how many cabins are filled and how close those who haven't reserved yet are to sleep in my front yard. (but then again, if they are cute enough -- they might find a spot in the party cabin, right???? )

Hugs,
PB

 

ACK!

 

Yeah the nearest liquor store is about 60 miles away!

 

I'm going to bring my alcohol from Raleigh! Those new Smirnoff Twists Rock!!!

 

Will it be impossible to book a room in the months right before the event?? I'm desperate to go but I can't committ to a room this early It looks like everything is going to be booked very soon. - Stef

 

You'll probably be able to get a room somewhere, it's possible that Fontana may be full by then, however Tapoco, or the Microtel in Robbinsville may still have some rooms...

Don't be surprised if Tapoco fills up too, they've only got 31 rooms total.

Also, we are working on getting special rates from Microtel... if we can ever pin the manager down there. As soon as that information is available it will be posted. Tapoco has also been asked, and told us that they would not offer special rates for the group.

 

I was worried about the same thing, but when I called Fontana I found out that I could book my room and if I cancelled with plenty of notice (1-2 weeks I think), my deposit (one night's stay for deposit) is refunded minus $20. If I cancel after that, I lose only the one night's deposit ($52 for me at the Inn).

So, if you're willing to gamble $20, I'd say reserve now & cancel later if you have to do so!

 

Very cool, Hamster! BTW, I, too....am working on my Chili! It's going to be complex, yet approachable! We shall see who wins! Muwahahahaha!

Clo/Wanda

 

Thanks for the room info guys! I'll give them a call this week and see about booking one.

- Stef

 

no,no,no
Marysville has liquor stores & sells beer in the supermarket (only like 20 miles away)

 

So all I need to do is bring a blender and then run to the store for liquor??? Margarita's anyone???? I'm partial to Pina Coladas though! Hey, do the fridges have ice makers???

 

That's right it, of course it takes like 8 hours to get to Marysville!

Either way, it's best to have your liquor BEFORE you arrive as opposed to running out after checking in... Then you're not wasting valuable driving and partying time...

 

I'll take margaritas, pina coladas, whatever! :smile:

Looks like my hubby and I will be joining the gang in May. It'll be my first Dragon experience as well, since I don't even have my MINI yet!!!! I'm looking to call for rooms tonight or tomorrow. We'll be making it one hell of a road trip - from Minnesota to SC, to Savannah, and back.

We might only stay Thursday night through Saturday afternoon. Would we be missing out on much? Haven't decided if we want to book for Saturday night as well. We'll probably try to see some of the park on our feet too (since we're kinda like that - outdoorsy and all ).

 

[QUOTE=2005LY]I'll take margaritas, pina coladas, whatever! :smile:
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Okay, so who wants want?? I'm no bartender, so if the drinks are a little strong, that's even better! I usually cheat and get the premade mixes and add more alcohol to make them taste better! I can start stocking up now on the liquor. All we'll need is the ice and my blender and if anyone else wants to bring a blender, feel free!! This way we have more people mixing and more people drinking!

 

Question for you locals - since I'm way far away and in the planning stages of our getaway... how long a drive is it from Fontana to the coast?

 

Don't know where you're headed (nor am I a local) but according to Mapquest it's 7 hours 5 minutes, and 387 miles from Fontana Village to Myrtle Beach...

 

Wow, I thought I posted here earlier....must have been a retard and not hit the submit button. If you are going here in NC to the beaches, you are going to be looking at about 8 hours or so or less depending on how you drive. I know it takes me about 2 hours going to my uncles in New Bern, NC from my place in Raleigh. If you are planning on going through Johnston County, be careful, the cops are really watching for speeders and agressive drivers...too many fatal wrecks on that part of the highway.

Not sure if you are going to Wilmington, Wrightsville, or the outerbank beaches, or farther north up the coast....just depends on where you are going on how long it's going to take you.

Hope this helps.

Michelle