Not that dry, this isn't the bible belt after all. We have a beer event at the resort so I'd think if they were that strict we wouldn't be having it. Not to mention that places like Fontana can now serve some types of alcohol so it has eased up recently.

 

I am a FIRST TIMER to the Dragon. I pick up my Mini S tonight. So I am going to plan to be there. What Hotels/ Inns are left to stay at?

 

visit http://www.minisonthedragon.info and go the lodging page. Fontana is where most things happen, but last year I stayed a Blue Water Mountain Lodge which was about 40 minutes away and it work out great.

 

When I posted this originally, I didn't have my orders, and was anticipating a 15 May report date for my new ship. It's 20 May for sure, and that may change things. If I'm able to ship my Mini from NC, Georgia, or Florida, I may be able to do MOTD07, drop the Mini off for shipping on the coast, and then fly to Guam from there. Would be tight, but I'd still have two weeks in Guam to check in and get stuff done then. Will have to talk to the wife an see how it goes... Probably will be a last minute decision, and will likely result in me shacking up with someone from DCMM.

 

my little dragon tattoo

 

It looks like I will make an appearance. I am moving to Asheville NC in the beginning of February.

Now gonna have to add that dragon virgin sig...

 

Lucky dog...only 2 hours from Fontana.

 

Nice. You do it in one sitting?

 

the outline was done in one sitting
that was 8 1/2 hours long.
The rest was done in hour long sittings
How many i dont remember i really lost track.

 

OOOHHHHH, I almost had a visual Cam, stop it!!!

 

Dragon newbie here - my wife and I have secured lodging, but where do we go to actually register for the event itself, and when does the signup begin?

Thanks,

 

They'll post a link here on NAM when reg starts. Should be sometime early next year.

 

Thanks - considering how early I had to make reservations for the hotel, I certainly didn't want to miss out on the registration itself!

 

Will be the first timer this year.

 

My wife and I have stayed at the Microtel for all of the previous Dragon meets. The drive from there to Fontana is better than the dragon IMO. The 129, 28 and 143 loop is a great drive.

Don

 

My wife and I will be staying at the Blue Boar Inn. Anyone else staying there?
Mr. Jim

 

Hey, I like to use the right equipment, for the right job .

 

Already have a Magnolia reserved and getting antsy! Had a ball last year.

 

would be first timer here. Not sure if I'm going though because it's a long drive to make myself from Northern NJ and I don't know about lodging it can get expensive. Anyone know what the deal is about camping? I'd really love to be able to make it work out! I'd have to miss some school though

 

Imnuts55, check out the lodging section of my site Minis on the Dragon There is a bunch of camping links, but some cheap hotels. There is one place in Robbinsville called "The Overnighter" and has two kitchenette apartments for $29 for a single or $45 for a double. The "San-Ran" has rooms starting at $45.00

Let me know if I can help

 

Nearly every year I've ended up caravanning with other MINIs for the trip- I'm certain you'd have opportunities to do the same. It's about 9-10 hours from Va Beach- but your route would be different I think, so it may not take much longer than that for you either. FRS radios make communication easy too.

One pitfall with caravanning though- if you get hooked up with more than 10 MINIs the pace begins to slow down as everyone tries to stay together. Apart from that, it's a blast to travel that way

And it's FAR from a boring experience being there BTW!!

 

I am headed from Orange County NY so if you want to meet up you can follow me down since I will be going through North NJ. I will be making a stop in Philly at Helix.

 

Eric did the 15% and CAI on my last 2 MINIs. He knows his biz (and he's usually a vendor there too)

 

I've heard a little rumor that there's one hell of an event with Helix at the dragon this year...Eric do you want to divulge?

 

Lucked out, snagged a Lodge room in the Village & will get down there for my first MOTD - can't wait to get back to NC.

Eagerly awaiting registration type stuff.

OBTW, if there is anyone driving out from western CO (Durango area) I'm in dire need of some Ska Brewery - Nefarious Ten Pin.

Rick