Is anyone from the State of New York Interested in Meeting and sitting together at the Dragon Welcome Dinner? If So I will get a table and reserve it for us..

 

NO! Jus kidding...jus kidding... sure why not...sounds great..you set it up and I'll be there...

 

Well thats one any one else?

 

Do we have to currently have to live in NY to join? I might be interested. I grew up outside Syr.

 

who's driving down from NY & When?
maybe we can hook-up on the road

 

All New Yorkers and Former New Yorkers are welcome to sit at the NY table . I am leaving Rochester Monday evening, this will be a nice way to meet prior to the Dragon commencing.

 

My husband and I are from the Albany area and coming to the Dragon. We havent quite figured out our travel plans yet (or if we will be attending the Welcome Dinner). Is anyone taking two days to make the trip (or have you before)? What is a good stopping point i.e., something interesting to do on the way down?

We are definitely interested in exchanging cell #s with anyone traveling down around the same time as us (even if we dont hook up for the drive). Figure it might come in handy to have contact info of others (not sure why or how it could be helpful...just seems like a good idea to me).

We will be staying at the Microtel.

 

^^^stop at FoamHenge (very kool) in VA it's right next to Natural Bridge off of I-81, also at the same exit is the Pink Cadillac Cafe

 

Thanks koolmini! I looked up some roadside oddities that might be along the way (such a girl about map reading, need my husband to look over what I think is do-able) and Foamhenge is one that I really wanted to stop and see. YAY!

 

I live in Rockland County... I break up my drive.. I leave Tues morning and then drive til about 5... have dinner and then get a good nights rest.. Start Wed nice and refreshed and ready to go...

 

here ya go, smurfette26

 

koolmini--that's the kind of shot I want for my scrapbook! Thanks for sharing.

Wolfeee--you are a couple of hours south of us. Where about do you stop? Do you plan it with reservations or just stop wherever? About how much driving will that leave for Wednesday? It is so exciting planning the first trip down to the Dragon and help from experienced slayers is much appreciated!

 

this is the rout i am taking,
I-490 W
I-90 W

I-271 S

I-71 S
I-275 S
I-40 W
TN-115 S/US-129 S
N Carolina 28 S
I will most likely leave Monday evening ...

 

Jimmyd - you would be wise to monitor the NCDOT home page for updates on the I-40 (Rock Slide) closure.

http://www.ncdot.gov/

Both lanes are closed at the NC/TN line. They are suggesting they may have both lanes open in late March.

 

Thanks for the heads up I am keeping an eye on it I also have relatives in Ashville and near Knoxville. My Alternate route would be to go rout 81s.

 

81 is the best! Right down the Shenandoh valley.

 

yeah I usually do the 81 route on the way back to ny and the other route on the way down...

 

Count me in. I will be taking 81 on Wednesday early am.

 

yayyy Jeff!

 

I'm a temporarily relocated NYer, would love to join you guys for dinner.

 

awesome jeff by the your mini is hot

 

cool you are welcome

 

well this is shaping up to be quite the event, if you will. We have 7 so far . Not counting our loved ones. It would be cool if we could go on a run together while we are there too. Maybe we all can do a run to the Builtmore estates. There is also the devils triangle too, that promises to be a blast. Any Suggestions? Here are the events I am signed up for;
April 28th Highlands rib run,welcome dinner, and wine tasting
April 29th Dragon bingo, way motor works tent party
April 30th Dragon parade, Thumper performance tech talks
May 1st Panoramic Photo, Geocaching, farewell dinner,
Midnight on the dragon

For Me the 29th Might be the best day to have our own run. But it is all up to you all. Let me know and I will organize it.

 

Yeah I have to look at my schedule I guess it fills fast.

 

Kewl