The Official Rocket Across America IV Thread

[Watsonian]

Here is a pic of my other ride. She is a Percheron / Paint mix and basically a big puppy dog (except when she spooks every great once in a while, she has the get up and go of a Rocket so you better be holding on tight)

 

[TxRIIIRider]

I don't know.. but I'm pretty sure I have more grey hair!.. lol

Hey TXR111 How did everyone miss your birthday yesterday.
Hope you had a great one:bch:

 

[scowherd]

HeR3tic those routes sound great and will provide more social time for the group. Hellbender 28 is a great riding road but not a lot of scenic pull off's. but the lake in fontana is beautiful and the fontana Dam is something to see.

Fontana Lake and Dam in Western North Carolina.
Fontana Lake, NC

Perhaps on the return from the dragon on saturday we could continue on 129 to robbinsville pick up 143 to 28 this will keep us from returning the same way we can. Just a thought I love to ride the hellbender so twice is fine with me.

Also for the Movie buffs in the group we will be near the Cheoah Dam (This is where the dam scene from the movie The Fugitive was shot) we could return this way and not add any time we would continue on 129 towards robbinsville to 143 and on to 28 to 19 and back to maggie valley.

Fugitive Dam on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (Fugitive Dam)

 

[scowherd]

Passing on Information

Information from our Host for every one to review......​

Here are some ideas that I had for your group. Let me know what everyone thinks and we can settle on something.​

I suggest that the BBQ event should be held here at A Holiday Motel on Sunday, May 10, due to the fact that Mother’s Day is the BUSIEST day at restaurants in America. Also, as you mentioned it could be considered a farewell dinner of sorts. If the “group” prefers Saturday instead, we can make it work just the same.
For those who’ve not yet visited us here, we have a large grass area with a bon-fire pit next to the (seasonal) pool area. It is my suggestion to have this be the area where your BBQ event be held. I can also provide an indoor option for up to 40 ppl if the weather is wet. Additionally, I have several ideas for your group concerning breakfast. Our onsite breakfast café will serve you one of the best breakfasts in Maggie Valley. We are planning to offer your riding group special privileges at our café so stay tuned regarding those details.​

 

[scowherd]

passing on Information (Cont)

Here are several services that will be included no matter which of the dinner packages are selected:

• Extra Large Picnic Tables arranged end-to-end for seating.
• Extra large capacity “Community Cooler” with ice for your SPECIAL beverages.
• Server/Buffet Attendant to assist in serving and special requests or needs.
• Amplified music with a large selection of commercial free broadcast channels.
• A managed Bon-Fire throughout dinner and into the late evening.

Option #1 (Set Up Buffet Style)​

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BBQ Dinner Picnic- $15.00 per person
(Requires minimum of 25 ppl)​

MEATS

• Kansas Citystyle BBQ Pork Shoulder (not the vinegar type)
• ½ lb Black Angus Hamburgers
• ¼ lb Black Angus Beef Hot Dogs
• Vegetable platter available for vegetarians (advance notice required)

SIDES

• Potato Salad
• Cole Slaw
• Corn-on-the-Cob
• Potato Chips
• Chili con Carne

BEVERAGES

• Iced Tea
• Lemonade
• Water

OTHER

• All the fixings for the meat dishes
• Endless supply of marshmallows with roasting sticks

Option #2​

Plated Dinner Picnic- $11.00 per person​

MEATS (Choice of One)

• Kansas Citystyle BBQ Pork Shoulder (not the vinegar type)
• ½ lb Black Angus Hamburgers
• ¼ lb Black Angus Beef Hot Dogs
• Vegetable platter available for vegetarians (advance notice required)

SIDES (Choice of Two)

• Potato Salad
• Cole Slaw
• Corn-on-the-Cob
• Potato Chips
• Chili con Carne

BEVERAGES (Choice of One)

• Iced Tea
• Lemonade
• Coke & Diet Coke

OTHER

• All the fixings for the meat dishes
• Endless supply of marshmallows with roasting sticks

Your Preferred Lodging,
Rob & Gabi
A Holiday Motel
(828) 926-1186
(877) MTN-4FUN
www.holidaymotel.net
aholidaymotel@bellsouth.net​

 

[tdragger]

Hooray for the KC style BBQ!!!

It really sounds like the hosts are going all out. Thanks Scow for being the point person on this.

 

[scowherd]

No Problem Happy to help stay tuned for more.

Working on breakfast options with our host at the cafe.
H O L I D A Yhttp://www.jarthurs.com/

Working on a group discount for Dinner at J, Arther's in maggie valley for one night.
http://www.jarthurs.com/

Working on discounts for horse back riding for any one interested.
Cataloochee Ranch - Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina

Those that were interested in the Play Unto these hills it does not start until june 2009

I am also planning on getting there early friday and hosting a cookout / party so everyone can meet.

 

[boogerdave]

No Problem Happy to help stay tuned for more.

Working on breakfast options with our host at the cafe.
H O L I D A Y

Working on a group discount for Dinner at J, Arther's in maggie valley for one night.
J. Arthurs Restaurant, fine foods, catering, wedding planning, located in Maggie Valley NC

Working on discounts for horse back riding for any one interested.
Cataloochee Ranch - Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina

Those that were interested in the Play Unto these hills it does not start until june 2009

I am also planning on getting there early friday and hosting a cookout / party so everyone can meet.

**** . . . really great job!

 

[triroketman]

Nice work, thanks.
Dave

 

[JDuke1980]

Thanks for taking care of so much scowherd

Sounds like it's going to be a great trip

Too bad it's still months away