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posted April 21, 2002 01:10 AM
An idea for Gap III???
Hey guys, i was thinking about things to do and roads to ride for Gap III and I had an idea. I won't say if it's a good one or not, I'll leave that up for discussion amoung those who will be coming..but here it is....
I don't know if anyone knows it, but Jamie James ( Former AMA superbike champion) has a really nice resteraunt called "The French Quarter" in Asheville, NC. It serves New Orleans style food (Duh!). It has indoor and outdoor seating too. I have eaten there and not only was the food really good, but when Jamie saw 3 of us pull into the lot on sportbikes, he came out to greet us personally and then came around to our table to talk during dinner. He didn't do this to any other tables, I think maybe he likes it when bikers come by and recognize him for who he is.Most of the locals don't have a clue, they just think it'sa nice resteraunt.
Anyway, Asheville is only 1.5 to 2 hours ride east on the Blue Ridge Parkway ( a really nice road. Think of the foothill parkway but over 400 miles long and will a lot of elevation changes).
I bet if we called ahead to let him know that a group of us was coming for dinner, her would reserve some tables outside for us and be sure to meet us and spend some time talking to us. Oh...and did I meantion that the food is really good ? 
What do you guys think? we could go there for dinner around 5 or 6 one evening and still have plenty of time to make it back to Alcoa before dark.
Just a suggestion.
Steve
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posted April 21, 2002 04:42 AM
I'm down with that. (Is that the way the young folk say it?)
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posted April 21, 2002 10:56 AM
sounds GRREAT.
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posted April 21, 2002 11:58 AM
Sounds good to me.
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posted April 21, 2002 02:14 PM
Wifey and I are heading down a week early. This is already on the list so we're game. Definately a destination. Plus Jamie prolly has some good suggestions as to roads to ride. (Wish I could find one of those replica helmets with the crawfish on it )
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posted April 21, 2002 03:14 PM
I am pretty familliar with the roads around Asheville myself from going to the Honda Hoot every year. But I have a good friend who is a local and knows every square inch of the area. I'll let him know when we are coming and hopefully he can meet us and show us some nice roads. One really nice one that I know of is a trip from Asheville through a canyon, past Chimey Rock to Lake Lure. Right at the edge of the lake is a motorcycle bar and gathering point called Margaritaville. On any given weekend, there will usually be 100 or more bikes of all types there. Or town mountain road to the Blue Ridge Parkway is another not to be missed. Nearly all the manufactures used it as a route for thier demo rides during the Hoot when it was in Asheville. I'm sure there are more too. It should be fun.
Steve
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posted April 21, 2002 03:15 PM
DOes anybody have a suggetion as to which day would be a good one to go to Asheville? It would be best to know ahead of time so we could get in touch with Jamie at his resteraunt and my friend who lives in the area to show us some roads.
Steve
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posted April 24, 2002 09:23 AM
The French Quarter
How about Friday night, April 17? I'm in as are two buds riding with me.
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posted April 24, 2002 01:59 PM
sounds fun
oh...april 17th passed already.....
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posted April 25, 2002 05:05 AM
Make the Reservations
BFLY and I are in.
Be a nice ride, but the food better be good.
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posted April 25, 2002 05:57 AM
Sounds good, where do we meet? The hotel? Time? Leaving the Ninja at home this time, OK if I ride the ZRX  
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posted April 25, 2002 06:45 AM
Not that I'm "in charge" ...
... or anything like that, but it looks like "a plan" for Friday night to me. What is the distance from the hotel to Jamie's place? What time would everyone want to take off from the hotel (the logical departure point)? Odds are there going to be somewhere around 15~20+ of us going. I think some of us "early birds" should scout it out, what do ya'll think?
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posted April 25, 2002 06:57 AM
We can firm it up once we're there, after we find the best route and travel time. I may be able to get some of the ZRX bunch to meet us there or ride with us, if your interested.
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posted April 25, 2002 07:03 AM
 Edited By: Otis on 25 Apr 2002 08:04
I'm in, I'm sure Ninjaman and Harry and Big Mike will too cause they are my bitches and do what I say....
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posted April 25, 2002 07:05 AM
BRP.....
The Blue Ridge Parkway is pretty awesome. I've rode it all the way up to Mount Michell, or is it Mitchell. Anyways it's a Foothills Parkway "style" road with gobs of beautiful scenery. I have ridden it and stopped off in Maggie Valley for grub and stuff. Not a hardcore road though, it's federal, and there will more than likely be some "Boys" patroling. Still an excellent ride with beautiful scenery. It's a pretty good ride from Alcoa to Cherokee though, which is where the parkway starts, or ends????
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posted April 25, 2002 07:10 AM
This should be a fun weekend. There's about 60 ZReXers staying at T.W.O. so far.
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posted April 25, 2002 07:14 AM
Otis.....Your feminine ass will get beat down....
Quit talkin' shit Otis, I'll break my foot off in your ass. Then after I've got tired of whipping your ass I'm putting Harry and Mike on you. You'll be a black-eyed, limping, sore-assed,even more worthless, BIATCH when you get back to Motown. 
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posted April 25, 2002 08:19 AM
Step in line redneck, ya mess with the bull, you'll get the horns!
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posted April 25, 2002 08:32 AM
Friday night Pimpin at the bus station
Otis- don't forget that dress and high heels that we're gonna dress the NinjaBoy in to make a little extra money pimpin his ass out friday night.Don't forget the KY either. We wouldn't want him ridin around sat with a sore ass!
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posted April 25, 2002 08:49 AM
You motherfuckers need to wake the fuck up......
All I can say is "Don't start any shit, and there won't be any shit". Both you fuckin' lot lizards will be makin' ME some extra cash if you do. You'll be my bitches for hire.
Yes I have two whores for rent, they ain't pretty but they're all I've got. Otisha and Harriet, ugly but multi-skilled. They can both suck the chrome off a ball hitch, or a golf ball through 100' of garden hose, or even suck the sheets up your ass. They are "Go getters". LMFAO
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posted April 25, 2002 01:08 PM
now that i think about it i think me and bart where there on are frist ride out great food after one hell of a ride.
i think i'm sure.
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posted April 25, 2002 02:58 PM
It looks like about 150+ mile (one way) trip. Is the following a possible route? Half of it would be on the Blue Ridge Parkway (about 75 miles - one way).
129 to 321 at Marysville
321 to 73 at Townsend
73 to 441 south of Gatlinburg
441 to 2 (Blue Ridge Parkway) north of Cherokee
2 to 70 at Asheville (Highest point of 6047' at marker 425)
70 to State St. at Black Mountain
Gas stops and "smoke breaks" (Elk Pasture Gap, anyone?) might also be needed to be factored in. Cherokee might be our "last chance" for gas before we get to Asheville. Mt. Pisgah close to marker 410 (Highway 70 is close to marker 383), but who know what kind of gas station they have there.
Links of interest
Tail of the Dragon description of the Blue Ridge Parkway
http://tailofthedragon.com/other_parkway.html
Nation Park Service map of BRP in PDF format (large file)
http://www.nps.gov/blri/ppmaps/blrimap%2Epdf
Info on Jamie's place
French Quarter Cafe
203 E State St
Black Mountain, NC 28711
828-669-1989
If you're looking to jazz up your day, then the French Quarter Cafe is where you want to be! The French Quarter Cafe's elegant dining room is the perfect place to enjoy authentic Louisiana-styled cuisine, such as crawfish etouffee and seafood gumbo or if you prefer, you may dine outdoors on our patio or front porch.
Sample our impressive beer and wine list that compliments our wide selection of steaks, seafood and pasta dishes on our menu. Jamie and Ramona James welcome you and hope to see you soon.
Hours
Tuesday-Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday - 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Closed on Mondays
Reservations are encouraged on weekends & for parties of 5 or more please call 828-669-1989.
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posted April 25, 2002 06:55 PM
friend i met 2 weeks ago at gap said it was about 3 hours trip from asheville to COT, though he went via cherohala skyway which prolly added a bit of mileage
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posted April 26, 2002 06:09 AM
Let's Go
We should meet at the hotel WHY because that is easiest for me.
Bart
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posted April 26, 2002 07:02 AM
DUH!
Ballisticzx12r, you DO KNOW that you, bfly and any other of the "early ninjas" will have to join me in doing a scouting mission to Jamie's place BEFORE the rest of the group gets there... don't you?
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