Biltmore Visit & Dragon Run

UCmba97 · 10-26-2005, 01:47 PM

OK, at some point in December, I am going to drive up to the Biltmore (to see it all decorated for Christmas) and then take a run (or two) thru the dragon on the way home. This will likely be an overnight trip for me. Anyone care to come along? Maybe the 10th and 11th of December? Just trying to get a feel for the best weekend.

Thanks! & Happy Halloween

ALLSHOTUP · 10-26-2005, 10:50 PM

I have an idea for you . Since you mentioned seeing Biltmore in Lights. I would enjoy taking a round of Mr2's through here.

http://www.bristolmotorspeedway.com/...5Fin%5Flights/

BTW- There is a nice little town about 1 hour or so from here called Mars Hill. Great little hotel there. Or you could stay at the Grove park Inn or the Biltmore Estate Hotel.

UCmba97 · 10-28-2005, 09:41 AM

The bristol thing looks way cool!! Maybe I could plan it so my Biltmore thing during day on saturday, then Bristol on Saturday night, then run the dragon on the way home Sunday.!!??!!

mr2slow4you · 11-16-2005, 08:41 AM

I wana do a dragon run!

UCmba97 · 11-16-2005, 10:06 AM

How's the weekend of Dec 17th & 18th look for anyone interested?

mr2slow4you · 11-16-2005, 02:24 PM

I won't know until closer, just depends on my hw level.

Brinkley · 11-16-2005, 06:32 PM

Hey this sounds like fun i live in Kenilworth which is seconds from the biltmore estate id be up for an asheville mr2 meet if anyones interested. Also my car is red and green and has a lot of xmas spirit lol ill tell node and mr2guru and the local bunch to all turn out id be up for a dragon run myself2

mr2slow4you · 11-16-2005, 09:15 PM

^is your car the one that I saw on unca's campu, if so I have the aquamarine one with the rx7 wheels.

Brinkley · 11-17-2005, 12:56 AM

no im the aquamarine one with red trunk and bumper theres apparantly one like mine but with red door riding around

mr2slow4you · 11-17-2005, 01:36 AM

...Should meet up sometime, I think sat I am going for a drive with some other car people.

Brinkley · 11-17-2005, 09:18 AM

do You know mr2guru he has a shop right here in asheville mostly works on 2s and theres my buddy node too and a few others yea we should the more 2s the merrier

mr2slow4you · 11-18-2005, 12:17 AM

ya I know jim, harry, and mike.

UCmba97 · 11-18-2005, 08:55 AM

OK here's my plan so far. I started mapping this out for myself last night, and I need to reverse the order for my own sanity. So friday evening I will leave SC after work and head to Robbinsville. Doubt I will make it all the way, so I will stop and get a hotel at some point. Then get up Saturday morning and get to the dragon. I have to leave the dragon by 1pm, so I should be able to get a few runs in and some lunch (hang out with anyone who can make it), and then head to Bristol. I plan to stop for dinner before getting to Bristol, but hope to be at the track, in line around 6pm. I was told the line can get long. Afterwards, I'd love to hang out with anyone who made it. Then I'll grab a room for the night. In the am (sunday) I'll get up and head to the Biltmore, spend the day there (addmission closes at 5pm), then grab dinner and head home. It's 4 hrs from Ashville to home for me, and with a dinner stop should get me there around 10pm. That works for me!
Question is does that work (in part or in whole) for anyone else?
The weekend is Dec 17th & 18th. I can provide more details as the time gets closer. I'd love to put a face with some others on the board, if you can make it. It's over 700 miles for me round trip. Woohoo! Lets Roll!
Happy Holidays!

ALLSHOTUP · 11-18-2005, 04:24 PM

I maybe able to meet the 6PM thingy at Bristol.If you go near Johnson City ,TN . Try Cheddars for a great dining experience. You might also want to think about your dates. The weather here can be very unpredictable that time of year. One year there is beautiful weather , the next we are seeing snow drifts that cover the doors to our home. Go figure.

Eric

UCmba97 · 11-18-2005, 11:10 PM

Thanks Eric, a blizzard might cause me to abort the mission. But by planning this far out, I can't consider weather just yet. We did decid if it was snowing, we would skip the dragon. I'm from ohio so I know a thing or two about driving the 2 in snow.
Since I am not traveling to Ohio for Christmas, this is my "special" planned trip for this Christmas. If I have to drive a snow plow, I'm going!
Let's just hope we can have a nice weather weekend, and get together at Bristol.

Happy Holidays

UCmba97 · 12-15-2005, 09:13 AM

Well, new development.....my Sig Other has thrown his back out (splitting wood of all things). He is scheduled at the Doc's office today (thurs), but if they say bedrest and Rx's then he won't be able to ride that far. I doubt I would go the trip alone either. I'll keep y'all posted. But I'm already feeling the disappointment.

It is raining here today, and just barely 40 degrees, so I imagine parts north are snowy. Maybe I'll make a run to Charlotte and spend the money on a new camera lense.

Anyway, just wanted to keep everyone informed.
Thanks,

robertsmb · 12-16-2005, 09:57 AM

Well,... Im about to be an MR2 owner, and even though Im on the coast, it would be worth a trip to the Ashville area to meet up with a few members,...

So keep us informed and we can roll sometime.

Have to be a weekend though, US Marine here, and work all week long.

10-26-2005, 01:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
UCmba97 93 MK2 NA "Pocket Rocket" Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Darlington, SC, USA Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Biltmore Visit & Dragon Run OK, at some point in December, I am going to drive up to the Biltmore (to see it all decorated for Christmas) and then take a run (or two) thru the dragon on the way home. This will likely be an overnight trip for me. Anyone care to come along? Maybe the 10th and 11th of December? Just trying to get a feel for the best weekend. Thanks! & Happy Halloween

10-28-2005, 09:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
UCmba97 93 MK2 NA "Pocket Rocket" Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Darlington, SC, USA Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	The bristol thing looks way cool!! Maybe I could plan it so my Biltmore thing during day on saturday, then Bristol on Saturday night, then run the dragon on the way home Sunday.!!??!! Last edited by UCmba97; 10-28-2005 at 09:47 AM..

11-16-2005, 06:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Brinkley My name is a killing word Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 422 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Hey this sounds like fun i live in Kenilworth which is seconds from the biltmore estate id be up for an asheville mr2 meet if anyones interested. Also my car is red and green and has a lot of xmas spirit lol ill tell node and mr2guru and the local bunch to all turn out id be up for a dragon run myself2 Last edited by Brinkley; 11-16-2005 at 06:53 PM..

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10-26-2005, 10:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
ALLSHOTUP Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: MARS HILL Posts: 857 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I have an idea for you . Since you mentioned seeing Biltmore in Lights. I would enjoy taking a round of Mr2's through here. http://www.bristolmotorspeedway.com/...5Fin%5Flights/ BTW- There is a nice little town about 1 hour or so from here called Mars Hill. Great little hotel there. Or you could stay at the Grove park Inn or the Biltmore Estate Hotel.

11-16-2005, 08:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
mr2slow4you ME out of training :) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 2,336 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I wana do a dragon run!

11-16-2005, 10:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
UCmba97 93 MK2 NA "Pocket Rocket" Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Darlington, SC, USA Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	How's the weekend of Dec 17th & 18th look for anyone interested?

11-16-2005, 02:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
mr2slow4you ME out of training :) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 2,336 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I won't know until closer, just depends on my hw level.

11-16-2005, 09:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
mr2slow4you ME out of training :) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 2,336 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	^is your car the one that I saw on unca's campu, if so I have the aquamarine one with the rx7 wheels.

11-17-2005, 12:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
Brinkley My name is a killing word Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 422 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	no im the aquamarine one with red trunk and bumper theres apparantly one like mine but with red door riding around

11-17-2005, 01:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
mr2slow4you ME out of training :) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 2,336 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	...Should meet up sometime, I think sat I am going for a drive with some other car people.

11-17-2005, 09:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
Brinkley My name is a killing word Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 422 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	do You know mr2guru he has a shop right here in asheville mostly works on 2s and theres my buddy node too and a few others yea we should the more 2s the merrier

11-18-2005, 12:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
mr2slow4you ME out of training :) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 2,336 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	ya I know jim, harry, and mike.

11-18-2005, 08:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
UCmba97 93 MK2 NA "Pocket Rocket" Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Darlington, SC, USA Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	OK here's my plan so far. I started mapping this out for myself last night, and I need to reverse the order for my own sanity. So friday evening I will leave SC after work and head to Robbinsville. Doubt I will make it all the way, so I will stop and get a hotel at some point. Then get up Saturday morning and get to the dragon. I have to leave the dragon by 1pm, so I should be able to get a few runs in and some lunch (hang out with anyone who can make it), and then head to Bristol. I plan to stop for dinner before getting to Bristol, but hope to be at the track, in line around 6pm. I was told the line can get long. Afterwards, I'd love to hang out with anyone who made it. Then I'll grab a room for the night. In the am (sunday) I'll get up and head to the Biltmore, spend the day there (addmission closes at 5pm), then grab dinner and head home. It's 4 hrs from Ashville to home for me, and with a dinner stop should get me there around 10pm. That works for me! Question is does that work (in part or in whole) for anyone else? The weekend is Dec 17th & 18th. I can provide more details as the time gets closer. I'd love to put a face with some others on the board, if you can make it. It's over 700 miles for me round trip. Woohoo! Lets Roll! Happy Holidays!

11-18-2005, 04:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
ALLSHOTUP Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: MARS HILL Posts: 857 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I maybe able to meet the 6PM thingy at Bristol.If you go near Johnson City ,TN . Try Cheddars for a great dining experience. You might also want to think about your dates. The weather here can be very unpredictable that time of year. One year there is beautiful weather , the next we are seeing snow drifts that cover the doors to our home. Go figure. Eric

11-18-2005, 11:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
UCmba97 93 MK2 NA "Pocket Rocket" Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Darlington, SC, USA Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Thanks Eric, a blizzard might cause me to abort the mission. But by planning this far out, I can't consider weather just yet. We did decid if it was snowing, we would skip the dragon. I'm from ohio so I know a thing or two about driving the 2 in snow. Since I am not traveling to Ohio for Christmas, this is my "special" planned trip for this Christmas. If I have to drive a snow plow, I'm going! Let's just hope we can have a nice weather weekend, and get together at Bristol. Happy Holidays

12-15-2005, 09:13 AM	#16 (permalink)
UCmba97 93 MK2 NA "Pocket Rocket" Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Darlington, SC, USA Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Well, new development.....my Sig Other has thrown his back out (splitting wood of all things). He is scheduled at the Doc's office today (thurs), but if they say bedrest and Rx's then he won't be able to ride that far. I doubt I would go the trip alone either. I'll keep y'all posted. But I'm already feeling the disappointment. It is raining here today, and just barely 40 degrees, so I imagine parts north are snowy. Maybe I'll make a run to Charlotte and spend the money on a new camera lense. Anyway, just wanted to keep everyone informed. Thanks,

12-16-2005, 09:57 AM	#17 (permalink)
robertsmb Try Harder!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Eastern Carolina Posts: 252 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Well,... Im about to be an MR2 owner, and even though Im on the coast, it would be worth a trip to the Ashville area to meet up with a few members,... So keep us informed and we can roll sometime. Have to be a weekend though, US Marine here, and work all week long.