Dragon Cruise

[HTM Yaris]

June 23 , 2007

I would like to organize a FAMILY friendly cruise at Deal's Gap Tenn.( www.dealsgap.com ) If you have children under the age of 3 I would NOT recommend bringing them along on the actual cruise . Nothing against children mind you , I have some of my own , I just don't think their little neck muscles could take it . Keep in mind this will NOT be some balls out , white knuckle , OH MY GOD yellin' , tire squealin' , testoterone driven , drive from hell . I was hopin for a nice leisurely , "Oh thats nice Dear " pace . On the flipside , after the cruise later on in the day , if you wanna see what your Yaris will do .......I will be more man than glad to give a first hand demonstration. :smile:

If you are smart and/or can afford to do so . I would take June 22 -24 off . Arrive at Fontana Village Resort early Friday . Spend Friday with girlfriend/wife/family doing one or several of the activities that the area has to offer . Horseback riding along Mtn trails , whitewater rafting , hiking , fishing , pottery classes , chillin by the pool and more. Cherokee NC ( 30 min away ) has a ton of stuff for kids like tubing down a calm river , fishing at the trout farm , not to mention all the Native American Shows , also excellent shopping for the ladies . If you got a little Vegas in you , well Cherokee also has a Casino .
The Cruise itself will be on Saturday and will last about 4 hours , RAIN or SHINE .

Fontana Resort Village has many different types of accomodations . Double Queen , Single King , and even Cabins . Prices start at $69 a night . I'll post more info on this later .

If you wanna see what I would like to do ( toned down a little of course ) check out the following link . Click on Videos , then click on either/both HTM Mountain Cruise and HTM Mountain Cruise II . I am NOT renting a helicopter like I did in HTM MTN cruise II to get video footage , but I will bring all my car camera mounts so that we can make a Yaris Dragon Vid .

http://www.myspace.com/91526183


Post here if you are interested .

[Ran Kizama]

I'm in. :smile:

[jmjonesey]

lets do this, Im game

[kurokoma-kun]

HMS Yaris, could you possibly change terms to "family friendly" instead of "girlfriend friendly"? I am a female Yaris owner after all, and my boyfriend would be riding with ME...:tongue:

It sounds like fun--I am from NC and have been on Miata club cruises on Dragon a few times

[Elroy]

Cool videos...my wife hates the dragon tail... :(

[HTM Yaris]

Noted Kuro . Change has been implemented . Looks like there will be a nice cruise . I will post more on the resort info very soon . Glad to see some interest . A friend of mine is Editor @ Siphon Mag . He says if we can get enough cars , we might get a few pics published possibly with a story ........

Kuro , was that your Black Yaris that I ran down on the Dragon Sat ?

[kurokoma-kun]

HTM: what a nice guy :wub:

No it was not me on Sat--you would not have run me down! :wink: Seriously I have not been out to Dragon in Yaris yet--have not been out there at all in a while.

I dont think there is a much nicer site for a club cruise than Deals Gap--there really is nothing else like it. Props to you for thinking of it! :thumbsup:

[HTM Yaris]

I've been doin cruises at the dragon for about 3 years now . I will also hold the Big Daddy of them all cruises in July (14 or 21 ) around the the Blue Ridge Parkway/Cherokee area . The 7th annual HIGH TACH MOTORSPORTS Mountain Cruise . The HTM Cruise will not be car specific ( as you can see in the vids ) ( go to www.hightach.com) . HTM is still remodeling the new website .

I hope to make the world jealous of the Cruises ................................

Killboy pics are up , check out Deals Gap post ...again

Kuro , got a single , twin sister ?

[heylookitsjames]

the dragon eh? the only reason I sometimes feel a little jealous of you back east :wink:

I need to work my way back there some day and drive it.

[HTM Yaris]

Here is some hotel info . I prefer and will be staying @ fontana village . The choice is ultimately yours . Hope to see everybody @ the Dragon :headbang:

http://www.fontanavillage.com/
http://dealsgap.com/accommodations.htm

[HTM Yaris]

Just a friendly bump . I'll be in Suite # 240 @ Fontana . Come on by , kick your shoes off . :drinking:

[HTM Yaris]

Just another friendly bump with tips .

Before coming to the Dragon , PLEASE do these things .

1. Check your brakes . Bleed if necessary . If you can afford to do so buy new pads from Toyota and put them in trunk .
2. Get that "TIRE SHINE CRAP" off of your tires . You will be using all of your tires including the sidewall .
3. Bring/buy a tire gauge with a bleeder valve . Scratch that . Ya'll can use my gauge .
4. Leave hubcaps/wheel covers at home . You WILL lose them after the wheels heat up and flex .
5. Bring long sleeve shirts or hoodies . It get chilly at night . If you are from The Great State of Canada :biggrin: , shorts and tank top will be perfect .:biggrin:

I have more car cam mounts than video cams , sooo bring your video cams . :headbang:

Can you say "Yaris Dragon Video"

[HTM Yaris]

Just a few days until the coolest cruz EVER :smile: I will leave from Cola SC EARLY Friday morning . Hope to see ya'll there . I found out there will also be a Euro meet and a Subaru meet this coming weekend . Can you say Scooby Snack :cool:

Besides you know you want a cool pic or t-shirt of your Yaris doin the dragon :thumbup:

[HTM Yaris]

See ya'll tomorrow .... I hope :smile: