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05-14-2007, 12:33 AM | #1 |
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Dragon Cruise
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. 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 . Last edited by HTM Yaris; 05-15-2007 at 05:10 PM. |
05-14-2007, 10:03 AM | #2 |
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I'm in.
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05-14-2007, 07:17 PM | #3 |
Drives: Red 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: North Carolina
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lets do this, Im game
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05-14-2007, 07:42 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: my own little world
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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...
It sounds like fun--I am from NC and have been on Miata club cruises on Dragon a few times Last edited by kurokoma-kun; 05-14-2007 at 08:05 PM. |
05-14-2007, 09:01 PM | #5 |
Drives: 07 Blazin Blue Yaris Join Date: May 2007
Location: Between Mooresville and Troutman, NC
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Cool videos...my wife hates the dragon tail... :(
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05-15-2007, 05:17 PM | #6 |
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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 ? |
05-15-2007, 05:32 PM | #7 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2007
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HTM: what a nice guy
No it was not me on Sat--you would not have run me down! 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! |
05-15-2007, 07:00 PM | #8 |
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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 ? |
05-15-2007, 08:57 PM | #9 |
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the dragon eh? the only reason I sometimes feel a little jealous of you back east
I need to work my way back there some day and drive it. |
05-18-2007, 05:39 PM | #10 |
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Here is some hotel info . I prefer and will be staying @ fontana village . The choice is ultimately yours . Hope to see everybody @ the Dragon
http://www.fontanavillage.com/ http://dealsgap.com/accommodations.htm |
05-31-2007, 07:58 PM | #11 |
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Just a friendly bump . I'll be in Suite # 240 @ Fontana . Come on by , kick your shoes off .
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06-12-2007, 12:51 PM | #12 |
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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 , shorts and tank top will be perfect . I have more car cam mounts than video cams , sooo bring your video cams . Can you say "Yaris Dragon Video" |
06-17-2007, 06:42 PM | #13 |
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Just a few days until the coolest cruz EVER 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
Besides you know you want a cool pic or t-shirt of your Yaris doin the dragon |
06-21-2007, 06:04 PM | #14 |
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See ya'll tomorrow .... I hope
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