The 1st TNT Rally
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We need a good catchy name for the get together. How about "Smoky MouNTain Rally"? Or, maybe "Big East Rally." Or, "Rally in the Valley." Other ideas??
We need a good catchy name for the get together. How about "Smoky MouNTain Rally"? Or, maybe "Big East Rally." Or, "Rally in the Valley." Other ideas??
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Sounds good
Smoky MouNTain Rally
Sounds good
Smoky MouNTain Rally
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Re: May in Tenessee
Date and place work for me. I will probable motel it but camping is an option if that is what the majority do. I like Smoky MouNTain Rally for a name. It seems appropriate.
Date and place work for me. I will probable motel it but camping is an option if that is what the majority do. I like Smoky MouNTain Rally for a name. It seems appropriate.
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Re: May in Tenessee
I'll go with the flow. I just hope we can all be in one place. I'd like to meet some new faces and get to know some other riders, and that won't happen camping by myself. I'm OK with camping or motels. Good planning is a plus, but I hope we don't get too formal. I think Eldon (ExWinger) nailed the features a good place should have.
It is a beautiful area with great riding opportunities. So if we can add good fellowship and luck out with the weather, it will be great. Last year it rained a lot, and the fog really spoiled some great views. The camera didn't come out much.
I'll go with the flow. I just hope we can all be in one place. I'd like to meet some new faces and get to know some other riders, and that won't happen camping by myself. I'm OK with camping or motels. Good planning is a plus, but I hope we don't get too formal. I think Eldon (ExWinger) nailed the features a good place should have.
It is a beautiful area with great riding opportunities. So if we can add good fellowship and luck out with the weather, it will be great. Last year it rained a lot, and the fog really spoiled some great views. The camera didn't come out much.
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Re: May in Tenessee
Need 10 rooms for these rates, these are the 2 options will choose one latter with input
Comfort Suites Airport (TN040)
140 Cusick Rd. , Alcoa, TN, US, 37701
Located half mile from McGhee Tyson Airport, Adjacent to Star bucks Coffee House and Ruby Tuesday restaurant. Free hot breakfast featuring fresh hot waffles. Onsite amenities include exercise room, indoor heated pool and hot tub, business center with computer access, and onsite guest laundry. Guest rooms have microwaves and refrigerators. Just a short drive to Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Cades Cove, Great All Comfort Suites are smoke free.
Arrival Date: May 15, 2014
Checkout Date: May 19, 2014
Number of Rooms/Types: 10 Suites, nonsmoking with one king size bed or two queen size beds.
Best Available Group Rate, per room, per night: $ 67.96/1 – 2 persons, $ 5 /extra person charges.
Tax: 15.75 %
Econo Lodge (TN514)
2905 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, US, 37863
Econo Lodge located in the heart of Pigeon Forge. Red Roof Mall, trolley stop to Dollywood, and shopping adjacent. Restaurants and attractions within walking distance. All rooms have microwave, refrigerator, and hair dryer.. Free continental breakfast featuring Fresh Hot Waffles.
Arrival Date: May 15, 2014
Checkout Date: May 19, 2014
Number of Rooms/Types: 10 nonsmoking rooms with two queen size beds.
Best Available Group Rate, per room, per night: 5/15: $49.50 /1 – 2 persons, $ 7 /extra person charges. 5/16 – 5/17: $58.50/1 – 2 persons, $7/extra person charges. 5/18: $49.50/1 – 2 persons, $7/extra person charges. Tax: 12.25%
Need 10 rooms for these rates, these are the 2 options will choose one latter with input
Comfort Suites Airport (TN040)
140 Cusick Rd. , Alcoa, TN, US, 37701
Located half mile from McGhee Tyson Airport, Adjacent to Star bucks Coffee House and Ruby Tuesday restaurant. Free hot breakfast featuring fresh hot waffles. Onsite amenities include exercise room, indoor heated pool and hot tub, business center with computer access, and onsite guest laundry. Guest rooms have microwaves and refrigerators. Just a short drive to Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Cades Cove, Great All Comfort Suites are smoke free.
Arrival Date: May 15, 2014
Checkout Date: May 19, 2014
Number of Rooms/Types: 10 Suites, nonsmoking with one king size bed or two queen size beds.
Best Available Group Rate, per room, per night: $ 67.96/1 – 2 persons, $ 5 /extra person charges.
Tax: 15.75 %
Econo Lodge (TN514)
2905 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, US, 37863
Econo Lodge located in the heart of Pigeon Forge. Red Roof Mall, trolley stop to Dollywood, and shopping adjacent. Restaurants and attractions within walking distance. All rooms have microwave, refrigerator, and hair dryer.. Free continental breakfast featuring Fresh Hot Waffles.
Arrival Date: May 15, 2014
Checkout Date: May 19, 2014
Number of Rooms/Types: 10 nonsmoking rooms with two queen size beds.
Best Available Group Rate, per room, per night: 5/15: $49.50 /1 – 2 persons, $ 7 /extra person charges. 5/16 – 5/17: $58.50/1 – 2 persons, $7/extra person charges. 5/18: $49.50/1 – 2 persons, $7/extra person charges. Tax: 12.25%
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Both of these sound good to me, ECONO is about $17.00 per night cheaper and the only difference I see in the aminities is that thre may not be guest laundry facility, BUT sink, or bath tub, or even shower will work for that:smile:
I will vote for ECON but if the rest of you want the COMFORT Suits I will do that as well. If we can't get enough to make the quota of 10 rooms conisider doubling up at the full rate price which divided x 2 is not really that bad either.
Eldon
Both of these sound good to me, ECONO is about $17.00 per night cheaper and the only difference I see in the aminities is that thre may not be guest laundry facility, BUT sink, or bath tub, or even shower will work for that:smile:
I will vote for ECON but if the rest of you want the COMFORT Suits I will do that as well. If we can't get enough to make the quota of 10 rooms conisider doubling up at the full rate price which divided x 2 is not really that bad either.
Eldon
Re: May in Tenessee
I'm in. I'll need internet access to post final grades, so it's a hotel/motel for me. Ken
I'm in. I'll need internet access to post final grades, so it's a hotel/motel for me. Ken
Re: May in Tenessee
I'll camp with ya Bob - if I can make it. I say after dinner everyone comes to the campground to sit around a fire together and when the "moteliers" are ready to call it a day, they just ride back to their rooms. Campfires are better than any crappy motel function room or local dive bar anyway!
I'll camp with ya Bob - if I can make it. I say after dinner everyone comes to the campground to sit around a fire together and when the "moteliers" are ready to call it a day, they just ride back to their rooms. Campfires are better than any crappy motel function room or local dive bar anyway!
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AMA members get discount at ChoiceHotels, so if we don't get a 10 commitment rooms can be booked that way. Also a senior rate for those brands motel. Start thinking about rides you may of taken in the area. H-D route planner is a great way to share rides http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Content/Pages/Ride_Planner/ride-planner.html
I did this route that can be shared in a very few minutes, and transferee to a gps.
http://rideplanner.harley-davidson.com/rideplanner/ridePlanner.jsp?roadId=580773&locale=en_US
AMA members get discount at ChoiceHotels, so if we don't get a 10 commitment rooms can be booked that way. Also a senior rate for those brands motel. Start thinking about rides you may of taken in the area. H-D route planner is a great way to share rides http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Content/Pages/Ride_Planner/ride-planner.html
I did this route that can be shared in a very few minutes, and transferee to a gps.
http://rideplanner.harley-davidson.com/rideplanner/ridePlanner.jsp?roadId=580773&locale=en_US
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Re: May in Tenessee
I will attend, might even bring the wife, not far away for me. Motel, Econo Lodge. Would be nice to have camping / motel really close together like Spearfish. Like have daily gatherings at campground with everybody if possible.
I will attend, might even bring the wife, not far away for me. Motel, Econo Lodge. Would be nice to have camping / motel really close together like Spearfish. Like have daily gatherings at campground with everybody if possible.
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I think I found a place in Pigeon Forge, this should have a fair rate, indoor pool, guest washer, meeting area. Close to camping area, and if a wife or ? comes and does not want to go on a ride, there are things in area with a shuttle. Average for 4 days is $62.00, or if you buy room early (can not cancel or change), less.
Econo Lodge Riverside (TN182)
2440 N. Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN,
http://www.econolodge.com/hotel-pigeon_forge-tennessee-TN182?listpos=2
Many around Peonage Forge, some cheaper but not meeting space. I believe it would be nice to meet at night, talk and plan not in cramped rooms.
I think I found a place in Pigeon Forge, this should have a fair rate, indoor pool, guest washer, meeting area. Close to camping area, and if a wife or ? comes and does not want to go on a ride, there are things in area with a shuttle. Average for 4 days is $62.00, or if you buy room early (can not cancel or change), less.
Econo Lodge Riverside (TN182)
2440 N. Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN,
http://www.econolodge.com/hotel-pigeon_forge-tennessee-TN182?listpos=2
Many around Peonage Forge, some cheaper but not meeting space. I believe it would be nice to meet at night, talk and plan not in cramped rooms.
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Re: May in Tenessee
Great job Miairhead!! I believe she would come for sure with those motel attractions. She would not come on all the rides or meetings up, but with her Ipad, internet, pool, shuttle, she can be very content!!! I want that motel.
Great job Miairhead!! I believe she would come for sure with those motel attractions. She would not come on all the rides or meetings up, but with her Ipad, internet, pool, shuttle, she can be very content!!! I want that motel.
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Re: May in Tenessee
Econo sounds good for me.
Econo sounds good for me.
Re: May in Tenessee
I voted for the campground; after the long Michigan winter it'll be nice to be outdoors as an opener to the summer.
I voted for the campground; after the long Michigan winter it'll be nice to be outdoors as an opener to the summer.
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Re: May in Tenessee
Mike
Pick me up on your way east.Finally a rally where it won't be so blasted HOT.
I love the State and normally go there every summer and rode the Goldwing to Ooltewah, TN, last year. The riding is absolutely beautiful and very historical.
I will attend LORD willing!
Sam
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Re: May in Tenessee
George you just got greedy, as Popeye would say "IT is what IT is". Plan on coming down, maybe bring the wife to enjoy the area as you ride you bottom off.
George you just got greedy, as Popeye would say "IT is what IT is". Plan on coming down, maybe bring the wife to enjoy the area as you ride you bottom off.
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Re: May in Tenessee
I when ahead and reserved a room that can be cancel up till 7 pm the day of event, May 15, 2014. No money is sent yet, just a hold on the room. With Choice once you really are sure you going to use room you can prepay for less (no cancel or change allowed with with option). I think Pigeon Forge would be a great starting place, unless I die I am in. I just road 2500 miles with a back that every bump cause great pain, but what else would I rather do (okay a week with Sandra Bullock might be better). May is usually a very good time to ride, spring is here and kids still in school. Lets get together and enjoy the ride on the east side of the USA. If you lucky enough to go to the NT gathering in July so much the better.
I when ahead and reserved a room that can be cancel up till 7 pm the day of event, May 15, 2014. No money is sent yet, just a hold on the room. With Choice once you really are sure you going to use room you can prepay for less (no cancel or change allowed with with option). I think Pigeon Forge would be a great starting place, unless I die I am in. I just road 2500 miles with a back that every bump cause great pain, but what else would I rather do (okay a week with Sandra Bullock might be better). May is usually a very good time to ride, spring is here and kids still in school. Lets get together and enjoy the ride on the east side of the USA. If you lucky enough to go to the NT gathering in July so much the better.