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I suspect we're talking about the same folks.
Gillette was my first rally and i am looking forward to next year in TN. coming from the east coast i imagine the nights in TN are humid so instead of camping next year i reserved a room at the Ramada Inn in Johnson City.
I would like to know if the nights will cool off or not? I am not use to the humidity so I am not sure if I would sleep good camping or not. Will some folks please let me know so I can plan on a motel or tent. Thanks!
I would like to know if the nights will cool off or not? I am not use to the humidity so I am not sure if I would sleep good camping or not. Will some folks please let me know so I can plan on a motel or tent. Thanks!
The Red Roof Inn is about 7-8 miles away from the rally site. Rooms are ~$50, but if you're an AMA member, it'll be less.
This is great. My wife was born in Johnson city and her family is now on Knoxville.
So it looks like I may attend.
It will rain at night. We were in Knoxville the last week in July this year and it pretty much rained every night. Humidity is higher than Kansas City, and that is saying a lot!
Lots of nice riding roads. Good GS roads around Joyce Kilmer forest (near the Dragon). Maybe I'll have to rent a GS or trade in my RT.
The hundred miles between Johnson City and Knoxville must make a lot of difference. My daughter lives about 10-15 miles from Gray and her grass turned brown in July due to the lack of rain. I live 60 miles on the other side and would love to have had the rain.
What about identifying your favorite eateries in your local area, so those traveling to/from the Rally can have some tasty food along the way?
West Tennessee:
Tiptonville, TN (northwest TN)--Boyette's-Home style
Tiptonville, TN --Flippins-freshly made fried pies
Mason, TN (Exit 35 on I-40)-- Gus'--fried chicken
Memphis, TN (southwest TN)--Rendezvous-BBQ
North GA:
Dillard, GA --The Dillard House--home style
Helen, GA -- Troll's--American
Blue Ridge Parkway:
Roanoke, VA--Blue Ridge Parkway-Brugh Tavern--American
If you like true southern mountain country cooking near the Blue Ridge parkway, I have two. The very best and the cheapest is on Rt 52, about 5 miles from the Parkway in Cana, Virginia. You simply get on south Rt 52 at Fancy Gap, VA and ride down the mountain until you get to the Hungry Farmer on the left just before you get to the NC line and Mount Airy. The second best place (but more expensive) is Shatley Springs on Rt 16 near West Jefferson, NC. It is about a dozen miles off the Parkway.
Partners BBQ is in Bluff City on Bristol Highwaynear Johnson City if you want a good BBQ near the Rally.
What about identifying your favorite eateries in your local area, so those traveling to/from the Rally can have some tasty food along the way?
West Tennessee:
Tiptonville, TN (northwest TN)--Boyette's-Home style
Tiptonville, TN --Flippins-freshly made fried pies
Mason, TN (Exit 35 on I-40)-- Gus'--fried chicken
Memphis, TN (southwest TN)--Rendezvous-BBQ
North GA:
Dillard, GA --The Dillard House--home style
Helen, GA -- Troll's--American
Blue Ridge Parkway:
Roanoke, VA--Blue Ridge Parkway-Brugh Tavern--American
Yeah, but how much weight did you gain????... not that I didn't have an absolute ball in Gillette.
I don't like Bozo's and everybody needs to try the Rendezvous dry ribs once then eat their BBQ chicken.How could you mention Mason and not mention Bozo's BBQ?
I don't like Bozo's and everybody needs to try the Rendezvous dry ribs once then eat their BBQ chicken.How could you mention Mason and not mention Bozo's BBQ?