8CCD-II Chat Thread

[k20z3Vo]

Can't wait, can't wait!!

[k20z3Vo]

hey brad... We're all gonna hold you up to the video ok? Since you put it out there, I think Cookstar's gonna make it official....

[Type X]

Originally Posted by dbradfordii

isnt there gonna be a scouting mission?
That will be like a brief preview for the people that cant wait till sept.....
like me. LOL

I think i just found 07's version of civicwithnav.


and in case you needed a decoder ring
thats means your annoying.

[dbradfordii]

Originally Posted by k20z3Vo

hey brad... We're all gonna hold you up to the video ok? Since you put it out there, I think Cookstar's gonna make it official....

Not a problem man as long as you guys work with me so i can get my camera angels and drive bys and rolling shots. its all good. 1bad06si does the editing.
so if you want certain music be sure to tell him but as far as recording goes thats my job.

Im def looking forward to it man.

Originally Posted by Type X

I think i just found 07's version of civicwithnav.


and in case you needed a decoder ring
thats means your annoying.

Naw nothing like a real real scouting mission.
what im relating too is the fact that one of the premium members will be going down to the dragon to deal with some of the areas lodges and hotels. I will be accompanying him on the trip. Hence scouting mission.

As he stated he would not be making any runs on the dragon.
I myself will most likely make at least one run on the dragon while we are there.

Sorry if i seem giddy, i have been very excited, forgive my enthusiasim.
Im merely just expressing the fact that im looking forward to the whole function.

i dont often get to take a large road trip with other import vehicles. More often than not i find my self driving in the summer time to some state just for fun. i'll run across some imports during the road trip but that will be it.
So aside from the open road, my car, other import cars that may be heading in my direction, i havent had the chance to take a large road trip with a group of import cars, except for the regular meet and cruise meets around my area. Which are nice, but not as nice as a full road trip.

[skittleslegend]

Originally Posted by Cookstar

Cool! Everyone will finally get to meet the legend!

lol...when did I become a legend?

[sbigshot]

Originally Posted by dbradfordii

As he stated he would not be making any runs on the dragon.

^^Naive young grasshopper

[BATANG CITY JAIL]

Originally Posted by skittleslegend

lol...when did I become a legend?

so your comming huh? cool...
and it began the legend when you put the legend on the skittles
ill gather some perople aroung on our area "the triangle" i know alread 4 people

[dbradfordii]

Originally Posted by sbigshot

^^Naive young grasshopper

Thats what I was thinking. LOL
You cant tell me that your gonna go all the way down there and not make a pass on the dragon..... cmon LOL

But hey im not one to speak on it. But i know i will be making a few passes in april

Originally Posted by skittleslegend

lol...when did I become a legend?

Behold the ledgend of the fruity rainbow.


LOL just pullin ur chain man.

I almost want to do like cartman on southpark and freeze myself so i can awake in april. LOL but if i do that i'll miss work.
And then i wont get paid and then i wont be able to get new tires and other goodies for the trip.

[CameronJr9]

dbradfordii,
I realize you're excited (I am too), but this isn't going down for 9 months. Calm down on the post whoring. Three consecutive posts isn't needed.

I merged some stuff for you.

[dbradfordii]

Originally Posted by CameronJr9

dbradfordii,
I realize you're excited (I am too), but this isn't going down for 9 months. Calm down on the post whoring. Three consecutive posts isn't needed.

I merged some stuff for you.

Point taken. I'll tune it down


LOL

[hondagoalie]

hey cookstar.. do you have me on that list??

[Cookstar]

Originally Posted by hondagoalie

hey cookstar.. do you have me on that list??

Everyone who has said they are interested in this thread is on the list plus a few others who I have communicated with through other means.

33 members are on the list at this time.

[dbradfordii]

Ok just for those of you looking forward to the video shoot heres a brief sample of what me and my boy D can do. I filmed this last night and he cleaned it up today enjoy.

http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q...secam_0001.flv

[Cookstar]

I heard from Marsha at Tapoco Lodge today:

Hey Chris,

What date in September? Would you be blocking rooms and then everyone confirm with their own credit card?

If the dates are not filled already, we could block all rooms until April 1, 2007 with no cost. After that we would need a deposit (I'll have to get back to you on the amount) *OR* credit card number for all rooms *OR* credit card numbers for individual rooms. We have a 30 day cancellation policy when it's a group that has all rooms.

If you have the whole lodge and Everyone eats, we can change our menu to fit whatever your group would like. We can do a large meal or something smaller. Probably for breakfast it would be easier to have a buffet.

Also, Graham County Travel & Tourism has funds for groups to use. You can use it for a meal or entertainment (ie band) etc. My husband is on the T&T board. What you need to do is email www.grahamcountytravel.com and tell them what you would like to do with the money. Also, include that you came to Graham County last year as a group, where everyone stayed, and let them know what you would be interested in.

Hope this helps. Be sure to let me know the dates you are interested in.

Thanks,

Marsha

My response:

Marsha,

Our meet is scheduled from Thursday through Sunday, September 6-9 so we would be staying there on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. I doubt we can fill all the rooms on Thursday night but Friday and Saturday nights are a real possibility.

I think blocking all the rooms and letting everyone confirm with their own credit card is a great suggestion. Our deadline could be April 1. Since we're really not a formal club with members paying dues, paying a deposit to block all of the rooms really is not feasible. Can you give me some more details on how this process would work? Also, are the room rates still the same if we have all the rooms?

As far as meals are concerned, I think breakfast buffets on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday would be a great idea. I would definitely like to have at least one group dinner there, probably on Saturday night. I'm not sure about Friday night yet or lunches. On Saturday of last year's meet, we drove the Dragon-Cherohala Skyway loop and ate lunch in Tellico Plains, TN. I will have to get back to you about those meals. I will email the T&T board soon about funding for the Saturday night meal.

I made an informal announcement on the website this week about our meet. The response has been overwhelming! In just a few days, 33 members have posted that they were interested in the meet and it is still nine months away. Last year, we had 16 members attend after around 25 said they were interested. We are well ahead of last year's pace.

Thanks,
Chris

[airportguy770]

Awesome Job Cookstar, Thanks for working on getting us good rates

[Nomar06]

Nice, you know you can put me down for a cabin!!!

[airportguy770]

How much for the Penthouse Suite???

[Cookstar]

Originally Posted by airportguy770

How much for the Penthouse Suite???

Sorry. I'm in the penthouse suite with all the ladies

[DJFriar]

I've been wanting to conquer the dragon since I heard about it over on s2ki.com. I'm sure gonna try to be there for this.

I'm likely up for a cabin, depending on pricing.

[Cookstar]

Originally Posted by DJFriar

I've been wanting to conquer the dragon since I heard about it over on s2ki.com. I'm sure gonna try to be there for this.

Cool! You're now the furthest west of anyone interested!