For anyone that may wish to join Kelli and I, we'll be leaving from middle TN Friday morning with plans to tour the Biltmore Estates later that day and then stay the night at the Rodeway Inn And Suites- Biltmore Square (9 Wedgefield Drive Asheville, NC 28806) so we're close to the Cracker Barrel.

 

here's a fun fact for you Zach... the Biltmore Square mall is no more!!! it's now "Asheville Outlets"

 

The hotel I booked is at the "Biltmore Square" that what you're talking about?

 

Dang, I wasn't expecting this to be so early this year. Not sure if I could get things together in time for next weekend.

Have a blast guys!



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you can make it happen!!! come on! you got this!

sorry, the 1st weekend was the only one that had 2 group sites available by the time I was able to plan this year.

 

Do you have a motel close to the campground?

Would like to make reservations

 

Great Smokies Inn doesn't appear to be too far away.
trivago link

Also. Comfort suites is close
Addresd: 1223 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719

Newfound Lodge is right across the street from comfort
1192 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719

 

i was planning on leaving on Friday, its 8 hrs for me, how will I find anybody?

Staying at the Newfoundland lodge,
No answer at comfort inn.

 

Friday night we will be in Asheville and leave from Asheville on Saturday morning... it's about 1 1/2 drive from Cherokee without taking the parkway. If you are staying in Cherokee Friday night then you could head up the parkway and probably meet up with us as we come down. I know we will be dropping down 276 into Brevard for lunch and meeting up with the GA crowd. If I know you are coming up, then I'll stay up on the road way to meet up with you... I'll just have to let you know what car I'm in that day =]

 

were leaving Indy thursday night or friday morning and going to Murphy to get stuff at the building and meet you guys at the CB for breakfast just bringing the FD

 

It better be a 3 rotor FD

 

I was just checking the weather down there, it shows next 4 days of rain, so my car dont do well in the rain so sorry to say I am not going to show up.

I want to thank everyone for all the information about the event, but the weather just dont look good.

Next time.

 

Kelli and I will be there. Bringing the EZ-up for a makeshift shelter

 

Change in plans, found a cheaper price so we canceled our reservation for Rodeway and are now staying at the Red Roof Inn Asheville West- 16 Crowell Road Asheville, NC 28806.

 

Going to have to bail on this one. Too much rain in the forecast... Y'all have fun.

 

Me too, I was looking forward to getting to come this year,

 

Stupid weather!!!

 

More beer for us!

 

wtf they are closing schools and govt offices here in charleston today

 

Seek higher ground Jamin... come to the mountains!

 

thanks to those who braved the weather and attended Blue Ridge Rain Run this year... the morning started out rough but as we got out of Asheville and closer to Cherokee the rain let up a little and held to a tolerable sprinkle. Parkway was closed due to the past week of rain so we ended up cruising some of the other roads on the way to the camp site. Still had a fire to hang out by and a great time!

Next year I'll be able to plan the event earlier and hopefully the weather will play nice again...

 

Well, this year's B3R was more of a Blue Ridge Rain Rally than a rotary rally, but it was still great! Thanks to Zach and Daniel for at least some rotary representation! Due to the extreme weather forecast and because we live 8 hours away, we opted to take the trusty Subaru instead of one of our 7s. Unfortunately, the BRP was closed, but many thanks to Tray for leading us down several other alternative and equally fun windy roads. Even with the rain, the scenery was beautiful and the waterfalls were spectacular. The whipping wind and swirling mist up in the higher elevations was especially surreal. Given the heavy rain in Asheville Sat. morning, Richard and I agreed it would take a miracle for us to camp Sat. night. Well, miracle I guess we got because by the time we arrived at Smokemont, there were actually sections of dry pavement and the rain had all but stopped. It stopped long enough for us to put up our tents! Instead of cooking out for such a small group, we opted to have dinner in Cherokee. The rain even held off enough to spend several quality hours hanging out around the fire. It rained some throughout the night, but it was perfect sleeping weather with the creek roaring in the background and rain gently falling on the tent. No bugs, not to cold, no crowded roads, and we didn't have to worry about finding pull-off places large enough to accommodate a long string of cars. Yeah, we missed visiting with the regulars who didn't make it this time, and we missed meeting some new faces, and of course, the rotaries, but all-in-all, it was still worth the trip! We took a few photos, some better than others (will post later). We're already looking forward to the next one – snow rally anyone? Just kidding! Thanks for another fun B3R Tray!

If you could only hear the roar!