2013 DGRR Atlanta Caravan NORTH (I-985 Exit 4)
 

The NORTH Atlanta caravan will be leaving Thursday afternoon, April 18th, 2013. The meeting spot will be at the Wal-Mart parking lot at Exit 4 off of I-985N starting at 12:00PM for those who want to have a few choices to eat lunch there is a Golden Corral, Sonny's BBQ, Stevie B's Pizza Buffet. We want to leave the north side of Atlanta around 2:00PM to the final destination of Nantahala Village. So get something to eat and get all your supplies in the car and be ready to roll by then. Also Chevron Gas station is right there so gas up for the 120 mile drive. Also there is easy access to line up all the cars and get back onto interstate. Map link here: Google Maps Walmart Supercenter
3795 Buford Drive, Buford, GA
Mill Creek Crossing Shopping Center

One important communication item is a 2-way radio, set on channel 7, as there is minimal to no cell coverage up in the mountains.

Planned Route: Walmart Supercenter, Buford Drive, Buford, GA to Nantahala Mountain Villiage, Bryson City, NC - Google Maps

For those trailering their rotaries, just google directions from Gainesville, GA to Bryson City, NC. We can all caravan together as far as Franklin, NC, then those with trailers can split off to avoid all the curves.

I shouldn't have to write this here, but I have lots of experience caravaning and yes, we are all excited to get to our destination, but let's do it safely and don't leave anyone behind. We do not have to stay in the same line-up all the time, but keep the following in mind:

CARAVANING COURTESIES:
1. ALL vehicles, especially the 1st and last, should have a 2-way radio, set to channel 7. Double check communication before leaving the meeting spot.
2. The lead vehicle should have a passenger to help navigate.
3. The last vehicle should have a passenger or know where they are going.
4. All vehicles should never leave any other vehicle behind, at a stop light, etc. Slow down until the vehicle catches up, and communicate on 2-way to the group.
5. All vehicles should keep an eye on the vehicle behind them and slow down, if need be, that way we do not lose anyone.
6. If you need to pull over communicate via 2-way, or if it is an emergency, try to get the attention of vehicle in front of you and pull over, when they see you are missing, they will let everyone know to pull over and wait. Then we can decide if all need to come back to you, or just wait at another spot.

In general keep count of everyone and the lead vehicle should be aware that all is accounted for by getting info from the last vehicle.

Sounds good Holly. Are boingers allowed if they have SkyActiv technology?

The lead car should have a radar detector..just sayin.

Nice!! I'm joining you guys!!! Except I need some asian food!

After the recent showing at the 24 hour Rolex race I'd say most definitely NOT :lol:

Phil, you live in the wrong part of the country for good asian food bud...... come visit us up in NYC soon :icon_tup:

Whatever you need Phil. You know the area and the best Asian food. If you want to post up where you will be for lunch, then anyone who wants join you can do so. Then all meet up with us.

Good 'ol Sydney Buffet:icon_tup:

u might as well do the KBBQ...Sydney is no good man.
3 days up in the mt..all you get is burgers and fries....just saying
i would suggest iron-age

All right Marco, I know I am the stereotypical old white guy, your going to have to give me a translation on this. :scratch:

Marco's suggesting Korean BBQ at Iron Age instead of Sydney's buffet.

Sydney's Buffet International Seafood and Grill - Duluth, GA

Iron Age - Duluth, GA

LOL...There you have it Mike

Thanks Nathan for clearing things up. =)

Hmm.. play hookie on a Thursday. Sounds fun. You guys will be driving past me (exit 16 on 985).

Rotorypolo, was your car at caffeineandoctane Sunday? How many jellybean blue RX3s are there? I got up late, so my FD was waay on the far end by a D-bag that parked his Vette in 2 spaces. You guys let me know if you are going next time and maybe we can hook up and park together.

Korean BBQ sounds good to me too.. IF that's the case, Lets do Cho Won (SP?). Its cheaper and have more selection... and might not have to wait.

might possibly be my evil twin....
but yeah...definitnely for sure next time.

Marco

[QUOTE=Herblenny;11376260]Korean BBQ sounds good to me too.. IF that's the case, Lets do Cho Won (SP?). Its cheaper and have more selection... and might not have to wait.[/QUOTE

Cho Wan Buffet...sounds good.

Here is the link for info and location.

https://plus.google.com/114594947196...ut?gl=us&hl=en

So tempting....

Count me in for Cho Wan.

Mike...good choice., you will not be disappointed =)

Im down for some Cho Wan too.

Do one of you guys want to start a new thread for the Cho Wan meet and note that it will join up with the Atlanta Caravan NORTH after eating? Then, all that are not going to be at Cho Wan can join up at this area to eat wherever they choose close by.

^ No....

Just kidding Holly. We won't hijack the thread.

Phil started it.....it's all his fault.........blame it on Phil............AAARRRRGGGGHHHH............!!!!!!! !!!!

it will be mandatory to eat Asian food before attending the caravan!!!!!!

Sorry Holly!! New thread will start later and join you guys afterwards... I just can't come to ATL and not eat some sort of asian food. Also the guy who's bringing all the shirt this year never had korea and I think it would work out well and eating at a buffet is good for time :)

No problem. Get your bellies full and then we'll all join here for a big caravan. Always fun, and this a good place to gather a large group of cars.