Spyders in the Smokies 2010?

**irish2themax** · 01-20-2010, 04:19 PM

Have they set the dates yet?

**rnet** · 01-20-2010, 05:30 PM

The date they said at last years was the week of Sept. 20th, the week I can,t attend.

**Laura** · 01-20-2010, 05:37 PM

What town is it closest too? Would like to make the trip this year and probably check out the area?

**mike3069** · 01-20-2010, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by Laura

What town is it closest too? Would like to make the trip this year and probably check out the area?

Gatlinburg, TN

**SpyderWolf** · 01-20-2010, 09:16 PM

I am looking forward to it already.

**Smylinacha** · 01-20-2010, 09:21 PM

Would be cool to go again but gotta see what the summer brings - schedules, work and stuff.

**pauly1** · 01-20-2010, 10:50 PM

Next time we go to that area we're going to stay on the Carolina side. Gatlinburg isn't very user friendly.

Maybe Cherokee or Maggie Valley.

Wayne

**WackyDan** · 01-20-2010, 11:00 PM

I'll be there. Had too much fun with all of you last year.

**rnet** · 01-21-2010, 07:46 AM

Originally Posted by pauly1

Next time we go to that area we're going to stay on the Carolina side. Gatlinburg isn't very user friendly.

Maybe Cherokee or Maggie Valley.

Wayne

I thought Gatlinburg was a great little town, but I did see parking a problem. However Pigeon Forge was a traffic nightmare and a tourist trap. I think Ashville is a little to far away if most of the events are in Gatlinburg. Stayed in Pigeon Forge Aug of 08 and drove to Ashville for my nephews wedding and I remember it being close to 2 hours by toy hauler, stayed in Bat Cave, NC. Perhaps going through the mountains would have been quicker. Had a great time at the 09 ride and would love to be back this year, but wedding weekend before and oasis of the seas week after.

**irish2themax** · 01-21-2010, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by rnet

I thought Gatlinburg was a great little town, but I did see parking a problem.

I agree...besides, it is the evening socializing that makes the week. I wouldn't want to miss that for anything!!

**fastfraser** · 01-21-2010, 08:47 AM

Had a cabin in Pigeon Forge last year and man what a traffic nightmare, took us 1 1/2 hours to go 3 city blocks, the Rod Run Show was on that week-end, now know the back roads so should be better this year. Going and try to get a place in Gattlinburg this year .

**docdoru** · 01-21-2010, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by fastfraser

Going and try to get a place in Gattlinburg this year .

http://www.oldeenglishtudorinn.com/

**irish2themax** · 01-21-2010, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by docdoru

http://www.oldeenglishtudorinn.com/

Tudor inn has closed as a B&B but still rents rooms weekly

From SpyderTalk:
The Olde English Tudor Inn is closing as a bed and breakfast and will not be able to provide lodging for the next spyders in the smokies event... I am so sorry to report that Linda and I have no way of keeping the inn in this economy unless we make this change. I hope to always be somehow involved in this event and hope that you will all understand.
thank you
steve

**docdoru** · 01-21-2010, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by irish2themax

Tudor inn has closed as a B&B but still rents rooms weekly

From SpyderTalk:
The Olde English Tudor Inn is closing as a bed and breakfast and will not be able to provide lodging for the next spyders in the smokies event... I am so sorry to report that Linda and I have no way of keeping the inn in this economy unless we make this change. I hope to always be somehow involved in this event and hope that you will all understand.
thank you
steve

**Some Guy** · 01-21-2010, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by irish2themax

I agree...besides, it is the evening socializing that makes the week. I wouldn't want to miss that for anything!!

Being able to walk down the street to the bar (and stagger back!) was nice. I can't wait to see what arguments you and Gene come up with this year!

**The_Spyderwoman** · 01-21-2010, 09:38 AM

Don and I are in!!

Hopefully we will travel with Gene again!!

TOO much fun!! And maybe I'll have my own bike this year!!

We were also planning on staying at the tudor inn...

..don't know what we'll do then. I don't think we could handle the crazies at the

Red Roof Inn!!

Love those nightly chats!

Don't forget.....wear your helmet!

**WackyDan** · 01-21-2010, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by irish2themax

Tudor inn has closed as a B&B but still rents rooms weekly

From SpyderTalk:
The Olde English Tudor Inn is closing as a bed and breakfast and will not be able to provide lodging for the next spyders in the smokies event... I am so sorry to report that Linda and I have no way of keeping the inn in this economy unless we make this change. I hope to always be somehow involved in this event and hope that you will all understand.
thank you
steve

AH Crapola! I'm still going to see if he has rooms for that far out.. maybe spring will bring a change. The Tudor Inn was Spyders in The Smokies best kept secret in my opinion. It needed some updating, but was very clean, private and Steve as well his family were superb hosts. It was also up on the hill off the main drag in Gatlinburg and had a long private drive... Secluded.

Bummer.

**burg650** · 01-21-2010, 01:50 PM

I would love to see the date set for August.

**effgjamis** · 01-21-2010, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by irish2themax

Tudor inn has closed as a B&B but still rents rooms weekly

From SpyderTalk:
The Olde English Tudor Inn is closing as a bed and breakfast and will not be able to provide lodging for the next spyders in the smokies event... I am so sorry to report that Linda and I have no way of keeping the inn in this economy unless we make this change. I hope to always be somehow involved in this event and hope that you will all understand.
thank you
steve

**rnet** · 01-21-2010, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by burg650

I would love to see the date set for August.

Roger, it's to hot down their in Aug., it was hot when we were there last year in sept.

**BumbleBee** · 01-21-2010, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by burg650

I would love to see the date set for August.

Beginning of August would be great, before school starts

Several of us from Waynesville are planning to attend this year

I hope Mo Lee and xpeschon are planning to join us!!

**Firefly** · 01-22-2010, 01:23 AM

Originally Posted by Some Guy

Being able to walk down the street to the bar (and stagger back!) was nice. I can't wait to see what arguments you and Gene come up with this year!

Between having the bar within walking distance (not to mention most of the other stuff) - what I really liked about being at that Red Roof was the proximity to the Smoky Park entrance--- just turned right-- rode a mile and you are there--- no traffic nightmares like further down the road.

I'm all in again for next year.

**Degaman** · 01-22-2010, 10:11 AM

I agree that the Redroof Inn was a good location. Had to park the cage and trailer down the street, but it was nice to be in walking distance to restaurants and bars. Looking forward to another great week there.

**Firefly** · 01-22-2010, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Degaman

I agree that the Redroof Inn was a good location. Had to park the cage and trailer down the street, but it was nice to be in walking distance to restaurants and bars. Looking forward to another great week there.

You live in Nashville and you trailered your Spyder to this event?

**Degaman** · 01-22-2010, 02:03 PM

I know, it's sad; but, I saw the forecast of rain all week, and was thankful for the trailer while following Janice back to Nashville Saturday in the storms, especially since my spyder was running like crap after the first update.

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