Smoky Mountain Spyder Rally this past weekend.

[Deer Slayer]

Soap box.

We are Tarheels in North Carolina. This means we stick to it. I know if Gina calls any of us,. we will step up and as Larry says "Git er done". See ya'll. :thumbup:

 

[NancyG]

Thank You

Chef G's backseat driver here. Your comments support the main thing we left the Smokey Weekend with - what a great bunch of people! The weather, the rides, and the friendly folks - we couldn't have asked for better - and those memories will last far longer than.....what was his name again? A big shout out to Dan and Marcia for taking the reins and leading a large Motley crew on some gorgeous rides. Chef G and I are looking forward to meeting more of you as this adventure unfolds. Thanks so much.:clap:

 

[currin20fan]

SITS

Thanks Lamont for chiming in here. I attended two of Lamonts BBQ's before he left TN and I can honestly say they were so much fun. I have made life long friends from those BBQs. I hope you can manage another BBQ in the area. I bet you would have more help than you can imagine.

 

[bruiser]

We are Tarheels in North Carolina. This means we stick to it. I know if Gina calls any of us,. we will step up and as Larry says "Git er done". See ya'll. :thumbup:

That's right. Count us in.

 

[exwinger]

Lamont event

If Lamont puts on any kind of event in the area you can bet I'll be there . His BBQ's were the best . Met a LOT of fun people and had some real good rides . I was really disappointed when he moved away . Anywhere in the Greenville or Maggie Valley area would be great .........absolutely some of the greatest spyder roads to ride. Me and a friend spent a week in the area this past summer and are already planning a trip this summer ......another event would be a good reason to go twice.

 

[Wiredux]

In as well

You can count me in as well.

 

[tofriendscreek]

The tone, tempo and topics on forum environments seldom disappoint my interests and sometimes warped curiosities. . What does consistently disappoint me is the all too frequent public attacks on people. Sadly, this thread may be the "best" example yet.
I'm knowledgeable of the topic to the degree I registered to attend, but a situation on the Homefront precluded it. As a registrant, I received the emails, event materials, etc..
What I don't know is any of the details concerning the behind the scene activities that went into planning SITS. I dare say few, if anyone, has any information of those details. Yet, some posters have , as I interpret their words, made allegations of intentional deception and "theft" and/or "unfair" financial gain at the expense of the attendees and even BRP.
In my opinion, such comments are rather serious. The dissatisfaction at one or more of the aspects of the event may be true and heartfelt. But, to use a forum thread to accuse the promoter of such deeds without facts and figures to fully back them up is flat out wrong and repugnant.
The event may have been poorly planned and or executed, some folks may be disgruntled, some might be unhappy with any given part, but nowhere do I read evidence remotely proving the allegations..
I am not making light of anyone's feelings, nor am I taking sides. I am saying
Allegations made out of frustration, unhappiness or otherwise, without knowledge and facts, are patently unfair and in today's society maybe even litigious.




Sent from my little piece of paradise!

 

[SpyderDuck]

The tone, tempo and topics on forum environments seldom disappoint my interests and sometimes warped curiosities. . What does consistently disappoint me is the all too frequent public attacks on people. Sadly, this thread may be the "best" example yet.
I'm knowledgeable of the topic to the degree I registered to attend, but a situation on the Homefront precluded it. As a registrant, I received the emails, event materials, etc..
What I don't know is any of the details concerning the behind the scene activities that went into planning SITS. I dare say few, if anyone, has any information of those details. Yet, some posters have , as I interpret their words, made allegations of intentional deception and "theft" and/or "unfair" financial gain at the expense of the attendees and even BRP.
In my opinion, such comments are rather serious. The dissatisfaction at one or more of the aspects of the event may be true and heartfelt. But, to use a forum thread to accuse the promoter of such deeds without facts and figures to fully back them up is flat out wrong and repugnant.
The event may have been poorly planned and or executed, some folks may be disgruntled, some might be unhappy with any given part, but nowhere do I read evidence remotely proving the allegations..
I am not making light of anyone's feelings, nor am I taking sides. I am saying
Allegations made out of frustration, unhappiness or otherwise, without knowledge and facts, are patently unfair and in today's society maybe even litigious.




Sent from my little piece of paradise!

I don't have all the details, of course. I am sure it is quite an undertaking.

But, there were discontented murmurs about something Saturday night, and as just about everything he said was a bit of a shock, I can't remember what the issue was, but he flat out told the crowd that they could take the problem up with Gina. Somebody here will probably remember the details. Nobody approached her about it, so they were probably just as shocked as we were that he was so ready to throw her under the bus. AND he wanted her to pay for the privilege. That infuriated me.

She has been wanting to do something with the Spyder community for a long time, but refrained because she didn't want to step on anyone's toes. So, when Larry decided to step down, she thought it would be a good opportunity for her to step in and follow her dream. I am behind her 100%, so although this is her show, we are in this together. There is nothing she loves more than our Spyder community and it's comraderie. She wants everyone to have a good time, and will knock herself out to accomplish that. On her behalf, I want to thank everyone who wants to help, and I am sure that we will be calling on you when the time comes.