SpyderBear goes to Gatlinburg

[dltang]

He Everyone,
Most of you are familiar with ArmyGurl. She is a true SpyderLover and wishes she was here so badly. She sent this bear to bjt and me and we thought, since she can not be here with us, we will let her live vicariously through SpyderBear.

First off ArmyGurl, We were given a Thank You card for you and we placed it with the bear just for you.

Okay, back to the trip. Our first stop after leaving Michigan was to meet up with some spyder friends at a place called Tony Packos, in Toledo, Ohio. This place is famous for being associated with Klinger on the TV show M.A.S.H. Here are some photos of SpyderBear at Tony Packos

Here he is with "Director" (Bruce) and his wife Gail at Smokies in Gatlinburg the first night.

Here he is with Rando and his wife Bonnie

SpyderBear and BillyBob

SpyderBear and DaddyDarko

Here we are in the morning right gathering for our ride to Deals Gap and The Dragon

Here is SpyderBear after he completed the Slaying of the Dragon

This is with Matt of BRP at the end of the Dragon.

Walking through Gatlinburg on Wed. Evening we found a few photo ops for SpyderBear
He enjoyed the Rock Show with me

And we found these signs which were just perfect for him.

 

[ataDude]

That's sooooo cool, Deb. Thanks for doing this for ArmyGurl. :thumbup:

 

[Lamonster]

That's sooooo cool, Deb. Thanks for doing this for ArmyGurl. :thumbup:

:agree::clap:

 

[dltang]

BJT gets the credit for this idea guys. I thought it was great when he suggested it and we are really having fun doing it.

 

[ArmyGurl]

OH MY GOD!!! I cant believe it. You guys actually moved me to tears!! That is the coolest thing anyone has ever done to show their thanks and I wholeheartedly appreciate it. I wanted to make that trip to Gatlinburg so badly but now I feel as though I truly have been there "in spirit". WOW there's no words to express how im feeling right now. OK, time to put my game face back on.
So did SpYderBear get dessert? Thats all he ever talked about before i stuffed him in the box. "Will they have cookies and ice cream? What about cakes and pies?.......blah blah blah" It looks like he is having the time of his life! Now im really jealous. I wonder if i will fit in a priority mail box.........ray:

Hope you all are having a great time! Was that a warning ticket I saw?:2thumbs::yes: That really means you're having fun!

 

[Bersquack]

This is very nice. Thumbs up for pulling this off!!!

 

[cisaacs]

This just shows the type of people Spyder owners are. :2thumbs:

 

[cisaacs]

Can't wait to see what spiderbear gets into tomarrow.

 

[bjt]

Was that a warning ticket I saw?:2thumbs::yes: That really means you're having fun!

That warning ticket was given to Matt by one of Tennessee's finest on the Dragon. Credit for that photo goes to Patches who told me he thought it would be fun to get the picture of the bear and the ticket for you ArmyGurl. Today, the bear is getting to hang out with Lamonster and his raccoons all day and help prepare for the BBQ. :doorag:

 

[Greg H.]

:clap:Yeah! That is very cool! Good job on making that happen! :thumbup:

 

[Lamonster]

That warning ticket was given to Matt by one of Tennessee's finest on the Dragon. Credit for that photo goes to Patches who told me he thought it would be fun to get the picture of the bear and the ticket for you ArmyGurl. Today, the bear is getting to hang out with Lamonster and his raccoons all day and help prepare for the BBQ. :doorag:

I just hope da bear and da coons get along alright. :dontknow:

 

[tatt2r]

:2thumbs::thumbup:

 

[ArmyGurl]

I just hope da bear and da coons get along alright. :dontknow:

I've already downloaded the other pics to my computer. If they could manage to get a picture of the bear with the racoons, I would gladly send them another bear if he uh........doesnt make it out ok. :shocked:

In the meantime, eat (dont drink) and be merry!!:2thumbs::yes:

 

[Smylinacha]

Deb, you are the best! I think we should make Spyderbear our Official Mascot!:clap::2thumbs::clap:

Very cool!

ps - you guys look nice and warm there. We just landed in VT - a bit chilly! But it's all good!:thumbup:

 

[Roaddog2]

Deb, you are the best! I think we should make Spyderbear our Official Mascot!:clap::2thumbs::clap:

Very cool!

ps - you guys look nice and warm there. We just landed in VT - a bit chilly! But it's all good!:thumbup:

YOU LITTLE :cus:

 

[Smylinacha]

YOU LITTLE :cus:

Hey you little :cus:. Why don't you take a ride up here in your Jeep? Not sure how much riding we're gonna do w/ the rains coming but if it clears up, I can hop on the back w/ HDX on the Glide and you can ride my :spyder: - whaddya think?

 

[dltang]

SpyderBear goes to Lamont's house

Here he is at Lamont's Garage.

One of the first things he had to do was sit on Lamonts Spyder and his big bike in the garage.

Then nature calls even for SpyderBear. It was so "emBEARassing"

Spyderbear is also a huge fan of NoMagic Neon so he had to have this photo op taken.

Well ArmyGurl, he survived meeting the raccoons. Here, Lamont is even feeding them with Spyderbear. Don't look too closely or you might realize it is just as stuffed as Spyderbear himself. Of course, later that night we really did get to meet some of Lamonster's real raccoons. It was pretty cool.

The rest of these photos are of SpyderBear mingling with the folks at Lamonsters BBQ. A good time was had by all.

 

[cisaacs]

:b2b::2thumbs: Looks like Spyderbear had as much fun as the rest of us.

 

[throneroomdancer]

You guys are soooo crazy!! Thanks cause I'm sitting here at work wishing I were there too! All this really helps with the disappointment and makes me laugh...got my boss coming in to see what I'm laughing at! Peace.

 

[ArmyGurl]

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

That was perfect!! I copied all of the pics to my computer so I can show everyone how wonderful a time SpYderbear had in Gatlinburg!! I hope u all had a wonderful time (looked like you did) And I hope you all make it back home safely:2thumbs:

Words can never express how much this meant to me.:yes:
You guys are the best!!!:firstplace: