Some of the original Brotherhood of the Dragon (http://www.rx8botd.com) (BOTD) members are working to organize an October trip to the Tail of the Dragon. We would stay at the Fontana Village (http://www.fontanavillage.com) (same as last year) and the dates are the 8th - 10th.

Who's on board so far?

Alabama/Tennessee (TVRX8):

* Dan (blueflameFE) + one ... RESERVED
* Floyd Smith ... RESERVED
* Laura (rddragon8)
* Paul (om-nc)

North Carolina (NCRotary):

* Nic (I8U RX8)
* Janna (Pink Flea)
* Gary (ski) ... RESERVED
* Jake ... LOCAL

Florida:

* Rob (speadweasel)
* Randy (razpewton)

Virginia (CVMC):

* Pat (G-Rex)
* Nick (marvin rock)
* John (VR8) ... RESERVED
* Scott (addiktedtoboost) + Blair ... RESERVED

Tennessee:

* Jackson (whitey) ... LOCAL
* Dave (dbaize) + Ted ... RESERVED


ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE TO RESERVE AT THIS TIME! Last day of guaranteed rates is Friday the 17th, after which you are on your own for availability and price.

Fontana Village Resort (800) 849-2258

Make sure you ask for the "Brotherhood of the Dragon" group.


2 BR Hemlock (REMODELED UNITS!!) @ $149/night
2 BR Laurels (where we were last year, by the pond) @ $109/night
1 BR Willows @ $89/night
1 BR Lodge rooms @ $89/night

Sept. 15th is the last day that guarantees these room rates.

The Hemlocks are the remodeled units with 1 queen and 2 twin beds. Divide this one out among 3 parties and it's a great buy! Units would be on Welch Rd; #545, 546, 547, 548. (adjustment made to this info: it is a 2BR, not 3)

The Laurels are the units most of us stayed in last year. Two bedrooms, one queen and 2 twins. They are located around the Trout Pond. Unit #745, 747, 749, 751, 753, 755.

The Willows are on Cheoah Way. They are a one bedroom unit with a queen bed. Unit #909, 912, 916, 920.

The Lodge rooms are like a typical hotel room and are located in the main lodge.

See the map below for locations. Check out pictures of the units HERE (http://www.fontanavillage.com/accommodations/accommodation/3).

No one is interested in some mountain carving fun?

Parents weekend at CNU
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Sounds interesting...how soon would I have to RSVP?

Sept. 15th is the last day to guarantee the discounted room rates.

ten four. I will get back to you :)

Nah, can't spark any interest here at all so I guess I won't be going. Shame shame.

Well keep it in mind York.

But for the rest of you, the last day of guaranteed room rates is this Friday the 17th. After which the availability and rates are up to Fontana.

Sweet, I am local to the Deals gap area.... Cya there....

Sweet, I am local to the Deals gap area.... Cya there....

Be glad to have you there Daffyduc. Most of us will arrive Friday afternoon and plan to take a drive Friday evening. Saturday would be the larger ride of the weekend including the Cherohala Parkway, lunch and the Dragon. When should we look for you? And what car?

Longest and best drive of the weekend is planning to head out of Fontana Village around 10:00 am Saturday. 4 or 5 hours of driving, eating and a bunch of picture taking!

Here are some pics from our BOTD weekend.

http://s725.photobucket.com/albums/ww260/theCVMC/CVMC%202010%20Meets/Meet%2010%20Tail%20of%20the%20Dragon/?albumview=slideshow

Planning to hit the coordination efforts much harder for next years event. We want to get back to the type crowds we had in '08. Pencil in September 2011 if you want to take a fall trip through the Tail of the Dragon.

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww260/theCVMC/CVMC%202010%20Meets/Meet%2010%20Tail%20of%20the%20Dragon/IMG_7320.jpg

wish I could have been there this year, pencil me in for next year!

wish I could have been there this year, pencil me in for next year!

Hey Scott, good to hear from you. Sure would love to get a group from Texas over here. That would be like old times for sure.

unfortunately the kids were sick... I did not make it.

Glad you guys had fun :D

im down for going next year use to go once an year with the BMW club

We are planning for next years trip already. Most likely in September.