Nov 19th Tail of the Dragon

wildwestm3 · 10-11-2017, 08:54 AM

So...my Gatlinburg weekend is actually the weekend of the 11th now. Trying to talk my wife into doing this. She can get car sick, so we are looking at getting her on the patch (Dramamine?). Are you guys going to make reservations and stay at Fontana or somewhere else?

wildwestm3 · 10-11-2017, 09:30 AM

Everyone should just download voxer on their phone. It is essentially a walkie talkie and it is free. Everyone can be on it as well. Just a thought...

BOOF-M3 · 10-11-2017, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by wildwestm3

So...my Gatlinburg weekend is actually the weekend of the 11th now. Trying to talk my wife into doing this. She can get car sick, so we are looking at getting her on the patch (Dramamine?). Are you guys going to make reservations and stay at Fontana or somewhere else?

I will be visiting Gatlinburg but I'll be staying in a cabin in Sevierville TN. Less than an hour from Gatlinburg and a nice mountain ride on SR 321 to get there.

I think I have Voxer, will that work if there is no cell signal?

spazzyfry123 · 10-11-2017, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by wildwestm3

So...my Gatlinburg weekend is actually the weekend of the 11th now. Trying to talk my wife into doing this. She can get car sick, so we are looking at getting her on the patch (Dramamine?). Are you guys going to make reservations and stay at Fontana or somewhere else?

I'd be interested in some motion sickness remedies if you have any. My girlfriend will need something if she's coming along.

BOOF-M3 · 10-11-2017, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by wildwestm3

So...my Gatlinburg weekend is actually the weekend of the 11th now. Trying to talk my wife into doing this. She can get car sick, so we are looking at getting her on the patch (Dramamine?). Are you guys going to make reservations and stay at Fontana or somewhere else?

I'd be interested in some motion sickness remedies if you have any. My girlfriend will need something if she's coming along.

Let her drive, works every time.

Ngilbe36 · 10-11-2017, 12:20 PM

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I'd be interested in some motion sickness remedies if you have any. My girlfriend will need something if she's coming along.

This is a good spot to get it all out if you can make it. https://www.google.com/maps/place/De...!4d-83.9210026
Ask me how I know...

wildwestm3 · 10-11-2017, 01:34 PM

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This is a good spot to get it all out if you can make it. https://www.google.com/maps/place/De...!4d-83.9210026
Ask me how I know...

LOL - I've been there, although I kept my cookies!

IN answer to the motion sickness question, they make a little Dramamine (spell??) patch that goes behind the ear. You put it on the night before and it is good for like 3 days. My wife has used on boats and airplanes. I'm hoping it works in this case as well. 318 turns in 11 miles will definitely test it!

Good point on Voxer and cell signal. I'm pretty sure it has to have one to work. However, I think I pretty much had cell service when I was there...

Get lit · 10-11-2017, 06:40 PM

Another remedy for the motion sickness is take two Dramamine the night before and then one in the morning when you wake up! That way it gets in your system good and you will be good the next day all day! I used to offshore fish a lot and it always worked great for me!

Damn guys... just pick up some cheap 2-way radios! Lol.... trust me, it's so much easier than messing with a phone and when someone talks the entire group can hear!

BOOF-M3 · 10-11-2017, 07:14 PM

I'm almost ready to send out emails. Still working out my hello letter. Definitely going with 2 ways. Only $10 each. And I have no problem buying ten of them and just taking them back at the end of the trip. So far we have four radios from members.

dmk08 · 10-11-2017, 07:23 PM

Got to see if there are Cabins still available but the wife and I are in if so.

BOOF-M3 · 10-11-2017, 08:00 PM

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Got to see if there are Cabins still available but the wife and I are in if so.

That would be awesome. Eden Crest is the rental company we used. If not them then I'm sure another rental company has cabins on our block in Sevierville TN. The views are amazing. Of course there are other cities and cabins if that's not where you want to be. We did have two bear sightings right by our front door and I'm talking momma and papa bears, not babies. I'll PM you the street we will be staying on. And adding you to the list dmk08.

DreamTime · 10-11-2017, 08:48 PM

BOOF, I am so excited about this!! Looks like there will be a good turn out! Thanks for getting everything organized, let me know if there is anything I can do to help

Three Pedal Steve · 10-11-2017, 08:48 PM

Count me in.

I will be coming from Highlands NC, two hours east of ToD. Will bring four walkie-talkies to loan.

Great idea about sending a scout group out ahead of the fast group. Last year the Three Rivers BMW outing accumulated in the parking lot on the west end of the ToD (by the bridge), They stopped east bound traffic for a few minutes to allow a gap and then sent the M3's off first. We drove at full speed unprotected for several minutes. It would have been good to have some lookouts up ahead.

DreamTime · 10-11-2017, 08:55 PM

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Count me in.

I will be coming from Highlands NC, two hours east of ToD. Will bring four walkie-talkies to loan.

Great idea about sending a scout group out ahead of the fast group. Last year the Three Rivers BMW outing accumulated in the parking lot on the west end of the ToD (by the bridge), They stopped east bound traffic for a few minutes to allow a gap and then sent the M3's off first. We drove at full speed unprotected for several minutes. It would have been good to have some lookouts up ahead.

Ah, do you live in Highlands? So beautiful, I used to go up there for work occasionally. One of the coolest parts of this whole thing is meeting other M3 enthusiasts around the area! Yay

BOOF-M3 · 10-11-2017, 09:30 PM

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Count me in.

I will be coming from Highlands NC, two hours east of ToD. Will bring four walkie-talkies to loan.

Great idea about sending a scout group out ahead of the fast group. Last year the Three Rivers BMW outing accumulated in the parking lot on the west end of the ToD (by the bridge), They stopped east bound traffic for a few minutes to allow a gap and then sent the M3's off first. We drove at full speed unprotected for several minutes. It would have been good to have some lookouts up ahead.

You are added steve to the List on the OP and that's 8 radios for the group awesome. Send me a PM with your email please. Once I have Steve's email I'll only be missing one.

M_Three · 10-12-2017, 04:28 AM

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BOOF, I am so excited about this!! Looks like there will be a good turn out! Thanks for getting everything organized, let me know if there is anything I can do to help

Boof is the man...

nferri · 10-12-2017, 02:14 PM

Hey you guys, seems I'm the noob here. Hunting for the right E92 ZCP is coming to an end. So filling my time with good people and the refreshing sound of M cars, taking over the Smokey Mountains sounds ideal. Truly looking forward to it, the invite is much appreciated.

BOOF-M3 · 10-12-2017, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nferri

Hey you guys, seems I'm the noob here. Hunting for the right E92 ZCP is coming to an end. So filling my time with good people and the refreshing sound of M cars, taking over the Smokey Mountains sounds ideal. Truly looking forward to it, the invite is much appreciated.

Absolutely Nick, we need someone to speed ahead of the pack in the event there are police out there. That way only one of us gets pulled over. It is our pleasure to have you on board leading the way. Good luck on your search for the perfect E92 M3.

nferri · 10-12-2017, 06:52 PM

hahaha is that how you guys haze the noobs? Always a catch to it, a grown up fraternity needing a pledge to be the pace car. With some of the stunning builds coming out, you'll be passing by me soon enough.

BOOF-M3 · 10-12-2017, 07:20 PM

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hahaha is that how you guys haze the noobs? Always a catch to it, a grown up fraternity needing a pledge to be the pace car. With some of the stunning builds coming out, you'll be passing by me soon enough.

Nah, yours looks just perfect. Can't wait to meet.

W/// · 10-13-2017, 09:15 AM

Count me in for now. I was planning on going with my buddy that weekend anyway, so it is pure coincidence that there will be so many M's there. I'll probably just come for the day and drive home the evening though.

I'll be in my E92 M3.

timothy2001 · 10-13-2017, 11:28 AM

Man this is shaping up to be a great time, Boof kudos to you for all the time and effort putting it together. Try as I may I just can't make the logistics work, we fly into Raleigh on the 22nd for Thanksgiving with our kids and extended family. With the flat landscape where I live I have been wanting to do this for awhile now. Another time.

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wildwestm3 Captain 216 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Convertible Join Date: May 2014 Location: Springboro OH iTrader: (2)	So...my Gatlinburg weekend is actually the weekend of the 11th now. Trying to talk my wife into doing this. She can get car sick, so we are looking at getting her on the patch (Dramamine?). Are you guys going to make reservations and stay at Fontana or somewhere else? __________________ Thanks, Dave [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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10-11-2017, 09:30 AM	#90
wildwestm3 Captain 216 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Convertible Join Date: May 2014 Location: Springboro OH iTrader: (2)	Everyone should just download voxer on their phone. It is essentially a walkie talkie and it is free. Everyone can be on it as well. Just a thought... __________________ Thanks, Dave [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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10-11-2017, 06:40 PM	#96
Get lit HMFIC 372 Rep 522 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Charleston SC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	Another remedy for the motion sickness is take two Dramamine the night before and then one in the morning when you wake up! That way it gets in your system good and you will be good the next day all day! I used to offshore fish a lot and it always worked great for me! Damn guys... just pick up some cheap 2-way radios! Lol.... trust me, it's so much easier than messing with a phone and when someone talks the entire group can hear!
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BOOF-M3 Brigadier General 4452 Rep 4,014 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Pasadena Florida iTrader: (1)	I'm almost ready to send out emails. Still working out my hello letter. Definitely going with 2 ways. Only $10 each. And I have no problem buying ten of them and just taking them back at the end of the trip. So far we have four radios from members.
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10-11-2017, 07:23 PM	#98
dmk08 Gone Fishin’ 7318 Rep 12,125 Posts Drives: Walks Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (19)	Got to see if there are Cabins still available but the wife and I are in if so.
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DreamTime Captain 865 Rep 765 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (2)	BOOF, I am so excited about this!! Looks like there will be a good turn out! Thanks for getting everything organized, let me know if there is anything I can do to help
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Three Pedal Steve Captain 875 Rep 611 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 coupe' 6mt Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Under a Waterfall in Highlands NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	Count me in. I will be coming from Highlands NC, two hours east of ToD. Will bring four walkie-talkies to loan. Great idea about sending a scout group out ahead of the fast group. Last year the Three Rivers BMW outing accumulated in the parking lot on the west end of the ToD (by the bridge), They stopped east bound traffic for a few minutes to allow a gap and then sent the M3's off first. We drove at full speed unprotected for several minutes. It would have been good to have some lookouts up ahead. __________________ memories: '71 2002 (new), '72 Bavaria, '74 2002tii, '00 540i Sport
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10-12-2017, 02:14 PM	#105
nferri New Member 6 Rep 7 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Hey you guys, seems I'm the noob here. Hunting for the right E92 ZCP is coming to an end. So filling my time with good people and the refreshing sound of M cars, taking over the Smokey Mountains sounds ideal. Truly looking forward to it, the invite is much appreciated.
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nferri New Member 6 Rep 7 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Frat Star hahaha is that how you guys haze the noobs? Always a catch to it, a grown up fraternity needing a pledge to be the pace car. With some of the stunning builds coming out, you'll be passing by me soon enough.
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10-13-2017, 09:15 AM	#109
W/// Lieutenant General 7509 Rep 12,312 Posts Drives: F82GTS, E36/E92M3, Z4M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SC iTrader: (13)	Count me in for now. I was planning on going with my buddy that weekend anyway, so it is pure coincidence that there will be so many M's there. I'll probably just come for the day and drive home the evening though. I'll be in my E92 M3. __________________ Current: 16 F82 M4 GTS, Black Sapphire/Black, DCT 08 E92 M3, Sparkling Graphite/Bamboo Beige, 6MT 07 E85 Z4M Roadster, Alpine White/Red, 6MT 99 E36 M3, Techno Violet/Dove Grey, 6MT
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timothy2001 Major 850 Rep 1,182 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 6MT ZCP Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 E92 [0.00]	Man this is shaping up to be a great time, Boof kudos to you for all the time and effort putting it together. Try as I may I just can't make the logistics work, we fly into Raleigh on the 22nd for Thanksgiving with our kids and extended family. With the flat landscape where I live I have been wanting to do this for awhile now. Another time.
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