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« on: March 17, 2012, 06:11:00 AM »
Just saw a CNN news report that 129 is closed due to a rockslide. So much for The Dragon for a few days Smile

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« on: March 17, 2012, 06:11:00 AM »
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« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2012, 06:15:08 AM »
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« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2012, 08:24:19 AM »
Quote from: Orson on March 17, 2012, 06:15:08 AM

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« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2012, 09:31:42 AM »
http://www.mountainx.com/article/41269/Rockslide-closes-U.S.-129-in-Tennessee-near-North-Carolina-Border
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« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2012, 10:23:03 AM »
So is this going to be a every year occurrence.
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« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2012, 10:24:43 AM »
Quote from: Orson on March 17, 2012, 06:15:08 AM

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« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2012, 11:23:30 AM »
Heh, I thought someone dredged up last year's thread.  Too bad it's halfway down, not like the last one that just stopped all the traffic and left it open for fun.
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« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2012, 02:02:26 PM »
The next one will be after the next big rainstorm.
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« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2012, 03:11:17 PM »
This dam planet is just falling apart.
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« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2012, 03:42:01 PM »
It looks like the road is open on the NC side, all the way to the overlook.
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« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2012, 05:08:38 PM »
this is good news- no truckers
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« Reply #11 on: March 17, 2012, 06:11:07 PM »
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U.S. 129 in Graham County, North Carolina near the Tennessee border, which includes the 11-mile Tail of the Dragon, remains open.


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« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2012, 07:05:54 PM »
Quote from: mxvet57 on March 17, 2012, 03:11:17 PM

This dam planet is just falling apart.


They don't build planets like they used to.
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« Reply #13 on: March 17, 2012, 08:27:51 PM »
Quote from: atadaskew on March 17, 2012, 07:05:54 PM



They don't build planets like they used to.



Maybe we need to move to Mars.
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« Reply #14 on: March 17, 2012, 08:42:40 PM »
Someone call Slarty Bartfarst and see when our warranty expires!!
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« Reply #15 on: March 18, 2012, 12:52:15 AM »
Meh, the Dragon. It's a jerk-off playground. Give me the Cherohola anyday or the BRP, I had much more fun.
The Dragon was just a technical PITA. I don't need to be running the Connie at 8 grand on the tach just to negotiate a road. It was fun though. Have to do it once I guess and put your little dragon sticker on the bike.  Smile
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« Reply #16 on: March 18, 2012, 07:48:27 AM »
Quote from: ConPilot1 on March 18, 2012, 12:52:15 AM

Meh, the Dragon. It's a jerk-off playground. Give me the Cherohola anyday or the BRP, I had much more fun.
The Dragon was just a technical PITA. I don't need to be running the Connie at 8 grand on the tach just to negotiate a road. It was fun though. Have to do it once I guess and put your little dragon sticker on the bike.  Smile


+1, The Dragon is where people who need to be seen/photographed ride. IMO too many cops, Harleys, car clubs, trucks, newbies slaying the dragon to get T-shirt/sticker. Its actaully a dangerous road due to the other vehicles on it.
I rode it 20+ years ago when the speed limit was 55 and very few knew of it. It is just a tourist trap now.
I much prefer US28 south of 19/74, it's twisty, scenic, under patrolled, and still 55 MPH.
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« Reply #17 on: March 18, 2012, 09:16:21 AM »
Quote from: atadaskew on March 17, 2012, 07:05:54 PM



They don't build planets like they used to.


..........and this planet is so heavy and has a short orbit too
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« Reply #18 on: March 18, 2012, 02:09:25 PM »
Quote from: keepergale on March 18, 2012, 09:16:21 AM



..........and this planet is so heavy and has a short orbit too


We are pleased to see that your enthusiasm for our planet continues unabated, and would like you to know that the two thermonuclear missiles currently converging upon your vessel are merely a courtesy we extend to all prospective customers.
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« Reply #19 on: March 18, 2012, 02:58:49 PM »
Quote from: atadaskew on March 17, 2012, 07:05:54 PM



They don't build planets like they used to.


Sure they do.



'Course, since I've spent the whole weekend working my gardens, I'm thinking it's more of a spacial tulip. Do you suppose they observe the "Prime Directive"?
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