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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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Default Heading to Knoxville in the morning

Going to help a buddy lay some flooring. Nice trip from Md. Probably take the scenic route on the way back.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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Took Skyline Drive and found that 81 has the same scenery from a different angle and you don't get stuck behind slow RV's
 
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 10:16 PM
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Famous Dave's BBQ in Knoxville, pulled pork. 'Nuff said. It's a fraction behind Mark's Feed Store BBQ in Louisville on Dixie Highway 31W because Mark's has buttermilk pie for dessert that's amazing. Famous Dave's is really good though.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 08:23 AM
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Ride on.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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Great ride down only ne jackwagon tried to kill me. Heading back to Md Monday by way of the dragon. I've never driven it so im looking forward to it.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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Some of the best riding in the country in east Tn and west NC. Come on down for a week in the spring or fall. You will leave with some good memories. Takes a week to see most of the good stuff.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 06:11 PM
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+1 on famous daves
 
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 10:42 PM
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CHECKERS As a kid we spent a lot of time in that neck of the woods. My grandfather is from Ashville area Arden Creek.
 
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I could not do the Dragon. I just could not afford another day of missed work.

I learned a big lesson on this trip. Ware Ear Plugs ! 7.5 hr trip one way.

I need to grow an iron butt.
 
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