If we had a year to plan ....

[indianjoe]

Here are some links to some info. about the two closest towns and scheduled activities, both are small towns but have great old fashioned small town activities.

http://www.johnsoncountychamber.org/JCChamber/events.html

http://www.damascus.org/

Damascus usually has it's 4th of July celebration on the 3rd. It is awesome held in the town park, live bands food vendors and fireworks. Then you can go to Mountain City foreworks on the 4th and there festivites in their park .

For those wanting a motel, the two closest are the Mountain Empire and the Americourt, try this link:

http://www.johnsoncountychamber.org/JCChamber/chamber/membership/members_current_lodging.html

There are a few good restaurants in town, one of the best in my opinion for breakfast and lunch is the Laural Bloomery Store which is north on 91 from Callalantee ATV, don't drive to fast or you will miss it, it is a country store with a small kitchen and dining area, awesome breakfast, and awesome hamburgers. Of course part of the fun is cooking out.


Those who want a change of pace can try the Virginia Creeper Trail in Damascus. Bicycle ride on the old coal train railroad bed. Several bike vendors are in town and you rent bikes and pay for the shuttle to take you to the top. approximately 22 miles, down hill at slight grade very pretty. Bring drinks and snacks backpack is recommended. (before you ask no motorized vehicles., yeah I thought the same what a nice ride it would be on an atv)

[indianjoe]

It's time to start thinking about who is still going to make this?

Last list as it was posted:

JohnnyGun& wife?          2
Bigscrub15 & 79              2
Moose                         2 or 3
JD                                  3 1/2
Yunt2ride                        ?
Da-Mtg-Man                    5
Backinsaddle                   4
Indianjoe                    2 or 3
Kawgirl                          2
Hometownboy                7
BroncoMan                     5
Foremanmudder87          ?
z400stunter                    ?
Big-Daddy and Crew        6
Chuck Norris                   4
Agent                              ?
SkizzFry                            ?
GSXR1000                        ?
Barr151                            ?
Rappy350                         ?
 

[z400stunter]

I haven't read all the posts, so i might have missed.  How long are you planning on staying?  What doesa it cost to stay around this area?

[indianjoe]

I have a summer place there that has been int he family for years..most folks on the thread were talking about camping at the Callanatee ATV Park.. You can hit their web site and it gives cost....The motels in town vary......most folks were talking about July 4th week or weekend.

[johnnygun]

a bump and an update...
johnnygun here. still one and maybe girlfriend.

indian joe...thanks for all the info, looking forward to meeting everyone.

[yfz450psycho]

sory its been awi le on this site jd did you get rid of theyfz yet i am fixing to got to croom this weekend is anyone going sat of the i think the26th do you all think there will be a camp site on this weekend.....peace ride it like you payd for it LoL

[yunt2ride]

Sorry people but I am not gonna be able to make it.

[J.D.]

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[Dr.Dirt]

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Woah! Its a stranger! Where have you been? Someone was looking for you a few months back, they said that they opened an Artic Cat dealer or something...

EDIT: Heres a link to that topic: http://www.atvflorida.com/forum/index.php/topic,11337.0.html

[J.D.]

Cool ....Real cool family . Terry is a very valuable member of the A.T.V. community . Alot of people around the Scrub have benefitted from him wether they realize it or not .
Still hoping to make the ride ...gonna stay with some family in Morristown .

[renmus]

The originator of this and the other long life post.  Glad to see your name back on the board JD.

[J.D.]

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[indianjoe]

Updated list:

WHO IS STILL GOING TO TRY AND MAKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE GOING TO CAMP AT THE SITE OR RENT THE CABIN NEED TO THINK ABOUT CALLING NOW FOR RESERVATIONS!!!!!!!!!!



JohnnyGun& wife?          2
Bigscrub15 & 79              2
Moose                         2 or 3
JD                                  3 1/
Da-Mtg-Man                    5
Backinsaddle                   4
Indianjoe                    2 or 3
Kawgirl                          2
Hometownboy                7
BroncoMan                     5
Foremanmudder87          ?
z400stunter                    ?
Big-Daddy and Crew        6
Chuck Norris                   4
Agent                              ?
SkizzFry                            ?
GSXR1000                        ?
Barr151                            ?
Rappy350                         ?
 

[indianjoe]

More Info: ATV Rally being planned by the Chmaber of Commerce

Wednesday – Saturday, July 12 –15 : Johnson County’s First Annual Fair & Carnival sponsored by the Johnson County Chamber of Commerce - most events will take place at the Chamber Park in Doe Valley beginning with an ATV Rally and Carnival Wednesday night. A horse show will take place Friday and Saturday along with an antique tractor show, 4-H exhibits, a farmers market, arts, crafts and food vendors.

[MachineDog]

When will it be? And where?

[Moose]

Looks like lil moose and I will miss this ride.

I can't ride until at least Aug 16, so he and I will be heading out west soon for 3-4 weeks.

I still have two grandmothers to go see, plus some cousins, then some sites along the way.

Will definitely be ready for next year.

[indianjoe]

Not sure if anyone is still going...lots of things have come up for folks maybe have to try it again next year..... 

[johnnygun]

  as much as i hate to say it...scratch johnnygun...divorce is taking longer than expected and i need to be in town.

still looking forward to meeting all of you..next time.

sorry--johnnygun

[MachineDog]

I still want to know when exactly it might be, if my pop isn't working we should be able to come.

[susieblazer]

 

             The same time next year is good for us lol

[johnnygun]

OK..SO WHAT'S THE DEAL? DID ANY ONE GO? BEEN LOOKIN FOR A REPORT OR SOME PICS AND NOTHING!

did i miss out or what?

[Hawgin4x4]

what about going to cali to ride? like glamis etc.?

[nokfire3]

hell yes i am in tn is fun place to ride 

[06 BaNsHeE]

what about going to cali to ride? like glamis etc.?

Dude that will be sick.My dad and I were planning on something like that.I really wanna climb up olds hil lol.I wouldnt mind throwing some sand either lol

[illegal26]

Me and the wife were in Murphy in march and went to TN also only
road in NC tho boought we rent a brand new
2/2 cabin for 500 for the week