Club111 First Annual ELISES AT DEALS GAP! October 19-20-21- 2005 - LotusTalk

OneFastLotus · 06-06-2005, 12:58 PM

Ok dokie folks, here it is. Club111 presents Elises at the Dragon OCTOBER 19th, 20th, 21st 2005.

The date is Oct 19-21. October because its a lovely month and quite pretty at the GAP. 19-21 because mid week days are best at the GAP due to greatly reduced traffic flow. Wed, Thursday, will be great days due to lack of traffic and Friday wont be bad either. Of course you can stay longer into the weekend if you want, or just use the weekend to drive back home.

WHAT IS THE GAP?
Simply put, the gap is 311 curves in 11 miles! Its also known as "tail of the dragon". Car enthusiast come to the GAP from all over the world. THE GAP ROCKS! Ask Randy or anyone who has been there!

I know there are folks who drive from all over the US from coast to coast to drive the GAP, and those who havent been there before you WONT be disappointed. Its a beautiful area of the US. Even if you didn't like cars or driving its rich with scenery, wildlife, kayaking, white water, mountain biking etc. Its just a really nice place. I'd be willing to bet anyone who attends will NOT forget the GAP and will want to come back again, and again and again.

For Details on what Deals Gap is check out, www.tailofthedragon.com
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LODGING
You NEED to make your room reservations NOW.
Today I called the TOPOCO Lodge and spoke with the Inn Keeper. He stated that he can block off rooms for us if need be but that we'll need to get on that soon because the dates OCTOBER 19, 20, 21 are during peak "leaf" season. WHAT THIS MEANS IS if you want to be at the GAP you'll need to make your reservations NOW. You can cancel them up to 14 days before the event. He said they're looking forward to having us!
Info on the Topoco Lodge,
http://www.tapocolodge.com/index.html

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
I will try and plan some fun events for everyone. So far I have a midnight dragon slayer run planned for thursday night. Also we'll be having a meet and greet dinner on the first night so we can all get to know each other and also enjoy some FREE SWAG from our most awesome elisetalk vendors like Blackwatch Racing and Sector111!

ARE YOU COMING? !
Let us know ( make a post in this thread) if you're coming so we can plan accordingly!! Also remember to make your room reservations NOW. I know its months away but the GAP is popular! Call the TOPOCO lodge and make your reservations now. Let them know you're with the LOTUS ELISE GROUP. It's important that you make your plans now.

If you have ANY questions please let me know and please sign up only if you know you can make it so we can start making preparations! My email is OneFastMiata@insightbb.com

cerven · 06-06-2005, 02:01 PM

I'm still in - see ya there - hope we don't pick up a rolling roadblock like the Players LOL

OneFastLotus · 06-06-2005, 02:04 PM

No the rolling roadblocks at the GAP usually involve a fat man on a harley doing 18mph in the turns.

Its going to be a great event! YOU WILL LOVE IT, I guarantee.

OneFastLotus · 06-06-2005, 05:30 PM

BLACKWATCH RACING and SECTOR111 have both agreed to throw some cool swag our way! Thanks to both Shinoo and Robert for stepping up so early in the game and offering to help out!!!

LotusLust · 06-06-2005, 05:54 PM

woohoo...i am in. unless of course i am out...of the country.

and again, please try not to post a notice on tailofhtedragon. it draws law enforcement

OneFastLotus · 06-06-2005, 07:23 PM

Nope, not gonna post on Tailofthedragon.com for just that reason.

Also remember you guys need to go ahead and call TOPOCO lodge and make your room reservations accordingly. You can cancel as close as 14 days before the event so its best to go ahead and make reservations.

OneFastLotus · 06-06-2005, 07:31 PM

Also for those who havent been,

Topoco lodge offers room prices that include your meals. You might be thinking, "why the hell would I want to purchase my meals with my room?". Well the Deals Gap area isn't very populated so other than Topoco your choices for food are limited. There is a new cafe at the deals gap gas station that serves fried foods, burgers, dogs, fries etc, but other than that you're kind of on your own food wise. Topoco has "ok" food. Its not mind numbing by any means, but its ok.

The area truly is lovely and the Topoco lodge has great scenery. Here's a pic from about 10 feet away from the entrance to the TOPOCO lodge. Its called "fugitive dam" and it was featured in the Harrison Ford movie "The Fugitive" where he jumps off the top of it to get away from Tommy Lee Jones.

OneFastLotus · 06-06-2005, 07:32 PM

The main lodge is a brick building. There are small cabins built into the side of the mountain that are also available for rent. I took this picture standing up near some of the small hillside cabins looking down on the main lodge parking lot.

Samurai · 06-07-2005, 07:34 AM

Don't forget the 1 TV everyone gets to share in the main building...

The topoco is the place the spyders always stay in the fall, nice place to get a way from things. I am not sure the the Elise can take Cade's Cove....

Samurai · 06-07-2005, 07:38 AM

I should be booked up....

FYI, the guy at the desk said they only have 10 more rooms for those nights left. I got a cabin, so I have my own bathroom.

OneFastLotus · 06-07-2005, 09:11 AM

Yes, Ive blocked off the rooms on my credit card so its my arse on the line now

As Ive stressed, you NEED to call in your reservations for the Lotus Elise group. Tell the Inn Keeper you're with CLUB 111 We have TEN rooms at the moment, all are traditional rooms.

Note the lodge DOES have 11 more "spaces" available but they're dormitory style rooms.

If you dont get a room at TOPOCO you'll have to stay at Fontana Lodge or somewhere in the surrounding area. TOPOCO will be the main "hub" for the Elise group so it will be the most convenient place to say.

If you do drag your feet and dont get a room at Topoco you can try Fontana Lodge,
http://www.fontanavillage.com/fontan..._calendar.html

Willy B · 06-07-2005, 10:43 AM

I called and took one of the rooms Jen had reserved. Look forward to seeing you there. Let me know as time nears if you need help coming up with a expanded activity agenda. It might be fun to add white water rafting, hiking, etc. to the times for driving. Let me know how I can help.

Highlander · 06-07-2005, 11:17 AM

I may show up if y'all don't mind an s2k butting in, but just for the day. Tapoco Lodge and I don't get along.

jdl8r · 06-07-2005, 11:21 AM

For all you Socal'ers - consider making the trip...

The Dragon is not to be missed with Elise... Make it a point to hit the Blue Ridge parkway on the way there too. You'll be glad you did.

Dro · 06-07-2005, 12:02 PM

I'm coming! My reservation at Tapoco is made. See you there!

Dan

Dro · 06-07-2005, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

I should be booked up....

FYI, the guy at the desk said they only have 10 more rooms for those nights left. I got a cabin, so I have my own bathroom.

Not sure I understand the bathroom comment. I was told the rooms Jen reserved do have their own private bathroom.

Highlander · 06-07-2005, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dro

Not sure I understand the bathroom comment. I was told the rooms Jen reserved do have their own private bathroom.

I am pretty sure that anything in the main lodge is a shared bathroom per floor. I definitely know that is the case on the top floor. I think there are only 3 or 4 rooms per floor, though.

Dro · 06-07-2005, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highlander

Anything in the main lodge is a shared bathroom per floor. I think there are only 3 or 4 rooms per floor, though.

According to the web site, only the 3rd floor economy lodge rooms have a shared bathroom. I specifically asked if our rooms had private baths and was told yes. These must be the regular lodge rooms.

Highlander · 06-07-2005, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dro

According to the web site, only the 3rd floor economy lodge rooms have a shared bathroom. I specifically asked if our rooms had private baths and was told yes. These must be the regular lodge rooms.

I stand corrected, then.

LotusLust · 06-07-2005, 12:43 PM

just booked and was told he had a few cancellations so as of this moment there are 12 vacancies.

06-06-2005, 12:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
OneFastLotus Loch Ness Monster Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mars Posts: 5,539	Club111 First Annual ELISES AT DEALS GAP! October 19-20-21- 2005 Ok dokie folks, here it is. Club111 presents Elises at the Dragon OCTOBER 19th, 20th, 21st 2005. The date is Oct 19-21. October because its a lovely month and quite pretty at the GAP. 19-21 because mid week days are best at the GAP due to greatly reduced traffic flow. Wed, Thursday, will be great days due to lack of traffic and Friday wont be bad either. Of course you can stay longer into the weekend if you want, or just use the weekend to drive back home. WHAT IS THE GAP? Simply put, the gap is 311 curves in 11 miles! Its also known as "tail of the dragon". Car enthusiast come to the GAP from all over the world. THE GAP ROCKS! Ask Randy or anyone who has been there! I know there are folks who drive from all over the US from coast to coast to drive the GAP, and those who havent been there before you WONT be disappointed. Its a beautiful area of the US. Even if you didn't like cars or driving its rich with scenery, wildlife, kayaking, white water, mountain biking etc. Its just a really nice place. I'd be willing to bet anyone who attends will NOT forget the GAP and will want to come back again, and again and again. For Details on what Deals Gap is check out, www.tailofthedragon.com . LODGING You NEED to make your room reservations NOW. Today I called the TOPOCO Lodge and spoke with the Inn Keeper. He stated that he can block off rooms for us if need be but that we'll need to get on that soon because the dates OCTOBER 19, 20, 21 are during peak "leaf" season. WHAT THIS MEANS IS if you want to be at the GAP you'll need to make your reservations NOW. You can cancel them up to 14 days before the event. He said they're looking forward to having us! Info on the Topoco Lodge, http://www.tapocolodge.com/index.html SCHEDULE OF EVENTS I will try and plan some fun events for everyone. So far I have a midnight dragon slayer run planned for thursday night. Also we'll be having a meet and greet dinner on the first night so we can all get to know each other and also enjoy some FREE SWAG from our most awesome elisetalk vendors like Blackwatch Racing and Sector111! ARE YOU COMING? ! Let us know ( make a post in this thread) if you're coming so we can plan accordingly!! Also remember to make your room reservations NOW. I know its months away but the GAP is popular! Call the TOPOCO lodge and make your reservations now. Let them know you're with the LOTUS ELISE GROUP. It's important that you make your plans now. If you have ANY questions please let me know and please sign up only if you know you can make it so we can start making preparations! My email is OneFastMiata@insightbb.com __________________ First Fold Member of the Limited Slip Mafia "L'Ombra" -Saffron Yellow Elise, all options. -Chrome OrangeElise/ Superstock pillager "currently living in the wild" -Black on Black Exige debadged, all options. Last edited by OneFastLotus : 06-06-2005 at 07:25 PM.

06-06-2005, 02:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
cerven Elise Fondler Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: N. KY Posts: 1,244	I'm still in - see ya there - hope we don't pick up a rolling roadblock like the Players LOL __________________ Eschew Obfuscation Got mine 03-25-05 Ardent /biscuit /touring /3M / hard top

06-06-2005, 02:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
OneFastLotus Loch Ness Monster Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mars Posts: 5,539	No the rolling roadblocks at the GAP usually involve a fat man on a harley doing 18mph in the turns. Its going to be a great event! YOU WILL LOVE IT, I guarantee. __________________ First Fold Member of the Limited Slip Mafia "L'Ombra" -Saffron Yellow Elise, all options. -Chrome OrangeElise/ Superstock pillager "currently living in the wild" -Black on Black Exige debadged, all options.

06-06-2005, 05:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
OneFastLotus Loch Ness Monster Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mars Posts: 5,539	BLACKWATCH RACING and SECTOR111 have both agreed to throw some cool swag our way! Thanks to both Shinoo and Robert for stepping up so early in the game and offering to help out!!! __________________ First Fold Member of the Limited Slip Mafia "L'Ombra" -Saffron Yellow Elise, all options. -Chrome OrangeElise/ Superstock pillager "currently living in the wild" -Black on Black Exige debadged, all options.

06-06-2005, 05:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
LotusLust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: da woods of tn Posts: 3,662	woohoo...i am in. unless of course i am out...of the country. and again, please try not to post a notice on tailofhtedragon. it draws law enforcement __________________ Storm Titanium, LSS, touring, hard top. my other car is a ...oh yeah i remember the other car...a spyder club111 member. i tried to buy a lower spot and become member #13 but was spurned! "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" -benjamin franklin

06-06-2005, 07:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
OneFastLotus Loch Ness Monster Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mars Posts: 5,539	Nope, not gonna post on Tailofthedragon.com for just that reason. Also remember you guys need to go ahead and call TOPOCO lodge and make your room reservations accordingly. You can cancel as close as 14 days before the event so its best to go ahead and make reservations. __________________ First Fold Member of the Limited Slip Mafia "L'Ombra" -Saffron Yellow Elise, all options. -Chrome OrangeElise/ Superstock pillager "currently living in the wild" -Black on Black Exige debadged, all options.

06-06-2005, 07:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
OneFastLotus Loch Ness Monster Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mars Posts: 5,539	Also for those who havent been, Topoco lodge offers room prices that include your meals. You might be thinking, "why the hell would I want to purchase my meals with my room?". Well the Deals Gap area isn't very populated so other than Topoco your choices for food are limited. There is a new cafe at the deals gap gas station that serves fried foods, burgers, dogs, fries etc, but other than that you're kind of on your own food wise. Topoco has "ok" food. Its not mind numbing by any means, but its ok. The area truly is lovely and the Topoco lodge has great scenery. Here's a pic from about 10 feet away from the entrance to the TOPOCO lodge. Its called "fugitive dam" and it was featured in the Harrison Ford movie "The Fugitive" where he jumps off the top of it to get away from Tommy Lee Jones. Attached Images __________________ First Fold Member of the Limited Slip Mafia "L'Ombra" -Saffron Yellow Elise, all options. -Chrome OrangeElise/ Superstock pillager "currently living in the wild" -Black on Black Exige debadged, all options.

06-06-2005, 07:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
OneFastLotus Loch Ness Monster Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mars Posts: 5,539	The main lodge is a brick building. There are small cabins built into the side of the mountain that are also available for rent. I took this picture standing up near some of the small hillside cabins looking down on the main lodge parking lot. Attached Images __________________ First Fold Member of the Limited Slip Mafia "L'Ombra" -Saffron Yellow Elise, all options. -Chrome OrangeElise/ Superstock pillager "currently living in the wild" -Black on Black Exige debadged, all options.

06-07-2005, 07:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
Samurai Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 302	Don't forget the 1 TV everyone gets to share in the main building... The topoco is the place the spyders always stay in the fall, nice place to get a way from things. I am not sure the the Elise can take Cade's Cove....

06-07-2005, 07:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
Samurai Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 302	I should be booked up.... FYI, the guy at the desk said they only have 10 more rooms for those nights left. I got a cabin, so I have my own bathroom. Last edited by Samurai : 06-07-2005 at 07:45 AM.

06-07-2005, 09:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
OneFastLotus Loch Ness Monster Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mars Posts: 5,539	Yes, Ive blocked off the rooms on my credit card so its my arse on the line now As Ive stressed, you NEED to call in your reservations for the Lotus Elise group. Tell the Inn Keeper you're with CLUB 111 We have TEN rooms at the moment, all are traditional rooms. Note the lodge DOES have 11 more "spaces" available but they're dormitory style rooms. If you dont get a room at TOPOCO you'll have to stay at Fontana Lodge or somewhere in the surrounding area. TOPOCO will be the main "hub" for the Elise group so it will be the most convenient place to say. If you do drag your feet and dont get a room at Topoco you can try Fontana Lodge, http://www.fontanavillage.com/fontan..._calendar.html __________________ First Fold Member of the Limited Slip Mafia "L'Ombra" -Saffron Yellow Elise, all options. -Chrome OrangeElise/ Superstock pillager "currently living in the wild" -Black on Black Exige debadged, all options.

06-07-2005, 10:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
Willy B Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 157	Booked a Room I called and took one of the rooms Jen had reserved. Look forward to seeing you there. Let me know as time nears if you need help coming up with a expanded activity agenda. It might be fun to add white water rafting, hiking, etc. to the times for driving. Let me know how I can help. __________________ 2005 Elise Storm TI/Red/Touring/Hard Top/Star Shield Q: "Does it drive like an normal car?" A: "NO! It's faster, revs higher, turns tighter, and brakes quicker. Plus it doesn't even start like a normal car."

06-07-2005, 11:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
Highlander No Elise for me! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 179	I may show up if y'all don't mind an s2k butting in, but just for the day. Tapoco Lodge and I don't get along. __________________ '02 Honda S2000 Elise ordered 1/13/2005, expected mid June, arrived unexpectedly on 4/29, I had to pass...

06-07-2005, 11:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
jdl8r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 357	For all you Socal'ers - consider making the trip... The Dragon is not to be missed with Elise... Make it a point to hit the Blue Ridge parkway on the way there too. You'll be glad you did.

06-07-2005, 12:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dro The Original Dro Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centreville, VA Posts: 838	I'm coming! My reservation at Tapoco is made. See you there! Dan

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06-07-2005, 12:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
LotusLust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: da woods of tn Posts: 3,662	just booked and was told he had a few cancellations so as of this moment there are 12 vacancies. __________________ Storm Titanium, LSS, touring, hard top. my other car is a ...oh yeah i remember the other car...a spyder club111 member. i tried to buy a lower spot and become member #13 but was spurned! "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" -benjamin franklin