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m4a1mustang · 05-05-2013, 08:51 PM

TUESDAY - Cherohala Skyway Loop

Breakfast is going to be at 7AM in the lodge restaurant. We'll depart soon after. 141 mile loop that heads south on 129 and comes back on The Dragon.

m4a1mustang · 05-05-2013, 08:53 PM

THURSDAY - Little River Loop (Clingman's Dome)

145 mile loop. We start with a run on 129 North up the Dragon. This one makes a stop at Clingman's Dome off 441 in the Great Smokey Mountains where we'll go on a nice hike, this time with an actual view (I HOPE).

MAKE SURE YOU BRING FOOD... energy bar, whatever. We leave after breakfast then go on a nice little hike so you'll want some energy.

m4a1mustang · 05-05-2013, 09:26 PM

For those that don't know... Clingman's Dome is a 6300' high observation deck with 100+ mile sightlines.

However last year we hiked to the top in a hailstorm...

This year is all about redemption.

aniceh · 05-05-2013, 09:38 PM

I'm with you. I get stressed if I don't have a plan, even if that plan is to have no plan.

Easy Sunday night dinner sounds great. Everyone is going to be tired and still in the process of getting settled. You can't sing the praises of Jon and Pat enough. Setting up a group dinner the day of arrival is no small feat, and I'm sure they've done it with the good humor they always have.

I'm going to test-fit the Z tomorrow with everything I intend to bring. I may be able to bring two 20-lb bags of charcoal, since I don't have a passenger. I'll let you know how it looks tomorrow night.

I'll take Monday night. I'd like to cook some sort of fish, and while fresh is my preference, I may have to settle for frozen, given location. I can do tilapia loins, basmati rice and broccoli, if that's agreeable to enough of the group. I just need to know how many to buy for. I'll bring as much as I can and use local shopping options for the rest.

I'll be sure to pick up a couple citronella candles.

I plan on making a Costco run this week, and I can get a **** ton of paper plates, plastic flatware and napkins. I can also get a bunch of buns for burgers and brats, if needed. Just let me know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Alright, I need to get this crap organized. I'm stressed the f*ck out.

1) To make things easier, I think the Sunday night dinner is just going to be something simple but delicious. Home made burgers, brats, whatever. It will taste great regardless and I don't have to stress on getting an accurate headcount of who all I need to feed that night (major props to Jon & Pat for doing this two years in a row). Going to try to coordinate with Jay on what deliciousness we can bring en mass and grill grill grill.

2) I will bring both 18" grills which will be enough to cook for all of us. I need people to pledge to bring charcoal. I know Aniceh pledged one bag. If we can get a couple others to pledge a bag we should be good.

3) Working on a dinner responsibility schedule. So far we have:

Sunday: Burgers/Dogs/Watev - Steve/Jay
Monday: OPEN
Tuesday: OPEN
Wednesday: Meatloaf - Dana
Thursday: OPEN
Friday/Saturday: ZDayZ Banquet

Al, Chris, and Aniceh: I know you both offered to do dinner one night. I have three nights open. Can you each claim a night and let me know what you're planning so I can put it down on the list?

4) For lunch, we're going to be grilling standard lunch fares... frozen burger patties, hot dogs, whatever. We also have the Wilwood grill which I'm sure we'll grab lunch at a time or two.

5) Everyone should bring at least one citronella candle so we can have them going all week

6) As of right now the Cherohala Skyway cruise is scheduled for TUESDAY morning and the famous Clingman's Dome cruise/hike is scheduled for THURSDAY. BRING GOOD WALKING SHOES

I know there is more I need to iron out but I'm trying to have everything sorted by this Wednesday. Also trying to keep in mind that we don't have to bring EVERYTHING down with us food related, as we have access to grocery stores about a 30 minute drive out.

m4a1mustang · 05-05-2013, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aniceh

I'm with you. I get stressed if I don't have a plan, even if that plan is to have no plan.

Easy Sunday night dinner sounds great. Everyone is going to be tired and still in the process of getting settled. You can't sing the praises of Jon and Pat enough. Setting up a group dinner the day of arrival is no small feat, and I'm sure they've done it with the good humor they always have.

I'm going to test-fit the Z tomorrow with everything I intend to bring. I may be able to bring two 20-lb bags of charcoal, since I don't have a passenger. I'll let you know how it looks tomorrow night.

I'll take Monday night. I'd like to cook some sort of fish, and while fresh is my preference, I may have to settle for frozen, given location. I can do tilapia loins, basmati rice and broccoli, if that's agreeable to enough of the group. I just need to know how many to buy for. I'll bring as much as I can and use local shopping options for the rest.

I'll be sure to pick up a couple citronella candles.

I plan on making a Costco run this week, and I can get a **** ton of paper plates, plastic flatware and napkins. I can also get a bunch of buns for burgers and brats, if needed. Just let me know.

Whatever you would like to make sounds good to me. I'll put you down for Monday night.

A solid head count for the group would be great. I think Al might be +2, and Daisuke might be hanging with us as well. I'll need to check in with him and also get an update from Al so we know how many to expect. I know starting around Wednesday is when we start to pick people up (Steve picks Deb up from the airport, Lou & Laura show up), and Thursday we get even more.

If you can bring some paper plates, flatware, napkins, buns, etc, that will be great. Don't go overboard as I think we have some to bring as well.

m4a1mustang · 05-05-2013, 09:45 PM

Bump

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Alright, I need to get this crap organized. I'm stressed the f*ck out.

1) To make things easier, I think the Sunday night dinner is just going to be something simple but delicious. Home made burgers, brats, whatever. It will taste great regardless and I don't have to stress on getting an accurate headcount of who all I need to feed that night (major props to Jon & Pat for doing this two years in a row). Going to try to coordinate with Jay on what deliciousness we can bring en mass and grill grill grill.

2) I will bring both 18" grills which will be enough to cook for all of us. I need people to pledge to bring charcoal. I know Aniceh pledged one bag. If we can get a couple others to pledge a bag we should be good.

3) Working on a dinner responsibility schedule. So far we have:

Sunday: Burgers/Dogs/Watev - Steve/Jay
Monday: Tilapia - Aniceh
Tuesday: OPEN
Wednesday: Meatloaf - Dana
Thursday: OPEN
Friday/Saturday: ZDayZ Banquet

Al, Chris, and Aniceh: I know you both offered to do dinner one night. I have three nights open. Can you each claim a night and let me know what you're planning so I can put it down on the list?

4) For lunch, we're going to be grilling standard lunch fares... frozen burger patties, hot dogs, whatever. We also have the Wilwood grill which I'm sure we'll grab lunch at a time or two.

5) Everyone should bring at least one citronella candle so we can have them going all week

6) As of right now the Cherohala Skyway cruise is scheduled for TUESDAY morning and the famous Clingman's Dome cruise/hike is scheduled for THURSDAY. BRING GOOD WALKING SHOES

I know there is more I need to iron out but I'm trying to have everything sorted by this Wednesday. Also trying to keep in mind that we don't have to bring EVERYTHING down with us food related, as we have access to grocery stores about a 30 minute drive out.

aniceh · 05-05-2013, 09:57 PM

What about condiments? Want me to get some ketchup and mustard?

m4a1mustang · 05-05-2013, 10:01 PM

Save it for someone else to claim.

Keep in mind we do a grocery store stop about 30 miles from the resort on the way in, so we have a chance to pick up last minute items.

And if all goes according to plan we should have so many dogs, burgers, and other stuff that we can never truly "not have enough" food.

Z Stig · 05-05-2013, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Save it for someone else to claim.

Keep in mind we do a grocery store stop about 30 miles from the resort on the way in, so we have a chance to pick up last minute items.

And if all goes according to plan we should have so many dogs, burgers, and other stuff that we can never truly "not have enough" food.

Hey, since this thread is about the caravan to ZDayZ, should you be going off-topic about what you are doing once you get there?

Back onto the "off topic" at hand... While I am on my way to arrive Wed morning, I can grab some condiments, plates, alcohol

on my way in. Just post to this thread and I'll reply with what I can bring.

What time is the scheduled departure for the Saturday cruise/hike?

m4a1mustang · 05-05-2013, 10:14 PM

The cruise/hike is Thursday. Departure is "after breakfast," which should be around 8-8:30ish.

shadoquad · 05-05-2013, 10:15 PM

I got tuesday night

m4a1mustang · 05-05-2013, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

I got tuesday night

What's on the menu?

shadoquad · 05-05-2013, 10:16 PM

And I am +2

shadoquad · 05-05-2013, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

What's on the menu?

Me nekkid..

Or chicken tenderloins and tater salad

Z Stig · 05-05-2013, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

The cruise/hike is Thursday. Departure is "after breakfast," which should be around 8-8:30ish.

Thanks!

05-05-2013, 08:51 PM	#46 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	TUESDAY - Cherohala Skyway Loop Breakfast is going to be at 7AM in the lodge restaurant. We'll depart soon after. 141 mile loop that heads south on 129 and comes back on The Dragon. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-05-2013, 08:53 PM	#47 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	THURSDAY - Little River Loop (Clingman's Dome) 145 mile loop. We start with a run on 129 North up the Dragon. This one makes a stop at Clingman's Dome off 441 in the Great Smokey Mountains where we'll go on a nice hike, this time with an actual view (I HOPE). MAKE SURE YOU BRING FOOD... energy bar, whatever. We leave after breakfast then go on a nice little hike so you'll want some energy. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-05-2013, 09:26 PM	#48 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	For those that don't know... Clingman's Dome is a 6300' high observation deck with 100+ mile sightlines. However last year we hiked to the top in a hailstorm... This year is all about redemption. Z Stig and GM_Traitor3.5 like this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-05-2013, 10:01 PM	#53 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Save it for someone else to claim. Keep in mind we do a grocery store stop about 30 miles from the resort on the way in, so we have a chance to pick up last minute items. And if all goes according to plan we should have so many dogs, burgers, and other stuff that we can never truly "not have enough" food. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-05-2013, 10:14 PM	#55 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	The cruise/hike is Thursday. Departure is "after breakfast," which should be around 8-8:30ish. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-05-2013, 09:57 PM	#52 (permalink)
aniceh A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 7,216 Drives: '12 GM 7AT S/T Rep Power: 40	What about condiments? Want me to get some ketchup and mustard?

05-05-2013, 10:15 PM	#56 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	I got tuesday night m4a1mustang likes this.

05-05-2013, 10:16 PM	#58 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	And I am +2 m4a1mustang likes this.

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