<div><strong>D 10/18/2010!!!!! &nbsp; NEW INFORMATION PLEASE READ!!!********</strong></div> <div>*************************************************************************</div> <div></div> <div>D 10/18/2010&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; NEW INFORMATION &gt;&gt;&gt; NEW INFO !! !! !!!</div> <div></div> <ul> <li><u><b>Friends.&nbsp;</b></u></li> </ul> <div></div> <div>I've gotten lots of emails from folks. &nbsp;It looks like we are going to have a fun crowd for the weekend..&nbsp;</div> <div></div> <div>Rumor has it the Fall colors will be ideal this coming weekend. &nbsp;</div> <div></div> <div>Just a few points I want to go over. &nbsp;</div> <div></div> <div><u><b>Contact:</b></u></div> <div>My Cell phone number is 704.900.1615. &nbsp;I have NO idea if there is cell service on the mountain. &nbsp;So any communication you have to me needs to occur prior to Friday Noon. &nbsp;</div> <div></div> <div></div> <div><b><u>FOOD AND MEALS</u></b></div> <blockquote style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 40px; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "> <div>Upon recommendation, I will bring some Basic Food to share. &nbsp;All i ask is that you<u><b>&nbsp;tell me you want to participate and contribute toward the kitty to help defray my food bill costs</b></u>.&nbsp;</div> <div></div> <div>&nbsp;I'll let you know, but i'm thinking like $10/person.&nbsp;</div> <div></div> <div>give me an idea if you want to participate so i can&nbsp;gauge&nbsp;how much to purchase. &nbsp;Also please bring you own stuff to supplement!! :)&nbsp;</div> <div></div> </blockquote> <div> <ul> <ul> <li>Friday Night I'll bring up some light finger foods and pick sides.&nbsp;</li> <li>Saturday AM I'll have muffins / Coffee / Juice. &nbsp;</li> <li>Saturday Lunch - bring money for the sandwich shops mid way down the trail. &nbsp;otherwise, you are on your own.&nbsp;</li> <li>Saturday Night - I'll have Chicken Breast, and some type of side dish. and some type of Carb for dessert.&nbsp;</li> <li>Beverages: <ul> <li>I will pick up juice for the B-fast and bottled water. &nbsp;If you would like anything else, please bring your beverage (adult or otherwise)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </ul> </div> <blockquote style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 40px; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "> <div> <div> <ul> <li>Own Tastes? <ul> <li>If you want to bring your own protein/ sides, etc - BY ALL means and what ever you want to contribute to the mix would be most appreciated. &nbsp;i'm trying to keep this simple. &nbsp;So bring and Share!!</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </blockquote> <div></div> <blockquote style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 40px; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "> <div>Sunday B-fast, we'll be packing up so i figure we'll scavange whatever is left over from the previous days.&nbsp;</div> <div></div> </blockquote> <p><b><u>Dress-</u></b></p> <div> <ul> <li>the elevation of the campground is 3800'. &nbsp; So it will be a &quot;tad chilly&quot; at night. &nbsp;be sure you have&nbsp;sufficient equipment to stay warm. &nbsp;Remember safety and if you have heaters, make sure they are approved for &quot;inside tent&quot;. &nbsp; We don't have to have any CO fatalities!!&nbsp;</li> <li>Also, Remember to Layer your clothing. &nbsp;It will be chilly in the AM but as we ride, the weather should warm up. &nbsp;so bring some type of back back when you ride to house your layers as you warm up!!&nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> <div><blockquote style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 40px; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "> <div></div> </blockquote><b><u>Daily Logistics:</u></b> <div></div> <div>Campers: if you have not already done so, please call the campground (unless your intention is not to camp for the weekend)</div> <div>Some have expressed interest in sharing campsite. &nbsp;Most have already reached out to other individuals to share but if you have not, please &quot;email all&quot; from the GO event site and find a buddy. &nbsp;</div> <div></div> <div><u><b>Arrival</b></u>. &nbsp;</div> <div> <ul> <li>Eric from Richmond is arriving on Thursday evening so he will be there first.&nbsp;</li> <li>&nbsp;I will arrive on Friday afternoon shortly after lunch time. &nbsp;I am driving a BLACK JEEP Wrangler 4 door w/ a utility trailer attached. &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> <div></div> <div><u><b>Saturday AM</b></u>.&nbsp;</div> <div> <ul> <li>&nbsp;I will take my Jeep w/ utility trailer down the&nbsp;mountain before we start and find a suitable parking spot to shuttle us back up. &nbsp;My Jeep can hold 5. &nbsp;(maybe 6 if you&nbsp;squeeze in the back!). &nbsp;I'll need assistance getting back up the hill to start.&nbsp;</li> <li>We will be on the trail by 10AM to start down the mountain.&nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> <div></div> <div><b><u>Bring&nbsp;</u></b></div> <div> <ul> <li>CASH to buy your lunch midway down. &nbsp;Not sure if those sandwich shops take VISA. &nbsp;</li> <li>&nbsp;Water for the bike trip</li> <li>power bars, etc</li> <li>Bike&nbsp;helmet</li> <li>Camera, lots of photo ops. &nbsp;</li> </ul> <div><u><b>completion</b></u>. &nbsp;</div> </div> <div> <ul> <li>the 17 mile downhill journey should take 3 hours. &nbsp;we should be completed by 1-2 PM. &nbsp;</li> <li>Some crazy folks have indicated that they want to ride back up the other direction. &nbsp;All i have to say is &quot;more power to you!!&quot; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>After the trip, we can take an&nbsp;ad-hoc&nbsp;poll, if we want, we can putter around&nbsp;Damascus&nbsp;for a bit or get back in the cars back to the campground. &nbsp;</li> </ul> <div><u><b>Supper Saturday.</b></u>&nbsp;</div> </div> <div> <ul> <li>I'll start the Grill about 6PM and we can get the dinner started plan to eat around 7 or so?&nbsp;</li> <li>I can be fluid on those times if we are hungry we can start earlier. &nbsp;</li> </ul> <div>If you have any questions, please let me know. &nbsp;</div> </div> <div></div> </div> <div>**************************************************************************************************************</div> <div></div> <div><u><span style="font-size: 11pt">Description of Event:&nbsp;Bike Ride- Additional Weekend camping for those interested&nbsp;</span></u></div> <div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin-left: 0.5in"><span style="font-size: 10pt">&middot;<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt">The Virginia Creeper Trail stretches 17 miles from White Top Virginia (Elevation~3800) to Damascus Virginia (~2000&rsquo; Elevation).&nbsp;This is gentle sloping downhill trail. </span></div> <div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin-left: 0.5in"><span>&middot;<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt">The Virginia Creeper Trail is open to hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The former rail bed passes through the back country of Southwest Virginia. The Virginia Creeper Trail is</span> <span style="font-size: 10pt">rich in beauty and regional history</span>. <span style="font-size: 10pt">This is a biking adventure that you and your friends will talk about for a long time.&nbsp;October time frame traditionally is awesome opportunity for beautiful fall foliage.&nbsp;</span></div> <div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span><font size="2">&middot;</font><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><font size="2">Midway along the trail there is a &ldquo;whistle stop&rdquo; caf&eacute; that has a ion of beverages, sandwiches for purchase.&nbsp;(or bring your own lunch) </font><a target="_blank" href="http://www.creepertrailcafe.com/"><font color="#0000ff" size="2">http://www.creepertrailcafe.com</font></a><font size="2"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></font></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span><font size="2">&middot;</font><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><font size="2">Date &ndash;</font></div> <ul> <li><font size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Camping from Friday October 22nd through Sunday October 24th. &nbsp;</font></li> <li><font size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Trail Ride (Saturday, October 23^rd) Departing White top at 10AM&nbsp;</font></li> </ul> <div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span><font size="2">&middot;</font><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><font size="2">Time- </font></div> <div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in"><span><font size="2">o</font><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><font size="2">Leaving Trail head at White Top Mountain at 10AM Saturday Morning.&nbsp;</font></div> <div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in"><span><font size="2">o</font><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><font size="2">Finish in Damascus VA approximately 2 PM</font></div> <div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span><font size="2">&middot;</font><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><font size="2">Equipment needed - </font></div> <div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in"><span><font size="2">o</font><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><font size="2">Bike (trail capable- Trail is dirt/gravel&mdash;road bike tires will NOT be sufficient)- All the bike providers listed below can rent you a bike if you do not want to transport your personal bike. </font></div> <div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in"><span><font size="2">o</font><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><font size="2">Bike helmet</font></div> <div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in"><span><font size="2">o</font><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><font size="2">Day Pack for your own Water/Snacks/towel/etc.&nbsp;</font></div> <div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span><font size="2">&middot;</font><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><font size="2">No Pets.&nbsp;This is a long 17 mile journey for our 4 legged friends.&nbsp;This would not be the best outing to include them!!</font></div> <div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span><font size="2">&middot;</font><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><font size="2">Contact:</font></div> <div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in"><span><font size="2">o</font><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><font size="2">Ray Cline</font></div> <div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in"><span><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><font size="2">704.900.1615</font></div> <div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in"><span><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><font size="2">Call me any time prior to the weekend.&nbsp;(no 2AM drunk dialing please!!) I would imagine cell service at the campground/trail head on Saturday and throughout the weekend would be limited at best.&nbsp;So please do not count on reaching me beyond Friday October 22^nd via cell service.&nbsp;</font></div>