[MountainGal]

NOTE - We've changed the Start time to a more civilized 10:30 a.m!

This is a pretty convenient location for those in central & southern Virginia - we are a 7.25 hr drive from DC.

How about the windiest twisty roads you can imagine, the scenic splendor of our Appalachian mountains, authentic country life on the roads less travelled, and the crisp beauty of fall leaf color? - -

WHEN: Saturday, Oct 23, 2004
WHERE: Sugar Grove, NC (About 12 miles West of Boone)

TENTATIVE PLAN (Any and all ideas welcome!): We'll meet up at the Historic Cove Creek High School (home of the Doc & Merle Watson Folk Music Museum; see www.CoveCreek.net for map and info) at about 10:30 on the 23rd; start with a little bluegrass. I'll have some Doc Watson CDs for folks to play while on the drive so that you can feel in character! Then, up & around George's Gap Road and other twisties to the backside of Beech Mountain, down the front side of Beech to Banner Elk and a yummy lunch, then perhaps to Grandfather Mountain & the Mile-High Swinging Bridge, then possibly down the Blue Ridge Parkway to at least the Linville Viaduct. If you want to stay in the area on Friday and/or Saturday night, I'll put as many as possible up at my place or can find you a really neat bed & breakfast! We do have motels too! - -

We could even make this the Mountain Rally for Democracy too! What do you think? Please let me know if you can make it!
CONTACT me with any questions, comments, etc!