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  1. agranger

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    #134 agranger, Mar 14, 2020
    Message from Barry this morning (personally, I'll be skipping the welcome/goodbye dinners, as usual. social distancing, folks! I'll probably skip the brew swap as well in favor of some beers or some single malt around a campfire):

    As of today (March 14th 2020), we still plan on having the event. Unless there is direct order from either Fontana Village, the CDC, State of NC, or some other authority that has jurisdiction.

    This is an ever evolving situation that requires diligence on everyone's part. From cleaning your hands & stopping hand shaking to cleaning your homes and your MINIs, we can all do our part of stopping this virus.

    If you feel sick or if you're at risk for underlying health concerns, please do not attend the event.    ​

    Aaron's Note: For those not in NC, the NC Governor has suggested canceling meetings where 250 or more attendees will be in close proximity to each other (mid week... 3/12 or so), but it is NOT a demand/order at this time.
     
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    #142 colinmini, Mar 24, 2020
    Darn it. Huge thank you to Barry! We support your decision 100%! You were really trying and we know it! Looking at the new t-shirt now, seems appropriate.
     
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    #145 Dave.0, Mar 24, 2020
    They, Fontana maybe open again by then and our group is still planning on going if Fontana opens.

    go buy a t-shirt.


    BA6A21A2-BBD0-4A85-8B92-5387FDC928B4.jpeg
     
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    #146 MCS02, Mar 24, 2020
    Please tell me thats a real shirt I can buy
     
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    #150 agranger, Mar 25, 2020
    Yep. I bet colinmini has it right. They are probably trying to free up police and emergency services from the patrol and response needs that the tourist drivers/riders put on the area. If they are anything like the public-facing sides of my company, those groups are down 20-30% of the workforce due to virus concerns (or having the flu, which looks like COVAD-19 on the basic symptoms and docs who don't have tests for patients not in high-risk populations are just giving "quarantine for 14 days" as a standard answer).
     
  6. colinmini

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    #151 colinmini, Apr 11, 2020
    All I can say is WOW! We have a truly wonderful MOTD family! A family truly willing to give at a time when giving is so hard for some of us! Huge thank you to those that donated to the Graham County Food Bank! Stay safe!

    The message from Barry’s email:

    “Last Weekend (closing Sunday April 12th)

    To Purchase the Commemorative Shirts & Grill Badge
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    Make a Donation to the Graham County Food Bank

    As of now we have collected $3,173 for the Graham County Food bank. While that is less than half of our usual donation. I think it's still pretty good under the circumstances. I know these are tough times for many of us, but if you are able, we will taking donations over this weekend, before sending in our check on Monday.”

    And here is the link to donate or purchase:
    http://www.minisonthedragon.com/2020-Cancellation.php#Fontana
     
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    #157 agranger, Apr 22, 2020
    I saw something yesterday that the road block on the east side of the dragon has been removed and all traffic may pass. Hotels are still closed. Shops/restaurants at Deals Gap are open.
     
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    #158 colinmini, Apr 23, 2020
    My wife and I have thought about finding a retirement cabin down there! We will see.
     
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    #173 colinmini, May 5, 2020
    You obviously have never driven down on the Dragon with me. Anyone who has, has constantly commented on how safe and smooth of a driver I am. And then commented that an R50 shouldn’t be able to be that quick while being that under controlled. Even sheriffs and state troopers have commented about my safe driving! If anyone is being a yahoo or driving above their abilities around me, I simply pull over and let them go. I am happy to discuss how to drive the Dragon safely for themselves and others at either end of the Dragon. This weekend during the afternoons the Dragon got busy, not the time to be going fast......pulled out my hammock and took a nap. 15 years and well over 10,000 miles of driving on the Dragon, I’ve seen a lot of what you are talking about, but to comment on a safe pic of me being clearly on my side of the road, clearly not another car or motorcycle even in the frame......please.
     
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    #175 colinmini, May 5, 2020
    You obviously have no idea what you are talking about concerning the Dragon. Thank you for your concern. You have a nice day. Stay safe.
     
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    #183 colinmini, May 6, 2020
    Certainly hope to see you next year! Hope in 2021 the world is heading in a better direction than now.

    I understand your feelings about things, heck I’ve stopped and talked with many drivers, trying to help them be safer for themselves as well as safer to those around them.

    Very sincerely, thanks and stay safe! See you soon.
     
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    #197 agranger, May 11, 2020
    Wow. That gets the net price under $100 per tire on ultra high performance summer tires. That IS a nice price.
     
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    #199 colinmini, May 13, 2020
    You meant Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R’s......right? Lol.

    MSSD could be very popular this year! Hoping to see a lot of new and old faces.
     
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    #3 wmwny, Jan 18, 2020
    Does it REALLY matter? There are TONS of participants who don't even register.........
     
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    #6 Dave.0, Jan 19, 2020
    As long as it does not get up to the 10th anniversary year size it will be fine. 800+ people was too many.
     
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    #7 wmwny, Jan 20, 2020
    ...and that did not include the non-registering attendees. It was a mob-scene and a madhouse.
     
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    #8 MCS02, Jan 20, 2020
    Madhouse?? I thought that was @Dave.0 and Co. cabin.:D
     
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    #9 Dave.0, Jan 20, 2020
    That’s the party house.
     
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    #12 Dave.0, Jan 22, 2020
    I wish we only counted MINI’s and not people.
     
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