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  1. agranger

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    If you are interested in running a drive, I have a MOTD drive 'in the can', already mapped and full instructions ready to go. It runs from Fontana to Highlands via the Hellbender and back via Wayah Road (another up and coming Dragon-like road in the area). There is a drive-thru waterfall in the trip... a great photo-op. Highlands is a cute little town with a thriving downtown area full of restaurants, cafes, art, antiques, shopping, etc. all within an easy walk. It makes for a nice lunch run, but will take 1.5 hour there and maybe a bit more on the way back, plus lunch 'on your own' time.

    I thought about running that one as well, but I always try and cram too much into my MOTD time and I'm trying to get more relaxation time in this year and not have everything scheduled down to the minute. If you want it, I'd be happy to help you with instructions, routes, tips/hints, and maybe even pre-drive the route one evening w/ you (or anyone else who wants to step up and help make MOTD 2011 a great event by giving some time to lead a drive). If I'm not leading a drive at that same time, I could even provide you with a GPS with the full route programmed in.
     
  2. agranger

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    I've got a PM out to panaphobic, but I was hoping to drive this route again... there is an INCREDIBLE little road near Highlands... one that you can't take a huge caravan down, but 3-4 cars should be OK. I was thinking about a pre-run on Wednesday night, right after the welcome dinner. I'll let you know... I know where you live while at MOTD! :D
     
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    Nice job there, thanks for creating that.
     
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    Nice job!
     
  6. Justa Jim

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    Nice work, but it might have been better if you color coded it. :cornut:

    Jim
     
  7. CarlB

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    Thank you - It will be very useful
     
  8. T8rChick

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    Thank you! Someone was talking about a list like this just the other day. :Thumbsup:

    Can I post this over at our local forum, metroplexmini.org?
     
  9. agranger

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    I did something like this for my first MOTD. I thought I was the only crazy one!

    Nice work. This will be very helpful! Thank you.
     
  10. KittyMini

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    Thank you! :Thumbsup:
     
  11. panaphobic

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    lol I was trying to figure out a way to color code it. I tried by driving pace, by limit of people, and by cost, but it started to just merge the events together too much, and I just decided to have everything as a different color for each day. Color coding it would be easier now though since I have everything input into the file. That was the most time consuming part! If someone figures out a good way of color coding it, I'll gladly make the changes for it!

    Yeah definitely! I don't mind at all! That's why I posted it up here :arf:



    Your welcome everybody!

    I just find this breakdown much easier to use and it really helps plan out the week/weekend this way. Now you can easily see what's going on each day and plan exactly how you want the day to play out for you!
     
  12. Justa Jim

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    I was only kidding panaphobic. You have a ton of colors there and it is great just as it is. You must learn NEVER to take anything I say too seriously. :cornut:

    Jim
     
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    I'm thinking about creating a public iCal calendar with the times/locations/info of events that people can subscribe to on their phones. I'm going to do it for myself either way so that it is easy to pull up and look at... but if other people want me to make it available to them I'll make sure it is very detailed.
     
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    Sweet! If there were such thing as member of the month you'd have my vote.:Thumbsup:


    That sounds nifty, more details.
     
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    Y'alll did a great job! Thanks so much!!!
     
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    I just edited the first post to include the Google calendar I had made up also. A big help to anyone using Android phones!
     
  18. agranger

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    Now... how about hyperlinks on each of the calendars to lead to websites, forum discussions or files (PDF maps, etc) :D LOL!!!
     
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    I included links to mine in the 'notes' section for each event. As well as the complete description from the web site.
     
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    Well, not sure as to how much help this is gonna be anymore almost all of the events with "limits" are filled up. I'm thinking when I get out there, I'll spend a day driving around and seeing the dragon's tail, and maybe getting a group run organized for everyone who has nothing planned when everything else is filled up.