HarryWeezer Posted April 25, 2016 Member ID: 20166 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 611 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 7652 Content Per Day: 1.98 Reputation: 7228 Achievement Points: 53663 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 36 Joined: 10/04/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 16 Birthday: 10/16/1946 Device: Windows Share Posted April 25, 2016 XI Fest 2016 will be at Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, TN with activities from Thursday evening through Saturday evening, Oct. 20-22. Since I live nearby, Rugger has asked me to coordinate. You will want to arrive Thursday daytime and depart Sunday. Or, spend the week - this area is family oriented and a great place for a vacation. We will be investigating room rates and will determine an official XI motel/hotel but you may wish to book a cabin for the week. The premier event will of course be Saturday evening's XI Bash And Crawl, where we'll have dinner, booze and chat, with no doubt various of you crawling back to your rooms at some point early Sunday. Several official XI events will be planned Friday and Saturday and if there are any among the hundreds that you'll find in a Google search, please recommend them on this thread. Rugger will be doing a separate thread on attendees. Don't miss this one. We plan to make it the best XI Fest yet! bobbarker, hxtr, Destructo and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
7Toes Posted April 25, 2016 Member ID: 87 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 57 Topic Count: 98 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 3789 Content Per Day: 0.71 Reputation: 3589 Achievement Points: 27249 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 7 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 18, 2022 Birthday: 04/02/1871 Share Posted April 25, 2016 so give the info on where to stay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
HarryWeezer Posted April 25, 2016 Member ID: 20166 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 611 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 7652 Content Per Day: 1.98 Reputation: 7228 Achievement Points: 53663 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 36 Joined: 10/04/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 16 Birthday: 10/16/1946 Device: Windows Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 so give the info on where to stay "We will be investigating room rates and will determine an official XI motel/hotel but you may wish to book a cabin for the week." YACCster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Magnus_1 Posted April 25, 2016 Member ID: 1410 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 38 Topic Count: 24 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 522 Content Per Day: 0.10 Reputation: 451 Achievement Points: 3583 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/12/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 31 Birthday: 05/08/1953 Device: Windows Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) check out Trivago. There are some great rates listed, so if you could, please find out which of the cheapest ones is the nicest. And, where exactly is the party to be? If I decide to go, I don't what to be 10 miles away. What cabins are you referring to? That sounds neat. Edited April 25, 2016 by Magnus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Gatorgirl Posted April 25, 2016 Member ID: 2986 Group: ++++ Senior Admin Followers: 206 Topic Count: 384 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 6454 Content Per Day: 1.42 Reputation: 7140 Achievement Points: 50699 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/13/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: Monday at 10:08 PM Birthday: 12/19/1967 Device: iPhone Share Posted April 25, 2016 Unfortunately that is the weekend of our regional band competition so we can't make it. Sucks because it is so close. Can we possibly set a date for Niagara Falls so I can trade our timeshare so we can attend that one? I know, I'm lots of trouble, lol. Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
BUDMAN Posted April 25, 2016 Member ID: 800 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 152 Topic Count: 135 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 6945 Content Per Day: 1.32 Reputation: 4486 Achievement Points: 58221 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 11/27/09 Status: Online Last Seen: 14 minutes ago Birthday: 05/29/1957 Device: Windows Share Posted April 25, 2016 @@Gatorgirl Is your timeshare big enough for everyone !! lmao hxtr and spinpuppy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
B-Murda Posted April 25, 2016 Member ID: 5841 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 17 Topic Count: 54 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 608 Content Per Day: 0.15 Reputation: 699 Achievement Points: 4384 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/02/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 29, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I'm interested to see how we work out the logistics for people to get to it. Those driving not a big deal, but those flying in, well the airport is far and I can't imagine someone wanting to run back and forth doing 3-6 hour drives to shuttle us fools, and a taxi/buss or uber are probably all expensive too... Will need to see how many of us can sync up on arrival date/times to see if we can rent something or pool in on a ride. JohnnyDos and Mule 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Chris Posted April 25, 2016 Member ID: 1357 Group: ++ COD4 Admin Followers: 65 Topic Count: 181 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 2287 Content Per Day: 0.45 Reputation: 1725 Achievement Points: 16578 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 4 Joined: 04/21/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: 6 hours ago Birthday: 09/11/1972 Device: Windows Share Posted April 25, 2016 I can likely make it this time!!!! I'll bring hearing protection if Wildthing is coming lol ScRiPt3r, hxtr, JohnnyDos and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
LtLaszlo Posted April 25, 2016 Member ID: 151 Group: ++ COD2 Admin Followers: 62 Topic Count: 186 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 9137 Content Per Day: 1.71 Reputation: 24296 Achievement Points: 94152 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 314 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 15 hours ago Birthday: 05/17/1959 Device: Kindle Fire Share Posted April 25, 2016 Good choice for those east of the Mississippi! I'm from Michigan, but have went with the family our "Spring Break" there 10 of the last 15 years. There are many things to do in the area, but first thing to do is decide the central location, Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge. Gatlinburg has the Mountain feel, with a cable car up a ski mountain (yes, belive it or not) - it's at the start of the Smokies between Tenn and Carolina. Pigeon Forge is more touristy, based around Dolly Parton! Many, many cabin rentals of all sizesnear both cities and, of course hotels (we always do the cabins, Aunt bugs has many kind of between the towns). May be late for whitewater (colder), but have some nice ziplines (Climbworks!), shooting ranges (Buds, north of PF in Sevierville - but there are others), the Aquarium (Gatlin) is quite nice, if rainy. Lots of good restaurants and the Ole Smoky Moonshine, where you can sample about 15 - 20 flavors of shine! Checkout the areas attractions, there are many and yes, I beleive a Casino somewhere in the area. Think I might make the Fest again!! Cpt.TennealXI, JohnnyDos, YACCster and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
loaderXI Posted April 26, 2016 Member ID: 252 Group: +++ COD2 Head Admin Followers: 71 Topic Count: 392 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 6417 Content Per Day: 1.20 Reputation: 6494 Achievement Points: 54337 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 30 Joined: 09/05/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: Tuesday at 01:37 PM Birthday: 03/22/1965 Device: Windows Share Posted April 26, 2016 wooo hoooo damn im a going to make this one just got to get the dates nailed down on my end Cpt.TennealXI, Mule and Dark Asylumn 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
HarryWeezer Posted April 26, 2016 Member ID: 20166 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 611 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 7652 Content Per Day: 1.98 Reputation: 7228 Achievement Points: 53663 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 36 Joined: 10/04/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 16 Birthday: 10/16/1946 Device: Windows Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Good choice for those east of the Mississippi! I'm from Michigan, but have went with the family our "Spring Break" there 10 of the last 15 years. There are many things to do in the area, but first thing to do is decide the central location, Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge. Gatlinburg has the Mountain feel, with a cable car up a ski mountain (yes, belive it or not) - it's at the start of the Smokies between Tenn and Carolina. Pigeon Forge is more touristy, based around Dolly Parton! Many, many cabin rentals of all sizesnear both cities and, of course hotels (we always do the cabins, Aunt bugs has many kind of between the towns). May be late for whitewater (colder), but have some nice ziplines (Climbworks!), shooting ranges (Buds, north of PF in Sevierville - but there are others), the Aquarium (Gatlin) is quite nice, if rainy. Lots of good restaurants and the Ole Smoky Moonshine, where you can sample about 15 - 20 flavors of shine! Checkout the areas attractions, there are many and yes, I beleive a Casino somewhere in the area. Think I might make the Fest again!! Thanks Laszlo. That's my opinion as well. I'm looking at Gatlinburg for the motel and Sat. night beer bash. Gatlinburg's main drag is one attraction after another after another and everything will be within walking distance. Have you been to the Smoky Mountain Brewery? Looking at that as a strong possibility for Sat. night. To All: Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are both tourist towns loaded with attractions and about 8 miles apart. There is cheap public transportation back and forth and to Dollywood. What there IS NOT is any cheap way to get from the Knoxville airport to this area. It's about 40 miles and a taxi is $65 and up. The best way is to simply rent a car at the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
JohnnyDos Posted April 26, 2016 Member ID: 77 Group: Fallen Members Followers: 111 Topic Count: 1018 Topics Per Day: 0.19 Content Count: 7527 Content Per Day: 1.41 Reputation: 9175 Achievement Points: 69486 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 47 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 8, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Pretty sure me and Tenneal are going to drive there.So we will have to listen to driving music. Blackbart and loaderXI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnnBright Posted April 26, 2016 Member ID: 22339 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 17 Topic Count: 167 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 1714 Content Per Day: 0.51 Reputation: 679 Achievement Points: 12960 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 7 Joined: 01/13/15 Status: Offline Last Seen: February 5 Birthday: 03/20/1972 Device: Android Share Posted April 26, 2016 I've been going there my whole life. We always stay in cabins. We find that it's actually cheaper and much nicer. They rent blocks of cabins to groups as well as large lodge style cabins that sleep a bunch of people. There is so much to do there and it's one of my favorite places. I'm so glad it was chosen this year. LtLaszlo and bobbarker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
HarryWeezer Posted April 26, 2016 Member ID: 20166 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 611 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 7652 Content Per Day: 1.98 Reputation: 7228 Achievement Points: 53663 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 36 Joined: 10/04/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 16 Birthday: 10/16/1946 Device: Windows Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) If you're familiar with Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg and would like to help with finding where we'll stay and party, please have at it and post your recommendations here. We want the motel to be somewhat close to where we'll wine and dine Saturday night so folks can walk back and forth without have to drive (you do NOT want to get a DUI in Tennessee.) And it would be useful if we can walk to most of the attractions - here's an attractions map: http://www.attractions-gatlinburg.com/public/maps/attractions_map/index.cfm We need to make a final determination soon so folks can reserve. For all motels we might consider, you need to check with them to see if they will have a block of rooms available for the specified dates; 23 said they'd like to come and we may have more, so figure around 30 rooms. Edited April 26, 2016 by HarryWeezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Mule Posted April 26, 2016 Member ID: 390 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 410 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 4251 Content Per Day: 0.80 Reputation: 3050 Achievement Points: 35625 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 7 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: Thursday at 09:17 PM Birthday: 05/08/1959 Device: Windows Share Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) Must be a go cart event!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best thing we have done in past >Xi< Fests http://xtremeracingcenterpigeonforge.com/xtreme-racing-center/our-xtreme-karts/ http://fasttrackspigeonforge.com/pigeon-forge-go-karts-tracks/ Edited April 26, 2016 by Mule Olive and Lady Asylumn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
JohnnyNashville Posted April 26, 2016 Member ID: 25938 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 21 Topic Count: 343 Topics Per Day: 0.14 Content Count: 1493 Content Per Day: 0.59 Reputation: 284 Achievement Points: 13299 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/17/17 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 25, 2022 Birthday: 08/08/1961 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I'm interested to see how we work out the logistics for people to get to it. Those driving not a big deal, but those flying in, well the airport is far and I can't imagine someone wanting to run back and forth doing 3-6 hour drives to shuttle us fools, and a taxi/buss or uber are probably all expensive too... Will need to see how many of us can sync up on arrival date/times to see if we can rent something or pool in on a ride. Murdered...I'll pick you up at the Nashville airport Thursday Morning...How you act determines if you ride in the truck or in the back... Harry...Thanks for your efforts, be sure and ask for group rates One more thing...All Foxi members must bring a wheelbarrow so they can take XI members back to their rooms... aj Qball1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyNashville Posted April 26, 2016 Member ID: 25938 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 21 Topic Count: 343 Topics Per Day: 0.14 Content Count: 1493 Content Per Day: 0.59 Reputation: 284 Achievement Points: 13299 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/17/17 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 25, 2022 Birthday: 08/08/1961 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Pretty sure me and Tenneal are going to drive there.So we will have to listen to driving music. I bet it will be more like this.... lmbo aj Cpt.TennealXI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qball1 Posted April 26, 2016 Member ID: 3552 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 17 Topic Count: 8 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 177 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 135 Achievement Points: 1497 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/16/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: Sunday at 08:28 PM Birthday: 05/03/1982 Device: Windows Share Posted April 26, 2016 looks like mrs qball and I will be attending this year as well, driving of course. The wife got reservations for a room at Mountain view in Pigeon Forge. I told her to wait but you know how them damn woman can be no offense Murda.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
B-Murda Posted April 27, 2016 Member ID: 5841 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 17 Topic Count: 54 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 608 Content Per Day: 0.15 Reputation: 699 Achievement Points: 4384 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/02/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 29, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2016 (edited) I told her to wait but you know how them damn woman can be no offense Murda.... fuq u!!! sounds like maybe you're the women and she has on the pants and calls the shots! hah But yea, I'm ready to book something myself just to be done but waiting to see where everyone ends up. Last year I ended up in a different hotel and it sucked having to do extra walking to meet up with everyone lol. Even more so when drunk trying to get back... Maybe i'll just sleep in the back of @ 's truck with those 28 women he said he's bringing us all so I get first dibs! well not you, you got a ball and chain... Edited April 27, 2016 by B-Murda Olive, JohnnyDos and Mule 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Ov3rKi11 Posted April 27, 2016 Member ID: 265 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 34 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 673 Content Per Day: 0.13 Reputation: 412 Achievement Points: 25064 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/06/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 8 Birthday: 05/22/1969 Device: iPhone Share Posted April 27, 2016 I'll be trying to make this one for sure Olive, BUDMAN, Mule and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
JohnnyDos Posted April 27, 2016 Member ID: 77 Group: Fallen Members Followers: 111 Topic Count: 1018 Topics Per Day: 0.19 Content Count: 7527 Content Per Day: 1.41 Reputation: 9175 Achievement Points: 69486 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 47 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 8, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2016 I'll be trying to make this one for sure You better,and don't forget Mike. Mule and Olive 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syckle Posted April 27, 2016 Member ID: 2694 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 25 Topic Count: 115 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 423 Content Per Day: 0.09 Reputation: 322 Achievement Points: 5508 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 07/26/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: Tuesday at 04:31 PM Birthday: 08/11/1965 Device: Windows Share Posted April 27, 2016 i am going to try to make this one, hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Mule Posted April 27, 2016 Member ID: 390 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 410 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 4251 Content Per Day: 0.80 Reputation: 3050 Achievement Points: 35625 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 7 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: Thursday at 09:17 PM Birthday: 05/08/1959 Device: Windows Share Posted April 27, 2016 I'm hoping to make it but due to life changes I will have to wait a bit to figure it out.Life sucks sometimes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeHaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Zombie Posted April 27, 2016 Member ID: 20735 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 20 Topic Count: 15 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 94 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 54 Achievement Points: 850 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 12/31/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 8, 2023 Birthday: 03/06/1993 Device: Android Share Posted April 27, 2016 A great hotel to check out is the mainstay in pigeon forge it is really nice and it is right in the middle of pigeon forge me and the family stay there everytime we go there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
HarryWeezer Posted April 27, 2016 Member ID: 20166 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 611 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 7652 Content Per Day: 1.98 Reputation: 7228 Achievement Points: 53663 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 36 Joined: 10/04/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 16 Birthday: 10/16/1946 Device: Windows Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 (edited) We have nailed down the Smoky Mountain Brewery in Gatlinburg for the Fest 2016 Booze & Crawl: http://tinyurl.com/h3rhveg Now checking ratings and getting group rates for motels in the immediate area. October is the busiest month of the year in Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge and so room rates are the highest. Nonetheless, we've negotiated some good prices including $100 a night at a four-star. Hope to announce the motel by next week. There will be a primary motel where we'll have 25 rooms available and possibly more if you get reservations in soon, and, a secondary where we'll also have negotiated lower rates for those who wish to wait until later in the year to reserve. Stay tuned; more to come!!! Edited April 27, 2016 by HarryWeezer Mule and 7Toes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
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