WldPenguin Posted February 22, 2023 Member ID: 2995 Group: ++++ Senior Admin Followers: 185 Topic Count: 790 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 4709 Content Per Day: 0.96 Reputation: 7321 Achievement Points: 51110 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 90 Joined: 11/17/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: 14 hours ago Birthday: 02/13/1966 Device: Windows Posted February 22, 2023 Hi, all! I'm sure many of you know by now that we have set the dates and location for XI Fest 2023. It will be September 6-10 in Gatlinburg, TN. If you plan on attending, have any interest in attending or just want to find out if it's something for you, then please request to join the Club from the link below, or sent a pm to Rugger, Yaccster or me to send you an invite. DO NOT respond here if you are interested because this thread will not be monitored for responses. Looking forward to a great time with great people this fall! YACCster, major-mark63 and MtDeW 1 2 Awards
Thunder Posted February 22, 2023 Member ID: 3822 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 22 Topic Count: 27 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 242 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 276 Achievement Points: 3027 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/20/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 9, 2023 Posted February 22, 2023 Hmmm that is less than a 6 hour drive from me.
evo Posted February 24, 2023 Member ID: 28206 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 2 Topic Count: 16 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 69 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 109 Achievement Points: 618 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 03/22/20 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 5 Birthday: 07/04/1977 Device: Windows Posted February 24, 2023 I would love to but can't cross border was a bad boy till I was 25 major-mark63 and BlackRose 1 1 Awards
Majbasil Posted February 25, 2023 Member ID: 6247 Group: ** Registered Users Followers: 23 Topic Count: 25 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 687 Content Per Day: 0.16 Reputation: 874 Achievement Points: 5780 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/23/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: Monday at 02:52 PM Device: Windows Posted February 25, 2023 OK so.... having grown up near the Smokey Mountains and countless hours in and around that area, may I offer some suggestions... https://smokymountains.com/park/things-to-do/ DO NOT MISS CADES COVE (restored original cabins and tiny village) a drive - might have traffic but you might see black bears, elk, such and what not running around even from the car. I would take a picnic and stop along the drive and have a picnic. Then when you get to the buildings, walk around, it is cool. https://smokymountains.com/park/cades-cove/ Lots of great hiking easy trails, great time to be visiting there, should be great weather and pretty oh so pretty. https://smokymountains.com/park/hikes/ DOLLYWOOD, awesome amusement park, even has a doggiewood (kennel - would have to make advanced reservations for pets) music is GREAT, Dolly sure did a fine job displaying the essence of the area for guests. You probably will get wet on some rides, heads up. https://www.dollywood.com/plan-your-visit/ PIGEON FORGE, omg.. tacky but fun as hell if you like to ride little NASCAR mini racers, putt putt, eat biscuits and gravy... https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Products-g55270-a_contentId.37622924096+714010981-Pigeon_Forge_Tennessee.html OMG ick not recommended, but heck I did it and then had the hangover from hell... doh https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g55270-d11482061-Famous_Moonshine_Wine_Tour_From_Pigeon_Forge-Pigeon_Forge_Tennessee.html About staying/hanging out, three types of locations... Gatlinburg, original used to be awesome, but way too many cars and such... cool if you happen to be there "off season" whenever that is. Pigeon Forge OMG too many people, too many cars, but... see what all tacky and stilly and stupid stuff you can do all in one day! lol Then my favorite, Townsend Townsend Townsend is often called the “quiet side of the Smokies” in contrast to the bustling and often crowded tourist areas of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Townsend offers a different perspective of the area that a lot of people enjoy. Renting a smokey mountains type of log cabin, getting one right on a creek is the traditional way to go, but all kinds of hotels, even a goat farm and you can airbnb in a yurt type thing is there... whatever floats your boat. https://www.vrbo.com/search/keywords:gatlinburg-tennessee-united-states-of-america/arrival:2023-09-01/departure:2023-09-04/filter:64?petIncluded=false&filterByTotalPrice=true Enjoy East Tennessee, and ya'll come back now, ya hear? Ruggerxi and WldPenguin 2
GhostfaceJim Posted February 26, 2023 Member ID: 2314 Group: ++ Conan Exiles Admin Followers: 31 Topic Count: 113 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 20723 Content Per Day: 4.02 Reputation: 5317 Achievement Points: 113932 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 50 Joined: 03/19/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: 4 hours ago Birthday: 04/22/1975 Device: Windows Posted February 26, 2023 I will be driving from Kansas City for the Fest if anyone needs a ride and is directly on the way! ANGUS, Gatorgirl and Ruggerxi 3 Awards
GhostfaceJim Posted February 26, 2023 Member ID: 2314 Group: ++ Conan Exiles Admin Followers: 31 Topic Count: 113 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 20723 Content Per Day: 4.02 Reputation: 5317 Achievement Points: 113932 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 50 Joined: 03/19/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: 4 hours ago Birthday: 04/22/1975 Device: Windows Posted February 26, 2023 evo, Majbasil and ANGUS 1 2 Awards
TBB Posted February 26, 2023 Member ID: 989 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 25 Topic Count: 290 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 20309 Content Per Day: 3.63 Reputation: 22427 Achievement Points: 146933 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 387 Joined: 01/07/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: 15 hours ago Birthday: 01/27/1946 Device: Windows Posted February 26, 2023 33 minutes ago, GhostfaceJim said: I will be driving from Kansas City for the Fest if anyone needs a ride and is directly on the way! Is New Joisey on your way???? ANGUS 1 Awards
Gatorgirl Posted February 26, 2023 Member ID: 2986 Group: ++++ Senior Admin Followers: 206 Topic Count: 384 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 6456 Content Per Day: 1.31 Reputation: 7140 Achievement Points: 50711 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/13/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: Sunday at 12:32 PM Birthday: 12/19/1967 Device: iPhone Posted February 26, 2023 13 hours ago, GhostfaceJim said: I will be driving from Kansas City for the Fest if anyone needs a ride and is directly on the way! Awesome, it will be great to see you again! GhostfaceJim 1 Awards
WldPenguin Posted February 26, 2023 Member ID: 2995 Group: ++++ Senior Admin Followers: 185 Topic Count: 790 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 4709 Content Per Day: 0.96 Reputation: 7321 Achievement Points: 51110 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 90 Joined: 11/17/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: 14 hours ago Birthday: 02/13/1966 Device: Windows Author Posted February 26, 2023 Thesis for all the info, @Majbasil! Majbasil 1 Awards
Cylon Posted March 2, 2023 Member ID: 2447 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 13 Topic Count: 24 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 306 Content Per Day: 0.06 Reputation: 226 Achievement Points: 2172 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/01/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 20, 2023 Birthday: 09/07/1993 Posted March 2, 2023 I'm definitely in for this, been a long time since I've been active or seen anyone in XI. I think it was the Cincinnati fest like 8ish years ago or so. A lot to do in Gatlinburg lol. YACCster and Ruggerxi 2 Awards
major-mark63 Posted March 2, 2023 Member ID: 23233 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 24 Topic Count: 51 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 3044 Content Per Day: 0.87 Reputation: 2291 Achievement Points: 24025 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 12 Joined: 09/10/15 Status: Offline Last Seen: 3 hours ago Birthday: 08/11/1963 Device: Windows Posted March 2, 2023 Isnt it the place they had wildfires some years ago??? Awards
Smeggie Posted March 2, 2023 Member ID: 24118 Group: + COD4 Moderator Followers: 26 Topic Count: 61 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1184 Content Per Day: 0.35 Reputation: 2240 Achievement Points: 11037 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 14 Joined: 02/19/16 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Birthday: 01/23/1962 Device: Windows Posted March 2, 2023 9 minutes ago, major-mark63 said: Isnt it the place they had wildfires some years ago??? Yes in 2016. Went last August (2022) and there was a lot of new construction going on. Still signs of the fire and bare foundations without homes. Most everything is back to normal, though. major-mark63 1 Awards
major-mark63 Posted March 2, 2023 Member ID: 23233 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 24 Topic Count: 51 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 3044 Content Per Day: 0.87 Reputation: 2291 Achievement Points: 24025 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 12 Joined: 09/10/15 Status: Offline Last Seen: 3 hours ago Birthday: 08/11/1963 Device: Windows Posted March 2, 2023 Good this looks like a fantastics resort town, lots of stuff to do , and nice restaurants and pubs!! Smeggie 1 Awards
Remmy Posted March 3, 2023 Member ID: 24169 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 6 Topic Count: 10 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 73 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 101 Achievement Points: 652 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/01/16 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 5 Birthday: 04/06/1997 Device: Windows Posted March 3, 2023 (edited) im pretty close to there. Are Non XI members allowed to attend? Edited March 3, 2023 by Remmy YACCster 1
KicknDatAzz Posted March 3, 2023 Member ID: 833 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 41 Topic Count: 49 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 769 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 598 Achievement Points: 5724 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/04/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: Saturday at 12:31 PM Device: Windows Posted March 3, 2023 On 2/24/2023 at 1:45 AM, evo said: I would love to but can't cross border was a bad boy till I was 25 lol - they won't let you out Awards
Majbasil Posted March 28, 2023 Member ID: 6247 Group: ** Registered Users Followers: 23 Topic Count: 25 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 687 Content Per Day: 0.16 Reputation: 874 Achievement Points: 5780 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/23/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: Monday at 02:52 PM Device: Windows Posted March 28, 2023 For all you idiots coming to the XI fest in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, there are so many lakes around this area, if you have the time, you could rent a boat and putter about fish/speed/sightsee around the lakes/rivers. Douglass Lake is the closest and would be fun for ya'll. https://smokymountainh2osports.com/
StormCrow Posted March 28, 2023 Member ID: 480 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 74 Topic Count: 266 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 2701 Content Per Day: 0.47 Reputation: 5075 Achievement Points: 46666 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 37 Joined: 09/21/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 50 minutes ago Birthday: 03/11/1975 Device: Windows Posted March 28, 2023 On 2/24/2023 at 1:45 AM, evo said: I would love to but can't cross border was a bad boy till I was 25 You and me both bro. I cant get into the US.... had the XI fest up here in Niagara Falls back in 2017... i think we due for another!!!! Awards
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