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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! 

 

 

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Hmmm that is less than a 6 hour drive from me.

 

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I would love to but can't cross border was a bad boy till I was 25

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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?  

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I will be driving from Kansas City for the Fest if anyone needs a ride and is directly on the way!

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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????   :rofl:

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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!

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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.

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Isnt it the place they had wildfires some years ago???

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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.

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Good this looks like a fantastics resort town, lots of stuff to do , and nice restaurants and pubs!!

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im pretty close to there. Are Non XI members allowed to attend? 

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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

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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/  :secret:

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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!!!!

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