Due to the PM's that I am receiving, I decided to put into print an invite to all the folks that may find our schedule appealing. This will be so that any along the way or, even at the hotel on Thursday night, we can meet and greet. Here is our tentative schedule:

04/20/06 - Thursday; meet on I-75 and exit 301, Cracker Barrel. This is the Brooksville exit where Hwy 98 intersects I-75. Leave and be on the road by 8:00 AM.

Travel north on I-75 through Florida all the way to Macon, GA. Several stops for gas and bodily necessities.

In Macon, get off the interstate and take Hwy 129 going north (Oh Yeah.....that 129 !!). This eventually integrates with 441 to Athens, GA. Take the loop around the city and follow 441 to Dillard, GA where we will stay at the Holiday Inn Express. Get a reservation from Jane @ 706.746.3585. Should arrive by 5:00PM. Still may be time for a few warm up twistees if everyone wants to !!

04/21/2006 - Friday; try to leave by about 8:30 AM and take 246/106 going eastward to Highlands. Pick up 28/64 going west to Franklin. Continue on 28 out of Franklin to Hwy19. Turn left and only go about 2-3 miles to where 28 picks up again, turning right. This takes you to Fontana Village where we bunk down for the next two nights. This appetizer stretch is about 2.5 hours with stops and provides fantastic sights and thrills. We'll be at the Dragon by 11:00 AM on Friday and with the morning run tease, we'll be ready to Shred The Dragon for the remainder of the day before check in.

*The same Hwy 28 from Fontana is about 15-20 minutes to the Dragon, takes you right there.

So, if anyone would like to meet up along the way or just at the hotel on Thursday night or, Friday morning, add to this thread/topic. We'll put the details together closer to the actual trip.

Zacksdad2