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Lainey
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 Posted - July 22 2002 : 6:09:41 PM
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Poll Question:
So far, initial framework for Gathering VI is shaping up nicely. Your poll responses have been greatly appreciated.
SO ..... in light of the potential/probable itinerary & travel distances, it'd be helpful to know how people feel about Base Of Operations.
Cherokee is looking good for inclusion, & the French Broads are pretty much a must do. When you look at ALL probable locations for Gathering VI, it becomes obvious that Asheville/Albany is more central to all things. Maybe we'll 'do lunch' at Biltmore or drop in on Webb's Headquarters, too.
What we need is feedback regarding bunking. Please state your preference!
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| Would prefer less driving & think Asheville very suitable for lodging |
 [39%] |
13 votes |
| Would prefer it stay as it lays/Chimney Rock Park for lodging |
[27%] |
9 votes |
| Would like to split it up between both places |
[6%] |
2 votes |
| Don't really have a preference |
[12%] |
4 votes |
| Think we ought to all crash at Lainey & Rich's just to test their threshold for pain |
[12%] |
4 votes |
| Would like to consider other options |
[3%] |
1 votes |
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Total Votes: 33 counted »» |
Last Vote:
November 03 2002 12:03:37 AM |
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Gadget Girl
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Posted - July 22 2002 : 7:28:28 PM
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Sorry Guys, I couldn't resist voting for your house!!!  My real vote would be to split the locations. I love being in Chimney Rock for the final evening (some strong "tradition" feelings there, too), but I have to say it sure was a treat to just drive about three feet (OK so it might have been a mile - with these weekends, it felt like three feet) from the Skyland Arts Cinema. I stayed in Hendersonville that night and then the drive to the parkway wasn't bad either the next morning...that is if ya don't mind FOG and Deer Butts 3 inches from your grill  all encountered with one eye open ...barely 
GG
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Theresa
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Posted - July 22 2002 : 10:36:10 PM
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I haven't voted yet...still need to do some thinking on this one. One question, though. If we split our bunkin' place, might that pose a problem with checking in/out time wise...you know...leaving so early some mornings and all?
And, Diana, where the hell did you get that avatar? Kinda gives me the heaves!
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Gadget Girl
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Posted - July 22 2002 : 11:53:04 PM
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Just keepin' an "eye out" for all the MohicanLand Buds ya know. Hmmmmmmmm....reminds me of an old BAD joke! Blech!
  Di
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Lainey
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Posted - July 23 2002 : 10:00:58 AM
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By the way, regarding option #2; Chimney Rock Park is NOT actually a bunking possibility unless Gatherers can claim squatters' rights. Chimney Rock, the village, however, can still be considered an option.
Could be logistically challenging to split it up, Theresa. All things to be considered. It seems a trade off might be in order.
Diana Dear, we'll leave the lights on for ya.
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Stephanie
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Posted - July 23 2002 : 10:02:09 AM
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I agree about the avatar, Diana! That is creepy!
Okay so I voted to stay at Rich and Elaine's, but only because my vote really doesn't count because I live locally and do not plan to stay in a hotel. However,knowing the "lay of the land" I would strongly recommend considering Asheville lodging. It just seems more central to our wide-spread locations. If we do the Cherokee thing, for instance, we will be leaving there about 11 or 11:30 pm, and that would make a terribly long drive back to Chimney Rock so late at night. I know many of you have sentimental connections to Chimney Rock but I think Asheville is worth considering. jmho!
Stephanie
P.S. Biltmore Estate has a new inn on the grounds that some of you might consider... I think about $700 a night. No wampum and brandy.
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Ilse
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Posted - July 23 2002 : 12:05:12 PM
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Asheville does have some excellent Irish pubs. Not that that would be an argument for me, mind you, oh no.... 
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Adele
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Posted - July 23 2002 : 1:41:37 PM
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Asheville does have some excellent Irish pubs. Not that that would be an argument for me, mind you, oh no....
*remembers hauling Ilse out of said Irish pubs on several occasions during our post-Gathering recuperation in Asheville last year*.....*sighsss*....need I say more?
HM
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Ilse
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Posted - July 23 2002 : 2:10:22 PM
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Well, I voted no preference. Not because of any sound reason at all, but just because, due to my drinking habits so splendidly outlined by Huggy in the post above, it's a good bet I'll not do any driving myself at all 
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Adele
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Posted - July 24 2002 : 04:07:10 AM
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Well, I voted no preference. Not because of any sound reason at all, but just because, due to my drinking habits so splendidly outlined by Huggy in the post above, it's a good bet I'll not do any driving myself at all
Is that your way of telling me I am driving again next year?!
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Diane B.
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Posted - July 25 2002 : 2:38:01 PM
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It does sound as though Asheville makes more sense; of course, I will most likely be staying in a campground again - especially if my husband comes with me! So I hope there are some good ones close to Asheville. I know there are some out Cherokee way! If my husband decides not to come, then there is a slight chance that I might consider whatever group lodging is available. So if anyone is looking for a roommate...I don't smoke, I don't snore & I promise to only scream out the names Daniel, Nathaniel and/or Hawkeye in my sleep no more than half a dozen times each night!
Rattlesnake Woman
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Fitz Williams
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Posted - July 25 2002 : 4:07:21 PM
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I will most likely be staying in a campground again
There are some really great places to stay on the Blue Ridge Parkway, but this might a little out of the way depending on the schedule.
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richfed
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Posted - July 25 2002 : 7:01:56 PM
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The important thing to remember here is that no one is forced to stay anywhere!
No matter what is decided upon, and that is probably a ways away [we still need a volunteer to take on that rather weighty task! - More on volunteering soon!], the ultimate choice is left to you, the individual. If staying with or near the group is top priority for you, then you stay wherever "base" is, be it CR Village, Asheville, or the Moon. If you prefer to cut down driving distances [hence add time to sleep!], then you might choose to move around ... or you might, as some folks usually do, mix it up a bit.
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ellen
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Posted - July 25 2002 : 9:31:01 PM
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If I could have voted for two choices the second (or first maybe) would have been for Rich and Lainey's home. They have enough kids around that 60 plus additional people would hardly be noticed.
I did vote for CRP only because that is the only place we stayed. Jill and I really enjoyed being so close to all the other people and now that Marc and Cherie don't drive back and forth it will be all the better.
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Lainey
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Posted - July 26 2002 : 02:38:43 AM
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Hi Ellen,
Congratulations on your daughter's wedding!
Now, about ...
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If I could have voted for two choices the second (or first maybe) would have been for Rich and Lainey's home. They have enough kids around that 60 plus additional people would hardly be noticed.
Wouldcha all be needing clean towels?
{Glad to see you posting ...}
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Adele
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Posted - July 26 2002 : 05:01:08 AM
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I voted for CRP I have to say, simply because I thought the Geneva a splendid place to enable us all to mix easily and I like being in the middle of such a beautiful spot, and I prefer being out of town.
I don't object to the driving distances, I think they are pretty manageable. Even at Gathering 3 when the distances were far greater, they were outweighed by the fun we had at Bear Den Cabins! I would hate to lose some of the 'heart and soul' of the stay in return for a couple of hours less in the car!
HM
PS Ellen!!! Great to see you here!!
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kgwhitney
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Posted - July 26 2002 : 11:54:27 PM
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Hope this goes where it is supposed to. I haven't yet used the board so I thought I would start by responding to the poll about lodging. While we love the atmosphere of the Geneva, Mark and I have already talked about looking for lodging elsewhere next year. I was less than happy with the cleaniness and not having a phone to call and check in at home is a little inconvenient. Also, you never knew when the Tiki bar was open for food. Getting back late and not knowing if we would get supper or not....
However, we will stay WHEREVER the group stays because we love you all soooo much! We did vote for the Ashville area because we thought it would be fun to try something new.
Hope all is well with all of you Gatherers!
Kathy
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Theresa
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Posted - July 27 2002 : 11:23:40 AM
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Hey Kathy! Good to see you here. How are my rafting buddies these days? Like you, we will stay wherever the group decides. And if necessary, I will be most happy to knock your room up again!
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hawkeye
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Posted - July 30 2002 : 07:27:21 AM
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Well... while Asheville is probably more convenient, I still really enjoy staying in Chimney Rock. The Geneva could never be confused with the Ritz Carlton, but it does have a nice location to house our raffle and display items, a pool for relaxing, the Tiki, and a place for the McWilliams brothers to set up camp (when they don't have a scheduling conflict). Not to mention the atmosphere... the gorge, Chimney Rock lit up at night, the river behind the Tiki (yes, it's actully a river... I lost a bet on that one.), and shopping. Besides, I kind of enjoy the driving. It gives me a chance to see more of the area.
Marc
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Fitz Williams
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Posted - July 30 2002 : 11:52:09 AM
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If anyone is not satisfied with the Geneva, then there is always the Lake Lure Inn a short distance away. Also, there are camp grounds nearby, and even cottages which can be rented. I don't know of another location which would better fit the spirit of the Gathering.
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Cherie
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Posted - July 31 2002 : 09:05:19 AM
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ELLEN!!!!
I have missed you here... You better be coming next year!!!...
Love You Lots
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richfed
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Posted - August 01 2002 : 1:03:33 PM
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Well... while Asheville is probably more convenient, I still really enjoy staying in Chimney Rock.
I'm one who voted "No Preference" in this one, mostly because I don't end up spending all that much time there. HOWEVER, If I were a Gatherer coming from out of town, I think I'd too prefer Chimney Rock Village ... mainly for the "atmosphere." Of course, no telling what we'd come up with in the Asheville area ... might be great. Like Marc, the driving aspect doesn't bother me a bit - it's just the time involved that concerns me.
So, when all is said and done, I still have no preference ... so, why did I even post this?????  |
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Adele
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Posted - August 02 2002 : 04:07:21 AM
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I'm one who voted "No Preference" in this one, mostly because I don't end up spending all that much time there. HOWEVER, If I were a Gatherer coming from out of town, I think I'd too prefer Chimney Rock Village ... mainly for the "atmosphere." Of course, no telling what we'd come up with in the Asheville area ... might be great. Like Marc, the driving aspect doesn't bother me a bit - it's just the time involved that concerns me.
So, when all is said and done, I still have no preference ... so, why did I even post this?????
Ok, ok...I think I know this one ..... wait a minute .... you posted it because ...... because ..... ummmmmm ..... another one of your marbles just slowly trickled away? No, no ... thats not it ..... ummmm ... because .... Lainey didn't get to the post first to edit it? No, hang on ... ummm .... I GOT it!! You are a sharing kinda guy! Yup, that would be it!
HM
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Native Heart
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Posted - August 05 2002 : 01:53:50 AM
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This is a really hard question because the atmosphere and scenery at Chimney Rock really can't be beat. Staying in the shadow of the site of such an important scene in the movie (not to mention its incredible beauty) reminded us every time we looked up why we were in NC and put us right in the mood for all that hiking and scenery gawking we did for 4 days. BUT I agree with Kathy about the Geneva. Phil and I talked about staying someplace else, too. NOTHING could have ruined the Gathering for me, but when that giant roach crawled on my arm when I was in bed--that came pretty close. If I knew how to crawl out of my skin, I would have done it that night. HOWEVER, we will stay where the group stays even if I have to sleep with a can of RAID and a giant fly-swatter.
As for the driving, I do have to admit that it took us flatlanders 2 days to adjust to those windy, hilly backroads before we could drive with any speed and not need to stop and "look at the scenery" periodically. But once adjusted, it actually became fun and isn't too much of a deterrent. Time & cost of the gas may be considerations for some, though.
Still cringing,
Native Heart
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Donna
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Posted - October 05 2002 : 10:53:48 AM
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This is a tough one. There are many things to say
about the Geneva, but it does have it's shortcomings.
No phones in the room, clocks, etc.
I still have a dream of all of us staying at the
Lake Lure Inn. But that's not likely to happen,
because I don't think they'd ever give us a good
rate that most could afford.
I wish we could find a nice place in Asheville
that we could call our own. A big meeting room,
and a big lawn where people could camp. Ha ha..
I'm sure, not likely in downtown....
I do like being able to unpack and not have to
move a 2nd time. Yes, this is hard.
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