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Ray was always on the Blowing Rock town council or the planning commission ... looks like he's moved a bit wider afield now ... Melissa was involved with Blowing Rock city government too. She's still on the Appearance Advisory Commission and her term expires in 2023. Best I can tell they still live in Blowing Rock......but I have no clue where. Still kinda disappointing she didn't come on here to at least say thank you and goodbye. Gordon Lannis, I've been around Scots almost all my life........give them enough time and they'll find a Clan you belong to.......no matter what your name is. 
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Fay just emailed Ray congratulating him on his November win and immediately got a nice note back saying how much they enjoyed the TSMR all these years .... Onward and upward ....
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It is with some sadness that we read that the TSMR as we knew it has come to such an abrupt end. But hopefully like the phoenix it will rise from the ashes. Memories of happy days in a fine part of the world, great riding roads (Goat Path etc) with some fine folks. https://vimeo.com/35089513
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It is with some sadness that we read that the TSMR as we knew it has come to such an abrupt end. But hopefully like the phoenix it will rise from the ashes. Memories of happy days in a fine part of the world, great riding roads (Goat Path etc) with some fine folks. https://vimeo.com/35089513Seems like yesterday, not 11 years ago. I was on the Firebird Scrambler that year, last bike in the video .... Lannis
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Why not go down the Goat path?
The route is the route.
Doesn’t matter where you start?
Thoughts...
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Lannis, I've been around Scots almost all my life........give them enough time and they'll find a Clan you belong to.......no matter what your name is. Patterson is a sept of clan McClaren. Sadly that does not make me a racer. I'm more partial to Porsche anyway.
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Never been to Shady Valley, but I do remember Windy, his generosity and technical knowledge stand out. I will need some sort of address, and a short list of what to bring. I HAVE to have coffee in the morning, otherwise I can’t function. I will trailer up from Cleveland Georgia, and am looking very much forward to this event! If anyone needs me to bring anything, let me know, as I will be in my BIG (to me) F-150 King Cab.
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DPO......I’m pretty sure you’ve been to Shady Valley just not to Windy’s maybe.
Campground with bath house.... you really need a list?? Surely it hasn’t been that long.
Coffee is always a challenge but some campers come prepared and are nice enough to share. You’re going to have to check in with your Georgia cohorts and work that out. Windy might have upgraded since the last time I camped there. But it was a BYOC back then.
Not sure if the restaurant is still open, things change there all the time. But you can bet your booties Windy knows where breakfast is served and it shouldn’t be to far away.
Take care, Gordon
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There's a coffee pot in the men's room. We supply our grounds and filters. Windy supplies the water. I always have a french press with me but i'm not sure when I will make it this time as things are crazy here. Maybe not Wednesday morning
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Gordon Gray in NC, USA[/quote] The OSMR will happen again this year Gordon...I can take all the time I want now. Windys would be a good choice I think If you don't mind camping. Familiar territory to us all and an eats tent could be arranged much like you did for us in GA last August. Mike, something like what we did at Windy's for the 10th. BIG GRILL and lots of canopy cover........depending on attendance. Yep, Windy's is a different experience than the Blowing Rock Inn..........but doable.....and Windy is one hell of a host. Come hell or high water......I'll be at the OSMR.......could be a good year to have some new folks. Thanks to Mr Healy, Ed V and Don Roe.....I should be back on my sidecar rig, Closer to the event.......I'm going to challenge some of the "multi cylinder" folks to actually ride to the event......my record be damned. If a unit single can do the almost 1300 mile round trip (2 years in a row)......surly those big bikes can. There, gauntlet thrown. I've said it over and over........it's my favorite motorcycle event.....hands down. Gordon Gray in NC, USA Challenge accepted. I'll be at the OSMR.
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I’m going to do my best to have my sidecar rig back on the road by then. If not, I’ll ride Richrd’s bike up. Unit Single....441cc either way. If I can do it ( it will be my third trip up there on a single) you guys with 650-850 twins/triples should be able to make the trip with one arm tied behind your back.
Now that I’ve “almost” gotten rid of everything in the shop that’s not British I’m going to break out my Cotton Pony awards again. ( and you thought you’d seen the last of them😂)
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Challenge accepted. I'll be at the OSMR. I’ll take that challenge too, unless it’s Columbus Day weekend. Already have plans there... Steve
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Anyone have personal contact info for R&M? Invite them to Shady Valley for cocktails Friday night?
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I think we should camp out on their lawn for old times sake. 
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