February 22, 2020
Bob and Penne planned us a very nice drive out northeast of town, with twisty roads and scenic beauty. We organized at Harper’s at noon, got briefed, tagged, and ready to roll, and about 12:30 split into three groups. We took I-40 East to Rutledge Pike, then headed northeast. Highlights included Joppa Mountain Road, Lone Mountain Road, and Hickory Valley Road. Drive was fun, pastoral beauty abounded, and mid drive potty break perfect.
We ended our run of 120 miles at Next Level Brewing on Broadway. We ran them ragged, and hit the Wood Fired Pizza Truck pretty hard. With 45 cars on the drive, we owned the place. Good time had by all, and weather was perfect!
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- Here’s the run
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- Checking in, getting wristbands
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- Milling about smartly
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- Roll ’em OUT!!
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- Down I-40 through town
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- OFF RAMP!
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- Joppa Mountain Road. Oh yeah…
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- Water fall on Joppa Mountain
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- The next ridge across the valley
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- Gets curvy!
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- Pastoral Beauty
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- And horses
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- Welcome to the Valley and Ridge
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- Pit stop!!
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- All lined up!
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- 45 cars…
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- Bob takes some footage
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- Yes, there was a potty line
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- One of the newer acquisitions, Ruby
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- GEOLOGY!!
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- Even the highways were fun!
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- Norris Lake
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- Apt signage
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- And our destination, Next Level Brewing
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- Telling stories and tales
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- Table of fun
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- Sid & Jamie
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- Laughs and fun were had
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- Was a great drive and a good time!!
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- Until next time!!
