Asheville NC --Hooligans and Hiking --Oct 6

**HeathBar** · 12th September 07, 05:18 AM

Originally Posted by Barclay

Thanks, Heath - I'm sorry, I just can't do all the driving (since I'll be returning from a week in Cincy / Indianapolis on the 5th and leaving on vacation on the 7th). I really want to be there, but the funds and the 6 hour drive make it difficult. What if I promise to make the AGM in 08, regardless of location? I was really looking forward to seeing you and Lisa, too...and to seeing your dad in his brand new kilt!

I'll take you up on that. I'd like to choose a venue of one of the commissioners that's traveling this year. And if Ralph wears his dress trews, I'll make sure we get a picture.

As for the fall tourist stuff, I'm afraid that because of the extreme drought we've been in, I don't know if we'll have a fall color show this year. Around here I've seen large trees with brown leaves and some leaves are already beginning to drop.

**Tartan Hiker** · 12th September 07, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by HeathBar

As for the fall tourist stuff, I'm afraid that because of the extreme drought we've been in, I don't know if we'll have a fall color show this year. Around here I've seen large trees with brown leaves and some leaves are already beginning to drop.

Same here. Lots of brown leaves. The Sourwoods are looking good, however.
Tourist dollars are good for the economy, but certainly bad for the blood pressure if you need to get anywhere on time.

**Kiltedmusiclover** · 12th September 07, 05:48 PM

I may be able to make it up for the tour of the brewery.
I am sure I can make it for
Dinner at 6 at the latest,
I will know a little more the closer we get to that date.

**Freedomlover** · 14th September 07, 01:38 PM

Nuts. The wife and I are leaving for Charleston on the third and won't be back till the tenth.

**Tartan Hiker** · 15th September 07, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by Kiltedmusiclover

I may be able to make it up for the tour of the brewery.

That's great, Nelson! And drag a few friends along with you. I'd hate for them to arrange a special tour and only three of us show up!

**MacMoose** · 17th September 07, 05:41 AM

Sounds like an excellent day! Please count me in. How strenuous a hike are you planning on? I may be tempted to bring a friend, but not a hiker, per se.

**Tartan Hiker** · 17th September 07, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by MacMoose

Sounds like an excellent day! Please count me in. How strenuous a hike are you planning on? I may be tempted to bring a friend, but not a hiker, per se.

We'll tailor the hike to the crowd that shows up and the weather. There are lots of good trails in the area that are lovely this time of year and are not particularly strenuous. The only thing to be careful of is that everyone wears good footwear as you will be on rock some of the time and in sneakers the bottoms of the feet get mighty tender.

And back to the suggestion by MacWage....Dupont State Forest is not too far from Hendersonville, and has great trails and the largest waterfalls in the state. I'd vote for that as a destination.

**Barclay** · 18th September 07, 02:42 PM

Mr. and Mrs. LeAcadianEmbaumer are a tentative yes, at least for the afternoon and evening activities.

**Fox** · 20th September 07, 10:11 AM

Sounds like a fine time. Unfortunately, my fiance works weekends. We are usually available moreso during the week. We're also new to hiking and look forward to progressing toward the wonders of the western part of the state. Perhaps we will meet later rather than sooner one of these days.

**Tartan Hiker** · 21st September 07, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by Toddo

Sounds like a fine time. Unfortunately, my fiance works weekends. We are usually available moreso during the week. We're also new to hiking and look forward to progressing toward the wonders of the western part of the state. Perhaps we will meet later rather than sooner one of these days.

Don't hesitate to drop me a note whenever you want to come out this way. If I can't get out with you I can at least offer some advice!