Grandfather Mountain 2012

[Geoff Withnell]

It looks like Michele and I will attend this year. Google says its about an 8 hour drive down to Grandfather mountain from Montgomery Village, our home just outside Washington DC, and it looks like quite a scenic trip. Any suggestions from the rabble on where to stay, etc? Camping is not an option. At this point in our lives, we both value the creature comforts a little to much for that.

[kiltedjoss]

Google says its about an 8 hour drive down to Grandfather mountain from Montgomery Village, our home just outside Washington DC, and it looks like quite a scenic trip.

I'm also interested and would be coming from Northern Virginia. Thoughts?

[Geoff Withnell]

Michele and I will be staying at Linville River Log Cabins. We will have a fire pit and a grill. I was thinking of inviting the rabble for a cookout one evening. What say you all?

[Tartan Hiker]

Michele and I will be staying at Linville River Log Cabins. We will have a fire pit and a grill. I was thinking of inviting the rabble for a cookout one evening. What say you all?

That sounds splendid!

[Mael Coluim]

Michele and I will be staying at Linville River Log Cabins. We will have a fire pit and a grill. I was thinking of inviting the rabble for a cookout one evening. What say you all?

Have it and they will come.

[piperdbh]

Michele and I will be staying at Linville River Log Cabins. We will have a fire pit and a grill. I was thinking of inviting the rabble for a cookout one evening. What say you all?

I say, "YES!"

[creagdhubh]

My wife, Stephanie and I shall definitely be there on Friday and Saturday, departing early Sunday morning for home. We are concluding our 2012 summer holiday to eastern North Carolina and the Outer Banks (Stephanie and I once lived there whilst serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. We were both stationed at MCB Camp Lejeune, NC), at Grandfather Mountain. Stephanie and I are sincerely looking forward to meeting many of you!

P.S. - Any suggestions on where to stay for two nights, whilst attending the games, and when to book? We have not begun our 'lodging research' yet for the Grandfather Mountain area.

Slainte mhath,

[Geoff Withnell]

My wife, Stephanie and I will definitely be there on Friday and Saturday, departing early Sunday morning for home. We are concluding our 2012 summer holiday to eastern North Carolina and the Outer Banks (Stephanie and I once lived there whilst serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. We were both stationed at MCB Camp Lejeune, NC), at Grandfather Mountain. Stephanie and I are sincerely looking forward to meeting many of you!

Slainte mhath,

Went through Lejeune (Camp Geiger) in Infantry Training Regiment in 1968. Maybe we should have a kilted Marine gathering!

Semper Fi!

[creagdhubh]

Went through Lejeune (Camp Geiger) in Infantry Training Regiment in 1968. Maybe we should have a kilted Marine gathering!

Semper Fi!

Yes, sounds good to me! My wife did her Marine Combat Training (MCT) at Camp Geiger. I was a 'Holywood' Marine, so I did my combat training at Camp Pendleton, though my first, and main duty station was Camp Lejeune (Jacksonville, NC). I did not like California one bit, and preferred eastern North Carolina.

Semper Fi!

[piperdbh]

Geoff and Kyle (and anybody else):
The Pixie Inn is located in the sprawling metropolis of Linville and is the closest hotel to Gran'pappy.
Here's their contac info:

Pixie Motor Inn
4150 Linville Falls Highway

Newland, NC 28657

(828) 733-2597

Pixie Motor Inn - Intersection of NC 105 and US 221. 25 Grade A units. Electric heat. Grade A Cafe nearby. Color television. Free ice for cooler. Air conditioned. (828) 733-2597.

Try Googling hotels near Linville or Newland, NC to find a place to stay. Boone and Blowing rock are the next closest towns. I'd suggest booking rooms early (as in tomorrow) to ensure getting the place you want.
Geoff, Mael Cluim lives near you and came to Grandsire 2 years ago. He can tell you how long the trip takes.