Maggie Valley Gathering Info & Signup Page

[David357]

Awww, Dang It!

I'm bummed too Mike.:group:

 

[Zammy]

Dang David, I know you had some shoulder stuff but really going to miss you and Polly this year.

 

[Marc H]

Unfortunately not this year. I have to back out of the event due to conflicting dates with an upcoming elective medical procedure. See you next year.

We will miss you and Polly.I guess even the official spokesperson has to take a year off every once in awhile.

 

[Zammy]

Some sad news

I am so bummed to say that Jo Ann & I aren't going to make it to MV this year, we will dearly miss everyone.

So here's the short story, Jo Ann had her regular mammogram a couple of weeks ago and something didn't look right to the tech, then she had an ultrasound, and finally had to have a biopsy. The results were Stage 1 cancer, very localized and the slow growing type. She's going to have surgery some time after labor day followed by 4-6 weeks of radiation therapy. We just don't want to take any chances with travelling, hotel, eating out, etc., or catching anything and delaying treatment.

I don't know how everyone feels about going to MV this year but here's some info:

https://www.haywoodcountync.gov/684/Coronavirus-Covid-19-Information ( appears to be down right now)

https://www.nc.gov/covid-19/staying-ahead-curve

https://www.visitnc.com/advisory/snRb/coronavirus-travel-advisory

Also, OldSchool did some checking and several of our favorite restaurants are not allowing dine in, strictly take-out ---- Frankies, Butts on the Creek, Brooks BBQ, Rendezvous, Carvers, Snappys, Arthur’s Restaurant is only open Wed.-Sun and needs reservations for inside dining. Joey's Pancake House is open with restricted seating as is the Buttered Biscuit and several other breakfast places. Doug also relayed that there is no breakfast buffet at the motel, a sort of boxed breakfast to go. Wheels Through Time is also closed for now.

 

[LadyonaMission]

Gary, please tell Jo Ann she is in my prayers.

 

[Marc H]

You and Jo Ann will be in our prayers and you both will be greatly missed.

 

[paws]

Prayers for both of you...

 

[Jack Klarich]

On the prayer chain tonight

 

[ol' school]

Gary, you and Jo Ann are in our thoughts and prayers. May God's hands be on you both, healing for her and strength for you to help see her through this.

Doug & Becky

 

[PosseRider]

I am so bummed to say that Jo Ann & I aren't going to make it to MV this year, we will dearly miss everyone.

So here's the short story, Jo Ann had her regular mammogram a couple of weeks ago and something didn't look right to the tech, then she had an ultrasound, and finally had to have a biopsy. The results were Stage 1 cancer, very localized and the slow growing type. She's going to have surgery some time after labor day followed by 4-6 weeks of radiation therapy. We just don't want to take any chances with travelling, hotel, eating out, etc., or catching anything and delaying treatment.

I don't know how everyone feels about going to MV this year but here's some info:

https://www.haywoodcountync.gov/684/Coronavirus-Covid-19-Information ( appears to be down right now)

https://www.nc.gov/covid-19/staying-ahead-curve

https://www.visitnc.com/advisory/snRb/coronavirus-travel-advisory

Also, OldSchool did some checking and several of our favorite restaurants are not allowing dine in, strictly take-out ---- Frankies, Butts on the Creek, Brooks BBQ, Rendezvous, Carvers, Snappys, Arthur’s Restaurant is only open Wed.-Sun and needs reservations for inside dining. Joey's Pancake House is open with restricted seating as is the Buttered Biscuit and several other breakfast places. Doug also relayed that there is no breakfast buffet at the motel, a sort of boxed breakfast to go. Wheels Through Time is also closed for now.

Gary, we are sorry to hear of Jo Ann's health. Stay strong. Janiene & I hope for a speedy recovery. Prayers sent.

 

[Zammy]

Thanks everyone, it was always the highlight of our summer trips to attend MV, this would have been our 6th year. The Dragon and Rattler will have to wait till next year.

 

[Motorcycle Mike]

Praying for a speedy recovery.

 

[Ray55]

I cancelled our reservations at the Hotel for this years Maggie Valley rally. With so much crap going on, and the way the virus is gaining tractions in so many states, we felt it would be best to cancel this year and hopefully it will be a much better situation next year. Really didn't want to have to self-quarantine in New York for 14 days to visit the wife's relatives and then take a chance to visit some of my relatives in Florida after driving all the way across country.

Thanks

 

[DblTrbl]

Gary and Jo Ann, sorry to hear about your diagnosis. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. 2020 has pretty much sucked and ruined plans for so many people. Will miss seeing you but will be looking forward to 2021.

Stay safe and have a speedy recovery.

 

[Marc H]

Ray you guys will be missed.Hopefully next year is back to normal.

 

[Zammy]

Ray & Sue, we will miss seeing you guys, hopefully next year will be awesome.

Dennis, take care as we will miss your humor and friendship.

 

[mwebster]

Gary , you and Jo Ann are in my thoughts and prayers .

 

[Goldwing65]

Event

Is this gathering still a go and is their an schedule of rides. Coming from Greenwood SC

 

[Zammy]

Hi Larry, still on as far as I know, there are usually a couple of rides a day, nothing is set in stone. This is more of a "Gathering" rather than a rally, very informal, out front of the motel in the evening is when we make plans for the next day. Tuesday is usually a cookout night, the motel has a gas grill, we all chip in something and have hot dogs, potato and macaroni salad, chips, etc. Hope this helps somewhat, geez, we're going to miss everyone.

 

[DblTrbl]

I'm leaving Roebuck SC Aug 18th around noon and heading to MV. I will be at Stonebridge RV Park until 17 Sept at site E4. Stop on by!

 

[jjvw]

We will be at Hillbilly CG, Sept 4

Jan & John

 

[Motorcycle Mike]

And now we're out......again.

I've been nursing an inoperable tear in my rotater cuff since November.

Injections, therapy and being real careful. It was feeling pretty good so

I finally took the trike out last week and did about 50 miles of twisties and 50 miles of interstate.

And now I,m paying for it. It looks like this years riding amounted to one short ride ride.

We we're really looking forward to MV especially this year with lock downs and no riding.

I hope 2021 will be a MUCH better year for everyone.

 

[ol' school]

Sorry to hear that Mike. Take care and get better. We will keep you and Shirley in our prayers. And yes, here's hoping 2021 is a better year.

 

[Sidecarbill]

And now we're out......again.

I've been nursing an inoperable tear in my rotater cuff since November.

Injections, therapy and being real careful. It was feeling pretty good so

I finally took the trike out last week and did about 50 miles of twisties and 50 miles of interstate.

And now I,m paying for it. It looks like this years riding amounted to one short ride ride.

We we're really looking forward to MV especially this year with lock downs and no riding.

I hope 2021 will be a MUCH better year for everyone.

Did they tell ya rotator cuff won't heal on its own.:Shrug:

 

[Zammy]

Sorry about your shoulder Mike, you can't seem to catch a break the last couple of years, Hi to Shirley from Jo Ann and I.

 

[Marc H]

Gonna miss you and Shirley.You guys take care and heal up.

 

[Motorcycle Mike]

Did they tell ya rotator cuff won't heal on its own.:Shrug:

Yea I know.

It's not your typical torn rotater cuff tho. More of a rip down the middle.

 

[Sidecarbill]

Yea I know.

It's not your typical torn rotater cuff tho. More of a rip down the middle.

Well after 4 surgeries I can say they weren't to successful on me. I will say I steer the opposite of what most people will tell you. Most tell you to push the bars. I try to pull back instead of push. I completely severed my rotator cuff. I had to pick up my right hand with my left to place it on the bars. But I could still ride.

 

[DblTrbl]

Geez Mike....sorry to hear that news. Hope you can get it repaired and healed up.

- - - Updated - - -

I have arrived at MV and I'm 99% set up. Think I'll wait to get trike out as storm is moving in and next 2 days have 80 percent chance of thunderstorms.

 

[Goldwing65]

BW CONTACT

Who do i get a hold of at the Best Western to get the group rate?

Thanks