Tail of the Dragon 2014

[Stretch]

AWESOME Event again!

Joel, thank you very much for putting all of this together. It takes a lot of effort to line up all the tours and escorts and dinners, etc, etc. You are far too kind to put that much effort in to host all of us crazy people :)

I was just looking through some of my pictures and they look awesome with all the cars. Can't wait to see what everyone took.

I had a fantastic time hanging out with everyone and can't wait to see you next year!!

-Stretch

[PatrickB]

Stretch, it was nice to meet you this weekend - thanks for being our Dragon guide on Friday..

Your license plate is awesome! I'm right there with you on the whole "Margaritaville" lifestyle.

[Stretch]

Patrick, it was nice to meet you too!

Some of our group stopped by Margaritaville in Cincinnati on the way back on Sunday. It was delicious!

....Wastin' away again in Margaritaville :D

[Stretch]

If you have pictures throw them up here: http://driveviper.com/forums/threads/3901-*PICS*-Tail-of-the-Dragon-2014!

[ViperWally]

For the new guys/gals you can down load your picks from the turns at us129photos.com for a small fee. That was the people on the side of the road taking pictures. Good poster shots :D
I just looked at mine and noticed I had the peace sign thrown up in the turn (not smart I know) but cool Bahahaha

[Brian GTS]

Absolutely amazing from beginning to end! I'm with Chip....let's go for 100 next year! WOW! The entire weekend was just Viper eye candy....and hearing rumbling V-10s throughout the day and evening. I don't think 5 minutes went by without hearing a V-10.....can't stop smiling. In fact, on both Friday and Saturday mornings, that's how I awoke....V-10 thunder outside my hotel room. Awe man it was great!

A few pics:

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[Brian GTS]

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[uvbnbit]

The GM of the Greystone Lodge sent Lisa a FB message asking for pics to use on their Website. I think we'll direct her here or to the VOA FB page.
Is everyone OK with allowing them to pic/choose/use photos for their website? I see some nice one's here.
I can also put the GM's info here and/or on the FB page to submit photos if necessary.

[C.J]

Fantastic photos Brian. As usual. :) Thanks for posting them, and thanks again for all the work you did to get the Carolinas organized for this event.

[NSviper]

well guys, we just arrived home in Nova Scotia after three days of driving..... should be exhausted but really coming down from such a high from a wonderful time with all you guys this past weekend. Janet and I really appreciate everyone's warm welcomes to this event, and we really felt so much a part of a wonderful family of Viper friends. We met up with some old Viper friends, and got to meet some great new ones! Joel, you and your team, really outdone yourselves with putting off this event. Every Viper owner should put this event on their list of "must do's". Was quite the journey for us, but well worth it and will do it again in a heartbeat. (From Janet).... Chip and Lisa, you really made this event a special time, as I not only fell in love with Tennessee two years ago, but feel that I have made such good friends with you guys, and now Theresa, and having been given the chance to experience your gorgeous state again, I feel like I have family there. You guys will always have a special place in my heart. Look forward to seeing you really soon. Lisa, get the spare bed ready!!!!!:)

[Joel]

Shaun, that means you and Janet will be back for TOD X I guess? Will be sending your video along shortly. Pleasure to have you here and glad you enjoyed it. You are more than welcome any time. Got a friend in Maine who wants to ride MC's to NS so maybe we'll get up your way.

[NSviper]

Shaun, that means you and Janet will be back for TOD X I guess? Will be sending your video along shortly. Pleasure to have you here and glad you enjoyed it. You are more than welcome any time. Got a friend in Maine who wants to ride MC's to NS so maybe we'll get up your way.

Yes will be back. If you guys make up here, drop in we'll have a few beers, and you are welcome to stay with us. We're hoping to have a couple of your friends stop by in September.

[Mopar Boy]

Damn. This really needs to be on my calendar for next year. These pics are killing me! LOL

[Joel]

We are preparing your engraved invitation as we speak. I know you need a more formal invite. Take care. See you for TOD X.


Damn. This really needs to be on my calendar for next year. These pics are killing me! LOL

[PatrickB]

Here's some of my pictures from the trip (slideshow via Photobucket):
http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/pbrown811/slideshow/VOA%20-%20Tail%20of%20the%20Dragon%202014

[VYPR BYT]

Damn. This really needs to be on my calendar for next year. These pics are killing me! LOL

Please Nooooo... we all had such a great time. LOL :smilielol:

[NSviper]

Damn. This really needs to be on my calendar for next year. These pics are killing me! LOL

Rob, its worth the long drive see you there...

[TowDawg]

5274I didn't many pics, but then again, I can just rely on the newspaper for mine. lol

[Mopar Boy]

We are preparing your engraved invitation as we speak. I know you need a more formal invite. Take care. See you for TOD X.

Engraved!? How does one turn down engraved!? Thats like cut in stone then that I have to come next year!


Please Nooooo... we all had such a great time. LOL :smilielol:

Oh you pipe down. And I WAS going to compliment you on your wheels too! I will with hold said comment now..... ;)


Rob, its worth the long drive see you there...

Yeah, this year's work schedule was just not conducive. And flying in isn't an option as one must have their car there so.....

Glad to hear it was worth your drive Shaun. I will make plans for next season. :)

[Keith Nunnally]

Here is the video of the parade DVD


http://youtu.be/ZNlKbBnZHdI

[uvbnbit]

Thanks Keith. I couldn't get it to play on YT. It's posted on VOA FB page too
Edit: is that the DVD we bought? Would've rather heard the cars......

[Keith Nunnally]

Hi Chip, we really enjoyed the trip & getting to see everyone again & meeting some more new friends. Yes, that is the DVD we purchased. I'm with you, I would rather have listened to the cars but I still thought the video was well done. Tell Lisa we said hello.

[Joel]

I'll see if we can get a copy of it w/o music but the video is worth every damn cent - first time most us have actually seen the parade. And most folks had the stagger down pretty good. Hard to stagger 70 vipers when you don't know exactly where the photographer will be. He did a great job editing it too - and in one night!!

[PatrickB]

Yes, I was surprised but happy to pick up my copy of the DVD the next morning - great turnaround time to produce the video, get the copies made and returned to us in 16 hours or so.. That parade was really something - I know the reactions our cars normally get, but to be on the side of the street and see 70+ coming through - wow!!!

[Keith Nunnally]

I just noticed that the still shot of the parade video before it is played has Jackie's (my wife, HOTFLAS) car right in front. That's cool. Hadn't noticed that until now.

[99RT10]

I'll see if we can get a copy of it w/o music but the video is worth every damn cent - first time most us have actually seen the parade. And most folks had the stagger down pretty good. Hard to stagger 70 vipers when you don't know exactly where the photographer will be. He did a great job editing it too - and in one night!!

Hey Joel, we didnt get our copy of.the DVD. Can I get one without the music?

[HLANDIS]

For all those coming off the HIGH, don't forget the documentary of the entire event that Tyrone is putting together!!! It's going to be amazing!!! Maybe it will carry us over till next year😜😜😜. Ill keep everyone posted on completion time. Should be pretty soon!!

[99RT10]

Will it be put on youtube or for sale in a DVD?

[DEADEYE]

Will it be put on youtube or for sale in a DVD?

I might just make an HD version available for purchase via download from Vimeo. It just seems simpler to download it and then burn it to DVD or Blu-Ray should you want that.

[No hemi]

thanks!! looking forward to it

[ViperWally]

Who took the pictures with the helicopter thing right before we hit the dragon

[DEADEYE]

From the helicopter, Maurice Lang took the pictures and I shot the video.

[XSTAR]

There was another guy taking a ton of pics of the group, met him at the Cracker Barrell before heading to Tellico Friday but can recall his name. curious where those pics are...

[Joel]

You're probably talking about Maurice. He took lots of pictures. You can contact him on the site or pm me and I'll send you his email.


There was another guy taking a ton of pics of the group, met him at the Cracker Barrell before heading to Tellico Friday but can recall his name. curious where those pics are...

[DEADEYE]

There was a guy out there with a silver TT gen 3. I think his first name was Matt. Does anyone know his last name so I can give him credit in for the interview?

[uvbnbit]

pm sent.

[DEADEYE]

Thanks!