2020 ZR-1 Road Trip - Gatlinburg, Orlando and the Texas BBQ

[QB93Z]

Lyndi and I are on the road again to See The USA in a ZR-1.

This trip was planned to be a quick cruise to visit the Texas ZR-1 BBQ in April. Then I found out there was going to be a submarine crew reunion in Gatlinburg early in March so our quick trip turned into a 33-day road trip.

And then a very rare tornado in Central Maryland ripped the roof off one of our rental units. No one was hurt but the tornado did a lot of damage in Carroll County. We started immediately racing to get the $37,000 worth of repairs done before our departure date. We put in a complete new kitchen, half the floors and ceilings in the apartment with electrical and plumbing upgrades. I finished the work on Friday and we left on Sunday morning.

Day 1 was spent on I-81 South to Tennessee.




We spotted this travel van that gave us some ideas of places we need to add to our Bucket List:



This 60's era WV pickup is interesting but needs a lot of work:






In Gatlinburg we are staying at the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort:



Jim

[QB93Z]

Well, I now need to figure out how to get Photo Bucket to resize the photos that I am using.

I have resized the images and reloaded them. How do they look on your screen?

Jim

[Dynomite]

Very large filling screen.....but OK....
You still using Photo Bucket?
Have a great trip

[davidijaxson]

Look forward to meeting you at the Texas BBQ.

[QB93Z]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

Very large filling screen.....but OK....
You still using Photo Bucket?
Have a great trip

Yes, I am still using Photobucket. I abandoned it for a while but never found a host service that I wanted to use. For a while the images in all my posts were big red X's. I saw an article about Photobucket that said PB's new owners were committed to being the forever safe place to store photos. So, I i decided to try them again. I haven't sent any money yet but it is working again.

But PB handles image size differently than before. To get the pictures to display the right size, I had to resize each one in a photo editor program.

Jim

[efnfast]

Safe travels Jim, and as always, thanks for taking us along.
I've never posted a picture and can't imagine the trouble you are going through for our benefit.

[MarkSS]

Have fun!

[Gunny]

You guys take the best trips ... just outstanding.

Looking at the map, it appears that you will be taking 441 from Gatlinburg until you hit I-85 into Atlanta and therefore going through Rabun County, GA (Dillard, Clayton, etc.). A couple of recommendations (i.e. great views/photo ops) for you -- just after you pass Rabun Gap, watch for a turn off to the right to the Black Rock Mtn State Park. Spectacular vista for a $5.00 parking fee. Save the parking pass and use it to visit Tallulah Gorge State Park - again, incredible views, interesting museum (don't miss the 20 min. film). If you hit Clayton at noon, take a right into the downtown area and check out Universal Joint for great burgers/brew.

Any idea what day you will be passing through? I need to drive up & check on our mountain house but with multiple rehearsals & 3 performances scheduled over the next 7-8 days I likely won't be able to meet you there, but you never know - it might work out.

Will you be in Atlanta for several days? If so, PM or email me for suggestions of places to see.

[secondchance]

I had no idea you were one of the unlucky hit with tornado.
Glad to hear you got it squared away and merrily on your way to Gatlinburg and Orlando.
Happy trails!

[garyhugo]

Thanks for taking us along again on a great road trip. Hope to see you at MR8 and the 30th Gathering. May all your miles be safe and full of smiles.