9/19 and 9/20- 2008 North Carolina Peep Meet!!!

[sctx]

Originally Posted by jmac

I might see ya in the airport, I get in about 1:41

you got me beat by 16 minutes

[MikeW]

Originally Posted by sctx

me and Lil G jet into Charlotte on Thursday at 2:00 PM...... should be at HIL around 4:56 pm

I think it was an hour from deplaning to being on the road in the rental car. It was about 1.5 hour ride to Jacko's, but I had the rubber band wound really tight.

[Bumper]

Originally Posted by sctx

sign me up for the "Fishin w/ Hot California Chicks" event

See if you land a spare one for me. Preferably without too many gaff marks. What? He said fishin' with, not fishin' for.....never mind.

[Jacko]

Originally Posted by Trish

I have been checking out airfare since I got home from work - well, not constantly... but I'm searching!

C'mon Trish...you can make it work!

[Trish]

Originally Posted by Jacko

C'mon Trish...you can make it work!

It'll happen... count on it! And I'll be bringing my daughter with me!

[Jacko]

Originally Posted by Trish

It'll happen... count on it! And I'll be bringing my daughter with me!

Woohoo! Can I add you and Manda to our list in anticipation?

[Trish]

Originally Posted by Jacko

Woohoo! Can I add you and Manda to our list in anticipation?

Please do!

[Jacko]

Originally Posted by Jacko

In September of 2007, coming from multiple countries, 26 crazy, fun-loving peeps flew, drove or walked into the foothills of Western North Carolina for a big party....For some it lasted for a weekend..for others, over a week!

The first ever HLI North Carolina Peep Meet was tons of fun!
(Pictures of that party start here)



Now its time to make plans for the 2008 version!!...After much discussion and very careful analysis (and after losing our first set of dates), we have locked down the 20 room historic Lodge at Highland Lake Inn for the 2008 North Carolina Peep Meet. It would be nice to have most folks book into the Lodge so we can potentially get 100% Peep exclusive use! There is a game room downstairs and a wonderful lobby with fireplace and bar upstairs for hanging out together....

But no matter which room you book, OR how long you stay, we have developed yet another Peep Discount special....20% off any of our lodging rates for this special week for qualified Peeps.


SO, WHO IS INVITED?...WHO IS "Qualified"? ......Why that would be any friendly peep asking for the North Carolina Peep Meet Discount special when they book their room ....or ANY Peep who simply wants to join in the fun and lets us know here......and I hope all our friends over In the Roo are "listening" as well.

Our room rates include a wonderful complimentary country buffet breakfast. Cottages with full kitchens are also available. Our rates are not cheap...but you get a LOT for the price.

One does not need to stay at our resort to join us for the festivities. Let me know by PM if you wish to look into other local facilities and I will assist you.




Click here for our website and more details....

Best airports are Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT)---a little over 1.5 hour drive away, but with the best connections.

Greenville/Spartanburg (GSP) just down the mountain in South Carolina ...45 minute drive.

Asheville (AVL)...almost always connects through Charlotte...but has some direct flights in...20 minute drive away.

One might even consider the Atlanta airport if you got a really great rate...about a 4 hour drive from here.

Come on...lets make this a huge party....again!



24 Peeps signed up so far this year!:

James A. and Julie from Bell Buckle, Tennessee!
Pitt Alum(Ray) and Kathy, from Charlotte, North Carolina!
mastequilapf(Josef) and Susangria(Susan), from Atlanta, Georgia!
Andiline (Andrea)..all the way from Cologne, Germany!
sctx (Scott) and LilG (Terri) from San Marcos, Texas!
ncmarg (Marg) and Ed our neighbor-peeps from right here in Flat Rock, North Carolina!
SunKneeMarie (Char), Mike and Miss Riley G from Flower Mound, Texas (7 minutes from everywhere)..they're in!
The W's! Bonny and Mike from Moorpark, California..What a birthday present!
Bumper (Bob) and Mrs. Bumper (Jackie) all the way from Winnipeg, Canada!
monte (Shirlee) from Dallas, Texas..wonderin' about the wine!
jmac(Jackie) all the way from somewhere in Manitoba!(wayyyy out in the sticks!)
Trish and Manda from Round Rock, Texas! Count on it!

Anyone else missing?

[Jacko]

Originally Posted by Jacko

Food is special here at our restaurant Season's...we should dine together (ala carte dinner, ala carte lunch and the huge Sunday brunch buffet)...our daily country breakfast buffet is included in your room rates....wine is special...we should drink some together...tequila....well you know the line with that....

no need to go anywhere off our resort property for a weekend full of fun..we have complimentary bikes, canoes and paddle boats, on-site yoga(modest fee), swimming pool (if its warm enough), tennis and a lake....all inclusive...check out our website local activities and area activities

In-room massage available by reservation....Linda highly recommends these folks...and Fred and our Yoga studio are also right on property...

The Lodge is a great place for a party. It has a game room downstairs with foosball, pool and ping pong..upstairs lobby has wormy chestnut bar, tv and a beautiful fireplace...If the group gets large enough, I might get a bluegrass band to play out by our pavilion next to the pool or down by the lake at a BBQ and campfire. Better yet, perhaps we can talk James A. into playing and singing a few songs for us...he is a fabulous performer....and I mean that!

Fishing is very good...by September the water will start to cool a little and start to improve the bass fishing again...bass (some record size), brim(sunfish, blue gill), crappie, and catfish....no trout in our lake, but plenty in the streams around the area (Green River)...9 hole golf across the street with driving range...much nicer courses close by...see Good Golf

And plenty to do nearby...most all inside a 25 minute drive....Shopping (antiques and art etc.) in Hendersonville is 5 minutes away...Asheville and the Biltmore Estate are about a 25 minute drive.....a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway is spectacular and very close by...

Connemara, or the Carl Sandburg Home is 5 minutes away...nice hike...and more goats

Dupont Forest and the waterfalls is really fun for a hike and only a 20 minute drive away...Chimney Rock park is also very cool...

Our lake is smaller (40 acres)...serene and non-motorized...Depending on the size of the group, we could rent a pontoon on either Lake Lure or Lake Jocassee(my favorite lake in the world) These are large beautiful, spectacular mountain lakes where I take my bass boat.

Horseback riding, whitewater rafting, tubing etc...all available in the area....

Lotsa, lotsa stuff to do....

Lots of things to do...

[SunKneeMarie]

Originally Posted by Trish

Please do!

ANOTHER Texan I get to go all the way to NC to meet!!

[BonnyW]

Originally Posted by Bumper

See if you land a spare one for me. Preferably without too many gaff marks. What? He said fishin' with, not fishin' for.....never mind.

Pero, no gaff marks por favor..

[Andiline]

Originally Posted by Trish

It'll happen... count on it! And I'll be bringing my daughter with me!

WWooohhhooooo!!! Trish, I am so happy that I'll see you again!!!! You just made my day.

[Andiline]

Originally Posted by sctx

should I bring my toobs???

If they fit in your carry-on-luggage....

[Bumper]

Originally Posted by BonnyW

Pero, no gaff marks por favor..

Ningún problema, mi amiga. But you'd still be hot, even with gaff marks. (That oughta' get me a hug. I'm SO transparent.)

[Bumper]

Originally Posted by Trish

It'll happen... count on it! And I'll be bringing my daughter with me!

Dandy news. And I'm sure she looks like your only slightly younger sister. How will we ever tell you apart? Warn her Uncle Bumper will be expecting a hug. (Boy, I'm really workin' the room today, aren't I? Positively shameless.)