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When driving through the Great Smoky Mountains National ParkSLOW
DOWN!!!At least the park ranger was nice!
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Where exactly? I was up there back in August through SR71/US441 and did not had any problems. That was one beautiful trip though, I wish I could go back again. 
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Originally Posted by VERTAGO
When driving through the Great Smoky Mountains National ParkSLOW
DOWN!!!At least the park ranger was nice!
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Originally Posted by dark_phantom
Where exactly? I was up there back in August through SR71/US441 and did not had any problems. That was one beautiful trip though, I wish I could go back again.
Coming down the mountain from Newfound Gap at Campbell Overlook. He was going up the mountain and made a quick turnaround. I saw the lights come on so I just pulled into a turnoff and waited. I just didn't realize the speed limit is 35......and that's hard to do REGARDLESS of what you're driving!
Oh well, can't say I wasn't going over.....and don't ask!!!
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Originally Posted by VERTAGO
Coming down the mountain from Newfound Gap at Campbell Overlook. He was going up the mountain and made a quick turnaround. I saw the lights come on so I just pulled into a turnoff and waited. I just didn't realize the speed limit is 35......and that's hard to do REGARDLESS of what you're driving!
Oh well, can't say I wasn't going over.....and don't ask!!!
Oh well, can't say I wasn't going over.....and don't ask!!!
My image of you has forever changed....NOTdidn't you see the Dukes of Hazzard.?.....At least they made a run for it......
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Originally Posted by Tims94
The ranger probably had full intentions of giving you a ticket. Then they saw you and had pity.....
Really, I can't say ENOUGH about how nice he was. We even had a pleasant conversation about the fall colors AFTER he WROTE THE FREAK'N TICKET!!! Good thing I was there WORK'N so I can pay the 
thing!!! You know, I just can't get mad because 1) I was guilty; and 2) HE WAS DOING HIS JOB!!!
Good news is........my REPUTATION with Jim is still in tack.
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Originally Posted by VERTAGO
Good news is........my REPUTATION with Jim is still in tack.
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Originally Posted by VERTAGO
Good news is........my REPUTATION with Jim is still in tack.
And that's all that REALLY matters, now isn't it.
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Originally Posted by Topless
And that's all that REALLY matters, now isn't it.
..........but of course it is.Tax right off? Hmmmmmmm.........have to give THAT one some thought, but I like the way you're think'n!
Hey HP, you got any friends in the Park Service?
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FYI. THIS ranger said he sets his standards at 20mph over the limit. That gets you a ticket, below that gets you a good talk'n to.
So yes, I was BARELY over his standards!
I do now know a Rodeo WILL go 35 mph down the mountain! But it takes being in a lower gear to do it. I was there again yesterday and you can BET I was dead on the speed limit!
Again, like ALL law inforcement officers, they're there to keep us safe. Even if it IS ourselves they're protecting us from.
BTW, it's a FEDERAL OFFENSE because you're in the park.
So yes, I was BARELY over his standards!
I do now know a Rodeo WILL go 35 mph down the mountain! But it takes being in a lower gear to do it. I was there again yesterday and you can BET I was dead on the speed limit!
Again, like ALL law inforcement officers, they're there to keep us safe. Even if it IS ourselves they're protecting us from.
BTW, it's a FEDERAL OFFENSE because you're in the park.
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Good news is........my REPUTATION with Jim is still in tack.
Welcome to the He-Man Hellraisers Club!
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Originally Posted by CathDoc
Intact, even
Welcome to the He-Man Hellraisers Club!
Welcome to the He-Man Hellraisers Club!
SEE! I NEEEEVER make mistakes!!!! Ain't no Anglish major neither!
Yeppers that's me. HE-MAN HELLRAISER!
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BREWSKI'S SOON?
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Good to now your still ALIVE!!!
BREWSKI'S SOON? But gonna have to wait till next week. Trivia night at Hooters, anyone?
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Originally Posted by CathDoc
Trivia night at Hooters, anyone?
Isn't that on Tuesday or Thursday? If so, I can't make it. I'm teaching a class both nights.
Maybe another time.
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Originally Posted by VERTAGO
Isn't that on Tuesday or Thursday? If so, I can't make it. I'm teaching a class both nights.
Maybe another time. Y'all make us proud!
Maybe another time.
Y'all make us proud! Thursday.
Tuesday is bikes
Wednesday is wingsday
Thursday is trivia
Got an alternate date in mind?
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Originally Posted by Topless
Thursday.
Tuesday is bikes
Wednesday is wingsday
Thursday is trivia
Got an alternate date in mind?
Tuesday is bikes
Wednesday is wingsday
Thursday is trivia
Got an alternate date in mind?
Uh..........Monday or Friday?
Monday if we do it next week, if that works for everyone else.