*SCRUBBED* Deal's Gap Trip

Due to some very immature and irresponsible behavior we have to scrub the trek up to the mountains this Memorial Weekend. There were too many logistical items that had to be met for Isaac's trailer to be road worthy and the rush to get a second rig together in time caused all sorts of problems. We nearly ran with a third option of just two bikes towed behind the car, but even that turned out to be more expensive than the original trip budget. What a fscking nightmare.

This is the preliminary timeline for our 3rd annual Deal's Gap Memorial day vacation.

1. May 18
   Load Motorcycles onto Trailer for mock up and tie down checks
   Fuel truck, connect trailer
2. May 19

3. May 20
   After work, pack remaining gear into truck and trailer
   Begin trek out of Florida around 6:30pm driving till Midnight or half-distance.
   Sometime Around Midnight stop (Hopefully) in Valdosta, Georgia for a hotel.
4. May 21
   Leave Hotel around 8:00am to continue drive from Valdosta, Georgia to Robinsville, North Carolina
   Arrive at Tapoco Lodge around 1:00pm.
   Unload all bikes and gear, unwind and begin first ride.
   Orientation to the loops and routes.
5. May 22 - May 26
   Tapoco Lodge
   Austin, Isaac, Karen - Hillcrest 2
   Craig, Sean, Pete - Overlook 1
   Jacque - Overlook 2
   Ray - Lodge

Estimated Costs

• 750 miles one way, F-250 Diesel gets 9mpg, $4.20 avg Diesel fuel costs
  $350 one way / 8 people == ~$45 per person
• Jacque's Truck, 16mpg $3.80 regular gas
  $$180 one way / 8 people == ~$22
• Trailer Setup - Center expanded metal for third rail
  $280 cost - free labor (Thanks Pete)
  Isaac's trailer= Isaac $200 - $20 per person to pitch in...
• Lodge at Tapoco $109 a night 4 night stay
  $502 / 4 / 3 == ~$167 per person
• Hotel in Georgia ~$50 per room (sleeps 3-4?)

$45 + $22 + $20 + $167 + $15 == ~$280 per person estimated weekend costs