That'll be a long ride
It'll shatter all DOC Records
Steve
DOC Pres

 

That'll be a long ride
It'll shatter all DOC Records
Steve
DOC Pres

Well we Icelanders like to break records lol. My wife's brother was the world strongest man for four years Mr. Jón Páll Sigmarsson (John Paul Sigmarsson.) I've been to the states 3 times and was there last time in november 2006 in Virgina Beach at my friends wedding. I just love your country.

 

That'll be a long ride
It'll shatter all DOC Records
Steve
DOC Pres

Well we Icelanders like to break records lol. My wife's brother was the world strongest man for four years Mr. Jón Páll Sigmarsson (John Paul Sigmarsson.) I've been to the states 3 times and was there last time in november 2006 in Virgina Beach at my friends wedding. I just love your country.

Wow is her brother still competing?
I'd like to see your country as well
Steve
DOC Pres

 

That'll be a long ride
It'll shatter all DOC Records
Steve
DOC Pres

Well we Icelanders like to break records lol. My wife's brother was the world strongest man for four years Mr. Jón Páll Sigmarsson (John Paul Sigmarsson.) I've been to the states 3 times and was there last time in november 2006 in Virgina Beach at my friends wedding. I just love your country.

Wow is her brother still competing?
I'd like to see your country as well
Steve
DOC Pres

No he pased away out of heart attack 1993. Here's a video of him you might recognise him.

 

Siggi,

Jon Pall was your brother-in-law? Awesome.

V-I-K-I-N-G P-O-W-E-R!!

He was quite the showman and great for Iceland. I do recall seeing him in competition and to this day, I still watch the World's Strongest Man Competitions when they're on TV, the new ones or even the old reruns.

IndyDurango

 

Siggi,

Jon Pall was your brother-in-law? Awesome.

V-I-K-I-N-G P-O-W-E-R!!

He was quite the showman and great for Iceland. I do recall seeing him in competition and to this day, I still watch the World's Strongest Man Competitions when they're on TV, the new ones or even the old reruns.

IndyDurango

Jebb that's him small world. The movie about him was here in the movies just before Christmas and of course the DVD came out soon after.

 

here are a few from my camera?

 

more?

 

here are a few from my camera?

The Illusive Mopar Bear!
Thanks for providing Proof Dwayne, I cleaned off the Proof from the undercarriage on Sunday!
Steve
DOC Pres

 

last batch?

 

my trip summary?

we left on Thursday from CT. arrived in Gatlinburg on Friday for the lunch meet. we visited Stone Mountain, GA on Wednesday and drove to Va Beach on our way home. we arrived home last night around 4:30. almost 3000 miles and the D ran perfectly. I'll hit 100,000 miles on it soon.

we had a great time down there. looks like we might make it down there again. maybe not next year since we'll be touring the West coast during the summer, but the year after that for sure.

Thanks to everyone who helped get this off the ground.

 

So I guess you were in Town for the beginning of the Rod Run Huh!
That Charger is SWEET!
Steve
DOC Pres

 

the Rod Run started getting really good by Wednesday. by Friday it was INSANE! you couldn't turn around without hitting one. I was drooling all over the place.

 

Bill and I hit the Rod Run last year and it gets ridiculous You just can't move anywhere. Thanks for all your help organizing the event as well Dwayne
Steve
DOC Pres

 

Too bad I didn't know you guys a few weeks eairler, being a local I can always get some of those insider deals. I have a friend that does booking for over a dozen hotels in the sevierville, pigeon fordge and gatlinburg area. I was at the rod runs wed-sun, only paied $175 for 4 people at the Grand Hotell!

 

Well next year my friend, you're on my list! I'd take another hotel. The one we were in, been there done that.

IndyDurango

 

The more I looked at the pics I realized something. Did you guys stay at the Glenstone? I have been going there since I was a VERY young. It's one of those things my family does every year! I hope you liked the place, I know the rooms aren't the most updated, but the pool is awesome! If you guys are interested in seeing more of this area, I can put up some pics of my own!

 

Yep, Glenstone it was. Here's a pix from out back in the rear of Glenstone's parking lot. I was up on the third floor.

Bookended Chargers via members VTEngineer and MWeed.

IndyD

 

Fun stuff, I wish I had something to park amongst those fine looking D's. My Mustang would look odd in the mix :wall:, hopefully not too much longer?

I don't have any pics scaned ATM, but here's one of the wonderfully amazing, super fantactic, great american flying deer, taken last spring in cades cove. That thing jumped the fence from nearly 20 feet away from it.

 

Please Enjoy this memory and Pray for all those affected by this.
STEVE

 

x2. It is such a shame to see all that damage. It is also very close to the in-laws home in Cullowhee, NC.

 

Thanks for the prayers guys. It is appreciated.
It has been raining steadily here since 11pm last night and that has really helped out with the forest fires that are dwindling as I type this. Gatlinburg and the "Spur", (the road connecting Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg) is still closed to the public. Many residences and visitor cabins have been lost, four people are confirmed deceased, with 16-20 hospitalized. 6 were airlifted to the emergency burn unit at Vandy. Considering how many visitors stay with us, it is a miracle that more were not hurt. I give a lot of credit to the Sevier County first responders to get literally thousands of people out of the area quickly and safely. Most of Gatlinburg and her hotels/attractions are undamaged, with the main strip largely untouched. That's a good thing and we look forward to hosting visitors again very soon. We are the USA's most visited National Park, and we host millions of visitors annually. (1999 was a record 10.5 million folks) So tell everyone that although this may set us back for a week or two, we will be up and running soon.


We are, of course, the Volunteer State, and help has been pouring in from Tennesseans and former Tennesseans around the world. So we're going to roll up our sleeves and clean up our house a little bit. But y'all come visit soon. We'll have this patched up in a jiffy… Winterfest will continue and Springtime in the Smokies is just magical.

Volphin

 

I think its only fitting that we consider setting up another Great Event there in the Future

 

I would vote for that. Great place to visit and lots to see and do. Plus great folks.

 

I've stayed in Pigeon Forge 2x in the last 3 years....The Great Smoky Mountains is one of my favorite National Parks. I pray for everyone involved that things will get back to normal. Good luck to all down there...hang in there.