North Georgia TAG ride

[guzziknight]

Wagon!! Ladyslipper Rare Plant Nursery:

 

[guzziknight]

Next Tag. Should be easy!

Go here if you're bike is feeling homesick...it's not far from "The Hill!"

 

[Bill Hagan]

Next Tag. Should be easy!

Go here if you're bike is feeling homesick...it's not far from "The Hill!"

Rats.

Know it well. Too bad it is 700+ miles from here. :S

Nice job on finding "the wagon."

Bill

 

[WayneOrwig]

I had spent a lot of time Googling nurseries in that area trying to find that. Glad you got that one.

Map updated.

 

[gt928]

Hey Yaniv,

Good looking bike.

I was planning to run up Hickory Flat Hwy this weekend, but you beat me to it. I ride by there fairly often.

I have been to the next tag, in fact, I think we were all there together fall before last. If I get my chores done, I may get by Sunday. Been getting the bike ready to ride. Raised the forks a bit, handles better. Shortened the windshield and removed the lower fairings and the trailer hitch.

 

[guzziknight]

You sell the hitch yet? I may want it depending on cost...

 

[Tazio]

Montaluce !
Great Tag! Awesome riding!!, Swung by Riders Hill in time to watch Ian uncrate 2 new Griso SE's !

O.K.,New Tag...
This dudes a little creepy, but he's been around a long time.
Hint #1-That's not a spaghetti fork in his hand. Duh...
Hint #2-He's definitely NOT an offspring of Sonny and Cher.

 

[gt928]

Couldn't you find a more scenic ride than Buford Hwy???? The old R&R Salvage Yard. It says R&R on the wrench.
Next tag in separate post.

 

[gt928]

Though most of the buildings are of post antebellum construction, the original buildings played a part in the civil war due to their importance to the South's military supply chain.

 

[Bill Hagan]

Speaking of construction, the usage "post antebellum" is interesting, as one would have thought that "postbellum" would serve the same end. :laugh:

Anyway, nice work, Gary, a great site for the tag. I know it, but someone else here will find it before I can get back there on a Guzzi.

Oh, and a beautiful Cali, too. Glad to see another in your stable.

Bill

 

[WayneOrwig]

Though most of the buildings are of post antebellum construction, the original buildings played a part in the civil war due to their importance to the South's military supply chain.

I failed history.

How about more clues....

 

[Bill Hagan]

Though most of the buildings are of post antebellum construction, the original buildings played a part in the civil war due to their importance to the South's military supply chain.

I failed history.

How about more clues....

As it's a weekend, and you and others may need that to get out and look, I'll risk this and post a clue without Gary's permission. If this annoys him, I'll apologize in advance and not usurp his prerogatives again!

Think about linkage between Confederate gray and a Lost Cause version of the "trail of tears."

Bill

 

[gt928]

No problem Bill, good clue.

The original was seized by union troops in 1864. Supplies for the confederacy were produced here, including an important item in a "particular" shade of gray. If you know the shade, you can probably find out where it is. Another clue, the rebels burned a nearby bridge after seizure.

 

[gt928]

Oh, and another thing. We're not talking about the north Georgia mountains here. Depending upon traffic, it is less than a hour from the last tag.

 

[WayneOrwig]

Oh, and another thing. We're not talking about the north Georgia mountains here. Depending upon traffic, it is less than a hour from the last tag.

I think I got it with Bill's hint. From the photo I was thinking it might be farther from populated areas. I'll go out and mill around for a while tomorrow.

 

[Tazio]

Roswell Mill, good one. Just light out, as I worked 16 hrs yesterday.

Here's new tag.
Should be easy and no big deal to find.
"all you can eat catfish"-should appeal to us bottom feeders in the motorcycling world... :mrgreen:

 

[gt928]

Little River Grill and Sports Bar. Will post new one when I get back. Nice ride Tazio. I have never been through Holly Springs before. I've been on Lake Altoona, but never here.

 

[gt928]

New TAG. In keeping with the times, I thought this might be appropriate. Historic swinging bridge. Wayne shouldn't have a problem getting here, though most of us mere mortals would. I don't know, after that ride to Virginia 2 years ago, Bill might be able to get there also. More clues to come.

 

[gt928]

New Clue for Picture posted on April 1 - Bridge was constructed in 1977 by USDA Forest Service. North of Ellijay and South of Blairsville it is a little off the beaten path. Look for a new clue tomorrow.

 

[gt928]

OK, in case you have tried to look for this landmark, DON"T. The most important clue was April 1. Yes April Fools Day and a hastily Photoshopped composite of my EV on a picture of a swinging bridge my wife and I WALKED to on the Benton MacKaye Trail. She is on the bridge. Don't try to ride there.

I will post the next tag this afternoon when I return from my ride.