Grandfather Mountain 2012

**creagdhubh** · 17th January 12, 10:09 AM

My wife, Stephanie and I shall definitely be there on Friday and Saturday, departing early Sunday morning for home. We are concluding our 2012 summer holiday to eastern North Carolina and the Outer Banks (Stephanie and I once lived there whilst serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. We were both stationed at MCB Camp Lejeune, NC), at Grandfather Mountain. Stephanie and I are sincerely looking forward to meeting many of you!

P.S. - Any suggestions on where to stay for two nights, whilst attending the games, and when to book? We have not begun our 'lodging research' yet for the Grandfather Mountain area.

Slainte mhath,

**Geoff Withnell** · 17th January 12, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

My wife, Stephanie and I will definitely be there on Friday and Saturday, departing early Sunday morning for home. We are concluding our 2012 summer holiday to eastern North Carolina and the Outer Banks (Stephanie and I once lived there whilst serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. We were both stationed at MCB Camp Lejeune, NC), at Grandfather Mountain. Stephanie and I are sincerely looking forward to meeting many of you!

Slainte mhath,

Went through Lejeune (Camp Geiger) in Infantry Training Regiment in 1968. Maybe we should have a kilted Marine gathering!

Semper Fi!

**creagdhubh** · 17th January 12, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Geoff Withnell

Went through Lejeune (Camp Geiger) in Infantry Training Regiment in 1968. Maybe we should have a kilted Marine gathering!

Semper Fi!

Yes, sounds good to me! My wife did her Marine Combat Training (MCT) at Camp Geiger. I was a 'Holywood' Marine, so I did my combat training at Camp Pendleton, though my first, and main duty station was Camp Lejeune (Jacksonville, NC). I did not like California one bit, and preferred eastern North Carolina.

Semper Fi!

**piperdbh** · 17th January 12, 11:00 AM

Geoff and Kyle (and anybody else):
The Pixie Inn is located in the sprawling metropolis of Linville and is the closest hotel to Gran'pappy.
Here's their contac info:

Pixie Motor Inn
4150 Linville Falls Highway

Newland, NC 28657

(828) 733-2597

Pixie Motor Inn - Intersection of NC 105 and US 221. 25 Grade A units. Electric heat. Grade A Cafe nearby. Color television. Free ice for cooler. Air conditioned. (828) 733-2597.

Try Googling hotels near Linville or Newland, NC to find a place to stay. Boone and Blowing rock are the next closest towns. I'd suggest booking rooms early (as in tomorrow) to ensure getting the place you want.
Geoff, Mael Cluim lives near you and came to Grandsire 2 years ago. He can tell you how long the trip takes.

**Mael Coluim** · 18th January 12, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

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Geoff, Mael Cluim lives near you and came to Grandsire 2 years ago. He can tell you how long the trip takes.

Geoff,
From my home in Spotsylvania, VA it took me 6 days to get to Grandfather's Mountain. Yes, it was not a direct route! I am sure your mileage will vary.

Our Chief Robin Malcolm with his bride will be coming this year to GMHG for our AGM. So, I'll pony up again and make the trip. I'll try to get their early to get a camping spot near Turpin. He has the reputation for the best food, women and whisky (not necessarily in that order) at his tent in the village.

**Geoff Withnell** · 19th January 12, 06:04 AM

Originally Posted by Mael Coluim

Geoff,
From my home in Spotsylvania, VA it took me 6 days to get to Grandfather's Mountain. Yes, it was not a direct route! I am sure your mileage will vary.

Our Chief Robin Malcolm with his bride will be coming this year to GMHG for our AGM. So, I'll pony up again and make the trip. I'll try to get their early to get a camping spot near Turpin. He has the reputation for the best food, women and whisky (not necessarily in that order) at his tent in the village.

I'm not dissing your Chief at all, but I'm bringing the best woman with me, and I'm not sharing!

I'm sure we can get together for a bite and taste of the pure at some point, however.

**Sir William** · 10th February 12, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by Mael Coluim

Geoff,
From my home in Spotsylvania, VA it took me 6 days to get to Grandfather's Mountain.

Our Chief Robin Malcolm with his bride will be coming this year to GMHG for our AGM. So, I'll pony up again and make the trip. I'll try to get their early to get a camping spot near Turpin. He has the reputation for the best food, women and whisky (not necessarily in that order) at his tent in the village.

Maybe we should do a carpool? Assuming we don't take 6 days to get there!

**Lyle1** · 17th January 12, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

P.S. - Any suggestions on where to stay for two nights, whilst attending the games, and when to book? We have not begun our 'lodging research' yet for the Grandfather Mountain area.

Slainte mhath,

My wife and I and several friends rent units at the Pinnacle Inn, a ski resort on Beech Mountain. The summer rates are good. Click on rentals in the bottom left corner of the page to see photos of the available units.

http://pinnacleinn.com/