Skyline drive and Blue Ridge Parkway.

JustinHEMI · 06-12-2023, 06:50 PM

Currently in the middle of a road trip including Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway. Sitting here at Peaks of Otter lodge enjoying some wine and views from my room. Thought I would pull photos of the camera and start posting them.

I had hoped that going during the week would minimize traffic, and I was right. And what traffic there was, most of them moved aside at pull offs to let "spirited" drivers go by. It was really cool. The last few miles to the lodge I came up on 4 bikers (motor type) and they're also staying at the lodge. One of them asked me "How fast were you going to catch up to us? There was no one behind us and we were going pretty quick, then bam, there you were."

I said "fast enough."

For a car that isn't any fun.

Anyway, it was a rainy and foggy day so not many photos of anything. Besides, I'm sure views of green woods look the same eventually.

The journey begins.

JECX0307 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

JECX0309 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

Supposedly, somewhere in that fog, is a vast view of the mountains.

JECX0311 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

The deer did not seem to be afraid of cars or people here. I saw many along the road just looking as I went by. This one was in the middle of the road. I pulled up, gave a toot of the horn, it stepped off to the side, allowed me to take a photo, and as I pulled away I saw her step back into the middle of the road.

JECX0313 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

Some views peaking out!

JECX0315 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

JECX0318 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

Tucked away for the night. She's a dirty girl.

JECX0321 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

The Peaks of the Otter Lodge is sweet. Views from my balcony.

JECX0323 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

JECX0324 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

Just checking on her. Again, not blending in.

JECX0325 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

JECX0328 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

Every room here has a view of the lake and mountains.

JECX0331 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

View from my room window.

JECX0333 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

ourlee · 06-12-2023, 07:52 PM

Do rte 43 off the parkway into Buchanan YW a total blast
It’s 50 mph, impossible to patrol and big elevation change. It was a highlight of my nj to LA road-trip.

JustinHEMI · 06-14-2023, 11:57 PM

Finished the BRP yesterday, then 10 hours back home today from Cherokee NC. Took 441 (I think) up to Tennessee first.

Focused on driving, didn't stop to take many pics.

Just over 2000 miles! It was a fantastic drive through beautiful country.

Maybe I'm still in the honeymoon phase, but I still don't understand what those that say "isolated" and "no fun" mean.

She was driven hard the entire way, including the way home. JBV1 + Uniden R8 make it easy to scoot.

Anyway, here's what photos I did take.

A beautiful day compared to the first!

JECX0334 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

JECX0337 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

I did stop at the Linn Cove Viaduct and take some photos.

JECX0342 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

JECX0346 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

She still isn't blending in.

JECX0351 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

JECX0354 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

JECX0355 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

JECX0358 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

JECX0362 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

JECX0364 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

JECX0366 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

JECX0368 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

JECX0369 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

JECX0353 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

JECX0371 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr

Smilodon · 10-12-2023, 07:10 PM

Great pics! I hope to take some nice trips like that soon in my just-received G87.

In your "suggestions" thread, I was going to suggest some roads from the end of the parkway to "Bourbon Country", including Deal's Gap (or "Tail of the Dragon" as it is commonly known now).

But, looks like I'm a little late to the party and you did it on your own (or didn't)...

Squidget · 10-12-2023, 11:21 PM

Aww, this thread just makes me sad now. A lot happened between then and now...

Smilodon · 10-15-2023, 10:25 PM

Hey, sorry if I brought back some bad memories, just starting out here (and with BMW car ownership) and was looking for threads I could relate to and enjoyed your pictures.

JustinHEMI · 10-16-2023, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smilodon

Hey, sorry if I brought back some bad memories, just starting out here (and with BMW car ownership) and was looking for threads I could relate to and enjoyed your pictures.

This was a great memory!!!

Just sad I don't have a car right now to keep posting memories.

curtdragon · 12-15-2024, 09:54 PM

Oh shit, didn't know you were in TN, next town over.. but no G87 anymore?

JustinHEMI · 12-19-2024, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by curtdragon

Oh shit, didn't know you were in TN, next town over.. but no G87 anymore?

Currently not. Future is near.

curtdragon · 12-19-2024, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

Currently not. Future is near.

Be good to meet you. Join up the Nashville bmw Facebook group if you haven't.
I'm hoping to have my M2 late spring early summer

06-12-2023, 06:50 PM	#1
JustinHEMI Not great. Not terrible 7518 Rep 2,702 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lebanon, TN iTrader: (2)	Skyline drive and Blue Ridge Parkway. Currently in the middle of a road trip including Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway. Sitting here at Peaks of Otter lodge enjoying some wine and views from my room. Thought I would pull photos of the camera and start posting them. I had hoped that going during the week would minimize traffic, and I was right. And what traffic there was, most of them moved aside at pull offs to let "spirited" drivers go by. It was really cool. The last few miles to the lodge I came up on 4 bikers (motor type) and they're also staying at the lodge. One of them asked me "How fast were you going to catch up to us? There was no one behind us and we were going pretty quick, then bam, there you were." I said "fast enough." For a car that isn't any fun. Anyway, it was a rainy and foggy day so not many photos of anything. Besides, I'm sure views of green woods look the same eventually. The journey begins. JECX0307 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr JECX0309 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr Supposedly, somewhere in that fog, is a vast view of the mountains. JECX0311 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr The deer did not seem to be afraid of cars or people here. I saw many along the road just looking as I went by. This one was in the middle of the road. I pulled up, gave a toot of the horn, it stepped off to the side, allowed me to take a photo, and as I pulled away I saw her step back into the middle of the road. JECX0313 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr Some views peaking out! JECX0315 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr JECX0318 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr Tucked away for the night. She's a dirty girl. JECX0321 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr The Peaks of the Otter Lodge is sweet. Views from my balcony. JECX0323 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr JECX0324 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr Just checking on her. Again, not blending in. JECX0325 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr JECX0328 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr Every room here has a view of the lake and mountains. JECX0331 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr View from my room window. JECX0333 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr __________________ Current: 2024 BMW X3 M40i.
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ourlee Lieutenant Colonel 1645 Rep 1,596 Posts Drives: WTB your comfort seats Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vista View Apartments iTrader: (0)	Do rte 43 off the parkway into Buchanan YW a total blast It’s 50 mph, impossible to patrol and big elevation change. It was a highlight of my nj to LA road-trip. Last edited by ourlee; 06-12-2023 at 08:24 PM..
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JustinHEMI Not great. Not terrible 7518 Rep 2,702 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lebanon, TN iTrader: (2)	Finished the BRP yesterday, then 10 hours back home today from Cherokee NC. Took 441 (I think) up to Tennessee first. Focused on driving, didn't stop to take many pics. Just over 2000 miles! It was a fantastic drive through beautiful country. Maybe I'm still in the honeymoon phase, but I still don't understand what those that say "isolated" and "no fun" mean. She was driven hard the entire way, including the way home. JBV1 + Uniden R8 make it easy to scoot. Anyway, here's what photos I did take. A beautiful day compared to the first! JECX0334 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr JECX0337 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr I did stop at the Linn Cove Viaduct and take some photos. JECX0342 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr JECX0346 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr She still isn't blending in. JECX0351 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr JECX0354 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr JECX0355 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr JECX0358 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr JECX0362 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr JECX0364 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr JECX0366 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr JECX0368 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr JECX0369 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr JECX0353 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr JECX0371 by JustinC's Photos, on Flickr __________________ Current: 2024 BMW X3 M40i.
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Smilodon Private 152 Rep 85 Posts Drives: '24 M2 Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Space Coast Florida iTrader: (0)	Great pics! I hope to take some nice trips like that soon in my just-received G87. In your "suggestions" thread, I was going to suggest some roads from the end of the parkway to "Bourbon Country", including Deal's Gap (or "Tail of the Dragon" as it is commonly known now). But, looks like I'm a little late to the party and you did it on your own (or didn't)...
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Smilodon Private 152 Rep 85 Posts Drives: '24 M2 Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Space Coast Florida iTrader: (0)	Hey, sorry if I brought back some bad memories, just starting out here (and with BMW car ownership) and was looking for threads I could relate to and enjoyed your pictures.
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