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01-06-2019, 06:50 PM
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Funny--I'll definitely try to work this into the schedule.
In all seriousness, I try like hell to avoid Waffle House establishments at all costs, including starvation. Same goes for Chick-fill-a; I just don't get it.
I do get Cracker Barrel, however . . .
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Go to the waffle house .... drunk ..at 3 am and start a brawl ??? ....have someone film it with constant yelling of "WORLD STAR , WORLD STAR , WORLD STAR " . Those videos are always quite funny
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01-06-2019, 07:01 PM
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I'll be checking in here when I'm in the area, Trey, since I am usually connected to a computer--I don't actually vacation like normal people. Any advice is much appreciated. I was just checking the weather in the Keys the other day, and it was in the 80s, so we'll probably go that way at some point while we're in the South, too.
As the wackiness in the world proceeds, I'll be keeping my eye on what happens with real estate in the Atlanta area, as I know people have been vacuuming up the supply there, just like here, pushing for new pricing highs.
It's just good to learn a bit of new stuff once in a while, kind of like how to separate the chassis as a whole from an e39 for future purposes (mine blew up a couple weeks ago, so bad thoughts are in process).
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beer I can't make recommendations for as I don't drink. I do know there's Sweet Water Brewing, Monday Night Brewing, and Scofflaw all in Atlanta. I'm sure there's more. Terrapin is in Athens, GA.
Mountain biking there's Blankets Creek and Rope Mill up in Woodstock. Blankets is a mountain biking place first so you have the right of way. Rope Mill is a mix use between biking and hiking. Both are hands down the best places to go in my opinion. I love them both. I wish I could ride more often.
Let us know when you're here. I'm sure we can get together at some point if you'd like. I'm always down for eating bbq.
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01-06-2019, 07:08 PM
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Great tips, Eric--thanks! I'm liking the menu at the Vortex. I'll have to prepare the condition of my arteries in advance . . . This is why it's good to only eat twice a day when you're on the road.
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01-07-2019, 09:50 AM
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He's not wrong though, lol.
Speaking of chains, since you're in California now, if you haven't eaten at Chic fil a, Zaxby's, or Willy's you should. They're fast food chains that all started here in GA and haven't moved too far west in big numbers yet. They're higher end fast food. Willy's is better than Chipotle any day.
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Chic Fil A used to be good, but the piece of chicken you get in a sandwich has gotten smaller & smaller. Plus you have to wait for ever to get it.
I've never been to Willys, I'll have to remember that one
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01-08-2019, 06:10 PM
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I've never had to wait long for a Chic fil a, seriously. Must be a Florida thing, lol.
I can understand people not liking Chic fil a. I grew up with it when it was only in malls. I always recommend it though for people that don't have them near by.
Real estate is getting expensive in Atlanta but things are slowing down. I don't know much beyond that as I'm only tangentially connected to the market. Cost of living should be cheaper overall than anywhere along the coast of Cali. that's similar population density I'd think. You can also live outside the metro area very affordably should you choose.
Burgers: Grindhouse Killer Burger, Village Burger, Moxie Burger, and Vortex as mentioned. There are others, but I'm drawing blanks as I write this.
E39 LSx swap: Jesus Freak has a complete kit with headers and for T56 transmissions for I6 cars. Do it!
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01-08-2019, 07:23 PM
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Family stuff.......world of coke, Atlanta aquarium and a couple of museums. Caffeine and Octane is crazy with any kind of car you can imagine, haven’t done their cars and coffee, an hour to the northwest and there’s dozens of great drives from Suches all the way to Knoxville depending on how far you want to go. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a nice quiet drive but don’t get in a hurry and I’d wait until late spring. Pensacola, Destin and Panama City(roughed up bad by a hurricane in October) are a 5 hour drive south. If you want some great drag racing hit South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta. That’s where they do some of the big dollar, small tire racing and it’s crazy too(research “lights out” drag racing or look at their schedule) Road Atlanta does a deal with Chin Motorsports for track days......pricey but fun. Get out your wallet and have a blast!
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01-08-2019, 09:27 PM
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Honestly this is the time of year here where there just isn’t much going on. Spring is totally different here for sure. Check in here, as you mentioned, and somebody here will give you ideas depending on where you are exactly and what kind of mood your in. I’m 4 miles from the largest waterfall east of the Mississippi River. Amicalola Falls State Park. If your up this way, 60 miles north of Atlanta, I’d love to show you the Chevelle. I’m in the mountains, and on a clear day, I can see the city, 60ish miles away.
I love road trips, and I have to admit, I’m jealous!
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01-09-2019, 09:18 AM
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I've never had to wait long for a Chic fil a, seriously. Must be a Florida thing, lol.
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Must be as every Chic fil A looks like this. On one main drag they are building a 2nd Chic Fil A a half mile from the other but on the other side of the street.
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01-09-2019, 09:21 AM
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Another thing to do is Karting at Atlanta Motorsports Park
https://atlantamotorsportspark.com/
Road Atlanta is having a ChumpCar Race Feb 7-9 - I'll be there!
BTW, I know a bit about Atlanta as my Ex lives in Peachtree City and my son grew up there. I used to have to travel to Atlanta a few times a year.
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