Smoky Mountains, all the way up and all the way bottomed out.

"Milky" (jordanmielke) 07/27/2020 at 10:20 • Filed to: Miata, ND, MX5, Smoky Mountains

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Well, I had a bit of an oops but all is well after paying a tow truck to pull me a foot over.

Tried to squeeze by a Jeep, didn’t work, 1000% should have backed up to the corner where the road was wider. But mistakes happen. Guy was super nice and helpful. Car took it like a champ.

Ohhh and the park was great.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Milky 07/27/2020 at 10:29

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Ouch. No damage to the bumper?

Kiltedpadre > Milky 07/27/2020 at 10:31

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I knew you’d see bears at the cabin. 

Milky > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 07/27/2020 at 10:37

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Chin spoiler was already banged up, so not any worse looking at least.  

Milky > Kiltedpadre 07/27/2020 at 10:38

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Happy to report the deck was 20 feet off the ground with no other access but through the cabin. Felt safe up there.

Also saw 2 other bears on the “ Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail”. Stupid people blocked the one lane road to get out of their car and  take pictures.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Milky 07/27/2020 at 10:42

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Tha t can be expected. Those low hanging pieces of plastic don't weather harsh driveway transitions and parking bump stops very well. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Milky 07/27/2020 at 10:46

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Oh, sheeet... So glad the car’s okay!

Beautiful photos.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Milky 07/27/2020 at 10:47

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Is this an Airb nb? Link please!

Tripper > Milky 07/27/2020 at 10:57

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50/50 grind...TITE. I was a professional at doing that on the dirt roads in VT. The local shop must have fixed my exhaust hangers a dozen times.

Bummer though, any damage other than cosmetic?

Milky > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 07/27/2020 at 10:57

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Very true, happy its not a painted part though.  

Milky > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 07/27/2020 at 10:58

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Me too and thanks! 

Milky > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 07/27/2020 at 10:59

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Certainly

It was a nice enough  place, I’d recommend it.

https://www.auntiebelhams.com/cabins/117-mountain-paradise/

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Milky 07/27/2020 at 11:03

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Never been to the Smokies - thanks!

Milky > Tripper 07/27/2020 at 11:25

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Doesnt seem like it, but honestly it warrants a closer look.  Maybe next time I get an oil change I'll ask to take a peek while its up in the air.  

Brickman > Milky 07/27/2020 at 11:26

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Aww, bear cubs :)

Milky > Brickman 07/27/2020 at 11:45

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Got a video of them play fighting.  So fucking cute.  

Longtime Lurker > Milky 07/27/2020 at 22:03

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Trying to get around a Jeep.

Sure, I believe you.