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Comment on March In Our National Parks by Stan Horst

Stan Horst — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:38:20 +0000

We are so appreciative of all the hard-working employees and volunteers. Spring is a busy time any year as the parks are readied for visitors. This year, there is even more work as the region recovers from record amounts of snow this winter. Just yesterday I was up at the intersection of Reeds Gap Road (Rte 664) and the Blue Ridge Parkway, and noticed that park workers had recently removed the snow and ice from the roadway. It won’t be long, and parts of the parkway will be open for visitors. When you visit, be sure to thank any employees or volunteers that you see for all the hard work they do.

Stan Horst
Owner: CabinCreekwood.com

Comment on New Video Explores the Spirit of Asheville by Mike champion

Mike champion — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:55:50 +0000

Hi, I am going to include a link to your site on our blog. I had already written a short bit about the 75th anniversary. I tweeted it, also. Our twitter i.d. is “floralasheville”.

Comment on March In Our National Parks by Tanna B

Tanna B — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:21:59 +0000

I’m convinced that after the winter we’ve had that the word Spring is another word for Heaven! Here’s hoping that everyone gets the funds they need to remain fully operational.

Comment on Patience – Spring Will Come Some Day by Stan Horst

Stan Horst — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:11:40 +0000

Spring weather will definitely come. No doubt quite a bit later this year than we are used to, but what a small price to pay for a well-watered forest and a much improved water table! The slow melt of “Nature’s White Carpet” will certainly contribute to one of the best wildflower shows we’ve seen in years. I can hardly wait, but I guess I’ll have to!

Stan Horst
Owner: CabinCreekwood.com

Comment on Voting for the Footsloggers People’s Choice Award by Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:27:40 +0000

I got a sneak peak at the exhibition yesterday and it looks great. Hope to see folks at the Turchin reception tonight (Friday, 3/5) from 7 to 9pm.

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Comment on Voting for the Footsloggers People’s Choice Award by cm photography

cm photography — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:15:23 +0000

I need to start submitting myself to contests

Comment on Blue Ridge Fishing Expedition Giveaway by Lori Pollock

Lori Pollock — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:35:07 +0000

Would love to win this my husband loves to fish but we never have the money to even get poles, ny son would love it too

Thank you

Comment on NEW Blue Ridge Parkway Children’s Book by Jill

Jill — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:16:37 +0000

What a great idea for a children’s book. I have a blog, History for Children, and might like to review it one of these days. (I also vacation in Brevard, NC, and enjoy blueberry picking along the parkway.) Thanks for all your efforts in making history accessible to children.

Comment on 2010 Finalists Announced for AMPC by charlie milgram

charlie milgram — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:27:17 +0000

Congradulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment on 2010 Finalists Announced for AMPC by 2010 Appalachian Mountain Photo Competition

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Comment on 2010 Finalists Announced for AMPC by strawberrygoldie

strawberrygoldie — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:42:11 +0000

WOW. Much thanks and gratitude for choosing me to be a part of this.

Hellllloooo Jessica! So, so glad to see you here. Cocktails after the public reception, yes?

Comment on 2010 Finalists Announced for AMPC by Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:50:40 +0000

I just want to send my thanks to all photographers who submitted to the 7th Annual Comp. We received the greatest number of entries ever and some of the best I have seen, making our judges work that much harder. Congratulations to all those selected for exhibition, I look forward to seeing your works at the Turchin Center.

Comment on 2010 Finalists Announced for AMPC by Wayfaring Wanderer

Wayfaring Wanderer — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:39:08 +0000

YAY!! And, holy mama, Eric Heistand has a ton of photos in this year’s comp!!! Can’t wait to see the show this year

Comment on Appalachian Voices Adds Cash Award by Joe Veler

Joe Veler — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:13:34 +0000

It’s nice to see more businesses/non-profits getting involved with this competition. I’ve worked with them for 4 years and it’s got to be the Blue Ridge area’s best photo competition. Good luck to everyone this year!

Comment on Where can I get a Map of the Blue Ridge Parkway? by WALTER MOORE

WALTER MOORE — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:57:01 +0000

i am planing a motorcycle trip with several members of my sheriff’s dept. in june of 2010 would like maps so as to plan overnight stays and sights to see

Comment on Is hunting legal on the Blue Ridge Parkway? by Tanna Baumgardner

Tanna Baumgardner — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:21:23 +0000

Yes you will need a special permit, please contact Parkway headquarters for more information. Their number is 828-271-4779.

Comment on Is hunting legal on the Blue Ridge Parkway? by phil plummer

phil plummer — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:26:12 +0000

planning to hunt on national forest in virginia but under stand i will need a parking permit to cross parkway boundary.

Comment on Can I Have My Wedding on the Blue Ridge Parkway? by Blue Ridge Parkway Expert

Blue Ridge Parkway Expert — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:27:18 +0000

Hi there Jules! As long as there are no advertisement or banners displayed along the cars then you should be good to go. If you want to make sure please contact HQ at 828-271-4779

Comment on Can I Have My Wedding on the Blue Ridge Parkway? by Jules Wolf

Jules Wolf — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:28:55 +0000

Are car clubs, that are visiting the High Country for a weekend, required to have a permit to travel along the Blue Ridge Parkway? If so, does $195 for twenty cars to travel 20 miles sound right?

Comment on The Blue Ridge Parkway Motorcycle License Tag – Where We Are by Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:40:24 +0000

Question was raised about printing process and how tags will hold up to “sun, wind, and rain”.
Answer: DMV uses great inks in its tag production, but one thing that we have noticed about the Parkway tag, is that in the yellow / ornage color that is used, there is a huge amount of pigment used to get that color. In my personal Parkway auto tag that has been on teh road sinc eday 1, there has been some color loss simply from the sun’s untraviolet light affects on the color itself.

Comment on The Blue Ridge Parkway Motorcycle License Tag – Where We Are by Tim

Tim — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:52:14 +0000

I was wondering if anyone knows how well this new flat-plate printing process will hold up on long motorcycle rides in the sun, wind, and rain? If inks are used, won’t they fade in the sun after many miles on the road?

Comment on Parkway History Digital Project Funded By State Library Of NC! by Gianna

Gianna — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:04:52 +0000

Hi I read your query in Twitter. You may probably decide which way you want to go if you have exhausted all options. Perhaps its best still if you happen to have a publishing plan mapped out and then go from there.What are your thoughts on publishing the whole thing yourself while waiting for agents to do it for you? There are actually lots of chances for agents/editors/publishers to take notice of your book once they see the finished product.

Comment on Blue Ridge Motorcycle License Tags Received Today! by Daryl York

Daryl York — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:41:58 +0000

I recieved my tag and sent a photo to Mr. Medford. Hope this was correct. The tag is great. Nice to be able to show our support for the BRP.

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Steven Edwards

Steven Edwards — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:15:07 +0000

So, can I order tag on-line. I went to NC DMV site, but do not see BRP for motorcycles

Comment on The Blue Ridge Parkway Motorcycle License Tag – Where We Are by Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Thu, 28 May 2009 11:10:47 +0000

Please call Lynne Fletcher at the Foundation office; she may be able to help you.
336-721-0260

Comment on The Blue Ridge Parkway Motorcycle License Tag – Where We Are by JD Watson

JD Watson — Thu, 28 May 2009 01:49:37 +0000

I got a number instead of the personalized tag. I wonder if they will send the personalized one later ?
I’m told it looks great, can’t wait to see it in person.
Very cool, indeed !

Comment on How Can I Help? by JD Watson

JD Watson — Thu, 28 May 2009 01:45:19 +0000

I received my tag too. I paid for a personalized plate, but got a number.
I’m on a trip, so I didn’t get to see it in person. I’m told it looks nice.

Comment on How Can I Help? by Phil Kennedy

Phil Kennedy — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:55:38 +0000

5-26-9 today I have recived the BRM plate.It does look good. But Is a bit on the thin side, and one will need a SOLID 4 bold plate to attach it to so it does’nt bend. Would have been stiffer if it were pressed and not printed

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Chris White

Chris White — Sat, 23 May 2009 23:38:56 +0000

Been out on the motorcycle most of the day. Hope to make it to the Parkway on Sunday.

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Sat, 23 May 2009 22:53:42 +0000

Send us a picture of you with the tag! You will be the first!

Houck Medford
hmedford@brpfoundation.org

Comment on The Blue Ridge Parkway Motorcycle License Tag – Where We Are by Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Sat, 23 May 2009 22:46:31 +0000

Awesome, Ray!!! You are the first to let us know. Congratulations!!!

Houck Medford
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Executive Director

Comment on The Blue Ridge Parkway Motorcycle License Tag – Where We Are by Ray Mayeux

Ray Mayeux — Sat, 23 May 2009 22:13:39 +0000

I received my tag in the mail today! I’m the proud owner of # 0035BR

Comment on The Blue Ridge Parkway Motorcycle License Tag – Where We Are by Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Sat, 23 May 2009 07:07:25 +0000

The new plates have been received into the NCDMV office this week from the Bureau of Prisons and they are being prepared for shipment. I think you wil be “ok”. Please call Lynne Fletcher at the Parkway Foundation office on Tuesday morning (Monday is a holiday) for best advice. 336-721-0260

Thanks!
Houck Medford
Excecutive Director

Comment on The Blue Ridge Parkway Motorcycle License Tag – Where We Are by Nancy Spann

Nancy Spann — Sat, 23 May 2009 01:10:02 +0000

We have a dilemma and that is that our current motorcycle plate is due to expire on June 15 and we need to renew it. But we want the Blue Ridge Parkway plate and don’t want to pay to renew our regular one and then have the new BRP one arrive in the mail which we have already paid for. Would we get a refund? Can anyone give us advice on how to handle this? Thanks.

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Chris White

Chris White — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:31:25 +0000

My tag just came in the mail today. It should be on the VROD in an hour and I will be out and about showing off the new tag.

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Fri, 22 May 2009 16:33:02 +0000

We have received word from NCDMV that the motorcycle licencse tags have been received today from the Bureau of Prisons (where they are manufactured) into the specialty tag offices at NCDMV. “They are being processed” and prepared for mailing.

We will advise you as soon as we know that the tags are being mailed.
Thank you for your continued patience

Comment on Blue Ridge America? Just Say No! by Theodore R. Hazen

Theodore R. Hazen — Fri, 22 May 2009 05:27:47 +0000

I used to work at Virginia’s Explore Park, and I would go back to work there in a heartbeat. I am not disappointed with this new plan for Explore Park. I expected this commercialization of history. The video plan sounds like the old rehashing of Bern Ewart plan the creation of a park. Lets face it, the park opened before enough of it got built. Visitors are not going to be drawn to the park by overhead gondola rides. You need to develop the park land on the other side of the Roanoke River which has the best vista views. then you need the loop the Park with a real steam train. You need more historical buildings assembled throughout the park, for example: Mills types in different historic areas. There needs to be a saw mill, a covered bridge, an iron furnace, general stores, a trading post, and you need to expand the time periods into the 20th century, and celebrate the construction of the Blue Ridge ‘Parkway with a CCC Camp, and Route 11. I just see this plan as taking history, and living history, and commercializing upon it. With all of this talk of Disney World, Branson, Missouri, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, etc., they are going to bring Disney’s high price admission prices, and the imagineering factor into the park, and create the historical theme park from Hell.

Comment on Signed, Sealed, And Delivered – Over 300 Tags Sent To NC DMV by Phil Kennedy

Phil Kennedy — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:04:10 +0000

Sent By: Contact Us Administrator Date/Time: 5/14/2009 11:56:45 AM
Comment:
Once the Division of Motor Vehicles receives the plates from the manufacturer, we will begin issuing the plates. The plates will be mailed to the individuals that requested the plates. If we need additional information before the plate can be issued and mailed, a letter will be mailed to the customer with instructions on how to obtain their plate.
The aluminum that is being used for the motorcycle plates is being used for personalized car license plates also and for many other specialty plates. It is not being used for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation motorcycle plate only.
I apologize for any incorrect information, you might have received and if I can assist you further, please let me know.
Thanks,
Kay Hatcher

Comment on The Blue Ridge Parkway Motorcycle License Tag – Where We Are by Phil Kennedy

Phil Kennedy — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:01:14 +0000

Comment on How Can I Help? by PHIL KENNEDY

PHIL KENNEDY — Fri, 15 May 2009 00:01:24 +0000

Sent By: Contact Us Administrator Date/Time: 5/14/2009 11:56:45 AM

Comment:
Once the Division of Motor Vehicles receives the plates from the manufacturer, we will begin issuing the plates. The plates will be mailed to the individuals that requested the plates. If we need additional information before the plate can be issued and mailed, a letter will be mailed to the customer with instructions on how to obtain their plate.
The aluminum that is being used for the motorcycle plates is being used for personalized car license plates also and for many other specialty plates. It is not being used for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation motorcycle plate only.
I apologize for any incorrect information, you might have received and if I can assist you further, please let me know.
Thanks,
Kay Hatcher

Comment on The Blue Ridge Parkway Motorcycle License Tag – Where We Are by Phil Kennedy

Phil Kennedy — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:09:40 +0000

Sent By: Contact Us Administrator Date/Time: 5/14/2009 10:48:21 AM
Comment:
The Division of Motor Vehicles has received the required 300 applications for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation motorcycle license plate. The Division of Motor Vehicles has been working with the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to create the plate with the design and colors that they have requested. Please keep in mind that this is the first specialty motorcycle license plate that will be issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles; therefore, it is a new manufacturing process for the Department of Corrections. Specialty motorcycle plates were not issued in the past because the plates were so small and if the letters were embossed, there was only enough space on the plate for two numbers. With the new digital printing of special plates, we are able to create a specialty motorcycle plate that will allow space for a maximum of four numbers.
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and the North Carolina Highway Patrol have approved the sample Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation motorcycle plate and the plates are being manufactured at this time. We hope to receive them from the manufacturer within the next two to three weeks.
If I can assist you further, please let me know.
Thanks,
Kay Hatcher

Comment on Signed, Sealed, And Delivered – Over 300 Tags Sent To NC DMV by Phil Kennedy

Phil Kennedy — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:08:55 +0000

Comment on How Can I Help? by Phil Kennedy

Phil Kennedy — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:07:18 +0000

Sent By: Contact Us Administrator Date/Time: 5/14/2009 10:48:21 AM

Comment:
The Division of Motor Vehicles has received the required 300 applications for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation motorcycle license plate. The Division of Motor Vehicles has been working with the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to create the plate with the design and colors that they have requested. Please keep in mind that this is the first specialty motorcycle license plate that will be issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles; therefore, it is a new manufacturing process for the Department of Corrections. Specialty motorcycle plates were not issued in the past because the plates were so small and if the letters were embossed, there was only enough space on the plate for two numbers. With the new digital printing of special plates, we are able to create a specialty motorcycle plate that will allow space for a maximum of four numbers.

The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and the North Carolina Highway Patrol have approved the sample Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation motorcycle plate and the plates are being manufactured at this time. We hope to receive them from the manufacturer within the next two to three weeks.

If I can assist you further, please let me know.
Thanks,
Kay Hatcher

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Phil Kennedy

Phil Kennedy — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:05:01 +0000

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Chris White

Chris White — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:41:45 +0000

My tag was to expire May 15 and I renewed a couple weeks ago so my Parkway tag would not be stopped because of the renewal not being paid. A couple of weeks I was told they were being made and then they go to the hwy patrol to approve. Then they would ship to us. I can’t wait until it arrives in the mail.

Comment on Signed, Sealed, And Delivered – Over 300 Tags Sent To NC DMV by Phil Kennedy

Phil Kennedy — Sat, 09 May 2009 21:56:34 +0000

HAS anyone recived their Plate YET??????????????
Is DMV Still Playing sub par metal and has local law enforcement been informed of the new motorcycle plate?

Comment on The Blue Ridge Parkway Motorcycle License Tag – Where We Are by Phil Kennedy

Phil Kennedy — Sat, 09 May 2009 21:46:21 +0000

Thank you Mrs Shelton. for your the only reply I have gotten so far, It is a shame They have chashed Our checks fast, But Slow to None in responce to our questions. Should you Find Anything out or recive your plate would you Please post it. Thank you

Comment on The Blue Ridge Parkway Motorcycle License Tag – Where We Are by Maggie Shelton

Maggie Shelton — Tue, 05 May 2009 02:54:46 +0000

NO – Mr. Kennedy we don’t have our motorcycle Parkway plate and I sincerely doubt anyone else does either. It is incomprehensible for any agency to take 7 months to produce what it has been producing for many, many years – simply a smaller version. This is total frustration that none of us supporters of the Blue Ridge Parkway need! We have received 0 information from the Parkway Foundation until I emailed them yesterday. I don’t have time to do blogs. Please just get the plate to my husband.

Comment on How Can I Help? by Phil Kennedy

Phil Kennedy — Sat, 02 May 2009 18:37:45 +0000

Has anyone recived theor plate. Or is DMV still gearing up? Any idea WHEN the be in OUR hands.

Comment on The Blue Ridge Parkway Motorcycle License Tag – Where We Are by Phil Kennedy

Phil Kennedy — Sat, 02 May 2009 18:31:57 +0000

HAS anyone recived their plate yet. or is DMV still still working on things?
And is their any idea when the plates get to those you have ORDERED them??????

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Phil Kennedy

Phil Kennedy — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:43:32 +0000

HAS ANYONE RECIVER THEIR PLATES YET. OR IS DMV STILL GRARING UP?

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:54:16 +0000

UPDATE ON TAG
May 1, I spoke with the NC Department of Motor Vehicles this morning – special tag division – for a report. Their answer:
“They are over at the prison and are working as hard as they can to get them out.”
I guess the paint needs to dry …
We will keep you posted as we get any official news. Our offer to do something special for all you folks at Tuggle Gap is still good. Have a safe weekend. Remember to Enjoy the View, but Watch the Road.

Houck Medford
Executive Director
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:47:02 +0000

The only “memorabilia tags” available is the “RIDE” tag which is available for the front of an automobile. It can be found here:
http://www.blueridgeparkwaystore.com/prods/20152419_2103_share-the-journey-reg-ride-license-plate.asp

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:44:48 +0000

There is no mention of South Carolina getting a tag. I would imagine that the Parkway being a NC asset, they would not be interested. This would take an action by the state legislature.

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by JD Watson

JD Watson — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:23:28 +0000

I didn’t see that the Tags were in production on the Facebook pages.
I just renewed my “May” tag this week. It would be cool if I got my tag before our Spring Fling ride next weekend.

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Phil Kennedy

Phil Kennedy — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:14:14 +0000

DID DMV STARTED THE PRESSES YET. AND HAS ANYONE RECIVED THEIR PLATES YET??????
OR IS IT THE OLD THE CHECK IN THE MAIL?

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Steve Kitz

Steve Kitz — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:24:44 +0000

I glad about the tags, you people aren’t the only one’s that paid the piper last year……we’ve been waiting this long so be patient and one day soon, the tag will show up in your mailbox and you will be smiling ear to ear !!!

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Regenia Denny

Regenia Denny — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:49:14 +0000

My tag is up for renewal in May. Who do I contact? Should I go on to the DMV and get the regular tag or will the BRP tags be available?

Thanks,
Regenia Denny

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Tom Koetje

Tom Koetje — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:25:55 +0000

Can I buy tags as memorabilia? or do I need to own a motorcycle??? I purchased Bicentennial car tags in Vermont but it only went on the front of my car since it had not numbers.
Thanks

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Dana Burnette

Dana Burnette — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:55:34 +0000

Any mention of South Carolina getting the tag?

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Bud Cesena

Bud Cesena — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:03:18 +0000

Will we be contacted by the Foundation or by NCDOT? Will the tags come in the mail or should we pick them up at an assigned location? How do we find out if we got the personalized tag that we selsected and which choice?
I shall display my tag proudly!

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Doug Cahoon

Doug Cahoon — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:38:01 +0000

Thanks for all the work you did getting these ‘going.’ I’ve been waiting since Oct of ‘07…..I am really looking forward to “showing it off!”

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Gerald Washburn

Gerald Washburn — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:27:50 +0000

My tag just renewed the end of March. When can I expect my new plate and will it have the new sticker with it?

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:22:35 +0000

You will know as soon as I know – promise.
Houck Medford
Executive Director
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Phil Kennedy

Phil Kennedy — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:07:11 +0000

Sorry to say, BUT “WHEN” WILL WE RECIVE OUR PLATES. We all Know HOW slow the DMV is. A FIRM date WOULD BE NICE. before we have to SELL ours bikes to pay our TAXES.

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:52:49 +0000

We have been told by the NC DMV that the motorcycle tags are officially in production.
Go figure!!!
We think they are on their way …

Houck Medford
Executive Director
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Robert Henard

Robert Henard — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:00:28 +0000

In those immortal words spoken by Bill Clinton (NO! – not those words), “I feel your pain.” You’ve hated to hear the phone ring, I’ve started being afraid to go out in public.
But, YES, it has been more than worth it. As I’ve told people before, I’ve put on 90,000 miles since I got my bike in July, 2005. I wish I could say that most of those miles were either on the Parkway, or at least in the mountains. Alas, most of them have been on the road between Raleigh and the mountains. My brain seems to ignore these, however, and allows me to feel that the mountains have been my riding home.
Kick stands up, and let’s ride!

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Steve

Steve — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:50:14 +0000

A happy day!! And THANK YOU to everyone that signed at least’one more up’. We earned this one tag at a time…..

Comment on How Can I Help? by John Uy

John Uy — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:49:23 +0000

Noticed that you have met/exceeded your goal. Just wanted to stop by and say congrats and good luck in your future endeavors.
Happy Riding

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Glen Carter NC-K2

Glen Carter NC-K2 — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:50:01 +0000

YeaaaaaHHHH! Glad to hear we will get our BRP tags. Here’s another one that will complete going “End to End” this year. Thank you for your persistence seeing this program through. New site is amazing. Great Job!

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Ralph DeGenova

Ralph DeGenova — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:28:50 +0000

Over the years I have logged many miles on the BRP. Each visit from the Triad opens a new experience for me and my many friends. I look forward to receiving my new tag and displaying it proudly throughout North America!

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by SgtMike

SgtMike — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:03:48 +0000

Bravo! You’ll see mine go “End to End” soon after recieving it. Thanks to you for making this happen!

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:10:36 +0000

Tom Kelley asked about final receipt date – that information will posted here as soon as it is available.

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Tom Kelley

Tom Kelley — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:07:26 +0000

Has the final receipt date been established for the tag yet? I have had my application and fee in since January 2008.

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Mark Miller

Mark Miller — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:53:19 +0000

Thanks for the good news! Looking forward to some good rides on the parkway with that plate backing me up! Carpe diem!

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Charlie House

Charlie House — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:42:08 +0000

Special Thanks to Lynne Fletcher @ the BRP Foundation. It’s been a long road, but one worth waiting on!

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:29:57 +0000

Yes, the tag will most certainly be available then.

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Robert Yates

Robert Yates — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:50:45 +0000

Thanks for the motorcycle tag information. I’ve been waiting for mine since January.

Comment on Getting The Motorcycle License Tag On The Road Has Been Painful by Stephen Padgett

Stephen Padgett — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:41:34 +0000

My tag is due for renewal in August. Will the new tags be available?

Comment on The Blue Ridge Parkway Motorcycle License Tag – Where We Are by Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:12:21 +0000

Here is link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blue_ridge_parkway/3311707883/

NOTE: In the tag production process, white is printed as a gray-white … the color that is the background of the standard issue NC license tag

Comment on The Blue Ridge Parkway Motorcycle License Tag – Where We Are by Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:27:57 +0000

One of the reasons for all the delay is that NCDMV has installed a new flat-plate manufacturing process (as opposed to the traditional embossing process) to help save money. Embossing is a very labor intensive and expensive process no mater who is doing it i.e. Department of Corrections. One can spot these flat plates now on NC highways, and there are even flat-plates that are being made for motorcycles. There have been two adminsitrative decisions made recently.
1) NC will go back to an all embossed plate as soon as the newer material is used up – has to do with readability; and
2) All motorcycle plates will eventually be flat plate.
Currently, the motorcyle plates in production are printed on a thinner guage metal, which “is bending in the wind”. As soon as this material is used up, DMV will go to a thicker guage metal.
The Blue Ridge Parkway motorcycle licnese plate will be the best looking tag out there!

Comment on Signed, Sealed, And Delivered – Over 300 Tags Sent To NC DMV by Houck Medford

Houck Medford — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:34:18 +0000

It will not be a shrunk-down version of the automobile tag.

Houck Medford
Executive Director

Comment on 2009 AMPC Finalists Announced! by Kim Sparks

Kim Sparks — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:01:59 +0000

Congratulations to all the winners. I look forward to seeing the winning works.

Comment on 2009 AMPC Finalists Announced! by D L Ennis

D L Ennis — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:49:58 +0000

Best of luck to you all!

Comment on Parkway Tag Gets Play In BMW ON Magazine by Brett Dugan

Brett Dugan — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:14:53 +0000

Cheers to the success of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Good on you fellas.

Comment on How Can I Help? by Brett Dugan

Brett Dugan — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:10:55 +0000

Just wanted to stop by and say congrats!!! Can’t wait to see these puppies on the road.

Comment on Signed, Sealed, And Delivered – Over 300 Tags Sent To NC DMV by C White

C White — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:15:48 +0000

Why a new color scheme? Is not not going to be like the one on the application? Now I wonder if I really want one not knowing what I am going to get.

Comment on Signed, Sealed, And Delivered – Over 300 Tags Sent To NC DMV by JD Watson

JD Watson — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:43:10 +0000

You mean the new plate isn’t going to look like the one on the applications ?

Comment on How Can I Help? by PHIL KENNEDY

PHIL KENNEDY — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:52:26 +0000

Got My Mc plate renewal today and they have no idea about the BRM plates, nor when they were or if they were going to be made cause of all the cut backs. as per DMV. Any Idea if is any truth to this or will the plates be made>

Comment on Signed, Sealed, And Delivered – Over 300 Tags Sent To NC DMV by rswartwood

rswartwood — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:22:57 +0000

They have the 300 applicants, but what they did was take the blue ridge parkway license plate and shrink it down, which the park was not satisfied with. DMV is currently drafting a new plate with a new color scheme now and will get to the park for their approval very soon. She explained that this is the first motorcycle tag and therefore it is a learning experience for all!

Comment on 2009 AMPC Finalists Announced! by Jeffrey Stoner

Jeffrey Stoner — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:25:44 +0000

It was wonderful news to find out that two of my images will be exhibited at the Turchin Center. I’m looking forward to seeing all the images and meeting my fellow photographers at the reception.
I also want to join Joyce and thank the judges for their work – I can only imagine the effort it took to review 918 images.

Comment on 2009 AMPC Finalists Announced! by Mike Naney

Mike Naney — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 02:35:32 +0000

I look forward to seeing all of the prints at the Turchin Center. Good luck to all.

Comment on 2009 AMPC Finalists Announced! by Houck M. Medford

Houck M. Medford — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 22:36:04 +0000

I want to personally thank all the judges who took on this behemoth project. Be assured that we greatly appreciate your diligence in this endeavor as it was no easy task.

Houck Medford
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Executive Director

Comment on 2009 AMPC Finalists Announced! by Joyce O'Neil

Joyce O'Neil — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:47:33 +0000

I am honored to be included with such fine artist… best of luck to each of you. I hope to meet all of you at the reception. We can learn so much from each other. And a special thanks to the judges for their time and dedication to make it possible for all of us. So far the whole experience has been a very positive one. Take care!

Comment on How Can I Help? by PHIL KENNEDY

PHIL KENNEDY — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:55:03 +0000

Is there any time frame ” DAYS, WEEKS, MONTHS” AS TO WHEN WE CAN EXEPCT THE PLATES.

Comment on Signed, Sealed, And Delivered – Over 300 Tags Sent To NC DMV by Steve B

Steve B — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:17:40 +0000

Yeah! now to wait for DMV speed to produce and distrubute the plates. Hope I still have the same bike
Thanks for the work – can’t wait to ride with pride on BRP with the new plate.

Comment on Signed, Sealed, And Delivered – Over 300 Tags Sent To NC DMV by BOJ

BOJ — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:21:21 +0000

YES, WE MADE IT. CANT WAIT TO HEAR MORE NEWS ABOUT THE STAMPING,AND DISTRIBUTION OF THESE PLATES! PLEASE KEEP US INFORMED

Comment on How Can I Help? by JD Watson

JD Watson — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:35:36 +0000

I cannot wait to receive the plate. I’ll have to wash and wax my bike to honor it.

Comment on How Can I Help? by Steve

Steve — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:46:21 +0000

Its been a long time coming…….YAAAY!!