Highest Point on Blue Ridge Parkway Sign Stolen - Page 2

**ringadingh** · 07-08-2011, 10:11 PM

It was there when I left the place. ;) ;)

carolinakid1 · 07-08-2011, 10:47 PM

The original story was from a Greenville, SC television station and included that before and after picture. Later pictures showed that it was pulled down I suppose. Anyway, as someone I stated earlier, probably hanging in someone's basement bar now.

I still think the Canadians took it as revenge for not winning the Stanley Cup.

**cnc** · 07-09-2011, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by carolinakid

The original story was from a Greenville, SC television station and included that before and after picture. Later pictures showed that it was pulled down I suppose. Anyway, as someone I stated earlier, probably hanging in someone's basement bar now.

I still think the Canadians took it as revenge for not winning the Stanley Cup.

Nope, if we wanted revenge we would have just stolen the cup.

In the later pic it looks more like a Winabago hit and run job.

Loafer · 07-09-2011, 06:01 AM

Steve, it was still there after you left, but it was all in pieces on the ground. Sorry to here about your foot and arm, but you shouldn't be trying to lift such heavy objects.

Blueraven · 07-09-2011, 06:59 AM

http://smokymountainrider.com/?p=2505

This is another article from a different point of view.

Loafer · 07-09-2011, 07:27 AM

If he had seen Steve's injuries, he would have a totally different write up. Just saying... :)

**glwilson** · 07-09-2011, 07:37 AM

Having witnessed the storm that occurred when we were there; it could have easily been torn down with 100 MPH winds.

We saw huge spruce trees torn-out of the ground and tossed about like they were nothing... so a flat-sign surely would have taken a beating.

ponch · 07-09-2011, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

Having witnessed the storm that occurred when we were there; it could have easily been torn down with 100 MPH winds.

We saw huge spruce trees torn-out of the ground and tossed about like they were nothing... so a flat-sign surely would have taken a beating.

If it was wind, I bet it was over 100MPH.

macmac · 07-09-2011, 09:09 AM

Whats the deal on the smaller sign on your sig pic anyway? That little sign says 6,578' and the larger sign said 6,053'.

This makes Mt washington in NH the highest point now ....right

6,288'

I hope it was a wind....

ponch · 07-09-2011, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by macmac

Whats the deal on the smaller sign on your sig pic anyway? That little sign says 6,578' and the larger sign said 6,053'.

This makes Mt washington in NH the highest point now ....right

6,288'

I hope it was a wind....

Mt Mitchell on the East Coast, Mt Whitney in the lower 48.

petenomad · 07-09-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by macmac

Whats the deal on the smaller sign on your sig pic anyway? That little sign says 6,578' and the larger sign said 6,053'.

This sign is just the highest point on the parkway. 6578 is at peak of Mt Mitchell, but it is just off the parkway.

ponch · 07-09-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by petenomad

Quote:

Originally Posted by macmac

Whats the deal on the smaller sign on your sig pic anyway? That little sign says 6,578' and the larger sign said 6,053'.

This sign is just the highest point on the parkway. 6578 is at peak of Mt Mitchell, but it is just off the parkway.

My understanding is that Mitchell is 6,684'.

petenomad · 07-09-2011, 11:58 AM

Might be. I stopped at the parking lot which is where the other sign is.

usranger74 · 07-09-2011, 12:23 PM

I don't think wind took the sign down. My bet, based on experience, is one of two possibilities. Either some college kids wanted it or some pissed off local wanted some mountain revenge for a wrong he thinks he experienced. If I had to pick just one, it would be the college kids.

jesse · 07-10-2011, 08:01 PM

I have my doubts about weather also. I have seen some of what winds and tornado's can do and the ones I have seen do not break a sign and leave the broken pieces lying at the base.

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07-08-2011, 10:47 PM	#17
carolinakid1 Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 528	Highest Point on Blue Ridge Parkway Sign Stolen The original story was from a Greenville, SC television station and included that before and after picture. Later pictures showed that it was pulled down I suppose. Anyway, as someone I stated earlier, probably hanging in someone's basement bar now. I still think the Canadians took it as revenge for not winning the Stanley Cup. __________________ Mike Bryant "CarolinaKid" 2007 Candy Red/Titanium Nomad VBA # 1203 AMA # 1088875 VROC # 30589 Patriot Guard
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07-09-2011, 06:01 AM	#19
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Highest Point on Blue Ridge Parkway Sign Stolen Steve, it was still there after you left, but it was all in pieces on the ground. Sorry to here about your foot and arm, but you shouldn't be trying to lift such heavy objects. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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07-09-2011, 07:27 AM	#21
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Highest Point on Blue Ridge Parkway Sign Stolen If he had seen Steve's injuries, he would have a totally different write up. Just saying... :) __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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07-09-2011, 07:37 AM	#22
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Highest Point on Blue Ridge Parkway Sign Stolen Having witnessed the storm that occurred when we were there; it could have easily been torn down with 100 MPH winds. We saw huge spruce trees torn-out of the ground and tossed about like they were nothing... so a flat-sign surely would have taken a beating. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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07-09-2011, 09:09 AM	#24
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Highest Point on Blue Ridge Parkway Sign Stolen Whats the deal on the smaller sign on your sig pic anyway? That little sign says 6,578' and the larger sign said 6,053'. This makes Mt washington in NH the highest point now ....right 6,288' I hope it was a wind.... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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07-09-2011, 11:58 AM	#28
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07-09-2011, 12:23 PM	#29
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Highest Point on Blue Ridge Parkway Sign Stolen I don't think wind took the sign down. My bet, based on experience, is one of two possibilities. Either some college kids wanted it or some pissed off local wanted some mountain revenge for a wrong he thinks he experienced. If I had to pick just one, it would be the college kids. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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07-10-2011, 08:01 PM	#30
jesse Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Farmington, Arkansas Posts: 1,013	Highest Point on Blue Ridge Parkway Sign Stolen I have my doubts about weather also. I have seen some of what winds and tornado's can do and the ones I have seen do not break a sign and leave the broken pieces lying at the base. __________________ 2012 Goldwing 80,000+ & counting 2005 Nomad 76,585 mi VBA #628 IBA #54485
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