Ashevlle NC

[Don Rickles]

Mr. and Mrs. Rickles are going to take an adventure with our two dogs to visit North Carolina. I think later in April.

Any advice on what to see where to go what to do?

[MadInNc]

be sure to stop by Yaddy's place. he'll show ya his medal

enjoy trip, asheville is like an earlier San Francisco without shit on street

[Humanoid 3.0]

*Asheville

[Don Rickles]

be sure to stop by Yaddy's place. he'll show ya his medal

enjoy trip, asheville is like an earlier San Francisco without shit on street

So I’m hearing conflicting information? Some are saying that it is a great spot for food dining nightlife. While others are saying it’s dangerous and to keep your eye open, I guess like any big city? Mrs. Rickles found it a nice B&B with a fenced in yard Just outside of the city.

[Humanoid 3.0]

Asheville, North Carolina has a high crime rate, but it's decreasing, according to the Asheville Police Department.
Recent crime statistics
In 2023, there were 596 violent crimes in Asheville, down from a record high of 727 in 2022.
In 2024, the Asheville Police Department (APD) saw more homicides than ever before, most of which were firearm-related.
Property crimes have declined every year since 2019, peaking at 5,788 that year.
Crime trends
In 2020, Asheville's crime rate was twice the national average.
In 2022, Asheville's violent crime rate was higher than the national rate.
Asheville's crime rate is higher than similarly sized metro areas.

[jh225]

Haight-Ashbury East.

Nuff’ said.

[Frankie the Fink]

Asheville went to shit but may be bouncing back. Of course one has to see the Biltmore mansion - its good for most of a day..and I don't know how you'll work that out with the dogs.

A real glimpse into opulence and wealth during the industrial age of the US, well before the nouveau rich tech moguls we have now....

As to dining out and after-dark activities, ask your B&B host, they invariably know the safe, decent places to go.. (Although some get kickbacks for their recommendations!)

[Bruze]

Haight-Ashbury East.

Nuff’ said.

:seasix:

When me and the 2nd wife went through there in October 1977 it was freaking beautiful.

I hear it's infested with libtards in recent decades though.

[Humanoid 3.0]

Asheville went to shit but may be bouncing back. Of course one has to see the Biltmore mansion - its good for most of a day..and I don't know how you'll work that out with the dogs.

A real glimpse into opulence and wealth during the industrial age of the US, well before the nouveau rich tech moguls we have now....

As to dining out and after-dark activities, ask your B&B host, they invariably know the safe, decent places to go.. (Although some get kickbacks for their recommendations!)

Looks like they have good pork BBQ there :yesnod:

[Bill]

Pick up some furniture while you're there.

[Vandelay Industries]

be sure to stop by Yaddy's place. he'll show ya his medal

enjoy trip, asheville is like an earlier San Francisco without shit on street

Only 90 minutes away, it's worth the trip. He'll also show you his teapot. :yesnod:

[Ronins2ndCuzzin]

Asheville has NOT recovered from Hurricane Helene. Some roads are still missing completely. I would consider other places in the state to visit...or reconsider your trip to the Appalachian area in general. It's really not the same after the storm. It will take another 5 years or so for it to really/fully recover IMO. I almost considered buying a cabin in that area until that storm. Made me reconsider everything.

Raleigh is decent, but liberal as hell and the traffic sucks. Not to mention were going to have another winter storm tomorrow (Wed Feb 19th) which kick our nuts in for the rest of the week. Just a bad time to visit man...being honest.

Maybe consider Nashville, Gatlinburg, or Florida.

[Frankie the Fink]

Asheville has NOT recovered from Hurricane Helene. Some roads are still missing completely. I would consider other places in the state to visit...or reconsider your trip to the Appalachian area in general. It's really not the same after the storm. It will take another 5 years or so for it to really/fully recover IMO. I almost considered buying a cabin in that area until that storm. Made me reconsider everything.

Raleigh is decent, but liberal as hell and the traffic sucks. Not to mention were going to have another winter storm tomorrow (Wed Feb 19th) which kick our nuts in for the rest of the week. Just a bad time to visit man...being honest.

Maybe consider Florida.

I hear you but sometimes that's the best time to visit, local businesses are grateful, you help stimulate the economy and you will sure get an appreciation of how lucky you are. All depends on what the goals are for the trip I guess...

We visited the Florida panhandle after a major storm and it was good and enjoyable...less congestion, family businesses were open and inviting, etc..

But, I also wasn't buying a waterfront cottage there - not interested in any building that has to be placed on stilts....

[Yadkin]

My experiences in Asheville have been mixed.

Greats: Biltmore, Grove Park Inn
Good: airport. Easy to fly in and out since its so small. Sucks to drive to since I26 has been under construction forever. It seems to always be backed up or delayed.
Bad. My daughter's HS team used to play them and their players and parents were some of the nastiest people.

Also, lots of devastation from Helene, so I'm told. I have not been there since.

[Ronins2ndCuzzin]

I hear you but sometimes that's the best time to visit, local businesses are grateful, you help stimulate the economy and you will sure get an appreciation of how lucky you are. All depends on what the goals are for the trip I guess...

We visited the Florida panhandle after a major storm and it was good and enjoyable...less congestion, family businesses were open and inviting, etc..

But, I also wasn't buying a waterfront cottage there - not interested in any building that has to be placed on stilts....

Fair points...biggest thing is whether or not he wants a "vacation," or just some time away from the house.

[MadInNc]

Asheville has NOT recovered from Hurricane Helene. Some roads are still missing completely. I would consider other places in the state to visit...or reconsider your trip to the Appalachian area in general. It's really not the same after the storm. It will take another 5 years or so for it to really/fully recover IMO. I almost considered buying a cabin in that area until that storm. Made me reconsider everything.

Raleigh is decent, but liberal as hell and the traffic sucks. Not to mention were going to have another winter storm tomorrow (Wed Feb 19th) which kick our nuts in for the rest of the week. Just a bad time to visit man...being honest.

Maybe consider Nashville, Gatlinburg, or Florida.

No shit, our new Gubernor has already raised emergency disaster status ~36 hrs before the first snowflake. Every single road I was on so far today has been “brine’d”. One more stop for tonic water and green onions which should be a challenge as I’m sure every grocery store is in free for all mode w people panicking. Best is to come with the idiots that will be driving for no good reason. Once I get home, I. Parking the truck and not moving till Monday

[Don Rickles]

I have two cousins living in the Asheville area. I haven’t asked them how things are yet but I will.

We like to walk and hike, often 8/10 miles a day when we travel to new places. Bringing the dogs does limit some things, hiking trails thru the mountains will be awesome for us all. I thought I read dogs were permitted at the Biltmore just not indoors or in the rooms?

[Ronins2ndCuzzin]

No shit, our new Gubernor has already raised emergency disaster status ~36 hrs before the first snowflake. Every single road I was on so far today has been “brine’d”. One more stop for tonic water and green onions which should be a challenge as I’m sure every grocery store is in free for all mode w people panicking. Best is to come with the idiots that will be driving for no good reason. Once I get home, I. Parking the truck and not moving till Monday

Would you expect anything else from a Dem? Anything to get that money.:leaving:

[Big bob]

It was great back in the 70s not so much now.:sadangel:

[MadInNc]

I have two cousins living in the Asheville area. I haven’t asked them how things are yet but I will.

We like to walk and hike, often 8/10 miles a day when we travel to new places. Bringing the dogs does limit some things, hiking trails thru the mountains will be awesome for us all. I thought I read dogs were permitted at the Biltmore just not indoors or in the rooms?

if ya came through Raleigh, I'd even buy ya a drink:shots:

[Tpatt]

The Biltmore House is open. Everything in the Biltmore section of town is still shit from the storm. Last time I was in downtown the pan handlers and drugies were everywhere. Local news keep saying I40 should be back open by March. With the DOT around here seeing is believing. Not herd if any of the hiking trails on or near the parkway is open or not. I26 is like Yad says. West bound from airport to I40 sucks stop and go all day long. East bound is just slow. By when you are planing they may have more of it open up. Going west of Asheville the storm didn't damage as bad.

[SteveOceanside]

Blue Ridge Parkway.

[Loco Vette]

The Biltmore House is open. Everything in the Biltmore section of town is still shit from the storm. Last time I was in downtown the pan handlers and drugies were everywhere. Local news keep saying I40 should be back open by March. With the DOT around here seeing is believing. Not herd if any of the hiking trails on or near the parkway is open or not. I26 is like Yad says. West bound from airport to I40 sucks stop and go all day long. East bound is just slow. By when you are planing they may have more of it open up. Going west of Asheville the storm didn't damage as bad.

Ours says one lane in each direction at that point. Been that way a lot over the last 10 years or so.

[Vette40th]

Pisgah Inn, If you can. I think they open in April
Blue Ridge mountains are just nice. SO much to see..

[Anjdog2003]

They don't like Jews

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[Yadkin]

Blue Ridge Parkway.

Some sections remain closed. (https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/conditions.htm)

[Yadkin]

No shit, our new Gubernor has already raised emergency disaster status ~36 hrs before the first snowflake. Every single road I was on so far today has been “brine’d”. One more stop for tonic water and green onions which should be a challenge as I’m sure every grocery store is in free for all mode w people panicking. Best is to come with the idiots that will be driving for no good reason. Once I get home, I. Parking the truck and not moving till Monday

"Just stay home and eat your milk sammich."

[Tpatt]

Ours says one lane in each direction at that point. Been that way a lot over the last 10 years or so.


I believe you are correct. That CRS kicked in again for me.

[Frankie the Fink]

They don't like Jews

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Wow - you have some serious issues...

[Don Rickles]

Wow - you have some serious issues...

[Rickles]Honestly, I never liked him! [Rickles] :D

Jews are mostly in Charlotte but Asheville does have a few Synagogues too!


:slap::slap:

[Frankie the Fink]

I was an Italian who grew up in a Pittsburgh Jewish neighborhood - poor as sh!t.

We lived over the Jewish-owned grocery store, Saul (the owner) would always give me a slice of lunchmeat while making his own lunch at the counter or give me a worn out comic book to read....when I wandered in looking needy.

Remember that bit of kindness to this day...

[Humanoid 3.0]

I was an Italian who grew up in a Pittsburgh Jewish neighborhood - poor as sh!t.

We lived over the Jewish-owned grocery store, Saul (the owner) would always give me a slice of lunchmeat while making his own lunch at the counter or give me a worn out comic book to read....when I wandered in looking needy.

Remember that bit of kindness to this day...

Saul was a mohel and just gave you some of his tips :leaving:

[Don Rickles]

I was an Italian who grew up in a Pittsburgh Jewish neighborhood - poor as sh!t.

We lived over the Jewish-owned grocery store, Saul (the owner) would always give me a slice of lunchmeat while making his own lunch at the counter or give me a worn out comic book to read....when I wandered in looking needy.

Remember that bit of kindness to this day...

My deli guy was Morris! A free pretzel stick would make me very happy! He gave me my first job! .50 per day :yesnod:

[Humanoid 3.0]

We had italian deli's, our guy would put his thumb on the scale when slicing the cold cuts.

[Don Rickles]

I’m shocked! Not one of you guys invited Rickles over for a beer…. Heck I’d have even paid for one (you pay the rest).

Nah heading down Thursday looks like decent weather too!

[LATB]

be sure to stop by Yaddy's place. he'll show ya his medal

It be more interesting to see Rickles test his mettle. Hope there’s video. :D

enjoy trip, asheville is like an earlier San Francisco without shit on street
Sounds like a chithole.

[donuts]

be sure to stop by Yaddy's place. he'll show ya his medal

enjoy trip, asheville is like an earlier San Francisco without shit on street

Pretty sure it’s caught up with SF. Ashville is a pretty chithole now. We cruised around there one afternoon before the flood and never looked back.

[donuts]

I’m shocked! Not one of you guys invited Rickles over for a beer…. Heck I’d have even paid for one (you pay the rest).

Nah heading down Thursday looks like decent weather too!

Run out to Biltmore and just sit and soak it all up. Don’t waste your time on Ashville .. unless of course you want to hang out with purple haired America hating fools.

[Don Rickles]

Run out to Biltmore and just sit and soak it all up. Don’t waste your time on Ashville .. unless of course you want to hang out with purple haired America hating fools.

We’re staying in Weaverville in a small B&B. I’m expecting a lot of hiking. Probably go into the city for a meal or two but that is not the main sites on our list.

I have two cousins in the area (yup crazy libs) I will visit. I’m not sure how much I’ll be able to endure if they start……

My main reason to see them is to show my disapproval of them returning to the US in retirement for our SS and Medicare…. This after spending their everything in Germany for their entire lives. They patronized and spent all their earning in a foreign country now come back….? I no like!

[slewfoot]

Maybe you can hook up with Donuts and do upper Michigan :D

[Yadkin]

We’re staying in Weaverville in a small B&B.

I thought you were a baller? Coulda stayed here, under $900/ night.

https://i.travelapi.com/lodging/1000000/440000/438200/438107/97eb2bf9_z.jpg

[Don Rickles]

I thought you were a baller? Coulda stayed here, under $900/ night.

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Trust me I’ve paid more than that at theRitz and they don't allow dogs..

[GTOguy]

It be more interesting to see Rickles test his mettle. Hope there’s video. :D

Sounds like a chithole.


Well, lucky for you, you never have to leave your front yard ever again. :cert:
You certainly have it made.

[donuts]

Maybe you can hook up with Donuts and do upper Michigan :D

I’ll pick up Rickles and head your way and we can all go on a road trip ..

[donuts]

We’re staying in Weaverville in a small B&B. I’m expecting a lot of hiking. Probably go into the city for a meal or two but that is not the main sites on our list.

I have two cousins in the area (yup crazy libs) I will visit. I’m not sure how much I’ll be able to endure if they start……

My main reason to see them is to show my disapproval of them returning to the US in retirement for our SS and Medicare…. This after spending their everything in Germany for their entire lives. They patronized and spent all their earning in a foreign country now come back….? I no like!

Take them out to Biltmore and dump them in the forest to walk home

[Hardluck]

My deli guy was Morris! A free pretzel stick would make me very happy! He gave me my first job! .50 per day :yesnod:

You were obviously overpaid!:yesnod:

[Don Rickles]

You were obviously overpaid!:yesnod:

Happy Passover!

[Don Rickles]

One word……Traffic!!!

I81 sat for almost an hour an 18 wheeler crashed blocking the highway…

I see, there’s still some remains of the storm….

[Yadkin]

One word……Traffic!!!

I81 sat for almost an hour an 18 wheeler crashed blocking the highway…

I see, there’s still some remains of the storm….

I81 must have more trucks than cars. It sucks!

Yesterday was day 5 for me, burning brush. I might be 1/2 way done, and I only have 1-1/2 acres.

[Don Rickles]

I81 must have more trucks than cars. It sucks!

Yesterday was day 5 for me, burning brush. I might be 1/2 way done, and I only have 1-1/2 acres.

Our host told us we arrived at a great time as they had just come thru this area cleaned up and removed all the crap, trees, brush piled up 30’high! She said the river rose 25’ just in front of the BnB we’re in. Luckily it higher up on the hillside.

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[Yadkin]

Are host told us we arrived at a great time as they had just come thru this area cleaned up and removed all the crap, trees, brush piled up 30’high! She said the river rose 25’ just in front of the BnB we’re in. Luckily it higher up on the hillside.

*Our

Even though it's only 90 minutes from me I haven't been to Asheville in at least a year, and that was to the airport. All I've seen is pictures of the flooding.

Upstream creeks here were devastated. The floods created what could be described as a moving dam of rocks and debris.

[Don Rickles]

*Our

Even though it's only 90 minutes from me I haven't been to Asheville in at least a year, and that was to the airport. All I've seen is pictures of the flooding.

Upstream creeks here were devastated. The floods created what could be described as a moving dam of rocks and debris.

We right on the Ivy Creek 20 minutes north of Weaverville. Nice and quiet. Stars out last night were amazing!

[Yadkin]

We right on the Ivy Creek 20 minutes north of Weaverville. Nice and quiet. Stars out last night were amazing!

Moar bettah by me. :yesnod:

Light pollution map:

https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/#zoom=8.87&lat=35.9717&lon=-82.1692&state=eyJiYXNlbWFwIjoiTGF5ZXJCaW5nUm9hZCIsIm92ZXJsYXkiOiJ3YV8yMDE1Iiwib3ZlcmxheWNvbG9yIjpmYWxzZSwib3ZlcmxheW9wYWNpdHkiOiI2MCIsImZlYXR1cmVzb3BhY2l0eSI6Ijg1In0=

[GTOguy]

Moar bettah by me. :yesnod:

Light pollution map:

https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/#zoom=8.87&lat=35.9717&lon=-82.1692&state=eyJiYXNlbWFwIjoiTGF5ZXJCaW5nUm9hZCIsIm92ZXJsYXkiOiJ3YV8yMDE1Iiwib3ZlcmxheWNvbG9yIjpmYWxzZSwib3ZlcmxheW9wYWNpdHkiOiI2MCIsImZlYXR1cmVzb3BhY2l0eSI6Ijg1In0=

There's just no beating Banner Elk, IMO. It has it all. The only downside I can think of is runaway shopping carts and perhaps the occasional Floridiot.

Other than that, heaven on Earth.

[Yadkin]

There's just no beating Banner Elk, IMO. It has it all. The only downside I can think of is runaway shopping carts and perhaps the occasional Floridiot.

Other than that, heaven on Earth.

And low taxes, low insurance rates, classic car friendly laws. :yesnod:

[MadInNc]

There's just no beating Banner Elk, IMO. It has it all. The only downside I can think of is runaway shopping carts and perhaps the occasional Floridiot.

Other than that, heaven on Earth.

……

[Don Rickles]

My snake hunter! Oh, so watch out for the 7’ Black Snake along the trail to the Summit of Baileys Mt.

Nice trail.

[donuts]

Killer dog ..but a pretty girl

[Don Rickles]

Oh……. there’s fuggin bears just walking around too….. just lovely!

I was walking atop “Helen’s Bridge” and momma bear plus the two cubs come walking by!

Scuse the Utah pic…..

[MadInNc]

Looks like a good time

[Don Rickles]

Looks like a good time

Overall yup not too bad. The hiking was great! Brought home a full rack of ribs a pound of brisket, Mac n cheese and greens from this little but famous barbecue place! Didn’t last but a few minutes after driving home! :yesnod:

https://highridgeadventures.com/home

[Mick]

I’m shocked! Not one of you guys invited Rickles over for a beer…. Heck I’d have even paid for one (you pay the rest).


I was through NC twice last month, I didn't get any invites either!

Obviously, NC folks are introverts. :yesnod: