I have a small problem with she_who_must_be_obeyed, as well. As long as I get out early, I can probably hook up, but I need to be home by 1 or 2 at the absolute latest. We just sold the house, there's work to be done, blahblah...unfortunately, she's right (but don't tell her I said so).
So maybe we could get something together early, and we can meet Cheap before I have to turn tail and run home? I appreciate the use of your cable - it won't take me long.
I just checked, and the BRP is open to Mitchell from both sides, so that might work well for me - ride up from this side w/you, and you guys can run North, down 80, across Old Fort/Sugar Hill Rd to Lake Lure - whatever.