My first ride through Deal's Gap, I was amazed when cars started pulling off the road, letting me pass. Simply amazed. That's unheard of around here. The folks in the NC mountains are FAR MORE biker friendly than they are around here.
By my third trip to the NC mountains, I was actually getting peeved at the slow cars that DIDN'T pull over to let me pass. Talk about getting spoiled.

Glad you had a good time. It must've been real chilly! Especially camping out!!