Pie Run VIII "East Texas' Turn!" Mineola, TX

[wczimmerman]

Where:
East Texas Burger Company
126 E Broad St
Mineola, TX 75773

Map (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&address=126%20E%20Broad%20St&city=Mineola&state=TX&zipcode=75773&homesubmit.x=20&homesubmit.y=13)

When: 11:00 in Mineola, TX
26 August 2006

Who:
Definite:
pub610
Simmons1
wildebube
RapidRobert
houstonredrider
3Snaps
Kmac
terrebandit
l8rg8r
fjrchik
deepink
Hillflea
Skip Honeycutt
Eulogite + 1
NomadMat
r11s
pkiser
sdavisrt
hetkind + 1
rickmillertx
SparkyBlue
ninjette
Dragwn
dutchinterceptor
r1150gsrider
mrr1150gs
Doons
Flattop + 1
zorba + 2
cwdancer

Maybe:
wczimmerman
Graubart
jetblue
pacman1
MCRyder
wabbit
TejasFJR
donroger1
Sleepy Weasel
CrashOverride
Kevin Graulty
mnapuran
TAPnTX

[SLVR04]

that sounds like fun

[kurt]

I'm a maybe

[wczimmerman]

SLVR04: maybe? definite?

List updated.

[txbanditrydr]

Hmmmmm.... must the "fried" pie run!!!! :rofl: Count me in and if the crowd gets too big there's always Kitchen's Hardware and Deli right across the street..... great cobbler according to Terrebandit. :trust:

[Squeaky]

I'm out. I'll be in NY that weekend.

[pub610]

I'm diggin' that pie! Count me in.

[kurt]

On further reflection, there is no way I'm going to make it to Mineola from Koenig and Lamar in Austin in three hours. For some reason, I was thinking Brenham. I'm out.

[Simmons1]

I am in.

[wildebube]

I'm in too.

[RapidRobert]

Shoot, that might as well be in my back yard! Count me in for some o' that fried pie they got there :eat:

[Graubart]

Put me down for a maybe. I haven't received any other travel orders from the bride yet. :lol2:

[Outlander]

Most likely YES. I am marking my calendar. :eat:

[Hotboot]

Time to show Minoler some love, pine trees and cooler temps.
I am a maybe.

[beverly200rider]

I have a conflict with another ride event on the 26th, but I'm planning to catch the Sept. one in Brenham.

[3Snaps]

Count me and Kmac in. Can't wait for the pie.

[King_O_Road]

Sorry to say but I will be knee deep in the Fantasy Football Draft...that day at noon...

(draft order #9 out of 12) (running back / running back, or runningback /quarterback?? HHmmmm...)

[pacman]

I'm a definate maybe. =^)

[Squeaky]

Sorry to say but I will be knee deep in the Fantasy Football Draft...that day at noon....

A man with priorities! :clap:

(draft order #9 out of 12) (running back / running back, or runningback /quarterback?? HHmmmm...)

9 out of 12 stinks, but I'd say go RB/QB. Preferably on the same team - risky if there's an injury but it works out if they each have a decent season.

Maybe one day you'll get out this way for MNF? :rider:

[terrebandit]

I'm in but I won't be eating pie, unless they have some kind of meat pie without a crust.

We will probably do a short ride after, if anyone is interested.

Dave

[L8RG8R]

I shall be in attendance as well :mrgreen:

[fjrchik]

Me too! Comin with l8rg8r and 3Snaps and her man. Looking forward to meeting some new folks!

[Tourmeister]

Welcome to the site fjrchik :wave:

[Gilk51]

Me too! Comin with l8rg8r and 3Snaps and her man. Looking forward to meeting some new folks!
:welcome:
You Foat Wuth types need to do an introduction in the, ta da!, introduction section...
(also join us on the Tuesday night Tarrant County Meet& Greets)

but... enjoy the ride & the pie!

[r1150gsrider]

MRR1150GS and I are a maybe...

[Doons]

MRR1150GS and I are a maybe...

Ditto on my Gelande Strasse also. :trust:

[MCRyder]

Put me down, and my son JuniorBiker500 (Cameron). Mineola is just 20 minutes from my front door. Close enough to run up :rider: , have pie :eat: , swap lies :trust: , and get back to take care of my "to-do" list :deal:

[Dirtrideroader]

Put me down as a maybe. I am trying to coordinate a family trip to the in-laws in Rockwall with a world record two pie rides(as Erin likes to call them now) in a row, for me anyway.

[Dirtrideroader]

I guess my brother already posted my maybeness. I like the way my IBA number is SOOO much lower than his. WE did it at the same time. And, I had to copy his paperwork as mine blew out of the chest pocket on my Aerostitch sometime after the last gas stop.

[wczimmerman]

List updated!

[busarider1]

I'll have to pass on this one. I'll be pedaling my happy butt for about 100 miles that day.

[deepink]

I will be there. No worky on Saturday!

[Hillflea]

I'll have to clear it with the Domestic Camander N Chief, but should be able to make it.

[dutchinterceptor]

I'll have to clear it with the Domestic Camander N Chief, but should be able to make it.


Kitchen Pass, huh?

What a loser!! Tell her how it's gonna be!! You run things around the house don't ya? :lol2:

You tell her I said that and I'll deny every word!!

[Squeaky]

Kitchen Pass, huh?

What a loser!! Tell her how it's gonna be!! You run things around the house don't ya? :lol2:

You tell her I said that and I'll deny every word!!

Ok, I've quoted it, so he can't take it back! :lol2:

[dutchinterceptor]

Ok, I've quoted it, so he can't take it back! :lol2:

OK, that's just NOT right!!:doh:

[txbanditrydr]

OK, that's just NOT right!!:doh:
Come on, Dutch.... what's a little blackmail amongst friends?? Or Did You Forget..... (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showpost.php?p=141515&postcount=31) :rofl: :rofl:

[dutchinterceptor]

Doh!!

[Dirtrideroader]

I'll have to pass on this one. I'll be pedaling my happy butt for about 100 miles that day.

What's the occaision? Is that the weekend of the Hotter than "Heck" 100?

[FJR Bandit]

I'll have to be a definate no show. :doh: I'm stuck in AZ until Sept. 23 or 24.:giveup:

[wabbit]

Put me down as maybe

[Skip Honeycutt]

I'm in - looking forward to seeing everyone.

Skip

[TejasFJR]

You know... I think I might be able to make this one. Please put me down as a strong maybe.

[Hillflea]

:rider: You can put me down as a definite.:eat: Lookin forward to it.

[Eulogite]

Debbie and I will be there.

[htown71]

Sorry to say but I will be knee deep in the Fantasy Football Draft...that day at noon...

(draft order #9 out of 12) (running back / running back, or runningback /quarterback?? HHmmmm...)

At that point the good Rb's will be gone....I'd rank one then rank Manning and Palmer and hope to get one of them.

[htown71]

Sounds like fun......Too far of a ride until I get something that lets me stretch my legs out a little more.

[NomadMat]

Count me in.

[STill Fiddlin]

I'll have been travelling for work the preceding week, so I'm going to have a REAL hard time getting away for most of the day to make this run. I may have to go back to Pie in the Sky (starting to become a "consolation run" habit) to be there "in spirit."

[r11s]

I'm in.

[jhansen]

I'll have been travelling for work the preceding week, so I'm going to have a REAL hard time getting away for most of the day to make this run. I may have to go back to Pie in the Sky (starting to become a "consolation run" habit) to be there "in spirit."

I don't :tears: get off work until 6am that morning and the thought of not having pie that day..well. A consolation run will cure my lack of pie. ST..let me know. :clap:

[pkiser]

Count me in!

[donroger1]

Put me down as a maybe.

[Con-Man]

:eat: Count me in. I will be following hillflea and looking forward to meeting you all.

[dutchinterceptor]

:eat: Count me in. I will be following hillflea and looking forward to meeting you all.


Welcome Stephen!! Thought I recognized that Kawasaki!!

[Hillflea]

It is good to hear you will be there.:clap:

You mean you'll be trying to follow me:rofl:
Looking forward to the ride:rider: and food:eat:

[hetkind]

Jill and I will most probably be there...it is under an hour from our house and we can do most of it on two lane county roads. It is a real nice ride there from Canton...now do we ride the modern naked sport bikes or our vintage beemers...

Howard

[Sleepy Weasel]

Well, if I can find room to park a 4 wheeler, I might make this one. I need to run a good gas mileage test anyway.

[Hotboot]

Well, if I can find room to park a 4 wheeler, I might make this one. I need to run a good gas mileage test anyway.

This Reply is Worthless Without Pictures. Wacha got ?

[Sleepy Weasel]

This Reply is Worthless Without Pictures. Wacha got ?

This is the closest stock photo I could find...

http://images.securedwebform.com/stock/300/SUBARU/IMPREZA/2006/5ES-4.jpg

[Dirtrideroader]

A couple of us will be starting our Pie Run/Ride in Rockwall on the East side of Dallas, anybody passing through there on the way to a larger waist size?

What do these directions sound like for a possible route?

Time Mile Instruction For Toward

9:00 AM 0.0 Depart Rockwall on S Alamo Rd (South) 87 yds
9:00 AM 0.1 Turn LEFT (East) onto SR-66 [W Washington St], then immediately turn RIGHT (South) onto SR-205 [S Goliad St] 1.9 mi
9:03 AM 1.9 Turn LEFT (East) onto SR-276 12.8 mi
9:16 AM 14.7 Keep STRAIGHT onto FM-35 [SR-276] 6.2 mi
9:26 AM 20.9 Turn RIGHT (South) onto S Church 0.1 mi
9:27 AM 21.0 Turn LEFT (East) onto E Kirby 0.3 mi
9:28 AM 21.3 Turn RIGHT (South) onto Clardy Dr 0.2 mi
9:29 AM 21.5 Turn RIGHT (South) onto FM-35 [SR-276] 0.2 mi
9:30 AM 21.7 Turn LEFT to stay on FM-35 [SR-276] 12.0 mi
9:49 AM 33.8 Road name changes to SR-276 9.3 mi
10:04 AM 43.1 Bear RIGHT (South-East) onto FM-2795 [W Quitman St] 0.4 mi
10:06 AM 43.4 Keep STRAIGHT onto FM-2795 [E Quitman St] 98 yds
10:06 AM 43.5 Turn RIGHT (South) onto (N) Planters St 0.2 mi
10:07 AM 43.7 Bear LEFT (South) onto FM-3274 5.1 mi
10:16 AM 48.8 Turn RIGHT (South) onto FM-779 14.0 mi
10:39 AM 62.8 Turn RIGHT (South) onto FM-1799 3.6 mi
10:45 AM 66.4 Turn LEFT (East) onto CR-2231 1.5 mi
10:49 AM 67.9 Bear LEFT (East) onto CR-2231 [Holbrook Rd] 0.1 mi
10:49 AM 68.0 Turn LEFT (East) onto US-80, then immediately turn RIGHT (South) onto Chase Rd [CR-2840] 0.8 mi
10:52 AM 68.8 Turn RIGHT (East) onto Chase Rd [Country Club Dr] 32 yds
10:52 AM 68.8 Keep LEFT onto Country Club Dr 0.9 mi
10:55 AM 69.7 Bear RIGHT (South) onto FM-564 0.1 mi
10:55 AM 69.8 Turn LEFT (East) onto W Patten St 0.9 mi
10:58 AM 70.7 Turn RIGHT (South) onto N Johnson St 0.3 mi
10:59 AM 71.0 Turn LEFT (East) onto E Kilpatrick St, then immediately turn RIGHT (South) onto US-69 [N Pacific St] 174 yds
11:00 AM 71.1 At Mineola, stay on US-69 [N Pacific St] (South) 54 yds

[r11s]

Jill and I will most probably be there...it is under an hour from our house and we can do most of it on two lane county roads. It is a real nice ride there from Canton...now do we ride the modern naked sport bikes or our vintage beemers...

Howard

:rider: Vintage Beemers, of course :rider:

[CrashOverride]

maybe....

[MCRyder]

Submitting an update. I'm a definite but my son (JuniorBiker500) won't be making it. He's suffering the consequences of some recent impulsive actions :shame: . I'm looking forward to PIE!!!

[Squeaky]

He's suffering the consequences of some recent impulsive actions :shame: .

oooooooh, someone's grounded! And it's not me! :mrgreen:

[MCRyder]

oooooooh, someone's grounded! And it's not me! :mrgreen:

Yeah, trying to teach him to stay on the straight and narrow (except in his riding), I don't like having to get all "parenty" on him, but that's my job!

[rickmillertx]

Things have changed for me. We are coming back from Colorado a day early (Friday) so count me in. Maybe I can talk SL350 into riding his vintage Honda over. Also, if Squeaky has finished my helmet, I'll match.

[SparkyBlue]

I'm in. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

[ninjette]

Me too! I'll be there.:mrgreen:

[Dragwn]

Put me on the Definite list...I've been away too long kids :eat: :rider:

[wczimmerman]

List updated (finally!).

[Squeaky]

Is anyone going from the Houston area that might have room to transport a helmet to another rider?

[Outlander]

Is anyone going from the Houston area that might have room to transport a helmet to another rider?

I am going but I don't know how can I get the helmet from you.

[Squeaky]

I am going but I don't know how can I get the helmet from you.

I might be able to get it up to you before Friday. Let me see what I can work out. Thanks!

[rickmillertx]

Any DFW riders want to meet up to ride together? Let me know, and I'll join in.

[deepink]

Take the +1 off my slot - Looks like it's just me this weekend.

[dutchinterceptor]

Throw me on the definite list if you don't mind!!

[deepink]

w

[pacman]

Any DFW riders want to meet up to ride together? Let me know, and I'll join in.

I do, but I'm still not 100% sure I can go. I'll try to figure it out by Thursday. Assuming I do, where do you want to meet? I live in Burleson.

[Dirtrideroader]

You can move the R1150GS brothers to definite.

[txbanditrydr]

Arrgh.... I knew better than to post up 2 weeks early. Pull me off the list please - no pie for me. :tears:

[dutchinterceptor]

Arrgh.... I knew better than to post up 2 weeks early. Pull me off the list please - no pie for me. :tears:


Bummer!!

[fjrchik]

I do, but I'm still not 100% sure I can go. I'll try to figure it out by Thursday. Assuming I do, where do you want to meet? I live in Burleson.
hey guys,
when we met last week for the tarrant county meet and greet, we found a few riders that want to meet up and ride out together. so l8rg8r and i were gonna have a meeting spot in south fort worth at i-35 and i-20. we were thinking about the radisson that is right there. probably need to leave there by 8 am. then from there, we are gonna meet up with a coupla of my friends (and anyone else who wants) in Mesquite. there's a walmart at 80 and beltline that they recommended. we plan to be there at 9 am and head out shortly there after.
i'll get this firmed up with l8rg8r but this should allow plenty of time for some chit chat and introductions and still get us to mineola a bit early.

[deepink]

Arrgh.... I knew better than to post up 2 weeks early. Pull me off the list please - no pie for me. :tears:

I guess I'll leave the side covers for another trip. Maybe the next ETMG.

And I was so happy to start getting some of the parts out of my garage.

[txbanditrydr]

I guess I'll leave the side covers for another trip. Maybe the next ETMG.

And I was so happy to start getting some of the parts out of my garage.
Sorry about that.... I'm still good for them though. Thanks for remembering.

[dutchinterceptor]

Sorry about that.... I'm still good for them though. Thanks for remembering.


I'll be glad to grab them for you if needed. Just let me know!!

[Dirtrideroader]

we are gonna meet up with a coupla of my friends (and anyone else who wants) in Mesquite. there's a walmart at 80 and beltline that they recommended. we plan to be there at 9 am and head out shortly there after.
i'll get this firmed up with l8rg8r but this should allow plenty of time for some chit chat and introductions and still get us to mineola a bit early.

Which way are you going to head from there?

[deepink]

Well, since my buddy from Timpson backed out on me, is anyonefrom the Henderson/Longview area meeting to ride together? Maybe even the Tyler area?

[fjrchik]

Which way are you going to head from there?
straight up 80 to mineola. is that what your asking?

[Outlander]

Anybody planning to go from N. Houston, Conroe or Huntsville?

If I go by myself I will take FM 1488 to Honea-Egypt, FM149, detour to Huntsville and from there on, can anybody recoment a nice route?

[txbanditrydr]

I'll be glad to grab them for you if needed. Just let me know!!
That would be great.... can you cover the 20 bucks too??? :trust: :rofl:

[dutchinterceptor]

That would be great.... can you cover the 20 bucks too??? :trust: :rofl:


You bet I'll cover the $20!!

It might cost you a bit more than that for me to deliver em' though!!:lol2:

[Kevin Graulty]

Squeaky, If I can make this coming pie run (sure hope so, but won't know until probably the night before), I can certainly carry/deliver your helmet for you, if you've got no other arrangements made. I've got a helmet-specific bag, and the special lash-down apparatus for my rear seat (BMW, not the Duc). I'd be glad to do it, and get to see your handiwork ...

[deepink]

It's no big deal on the side covers. It is my fault for having to back out of 2 ETMG's and not getting them to you yet. We'll get it figurerd out. This time or next.

[Doons]

I'm a GO for this pie thing.

[Squeaky]

Squeaky, If I can make this coming pie run (sure hope so, but won't know until probably the night before), I can certainly carry/deliver your helmet for you, if you've got no other arrangements made. I've got a helmet-specific bag, and the special lash-down apparatus for my rear seat (BMW, not the Duc). I'd be glad to do it, and get to see your handiwork ...

Thanks Kev! PM sent...

[Flattop]

If it is alright for a newbie to attend, I'll be there with my S.O. (and my bike if it isn't raining)

Hmmmmm, pie AND other people who ride....sounds good.

Bryan

[Squeaky]

Hmmmmm, pie AND other people who ride....sounds good.

:clap: You'll fit in perfectly around here! :eat:

[zorba]

Reckon I'll be there and maybe another coupla Rexers. Am thinking of a run to Jefferson in the afternoon.

[jhansen]

If it is alright for a newbie to attend, I'll be there with my S.O. (and my bike if it isn't raining)

Hmmmmm, pie AND other people who ride....sounds good.

Bryan
Pie Run and not raining? Since when? :doh:

[r11s]

Anybody have a group together to ride up from Longview or Kilgore?

[Dirtrideroader]

straight up 80 to mineola. is that what your asking?

That is exactly what I was asking. Just trying to find an interesting way to get there from Rockwall.

[Hillflea]

Well, since my buddy from Timpson backed out on me, is anyonefrom the Henderson/Longview area meeting to ride together? Maybe even the Tyler area?

There is a couple of us leaving from tyler but do not know when or where from yet. Any suggestions?

[mnapuran]

Hrmm.... We were just talking about Mineola the other night.

I might be presuaded to go :) In which case, I'll be taking my backroad route heading NE from Allen up through Mckinney, etc.

50/50 as of the moment :)

[Eulogite]

That is exactly what I was asking. Just trying to find an interesting way to get there from Rockwall.

Take 276 across Tawakoni. Coming into Emory on Hwy 69, turn south on 19 and immediately east on 3274. Right on 779 to Golden, then 1799 down to 80 and over to Mineola. That's about as good as it gets for that area. 779 is a good road with sweepers.

I'm loading a route for the long way home that will go down to Big Sandy and catch 1002 and 852 back to Winnsboro and then head west. Any metroplex folks who want to follow can add 100 miles and some decent curves to their ride home and be welcome.

[Doons]

Take 276 across Tawakoni. Coming into Emory on Hwy 69, turn south on 19 and immediately east on 3274. Right on 779 to Golden, then 1799 down to 80 and over to Mineola. That's about as good as it gets for that area. 779 is a good road with sweepers.

I'm loading a route for the long way home that will go down to Big Sandy and catch 1002 and 852 back to Winnsboro and then head west. Any metroplex folks who want to follow can add 100 miles and some decent curves to their ride home and be welcome.

Yup, if you stay on 779 and cross 69, it will take you to 37 and you can head south on 37 into Mineola. 779 is about it for anything resembling fun from here to there.....

Myself and a freind or two are meeting at Poor Richards in Plano Saturday morning at 7:30 for breakfast. Anyone who would like to, is welcome. We plan on heading out around 8:30 for Mineola.
Through Wylie, Rockwall, 276 accross Tawakoni, etc, etc.... Poor Richards is at K ave and Park in East Plano (East of 75 on Park).

[cwdancer]

I will be joining the Pie Run

Thanks

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

I'm still a maybe at this point. Anyone know how long it will take to get to Mineola from Temple? (Helps me determine when I need to get up in the morning)

[dutchinterceptor]

List updated.

I'm still a maybe at this point. Anyone know how long it will take to get to Mineola from Temple? (Helps me determine when I need to get up in the morning)

Looks to be right around 200 miles on Streets & Trips even if you hit the twisty bits on the way up.

[mnapuran]

I assume someone has called ahead and warned them?!

[wczimmerman]

I assume someone has called ahead and warned them?!


I haven't, but we should. Is anyone nearby?

[MCRyder]

I haven't, but we should. Is anyone nearby?

Mineola is just 15 miles from my place, I'll give them a call today.

[pub610]

Anybody have a group together to ride up from Longview or Kilgore?
Terry, We're thinking of leaving Kilgore about 9 a.m., heading east on 1252/16 to Winona, then north to 1002. Will take 1002 :rider: to FM 49, then through Pine Mills and down into Mineola.
If you or anyone else from the area would like to hook up, that'd be terrific. Mostly I'm using it as an excuse to ride 1002 again... great curves.
Sorry I didn't get here earlier, been too busy this week to spend much time on the website.
Love to have you ride along.

[deepink]

Where in Kilgore are you guys meeting?

[pub610]

The police academy building here, immediately north of El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant, is about as easy to find as anything in town. If that's okay, we can hook up there. There's a red light there, Exxon station on the left, Bert Woodruff Center on the right. We'll be in the parking lot by 9 a.m. Let's ride.

[RapidRobert]

Terry, We're thinking of leaving Kilgore about 9 a.m., heading east on 1252/16 to Winona, then north to 1002. Will take 1002 :rider: to FM 49, then through Pine Mills and down into Mineola.
If you or anyone else from the area would like to hook up, that'd be terrific. Mostly I'm using it as an excuse to ride 1002 again... great curves.
Sorry I didn't get here earlier, been too busy this week to spend much time on the website.
Love to have you ride along.

Bill, give me a toot on your horn as you pass Holly Lake Ranch, where 49 meets 2869 - you'll be goin' right by my place, but I can't join y'all this week!
My bike is in the shop with a gas leak and 2 oil leaks, and it doesn't look like I'll have it back before Saturday.:tears:

Save me some fried pie! :eat:

[r11s]

Terry, We're thinking of leaving Kilgore about 9 a.m., heading east on 1252/16 to Winona, then north to 1002. Will take 1002 :rider: to FM 49, then through Pine Mills and down into Mineola.
If you or anyone else from the area would like to hook up, that'd be terrific. Mostly I'm using it as an excuse to ride 1002 again... great curves.
Sorry I didn't get here earlier, been too busy this week to spend much time on the website.
Love to have you ride along.


I'll see you there at 9am - looking forward to it!!!!!

[wczimmerman]

Anyone heading up from the Austin or Houston areas?

[Outlander]

Anyone heading up from the Austin or Houston areas?

I will be heading from The Woodlands. (N. Houston)

[bluedogok]

Not sure if anyone is planning on it, I am not going to make it. We are suppose to have a new range delivered on Saturday so I have to be there in the afternoon since Naomi has her childrens ministry that afternoon.

I am going to do a morning run for apple pie out to Blanco.

[wczimmerman]

I will be heading from The Woodlands. (N. Houston)

Which way are you going? I might be able to join you if you don't mind the company.

[Outlander]

As I posted few days ago, If I go by myself I will take FM 1488 to Honea-Egypt, FM149, detour to Huntsville and from there on I was hoping for somebody to make sugestions.

Of course I would love company.

[TAPnTX]

Put me down as a Maybe too

Peer Pressure from Mike N

Todd

[wczimmerman]

As I posted few days ago, If I go by myself I will take FM 1488 to Honea-Egypt, FM149, detour to Huntsville and from there on I was hoping for somebody to make sugestions.

Of course I would love company.

Well, we could meet perhaps in Crocket. That direction will be all new to me, so finding a fun route that will also get us there on time will be interesting. I game for pretty much anything.

[yamata]

hey guys,
when we met last week for the tarrant county meet and greet, we found a few riders that want to meet up and ride out together. so l8rg8r and i were gonna have a meeting spot in south fort worth at i-35 and i-20. we were thinking about the radisson that is right there. probably need to leave there by 8 am. then from there, we are gonna meet up with a coupla of my friends (and anyone else who wants) in Mesquite. there's a walmart at 80 and beltline that they recommended. we plan to be there at 9 am and head out shortly there after.
i'll get this firmed up with l8rg8r but this should allow plenty of time for some chit chat and introductions and still get us to mineola a bit early.

I'l be at the radison at 0800.

[MCRyder]

Bill, give me a toot on your horn as you pass Holly Lake Ranch, where 49 meets 2869 - you'll be goin' right by my place, but I can't join y'all this week!
My bike is in the shop with a gas leak and 2 oil leaks, and it doesn't look like I'll have it back before Saturday.:tears:

Save me some fried pie! :eat:

Bummer Robert, sorry to hear that. Came on by in the cage, we'll cut you a break ;-) .

[terrebandit]

The police academy building here, immediately north of El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant, is about as easy to find as anything in town. If that's okay, we can hook up there. There's a red light there, Exxon station on the left, Bert Woodruff Center on the right. We'll be in the parking lot by 9 a.m. Let's ride.

Maybe I'll see ya'll in Kilgore...

wait a minute now... come to think about it, thats the wrong direction! Who cares!

If I'm not there, please go on without me (don't wait).

Got a map of our meeting spot?

Dave

[wabbit]

I"m in


Who's leaving out of Dallas area to ride over?

[mnapuran]

Uhm... me :) Doing my NE route from Allen up through Mckinney, etc.

[pub610]

Got a map of our meeting spot?

Hey, Dave. That'd be great!
I don't know the address, but it's at the intersection of Hwy. 259 and North Street. Kilgore Public Library is diagonally across 259 from the parking lot and the library is at 301 N. Henderson Blvd (259).
Might be tough for you, though .. I know how much you hate :trust: riding 1002!

[pub610]

Bill, give me a toot on your horn as you pass Holly Lake Ranch, where 49 meets 2869 - you'll be goin' right by my place, but I can't join y'all this week!
My bike is in the shop with a gas leak and 2 oil leaks, and it doesn't look like I'll have it back before Saturday.:tears:

Save me some fried pie! :eat:

Robert, I'll do better than toot. You can ride pillion.
With Ninjette.:lol2:
No, seriously. Bring the car, bring the truck, take a cab. Be there.

[terrebandit]

Got a map of our meeting spot?

Hey, Dave. That'd be great!
I don't know the address, but it's at the intersection of Hwy. 259 and North Street. Kilgore Public Library is diagonally across 259 from the parking lot and the library is at 301 N. Henderson Blvd (259).
Might be tough for you, though .. I know how much you hate :trust: riding 1002!

Got it!

[Outlander]

Well, we could meet perhaps in Crocket. That direction will be all new to me, so finding a fun route that will also get us there on time will be interesting. I game for pretty much anything.

OK. Are you familiar with Crocket? I've never been there. If you know a place we can meet there at 8 that will leave us about 3 hr. to reach Mineola. Does it seems reasonable?

[dutchinterceptor]

Well, we could meet perhaps in Crocket. That direction will be all new to me, so finding a fun route that will also get us there on time will be interesting. I game for pretty much anything.

I'd be glad to suggest some roads if you like.

[wczimmerman]

I'd be glad to suggest some roads if you like.


Please do! I have not ridden out that way.

[pub610]

I'd be glad to suggest some roads if you like.

One word of warning... the trails Dutch will send you down wind around through the river bottoms, through the heart of GREAT BLUE HERON :eek2: habitat.
Otherwise, he makes a good map and Crockett is well under three hours from Crockett.

[wczimmerman]

Hey, Dutch: I'd like to avoid county roads, please. I've had nothing but bad experiences on them. FM roads are good, though.

How long from Crocket to Mineola?

[dutchinterceptor]

One word of warning... the trails Dutch will send you down wind around through the river bottoms, through the heart of GREAT BLUE HERON :eek2: habitat.
Otherwise, he makes a good map and Crockett is well under three hours from Crockett.


HAA HAA HAAAAA!!!:argh:


I was going to meet up with y'all in Kilgore but noooo, not after that comment. I'll just ride my own route.:moon: :lol2:

[wczimmerman]

OK. Are you familiar with Crocket? I've never been there. If you know a place we can meet there at 8 that will leave us about 3 hr. to reach Mineola. Does it seems reasonable?


No, I don't know Crockett at all. According to maps.google.com, there is an Exxon station on 4th St in town that is on the way to Mineola. We can meet there. PM me with your cell, and I'll send you mine just in case.

I got some maps from dutchinterceptor (I think) in my email so we're pretty set there. I'll plug 'em into the GPS for tomorrow. Hey dutch-what's the time/miles on that route?

[Outlander]

No, I don't know Crockett at all. According to maps.google.com, there is an Exxon station on 4th St in town that is on the way to Mineola. We can meet there. PM me with your cell, and I'll send you mine just in case.

I got some maps from dutchinterceptor (I think) in my email so we're pretty set there. I'll plug 'em into the GPS for tomorrow. Hey dutch-what's the time/miles on that route?

Sending the PM

[dutchinterceptor]

Hey, Dutch: I'd like to avoid county roads, please. I've had nothing but bad experiences on them. FM roads are good, though.

How long from Crocket to Mineola?

Don't listen to that Pub610 guy either. He obviously mis-read my map. :rofl: All of the roads are good quality 2 lane with some being freshly chip-sealed.

Here's the route from Streets & Trips. If you get delayed for some reason and want to hit the main roads you can take 21 from Crockett, North on 69 and slab all the way to Mineola.



Summary: 113.5 miles (2 hours, 53 minutes)

Depart Crockett

>8:00 AM 0.1
Merge onto US-287 [SR-21]

>8:00 AM 0.1
Turn RIGHT (North) onto US-287 [SR-19] 32.7 mi

>8:54 AM 32.8
Turn RIGHT (North-East) onto SR-256 Loop-Truck [S SR-256 Loop] 3.3 mi

>8:59 AM 36.1
Turn RIGHT onto Ramp 0.2 mi
TX-155 / Tyler

>8:59 AM 36.3
Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto SR-155 0.8 mi

>9:00 AM 37.1
Bear LEFT (North) onto FM-315 [Gardner Dr] 0.2 mi

>9:01 AM 37.3
Keep STRAIGHT onto FM-315 20.3 mi

>9:31 AM 57.6
Keep STRAIGHT onto FM-315 [Main St] 3.3 mi

>9:35 AM 60.8
Keep STRAIGHT onto FM-315 2.6 mi

>9:39 AM 63.4
At Fincastle, stay on FM-315 (East) 1.9 mi

>9:42 AM 65.3
Bear LEFT (North) onto FM-314 17.6 mi

>10:08 AM 82.9
Turn RIGHT (East) onto FM-279 [Brig St] 0.1 mi

>10:09 AM 83.0
At near Edom, turn LEFT (North) onto FM-314 11.1 mi

>10:25 AM 94.1
Keep STRAIGHT onto FM-314 [S Oak St] 0.7 mi

>10:26 AM 94.8
Turn RIGHT (East) onto FM-16 [W Main St] 0.2 mi

>10:26 AM 95.0
At near Van, stay on FM-16 [W Main St] (East) 0.2 mi

>10:27 AM 95.2
Turn LEFT (North) onto SR-110 [N Maple St] 1.3 mi

>10:29 AM 96.5
Turn RIGHT (East) onto FM-1805 5.3 mi

>10:37 AM 101.7
Keep STRAIGHT onto FM-1253 6.1 mi

>10:46 AM 107.9
At near Silver Lake, stay on FM-1253 (North) 98 yds

>10:47 AM 107.9
Turn RIGHT (East) onto US-80 5.5 mi

>10:53 AM 113.5
Arrive Mineola

SUMMARY
Driving distance: 113.5 miles
Driving time: 2 hours, 53 minutes

[NomadMat]

Hate to back out last minute, but an ankle injury is going to hold me up this weekend. I look forward to meeting you guys on the next run.

[Stromboy]

OK, I'm in +1.

Randy

[Stromboy]

Terry, We're thinking of leaving Kilgore about 9 a.m., heading east on 1252/16 to Winona, then north to 1002. Will take 1002 :rider: to FM 49, then through Pine Mills and down into Mineola.
If you or anyone else from the area would like to hook up, that'd be terrific. Mostly I'm using it as an excuse to ride 1002 again... great curves.
Sorry I didn't get here earlier, been too busy this week to spend much time on the website.
Love to have you ride along.

Hey Bill, if you don't mind I'd like to hook up w/ you guys for the ride. I cut my teeth on 1002 when I was a kid on my Honda 125. If I'm not in Kilgore by 9 a.m. don't wait, I'll hook up w/ you in Winona.

Thanks,
Randy

[RapidRobert]

Robert, I'll do better than toot. You can ride pillion.
With Ninjette.:lol2:
No, seriously. Bring the car, bring the truck, take a cab. Be there.

Taking the cage to a motorcycle gathering would be like taking the French Army to back me up in a war, ya know what I mean? :giveup: Some things just aren't right, and that's one of them ... :suicide:

[wildebube]

I would rather have a German division in front of me than a French one behind me. -- General George S. Patton

Oh wait - this isn't the Fun Quotes thread...

[MCRyder]

I've called and triple-checked with ET Burger about holding a reservation for us. They're expecting 40-50 riders tomorrow with appetites and who tip well :trust: . See y'all tomorrow :rider: .

[pub610]

Hey Bill, if you don't mind I'd like to hook up w/ you guys for the ride. I cut my teeth on 1002 when I was a kid on my Honda 125. If I'm not in Kilgore by 9 a.m. don't wait, I'll hook up w/ you in Winona.

Thanks,
Randy

Yo, Randy. We'll see you one place or another. I think at this point we'll have me, Terry, Dave, Ninejtte and (maybe) you in the parking lot at 9. did I overlook any? 'twould be good if Skip would bring his spotless ST1100 up from overton and keep us company.
1002 Yeehaw!

[wczimmerman]

Looks like 2 hours from Temple to Crockett, so it'll be an early morning for me. 6AM departure for an 8AM meeting time.

[PassTheGravy]

hey guys,
when we met last week for the tarrant county meet and greet, we found a few riders that want to meet up and ride out together. so l8rg8r and i were gonna have a meeting spot in south fort worth at i-35 and i-20. we were thinking about the radisson that is right there. probably need to leave there by 8 am. then from there, we are gonna meet up with a coupla of my friends (and anyone else who wants) in Mesquite. there's a walmart at 80 and beltline that they recommended. we plan to be there at 9 am and head out shortly there after.
i'll get this firmed up with l8rg8r but this should allow plenty of time for some chit chat and introductions and still get us to mineola a bit early.

Are you guys still planning on meeting up with some folks at the Walmart in Mesquite at 9am? If so, I may join you for the ride down to Mineola. I'll either be on my 1150GS (Blue & White - but mainly dirt) or my Buell (blue S3 tube frame).

[wczimmerman]

OK! GPS is programmed. I'll see houstonredrider at the Exxon on 4th St. in Crockett at 8AM (hopefully) and then on to Mineola!

[Outlander]

OK! GPS is programmed. I'll see houstonredrider at the Exxon on 4th St. in Crockett at 8AM (hopefully) and then on to Mineola!

Sounds good to me.


(As good as it may sound wake up at 5:00 am and having a sour rear by 11:00... what's wrong with us?)

[terrebandit]

Yo, Randy. We'll see you one place or another. I think at this point we'll have me, Terry, Dave, Ninejtte and (maybe) you in the parking lot at 9. did I overlook any? 'twould be good if Skip would bring his spotless ST1100 up from overton and keep us company.
1002 Yeehaw!

You can add Rick Ott to the list. I'm picking him up in Overton in route to Kilgore. Anyone hear from Skip? Were going right through his home town.

Maybe Dutch too, if his feelings didn't get hurt too bad. We gotta see that Area 51 hardware they've been talking about in Arkansas... :rofl:

Dave

[Hotboot]

I am working this weekend so take me off the list but have a safe ride all of you. Something about 5 days for Arkansas and 4 days for dove hunting ties this self employed rider to his work.......

[fjrchik]

Are you guys still planning on meeting up with some folks at the Walmart in Mesquite at 9am? If so, I may join you for the ride down to Mineola. I'll either be on my 1150GS (Blue & White - but mainly dirt) or my Buell (blue S3 tube frame).


yep! we'll be there at 9 am! and at the radisson in s. ft. worth (as previously posted) at 7:45 am.

[bluedogok]

Taking the cage to a motorcycle gathering would be like taking the French Army to back me up in a war, ya know what I mean? :giveup: Some things just aren't right, and that's one of them ... :suicide:
Everyone is welcome wheter on a motorcycle, scooter, cruiser or in a car or truck. Meeting people is the important thing.

[wczimmerman]

(As good as it may sound wake up at 5:00 am and having a sour rear by 11:00... what's wrong with us?)


:rofl: :lol2:

I think scientists are working 24x7 to figure that out! See you tomorrow.

[Rocket_Cowboy]

Count me in.

If Sparky's going, how can I not? :D See ya'll at 11!

[dutchinterceptor]

Maybe Dutch too, if his feelings didn't get hurt too bad.

Noooooo.....I'm not gonna go now!!:lol2:



Actually sdavisrt, hillflea and myself were gonna meet "Tha Pie Man" in Palestine and escort him into Mineola. I'll be charging $5 to gawk at my top secret electronic setup by the way. Lets Eat.:eat:

[TAPnTX]

I am in I will be DSing it over there!!!

Todd

[Skip Honeycutt]

Hey Bill, Terry, etal, I'll be in Kilgore under the tree(s) in the north parking lot at 9 in the morning. Looks like we have the complete east half of the state covered tomorrow!!! :clap:

Later, Skip

[terrebandit]

Hey Bill, Terry, etal, I'll be in Kilgore under the tree(s) in the north parking lot at 9 in the morning. Looks like we have the complete east half of the state covered tomorrow!!! :clap:

Later, Skip

Rick and I are meeting in Overton at the intersection of 850 and 135 at 8:15 AM. Do you know where that is? :lol2:

[rickmillertx]

Take 276 across Tawakoni. Coming into Emory on Hwy 69, turn south on 19 and immediately east on 3274. Right on 779 to Golden, then 1799 down to 80 and over to Mineola. That's about as good as it gets for that area. 779 is a good road with sweepers.

I'm loading a route for the long way home that will go down to Big Sandy and catch 1002 and 852 back to Winnsboro and then head west. Any metroplex folks who want to follow can add 100 miles and some decent curves to their ride home and be welcome.

I will be leaving the pie run and heading over to our lake house at Holly Lake Ranch. That is at 2869 just north of 14. So I'll ride with you if you don't mind.
Rick

[Eulogite]

I will be leaving the pie run and heading over to our lake house at Holly Lake Ranch. That is at 2869 just north of 14. So I'll ride with you if you don't mind.
Rick

Allllriiight! We're all going to Rick's lake place after. kewl!

[zorba]

Will be there for sure.

[TexasShadow]

Do they have ice cream?

[Skip Honeycutt]

Dave, I'll see you and Rick in Big O at 8:15!! 135 and 850 would be near the RR tracks near Brookshires...

See ya, Skip

[deepink]

I will be joining the crew in Kilgore in the morning. Hope that is alright. Leaving here at 7:30. Gotta stop and fill'er up.

[Tourmeister]

Everyone have a great time and enjoy the food. Be careful. I look forward to all the pics!

[b0k3nt]

I think I'll finally be able to attend a pie run!! Plz count me in......if it is not too late.

[Outlander]

I think I'll finally be able to attend a pie run!! Plz count me in......if it is not too late.

Talk about last minute decission: postedToday, 04:52 AM :clap:


Ok. Bike is ready and so am I :yawn: (almost) see you in a while.

:rider: :eat: :rider:

[rocketbunny]

Talk about last minute decission: postedToday, 04:52 AM :clap:


Ok. Bike is ready and so am I :yawn: (almost) see you in a while.

:rider: :eat: :rider:

Me too. Seeya in a few hours

[VITAGREG]

I wish the pie run would head south some day. Lonely down here in South Texas.:eat:

[txbanditrydr]

Ride Safe everyone..... enjoy the view and I'm looking forward to the full report.

[bluedogok]

I wish the pie run would head south some day. Lonely down here in South Texas.:eat:
FJR Bandit lives in Freer, he has made the ones in this area and the one in Conroe that I know of.

[VITAGREG]

triumph trophy BBBB and Bonneville here.
How do you get a signature in a reply?

[bluedogok]

triumph trophy BBBB and Bonneville here.
How do you get a signature in a reply?
PM sent

[Tourmeister]

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