Pie Run X: Location 1 Ponder,TX (Benefit for Scott/Beth Friday)

[wczimmerman]

Where:
Ranchman's Cafe
110 W Bailey
Ponder, Texas 76259

Website with map (http://www.ranchman.com/)

When:
11:00 in Ponder, TX
28 October 2006

Why: To help raise money for our fearless leader and family to offset the costs of their recent accident. This will be on a donation basis only. No cost to attend.

Donation Coordinator: Gilk51


Who:
Definite:
vfer
donroger1
SeanFromTX
pacman1 + 5
MusicMan754
Kidder
hank327
Doons
pdef
Gilk51
dfwscotty
PolarisTxGuy
FirstMan
tx-vfr
gocatgo
FWRex
TexasShadow
busarider1
mnapuran
Hop + 1?
lobo10s + 1
nogutsnoglory
l8rg8r
Graubart

Maybe:
STCPO
aggie81
krushchev
Big Bandit
Tracker
FJR Bandit
wildebube

[STCPO]

Put me down as a maybe.

Pete

[1TallTXn]

nothing scheduled as of yet. count me as a maybe.

[Squeaky]

Well, Google Maps says it's 6 hours and change. As much as I enjoy a long distance ride to Nowhere, TX for a slice of pie, I don't think it's worth the pre-dawn KSU and tire tread to go all the way out there and back.

Sorry guys n gals, I'll be taking a pass on this one.

[D'artagnan]

Alas, that weekend is the opening for Quail season. Going to be down South of San Antonio.

However, I know from past experience the cook down there makes wonderful pies...

Have fun everyone. CAtch you next month!

[aggie81]

Another maybe. I'm off that day and live pretty close by.

[krushchev]

Maybe. It's pretty close to me, too.

[Kidder]

Definite maybe - Kidder - GSXR-1000

[vfer]

I could probably make that one.It's about 5 miles north of me.

[Big Bandit]

Anyone going from the Austin or San Antonio area? I was thinking about riding up Sat morning, riding around the area in the afternoon and camping nearby, then riding home Sunday morning. I might even consider leaving after work Friday and camping halfway there Friday night so we don't have to leave so early on Sat morning. Does this basic idea sound interesting to anyone from my area?

Rod

[Low]

:( my beast is still in the shop... I have to settle for Flying Saucer Pie Company

[donroger1]

I'll make this one if I have to walk. (not far)
Put me down as a definite. :sun:

[SeanFromTX]

I'll make this one if I have to walk. (not far)
Put me down as a definate. :sun:

Me too...:eat:

[STill Fiddlin]

My back tire - new just over a month ago - is so squared off, and I've got so much backed up maintenance tasks I doubt seriously I'll have the bike back together by then, and if I do, I better just go around the block at high speed, both directions, for a day. Sorry - looks like time for a consolation run again.

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

[FJRMike]

OK - you guys that live "pretty close" better show up to this one as they are usually out of your range. Who knows when another will be this close to you?

[Simmons1]

I was planning on riding my old H2 to this one, as it is only about 25 miles from my house.

Unfortunatley for me, I will be attending the Fall Color Tour in Clarksville, Arkansas on my KLR.

[wczimmerman]

Updated the original post to reflect a change in the format of this Pie Run. There will be 3 other Pie Runs simultaneously on the same day elsewhere in the state. I will be posting a thread explaining this shortly.

[pacman]

I'm in.

[Tracker]

strong maybe

[Gilk51]

Updated the original post to reflect a change in the format of this Pie Run. There will be 3 other Pie Runs simultaneously on the same day elsewhere in the state. I will be posting a thread explaining this shortly.
WC, which one are you going to attend? Or will you designate one to each zimmerman family member & send them off? ;-)

[wczimmerman]

WC, which one are you going to attend? Or will you designate one to each zimmerman family member & send them off? ;-)

:rofl: Yeah, currently Savannah (age:5) and Cassie (age:7) are arm wrestling for the 919. No word yet on who might take the SV1K.

[MusicMan754]

Put me down as a definate. This one is too close for me to turn down. :rider:

[Kidder]

Well, in light of this now becoming a benefit pie run, change me from a maybe to a DEFINITE.

[1TallTXn]

Schedule is still clear.

Looks like I'll make it

[Gilk51]

:rofl: Yeah, currently Savannah (age:5) and Cassie (age:7) are arm wrestling for the 919. No word yet on who might take the SV1K.
:angryfire In your normal, evasive manner, you STILL didn't say which one ya'll will attend! :-P

Well, in light of this now becoming a benefit pie run, change me from a maybe to a DEFINITE.

Make that the same for me. WC, if you aren't coming to this one, I'll handle the donation stuff (gotta Jones-up with dutchinterceptor :mrgreen: )

Now, who is in charge of the weather? :sun:

[FJR Bandit]

Put me down as a maybe. I'll be coming in from New Mexico. Anyone from out west want to ride in together?

[wczimmerman]

:angryfire In your normal, evasive manner, you STILL didn't say which one ya'll will attend! :-P



Make that the same for me. WC, if you aren't coming to this one, I'll handle the donation stuff (gotta Jones-up with dutchinterceptor :mrgreen: )

Now, who is in charge of the weather? :sun:


I'm on-call that weekend and I just found out yesterday that my backup will be out of town, too. I may be stuck at home. :giveup:

[hank327]

I'll make this one if I have to walk. (not far)
Put me down as a definite. :sun:

Same here... :eat:

[Gilk51]

I'm on-call that weekend and I just found out yesterday that my backup will be out of town, too. I may be stuck at home. :giveup:
Send Jen - she needs to get out more (and is better looking)... ;-)

[Doons]

I beleive I will be there.

[pdef]

I will be there.

[dfwscotty]

Just down 156 from me....sign me up for Ponder.

:eat:

[Gilk51]

Just down 156 from me....sign me up for Ponder.

:eat:
Sorry there, new guy, but your Pie assignment is Huntsville... :eek2:

No, no, just kidding, but we check all the bikes and make sure that they are at least warm... ;-)

:welcome: by-the-way (BTW) :mrgreen:

[fz1nutt]

Ponder vs Edom. Pine trees or cactus. Twists vs Prairie. Wind vs Trees.

Bottom line show up somewhere and enjoy!! Better rumps on the East Texas women tells me all I need to know about the PIE!!:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :eat:

[PolarisTxGuy]

I'll make this one if I have to walk. (not far)
Put me down as a definite. :sun:

Plus one for :eat: in :ponder:

[FirstMan]

I am going to attempt to make this. See you all there.

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

[wildebube]

Put me down as a maybe. The date conflicts with a commitment to be with the band at UIL area marching contest. But..., the contest is in Denton :-P . They haven't released the schedule yet, but if I can fit it in between prelims and finals, I'll plan on being in Ponder for lunch.

[1TallTXn]

make me a definite. see ya'll there!

[gocatgo]

I had to ponder awhile on which one to attend :roll: . Count me in as a definite.

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

[Gilk51]

I had to ponder awhile on which one to attend :roll: . Count me in as a definite.
:roll: is right!

:mrgreen:

[FWRex]

I believe I might wander up towards Denton for this one.

[Gilk51]

It would be great to see ya, Kelly.

[pacman]

Glad to hear that Kelly. I've been wondering if we'd ever cross paths.

How's the recovery going? Don't s'pose you'll be arriving on something shiny, new and two-wheeled?:rider:

[pacman]

Hmmm, pie run on Saturday and a MotoGP party on Sunday. Looks like I have some brownie points to earn....:doh:

[wczimmerman]

Added Kelly to the list...

[1TallTXn]

Hmmm, pie run on Saturday and a MotoGP party on Sunday. Looks like I have some brownie points to earn....:doh:
its only Sunday afternoon, not the whole day ;)

[pacman]

Ahh, you have much to learn, my young padawan.:lol2:

[1TallTXn]

Ahh, you have much to learn, my young padawan.:lol2:
does it help that I know I'm clueless??

[pacman]

does it help that I know I'm clueless??

The first step taken have you, youngling.;-)

Hehe, don't listen to me. I'm barely dry behind the ears myself. Heck, at 33, I still get carded most of the time. Only difference now is that I'm starting to like it.:lol2:

[pacman]

So how 'bout getting a Burleson/Cleburne/Johnson Co. contingent together for the ride to ponder? Since the roads are going to be boring, I would appreciate some nice bike to look at while we ride. We can make our own scenery.:lol2:

[1TallTXn]

I'm game. I was going to sit down with a map and come up with a route to avoid the metroplex but thats likely to take quite awhile and I don't know if I want to get up early enough to make that long of a run :yawn:

[1TallTXn]

The first step taken have you, youngling.;-)

Hehe, don't listen to me. I'm barely dry behind the ears myself. Heck, at 33, I still get carded most of the time. Only difference now is that I'm starting to like it.:lol2:

ah, but you have the personal experience with the dark side (females :duck: ) and are still here to tell about it. sounds like your doing ok to me!

its kinda funny to see when I do or don't get carded.
Local gun shop: never.
Walmart: depends. if its an older guy at the sporting goods counter, nope. young guy: always. female (of any age) nope. now at the checkout counter, its hit and miss and doesn't have any pattern.

oddly enough, I got carded for some powder solvent, but not for a can of draino :giveup:

[TexasShadow]

I'm pondering where Ponder is, but I think it was one of the places I passed in between the rain ponds on the way back from Lake Texoma the other weekend.

Okay, so this gives me a justifiable reason to postpone Ride/Camp Trip No. 2.

Count me in. Are we going up there in tour d'force?
I can meet y'all (or somey'all) somewhere near 820 and I-35.
Hmmm........ a Starbucks?

[TexasShadow]

So how 'bout getting a Burleson/Cleburne/Johnson Co. contingent together for the ride to ponder? Since the roads are going to be boring, I would appreciate some nice bike to look at while we ride. We can make our own scenery.:lol2: I'll ride behind all of you and let you know how your butts look :lol2:

[busarider1]

Looks like I'll be able to make it! See y'all there.

[1TallTXn]

I'll ride behind all of you and let you know how your butts look :lol2:
:doh:

so you don't want me to put the top case on? ;)

[pacman]

Let's see, I guess the JC folks could meet at Starbucks Burleson, the hop on 1187 up to I20, then to Starbucks I20/820 to meet some Ft Worth folks, then slab it on 820 over to 156, then run that on up to Ponder. Not a very exciting route, but what did you expect?

Any takers?

[pacman]

TexasShadow, give us some more detail about where that Starbucks is. And please, DON'T give us any details about how our butts look. :lol2: TMI! TMI! Keep your fantasies to yourself.:trust:

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

[Gilk51]

Let's see, I guess the JC folks could meet at Starbucks Burleson, the hop on 1187 up to I20, then to Starbucks I20/820 to meet some Ft Worth folks, then slab it on 820 over to 156, then run that on up to Ponder. Not a very exciting route, but what did you expect?

Any takers?
I'm game - what time and where the heck is the Starbucks in Burleson? :mrgreen:

[TexasShadow]

TexasShadow, give us some more detail about where that Starbucks is. And please, DON'T give us any details about how our butts look. :lol2: TMI! TMI! Keep your fantasies to yourself.:trust: I'll have to find exactly where it is, but it's north of 820/I-35. I passed one last weekend.

I won't give you the details how your butts look but will provide them to everyone else :trust:

[donroger1]

I'll have to find exactly where it is, but it's north of 820/I-35. I passed one last weekend.
Starbuck's is on the Southwest corner of I-35W and Western Center Blvd.
It is the first exit north of Loop 820.
If you leave the Starbuck's and head West, it will take you directly to Hwy 156.

[1TallTXn]

I'm game - what time and where the heck is the Starbucks in Burleson? :mrgreen:
its on 174 right across from Rosa's and right next to that super Exxon.

I'm game for the starbucks hoping, course we'll all be running around like the squirrel on Hoodwinked by the time we get there :lol2:

[pacman]

What time should we meet in Burleson?

[pacman]

I35 and Western Center. I was thinking it was on west loop closer Benbrook. That being the case, perhaps we should just scoot up I35? What do you guys think? I'm fine with taking the scenic route if the group is game.

[pacman]

Burleson Starbucks (http://www.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=starbucks&near=76028&ie=UTF8&om=1&z=14&ll=32.522789,-97.343159&spn=0.034521,0.05785)

1401 SW Wilshire Blvd
76028

[mnapuran]

I'm prolly in... just not sure which bike I'll be on yet :)

[Gilk51]

I35 and Western Center. I was thinking it was on west loop closer Benbrook. That being the case, perhaps we should just scoot up I35? What do you guys think? I'm fine with taking the scenic route if the group is game.
Well, there probably IS one there, too. We could make a game out of hitting every one between Burleson and Denton... :doh:

Saturday is not a good day for I35 (OK, which day is?). Isn't there a Starbucks in Lake Worth? Maybe meetthere and then take some backroads...

Also, if we go up FM156 north of Alliance, we will need to wave at the Northwest ISD complex just south of SH114 on the west side - that is where my wife works... :mrgreen:

[donroger1]

If ya'll are interested, there is a route I use to the west of Fort Worth.
Meet up at your favorite Starbuck's then:

Head out to the intersection of FM1187 and Hwy377 southwest of Benbrook.
Used to be called "Whisky Flats".
Jog east to turn North on FM1187 toward Aledo.
Pass thru Aledo and cross I-20. (Road becomes CR3325)
Continue North to Stop Sign (Intersection with FM1886)
Go North thru the intersection (30mph) on FM3325 (Church Rd)
Turn Right on FM730 toward Azle.
In Azle, continue straight under Hwy 199 and follow road around to the right as you pass the US Post Office.
Turn left at the Traffic light beside the Sonic to return to Northbound FM730.
Just before Boyd, turn Right on CR4668? (that's what Google shows)
Go East to the T intersection with FM718.
Left on FM718 to Hwy114.
Right on Hwy114 into Rhome.
Left on Business 287.
Follow it North (becomes US287 service road) to FM407.
Turn Right on FM 407 to Justin.
(watchout for the turns in Denton County. the pavement is rough)
Turn Left in Justin on Hwy156 and proceed North to Ponder.

"Texas Shadow" could meet up at CR3325 and FM1886. I think that is her fireworks stand.

Just a thought.............

[TexasShadow]

Well, there probably IS one there, too. We could make a game out of hitting every one between Burleson and Denton... :doh:

Saturday is not a good day for I35 (OK, which day is?). Isn't there a Starbucks in Lake Worth? Maybe meet there and then take some backroads...Either works for me since I pass the SB in Lake Worth on my way to 820.
Traffic on I-35 isn't too bad early in the am (before 10-11 am), but after that it gets knarly. And worse going south than north.

An option is to ride up I-35 and down 156 on the return. Change of scenery and all.

I'm pondering heading to Roy Roberts Lake or Jacksboro (Fort Richardson), maybe Mineral Wells after lunch to camp over night. Or swing west to Bridgeport Lake (cross another off my list of N Texas lakes) then south for a Lake Loop. :ponder:

Ponder, ponder......

[TexasShadow]

"Texas Shadow" could meet up at CR3325 and FM1886. I think that is her fireworks stand.
Nooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek2: :eek2:


btw, I live on Church Rd. :)

[Kidder]

If ya'll are interested, there is a route I use to the west of Fort Worth.
Meet up at your favorite Starbuck's then:

Head out to the intersection of FM1187 and Hwy377 southwest of Benbrook.
Used to be called "Whisky Flats".
Jog east to turn North on FM1187 toward Aledo.
Pass thru Aledo and cross I-20. (Road becomes CR3325)
Continue North to Stop Sign (Intersection with FM1886)
Go North thru the intersection (30mph) on FM3325 (Church Rd)
Turn Right on FM730 toward Azle.
In Azle, continue straight under Hwy 199 and follow road around to the right as you pass the US Post Office.
Turn left at the Traffic light beside the Sonic to return to Northbound FM730.
Just before Boyd, turn Right on CR4668? (that's what Google shows)
Go East to the T intersection with FM718.
Left on FM718 to Hwy114.
Right on Hwy114 into Rhome.
Left on Business 287.
Follow it North (becomes US287 service road) to FM407.
Turn Right on FM 407 to Justin.
(watchout for the turns in Denton County. the pavement is rough)
Turn Left in Justin on Hwy156 and proceed North to Ponder.

"Texas Shadow" could meet up at CR3325 and FM1886. I think that is her fireworks stand.

Just a thought.............


I'm going to take this route. Anyone else interested? If so, I'll come up with a time and muster point (probably the gas station @ 1187 and 377).

[mnapuran]

I've got a route from N. Dallas (Allen) if anyone wants to tag along with me too.

[1TallTXn]

that sounds like a good route to me, let me look and see where would be easiest for me to cross paths with ya'll

[1TallTXn]

easiest route for me would be to take 917 to Joshua and then catch 1902 and head up to 1187. then over to the 1187/377 intersection.

Or, I could take 917 to 731 to 1187 and meet ya'll in burleson.

anywhere along there would work fine for me.

where is everybody coming from??

I'm coming up from Keene.

[pacman]

If ya'll are interested, there is a route I use to the west of Fort Worth.
Meet up at your favorite Starbuck's then:

Head out to the intersection of FM1187 and Hwy377 southwest of Benbrook.
Used to be called "Whisky Flats".
Jog east to turn North on FM1187 toward Aledo.
Pass thru Aledo and cross I-20. (Road becomes CR3325)
Continue North to Stop Sign (Intersection with FM1886)
Go North thru the intersection (30mph) on FM3325 (Church Rd)
Turn Right on FM730 toward Azle.
In Azle, continue straight under Hwy 199 and follow road around to the right as you pass the US Post Office.
Turn left at the Traffic light beside the Sonic to return to Northbound FM730.
Just before Boyd, turn Right on CR4668? (that's what Google shows)
Go East to the T intersection with FM718.
Left on FM718 to Hwy114.
Right on Hwy114 into Rhome.
Left on Business 287.
Follow it North (becomes US287 service road) to FM407.
Turn Right on FM 407 to Justin.
(watchout for the turns in Denton County. the pavement is rough)
Turn Left in Justin on Hwy156 and proceed North to Ponder.

"Texas Shadow" could meet up at CR3325 and FM1886. I think that is her fireworks stand.

Just a thought.............

This is exactly what I was looking for, Don, I just don't know those roads well enough. Thanks for the route.

Burlyville crew, do you still want to meet up at the Star$$? We can just scoot up 731 to Crowley, through the construction chaos, left at the Squidward-Wonder Memorial Intersection onto 1187 and meet up with more of the gang at the 377 intersection at what time??

[Hop]

I'll be there, the wife even says whe will ride her bike over if its not cold out.

[1TallTXn]

This is exactly what I was looking for, Don, I just don't know those roads well enough. Thanks for the route.

Burlyville crew, do you still want to meet up at the Star$$? We can just scoot up 731 to Crowley, through the construction chaos, left at the Squidward-Wonder Memorial Intersection onto 1187 and meet up with more of the gang at the 377 intersection at what time??
that works for me.

what kind of time frame are we looking at this trip taking?
meeting in Ponder @ 1100.

[pacman]

I'm thinking we should give ourselves at least 1.5 hours from Burleson using Don's route. What do you think, Chuck, Don?

[Gilk51]

I would say leave from I35/1187 at 9 - that should give us plenty of time...

or maybe the 730/1187 intersection?

sorry - I had to edit this twice :oops:

[pacman]

From Burleson Star$$ to 1187/377 is about 20 minutes so how bout the Burlyville mafia and the rest of the JC contingent meets at Starbucks at 8:30, with stands up no later than 8:40?

Speaking of the mafia, where's the rest of the "family"?:lol2:

[1TallTXn]

From Burleson Star$$ to 1187/377 is about 20 minutes so how bout the Burlyville mafia and the rest of the JC contingent meets at Starbucks at 8:30, with stands up no later than 8:40?

Speaking of the mafia, where's the rest of the "family"?:lol2:
so if you want something from starbucks, show up a little early ;)

then hope the next stop is close enough for the bladder relief :lol2:

[Gilk51]

so if you want something from starbucks, show up a little early ;)

then hope the next stop is close enough for the bladder relief :lol2:
Yep, in Ponder... :eek2:

[1TallTXn]

Speaking of the mafia, where's the rest of the "family"?:lol2:

looks like your the only official member of the mafia thats on the list.

I'm not quite sure whether I qualify for the mafia or not :scratch:

there was a pic somewhere that contained me, kim, john, mark and the title read "the burleson mafia"

I'm so confused :giveup:

[donroger1]

I'm thinking we should give ourselves at least 1.5 hours from Burleson using Don's route. What do you think, Chuck, Don?
I entered the route, starting in Joshua,in my 2006 Streets & Trips. It posted 2 hours from Joshua.
When I am working in Azle, it takes me about an hour to get to Denton taking that route thru Justin.

btw, I live on Church Rd. :)
Apparently, you could pick up Elzi @ her place. :) (After her coffee!)

[pacman]

looks like your the only official member of the mafia thats on the list.

I'm not quite sure whether I qualify for the mafia or not :scratch:

there was a pic somewhere that contained me, kim, john, mark and the title read "the burleson mafia"

I'm so confused :giveup:

I think your apperance in that pic confirms it. You're officially made.:trust:

[dutchinterceptor]

(gotta Jones-up with dutchinterceptor :mrgreen: )



:wary:

[Gilk51]

:wary:
OK, that was back on page 3 of this discussion! :doh:
You're slow responding! :-P

[dutchinterceptor]

OK, that was back on page 3 of this discussion! :doh:
You're slow responding! :-P


I reeaaadddd rrreeeaaaalllll ssslllllooooowwwwww.

[TexasShadow]

Apparently, you could pick up Elzi @ her place. :) (After her coffee!)
:coffee: :coffee: :coffee: ----> :pirate:-----> :eat:

:borg:

[pacman]

So Nathan, are you meeting me at the Starbucks or the rest of the group at 377/1187? If you're just heading to 377 I'll skip Starbucks too. No point in meeting myself there.:brainsnap

Chuck, where are you planning on joining in (if at all)?

[Gilk51]

Chuck, where are you planning on joining in (if at all)?
Well! I WAS planning to join in but now I don't know...

OK, I'm thinking 731 and 1187. Is that the bad intersection that got John & Kim? Not sure what time I should be there...

Is there is a good place to stop & wait at 377 and 1187? I don't remember anything on the east side...

[Kidder]

Well! I WAS planning to join in but now I don't know...

OK, I'm thinking 731 and 1187. Is that the bad intersection that got John & Kim? Not sure what time I should be there...

Is there is a good place to stop & wait at 377 and 1187? I don't remember anything on the east side...

There's a gas station on the east side of 377 and 1187. I think it's an Exxon or Mobil.

[1TallTXn]

So Nathan, are you meeting me at the Starbucks or the rest of the group at 377/1187? If you're just heading to 377 I'll skip Starbucks too. No point in meeting myself there.:brainsnap


its 6 of one half-dozen of another. which ever would be easier for you. I"m game either way.

if we meet at starbucks, I doubt I'll get anything. its cheaper and nearly as good to just make it at home ;)

[1TallTXn]

I think your apperance in that pic confirms it. You're officially made.:trust:
SWEET!! I'm in! and I didn't even have to whack anybody! :lol2:

[pacman]

its 6 of one half-dozen of another. which ever would be easier for you. I"m game either way.

if we meet at starbucks, I doubt I'll get anything. its cheaper and nearly as good to just make it at home ;)

I wasn't going to get anything either, just making use of thier parking lot. I'll be going through that intersection anyway to head north on 731. For the sake of easiness, and since we don't want to buy Starbucks, we may as well meet in the Home Depot parking lot. Say 8:30? How's that sound?

Chuck, the 731/1187 intersection is a bear. I was trying to think of a place to meet that 1187 has access too. I can't think of one. Wherever we meet at that intersection will require you to turn onto 731, something you probably don't want to do. It would be much easier to just keep heading west on 1187 and we can hook up either at the next intersection about a mile down, where there is an easy access convenience store on the right, or down the road at the 377 intersection.

[pacman]

Kidder, I'd like to join up with you at the 377/1187 intersection. I'm leaving Burleson at 8:30 and should be there before 9:00.

[1TallTXn]

I wasn't going to get anything either, just making use of thier parking lot. I'll be going through that intersection anyway to head north on 731. For the sake of easiness, and since we don't want to buy Starbucks, we may as well meet in the Home Depot parking lot. Say 8:30? How's that sound?

I was going to suggest that if you weren't going to get anything. :thumb: I'll see ya there!

Red Rex right?

[pacman]

I was going to suggest that if you weren't going to get anything. :thumb: I'll see ya there!

Red Rex right?

Yup. I'm the freakishly tall dude. It kinda looks like I'm riding a pocketbike.:lol2:

[Gilk51]

OK - I think I'll just meet folks at the gas station on 1187 and 377. I'll probably take 1187 from 157 and shoot for getting to 377/1187 a bit before 9:00...

Just don't run over me...

[1TallTXn]

Yup. I'm the freakishly tall dude. It kinda looks like I'm riding a pocketbike.:lol2:
OK, thats what I thought I remembered you riding.

I'm on the blue VFR with bags.

if you don't mind me asking, how tall are you?

[pacman]

OK, thats what I thought I remembered you riding.

I'm on the blue VFR with bags.

if you don't mind me asking, how tall are you?

How dare you mention my height! I'm very sensitive about it. Oh, wait, I mentioned it first.:doh: In that case, I'm 6'5".;-)

I think we met once in Cleburne. IIRC, you're a tall drink o' water yerself. (whoa, I totally just sounded like my mom)

Back in highschool, me and the rest of the geeks and nerds had CB radios in our cars. My handle was Long Tall Texan. <groan> I can't believe I just said that out loud. Please, don't tell anybody.:lol2:

[1TallTXn]

I think we met at the Aug JC meet.

I'm 6'2" so I'm not that far behind ya ;)

funny you mention you your CB Handle, I go by 1TallTXn on most of the other forums ;)

My cousin is 6'8" and he makes my VFR look like a pocketbike, its quite funny!!

course I did a decent job of dwarfing the Duc 999 at the CW show last year

http://seery.swau.edu/pictures/cwBikeShow/cwBikeShow-Thumbnails/27.jpg (http://seery.swau.edu/pictures/cwBikeShow/cwBikeShow-Images/27.jpg)

[lobo10s]

Jamie and I will be there.. Yes Jamie will be riding to the event. Whoo hoo.

[Kidder]

Kidder, I'd like to join up with you at the 377/1187 intersection. I'm leaving Burleson at 8:30 and should be there before 9:00.

So, who's up for meeting at the gas station on the east side of 377 and 1187 intersection at 9am? I'm not sure how long it will take to get to Ponder but we can always arrive a little early. I'd say we should be kickstands up by 9:15. I'll map the route tonight on MS Streets and Trips to be sure.

I'd prefer not to lead but I can, if necessary.

Sound off, people!

[1TallTXn]

So, who's up for meeting at the gas station on the east side of 377 and 1187 intersection at 9am? I'm not sure how long it will take to get to Ponder but we can always arrive a little early. I'd say we should be kickstands up by 9:15. I'll map the route tonight on MS Streets and Trips to be sure.

I'd prefer not to lead but I can, if necessary.

Sound off, people!
Wes and I are meeting up in Burleson at 0830 so I think we should be able to meet ya'll there by 0900

[1TallTXn]

double post and I read back and got my answer :doh:

[pacman]

Zim, there's a good chance my wife and mini-me's will be meeting us in Ponder for pie. It'll be pacman1 + Mrs pacman + 4 little packids!

[Gilk51]

So, who's up for meeting at the gas station on the east side of 377 and 1187 intersection at 9am?
Per post #103, I'll be there.

[pacman]

http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?hourly=1&query=76028&yday=300&weekday=Saturday

:sun::rider::sun::rider:
:thumb::thumb:

[mitchntx]

Gas station in Wheatland where 377 and 1187 meet ... 9AM

I have a tentative meeting scheduled in the morning, but have not heard anything about a time or place, yet.

If the meeting falls through, I will be there ...

[TexasShadow]

I'll meet y'all in Ponder. I have to tend to a few things........

See ya there.

[vfer]

Looks like it will be a bit nippy in the morning for you guys.
See you tomorrow.

[nogutsnoglory]

Riding to Ponder from Plano/Allen area

Ok, if anyone wants to ride with us, me and the wife, riding her own bike, yeah! will be leaving our home at Custer and 121 at about 9:30am. Heading up Preston to Celina, then west on 455 to I35W then south to 156 to Ponder.

GPS shows about a 62 mile ride at about 1.5 hours. Should be a fun ride.

Anyone coming from Plano, Allen or anywhere along the route is welcome to come ride with us. To us that's what it's all about is riding together as a group - it's a lot more fun that way. Or if you have another route we can do whatever - we're open as long as it isn't 121.

Any questions our home phone is 972-747-5031 and my cell is 469-450-5802. Call up to 10pm or after 8 am in the morning. See ya!

[L8RG8R]

Wes and I are meeting up in Burleson at 0830 so I think we should be able to meet ya'll there by 0900


See you guys at the Target in Burleson!

[Graubart]

I plan on showing up at the 1187/377 gathering spot. :sun:

[Gilk51]

Ya'll don't ferget that this is also a benefit run for Scott and Beth Friday (Tourmeister and Blue Bomber) as per the title of the thread. ;-)

So, if you can, bring a few extra $$$ to drop in the box to go toward their expenses after their mishap. No requirement, no pressure, I'll be collecting anything and, I think, sending it to The Pie Man for tallying... (I'd donate my second born but I doubt that would help their situation any) :roll:

AND, for a donation of $20, I'll have a loverly momento of this event - however, my stock is limited to the box I got delivered yesterday (or the day before). I can't tell what it is right now 'cause Pie Man WC will snatch me bald-headed. :eek2: (I think it is supposed to be a secret or a surprise or something) :trust:

Regardless, look forward to seeing folks tomorrow. Ride safely and have fun!

Eat Pie or Die!
:mrgreen:

[mitchntx]

I plan on showing up at the 1187/377 gathering spot. :sun:

post outage decompress, eh? :giveup:

I'll be leaving my place (Contrary Creek Rd and 144) around 8:15

I'll check back here in the morning before I leave to see if you want to make the trip to Wheatland together.

[bung]

I would meet you guys at the 1187 meet but that's a long ride south only to head north again. I'll meet you guys at the rendezvous point at 11am.

[Hotboot]

Hope to get a boot on this foot in the morning and ride out there.
407 has some wide and nasty cracks along with seriously worn corners between I-35 and 287 y'all so be careful.

[pacman]

If ya'll are interested, there is a route I use to the west of Fort Worth.
Meet up at your favorite Starbuck's then:

Head out to the intersection of FM1187 and Hwy377 southwest of Benbrook.
Used to be called "Whisky Flats".
Jog east to turn North on FM1187 toward Aledo.
Pass thru Aledo and cross I-20. (Road becomes CR3325)
Continue North to Stop Sign (Intersection with FM1886)
Go North thru the intersection (30mph) on FM3325 (Church Rd)
Turn Right on FM730 toward Azle.
In Azle, continue straight under Hwy 199 and follow road around to the right as you pass the US Post Office.
Turn left at the Traffic light beside the Sonic to return to Northbound FM730.
Just before Boyd, turn Right on CR4668? (that's what Google shows)
Go East to the T intersection with FM718.
Left on FM718 to Hwy114.
Right on Hwy114 into Rhome.
Left on Business 287.
Follow it North (becomes US287 service road) to FM407.
Turn Right on FM 407 to Justin.
(watchout for the turns in Denton County. the pavement is rough)
Turn Left in Justin on Hwy156 and proceed North to Ponder.

"Texas Shadow" could meet up at CR3325 and FM1886. I think that is her fireworks stand.

Just a thought.............

Do we have a volunteer to lead this route? Lacking any other more knowledgeable navigator stepping forward, I'll lead. Be aware that this will be a severe example of the lost leading the lost. Anybody ridden these roads before??

[mnapuran]

Riding to Ponder from Plano/Allen area

Ok, if anyone wants to ride with us, me and the wife, riding her own bike, yeah! will be leaving our home at Custer and 121 at about 9:30am. Heading up Preston to Celina, then west on 455 to I35W then south to 156 to Ponder.

GPS shows about a 62 mile ride at about 1.5 hours. Should be a fun ride.

Anyone coming from Plano, Allen or anywhere along the route is welcome to come ride with us. To us that's what it's all about is riding together as a group - it's a lot more fun that way. Or if you have another route we can do whatever - we're open as long as it isn't 121.

Any questions our home phone is 972-747-5031 and my cell is 469-450-5802. Call up to 10pm or after 8 am in the morning. See ya!


Ah... here is the plan I sent a few others, but we'll see who shows up:

Meeting at Starbucks in Allen @ Bethany and 75/Central about 8:30am. Route is kinda dependent on if anyone shows up at Starbucks to leave with me :sun:

If so... We'll go up to Lucas, cut over 546 to Airport road and over to 380, then up to 2933, then 545 to 2862, over near 75 and hit 455. Then basically 455 over to Sanger down to 156 and to the restraunt. A few good twists :) It's about 100 miles, but depending on who shows up, we can shorten it up if needed.

Number is 214, eight nine three, one one 1 8 ;)

[Squeaky]

...I'd donate my second born but I doubt that would help their situation any) :roll:

It might as long as he can change a diaper! :mrgreen:

[TexasShadow]

Do we have a volunteer to lead this route? Lacking any other more knowledgeable navigator stepping forward, I'll lead. Be aware that this will be a severe example of the lost leading the lost. Anybody ridden these roads before?? I have; this is my riding territory. But I have an early morning obligation so I can't lead. The route is basic; you'll do fine.

I will warn you of the blind 'S' curve on Church Rd. Both 4-wheeled and 2-wheeled have crashed on this.

See y'all in Ponder.

TS

[TexasShadow]

Eat Pie or Die!
:mrgreen: Not eating pie, Chuck. :nono:
And I'm not dead yet.

[Gilk51]

Not eating pie, Chuck. :nono:
Heresy! :eek2:

[Graubart]

post outage decompress, eh? :giveup:

I'll be leaving my place (Contrary Creek Rd and 144) around 8:15

I'll check back here in the morning before I leave to see if you want to make the trip to Wheatland together.

I had one day off in the middle and I told them that I was eating pie! :lol2:

I'm leaving Glen Rose at 0800 and can be at Contrary and 144 15 minutes after that. See ya' there. :sun:

[Tourmeister]

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