SW/W/NW Houston Ride to Huntsville Saturday 5/22

[Squeaky]

Ok, here I go with an attempt to plan on getting some of us Houstonians up to Scott's the 'fun' way on Saturday. :-D

The last time I went, we took 45 the whole way. BOOOOORIIIING! :roll:

This time, since there isn't a set time for 'kickstands up', I thought I'd make it a more scenic trip and see who wanted to come along. Scott has graciously provided a route that takes mostly FMs up through NorthWest Houston and then over and across 45 to his garage for the Maintenance part. He has estimated this as a two-hour trip, but I think it relies on our pace and how many stops along the way to pick up new riders, gas up, etc. I am still a very new rider and do not whiz through the turns like a banshee. In addition, there have been reports of plenty of Officers out in these areas.

So, all who are interested in joining up please let me know so I can set up the gathering point(s). I am down on the SW side (near Stafford) and plan on getting on the road by 9 am, but that can be adjusted earlier or later ( :sleep: so long as the sun is already awake!)

I can also provide the route with step-by-step maps if anyone wants to get up there on their own time and is coming from this side of town.

[Linh]

I live on the NW side, 1960 @ I45, but will meet you guys anywhere at any time. Unless its pouring rain.....

[Tourmeister]

Looks to be a beautiful weekend!

Adios,

[Squeaky]

How about 1960 & 249 by Willowbrook?
There's probably at least one gas station there, I just don't know the area that well to say which one or which corner. I'll take a look tomorrow on my way past.

[Linh]

sounds good to me, just gimme a time. I can probably meet as early as 8am, but I'm not much of a morning person so the later the better :-D

[Jesse H]

Looks like fun. I currently don't have anything planned, but I will have to check with my better half.

[kc69]

hey rebecca , count me and deb in where do you want to meet , how about houston motorsports parking lot at 830 or 9 ? they wont be open yet , but the stafford pd wont hassle us if were hanging around , we can just say were waiting on them to open ! from there its a straight jump on 59 to the beltway on ramp . unless you would prefer someplace to meet for breakfast , i do ride much better on a full belly and enough coffee ,its up to you ,your the leader of this pack , since nobody else has been there ,,,,,,,,casey

[Squeaky]

KC - Is Houston motorsports the same as the Yamaha dealership that always has the ATVs out front?

If so, that works. I can grab a bowl of cereal before we go or we can meet across from there at the Avalon Diner for some grub. Up to you.

[kc69]

does avalon have breakfast ?if so thats even better , ya its the yamaha place , used to be lyle lovett , breakfast sound better tho id even go for the jackinthebox at airport and 59 , but thats only because im not picky . if avalon has coffee and breakfast im allover it .

[Squeaky]

The Avalon is FAMOUS for their all-day breakfast!
I will call tomorrow to confirm what time they open up, but let's tentatively set it for 8:30. That should give us a little time to eat and then be on the road by 9:15 if we're lucky.

Linh - That would put us up on the NW side by about 9:45. There's an Exxon on the NE corner of 249 and 1960.

Jesse - Did you want to meet SW or NW?

[Linh]

I can get to the Willowbrook area in ~15 min, would you guys mind giving me a call when you're done with breakfast so I can gauge when to start heading out?


thanks,


Linh
832.264.7902

[kc69]

rebecca ,
my number is 281-277-3648 ,avalon sounds cool to me looking forward to it,,,,,,,,,casey

[Red5]

If I don't see you guys at the Avalon by 9:15, then I'll try to catch you at 249 and 1960 by 9:45.


Frank

[Squeaky]

Southwest - Kickstands up at 9:15
Avalon Diner
12810 SW Freeway
Stafford, TX 77477
281-240-0213

Northwest - Kickstands up at 9:45
Exxon Willowbrook
NorthEast corner of 249 & 1960

My Cell# 832-444-4789
I will have a few copies of the route in case anyone wants them. If you want a copy before the ride starts, PM me and I'll send you the file (an it's nothing fancy like GPS, just a document that outlines the route and another document that has turn-by-turn maps).

[Tourmeister]

:tab I am assuming that if you want breakfast at Avalon's you need to get there around 8:00ish ;-) If you guys manage to get yourselves lost, my number is 936-295-0187 hehe. We'll be looking for ya!

Adios,

[Jesse H]

Jesse - Did you want to meet SW or NW?

Sorry Rebecca, my better half says no. Maybe next time.

[Squeaky]

I am assuming that if you want breakfast at Avalon's you need to get there around 8:00ish

Yeah, sorry - I thought I had written that in a prior post.

So far, it's me, Casey, and Deb for breakfast. I'll probably be there by 8:30 or so, but I won't be having much more than coffee and a snack.

Oh, and I called them and they open at 7 tomorrow, so if anyone wants to have a HUGE breakfast, feel free.

[Linh]

Ok I'll be at the exxon by 9:45. Look forward to meeting you guys.