It's on, Ferry to Ferry 3/11/07

[mcrider]

All right Chris...Once we have two riders it's a go.....Some of the best rides happen with little or no planning....

Let's meet at the East side of the Bolivar Ferry at 9:00 am Sunday March 11th.

Don't forget to reset your clock for daylight saving time...

We'll ride to the Cameron ferry, on the beach as much as possible, like we did before, but with a few little changes to avoid the pavement here and there.

Chris, can I get a ride back to your house after the ride and Linda can pick me up there...

Who else can make it????

Yes, you have a ride.

FYI: I'm parking & unloading on the west side of the ferry, some where.
Then ride across.

Confirmed riders:
mcrider 625 SXC
XR650Rocketman XR650R
Desert Skies R1200GS
xrcajun XR650R
fallendown KLR650
GREASEMONKEY XR650R
thumper DRZ400S
DRZwillsy DRZ400
old1959 DRZ400
T.R. drz400s
T.R.'s brother dr650
Kevin XR400
Cagiva 549 KTM 950
Desmo KLR650
saturnsb DR350SE
dbdolan KLR 650
vfrhugh KTM520
magus TE610
Texas DR DR650


Maybe:
STrider XR650R (?)

[XR650Rocketman]

Yes, you have a ride.

Thank you Chris, that'll work out really well as I'm in Beaumont this weekend.

[Desert Skies]

Would you fellows mind if I hopped on my pyg and followed ya'll up the beach for a ways. I've always wanted to ride the beach up to Sea Rim SP, this looks like a good opportunity.

Probably won't ride all the way to Cameron, I'd have to slab it back to Santa Fe which would put me back too late.

Have a couple other riders that might like to get some sand on there bikes too.

[xrcajun]

Okay man it's amazing what can happen when you blink your eyes. I am making plans to do this. I'm going to ask Jeff if he wants to do it and I've asked a friend that I do some woods riding with if he'd like to borrow my 400 and come along.

[XR650Rocketman]

Would you fellows mind if I hopped on my pyg and followed ya'll up the beach for a ways. I've always wanted to ride the beach up to Sea Rim SP, this looks like a good opportunity.

Probably won't ride all the way to Cameron, I'd have to slab it back to Santa Fe which would put me back too late.

Have a couple other riders that might like to get some sand on there bikes too.

Everyone is welcome to tag along, it's a big beach....

What "pyg" would you be riding?

[Desert Skies]

What "pyg" would you be riding?
Although I have ridden the Goldwing on the beach (packed sand http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/DesertSkies/smileys/deal.gif) I'll be on th GS with TKC80s.

[Grover]

You guys are meeting in Galveston @ 9:00AM?

Thats a bit early for me to get down there at that time and eat breakfast n' all.... :yawn:

Crystal beach the destination?

[fallendown]

I've got 1000 ft left to go on this well, and a kitchen pass .New springs front and rear on the KLR. I wanna go.

[Greasemonkey]

Quess since I started this we'll see ya'll at 9:oo in the east side parking lot.

[STrider]

Okay, guys, I just checked both threads. I dunno if I can swing it, but assuming I could, is street-legal required?

[fallendown]

Okay, guys, I just checked both threads. I dunno if I can swing it, but assuming I could, is street-legal required?


Yep, beaches in Texas are considered highways....go figure.....same as driving on the street.

[thumper]

I posted in the other thread [wrong one?]

So...I'd like to tag along. I'll be in High Island Saturday nite.:trust:

[irondawg]

What time would I have to leave Austin to be in Galvaston by 9:00? Anyone gotta a bike I can borrow?

[FirstMan]

What time would I have to leave Austin to be in Galvaston by 9:00? Anyone gotta a bike I can borrow?

Take the GS

[Squeaky]

What time would I have to leave Austin to be in Galvaston by 9:00? Anyone gotta a bike I can borrow?

The night before, but if you need a place to crash along the way I've got a very comfy couch.

[fallendown]

What time would I have to leave Austin to be in Galvaston by 9:00? Anyone gotta a bike I can borrow?

If you can handle the massive ke100, your welcome to it for the day.......It's legal and ready to go. But I have to ask you? Have you ever ridden a 3 stroke?:rofl:

[Greasemonkey]

Yes street legal is required,last time we were stopped and checked[not to closely].Due to possible trash on the beach make sure you bring tire repair stuff.Oh yea speed limit is 20 on the beach??

[xrcajun]

Yes street legal is required,last time we were stopped and checked[not to closely].Due to possible trash on the beach make sure you bring tire repair stuff.Oh yea speed limit is 20 on the beach??

SPEED LIMIT?

[fallendown]

SPEED LIMIT?


Uh...yeah....sorta....well.....you know.....they gotta have something to enforce...:doh:

[mcrider]

I have started a list of riders on the #1 post & will update it as needed.

FYI: I'm parking & unloading on the west side of the ferry, some where. Then ride across.

[fallendown]

I'm just going to ride in, it's all of 15 minutes from my house to the boat. If any one wants to, you may park at my house.

[fallendown]

Probably won't ride all the way to Cameron, I'd have to slab it back to Santa Fe which would put me back too late.

.

I live just on the mainland side too, and I'm gonna be slow. I'll hang back with you if you wanna go the distance, then we can team it back together all the way to Bayou Vista....I think you would be better off making the entire run.:trust:

[Cagiva 549]

There is a county parking lot at the Ferry landing and you dont have to wait in line to get to it , take the right lane and you will see it . I might get to play on the sand , If I do I will see you at 87 and the beach where it heads north at High Island , thats a lot easyr for me to get to . By the time you ride the ferry you should make it to High Island by 10:00 . I will be on the beach and I will post up Saturday nite to confirm . Hey Dawg I got a back seat on my bike . SEYA

[saturnsb]

I would love to make this ride, unfortunately I don't have a truck and I haven't taken the DR on that much highway. Is there any chance to catch a ride for my bike and me from west houston? Anyone have room in their truck and willing to give a ride to a total stranger? I would be glad to split the gas and buy breakfast.:eat:

Thanks Stuart

[xrcajun]

I'm just going to ride in, it's all of 15 minutes from my house to the boat. If any one wants to, you may park at my house.

I think I'm going to ride in also, Fallendown would you want to try to meet up some where on I45 like around TX City?

[XR650Rocketman]

Too many questions needing answers but.....

You need to be legal with insurance.

Cameron LA is the "turn around" destination....You can drop off the ride in many places if needed.

We are starting the ride at the East end of the Bolivar Ferry. at 9:00 am.

My cell # is 512 657-7678 if you're running late.....Call or get left behind!!!!

Bring snacks etc, last time we went to Cameron everything was closed.

We will stop at High Island, on the beach, for a few minutes to pick up any riders there.

Spray down your wheels and aluminum parts with WD40 before the ride to reduce the salt damage.

Last year we thought this ride would be really boring, although better than a good day at work.

We were so wrong, it was a blast.

The beach speed limit is 25MPH and there will be radar enforcement, probably around High Island.

My XR650R tends to fall over under 60 MPH so it should be an interesting time....

This will be a fun ride where everyone can play at their own speed.

Irondawg, you know you can have an XR650R, if you can make it.

[thumper]

Steve, I'd rather ride to the ferry and start with everyone else, but I've got some fiddlin' to do in the morning[helping my wife move the RV back down to the beach].

Anyone else who's joining up at H. Island, I'll be just past the intersection[on the beach] at 9:00am. Look for a white Chevy/Shasta 21' C. My cell is 832 233 1680.

[Tekisasu DR]

Hi.

I am very interested in this ride, but not sure yet if I can make it or not.
Please put me in maybe.
My wife wants my help on Sun for her project. Trying to reschedule it.

BTW, thanks Tim for ya reminder PM!

Ken

[fallendown]

I think I'm going to ride in also, Fallendown would you want to try to meet up some where on I45 like around TX City?

We can do that, you name the spot.......;-)


I get on at Nasa 1, so anything past that is groovy with me...

[fallendown]

I would love to make this ride, unfortunately I don't have a truck and I haven't taken the DR on that much highway. Is there any chance to catch a ride for my bike and me from west houston? Anyone have room in their truck and willing to give a ride to a total stranger? I would be glad to split the gas and buy breakfast.:eat:

Thanks Stuart


You could take HWY6, that would keep you off the slab for the most part. hwy 6 runs into I45 just before the causeway bridge in Galveston......If you can't find a rider with a truck going your way. Or, you can meet up with me an XR Cajun, and ride in with us. That would limit your single rider exposure time on the super slab.

[irondawg]

I'm officially out. I've been informed I've got to attend a kid's birthday party for the neighbors.

Thanks for all the offers.

[Willsy]

Trying to get a kitchen pass..... if I do I'll be leaving Austin around 5am Sunday morning I imagine as I am out with the wife on Saturday night. About to check how long its gonna take me to get there.

[saturnsb]

How much time should be allowed for the beach portion of the trip?
Assuming an on time start how long to Cameron and back?
Stuart

[thumper]

DRZwillsy, It's about 2 1/2 hrs. from NW Hou. to the ferry w/o traffic.

DOES EVERYONE KNOW U of H IS ON SPRINGBREAK NEXT WEEK.:eek2:

I know I won't be affected in H.I., but there's a lot of kids using the ferry, so they can drink on Crystal Beach.

[Desert Skies]

DRZwillsy, It's about 2 1/2 hrs. from NW Hou. to the ferry w/o traffic.

DOES EVERYONE KNOW U of H IS ON SPRINGBREAK NEXT WEEK.:eek2:

I know I won't be affected in H.I., but there's a lot of kids using the ferry, so they can drink on Crystal Beach.


I also heard there is some kind of Jazz/Blues festival going on as well.

[mcrider]

DOES EVERYONE KNOW U of H IS ON SPRINGBREAK NEXT WEEK.:eek2:

I know I won't be affected in H.I., but there's a lot of kids using the ferry, so they can drink on Crystal Beach.

Beach Bunnies! :sun:

[Desert Skies]

Beach Bunnies! :sun:

Drunk kids in cars on the beach.:eek2:

[old1959]

Guys, I'm brand new to this board. However, I've ridden a lot of dual sport rides (rode the terlingua ride in Nov.; thanks Steve). If I drive down in my truck, where do I park? Before or after the ferry? Also, is this ride something I want to do on my green DRZ400 with knobbies? I'm street legal but don't want a road ride.

I was going to go to Mena Ar. this weekend since I just laid out a route to Clayton, Ok. via the K trail but the weather up there is looking a bit cool and wet so that will be later.

Thanks, a guy that is getting older so I need to ride more now...

[Greasemonkey]

The east side of the ferry crossing has a parking lot that will accept trailers[free].The ride from start to finish should take most of the day.Beleive it to be around 200plus miles.Hey thumper why don't you measure it out on google.

[fallendown]

Drunk kids in cars on the beach.:eek2:


At 9 am, we will be ok. It's the return trip we need to be sharp on....

[thumper]

Beleive it to be around 200plus miles.Hey thumper why don't you measure it out on google.

I know that the beach is about 28 miles to Sea Rim.Steve said[in the 1st post] he was changing the route alittle to include more offroad [works for me :trust: ]. My guess is it would still include Holly Beach[Creole Bunnies!:sun: ]. But I'm not sure...I'm thinking more like 300mi. round trip?

[spidennis]

It would be nice to see a list of bikes planning on going .....

I have a street legal WR250F, but won't be able to make this trip, bummer ......
but I do have one in the planning stages.

[Willsy]

Ok, I'm in. :rider:

Google Maps reckons its 240 Miles. I am going to allow 4 hours - average 60mph, which shouldn't be too hard. I doubt there is going to be a whole lot of traffic before 8am on Sunday morning and a lot of the journey for me will be freeway. Lets hope I am not wrong.

btw, I'm also on a street legal DRZ400 with knobbies.

Cheers,
Ian

[mcrider]

It would be nice to see a list of bikes planning on going .....

I have a street legal WR250F, but won't be able to make this trip, bummer ......
but I do have one in the planning stages.

See post #1

[thumper]

It would be nice to see bikes planning on going .....



http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/tmshw/HPIM0245.jpg

:trust::rofl: :rider:

[Desert Skies]

Ok, I'm in. :rider:

Google Maps reckons its 240 Miles. I am going to allow 4 hours - average 60mph, which shouldn't be too hard. I doubt there is going to be a whole lot of traffic before 8am on Sunday morning and a lot of the journey for me will be freeway. Lets hope I am not wrong.

btw, I'm also on a street legal DRZ400 with knobbies.

Cheers,
Ian

Ian,

If your interested, I can give you a back route that will get rid of all the freeway. that will bring you to Alvin. Bout the same distance.

[Desert Skies]

The "Pyg" and me...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/DesertSkies/Big%20Bend%2002-07/BigBend02-07_Bruce033_desktop.jpg

[Willsy]

Ian,

If your interested, I can give you a back route that will get rid of all the freeway. that will bring you to Alvin. Bout the same distance.

Who you calling "Willy" ? :eek2: :lol2: [ By the time I hit submit, you had edited your post :-) ]

Thanks for the offer, but bearing in mind I am leaving my house at 5am, I want as much freeway as possible, I can do circa 70mph and not worry so much about deer and having to slow down for all the little towns. For once I am happy to be on the freeway.... my reward is many miles of dirt ( err, sand ) when I get there :-)

Cheers,
Ian

[T.R.]

I'm pretty sure my brother and I can make this one. I'll post or call someone when I find out if I will be on the beach in High island or at the ferry. I have a drz400s and my brother has a dr650.

[fallendown]

It would be nice to see a list of bikes planning on going .....

.

http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/500/thumbs/breaktime.jpg

[mcrider]

nice picture

[fallendown]

nice picture

It was a good day....

[dbdolan]

Y'all have fun, don't think I can make this one. Looks like fallendown will have to represent the KLR posse'.:rofl: For those who did not make the run last year, check out the pictures and Steve's report from last year. It was a hoot and we saw all kinds of unusual stuff, I wonder if they have Cameron put back together and cleaned up by now?

Here is last years pics and report http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8980&highlight=easter

[dbdolan]

Make sure you all get some pic's of the nude beach:trust: course last year there was some guy standing around in his pink banana hammock when we went by.:doh: and stay out of the bailing wire.

[mcrider]

Bummer dbdolan, :( I was looking forward to having the super tanker with us.

[dbdolan]

Bummer dbdolan, :( I was looking forward to having the super tanker with us.
Yeah I am going to miss riding with ya'll. I just installed some new bark busters and put a nice new black KTM front fender on my KLR or should I call it a KTMLR.

[coastalcop]

OHHHH boy, you all are gluttons for punishment. Getting anywhere near the ferrys during spring break. I dont know if they do it there like around here (Port Aransas) but bikes cut to the front of the line, but it is still a pain in the butt to dodge the cars at peak times.

Having said that I wish I could go with you, but I gotta work all break

[xrcajun]

Okay a friend of mine (Kevin) and I will be there on my XR650 and he on my XR400, my brother Jeff (XL650L)is still undecided but may be there.

Jim

[fallendown]

let me know if you still wanna meet up along the way, but pick a place that has some coffee....please....

[xrcajun]

let me know if you still wanna meet up along the way, but pick a place that has some coffee....please....

fallendown as of tonight it looks like the guy that's going with me wants to haul the bikes but I'll let you know by Sat. night.
Jim

[fallendown]

fallendown as of tonight it looks like the guy that's going with me wants to haul the bikes but I'll let you know by Sat. night.
Jim


Got official approval from massa, she said she will free me for the day in exchange for one pair of shoes......so it's all gravy from here on out.....:lol2:

[Squeaky]

...she said she will free me for the day in exchange for one pair of shoes...

Better be specific - have you seen the price of a pair of Manolo Blahniks? :giveup:

[XR650Rocketman]

Guys, I'm brand new to this board. However, I've ridden a lot of dual sport rides (rode the terlingua ride in Nov.; thanks Steve). If I drive down in my truck, where do I park? Before or after the ferry? Also, is this ride something I want to do on my green DRZ400 with knobbies? I'm street legal but don't want a road ride.

I was going to go to Mena Ar. this weekend since I just laid out a route to Clayton, Ok. via the K trail but the weather up there is looking a bit cool and wet so that will be later.

Thanks, a guy that is getting older so I need to ride more now...


Didn't check to see if you got a reply here.....So here's mine....

If you are coming from the Galveston side....Park there......If you're coming from the East side.....Park there and you are ready to go....

Your bike will be quite at home on the beach...


As Jimmy Buffett says.....We're growing older but not up.....

[spidennis]

OHHHH boy, you all are gluttons for punishment. Getting anywhere near the ferrys during spring break. I dont know if they do it there like around here (Port Aransas) but bikes cut to the front of the line, but it is still a pain in the butt to dodge the cars at peak times.

Having said that I wish I could go with you, but I gotta work all break

yeah, gotta agree with coastalcop, trying to do this during the beginning of Texas Week of Spring Break...... I live at South Padre, it hasn't hit, yet, but it's gonna, this weekend. Usually I jsut wait it out, then life goes back to normal. Even crossing the causeway I have to time carefully , just the morinings. I want to ride nearby, but Im gonna jsut ride my part of the beach, unless I change my mind on monday and ride with a friend on the mainland ...... getting back though, ug, but won't be as bad as sat/sun though (I hope). Good luck to everyone and watch that traffic!

[XR650Rocketman]

Hey mcrider......I won't need a ride to your house Sunday evening, I'll load up with willsy and Canton for the trip back to Austin....

Thanks anyway...See ya Sunday....

[fallendown]

Better be specific - have you seen the price of a pair of Manolo Blahniks? :giveup:

She said she wanted shoes, not italian seafood....:loco:

She's more of a Doc Martin kinda gurl anyway, or she has been hinting at some riding boots.....:trust:

[T.R.]

I talked to my brother and we will meet with the group in Bolivar by the ferry at 9:00. I can't wait!!

[Cagiva 549]

Move me closer to the ready to ride list probly be three of us , Desmo , and saturnsd are riding along . I will leave my truck at High Island , We'll be looking for you Thumper . We probly will head east to meet the pack , It looks like open beach to Rollover pass then from there west it looks like the beach is closed in places . If you have any idea let me know if you well be on the road or the beach between Boliver and Rollover pass , or we will wait at Rollover pass . SEYA

[dbdolan]

Move me closer to the ready to ride list probly be three of us , Desmo , and saturnsd are riding along . I will leave my truck at High Island , We'll be looking for you Thumper . We probly will head east to meet the pack , It looks like open beach to Rollover pass then from there west it looks like the beach is closed in places . If you have any idea let me know if you well be on the road or the beach between Boliver and Rollover pass , or we will wait at Rollover pass . SEYA
So you 3 are trailering over there? hmmm got room for 1 more on your trailer?

[XR650Rocketman]

Move me closer to the ready to ride list probly be three of us , Desmo , and saturnsd are riding along . I will leave my truck at High Island , We'll be looking for you Thumper . We probly will head east to meet the pack , It looks like open beach to Rollover pass then from there west it looks like the beach is closed in places . If you have any idea let me know if you well be on the road or the beach between Boliver and Rollover pass , or we will wait at Rollover pass . SEYA


This is great guys.....Park at High Island, run the beach West from there and wait at Rollover Pass, we'll meet there on the way back from the ferry.

I'm eating B/Fast at Waffle House in Winnie and then riding down to the ferry from there if you want to hook up...

[XR650Rocketman]

So you 3 are trailering over there? hmmm got room for 1 more on your trailer?


Bryan you just need to join us.....We had so much fun last year remember...

Anyone able to count how many riders this makes.....

My cell # is 512 657-7678 if you're lost or running late......

9:00 am leave from the East side of the ferry is the plan......

[Cagiva 549]

So you 3 are trailering over there? hmmm got room for 1 more on your trailer?

Bring it on , room for four . SEYA

[Cagiva 549]

This is great guys.....Park at High Island, run the beach West from there and wait at Rollover Pass, we'll meet there on the way back from the ferry.

I'm eating B/Fast at Waffle House in Winnie and then riding down to the ferry from there if you want to hook up...


Any idea what time at Winnie , I probly will be ready to eat by then . There might be a local place south of I 10 on 124 if the freeway places are packed . SEYA

[vfrhugh]

I replace a fork seal in the KTM this afternoon so I'm in. I was renewing the TX inspection last Friday and noticed oil dripping on the right fork leg. Dennis Kirk came through for me Thursday and I didn't mess anything else up this afternoon.

I have grandpa duty all day Saturday so I'm really glad the ride is Sunday. I’ll probably meet the group at Rollover Pass. I only have a 3 gallon tank. Has anyone checked on fuel availability in Louisiana? I get 35 to 45 mpg.
Hugh:rider:

TR, I'll call you later tomorrow.

[Cagiva 549]

If we fuel in P A there shouldn't be any issue making it to Camron and back .

If any body coming in from way out west BE AWARE I 10 will be closed between HI 6 and Eldridge all weekend . SEYA

[mcrider]

Bryan you just need to join us.....We had so much fun last year remember...

Anyone able to count how many riders this makes.....

My cell # is 512 657-7678 if you're lost or running late......

9:00 am leave from the East side of the ferry is the plan......

That makes 17 unless I missed someone. Updated post #1.

[XR650Rocketman]

Gas will not be a problem in TX or LA....

B/Fast at Winnie Waffle House around 7:30 to 8:00 am....

Chris.....At 17 I think you are missing some!!!!!

[Desmo]

I haven't even posted on this thread and I'm already on the list. Talk about great service. I think you guys knew I was going before I did!

This sounds like a fun ride, I can't wait.

Steve

[magus]

I'm catching this late (thanks for the notice TR), but I think I will make it as well if the group can handle one more rider:rider: .

[Tekisasu DR]

It seems almost everybody is making this ride.
Please keep my spot as I will try to open my Sun. schedule by working harder on Sat...

Ken

[Squeaky]

Yeah, everyone will be there except me... I don't think the big Strom is really cut out for sand.

[magus]

Yeah, everyone will be there except me... I don't think the big Strom is really cut out for sand.

Umm... how fast would my helmet get done :eek2: for use of an xt225 for Sunday???

[Squeaky]

Umm... how fast would my helmet get done :eek2: for use of an xt225 for Sunday???

:shrug:
The answer would be "let me stay home and work on it instead of galavanting around Galveston"...

but I'll consider the offer and let you know before Saturday is over. You trailering the bike(s) down?

[magus]

:shrug:
The answer would be "let me stay home and work on it instead of galavanting around Galveston"...

but I'll consider the offer and let you know before Saturday is over. You trailering the bike(s) down?

Yes, I'm going to trailer to the ferry. You are more than welcome to ride the Serow (no helmet guilt at all;-) ) - David

[dbdolan]

Saaweet I got my kitchen pass, see ya'll on the beach.

[Cagiva 549]

Yeah, everyone will be there except me... I don't think the big Strom is really cut out for sand.


You might as well ride along , I rode my GC on the Texas side , no problums just stay out of the deep soft stuff . Its good practice for gravel patches on the pavement and you can slide around and roost with confidence after a little practice . SEYA

[mcrider]

Gas will not be a problem in TX or LA....

B/Fast at Winnie Waffle House around 7:30 to 8:00 am....

Chris.....At 17 I think you are missing some!!!!!

I recounted & with magus it is 18. If we get more than 2 more, I can't count them. :rofl:

[old1959]

Okay, I'm going to be there. I just checked the GPS info and it looks like the highest area will be a whopping 7 feet so no jetting changes required. I'm going to try to park the truck on the Galveston Island side (any recommendations) and just ride the bike on the ferry. I assume bikes go to the head of the line. Thanks and see you all on the east side of the ferry at 9am.

[Cagiva 549]

Bikes do not get to cut and there is a county parking lot at the ferry landing for people the park and walk on , stay in the right lane and you will see it . Shouldn't be any problum getting on it's the return that may take a few minuits . At least you wont be alone , get refreshments before you get to the line and enjoy it . SEYA

[XR650Rocketman]

I recounted & with magus it is 18. If we get more than 2 more, I can't count them. :rofl:

You can always use the alernate method of counting Chris....


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 and another and another and so on.....

Sreiously gang, I'm amazed that we are getting so many riders for this one day fun on the beach ride....At such short notice as well....

Two guys are even driving in from Austin on Sunday morning!!!!

The great thing about the beach ride is it's really hard to get lost so we can spread out as far as we want to....

Do be sure to carry drinks, snacks and protein bars because we're not sure Cameron is up and open yet since the last storm.

Again....The rendevous is at the East side of the ferry, Port Bolivar, at 9:00am.....I believe you can park on either side.

Some riders may meet us at Rollover Pass and or High Island.

I'm riding from the Waffle House in Winnie, leaving there around 8:00 am if anyone wants to hook up there.....

The guys from Austin will take me home with them from Port Bolivar, after the ride.

[saturnsb]

This is really cool for my first "ride" with the DR and the group. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone. Like I said before I am just getting back into riding and am really excited. Depending on the other bikes I could be running a close second for the smallest bike and I know will get the worst dressed award HaHa.
Stuart

[Tekisasu DR]

OK.
My wife agreed to let me go for the ride on Sunday with the promise to help her project (and chores) today.
Now I'm a GO!

Thanks!
Ken

[XR650Rocketman]

This is really cool for my first "ride" with the DR and the group. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone. Like I said before I am just getting back into riding and am really excited. Depending on the other bikes I could be running a close second for the smallest bike and I know will get the worst dressed award HaHa.
Stuart

You'll be fine on the 350 Stuart......You'll probably win the prize for best fuel economy.....

[T.R.]

Instead of meeting everyone at the ferry Ronnie (my brother), vfrhugh and I are going to ride down tomorrow from Mont Belvieu and we plan to be at rollover pass.

[mcrider]

Steve, I hope you are keeping up with who is going to be where. :doh: Or do we, come 9:00 leave the ferry, unless some one had called, and when we get to rollover we pick who ever is there.

Great Daytona 200 & flat trace & Super Bike on Speed! :clap:

[XR650Rocketman]

Steve, I hope you are keeping up with who is going to be where. :doh: Or do we, come 9:00 leave the ferry, unless some one had called, and when we get to rollover we pick who ever is there.

Great Daytona 200 & flat trace & Super Bike on Speed! :clap:


Chris and all.....We leave the ferry (East side) at 9:00 am unless someone calls me and we wait for them.

We meet others at Rollover Pass.

We meet others at High Island, on the beach.

Anyone that doesn't show up will be SOL and AWOL and presumed not coming.

Again my cell # 512 657-7678

[Hoop]

Squeaky, it can be done on a V-Strom.

http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6979&highlight=McFaddin

[XR650Rocketman]

Squeaky, it can be done on a V-Strom.

http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6979&highlight=McFaddin

Hoop you're just about the only one that's not making this ride now.....We'll miss you.....

Squeaky we can give you all the detours you'd need to ride the Vee-strom, Hoop is right.....But.....You don't want to do it on the Vee-Strom...

[Squeaky]

Well, looks like I am out. I did a 275 mile ride today and I'm exhausted.
Thanks to Magus for the offer to ride the extra bike - I'll take you up on that another time.

You guys have fun out there!

[thumper]

I'll be about one mile down the beach at H.I. I'll be looking for everyone btwn 9:30 and 10:00. Looks like a good ride. Cell is 832 233 1680.

[old1959]

Okay, the bike (full tank) is loaded on the carrier rack, GPS is loaded, snacks and tire repair goodies are packed, and I'm getting ready to go to bed to be bright eyed and bushy tailed. I think we are going to have a good time...

Look forward to meeting everyone.

[xrcajun]

You can always use the alernate method of counting Chris....


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 and another and another and so on.....

Sreiously gang, I'm amazed that we are getting so many riders for this one day fun on the beach ride....At such short notice as well....

Two guys are even driving in from Austin on Sunday morning!!!!

The great thing about the beach ride is it's really hard to get lost so we can spread out as far as we want to....

Do be sure to carry drinks, snacks and protein bars because we're not sure Cameron is up and open yet since the last storm.

Again....The rendevous is at the East side of the ferry, Port Bolivar, at 9:00am.....I believe you can park on either side.

Some riders may meet us at Rollover Pass and or High Island.

I'm riding from the Waffle House in Winnie, leaving there around 8:00 am if anyone wants to hook up there.....

The guys from Austin will take me home with them from Port Bolivar, after the ride.

Steve Cameron is up and running pretty well now. I just spoke to my Dad yesterday and he was just there. There are gas stations and resterants open now. We'll have a big ol time there! Woohoo!

[xrcajun]

Brian I'm glad you're making it.

[chadleys1]

I am bummed I missed this one.
I had a busy week and wasn't checking the board.

[magus]

Great trip! Thanks to all who got it moving and for letting me ride along - great sand, great weather and nice to meet new people.

[dbdolan]

Yep, I think I have had my fill of sand for a while. It was good to see everyone......I must now get some sleep I am beat.:scott:

[xrcajun]

I would absolutely die at work today if it weren't for the great memory of all the fun we had yesterday. What a blast thanks to everone who participated. Let's do it again.

Steve how's your hamstring?

Jim

[Desert Skies]

It was great to meet everyone. Sorry I had to pull out but the sand was a bit too soft for the heavy GS.:giveup: After losing sight of everybody within about the first 5 miles (25mph :eek2: ya'll all need to have your speedos checked :lol2:) I figured I had the wrong bike for the job.

Maybe next time we can do this before the Spring Break traffic munches up the beach too much.

[Greasemonkey]

Good meeting you cheif,nice bike.Yea ,the road was a little rough:eek2: to say the least.Weird thing is La. beaches look like there groomed.Nicer than ours!!

[Cagiva 549]

Good meeting you cheif,nice bike.Yea ,the road was a little rough:eek2: to say the least.Weird thing is La. beaches look like there groomed.Nicer than ours!!


25 years ago I drove to Cameron there was no beach where we rode yesterday , The ocean was lapping at the road . That was before the rock break waters were placed of shore . I think Texas could learn a little from the Cajuns here . SEYA

[Grover]

Octanes Own Ferry Ride this weekend:

http://www.mexicoadventures.com/files/beach/mud.jpg

http://www.mexicoadventures.com/files/beach/anna_beach.jpg

http://www.mexicoadventures.com/files/beach/bld_beach.jpg

http://www.mexicoadventures.com/files/beach/ferry.jpg

[mcrider]

I've got 1000 ft left to go on this well, and a kitchen pass .New springs front and rear on the KLR. I wanna go.

What no kitchen pass? :giveup:

I'm just going to ride in, it's all of 15 minutes from my house to the boat. If any one wants to, you may park at my house.

I sure thought we would see you being 15 minutes away & making 13.5% of the post before Sunday morning. You missed a great day. The topless girls in La. waved as we rode by. :sun:

[old1959]

Guys, had a great time yesterday but sorry I had to bail out early (really sorry that I missed the top-less girls!). It was a blast and will add that I got stopped on the way back by two ranger guys that told me that dirt bikes weren't allowed on the beach. However, after pointing out that I had a license, insurance, etc. they said to have a great day. It was fun to meet all of you fanatics.

[T.R.]

Great trip! Thanks to all who got it moving and for letting me ride along - great sand, great weather and nice to meet new people.

I couldn't have said it better!! Can't wait to ride with everyone again

[Desert Skies]

Guys, had a great time yesterday but sorry I had to bail out early

Man, and I was counting on you to represent the Buckeyes. :lol2:

[fallendown]

What no kitchen pass? :giveup:



I sure thought we would see you being 15 minutes away & making 13.5% of the post before Sunday morning. You missed a great day. The topless girls in La. waved as we rode by. :sun:

:doh: Some of us still have to work for a living.....Got my chain yanked at 0200 hours, not a happy camper.

[Greasemonkey]

My chain stays yanks,so I tick of wifey and she tells me to get out of the house.Sweet arrangement!!!

[fallendown]

Wifey was all for it, but those dudes that send me paychecks had other ideas. I just explained to them that working for a living was really getting in the way of having a life. It never fails......I threatened to quit and got a promotion.....just what I wanted more money to spend on a bike I don't get to ride........

I was going to be a greeter at wal mart, but they won't let me have weekends off either.....