Pie Run III 2007 "The Lone Star Pie Run" New Ulm, TX

[wczimmerman]

Where:
Texas Star Cafe
24131 Bastrop Rd
New Ulm, TX 78950
979-992-3522

New Pie Location as found by our "hard working" Pie Scouts! It should be in the height of bluebonnet season, too.

When:
11:00 in New Ulm, TX
31 March

Map: New Ulm, TX (http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=firefox-a&q=texas+star+cafe&near=New+Ulm,+TX+78950&radius=0.0&cid=29891944,-96490000,5414551243868721990&li=lmd&ie=UTF8&z=14&om=1&iwloc=A)

Who:
Definite:
wczimmerman
D'artagnan
FJRMike
euromedic
Faylaricia
Skid
Thermalser
BMWbabe
Rainmaker
sherob +1
STill Fiddlin
ST/SV +1
Squeaky
Snoopster
R1200GSA
lastsix +1
Georgiapeach
Calgary-Yogi
T'sipper
Chatterbox +1
cdc
sparkyphotog
ToroGuy +1?
jettech01
txmedic
bones
Keith
JoyRider
FREEBEE
klb1122 +1
Laurent
jnappier +1
Texas Dr
pkiser
dbdolan
Desmo
VFRinAustin
ceddec +1
jstpush +1
bluedogok
kocook
Teeth

Maybe:
mjacks
mrr1150gs
rgatling
FJR Bandit
bushwhacker
Gilk51
dukey33 +1?
db +1?
stevenspring
gsbutter
wildebube
NUTT
SV650rider +2
M38A1

[D'artagnan]

I'm in!

[FJRMike]

I made an early pie run there last Friday but in the interest of socializing with my fellow motorcyclists I guess I could make another one - I'm IN!!

[D'artagnan]

Oops. Accidental Post here.

[1TallTXn]

Sounds like fun. I'll have to play this one by ear.

I'm a maybe

[mjacks]

I'm a maybe.

[Dirtrideroader]

I am a definite maybe. Maybe I can ride my new bike up there.
That is if I buy it...

[euromedic]

I am a definite :rider: :eat: :sun: with my wife a maybe if she doesnt have to work :pray:

[Faylaricia]

Here is hoping that Skid's bike will finally be ready... Skid and I will be there.

[Thermalser]

I am a definite maybe. Maybe I can ride my new bike up there.
That is if I buy it...

Buy it and lets go eat pie! It's been too long since we hung out.:rider: :eat:

[BMWbabe]

This one I should be able to make..finally:eat:

[Rainmaker]

:thumb: Finaly, I Pie Run I can make! Count me in. Even if I have to work Friday and Saturday night I can still make it:clap:

[rgatling]

Put me down as "maybe" for now.

[sherob]

Unless the weather is bad or windy, Kiana and I will be there :sun:

[STill Fiddlin]

Sign me up. Running a -2 pie deficit for the year so I'm seriously jonesin'.

[ST/SV]

Wife and I most likely will be there.

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

[FJR Bandit]

A 9 hour :rider:ride:rider: one way for a new pie place :eat: . Hummmmmm Put me down as a maybe.

[Squeaky]

I'm a mostly probable for this one.

Cagiva549/Desmo - anyone thinking of a DS rouote?

[Snoopster]

Count me in. :rider: :eat: :rider:

[dixonduke]

Im in. +1 on a DS route. DBDOLAN; I think you have a DS Route from our Chicken Ranch search that should be pretty close to the run out to New Ulm.

[jhansen]

Please put me down as a maybe with my daughter tagging along.

[Faylaricia]

Is it possible to have name tags again?

I really liked that about Conroe and the New Year's pie run last year. I don't think Hico had any.

[Gilk51]

Is it possible to have name tags again?

I really liked that about Conroe and the New Year's pie run last year. I don't think Hico had any.
Squeaky had hers. :zen:

[bushwhacker]

I am a maybe.

-

[Gilk51]

Make me a maybe, too...

please...

[ceddec]

I guess its time to meet some of y'all. I'm in with a maybe +1.

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

[dukey33]

I'll be just getting back from a work trip. I'm a maybe. Maybe I can convince the wife too. This one isn't very far.

Dave

[lastsix]

Count me in +1. Hopefully the wind won't blow us out of the parking lot.

[Georgiapeach]

I'm a mostly probable for this one.

Cagiva549/Desmo - anyone thinking of a DS rouote?

I'm in too....weather permitting....fill me in on what route you guys come up with. Squeaky are you still running with your stock tires? I still have the Tourances, so I can't do anything knarly, i.e. too sandy, or too deep gravel, or heavens forbid.....mud.... I seem to remember one of the DS guys talking about a nice bluebonnet filled road last year. Would they be blooming about then? I know 159 is beautiful when the bonnets are in bloom.

[dbdolan]

Im in. +1 on a DS route. DBDOLAN; I think you have a DS Route from our Chicken Ranch search that should be pretty close to the run out to New Ulm.
The chicken ranch run was the day that I had just bought and picked up my GPS from Tourmeister, so I had no route yet as I was a gps newbie. I am sure we can come up with a dirt route, I will have too look. So count me as a maybe for the pie run.

[db]

Put me down as a maybe (+1 if 'Princess Angelita' wants to come). 'Maybe' for now in case I have to work that Saturday.....:headbang:

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

[Squeaky]

Squeaky are you still running with your stock tires? I still have the Tourances, so I can't do anything knarly, i.e. too sandy, or too deep gravel, or heavens forbid.....mud....

Yup, still on the Tourrances and my bike is heavier than yours so I'm not looking to get into anything real serious either.

[Calgary-Yogi]

I'm IN

[JLG]

After making I and II, I regret that I won't be able to make this one, I'll be on a Big Bend trip :sun:

Enjoy, I'll catch you at IV.

[T'sipper]

Put me down for definite.

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

[edmart001]

Please put my Mrs and I down as maybes.

Is it possible to have name tags again?



Perhaps everyone could make and bring their own name tags - that might get interesting.....

[Gilk51]

Perhaps everyone could make and bring their own name tags - that might get interesting.....
That could be dangerous - we obviously need nametag guidelines (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2615)... :roll:

[Chatterbox]

Looks like Chris and I will be able to make this one. :rider:

[dixonduke]

That could be dangerous - we obviously need nametag guidelines (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2615)... :roll:

That there is funny, I don't care who you are! Good job chuck!

[cdc]

Count me in.
I have been trying to make it to one of these rides too many times!!
Camilo

[AutoRotate]

Any DFW area riders made plans for this yet?

[stevenspring]

Put me down as a maybe

[FJRMike]

this is in danger of turning into a B.Y.O.N.T. (bring your own name tag) run?

[sparkyphotog]

Unless something changes, I'll be there! :rider:

[wczimmerman]

List updated. If your name isn't on the list yet, but you've posted it's probably because you haven't indicated clearly if you're a definite or maybe.

[1TallTXn]

I'd still really LIKE to go but its looking more like I'm not going to make it... :argh:

[ToroGuy]

I'll definitely be there :eat: ...SWAMBO says she'll ride along unless she gets a better offer (i.e., shopping with a neighbor?!?!) :rider:

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

[jettech01]

Looking over the responses, Maybe I better check the scedule and see if I can make this one, a DS route would be cool.......just to clarify it is the 31st of march correct? And maybe I missed it but where is the start point? Thanks:giveup:

[BMWbabe]

From what I understand, This is a ride to eat..so its up to you to get with people going from your area and join their group riding in. Otherwise, the plan is to meet up at the Lone Star for some yummy pie and gawking at bikes. Hope you do make it.:rider: :eat:

[jettech01]

Great........:rider: I guess then my next quwestion is.........has anyone from the Northwest end of town (Jersey Village area) thought of putting a group together for the ride out? If anyone has, please let me know. Thanks
:-P :help:

[dixonduke]

Great........:rider: I guess then my next quwestion is.........has anyone from the Northwest end of town (Jersey Village area) thought of putting a group together for the ride out? If anyone has, please let me know. Thanks
:-P :help:

Keep hoping to see someone smarter than me post a DS Route up and volunteer to lead (I call sweeper!).

If not, you and I can meet up and blaze our own trail there by following our nose and seeing just where that next road comes out?:rider:

[jhansen]

School activities have reared their ugly head (UIL contests/clinics for my violin playing daughter) so we won't be able to make this one. :tears: There will be remedial pie eating later that afternoon as we should be done around 1pm. :eat: :eat3: :eat2: Pie in the Sky maybe.:clap: Everyone enjoy themselves and ride safe! :rider:

[Squeaky]

Keep hoping to see someone smarter than me post a DS Route up and volunteer to lead (I call sweeper!).

I vote for dbdolan, Cagiva549, or Desmo! :rider:

[kurt]

I'm as in as I can be at the moment. It could change up to that morning, but I'm reasonably sure right now.

[jettech01]

Keep hoping to see someone smarter than me post a DS Route up and volunteer to lead (I call sweeper!).

If not, you and I can meet up and blaze our own trail there by following our nose and seeing just where that next road comes out?:rider:

Sounds like a plan possibly, there is another ride that day as well that I am "thinking" about, so I will have to let you know next week. Thanks for the thought.;-)

[Tekisasu DR]

The restaurant locates good place for D/S ride destination.
I really would love to go via dirt road, though, negotiation with my wife comes first as somebody needs to watch kids.

Please count me as a maybe...

Thank you!
Ken

[ST/SV]

Youngest son says he would like to tag along, weather permitting.

[Squeaky]

The restaurant locates good place for D/S ride destination.
I really would love to go via dirt road, though, negotiation with my wife comes first as somebody needs to watch kids.

Give the wife a map to New Ulm and meet her and the kids there for lunch.
Ok, the DS ride seems to be shaping up, we just need a leader...

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

[jettech01]

Keep hoping to see someone smarter than me post a DS Route up and volunteer to lead (I call sweeper!).

If not, you and I can meet up and blaze our own trail there by following our nose and seeing just where that next road comes out?:rider:

This ride sounds more and more fun all the time, specially after meeting such nice folks last night.........maybe we can set up our own DS ride, but sure would be nice if a more "experianced" person led.....Hint.....Hint....:trust:

I hope someone takes the bait.......;-) :eat:

[bones]

I'm in. Might be a bit strung out, my housei n KC closes the day before and I am pretty sure I will tie one on. :lol:

[Keith]

You can add JoyRider and I to the list of attendees. We'll be there.

The roads leading to New Ulm are the same ones we traverse on the weekly SMR with the Houston TSBA. As such we go by the cafe every Sunday morning. Of course they're closed on Sunday's - so this will be the first time we've had to sample their wares. Looking forward to it!

[Squeaky]

I hope someone takes the bait.......;-) :eat:

You guys are killing me! :doh:

[FREEBEE]

Is there a meeting place for the ride over to New Ulm ?
Houston or Katy start.

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

[Gilk51]

Hmmmm, 135 miles to Temple, 125 miles to New Ulm.

WC, what time do you intend to leave to get down there?
:ponder:

[Calgary-Yogi]

Hmmmm, 135 miles to Temple, 125 miles to New Ulm.

WC, what time do you intend to leave to get down there?
:ponder:

Come and down, I will return the favour and take you on a really nice ride after lunch :trust: :trust:

[donroger1]

Come and down, I will return the favour and take you on a really nice ride after lunch :trust: :trust:
Don't be too hard on Chuck. It was his route but he drafted me to lead, so I'm the one who left you behind in Glenrose. :uhoh:
I was so busy trying to stay on "track", I failed to focus on keeping the group together. (Good thing I'm not coming to this Pie Run)

My apologies Graeme. Hope to ride with you again some time. :rider:

[Squeaky]

This ride sounds more and more fun all the time, specially after meeting such nice folks last night.........maybe we can set up our own DS ride, but sure would be nice if a more "experianced" person led.....Hint.....Hint....:trust:

Ok, let's take the dirty Houstonians off to a separate thread (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=223255#post223255)... :rider:

[Gilk51]

Come and down, I will return the favour and take you on a really nice ride after lunch :trust: :trust:
I am going to try and make & buy your lunch, Graeme, to try and make up for not checking more carefully before leaving you lost and alone...

[wczimmerman]

Hmmmm, 135 miles to Temple, 125 miles to New Ulm.

WC, what time do you intend to leave to get down there?
:ponder:


Hmmm...not sure yet. I figured I would look into this over the weekend.

Kurt: do you have a route plotted, yet?

[Calgary-Yogi]

Don't be too hard on Chuck. It was his route but he drafted me to lead, so I'm the one who left you behind in Glenrose. :uhoh:
I was so busy trying to stay on "track", I failed to focus on keeping the group together. (Good thing I'm not coming to this Pie Run)

My apologies Graeme. Hope to ride with you again some time. :rider:

Gents,
Just giving you a hard time :giveup:
There is no need to buy me lunch, I had a great time and can assure you I will be returning to play in your backyard again soon.:eek2: :eek2:
Hopefully you can make it down, it would be great to see "Y,all" again

[kurt]

Kurt: do you have a route plotted, yet?

Yes. It runs out Hwy. 29, to 95, down to 79 down 112 to 290 and then down some FM roads I can't recall at the moment.

[Gilk51]

I found out yesterday that I am travelling to Seattle next week - Tuesday thru Friday. I probably won't decide until late Friday night or Saturday morning whether I am going to New Ulm or not. Just depends how "sleepless" the trip is... :-P

[wildebube]

I'm still a maybe on this one. A pretty strong maybe, but a maybe nonetheless.

Chuck and/or Don, assuming that you go, when do you plan to leave and do you have a route in mind?

[Gilk51]

Chuck and/or Don, assuming that you go, when do you plan to leave and do you have a route in mind?
I usually try to meet up with Zim at his place in Temple, if he doesn't leave too early. I suspect that will just be slabbing down 35 and probably a home departure time of 6:30 or so.

Like I said, I am unsure if I will be up to it after a west coast trip...
(but excitement & adrenaline does work wonders)

[db]

Like I said, I am unsure if I will be up to it after a west coast trip...
(but excitement & adrenaline does work wonders)


Don't forget about the pie :eat: and :rider:

[NUTT]

I'm a maybe. Need to work on a few things this weekend, if they get finished I should be able to go play next weekend.

[Gilk51]

I'm a maybe. Need to work on a few things this weekend, if they get finished I should be able to go play next weekend.
That's what generates the excitement! :clap:

[klb1122]

You can mark me down as a definite +1. :eat:

[Laurent]

I'm in too. :thumb:

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

[FREEBEE]

Is there a meeting place for the ride over to New Ulm ?
Houston or Katy start.

I guess not ? :brainsnap
Considering my 1st "Pie Run" but not a D/Ser street only for this Old Pops.

[jnappier]

I'm in for my 1st pie run +1. Sounds like fun. If anyone is gathering from the Spring area give a shout and perhaps we can meetup somewhere.

[Keith]

Freebee - You're welcome to ride with JoyRider and I. Anyone up for breakfast?

[Squeaky]

Anyone up for breakfast?

Remember to leave room for lunch and pie! :eat:

[Tekisasu DR]

OK. I am officially in now.

Thanks!
Ken

[STill Fiddlin]

If anyone is gathering from the Spring area give a shout and perhaps we can meetup somewhere.There's a few of us meeting up at 249 and Spring Cypress (Panera's). Stands up at 9:00. Non-slab, but paved roads.

[kurt]

Kurt: do you have a route plotted, yet?

Here's my route:

[NUTT]

There's a few of us meeting up at 249 and Spring Cypress (Panera's). Stands up at 9:00. Non-slab, but paved roads.

If I can make it, I might join you all.

[jnappier]

There's a few of us meeting up at 249 and Spring Cypress (Panera's). Stands up at 9:00. Non-slab, but paved roads.

:rider: I should be able to make it by then. I have to drop the kiddo off for a Girl Scout camp out. Thanks for the invite.

[wczimmerman]

OK...looked over the route:

Kurt: wanna meet up?

Chuck: we have a couple of options. Option 1 has more twisties, but brings the total mileage to 185 from Temple to New Ulm. Option 2 has a few twisties before meeting with Kurt but some slabbing, too. Total miles from Temple to New Ulm would be 150.

[kurt]

Sure. One of those businesses just south of Hwy. 29 at Hwy. 95? Looks to be about two hours from there, so close to 9:00?

[wczimmerman]

Sure. One of those businesses just south of Hwy. 29 at Hwy. 95? Looks to be about two hours from there, so close to 9:00?


That works for me. Pick a place (Taco Cabana? :rofl: ) and we'll meet you there.

[Gilk51]

Chuck: we have a couple of options. Option 1 has more twisties, but brings the total mileage to 185 from Temple to New Ulm. Option 2 has a few twisties before meeting with Kurt but some slabbing, too. Total miles from Temple to New Ulm would be 150.
I was doing some planning with MapSource & thought about intersecting Kurt's route in Taylor.

I am probably not going to know if I'll be coming until early Saturday morning. I would opt for the more direct route since I am an old geezer and it will be a long day for me. So, don't cut short your fun on my account, I can always shoot for the 9:00 meeting point as discussed above. Just let me know where the TC is. :roll: :lol2:

The main reason I am wishy-washy is that prior experience with long airplanes rides makes it very hard on my back. If my back doesn't feel good on Saturday morning, then it will be a miserable day for me...

[wczimmerman]

I was doing some planning with MapSource & thought about intersecting Kurt's route in Taylor.

I am probably not going to know if I'll be coming until early Saturday morning. I would opt for the more direct route since I am an old geezer and it will be a long day for me. So, don't cut short your fun on my account, I can always shoot for the 9:00 meeting point as discussed above. Just let me know where the TC is. :roll: :lol2:

The main reason I am wishy-washy is that prior experience with long airplanes rides makes it very hard on my back. If my back doesn't feel good on Saturday morning, then it will be a miserable day for me...

I'm flexible, Chuck. Bear in mind, too, that you are welcome to stay here in either direction especially if that helps make the trip easier. There's plenty of room in the garage and good company.

[donroger1]

Chuck and/or Don, assuming that you go, when do you plan to leave and do you have a route in mind?
:tab Lee,
:tab If I am the Don you are asking about, I am going to Hunt, TX that weekend.
:tab I hate to miss the Pie but I'm hoping for some good riding anyway. :thumb:

[Gilk51]

There's plenty of room in the garage and good company.
So, who else lives in the garage? :lol2:

[wczimmerman]

So, you else lives in the garage? :lol2:


Oops...that didn't come out right: What I meant was, there's plenty of room in the garage for the Wee Strom and we have plenty of room for you to stay with us. Hopefully we would be good company. That is, if you don't mind the girls talking your ear off for a while.

[Gilk51]

That is, if you don't mind the girls talking your ear off for a while.
Wouldn't have it any other way. :thumb:

Not in my best reply form, either, it should have been: So, who else lives in the garage? :shrug:

If I go, I would probably need to get back home by Saturday night. But a rest stop at the Zimmermanman home would be very welcome...

[wczimmerman]

Cool. The offer stands.

To meet Kurt by 9AM, we'd need to leave my place at about 8'ish. It'll take 30-45 minutes to get there.

[kurt]

I can't remember the name of the business, but I think they sell bait, ammo and beer if IIRC. It's on the west side of the road south of Hwy. 29. I'll park in plain sight.

[euromedic]

I'm still in, wife has to work though :shrug:

[pkiser]

Count me in!

[dbdolan]

I am in, move me from a maybe to a definite.:rider:

[Squeaky]

I am in, move me from a maybe to a definite.:rider:

YAY! Bryan is leading the DS group from Houston! :clap:

[dbdolan]

YAY! Bryan is leading the DS group from Houston! :clap:
What the hay...:lol2: How about I follow Duke to Brookshire and then I follow you to New Ulm and then ya'll can follow me for some fun dirt/gravel roads I scouted out today from New Ulm to Chappel Hill.:rider:

[Squeaky]

What the hay...:lol2: How about I follow Duke to Brookshire and then I follow you to New Ulm and then ya'll can follow me for some fun dirt/gravel roads I scouted out today from New Ulm to Chappel Hill.:rider:

Looking at the maps, it almost seems like you guys up north have much better options to get there than we do down here. Let me talk to the folks tomorrow night @ the coffee house and see if we're still sticking with the Brookshire plan.

[dixonduke]

Looking at the maps, it almost seems like you guys up north have much better options to get there than we do down here. Let me talk to the folks tomorrow night @ the coffee house and see if we're still sticking with the Brookshire plan.

:popcorn:

[1TallTXn]

Going to have to officially back out of this one. too much going on :tears:

[euromedic]

Keep me posted on riding up there in group :rider: ......

[Desmo]

Put me down as a probably. I'll be doing the dualsport thing from north Houston too.

Steve

[VFRinAustin]

Hey, I am actually going to make this one. :flip: Cant wait to get some pie and catch up with some old friends. See you there.












OK, OK, now pick that jaw off the floor.

[Squeaky]

OK, OK, now pick that jaw off the floor.

Wait, it bounced under my desk... :lol2:

Seriously though - been WAAAAAY too long, so there will be lots of catching up. You bringing the family, or going solo?

[ceddec]

Please move us to the definite column. Thanks
Dennis

[VFRinAustin]

Family is in the UK so I will be all by myself this time. Think I am going to catch some PR-1 action on the way down. Havent been out on a long ride since December.

[Squeaky]

Think I am going to catch some PR-1 action on the way down.

I still remember the ride (was it BBQ or pie?) that you followed us back to/through the park then had to head back. Wow, brings back memories! :rider:

[VFRinAustin]

I still remember the ride (was it BBQ or pie?) that you followed us back to/through the park then had to head back. Wow, brings back memories! :rider:

Yep, that was the last time I rode it too. THat was the BBQ run to Black's in Lockhart, almost 2 years ago.:doh:

[SV650rider]

Well, count me in +1. Just found out that I will be able to make this one. Oh, there might be a co-worker riding along also.

[Gilk51]

Hey, I am actually going to make this one.
Who is this guy? ;-)

I vaguely remember a "SVinAustin" from eons ago...
Of wait, he had changed his name prior to a pie run:
http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/500/thumbs/andy0933h.jpg

:mrgreen:

[sherob]

I'll be a little late... wife decided to schedule a wellness checkup for my daughter at 10:20 without checking with me :doh:

Now if I'd done something like that.... :lol2:

[jstpush]

I'm in, along with my wife. We'll try to meet up with the group leaving out of Katy.

[pub610]

Hey, jstpush.
When you start riding the C-14 you've got in your avatar, you'll have to change your screen name to i'llpull -- You'll be running in front of the rest of us.
I see that's your first post. From a Concours rider to a C-14 aspirant, welcome to the site.

[wczimmerman]

List updated. Called the restaurant with an updated headcount: 52 Definites, and 14 Maybe's. They are excited to host us!

[bushwhacker]

List updated. Called the restaurant with an updated headcount: 52 Definites, and 14 Maybe's. They are excited to host us!

You realize with 52 definates and 14 maybes you count could be anywhere from 40-90, right?:lol2:

[Squeaky]

...could be anywhere from 40-90, right?:lol2:

Will that also include one jeep on the DS route? :trust:

[wczimmerman]

You realize with 52 definates and 14 maybes you count could be anywhere from 40-90, right?:lol2:


Yes, and I told them that, too.

[bushwhacker]

Will that also include one jeep on the DS route? :trust:

Maybe.

[bluedogok]

Put me down as a definite.

[SV650rider]

Well, count me out. The weather looks pretty bad, and us Nekkid riders no like rain. I have GOT to get a windscreen only for times like these. Amazing how in just two days it can go from no rain and sunny to the bottom dropping out.

[kocook]

Definite

Kent

[klb1122]

Well, count me out. The weather looks pretty bad, and us Nekkid riders no like rain. I have GOT to get a windscreen only for times like these. Amazing how in just two days it can go from no rain and sunny to the bottom dropping out.

Don't trust them! :biggun: I won't belive it's bad weather on Saturday until SATURDAY!

[jstpush]

pub610,
Thanks, glad to have discovered it. I had a hiatus from riding for a few years, but like they say, you never forget how to ride. Traffic wasn't as thick back then, but if they can't catch you, they can't hurt you! Looking forward to meeting you there.

John

[SV650rider]

Don't trust them! :biggun: I won't belive it's bad weather on Saturday until SATURDAY!
Ok, I stand corrected.......I'm back to a maybe! :-P

[M38A1]

I'm in the "maybe" category. Sort of need a new rear tire and if it's wet...... well you'd understand.

[Fangs]

I'm a definite but it looks like it might **** heavy at times. I didn't want to say the word ;-) Don't mind the light **** but I don't like the heavy stuff. Maybe frontal passage timing will be on our side.

[Squeaky]

Yeah, the R word is a bad one...

I'm still going, though. I might have to shorten the route and/or stay off the loose stuff but this should be a good test of the waterproof liners with my new gear.

A friend from work is meeting up in Katy, but he's on a cruiser so if I go the DS route I'll be leaving him in the hands of the other street riders.

Everyone just take it easy and get there in one piece. If y'all need anything, my cell is 832 four four four four 789.

[rickmillertx]

I'm sorry, but I will not be able to make this run. I had hopes, but things are not working out. Have fun.
Rick
:giveup:

[VFRinAustin]

ANyone interested in moving this to Sunday instead of tomorrow? Kind of a rain-out replay. I will still be going tomorrow but just thought I'd ask, considering the weather and all.

[Squeaky]

If it's fun once it must be fun twice, right?

[Keith]

Unfortunately, they are not open on Sunday.

[Laurent]

ANyone interested in moving this to Sunday instead of tomorrow? Kind of a rain-out replay. I will still be going tomorrow but just thought I'd ask, considering the weather and all.
:giveup: I agree 100%. Sunday seems to be a better option:sun:

[VFRinAustin]

Unfortunately, they are not open on Sunday.

Well so much for that idea:roll: . Guess I will see y'all tomorrow then. Cant wait for that pie :eat:

[Squeaky]

We can have a picnic in New Ulm on Sunday...

[Squeaky]

FYI for those coming from Houston:

Below is an updated list of the scheduled closures associated with the Katy Freeway Reconstruction Program as of Friday, March 30, 2007.

CONTRACT C1 (SH 6 to east of ELDRIDGE) CLOSURES
. There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of SH-6 northbound and southbound at I-10/KATY FREEWAY beginning 9 PM Friday, March 30 through 5 AM Saturday, March 31. Southbound traffic should detour to the I-10 westbound frontage road to Park Ten and u-turn to I-10 eastbound, to SH-6. Northbound traffic should detour to the I-10 eastbound frontage road to Eldridge, u-turn to I-10 westbound, to SH-6.

CONTRACT C2 (DAIRY ASHFORD to east of KIRKWOOD) CLOSURES
. There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of northbound and southbound DAIRY ASHFORD at I-10/KATY FREEWAY beginning 9 PM Friday, March 30 through 2 PM Saturday, March 31.

CONTRACT D (I-10/BELTWAY 8 INTERCHANGE) CLOSURES
. The BELTWAY 8 southbound frontage road at I-10/KATY FREEWAY will be closed continuously from 9 PM Friday, March 30 to 5 AM Monday, April 2. Southbound traffic should use the new Beltway 8 southbound flyover bridge or detour to the I-10 westbound frontage road to WILCREST and u-turn to I-10 eastbound, to Beltway 8 southbound.

. The I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound exit ramp to WILCREST will be closed effective Saturday, March 31. Detour to KIRKWOOD exit ramp.

CONTRACTS E1 & E2 (BETWEEN BELTWAY 8 and I-610) CLOSURES
. One outside lane of the I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound frontage road between BENIGNUS and GESSNER will be closed daily from 9 AM to 3 PM, Wednesday, March 28 to Sunday, April 1.

. There will be a TOTAL CLOSURE of southbound GESSNER north of the
I-10/KATY FREEWAY from 9 PM, Friday, March 30 to 9 PM, Saturday, March 31. Detour to Westview eastbound, to Bunker Hill southbound, to I-10/KATY FREEWAY.

CONTRACT F (I-10/I-610 INTERCHANGE)
. The I-10/KATY FREEWAY eastbound direct connector ramp to I-610/WEST LOOP southbound will be closed Saturday, March 31 from 6 AM to 6PM. Detour to I-610 northbound, exit W. 18th and u-turn to I-610 southbound.

[ToroGuy]

Pie Man,

I've decided to drop out. My sweetheart probably wouldn't enjoy "severe thunderstorms" mentioned in weather forecasts.

Have fun...see you next time.

[Squeaky]

Zimm, do they know that bad weather = less participation? Some of us will most certainly show up despite the weather but I fear a lot of the attendees may not venture out with a frog-drowning storm.

[kurt]

My forecast has rain chances down to 30% from 70% earlier today.

[Squeaky]

That's because it's moving over faster. I checked the forecast for New Ulm and it's not going to start to clear out until after 1pm.

[wczimmerman]

Yes, I told them that the numbers will change if it's raining. I plan to be there tomorrow.

Kurt: are we still on at this point for a 9AM meet at the mystery bait/tackle shop?

[Squeaky]

If I run late and haven't called, I'M STILL ON MY WAY! (Not chancing a repeat of Marble Falls Feb 2005!)

[kurt]

Yes, I told them that the numbers will change if it's raining. I plan to be there tomorrow.

Kurt: are we still on at this point for a 9AM meet at the mystery bait/tackle shop?

I'll be there.

[Gilk51]

I thought my jeep was going to float away on the trip home from airport parking. There was a serious downpour here. Anyone know what the DFW to Temple weather looks like for early tomorrow morning?

the weather may be the third strike for me - already tired from this trip plus my back is very sore after sitting in the Seattle airport for 3 hours and the plane for 5 (1 hour takeoff delay)... :-(

[kurt]

I thought my jeep was going to float away on the trip home from airport parking. There was a serious downpour here. Anyone know what the DFW to Temple weather looks like for early tomorrow morning?

the weather may be the third strike for me - already tired from this trip plus my back is very sore after sitting in the Seattle airport for 3 hours and the plane for 5 (1 hour takeoff delay)... :-(

According to NOAA, rain chances drop to 20% by 7am in the Ft. Worth region which includes Waco.

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/forecast/MapClick.php?CityName=Waco&state=TX&site=FWD&FcstType=graphical

[Gilk51]

According to NOAA, rain chances drop to 20% by 7am in the Ft. Worth region which includes Waco.
Thanks. I will reassess in the morning - I'm a long shot right now...

[FJRMike]

gonna have to play this by ear on Saturday morning based upon radar - won't head out into a bad thunderstorm.

[wczimmerman]

Kurt: is there a gas station (name brand) that I can use to fill up? That way I'm running with a full tank when we take off.

[SV650rider]

Those of ya'll going have fun and be careful, I'm backing out catch ya'll another time.

NOAA Hourly Graph Report for New Ulm
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/forecast/meteograms/Plotter.php?lat=29.8776359558105&lon=-96.4961776733398&wfo=HGX&zcode=TXZ211&gset=18&gdiff=3&tinfo=CY6&ahour=0&pcmd=11111111000001

[kurt]

Kurt: is there a gas station (name brand) that I can use to fill up? That way I'm running with a full tank when we take off.

I don't know about right there, but certainly there will be in Taylor.

[Gilk51]

I'm out - the back is still giving me problems.

Ya'll ride safe & have fun...

[Keith]

YUCK! It's 6:00am in Katy and it's just plain NASTY out there! :giveup:

[dixonduke]

YUCK! It's 6:00am in Katy and it's just plain NASTY out there! :giveup:

Same up here in The Woodlands too.

http://r1200gsa.smugmug.com/photos/139885834-L.jpg

[dbdolan]

My power keeps going on and off, I am going to wait here at the house until it blows through, I think I heard some hail outside.:doh: Whoever was meeting up from the DS run up there can call me at 281-793-1912. I am still going but maybe later today.

[Keith]

It looks like it's going to be clear AFTER this passes. Question is - how long until it goes through? We're in better shape than most of the Houston area as we're on the far west side. But I'm VERY hesitant to even consider riding as the storms could certainly return.

[Squeaky]

I'm delaying by 30 minutes, which should put me behind the storm line. If I have to skip Katy, I'll still be in Brookshire by 9 with KSU delayed until at least 9:30 to catch stragglers.

[wczimmerman]

Looks like the line has passed New Ulm as of 07:21.

[Squeaky]

Looks like the line has passed New Ulm as of 07:21.

keeeeeeeep going! FASTER! FASTER! :giveup:

[Squeaky]

Looks like the rough stuff is over central Houston now. Katy should be down to light rain. Anyone have confirmation from Katy?

http://images.ibsys.com/hou/images/weather/auto/radar_640x480.jpg

[VFRinAustin]

Its nice up here in Austin. Wet roads but I even see a little blue sky. Will be see you in a few hours. Good luck with the rain down there in H-town.

[gsbutter]

Still raining in Katy with some thunder and minimal lightening. I would characterize as steady but not heavy. However, I'm no weather man. On TV a minute ago it show another rain cell to be moving through Columbus/Sealy to the North/Northwest in about an hour or so.

[Keith]

We're going to drive the cage to Texas Traditions for breakfast at 8am. After breakfast - if the weather has cleared significantly we can re-evaluate. Home's just 10 minutes or so from the eatery, so there is a possibility...

However - I do not want to take responsibility for anyone else. This is most certainly a "ride your own ride" kinda deal.

Leaving for Texas Traditions now. Hope to see you there!

[The Big Spank Daddy]

Cindy and I plan on making New Ulm around noon if the weather breaks. We'll see how it goes.

[M38A1]

8am Austin is clear and it's a cool blue sky with temp at 56*F. Looks that way East to New Ulm too. See 'yall there!

~m

[Squeaky]

The Dual Sport run fro Brookshire has been postponed at least 45 min to an hour. Brookshire @ 9:45 as it stands now.

ALSO - with this amount of rain, the dirt in the morning ride over to New Ulm has been all but scrubbed. If any street riders want to group up in Brookshire (Jack in the Box I10 @ 359) we'll be leaving around 9:45-10:00. If it clears enough, we'll add the dirt back into the equation after lunch.

[sherob]

I see light out west :clap:

[ST/SV]

First pie run, really hate to miss it. Guess me and the Mrs. will trudge on that away. :rider:

[Keith]

Weather prevented JoyRider and I from riding the bikes, but we did make the trip by cage for the Pie Run. And I must say the Pie was REAL good (salad was so-so). Had a great time and enjoyed meeting "the gang". Looking forward to riding with everyone next time.

[wildebube]

I was all primed for this one, but alas, the house flooded last night. My wife got up to go to the bathroom at about 11:30 and stepped onto a cold squishy carpet. The living room, kitchen, dining room, hall, and both bathrooms are all ceramic tile and were all about an inch and a half deep. We worked until about 3:00, slept for a couple of hours, and got back at it. We've done all we can do for now, so I'm taking a break and letting the fans do their thing.

FWIW, my rain gauge is marked to five inches, but really goes to something over six. It was full this morning.

Anyway, Edom is right here in Van Zandt County, so barring another disaster, I'll make that one for sure.

[Tourmeister]

I don't know why anyone would be surprised about the weather given the Pie Run track record :lol2:

I slept in very late, then set to cleaning up the KLR. Mexico was hard on my baby ;-)

[M38A1]

Well I most certainly had a grand time. It's always a pleasure to meet new people and have some good lunch and top it off with pie. I wound up heading North and a tad West of Brenham looking for Mill Creek. All I found was a mill/gin, but now town/village/community with a sign. Then I headed to Somerville and then back to Austin. It was a great day. Am looking forward to the next one!

[kurt]

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