Pie Run VI: "A Slice of the Hill Country" in Medina, TX

[wczimmerman]

Where:
The Love Creek Orchards Patio Cafe
Hwy 16
Medina, Texas
800-449-0882

Website (http://www.lovecreekorchards.com/patio.htm)

Map (http://www.lovecreekorchards.com/maps.htm)


When:
11AM in Medina, TX
30 June

Fabulous Hill Country rides in nearly any direction and great pie to boot!

Who:
Definite:
wczimmerman +Thing 1
blazin' mama +Thing 2
texduvall
Keith
JoyRider
budzrex
bluedogok
Quick-Silver
Kidder
RosscoB
mjacks
Tgatortexas1 +1
FWRex
TexasShadow
beverly200rider
beverly500rider
Squeaky
Alejo
slowGEEZR
Graubart
leeroy
Smorphine
Cherioer +1
dword +2
blackhawk
Calgary-Yogi
AutoRotate +3
jbh
Gilk51
tortuga
Toxic_Tommie
txlen +1
M38A1
FJRMike +1
troman62 +8
Bandera
ST/SV +1
jka134 +1

Maybe:
rgatling
Jbay
cowboyman
cyon +1
donroger1
Daryl
mochoajr
wildebube +1
smithr
pkiser
Ajax +1
VFRinAustin +1

[mjacks]

Put me down as a strong maybe. I may use this as an excuse to continue my hill country trip that was cut short on Easter weekend by that nasty cold front. I will be an overnighter for me.

[texduvall]

Yes, I'll be there-- especially if Kinky Friedman drops in for a Pie-Prayer.

texduvall

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

[Keith]

Add Keith and JoyRider to the list. We're planning on being there.

[kurt]

i'm in.

[budzrex]

Missed a few, count me in

[Gilk51]

WC, are you going to this one? :mrgreen:

[bluedogok]

Put me down for a definite.

[rgatling]

Put me down as "maybe".

[Quick-Silver]

I'm in
:sun:

[Kidder]

In.

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

Gilk51: I put myself down as a maybe only because we've had some personnel changes at work that will change the on-call schedule for me. Once that schedule is worked out, I'll know if I can go. If I'm not on-call, I'll be there.

[Jbay]

im a maybe for the ride (and a newbie here)

ill post an intro later, have ridden with Austin Rat

hey Scott :dude:

[Gilk51]

im a maybe fro the ride (and a newbie here)

:welcome: Jbay!

Hope you can make it! TWT Pie Runs are great! :thumb:

[Gilk51]

Gilk51: I put myself down as a maybe

Put me down as a maybe, too, tending toward the definite side - somebody has to watch out for Kidder! :nana:

[ceddec]

Add Keith and JoyRider to the list. We're planning on being there.

So are you trailering to Bandera or what? :rofl: How does that work these days?

[1TallTXn]

I'm not going to be able to make this one :(

[cowboyman]

Im a maybe on this one. Im working my way up to the longer distance rides. I live in Granbury and will head south from here so if anyone in the area would like to meet up and ride together just let me know.

[bluedogok]

The DFW riders usually have a few meeting points, look for some posts in the next few days about these locations/times.

[RosscoB]

I have initial clearance for the date. I won't know for sure until we get closer though.:eat:

Please put me down as tentative.

[Kidder]

The DFW riders usually have a few meeting points, look for some posts in the next few days about these locations/times.

I'm considering riding down there on Friday, spending the night, doing some riding in the morning, going to the Pie Run, then heading back to DFW. :rider: :eat: :rider:

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

[Manfred]

I'll be in Taiwan on a business trip. Scooter won't make it that far :-)

[mjacks]

I'm considering riding down there on Friday, spending the night, doing some riding in the morning, going to the Pie Run, then heading back to DFW. :rider: :eat: :rider:

I am going to probably do the same type of trip. Stay in Austin Friday night and visit the sister and then meander down to Medina Saturday morning. The rest of the day will be spent riding the Hill country while probably staying in Kerrville again.

[mjacks]

Bump me up to the def. category. Reservations have been made so barring anything major I am going to finish my Easter ride.

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

[AutoRotate]

Put me down as a maybe, too, tending toward the definite side - somebody has to watch out for Kidder! :nana:

Chuck, are you going to overnight down there or do it all in one day?

[Gilk51]

Chuck, are you going to overnight down there or do it all in one day?

Don't know yet, Clay. I am still thinking about it...

Looks like 280 miles from Arlington by way of Fredericksburg (67, 281, 16).
Google maps also laid out 323 miles via I35 (yuk) and skirting San Antonio (double yuk).

The back way is probably do-able in one day but we would have to start EARLY and not stop much. :ponder:

Ima still athinkin'...

[AutoRotate]

Don't know yet, Clay. I am still thinking about it...

Looks like 280 miles from Arlington by way of Fredericksburg (67, 281, 16).
Google maps also laid out 323 miles via I35 (yuk) and skirting San Antonio (double yuk).

The back way is probably do-able in one day but we would have to start EARLY and not stop much. :ponder:

Ima still athinkin'...

I just looked at the same routes/miles. I'd like to go but that would be the most miles I have done in one day, not to mention the departure time. My guess would be 05:00ish. The overnight deal obviously involves a bit more planning and expense. A mid afternoon departure on Friday wouldn't be bad I guess. Let me know what you decide.

[wczimmerman]

When I mentioned to Jen about the location of this Pie Run, she immediately responding with, "I want to go!" So, we're also in the planning stages of maybe making it an overnight trip, but taking the girls with us, too.

[AutoRotate]

Looks like the YO Ranch in Kerrville has some rooms around $100. I have stayed there before while working a task force deal down there. Pretty nice place. I think most of the lodging down there is a little high.

[Gilk51]

I think most of the lodging down there is a little high.

If that's the case, I would look into the Hill's Motel in Junction. It was only $35 for a double Queen room in April (rates may have changed). It would not be very far away from Medina for an overnight trip...

There are other reasonable places in Junction, too.

[mjacks]

I was going to splurge a little and go for the Inn of the Hills in Kerrville but they said they are overbooked for that weekend.

Maybe the La Quinta or Best Western will work. :ponder:

[AutoRotate]

If that's the case, I would look into the Hill's Motel in Junction. It was only $35 for a double Queen room in April (rates may have changed). It would not be very far away from Medina for an overnight trip...

There are other reasonable places in Junction, too.

I didn't think about Junction. Who knows?? I just get nervous about that many miles in a day. The longest I have done is around 400. I was fine after that, so maybe I would be for 600 or so :ponder:

[wczimmerman]

I have the ITC50 program through the HRCA which gives me 50% off the room rate and the YO is listed for Kerrville. I plan to call them and see if I can book a room...

[Tgatortexas1]

I'm planning on being there. My wife is a maybe. Does anyone want to meet up on the NW side of San Antonio, say 1604 & Bandera Rd. (hwy. 16) & ride together? We would probably want to meet at 9:45 & leave at 10.

[cyon]

I'm a strong maybe +1

[FWRex]

I believe I'll make this one. Planning on throwing a tent and sleeping bag on the bike and heading down early Saturday morning. Have some lunch and, of course, pie with you fine folks, then ride some local roads. I'll probably spend Saturday night at one of the local state parks. Or possibly this place: http://www.koyoteranch.com/ since it's right there in Medina and has some...amenities that are lacking at the state parks. Planning on heading back to DFW on Sunday morning after breakfast at the OST. Anyone who wants to split a camp site, the more the merrier.

[TexasShadow]

I'll be there, I think :)

I may head out after work Friday night and make this a two-nighter trip. So any suggestions on camping halfway between DFW and Medina, feel free to spurt.
Oh, and camping in/around Medina, too.
Anyone else camping in the area Sat night?

This will be good for the itchy feet and restless two wheels.

[Gilk51]

Anyone else camping in the area Sat night?
Well, Kelly for one - see the post just above yours... :roll:

[beverly200rider]

Me and Steve (beverly500rider) are planning to be there, weather permitting.

[TexasShadow]

I didn't think about Junction. Who knows?? I just get nervous about that many miles in a day. The longest I have done is around 400. I was fine after that, so maybe I would be for 600 or so :ponder:Hint: It's okay to test your previous limit. Aim for 100 or more than your last ride, see how it feels, and note circumstances. It will help you gauge your next limit.

Who knows? Maybe you'll be doing an Iron butt run in the future ;)

[TexasShadow]

Well, Kelly for one - see the post just above yours... :roll:I saw his post re: the Koyote Ranch; too crowded/modern for my tastes. I like rugged. ;)
I'll check out the state/private parks/campgrounds in the area.

[AutoRotate]

Hint: It's okay to test your previous limit. Aim for 100 or more than your last ride, see how it feels, and note circumstances. It will help you gauge your next limit.

Who knows? Maybe you'll be doing an Iron butt run in the future ;)

That is my plan, but 100 additional miles added to my previous longest trip would only by 500 miles or so. I could get to the pie, eat the pie, get more than halfway home, then die. My bike could spontaneously combust and my rear burn like a crumpled overly cooked marshmallow. Then what?

:giveup: :giveup: :giveup:

[jhansen]

My bike could spontaneously combust and my rear burn like a crumpled overly cooked marshmallow. Then what?

:giveup: :giveup: :giveup:

Get out the Hershy bars and gramm crackers and make smores?:rofl:

[TexasShadow]

Hint: Aim for 100 or more than your last ride, see how it feels, and note circumstances. :thpt:

That is my plan, but 100 additional miles added to my previous longest trip would only by 500 miles or so. I could get to the pie, eat the pie, get more than halfway home, then die. My bike could spontaneously combust and my rear burn like a crumpled overly cooked marshmallow. Then what?Pretend you have demons chasing you like I did and rode 1140 miles in less than 24 hours.

[AutoRotate]

Get out the Hershy bars and gramm crackers and make smores?:rofl:

:doh: I didn't think of that! :eat:

[AutoRotate]

:thpt:

Pretend you have demons chasing you like I did and rode 1140 miles in less than 24 hours.


Holy marshmallow butt Batman! :angryfire

[beverly500rider]

Me and Steve (beverly500rider) are planning to be there, weather permitting.

D'oh! You beat me too it. This should be lots of fun. Is anyone making T-Shirts for this event that will be for sale in Medina? I'd love to nab one while we're there.

[Keith]

So are you trailering to Bandera or what? :rofl: How does that work these days? As mentioned before - trailers are for runs where the ride itself is NOT the destination. In my opinion, a Pie Run ride IS the destination - as such a trailer would not be appropriate.

Having said that, we'll be spending Friday, Saturday, and Sunday riding to, around, and back from Medina. So - in this case - one could say the ride to the Pie Run is now NOT the destination, thereby making trailer use appropriate.

However, our overnight host for the weekend has requested no kids, pets, or cars. And since I need a car/truck to pull the trailer I'm not going to be able to use the mobile garage on this run. :cool2:

[TexasShadow]

As mentioned before - trailers are for runs where the ride itself is NOT the destination. In my opinion, a Pie Run ride IS the destination - as such a trailer would not be appropriate.

Having said that, we'll be spending Friday, Saturday, and Sunday riding to, around, and back from Medina. So - in this case - one could say the ride to the Pie Run is now NOT the destination, thereby making trailer use appropriate.[digression] I find this whole debate of trailering bikes amusing considering the split judgment of 'trailering bad' and 'trailering good'. Given some rather harsh judgments I've seen here (and heard) about those who trailer their bike(s) and wouldn't be seen dead with their bike on a trailer, and the opposition of those who trailer nearly all the time. And now your somewhat 'black and white' criteria of 'when and when not' to trailer defined by the 'destination'.

We all know the world and life is not black and white but full of gray areas. :)

[Keith]

True - I should have prefaced my comments with the statement that "MY CRITERIA" for a trailer run is....

Personally, I'm old enough to not care what anyone else thinks (and wise enough to know that I'm always right and they're always wrong). :wary:

[Keith]

Well, now that I have reread my original post on trailering - I see where I did mention that this was my opinion...

[wczimmerman]

Lodging Info!

I looked around and priced a number of places and the cheapest I got was Econolodge in Kerrville @ $63.96/night for my family using the corporate discount. HOWEVER, I found a place in Comfort, TX called the Executive Inn which was recently remodeled that quoted $65+tax for double occupancy and $49.95+tax for single. He said that he was very open that weekend (I asked for Friday the 29th staying one night) and he is willing to give us a group rate that would be even better but he needs to know how many rooms.

Thoughts?

Executive Inn (http://www.shopcomfort.com/ExecInn/index.html)

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

[TexasShadow]

A mid afternoon departure on Friday wouldn't be bad I guess. Let me know what you decide.I'm leaving after work (~4:00-4:30 pm) Friday (probably down 281), camping ON at Barefoot campground on the Colorado River near Bend, riding to Medina Sat and finding a campground near Medina for Sat night. Sunday will be a leisurely ride back N.

Camping is cheap(est) and, in my opinion, more fun :sun:

[AutoRotate]

Lodging Info!

I looked around and priced a number of places and the cheapest I got was Econolodge in Kerrville @ $63.96/night for my family using the corporate discount. HOWEVER, I found a place in Comfort, TX called the Executive Inn which was recently remodeled that quoted $65+tax for double occupancy and $49.95+tax for single. He said that he was very open that weekend (I asked for Friday the 29th staying one night) and he is willing to give us a group rate that would be even better but he needs to know how many rooms.

Thoughts?

Executive Inn (http://www.shopcomfort.com/ExecInn/index.html)

:ponder: I'm still chewing on it. Some of this will depend on whether the fiance plans to come. I will try to visit with her this weekend and see what her thoughts are.

I'm leaving after work (~4:00-4:30 pm) Friday (probably down 281), camping ON at Barefoot campground on the Colorado River near Bend, riding to Medina Sat and finding a campground near Medina for Sat night. Sunday will be a leisurely ride back N.

Camping is cheap(est) and, in my opinion, more fun :sun:

I wish I was up to speed on the camping thing, but I'm not. Still researching and buying.

[Kidder]

Lodging Info!

I looked around and priced a number of places and the cheapest I got was Econolodge in Kerrville @ $63.96/night for my family using the corporate discount. HOWEVER, I found a place in Comfort, TX called the Executive Inn which was recently remodeled that quoted $65+tax for double occupancy and $49.95+tax for single. He said that he was very open that weekend (I asked for Friday the 29th staying one night) and he is willing to give us a group rate that would be even better but he needs to know how many rooms.

Thoughts?

Executive Inn (http://www.shopcomfort.com/ExecInn/index.html)

I'm in for a room for Friday/Saturday night at the Executive Inn.

[Squeaky]

I'm in for pie, but the overnight is up in the air right now. Maybe camping. We'll see.

[ceddec]

As mentioned before - trailers are for runs where the ride itself is NOT the destination. In my opinion, a Pie Run ride IS the destination - as such a trailer would not be appropriate.

Having said that, we'll be spending Friday, Saturday, and Sunday riding to, around, and back from Medina. So - in this case - one could say the ride to the Pie Run is now NOT the destination, thereby making trailer use appropriate.

However, our overnight host for the weekend has requested no kids, pets, or cars. And since I need a car/truck to pull the trailer I'm not going to be able to use the mobile garage on this run. :cool2:

Keith, I was asking as we're still trying to figure out options & stuff. We are not ready for a there and back in one day so checking possible cargo carry options, overnighting/weekending is all. BTW, Jeanne sat on a mean streak & she likey.

[Keith]

Keith, I was asking as we're still trying to figure out options & stuff. We are not ready for a there and back in one day so checking possible cargo carry options, overnighting/weekending is all. BTW, Jeanne sat on a mean streak & she likey. Gotcha! :borg:

We would have been happy to carry for you, but this will be a non-trailer run. I'm going lite though - taking the hump off the 'Busa and running the pillion seat. That will give me a flat spot for my Cortech Tailbag. Planning on tossing in a pair of jeans, several pairs of unmentionables, t-shirts, toothbrush, razor, and a pair of tennis shoes. But that's it. I never use half the stuff I generally pack anyway, so this time I'm gonna go the other direction and see how it works out. ;)

[JoyRider]

BTW, Jeanne sat on a mean streak & she likey.

:borg:

She will be assimulated...... :lol2:

[slowGEEZR]

Hi all, I just moved to Texas (South San Antonio) and I think I'll make this ride so I can meet some fellow Texas bikers and learn some Hill Country roads. Oh, and eat some pie! So, please count me in. - Steve

[budzrex]

[QUOTE=Keith;258877]

several pairs of unmentionables,

Plan on soiling a few:rofl: :rofl:

[Graubart]

Lodging Info!

I looked around and priced a number of places and the cheapest I got was Econolodge in Kerrville @ $63.96/night for my family using the corporate discount. HOWEVER, I found a place in Comfort, TX called the Executive Inn which was recently remodeled that quoted $65+tax for double occupancy and $49.95+tax for single. He said that he was very open that weekend (I asked for Friday the 29th staying one night) and he is willing to give us a group rate that would be even better but he needs to know how many rooms.

Thoughts?

Executive Inn (http://www.shopcomfort.com/ExecInn/index.html)

I'm in for a room at the Executive Inn, but for Saturday night only. I will watch the thread to see if we get enough folks for a block of rooms. :sun:

[Keith]

Plan on soiling a few:rofl: :rofl:
Never said who they were for... :twisted:

[budzrex]

And they say city folk are not thoughtfull;-)

No need to bring any my size, I know my limits and respect those roads. Just a slow moving old guy here with nothing to prove to anyone.

[Keith]

Not a problem, but you'd look great in the thong and the babydoll...

[Squeaky]

Hi all, I just moved to Texas (South San Antonio) and I think I'll make this ride so I can meet some fellow Texas bikers and learn some Hill Country roads. Oh, and eat some pie! So, please count me in. - Steve

Sounds like a man with a plan! A Pie Run is a great opportunity to meet people. You don't hardly even have to go around introducing yourself usually because everyone else already is - we're bound to pull you into a conversation or two as long as you don't hide in a corner! :thumb:

[budzrex]

Not a problem, but you'd look great in the thong and the babydoll...

I appriciate the compliment my friend, but you will get nowhere with me with the flattery I am married and faithfull:rofl: :rofl:


Now on the other hand if this is an overgarment to be worn at lunch as result of a small
friendly wager, lay out your plan

[Gilk51]

Please add torgtuga as a maybe - if we can get her scoot fixed, then she will make it.

I am looking at two distinct possibilities and another probable:
1. Ride down Friday, stay Friday night, eat pie and ride home Saturday
2. Ride down early Saturday, eat pie, stay Saturday night, and ride home Sunday

and maybe
3. Ride down Friday, stay Friday night, eat pie and ride around the area, stay Saturday night, and ride home Sunday

:ponder:

[donroger1]

Put me down as a "maybe".
I am taking my wife to Bass Hall friday night for an event, so, I'll have to see how wasted I am Saturday morning.
I would need to leave by 5:30 at the latest taking 377/67 to Comanche and then 16 south to Medina.
If I make it to Medina, I will spend the evening in Fredericksburg with some Grandchildren and then ride home Sunday. :mrgreen:

[donroger1]

That is my plan, but 100 additional miles added to my previous longest trip would only by 500 miles or so. I could get to the pie, eat the pie, get more than halfway home, then die. My bike could spontaneously combust and my rear burn like a crumpled overly cooked marshmallow. Then what?

:giveup: :giveup: :giveup:

Clay.
There is a product just for you!!!! (and the rest of us :mrgreen:)

:tab Linky (http://antimonkeybutt.com/)

:tab Goldbond powder would work in a "pinch" :rofl:

[Squeaky]

Now on the other hand if this is an overgarment to be worn at lunch as result of a small
friendly wager, lay out your plan

I'll put my ducky pants in here - if someone is wearing unmentionables over their gear, the duckies will be worn as overpants. :lol2:

[Kidder]

I'm surprised that weekend isn't more booked since it's the weekend before July 4th.

When do we want to try to seek this group rate? How many does it take?

[AutoRotate]

Please add torgtuga as a maybe - if we can get her scoot fixed, then she will make it.

I am looking at two distinct possibilities and another probable:
1. Ride down Friday, stay Friday night, eat pie and ride home Saturday
2. Ride down early Saturday, eat pie, stay Saturday night, and ride home Sunday

and maybe
3. Ride down Friday, stay Friday night, eat pie and ride around the area, stay Saturday night, and ride home Sunday

:ponder:

Wendy and I are good to go as well; however we cannot leave until Saturday morning. Wendy cannot get off work (downtown Dallas) until 6PM Friday night. We are looking at riding down early Saturday morning, staying Saturday night, riding back Sunday. We haven't decided on where to stay.

Clay.
There is a product just for you!!!! (and the rest of us :mrgreen:)

:tab Linky (http://antimonkeybutt.com/)

:tab Goldbond powder would work in a "pinch" :rofl:

:rofl: I hadn't heard of that stuff. Maybe that is my solution!!! All kidding aside, the AirHawk has cured most of Wendy and my rear end problems :clap:

[Daryl]

Make me a "Maybe"

Stayed here for a ST-Owners romp on the sisters:

http://www.kerrville.org/index.asp?NID=318

A nice ride down 16 to Medina :rider:

As all my new job opportunities have self-destructed :doh:

I think I will try to make this one!

Not sure if I will camp or hotel it yet. Warming up a bit for camping.....:sun:

[TexasShadow]

While the sky was falling earlier today, I searched for campgrounds, those that do not cater to RVs, and found only 3: Lost Maple, Garner and Hill Country. The only private one I found was Koyote and that is way too upscale for my tastes.

Anyone know of any other candidates in the general area or north of Medina for tent camping?

[FWRex]

The only private one I found was Koyote and that is way too upscale for my tastes.


How long ago was it that you stayed there? Perhaps they've changed.:shrug:

[leeroy]

D.

[Squeaky]

Lost Maples State Park still has tent spaces open for that Saturday night.

Anyone have an opinion? How bad are the primitive sites? I don't mind walking for stuff, but how far away will I have to park the bike?

[mochoajr]

Count me as a maybe. I need to see if I can take 1/2 day or all day Friday off.

[Smorphine]

I'm in. I like pie.

[jnappier]

Personally, I'm old enough to not care what anyone else thinks (and wise enough to know that I'm always right and they're always wrong). :wary:

:rofl: :rofl: Love It :rofl: :rofl:

I'll be riding the sisters the following Tuesday/Wednesday so I'm not sure I'm gonna make this one.
Although I would still like to ride that Busa!!

[TexasShadow]

How long ago was it that you stayed there? Perhaps they've changed.:shrug:Never have. But I visited their website. Looks to resorty for me.

I'm staying at Lost Maples Sat night. Decided this morning. :)
Maps made, routes picked, camping gear checked, places to ride and see.
I'm ready.

(itchy feet.....)

[Squeaky]

I'm staying at Lost Maples Sat night. Decided this morning. :)

Primitive or hook-up? :ponder:

[Cherioer]

Count Amanda and I in for this one!

Just serviced the light truck and 10 hours later I'm ready for another good ride.

[TexasShadow]

Primitive or hook-up? :ponder:Ride-in primitive :)

Don't need hook up and they are usually full of RVs. If I can ride the bike to the campsite or within 100', that's all I need.

[Squeaky]

Ride-in primitive :)

Don't need hook up and they are usually full of RVs. If I can ride the bike to the campsite or within 100', that's all I need.

Did they tell you it was ride-in? What I read on the website was that the primitive sites were all a 1-mile walk from the parking area. I like roughing it, I just don't like carrying my gear or parking that far from the bike.

[AutoRotate]

Wendy and I are planning on leaving the east side of the metromess around 05:00AM on Saturday morning. Here is a route I threw together. It comes in at 318 miles.

http://mysite.verizon.net/c.lacey/MedinaPieRun/Day1Part1.JPG

http://mysite.verizon.net/c.lacey/MedinaPieRun/Day1Part2.JPG

http://mysite.verizon.net/c.lacey/MedinaPieRun/Day1Part3.JPG

We plan on finding somewhere to spend the night Saturday night and return Sunday. This is a possible return route. It comes in at 409 miles.

http://mysite.verizon.net/c.lacey/MedinaPieRun/Day2Part1.JPG

http://mysite.verizon.net/c.lacey/MedinaPieRun/Day2Part2.JPG

http://mysite.verizon.net/c.lacey/MedinaPieRun/Day2Part3.JPG

http://mysite.verizon.net/c.lacey/MedinaPieRun/Day2Part4.JPG

http://mysite.verizon.net/c.lacey/MedinaPieRun/Day2Part5.JPG

If anyone from the DFW area would like to join, or has a different route suggestion, please feel free to chime in. I just threw this out there as a thought.


Clay

[JTM]

Did they tell you it was ride-in? What I read on the website was that the primitive sites were all a 1-mile walk from the parking area. I like roughing it, I just don't like carrying my gear or parking that far from the bike.


they have 2 different Tent Areas, they were telling you about the Back Country Primitive sites. You need to ask about Car Camping when you call, you will have to make reservations because they only have 30 drive/ride up sites. All drive up sites have water and electric (could be wrong, going off of the website).

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lost_maples/

[P-Ratt]

Advertising works. Clicked on a Pie Run ad and found myself here. I can't make this one, but at least I knew about it! Reminders like that are good. We ought to have pie run banners all the time.

[JTM]

Advertising works. Clicked on a Pie Run ad and found myself here. I can't make this one, but at least I knew about it! Reminders like that are good. We ought to have pie run banners all the time.

+1

[FWRex]

Just reserved a tent site at Koyote Ranch. Very pleasant folks to deal with on the phone. Figured it would be convenient to roll into Medina, have lunch with y'all, drop my gear off at the campsite and head out to enjoy the local roads. Roll back into the campsite that evening, grab a shower, a burger and a beer, then hit the sack. Don't know how busy or loud it'll be, but not having to care is a happy, coincidental result of motorcyclists carrying ear plugs. And the price is within a few dollars of the state parks. It's not camping so much as it is "primitive moteling".:mrgreen:

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

[TexasShadow]

they have 2 different Tent Areas, they were telling you about the Back Country Primitive sites. You need to ask about Car Camping when you call, you will have to make reservations because they only have 30 drive/ride up sites. All drive up sites have water and electric (could be wrong, going off of the website). Correctamondo.
I have a site reserved.

[Squeaky]

Ok, I've got a site reserved @ Lost Maples now also.

Might be getting Alberto "Prancing Pony" to come along on the ride with his NEWLY CUSTOM PAINTED V-Star. :thumb:

[Gilk51]

Did anything ever happen with a "block of rooms" anywhere? I am kinda thinking about staying where other TWTers are staying (novel idea, I know)... :lol2:

[dword]

Ok I'm in.. got a friend going along as a passenger and maybe have another rider going to join in.. we are coming from East of Dallas and would love to meet up with some others making the trip.. like the ones from Garland, need to meet the other Tiger rider anyway and I see some are from Arlington and Fort Worth.. is it possible to meet up ahead of time and ride together?

[Kidder]

Did anything ever happen with a "block of rooms" anywhere? I am kinda thinking about staying where other TWTers are staying (novel idea, I know)... :lol2:

I'm staying at the Executive Inn in Comfort.

[blackhawk]

Possibility for me!

I am on vacation that week, and as of now there are no family plans for that weekend. :duck:

[Squeaky]

Pie Man - you can update me to a +2 (or just add Prancing Pny and Alejo on their own)

[wildebube]

Put me and one more down as a maybe. I have it on my calendar, but I'm waiting until next week to make a final decision. Call me a wimp if you must, but I want to see what the weather's going to be like before I make the final call.

[wildebube]

Ok I'm in.. got a friend going along as a passenger and maybe have another rider going to join in.. we are coming from East of Dallas and would love to meet up with some others making the trip.. like the ones from Garland, need to meet the other Tiger rider anyway and I see some are from Arlington and Fort Worth.. is it possible to meet up ahead of time and ride together?
Do you have any plans on staying down there? Assuming that I go, I'm planning on a one day trip - leaving really early and probably getting back pretty late. If that's what you're planning, PM me and we can get together about scheduling and routing.

[Calgary-Yogi]

I am IN. See yall there

[dword]

No, we are not coming back Saturday.. I know we are staying the night, just don't know where yet.

[dword]

and I don't know about everyone else but geez.. we are already there so I'm going to find time to do the 3 sisters while I'm there.. and wildebube, I probably don't live 30 miles from you..

[wildebube]

and I don't know about everyone else but geez.. we are already there so I'm going to find time to do the 3 sisters while I'm there.. and wildebube, I probably don't live 30 miles from you..
I saw that you were in Canton - that's why I asked. Let me know what you have planned. Maybe we can ride down together.

[Knobby]

Wish I could make it. We're headed to Mexico on the 30th for a week. Have a great time.


Where:
The Love Creek Orchards Patio Cafe
Hwy 16
Medina, Texas
800-449-0882

Website (http://www.lovecreekorchards.com/patio.htm)

Map (http://www.lovecreekorchards.com/maps.htm)


When:
11AM in Medina, TX
30 June

Fabulous Hill Country rides in nearly any direction and great pie to boot!

Who:
Definite:
wczimmerman +Thing 1
blazin' mama +Thing 2
texduvall
Keith
JoyRider
budzrex
bluedogok
Quick-Silver
Kidder
RosscoB
mjacks
Tgatortexas1 +1
FWRex
TexasShadow
beverly200rider
beverly500rider
Squeaky
slowGEEZR
Graubart
leeroy
Smorphine
Cherioer +1

Maybe:
rgatling
Jbay
Gilk51
cowboyman
cyon +1
donroger1
Daryl
mochoajr

[Squeaky]

Oops. Spoke too soon. Prancing Pony is out, Alejo is still in. (so just make me a +1)

[AutoRotate]

Ok I'm in.. got a friend going along as a passenger and maybe have another rider going to join in.. we are coming from East of Dallas and would love to meet up with some others making the trip.. like the ones from Garland, need to meet the other Tiger rider anyway and I see some are from Arlington and Fort Worth.. is it possible to meet up ahead of time and ride together?

One of my work partners and his wife are coming as well. They live in Talty, southeast of Forney. I think we are looking at meeting at the Flying J truck stop at IH-20 and Bonnie View between 5:30 and 6:00 on Saturday morning. I believe we are going to stay at the YO in Kerrville Saturday night, then return Sunday. The planned routes are posted above. Anyone is welcome to join us.

[BIG A]

another good place to stay is the coyote campgrounds, think it is on 16, has camping and cabins, also jerry eat some pie for me we will be in colorado by that time, i hope:rider: hope to meet you guys on the next run;-)

[jbh]

Where is everyone staying? Anyone going down Friday from DFW and returning Sunday? Maybe leave Friday after work and make it part way down (Lampassas or Marble Falls?) Or maybe take 1/2 day off and ride down?

I was thinking about this one but I don't like to camp when temps are this high, so hotel sounds good, $50 per night even better.

[jbh]

I just booked Friday and Saturday night at the Executive Inn in comfort. The rate is $50 per night and he said as of right now they have plenty of rooms for that weekend. I don't think there is any group rate, $50 is already pretty cheap for a room. I hope to make it, as long as the weather and my schedule cooperates. They do have a cancellation policy of 1 day in advance.

[mjacks]

Where is everyone staying?

I am making a whole weekend of it. I am going to Austin on Friday to see my sister and I will be staying in Cedar Park. I will get up early and meander down South down by enchanted rock, willow loop, etc and then stay in Kerrville Saturday night (I have to check my confirmation sheets but I think it is the La Quinta had a nice deal at the moment). Sunday I have to be back in Houston by 1pm so I will get up nice and early so I can still have a nice ride back instead of having to go I-10 to make good time.

[smithr]

I am a maybe. May come over with Red and the ST group. To soon to tell for sure.

[Quick-Silver]

also jerry eat some pie for me we will be in colorado by that time, i hope:rider: hope to meet you guys on the next run;-)

Will do, Arnold. It looks like this will be another good turn out for a pie run. Hope they can make enough pie for our bunch.:-)

:sun:

[Graubart]

I'm also booked at the Executive Inn in Comfort for Saturday night. My plan is to try to ride down early Sat morning and back early Sun morning to see if I can avoid heat stroke this year. :lol2:

[jbh]

I'm also booked at the Executive Inn in Comfort for Saturday night. My plan is to try to ride down early Sat morning and back early Sun morning to see if I can avoid heat stroke this year. :lol2:

That new bandit should give you good airflow to keep you cool.

[TexasShadow]

Hope they can make enough pie for our bunch.:-) They have ice cream, right? 8-)

[jbh]

Anyone from DFW going down Friday? I hope the cooler weather will hold up, I don't want high 90's.

[Squeaky]

They have ice cream, right? 8-)

APPLE ice cream!
I've never had anything but sweets when stopping at Love Creek - anyone know what the menu is like?

[Gilk51]

Anyone from DFW going down Friday? I hope the cooler weather will hold up, I don't want high 90's.

Right now I am on the "maybe" list but am thinking about going down on Friday (I am off that day) and returning on Saturday (Sunday if I can score a sub for my SS class).

Still waiting to hear about Susan's scoot. Hopefully, we will find out tomorrow what the verdict is.

[budzrex]

Rebecca here is the menu and the burgers are great.:eat:

Come in for the best Hamburger in the Hill Country! Other tasty sandwiches include Cheeseburgers, Veggie Burgers, Spicy Pepper Jack burgers, B.L.T., Grilled Cheese, Chicken Salad, Pimiento Cheese, Charbroiled Chicken Breast, Turkey Club and others.

All sandwiches are served with chips, apples and a dill pickle. Now featuring our Homemade Breads baked fresh daily.

As always, choose one of our famous desserts: apple pie, apple cake, cookies, apple strudel, turnovers, muffins and Love Creek's famous Apple Ice Cream.

The Patio Cafe is also available for private parties & we do catering as well!

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

[wczimmerman]

Right now I am on the "maybe" list but am thinking about going down on Friday (I am off that day) and returning on Saturday (Sunday if I can score a sub for my SS class).

Still waiting to hear about Susan's scoot. Hopefully, we will find out tomorrow what the verdict is.

Let us know if you and Susan would like to stop by here or ride down with us. At this point, it's looking like we'll be leaving right after I get off of work putting us on the road down to the hotel by 16:00'ish. I'm working on getting off a little bit earlier so we arrive before dark (and before the deer start getting jumpy).

[jbh]

Right now I am on the "maybe" list but am thinking about going down on Friday (I am off that day) and returning on Saturday (Sunday if I can score a sub for my SS class).

Still waiting to hear about Susan's scoot. Hopefully, we will find out tomorrow what the verdict is.


I am off Friday as well and plan to weave my way down there throughout the day. Let me know if you want to ride down together.

If anyone is looking for more adventure this place is on the way down, I have always wanted to try it.

http://www.cypressvalleycanopytours.com/ :mrgreen:



I guess I should be put down on the list as definate.

[Gilk51]

Let us know if you and Susan would like to stop by here or ride down with us. At this point, it's looking like we'll be leaving right after I get off of work putting us on the road down to the hotel by 16:00'ish. I'm working on getting off a little bit earlier so we arrive before dark (and before the deer start getting jumpy).

I am off Friday as well and plan to weave my way down there throughout the day. Let me know if you want to ride down together.

We got her scoot back today - please move Gilk51 to definate & add tortuga.

Chris & Brad, we are not sure which way we are going but proably start out along US377 and take a westerly route. I expect we will leave late morning and take a leisurely path down there, probably visiting as many courthouses as possible. I'll have more details as the week plays out.

I'll give the Executive Inn a call tomorrow.

[Toxic_Tommie]

please put me down as a "YES"

[terrebandit]

please put me down as a "YES"

Are you serious?

Very tempting..... and this could be a possibility for me, weather permiting.

[pkiser]

Chris,

Put me down as a maybe. :zen:

[Red Brown]

Make me a "Maybe"

Stayed here for a ST-Owners romp on the sisters:

http://www.kerrville.org/index.asp?NID=318

A nice ride down 16 to Medina :rider:



Instead of the pure 16 route all the way (from Austin), try:

290 > Fitzhugh Road > Mcgregor Lane > Martin Road > CR188 > 290 west to
Henley > CR165 to Blanco > CR102 > CR101 > 473 West (Old Blanco Road)
> Sisterdale > Continue CR473 > Comfort > Cypress Creek Road >
Schaldoer Lane > Wilson Creek Road > Roane Road > 27 West > 480 South
> 173 South > CR2828 West > 16 to Medina meeting location.

Pretty fun stuff...

Red

[dword]

I drive thru Talty everyday on the way to work.. YO? we may do that but I was planing on camping but I'm easy.. a room is nice and saves on the luggage. and if camp then I would love to have electricity if possible.. I love to have a small fan to blow on my face then I never care about the heat.. and I will be at the Flying J at 5:30 at this point.
I'm driving a Black 06 Tiger.. I tried to post a pic but it doesn't show.. to do the room I guess I should book a room so I will discuss it with the little lady and see what she wants to do..

[Calgary-Yogi]

Who from Houston is riding back to Houston on Saturday ?

[Gilk51]

tortuga and I have a room for Friday night in Comfort! :clap:

and...

Bob is back! http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/smilies/dance.gif
http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/misc/mascots/bob_3165q.JPG

:mrgreen:

[txlen]

Newbie here..but i was wondering....is this a 2 up ride or are ya'll jus gonna meet up and eat then leave...i read most of the pages but didn't know the particulars...thanks...Len

[TexasShadow]

Bob is back! is this going to be a mascot reunion? :trust:
Wiley and Bernard are fighting over who gets to go on this trip.

[mary111]

Chuck picked up Bob from my house today. I took my ninja out this afternoon and missed taking Bob with me, but the hill country is a better trip for him.

[donroger1]

Newbie here..but i was wondering....is this a 2 up ride or are ya'll jus gonna meet up and eat then leave...i read most of the pages but didn't know the particulars...thanks...Len
:welcome:
Most travel any way they can!
The Pie Destination is only an excuse to ride.
There should be some folks heading out of San Antonio.
Often people pool together for a group ride but Solo riders are welcome also.
If you get there between 10:00 and 11:00, it's the "meet and greet" part.
Conversations break out at each seating area and afternoon rides are planned.
Whatever you decide, just ride. :rider:

[Gilk51]

Newbie here..but i was wondering....is this a 2 up ride or are ya'll jus gonna meet up and eat then leave...i read most of the pages but didn't know the particulars...thanks...Len

Howdy and :welcome: to the forum

This is 1-up, 2-up or whatever up. Some of us that are coming from a pretty good distance plan to spend the night on Friday or Saturday and take advantage of the riding down there.

The main thing is to meet at the Pie Location on or before 11 AM to meet folks, gawk and talk bikes, and then eat lunch and, if you have room, eat some pie.

It is just that simple - ride and meet folk and eat.
:rider: :eat: :rider:

[jhansen]

Howdy and :welcome: to the forum
The main thing is to meet at the Pie Location on or before 11 AM to meet folks, gawk and talk bikes, and then eat lunch and, if you have room, eat some pie.
It is just that simple - ride and meet folk and eat.
:rider: :eat: :rider:

Isn't it the other way round? Meet at the Pie Location on or before 11 am to meet folks, gawk and talk bikes, then eat pie and, if you have room, eat some lunch?

Life is too short, eat dessert first!:eat:

[Gilk51]

Isn't it the other way round? Meet at the Pie Location on or before 11 am to meet folks, gawk and talk bikes, then eat pie and, if you have room, eat some lunch?

Life is too short, eat dessert first!:eat:

:doh: That's why I can't fit the pie in sometimes! :lol2:

My solution: take an entire pie home... :thumb:

[txlen]

Howdy and :welcome: to the forum

This is 1-up, 2-up or whatever up. Some of us that are coming from a pretty good distance plan to spend the night on Friday or Saturday and take advantage of the riding down there.

The main thing is to meet at the Pie Location on or before 11 AM to meet folks, gawk and talk bikes, and then eat lunch and, if you have room, eat some pie.

It is just that simple - ride and meet folk and eat.
:rider: :eat: :rider:


Thanks for the info..i will be there for sure!!..prob +1 !!!.... i plan on doing this sat and a good ride like i took today for sunday...weather permitting of course!!! Len

[M38A1]

I'm in.... :eat:

[FJRMike]

I plan on being there with my S.O. unless it's raining cats and dogs.

Anyone else riding up there from Houston on Friday morning?

Update - we will be staying at the Executive Inn in Comfort Friday and Saturday.

[blackhawk]

Thanks for the info..i will be there for sure!!..prob +1 !!!.... i plan on doing this sat and a good ride like i took today for sunday...weather permitting of course!!! Len

I am riding down to San Antoino on Thursday, and will be riding up to Medina Saturday morning. If we can arange it, we can ride up together!

I am also leaning on a couple of buddies (Yamata and Pablo C) to ride down with me on Thursday, with the idea of tubing the Guadalupe on Friday.

[troman62]

I'm one of about 12 people from the Austin Motorcycle Riders Group that will be in 2 cabins at Koyote Ranch this weekend. We've been planning this trip for several weeks and it will be our 2nd time to stay there. The first time we stayed there they were almost empty but they sound pretty full this time. We'll most likely wind up meeting y'all at the Meet & Greet and go for a ride or two. :rider:

So I guess add me plus 8 or so.... :-D

[Kidder]

I've got a route of about 300 miles from Mansfield to Comfort. I'm leaving Friday morning if anyone's interested. Pace will be spirited at times. :rider:

Anyone, anyone? I'm not sure where I'll stop for lunch. I'll be on my V-strom and will probably fill up around every 150-200 miles.

Here's my route:
Mansfield to Rio Vista then:
L on 174
R on 927
927 to Iredell to 1238
1238 to 219 (Cranfills Gap)
R on 22
L on 219
R on FM 182
L on 36
R on Bus. 36
R on 84
L on FM 116
R on 190
L on FM 116
Veer right on FM 3046
L on FM 2657
L on FM 308
L on 183
R on 243
L on 29
R on 1174
R on 1431
L on 281
R on CR 307 (just past Round Mountain)
R on FM 1323
L on FM 1320
R on 290
L on Luckenbach Rd.
Luckenbach, TX
L (south) on 1376
R on 473 to Comfort

I have the route from Mansfield to Rio Vista memorized. If anyone wants that info, PM me.

[Squeaky]

I have a campsite reserved at Lost Maples, but it looks like I won't be needing it. Anyone want it so I don't lose the $$ ?

[Bandera]

If the monsoons let up, I plan to make the run to Love Creek and meet a few of you folks. I pop in here from time to time and have been meaning to get a little bit more involved with my fellow Texans.

My riding buddy and I will be there for pie and a burger--riding a couple of RT's.

Looking forward to meeting some of the TWTex crew.

[chuger650]

For any planing on riding the three sisters before or after I'll offer free
tent camping on the Nueces River in Camp Wood with advanced reservation this weekend.
pm me for more info
chuger650
Rocky River Camp

[txlen]

I have a campsite reserved at Lost Maples, but it looks like I won't be needing it. Anyone want it so I don't lose the $$ ?


is this a tent campsite or a cabin setup??..i've never camped there before..so jus askin....lol... Len

[dword]

I'm doing the 3 sisters saturday after noon and have no idea where to camp or when. If we eat at 2 or so and then do the sisters then I may be out of the area and need to camp elsewhere, but then again I don't know the area so I'm probably out of touch of reality.. I'm coming from just east of dallas at 5 in the morning and with the sisters in the plan it looks like about 950 miles round trip for me.. so I may want to crash after the sisters or somewhere in the middle... so advice would be great. but I also tend to fly by the seat of my pants and just don't what feels good at the moment..

[Gilk51]

I have a campsite reserved at Lost Maples, but it looks like I won't be needing it. Anyone want it so I don't lose the $$ ?

Squeaky is not going? :huh:

[GregH]

... so I may want to crash after the sisters or somewhere in the middle...
Don't say crash! :eek2:

[ST/SV]

Looks like the wife and I will make this one.

[Squeaky]

is this a tent campsite or a cabin setup??..i've never camped there before..so jus askin....lol... Len

It's a car tent site, which means it has water and electricity but it's intended for tent use. It's not the primitive "hike out a mile to your campsite" kind of thing.

Squeaky is not going? :huh:

I'm going, I'm just not camping. As it stands now I've got a sofa reserved at a frind's in San Antone. :thumb:

[Tgatortexas1]

I asked before, but definite plans probably had not been made yet by some of you. I'm riding from Leon Valley, on the NW side of San Antonio. Does anyone want to meet & ride together? If it's not raining, I'm willing to leave anytime between 8 & 10:30 am, from 1604 / loop 410, or the Helotes area. Please let me know.

[JTM]

For anyone who want to ride the 3 sisters I would recommend staying in Camp Wood or at a minimum checking with Chuger on road conditions. I can honestly say I enjoyed staying out there and that I had a better time riding because I had some one telling me what was where and how was each road so I didn't have too many surprises.

Man I still need to get my pictures and ride report posted.

[mjacks]

Weather wise, looks like the high temps will only be in the mid 80's. :thumb:

I was afraid it was going to be a scorcher.

[wczimmerman]

List updated and restaurant called (left a message-they close at 17:00). So far, 57 definite's and 13 maybe's. Nice group!

[jka134]

Count me in + 1. See you there! :eat3:

[slowGEEZR]

I asked before, but definite plans probably had not been made yet by some of you. I'm riding from Leon Valley, on the NW side of San Antonio. Does anyone want to meet & ride together? If it's not raining, I'm willing to leave anytime between 8 & 10:30 am, from 1604 / loop 410, or the Helotes area. Please let me know.

I can ride with you. I live in southeast San Antonio (Brooks City Base), so how 'bout we hook up at Specht's Saloon (15403 White Fawn Dr, San Antonio) at 9:30am?

[slowGEEZR]

Since I had never been there, I rode out to Medina today. As you go through Medina from the east on 16, the Patio Cafe is about the last building on the right. The sign you first see from the road actually reads, "Cider Mill Patio Cafe", not "Love Creek Orchards Patio Cafe", though the smaller sign on the door says it is Love Creek Orchards. Thought I'd post this as some of you may also have not been there before. Also, they serve from 11 to 3 only I think.

[Squeaky]

Anyone want my campsite at Lost Maples? Anyone?

[Tgatortexas1]

I can ride with you. I live in southeast San Antonio (Brooks City Base), so how 'bout we hook up at Specht's Saloon (15403 White Fawn Dr, San Antonio) at 9:30am?

Sounds good, Steve. Let's just hope it doesn't rain. I don't have decent rain gear, so if there are showers, I'll be staying home. I saw on the news that the Frio river was flooding campers at Garner State Park. I would think lots of rivers, creeks & low water crossings in the hill country will be overflowing if there is any more rain.

John

[FJRMike]

gonna have to really watch and be careful at the low water crossings this weekend as the mud on the road will be slicker than snot on a doorknob.

[kurt]

People need to check road conditions before they leave. This general area received as much as 18" of rain overnight. That's right, in less than 8 hours, and its still falling a about the same rate. I doubt the water will go down sufficiently in many of the crossings to open the roads.

Austin-Travis County EMS
Public Information Office
15 Waller St.
Austin, Texas 78702
512.972.7205

* * * B R E A K I N G N E W S * * *
June 27, 2007

7:40 a.m. Update -- STAR Flight Helicopter Swift Water Rescues In Williamson, Lampasas, and Burnet Counties. EMS Special Operations Boat Rescue Resources Assisting In Marble Falls.

Heavy overnight rains have created flood conditions in several nearby counties, including Williamson, Lampasas and Burnet counties. Some reports indicate 16+ inches of rainfall since midnight. There are multiple reports of persons trapped in fast moving water atop vehicles, on roof tops, or clinging to trees.

At 2:50 a.m. STAR Flight personnel rescued at least two victims from vehicles in fast moving water at San Gabriel Ranch Road/County Road 256 in Williamson County.

At 3:40 a.m. STAR Flight moved to Williamson County CR 256/CR 3405 for another mission.

At 4:30 a.m., STAR Flight was responding to Granite Shoals for two rescue missions, both involving multiple victims trapped on top of houses with rising flood waters.

There are several additional reports of persons stranded and multiple requests for helicopter and boat-based rescues, including at leat two in Granite Shoals and several in the areas around Marble Falls.

5:40 a.m. -- ATCEMS Distric Commander Corey Ricketson is one of a three person ATCEMS rescue crew in Marble Falls / Granite Shoals. Ricketson reports as many as 20 persons in need of rescue, some requiring medical assistance or intervention. He says rescuers are moving house to house to provide assistance in the areas hardest hit.

6:25 a.m. -- ATCEMS STAR Flight Program Manager Casey Ping is in Marble Falls wtih a team of boat rescue resources. Ping says the rain continues, roadways are flooded badly, and rescuers are coordinating their efforts to assist those in need. Ping and his crew were assigned a recue mission as this update was received and communications was cut short abruptly.

6:40 a.m. -- Fire and rescue resources from the Westlake Fire Department, Hudson Bend Fire Department and Austin Fire Department are either assisting with rescue efforts, or at a reported structure fire in Marble Falls.

7:40 a.m. -- Two STAR Flight personnel, one flight medic and a training captain, have been committed to statewide resources being actived for area water rescues. The two ATCEMS STAR Flight rescuers, Mike Summers and Ken Karsen, have extensive rescue swimmer expertise and have been assigned to a Texas Army National Guard hoist-equipped Black Hawk helicopter from San Antonio. ATCEMS STAR Flight trains regularly with the Texas Army National Guard. The chopper is scheduled to pick up the two rescuers within the hour. From there the Black Hawk rescue crew will be assigned to area rescues as need.

ATCEMS Special Operations boat resources are on scene in Burnet County and Marble Falls to assist with rescue operations there. EMS rescue personnel are advising the only current access to Marble Falls is State Hwy 71 West / Hwy 281.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.


For more information, please contact the on-duty Public Information Officer at 512.802.0012. (Release #1254)





Expectations are that this will start up further south in the Fredericksburg/Kerrville area later today.

[mjacks]

This should make route selection interesting. :-?

[FJRMike]

Dang, the Llano area got 18 inches of rain overnight.

[wczimmerman]

Bear in mind, though, that the rain is forecast to stop by Thursday evening giving the area time to dry out Friday and Saturday morning.

[Ajax]

Bear in mind, though, that the rain is forecast to stop by Thursday evening giving the area time to dry out Friday and Saturday morning.

NWS is saying 40% chance of rain for Friday, 30% chance of rain on Saturday for Medina, TX. It's showing 40% on Saturday for Austin.

BTW, my brother and I will be there if it does dry out. So I guess add 2 more to the tentative list. :)

[bluedogok]

As saturated and as flooded as everything is, I doubt that low water crossings will recede much before then. There is just not anywhere for the water to go.

[britishsteele71]

Does being there in spirit count?? :mrgreen: Someone have a slice of pie for me!!!!:eat:

Wish you all a safe ride!!!

[kurt]

Now it's going to get really bad:

The heavy rain that caused massive flooding in the Hill Country on Wednesday morning might be just the beginning. Expect rains through next week, with intense showers possible starting this evening, according to the National Weather Service.

Meteorologist Mark Lenz said San Antonio, Austin and surrounding areas along the Hill Country face heavy rainfall again early this evening through Thursday morning. In pockets that could be as large as a county, 10 to 15 inches of rain could fall overnight.
Lenz warned that even areas that only get an inch or two of rain could see flash flooding because of the saturated ground.

He said Austin’s long-term forecast looks much the same as it’s been: between 40 percent and 50 percent chance of rain each day for the next week.

[TexasShadow]

Everyone do their anti-rain dance.

[Quick-Silver]

I hate to see anybody miss out on a chance to meet & eat pie, but if the rain keeps a few folks indoors this weekend it may be just as well. I have been to Medina several times and i don't remember seeing any place that could seat 60+ people at one setting, but then I have not been to the café where we are meeting. Hey, it will still be a blast even if we pack 60 of us into a 20 spot, especially if it's raining outside. Think of the stories that will told about this weekend's pie ride.;-) :rider: :eat3:

If we have to split up so we can eat indoors to stay out of the rain, there is a pretty good BBQ place in Medina that will hold 15-25 people. Don't know about their pie though. It seems like when I ate there a few months back that the lady (owner) offered me a desert after I finished my BBQ. It may have been pie.
:sun:

[jbh]

So with all this rain, how will that effect the "sisters"? Do they get a lot of mud washed on them from runoff or have a lot of low water crossings. Part of my objective of this trip was to ride all 3 roads but with the forcast I am wondering if I should try again another time. I really was not planning on riding them wet.

Any reports from the locals in that area?

[TexasShadow]

So with all this rain, how will that effect the "sisters"? Do they get a lot of mud washed on them from runoff or have a lot of low water crossings.

Any reports from the locals in that area?I've been wondering the same all afternoon and evening. As of now I plan on leaving Friday morning, heading south. But being unfamiliar with the territory and roads down there, I may have to play it by ear. I don't relish riding all day in the rain on Friday and Sunday, especially after just getting my gear dried out from the other day :argh:

Any local reports to help us keep abreast of conditions down there would be truly helpful.
(thanks goes to Kurt for alerts that he posted here and elsewhere :thumb: )

[jbh]

As of now I plan on leaving Friday morning, heading south. :thumb: )

I know that is also my plan so far and I think Chuck and Kidder have the same plan. What is everyone thinking from the DFW area about the situation?

[Gilk51]

What is everyone thinking from the DFW area about the situation?

Watch & see. Susan & I are planning to leave sometime Friday & head for Comfort. How does US281 look?

[terrebandit]

I'm out. I'm a "whimp", right Hardly?

:mrgreen:

[chuger650]

Interested in seeing what happens tonight.Last night Marble Falls 16-19inches
Camp Wood 1/2 to 1" .
One low water crossing on 335 is under construction and down to one lane.I wouldn't worry as much about mud on the road from wash off as rocks on road and areas under construction 337 East near Leakey and sections of 187.Area around Garner Park flooded yesterday Nueces in front of our campground only had about a 4" rise crossing by property not even close to being underwater.
This could change quickly.Will try to contact State Hwy. patrol and find out more Thursday.
chuger650
Rocky River Camp,Camp Wood

[bluedogok]

I think the majority of the rains have from 281 and east, most of the reports that I have seen show very little rain west of 281. In fact we got very little last night down here in South Austin when the north side got soaked. It is hit and miss for most areas.

[VFRinAustin]

I think Connor and I might just have to cage it out there just to say he made this year.

Chris put me down as a maybe +1

Hope to see you all there, dry and safe.


BTW: You all know, if Bud comes it most definitely is going to rain. :-P

[britishsteele71]

To all of you going on this run, my prayers will be with you all. Have a great trip and try and stay dry!!! In the meantime, please send some rain this way....we could surely use it!!!!

[Gilk51]

most of the reports that I have seen show very little rain west of 281.

Nice. I was thinking of taking US377 and 16 most of the way & then take 87 to Comfort. It just might work... :rider:

[Squeaky]

BTW: You all know, if Bud comes it most definitely is going to rain. :-P

We've had a few of the "regular" rain rugrats cancel each other out at past events. I'll be there regardless (you know me - stubborn as can be) and it'll be good to see Connor again!

...oh, and you too Andy :cool2:

[Gilk51]

To all of you going on this run, my prayers will be with you all. Have a great trip and try and stay dry!!! In the meantime, please send some rain this way....we could surely use it!!!!

You could go for a ride and accidentally "get lost" somewhere in the hill country. :mrgreen: Then maybe the rain would follow you home - please! :giveup:

[britishsteele71]

You could go for a ride and accidentally "get lost" somewhere in the hill country. :mrgreen: Then maybe the rain would follow you home - please! :giveup:

:clap: :clap: Well, our prayers have been answered!!! It rained in El Paso!!! yeah!!! It lasted a whole 15 minutes and rained enough to get the car wet and spotted!!! :doh: but, it is rain none the less and we'll take it!!!

i would love to get lost in hill country...one of these days!!!! :rider: :rider: Hopefully, this time next year, I will be able to post something along the lines of "I'm ready for pie!!!! My first trip across Texas!!!!"

[Laurent]

I plan on being there with my S.O. unless it's raining cats and dogs.

Anyone else riding up there from Houston on Friday morning?

Update - we will be staying at the Executive Inn in Comfort Friday and Saturday.

Hi,

At what time do you plan to leave and from where?
Will you go there through back road or I 10?

I will do my best to go there but I will not be able to leave office before 14:00pm on friday....

If you know the best back road to go to San Antonio...I will be interested to know.

:rider: :rider:

[TexasShadow]

I think the majority of the rains have from 281 and east, most of the reports that I have seen show very little rain west of 281. I'm taking 281. If anyone can provide status on that, it'd be appreciated.
Thanks

[Bandera]

I've organized rallies in the Medina/Kerrville area for the past 4 years. This year it rained and rained. We had 2 skilled riders go down on the slick roads, one on 16 and the other on 337. Each rider lowsided on the wet tar areas that form in the road rutts and that pool up in corners and other sections of the roadway when hot.

I'm sure that most of the Texas riders are aware of this hazard, but thought it worth mentioning. Hwy 16 from the pass to Medina is full of tar areas that are as slick as an ice rink when wet. Ride around them and slow down.

The picture is the site of one of the accidents on 16 just north of Medina. The '04 R1150RT was totalled--the rider had minor bruises.

[FJRMike]

Hi,

At what time do you plan to leave and from where?
Will you go there through back road or I 10?

I will do my best to go there but I will not be able to leave office before 14:00pm on friday....

If you know the best back road to go to San Antonio...I will be interested to know.

:rider: :rider:

We are leaving around 0730 to get going before it get hot. Since I live in Friendswood we are going SW out by Brazos Bend Park and crossing HW 59 to take Alt. 90 to the other side of Eagle Lakes/Columbus then hit I-10 to New Braunfels and go up River Road to south of Wimberly and then take 473 over to Comfort.

I'd take Alt 90 out of Houston to Gonzales if it were me - much better than super slab but you are leaving later than me and I don't know what part of town you are leaving from.

There aren't many "good" ways on the north side of I-10 to get the San Antonio without taking the long way round.

[budzrex]

[QUOTE=VFRinAustin;264164]

BTW: You all know, if Bud comes it most definitely is going to rain. :-P[/QUOTE


Where's the luv Andy:lol2: :lol2:

Be good to see you hope you can make it out

[wczimmerman]

List updated. The chance of rain here in Temple has been reduced for tomorrow and Saturday.

From the National Weather Service:
There are substantial forces operating on the the long-lived middle-
level low pressure center and the associated surface low pressure
system...such that we have the confidence that the system will weaken
gradually over the next several days. First...strengthening and
building Summer high pressure ridges will impinge on the
Oklahoma/Texas storm system from both the east and the
west...causing the low pressure center to "shear out" (become less
circular)...and lose strength in the process.


Moreover...in the lower levels...a weak frontal system will
continue to slip into the Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma. Moisture
will begin to spread northeast along the weakening and slowing front
.Rather than continuing to spin about the low pressure system
while producing serious flash flooding. The moisture will splay out
along the boundary...and across West Texas as well.


All of this will take some time...but during the next 4-5
days...the incredibly life span of this low pressure system will come
to an end. Rain and thunderstorms will continue...but in a less
concentrated fashion...as opposed to the flash flood events near
the core of the circulation during previous days and nights.

Don't give up yet!

[wczimmerman]

TxDOT has a really slick road conditions map that is interactive at this link (http://www.dot.state.tx.us/travel/map_disclaimer.htm).

[Gilk51]

TxDOT has a really slick road conditions map that is interactive at this link (http://www.dot.state.tx.us/travel/map_disclaimer.htm).

Very nice. :thumb:

Hmmmmm, 281 south of Comanche shows "flooded"... :eek2:

[Smorphine]

Great site for road conditions. Thanks for the info. Hopefully this rain goes away soon.

[Quick-Silver]

We are leaving around 0730 to get going before it get hot. Since I live in Friendswood we are going SW out by Brazos Bend Park and crossing HW 59 to take Alt. 90 to the other side of Eagle Lakes/Columbus then hit I-10 to New Braunfels and go up River Road to south of Wimberly and then take 473 over to Comfort.

I'd take Alt 90 out of Houston to Gonzales if it were me - much better than super slab but you are leaving later than me and I don't know what part of town you are leaving from.

There aren't many "good" ways on the north side of I-10 to get the San Antonio without taking the long way round.

I'd take alt-90 all the way to Seguin. Seguin to New Braunfels is about 20 minutes. At this point depending on your time you can take the River Road or connect to 306 at Gruene. 306 is a straight shot to 281. Turn right at 281 & go 3 miles turn left onto 473 to Kendalia & to Comfort.

If you take the River Road from New Braunfels when you get to the end of it in Sattler turn right & go for a few miles to 306 & turn left & head for 281. Follow the directions above.

Watch the weather. If there are not advisories against driving in the area of our M&G and you are not afraid of getting a little damp, a great time can be had by all. I have ridden the area and the 3's right after a situation similar to the one we are in now and the scenery was fantastic. All the streams & rivers were flowing and the terrain was clean and glistening like a bright star. Remember water runs off quickly in the Hill Country so flooding usually is short lived.

Let's keep our fingers crossed for a break in this mess.

Oh, and most importantly what Bandera says is real. The slicks are to be respected. On the ride be on the lookout for washed up sand & gravel or rocks due to recent rains. Ride defensively the whole weekend. Riding in an aggressive mode on the 3's can only end up hurting yourself or a fellow rider. Even if you only hurt yourself it can put a damper on the rest of the weekend for your buddies. Save the contests for the track. Please!
:sun:

[Squeaky]

I've got better routes out to SA, but they'll take too long and you'll be out there way past dark. Flooded roads and critters are dangerous, so I'd say just take 90 to stay off 10.

[TexasShadow]

Hmmmmm, 281 south of Comanche shows "flooded"... :eek2:
Yeah, I'm looking at that too........ but if you zero in a section S of Hamilton is flood status to just S of Rt 84.
One option is taking 218 E to 16. I'd rather stay on 281 if flood status has improved by tomorrow am.
Then veer off east to Llano somewhere.

[TexasShadow]

Note: as of now ALL roads into Llano are flood/closed status EXCEPT 16.
Looks like an option may be S 281, W 581, W 190 in Lometa, pick up 16 S in San Saba, S into Llano.
That is providing 281 is open (aka non-flood status) S of Hamilton tomorrow morning.

[wczimmerman]

Just a point of interest: Hwy 16 is WAY better to ride down than 281 in terms of scenery and some curves. It's no 337/336/335, but it is fun. Given this information, I may adjust our route (normally I35-Hwy29-Hwy 16 in Llano) to taking 190 all the way out to San Saba, then come down 16 all the way to I10.

[TexasShadow]

Just a point of interest: Hwy 16 is WAY better to ride down than 281 in terms of scenery and some curves. It's no 337/336/335, but it is fun. Given this information, I may adjust our route (normally I35-Hwy29-Hwy 16 in Llano) to taking 190 all the way out to San Saba, then come down 16 all the way to I10.I agree. However, tomorrow I am interested more in a safe and direct route (safety and time are priorities tomorrow).
I'll save the scenery and curves for the return trip.

[dword]

Well its Thursday afternoon and still raining. Getting out my driveway is going to be a chore but I'm still wanting to go. I'm in the DFW area and I'm not making a final decision until I get up Saturday morning. Curious about any others from the area and what your take is on this rain.

[Keith]

Well, I'm out. :giveup:

This looks to be a very wet weekend and I'm not interested in getting soaked. :storm:

According to NOAA the chance for rain is 30% at 7am Friday when we're scheduled to leave Katy. And it just goes up from there. By noon the rain chances rise to 40% for Katy. Of course we would have made it to San Marcos for lunch by then, but it seems they expected to greet us there with a 50% chance of thunder showers. :argh:

Assuming we somehow managed to miss all of that... On Saturday we'd make the Medina stop for pie, head out toward Leakey for some fun on the Twisted Sisters, and play dodge ball with the showers to the tune of 40% and 15 mph winds. And that's for the whole day. :thumbd:

Come Sunday for the return leg, we've got a 40% chance of showers before noon with a 50% chance there after. And that's all the way back in to Katy.

I'll be here at the house -> :coffee:

Ya'll have fun and take it easy. It's gonna be rough out there...

[TexasShadow]

Hwy 281 S of Hamilton is now removed from flood status!!
Wooohoo!! ;)
(maps ready, waterproofed the boots this am, pack tonight, ready to roll out in am......) :rider:

[Kidder]

I called Executive Inn to check on when a room needs to be cancelled. They said to call ASAP.

I'm going to wait until tomorrow morning to make the call. I've got the saddlebags mounted and ready, the question is do I want to ride in the rain there and back.

[Laurent]

:giveup: I was not sure to go, but now I'm sure not to go. :giveup:

I don't want to take a non-stop shower this week-end. :nono:

Be safe and have a nice ride.

[jnappier]

My S.O. and I were in Kerrville yesterday. We stayed at the Holiday Inn and woke up to rain, but it stopped about 9:30 a.m. so we rode 16 to 337 we made it past Vanderpool before we ran into a road closed sign so we turned around and went back to Kerrville. I will post my 1st small ride report soon. But what little I saw was so nice I will return soon, maybe as soon as in 2 weeks, I have some vacation time to kill.

[jbh]

Interested in seeing what happens tonight.Last night Marble Falls 16-19inches
Camp Wood 1/2 to 1" .
One low water crossing on 335 is under construction and down to one lane.I wouldn't worry as much about mud on the road from wash off as rocks on road and areas under construction 337 East near Leakey and sections of 187.Area around Garner Park flooded yesterday Nueces in front of our campground only had about a 4" rise crossing by property not even close to being underwater.
This could change quickly.Will try to contact State Hwy. patrol and find out more Thursday.
chuger650
Rocky River Camp,Camp Wood

Any new news about the roads in your area?

It seems like as time goes on the forcast gets worse for the weekend. The hotel said I can call tomorrow to cancell if I need to.

It is sunny here for the moment, I have a brand new front tire mounted with zero miles I want to scrub in today before tomorrow. I would not want the first few miles on a new tire to be in the rain.

[chuger650]

Less than 1/3" of rain here today so far 335,336,337 all open.Just spoke with Deb at Drose inn in Leakey and they had less rain than us all roads open except
1120 this due to rocks on road.Would advise anyone to ck. TxDot road conditions map zoom in for a better view.
Things can change by the hour in the hill country.Ride safe.Gear up.
chuger650
p.s I'm keeping 1 cabin open with 4 single beds and 1 queen for people staying here if it rains for free 1st. come 1st. served.

[ceddec]

Well, I'm out. :giveup:

This looks to be a very wet weekend and I'm not interested in getting soaked. :storm: ...

Aah, come on. You got to practice last weekend and all. :storm: You should be ready to go.:lol2:

[Keith]

I don't need any more practice in the rain. Been there, done that, got the dirty bike to prove it. ;)

[JoyRider]

I would have to say my only concern is for the people that live out in the hill country and the fact that they are having to deal with A LOT of WATER :giveup: . I would really like to be in the country this weekend, I just don't want to add to the problem.
So as much as it pains me, I am in agreement with Keith that we will not be venturing out that way this weekend. That's not to say we will not be riding in our area just not to far from home so if the storms decide to hit us again I won't have to get a paddle for my motorcycle. She doesn't do water crossings to well :-P ... a little to low to the ground. Ya'll have fun and be safe.... :rider: eat some pie for me (I like apple) :eat:

[TexasShadow]

I'll be leaving tomorrow morning, heading south. If I don't show up in Medina Saturday, I guess the bike found some pontoons and decided to go for a drift. ;)

Here's hoping for sun and only scattered showers.

[jbh]

I'll be leaving tomorrow morning, heading south. If I don't show up in Medina Saturday, I guess the bike found some pontoons and decided to go for a drift. ;)

Here's hoping for sun and only scattered showers.

Anyone else from the DFW area made a decision yet? I have not seen any confimation of the people staying at the executive inn making a decision. Just wondering if anyone will be there Friday and Saturday.

I am still waffling. I want to see the weather update early tomorrow to make a final decision.

[TexasShadow]

Wiley: "See y'all Saturday!"

http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/5276/2337098970100746484S425x425Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2337098970100746484mYTmlN)

[Gilk51]

Susan and I will take a hard look at this in the morning. Our daughter-in-law told us this evening that her mother (who lives in San Antonio) said that Bandera and Medina are under water. I have heard no other confirmation from anyone on here, so I think that may be old news, if news at all.

Several have mentioned 281 - we plan to stay west of 281 and take 1187 to 377 to 16 and then 87 in Fredericksburg to Comfort. We'll see how that goes.

I'll post in the morning when we leave and if we decide to cancel... :shrug:

Everyone ride safely &, if it isn't going to be fun, do something else that is. You don't get any points for being miserable...

(please note that some folks have fun in the rain) :-P
(their parents never let them play in the rain when they were kids) ;-)

[AutoRotate]

Well its Thursday afternoon and still raining. Getting out my driveway is going to be a chore but I'm still wanting to go. I'm in the DFW area and I'm not making a final decision until I get up Saturday morning. Curious about any others from the area and what your take is on this rain.

I'm not sure what we are doing, either. We probably won't know until late tomorrow night. I will try to post up then.

[Jbay]

i went through low water crossing a few months ago

one i had crossed just a few weeks before

thought there was a few inches of water but there was a huge chunk of road missing, washed out from the rain; had to wrestle the bonnie out of knee deep water!!! (my wrist is still messed up)

so if y'all go watch for the water on the road!!!

i bought that darn Triumph jump suit today, if i can figure it out i might go (kinda put in on like a diaper :ponder: ), but no waterproof boots yet

[Squeaky]

Didn't head towards Medina, but got a little wet...

High Water on Specht's Road (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=264717#post264717)

[wczimmerman]

I plan to call the restaurant today and give them an adjusted headcount and to get their current road conditions, too. Jen and I are planning on coming down this afternoon on the bikes (with the kids!) but if it is an absolute monsoon then we will take the cage.

[wildebube]

I'm still waffling on this one too. I don't mind rain, but neither do I relish the idea of riding all day in it. Throw in lightening and potentially closed and/or flood damaged roads and it gets even less appealing. I'm keeping a close eye on the weather and counting on eye-witness reports from those of you heading that way today.

My current plan is to leave here early, early, early in the morning - but I won't make the final call until this evening. So those of you already heading that way, be sure to post some reports.

[Kidder]

Anyone else from the DFW area made a decision yet? I have not seen any confimation of the people staying at the executive inn making a decision. Just wondering if anyone will be there Friday and Saturday.

I am still waffling. I want to see the weather update early tomorrow to make a final decision.

As of right now, I'm going.

[mjacks]

I am still in. Leaving for Austin around mid-day.

[jbh]

I am leaving here in a little bit. Plan to stay at executive inn tonight and tomorrow. Rain chance 40% for Sat/Sun down there, odds I can live with. More chance of rain today but hopefully not too bad. Look for my blue wee strom at the hotel (one of many I know). We can hook up for dinner tonight.

[Cherioer]

I'm planning on leaving North Austin about 8:30am tomorrow, if any up this way is interested in riding together.

PM me if your interested.

[chuger650]

Update no rain here last night or this morning.75and humid 70% chance of rain
today with 1/4" predicted-chance of flooding possible looks like C.Y.A. to me. Better safe than sorry.
Oh well looks like it's time to get on that other entertaining motorized fun machine the tractor and catch up on some mowing.
chuger650
Rocky River Camp,Camp Wood

[wczimmerman]

I'm watching the radar closely and so far, so good. We've had no rain since yesterday here in Temple.

[Gilk51]

weather looks good here - we will be on our way in a few minutes.

Hope to see some of ya'll in Comfort.

-------

Question for Thing1 and Thing2. If I have 2 Whats and one What is kinda red and the other What is kinda black - which Thing gets which What? :huh:

Thing(k) about it... :trust:

:mrgreen:

[dword]

Personally I'd be tempted to try.. I'm still watching, I mean we are in Texas so flood today and sunshine the next and the weather man has never been right before so ... I'm watching and waiting.. I'm packed and ready to go..

[FJRMike]

Friday at 1100 - we are out.

Too much chance of running into rain either on the way, while there or on the way back.

Dang - I was really looking forward to this trip but the Hill Country in the rain is not really a fun place to be on a motorcycle.

[wczimmerman]

We'll be heading out in a bit. Jen bought the girls their own rain suits, too!

[mjacks]

I just made it to Cedar Park a little while ago. I am soaked! From sweat that is. ;-) I got just a few sprinkles on the way here but otherwise it was warm and sunny. Cedar Park is currently low 90's and mostly sunny. I was really hoping for some rain to cool me down.

[busarider1]

Stay dry and have a great time. I'm there in spirit!!!

[AutoRotate]

Dallas Weather Forecast

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.

Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

Medina Weather Forecast

Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. South southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. South southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.

We are heading out early tomorrow morning. See ya'll there!

[Quick-Silver]

It didn't rain a drop here today. The sun has been out since around 2pm. It turned out beautiful and would have been a real nice day for a ride except I had work to do around here.

See ya'll at 11 in the am unless I have to make a detour or two because of low water crossings.

:sun:

[slowGEEZR]

I'm afraid I'm going to have to bow out. Not due to weather, but to help out with the grandkids this weekend. Oh well, next time.

[Tgatortexas1]

:giveup: I'm leaning towards not going due to weather and / or road conditions. I'll check conditions in the morning before making my decision final.

[Keith]

Weather looks nasty in Katy tomorrow - 60% chance of showers. But the rainfall totals are not that great. I did see where there is a "less than 10%" chance of SNOW for Medina though. I suppose they are simply covering all the bases (but I gotta tell you - I lost a great deal of respect for NOAA on that one). At any rate, 30% chance in Medina - which was what we had here in Katy today and we only got a sprinkle.

As such, the bikes have been serviced and we might make a day run of it. :wary:

[txlen]

Weather looks nasty in Katy tomorrow - 60% chance of showers. But the rainfall totals are not that great. I did see where there is a "less than 10%" chance of SNOW for Medina though. I suppose they are simply covering all the bases (but I gotta tell you - I lost a great deal of respect for NOAA on that one). At any rate, 30% chance in Medina - which was what we had here in Katy today and we only got a sprinkle.

As such, the bikes have been serviced and we might make a day run of it. :wary:


Keith come on down!!..if ya need a place to crash i have a spare bedroom with a bed on the floor you both are welcome to it and put the bike in the garage... Len

[Squeaky]

As such, the bikes have been serviced and we might make a day run of it. :wary:

Ran out to Medina today from San Antonio, and other than a few minutes of showers on the way out and then again once we got back to Comfort to meet the other TWTers for dinner, it was dry and the roads were great. Neither visibility nor traction was compromised by the rain.

CONSTRUCTION on 187 between 337 and Lost Maples State Park (north of Vanderpool), so those on street bikes should avoid that area unless they are comfortable on loose gravel.

NO WATER CROSSINGS to deal with today on 16, 337, 187, or 39.

The roads are mostly clean, with a little mud and dirt tracked out onto the roads from the trucks leaving their farms.

Pics in a little bit...

[Keith]

Keith come on down!!..if ya need a place to crash i have a spare bedroom with a bed on the floor you both are welcome to it and put the bike in the garage... Len Thanks for the offer Len. We had to cancel the dogs day care on Thursday when it looked like we would not be able to attend. We could still board him, but the kennel doesn't open until 7am and we need to be gone well before then. As such, it's gonna have to be "out and back" or nothin at all. But I REALLY appreciate the offer! THANKS!

This will give Joyce her first LOOOONG day in the saddle of her Mean Streak (looks to be right at 500 miles round trip). Should make for an interesting day. :cool2:

Having said all of this, we still need to check the weather when we get up for any changes (like snow) in the forecast. We also have a stead fast rule to not start out in the rian. Don't mind getting caught in it, but I ain't gonna start out wet! ;)

[txlen]

Thanks for the offer Len. We had to cancel the dogs day care on Thursday when it looked like we would not be able to attend. We could still board him, but the kennel doesn't open until 7am and we need to be gone well before then. As such, it's gonna have to be "out and back" or nothin at all. But I REALLY appreciate the offer! THANKS!

This will give Joyce her first LOOOONG day in the saddle of her Mean Streak (looks to be right at 500 miles round trip). Should make for an interesting day. :cool2:

Having said all of this, we still need to check the weather when we get up for any changes (like snow) in the forecast. We also have a stead fast rule to not start out in the rian. Don't mind getting caught in it, but I ain't gonna start out wet! ;)



well..c'mon out and lets ride...the G/F and I are gonna do it so what the heck!!...

[Squeaky]

Ok, pics from today's scouting run. Photo credit goes to Don_Alejo - I was too busy having fun riding, so I only took a few and now my camera is wet... It's out drying near the fan so hopefully it'll be OK for tomorrow.

Bandera
http://squeaky.smugmug.com/photos/167967073-M.jpg

Somewhere along 16
http://squeaky.smugmug.com/photos/167967078-M.jpg

337
http://squeaky.smugmug.com/photos/167967081-M.jpg

Descending into the lush, green valley
http://squeaky.smugmug.com/photos/167967084-M.jpg

And up again...
http://squeaky.smugmug.com/photos/167967095-M.jpg

It was a virtual Strom Fest!
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Dinner with the folks staying at the Executive (uh, nothing real "exec" about it) Inn in Comfort
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Ride Report started HERE (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=265081#post265081)