2008 Pie Run Schedule

[wczimmerman]

This is the initial draft of the Pie Run schedule. I'm waiting for a couple more Pie Scout reports to come in (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14545), so I may switch a couple of locations around yet.

Jan 26: Ranchman's Cafe (Ponder)
Feb 23: Tony's Family Restaurant (Sealy) NEW!
Mar 29: Floyd's Ranch House (Ingleside) NEW!
Apr 26: The Creamery (Marshall) NEW!
May 31: Black Bear Restaurant, Davis Mtns State Park NEW!
Jun 28: Koffee Kup (Hico)
Jul 26: Lucy's Cafe (Celina) NEW!
Aug 30: Bluebonnet Cafe (Marble Falls)
Sept 27: Blessing Hotel (Blessing) NEW!
Oct 25: Debbie's Pies (Hutto)
Nov 22: The Shed (Edom) - note date change due to holiday (was 11/29)
Dec 27: 4th Annual End of Year Pie Run Event!

As you can see, there are several new locations for next year. Those Pie Scouting reports really help! I scheduled the November run for the Saturday after Thanksgiving for Edom deliberately. That way if your significant other would like to do some shopping in Canton, you can eat then make the short ride over.

Let me know your thoughts.

[ToroGuy]

My thoughts --> LET's RIDE...check out the bikes...meet new TWT's...yum, yum, muummm good...LET's RIDE.

Chris, thanks for your the time and effort to put together 2008 Pie Runs. Looks like another GREAT pie eatin' year!!!! :clap: :rider: :clap: :rider: :clap:

[Texas T]

Chris, thanks for your the time and effort to put together 2008 Pie Runs. Looks like another GREAT pie eatin' year!!!! :clap: :rider: :clap: :rider: :clap: Ditto. I know you put a lot of effort into doing this each year. Thank you.

[rocketbunny]

Well, this year should certainly separate the men from the boys, at least for Houston. There's nothing within 200 miles until June. :rider:

[wczimmerman]

Well, this year should certainly separate the men from the boys, at least for Houston. There's nothing within 200 miles until June. :rider:

That's because the EoY event is close(r) to Houston. I take that into account when I schedule the January Pie Run. I do my best to spread the locations around. We do have a number of folks that live in SW Houston, too, so the more southern locations shouldn't be too far.

[C50dreamin]

Well, this year should certainly separate the men from the boys, at least for Houston. There's nothing within 200 miles until June. :rider:

The Jan. 26 isn't that bad, find your quickest route to SH35 and head south. Heck, get to Palacios and I'll ride down w/ ya if I'm off...:rider:

And also I'm even thinking about the Feb. 23rd myself, that's at least 4 hrs for me, hope the little womans butt can handle it...

[Rick572]

Looks like y'all worked up a pretty fine map. I'll have to see how many of those I can make this coming year...Looking foreward to see where for west texas...Maybe Abline, Midland, or Something around Lubbock or maybe Sweet Water.What ever, It will be interesting. Y'all did a fine job, Thank you

[kurt]

Just a thought.... the West Texas date coincides with the TAR in Junction.... Is there anything there that would qualify as a destination?

[wczimmerman]

Just a thought.... the West Texas date coincides with the TAR in Junction.... Is there anything there that would qualify as a destination?

Dunno. The 2 places we're awaiting a report on are in Alpine and Fort Davis. Both of those are nearly 300 miles from Junction. Junction may not be far enough west for them either.

What is TAR? Do I need to swap the date to avoid a conflict?

[kurt]

What is TAR? Do I need to swap the date to avoid a conflict?

Texas Adventure Ride. No need to swap, just seeing if the planets would align.

[DwayneInfo]

I can't wait. I look forward to these every month.

[DFW_Warrior]

Well, this year should certainly separate the men from the boys, at least for Houston. There's nothing within 200 miles until June. :rider:

They make these things.... they're called motorcycles.... they have motors and wheels to get you places far, far away.... some of these places even have this stuff called pie.:lol2: :lol2:

[bluedogok]

There is a Cooper's BBQ in Junction, not sure about a pie location there. Coming back from West Texas tomorrow we may try and swing through to see if we can find any viable candidates.

It seems like we always miss a semi-close one in February when we will be in OKC for my nephews birthday. That's just how the schedule falls I guess.

[terrebandit]

How many members live in far W. Texas? Do we have any data on the geographical distribution of our membership? It would seem that this kind of information would be important to determine where these events should be held.

I know we have a handfull of foreigners (residing outside of TX, mostly bandits) but my question does not apply to them.

[Squeaky]

Even if there aren't many members in West TX, I think it's fair that they finally get one in the rotation. They're stuck having to go many hundreds of miles for ours, but we never return the favor.

Attendance is not always going to be at capacity for these things anyway. I think the low number is 4 or 6 riders at one (?) because of weather.

[DFW_Warrior]

Even if there aren't many members in West TX, I think it's fair that they finally get one in the rotation. They're stuck having to go many hundreds of miles for ours, but we never return the favor.

No kidding.... This is the first one in West TX in how many years??? Remember, "If there is pie, they will come." I for one want to do the w. TX one just because people are starting to whine about it. That will make it all the more fun to attend.:trust: :rider:

[Nofear]

This is the initial draft of the Pie Run schedule. I'm waiting for a couple more Pie Scout reports to come in (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14545), so I may switch a couple of locations around yet.

Jan 26: Floyd's Ranch House (Inglesdie) NEW!


Do you mean Ingleside near Redfish bay and harbor Island?

You must
Floyd's Ranch House
2144 State Highway 361, Ingleside, TX
(361) 776-3511

[Gilk51]

I think the low number is 4 or 6 riders at one (?) because of weather.

Actually, the low number is 2: Hico Feb 2006 (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=98831#post98831)

My wife and I enjoyed the overnight trip to Medina this year.
We would be up for a west Texas outting...

[TX_F2]

REF: Floyd's Ranch House in Ingleside, TX

I have yet to attend a Pie Run, but if I am correct (am I ?), part of the fun of Pie Runs is after eating some pie of course, there is a nice ride with everyone. Well unfortunately we don't have those great riding roads you guys have up North, mostly all the roads here are flat and straight. :doh:

Since I live within 15 min of the Ingleside location, I wanted to throw some potential activities to do out there for those attending which may make up for roads that don't have as much of a fun quotient as you're used to.

ALL of these places are within a 15 - 25 min ride of the Pie Run location :



USS Lexington Aircraft Carrier Museum

http://www.usslexington.com/


Texas State Aquarium

http://www.texasstateaquarium.org/


Corpus Christi Museum Of Science & History

http://www.texasstateaquarium.org/


Art Center Of Corpus Christi

http://artcentercc.org/


Corpus Christi Visitors Center

http://artcentercc.org/


I'll see you guys in Jan. ! :rider: :eat:

[wczimmerman]

REF: Floyd's Ranch House in Ingleside, TX

I have yet to attend a Pie Run, but if I am correct (am I ?), part of the fun of Pie Runs is after eating some pie of course, there is a nice ride with everyone. Well unfortunately we don't have those great riding roads you guys have up North, mostly all the roads here are flat and straight. :doh:

Since I live within 15 min of the Ingleside location, I wanted to throw some potential activities to do out there for those attending which may make up for roads that don't have as much of a fun quotient as you're used to.

ALL of these places are within a 15 - 25 min ride of the Pie Run location :



USS Lexington Aircraft Carrier Museum

http://www.usslexington.com/


Texas State Aquarium

http://www.texasstateaquarium.org/


Corpus Christi Museum Of Science & History

http://www.texasstateaquarium.org/


Art Center Of Corpus Christi

http://artcentercc.org/


Corpus Christi Visitors Center

http://artcentercc.org/


I'll see you guys in Jan. ! :rider: :eat:

Well done! I may just have to make a trip down there to do some of those things!! :clap: :trust:

[terrebandit]

Even if there aren't many members in West TX, I think it's fair that they finally get one in the rotation. They're stuck having to go many hundreds of miles for ours, but we never return the favor.

Attendance is not always going to be at capacity for these things anyway. I think the low number is 4 or 6 riders at one (?) because of weather.

agreed but no one answered my question. I'm curious on how many members we have in Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, Del Rio, or El Paso? Why don't we do one in south TX - Brownsville or Zapata? I would think that it would be good to know the geographical distribution of our membership and use that information to determine candidate locations.

[Squeaky]

agreed but no one answered my question. I'm curious on how many members we have in Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, Del Rio, or El Paso? Why don't we do one in south TX - Brownsville or Zapata? I would think that it would be good to know the geographical distribution of our membership and use that information to determine candidate locations.

Many members don't fill out their complete profile, so there are no "real" statistics to go by. We've got south Texas covered this year by adding Corpus to the list. ;-)

[patricjft]

If anyone might be going to the January one from the Katy or Northwest side of Houston, I would be interested in hooking up to ride down. Also, what time do you usually meet up at the pie location? Thanks.

[Gilk51]

Also, what time do you usually meet up at the pie location?

WC usually makes an official thread sometime in the month of the run.
Typical assembly time is 11:00 AM (trying to beat the noon rush).

[Squeaky]

Typical assembly time is 11:00 AM (trying to beat the noon rush).

I understand the reasoning, but 11 has started feeling a bit early for the distance riders - and might be eliminating participants by demanding 5 and 6 a.m. starts.

Thoughts?

[Gilk51]

I understand the reasoning, but 11 has started feeling a bit early for the distance riders - and might be eliminating participants by demanding 5 and 6 a.m. starts.

Thoughts?

Yeah, I would like to do the Corpus Christi run in January, but the very early start may kill it. I can't always do an overnight trip, although this one is a candidate.

[Nofear]

If anyone might be going to the January one from the Katy or Northwest side of Houston, I would be interested in hooking up to ride down. Also, what time do you usually meet up at the pie location? Thanks.

Me I'm in Cypress :wave:

[wonder91178]

John and I should be able to get some pie runs in this year.

Soon :trust:

[patricjft]

Me I'm in Cypress :wave:

Cool, we will need to keep in touch then. I will touch base with you again when it gets closer.

[Gilk51]

John and I should be able to get some pie runs in this year.

Soon :trust:

I sure hope so - I don't know how ya'll have survived without pie... ;-)

[wczimmerman]

There's no hard and fast rule for 11AM meeting times. It's just been carried over from the very first pie run. We can certainly adjust the time according to what works best for everyone coming and the restaurant.

Chuck-I'm thinking about making the Corpus run in January, too. A later start time will help Squeaky...I mean.....me out with the departure time, too. Maybe Noon or 13:00 (1PM)?

[Quick-Silver]

There's no hard and fast rule for 11AM meeting times. It's just been carried over from the very first pie run. We can certainly adjust the time according to what works best for everyone coming and the restaurant.

Chuck-I'm thinking about making the Corpus run in January, too. A later start time will help Squeaky...I mean.....me out with the departure time, too. Maybe Noon or 13:00 (1PM)?

Good idea. Especially in winter with the short days & all.
Thanks

[Squeaky]

Don't base it on me - I can't make the January run anyway.

[Gilk51]

I just did a quick check and it is 400 miles one way from Arlington to Corpus. It's not a one-day ride, and certainly not in January. Any chance we can switch it to another month (May/June) so it has a chance of having lthe ong distance folks drop in? I need more light...

[kurt]

How about a TWT campout on the USS Lexington? :trust:

[FJR Bandit]

I just did a quick check and it is 400 miles one way from Arlington to Corpus. It's not a one-day ride, and certainly not in January. Any chance we can switch it to another month (May/June) so it has a chance of having lthe ong distance folks drop in? I need more light...

I second the idea of moving this run to a later date. Not because of the lack of light but because "whine on for RB;-) " for the last 3 years I have had zero runs within 200 miles. Now that one is scheduled within 150 miles :clap: I'm back in New Mexico :doh: which puts it back to over 400 miles :eek2: . "whine off"

Chris, a later start time wouldn't be a bad idea for the winter months.

PS
Enjoyed meeting everyone at the EOY pie run:eat: . Hope everyone made it or will make it home safe and sound.

[Snoopster]

Erik's (Rainmaker) parents just moved to Ingleside so let us know what you decide on whether your moving it or not. Regardless, we need to make a trip down there soon.

[Red Brown]

As you can see, there are several new locations for next year. Those Pie Scouting reports really help! I scheduled the November run for the Saturday after Thanksgiving for Edom deliberately. That way if your significant other would like to do some shopping in Canton, you can eat then make the short ride over.

Let me know your thoughts.

One suggestion is to provide name labels or badges with screen names so people at the TWT Pie Run event can know more about the humanoids they chat with online. Additionally, folks could also put on the label the type of bike they normally ride.

Of course optional for those who say "we don't need no stinkin badges (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blazing_Saddles)"...

RB

[kurt]

One suggestion is to provide name labels or badges with screen names so people at the TWT Pie Run event can know more about the humanoids they chat with online. Additionally, folks could also put on the label the type of bike they normally ride.

Of course optional for those who say "we don't need no stinkin badges (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blazing_Saddles)"...

RB

I nominate Squeaky!

[Squeaky]

I nominate Squeaky!

Gee, ya think? :lol2:

[DFW_Warrior]

Additionally, folks could also put on the label the type of bike they normally ride.

I think that's a dumb idea... Anyone who does that is stupid!!!

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa103/DFW_Warrior/Oblivion%202007/image113.jpg

Oh wait.... oops..... :doh:

[terrebandit]

One suggestion is to provide name labels or badges with screen names so people at the TWT Pie Run event can know more about the humanoids they chat with online. Additionally, folks could also put on the label the type of bike they normally ride.

Of course optional for those who say "we don't need no stinkin badges (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blazing_Saddles)"...

RB


+1

Was it Squeaky that did that at the first pie run in Hico? That was first class, I thought.. I know that was a lot of work for someone but all thats really necessary is a pad of sticky labels and a sharpie.

[Gilk51]

There were name tags for the end-of-year pie run. That helped a lot.

I still have my original one from January, 2005 (the first Hico pie run) and brought it with me.

[Quick-Silver]

We could always bring our own name tag.

[rocketbunny]

Heh. I always carry a package of blank name tags and Sharpies in my topcase for just such occasions. I'll haul them out at the next run.

[Warpbender]

I sure need a real ground pounder! :doh:

[MaxxTraxx]

I'm for sure at ponder and celina....Some of the others I'll have to judge by distance and how much superslab I have to fight.

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

just a thought......i know you guys put a lot of work in this and i commend yall for it. but the last two runs are real close to the holidays and a lot of people travel to be with family those weekends. so i was wondering about moving Nov. to the 22nd and DEC. to the 6th.????? i would say the 20th for DEC. but last weekend shopping.....you know. just typing out loud.:duck:

[Warpbender]

How many members live in far W. Texas? Do we have any data on the geographical distribution of our membership? It would seem that this kind of information would be important to determine where these events should be held.

I know we have a handfull of foreigners (residing outside of TX, mostly bandits) but my question does not apply to them.

I would like to see a map like this here! (maybe on the home page)
It's on another site I frequently visit.
I also put one in my myspace page.
http://www.frappr.com/

[Squeaky]

I would like to see a map like this here! (maybe on the home page)
It's on another site I frequently visit.
I also put one in my myspace page.
http://www.frappr.com/

We have one, but I'll have to find where the link got buried. I'm sure it'll need some updating with all the new folks.

[STScott]

Yeah, I would like to do the Corpus Christi run in January, but the very early start may kill it. I can't always do an overnight trip, although this one is a candidate.


Chuck....I am going to weekends off starting in late Feb....if you want to make a Corpus Run weekend run in March, I would be all over that.

[bluedogok]

just a thought......i know you guys put a lot of work in this and i commend yall for it. but the last two runs are real close to the holidays and a lot of people travel to be with family those weekends. so i was wondering about moving Nov. to the 22nd and DEC. to the 6th.????? i would say the 20th for DEC. but last weekend shopping.....you know. just typing out loud.:duck:
We typically have the November one the weekend before Thanksgiving and the December one is the overnight year end party the Saturday after Christmas in College Station. The first December one we had was a New Years Eve party. We have also shifted the May one around to avoid Memorial Day weekend and maybe a few others. I am sure the schedule will be changed to reflect these conflicts.

In fact the first "Test Pie Run" was in Hico on New Years Eve Day 2004, we met that afternoon with the Pie Man from Temple, Rocket Cowboy from McKinney, Gixster (on STN and Cycle Forums) from OKC and me coming up from Austin. I can say it was cold coming back in the dark, all I had was a mesh jacket with a liner at the time.

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

i just thought more people (including myself) would be able to make more runs if they were not so close to the hollidays.

[RedPill]

Rats! The first one that's close enough to get to on my S40 (with the Seat-o-Death) is Ponder on March 29, and I'll be on my way home from a camping trip in Smoky Mountains National Park. Oh, well. I'll probably make the Hico run.

[DFW_Warrior]

The November one I could really care less about. But I'm all for having the year end one at the end of the year. I'm already off on vacation that week anyway and it's an awesome way to end out the year.

[scar04]

agreed but no one answered my question. I'm curious on how many members we have in Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, Del Rio, or El Paso? Why don't we do one in south TX - Brownsville or Zapata? I would think that it would be good to know the geographical distribution of our membership and use that information to determine candidate locations.

I believe we have one member down in McAllen and Im in Laredo. They dont do a lot of pies down here. I know plenty of good taco joints though. Although we could screw with my neighbors and do TWT party at the house complete with loud pipes. ;-)
Ingleside is about the closest Ive seen to down here. It would sure beat 150 miles of IH35 before I even get to anything resembling scenery. I could do some looking if all yall are really interested in coming this far south.
I know if yall go to Zapata, Paraiso is a good place for the Chicken Fried Steak fans. No pie though. or at least none that Ive ordered, the Ford hubcap sized steak is usually enough. :eat:

[wczimmerman]

I believe we have one member down in McAllen and Im in Laredo. They dont do a lot of pies down here. I know plenty of good taco joints though. Although we could screw with my neighbors and do TWT party at the house complete with loud pipes. ;-)
Ingleside is about the closest Ive seen to down here. It would sure beat 150 miles of IH35 before I even get to anything resembling scenery. I could do some looking if all yall are really interested in coming this far south.
I know if yall go to Zapata, Paraiso is a good place for the Chicken Fried Steak fans. No pie though. or at least none that Ive ordered, the Ford hubcap sized steak is usually enough. :eat:

I'd love to have some places down in deep south Texas for pie. I understand that they may be fewer in number than elsewhere, but that just means a greater challenge to finding them!

Based on several members' feedback, I will move the Ingleside run to another date. My initial idea is to move it to March if that works better. Let me know.

As for the holiday dates, I can certainly move them. In 2007, I noticed that we had several holiday weekends where TWT members went out for rides, so I figured hosting the Pie Run on the same weekends might allow more folks to come that would otherwise have to work. If the dates need to be changed, though, I'd be happy to do it.

[DaveC]

Abilene is west.
San Angelo is a more central location for West. Pie locations? no clue!


Big Map of Texas (http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/united_states/texas_2002.jpg)

[STScott]

I'd love to have some places down in deep south Texas for pie. I understand that they may be fewer in number than elsewhere, but that just means a greater challenge to finding them!

Based on several members' feedback, I will move the Ingleside run to another date. My initial idea is to move it to March if that works better. Let me know.

As for the holiday dates, I can certainly move them. In 2007, I noticed that we had several holiday weekends where TWT members went out for rides, so I figured hosting the Pie Run on the same weekends might allow more folks to come that would otherwise have to work. If the dates need to be changed, though, I'd be happy to do it.


That is great!! March 15th or 29th would be great for me..those are my four day weekends, I could ride down on Friday, explore on Friday/Saturday and ride back on Sunday...would be a cool way to celebrate my very first Official TWT Pie Run!!!

[poser]

good looking schedule
I wonder if my folks will let me borrow their new electra gluide?

[wczimmerman]

I made some adjustments to the schedule to try and meet everyone's needs:

1. There is a location close to Houston as soon as Feb.
2. The Deep South Texas run is moved to March as requested
3. The DFW folks get the first Pie Run of 2008
4. The West Texas run is moved to May (more time for a Scounting Trip ;-) )
5. The new location in Marshall for E. Texas is now in April

Thoughts?

[STScott]

I made some adjustments to the schedule to try and meet everyone's needs:

1. There is a location close to Houston as soon as Feb.
2. The Deep South Texas run is moved to March as requested
3. The DFW folks get the first Pie Run of 2008
4. The West Texas run is moved to May (more time for a Scounting Trip ;-) )
5. The new location in Marshall for E. Texas is now in April

Thoughts?

My only thought is "thanks!!"....I am really looking forward to heading to Ingleside in March.

[STScott]

REF: Floyd's Ranch House in Ingleside, TX

I have yet to attend a Pie Run, but if I am correct (am I ?), part of the fun of Pie Runs is after eating some pie of course, there is a nice ride with everyone. Well unfortunately we don't have those great riding roads you guys have up North, mostly all the roads here are flat and straight. :doh:

Since I live within 15 min of the Ingleside location, I wanted to throw some potential activities to do out there for those attending which may make up for roads that don't have as much of a fun quotient as you're used to.

ALL of these places are within a 15 - 25 min ride of the Pie Run location :




USS Lexington Aircraft Carrier Museum

http://www.usslexington.com/


Texas State Aquarium

http://www.texasstateaquarium.org/


Corpus Christi Museum Of Science & History

http://www.texasstateaquarium.org/


Art Center Of Corpus Christi

http://artcentercc.org/


Corpus Christi Visitors Center

http://artcentercc.org/


I'll see you guys in Jan. ! :rider: :eat:

Do you think that the aquarium and the Lexington can be done decently in half a day each? I am thinking of heading down on Thursday, seeing both (if possible) on Friday, doing the Pie Run and then heading back....that way I will have Sunday to recover.

[C50dreamin]

Do you think that the aquarium and the Lexington can be done decently in half a day each? I am thinking of heading down on Thursday, seeing both (if possible) on Friday, doing the Pie Run and then heading back....that way I will have Sunday to recover.



They are actually pretty close together, like about less than a mile apart if I'm not mistaken...I've been to the Aquarium and you should be able to do it easy in a 1.5 to 2 hrs and that's laid back and taking your time to soak it all in. The Lex I haven't been to yet so I can't really say but if I had to guess maybe 3 hrs max...

[STScott]

Cool!! Thanks for the heads up.....though with my penchant for taking pictures that 2 hours can easily stretch out to 3 or 4. :)

[rocketbunny]

I made some adjustments to the schedule to try and meet everyone's needs:

1. There is a location close to Houston as soon as Feb.
2. The Deep South Texas run is moved to March as requested
3. The DFW folks get the first Pie Run of 2008
4. The West Texas run is moved to May (more time for a Scounting Trip ;-) )
5. The new location in Marshall for E. Texas is now in April

Thoughts?

Thanks! Looks great!

[PhotoBone]

I made some adjustments to the schedule to try and meet everyone's needs:

1. There is a location close to Houston as soon as Feb.
2. The Deep South Texas run is moved to March as requested
3. The DFW folks get the first Pie Run of 2008
4. The West Texas run is moved to May (more time for a Scounting Trip ;-) )
5. The new location in Marshall for E. Texas is now in April

Thoughts?

Better! I think locations that are very close to major cities like The Ranchman's are better in questionable weather months due to the shorter ride for most folks, leaving the more rural runs for the better weather months. :thumb:

[donroger1]

It is an improved schedule but now I'm going to miss the one in my backyard.:doh:

Didn't figure I could make it way south in January so my Wife and I have other plans........... :trust:

[DFW_Warrior]

It is an improved schedule but now I'm going to miss the one in my backyard.:doh:

Didn't figure I could make it way south in January so my Wife and I have other plans........... :trust:

Same here... I'll be down doing the East TX DS ride. But no big deal, I'll just make it to one of the longer ones that people were whining about....:rofl:

[RedPill]

I'm still a noob at this. What time do we plan to meet at the restaurant?

[scar04]

My understanding is 1100 is the generally accepted show up time. Is that right?

[wczimmerman]

I'm still a noob at this. What time do we plan to meet at the restaurant?

The time is generally 11AM, however a new change this year will be a varying meet time depending on the location. Some locations are more remote and a later meet time allows for a more sane start time.

[FJRMike]

for those wanting to see where we are headed to in September click on this link.

http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23964

[Simmons1]

Same here... I'll be down doing the East TX DS ride. But no big deal, I'll just make it to one of the longer ones that people were whining about....:rofl:

+1

[RTL]

Pie? What is pie? I think we learned something about that in high school algebra. There's no pie down here.

Just kidding folks. While pie is not commonly served in most establishments down here, we do have one notable exception. Lone Star BBQ makes some very fine homemade pies. My personal favorite, when it is in season, is their grapefruit pie......Mmmmmmm!:eat:

P.S. I almost forgot, they also have some might fine BBQ!

[jhansen]

gonna have to do a couple of these...I hope.

[TJ Willy]

I hope to make the Ponder run and meet some of you folks.

[pub610]

The new Ride Texas magazine includes three of our pie run destinations -- Koffee Kup, Bluebonnet Cafe and The Shed -- on their list of the Top 10 dessert stops in Texas. (As if we need another reason to ride for food.)

[wczimmerman]

The new Ride Texas magazine includes three of our pie run destinations -- Koffee Kup, Bluebonnet Cafe and The Shed -- on their list of the Top 10 dessert stops in Texas. (As if we need another reason to ride for food.)

:clap:

I think they should contact us to write their next issue of Best Dessert Locations. We will have covered most of the state by the end of this year, not to mention all the locations we already have from the previous 3 years of Pie Runs.

[crawl]

Just a note looking at these dates, shouldn't this thread be stickied, and maybe the 2007 one unstickied (de-stickied? :huh:) or something? I hope to at least make the Sealy and Blessing dates nearest me...

[kurt]

:clap:

I think they should contact us to write their next issue of Best Dessert Locations. We will have covered most of the state by the end of this year, not to mention all the locations we already have from the previous 3 years of Pie Runs.

Maybe we should contact them to ride along and possibly do an article about the Pie Runs and the TWT connection. :eat:

We could make Squeaky world famous.

[crawl]

Been wanting to play around with this google maps tagging site, so I created a map with points for all the scheduled pie runs so far. Did not add a point for the May (West Texas) date, and I assumed College Station for the December date. These points are just the cities, not the exact locations. Just thought it might be fun to see them dropped on a map...

http://www.tagzania.com/user/crawl/pie+twtex

[Quick-Silver]

Been wanting to play around with this google maps tagging site, so I created a map with points for all the scheduled pie runs so far. Did not add a point for the May (West Texas) date, and I assumed College Station for the December date. These points are just the cities, not the exact locations. Just thought it might be fun to see them dropped on a map...

http://www.tagzania.com/user/crawl/pie

Thanks crawl. This is a great feature. Is there a way to get the event numbers to show on the map?

[crawl]

I just started playing around with it today. I'll see what I can do and maybe get the exact addresses, along with the numbers and such.

edit... Added more info to the tags. Looks like you have to hover over one, or click the red dot next to a name on the left for it to appear on the map.

-Paul

[dennisd9]

Abilene is west.
San Angelo is a more central location for West. Pie locations? no clue!


Big Map of Texas (http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/united_states/texas_2002.jpg)

Sounds like research time for me! There are more good twisties around here than one would expect, but I need more pie research. There is an outstanding pie place in Junction on the main street through town, but I can't think of its name right now.

[Bucky1845]

Saw the May "pie run" will be in West Texas. When and if any May date and location is determined, please post it. I'll be coming in from San Miguel de Allende, Mx. to San Antonio and would love to make a run to west texas.

Also thinking about going on up to Ruidoso for the Aspen rally there. Anyone ever been and is it worth the trip, even though I know the area and it's a beautiful ride, is the rally worth working into a short schedule?

Bucky

[Squeaky]

We could make Squeaky world famous.
Huh? How'd I get mixed up in this? This puppy is all Wizzerman! ;-)

Saw the May "pie run" will be in West Texas. When and if any May date and location is determined, please post it.
It's typically the last Saturday of each month. It moves around for major holidays sometimes, but I don't see any reason why the May run won't be on Saturday the 31st (since the weekend before is Memorial Day weekend and shouldn't interfere).

[kurt]

Huh? How'd I get mixed up in this? This puppy is all Wizzerman! ;-)

Every story needs a character. At TWT, you are that character. :lol2:

[patricjft]

Has the West Texas location in May been decided yet? Thanks.

[benham]

I live in Lubbock, Texas. There are several riders in the midland area.
We would love to be included in the pie run.

[FJR Bandit]

I live in Lubbock, Texas. There are several riders in the midland area.
We would love to be included in the pie run.

You are welcome at any pie run you can attend. :bigokay:
May is the West Texas pie run in Fort Davis as far as I know. But the list has not been update for that pie run.:ponder: :shrug: If you know of a better place, post some pics of the location and the pies.:eat:

[Tesla]

Pie Run in Marshall on April 26th still happening? I'm new to the pie run. Do we just ride from wherever we live and meet in Marshall, for example, and have a pie party with all of us two wheeled texans?

Barry

[Gilk51]

Pie Run in Marshall on April 26th still happening? I'm new to the pie run. Do we just ride from wherever we live and meet in Marshall, for example, and have a pie party with all of us two wheeled texans?

Barry

Yes. Usually, groups will self-organize in different areas like DFW, Houston, Austin, etc, and pic a time, place, and ride together. We all meet for talking, looking at and talking about bikes, and, of course, eating lunch and some pie.

Look in the "story telling" section about previous pie runs. We just had one today in Ingleside (near Corpus Christi).

You can also see the pre-run planning in the "TWT Sponsored" section. This time there was an additional thread for the Houston riders.

Lots of fun - hope you can join in on the next one...

[Squeaky]

Lots of run - hope you can join in on the next one...

Ahem... speaking of which... :yawn:

[Gilk51]

Ahem... speaking of which... :yawn:

:scratch:

I might have meant fun but don't remember...
:yawn:

[Squeaky]

I might have meant fun but don't remember...

Yeah, yeah, you meant fun - but where a new thread for said fun? ;-)

[Gilk51]

Yeah, yeah, you meant fun - but where a new thread for said fun? ;-)

Hey, it hasn't even been April for a whole day yet... :shrug:


even WC would wait a week or two... :-P

[1TallTXn]

Hey, it hasn't even been April for a whole day yet... :shrug:


even WC would wait a week or two... :-P
yeah, but the new guy has too be more prompt then the much-loved outgoing one :nana:

[Sleepy Weasel]

Hey, it hasn't even been April for a whole day yet... :shrug:


even WC would wait a week or two... :-P

Now it's two... and I'm trying to get a couple of guys at work interested in a ride, so how about a thread?
:lol2:

[Gilk51]

Yeah, yeah, you meant fun - but where a new thread for said fun? ;-)

So, how about a new banner? :-P


Slacker! :lol2:

[Shaggy]

Heck, I just might make it to the one at Lucy's! After all it is about 3 minutes from the house :)

My wife will start working there in a few weeks once they move to their new location around the corner. Its moving into the town square proper area if anyone knows downtown Celina, its only about 100 feet and around the corner. They did a whole new joint from the ground up on the inside and from what she is telling me its very cool. With the new place they are going to have an actual bakery which she will be running. If we can get a head count and a time she said that she might be able to reserve a section for us.

[Bucky1845]

When someone gets exact details about the May Pie Run (May 31 has been suggested, along with Fort Davis) and exact times and place, please post it. Some of us will be in flux, movement, travel so may not get to plan on it util the last minute. At any rate, getting out of movement might take some prior planning.

[jeffrey]

The runs after June are looking doable for me right now. :)

[Shaggy]

OK guys, the wife started at Lucy's yesterday and said she talked to the owner about us. She said that its great and welcomes us entirely. Also said that she will set aside an area and have an extra waitress or two on hand just for us depending on how many plan on attending.

[JTM]

When someone gets exact details about the May Pie Run (May 31 has been suggested, along with Fort Davis) and exact times and place, please post it. Some of us will be in flux, movement, travel so may not get to plan on it util the last minute. At any rate, getting out of movement might take some prior planning.


Any ideas for the May 31 location yet? :eat:

[Gilk51]

Any ideas for the May 31 location yet? :eat:

See here (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26842)... :rider: :eat: :rider:

[JTM]

Thank you, now to work on the kitchen pass :eek2:

[cowboyman]

I too was thinking about something possibly in the Abilene area. Do we have any pie scouting Abileners out there:giveup: :eat:

[Buck&Betty]

:eat: After thinking it over we are joining you for the W.Tx.Pie run.
You know how the Baggers are!!!

[Gilk51]

:eat: After thinking it over we are joining you for the W.Tx.Pie run.
You know how the Baggers are!!!

:roll:

Well, to be counted you need to put this in the correct topic here (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26842)! :rant:


<sigh> I'll do it fer ya... :lol2:

[busarider1]

I'm checking my schedule and plan on doing a couple of these!

[Teeds]

I'm gonna throw some street rubber on my DR and make the Hico and Celina runs.

[Shaggy]

Bump TTT.

Just a reminder that my wife runs the bakery at Lucy's in Celina and they are fully prepared to give us our own section and waitresses if we can give them an approximate headcount beforehand. They will also make sure to have extra baked goods on hand to accommodate us as well.

I know I will be there, its a whole 3 minutes from my house. Anyone else?

[Gilk51]

I know I will be there, its a whole 3 minutes from my house. Anyone else?

There will be a separate thread for this one soon - no need to clog the schedule thread.

Besides - it is only the Oneth of the month and the last Pie Run was only 3 days ago! :giveup:

Celina - 7/26

[Shaggy]

I hear ya, but I keep getting asked .......:giveup:

[Gilk51]

:rofl:

OK OK it's a bit early but... :roll:

:lol2:

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

is it too early to start talking about the next one??:eat:

[Gilk51]

is it too early to start talking about the next one??:eat:

It's not even August yet! :lol2:

[Tesla]

I really want to do the Marble Falls Pie Run but it will be around 500 miles round trip from Garland. I did 450 when we did the Marshall Pie Run and I was ready to get off that bike. However, the last 90 miles or so was Interstate which was possibly the reason why I got so bored/tired at the end. I have almost zero endurance for the super slab.

Any of you DFW guys going to do this one? Maybe its time to discover a new max miles in a day.

[Shaggy]

I really want to do the Marble Falls Pie Run but it will be around 500 miles round trip from Garland. I did 450 when we did the Marshall Pie Run and I was ready to get off that bike. However, the last 90 miles or so was Interstate which was possibly the reason why I got so bored/tired at the end. I have almost zero endurance for the super slab.

Any of you DFW guys going to do this one? Maybe its time to discover a new max miles in a day.

Maybe we could car pool. My Avalanche is real comfy on long rides......

[Sleepy Weasel]

I really want to do the Marble Falls Pie Run but it will be around 500 miles round trip from Garland...

Any of you DFW guys going to do this one? Maybe its time to discover a new max miles in a day.

August? Not me... heat isn't my thing. I'm kind of wondering what the weather will be like for the September run down to the coast, though.

[Tesla]

Maybe we could car pool. My Avalanche is real comfy on long rides......

If I cant ride it, probably won't go but thanks for the offer. Right now it's looking good for a ride. Riding buddy is salivating at the idea.

[Shaggy]

LOL well you can always ride it from the trailer :)

I will make sure to look back once in a while and wave.

[Tesla]

LOL well you can always ride it from the trailer :)

I will make sure to look back once in a while and wave.

HA! Very funny.:haha: :rofl:

[Gilk51]

is it too early to start talking about the next one??:eat:

Oh well - it's August! Only 4 weeks away - Bluebonnet Cafe (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30696)... :roll:

I really want to do the Marble Falls Pie Run but it will be around 500 miles round trip from Garland. I did 450 when we did the Marshall Pie Run and I was ready to get off that bike. However, the last 90 miles or so was Interstate which was possibly the reason why I got so bored/tired at the end. I have almost zero endurance for the super slab.

Any of you DFW guys going to do this one? Maybe its time to discover a new max miles in a day.

I suspect that there will be a group or more headed down that way. I am planning to go & will post up a route as the day gets closer...

[xcaliber]

Pie...... I like Pie. The Bluebonnett has really good pie. Anybody from H-Town going that I might be able to tag along with?

[Squeaky]

Pie...... I like Pie. The Bluebonnett has really good pie. Anybody from H-Town going that I might be able to tag along with?

So far there's a group meeting in Navasota (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31099) and another from somewhere (yet undecided) in West/Southwest Houston and meeting up in La Grange for the final push into Marble Falls.

[cruisin]

This is the initial draft of the Pie Run schedule. I'm waiting for a couple more Pie Scout reports to come in (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14545), so I may switch a couple of locations around yet.

Jan 26: Ranchman's Cafe (Ponder)
Feb 23: Tony's Family . . .

. . . Let me know your thoughts.

Obviously it's waaaaaaaaaaaay too late for this season, but here's a suggestion for next season. Maybe have at least one pie run more to the north & west so some of the West Texas and Panhandle riders can meet the rest of you without having to make a full weekend (or more) out of a pie run. It's a darned long way from Fritch to the DFW area and beyond. :rider: Ponder is the closest 2008 event to me and is 345 miles away; just sayin' :scratch:

[wczimmerman]

Obviously it's waaaaaaaaaaaay too late for this season, but here's a suggestion for next season. Maybe have at least one pie run more to the north & west so some of the West Texas and Panhandle riders can meet the rest of you without having to make a full weekend (or more) out of a pie run. It's a darned long way from Fritch to the DFW area and beyond. :rider: Ponder is the closest 2008 event to me and is 345 miles away; just sayin' :scratch:

I hear ya.

Since I was responsible for the current schedule, I will say that during the window that I was soliciting ideas there was a small number (read: about 1) submitted and reviewed for potential candidates out that way. Of course, anyone is welcome and encouraged to be a Pie Scout and check a place out anytime during the year and post up. The place needs decent parking available and needs to seat medium to large groups. Most of all, the pie needs to be good and diverse in selection. You can check the Pie Scouting (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14545) thread for previous submissions and ideas.

If you folks in the Panhandle have some good eats, GREAT! Post up some scouting runs and I'm sure Chuck (new Pie Man Gilk51) will work to incorporate them into the schedule next year. It was always my goal to make the rotation as fair as possible.

Oh-and if there is a particular time in the year that is better to come, please post that, too. Sometimes better weather or other events in the area may be a benefit or a detraction.

[cruisin]

Yeah, I wasn't very active on this board when you did the scouting request. But I had such a good time meeting some of the TWT folks on a Panhandle pie run over the weekend that I though it would be pretty cool to try to get an even more diverse group together occasionally. That said, my wife and I make a couple of trips to Denton each year (usually in the cage tho) as well as a couple to Big Spring. What I'm thinking, is that we might try to make it a point to take some alternate routes and stop in various places to check out their pie over the winter. Come spring, we could have a some place picked out and report back here. Also hoping some others here will do the same.

BTW, must be a really long way to get pie from Renton. :eek2:

[wczimmerman]

Yeah, I wasn't very active on this board when you did the scouting request. But I had such a good time meeting some of the TWT folks on a Panhandle pie run over the weekend that I though it would be pretty cool to try to get an even more diverse group together occasionally. That said, my wife and I make a couple of trips to Denton each year (usually in the cage tho) as well as a couple to Big Spring. What I'm thinking, is that we might try to make it a point to take some alternate routes and stop in various places to check out their pie over the winter. Come spring, we could have a some place picked out and report back here. Also hoping some others here will do the same.

Sound good. Looking forward to the reports!


BTW, must be a really long way to get pie from Renton. :eek2:

:doh: Yeah, I'm trying to establish a Pie Run up here, too, but I don't have the luxury of a well built and maintained site like this. Can't beat the riding, though!

[Tesla]

What about expanding our Pie Run territory? As in Arkansas.......possibly Mena?

[Sharpshooter]

I have asked Chuck to start the September/Blessing Pie Run thread so we cn begin to post our plans and routes. My calculations are a little under 2 hours from Fort Bend County to Matagorda County/Blessing but I want to ride the back roads instead of US 59 to Hwy 71. Once the new thread is up, I will elaborate with my proposed route, etc.

-Saul

[Gilk51]

I have asked Chuck to start the September/Blessing Pie Run thread

Here ya go: Pie Run IX (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=478432#post478432)

:rider: :eat: :rider:

[raderrods]

As much as I like Debbies in Hutto that date conflicts with the Harvest Classic in Lukenbach, maybe a change in dates for Hutto?

[terrebandit]

As much as I like Debbies in Hutto that date conflicts with the Harvest Classic in Lukenbach, maybe a change in dates for Hutto?

The Harvest Classic is over rated, IMO. Its not worth changing the date. Only a handfull of TWT'er attended the past couple years anyway.

[Archren]

The Harvest Classic is over rated, IMO. Its not worth changing the date. Only a handfull of TWT'er attended the past couple years anyway.

For a non-profit event that benefits charities.. I don't necessarily believe it's overrated. :shrug:

To each his own.. guess I'll be missing my first opportunity at a pie run. I, for one, am going to Luckenbach. :mrgreen:

[Gilk51]

Just noticed that the November date for Edom is the 29th which is Thanksgiving weekend. In the past, we have made it the week prior.

So, I am thinking we should change the date to 11/22 before everyone makes their plans...

:huh:

[Gilk51]

As much as I like Debbies in Hutto that date conflicts with the Harvest Classic in Lukenbach, maybe a change in dates for Hutto?

There are always going to be conflicts between events. October seems to have more conflicts due to the usually good weather.

[tx2sturgis]

Does the destination have to be in Texas? I'm new here, so maybe the said pies have to be baked and consumed in Texas. But if not, maybe a run could be planned for Pietown NM.

www.pietown.com (http://www.pietown.com)

Its very scenic in that part of the world, there is the VLA (tours, anyone?) and some good eating and free camping at Pietown. They even have a pie festival in September.

Just my 2 cents.

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

Just noticed that the November date for Edom is the 29th which is Thanksgiving weekend. In the past, we have made it the week prior.

So, I am thinking we should change the date to 11/22 before everyone makes their plans...

:huh:

yes!

just a thought......i know you guys put a lot of work in this and i commend yall for it. but the last two runs are real close to the holidays and a lot of people travel to be with family those weekends. so i was wondering about moving Nov. to the 22nd and DEC. to the 6th.????? i would say the 20th for DEC. but last weekend shopping.....you know. just typing out loud.


i said that on 1-1-08 in the 2008 pie run schedule and everyone blew me off!! :doh:

[Gilk51]

i said that on 1-1-08 in the 2008 pie run schedule and everyone blew me off!! :doh:

I don't remember that so it must have gotten lost in the shuffle.

The December PR is typically an overnighter between Christmas and New Year and there can be some family conflicts then. I've been dragging my feet on this one, thinking the gas prices, the economy, and hurricane Ike may have placed restrictions on how many folks can attend...

[Squeaky]

Just noticed that the November date for Edom is the 29th which is Thanksgiving weekend. In the past, we have made it the week prior.

So, I am thinking we should change the date to 11/22 before everyone makes their plans...

:huh:

Did we ever make a decision on this one? I need to plan around it... :giveup:

[Gilk51]

Did we ever make a decision on this one? I need to plan around it... :giveup:

No input except for Mike - and I am inclined to change it to 11/22.
What say ye?

[Squeaky]

<-- is i ye?

[Gilk51]

<-- is i ye?

yay verily

[Squeaky]

merrily we roll along...

oh, wait, what was the question? :scratch:

[Gilk51]

oh, wait, what was the question? :scratch:

Ms. ADD 2008 - do we change the date to 11/22? :roll:

[Squeaky]

11/22. So it is written, so it shall be.

[Gilk51]

11/22. So it is written, so it shall be.

Changed by vote: 3:0 :shrug:

[dukey33]

11/22 is the Motorcycle Show at Reliant. :ponder:

[Gilk51]

11/22 is the Motorcycle Show at Reliant. :ponder:

Well, it's also on 11/21 and 11/23.

I think 11/22 is still better over-all vs. 11/29.

Maybe in early January I will email all these motorcycle event organizers with the 2009 Pie Run schedule so they can plan around us! ;-)

[voyagerrider]

Oh, Pieman speaking of planning ahead. Is the 2009 Pie Run schedule ready for publication? There are 2 PRs left in 2008, Edom and End of Year.
Marty

[ed29]

But it's not Christmas yet!

[Gilk51]

But it's not Christmas yet!

:thumb:

[terrebandit]

Do they serve pie at the motorcycle show? Novel idea, aye? :lol2:

[Manfred]

I just saw a report on TV news about people raving over the pies from the Flying Saucer Pie Company (http://www.flyingsaucerpieshop.com/index.html) in Houston. Has anyone scouted this place?

[ST/SV]

I just saw a report on TV news about people raving over the pies from the Flying Saucer Pie Company (http://www.flyingsaucerpieshop.com/index.html) in Houston. Has anyone scouted this place?Not good for a pie run. No place to sit. Just walk in and buy your pie, or a slice and leave. Just pie only, no other food. The day before Thanksgiving there will be cars backed up for blocks to get in there.

[Manfred]

Not good for a pie run. No place to sit. Just walk in and buy your pie, or a slice and leave. Just pie only, no other food. The day before Thanksgiving there will be cars backed up for blocks to get in there.

Thanks! They mentioned the long line this time of year. Not much else.