TWT Spring Hill Country Rally, April 11-14

[STrider]

It's time to start getting plans and ideas together for an official trip, so....

Where: Inks Lake State Park (http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/inks/). Update 2: I have made reservations at Inks Lake State park. 5 water-only camping spots, giving us 10 (including me) tent spots, hopefully in loop 300-304. It's first come first served, so we'll see. We should all be in a group though, wherever we end up. I had to cover the initial reservation fee ($60), so that will be split up among those camping. That cost will be applied to the campground fee, neither I nor TWT will make money.

Soooo....

I'll need to know who is planning on camping at the park with the group (that is, occupying one of the reserved spots). I don't anticipate we'll need more spots than we have reserved, but just in case.... Post up or PM me your confirmation. If you already have trailer, Sunset Beach, or other arrangements made, don't worry 'bout it.

<edited to add: Trailers < 26' long, pop-ups, and camper shells are permitted in the loop, 1 per spot.>

Alsooooo...

There's a variably enforced 2 vehicle per spot rule. Last time we were up there we didn't have any problems with multiple bikes per spot, but that doesn't mean we won't this time. What I'm trying to get at is, if you plan to truck or trailer your bike up (I probably will), you may have to park your cage in the large lot at the park entrance. As we approach trip time, I'd like to have an idea who is trucking/trailering up, so we'll know what the recovery vehicle situation is. It's also helpful for those riding up who may want to stash a bag in a cage for delivery.

For those not inclined to camp, other accomodations are of course fine, but will not be set up by the organizers.
Burnet Hotels (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Burnet,+TX,+United+States+of+America&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title)

When: April 11-14. Travel up Fri, ride Saturday & Sunday, travel home Monday. Then pay the tax man.

Travel: Whatever suits you. I dunno if I'm gonna truck or ride up yet. If a trailer comes available, and if there's people that wanna share the trailer ride up, I can tow.

Routes: TBD. Or made up on the fly. I'll be looking at routes that include the 33x's. DS routes are up to the DS Ride Coordinator.

Activities: Riding, camping & whatever that includes for you. I'm sure we'll make a stop at the Lone Star Motorcycle museum. I know for some folks that's an all day visit. I can see as much as I care too in about 1/2 an hour. While it's early to start worrying about it, don't forget your:

Cards
Frisbees
Footballs
Fishing poles
Swimming garb(?)
Acoustical instrument

Food: It's camping. Whatever works for you. Make it as elaborate (or not) as you like. There's a couple restaurants not too far from the campground that might be ok for a group dinner one night, or just making an evening run for 1 or 2.

Costs: Fuel, food, travel, accomodations. I'll post up the campground costs when I get the reservations. Tent sites are $12/night + $4 day use fee. There is no rally fee.

RULES: (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1528)

This is a TWT Sponsored Event. So....



1. Wear the gear! At a minimum you must have a DOT approved helmet, gloves, and jacket. We'd be much happier to see good boots and riding pants ;-)

2. NO squidding! This means no wheelies, stoppies, burnouts, etc,... We do not want to attract undue negative attention.

3. No passing on the right! If you are behind a slower rider, pass safely on the left. It is preferrable that they know you are coming so you don't freak them when you pass by them.

4. Speeding is done at your own risk! Sure we all ride a little quick at times. If you get a ticket, don't bother blaming me. If you come upon group members that have been stopped, keep riding and find a place to stop farther up the road. LEO are not going to be thrilled if a lot of other bikes start pulling up.

5. Ride your own pace! I know you've all heard this before. Take it serious!! You will not get left behind. I stop the group at all turns in the route so we can regroup. It is rare for the group to wait more than a minute or two at most even for the slow riders. I will not continue until I get a thumbs up from the last person to arrive. Really, I want everyone to take this serious. Picking people and their bikes up out of ditches is NOT FUN!!

6. Group formation. On straights, we ride in a staggered formation with at least a one second gap between the person ahead of you. DO NOT CROWD THE RIDER IN FRONT OF YOU!! If you are all over the back of the person in front of you, you need to go ahead and pass them when it is safe. There are deer out in East Texas and if they have to swerve or brake to miss a deer, you need to have time to react! The staggering is only required for straights. When you hit the curves, take whatever line you think is best to get you through the corner safely.

7. No booze!We do not tolerate drinking until the end of the day when we are off the bikes. May sound kind of strict, but that's the way it is.

8. If one gasses up, we all gas up! I know this rule bugs some people. However, it will never fail that a few people will wait to get gas because they don't "need" gas yet. This totally screws up everything because they get out of sync with the group and we wind up having to make more stops and waste more time than we would if everyone will just fill up at the same time. I will hound you about this!!

9. Passing other traffic. I expect you to pass other vehicles in a safe manner. This does not include passing through a corner on the double yellow! If the bike in front of you passes, DO NOT assume it is necessarily safe for you to pass as well!! I have seen way too many close calls because of this behavior. Remember, we don't want every car we pass to be pissed at motorcyclists because we are obnoxious ;-)

10. Keep track of the rider behind you. You should be checking your mirrors every time you get done with a set of curves to make sure the person behind you has come through without incident. The idea is to make sure no one gets left behind as a result of mechanical issues or an accident. If you turn around, then the person ahead of you will eventually turn around, and so on, until the whole group comes back. We will do whatever is necessary to get all bikes and riders home.

11. Breaking away from the group. There will be riders that need to cut the day short for whatever reason. If you are one of these riders, you need to make sure that the ride leader knows you will be leaving and when. This is important because otherwise, it will be assumed that something bad has happened to you!


Updates: Remember to check back here for updates.
:tabUpdate 1: I recently had reason to be reminded of a 1/2 idea I had with another TWT guitar weirdo. So, if you're inclined and capable (of carrying it, capable of playing is optional), bring the acoustical instrument of your choosing.

:tabUPDATE 3
The reserved tent spots are officially filled! I'll add a new list if necessary for standby. Of course, anybody could just call and make their own reservations if spots are still available.

:tab Update 4:
THIS WEEK:
Mon-Wed: Procrastinate
Thurs: Panic Shop, load bike, gear.

Fri: If necessary, meet at 9:30 at Exxon on 290 & Huffmeister, load gear for people that need extra stuff (within reason) carried up, (first come first served.) Roll out NLT 10:00. If nobody speaks up that they want something carried, I'll skip this meet and roll straight from home.

Tent Campers: When you get to the campground, tell them you're with the "Simpson" group.

PM me for cell #.

Anything else?
Weather looks friendly enough...


:tab Update 5
The money question:
(For tent people)

Assuming everybody shows it will be $6/ night fri-sun. We might have to do some math to keep it fair for the one-night only folks, but it won't be more than $12/ night. You'll owe me either 6 or 12 for Fri night, then 6 or 12 to the park for Sat & Sun nights.

Don't forget there is also a 3 or 4 dollar day use fee per day.

RV/ Cabin/ B&B/ homeless people: Whatever you worked out


Players: If you're in, let us know your name & bike. And "I'm definitely in unless...." means you are a maybe.

Definite
leeroy Keith VFR
STScott Scott ST
STrider Matt Sprint ST

kocook Kent :drool: (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showpost.php?p=366267&postcount=15)

Squeaky Rebecca DL1k
jbh jbh FJR

Soozy Soozy Burg 650
Tracker Gary Speed Triple (brit bike evil twin)
Thermalser Stuart Blue Blur
Rsquared Roger Fizzyone
Snoopster Debbie SV650

Maybe
FJR Bandit
Texian Mark GS/ RC-51
Slider Doug FZ1
trl5791 Nighthawk/ sv1k
ndmiller Noah 1200GS

Tourmeister Scott Strom
Knobby R1/DRZ
hcope1 Buzz GS1150 (oddly enough, also "buzz")

[TWTourist]

OK, I'll be your first maybe. I still don't know if I am going to be back home or still in New Mexico.

[leeroy]

D.

[Thermalser]

D.

Dang, Skippy! Quick on the draw!:rofl:

[STScott]

I'm in....never been camping before....this should be fun.

I might have to leave on Sunday....I won't know if I can get that Monday off until the end of Feb.

I pilot a 2006 ST1300.

[Tracker]

Maybe for me. Is Mike from Clear Lake coming? :rofl:

[Texian]

Maybe- :)

[Manfred]

I'm planning a week in April at Lost Maples State Park. Might start that week on 13 April to spend a bit of time with ya'll.

Just checked the locations - 137 miles apart. Probably won't do this, as my riding is planned for points south of I-10.

[Quick-Silver]

Are the T shirts short or long sleeve. I wear a size LG.
Thanks

[STrider]

Are the T shirts short or long sleeve. I wear a size LG.
Thanks

Actually, I was thinking about t-shirts. Need a design, maker, orderer, & everything that goes along with it. I guess the T-Shirt Coordinator gets to decide on sleeve length.

[Squeaky]

Maybe

[trl5791]

I am a maybe

[WoodButcher]

I'm a maybe too. I need to check the daughter's volleyball schedule to make sure there isn't a tournament. It's close to the TAR event, but I might be able to do both. Plus I've been trying to figure out a way out there that is hits some dirt roads. Maybe I'll have it figured out by then.

[DFW_Warrior]

I'm 99% sure that I'll make it down for at least one night. I may not be able to make the whole event, but I have to show to just to finally meet you, Matt!

[ndmiller]

Maybe as well. Checking with work and family.....

Noah

[STrider]

I'm 99% sure that I'll make it down for at least one night. I may not be able to make the whole event, but I have to show to just to finally meet you, Matt!
:thumb:

List updated. Internet reservations for the campground are non-functional till Feb 1. I'll try to do it over the phone before that, but if not, then I'll do it then. (I really am not fond of the phone.)

[pacman]

Maybe. If I make it, I'll be in the nearest hotel, comfortable and drunk. :mrgreen:

[MikeB]

Inks Lake SP have about 15-20 AC cabin. Inside of each cabin has two sets of single bunk beds with mattresses (sleeps 4), ceiling fan in case someone doesn’t like camping. To reserve call direct
512/793-2223

Mike

[Slider]

I might be able to make it. Put me down as a maybe.

[kurt]

In.

[kurt]

Have a cabin reserved April 11-13.

[STScott]

:thumb:

List updated. Internet reservations for the campground are non-functional till Feb 1. I'll try to do it over the phone before that, but if not, then I'll do it then. (I really am not fond of the phone.)

Since I have to leave on Sunday, could you let me know which campsite you make the reservations for and I will call and make reservations for myself for that Thursday...thought I might get down there a day early and do some fishing and hiking before everyone arrives.

Thanks.

[pacman]

Have a cabin reserved April 11-13.

Tx, at what cabin are you staying? I'm guessing you're in the state park?

[kurt]

Tx, at what cabin are you staying? I'm guessing you're in the state park?

They won't assign one until arrival according to the reservation line. Maybe I can sweet talk the lady actually at Inks Lake SP.

[pacman]

My wife found a nice little B&B nearby, so......guess where we're staying.

I hate B&Bs. :argh:

[Texian]

cabin wussies :-P

[Thermalser]

cabin wussies :-P

...and RV wussies.;-)

[Texian]

...and RV wussies.;-)

Nooooooooooooooo!!...not the Evil RV from planet Hutto!! :giveup:

[WoodButcher]

I'm a maybe too. I need to check the daughter's volleyball schedule to make sure there isn't a tournament. It's close to the TAR event, but I might be able to do both. Plus I've been trying to figure out a way out there that is hits some dirt roads. Maybe I'll have it figured out by then.

Shoot. Definitely out. Volleyball tournament in Houston that weekend. Looks like I'm headed in the wrong direction.

[leeroy]

...and RV wussies.;-)Takes one to know one.The baby is crying.

[leeroy]

Nooooooooooooooo!!...not the Evil RV from planet Hutto!! :giveup:No rv.House in Sunrise Beach.

[STrider]

Update 1: I recently had reason to be reminded of a 1/2 idea I had with another TWT guitar weirdo. So, if you're inclined and capable (of carrying it, capable of playing is optional), bring the acoustical instrument of your choosing.:dude: :drums: :jammin:

[TXTRIPLE]

This sounds like a blast and in my backyard too, but I'm getting married April 13 and don't think she would go for a camping honeymoon.

[dennisd9]

This sounds like a blast and in my backyard too, but I'm getting married April 13 and don't think she would go for a camping honeymoon.

Maybe you should reconsider.... not too late to back out.

[kocook]

D. Sunshine Beach.

[pacman]

Hey Matt, scratch me off the list. I need to save all my trip dollars for MotoGP this September. Thanks for the opportunity.

[STrider]

List updated. Reservations for the 300-304 loop are in work, I hope to find out for sure tomorrow. That will give us 10 tent spots.

[STrider]

Update 2: I have made reservations at Inks Lake State park. 5 water-only camping spots, giving us 10 (including me) tent spots, hopefully in loop 300-304. It's first come first served, so we'll see. We should all be in a group though, wherever we end up. I had to cover the initial reservation fee ($60), so that will be split up among those camping. That cost will be applied to the campground fee, neither I nor TWT will make money.

Soooo....

I'll need to know who is planning on camping at the park with the group (that is, occupying one of the reserved spots). I don't anticipate we'll need more spots than we have reserved, but just in case.... Post up or PM me your confirmation. If you already have trailer, Sunset Beach, or other arrangements made, don't worry 'bout it.

<edited to add: Trailers < 26' long, pop-ups, and camper shells are permitted in the loop, 1 per spot.>

Alsooooo...

There's a variably enforced 2 vehicle per spot rule. Last time we were up there we didn't have any problems with multiple bikes per spot, but that doesn't mean we won't this time. What I'm trying to get at is, if you plan to truck or trailer your bike up (I probably will), you may have to park your cage in the large lot at the park entrance. As we approach trip time, I'd like to have an idea who is trucking/trailering up, so we'll know what the recovery vehicle situation is. It's also helpful for those riding up who may want to stash a bag in a cage for delivery.

Penultimately.....

While it's early to start worrying about it, don't forget your:
Cards
Frisbees
Footballs
Fishing poles
Swimming garb(?):moon:
Acoustical instrument:dude:
.....

Lastly.....

Thanks all for patience and participation!!

[Texian]

Next time Matt, please specify for everyone's sake.

*Barbie* Fishing poles

;)

[STrider]

:doh::oops:

Where's the love?

[Danny]

Looks like a hella nice campground, watch the video.
I guess Enchanted Rock is nearby, if anyone hasn't seen it

BTW: Whats TAR?

[kurt]

BTW: Whats TAR?

http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21062

[John Bennett]

Cool Rally!

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/longhorn_cavern/media/images/rackcard_locmap_600x386.gif

This sounds like a great event, but I never know if I can make these things until a few days prior.

If I attend, you all will complain that the photo of me on the left is 10 years old.

I put April 11 on my Google calendar.

[STrider]

Cool Rally!

If I attend, you all will complain that the photo of me on the left is 10 years old.

I put April 11 on my Google calendar.

Love to have you, John! One more person to check on my "TWT's to meet" list! What's the free mudbug situation this year?

I believe the current participant list is correct, everybody post up your intentions! Only six weeks away! Given my current bikological condition, and a certain British company's parts delivery program, I better start ordering NOW.

[Texian]

I believe the current participant list is correct, everybody post up your intentions! Only six weeks away! Given my current bikological condition, and a certain British company's parts delivery program, I better start ordering NOW.

Matt, didn't you have similar issues almost a year ago to this date?

[kurt]

Given my current bikological condition, and a certain British company's parts delivery program, I better start ordering NOW.

There is only one solution. Let's go shopping. :trust:

[STrider]

Matt, didn't you have similar issues almost a year ago to this date?

That has not escaped my notice. hence...

Let's go shopping. :trust:

That solution, while very popular in the minds of the bike-lustful and bike attention deficit disordered, resulted in a very short conversation.

[kurt]

I need to teach you the forgiveness vs. permission method. :trust:

[Squeaky]

COUGH shouldakeptthexr COUGH

[John Bennett]

What's the free mudbug situation this year?

Ross hasn't contacted me yet to do promotion.

When they nail down a date, I will put the word out pronto.

[Texfire]

I need to teach you the forgiveness vs. permission method. :trust:

Dude you could get rich if you patented your variation of that method and taught classes.

Surely Rhonda wonders every time you leave if you're going to come home on the same bike you left on that morning?

[kurt]

Dude you could get rich if you patented your variation of that method and taught classes.

Surely Rhonda wonders every time you leave if you're going to come home on the same bike you left on that morning?

Last time I took a day off for no good reason she asked what I was up to. She said she was afraid to come home and look in the garage. :rider:

[Tourmeister]

How are campsites determined? Are they assigned or is it first come/first served? If we come, we'll be towing a 30 ft RV...

[Daryl]

So TxMedic.......

What did happen to the ST1300?

I must have missed that thread...or threads?

BTW - I might make this one :sun:

[STrider]

How are campsites determined? Are they assigned or is it first come/first served? If we come, we'll be towing a 30 ft RV...

They are reserved but not assigned till we show up. 30 ft is a touch over what they allow in the tent loops, but maybe they won't notice. I didn't make any reservations in the RV loops.

[Tourmeister]

Well... so long as I can be near Leeroy's site... After all, I hear that is where all the action is :lol2: :chug:

[Knobby]

I'm signed up for TAR, but I think I could make this one also. Will there be route maps or GPS coordinates,... or will this be a large group that has to stay together? I read the thread and based on the Gas-Up-Together rule I'd say its a group ride,...Correct?

Thanks,
K

[jbh]

I may be interested in this ride. Do I need to make my own tent reservation or use the ones you have reserved? Are they for both Friday and Saturday night or just Saturday.

[STrider]

Well... so long as I can be near Leeroy's site... After all, I hear that is where all the action is

It would be most accurate to say the action arrived at Leeroy's site.

I'm signed up for TAR, but I think I could make this one also. Will there be route maps or GPS coordinates,... or will this be a large group that has to stay together? I read the thread and based on the Gas-Up-Together rule I'd say its a group ride,...Correct?

Thanks,
K

We will have route sheets, HOWEVER, in the past we've only had route sheets so that we had something to deviate from. Anybody is free to do their own thing or split off from the group if necessary, BUT at least in pairs if splitting off, and make sure the ride leaders know a general direction and route you're taking, and what time you plan to be back. Depending on the number of participants, multiple groups are also possible.

I may be interested in this ride. Do I need to make my own tent reservation or use the ones you have reserved? Are they for both Friday and Saturday night or just Saturday.

Tent reservations are made for Friday through Sunday night. Just say so, and you'll have a spot.

[Tourmeister]

Matt, did you actually use the TWT name for the reservations? Or is it in your name? (Assuming there is a block of spaces reserved).

[STrider]

Matt, did you actually use the TWT name for the reservations? Or is it in your name? (Assuming there is a block of spaces reserved).

There is a block of 5 spots, 2 tents per spot (which you would know if you read the thread!) reserved in my name. For some reason, they wouldn't accept payment from my TWT credit card.

[Tourmeister]

I do that just to torment you :-P :lol2:

[Squeaky]

Ok, I'm in need of tent space for Saturday night only. I'll have to ride out Saturday and back Sunday to make this one.

[jbh]

Tent reservations are made for Friday through Sunday night. Just say so, and you'll have a spot.

So!

Please mark me down for both nights. Do you want us to pay you when we get there?

I promise my tent will only take up one space now that I have a smaller one. I plan to ride the FJR down, since I will be at TAR 2 weeks later with the DRZ.

[Knobby]

Thanks STRider. I'm a maybe right now. Trying to clear up some things so I can go that weekend.



We will have route sheets, HOWEVER, in the past we've only had route sheets so that we had something to deviate from. Anybody is free to do their own thing or split off from the group if necessary, BUT at least in pairs if splitting off, and make sure the ride leaders know a general direction and route you're taking, and what time you plan to be back. Depending on the number of participants, multiple groups are also possible.



Tent reservations are made for Friday through Sunday night. Just say so, and you'll have a spot.

[Tx White Knight]

Has anyone used the Wi-Fi in any of the parks? I have to run some jobs for work every weekend :trust:

[Butte]

I'm IN, if there's a camping space left for friday and saturday nights. :rider:

[STrider]

So!

Please mark me down for both nights. Do you want us to pay you when we get there?

I promise my tent will only take up one space now that I have a smaller one. I plan to ride the FJR down, since I will be at TAR 2 weeks later with the DRZ.


Yah, that'll be the deal. I had to reserve the first night for each spot, so everybody will pay me for the first night, and then pay the park directly for the rest. With people doing various nights, we may have some math to work out, but it'll work out.

Unless you have a giant M.A.S.H. type army tent, fitting more than one into a spot isn't a problem.

Has anyone used the Wi-Fi in any of the parks? I have to run some jobs for work every weekend :trust:

One or more of the hotels in Burnet may have something.

List updated.

Definite
leeroy Keith VFR
STScott Scott ST1300
STrider Matt Sprint ST
txmedic Kurt (yeah, right)
kocook Kent :drool:
DFW_Warrior Bill DL1k
Squeaky Rebecca DL1k
jbh jbh FJR
echo_boom Rachel Ninja 250

[hcope1]

COUGH shouldakeptthexr COUGH

Now, that's funny!!!
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[STrider]

Sheesh Buzz, you go more than 3 months between posts, and you saved it up for that? Everybody's a comedian.:roll:

So I can put you down in the "d" list? Can a person of uhhhh... advanced maturity handle tent camping?:trust:

[hcope1]

:

So I can put you down in the "d" list? Can a person of uhhhh... advanced maturity handle tent camping? :trust:

Now, now! There's no reason for that. :rant: I believe your beef should be with Squeaky. She's the one that is ALWAYS "stirring up the pot".

As far as camping, I live to camp. Just make sure there are tents between me and Squeaky.:lol2:

Can you add me as a "D"? :loco: NEVER ! :thumbd: I'm always a "M". I require sunshine :sun: throughout the extended 10 day forecast. I think I'll wait for your Spring trip to Arkansas. I enjoyed the last one; although I didn't get to spend enough quality time with you. Maybe this year? :rider:

[Squeaky]

Just make sure there are tents between me and Squeaky.:lol2:

Hey now - I think I was the only one NOT snoring among the 7 or 8 tent in Terlingua. :mrgreen:

Oh, and Matt - The second morning of the trip, after I started the XR cold (first thing in the morning) with ONE kick - Scott proclaimed, "Matt would be proud". ;-)

[STrider]

Now, now! There's no reason for that. :rant: I believe your beef should be with Squeaky. She's the one that is ALWAYS "stirring up the pot".

As far as camping, I live to camp. Just make sure there are tents between me and Squeaky.:lol2:

Seems things are already tense between you and Squeak. Does Bill know about this?

I'm always a "M". I require sunshine :sun: throughout the extended 10 day forecast. I think I'll wait for your Spring trip to Arkansas. :rider:

This is the Spring trip for me. Ar/Mo maybe in the fall. I'm on a 1 trip/season ride diet.

[Squeaky]

Seems things are already tense between you and Squeak. Does Bill know about this?

Huh? :scratch:
Which Bill?

[DFW_Warrior]

Huh? :scratch:
Which Bill?

No kidding... I'm glad I'm not the only one confused here.:giveup:

[STrider]

Sheesh. The first part is just a play on "tents" and "tense".

The second is that Bill and Squeaky mischief generally seems mutually inclusive.

[Squeaky]

Sheesh. The first part is just a play on "tents" and "tense".
Well duh. I got that part. :rolleyes:

The second is that Bill and Squeaky mischief generally seems mutually inclusive.
:giveup:

[Butte]

where is soozy? :ponder:

[Soozy]

I am here and I am in! So do you want to RIDE or trailer?? (cause I don't have a trailer)

[Butte]

I am here and I am in! So do you want to RIDE or trailer?? (cause I don't have a trailer)

sweeeet.

I've no trailer and my pickup would likely die trying :zen:

let's ride :rider:

[Tracker]

you can move me from M to D, unless the British Bike Gods rain on my parade.

[Soozy]

sweeeet.

I've no trailer and my pickup would likely die trying :zen:

let's ride :rider:

And ride we will!

[STrider]

you can move me from M to D, unless the British Bike Gods rain on my parade.

Dood! Don't jinx it! I was just in the garage, the ST was looking like it had ideas of mischief.:wary:

List updated.

[Tracker]

Dood! Don't jinx it! I was just in the garage, the ST was looking like it had ideas of mischief.:wary:

List updated.
I just jinxed myself, so you should be safe. :doh:

[MikeB]

Has anyone used the Wi-Fi in any of the parks? I have to run some jobs for work every weekend :trust:

No Wi-Fi.

I want to go but can't, yall have fun.

[STrider]

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kinda sorta, with no helpful road names or landmarks.:
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Linkys no worky. About 350 miles. Includes 336 & 337, Lone Star Motorcycle Museum and Enchanted Rock.

[VFRJohn]

Proposed Route 1.



[Butting in where probably not needed...]

Assuming a clockwise loop on the lower end:

How about, instead of taking boring 41 over to boring I-10, cut off on FM1340 thru Hunt & Ingram back to Kerrville, thence onward. It's a pretty nice road sorta along the Guadalupe.

[STrider]

[Butting in where probably not needed...]

Assuming a clockwise loop on the lower end:

How about, instead of taking boring 41 over to boring I-10, cut off on FM1340 thru Hunt & Ingram back to Kerrville, thence onward. It's a pretty nice road sorta along the Guadalupe.

Butting is always appreciated. I plotted that ccw, but cw works too. My only concern is mileage, 350 can be a lot for some folks, particularly in a group on unfamiliar, technical roads. If the mileage & difficulty isn't a lot more that'd be fine. If it is a lot more miles & difficulty, we could split up as necessary.

AND (for every/anybody): Nobody should feel committed or required to the "planned" routes. This is a rally, rather than a tour, so you can just do your own thing, or a group thing, or smaller groups. Just make sure we know what your doing so we don't think we've lost you.

[Butte]

... If anyone departing from the DFW area would like some extra haulin' space, my SO will be following Soozy and I down to Inks in a pickup. He'll have plenty o' room for coolers, musical instruments, or whatever else you may or may not be able to pack on the bike...

[STrider]

... If anyone departing from the DFW area would like some extra haulin' space, my SO will be following Soozy and I down to Inks in a pickup. He'll have plenty o' room for coolers, musical instruments, or whatever else you may or may not be able to pack on the bike...

Me too, 'cept from NW Houston. Anybody want coolers, bags, gear, whatever carried up, meet up with me during the week prior. First come first served. I'll also set up a quick pre-ride-meeting/get together somewhere on the NW side of town Friday morning if necessary.

I do need to borrow a decent ramp, or I'll split towing costs if somebody wants to supply a trailer.

1 month away, do you know where your reservations are?:trust:

[Soozy]

Ummm...should I call in and make my own reservation?? How many tents are allowed at one site? I should probably get myself secluded because of the snoring I will be doing.

[Butte]

Ummm...should I call in and make my own reservation?? How many tents are allowed at one site? I should probably get myself secluded because of the snoring I will be doing.

yeah... do I need to call and make my own tent site reservations?

and Soozy, I'll bring my earplugs :lol2:

[STrider]

Ummm...should I call in and make my own reservation?? How many tents are allowed at one site? I should probably get myself secluded because of the snoring I will be doing.

Two tents per spot. Maximum 8 persons per spot. The spots we get should be adjoining, so the boundaries of the 2/8 rules may be flexible. In short, as long as we don't have more than 10 tents or 40 people on our loop, we likely won't get bothered by the Mounties.

yeah... do I need to call and make my own tent site reservations?

and Soozy, I'll bring my earplugs :lol2:

Nope. s'done.

By my count, the confirmed tent campers are:

STScott Scott ST
STrider Matt Sprint ST
DFW_Warrior Bill DL1k
Squeaky Rebecca DL1k
jbh jbh FJR
echo_boom Rachel Ninja 250
Soozy Soozy Burg 650
Tracker Gary Speed Triple (brit bike evil twin)

If you see your name on the list above, you:
1. DO NOT need to do anything for tent reservations except show up. We'll work out the payment situation there.
2. NEED TO TELL ME if you are NOT planning on tent camping w/ the group.

If you do not see your name on the list and ARE planning on tent camping, LET ME KNOW.

[Butte]

Sounds great. Thanks!

[DFW_Warrior]

Matt... I just want to be sure we got it right, I am only going to be staying for one night. I just don't know which night that will be just yet. LOL

[lobo10s]

Bummer, We will have to miss this as we are doing the STN Region 2 meet in Big Bend. Have fun everyone.

[STrider]

Bummer, We will have to miss this as we are doing the STN Region 2 meet in Big Bend. Have fun everyone.

Dang. Another Brit Bike connosieur we'll be missin'. And to think for those kinds of people.

2 tent spots left.

[Thermalser]

Count me in.:rider:

[STrider]

Count me in.:rider:

Schweet. Tent, cabin, table or booth?

[Thermalser]

Schweet. Tent, cabin, table or booth?

No needs, I'll be off-site.;-)

[STrider]

Three weeks to go!!

According to Big A here (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26145) portions of 337 may be torn up when we're out there. Just a heads up.

[scooter78666]

Three weeks to go!!

According to Big A here (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26145) portions of 337 may be torn up when we're out there. Just a heads up.

I just now posted the following message on another thread in TWT ("3's update"). Since it will have meaning to those folk riding on this rally, I am 'double posting' it here too.

I will be going through there on April 7 on my way from San Marcos (via Bandera, Medina, and Vanderpool) to Leakey, Texas for a Texas Forest Service fire seminar. I will most definitely drive thru 337 on my way. I will be in my Ford van, with my trusty Kawasaki ZL600 stashed inside.

I promise to check out this work on 337 (east of Leakey) and report to you all here the condition. I will try to get pics of it too, but can't promise to get the pics downloaded to my laptop and then re uploaded to here before I get home on April 10. I will get them on here on April 10, and will try to get them here earlier.

Some forums frown on 'double-posting' messages. Since I have heard no such rule here, I think I will also post this message on the TWT Spring Hill Country Rally forum, since they will be affected by this bit of road work too.

scooter78666

[KenH]

Anyone planning on dualsporting, or is this intended to be a paved ride?

[STrider]

Anyone planning on dualsporting, or is this intended to be a paved ride?
The "official" routes (by "official" I mean whatever path I'm on as default leader if necessary) will be paved. BUT - anybody can do any ride anywhere they want, lead their own group or do their own thing.

Just make sure to let the ride leaders know if you're breaking off, and if a person or group is doing their own ride, let somebody know approximate plans/ destinations.

[Rsquared]

I'm in.

[STrider]

I'm in.

And (minus a couple) the band is back together!!

[BILL N]

So, I just took delivery of my 08 V-strom and was thinking about joining you at Inks Lake. What is the current camping situation, is there room or should I get a motel room in Burnet? I will be coming up Friday evening arriving about 7pm....Bill

[STrider]

There is at least one tent camping spot left. Say so and you got it.

and :welcome:!!

[BILL N]

I'll take it, do most campers try and bring food to cook or do people eat as a group before, during and after the all day rides? Bill

[STrider]

umm, yes.

Depending on your appetite for food and early mornings, some people make breakfast runs pre-ride. Nothing really likely (or nearby) is leaping to mind, so it will be worth being prepared to make/ have a breakfast. As elaborate (or not) as you like.

Lunch is wherever we end up en route. Or carry something with you. We'll likely stop about midday at the Lone Star Motorcycle Museum, with the Ace Cafe. That may be an option. Or carry something with you.

Dinner is camp stove/grill standard, limited only by your creativity and taste, or make an evening run to a smallish handful of semi-nearby options. The (I am not making this up) Steak Barn is close.

Oh, and the spot's yours.

[BILL N]

Ok, I"ll probably just bring some breakfast stuff and wing it for dinner, not really set up yet for motorcycle camping beyond a tent and sleeping bag. Once I get some side luggage I'll be more prepared. I have a class till 5pm on Friday so I should be rolling in a little past 7pm...thanks, Bill

[STrider]

UPDATE 3

The reserved tent spots are officially filled! I'll add a new list if necessary for standby. Of course, anybody could roomate with somebody else, or just call and make their own reservations if spots are still available.

ETA: 10 days away!! Check:

:tab TIRES. If in doubt, replace or bring a replacement(s) and tools. Never fails, somebody who was sure they were fine ends up showing cord 150 miles into a 300 mile day. If you can already see wear bars, don't wait.

:tab GEAR: Gear 1, camping: If in doubt, get more/ better than you think you need. If you end up soaked because you brought your Snoopy tent and Barbie sleeping bag, you have my sympathy, but you ain't sharing my tent.
:tab:tab Gear 2, riding: BARE MINIMUM: Helmet, jacket, gloves, boots over the ankle, jeans. In this case, less is NOT more. If you don't have this bare minimum kit, beg, borrow or steal till you do.

:tab BIKE: Beyond tires, work out whatever gremlins are buggin you, or whatever impending catastrophic failures are foreseeable. Chain tension, lever play, etc. Don't make the group wait while you fiddle fuses for heated grips.

[BILL N]

Its looking like I might only be able to make one day. I saw a proposed route for Sat, do you have a route planned for Sunday? Thanks, Bill

[GHT]

Just a reminder to everyone, that is the MS-150 weekend you may want to stay clear of the riders route for that particular event as it may delay you. :giveup: I will be one of the 13,000+ bicycle riders that weekend, so please be careful when passing us.:rider:
You guys have a GREAT WEEKEND and I will see some of you at the T.A.R. in Junction...
George

[Thermalser]

Just a reminder to everyone, that is the MS-150 weekend you may want to stay clear of the riders route for that particular event as it may delay you. :giveup: I will be one of the 13,000+ bicycle riders that weekend, so please be careful when passing us.:rider:
You guys have a GREAT WEEKEND and I will see some of you at the T.A.R. in Junction...
George

Thanks for the reminder! We'll need to keep this in mind on the return ride to Houston on Sunday.:rider:

[STrider]

Its looking like I might only be able to make one day. I saw a proposed route for Sat, do you have a route planned for Sunday? Thanks, Bill

I'll work on a Sunday route this week. Also open to suggestions.

Update 4:

THIS WEEK:

Mon-Wed: Procrastinate
Thurs: Panic Shop, load bike, gear.

Fri: If necessary, meet at 9:30 at Exxon on 290 & Huffmeister, load gear for people that need extra stuff (within reason) carried up, (first come first served.) Roll out NLT 10:00. If nobody speaks up that they want something carried, I'll skip this meet and roll straight from home.

Tent Campers: When you get to the campground, tell them you're with the "Simpson" group.

PM me for cell #.

Anything else?

Weather looks friendly enough... (http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=78611&hourly=1&yday=101&weekday=Friday)

[Daryl]

I'm out......

Y'all have fun.

[STrider]

Update 5

Called and confirmed reservations. All's well.

The money question:
(For tent people)

Assuming everybody shows it will be $6/ night fri-sun. We might have to do some math to keep it fair for the one-night only folks, but it won't be more than $12/ night. You'll owe me either 6 or 12 for Fri night, then 6 or 12 to the park for Sat & Sun nights.

Don't forget there is also a 3 or 4 dollar day use fee per day.

RV/ Cabin/ B&B/ homeless people: Whatever you worked out.

[kurt]

What would be a good meeting place and time Saturday morning if I were to ride out for the day?

[Butte]

I'm out... :argh:

I love work. and scheduling bizzniss. :miffed:

Soozy, I'm sorry!

[STrider]

What would be a good meeting place and time Saturday morning if I were to ride out for the day?

Uhh, you're already committed to this ride, and I missed the post where you snuck out. (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showpost.php?p=349150&postcount=20)

8:00 am ish should get you there in time to relax for a little while before KSU. I think we'll be in loop 300-304.

[kurt]

I had a cabin, vacation approval and everything, but couldn't get the girls excited about it. We spent it all to go to the Ingelside Pie Run instead.

[Trailduster]

I would like to come out sun morn. and hook up for a ride or just mingle and enjoy the day, Is this camp ground on park road 4 ? This may have already been posted but if somebody doesent mind saying where again, Im not a smart man!

[STrider]

It is on Park Road 4, we should be in loop 300-304. There are detailed maps in the Inks Lake link in the first post of this thread.

[Soozy]

I'm out... :argh:

I love work. and scheduling bizzniss. :miffed:

Soozy, I'm sorry!


:tears: I am sorry too!! You are good company. I am going anyway. Mandy, my newly married daughter, is living in Killeen, so I can tie a visit in to her.

I am ready for my first solo adventure out of the metroplex. :rider:

[Butte]

:tears: I am sorry too!! You are good company. I am going anyway. Mandy, my newly married daughter, is living in Killeen, so I can tie a visit in to her.

I am ready for my first solo adventure out of the metroplex. :rider:

good luck :sun:

maybe one of these days I'll actually go :doh:


STrider - if I need to I can pay for my camping spot since I bailed.

[STrider]

Two tent spots available.

[Snoopster]

Hey Matt,

Squeaky convinced me to join her since Erik's work schedule is getting more hectic. She said that she already has one of the camping spots & we'll be sharing my tent so add me to your definite list. We both have to work on Friday so we'll be heading out on Saturday. :sun:

[Squeaky]

We both have to work on Friday so we'll be heading out on Saturday. :sun:

And will hopefully avoid as much of the MS150 craziness as possible :eek2: which means I don't get to take a few of my favorite roads, but we'll get to explore some new ones. :rider:

[Snoopster]

And will hopefully avoid as much of the MS150 craziness as possible :eek2: which means I don't get to take a few of my favorite roads, but we'll get to explore some new ones. :rider:

paved ones I hope. :flip:

[twistedpinion]

Just a heads up on 337, the construction isn't that bad at all. We were just there along with 4,000 Harleys, no problems.

Here's what it's like:
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u201/Twistedpinion/337constr.jpg

[jbh]

I am addicted to coffee, unfortunately. I have to drink it in the morning or I get my withdrawl headache. Is anyone bringing a coffee pot? I have one I can bring with a small stove, ect but it takes up quite a bit of room on the FJR in the bags. I will bring it if necessary but if there are other options I would like to hear them.

Thanks.

[STrider]

I am addicted to coffee.

+1.

Option 1. Stagger, stumble and fumble around until the first stop. (Generally happens early in the ride). Get coffee.

Option 2. Be exceedingly nice (or be a BSG) to Squeaky, stand in line, get small but good cup from the jet boil.

Option 3. Bring just your pot, you can put it on my camp stove.

Option 4. Buy a Goldwing. Decide on espresso, latte, or regular. Push the right button.

[Thermalser]

Hey Matt,

Squeaky convinced me to join her since Erik's work schedule is getting more hectic. She said that she already has one of the camping spots & we'll be sharing my tent so add me to your definite list. We both have to work on Friday so we'll be heading out on Saturday. :sun:

This group is starting to look eerily like the "deer run" in April of '05!:eek2: :rider:

[STrider]

This group is starting to look eerily like the "deer run-in" April of '05!:eek2: :rider:

fixt. While I missed that trip, I was wondering who would get the black eye;-) . & there's no shortage of the critters up there, either.

[Squeaky]

Option 2. Be exceedingly nice (or be a BSG) to Squeaky, stand in line, get small but good cup from the jet boil.


I was going to offer, but I'm only staying one night - so Sunday morning coffee is all I can offer. :-P

[Snoopster]

This group is starting to look eerily like the "deer run" in April of '05!:eek2: :rider:

Hey Stuey,

Gosh ...... has it been that long. Is Mark "Texian" coming too? I just have to ride close to you guys to shield away the deer from me. :angel:

Actually it looks like Squeaky & I will not be there in time to join ya'll for a ride but we can swope stories at the camp fire. :party:

[Thermalser]

Hey Stuey,

Gosh ...... has it been that long. Is Mark "Texian" coming too? I just have to ride close to you guys to shield away the deer from me. :angel:

Actually it looks like Squeaky & I will not be there in time to join ya'll for a ride but we can swope stories at the camp fire. :party:

Texians in, but we'll be staying down the road a bit in Sunrise Beach.

Are you guys riding back Sunday or Monday?

[BMWbabe]

Gosh this sounds like a ton of fun. If I didn't have company coming in, I'd be there too. :rider: :rider: :rider:

Have fun and take pictures!!!

[kurt]

My fate is sealed. I'm working Friday night so I'm out completely.

[jbh]

+1.

Option 1. Stagger, stumble and fumble around until the first stop. (Generally happens early in the ride). Get coffee.

Option 2. Be exceedingly nice (or be a BSG) to Squeaky, stand in line, get small but good cup from the jet boil.

Option 3. Bring just your pot, you can put it on my camp stove.

Option 4. Buy a Goldwing. Decide on espresso, latte, or regular. Push the right button.

I don't have enough time this week for option #4 so it looks like I will go with option #3. If you have the stove and propane that will save me a lot of space. I will bring my perculater pot and coffe. I will be able to make excess coffee if anyone else wants coffee as well, just bring your own mug.

[jbh]

For all who are arriving on Friday, what time do you plan to arrive at the park?

[STrider]

If you have the stove and propane that will save me a lot of space. I will bring my perculater pot and coffe. I will be able to make excess coffee if anyone else wants coffee as well, just bring your own mug.

Consider it done. But "excess coffee" is like "excess money".

For all who are arriving on Friday, what time do you plan to arrive at the park?

1:00 to 2:00 pm, pending last minute travel, packing, planning, oversleeping snafus. Red Avalanche, Aluminium Silver Sprint ST. Blue Tent.

[scooter78666]

I just now posted the following message on another thread in TWT ("3's update"). Since it will have meaning to those folk riding on this rally, I am 'double posting' it here too.

I will be going through there on April 7 on my way from San Marcos (via Bandera, Medina, and Vanderpool) to Leakey, Texas for a Texas Forest Service fire seminar. I will most definitely drive thru 337 on my way. I will be in my Ford van, with my trusty Kawasaki ZL600 stashed inside.

I promise to check out this work on 337 (east of Leakey) and report to you all here the condition. I will try to get pics of it too, but can't promise to get the pics downloaded to my laptop and then re uploaded to here before I get home on April 10. I will get them on here on April 10, and will try to get them here earlier.

scooter78666

Here I am: back from my 3-day car trip to Leakey via RR 337 from Medina thru Vanderpool and on to Leakey. I was on this stretch of road on Monday afternoon, April 7, about 3 PM. It was not raining, so construction crews were operating full-bore along this stretch. The construction zone started about 5 miles east of Leakey, and continued all the way into the town of Leakey. I am going to post 6 or 8 pics of the road construction as I snapped pictures thru the windshield of my Suburban as I followed the pilot car from east to west. I had to wait a long time (15 or 20 minutes at this first one-way red light, waiting for the pilot car to return. Once we got underway, he zipped along pretty good. A group of cyclists happened to be going west to east as I just started my east to west run.

My overall assessment of the difficulty of riding thru this construction zone is: Not bad if it is dry. It was mainly just dusty, and your cycle will be super dirty after riding thru it. IF it happened to be raining, it would be YUCKY in the extreme.

Look at the following pics I took on Monday afternoon, April 7 (2 days ago).


Eastern end of road work on RR 337
http://i29.tinypic.com/9zlwuw.jpg

Cycles moving east on RR 337 on 4-7-08
http://i28.tinypic.com/2mgmd04.jpg

Following pilot car thru construction zone
http://i30.tinypic.com/2h587sz.jpg

Following pilot car thru construction zone
http://i31.tinypic.com/25rk1fm.jpg

Following pilot car thru construction zone
http://i28.tinypic.com/fusvit.jpg

Following pilot car thru construction zone
http://i25.tinypic.com/2ughzmd.jpg

Following pilot car thru construction zone
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End of construction zone on RR 337 in Leakey on April 7; 3 PM
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I hope these pics will help you in planning your ride thru this stretch of road.
scooter78666

[Squeaky]

Are you guys riding back Sunday or Monday?

Sunday. Not sure of the route back yet, but we've got all day to wander.

[STrider]

...following pics...

Wow, thanks, scooter!!. Great update!! Oddly enough, it makes me want to do it MORE. There's just something weirdly satisfying about pushing it a little bit on surfaces your bike "can't" do.

Thanks again!

[STrider]

Update 6

Near last minute thoughts:

Firewood. Bring whatever you can. There's no such thing as too much.

Tools. See Firewood. Sometimes the things that seem the least necessary/ most obscure end up being critical. OTOH, don't go crazy. It's highly unlikely we'll need your chop saw. But a gas powered blender.....

Gear, riding: Duh. Helmet, jacket, boots over the ankle, gloves, and at least jeans.

Gear, camping: You get what you pay for. Don't complain if you end up cold and wet in the middle of the night in a Barbie tent and Scooby sleeping bag.

Rides: There's a couple seriously fast people on the trip, among whom I most definitely do NOT number. Trying to keep up while riding over one's head is a very good way to find oneself on one's noggin. And it's not fun. Ride your own ride, at your own pace. Unless you go out of your way to leave the group, you WILL NOT GET LEFT.

Rides, redux: When you hear that little voice that says "Man!, I'm really riding good!" That means you are about to crash. DAHIK.

Rules: In addition to the TWT rules, the following are in effect through Monday:

:tab 1. No crashing
:tab 2. No crying

[Squeaky]

Aww, man - my Barbie tent and sleeping bag combo is sooooooo cute! :lol2:

[WoodButcher]

FYI, a cold front with a line of storms came through the area this morning. About a half inch of rain. Forecast is for clear skies, 70's during the days and 40's at night all the way through Sunday. Looks to be a beautiful weekend for you all. Too bad I'm heading to Houston.

[jbh]

Still packing, got the FJR loaded up-hope I can get it off the center stand.

I will not be able to bring firewood but I can help get some (pay$) once I get there. I will probably be there Friday from 2-5pm or so. Look for a blue FJR, me and a tent and maybe a six pack.

I plan to meander down from Fort Worth tomorrow. Once I get there I will set up camp and then have to make a run to the store for refreshments and hopefully some food to cook out.

I hope we all get to camp in the same area.

[Squeaky]

If anyone knows where I can pick up a bundle of firewood on my way into the park Saturday, I'll have a bungee net and an empty back seat.

Got my luggage mount fixed today (if you ask me, it's better than it was before!) and I'm practically still packed from the last camping trip! :mrgreen:

[jbh]

OK, I have one question on tent camping. I know you have paid for the first night already and we will pay you for it.

When I get to the park do I have to go inside the building and pay for the other nights or can I do that at the booth? Also I am only staying Friday/Saturday night so I guess I just pay for those nights, or will we loose a reservation for one of the spots if someone does not pay for Sunday night as well, since we may be sharing each site.

I hope that was not confusing, just trying to do the right thing here.

[BILL N]

I am going to have to back out of this weekend. My bike is due for its 600 mile service and I need to get the metal out of the oil before I add another 400 miles to the odometer. I have an appointment at the dealer on Saturday. I will try and make the next gathering...thanks, Bill

[Tracker]

Plan on bringing my son with me. He just got a V30 Magna. He's going to truck it down, but we'll be there late thirty.

[Soozy]

I will be arriving in the afternoon. I am stopping in Killeen to have lunch with my daughter, Mandy. I am looking forward to the whole weekend!

[STrider]

OK, I have one question on tent camping. I know you have paid for the first night already and we will pay you for it.

When I get to the park do I have to go inside the building and pay for the other nights or can I do that at the booth? Also I am only staying Friday/Saturday night so I guess I just pay for those nights, or will we loose a reservation for one of the spots if someone does not pay for Sunday night as well, since we may be sharing each site.

I hope that was not confusing, just trying to do the right thing here.

What I intend to happen is we will get together Fri night or Sat, maybe briefly on Sunday for the late-late comers, and figure out how the money works out, get everybody to put their fair share in, and then pay the folks one lump sum for the whole deal.

Here's my thinking on the math, tell me if I'm way off base. We take the total bill (Should be about $180)/ person-nights (6-10 people per night, with coming & going). Everybody pays that number x however many nights they stay. (Think man-hours)

So if the total number of person-nights is, say 25, thats 180/25= 7.2 So that's $7.20 per night you stay. If you stay one night, $7.20. 3 nights, $21.60. Day use fees will obviously be per person.


When you get there, you should just be able to say "I'm with the Simpson group" and they'll tell you what spots we're in.

Hope that wasn't confusing, just trying to do the right thing here.:;)

Just finished taking the top layer of dirt off the bike, so I won't be too embarrassed to be seen next to Kent's shiny new mo-sheen. Trying to run through my head of all the stuff I'll realize I forgot about when I get to Austin.

[jbh]

When you get there, you should just be able to say "I'm with the Simpson group" and they'll tell you what spots we're in.



Sounds like VIP treatment for us, I'll bet our campfire ring is even gold plated.

See everyone this afternoon.

[kurt]

bneedles isn't going to make it. He asked me to post because he is having access issues.

[STrider]

On the road in 5 minutes. See everybody soon. Be safe. Close thread.

No access for me till Mon night.

[Tracker]

STrider, thanks for putting this all together. I know the organizing/money part of these things can turn into royal pains. Just round my tab up to the nearest $5 and I'll buy you a cold one, too, for your troubles.

[STrider]

Okay, this time I really mean it. On the road after this post. STScott is there, we have spots 300-304 reserved. We are paid up with the campground, so just gotta get Scott & I reimbursed. (BTW HUGE thanks to Scott. He had to work some magic with the campground, because they did exactly what I tried to prevent, but he graciously took care of it)

I should be there between 2-3 pm. Pending further errors/ omissions.

[Texian]

I'll stop by and visit ~2:30 if you're there.

[Soozy]

Groan. The bike is having a starting problem. Ken is helping to find it and we have nothing so far. I won't be there today...

I am happy to pay for my camping spot...just let me know.

If we figure this out, I may make it tomorrow(saturday)

You guys have FUN!!!!

[John Bennett]

Turns out I can't make it either.

Hoist one for me.

[Tracker]

Hope things work out for you, Soozy.
I'm not going to be able to get out of town until 16:30.

[Trailduster]

I will be there sun. morn. hope to meet you all, Taking the inlaws out for anniversary lunch sat. catch up on some honey do,s and then sun is mine. I drive a frt. truck and my route today was Llano, kingsland, marb.falls,burnet...There were 100,s of bikes everywhere, coopers bbq. etc. so close yet so far away but i made it home and im ready, got mon. off too.

[jeffrey]

Man!!!

I wish I had seen this earlier! I've been dying to go camping. :(

Arrgghhh. I have to pay attention to other forum sections more. :( :( :(

[Squeaky]

Man!!!

I wish I had seen this earlier! I've been dying to go camping. :(

Arrgghhh. I have to pay attention to other forum sections more. :( :( :(

Quick - pack the bike! We've had cancellations in the last 48 hours, so I'm sure there's room for ya.

[jeffrey]

I could, but they wo'nt let me in until the morning. :(

I have a weird work schedule, I am off Thursday nights, Fridays and Saturdays, I work Sundays, so I'd have to turn back around and come back. :(

[Squeaky]

Well, I'm not leaving until tomorrow morning either - and I'm coming back Sunday.

Still a good time!

[jeffrey]

Maaaannnn. :(

I already have plans and stuff for the day tomorrow. This looks like a great weekend for camping too.

Blah! My own fault for not paying better attention.

[Trailduster]

I must have missed something or i just missed it all, showed up this morn. 10 am, inks lake state park camps 300-304 were paid for but no trace of life to be found, not even a gum wrapper....

[Tracker]

The group left around 10 headed for Lime Creek Rd, I think. Tehtank and I left around 10:45 headed for parts north. Ya'll missed a great weekend of camping and riding the hill country.

[jbh]

I am back and tired. We did do limecreek, cow creek today. Then I just slabbed it back I35 to get home by 5pm. Man that headwind sucked heading north. I guess it was payback for having tailwind going down on Friday.

Saturday we hit 16, 337, 39 and a few others I could not remember, awesome day for riding, logged about 340 miles. Perfect weather for camping as well.

Thanks ST rider for setting all this up, everything was great. It was nice to meet everyone and ride with everyone. Thanks for waiting for me to pack up this morning before we headed out to limecreek road. If I have any good pictures I will post up later. I know Scott should have a few good ones.

[Trailduster]

The group left around 10 headed for Lime Creek Rd, I think. Tehtank and I left around 10:45 headed for parts north. Ya'll missed a great weekend of camping and riding the hill country.
I figured that to be the case, I did enjoy the ride out and back, did a little exploring, tried to go down the dam road [inks] it was almost dual sport as trees were down across it, had to turn around on the Bandit, could have kept going on a D.S. Ill catch yall another time. SZ.

[tehtank]

1st day back on a bike, 7 miles
2nd day back on a bike, 340 miles

Good times :rider:

[jbh]

Ride report here:
http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26845

[Gilk51]

1st day back on a bike, 7 miles
2nd day back on a bike, 340 miles

Good times :rider:

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