Pie Run III: Floyd's Ranch House Restaurant, Ingleside, Tx. March 29th

[Tourmeister]

Where:
Floyd's Ranch House Restaurant
2144 Highway 361
Ingleside, TX 78362
(361) 776-3511

map (http://yellowpages.superpages.com/profile~SRC_google~C_Food+&+Dining~LID_JVVVf521fVKSgzmDHDpAQQ%3D%3D~attres_tr ue.htm)

When:
13:00 in Ingelside, TX
29 March 2008


ANOTHER NEW 2008 LOCATION!

I adjusted the arrival time to 13:00 (1PM) at the request of those that are coming from longer distances. Let me know if this time needs to be adjusted again.

Who:
Definite:
C50Dreamin :roll:
DwayneInfo +1
Gilk51
tortuga
Seahog +1
TX_F2
TxMedic +3(?)
Quick-Silver
bleudogOK + Naomi
Buck&Betty (both of 'em)
Snoopster
aharbi
FJRMike+2
Triton22us
VITAGREG+1
M38A1
CarolAnn
STScott
atlas750
1Bad-X
PhilA
Jack Giesecke

Probable
Squeaky
scar04
klb1122
Hotair+1

Maybe:
Dixonduke
Jbay
rxpx40
Rainmaker
FJR Bandit
mrr1150gs + 1 + r1150gsrider + 1 :roll:
dbmet
FJRSTAR
iwishiwaseatin
STJim

Huge Maybe
jhansen

Had to Cancel
Chill +1 :-(
Hotair :-( :roll: (see probable now) :roll:
Sbrogden +1 :-(
Voyagerrider + Kathy :-(
NUTT :-(
wbrisett :-(

looks like: 31 definite, 5 probable, 14 maybes

[dixonduke]

maybe... if not in Big Bend....

[Gilk51]

Put me "in" - it is supposed to be STScott's first Pie Run and I will be there to make sure that he doesn't get in any trouble... ;-)

It will be an overnighter (maybe two) for me. I also want to see the USS Lexington (and device 2F103).

[kurt]

Definite. Were arriving Friday (car and bike) and leaving Sunday. The girls will be walking to the beach from the Holiday Inn Express in Port Aransas.

[Hotair]

I have a house on the water in Lamar,next to Goose Island state park. If any interest, some can camp in my yard with bath and kitchen privelages. Outside kitchen and bath. Also great view of Aransas bay fron the decks. Just a short ride to PIE!!!! Also have pier to try and catch a meal under the lights. I will know for sure later as we get closer, that I will be there. Any interest?:rider: :rider: :rider: :rider: :eat: :eat: :eat: :eat: :eat: :eat:

[Manfred]

I will plan on being there, will try to bring a fellow biker, though he has the disadvantage of riding a Harley :-)

[Jbay]

maybe

depends how many courthouses Chuck has left :rofl:

[C50dreamin]

Put in for off that weekend so there won't be any "surprises" on the new schedule so I should be there. On the plus side for me is it's the closest pie run to me besides the Blessing one later in the year...

[DwayneInfo]

Should be good for this one. Put me as a Definite +1

[rxpx40]

If I can rig my fishin' rod and tackle box on my bike, I'll swing down! I might take up the fella that has a house in Lamar.
Make sure the mosquitoes are well fed before I arrive, please..

Chris

[Gilk51]

maybe

depends how many courthouses Chuck has left :rofl:

Oh, there are plenty left! :thpt:

[budzrex]

It will be an overnighter (maybe two) for me. I also want to see the USS Lexington (and device 2F103).[/QUOTE]


The Lex is cool, I work with the aircraft restoration department on the ship and get to wander around in the non public access areas when there. I have also had them put my truck up on the lift and gotten to drive around on the
flight deck this summer

[TX_F2]

My 12th Wedding Anniversary is the weekend of the 29th :doh:

But seeing how I was the one who voiced my concerns to Chris that all the Pie Runs were 6+ hours away from the South Texas folks and he was kind enough to put Ingleside (10 -15 min from my driveway) on the Pie Run schedule..........................

Please put me down as a DEFINITE :eat: :rider:


Also, if anyone needs any info on the area just ask me. If you PM me I'll also give you my phone # so you can call me if you need to. There are lots of things to do in the surrounding area.


Scott / Chuck - If you have any specific needs as far as coordinating with the restaurant, let me know. It would probably be easier for me to do it since it's pretty muchin my back yard.


Phil

[Gilk51]

Thanks, Phil.

I will probably be contacting you since we will probably need recommendations on places to stay (cheap & secure).

[kurt]

Thanks, Phil.

I will probably be contacting you since we will probably need recommendations on places to stay (cheap & secure).

Join us on the beach! $89/night.

[Gilk51]

Join us on the beach! $89/night.

May do it. Can you PM me with details?
Thanks.

[Squeaky]

Interesting side note:
I went looking for a picture to create this month's banner ad, and googled "floyd's ingleside tx"

The first result - THIS thread! :clap:

[Gilk51]

For reference:

USS Lexington (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=2914+N+Shoreline+Blvd,+Corpus+Christi,+TX+78402&sll=32.720491,-97.029071&sspn=0.007709,0.009967&ie=UTF8&ll=27.814654,-97.389518&spn=0.008104,0.009967&t=h&z=1)

[onecan]

Don't know for sure about the 29th but I will be in the BigBend area when you are. Where are you going to stay in that area. We like Alpine. Onecan, Moffitt, Texas.

[Tourmeister]

Jack is not coming to this one?!

[Texfire]

It will be an overnighter (maybe two) for me. I also want to see the USS Lexington (and device 2F103).

Night Carrier Landing Training Device?

[TX_F2]

Jack is not coming to this one?!

Jack better be coming to this one Scott, it's a fairly short ride from him in Port Lavaca. I'll give him a call and remind him. lol

[Gilk51]

Night Carrier Landing Training Device?

Device 2F103 - A-7E NCLT

Yes sir. That one is either from NAS Lemoore or NAS Cecil Field. I am interested in how much of it was donated to the museum. I didn't work on that one as much as the 2F111 (A-7E WST), but supported it from 1981-1991. I still have some of the documentation.

[Texfire]

So is it a computer simulator or some mechanical setup? Color me intrigued.

[Gilk51]

It was a Navy training device from 1972 to 1991 (when the A-7E was decommisioned). It included a cockpit on a small, 5-DOF motion base, an instructor station, Harris H800 computer, and several I/O racks. All of the cockpit controls and boxes related to carrier landing (weapon system was in-op) were operational, including comm-ops on radios (no actual transmission).

Graphics were a circa-early 70, custom vector-based stroke writer that just rendered lights - well, it was a NIGHT carrier landing sim. :-P Fully operational FLOLS and deck lights for CV-43 USS Coral Sea, CVN-68 USS Nimitz, and (I am pretty sure) CV-16 USS Lexington (gotta double check that). Manual approaches and full Mode 1 supported.

A-7E squadrons were stationed at NAS Lemoore, CA, and NAS Cecil Field, FL. The device on the Lexington is from one of these sites. I am pretty sure that the other one was scrapped. The two WSTs are disassembled, shipped to Patros, Greece, and now support (still?) the aircraft for the Helenic Air Force.

Sorry, that was probably more than you wanted to know... :shrug:

[Texfire]

Actually it was exactly what I was wondering. Sounds very cool, I'll have to check it out. If I can make it down maybe you can show me what the different parts are.

[Seahog]

...and the Phat Phantom keeps getting... errr... robuster.

Count me in, +1.

steve

[Tourmeister]

Is the 1:00pm time okay with everyone? I just left that in there from when I copied the previous post from last month. I can set it back to the regular 11:30am (?) if needed.

[Gilk51]

Is the 1:00pm time okay with everyone? I just left that in there from when I copied the previous post from last month. I can set it back to the regular 11:30am (?) if needed.

The regular time is usually 11:00 (per wizzerman). But I think 11:30 would work for me - I'll be staying in the area Friday night and could probably use the time after pie eating to hot foot it home.

But I'll go with whatever the majority wants - the 1 PM may work better for those that are closer...

[Squeaky]

It's way far south - how about a 12:30 compromise?
(we get in the way of the locals no matter when we schedule it)

[jka134]

Is the 1:00pm time okay with everyone? I just left that in there from when I copied the previous post from last month. I can set it back to the regular 11:30am (?) if needed.

1:00 and I could make all the runs! Excellent idea. :clap:

[C50dreamin]

...and the Phat Phantom keeps getting... errr... robuster.

Count me in, +1.

steve


Hey Seahog, I'm right up the road from ya, mind if I trail ya down there ??? We could meet at Buc-ees south of town. I don't think my bro. can get off from work this time and it would be cool to ride with someone down there.... I might be able to get a couple more people to ride w/ but I'm not sure...Let me know...

[scar04]

Put me down as a more than likely. I may even crash (stay over, bad choice of words, sorry) there if the condo is open.

[chill]

ummmmmmm pie. i'll be there. chill + 1

[Seahog]

Hey Seahog, I'm right up the road from ya, mind if I trail ya down there ??? We could meet at Buc-ees south of town. I don't think my bro. can get off from work this time and it would be cool to ride with someone down there.... I might be able to get a couple more people to ride w/ but I'm not sure...Let me know...

You bet... the more the better. Give me a call one evening in the next couple of weeks and we'll firm up the time. My contact info is in my profile.

steve

[Gilk51]

It's way far south - how about a 12:30 compromise?
(we get in the way of the locals no matter when we schedule it)

Any other opinions on the start time? :scratch:



Oh, this is scary - I just noticed that I have moderator powers in this forum. :eek2:
What can that mean? :ponder:

[C50dreamin]

You bet... the more the better. Give me a call one evening in the next couple of weeks and we'll firm up the time. My contact info is in my profile.

steve

Got the PM, will do...:mrgreen:

[FJRMike]

+2 on being there.

Leave the time at 1:00 so we don't have to get up so early to start the ride.

[Simmons1]

Oh, this is scary - I just noticed that I have moderator powers in this forum. :eek2:
What can that mean? :ponder:

That is because you are the new Pie Man:mrgreen:

[kurt]

It says so above your avatar. :-P

[Squeaky]

It says so above your avatar. :-P

:rofl:

[Tourmeister]

It means I hate tracking threads like this to keep the attendance list updated... ;-)

[Gilk51]

I think this is a conspiracy! :rant:

[Tourmeister]

I think this is a conspiracy! :rant:

What are you...!? Some kind of Ron Paul supporter kook!? :nana:

[Gilk51]

What are you...!? Some kind of Ron Paul supporter kook!? :nana:

Well, um, uh, ... yes... :-P

[Quick-Silver]

Looks like somebody is going to have to be a meanie on this thread to keep it on topic.:lol2:

I plan on making this one.

[bluedogok]

Put Naomi and I down for this one with a weekend stay at the HI-Ex. I have never been down to the Texas coast, just once in Louisiana and a few times in Pensacola/Destin so this will be a new thing.

[Tourmeister]

Did you get that Chuck? :-P

[Gilk51]

Did you get that Chuck? :-P

<sigh> list updated :roll:


:lol2:

[db]

<sigh> list updated :roll:


:lol2:

No good deed goes .... :zen: :mrgreen:

[MikeB]

For those who like to camp on the beach, Mustang Island State Park are nearby, max 8 people per campsite otherwise noted $8/night without hookup, $16/night with water and electric, see more http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/mustang_island/fee.phtml

[voyagerrider]

Count us in for the Pie Run. Voyagerrider +1
Marty

[Buck&Betty]

Buck&Betty +1 will be attending the Pie Run III
Sorry we have not been on any rides with you lately, hope to join you guys soon.

Buck&Betty

[Gilk51]

Count us in for the Pie Run. Voyagerrider +1
Marty

Buck&Betty +1 will be attending the Pie Run III


Uh oh.

:lol2:

gotta update the list again... :roll:

[jhansen]

Uh oh.

:lol2:

gotta update the list again... :roll:

You "volunteered" :trust: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[TX_F2]

Just a reminder for those that didn't see this in the other Thread, here are just some of the things to see in the area while at the Pie Run :

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/

[NUTT]

I'm a maybe. My mom has something she wants to do sometime towards the end of this month I just don't remember what day.

Hmmm (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=6294934513797764502,30.006270,-95.942690%3B4636174095687621053,29.806530,-95.975120%3B7227320446673699361,29.818580,-96.058410%3B8335412457496427398,29.769920,-96.156810%3B18411554635584817820,28.966830,-96.070030&saddr=Tomball,+TX+77375&daddr=FM-362+%4030.006270,+-95.942690+to:FM-359+%4029.806530,+-95.975120+to:FM-1458+%4029.818580,+-96.058410+to:29.788217,-96.153717+to:US-90+%4029.769920,+-96.156810+to:FM-1468+%4028.966830,+-96.070030+to:Ingleside,+TX+78362&mra=dpe&mrcr=2&mrsp=4&sz=10&via=3,4&sll=29.814434,-96.131744&sspn=0.629122,0.596008&ie=UTF8&z=10)

[Rainmaker]

Snoopster is a yes, and I am a maybe depending on work.

[dixonduke]

I'm a maybe. My mom has something she wants to do sometime towards the end of this month I just don't remember what day.

Hmmm (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=6294934513797764502,30.006270,-95.942690%3B4636174095687621053,29.806530,-95.975120%3B7227320446673699361,29.818580,-96.058410%3B8335412457496427398,29.769920,-96.156810%3B18411554635584817820,28.966830,-96.070030&saddr=Tomball,+TX+77375&daddr=FM-362+%4030.006270,+-95.942690+to:FM-359+%4029.806530,+-95.975120+to:FM-1458+%4029.818580,+-96.058410+to:29.788217,-96.153717+to:US-90+%4029.769920,+-96.156810+to:FM-1468+%4028.966830,+-96.070030+to:Ingleside,+TX+78362&mra=dpe&mrcr=2&mrsp=4&sz=10&via=3,4&sll=29.814434,-96.131744&sspn=0.629122,0.596008&ie=UTF8&z=10)

Boy... If you just had a more comfortable bike to ride 6 hours straight on, you might be more positive than just maybe...;-) :-P

[Snoopster]

It's way far south - how about a 12:30 compromise?
(we get in the way of the locals no matter when we schedule it)

So are you coming??? :ponder:

[FJR Bandit]

This sucks. :angryfire This location is only 100 miles from my house, but it will take me more then 600 miles :eek2: to get there from here. Put me down as a maybe.:shrug:

[Gilk51]

in my best wizzerman font: list updated :mrgreen:

[Squeaky]

So are you coming??? :ponder:

So far it's looking probable. :mrgreen:

[Dirtrideroader]

So far it's looking probable. :mrgreen:

In that case, put me down as a maybe +1!
Plus another Maybe +1 if I can talk r1150gsrider into meeting us there.

Does that make it a double maybe?

[Squeaky]

In that case..
No pressure, right? ;-)

[Dirtrideroader]

No pressure, right? ;-)

It all depends on you!

And the usual stars coming into alignment. If I go, I will probably head south from there afterward. My brother and I talked about riding the Texican border that weekend. So that may preempt the pie run. Or replace it entirely. He is south of the border now so he can't be contacted to verify our plans.

[FJRMike]

This sucks. :angryfire This location is only 100 miles from my house, but it will take me more then 600 miles :eek2: to get there from here. Put me down as a maybe.:shrug:

Jeez Bandit - we finally have one close to your neck of the woods and you have to working somewhere else at the time??

[aharbi]

If you would be so kind sir as to include me on the list of attendees. Much appreciated.

[FJR Bandit]

Jeez Bandit - we finally have one close to your neck of the woods and you have to working somewhere else at the time??

Well, If I make it.......I should get the long distance award......again.:lol2: :lol2:

[Gilk51]

This location is only 100 miles from my house

Well, If I make it.......I should get the long distance award......again.:lol2: :lol2:

for 100 miles? No way! :nana:

:lol2:

Looks like the spouse (tortuga) has us a reservation in Ingelside for 3 nights so we don't rush home on Saturday night. So the 1:00 PM time (or any) would fly for us. Do the Houston folks prefer that time rather than the 12:30 compromise?


um, oh yeah, list updated...

[FJRMike]

don't see my +2 from a previous post in the list of attendees yet?

[TX_F2]

Gilk51 (Chuck),


I stopped by the Pie Run location today and met with the owner to make sure they will be ready for us. I told him that I would update him at the end of every week to let him know how many folks we have confirmed to show up. He gave me his cell phone number incase we had any questions or special / specific needs / requests, so if there are any please let me know and I'll give him a call.

I also talked to the Hostess and she said that at 1pm the marjority of the lunch rush is over, so the planned 1pm meeting time should be just about perfect.

The Hostess also said she will update the bakery chef at the end of every week with how many folks we'll have coming so that on the day of the Pie Run there will be enough pies left over for our group after the lunch rush.

*** The Hostess also asked me if there were any pies inparticular that we wanted ?? ***

From what I saw today, they have quite a selection. I told her no specific pies are needed but if anyone has a favorite that they would like, let me know and I'll pass on the info to them.

[Gilk51]

+2 on being there.

Leave the time at 1:00 so we don't have to get up so early to start the ride.

Sorry, Mike, I finally saw this after going through the thread 3 times... :doh:





...list updated (curse you wizzerman!) :-P

[Gilk51]

I also talked to the Hostess and she said that at 1pm the marjority of the lunch rush is over, so the planned 1pm meeting time should be just about perfect.

Sounds like the 1:00 PM start time is cast in stone! Thanks for checking.

Oh, for you military types, that's 1300. ;-)

And for you KLR riders, the big hand is on the 12 and the little hand is on the one! :lol2:

[Manfred]

Gil - Thanks for the time update. What is it in Zulu time ???????

My Harley friend will likely NOT make it - job has him by the short hairs.

[kurt]

1800 Zulu UTC

[Manfred]

1800 Zulu UTC

Thanks :-) I was a BN loggy in West Germany - the S3 kept track of time.

[Red Brown]

Gilk51 (Chuck),


I stopped by the Pie Run location today and met with the owner to make sure they will be ready for us.

*** The Hostess also asked me if there were any pies inparticular that we wanted ?? ***

From what I saw today, they have quite a selection. I told her no specific pies are needed but if anyone has a favorite that they would like, let me know and I'll pass on the info to them.

I think it might be good to offer a new suggestion ------> Mincemeat pie

http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/PieHistory/MincemeatPie2.jpg

I can't wait to try it after a heaping plate of fish & chips :)

Red

[Manfred]

Mincemeat is good, but have you ever had a double crust raisin pie? That's the best!:eat:

[dbmet]

Put me down for a maybe...

[jhansen]

...list updated (curse you wizzerman!) :-P

you "volunteered"! :lol2: :lol2:

[Squeaky]

I'm not going through all five pages to look - anyone want to camp out overnight on the back after the pie run? Mustang Island (state park area) is nearby and looks decent. Anyone ever stay there? Other than that one, is there anywhere else nearby to sleep on the beach?

[NUTT]

Updated from maybe....

I'm in.

[Gilk51]

The List is Updated!

[NUTT]

I'm not going through all five pages to look - anyone want to camp out overnight on the back after the pie run? Mustang Island (state park area) is nearby and looks decent. Anyone ever stay there? Other than that one, is there anywhere else nearby to sleep on the beach?

I might be down for camping Friday night. I got a new tent I'd like to try out.

[Squeaky]

I might be down for camping Friday night. I got a new tent I'd like to try out.

I'd be down there Saturday night. Can't leave Houston until Saturday morning.

[FJRSTAR]

Please put me down as a maybe.

Hope to see more of your many colorful bikes there.

[Dirtrideroader]

I'd be down there Saturday night. Can't leave Houston until Saturday morning.

You figured out your route yet?

[Squeaky]

No, but once I do I'll be sure to start a new thread over in the "Upcoming Houston" section.

[TX_F2]

I'm not going through all five pages to look - anyone want to camp out overnight on the back after the pie run? Mustang Island (state park area) is nearby and looks decent. Anyone ever stay there? Other than that one, is there anywhere else nearby to sleep on the beach?

I might be down for camping Friday night. I got a new tent I'd like to try out.

The beach from Ingleside (Pie Run location) is about 15-20 min away.

Mustang Island State Park is literally a parking lot for RV camping and then some beach area. I have not ever gone there since other parts of the beach are free, but then again I wasn't camping and you can't just camp anywhere you want on the beach. So I can't really say if it's good or not.

Here is another place that's pretty nice, the Padre Island National Seashore:

https://imrcms.nps.gov/pais/planyourvisit/camping.htm

It's pretty nice, I have actually paid to go here for the day with my family before. It's about 12 miles past the Mustang Island State Park.

The beaches in the entire area are "drive on" beaches meaning that vehicles are allowed to drive on the beach and the spots where you drive are pretty hard packed. I would think a V-Strom would have no problem depending on what kind of tires you have. Since I moved to TX I have only had a Ninja 500, CBR 600, and now a VFR 750 all of which I never dreamed of riding on the beach. But those V-Stroms are alot more versatile.

There are places in both Mustang Island State Park & Padre Island National Seashore that do not allow vehicles.

If you guys have any other questions just ask and I'll do my best to answer them.

[Squeaky]

Ooh - I have a National Parks Pass, so the Padre Island Seashore is an even better idea. I'll start looking at the site. Thanks!

[Red Brown]

Mincemeat is good, but have you ever had a double crust raisin pie? That's the best!:eat:

Here is a description of it here (http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1832,157172-225197,00.html)

The only pie I know that will make profound transformation in people's lives is Key Lime. Most of the one's you get are horrible and very sweet. You have to use actual Key Limes and not lemons. The final flavor is slightly tart using only a hint of whipped cream. There is a restaurant called Houston's that I tried once in Houston, Texas (near the Goode Company BBQ joint). They had one of the best Key Lime pies the world have ever witnessed.

Puff Daddy

[Triton22us]

:pirate:

Heard about the forum last week. Looking forward to 1st pie run!

[TX_F2]

:pirate:

Heard about the forum last week. Looking forward to 1st pie run!

Welcome to the site :zen:

Glad you can make the Pie Run, see you there. :rider: :eat:

[Squeaky]

You figured out your route yet?

Voila: SW Houston Ride For Pie (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=378124#post378124)

[VITAGREG]

Vitagreg will be there. Plus, maybe a new member.

[Gilk51]

The only pie I know that will make profound transformation in people's lives is Key Lime. Most of the one's you get are horrible and very sweet. You have to use actual Key Limes and not lemons. The final flavor is slightly tart using only a hint of whipped cream.

Better yet, no whipped cream at all. I got hooked on KLP on business trips to Jacksonville, FL, and visiting a restaurant called Strickland's in Mayport. MMMmmmmmmmmm.... :eat:

Pie color is usually yellow with a touch of green. If it is Kawasaki green, then it is probably not KLP... :doh:

[jhansen]

Chuck, I am a HUGE maybe on this. Not sure if you should add me or not, but I am working a deal with the better half. thanks. :eat:

[Red Brown]

Better yet, no whipped cream at all. I got hooked on KLP on business trips to Jacksonville, FL, and visiting a restaurant called Strickland's in Mayport. MMMmmmmmmmmm.... :eat:

Pie color is usually yellow with a touch of green. If it is Kawasaki green, then it is probably not KLP... :doh:

Key lime juice, unlike regular lime juice which many people use instead, is a pale yellow. If it is dark green, then it something other than the Key Lime mixture. The filling in key lime pie is also yellowish, largely due to the egg yolks you add. Some cooks add food coloring to give the pie filling a green color. This practice is frowned upon by those who make traditional key lime pies.

During mixing, a reaction between the condensed milk and the acidic lime juice occurs which causes the filling to thicken on its own without requiring baking. Many early recipes for key lime pie did not instruct the cook to ever bake the pie, relying on this chemical reaction to produce the proper consistency of the filling. If you do bake it, it changes the flavor. Some people prefer to cook it for fear of eating salmonella etc. from raw egg products. I think this type of pie came from the "old world" before the advent of modern stoves. It can be made without electricity. In the heavy, tropical moist air of the Gulf of Mexico, the lightish tart flavor is refreshing.

To make Key Lime taste delicious is actually quite hard. With chocolate, you really can't really botch it very easily, but great KLP is much sought after delicacy after caviar and pre-castro cigars...well maybe not that much :)

BTW, Key Lime Pie is the official state pie of Florida (http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=32043) and anyone not using REAL Key Limes in it's production can be fined $100.00! They take this seriously...

Puff Daddy

[scar04]

Im a more likely than not. unless something comes up I should be showing up.

[Gilk51]

Im a more likely than not. unless something comes up I should be showing up.

OK, I'm throwing you in with Squeaky as a "Probable".

Maybe we just need more categories? :doh:
(WC will probably shoot me)

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oh yeah, list updated... :roll:

[wbrisett]

Put me down as a going... Looks like at least one other Austin person is going. Where are people meeting? I might take out the new Buell Ulysses for this trip (although without a larger windscreen I'm not sure I want to go on a 3+ hour ride to the coast on it).

Wayne

[chill]

remove chill + 1 from the list. i will be out of town on work. i guess i will have to eat pie by my self.

[JTM]

I camped at Mustang Island State park last summer and the beach is available for primitive camping. Also note that the sand is not maintained and I had to pull my neighbors vehicle out the next morning as they showed up in the middle of the night and camped where they got stuck, right next to my tent.

[Gilk51]

List updated...

[C50dreamin]

Ok...downgrade me to a maybe, my boss is being an *** and saying that I have to work nights that weekend even though there is no new schedule out yet and I've worked the last three weekends in a row...:angryfire

[iwishiwaseatin]

count me as a maybe, schedules dont come out until the day before.

[FJRMike]

I will bring a group out of Alvin if anyone is interested.

[C50dreamin]

Ok take me out of the picture...:rant: Got the schedule today and I'm definitely working nights that weekend.:angryfire

Figures the ones I suggested (Sealy) and close to home (Ingleside is just about an hour down 35 from me) I can't make, well hopefully I'll make one in either Marble Falls, or Blessing (12 miles away)...:pray:

[wbrisett]

Well, and I just put my name ON the list. Sorry. I now have to bail on this one. Hope to make it next time. Please take my name off the list.

Wayne

[Jbay]

scouting report: the boats work to Port Aranasas, just drive past all the cars to the front; and the water is cold

[C50dreamin]

scouting report: the boats work to Port Aranasas, just drive past all the cars to the front; and the water is cold


And just how would you know that, hope you didn't fall in...:lol2:

[C50dreamin]

By the way...disregard my post about taking me off the list...

I worked a deal to be there...but I'll have to leave early to get to work late...and I'll have a trailer, "1badx"

So keep me down as a definite unless something comes up...:rider: :eat:

[Gilk51]

By the way...disregard my post about taking me off the list...

Man, you guys are making this hard - on - no, off - wait, on - :lol2: ;-)


list updated (correctly, I hope) :yawn:

[C50dreamin]

Man, you guys are making this hard - on - no, off - wait, on - :lol2: ;-)


list updated (correctly, I hope) :yawn:


Well...I really want to make my first pie run...:rider: :eat: :lol2:

[jhansen]

Man, you guys are making this hard - on - no, off - wait, on - :lol2: ;-)


wzman told us to do this....you didn't know that? :trust:

[JMZ]

What route will the Austin bunch be traveling ?

[Manfred]

I'm going to have to drop off - my wife's cage was totaled by another cage running a stop sign. No serious injuries. I need to settle with insurance and hunt for a replacement.

[Hotair]

Does anyone want to stay over Sat nite and have shrimp and mesquite smoked brisket??? I have plenty of room for tents and RR and kitchen outside. My place is behind Goose Island state park overlooking Aransas bay.:rider: :rider: :rider: :rider: :rider: :eat: :eat: :eat: :eat: :eat: :eat:

[Quick-Silver]

If any long haulers need a sleepover for the trip down to the pie run, you would be welcome to the use of my cabin at Canyon Lake. It is two rooms connected by a screened in breezeway, in one room a double bed and bath and in the other a very comfortable futon (dbl bed) and kitchen. Also, plenty of space for campers (tent or pop-up). There is a very nice convenience store within two miles.

The distance from the cabin to Ingleside is 205 miles (3 hr 15 min) quickest or 192 miles shortest (4 hr 32 min).

If interested, please send me a PM.

:thumb:

[aharbi]

What route will the Austin bunch be traveling ?

Don't know if I count as "the Austin bunch" but this is my route: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=8323147569189212205,29.874070,-97.668880&saddr=austin+tx&daddr=US-183+%4029.874070,+-97.668880+to:28.008649,-97.189178+to:2144+Highway+361,+Ingleside,+TX+78362&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=13&via=1,2&sll=28.000464,-97.187119&sspn=0.065477,0.150719&ie=UTF8&ll=27.871859,-97.110901&spn=0.524439,1.20575&z=10

Trip time is 189 mi – about 3 hours 43 mins. I plan to leave from the Diamond Shamrock, Mustang (Ridge) Travel Center on 183 (left side headed south) just prior to the Hwy 21 overpass. KSU is 7:30am. This will provide 90minutes "slack time" and perhaps arrive a bit early to tire kick and tell some lies before lunch. I would like to take the V-Star but it needs a new front tire and service done so I may be on the V-Strom.

[Gilk51]

I'll try to keep the tally running up until the last minute. Looks like a good turnout in the making - I just hope the weather holds up.

The wife & I will be leaving sometime Thursday morning and taking the "due south" route. Right now it looks like US77 south of Waco, through Giddings, La Grange, Victoria, and Refugio into Ingleside. Expect to arrive late afternoon, depending on when we can get away. Multiple stops planned.

Also depends on whether we take a detour thru Temple or not... :ponder:

Expect to meet up with STScott on Friday for some sightseeing. If anyone else is going to be around, please PM me for my cell phone number.

Also planning to stay Saturday night and head back on Sunday morning. Right now, I have 2 routes planned - one east of I35 (Goliad, Gonzales, Lockhart, Bastrop, Taylor) or west of I35 (Beeville, Sequin, New Braunfels, Johnson City, and US281 north).

But... plans can change - we'll see what happens.

[M38A1]

I'm in.....

[NUTT]

If anyone else is going to be around, please PM me for my cell phone number.

PM sent.

I'll be down sometime Friday afternoon & camping on the beach. Maybe Mustang, maybe the other place.

[CaroleAnn]

I'll be there for my first time! :eat:

[Texfire]

I'm going to miss this one folks, but have some pie for me. :-D

[STJim]

My schedule looks like a trip to Ingleside might be possible.
Any other Deep South Texas / RGV riders plannng on making the trip?
Jim

[voyagerrider]

Kathy and I will not be able to make it after all. Turns out I will have to speak at a furneral on Saturday.
Hope you all have a great time, and ride safe. Make it down safely, and back home safely. I will be in prayer for each of you.
Marty

[Squeaky]

Sorry I won't get to see you two again - let's hope it's not another three months!

[NUTT]

I'm out.

No camping, no Pie Run. I got a called for a gig that I can't turn down.

[Squeaky]

So who will be riding around and/or visiting historic/touristy stuff after lunch Saturday in the area?

[STScott]

So who will be riding around and/or visiting historic/touristy stuff after lunch Saturday in the area?

I expect the Pie Man, Mrs. Pie Man, and myself will be up for some of that.

[Hotair]

The cancelations must be contageous!!!!! I CAN'T GO!!!!!! Old friends just called and need a helping hand with some problems that I can take care of. They helped me when I needed help, so I will be more than happy to return the favor. I was looking foreward to the run!!!!!!! Have fun U-all!:rider:

[Squeaky]

I expect the Pie Man, Mrs. Pie Man, and myself will be up for some of that.

Ok, but make sure y'all don't do ALL of the fun stuff Friday. Leave something for us on Saturday. ;-)

[$hooter]

Well, um, uh, ... yes... :-P



I have been told that therapy can cure that!!!

[Gilk51]

I expect the Pie Man, Mrs. Pie Man, and myself will be up for some of that.

Ok, but make sure y'all don't do ALL of the fun stuff Friday. Leave something for us on Saturday. ;-)

We have plans for the USS Lexington and the Aquarium (right next to each other) on Friday. Saturday is open after lunch.

I am halfway planning to ride east toward Port Lavaca on Saturday morning and maybe intercept the Houston bunch... (gotta run that past the wife, tho)

[atlas750]

I'm in if the weather holds.

[Gilk51]

List updated - too many sad face smilies - hope ya'll can make the next one.

[TX_F2]

Would love to meet up with those of you who will be down tomorrow (Friday), but it's my 12th wedding anniversary so I'll have to wait until Saturday.


FYI - There is no rain in the local forecast for this weekend.

[Gilk51]

Congrats on the 12th!

My bride & I are about to depart - see ya'll in Ingleside!
:rider: :eat: http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/smilies/vpsingles/ccake.gif :rider:

[klb1122]

It may be too late to make the list, since Chuck just took off, but as of right now it looks like I'm a probable.

[1Bad-X]

:rider: i'll be there:eat:

[Squeaky]

Took a trip down to REI today just to wander the store and see if there was anything else I needed/wanted for this weekend.

So just to confirm - is anyone else camping on the beach with us Saturday night?

[kurt]

So just to confirm - is anyone else camping on the beach with us Saturday night?

We are. At the Holiday Inn Express. :trust:

[bluedogok]

We are. At the Holiday Inn Express. :trust:

So are we......

[Triton22us]

I will bring a group out of Alvin if anyone is interested.

I am interested... I was planning to head out of League City Saturday morning at 9-ish. More than happy to meet up in Alvin, let me know the details.

[FJRSTAR]

I will bring a group out of Alvin if anyone is interested.
Mike, I might make this pie run also or end up in Houston with the SO. :yawn:

What time will you pass near or through Brazoria?

[Gilk51]

We made it last night - but not all in one piece. Chip seal and gravel on the shoulder on US77 bit Susan - details & unfortunately, pictures later. We are meeting STScott at the Lady Lex and then we have to go shop for a helmet... :-(

[dixonduke]

We made it last night - but not all in one piece. Chip seal and gravel on the shoulder on US77 bit Susan - details & unfortunately, pictures later. We are meeting STScott at the Lady Lex and then we have to go shop for a helmet... :-(

OH NO! I hope that it is only a helmet you are shoping for and not Doctors!

[scar04]

We made it last night - but not all in one piece. Chip seal and gravel on the shoulder on US77 bit Susan - details & unfortunately, pictures later. We are meeting STScott at the Lady Lex and then we have to go shop for a helmet... :-(

I hope everything is okay (not too much damage to anyone)


On a side note, I may be caging it as I took a pretty gnarly fall froma gooseneck at the ranch yesterday. Thats assuming I dont get called in to work tomorrow. Hoping I get to meet a bunch of yall. :pray:

[Calgary-Yogi]

We made it last night - but not all in one piece. Chip seal and gravel on the shoulder on US77 bit Susan - details & unfortunately, pictures later. We are meeting STScott at the Lady Lex and then we have to go shop for a helmet... :-(

Hopefully, it nothing more serious than the helmet. Let me know if you can bring anything down (spares, tools, etc) with me

[Hotair]

Well, it looks like I can be there!!! But, not on a bike!!!!!! I have to go to my coast house to get some equipment to do a favor for my friend. Can't bring it back on a bike or sidecar rig. I might even talk THE WIFE into going with me!!:eat: :eat: :eat: :eat: :eat: :eat: :eat: :eat: :eat: :eat: :eat: :eat:

[Squeaky]

Chuck, you're being vague but I hope Susan's Ok. If you need anything (spare helmet?) let us know.

[TX_F2]

Does anybody have Chuck's phone # ?

I live right here, and can let Susan borrow the wifes helmet until they return home so he does not have to buy a new one.

Also hoping that is all that is damaged.

[PhilA]

I will bring a group out of Alvin if anyone is interested.

Are you still going out of Alvin tomorrow? Due to a last minute schedule change, I am back in town tonight, can now make the run and if you are still going, I am interested in a ride along. Let me know! If anyone is still keeping tally - +1 more.

[kurt]

Greetings from Port Aransas!

I called Chuck and found out Susan is relatively OK, but the scooter needs work or duct tape to make it home. I have in-laws in Corpus and an extra spot with Rhonda and the girls in the Jeep if need be. He's going to let me know tomorrow what he's come up with. Had I seen this soon enough, I could have had Rhonda bring my folding trailer.

[Squeaky]

Anyone from the Houston area driving down that can/will drag my trailer behind them?

[Gilk51]

Anyone from the Houston area driving down that can/will drag my trailer behind them?

Well, no need for a trailer yet. If we need one, we can work something out for heading to DFW. It's out of the way for most of the folks down here.

We got Susan a new helmet after visiting the Lady Lex and the State Aquarium. We rode 2-up on the Wii today - no sweat for that 650cc double-thumper. Thanks to Scott (STSCott) for leading the way with his GPS and helping carry a couple of extra things. Also, thanks to Kurt (txmedic) and Phil (TX F2) for the phone calls and offers to help. Plus, I got a couple of PMs from others.

Susan got bruised up and is pretty sore. Thank God she didn't break anything, especially her foot that has taken the brunt twice before. She is in good spirts and trying to keep moving so nothing stiffens up. She thiought that the sightseeing today helped and was a good idea.

The biggest problem with scooter is that the windscreen was shattered plus several plastic parts broken. It will be ugly, but I hope to duct tape it together and give it a fighting chance. She may still ride it home, but will depend on how she feels on Sunday. If anyone wants to take a look, it is parked at the Best Western Naval Station Inn, just a half mile south of Floyd's.

We got the helmet and a replacement mirror at Dynamo Cycle on Ayers Street. I was wearing my TWT shirt and a young fella noticed and asked if we were here for pie. Both he and his wife ride - he has registered but hasn't posted yet. Great shop - lots of stuff there and friendly people. They will be closed tomorrow - they have several runs scheduled at The Texas Mile, so he will miss the pie run tomorrow.

Well, that's that latest info. Now, the jinx is broken - we have taken care of the spill for this event - nobody else is allowed to do anything except break their diet. Watch out for the wind and ride safely.

[Jack Giesecke]

Didn't see my name, but I'm definite. Got rain gear, too.:giveup: Already loaded my tank bag and wiped off my face shield. That's as much trip prep as ever gets done...:lol2:

[Texfire]

Glad to hear that Susan is alright, even if she and her ride got banged up. Hope that it's not too much trouble to get the scoot home.

[Gilk51]

I am going to make a run for supplies and plan to stop by Floyd's and give them the current totals - 31 + 5 probable + 14 maybes (but some of the maybes sound like they are coming).

So, 35-60 folks... :thumb:

[Squeaky]

Yeah, not sure how I ended up as probable, but I'm in. Got the bike (mostly) packed already and everything.

Hey Chuck, I don't think this is the first pie run that Susan's windshield wanted to break free from... ;-)

[dixonduke]

See You All There....

[Simmons1]

Hi Chuck:

I am in as well. I am glad Susan is alright.

I had nice ride after sneaking out of work a little early.

For some reason I just felt like riding and riding and riding today. :rider: :rider: :rider:

I pulled out of the parking lot at work and 300.1 miles later I was pulling into a Hotel parking lot in Victoria. Boy I like big gas tanks. I am sure the ST will be thirsty when I fill it in the morning.

I can almost smell the Pie from here:eat:

[Gilk51]

Yeah, not sure how I ended up as probable, but I'm in. Got the bike (mostly) packed already and everything.

Hey Chuck, I don't think this is the first pie run that Susan's windshield wanted to break free from... ;-)

Your only mention of status was #63 - the "probable" category was created especially for you. :roll:

Yeah, Susan's response to your comment was that she is jinxed when it comes to windsheilds. The deal with the one to marble Falls was that it was repairable then... :shrug: This one was in 5-6 big pieces... :-(

[shootergal]

Hey ya'll!! Hoping everybody has a wonderful time & that all arrive & return safely. Please be careful & remember, "keep the rubber side down"!!
:rider:

[Gilk51]

Please be careful & remember, "keep the rubber side down"!!

NOW she tells us! :roll:

:lol2:

[shootergal]

NOW she tells us! :roll:

:lol2:

silly rabbit! :rofl:

HAVE FUN!!! And don't forget to take lots of pictures to post!!

[Hotair]

If needed, I can trailer the bike to my home in San Antonio, then a week later bring it to DFW. I am going to Arkansas to get my Ural checked over. I am in Rockport now. Will be at Floyd's tommorow for PIE!!!!!!

[TX_F2]

Chuck,

Not sure if this is a viable option for you, but if needed you are more than welcome to put the scooter in my garage (my VFR will like the company. lol) until you can arrange transportation for it back to your place. My place is only 15 minutes from your hotel.

See you tomorrow for some :eat:

[Gilk51]

Thanks for the offers - much appreciated. I should have the temporary repairs finished in the morning & then see what all the options are.

Here are pictures from the crash location (N28.07670 W97.48183 from the GPS). If somebody wants a pile of parts, that's where they are... :shrug: (maybe some super glue and clear sealing tape :ponder: )

[Squeaky]

Looks like a breezy nekkid scooter! Does it track straight? Bars straight?

[C50dreamin]

I'll see ya'll in a few got to get some :yawn:

[Gilk51]

Test rode the scoot and the only real issue is the lack of wind protection. I buzzed by Floyd's and there are already people there, so I guess I'll try to make the 1/8 mile trek down there! :rider: :eat: :rider:

[kurt]

Ride reports go here:

http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=385473#post385473