Pie Run IV: The Creamery, Marshall, Tx. April 26th

[Gilk51]

Where:
The Creamery
409 East Grand Avenue
Marshall, Texas 75670
(903) 934-9009

web site (http://thecreamerytx.samsbiz.com/)
map (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=1694523336544216481,32.548497,-94.364235&saddr=&daddr=489+E+Grand+Ave,+Marshall,+TX+75670-3433&sll=32.548497,-94.364235&sspn=0.007723,0.009667&ie=UTF8&ll=32.548477,-94.363321&spn=0.007723,0.009667&z=17) (corner of Grand and Alamo)

When:
1:00 PM CDT (1300 for our military minded)
26 April 2008

ANOTHER NEW 2008 LOCATION!

Again, the arrival time is 13:00 (1PM) since this is in the NE corner of the state. The time can be negotiated.

Who:
Definite: :sun:
Sleepy Weasel
KawRider+1
Michelle+0
lobo10s+Jamie
pub610
ninjette
nogutsnoglory+1
SparkyBlue
twtex85
cwdancer
RapidRobert
MCRyder
Roy88ale
pkiser+1
ralphn0
Doons
kellenbenz+Delores
fossil
Tracker
tehtank
ducati996tom
FarSideMan
East Texas Scooter Club (3-4?)
Snoopster
Tesla+1
mikeofcontex

Probable: :cool2:
jrock+1

Maybe: :scratch:
+2 (with Sleepy Weasel)
silvElise
achesley
Sharpshooter
smithr
dukey33
mbrown1972+1
Jack-in-Texas
ThumperDan (or whatever the new name is)

Thinking about it :ponder:
kurt

Unlikely but a hair of a chance... :pray:
txbanditrydr

Cancellations :-(
pbureau69
Gilk51
Janet
dixonduke
pacman1


Count: 36 definite, 11 maybe

[Gilk51]

I could use some help from our East Texas folks. I am not familiar with this place, so if any information is wrong, please advise...

Also, this one is also at 1:00 PM since it is pretty from most of the "triangle". However, it could be changed back to 11:00 AM if enough people think that is OK.

Unfortunately, I'll miss this one (and break my streak) due to a conflict with a once-a-year Quarter Century Club outting... :-(

[Sleepy Weasel]

One for definite, may be dragging a couple of coworkers, too.

[KawRider]

My wife and I will be there.

[Michelle]

I will be there! :rider:

No husband this time, though. :(

[pacman]

I'm in. Probably. Maybe.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i77/wstecker/ytrap_burnout-1.gif

[Gilk51]

first list update (I sure miss WC!) ;-)

[Sleepy Weasel]

first list update (I sure miss WC!) ;-)

We could ship them a pie...
:mrgreen:

[Gilk51]

We could ship them a pie...
:mrgreen:

Once they get a permanent address, that's what we will do... :trust:

[Tesla]

Thinking about it. I've never done a long ride like this (about 500 miles round trip). Not sure I have that kind of riding endurance yet.....possibly if the journey is interesting. Coming from DFW, does anyone know how interesting the ride would be? I understand that the ride is more about the journey than the destination. In this case does the destination trump the journey? Do you guys and gals superslab it to make better time or do back roads to make it more interesting (but taking longer).

Barry

[pacman]

I usually take nice back roads to the restaurant, then slab it back home.

[Gilk51]

Thinking about it. I've never done a long ride like this (about 500 miles round trip).


Hi Barry. I figure more like 350-400 miles RT from Garland. Slab from my house to Marshall is 177 miles - should be less from Garland - probably 150. So there should be plenty of room to add the back roads in.

The East Texas guys can probably recommend some routes north of US80 and south of I20...

[Jbay]

I have googled a route, that must mean something

[kurt]

I have googled a route, that must mean something


Me too. It's just like Ingleside without the beach. :-P

[Tank2Tank]

Chuck,
Did Chris forward the info on the Creamery that I sent him? Pics, confirmed address, etc.? If not, just holler if you want/need them.
Also, I promised the owner someone would contact him with an approximate head count so they could be ready, but that was before the Pie Baton was passed, so I just wanted to make sure that was still in the plans. If I can assist in any way please don't hesitate. I'll keep an eye on this thread in case.

The Creamery is in it's second location. Numerous internet searches will still return the original address, so everyone please use the 409 E. Grand Ave. address when Googling or setting your GPS routes. FYI, Grand Ave. is Hwy. 80 in Marshall.

[Gilk51]

Chuck,
Did Chris forward the info on the Creamery that I sent him? Pics, confirmed address, etc.? If not, just holler if you want/need them.

No - I didn't get the data - so this is an official holler.

I plan to call them about a week before once we get a stable head count.
I may try email as well...

Thanks for the help!

[Squeaky]

Me too. It's just like Ingleside without the beach. :-P

Wow, in that case I'm sorry I can't make it. :doh:

[kurt]

Wow, in that case I'm sorry I can't make it. :doh:

I meant 270 miles of mostly straight, flat roads without the prize at the end. :-P Northeast Texas is scenic though.

[lobo10s]

Looks like Jamie and I are in! whoo hoo :rider:

[Texfire]

I used to run up 79 to Shreveport all the time. The drive isn't bad, and is almost picturesque when you get into the piney woods. Not very interesting riding before that though.

[silvElise]

I may be interested in this.....

How does it work do people form ride groups and ride out there together? Is it novice friendly ;)

[Michelle]

Come on out, Ryan.

Groups form in some areas. Here in Houston there's usually a couple groups that form up and ride together. Other people go solo or just with another friend/so/etc. It's really up to you.

Meet, mingle, and have pie. :mrgreen:

[txbanditrydr]

Stick me on as a UBAHOAC ("ooh-baa-how-k"?)

[silvElise]

Come on out, Ryan.

Groups form in some areas. Here in Houston there's usually a couple groups that form up and ride together. Other people go solo or just with another friend/so/etc. It's really up to you.

Meet, mingle, and have pie. :mrgreen:

Thanks for the info I just might have to go.......

Its still a few weeks I don't seem to plan that far ahead ;)

[Tank2Tank]

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[Tank2Tank]

Chuck,
Send me your email addy and/or contact info to dmccorkl@yahoo.com and I'll forward all the stuff I sent Chris. There are a number of pics so please advise if an attachment size limit is involved.

P.S. to all: When I was there I tried the Chicken Fried Steak and found it on par with Grandy's. The burgers were all the rave by regulars and first-timers alike, however. I also tried the FRESH COOKED crawfish and it was very good while not so spicy as to cover the flavor. Those who lean towards "the hotter the better" school of thought may find these on the tame side.
The pies (except sugar free) are made on site. They also buy the sugar free cheesecake. The day I was there they had Apple Dumplings, too. They have 15 or 16 flavors of Blue Bell.
For those going East to Marshall (from the MetroMess) 514 across the north end of Lake Fork to Yantis is a good ride, then drop south to 515 into Coke. If you're planning south of that route, 779 from just south of Emory to just north of Mineola is a favorite sweeper road. You could then catch Hwy. 80 in Mineola for the run into Marshall. (If you get to Mineola in time, the East Texas Hamburger Company has fresh homemade fried pies on Saturday mornings. You'll pass it on the right as you take Hwy. 69 south from 779 to Hwy. 80).
Looking forward to it, hope to see and meet a bunch of you there.

[Gilk51]

Dale (Tank2Tank) scouted this place. Here are some pictures for those in East Texas that might be fence-sitting:

Seems the building was something else originally:
http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/pie_runs/creamery/Outsideq.JPG (http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/pie_runs/creamery/Outside.JPG)

With patio:
http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/pie_runs/creamery/PatioDiningq.JPG (http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/pie_runs/creamery/PatioDining.JPG)

parking enough for one 'wing:
http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/pie_runs/creamery/ParkingSideq.JPG (http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/pie_runs/creamery/ParkingSide.JPG)

Burgers and Crawfish!
http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/pie_runs/creamery/Burger_Crawfishq.JPG (http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/pie_runs/creamery/Burger_Crawfish.JPG)

and country fried steak
http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/pie_runs/creamery/ChickenFriedq.JPG (http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/pie_runs/creamery/ChickenFried.JPG)

Oh, did I mention that they had pie?
http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/pie_runs/creamery/CoconutPieq.JPG (http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/pie_runs/creamery/CoconutPie.JPG)

the rest of the pies, waiting in confinement
http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/pie_runs/creamery/PieCaseq.JPG (http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/pie_runs/creamery/PieCase.JPG)

and, an added incentive, a cool courthouse:
http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/pie_runs/creamery/Courthouseq.JPG (http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/pie_runs/creamery/Courthouse.JPG)

:ponder: :drool: I may have to pull a Jbay and high tail it over & be late, just so I can say that I didn't miss it... hmmmmm :ponder:

Thanks, Dale! :thumb:

[pub610]

Close as we are and as much as I like food I'm surprised I've not heard of this place.
I'm thinking the Ninjette and I will likely scooter over from Kilgore, maybe by way of Avenger and Jefferson or somesuch just to avoid I-20.

[Tracker]

2 maybes. We might try to campout at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park Friday night, if weather and work cooperate.

[Squeaky]

2 maybes. We might try to campout at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park Friday night, if weather and work cooperate.

Wow, looks like y'all are really enjoying this camping/riding thing, huh? :clap:

[nogutsnoglory]

Hi Chuck, please put me down and +1 as the wife is really looking forward to this too. Thanks,

[Tracker]

Wow, looks like y'all are really enjoying this camping/riding thing, huh? :clap:

With some adjustments. Gotta find a nice air mattress. My 49 yr old hips don't do Thermarest very well any more.

[achesley]

Very good ride up there from my home. I usually run LA 191 up the East side of Toledo Bend then cut across the top and up thru Marshal on my way to either Western Arkansas or Oklahoma and beyond on my journeys in that direction.
If all looks okay and I get my DL1000 back together Friday I'll try to give it a shot if nothing comes up. About 250 one way if I remember right. Nice day ride.

[Gilk51]

List updated - I guessed on the "category" of some from the wording in their post, so double check that...

[SparkyBlue]

Count me in please.

[Sharpshooter]

Hmm, if there is parking for at least one Wing, and I don't show up, that opens up space for at least 3 Stroms, doesn't it? Now, let me go off and ponder a bit to determine if the good of the many (the Stroms) is greater than the good of the one (my waistline).

I'll get back to you on that...

-Saul

(The Wing is itchin' to get to what looks like it used to be a DQ. And you know how Wings and Harleys are attracted to DQ's.)

[smithr]

570 mile lunch run... Hmmm put me as maybe.

[twtex85]

Will be there if the weather is not raining cats and dogs. Planning to camp at Lake of the Pines Sat night to sleep off the pie before heading home on Sunday

[cwdancer]

I would like to make this Pie run - it is pretty close for me.

So please put me on the list.

Elly

[RapidRobert]

I haven't made a Pie Run in way too long. Count me in on this 'un.

[MCRyder]

I'm in.

[dukey33]

hmm....
only 245 miles from Clear Lake. That's not as far as Hico.

Please add me as a maybe.
I'm still working on my schedule.

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

im not sure if my leg can handle it or not so put me +1 as maybe.

[FarSideMan]

I might actually be able to make this one, weather permitting. I'll be on my Vespa. Would anyone mind if I invited members of East Texas Scooter Club to join me? There then would be Honda Reflexes, Honda Helixes, maybe a Burgman or two, and a Honda Shadow.

[kurt]

Please do!

[FarSideMan]

Thanks! I will do my best to encourage the others to come along, too. We would be coming from Lindale, TX.

[Gilk51]

Would anyone mind if I invited members of East Texas Scooter Club to join me?

If you can get an idea of how many would be coming, that would be helpful. I plan to give the restaurant an estimate about mid-week...

[FarSideMan]

If you can get an idea of how many would be coming, that would be helpful. I plan to give the restaurant an estimate about mid-week...
Right now, all I can tell you is there might be as few as 2, or as many as 9. More than likely, it will be about 3-5.

[Roy88ale]

Hi....As a resident of Marshall for some 40years, I am familiar with all roads in the area. With Chuck's approval I am volunteering to meet folks who can arrive early and meet at McDonalds(US59/I-20) for a local ride(for kickstands up 11am). My plan is to head North thru the backcountry roads(about 37miles) to Jefferson. Stop in front of Annie Skinners, a popular biker meeting place, for an hour of tire-kicking, or time for those needing relief, a smoke, or wanting to browse around Historic Jefferson. Then (kickstands up 12:30pm) traveling more backroads South 20 miles to US59/US80...then US80 west a mile to first traffic light which is Alamo/Grand, for the 1pm Creamery meeting. Please send me a private message of any suggestions or questions. All roads paved and in good condition and I will be running at the speed limit.:rider:
--------------------------------
2002 Warrior
2007 KLR650
"Everything is simple when you are ignorant."

[dixonduke]

I hope to have the GS back in time. Put me down as Maybe!

I am going to cheat though. Friday after work I am heading to Nacogdoches County to spend the night, and will leave Saturday morning for a nice ride in East Texas. Lot's of good roads between Woden and Marshall!

Early in the route planning right now (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=13669505177004640274,31.512471,-94.534335%3B15851997800786451403,31.764570,-94.481610%3B12705730774580170352,31.948620,-94.537930%3B13836456457383349882,32.210560,-94.434020&saddr=FM-2259+%4031.512471,+-94.534335&daddr=FM-95+%4031.764570,+-94.481610+to:FM-1971+%4031.948620,+-94.537930+to:FM-959+%4032.210560,+-94.434020+to:32.29642,-94.428864+to:489+E+Grand+Ave,+Marshall,+TX+75670-3433&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=4&sz=10&via=1,2,3,4&jsv=107&sll=32.252297,-94.246216&sspn=0.56792,1.279907&ie=UTF8&ll=31.802893,-95.515137&spn=4.564774,10.239258&t=h&z=7)...

[pkiser]

I'm in and I hope Jack-in-Texas will ride with me on his new 2003 SV1000n. :rider:

[Tracker]

any must do, recommended roads north/west of there?

[Squeaky]

I'm in and I hope Jack-in-Texas will ride with me on his new 2003 SV1000n. :rider:

:clap:
I think we all knew he'd be back eventually. I never would have guessed it'd be this quick though.

[Gilk51]

I'm in.

Any others from the Rooney clan?

...list updated

This looks a lot like an East Texas Meet&Greet - a great chance for folks from other parts of Texas to meet this interesting bunch. :zen:

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The weekend of April 26/27 is "one of those weekends" - there are a zillion things going on - Pie Run, TAR, CMA rides, 10K runs, and a bunch of other family things (prime baseball season for the kiddos). Let's hope the weather holds to be beautiful for all of these events. :sun:

[kurt]

I'm still contemplating.

[ralphn0]

Count me in!!!
Ralphn0:eat:

[MCRyder]

Any others from the Rooney clan?

Cameron might be there. We're planning on making the Rush concert in Dallas on the 25th, so he may want to hang with his buds after a night with his old man :lol2:

This looks a lot like an East Texas Meet&Greet - a great chance for folks from other parts of Texas to meet this interesting bunch. :zen:

Yeah, that's it! We're "interesting" :trust: :lol2:

[Gilk51]

Yeah, that's it! We're "interesting" :trust: :lol2:

Well, it was tough to come up with an adjective that would include Tom. :lol2: Besides, Jay complains when I call ya'll "bums". :doh:

All in fun, though - the rest of Texas needs to meet the East Texas crowd. :sun:

[pbureau69]

Put in the maybe group, its spring and I have tons to do at the farm, except if it is a NICE ride day.

125 miles from Royse City, so who ever in in garland, add 16 miles to that number .. :) (276 to quinlan, 69 to Mineola, 80 thru longview to marshall)

:zen: :rider: :eat:

[lobo10s]

Marshall Pie & Mena Camping : April 26th

We have been thinking of doing a short one night camping trip and we were also thinking of doing the TWTEX Pie run on Saturday so I thought we would combine the two. We will leave Plano and head to Marshall around 8AM on the 26th. We will shoot over to Mineola via 60 and have breakfast. Then we will shoot down 60 and get into Marshall around 12Pm. This way we can watch the riders show up for the Pie Run and get our piece of pie, before the madness begins. We should be able to hit the road around 1:30PM heading for Mena. It is 184 miles to the camp ground so we are looking at getting there around 5:30PM. Plenty of time to pitch a then and get dinner at the lodge.

Sunday we can get up eat breakfast, break camp and then ride the ridge and head home. Should be a great weekend.

We wanted to camp at Caddo or Lake o the pines but both wanted reservations for both Friday and Saturday nights. So Mena it is. Besides the riding is better up there for the ride home Sunday.

[pbureau69]

take me off the list. no going...

[Doons]

I beleive I will be there...... of course I still beleive in the Easter Bunny :trust:

[Janet]

My weekend plans just got changed.
Put me as probable....

How late are you going to be Chuck. Maybe I can wait for you.

[kellenbenz]

You can add Delores and I for this one...see you there.

Ron Kellenbenz :rider:

[fossil]

Will be there. R

[RedPill]

Chuck, put me down as a "Maybe"

What's a good route from Fort Worth besides the super slab? Anybody know? Hwy 80 doesn't look like it's a lot more fun than I-20. If I can do this, it will be the first trip on my Shadow. Not sure yet.

[Gilk51]

How late are you going to be Chuck. Maybe I can wait for you.

well, I can't juggle schedules enough to make it - there is a surprise birthday party for a friend in Arlington at 5:00 and it doesn't look like I could make it back by then.

So, I guess I'm out for sure. Rats. :-(


.......list updated...

[Sleepy Weasel]

well, I can't juggle schedules enough to make it - there is a surprise birthday party for a friend in Arlington at 5:00 and it doesn't look like I could make it back by then.

So, I guess I'm out for sure. Rats. :-(


.......list updated...

Nothing says "surprise" like showing up late.
:mrgreen:

[FarSideMan]

Right now, all I can tell you is there might be as few as 2, or as many as 9. More than likely, it will be about 3-5.
Due to the thunderstorms forecast for the next few days, put me down for a "probably not." The rest of my group is silent on the whole thing for Saturday.

[pub610]

Due to the thunderstorms forecast for the next few days, put me down for a "probably not." The rest of my group is silent on the whole thing for Saturday.


If there's a 30% chance of rain there ought to be a 70% chance you'll be there.:mrgreen:

[Prothos]

Rain chance is up to 50%

[Tank2Tank]

Chuck,

I felt like I had a vested interest in making this one since I scouted it, but something that has never happened in all the years we've been married has just occurred at home.
My wife had to remind me that Saturday is her birthday.
'nuff said?

Everyone enjoy!
Dale

[kurt]

So? Take her out for pie! You have a Wing.

[Doons]

Weather Report for Saturday (Accu Weather)

Marshall, Texas......

[Gilk51]

I felt like I had a vested interest in making this one since I scouted it,

Thanks for scouting. I am sad that I can't make it either, but the East Texas Gang should handle it well. They may end up using it for one of the monthly M&G locations...


Weather Report for Saturday

I would say that the afternoon looks excellent... :thumb:

I need to call them and probably to expect 20+ at this... :pray:

[Gilk51]

I called - Ed is the guy at the Creamery. He wanted everyone to know that they will have crawfish... :trust: (hello Jay!)

<sigh> - hate to miss this one...

[Tracker]

Weather Report for Saturday (Accu Weather)

Marshall, Texas......

pull over and rest at 10am. :mrgreen:
tehtank and I are going for it, unless it's raining when we're ready to leave

[wczimmerman]

Once they get a permanent address, that's what we will do... :trust:

:lol2: :thumb:

Sounds like a good idea to me!

Chuck-you're doing a great job as the new Pie Man.

Coming soon: Washington State Pie Run. Who's in? :rofl:

[dixonduke]

:lol2: :thumb:


Coming soon: Washington State Pie Run. Who's in? :rofl:


IN I am serious! September would be a good time frame for me. :trust:

[wczimmerman]

IN I am serious! September would be a good time frame for me. :trust:

<Thread hijack>
I'm up for it! I know there are a few Washington TWT members here, too.

Details to come...
</Thread hijack>

[jrock]

Put me + 1 in the maybe list. Should be there if it doesn't rain.

[Gilk51]

Coming soon: Washington State Pie Run. Who's in? :rofl:

I need to save up some vacation AND some gas money! :doh:

[wczimmerman]

I need to save up some vacation AND some gas money! :doh:

At the rate of price increases, by the time you have the vacation time you'll need to take out a loan for the gas!

[ducati996tom]

I'm in

[Gilk51]

List update - some moved from one category to another but the totals stayed the same:

25-27 definite/probable
15 (more or less) maybe

:sun:

[Doons]

pull over and rest at 10am. :mrgreen:
tehtank and I are going for it, unless it's raining when we're ready to leave

Weather for 10:00 am has improved! See y'all tomorrow.....

[Janet]

I'm out. :-(

[pkiser]

Add a friend to mine, so pkiser plus one.

[pacman]

I'm a definite now. See everybody tomorrow. :rider:

[Sleepy Weasel]

So? Take her out for pie! You have a Wing.

Pie + candle = birthday pie.

:eat:

[dixonduke]

My GS will not be ready until early next week. Y'all eat a piece for me!

[kurt]

My GS will not be ready until early next week.

What was the final diagnosis?

[dixonduke]

What was the final diagnosis?

"It Broke"

The service manager was unavailble when I called today. The guy that answered tells me that "It Broke" and they are replacing the entire driveline. (shaft, FD, ect..) I am not sure what piece and ECT... is, but I did hear "Warranty Repair for everything". That is what was most important to me. I have asked for the Service Manager to call me when he returns..;-)

[NUTT]

"It Broke"

That guy must have learned about wrenching from the same place I did.

[Squeaky]

That guy must have learned about wrenching from the same place I did.

Yeah, just make sure he torques it back to "two grunts and a fart" :mrgreen:

[FarSideMan]

Well, the weather forecast has improved, so put me down for myself and at least 3 other scooterists, maybe 4.

[Snoopster]

Didn't decide until I saw Pkiser post that he was going & leaving from Huntsville. I'm in. :sun: :rider::eat: :flip:

[Squeaky]

Didn't decide until I saw Pkiser post that he was going & leaving from Huntsville. I'm in. :sun: :rider::eat: :flip:

Wow, you're about to match last year's mileage in just April alone! :rider:

[pacman]

I'm a definite now. See everybody tomorrow. :rider:

I shoulda never said a word.

I'm out. :argh:

Jinxed myself. :tears:

[Roy88ale]

Hi....As a resident of Marshall for some 40years, I am familiar with all roads in the area. With Chuck's approval I am volunteering to meet folks who can arrive early and meet at McDonalds(US59/I-20) for a local ride(for kickstands up 11am). My plan is to head North thru the backcountry roads(about 37miles) to Jefferson. Stop in front of Annie Skinners, a popular biker meeting place, for an hour of tire-kicking, or time for those needing relief, a smoke, or wanting to browse around Historic Jefferson. Then (kickstands up 12:30pm) traveling more backroads South 20 miles to US59/US80...then US80 west a mile to first traffic light which is Alamo/Grand, for the 1pm Creamery meeting. Please send me a private message of any suggestions or questions. All roads paved and in good condition and I will be running at the speed limit.:rider:
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2002 Warrior
2007 KLR650
"Everything is simple when you are ignorant."
Just a reminder....

[Tesla]

I'm in and bringing a buddy. Possibly a 3rd as well.

Barry

[Gilk51]

List updated with all the Johnnie-come-latelies and Janie-come-latelies.;-) and the hard-luck cancellers.

Weather looks good - the norther this evening pushed all the humidity toward the coast, so the invasion of Marshall is on!

[mikeofcontex]

Add one more...

[Gilk51]

Add one more...

:rofl: list updated :zen:

[jrock]

Just a reminder....

Hi....As a resident of Marshall for some 40years, I am familiar with all roads in the area. With Chuck's approval I am volunteering to meet folks who can arrive early and meet at McDonalds(US59/I-20) for a local ride(for kickstands up 11am). My plan is to head North thru the backcountry roads(about 37miles) to Jefferson. Stop in front of Annie Skinners, a popular biker meeting place, for an hour of tire-kicking, or time for those needing relief, a smoke, or wanting to browse around Historic Jefferson. Then (kickstands up 12:30pm) traveling more backroads South 20 miles to US59/US80...then US80 west a mile to first traffic light which is Alamo/Grand, for the 1pm Creamery meeting. Please send me a private message of any suggestions or questions. All roads paved and in good condition and I will be running at the speed limit.:rider:
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2002 Warrior
2007 KLR650
"Everything is simple when you are ignorant."

I would take you up on the offer if I didn't have so much to do tomorrow morning. See you at the meet.

[Gilk51]

Looks like the East Texas Scooter Club will be there in force. Ya'll be nice to them. :nana:

This has the makings of a great turn-out. Bring on the reports and pictures!
:rider: :eat: :rider:

[kurt]

Tall tales go here:

http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=401824#post401824