East Texas Butt Burner March 5th

[Tourmeister]

Howdy,

:tab It's that time again! Time to head into the Piney Woods of East Texas to see the colors and sniff the smells of Springtime!! Sure, I know that there are a few amongst us that consider a 400-450 mile ride a mere butt tingler... but for the rest of you, if you're up for it, I'll lead the way!

:tab This ride will be starting here in Huntsville on Saturday morning, March 5th. You will need to arrive at our home by 9:30am with a full tank of gas and ready to ride. Kickstands go up at 10:00am and we won't be waiting around for stragglers. We will stop for lunch on the way, probably between 1:00-2:00pm. So you may want to bring a few snack bars if you have an early breakfast. We will be stopping every 75-100 miles for gas and a break. Depending on the group, we should be back in Huntsville between 6:00-8:00pm. The route will be around 400-450 miles depending on how fast we are moving. I will occasionally modify the route on the fly based on how things are going.

:tab Our home address is:

1617 Woodland Lane
Huntsville, Tx. 77340

936-295-0187

:tab For anyone coming from out of town, there is a nice Comfort Inn only two blocks away from our home. We usually go out for a group dinner Friday evening. If enough people are staying over Saturday evening after the ride, we will go out again.

:tab There will be two groups running on this ride. There will be a long route led be me at a quick (but sane) pace. Then there will be a shorter and slower route led by Dower.

Definites:
Tourmeister & Blue Bomber
Dower & Alag
Interceptor
Michael Hansen
Snoopster
Squeaky
Jeffie foo-foo
WarrenW - out with blown motor :miffed:
Dyna Sport
FJR4U2C
Slider
Steve Strom
Kocook
Low
Cruzintexas (and Rita)
DrBlackBird
Sqvvcd
Thermalser
Chiko
Homermcleod
Webman12
Mrr1150gs
Kelly Miller

Maybes:
Birdwh
Terrebandit
Texian & pillion
Texas T (if his bike gets here in time)
Teeth
The Student
zzr_chuck
Kawi_jm

Did I miss anyone?

Adios,

[train460]

Hello friends
Hey Scott. As it stands i am supposed to be off so hopefully i can make this one.
Later
Michael

[Snoopster]

I can remember my first butt burner. Wow it's been almost a year. :eek: I met some great people on that ride who have become fast friends. Count me in on this one.

[Squeaky]

I'm in for this. It's the anniversary of the first time I rode (although as a passenger) with TWT! This was the ride that really hit home and made me want to get a bike!

[sbaker33]

All issues with my knee should be resolved by then. As long as that is the case, and the weather holds, I will be in. Cathy, the girls and a bunch of their friends are going to see Gretchen Wilson at the Rodeo that day so it is a "free" kitchen pass. No tradeoffs or honey dos required :-D

They may be having a sleepover afterwards so I may need to stay in Huntsville :shock:

btw...I'll be in the slower group :oops:

[Tourmeister]

:tab Nothing wrong with being in the slower group :-) Better there than in a ditch cause you tried to run with a faster group!! For the cause of sparing you from a sleepover, we might be able to come up with some couch space ;-)

Adios,

[terrebandit]

:tab Nothing wrong with being in the slower group :-) Better there than in a ditch cause you tried to run with a faster group!! For the cause of sparing you from a sleepover, we might be able to come up with some couch space ;-)

Adios,

Never rode with you Scott. How fast is fast? In other words, how much above the speed limit we talking here?

Personally, I like a brisk pace (5-10 over) but to some guys "fast" means leaned way over n' draggin pegs. Not my cup-o-tea.

Dave

[KJM-B12]

Scott goes just fast enough to lean over and drag his luggage on the BMW. :-)

[Squeaky]

Actually, he doesn't go THAT fast - just doesn't slow down for the curves. He keeps a constant pace through much of the route and never leaves anyone behind. Trust me, I'm usually at the back.

[terrebandit]

Hey Squeaky,

I'm just a little gun shy as I lost a good friend up near Gilmer a couple of years back when we were riding together in a "fast" group. I'm not worried about me, necessarily, but rather being put in a situation where I need to do CPR on someone again. Believe me, it sucks when it don't work out. It suck even more if its a close friend.

http://www.twtex.com/viewtopic.php?t=1367

BTW...The last line in my signature is in honor of him

[Tourmeister]

:tab Figure 5-10 over. And like Squeaky said, I generally run a constant pace. I don't do the corners at 100%. I wait at all route change locations. So if you don't see me waiting, don't turn off the road you are on ;-) I will also wait at questionable intersections where I think someone might be tempted to go the wrong way. If the group gets spread out after a series of corners, I will usually slow up on the straights to wait for the group to reform. I DO NOT scream down the straights like some guys like to do. My goal is for everyone to have a good time AND get home without incident.

:tab But for the fast group I would like it to stay folks that are pretty experienced. I like to use the PACE method of riding for rides like this. If in doubt, hang with the second group. You will still get to do some great roads and have a good time!

Adios,

[Texas T]

:tab There will be two groups running on this ride. There will be a long route led be me at a quick (but sane) pace. Then there will be a shorter and slower route led by Dower.
How much shorter?

And as for slower I'm assuming at the limit or possibly a little under?

[Tourmeister]

:tab Maybe 200-250 miles instead of the 400-450. Slower in that most of the riders in that group will be relative newbs to riding. So pretty close to the speed limit and slow in the corners.

Adios,

[pinecone]

This is sounding very tempting to me for a number of reasons.

1) PACE riding is fun
2) Seeing roads I haven't seen
3) Seeing people I've never seen
4) Huntsville ain't that far from me.

I wonder if I can talk StoneTriple into doing this with me?

[Fangs]

This is sounding very tempting to me for a number of reasons.


2) Seeing roads I haven't seen

I've ridden on two east Texas rides with Scott and let me tell you they are a BLAST. I grew up in Houston and had no idea that roads like that exsisted in east Texas.

Every so often during the ride depending on what riders do in front of you it may produce an accordian/slinkey effect if they slow too much in the corners then on the straights or fast sweepers you can wick it up at your own wrisk. :twisted:

Scott has said the slowest position in the fast group is right behind Scott. I've ridden in that position(actually I was 3rd in the group, 2nd behind Scott) and found this to be true. It's still fast because of being bombarded with curves and scenery.

Scott also communicates with the group any known hazards such as decreasing radius turns that might surprize someone.

Did I say it is a BLAST.....My face looked like this on the last one :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :shock: :mrgreen:

[dower]

This is sounding very tempting to me for a number of reasons.

1) PACE riding is fun
2) Seeing roads I haven't seen
3) Seeing people I've never seen
4) Huntsville ain't that far from me.

I wonder if I can talk StoneTriple into doing this with me?

IT IS A BLAST!!! Great scenery and folks. My first ride with the TWTEX folks was on the butt burner last year. I've been hooked ever since.

:chug:

[Snoopster]

I've ridden on two east Texas rides with Scott and let me tell you they are a BLAST.

Hummm .... I kinda remember someone being a little squidly on one of those rides ..... who might that be??? ;-) Glad to see you on the site. You need to bring yourself & your wife to King's sometime soon.

[STrider]

The Pace method (http://www.micapeak.com/info/thepace.html)

[Squeaky]

My first ride with the TWTEX folks was on the butt burner last year. I've been hooked ever since.

Wait, so that ride where we pulled a 4-inch nail out of the sport couch's tire was your first with the group too? Weird, man...

[Dirtrideroader]

I just looked, it appears that there is not a Volleyball tournament that day. Put me down as a long shot. I too rode with Scott and his band of hoodlums for the first time a year ago on this ride. Great way to knock the rust off your riding skills after not riding much for a few days of winter.

My only advice for those who have not ridden in a group much, ride smooth, ride your pace and practice your cornering skills.

You will have a good time.

[Texas T]

I've already requested the day off so I am a VERY tentative maybe.
1. I don't know when the bike will arrive.
2. I need to get "some" miles under my belt before I attempt this.
3. Working in retail it's hard to get Saturdays off.
4. I "really" want to do this.
5. This will be enough miles to get me to my 6000 mile service point.

[Fangs]

Hummm .... I kinda remember someone being a little squidly on one of those rides ..... who might that be??? ;-)

I think I saw Snoopster doing some squidly fast riding no joke :shock:

Remember I was delirious from the 100 degree heat :angel:.. no really :twisted:

Yeah I need to get to some bike nights.

[Dirtrideroader]

Wait, so that ride where we pulled a 4-inch nail out of the sport couch's tire was your first with the group too? Weird, man...

Now look where this group is going, everyone buying DS bikes!

I like the name on the new bike! And the new Avatar.

[WarrenW]

I'm in Scott. My wife has to let me go, its too close to my birthday for her to say no this time.

[thestudent]

I'm a maybe......again.

[Dirtrideroader]

I swapped weeks of being on call so that improves my odds of attending dramatically.

[Tx Rider]

I'll be down if the weather looks decent for the weekend, and then running off down to Alvin afterwards.

[pinecone]

Put me down for it. Anybody from the north side or StoneTriple wanna ride up the with me? PM me. :-D

[BBBH]

This sounds like a good ride. Count me in for now. Looking to check out East TX!!!

[Squeaky]

Looking to check out East TX!!!

You will NOT be disappointed! You never knew roads like this existed. It will make you want to live closer to east Texas...

[Steve strom]

I'm planning on making this ride.

I enjoy Scott's butt burner rides alot. The group rides at a pace which doesn't cry out 'I wanna go to jail' but is yet fast enough to demand attention thru the more technical stretches of the route.
Another characteristic of these rides I enjoy is that stops are kept to a minimum.....the emphasis of these occaissions is placed on seat time.

Steve

[kocook]

Just got the green light, with a bonus. My wife may join us for dinner!

[P-Ratt]

I keep looking at this thread hoping some opening would present itself that would allow me to go that weekend. Sadly, it is not to be. Have fun all. I'll have to wait for the next one.

[Low]

I'm Down... Looking forward to some East Texas Roads... :chug:

[Cruzintexas]

Add Rita and I!!!!! I hope we are in a new weather pattern by then.
Steve

[Slider]

Count me in... :-D

[Tourmeister]

Hmm... I guess I should eventually go through all these posts and count up all the folks that are coming! I'd like to remind everyone to take a few minutes and read the "Rules of the Road" post in the sticky topic at the top of the forum ;-)

Adios,

[Tourmeister]

Definites:
Tourmeister & Blue Bomber
Dower & Alag
Interceptor
Michael Hansen
Snoopster
Squeaky
Sbaker33
Jeffie foo-foo
WarrenW
Dyna Sport
BBBH
Slider
Steve Strom
Kocook
Low
Cruzintexas (and Rita)

Maybes:
Birdwh
Terrebamdit
Texian & pillion
Texas T (if his bike gets here in time)
Teeth
The Student
Mrr1150gs

Did I miss anyone?

[VFRinAustin]

Wish I could join up with y'all but Ellen's parents are coming in from FL on Thursday and somehow I dont think it would be to good to bail out on them to go on an all day ride (as much as I might want to).

So I will just have to catch up with you next time.

[terrebandit]

Scott,

I'm going to try to be there. I'll let you know for sure on Friday.

It looks like your place is about 3.5 hours from mine so it will be a long day's ride for me unless I'm able to break off from the group somewhere convenient and head back to Tyler a little early.

Dave

[dower]

Did I miss anyone?

ALAG
&
Dower

:chug:

[Texian]

Place me down as a "Maybe"
If I do, I'll be GS'n it with a Pillion onboard.

I'll be heading in from Corpus Thursday for the weekend....so we'll see If I can squeeze this ride in before i head back. (....no whammies, no whammies...):-?

[DrBlackbird]

Scott........Count me in for this coming weekend........I'll take care of all the sore backs.........Would be nice if we had a chase vehicle with an Adjusting table on it.........
.

[zzr_chuck]

please add me to the maybe (and slower) list also

thanks

[Squeaky]

I'll take care of all the sore backs.........Would be nice if we had a chase vehicle with an Adjusting table on it.........
.

I'll lay on a picnic table if it means I get an adjustment!

[terrebandit]

whatsa bambit? :lol:

[Tourmeister]

whatsa bambit?

Not quite a full Bambi ;-)

[kawi jm]

Put me down for a pretty strong ...... maybe :lol:
can I be in the "fast" group :roll: 8-)

[Texas T]

Take me off the list. I just got off the phone with Haul Bikes... they are making a run to Daytona before they head west with my bike so I won't see it until around the 10th - 12th. :-(

And I even got the requested day off too. :headbang:

That's not easy in retail. :miffed:

[dower]

Scott,
Will we be stopping at Elijah's Cafe or Texas Star for lunch?

:chug:

[Tourmeister]

:tab Dower, I'm thinking Texas Star. They have better food and service and can handle the crowd better. We usually get there around 12:30-1:00pm anyway which is when mot people are wanting lunch. There is also a pay at the pump Exxon right by so we can kill two birds with one stone.

:tab Brian, sorry to hear the bike won't be here in time. That kinda blows...

Adios,

[WarrenW]

Anybody comming up from houston want to meet up and do a short forest run going from kings to Scotts house?

I was planning on getting to kings around 7:00 - 7:30, eat a quick breakfast and run up to Scotts.

[Thermalser]

Well I spoke to my friend Charles, who was gracious enough to invite me to a big BBQ shindig at his house, about why I will likely miss his event. Being a fellow rider he completely understood so..... :chug:

I am 95% certain I will be up in Huntsville to make the ride! :mrgreen:

Anybody comming up from houston want to meet up and do a short forest run going from kings to Scotts house?

I was planning on getting to kings around 7:00 - 7:30, eat a quick breakfast and run up to Scotts.

Warren, I will post up later in the week if I will ride up to Kings before the Butt Burner.

Weekend weather is looking pretty nice!

[Tourmeister]

Anyone showing up earlier than 9:00am will not be allowed in the house! the baby will still be sleeping that early ;-) There is an IHOP and a Denny's on the other side of the freeay where you can hang out, have coffee, until after 9:00am.

[DrBlackbird]

I like Warren's idea of not doing the mind numbing I-45 up to Scott's house.........
.......For most of the Houston riders,...... I was thinking of a central hook up site, ( N. East corner Belt-8 & 249) Head up 249 > 149> King's for breakfast, do the Forest ( Warm up) > 1791 > 30 > Scott's drive-way.......
.
....Tires warmed up and a full Belly.......doesn't get much better than that.

[homermacleod]

Scott,

I will be there if the work on my bike is completed b/f Saturday.

Chris :chug:

[chiko]

In for the long one.

[Tourmeister]

Chris, are you EVER finished working on your bike? :-P

Adios,

[WarrenW]

I will not be able to make saturday's ride now. Or should I say my bike will not be able to make the ride.

Well, I got my new yosh can welded on last night. Turned the bike over to hear how the new can sounded, (it had a nasty D & D on it). And it apparently spun a bearing. ZX11's are kinda notorious for this. No warning at all. Running great when I pulled into the shop and then BAM. CLACK CLACK CLACK CLACK. Yall have fun Saturday as I will be pulling a motor.

[homermacleod]

Getting the Ohlins shock and the Scotts damper this week :twisted: . After that , I just have to get the belly pan or full farings and get the tank painted. After that, I will be done (or will I? ;-) ).

-Chris

[Slider]

I like Warren's idea of not doing the mind numbing I-45 up to Scott's house.........
.......For most of the Houston riders,...... I was thinking of a central hook up site, ( N. East corner Belt-8 & 249) Head up 249 > 149> King's for breakfast, do the Forest ( Warm up) > 1791 > 30 > Scott's drive-way.......
.
....Tires warmed up and a full Belly.......doesn't get much better than that.


I am planning on going through the forest also. What time are you going to be at Kings? Not to concerned about the full belly, but warm tires are always nice :-D

[Tourmeister]

Dang Warren, that really sucks! Very sorry to hear that, especially with the spring riding season coming on!

Adios,

[Thermalser]

I will not be able to make saturday's ride now. Or should I say my bike will not be able to make the ride.

Well, I got my new yosh can welded on last night. Turned the bike over to hear how the new can sounded, (it had a nasty D & D on it). And it apparently spun a bearing. ZX11's are kinda notorious for this. No warning at all. Running great when I pulled into the shop and then BAM. CLACK CLACK CLACK CLACK. Yall have fun Saturday as I will be pulling a motor.

Sorry to hear about the bike woes! I was looking forward to riding with you this weekend.

[DrBlackbird]

[I like Warren's idea of not doing the mind numbing I-45 up to Scott's house.........
.......For most of the Houston riders,...... I was thinking of a central hook up site, ( N. East corner Belt-8 & 249) Head up 249 > 149> King's for breakfast, do the Forest ( Warm up) > 1791 > 30 > Scott's drive-way.......
.
....Tires warmed up and a full Belly.......doesn't get much better than that.]
.
Later this week,......I will be testing the waters to see who from Houston proper want's to meet at (249 & Belt-8) to take the scenic route through the forest on up to Scott's driveway........Of which we wouldn't dare think of pulling in a min before 9AM.........:wink:
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Need some input as to if my "reckoning" is on track......> Pull out gas station 7:15 > 249 > 149 > Kings breakfast 8:00AM....(gobble, sip, slurp, Aahhhh), finished breakfast 8:45 > Ride through portion of forest, head into Huntsville > 9:15................Kiss the baby, shake some hands, pat some backs, load up and head out to the "Big Thicket".......

[zzr_chuck]

Stuart ---

are you still going to go to kings sat. morning around 8?
if so i would like to meet you there

[Squeaky]

Need some input as to if my "reckoning" is on track......> Pull out gas station 7:15 > 249 > 149 > Kings breakfast 8:00AM....(gobble, sip, slurp, Aahhhh), finished breakfast 8:45 > Ride through portion of forest, head into Huntsville > 9:15................Kiss the baby, shake some hands, pat some backs, load up and head out to the "Big Thicket".......

-BW8/249 to Kings will be right at about 45 min.

-I have no idea how long it takes you boys to eat, but you can swallow faster if time becomes an issue. Might want to let the waitress know you're on a schedule just in case.

-Forest to Huntsville is right at about 30 minutes as long as you don't back track sections for the fun factor. 149->1774->30.

[Webman12]

Count me in!

Hey Scott, could you please tell me what exit do you take off of I45 (Northbound) to get to your house?

I take it that this your street right?:
http://www.geocities.com/rogergrenon/images/Scotts.JPG

Let us know...

[Tourmeister]

:tab Dr. Blackbird, if King's is busy, you will have a hard time getting in/out in 45 minutes if you eat a full breakfast (more than Coffee and CinBun). If you ride straight up here, there is an IHOP two minutes from the house. They can get you in/out much faster, albeit at a higher price ;-) IHOP is on the left right before you reach I-45 as you enter town on Hwy 30 coming from FM 1791.

149->1774->30

:tab That would be 149 -> 1791 -> Hwy 30. FM 1774 is over between Anderson and Plantersville ;-)

:tab Webman12, it is exit 116. Turn right at the light when you get on the feeder. Go down the hill to the next light and turn right onto Normal Park. There is a Brookshire Bro's on the corner here. Go about three blocks to the first stop sign and turn left on 19th St. There is a carwash on the corner at the stop. After you turn left onto 19th, go up the block to the first stop sign and hang a left on Avenue S. Go two blocks and the road dead ends, turn right onto 17th St. Slow down and watch for sand in the turn because it is a drainage gutter at the base of a hill. Go up the short hill past one home and Woodland Lane will be on your left. We are the second/last house on the right.

:tab Park in the street across from our house, that is the most level place. DO NOT BLOCK THE DRIVEWAY ACROSS THE STREET. You might not see it, but there is a house back in the woods and their driveway empties into the circular part of the culdesac.

Adios,

[FJR4U2C]

Scott:
Sing me up for this one please - I am not double dipping - but I notified you as a yes on HSN - did not see my name on the list :scratch. Like to go with the faster group:hail

[FJR4U2C]

[I like Warren's idea of not doing the mind numbing I-45 up to Scott's house.........
.......For most of the Houston riders,...... I was thinking of a central hook up site, ( N. East corner Belt-8 & 249) Head up 249 > 149> King's for breakfast, do the Forest ( Warm up) > 1791 > 30 > Scott's drive-way.......
.
....Tires warmed up and a full Belly.......doesn't get much better than that.]
.
Need some input as to if my "reckoning" is on track......> Pull out gas station 7:15 > 249 > 149 > Kings breakfast 8:00AM....(gobble, sip, slurp, Aahhhh), finished breakfast 8:45 > Ride through portion of forest, head into Huntsville > 9:15".......

Doc: Id like to join the Houston group out - I am close to Louetta and 249; I would suggest that 7:15 is a firm stands up - hit the road time. Scotts right about Kings - they can drag their feet.

[BBBH]

Unfortunately I will not be able to make it. I originally said I was going and planned to meet at King's to ride the forest up but it looks like it won't happen for me this weekend. Good news....going snow skiing for a week and have to tie up lose ends and pack. Y'all have fun.

[FJR4U2C]

Unfortunately I will not be able to make it. I originally said I was going and planned to meet at King's to ride the forest up but it looks like it won't happen for me this weekend. Good news....going snow skiing for a week and have to tie up lose ends and pack. Y'all have fun.
Sorry I am going to miss you again scott: One of these days we will get together. Enjoy the sking - I am a snow boarder and have not been in two seasons - sure am missing it.

[Thermalser]

Stuart ---

are you still going to go to kings sat. morning around 8?
if so i would like to meet you there

Chuck-

I'll be heading up to Huntsville the night before. I'll see you at Scott's Saturday morning.

Looking forward to riding with you again! :bigokay:

[zzr_chuck]

cool stuart--looking forward to it :chug:

[dower]

Lauren and I will be stopping for breakfast at IHOP in Huntsville around 8:00AM. If anyone is interested in joining us please feel free to just show up.

It is located on the West side of 45 on HWY 30. Heading west it is on the right.

:chug:

[Thermalser]

Lauren and I will be stopping for breakfast at IHOP in Huntsville around 8:00AM. If anyone is interested in joining us please feel free to just show up.

It is located on the West side of 45 on HWY 30. Heading west it is on the right.

:chug:

I think you just might get a few takers! 8-)

[Squeaky]

IHOP sounds like the plan, man. See ya there!

[Dirtrideroader]

Sign me up as a definite. I hope to make it to IHOP for breakfast.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Chris

[thestudent]

I'm a definite now. :mrgreen:

See ya'll at the IHOP.

[Snoopster]

I will be at I-hop as well. :lol: See everyone there.

[Tx Rider]

I think I'll have to do IHOP up in Grapevine, but I'll probably pull in down there about time to leave.

[Dirtrideroader]

I think I'll have to do IHOP up in Grapevine, but I'll probably pull in down there about time to leave.

You are my idol. You get to ride every weekend!

Coming down on the FZ or the FX? Since my daughter is not going, I will be on the RST 1000.

[FJR4U2C]

[I like Warren's idea of not doing the mind numbing I-45 up to Scott's house.........
.......For most of the Houston riders,...... I was thinking of a central hook up site, ( N. East corner Belt-8 & 249) Head up 249 > 149> King's for breakfast, do the Forest ( Warm up) > 1791 > 30 > Scott's drive-way.......
.Need some input as to if my "reckoning" is on track......> Pull out gas station 7:15 > 249 > 149 > Kings breakfast 8:00AM....(gobble, sip, slurp, Aahhhh), finished breakfast 8:45 > Ride through portion of forest, head into Huntsville > 9:15................Kiss the baby, shake some hands, pat some backs, load up and head out to the "Big Thicket".......

DrBlackbird: I have not heard any more about the Houston crowd meeting to head up to kings and through the forrest to Scotts place - What is the plan?? It looks like a bunch of folks are going straight to the IHOP in Huntsville :scratch
Thanks
Leon

[FJR4U2C]

IHOP sounds like the plan, man. See ya there!How are you headed up to IHOP Rebecca ? I am looking for company - waiting to hear from DrBlackbird!

[Squeaky]

I'm heading up the night before. I'll be sleeping when you get on the road this time!

[Tx Rider]

I think I'll have to do IHOP up in Grapevine, but I'll probably pull in down there about time to leave.

You are my idol. You get to ride every weekend!

Coming down on the FZ or the FX? Since my daughter is not going, I will be on the RST 1000.

Probably the FZ, my rear tire is a little thin on the FX and the new pilot roads aren't even broken in well on the FZ.

[DrBlackbird]

Leon Wrote::<<<<<<<DrBlackbird: I have not heard any more about the Houston crowd meeting to head up to kings and through the forrest to Scotts place - What is the plan?? It looks like a bunch of folks are going straight to the IHOP in Huntsville :scratch
Thanks
Leon>>>>>
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Leon,........You bet,.... the place to be is N. East corner( 249 & Belt-8) kickstands up 7:15........Scott made a good point about King's not being a drive-thru fast food spot. However, the food is plentiful , good and priced right....... What we'll do is pull in and see what the crowd looks like, if any. Then ask the Mgr. to take care of us because we are with the famous TWT Pie eaters club, and we are on a mission........
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Worst case scenario,.... we head on up to huntsville through the early morning Forest and meet up with the I-hoppers........From what I've read, kick-stands are going up @ 10 AM at Scotts house. This leaves us plenty of time to eat at either place and have a good breakfast. I'd like to not start the day by being blasted around on I-45 by all the Dallas bound 18 wheelers.
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So far it looks like a good turn out for this ride Sat..........See Ya'll there.

[Dirtrideroader]

I must apologize. I am having a pool built and they are scheduled to shoot the gunite tomorrow. Thus the ever increasing chance of rain.

[dower]

I must apologize. I am having a pool built and they are scheduled to shoot the gunite tomorrow. Thus the ever increasing chance of rain.

You may be forgiven, for an invite to partake in boozing, food and swimming all at your place, after a long hot day of riding.

:chug:

It is a small price to pay for forgiveness. :lol:

[Dirtrideroader]

Will,

Is it ok if I ride along with the slow group? I just want to finally be able to keep up with you.

[sbaker33]

I won't be able to make it after all. A production issue at work will have me on concalls throughout the day. :-(

Man, I was looking forward to this...

[pinecone]

Frankly, I was a bit intimidated. Despite of how I feel, I'm in.

IHOP off of 45 @ 0800?

Please confirm.

Thanks. 8-)

[pinecone]

Lauren and I will be stopping for breakfast at IHOP in Huntsville around 8:00AM. If anyone is interested in joining us please feel free to just show up.

It is located on the West side of 45 on HWY 30. Heading west it is on the right.

:chug:

I think you just might get a few takers! 8-)


Yep. See me there.

[budzrex]

You guys ride safe I wish I could go but my Mom flew in from Arkansas for the weekend probably should stick around.

[Squeaky]

If the weather tomorrow is anything like it was today around Houston, we're in for a gorgeous day and a great ride!

[DrBlackbird]

I hope this isn't a case of "Bike Flu" going around...........Few clouds in the sky,...no big deal.........I'll be @ the (Forest run) site ( N. East corner 249 & Belt-8) at 7:00 for those that want to take the fun way up. Kickstands up 7:15.
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[Texian]

I'll see ya there Gary
7:00 :-|

[Tangor]

Hey all,
Was wondering if it was too late to throw my name in the hat to join you?


I'm in Spring (Stuebner and Spring Cypress area).

[pinecone]

Hey all,
Was wondering if it was too late to throw my name in the hat to join you?


I'm in Spring (Stuebner and Spring Cypress area).


No. See ya on the road. :mrgreen:

[kurt]

I hope the forcast is better than it is here. 70% chance of rain through Monday. :angryfir: Come on drought! Let it burn! :lol:

[leeroy]

Kurt are you the one that sent the message "burn baby burn " when Midtown went up?

[Squeaky]

The wet weather isn't supposed to get over this far east until after the day is over, if at all. After 5pm the chances of rain start to go up, but only barely.

And even if it does, ITS ONLY WATER PEOPLE! Go slower and just be careful.

[pinecone]

Scott:
Sing me up for this one please - I am not double dipping - but I notified you as a yes on HSN - did not see my name on the list :scratch. Like to go with the faster group:hail

Not sure what group I will end up in. :shock:

Aw heck, it's a long ride.

I'll be in all of them! :lol:

:chug:

[Tangor]

I hope this isn't a case of "Bike Flu" going around...........Few clouds in the sky,...no big deal.........I'll be @ the (Forest run) site ( N. East corner 249 & Belt-8) at 7:00 for those that want to take the fun way up. Kickstands up 7:15.
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Cya in Tomball at around 7:40ish

[Texas T]

Intellicast...
Saturday:
Cloudy with occasional showers. High 69F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday night:
Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. Low 57F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%.

National Weather Service...
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Weather Channel...
Saturday: Overcast with showers at times. High 68F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday Night: Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. Low 57F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%.

If it were me I'd pay the most attention to the NWS. :-)

[terrebandit]

Ok troops, I'm going to have to pass on this one. This past week has been way too busy and frankly I'm beat. I'm just not up to a 700 mile day. Yeah, I know.... I'm a wus. I'm probably going to try and meet the guys in Grand Saline instead.

Dave

[KJM-B12]

Well plans change so I am going to have to stay at home tomorrow. My kitchen pass was revoked. :tears: You all have fun!

[Tx Rider]

I'm out too, was working on some stuff till 2:30, got up at 5:30 and decided I'd rather ride the pillow for a few more hours. ;-)

Hope ya'll are having fun, looks like a decent day to ride.

[Tourmeister]

For everyone's pics, comments, etcs... see this thread:

http://www.twtex.com/viewtopic.php?t=3578

Adios,