Crazy Idea - International Pie Run Day (IPRD) - 10/25/2008

[Gilk51]

IPRD = International Pie Run Day

It all started innocently chatting with the Bandit Guys from Down Under...

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I can't wait for the "Down Under" Pie Run :rider: :eat:

What's the anniversary of the simultaneous Pie Run? Maybe we can coordinate one world-wide one of these days? Gotta factor in the Int'l Date Line though.

International Pie Run day? :ponder:

There's a thought! We have enough folks overseas, as well as members that travel abroad. The last Saturday in October will be the 25th. Let's just get everyone to have lunch somewhere that day, whether they join a Pie Run or not. The only criteria is that they need to have pie with lunch and submit a photograph to prove it.

Its a deal partner...:eat:

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So, there you have it - October 25, 2008 - IPRD.

The scheduled TWT Pie Destination is Debbie's Pies in Hutto, 11:00 AM.

BUT...

If you can't make that one - you must make up your own, a Ride for Pie on the same day, and report it (there will be a new thread in the Story Telling section that Kurt will start ;-) ) AND take pictures.

That means all of the international locations that are too distant from central Texas can plan their own:

far Texas locations:

El Paso
Midland Odessa
Amarillo and Texas Panhandle

Out of state locations:

Oklahoma
New Mexico
Louisiana
Arkansas
Georgia
North Carolina

AND international locations:

Washington state :-P
California
Mexico
Australia
UK
Middle East (gotta be creative on pie locations)

and any other spot where TWTers are located...

Pick Your Time
Pick Your Place

25 October 2008 - The First Annual International Simultaneous Pie Run Day!

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Who:
Definite: :sun:

Probable: :cool2:

Maybe: :scratch:

Thinking about it :ponder:

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

Cancellations :-(

[D'artagnan]

I'm in! Hutto is very nice that time of year.

[TexTrain99]

I think I can find my way to Hutto and back home.

[Squeaky]

Hutto for me - and I love this idea! How high can we get the total attendance numbers, folks? :trust:

[poser]

this does sound like a cool idea

maybe we shouldn't limit it to just pie, as I'm sure pie may be hard to find in other parts of the world, but rather any desert locals frequently enjoy

[JacknTexas]

very very good idea:clap: , chris will be proud of all of you!!http://planetsmilies.net/eat-drink-smiley-7854.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

[Foxrod]

Very intersting. . Do you think this will be the first world-wide, organized, motorcycle forum event? I'd like to see the turnout numbers also! :eat:

[StromDude]

Well, Hutto is a very far 5 miles from my house in Round Rock but I will try and save up the gas money to make it....Bill

[wczimmerman]

WOW! :eek2: Talk about a cool idea!

We're in for Washington state. Maybe I can even gather some of the locals up here for a good showing.

[Texas T]

Firstman is in AZ, and if I get the transfer I'll be there too so Phx and Tucson will be covered.

TM - how about some commemorative T-shirts to celebrate the day?

[Tracker]

What if I bake some pies and invite motorcyclists to my house that day?

[hawk GT]

Consider me there and fully bloated with pie.http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm306/Wiseman57/PigSmile.jpg

[Texas T]

What if I bake some pies and invite motorcyclists to my house that day?
Yep, that will work too...
"Let's just get everyone to have lunch somewhere that day, whether they join a Pie Run or not. The only criteria is that they need to have pie with lunch and submit a photograph to prove it."

[poser]

group photos at every gathering would be cool, so we can get a feel for how many people participated

[KenH]

I'll probably be in North Carolina or Arkansas enjoying the fall colors at the end of October. I know just the place in Arkansas for pie! :eat:

[Texason]

Blast! The thread title had me thinking we were all riding to Mexico for pie.

[trl5791]

looks like I will celebrate my 40th a day late with pie and wearing down the tires.

[Michelle]

Ooooh great idea! I'm in. :eat:

[Tracker]

need a logo--somebody more talented than me good at simple T-shirt designs.

[Squeaky]

need a logo--somebody more talented than me good at simple T-shirt designs.

I was having trouble coming up with something for a banner image too. The banner is such an odd shape/size, it's tough to find pictures that work well.

[Michelle]

need a logo--somebody more talented than me good at simple T-shirt designs.

Haha! Cool satellite pies. :lol2:

[equipment junkie]

Peace, Love & Pies! Cool idea, I'm in for Hutto!

[smoothtexasrider]

I just took a nine day trip around NM, AZ, UT, CO, KS, OK, and back home. After visiting the Very Large Array (VLA) in NM, I ate lunch in Pie Town, NM. Pie Town is on Hwy 60 in western NM between Datil and Quemado. Pie Town calls itself the Pie Capitol of the World, or something like that. I had a good lunch and a great piece of blackberry pie. I'd like to stay in Texas for the IPRD, but it sure would be fun to go Pie Town each year for a crazy event like the IPRD. I have some pictures that I will upload shortly. Check it out: Pie Town, New Mexico. www.pietown.com It looks like their 28th annual Pie Festival is 13 September 2008.

[Texas T]

need a logo--somebody more talented than me good at simple T-shirt designs.
Commemorative t-shirts will need to be created too. I would suggest that it be called the First Annual IPRD.

[smoothtexasrider]

Hey, I just posted three pics about Pie Town, New Mexico. Go back a couple of posts and check it out. :clap:

[Pao-Duro]

Good idea. I'd be up for meeting with some TWT members in Georgia. Could bring some of my local riders with me.

[wonder91178]

Can anyone submit banner ideas? Here's one I came up with, but it's only 1 of many ideas I have...

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

i belive im off work so ill be good for Hutto.

[Squeaky]

Can anyone submit banner ideas? Here's one I came up with, but it's only 1 of many ideas I have...

OMG, that looks AWESOME! I think you just stole my job... :lol2:

[wonder91178]

OMG, that looks AWESOME! I think you just stole my job... :lol2:
No no no nooooo, you keep it, really...:lol2:

I may be ok on banners, but t-shirts are not my forte!

[wonder91178]

Here's one more, not as "international", but full of pie :mrgreen:

[Woodys650]

I'm with Pao-Duro!! There has to be some good pie in Atlanta somewhere. Pick a spot if you know of one! :eat: :rider: :eat:

[Tourmeister]

Kim, anyone can submit banners anytime they like ;-) One thing I look for though is that the text is clear and easy to read relative to background images/patterns. I don't want it lost in the clutter. The easiest thing though is to PM me the images because I don't track any threads and won't get emails letting me know you have replied.

[whitebread]

I'll forward this thread to the European Bandit Contingent!:clap:

[Tracker]

an attempt at a banner

[Tourmeister]

"Pie, bringing the world together one piece at a time..."

[scar04]

Blast! The thread title had me thinking we were all riding to Mexico for pie.

I dont know too many Mexican pie places. I'm gonna have to scout a spot for way south Texas.

[Tourmeister]

Well, it doesn't HAVE to be pie. You can broaden it to desserts in general. You know... a BIG Sopapilla drenched in powdered sugar and honey... :drool:

[JTM]

Or Dessert Empanadas :eat:

[Shaggy]

Hmmm.... will there be a DFW contingent making the trip? Its about 220 miles from up here in OK as everyone likes to call it....

Or.... LOL we can always have another one at Lucy's for the locals :eat:

[wonder91178]

All I want to know is which of my awesome banners is going to be used? :trust: :lol2:

[Gilk51]

All I want to know is which of my awesome banners is going to be used? :trust: :lol2:

Where are they? :ponder:

[wonder91178]

Where are they? :ponder:
Page 2, replies #27 and #31 (I'm partial to #27) :mrgreen:

[jeffrey]

I'm in! Hutto is very nice that time of year.

Me too, I shall be there. :)

[Tourmeister]

Maybe we should have a list of locations for people to pick from? The main location for Texas will be whatever one is currently scheduled. Other places can be added so that folks can look for something near them if they can't make the main location. Then folks in other states and countries can add their locations and if we get lucky, they might even get some decent groups to show up. Of course, there might need to be some cross posting on other non Texas forums to get those folks to show ;-)

[Red Brown]

Hey Chuck,

Is there any stats on the biggest pie run to date? I don't know but it might be interesting to perhaps achieve a pie run world record if such a record exists.

http://www.pedallingaround.com/route/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/gwr-blue.jpg

I plan to be there and will also e-mail my large list of fellow riders in the state to perhaps host one at a related city.

SEYA,

RB

[roughrider maximus]

:sun: Old Sattler baking Co. Sattler (Canyon Lake) Tx.:sun:

[Tourmeister]

Preliminary T-Shirt info here:

http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31617

[SherpaSam]

:cool2: i'm down for some pie(even though...do i dare say it..?.........i don't like pie all that much):shock: but i shall send a pic of my eaten up pie, just the same. good idea btw.

[FJR Bandit]

Great idea!!!:clap: I don't know about Pie Town, but I will get something going in New Mexico. I know that there will be atleast one other motorcycle there.

I will EM this to a buddy in AZ.

My guess 200+ bikes.

Put me down for an XL T-Shirt.

[Sluggo]

Argghh. I joined the forum just a few days after the Pie Run in my area and can't ever seem to make one. I must be one of the only people who works Saturdays. :eek2:

[poser]

I'm planning on doing a track day on 10/25 so I'll take some pie with me and document the trackside pie

[Gilk51]

Official sign-up thread is here (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=496695#post496695).

Double check anything you might have posted here...