East Texas Farmhouse repast

[pub610]

HEADS UP!

those of you who follow these threads -- harder than it sounds -- know that this month we've moved our Thursday night Meet and Greet to WEDNESDAY night.

DATE: Wednesday, April 8
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: The Farmhouse restaurant, Hwy 314 and I-20, Van
MENU: Includes blackberry cobbler!



Post up if you plan to attend so that Elly can call and give 'em a head count

COUNT ME IN
elly
pub610
ninjette
McRyder
dutch
terrebandit
Jeff488
sully
Skip Honeycutt
DaJudge (and maybe + 2)
Jack Dickey
Gilk51

MAYBESO
txbanditrydr

[SparkyBlue]

:-( oncall, so I'm out

[pub610]

:-( oncall, so I'm out

Well, shucks.
Can Beth manage the bike by herself?

[Skip Honeycutt]

Go ahead and count me in. If work gets nutty, I may need to back out but I'll know a day or two before and can notify the "keepers of the cobbler."

[RxZ]

I am out... Started a new job, and they gave me the graveyard shift for my first week working independent of the other employees who have been training me. I don't think you guys will still be there if I showed up about 12:30 AM on the 9th?

[SparkyBlue]

Well, shucks.
Can Beth manage the bike by herself?

She might break a nail, oh the horror :eek2:

[pub610]

Skip, we ought to be able to make a ride of this one. FM 1252 west to 16 through Lindale to Hwy 110 and in to Van.If we leave here at 5 we'll have plenty of time.

[txbanditrydr]

If we leave here at 5 we'll have plenty of time.


In that case, toss in FM1253 to FM1805 before hitting 110... I'm just saying. :zen: 5 more miles and 23 additional curves - your call.

[cwdancer]

When I ordered the cobbler for Dave, I told them to expect about 10-15 people.

If more people sign up I will call and change the count.

Elly

[txbanditrydr]

When I ordered the cobbler for Dave, I told them to expect about 10-15 people.

If more people sign up I will call and change the count.

Elly

.... AND, if less people show up then Dave can pack the rest up in the saddle bags for the weekend!!! :eat:

[cwdancer]

.... AND, if less people show up then Dave can pack the rest up in the saddle bags for the weekend!!! :eat:


I was hoping someone would suggest that.

[DaJudge]

I'm in.:thumb: I may be able to bring along my son and his buddy Daniel (who rode with us to Kilgore 2 months back)

Jay--do you have a place/time in mind for the Tyler group to meet up?:rider:

[dutchinterceptor]

Wednesday!!


Wednesday is also known as hump day and of course means that we should all hump it to Van on Wednesday to see what Elly keeps raving about. Wednesday being the third day of the week seems like such an unusual day for a meet and greet. However, the world famous Dave Terre is coming in that particular day...two days before Friday....also know as Wed - nes - day and we have to see him.:wave:

Oh yeah, everybody out there in TWT land don't forget that this event is on Wednesday!!

[dutchinterceptor]

:sun:

[terrebandit]

ya'll are so kind.... looking forward to this.

Dave

[Skip Honeycutt]

Skip, we ought to be able to make a ride of this one. FM 1252 west to 16 through Lindale to Hwy 110 and in to Van.If we leave here at 5 we'll have plenty of time.

I'll count on hooking up with you guys at the intersection of FM 1252/FM 757 as you turn right and head north to FM 16. I would guess the rendezvous time to be 5:15 / 5:20ish, right? :rider:

[Skip Honeycutt]

Hey Dave, you need to remove the (coming soon) next to your new ride on your signature. :sun: See ya soon!

[Jack Dickey]

It is my plan to be there. Jack

[Jack Dickey]

Would like to meet at FM757 and1252 if yall do not mind. Thnks Jack

[txbanditrydr]

Jay--do you have a place/time in mind for the Tyler group to meet up?

Don't plan around me... I may have to help Cobbler Boy cobble on a new shoe before we head that way. You're on your own unless something changes. :zen:

[DaJudge]

In that case, toss in FM1253 to FM1805 before hitting 110... I'm just saying. :zen: 5 more miles and 23 additional curves - your call.

On the map, FM1805 looks like fun. If I had known it was there, I would've ridden it last month on the way back from Grand Saline.

Still need a meeting place/time for Tyler folk. Maybe we can ride up FM2015 to FM16 and meet the Kilgore bunch there.

[Gilk51]

Google's Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=farmhouse+restaurant+van+tx&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&view=text&latlng=175776481979954115) appears to be just north of I20 on 314 (Oak Street)

Can anyone verify the location? :ponder:

[txbanditrydr]

Google's Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=farmhouse+restaurant+van+tx&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&view=text&latlng=175776481979954115) appears to be just north of I20 on 314 (Oak Street)

Pretty much describes it (didn't click on the link) - on the right as you're headed north on 314... next to the gas station.

[MCRyder]

And Jay's suggestion of adding FM1253 andd 1805 adds to the fun :rider: :thumb: .

Oops, I'm being presumptuous here :oops: . Anyone up for taking the 1253/1805 route?

[MCRyder]

Google's Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=farmhouse+restaurant+van+tx&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&view=text&latlng=175776481979954115) appears to be just north of I20 on 314 (Oak Street)

Can anyone verify the location? :ponder:

Exactamundo Chuck. You'll probably spot it right after exiting and crossing over I20 on 314.

[dutchinterceptor]

:sun:

[pub610]

Would like to meet at FM757 and1252 if yall do not mind. Thnks Jack

Hey, Jack. That'd be cool. Skip's calculation put us at 757/1252 around 5:15 or 5:20. see you there.

Mark, I'd like to add 1253/1805 to the trip. Want to hook up somewhere just west of 69 on 16? Assuming we hit FM 757 at 5:20, we ought to be at Hwy. 69 about 5:45 or thereabouts. Does that sound about right?

Looking like warm and maybe a little windy.:rider:

[txbanditrydr]

Bill.... place me on the "maybeso" list for now. :-(

[pub610]

Bill.... place me on the "maybeso" list for now. :-(

Don't start thinking that way.

[MCRyder]

Mark, I'd like to add 1253/1805 to the trip. Want to hook up somewhere just west of 69 on 16? Assuming we hit FM 757 at 5:20, we ought to be at Hwy. 69 about 5:45 or thereabouts. Does that sound about right?

Sounds great Bill. I'll be at the Lindale Church of Christ church parking lot. It's on 16 a couple of blocks west past 69, on the right. I'll keep an eye out for you guys.

[dutchinterceptor]

I retract my previous post about meeting up in Tyler at the Exxon station. It looks as though I will be riding from Edom instead. See y'all there.

[Hairsmith]

Hay,,, Looks like we have a GREAT weather report for the gathering tomorrow night !

Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to between 5 and 10 mph. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Looking forward to the ride the GS needs a good wash run.
See y'all then !

[cwdancer]

Hay,,, Looks like we have a GREAT weather report for the gathering tomorrow night !

Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to between 5 and 10 mph. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Looking forward to the ride the GS needs a good wash run.
See y'all then !

Hate to disappoint you - the M & G is tonite Wednesday 4/8/09

[Gilk51]

I'm definitely in - the wife is out. Is that OK? :ponder:

[pub610]

I'm definitely in - the wife is out. Is that OK? :ponder:

We'd rather see both of you -- but if it's one or none, we'll take the one.:clap:

[pub610]

Hay,,, Looks like we have a GREAT weather report for the gathering tomorrow night !

Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to between 5 and 10 mph. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Looking forward to the ride the GS needs a good wash run.
See y'all then !

Hairsmith, when in doubt about the date, check with Tom and Shirley.:rofl:
Hope to see you TONIGHT.

[DaJudge]

Mr. Bill--

Are y'all going to take FM757 to FM16 and head into Lindale that way?

If so, if I get out of trial early enough (which is looking good right now), I'll try to meet up with you at FM 16 at FM 2015 (a few miles east of Red Springs) about 5:20 or so.

Thanks.:eat:

[pub610]

Mr. Bill--

Are y'all going to take FM757 to FM16 and head into Lindale that way?

If so, if I get out of trial early enough (which is looking good right now), I'll try to meet up with you at FM 16 at FM 2015 (a few miles east of Red Springs) about 5:20 or so.

Thanks.:eat:

That's essentially correct. We'll take FM 1252 from Liberty City, pick up Skip and Jack at 757, and then on to winona. Then 16 to Lindale, where we'll hook up with mark.
We think we'll hit 757 at about 5:20 so we ought to hit 2015 at about ... what, 5:30 maybe. Our target for Lindale is 5:45.

We'll see you this afternoon.

[DaJudge]

Thanks Bill.

I should be there. If not, please do not feel any need to wait for me.:trust:.....ride on:rider:

Any other Tyler folks going (besides Dutch--he doesn't count this time)?

[RxZ]

Thanks Bill.

I should be there. If not, please do not feel any need to wait for me.:trust:.....ride on:rider:

Any other Tyler folks going (besides Dutch--he doesn't count this time)?

Nope, I am out. I am about to leave for work, and won't get off until 2300.

[Gilk51]

Nope, I am out. I am about to leave for work, and won't get off until 2300.

Well, you will need a break for din-din - just take a loooong one. ;-)

[cwdancer]

I don't know when I will get out of the office - might be after 5 - should be there about 6:30

[DaJudge]

Nope, I am out. I am about to leave for work, and won't get off until 2300.

"Man works from sun to sun, but drug dealer's work is never done.":mrgreen::nana:

Sorry you can't make it this time Chris:tears: I enjoy ridin with ya.

[toaster]

im out for this one as well... some day ill get to make it more than once every couple three months.

[Hairsmith]

Tonight ? But today is Wednesday ?

[pub610]

Yep. Earlier in the post there was discussion of moving it (this month only) to this date for a couple of reasons. Virtually nobody voted, but those who did cast ballots voted aye.
You gonna make it?

[dutchinterceptor]

Tonight ? But today is Wednesday ?

Obviously you've been spending all your free time working on your sportbike and not reading the forum. :lol2:

[toaster]

Tonight ? But today is Wednesday ?

its ok... dont feel bad, thats why im not gonna be there too. made plans for wednesday thinking the meet was thursday, which is real bad because i checked this thread right after it was started and thought "thats weird" but must have erased my mental note.

[Gilk51]

I slugged it out on I20 both ways - the ride home was much better - I didn't have a problem with the wind until going down the hill in Duncanville. :shrug:

Good to see Dave up from Austin and all the folks going to Arky! :thumb:

Got my Ride Texas mag autographed by Dutch (the photographer) and Jay (the model, er, rider). :clap: Now I just need Glenn's John Hancock since his helmet was in the pic... :sun:

Ima gonna put it on Fleabay for a gazillion dollars! http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/smilies/thebothanspy/money_02.gif

Only 198 miles for me for the day (round trip including to work) - Tom made it and was sitting on the Farmhouse porch when I arrived... :rider:

Good food at that place! :eat:

[Sully]

Wish I could have made it tonight, especially since Chuck was there. I had a holy obligation though. I drove a friend and her husband to Houston to pick up her first motorcycle, a Rebel (250cc's of wee-bellion)

[pub610]

Well, we missed you, Sully. We had, I think, 17 folks including Mark and Bennie from Marshall (a first for Bennie) and Jack Dickey from Longview on an amazingly shiney ST1300.:clap:

As always a good group of folks and it was especuially good to see Dave up from Austin on his new-to-him FJR.

Chuck is right: The food was good. Elly even had a blackberry cobbler made especially for the return of Dave, the prodigal organizer.

Mark, did you get away ahead of the eastbound crowd? I glanced around before we left and didn't notice you. I hope you went off and left us instead of the other way around.:lol2:

We'll see you next month, Sully, at FatKatz (cajun) in Tyler. On THURSDAY!

[wildebube]

I can't believe that I forgot this. Wills Point was in the regional one act play competition and performed in Terrell at 4:30. I took off work early with plans to go to the play and then head for Van. Well I went to the play, and thin long about 7:30 I remembered the M&G. Arrrrgh!!! I had even told everyone in the family that I was going to the M&G after the play - and every single one of us forgot about it. Bummer...

[RxZ]

"Man works from sun to sun, but drug dealer's work is never done.":mrgreen::nana:

Sorry you can't make it this time Chris:tears: I enjoy ridin with ya.


Why thank you sir :thumb:

Maybe next month... I start working 7 on 7 off here in a couple of weeks, so then I will be able to make it more often.

[MCRyder]

As always a great time. A nice ride, a full stomach, good company, motorcycles to look at/talk about. Life is good :mrgreen:

Mark, did you get away ahead of the eastbound crowd? I glanced around before we left and didn't notice you. I hope you went off and left us instead of the other way around.:lol2:

Did y'all take 20 back to Kilgore? As we were all exiting at the same place, I headed out with Dave and Elly. I think we were the last ones to leave.

Regina was really bummed out about not being able to make it, she made the scheduling sacrifice so that I could be there. Fat Katz will be a good makeup for it, she loves Cajun food!

[terrebandit]

It was great seeing you all again! Thanks for the cobbler too! I'll do just about anything for that and some Evan Williams. Just ask the AR crew.

Dave

[MCRyder]

It was great seeing you all again! Thanks for the cobbler too! I'll do just about anything for that and some Evan Williams. Just ask the AR crew.

Dave

Always good to see you Dave, I envy y'all who made the AR ride. BTW, did this Evan Williams guy come along on our Hill Country ride? :trust: :lol2:

[terrebandit]

BTW, did this Evan Williams guy come along on our Hill Country ride? :trust: :lol2:

Yeah, he did. :mrgreen: