Austin Area BBQ Run IV - Black's BBQ in Lockhart 6/11

[Tourmeister]

Howdy,

Need the time, date and place for the next one!

Adios,

[bluedogok]

Here is the announcement of the Austin area BBQ Run IV to Black's BBQ in Lockhart on June 11th at 11:30am.

BBQ Run Schedule:
6/11 Black's Barbeque - Lockhart (http://www.blacksbbq.com/)
7/16 Southside Market - Elgin
8/13 Fushaks - San Marcos
9/10 - Coopers - Llano
10/15 - Salt Lick - Driftwood

Submit new locations that you know about so they can be added to the list, otherwise we will recycle the previous stops.

Please post whether you will be able or a maybe to attend this BBQ meet.

Where: Black's Barbeque - 215 N. Main St. - Lockhart - 78644
GPS: 29.88568 N - 97.67262 W
When: June 11th - 11:30am
Map:
http://alteredstatesimaging.com/bluedogok/twt/bbq_run/BlacksBBQ.jpg

Here is a review:
The Austin Chronicle - Central Texas BBQ Dynasties (http://www.austinchronicle.com/issues/dispatch/2001-11-09/food_set7.html)

Attendees:
Username - Real Name - Ride
1/2 - bluedogok/wife - Scott/Naomi - Triumph SprintST
3 - Squeaky - Rebecca - Suzuki V-Strom
4/5/6 - VFRinAustin - Andy/Ellen/Conner - Honda VFR
7 - Scratch - Paul - Triumph Sprint RS
8/9 - Tourmeister/Blue Bomber - Scott/Beth - BMW GS
10 - bobcat - Claire - Suzuki V-Strom
11 - Dketchum - Dave - Honda ST1300
12 - birdwh - Will - Triumph Trophy 1200
13 - RockmanTex - Steve - Yamaha FJR

Maybes:
1 - CycleCat - Chris - Guzzi/Ducati

[bluedogok]

*** BUMP ***

The BBQ Run is a week from Saturday.

[Squeaky]

Ok, but what would be a decent (non-interstate) means of getting there from here? Anyone from Houston thinking about going to this?

[FotoMoto]

Although I haven't lived there in over 35 years, Lockhart is my hometown and I get back there as often as I can. BBQ in this town is yuuuuuuummmmmy! :chug: Blacks' is the place locals like to go when they (also) want chicken as Kruez don't play that.

Unfortuantely I can't recommend any roads since I haven't a clue as to their numbers because I've never needed to know them. :oops: In general terms, southeast of town will be your best bet direction for FM's.

[WoodButcher]

Ok, but what would be a decent (non-interstate) means of getting there from here? Anyone from Houston thinking about going to this?

From a quick glance you can talk highway 90 out of Houston to Shiner, then 95 up to Lockhart. US 90 won't that interesting, but 95 should be better.

[scratch]

Squeaky, the usual route to Orsak's in Fayetteville will get you halfway to Lockhart. From there you could run over to La Grange then take -

* Hwy 77 south out of La Grange to FM 2436
* 2436 W to 609
* 609 S to 2237
* 2237 W to the town of Cistern
* Jeddo Road W out of Cistern to FM 713
* 713 W to FM 20
* 20 W to Lockhart

My only concern with this route is that I've never ridden Jeddo Road and have no idea if it's paved or not for the 8 miles or so you'd be on it. But with your V-Strom, that shouldn't be an issue anyway. ;-)

[Squeaky]

Cool, thanks for the route. Looks good on the map, and I'll just take it easy on the unpaved stuff since I haven't put my bash plate on yet.

Anyone else in/around Houston considering going and want to tag along?

[bluedogok]

Another *** BUMP *** since it is this Saturday

[Squeaky]

Calling out the Houstonians.....

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller....

[VFRinAustin]

Trying to make this a family afair with Ellen and Connor caging it.

Eidt: Just talked with her and it looks like we are in for Sat. Anyone know a good way to strap a 13 month old to a VFR. :eek:

JK.

[scratch]

Calling out the Houstonians.....

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller....

Count me in. Working on getting kocook to come along too. Do you want to meet up somewhere on the west side? How about the Jack-in-the-Box out in Brookshire?

[Chirpy]

Eidt: Just talked with her and it looks like we are in for Sat. Anyone know a good way to strap a 13 month old to a VFR. :eek:


Gaffers tape, as duct tape leaves residue...

[Squeaky]

Anyone know a good way to strap a 13 month old to a VFR. :eek:

Bungee net!

Paul - I can meet you guys out there, just name the time. I have no idea how long that route will take.

[scratch]

Paul - I can meet you guys out there, just name the time. I have no idea how long that route will take.

I'm guessing it will take @ 3 hours one way so let's meet at 8:00 a.m. and plan on rolling out by 8:30.

[Squeaky]

Ok, 8 in Brookshire!

[bluedogok]

Eidt: Just talked with her and it looks like we are in for Sat. Anyone know a good way to strap a 13 month old to a VFR. :eek:


Gaffers tape, as duct tape leaves residue...

Need Gaffer's Tape (http://www.identi-tape.com/gaffer.htm)?

[VFRinAustin]

Eidt: Just talked with her and it looks like we are in for Sat. Anyone know a good way to strap a 13 month old to a VFR. :eek:


Gaffers tape, as duct tape leaves residue...

Need Gaffer's Tape (http://www.identi-tape.com/gaffer.htm)?

Ohhh, and in pretty colors too. But do you know if it will leave a rash on his baby soft skin :-P

[Squeaky]

Ohhh, and in pretty colors too. But do you know if it will leave a rash on his baby soft skin :-P

I would think a question like "will it leave his SKIN" might be more appropriate... :lol:

[kocook]

Count me in. Working on getting kocook to come along too.

Sorry, social engagement that evening. Gonna miss it.

[Tourmeister]

Beth and I will try to make it. We are heading to Austin Friday afternoon for the weekend I think. So we will ride down from there. Is there a meet point for the Austin riders?

Adios,

[bobcat]

Is there a meet point for the Austin riders?

Not that I know of. :shrug: I was thinking of heading east to meet up with the Houston riders in LaGrange, if they don't mind. I'd be leaving Austin around 8:00, taking 969 to 71, then P1, then 153.

Does anyone else in Austin have an alternate plan? Does anyone know if there's a gas station at the intersection of 183 and 969, where we could meet? I can drive over there to select a meeting spot later this week, and will post it by Thursday. I know for sure that there is NOT a Taco Cabana in that area. ;-)

[Dketchum]

I am planning on making this meet!

[CycleCat]

Does anyone else in Austin have an alternate plan? Does anyone know if there's a gas station at the intersection of 183 and 969, where we could meet?

I don't know if there is one there. But there is a pair of gas stations at the intersection of FM 812 and Hwy 183 (right at the SW corner of the airport fenceline). The station on the south side of FM 812 is a Chevron, I think. It has a big parking lot where riders can gather out of the way of other customers, AND it on the southbound side of the road so it'll be easy to pull out as a group.

I doubt I can go this time, but I just might change my mind and meet up with y'all if things change.

[Squeaky]

I know for sure that there is NOT a Taco Cabana in that area. ;-)

:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

[kurt]

I know for sure that there is NOT a Taco Cabana in that area. ;-)

:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

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Somehow, I figured there would be more matches on a search of this site for "Taco Cabana" :moon:

[Squeaky]

Somehow, I figured there would be more matches on a search of this site for "Taco Cabana" :moon:

Add another 5 for "TC". :lol:

[birdwh]

I'll be there.

[RockmanTex]

I plan to be there.

Steve
03 XR-650R Dual Sport
03 FJR
04 Wing

[scratch]

<bump>

Anybody else from the Houston area planning to go? How 'bout you Bagwell?

As mentioned before, anybody who wants to join me and Squeaky for the ride out to Lockhart can meet us at the Jack-in-the-Box in the town of Brookshire just south of I-10 at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning. We plan on leaving there at 8:30, and we'll be taking a nice backroads route all the way.

Weatherwise, the outbound leg shouldn't be too bad as the temps are predicted to get up only into the the low-to-mid 80's before lunchtime. No promises about how hot it might feel on the way back, but it's only going to get worse before it gets better, so you might as well take the opportunity to ride while conditions are still somewhat tolerable. ;-)

[Rdslvr04]

meet us at the Jack-in-the-Box in the town of Brookshire just south of I-10 at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning

Is that on the corner of FM 359 & I-10?

[scratch]

meet us at the Jack-in-the-Box in the town of Brookshire just south of I-10 at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning

Is that on the corner of FM 359 & I-10?

That's the one. Hope you can make it!

[Slider]

I am thinking about going. Not sure yet.

[bobcat]

Austin area riders: Is there anyone who'd like to ride together to LaGrange to meet up with the Houston riders? There's an Exxon station at the corner of US 183 and Loyola Lane where we can meet. This is just one mile north Webberville Road (FM 969), which will be the route to Bastrop. The address is: 6518 Ed Bluestein Blvd Austin, TX 78723-2908. I'll plan to be there by 8:15.

Kickstands up at 8:30. We will take backroads for the most part, and meet the Houston riders in LaGrange around 10am, at the Texaco station on U.S. 77 just south of the center of town.

[Tourmeister]

You're riding to Lagrange to get to Lockhart :scratch

We will be leaving from North Austin at 1431 and 183. Probably about 9:30 or so. Anyone from up there going? We'll probably run LCR to 620 to Bee Cave and then comd down 12 to 150 and come around the South end of Austin.

Adios,

[Squeaky]

You're riding to Lagrange to get to Lockhart :scratch


Yeah, she likes getting out and stretching the DL's legs a bit! Had to defend my Strom Sister! ;-)

...or maybe we're just both as nuts as each other? :mrgreen:

[Tourmeister]

By the way, I will be bringing some of the new TWT hats with me. I know have them with red, blue or white lettering. You can see the blue one here (http://twtex.com/viewtopic.php?p=49652#49652), the red and white are the same. They are $20 each. Also, I have the kiddie hat for Conner if you are coming Andy. If you are interested, please post something here so I have an idea how many and what colors to bring. Packing space will be tight as Beth and I will be two up.

Adios,

[leeroy]

I will meet you at TC at 9:00.Did you get my pm?

[leeroy]

Sorry Scott.I meant 9:30.I know you need your beauty rest.

[VFRinAustin]

We are going to be there, all three of us.

[Tourmeister]

Keith, got it. I thought you guys did fabrication in aluminum. Got myself all excited hehe. Beauty rest... :rofl We'll meet you there ;-)

Adios,

[leeroy]

Make a drawing of what you want made out of aluminum.Bring it withyou this weekend.I may be able to get it done for you.Get excited at your own risk.

[VFRinAustin]

Well, good BBQ with good friends and 210 miles of fun riding (boy how I love PR 1). Can beat that.

BTW: Connor says he had a lot of fun too.

Thanks All.

[Squeaky]

Was a great time with great people and YUMMMM... great food.

Full ride report to come when I'm no longer exhausted...

[VFRinAustin]

Rebecca,

What time did you all get back to Houston?

[Squeaky]

The ride back was less than direct. Lots of stops, long breaks... I think we hit Katy/Houston by 6:30/6:45?

[scratch]

The stops on the trip back to Houston were a nice way to relax and cool off for a while. We even had a chiropractor along to sort out the kinks. ;-)

With the return of summer-like temps, that will probably be the longest ride I'll attempt until next fall. But it was well worth slogging through the heat; Black's is a must-do for true-Q aficionados, and a really fun group of folks turned out. 8-)

P.S. My thanks to DPS Officer Morton - I appreciate the restaurant suggestions in La Grange...and for being nice enough to only give me a warning ticket for speeding. :oops: :-D

[Squeaky]

We even had a chiropractor along to sort out the kinks. ;-)

Always a plus! :mrgreen:


My thanks to DPS Officer Morton - I appreciate the restaurant suggestions in La Grange...and for being nice enough to only give me a warning ticket for speeding. :oops: :-D

Yes, I must say, thanks to Scratch for taking one for the team (almost). Thanks for leading the ride! :chug: