Pie Run VII "The Return to Marble Falls...again"

[wczimmerman]

The Blue Bonnet Cafe
211 Hwy 281
Marble Falls, Texas 78654
11AM
July 30th

Who's in and who can be in contact with the management for us?

Definite's:
Squeaky
txmedic
bluedogok
smithr
Warhammer
Wasabi
dutchinterceptor
mkoob79
Greystone
FWRex
veryquick
fz1nut
Ajax
Aileron

Maybe's:
vfer
Dketchum
wonder91178
Squidward
tx-vfr
Maxiscoot
Sabrescott

[Squeaky]

I'm IN! :bigokay:

...ok, but you guys already knew that

Why so early? Last time I was barely making it to Cedar Park at noon.....

[bluedogok]

That is what time they usually are....

Put down as a D, no passenger this time.

[Squeaky]

no passenger this time.

So where does the backpack go? :lol:

[bluedogok]

It will just be the Camelbak this time.

BTW - I read this one before the other thread :roll:

[kurt]

I'm in. It's actually at noon. We just tell YOU 11:00 so you'll be on time. :-P

[wczimmerman]

Got y'all added. I'm not sure yet if Jen and I can make it. This Pie Run comes on the weekend immediately following the Colorado Rally and after all the vacation time I'll be using for the trip, I'm sure they'll want to put me on-call for a while... :roll:

[vfer]

Put me down as a maybe.Trying to decide between a bicycle ride or the pie run.

[buck000]

buck000 = D

:-D

[Dketchum]

Add me as a maybe. :roll:

[VFRinAustin]

Have a wedding to be at that day so I wont be making this one.

[smithr]

I should be able to make this. Enjoyed the last one very much.

[Warhammer]

Put me down as a definite. I gotta swap seats with Sqeaky again!

[Squeaky]

Put me down as a definite. I gotta swap seats with Sqeaky again!

Yeah, it doesn't look like the other plan is going to work out, so I guess the pie run is as good a time as any to swap back. Much more fun than shipping, too!
;-)

[kurt]

Have a wedding to be at that day so I wont be making this one.

Hurumph! I made the last one and the wedding that day.

[VFRinAustin]

Have a wedding to be at that day so I wont be making this one.

Hurumph! I made the last one and the wedding that day.

Yeah, yeah, I knew you would pipe in on this. Problem is that Ellen will be just getting back for Korea that morning and the wedding is in Rokne (south of Bastrop) at around 3 in the afternoon. No real time to wathc the kiddo, get ready for the wedding and still fit in a little ride to marble falls.

[Squeaky]

No real time to wathc the kiddo, get ready for the wedding and still fit in a little ride to marble falls.

Ok, but be sure to leave the key to the Viffer where I can find it! :mrgreen:

[Warhammer]

Yeah, it doesn't look like the other plan is going to work out, so I guess the pie run is as good a time as any to swap back. Much more fun than shipping, too!
;-)

Hey, a seat swap is as good a reason as any for a ride. Now, add pie into the equation... :-D

[bluedogok]

Have a wedding to be at that day so I wont be making this one.

Hurumph! I made the last one and the wedding that day.

Yeah, yeah, I knew you would pipe in on this. Problem is that Ellen will be just getting back for Korea that morning and the wedding is in Rokne (south of Bastrop) at around 3 in the afternoon. No real time to wathc the kiddo, get ready for the wedding and still fit in a little ride to marble falls.

Nah...but it would be fine if you come in the cage with the kiddo.

[VFRinAustin]

No real time to wathc the kiddo, get ready for the wedding and still fit in a little ride to marble falls.

Ok, but be sure to leave the key to the Viffer where I can find it! :mrgreen:

I thought your knees hurt too much after riding the lil viffer?

Oh, and Scott, maybe, maybe able to make that work. Will have to discuss it with the boss.

[Squeaky]

I thought your knees hurt too much after riding the lil viffer?

Wasn't the knees, it was the wrists. I can still make some adjustments and make it work... ;-)

[Wasabi]

Count me in. I'll use FWRex route from previous pie run to program my tank top GPS.

Hwy 377 to Granbury
Hwy 144 to Walnut Springs
FM 927 to Iredell
FM 1238 to Cranfills Gap
FM 219 to the southeast
Right on FM 182
Left on Hwy 36
Right on Hwy 84 (Gatesville)
Left on FM 116/FM580
Left on FM 2313
Left on Hwy 190
Right on FM 2657
Right on FM 963
Left on FM 1174
Right on FM 1431 to Marble Falls

Bill

[Gilk51]

This is on the 5th weekend (30th) and not the 4th (23rd)?

Thinking about it - still waiting on my gel seat (since May 7th). What seats are Rebecca & Rex swapping? Also, Susan has hurt ankles and knees from the dog knocking her down. But maybe by the 30th... :-?

Decisions, Decisions... ;-)

What time are ya gonna start there Bill? Kelly, how long did it take you the last time? And how long would it take only going the speed limit? :roll:

Don't count us in or out yet... :-D

[bluedogok]

It is usually the last Saturday unless a holiday follows on the Monday after.

[Gilk51]

It is usually the last Saturday unless a holiday follows on the Monday after.

Or it is close to the Canton First Monday date... :shock:

[bluedogok]

It is usually the last Saturday unless a holiday follows on the Monday after.

Or it is close to the Canton First Monday date... :shock:

What is that :scratch

[Gilk51]

A big flea market - Canton First Monday Trade Days. That was a big factor in getting the Edom date moved to the 3rd Saturday...

(Canton is near Edom)

[bluedogok]

I thought the Edom move was due to the Memorial Day weekend. The first Monday (June 6) would have been a week after that weekend.

Oh!!! On Saturday there was a show on Food Network called Food Finds American Pies (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_fi/episode/0,1976,FOOD_9962_34933,00.html). They even had a clip from Royers Round Top Cafe and The Goode Company (Houston) in it.

[FWRex]

Kelly, how long did it take you the last time? And how long would it take only going the speed limit? :roll:



Chuck, I wish I had better answers to these questions. Last time was back in February in the pouring rain. So when we got to Gatesville, we jumped on Hwy 82 to Hwy 281, then just headed south. That got us there around noon. And the four of us were travelling at excess speeds even then. As for how long it would take going the speed limit, I'm not even sure I know what the speed limit looks like anymore. :-D Just as a guess, factoring in breaks for fuel, water, etc., I'd say at least four to five hours.

Kelly

[dutchinterceptor]

Might as well put me down as go!
Maybe this time without high winds, rain, and hail I'll be able to make it before everyone leaves the restaurant.

[smithr]

We did an owners group run to the blue bonnet last Saterday. It was very busy at noon. It should be fine but might be prepared to stand outside a bit before we get in.

[Squeaky]

What seats are Rebecca & Rex swapping?

Rex and I swapped my Mayer for his stock seat in Hico, but he's not all that impressed with it so we're swapping back. I kinda like both of them, but mine for longer rides. The only difficulty is the seat height, which makes getting my feet down harder with the Mayer.

[Wasabi]

What time are ya gonna start there Bill?


I'll hope to be on the road by 7:30 , maybe even sooner. It is going to be hot , so the sooner I leave, the longer time the ride is going to be cooler. :-D

[Squeaky]

It is going to be hot , so the sooner I leave, the longer time the ride is going to be cooler. :-D

Hey Splenda Pappy! Looking forward to seeing you for some more pie! Maybe we'll get to see some dirt after this one? I'll have to see if I get tires in time, then see who wants to lead a route.

[Gilk51]

Rex and I swapped my Mayer for his stock seat in Hico, but he's not all that impressed with it so we're swapping back. I kinda like both of them, but mine for longer rides. The only difficulty is the seat height, which makes getting my feet down harder with the Mayer.

Hmmm, I was under the impression that you had sold (or traded) the Mayer. I also read somewhere (Strom forum) that you can whittle the stops underneath to reduce the gap between seat and tank. Maybe I can talk Rex into letting me try the Mayer whilst he tries my 6fitty stock seat.
My gel seat has been on backorder for 2 months now. :angryfir:

Have you thought about lowering the bike in the back so that your legs can reach better?

Unless I get a different seat, riding to Marble Falls is probably a no-go for me... :-(
(kinda would like to ride with Bill again - just to keep him out of trouble) ;-)

[Warhammer]

Rex and I swapped my Mayer for his stock seat in Hico, but he's not all that impressed with it so we're swapping back. I kinda like both of them, but mine for longer rides. The only difficulty is the seat height, which makes getting my feet down harder with the Mayer.


Maybe I can talk Rex into letting me try the Mayer whilst he tries my 6fitty stock seat. My gel seat has been on backorder for 2 months now. :angryfir:

Unless I get a different seat, riding to Marble Falls is probably a no-go for me... :-(
(kinda would like to ride with Bill again - just to keep him out of trouble) ;-)

I just ordered a "Sheepskin Buttpad" from Alaska Leather, and I should have it by the Pie Run. It'll get a good first test on Rebbeca's seat on the way down, and on my seat on the way back. Or, if it will encourage Chuck to make the ride, I'd be happy to swap Rebbeca's Mayer with the WeeStrom's stocker. Either way, I'm expecting my new buttpad to make the experience a pleasure. :-D

[wczimmerman]

Updated the list one more time before we head out for the Colorado Rally. I'll check it again when we get back.

[Houston Speed Triple]

You guys are leaving Houston at 11 (12) or meeting at the Bluebonnet at 11 (12)?

[Squeaky]

You guys are leaving Houston at 11 (12) or meeting at the Bluebonnet at 11 (12)?

Meeting at the BB at 11, so we'll need to head out of Houston pretty early. :sleep:

[Houston Speed Triple]

What the heck am I thinking???
My anniversary is that weekend.
Shoot.



Hmmmm...have to start banking some good karma.

[MaxiScoot]

I'd love to go. Is anyone going from the North Texas area with a side-car that I can pour myself and my broken leg into?

Maybe I'll just attach my wheelchair to the side of Scott's Sabre. Probably burn the rubber off the tires. Woo hoo, what a ride!

Just kidding, ya'll. Someone have a piece of coconut pie for me!!!

By the way, where is the October Pie run going be? I think I may be back in the saddle by then. I sure hope so. Maybe the walking wounded can share a table and we can show off our battle scars. :mrgreen:

Have fun, y'all! I'll be with you in spirit!

[bluedogok]

It doesn't matter if you are on a bike or in a cage, all are welcome....

[kurt]

C'mon, we'd be happy to see ya!

[FWRex]

Karen, come on down. We'll sign our names to your cast. Please add Allison (veryquick) and I (FWRex) to the list of those attending. I'm pretty sure we can swing the child care issue for one Saturday with Grandma. We'll probably be leaving at around 0600 and taking the aforementiioned route down, then taking 281 back up. Our pace will have to be fast, so I don't know if anyone wants to run along with us. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Kelly

[Warhammer]

We'll probably be leaving at around 0600 and taking the aforementiioned route down, then taking 281 back up.

I musta missed it, what was your "aforementioned route?"

[Sleepy Weasel]

I'd love to go. Is anyone going from the North Texas area with a side-car that I can pour myself and my broken leg into?

Maybe I'll just attach my wheelchair to the side of Scott's Sabre. Probably burn the rubber off the tires. Woo hoo, what a ride!

We could probably rig up a couple of bars off the front of the chair, rickshaw style, and build a trailer hitch for the Sabre. You might want to pick up one of those MX roost protectors, though.

[FWRex]

I musta missed it, what was your "aforementioned route?"

The same one that Wasabi's taking. I think it's on page two, about half way down. The stretch from Iredell to Gatesville is a hoot.

Kelly

[MaxiScoot]

We could probably rig up a couple of bars off the front of the chair, rickshaw style, and build a trailer hitch for the Sabre. You might want to pick up one of those MX roost protectors, though.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/SWingGirl/Non-Bike/SmlyROFL.gif

Just where would I get one of those MX roost protectors? :mrgreen:

Maybe I can talk Scott into caging it down. I know he want's to go, but doesn't want to leave me to my own devices for two days. He took me out for a birthday dinner last night. I was in the wheelchair and he thought I had me, and I thought he had me. The driveway was on a downward slant, and I was rolling along toward the front door. It wasn't until I was a bit past the front door that I realized I was on my own. :shock: Fortunately I wasn't going that fast and could stop myself. About that time Scott caught up to me. I was laughing, but he wasn't too happy. Oh, well. :angel:

[1TallTXn]

well i am not sure if i can make it or not. i might be in the N Austin area that weekend (girls, see what you do to us? ;-) ) i will see if i can get her to ride along with me.

if i make it i will be there, otherwise don't count on me.

even if i can make it i don't know it i can make it at noon to the BB might have other things going. sure sounds like fun though, and pie, mmmm...

[fz1nutt]

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, count me in. Hey Wasabi, see you soon on those great roads. I just spent the last @ 6 weeks gutting my bathroom to rehab for the new bride I married Saturday, plus 1 delayed honeymoon- thanks to Emily. I NEED to ride :shock: :shock: . See all of you soon!

[Gilk51]

Hey Randall, check out the new Tarrant County (West DFW) Meet & Greet - it's in Keller next Tuesday. Bring the new Mrs.!

[fz1nutt]

Yes most definently! We received a chatterbox rider/passenger communication set - parts still on order! This a great Tues. excuse ride.
See you there sometime soon. I've been 7 weeks without a decent ride and am chomping at the bit to get out.

[Sleepy Weasel]

I was in the wheelchair and he thought I had me, and I thought he had me. The driveway was on a downward slant, and I was rolling along toward the front door. It wasn't until I was a bit past the front door that I realized I was on my own. :shock: Fortunately I wasn't going that fast and could stop myself. About that time Scott caught up to me. I was laughing, but he wasn't too happy. Oh, well. :angel:

You ought to put some playing cards in the spokes of that thing so if he has his back turned, at least he'll know you're starting to roll away.
;-)

[FWRex]

Put Allison (veryquick) and I down as definites for the run. We scored some babysitting time from Grandma. :bigokay:

We'll be leaving out of Fort Worth at around 0630. If anyone from the Metromess wants to do a little backroads strafing with us on the way down, we'd love the company.

Kelly

[wonder91178]

The 29th is mine and Squidward's first wedding anniversary and we were hoping to run up to the Winstar and set aside a hundred bucks to blow on the slots or something, but pie is definitely tempting!

We will talk and make a plan, can we be put down as maybes? Squidward has to take one of his forks to Piper Performance tomorrow and see if it can be fixed, so we have to be maybes at this point ;-)

Kim

(I noticed FWRex was a definite, I don't know if I can keep up with his squidliness :-P :eek: )

[FWRex]

If you'd empty all of that sweat out of your boots, you might be able to keep up. :nana Hope y'all can make it, whether or not you deign to grace us with your presence on the ride down. :-P

Kelly

[Greystone]

Sorry for the ignorance, but what's the Pie Run Route out of the Bluebonnet? Need to get back to the casa in Round Rock by 6:00 pm.

[Squeaky]

Sorry for the ignorance, but what's the Pie Run Route out of the Bluebonnet? Need to get back to the casa in Round Rock by 6:00 pm.

The route to/from just depends on the group. We usually have groups riding in from different cities/towns, and then after we eat it's all up to who knows a route and who wants to follow him/her. I'm sure someone can propose at least one route in advance so we don't take an hour standing in the sun in full gear trying to figure it out this time... :roll:

[mkoob79]

But I like standing in the sun in full gear for hours at a time!

...

Anyway, I think I can make it to the pie run this coming weekend, so you can laugh at my poor tiny 500 ;)

See you folks there~!

[buck000]

My daughter has deigned to spend some time with me on Saturday, looking at motorcycles that might fit her. Can't pass that up, so de-Definite me, please.

:chug:

:eek:

[wczimmerman]

Back from Colorado-made the necessary updates to the list.

[Ajax]

Looks like I am a definite on this one. The usual disclaimers apply though. :D

EDIT: Austin people: is there a planned time/place to mmet prior? Buedogok - wanna meet down south like last time?

[Aileron]

Aileron deigns to grace everyone with his presence. :mrgreen:

And, I do believe Ajax and big bro' will be attending as well. It's gonna rain, ya know. Hail and tornados, too.


And metorites.

[fz1nutt]

KELLY, BILL- Never saw a meeting/leaving time. What about @6:45 in the Minyards parking lot? I-20 & Green Oaks. See ya'll soon. :chug:

[wczimmerman]

Updated to add Ajax and Aileron. I am trying to see if I can make it, too... :-D

[FWRex]

KELLY, BILL- Never saw a meeting/leaving time. What about @6:45 in the Minyards parking lot? I-20 & Green Oaks. See ya'll soon. :chug:

Randall, Bill and Rex, since we're heading down 377 towards Granbury, let's meet on the Fort Worth side. There's a Starbucks at the intersection of Hwy 377 and I-20. We'll meet there at 0630, kickstands up at 0645. My cell phone number's 817.437.2667. If anyone's running a little late, call us so we can hold up for you. Here's the ride route, shamelessly cut and pasted from Wasabi's post:

Hwy 377 to Granbury
Hwy 144 to Walnut Springs
FM 927 to Iredell
FM 1238 to Cranfills Gap
FM 219 to the southeast
Right on FM 182
Left on Hwy 36
Right on Hwy 84 (Gatesville)
Left on FM 116/FM580
Left on FM 2313
Left on Hwy 190
Right on FM 2657
Right on FM 963
Left on FM 1174
Right on FM 1431 to Marble Falls

See y'all on Saturday.

Kelly

[Aileron]

Austin/South Austin Contingent

Is there a plan afoot to meet at the Diamond Shamrock in Oak Hill, then up in Cedar Park at Cabana del Taco as with the last Marble Falls run?

[fz1nutt]

Kelly, sounds great. What say a sweatiest shorts competion. Wring'm out at Bluebonnet. I hear boxers work best! :puke: ;-)

[wczimmerman]

Can someone local contact the Bluebonnet Cafe with our current numbers and expected time of arrival so they know we're coming? I've found the management of these places appreciate the courtesy...

[Soloman]

I'd also like to attend. To say I'm rather new to this Pie Run concept would be an understatemnet. I've been on two group rides since I returned from MI. I'll meet those leaving from I20 and 377 at 6:30 even though it'll be a really early morning coming from Plano. I look forward to meeting everyone.

jason

[Squeaky]

To say I'm rather new to this Pie Run concept would be an understatemnet.

Hey, I think we've really started something here. What began as "who wants to meet me for pie" has now turned into a "concept" - you think we can have "Pie Run 101" added to the BRC/ERC? :mrgreen:

[Soloman]

Oh geez, maybe I shouldn't have used the word concept. Albeit it was the best word at the time. In MI I just rode to really remote locations, with the beauty and remoteness being key, the idea of food never really entered my mind. It seems each ride I've done here is focused on two things, first food, and second really good riding with a fun group of diverse individuals with one common love.

[Squeaky]

It was just a joke, but you'll probably understand more once you meet me on Saturday...

See ya there!

...and yes, we like food. and good roads. and good people. :kiss:

[FWRex]

Tsk, tsk. Rebecca, are you smoochin' on the new guy, already? You could at least buy him a piece of pie, first. :eek: :-D

Kelly

[bluedogok]

As a participant in the original Pie Run Test, I feel qualified to answer this question. It started out on New Years Eve day last year when Rocket Cowboy (Dallas) and wczimmerman (Temple) decided to meet at The Koffee Kup in Hico for pie. A friend of Rocket Cowboy's, known as Gixster on STN and CF (Oklahoma City) whom I had met one time the summer before when I was in OKC visiting my family. We rode up from Edmonmd and met some guys from Ponca City and Wichita, Kansas from STN at Eskimo Joes in Stillwater for dinner. Anyway, I saw the post about 10am that day, after asking my wife what the plans were for the day (which nothing was planned) I told here I was going to Hico (from Austin) for some pie. I also made a milk run up to Braums in Mineral Wells since we don't have them down here and got home about 8:30 that night.

That was the birth of the Pie Run.

The concept behind the Pie Run was to allow riders from all over the state a chance to meet other riders from here on the board. It seems most groups rides are typically all day rides and not everyone has the free time to commit to those, it is much easier for people to commit to a lunch and maybe generate a group ride with others if they have the time. The flexibility of the Pie Run (and BBQ Run) was to allow those who may not have time for a full day of group riding a chance to meet others and then continue on to whatever else they needed to do.

Plus....how can you deny that pie or BBQ is not a good thing when it comes to a food stop :mrgreen:

[Warhammer]

Kelly, sounds great. What say a sweatiest shorts competion. Wring'm out at Bluebonnet. I hear boxers work best! :puke: ;-)

You are a sick man... I like it! But what about thosw who ride commando? :eek:

[Warhammer]

It was just a joke, but you'll probably understand more once you meet me on Saturday...

See ya there!

...and yes, we like food. and good roads. and good people. :kiss:

Don't worry Soloman... I've met Rebecca, and I still have no greater understanding than before! :-P

[Squeaky]

I've met Rebecca, and I still have no greater understanding than before! :-P

Oh, so I see I need to spend extra time at your table on this one, eh?

Oh, and go commando AFTER we switch back seats please!!!

[mkoob79]

I'm up for meeting the other Austin folks somewhere before we head up to Marble Falls. If Rebecca won't let us re-rail the thread for that long then I'll start slinging PMs around to get the story ;)

Anyway, post a time and a location and I'll be happy to meet up with everyone ahead of time!

[Ajax]

I'm up for meeting the other Austin folks somewhere before we head up to Marble Falls. If Rebecca won't let us re-rail the thread for that long then I'll start slinging PMs around to get the story ;)

Anyway, post a time and a location and I'll be happy to meet up with everyone ahead of time!

Last time everyone (most everyone anyways) met at the Taco Cabana in Cedar Park and then all headed out to Marble Falls. A few of us from southwest Austin met in Oak Hill prior to that and rode to the Taco Cabana as a group. Unless I missed it I didn't see any rally time/place before the Marble Falls meeting time posted. I know me and Aileron (and our other brother if he can make it) are up for meeting with any south Austin folks to ride as a group.

[mkoob79]

I'm in NW Austin, by 183 and mo-pac, so I think I'll try and meet folks at the Taco Cabana in Cedar Park then, assuming everyone wants to go out on 1431.

[bluedogok]

Deleted for official info posted below.

[Ajax]

Chris/Dana - Do you want to meet up like we did before (Diamond Shamrock/Taco Cabana) for the ride up?

JUST A PROPOSED SCHEDULE
Leave Diamond Shamrock in Oak Hill - 8:30
Leave Taco Cabana in Cedar Park - 9:30

How about meeting at the newer Diamond Shamrock, the closer to Southwest Parkway (I think by Foster Ranch Road) there is more room there than the small one that we stopped at last time. I will run out there at lunch to verify the location.

Sounds good Scott. Though I didn't know there was a newer Diamond Shamrock. I take it it's on 71 somewhere between the other one and 620?

[Squeaky]

JUST A PROPOSED SCHEDULE
Leave Diamond Shamrock in Oak Hill - 8:30
Leave Taco Cabana in Cedar Park - 9:30

Don't know if the Houston crew can make it out there that that early, so we might have to meet y'all in MF instead of riding out there from Austin with you.

[bluedogok]

How about the Exxon at William Cannon & Escarpment, I know that one is there. With the light at the intersection, it will also make getting back on Cannon easier.

That schedule is just a suggestion, those times were suggested as a start time to head out. If we get some Houston commitments, we can easily adjust the schedule.

[Chris S]

I'm interested...if I join y'all, I'll meet up at the Taco Cabana in Cedar Park.

[Ajax]

Don't know if the Houston crew can make it out there that that early, so we might have to meet y'all in MF instead of riding out there from Austin with you.

What, is there a Houston city ordinance against getting up earlier or something? :mrgreen: j/k

I'll probably roll out of bed at 8:15 to meet Scott at 8:30. lol

[Squeaky]

What, is there a Houston city ordinance against getting up earlier or something? :mrgreen: j/k

As a matter of fact, Houston City Council member M J Khan, District F, has proposed an ordinance which states that within a 30-foot radius of my bed, there is to be no waking on a weekend which occurs at such ungodly hours as to cause headaches and pain to the eyes from seeing an early rising sun. :nana

...you want an ordinance too, now don't ya?

[bluedogok]

Unlike when Andy and I last summer met here at 6:00am to ride to Huntsville for a ride there?

I am NOT a morning person at all, those kind of hours are when I used to come home. But I will every so often for a ride, like when I got up at 5:45 for my solo ride up to the Pie Run in Edom.

So it can be done, just sleep in on Sunday :mrgreen:

[Ajax]

How about the Exxon at William Cannon & Escarpment, I know that one is there. With the light at the intersection, it will also make getting back on Cannon easier.

That schedule is just a suggestion, those times were suggested as a start time to head out. If we get some Houston commitments, we can easily adjust the schedule.

I live just down Escarpment so that Exxon is really good for me. lol Shall we say kickstands up at 8:30 at that Exxon? Then we'll head up to TC in Cedar Park?

[bluedogok]

OFFICIAL AUSTIN SCHEDULE :mrgreen:

South Austin riders meet at the Exxon at William Cannon and Escarpment @ 8:00,

Kickstands up @ 8:30 to head to Taco Cabana in Cedar Park.

Kickstands up in Cedar Park @ 9:30 to make sure we get ther before 11:00 am and hopefully not have to deal with a long line like last time.

[Ajax]

But I'm not getting up until 8:15! lol j/k

Sounds good to me, see you there.

[1TallTXn]

well, i guess you can count me out, as my bike is in pieces waiting on a fuel filter :angryfir:

maybe i can catch the next pie run, anybody know where/when that will be?

[wczimmerman]

well, i guess you can count me out, as my bike is in pieces waiting on a fuel filter :angryfir:

maybe i can catch the next pie run, anybody know where/when that will be?

It supposed to be the Houston-area run for August. Last time we went to Brenham, but there was some talk about doing College Station this time around. Which it will be is still up in the air. The thread to talk about this will probably start after this weekend.

[Squeaky]

HOUSTON:

Meet at the gas station (I think it's a Chevron) on the North West corner of 529 & Barker Cypress in NW Houston at 7am. Kickstands up at 7:30.

My Cell# - Eight 3 Two four four four four 7 8 9. If you call too early, you owe me a cup of coffee. :angryfir:

I still don't have the route fully planned, but I have some ideas. Y'all are rushing me for a meeting point so there you go. Anyone that wants to, feel free to finalize the route or make a better decision.

[pancakejim]

Is the pie-run a monthly gathering?

I expect to be there. Maybe bring along a couple of others.

Jim

[Daryl]

Daryl and Linda will be there.

2-up St1300A

[Gilk51]

Is the pie-run a monthly gathering?


Yes - we started it in January - usually the last Saturday of the month. There are threads for pre-run (planning) & post-ramblings (stories/lies) of the previous trips still laying around.

Once this one is over, good ole Zim will start a thread about the next one (August) and where it will be.

[FWRex]

Chuck,

Has your significant other talked some sense into you, yet? Are you coming down tomorrow?

I'm going to have to shame you in front of all these people. That's right, folks. In spite of the fact that Susan wants to saddle up on that scooter of hers and head on down to Marble Falls, Chuck nixed the idea the other night. "Why?", you ask. Because he wants to mow the lawn. :eek: That's right! He's passing up a sweet day trip, our company, and pie for a lawnmower. Okay, it's out. I had to say it, it was tearing me up inside.

Kelly

[kurt]

Because he wants to mow the lawn. :eek: That's right! He's passing up a sweet day trip, our company, and pie for a lawnmower.

Lawns are highly over rated. I'm working towards nothing I ever have to "mow, paint, or feed" ever again, to increase my ride time.

[Gilk51]

Chuck,

Has your significant other talked some sense into you, yet? Are you coming down tomorrow?

I'm going to have to shame you in front of all these people. That's right, folks. In spite of the fact that Susan wants to saddle up on that scooter of hers and head on down to Marble Falls, Chuck nixed the idea the other night. "Why?", you ask. Because he wants to mow the lawn. :eek: That's right! He's passing up a sweet day trip, our company, and pie for a lawnmower. Okay, it's out. I had to say it, it was tearing me up inside.

Kelly

Now, that was cold-blooded, Kelly. :-(

I park my 'Strom in the backyard on the patio 'cause the garage is full of red bikes & blue is not allowed in there. The bike has grass stringers hanging from the chain. That was the last straw - we lost the small dog sometime last week out in the backyard but I can still see the tail and ears of the big dog, er, sometimes. So it HAS to be mowed. Actually, we just did it. Tomorow is front yard and rake/trim. Plus repairs on the storage building (rats have eaten a hole)... :-?

Just too much to do to be gone all day.
Maybe I'll just send Susan... :roll:

[Squeaky]

So it HAS to be mowed. Actually, we just did it. Tomorow is front yard and rake/trim. Plus repairs on the storage building (rats have eaten a hole)... :-?

You have two sons - isn't yard work what they were made for? Growing up, my brother's job was to always mow the yard before mom got on his case about it.

[Gilk51]

isn't yard work what they were made for?

I thought that, too. Hasn't worked out that way... :-(
(only one is home, other is 50 miles away)

[FWRex]

Chuck, I have to call BS on that. After all, on Sundays we rest...behind the lawnmower. Or in a lawn chair watching the son mow the lawn. But, as I said at the restaurant, I long ago gave up on trying to make other people have a good time. I hope you come to your senses by tomorrow morning, but if not, we'll see y'all on Tuesday. :-D

Kelly

[Gilk51]

Chuck, I have to call BS on that. After all, on Sundays we rest...behind the lawnmower. Or in a lawn chair watching the son mow the lawn. But, as I said at the restaurant, I long ago gave up on trying to make other people have a good time. I hope you come to your senses by tomorrow morning, but if not, we'll see y'all on Tuesday. :-D
Kelly

LOL, Kelly, just wait 'til you get my age (and have survived raising two boys)... :roll:

Having said that, must resist Saturday temptation, must resist...)
Uh oh, couple Strommers in central Texas said they might come (on the StromTrooper's forum) must resist...

[bluedogok]

Having said that, must resist Saturday temptation, must resist...)
Uh oh, couple Strommers in central Texas said they might come (on the StromTrooper's forum) must resist...

RESISTANCE IS FUTILE.......

[Ajax]

So, like, is it going to rain tomorrow? Oops, sorry, I said the "r" word. lol

Scott - if is actually raining tomorrow morning at the Exxon then don't bother waiting for me as I won't be going. Otherwise I'll see you there and we can discuss options if the weather looks threatening. Also, I'll probably be there closer to 8:15 but definitely before 8:30 so don't feel like you have to be there are 8:00 sharp. :-)

[bluedogok]

According to multiple forecasts (for what theis worth) it looks like aroun 98 and clear tomorrow with a 10% chance of afternoon storms.

If it is raining at the time that I would be leaving, I won;t be at Exxon either. I have no issues if I get caught out in rain but I have a big problem with leaving when it is raining.

[utlonghorn343434]

I keep missing these dang things... I'll be at the Taco C at 9:30 tomorrow (forecast looks good).

[kurt]

I'm out. Been up ALL night at work. Sleep and motorcycles don't mix. :mrgreen:

[Daryl]

Had to pass - Y'all have fun.

No Rain?? :shock:

[Chris S]

Nice meeting everyone! Sorry I couldn't stay longer, just have too many other things to do today. Hopefully I'll see y'all at another GTG soon!

[Gilk51]

Ha! Susan and I went anyway - she wanted to celebrate landing a new job just before we were going to panic. She starts Monday. :-D

We started later than we wanted (6:35) and missed connecting with Kelly's FW group. And they had the table full when we got there at the BBC so we were put in the outcast's counter for latecomers (11:20). Gotta say that place is busy busy busy! Good food though. Brought a whole cherry pie home.

Very nice morning riding - cool, sometimes chilly, and overcast. Very nice.
Afternoon was hotter but bearable. And our new Jansport packpack watering systems were great!

Spent more time on slabs than we wanted but we did US287 to FM157 to US67 to get on Kelly/Bill's route. We deviated when it looked like we were going to be late and continued on FM580 to Lampasas and took 281 into Marble Falls. Only knew that the BBC was on 281 and I was watching right and Susan was watching left. I smelled something good about the same time she honked. We circled around, navigated around all the 4-wheelers (lots of 'em) and found a few bikes. Saw Rex's (warhammer) 'Strom right off with Randal's (fz1nutt) , uh, FZ1, and Kelly's (FWRex) ZRX on the end. Thought we recognized Debbie's (snoopster) SV (there is only 1 blue one in Texas, right?), but didn't see Rebecca's 'Strom, Allison's ZZR, or any others we would know. Turns out that the Houston group - one solo and a 3-group - were late. Still saw them, though.

Left a little before Kelly's group of 4 did and took 281 north. They threatened that they would catch up and pass us but we never saw them. We made one stop in Hamilton and one in Glen Rose before we charged up 144 to 377 and I20 so Susan could stop at Hulen and leave her ring to be repaired. Traffic from 377 & subsequent was the pits, in stark contrast to some of the cool scenery FMs that morning where we were basically alone.

Good to see old and new folks, especially Deb riding again. Talked a bit with Scott (bluedogOK) and , of course, Rebecca (Squeaky). :-D

Unfortunately, the trip was not without incident. On the way down, Susan requested a pit stop & I pulled into the first convenience/gas stop I found. I pulled in first but the surface was uneven and Susan lost her balance when trying to stop. The scooter went over to the left & hit my bike and put a hole through the windshield and a gouge in the front panel. :-(
Some packing tape made a field fix & at least it didn't buzz during the ride after that.

We had fun - about 423 miles for us - most we have ever done in a day. :-D

[Soloman]

Well I'm just a bit tired after my ride today. However, I really enjoyed my first pie run and expect I'll make many more in the future.

Hey Rex (Warhammer), I'm just curious if you took the strom off road just before you waved me by? It looked really close and gave me a bit of a scare. About 2 turns before that, you were no more than two inches away from scraping one of your bags. I really enjoyed riding down with you, Kelly, and Randall and how to see you all again sometime in the near future.

I don't have my exact mileage, but it was over 550.

jason

[FWRex]

What a great ride. Thanks to Rex, Randall and Jason; couldn't have asked for better people to ride with. Very nice eating with everyone from Austin and the lone member of the Houston area contingent who made it on time, Debbie. Sorry the rest from Houston were late, but at least we saved some pie for y'all. Chuck, I'm glad to see you listened to the voice(s) of reason and showed up. Sorry we didn't catch y'all, but we took a little detour down Park Road 4 on our way home. If I lived in that area, I'd be up at dawn every Sunday morning, just to ride that road several times before the cagers got moving and spoiled it. As always, I'm just genuinely impressed by the high caliber of people that this group attracts. Looking forward to the next time.

Kelly

[smithr]

I knew I was forgetting something. Maybe next time. I just got back from my trip Friday so I was a bit tired of riding (Oh My)