Pie Run VIII "Doing one for the Gipper!"

[wczimmerman]

Where: The Farmhouse Cafe 1004 14th Street near Downtown (the old Key Printing Building in Midway Plaza) 435-1450

Map (http://us.rd.yahoo.com/maps/extmap;_ylt=At.tN4FSrUS5.Pc_uBGTzEBkDLMF/*-http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=1004+14th+St&csz=Huntsville%2C+TX +77340-5237&state=TX&uzip=77340&ds=n&name=&desc=&lat=30.7 20454&lon=-95.549193&mlt=30.720454&mln=-95.549193&zoomin=yes&BFKey=&mag=2)

When: 27 August 2005-Arrive 11AM

Why? Pie! To thank Scott for all the work he puts into this site!

[WC - No BBQ at the cafe, that is a diff restaurant ;-)]

Who's in?

I honor of the Gipper himself, Mr. Upside Down, Scott Friday, we'll be holding this round of Pie Excellence in Huntsville, TX.


Definite:
wczimmerman
blazin' mama
scratch
Squeaky
Texas T
Tourmeister
Blue Bomber
RockmanTex
Skid
Snoopster
Cruizintexas
birdwh
mhutch
Cagiva 549
Desmo
Bagwell

Maybe:
Sleepy Weasel
bluedogok
db b12n01
mapmaker & Jan
Thermalser

[scratch]

Count me in! :chug:

[Squeaky]

ME!

...and since it's close I can probably get a few local lurkers to come out of the woodwork.

[Texas T]

Unless something dramatic happens between now and then, I'm in. I'll be caging it, but I'll be there.

[Tourmeister]

We should be there ;-) Brian, are you bringing Brenda? Perhaps I should call the cafe and see if they do an "Upside Down" cake :lol:

[wczimmerman]

Updated list. Thanks, TM for clarifying about the BBQ.

[Sleepy Weasel]

Depends, I might be busy handing over a set of Honda keys that day.
8-)

[RockmanTex]

Count me in.

Steve

[Tourmeister]

What better way for him to break it in ;-)

[Texas T]

We should be there ;-) Brian, are you bringing Brenda? Doubtful. She's got this Sat off so it's unlikely that she'll have next Sat off.

[Skid]

I'll be there!

Skid

[wczimmerman]

Got y'all added.

[bluedogok]

Put me down as a maybe.......

[db]

Add me as a 'maybe' also.

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

[mapmaker]

We hope to be there too

[Texas T]

We hope to be there too Hope is NOT allowed... you have to COMMIT! :mrgreen:
Look forward to seeing you both on Saturday.

(assuming we pass our annual assessment on Wednesday and I'm still employed) :shock:

:mrgreen:

[Tourmeister]

:tab Chris, have you contacted the cafe yet to let them know we are coming? It would help to make sure they are going to have their full compliment of desserts.

:tab For anyone else thinking of coming, we really do need some kind of idea how many people to expect. So if you plan on coming, we need a firm answer, maybe's won't be counted and we'll rib you relentlessly if you bail after saying you'll be there ;-)

[Thermalser]

OK, count me in.....as a maybe. ;-)

Sorry Gip, had to do it! :-P

[Gilk51]

A quick diversion...

What is the upcoming schedule for PR IX (Sept) and PR X (October)?
Need to keep the calendar open...

Thanks.

Now back to PR VIII...

[wczimmerman]

Updated the list. Jen will update it as needed later this week.

TM-No, I haven't called them yet. Since I'm leaving tomorrow for a business trip to Dallas (on the bike!), do you mind calling them?

Gilk51-The regular rotation would be:

Pie Run IX at The Shed in Edom, TX (24 Sept)
Pie Run X at Koffee Kup in Hico, TX (29 Oct)

That is, unless an alternate place can be found. :-D

[Texas T]

I'm trying to get Dennis (new guy) to commit. C'mon Dennis, you can make it!
:chug:

[Tourmeister]

Not many folks... :-? Hard to know what to tell the manager at the Cafe :shrug:

[Squeaky]

Just to be safe, I think the Houston group should leave from NW Houston (290 area?) around 9am. Anyone have a plan/route?

[Texas T]

Anyone have a plan? Yep. Walk out the front door, enter Civic, drive 40 miles north, exit Civic, gab, stuff face, reverse process.
:mrgreen:

[kocook]

So you finally got your way, eh? See you there.

[scratch]

Just to be safe, I think the Houston group should leave from NW Houston (290 area?) around 9am. Anyone have a plan/route?

Want to do a loop up to 3090 and then over to Huntsville? We would still make it there in plenty of time.

And (scouts honor) I promise not to publicly single out anyone with less-than-complete protective gear. ;-)

[Cagiva 549]

Count me in for a possible . SEYA

[Cruzintexas]

We are coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Snoopster]

I've ate there a couple times & the food is good. I haven't tried the dessert though. Here is a pic of the dessert menu from Monday. I took it with my camera phone.

click here (http://img273.imageshack.us/img273/4799/att000548zj.jpg)

I will be there for Pie. :lol:

[scratch]

Here is a pic of the dessert menu from Monday. I took it with my camera phone.

click here (http://img273.imageshack.us/img273/4799/att000548zj.jpg)

Ooo! Ooo! - Chocolate Mousse Pie! :-D

I think I'm gonna like this place. 8-)

[scratch]

Following up on Squeaky's suggestion, would any other Houston-area riders like to meet for the ride up to Huntsville? How about we get together at the Exxon on the NE corner of Huffmeister and Hwy 290 just past Hwy 6? Thinking 9:00 a.m. meet-up and 9:30 stands-up.

Rather than go all the way up to FM 3090, I thought we could take a scenic route through the Forest that avoids most of Hwy 149. We could still do 3090 on the return trip if anyone is interested.

[Squeaky]

Exxon on the NE corner of Huffmeister and Hwy 290 just past Hwy 6? Thinking 9:00 a.m. meet-up and 9:30 stands-up.

Sounds like a plan to me. I'm sure we'll get some others from around here to show up, let's just start bugging them!

[scratch]

Sounds like a plan to me. I'm sure we'll get some others from around here to show up, let's just start bugging them!

Yeah, I'll send out a few PM's - most people don't surf TWT as much as you and me. :mrgreen: :oops:

[Thermalser]

Following up on Squeaky's suggestion, would any other Houston-area riders like to meet for the ride up to Huntsville? How about we get together at the Exxon on the NE corner of Huffmeister and Hwy 290 just past Hwy 6? Thinking 9:00 a.m. meet-up and 9:30 stands-up.

Rather than go all the way up to FM 3090, I thought we could take a scenic route through the Forest that avoids most of Hwy 149. We could still do 3090 on the return trip if anyone is interested.

I'll meet you guys over by Kings Cafe if you plan on passing through around there on your way up.

[scratch]

I'll meet you guys over by Kings Cafe if you plan on passing through around there on your way up.

Sure thing. I'll see if Kent wants to join us there too.

[Squeaky]

I'll meet you guys over by Kings Cafe if you plan on passing through around there on your way up.

Sure thing. I'll see if Kent wants to join us there too.

And Steve N Rita....

[Desmo]

I think I can make it too. Will probably tag with Paul's group from Houston.

Now, which bike to take? (haven't had this dilemma in a long time).

[Squeaky]

Now, which bike to take? (haven't had this dilemma in a long time).

Either way, I'll trade ya! ;-)

[wczimmerman]

List is updated. Chris is out of town so I am trying to do his job here. I think I'll give back. Hope I did it right!

Blazin' Mama :-?

[birdwh]

I'm in! :chug:

[Cagiva 549]

I think I can make it too. Will probably tag with Paul's group from Houston.

Now, which bike to take? (haven't had this dilemma in a long time). I was thinking about cutting through some of the dirt roads in the woods , if your intrested pm me . SEYA

[bluedogok]

So, do we have a group from Austin headed over Saturday morning?

[kurt]

Not me. I'm working Saturday. :-|

[Squeaky]

I was thinking about cutting through some of the dirt roads in the woods , if your intrested pm me . SEYA

Ooh, ooh, ooh, if you promise to take it easy on me and NOT go through sand, I'll pass on the street group and head over with you guys.

Whaddayasay?

[Tourmeister]

Sand in East Texas is pretty much unavoidable ;-)

I'll try to remember to call the Cafe tomorrow to update them on the number of folks to expect.

[Texas T]

Here is a pic of the dessert menu from Monday. I took it with my camera phone. Mmmmmm.... chocolate mousse pie :-D

And Red Velvet cake, just for Scott.

[Cagiva 549]

Just gravel roads , no wooped out sand trails .SEYA

[wczimmerman]

Just went through the list and updated it with the latest additions. See y'all tomorrow!

[Desmo]

David, lets meet at Spring Creek Park at 9:30 AM. We can can catch Paul and the Houston contingents as they pass.

Just steer clear of Squeaky. She will want to ride your bike!

Steve

[Squeaky]

David, lets meet at Spring Creek Park at 9:30 AM.

Where is that?

[Desmo]

Squeaky, its about a mile NW of Tomball. Try this link:

Insanely long link!!! (http://www.randmcnally.com/rmc/directions/dirGetMap.jsp?val=large&BV_SessionID=@@@@067620992 2.1125079257@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccccaddfhklfhfmcefecg gfdffhdghf.0&cmty=0&Q=http%3A//map.rmservers.com/map%3Fr%3DIMAG%257C%2525PD%253D492%2C292%2525LL%25 3D30%252E103596%2C%252D95%252E653038%2525ZM%253DM8 331%252E20%2525LLICON%253DIcon4%2C30%252E095730%2C %252D95%252E617058%2C%2CFont11%2CR%257C%2525MINP%2 53D1%2525MS%253DB%257C%257C%26d%3D75%26t%3Dmn%26z% 3D8%26id%3DRMC%26tid%3D0676209922.1125079363.31291 6%26fix%3D1%26h%3D09391486C4BD7D15FA46EDE63C82DE32 &n=&A=&C=Tomball&S=TX&Z=&c=USA&z=small&T=30.09573& N=-95.617058&h=false&aprt=&CT=30.103596&CN=-95.653038&l=8)

My gawd, that's long!

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[Tourmeister]

Howdy,

:tab I just spoke with the manager. He said he will be baking fresh pies and cakes this evening and all tomorrow morning before we arrive. So there should be a nice assortment of desserts. He said that often, people buy the entire pie or cake and they disappear about as fast as he can make them! I told him to expect 30-40 people so you maybes better show :-P

[Cagiva 549]

Steve I told Squeaky I would meet her at Chevron on 2920 and Telge at 9:00 If thats good with you fine or we can meet you at Spring creek pk . SEYA

[Squeaky]

Steve I told Squeaky I would meet her at Chevron on 2920 and Telge at 9:00 If thats good with you fine or we can meet you at Spring creek pk . SEYA

Cool! I get to DS to a pie run!
See ya there @ 9!

[Desmo]

Chevron it is. We can drink coffee 'till Paul gets there about 10:00.

Steve

[Squeaky]

Chevron it is. We can drink coffee 'till Paul gets there about 10:00.

Wait, now I'm confused - are we meeting there and riding with the street group or just meeting them and then breaking off along the way? I thought we were just taking a separate route altogether...

If we are meeting there and waiting for them, then I will start out with them at 290 and then meet up with you guys to ride the DS route.

[Snoopster]

What time are ya'll meeting at King's?

[mhutch]

Im in. Exxon at 290 and Huffmeister around 9....

[wczimmerman]

Jen's back in! Added mhutch, too.

[scratch]

What time are ya'll meeting at King's?

Should be rolling in there about 10:15 or so.

[Cagiva 549]

Two groups going, dirt road group meeting at Chevron on 2920 and Telge west of Tomball at 9:00am KSU 9:15 Road ride group at Exxon on 290 and Huffmister at 9:00 am . They will never catch us I know all the short cuts and back roads. SEYA

[Squeaky]

They will never catch us I know all the short cuts and back roads.

Ok, have you taken the "squeaky handicap" into that equation? Not that I WANT to slow us down, but I seem to have a knack for it :oops:

See ya for the dirt route @ 9.

[scratch]

Im in. Exxon at 290 and Huffmeister around 9....

If you're not there by the time we leave, a motorcycle gang is coming over to your house to get you. :mrgreen:

[Cagiva 549]

Definite, Cagiva Desmo and HardyBaker.SEYA

[hardybaker]

I'm in too. HB

[Bagwell]

I think I will make it as well. So much to do in so little time. Not sure yet, but might hook up with the houston group goin up. I still need to tweak my rear shock a lil and that will give me a chance to try some settings.

See yall tomorrow.

Vaughn

[Thermalser]

Kocook will be joining me in Spring for the ride over to Kings. We should be there around 10 a.m.

See ya there! 8-)

[db]

Quite a good showing for this Pie Run. :-D I am sure there will be pictures showing up soon for those who missed the event.

[Texas T]

I am sure there will be pictures showing up soon for those who missed the event. Here ya go (http://www.twtex.com/viewtopic.php?p=64556#64556)

[JR]

Thanx for the invitation and welcoming. It was most enjoyable.

JR (aka: grumpy )
Lake Livingston.

[Texas T]

It was a pleasure to meet you, JR. Hope to see you on a ride in the future.

[Texas T]

A couple of other shutterbugs caught in the act! ;-)
That's Deb on the left and Stuart (Thermalser) on the right.
http://img347.imageshack.us/img347/1046/shutterbugs1ro.th.jpg (http://img347.imageshack.us/my.php?image=shutterbugs1ro.jpg)
From Deb's actions I can only assume that the wind was blowing north to south at that moment.
:lol:

somewhere on FM 224, Squeaky scraped a footpeg for the first time, so we had to document the occasion.
http://img347.imageshack.us/img347/9717/squeakypeg4vk.th.jpg (http://img347.imageshack.us/my.php?image=squeakypeg4vk.jpg)
Is that a brown stain I see on the seat?
:mrgreen:

I know it was quite a surprise for me the first time it happened. :shock:

[Tourmeister]

See here for the reports and pics:

http://www.twtex.com/viewtopic.php?p=64556#64556

Adios,