Pie Run IX "Pie from The Shed"

[wczimmerman]

It's that time again! Put it on your calendar!

Where: The Shed in Edom, TX (anyone have a link for a map or an address?)

When: Oct 1st at 11AM

Why: Fabulous pie and fantastic roads!

Who:
Definite:
FWRex
MCRyder
jetblue
MaxiScoot (yea!)
SabreScott
Dragwn
FirstMan
dutchinterceptor
VFRJohn
Gilk51
Vitto
Warhammer
Rex Sr.
bluedogok
utlonghorn343434
southplainssilver
rbickle
Mark G
KawiJeff
Tortuga
jetblue
birdwh
bobcat
hond330
lobo10s +1
Rob_S
DancesWithCurves
bowillyard
Dyna Sport

Total: 29

Maybe:
Squeaky
letsride
Terrebandit

[FWRex]

I'm in. Looking forward to seeing everybody.

[MCRyder]

The Shed is 15 minutes from me, is that local enuff? All kidding aside I helped set up things for the The Shed Pie Run in May, be glad to do it again. Just need a head count, I guess it's 3 as of right now. Here's a Mapquest link for Edom: http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&addtohistory=&formtype=address&searchtype=address&cat=&address=&city=Edom&state=TX&zipcode=&searchtab=hom

The Shed is (to use a technical term) smack dab in the middle of Edom. Looking forward to it.

[Hotboot]

I'm in, unless something prettier comes along.

[MaxiScoot]

Me, too, in - along with SabreScott. Can't wait to show off my scars. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/SWingGirl/Non-Bike/SmlyYuk.gif

[Gilk51]

Me, too, in - along with SabreScott. Can't wait to show off my scars. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/SWingGirl/Non-Bike/SmlyYuk.gif
I'll match that with my colonoscopy pictures! :puke: (rats - that smilie doesn't work anymore)

Right now, put down Susan (tortuga) and me down as most-probably-definite...maybe... :D

[bobcat]

Do they have cherry pie?

Is anyone from the Austin area planning on going?

[bluedogok]

I am planning on it Claire, hopefully it will be cooler than when I rode up there for the last one there.

[Dragwn]

I hope to be there, need to get some decent rides in, maybe later this year an out of state trip..including a stop for Pie somewhere of course. :mrgreen:

[FirstMan]

I am going to try and make it too.

[bushwhacker]

Would love to join you guys but we (The Star Riders) will be in Bandera that weekend.

I hate missing a piece of pie just to ride the best roads in Texas, but unfortunately, I have already committed; darn. :D

-

[bobcat]

I am planning on it Claire, hopefully it will be cooler than when I rode up there for the last one there.

Scott, how long a ride is it, 4 hours or so? And do you have a route plan yet? There's a 50/50 chance that I'll go; I'll decide by Friday. Would you want to meet up somewhere to ride together?

[bluedogok]

It took about that long when I rode up there by myself last time. I can't remember the route (the file is at home) but it was a pretty straight shot up to Palestine then I headed north to some FM roads. I will check the route when I get home, I do know that I went by the Dell Diamond, so anywhere between south and Round Rock to meet would be fine for me.

[wczimmerman]

List updated!

[MCRyder]

OK, I called The Shed today to make the reservation. I'll told them them the number of attendees is 25, but they'll want a fairly accurate head count a couple of days before to ensure room. I'll call back when we have that and include a couple more for late comers. Unfortunately I forgot a previous commitment in Dallas for that day so I'll be a no-show (don't you hate it when reality intrudes on your fun!).

[bobcat]

I'm out, the Wee-strom needs an oil change. Ya'll have a safe ride.

[wczimmerman]

I'm out, the Wee-strom needs an oil change. Ya'll have a safe ride.

You know the Pie Run is next Saturday, right? Lots of time to get that oil changed...

[bobcat]

You know the Pie Run is next Saturday, right? Lots of time to get that oil changed...

Oops. :oops: Having a bad week here...

[Gilk51]

Oops. :oops: Having a bad week here...
So, that means that you are IN? :rolleyes:

[Hotboot]

Oops. :oops: Having a bad week here...

Then you must have a better one next week. Just make sure there is slippery mud in the oil site window and go for the pie. Inflate to proper pressure and grab some waters too.

[bluedogok]

Oops. :oops: Having a bad week here...

Is that was because it was your birthday today? :eek:

Happy Birthday BTW :D

[bobcat]

Is that was because it was your birthday today? :eek:

Happy Birthday BTW :D
Nah, bad news at work. My birthday was fine otherwise, thanks for the good wishes.

So, that means that you are IN? :rolleyes:
I really must be losing brain cells at a very rapid rate: I just realized that I can't do the pie run on the 24th, a friend from Virginia is going to be visiting, and we've got tickets for the Austin City Limits music festival for the WHOLE weekend... :headbang: Doh!

[dutchinterceptor]

I don't mean to throw a wrench into the well-oiled pie machine, but I just found out that Edom is having their annual arts & crafts festival this weekend.
Are you willing to take a chance on the crowd or should we venture some where else for Pie Run IX?

[Squeaky]

I just found out that Edom is having their annual arts & crafts festival this weekend.

I say it's too late to change the plan, but I'm not sure I'm even going so don't listen to me....

How about everyone just gets some buttons, beads, feathers, and rhinestones and hot glue them all over your bike and gear. When the group rolls through town, traffic will part like the red sea thinking it's part of the craft show! :rofl

[dutchinterceptor]

I say it's too late to change the plan, but I'm not sure I'm even going so don't listen to me....

How about everyone just gets some buttons, beads, feathers, and rhinestones and hot glue them all over your bike and gear. When the group rolls through town, traffic will part like the red sea thinking it's part of the craft show! :rofl


I'm not sticking rhinestones on MY bike!!
And why wouldn't you go??

[Squeaky]

I'm not sticking rhinestones on MY bike!!
And why wouldn't you go??

I might have other plans for that weekend already. So far they're just tentative so I'll be sure to let y'all know if I'm planning on making it.

[VFRJohn]

Ok, DFW guys & gals. This is about as close as pie gets, so we should be there in large numbers. :)

This is on my calendar. I hope they have Key Lime.

John

[Dragwn]

If I didn't have to fly back saturday morning, I'd be there, but long term parking, luggage and Zrex's without hardbags..don't mix well :( I want pie, I do I do.

[wczimmerman]

OK-List updated.

A couple of notes:
1. As I mentioned to dutchinterceptor by email, due to the events going on in Edom this weekend, I think we should shoot for a prompt 11AM arrival to beat the crowds. I think it'll be OK if we communicate the numbers to the folks at The Shed.
2. For the Houston folks-be careful and keep an eye on the approaching storm. For that matter everyone needs to be mindful since nearly any Texas landfall will result in some rough weather for most of SE and E Tex.

[Gilk51]

WC - I'm in but Susan (tortuga) has a teacher conference that day...

sooo....
Move Gilk51 to definite & scratch tortuga.


Kelly, what plans/routes do you have for a 11 AM arrival time?


Thanks!

[dutchinterceptor]

Chris,
Sounds good! I'll try to get there early to claim some tables.

[MCRyder]

I guess that Pie Run IX is still a solid go? I need a count by tomorrow, that's when I'll call The Shed back and let them know the final attendance count. I'll add a couple of spots to the number to make room for any late comers. Wish I could make it, had a great time at the last one. We need another get together at the soda ship in Grand Saline, last one was a blast!

[FWRex]

[QUOTE=Gilk51]
Kelly, what plans/routes do you have for a 11 AM arrival time?
QUOTE]


Chuck, bring a map with you to the MnG this evening and we'll hash out some routes.

Kelly

[Chris Mitchell]

Sure would love to come up there this weekend, could use some me time if you know what I mean. And I have a scar that I think can trump just about any you got. July 7 I had my left kidney removed along with a volley ball sized cancer tumor. I am afraid we are going to be rather involved with a lady named Rita however. Remains to be seen I guess. If she heads our way I may well be needed to help hold the roof down some how. Maybe the next time, Chris Mitchell

[callmelenny]

I usually try to make all the rainy pie runs :lol: but I gotta fly to NC on Friday.

Have fun

[Gilk51]

We need another get together at the soda ship in Grand Saline, last one was a blast!
I vote for that, too. This time we need to mix the Tyler guys in with everyone else so we can abuse them!

[dutchinterceptor]

I vote for that, too. This time we need to mix the Tyler guys in with everyone else so we can abuse them!

Abuse????

[Gilk51]

Yeah - my only complaint about the soda shop was the 4-person booths and tables - everyone was kinda spread out and I didn't get to talk to everyone as much as I would like. :-(

I was able to verbally abuse the people at my table but had to get up and walk over to the other tables & it was too much work! :p


OK, OK, I should have put smilies in the last post... :rolleyes:

[dutchinterceptor]

Just wondered what I missed in Grand Saline. I was gonna say, If I wanted abuse, I'd stay home and talk to my wife!! j/k

[Gilk51]

Sceeeered ya, huh? :p

[MusicMan754]

Everyone be careful this weekend. My wife and I have decided to pass on this one. :( It looks like the wind from RITA could be interesting for you guys though. :eek: Looking at the following link:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at3+shtml/024155.shtml?tswind120?large

Drive/Ride Safe!

[Vitto]

I am hoping to go. Is this the 7:30 am thing we were talking about last night?? If it is I will meet ya'll there cuz 7:30 on a Saturday doesn't make sense to me............ :sleep: :sleep: :sleep:

[Warhammer]

I hadn't been paying attention and, before I knew it, another Pie Run had snuck up on me!
Add 2 more to the list:
Warhammer (Rex) V-Strom 1000
Rex Sr. (Rex Sr.) V-Star 1100

[Warhammer]

I am hoping to go. Is this the 7:30 am thing we were talking about last night?? If it is I will meet ya'll there cuz 7:30 on a Saturday doesn't make sense to me............ :sleep: :sleep: :sleep:


Hey Melanie, I was great to have you at the Meet & Greet last night! Yes, this is the 7:30 am thing we were talking about. Since this looks like it'll be a pretty mixed group, we wnat to leave in time for Chuck... err, I mean the slower riders :nana to make it there by 11:00. Besides, it's more fun to leave early and take back roads in than it is to sleep in and ride on I-20 the whole time.

[Warhammer]

Hey Kelly,

I can't remember which gas station in Venus we're meeting at... Was it the Shell station on Hwy 67?

[Sleepy Weasel]

Hey Melanie, I was great to have you at the Meet & Greet last night! Yes, this is the 7:30 am thing we were talking about. Since this looks like it'll be a pretty mixed group, we wnat to leave in time for Chuck... err, I mean the slower riders :nana to make it there by 11:00. Besides, it's more fun to leave early and take back roads in than it is to sleep in and ride on I-20 the whole time.

I may just meet up with you guys and bring the Sherpa. I need to give it a long test ride anyway, and at least this way I can't get in trouble for speeding on the way home like my last trip to Edom.

[bluedogok]

Put me back in the maybe category. If the storm hits like they are predicting, I will not be riding across it for a piece of pie. I may just have to make a trip to the Bluebonnet or Wimberly Pie Company in honor of the day.

[wczimmerman]

List updated. MCRyder-this should give you a fairly good head count.

[MaxiScoot]

Hey, hey, hey! If I can almost freeze my tush off for the biggest Pie Run ever back in January, do you think a little rain will stop me from riding for Pie?!?

Well, a lot of rain might stop me. I just went out to NOAA.gov and the forecast for Edom is 70% chance of rain on Saturday (60% here in Dallas).

I've been looking forward to this Pie Run all month, now that I'm riding again. I'm going to be very disappointed if I get rained out. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/SWingGirl/Non-Bike/SmlyCrying.gif

Don't count SabreScott and me out though. Rita may fool us all. She may change her mind and plow into Mexico.

See you at The Shed!

[FWRex]

Hey Kelly,

I can't remember which gas station in Venus we're meeting at... Was it the Shell station on Hwy 67?

I believe we're meeting at the Exxon station. Looking at the wind forecast, they're only calling for 10 to 20 knots in the Edom area. Not too bad, just enough to ensure that the sides of our tires get more wear than the middles.:)

Kelly

[FirstMan]

If it is going to be close to bad weather I am out. I have a tree in my front yard that has a crack in it. I was hoping that it would last till fall so I could just cut the 40 foot branch and just have a lop-sided tree instead of a dead one, or worse, a damaged house. I might be cutting a tree on Saturday morning :twisted:

[Squeaky]

I'm out. I know that I'm one of the toughest pie chasers out there, but I'm putting the bike in the living room and getting out of town...

[Gilk51]

I believe we're meeting at the Exxon station. Looking at the wind forecast, they're only calling for 10 to 20 knots in the Edom area. Not too bad, just enough to ensure that the sides of our tires get more wear than the middles.:)

Kelly
It doesn't really matter - the two stations are just across the street (157) from each other. I think we picked the Exxon - it has a WhataBurger attached to it - it is on the west side which also makes it easier to continue south on 157...

I'll be interested to see how the rain situation looks.
If it all comes together, we'll see Melanie and the Tyler crew in Edom...

[Warhammer]

OK, Exxon it is.

Rex Sr. won't be there. He is headded down to Houston to pick up my great-aunt and bring her up to DeSoto to wait out the strom.

[Gilk51]

From what Kelly talked about last night, we are meeting at the Exxon in Venus (SW corner of FM157 at US67) at 7:30 AM (thanks!).

Here is his route to Edom (used last time), approx 135 miles:

from Ft. Worth:
Hwy287 to FM157 (Mansfield)
right to FM157 (stop in Venus)
south on FM157
left on FM875
right on buisiness 287 (W. Main Street) Waxahachie
left on Wyatt Street (FM878)
right on I45 (Ennis)
left on FM85/334
right on Hwy175
left on FM316
right on FM2709
left on Hwy19
right on FM858
right on FM279 to Edom

I added a city or two...

I assume that we will run across The Shed somewhere along the way.
Looks good to me, thanks, Kelly.

[rbickle]

Hey all,

Glad to meet you all down at the Oasis on Tuesday night.

I'm planning to meet at the Exxon in Venus on Saturday.

See you there!

Rick

[Hotboot]

Might need to adjust my status to a maybe. Depending on lovely Rita I might be evacuating some friends from the coast. Edom is on the way back, so a bikeless rider with company is a possibility too. Don't adjust the head count at the Shed for us, we'll fend for ourselves if it goes that direction.

Hope to see y'all there rain or shine....

[Sleepy Weasel]

I'm in, unless something prettier comes along.

That reminds me... how did Saturday go? Did you get along ok with the guide dog?
:cool:

[Texas T]

Don't count SabreScott and me out though. Rita may fool us all. She may change her mind and plow into Mexico. Projections changed during the night... looks like it's going straight up I-45 at this point. That will put it right over the top of my house, but at least it will keep the "dirty" side away from us.

[Hotboot]

That reminds me... how did Saturday go? Did you get along ok with the guide dog?
:cool:

It was good.....for a blind date. She was not as hot as a Ranger game, and conversed better than my shep dog. She is scared of motorcycles, guns and large dogs.......Ruh-Ro.

[MCRyder]

I hate to be a fair weather rider and maybe an alarmist. But the weather for the Tyler (and Edom) area is not looking good for the Pie Run. Latest weather shows a 90% chance of rain and our local weather gurus are predicting a "conservative" estimate of 4-8" of rain with high winds. If the consensus is to cancel and wait till another day I'll cancel the reservations and make them again when we decide on an alternate meeting.

[Sleepy Weasel]

... scared of motorcycles, guns and large dogs.......Ruh-Ro.

Wow... sounds like 3 strikes. :D



I hate to be a fair weather rider and maybe an alarmist. But the weather for the Tyler (and Edom) area is not looking good for the Pie Run. Latest weather shows a 90% chance of rain and our local weather gurus are predicting a "conservative" estimate of 4-8" of rain with high winds. If the consensus is to cancel and wait till another day I'll cancel the reservations and make them again when we decide on an alternate meeting.

For people close enough to be home within a couple of hours, I guess the question is "What time do they expect the rain/wind/flying cows to get there?"

[VFRJohn]

Well, in my opinion 80-90% probability of rain and winds 40-50 mph does not sound like a fun ride... even if the temperature does drop below 100 degrees.
I think I will retreat, in order to pie another day.

Unless, of course, the storm decides to hit Mexico instead...

[MaxiScoot]

Since there are 5 Saturdays in October, and since Rita is being a witch and screwing with our Pie Run, maybe we should do Pie Run IX on 10/1, and Pie Run X on 10/29.

Any thoughts, comments (be nice), suggestions, comic relief?

[MCRyder]

Wow... sounds like 3 strikes. :D





For people close enough to be home within a couple of hours, I guess the question is "What time do they expect the rain/wind/flying cows to get there?"

This is from our local TV weather forecast web site:

"Saturday afternoon, continuing through Sunday, Very Heavy Rainfall and gusty winds are likely here in East Texas due to Rita. She will be hitting the northern Texas Coast early Saturday morning, moving north and entering East Texas Saturday and continuing into Sunday. We can expect rainfall totals of 4-6 inches, winds of 30-50mph gusts near 70mph."

The Shed is just 20 minutes from me, so not much of a ride to get home if bad weather decides to kick in early. It's more of a gamble for those with a farther ride. I'll watch the 5:30 forecast and keep y'all posted.

[Texas T]

The way the traffic is in Houston right now, we could leave in a couple of minutes and would be lucky to make it up there by Sunday.

[Sleepy Weasel]

Since there are 5 Saturdays in October, and since Rita is being a witch and screwing with our Pie Run, maybe we should do Pie Run IX on 10/1, and Pie Run X on 10/29.

Any thoughts, comments (be nice), suggestions, comic relief?

Pie twice in one month? The heck, you say!

:D


With the number of people NOT local to the Edom area, it's sounding more and more like we should call it. Even if it doesn't rain on us at The Shed, a lot of people are likely to get caught in the nasty stuff on the way home. Combine that with fuel issues created by the mass migrations, etc, and it just may not be our day.

[dutchinterceptor]

Mark may have noticed this also but the people in Tyler and surrounding areas have gone into survivalist mode. Lines at the gas station, stations running out of gas, everyone buying up water, and the traffic is about twice the norm. Could still be a lot of traffic on the roads Saturday. I personally wouldn't mind an alternate day.

Motorcycle + High Winds = Bad

[wczimmerman]

OK-Command decision (not that it's up to me):

Edom Pie Run: October 1
Hico Pie Run: October 29

Maxiscoot-thanks for the brilliant suggestion. Folks-I think it's best to stay home and avoid the weather and the potentially nasty behavior from the evacuees. Let's give it a week and try it again. Hey, the craft show will be over by then, too! :rofl

[Gilk51]

Works for me. :D

Although, I was hoping to meet this Rita everyone is talking about. Wow, she is really causing a stir! What is her sign, anyway? :rolleyes:

[Sleepy Weasel]

Works for me. :D

Although, I was hoping to meet this Rita everyone is talking about. Wow, she is really causing a stir! What is her sign, anyway? :rolleyes:

http://www.billmackcountry.com/sept15-caution-sign.jpg

[Texas T]

I'm not sure that you'd want to meet her Chuck; she seems to be a little "wound up" and doesn't seem to have a good "sense of direction" in her life. But of course she'd probably put a different "spin" on that perception. Outside observers have indicated that she's the most "depressed" that they've seen in quite a while.
;)

Yeah... I'm bored. And tired. Loooooong day yesterday. Short night last night. Lots of work today around the house.

[Hotboot]

We are a tough group, and could make this happen. The problem is ALL those tired cagers loaded with family and stress trying to seek refuge.
Our H-town folks have their plates full, Hill Country gang looking at radar, and N.Tex gang weighing the risk/reward factor.
The traffic is dense, the weather iffy, and fuel might be an issue.

Someone consult the King. Let's officially re-scedule.

[rbickle]

Aw, I was hoping to test out my new rain suit...

Rick

[MCRyder]

I watched the local news weather forecast. The "real" Rita should reach us by Saturday early evening, but rain is forecast for Saturday morning. We're looking at a soak fest with 6-8" of rain through Sunday. That's a good thing coming outta this, we're in drought like conditions. 'Course flooding is always the downside of it. I think a reschedule sounds like a good idea, let me know. And Dutchinterceptor is right about the semi-panic state of mind here in T-Town, besides gas the grocery stores are getting sold out of bread, canned goods and such. That usually only happens during snow and ice storms.

[Gilk51]

OK-Command decision (not that it's up to me):

Edom Pie Run: October 1
Hico Pie Run: October 29

Maxiscoot-thanks for the brilliant suggestion. Folks-I think it's best to stay home and avoid the weather and the potentially nasty behavior from the evacuees. Let's give it a week and try it again. Hey, the craft show will be over by then, too! :rofl

Um, did you guys miss this?

[Hotboot]

Yup, missed that. Read B4 posting....

[SabreScott]

SabreScott and Maxiscoot are out. I will likely be activated by the NWS sometime tomorrow.
See you in Edom NEXT weekend.

[MCRyder]

The reservation for Pie Run IX has been rescheduled for October 1, 11am. I've told them 20 attendance. I can't make this one, sorry to miss it!

[Gilk51]

Mark, Thanks for tying up the loose ends. Sorry that we'll miss you. Any chance of making it to Hico at the end of the month?

[MaxiScoot]

I went out and got a "store-bought" Coconut Cream pie last night 'cause I'm hankerin' for pie. It's all Rita's fault!

Next Saturday I'll get some "real" pie!!! Woo Hoo! See y'all then!

Brilliantly yours, http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/SWingGirl/Non-Bike/SmlyBrows.gif

[Sleepy Weasel]

I went out and got a "store-bought" Coconut Cream pie last night 'cause I'm hankerin' for pie. It's all Rita's fault!

Next Saturday I'll get some "real" pie!!! Woo Hoo! See y'all then!

Brilliantly yours, http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/SWingGirl/Non-Bike/SmlyBrows.gif

Ok, I hope everyone in the DFW area caught that.

Pie Run to Scott & Karen's place.

:D

[Gilk51]

Ok, I hope everyone in the DFW area caught that.

Pie Run to Scott & Karen's place.

:D
What time? :chug:

[Texas T]

Aw, I was hoping to test out my new rain suit...

Rick Rick, I tested my Frogg Toggs on my first Pie Run to Marble Falls. They worked great!

[Gilk51]

Well, loyal Pie Runners, in honor of the cancelled run tomorrow, I am going to ride down to Venus at the appointed time (7:30 AM) and have breakfast at the WhataBurger there at FM157 and US67. I figure there shouldn't be any rain until afternoon & I should be finished loooong before then. :rolleyes:

Besides, I really need to wash this mesh jacket... :-(

Anyway, if anyone cares to join me, I'll be there. If ya want to go ahead and sleep in, go ahead (my wife plans to). No other plans other than eat breakfast and speculate about the weather. ;)

For you PC types, I plan to pray for our coastal folks who are riding it out (and for the homes/livlihoods of those who evacuated) before I eat - God Speed & God bless them all... :D

See everyone on the Oneth... :)

[MaxiScoot]

Well, where were y'all??? Our door is always open! Too late now though, pie's all gone!

Scott and I wound up riding to Princeton, and having breakfast at the Princeton Cafe. It was a bit windy, but nice riding. Very overcast which kept the temperature down. Never did rain - and we do so need it. We rode over the lake several times and it's very low. You could see 4-wheeler tracks in the mud.

The afternoon got pretty gusty, so we didn't go back out. Took the cage and went to buy me a new office chair. :)

See you at The Shed - 10/1 @ 11 AM!

[Squeaky]

He is headded down to Houston to pick up my great-aunt and bring her up to DeSoto to wait out the strom.

What, nobody caught that?? :rofl

I'll have to see about joining y'all next weekend. Lots to clean up around the house, but I've got a bit of cabin fever and reaaaaly could use a nice ride to cure it.

[terrebandit]

Is this going to be rescheduled? I was in Arkansas.

edit: Still October 1 in Edom?

[Gilk51]

Is this going to be rescheduled? I was in Arkansas.

edit: Still October 1 in Edom?
Yes, sir! Hope you and your Tyler Terrors can make it! :D

[letsride]

Do you need to register for a pie event or is it free?

[bluedogok]

Just show up, although it is nice to say if you are going to show so we can give the restaurant a head count prior.

It is just a way for the members on here to meet others and possibly ride with them. There are usually rides organized from the DFW area to these meets and some rides happen on the way home.

[letsride]

Just show up, although it is nice to say if you are going to show so we can give the restaurant a head count prior.

Will definitely let you know if I plan to show up. Have a few routes down to Edom but this Sat is up for grabs, cheers.

[Gilk51]

Aw, Scott, I was going to tell him to send me some cash! :rolleyes:

Ooops, he is a DL rider, nevermind, V-Strom riders can participate free of charge! :D

Whew! Did I get out of that one? :angel:

[Hotboot]

Do you need to register for a pie event or is it free?


No registration just let us know you are coming.
There IS an exit toll of 4 bucks to cover my slice though.

[FWRex]

Chuck, is everyone still meeting up at the Exxon in Venus at 0730?


Kelly

[Gilk51]

Chuck, is everyone still meeting up at the Exxon in Venus at 0730?
Kelly
Don't see any reason to change the plan, do you? Not sure how many will ante in, but let's plan on doing your route Saturday morning. :)

BTW, I was there LAST Saturday morning at 7:30, too! (so was Rex) :D

Aannndddd, see my post on FM157 - it's probably gonna be a mess... :-(

[FWRex]

BTW, I was there LAST Saturday morning at 7:30, too! (so was Rex) :D


Sorry we missed you. At 0730, last Saturday, Alli and I were just turning onto FM 4 in Palo Pinto. We'd just gotten her communicator back from Collett and did a ride through Cranfills Gap to celebrate. Thanks for the heads up on FM 157. Thankfully, we shouldn't be on it for long. See y'all this Saturday.

Kelly

[utlonghorn343434]

So what's the best route from Austin and how many hours are we talking about here? :-)

(this coming Saturday, October 1st, right?)

[bluedogok]

From my house it is about 240 miles taking 79 to Palestine and FM 315/314 into Edom. I left about 6:30 and rolled in right after 11:00. I was the only one from Asutin the last time.

I am planning on doing it again, this time I should have my fur installed to see how well it works, and I have my Sirius hooked up on the bike to try it out on the trip.

[dutchinterceptor]

I am planning on doing it again, this time I should have my fur installed to see how well it works, and I have my Sirius hooked up on the bike to try it out on the trip.

I'm definitely interested in hearing about/seeing your Sirius setup. I'm looking to do that myself....gonna steal the unit out of the wife's car! See ya there.

[terrebandit]

I have a potential engagement in Austin on Saturday evening. What time is this all taking place in Edom?

[dutchinterceptor]

I have a potential engagement in Austin on Saturday evening. What time is this all taking place in Edom?
I believe 11:00 as usual Dave.

[Vitto]

I am kid free fri/sat :tears:
I just don't know what to do with the time :confused:

What that actually means is I will definately be there Saturday and free to play and ride with no curfew.... :party

[wczimmerman]

OK-Updated the list. If you're on the Definite list and you're not going, let me know. Things are kinda confusing right now given the moved date for the event.

[Mark G]

From my house it is about 240 miles taking 79 to Palestine and FM 315/314 into Edom. I left about 6:30 and rolled in right after 11:00. I was the only one from Asutin the last time.

I am planning on doing it again, this time I should have my fur installed to see how well it works, and I have my Sirius hooked up on the bike to try it out on the trip.

Is there an alternate route, perhaps a little more interesting? That's a long slog on 79.

[KawiJeff]

I am thinking of going on this ride, if someone would not mind me tagging along.

[bluedogok]

The direct route is usually to get there on time, the "alternate" route is usually on the way back when there is a little more time to spare. Although since I was traveling alone last time I tried to keep it pretty simple in case I needed to call the wife if something mechanical were to happen so it would be easier for her to find me. Which thankfully that has not happened....now where is some wood...

The FM roads out of Palestine were pretty nice, I am sure we could find some more. Last time I came back through Corsicana because I wanted to stop by the Triumph dealer in Waco, and took I-35 back from there since it was around 100 that afternoon.

[southplainssilver]

Please count me in for this one. Is the rally site for DFW in Venus or is anyone leaving from the North/east side?

[rbickle]

I'm in for the pie run too.

See you all in Venus at 7:30

Rick

[wczimmerman]

Done deal. List updated.

[Gilk51]

OK-Updated the list. If you're on the Definite list and you're not going, let me know. Things are kinda confusing right now given the moved date for the event.

Hey, Topher, since it was rescheduled, Susan (tortuga) can now attend. Could she please be put back on the definyte list, please, sir?

[Hotboot]

The list grows, something about cooler riding weather. Awesome timing and about time we get a break.
Add one little blue to the head count, my future TWT kiddo is pillion Saturday. I hope she knows what a full day in the saddle is.

Does the Shed need to be informed of additional pie consumers ?

If there is a meeting place for N. DFW'ers and I missed it, let me know.

Grilled chesse and tomato sammich with coconut creame pie for desert. Nummy
There goes the power-to-weight ratio....

[birdwh]

I'm planning on coming. I'll be exploring some roads on the way up, not sure how absurdly early this will require me to leave. Hey, a good reason to use my GPS software. When I've got an interesting route from austin i'll post it here. Portions of 79 and a couple other major highways will be unavoidable, how much depends on time constraint. I have to be back here by 4pm so on the way back I plan on the direct haul-butt route. Like 31 to Waco then I35 back to Leander.

I'll post a route up here tomorrow...probably starting with 2243 from Leander through georgetown to 29.

[Tourmeister]

Will, if you have the time, feel free to drop in this weekend. I'm on call so I won't be able to make it to the Pie Run. I may be doing another mini-maintenance day though. The new parts for the GS have arrived ;-)

[bobcat]

Zimm, please add me to the definite list! :D

[wczimmerman]

List updated. Looks like quite a group! MCRyder is handling the contact with the The Shed, and if I remember correctly, he told them to expect about 25. We're there now.:dude:

[lobo10s]

Rob (Sprint ST), Jamie and I (Concours) had planned to go there this weekend, just stumbled across the pie run post, so mark the three of us down as well.

[hond330]

where is Venus located? i will be coming from Forney. the Pie run is this saturday, October 1, right?

[hond330]

never mind i looked up venus on the google map. what did we do before we had that??? i plan on being at venus before 7:30. count me in...

[wczimmerman]

Added 4 more to the list.

[DancesWithCurves]

Rob (Sprint ST), Jamie and I (Concours) had planned to go there this weekend, just stumbled across the pie run post, so mark the three of us down as well.

Y'all mind if I tag along?

--Chris

[bowillyard]

Can you add one more, looks like the weather is going to be great for a ride. :)

[lobo10s]

Chris and Bo, we will meet at the Race-trac at 75 and Legacy at 7:45, leave at 8AM sharp. Come join us..

[Rob_S]

I guess you should add my name to the list, I'm part of the us in Jerry's (lobos10) post.

Rob

[DancesWithCurves]

See ya there!

--Chris

[lobo10s]

Rob (Sprint ST), Jamie and I (Concours) had planned to go there this weekend, just stumbled across the pie run post, so mark the three of us down as well.
I had your name on the post Rob. How could I ever forget you.:huh:

[MCRyder]

List updated. Looks like quite a group! MCRyder is handling the contact with the The Shed, and if I remember correctly, he told them to expect about 25. We're there now.:dude:

Looks like I need to call The Shed and upgrade our reservation, say 40+? And I GET TO GO! I've volunteered to be part of a large crew going down to the LA/MS area to help with the Katrina/Rita cleanup effort, it's been postponed another two weeks. Pie and motorcycles, does it get any better?

[MCRyder]

BTW, the weather forecast for Tyler (and Edom) is partly sunny and 85 for the high (AccuWeather RealFeel 85).

[Tx Rider]

I think I'll roll out for this one too, on an adventure route. :)

[wczimmerman]

Added a few more. MCRyder: I have 29 listed as definite so far.

[Squeaky]

Looking through the list, I don't see anyone in/near Houston going.
Anyone down here thinking about it? Anyone need to be convinced that I want to go but not alone?

[Tx Rider]

You can go alone, I am. I'm gonna see how many dirt roads I can find between home and Edom. :)

[Squeaky]

You can go alone, I am. I'm gonna see how many dirt roads I can find between home and Edom. :)

You're right. I know you're right.
I'll have to see what kind of route I can come up with and then decide.

[birdwh]

Sheesh, well it looks like to get up to Edom by 11-1130, starting at a decent hour, you mostly have to stay on 79.

If anyone wants to meet, how bout the 'Joy Mart' at the corner of hwy 29 and South Austin Ave in Georgetown, 6:00 AM?. That's puts us in Edom between 11-11:30.

[bluedogok]

Sounds good to me.....

[Yeeha! Stephen]

Added 4 more to the list.

Might as well add "Yeeha!" Stephen to the ever growing list.

Venus folks... I'm gonna try to leave with Ya'll. So add me to your list also.

But if I'm not there, don't wait. I know the way.

[Hotboot]

That makes 30. Do the Shed know what 30 hungry kids do to the pie case ???
Someone warn the staff and inform the locals. See y'all there.

[Thermalser]

You're right. I know you're right.
I'll have to see what kind of route I can come up with and then decide.

Hey Scott what time would we have to leave Spring to get up to Edom by 11:30, taking the "good" route you mentioned?

[DaddysBaggageX3]

hey!!! wow im totally new to this hole thing so bear with me. umm that Jetblue man. yeah he is my daddy. and im going on the pie run this weekend!!! im so excited. my first one!!! woot woot!!! :D

[DaddysBaggageX3]

hey daddy!!!!

[Gilk51]

Howdy X3, welcome to the crazy pie run. Did dad tell you about being a first timer? Don't let them put pie in your hair! (just kidding - this should be a lot of fun) :rolleyes:

Dunno which route your dad is taking, but we'll see you in Edom. :D

[budzrex]

Folks have a good dry day, I have convinced a friend of mine to take his newly finished roadster to a street rod run at Lake Degray and I am riding over to check out the show


They will never know why it just rained there

[Sleepy Weasel]

hey!!! wow im totally new to this hole thing so bear with me. umm that Jetblue man. yeah he is my daddy. and im going on the pie run this weekend!!! im so excited. my first one!!! woot woot!!! :D

You mean Jetblue elephant, don't you?

:D

Of course he could have more than one daughter and you might have no idea what I'm talking about.
:huh:

[Sleepy Weasel]

You can go alone, I am. I'm gonna see how many dirt roads I can find between home and Edom. :)

You might not have to make that ride alone, unless you want to.

[Squeaky]

Hey Scott what time would we have to leave Spring to get up to Edom by 11:30, taking the "good" route you mentioned?

Ooh - you said WE!

[Tourmeister]

:tab Hmm... Let's see... 143 miles from the Diamond Shamrock on FM 247/980 as you head North out of Huntsville, plus your time to get here. You can run most of it at 70mph. I'd say maybe 3-4 hours depending on stops and your pace. That assumes a lot of backroads instead of straight up the highways.

FM 980 Northeast out ot town to FM 3478
FM 3478 North to FM 230
FM 230 West and then curves North to Lovelady
Cross Hwy 19 and pick up FM 1280
FM 1280 East to FM 2712
FM 2712 North to Loop 304 in Crockett
Loop 304 East to FM 2022
FM 2022 North to FM 1817
:tab Old Boston Rd goes straight here up to FM 323 outside Palestine
:tab Not sure if it is paved though.
:tab If not paved, go FM 1817 East to FM 323
FM 323 Northwest to US 84
US 84 West to Loop 256 at Palestine
Loop 256 North to Hwy 155
Hwy 155 North to FM 315
FM 315 North to FM 314
FM 314 North to Edom

Wish I was going :-(

[Sleepy Weasel]

Ooh - you said WE!

You know, this would be a good chance for you to increase that "longest ride alone" part of your resume. Who knows? Mile 81 might be where you crack...


;-)

[Squeaky]

:tab Old Boston Rd goes straight here up to FM 323 outside Palestine
:tab Not sure if it is paved though.
:tab If not paved, keep going but let Squeaky get past you


fixed :rolleyes:

[Squeaky]

:tab
FM 323 Northwest to US 84
US 84 West to Loop 256 at Palestine
Loop 256 North to Hwy 155
Hwy 155 North to FM 315


Ok, I'm not seeing how the purple line is suggested over the blue route, unless there's something about loop 256 that I don't know just by looking at the map.

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/8435/palestine9ev.jpg

[Tourmeister]

Go blue ;-)

[Gilk51]

Go blue ;-)

Yeah, I think the pink/magenta is the "shopping" route...
:p

[Tx Rider]

You might not have to make that ride alone, unless you want to.

Probably better I go alone on this one, I'll be heading out at about 6am and likely taking a lot of backtracks poking around. If I find a good route I'll publish it for next time though.

[lobo10s]

Chris and Bo, we will meet at the Race-trac at 75 and Legacy at 7:45, leave at 8AM sharp. Come join us..

Well we might have to leave earlier than this now. The Univ of New Mexico is in Ft Worth to Kick the crap out of the Horned Frogs :rofl and all of the pre game stuff starts early in the afternoon. So with that said I am going to post the route so maybe someone like Bo can lead the 8:00 group.

Race Trac to Edom (http://files.blog-city.com/files/aa/1321/b/plano_racetrac_to_edom.gdb)

Edom to Race Trac (http://files.blog-city.com/files/aa/1321/b/edom_to_plano_racetrac.gdb)

Hopefully we will see you all there

[utlonghorn343434]

Ok, my bro is coming up to watch the Mizzou game tomorrow, so I'm going to wuss out on this one.

...eventually I'll talk him into buying a bike to replace the R75/5 he sold a year ago :-)

[mnapuran]

Welp... look like I'd be tagging along with some from DFW now. About 90% sure I'll be going :)

[Sleepy Weasel]

Probably better I go alone on this one, I'll be heading out at about 6am and likely taking a lot of backtracks poking around. If I find a good route I'll publish it for next time though.

Well, I may not be able to make this one at all... May have to help my dad with some last minute "vacation" preparations. We'll see.

[MCRyder]

I just got off the phone to The Shed and upped the reservation number to 40, just in case we have some last minute additions. I'm gonna be there about 10:30ish. Look for the blue BMW K1100RS out front. C ya!

[Thermalser]

Ooh - you said WE!

Sounds like a 6 a.m. start from Spring.:sleep: Who's in?

[DancesWithCurves]

plano_racetrac_to_edom.gdb
edom_to_plano_racetrac.gdb


*** is a GDB?

Google says Human Genome Database! :rofl Only freeware I could find (Oasis montaj [sic]) wouldn't open 'em. I swear, you gadget guys... ;)

Let me see if I can find Paul's good ol-fashioned spreadsheet...

--Chris

[lobo10s]

*** is a GDB?

Google says Human Genome Database! :rofl Only freeware I could find (Oasis montaj [sic]) wouldn't open 'em. I swear, you gadget guys... ;)

Let me see if I can find Paul's good ol-fashioned spreadsheet...

--Chris

It is the GPS file from Rob and his 2610 Gramin.

[Squeaky]

Sounds like a 6 a.m. start from Spring.:sleep: Who's in?

Ok, so that measn leaving my place by 5:15,
which means packing the bike and gearing up at 4:50,
which means waking up at 4:20...

Uh, I think that's a wee bit early for me, seeing as I'm working until 11 tonight. Thanks for trying though!

[bowillyard]

Thanks for the route files, see you there or there or somewhere. Follow me at your own risk, if there are any dirt roads it is Rob's GPS's fault. ;) I will try to print it, and make copies. How many?

[Vitto]

Had a friend from Tyler into the restaurant today and she talked about some flea market in Canton tomorrow and that traffic in that area is heavy. The main warning she gave is that there are ALOT of police in the area that day. How close is Canton as that I am not sure but something to watch out for. Anyone know more about this from that area??

[Yeeha! Stephen]

Had a friend from Tyler into the restaurant today and she talked about some flea market in Canton tomorrow and that traffic in that area is heavy. The main warning she gave is that there are ALOT of police in the area that day. How close is Canton as that I am not sure but something to watch out for. Anyone know more about this from that area??

Canton is about 20mi NW-ish from Edom.

But there is always a lot of LEO traffic in that area if you use the US highways and some of the bigger TX roads. Especially US 175 around the Kaufman area. Speeding commuters are a major revenue producer for those communities... Everyone runs radar on 175. City, County, and State.

Stay on the little FMs for a bit of a breather from the assault of K/Ka bands. (314 & 315 are two of the sweetest)

[Rob_S]

Thanks for the route files, see you there or there or somewhere. Follow me at your own risk, if there are any dirt roads it is Rob's GPS's fault. ;) I will try to print it, and make copies. How many?


The GPS is only as smart as the person operating it :rolleyes:

[bobcat]

It may be smart to avoid I-35 in the Round Rock area tomorrow, since the highway will be closed at the Louis Henna interchange due to construction, starting at 9 tonight and continuing all weekend.

[terrebandit]

I'm in. Gonna try to be there by 10:30. I'm going to bring my "new-to-me" SWEET BLUE SV650 instead of the bandit (because I want to show it off)!

Mark Nalley! Are you going to be there?

HA

Dave

[Rob_S]

For the guys leaving Plano at 8:00, here's the route from my GPS file I've attached an Excel spreadsheet (if that actually works). I quess it didn't. I'll see if Jerry will post it for me.


BTW, if you use the GPS file. It doesn't understand the "town square" concept too well. If you see some teenagers on the sidewalk pointing at you and laughing, you'll know you've been had :D So, heads up in Kaufman.

good luck

[lobo10s]

For the guys leaving Plano at 8:00, here's the route from my GPS file I've attached an Excel spreadsheet (if that actually works). I quess it didn't. I'll see if Jerry will post it for me.

Here is the spread version for you GPS-less people. :moon:

Rout Sheet for Edom (http://files.blog-city.com/files/aa/1321/b/plano_racetrac_to_edom.xls).

[Thermalser]

Ok, so that measn leaving my place by 5:15,
which means packing the bike and gearing up at 4:50,
which means waking up at 4:20...

Uh, I think that's a wee bit early for me, seeing as I'm working until 11 tonight. Thanks for trying though!

Wake up, you wimp! :p

Texian is meeting me on the NW corner of I-45 and Rayford Sawdust in Spring at 6 a.m.. We are slabbing up to Huntsville then taking the backroads route from there to Edom.

All are welcome. Post up and we'll wait a few minutes before heading out.

See ya later!

[dutchinterceptor]

Had a friend from Tyler into the restaurant today and she talked about some flea market in Canton tomorrow and that traffic in that area is heavy. The main warning she gave is that there are ALOT of police in the area that day. How close is Canton as that I am not sure but something to watch out for. Anyone know more about this from that area??

Canton is mecca for Highway Patrol. Canton area is an absolute "No Speed Zone". Plus it is First Monday weekend so every antiquer for miles around will be out in their Suburbans looking for deals. 314 or 315 are both outstanding roads but be careful for local LEO on 315 between Poyner and Lake Palestine.
Ride Safe!!

[VFRJohn]

The GPS is only as smart as the person operating it :rolleyes:

Mine isn't!
;)

[bluedogok]

Well, I'm out, y'all have a good ride.

[DancesWithCurves]

Rob & Jerry -- thanks for the spreadsheet! Bush is in my backyard, so this will spare me some slab by skipping McKinney & BigD. :chug:

--Chris

[Gilk51]

Report thread for this pie run started here (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5548)

[DaddysBaggageX3]

wow that was so much fun!! everyone was sooo nice. everyone who missed out on pie.. so sorry. it was good.

[Gilk51]

wow that was so much fun!! everyone was sooo nice. everyone who missed out on pie.. so sorry. it was good.
Glad to meet you Lauren. You may bring your dad to these anytime you want. ;)