1-2-3 Farm To Market Roads in Sequential Order Game!

[dixonduke]

To Quote TM from the A-B-C game thread when questioned about this threads idea, "So Start One". Well Here it is.

Rules. Simple...
1. FM & RM Roads ONLY (we can do park roads, county roads, any other road or highway in their own thread).

2. In sequential ASCENDING order. FM 1, FM 2, FM 3, ect...

3. Safely have your bike in the photo (all or part of the bike, I am not picky),

4. Bike needs to be on the actual FM/RM road for the photo to count.

5. A photo can only be used once. (if by chance two or more road signs are present).

Let the game Begin!

Helpful Reading.

Post 188 (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showpost.php?p=501368&postcount=188)
Post 349 (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showpost.php?p=529312&postcount=349)
Post 355 (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showpost.php?p=529421&postcount=355)
Post 512 (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showpost.php?p=535637&postcount=512)
Post 543 (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showpost.php?p=536221&postcount=543)
Post 631 (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showpost.php?p=538920&postcount=631)


My TxDOT friend also provided this link to accompany the spreadsheet I'll try to get hosted.

Select the type of road "FM-Farm to Market Road" and then the 4 digit number (xxx8, or 1431 etc.)and it returns a very detailed description file of that road.

http://www.dot.state.tx.us/tpp/search/query.htm

Other resources:
Where The Roads Are

* 1-500 (http://sites.google.com/site/txfarmranchroads/where-the-roads-are-1-500)
* 500-1000 (http://sites.google.com/site/txfarmranchroads/where-the-roads-are-1-500/where-the-roads-are-501-1000)
* 1000-1500 (http://sites.google.com/site/txfarmranchroads/where-the-roads-are-1-500/where-the-roads-are-501-1000/where-the-roads-are-1001-1500)
* 1500-2000 (http://sites.google.com/site/txfarmranchroads/where-the-roads-are-1-500/where-the-roads-are-501-1000/where-the-roads-are-1001-1500/where-the-roads-are-1500-2000)
* 2000-2500 (http://sites.google.com/site/txfarmranchroads/where-the-roads-are-1-500/where-the-roads-are-501-1000/where-the-roads-are-1001-1500/where-the-roads-are-1500-2000/where-the-roads-are-2000-2500)
* 2500-3000 (http://sites.google.com/site/txfarmranchroads/where-the-roads-are-1-500/where-the-roads-are-501-1000/where-the-roads-are-1001-1500/where-the-roads-are-1500-2000/where-the-roads-are-2000-2500/where-the-roads-are-2500-3000)
* 3000-3530 (http://sites.google.com/site/txfarmranchroads/where-the-roads-are-1-500/where-the-roads-are-501-1000/where-the-roads-are-1001-1500/where-the-roads-are-1500-2000/where-the-roads-are-2000-2500/where-the-roads-are-2500-3000/where-the-roads-are-3000-3530)

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http://r1200gsa.smugmug.com/photos/441541398_YbMti-M.png (http://sites.google.com/site/txfarmranchroads/Home)
Please see this web page (http://sites.google.com/site/txfarmranchroads/Home) that has been created to view achievements thus far in the game.

[Squeaky]

Ooh, this one looks like it's going to be fun!
Just from a pessimistic standpoint... do we know for sure that they all (still) exist in sequential order without gaps?

[Texas T]

According to THIS (http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-texas-highways) there are in excess of 3000 FM roads in TX and it also seems to indicate that some of them have been "retired", but I still haven't been able to find a complete list.

[pacman]

According to THIS (http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-texas-highways) there are in excess of 3000 FM roads in TX and it also seems to indicate that some of them have been "retired", but I still haven't been able to find a complete list.

I live just 2 blocks off FM3391. That's gotta be one of the highest.

[dixonduke]

According to THIS (http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-texas-highways) there are in excess of 3000 FM roads in TX and it also seems to indicate that some of them have been "retired", but I still haven't been able to find a complete list.

This might take a while then... But I do know where FM-2, is and unless someone beats me to it, it will be posted tomorrow!

For those of you that have MS Streets & Trips, you can search locations of FM roads pretty easily. Can't believe I am going to give up my secret.. oh well the more that can find the roads the more fun right?

OK... Click Find.

in the street address field type. FM-2

In the state field, select TX

then hit Enter.

From what I have found on this very basic searching is that the MS-S&T does not have FM-7 or FM-11. But were good to there and its a start right?

Have fun!

[Sleepy Weasel]

Rules. Simple...
1. FM Roads ONLY (we can do ranch roads, park roads, county roads, any other road or highway in thier own thread).

It is my understanding that there is a push by the state to rename FM roads to Ranch roads.

[dixonduke]

I live just a 2 blocks off 3391. That's gotta be one of the highest.

There is a 3414 in Jasper, TX I think...

[terrebandit]

Good idea.

[pacman]

Here is an exhaustive listing (http://www.geocities.com/dstanek.geo/txhwys/fm-rm-ur.html) of Texas FMs, including a description of where to find it. The last one on the list is FM3530 near Winnsboro in Wood Co. All I can say is WOW, this could take years!:shock:

[Texas T]

Thanks Pacman. May I ask what search criteria/engine you used to find that?

[Texas T]

It is my understanding that there is a push by the state to rename FM roads to Ranch roads.
There was a push to rename them all to "urban" but that went over like the proverbial lead balloon.

Trivia... There are Farm To Market roads, Ranch To Market roads, but there is only ONE "Ranch" road. Where does it lead?

[1TallTXn]

Trivia... There are Farm To Market roads, Ranch To Market roads, but there is only ONE "Ranch" road. Where does it lead?

Well to the Ranch of course :trust: :rofl: :lol2:

[1TallTXn]

I've got FM4 right near here, i'll be happy to pick that one up

[John Bennett]

Fun game!

Unfortuantely, I think it would take more than one lifetime to photo your bike at all the signs.

It would be an interesting endeavor to design an IBA route that touched tire to the largest number of FM and RR roads in a 48 hour period.

[pacman]

Thanks Pacman. May I ask what search criteria/engine you used to find that?

I used Google and typed in "texas farm roads". It was the first result.

Incidentally, I can't get Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/) to search state-wide for FM's. I've tried every combination of the road names that I can think of, and it just won't do it. You have to put a city or zip in the search field. I love Google Maps, and so far this is the only major dissapointment I've had with it. Google Earth (http://earth.google.com/) let me down in this respect, as well. Speaking of Google Earth, this program just rocks. I've been using the free version for about a year now, and I just love. I can waste hours just messing around with it. I'll probably buy the full version when I get a GPS. You need 3D graphics, so check out the video requirements before you download.

[pacman]

There was a push to rename them all to "urban" but that went over like the proverbial lead balloon.

Trivia... There are Farm To Market roads, Ranch To Market roads, but there is only ONE "Ranch" road. Where does it lead?

Would that be the LBJ Ranch/Park?

[pacman]

A search in Google Maps for RR-1, Hye, TX 78635 produced this map (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=RR-1,+Hye,+TX+78635&ll=30.242811,-98.586287&spn=0.01787,0.054245&om=1). It's interesting that the map image itself does not refer to the road as RR-1, only as Klein-Buebsahm Rd., but Google finds it on the map anyway when the search for RR-1 is run.

[Texas T]

Would that be the LBJ Ranch/Park?
Ding! Ding! Ding! :clap:

[dixonduke]

Well, here is FM-2

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5755/2299/640/DSCN1118sm.jpg

As for all the comments that this is going to take a life time... well there are over 2500 members to this forum, if we each only take 2 pictures we have exceeded the amount of FM Roads in Texas.

GAME ON!

[1TallTXn]

I've got FM4, so who's got FM3???

[dixonduke]

I've got FM4, so who's got FM3???

It runs between Marquez & Normangee. Surely someone is near there?

[pacman]

It runs between Marquez & Normangee. Surely someone is near there?

It's not too far from Huntsville. How 'bout you head over there, TM?;-)

I've got 3048 and 3391!:rofl:

[Cagiva 549]

I have a photo , If I find it and give it to somebody to post everyone can see it . SEYA

[terrebandit]

I've got FM-14, FM-15, and FM-16. I'll post the photos when we get there.

Dave

[1TallTXn]

so did anybody go get FM3??? :scratch:

[Cagiva 549]

I am holding it in front of the screen , can you see it . SEYA

[1TallTXn]

LOL, thanks a bunch! :lol2:

[dixonduke]

I am holding it in front of the screen , can you see it . SEYA

:rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2: :rofl: :lol2:

[scratch]

I am holding it in front of the screen, can you see it . SEYA
Pass it over here, David...

Yep, I can see it just fine too! Here, let me hold it a little closer to the screen for the rest of you -

http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/1943/cagiva5499yt.jpg

;-)

[1TallTXn]

and here's FM4

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/1talltxn/8771f731.jpg

[Tourmeister]

Geez... can you park a little closer to the sign next time!? :lol2: :-P

[1TallTXn]

I know, I know. :doh:

FWIW thats the first pic I took of the bike, trying to include something in the background.

And yes it does say FM4 on it :-P

[pbureau69]

Well I got FM 548, 549, 550, 551, 552, 1138, 1141 and 2642. guess Ill wait a while before I get to post them eh ?

[dixonduke]

Lets hope you don't have to wait too long...

FM-5 runs through Weatherford, TX. Surely someone is able to get a pic of it....

[pbureau69]

Lets hope you don't have to wait too long... ....

I picked up 423 at lunch :)

[pbureau69]

Well I picked up FM 6 (along with 1565, 1570, 1777, 3211, today , so who has # 5?

[Gilk51]

Well I picked up FM 6 (along with 1565, 1570, 1777, 3211, today , so who has # 5?
Me! (I'll bet you thought this contest was dead...)
http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/photo_contests/FMroads/fm5_0779q.JPG

OK, Patrick, I know you have FM6...
(there is no FM7)

[Gilk51]

I forgot to mention that FM5 is a fun little road - maybe 12 miles in length total, but lots of curves and a decent road surface. There was very little traffic on a Sunday afternoon. I would classify it as a rural-residential road - not very many access points, either.

I think this one is a sleeper...

[pacman]

I forgot to mention that FM5 is a fun little road - maybe 12 miles in length total, but lots of curves and a decent road surface. There was very little traffic on a Sunday afternoon. I would classify it as a rural-residential road - not very many access points, either.

I think this one is a sleeper...

OK, Chuck, fess up! Where is this little sleeper road??:giveup:

[Gilk51]

OK, Chuck, fess up! Where is this little sleeper road??:giveup:
Never! :-P

But if ya ever come to any Tarrant County M&Gs, I'll tell ya! :trust:

or you could look here: Texas FM Roads (http://www.geocities.com/dstanek.geo/txhwys/fm-rm-ur.html)

:mrgreen:

[pacman]

Never! :-P

But if ya ever come to any Tarrant County M&Gs, I'll tell ya! :trust:

or you could look here: Texas FM Roads (http://www.geocities.com/dstanek.geo/txhwys/fm-rm-ur.html)

:mrgreen:

Doh!:doh: I found that site months ago but fergot about it. Thanks for the reminder.

[Gilk51]

I got to FM5 by taking FM1187 west from US377 (I made a trip to Cycle Gear west first) - it connects just as you get to Aledo, west of Ft. Worth. FM5 then goes south and west and then north into Annetta, ending at I20.

Really not too far away, not even to Weatherford...

1187 west of 377 is not bad, much better than the stretch on the east side of 377...

[pacman]

I got to FM5 by taking FM1187 west from US377 (I made a trip to Cycle Gear west first) - it connects just as you get to Aledo, west of Ft. Worth. FM5 then goes south and west and then north into Annetta, ending at I20.

Really not too far away, not even to Weatherford...

1187 west of 377 is not bad, much better than the stretch on the east side of 377...

I think I know that road, but I might be confusing it with 51. Very nice riding over in that area, especially for north tex.

[pbureau69]

FM 6 is up... FM 7 Please next man !

http://longcoeur.com/05Reflexsport/Farmers%20Market%20Roads/FM_6.jpg

[1TallTXn]

According to Chuck's website, there is not FM7.

so who's got FM8?

[pbureau69]

Man I hope we have someone in Stepheville, TX, I would ride al the way down there, quite the ride, would be fun... hot ride down 67 to stephenville.... 2 hrs...lol I could pick up so many names of town and FM on my way down....Ahahaha..... I need another hobby or something... lol

map of location...

http://longcoeur.com/05Reflexsport/Fm%208.JPG

[Gilk51]

Rats, if I had known that, I was in the mood to go farther south and visit Stephenville. :doh:

I was just too focused on FM5... :shrug:

[pbureau69]

Alright... Gilk51 you head south to grab Fm 8 Ill trip over eastbound to FM9 ...
lol.... yes we can do it ... we are the men....lol

FM9 near Panola, TX ~ 2hrs from me...

http://longcoeur.com/05Reflexsport/FM9.JPG

[pbureau69]

Anyone in longview on this board want to grab FM-9 and Fm-10 ?
just checked out the route to FM-10 and its on the way to FM-9, sorta... in a texas round about long way through fields I am going to assume....lol
Catharge (FM-10)being south of longview.... and FM9 is east of that....hummm

PS: FM-11 is near I-10/I-20 Split (grandfalls, TX) near abouts odessa...

I see this contest is going to take a LONNNNNNG time...lol

[1TallTXn]

There's a good chance I could make a run down and pick up FM8. Taking a bike ride Wednesday night and was thinking of heading down that way.

now a way to devise riding FM51 to get to FM8... :ponder: oh yeah, and avoid as much of 67 as possible!!

[Hop]

Does a picture with any 2 wheel bike work or does it have to have a motor. I am on one of them every week on a bicycle and a motorcycle. I can cover 68, 75, 100, 151, 271, 272, 273, 274, 409, and 455 when we get to them. Several of these would be easy to get with a group on the planned Fannin County Dual Sport ride.

[1TallTXn]

Ride got canceled tonight. Going to try again for Saturday afternoon.

Hop, not like I have the final say, but if you ride a pedal bike, I'd be happy with that for a sign. that takes more work!

[Hop]

Ride got canceled tonight. Going to try again for Saturday afternoon.

Hop, not like I have the final say, but if you ride a pedal bike, I'd be happy with that for a sign. that takes more work!

Its not that much work and any road I spend time on pedaling I also ride the other bikes on. Its just easier to stop and take pictures on the pedal bike and I am on FM 271 every week.

I have been looking at my Fannin County map and I think I could plan a fun little ride to hit every Farm Road in the County in one day. They are mostly higher number roads but it would be fun.

[pbureau69]

Now were all waitting on you man.... or do I have to pick it up this weekend when I ride to OK to pick up (hopefully) my 78 Honda CB 400 ...?

There's a good chance I could make a run down and pick up FM8. Taking a bike ride Wednesday night and was thinking of heading down that way.

now a way to devise riding FM51 to get to FM8... :ponder: oh yeah, and avoid as much of 67 as possible!!

[1TallTXn]

I've been so swamped lately that I haven't had time to do much of anything!

if you've got the time swing by and pick it up.

[Gilk51]

I may try to get it this weekend. Been meaning to get down there to Stephenville the last coupla months... :doh:

[Gilk51]

Finally made it. 212 miles to get two pichers of a sign... :doh:
Who is crazy here? The wind was brutal & I didn't see any local TWTers in Glen Rose or Keene. What's up with that? :-P

I got it comin' and goin'...
http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/photo_contests/FMroads/fm8east_1181q.JPG (http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/photo_contests/FMroads/fm8east_1181.JPG)

http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/photo_contests/FMroads/fm8west_1179q.JPG (http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/photo_contests/FMroads/fm8west_1179.JPG)

FM9 is up! Heelllllooooo, Patrick! ;-)

[jhansen]

No pic, it didn't happen.:trust: Howdy chuck. Ok edit time. SLOW Download, thank yoy very little SBC. Nice pic.

[Gilk51]

Dunno why they are so slow...

:thpt: Jeff ;-)

[1TallTXn]

hey, I was out of state this weekend, so its not my fault I wasn't around!! looks like it was a beautiful weekend for a ride!

[pbureau69]

Man FM9 is by WASKOM, TX (runs between FM1999 and Panola, TX) i.e : right by the border on hwy 20 near shreveport...

I am 4 Hrs away from that road.. (bleh) on a 250 cc scooter ... Yikes.

Well I guess I could head that way this weekend... lol

Man I need a better bike....

[1TallTXn]

Man I need another bike....

fixed it for ya :trust:

[pbureau69]

fixed it for ya :trust:


lol... no I just want a better one... :lol2: :lol2:

[Shaggy]

Hmmm, I take 423 and or 720 to work every day and 720 turns into 3537.

Looks like I need to get a bag and start taking hte D70 with me on these rides :)

[Gilk51]

Hmmm, I take 423 and or 720 to work every day and 720 turns into 3537.

Looks like I need to get a bag and start taking hte D70 with me on these rides :)
Of course, it would be nice to get the contest out of the single digits... :-P

[Brotha J]

Not too long ago I hit F.M. 7 off of another F.M. Road off of highway 66 Near Nevada, TX
which is in the area of Greenville.
That area somewhere.
If I'd known motocycling would be a memory sport, I would have written something down.

However, I am now encouraged to take up the digital sword and start a conquerin'.

[Brotha J]

Well I got FM 548, 549, 550, 551, 552, 1138, 1141 and 2642. guess Ill wait a while before I get to post them eh ?
Hey neighbor!
I'm at F.M. 205/548
That's Rockwall if you're nasty! :rofl:

[Gilk51]

Not too long ago I hit F.M. 7 off of another F.M. Road off of highway 66 Near Nevada, TX
which is in the area of Greenville.
I was going off the info at this site (http://www.geocities.com/dstanek.geo/txhwys/fm-rm-ur.html) & it doesn't list an FM7. If you found one, please go get a photo since we left it blank. Also, tell us where it is... (I think you found FM6, though)

I've ridden past 3048 and 3450, but I might wait a bit to get some pics... :roll:

[pbureau69]

Not too long ago I hit F.M. 7 off of another F.M. Road off of highway 66 Near Nevada, TX
which is in the area of Greenville.
That area somewhere.
If I'd known motocycling would be a memory sport, I would have written something down.

However, I am now encouraged to take up the digital sword and start a conquerin'.


66 in nevada (nevada Texas map... --> MAP HERE (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=nevada,+tx&ie=UTF8&z=13&ll=33.032269,-96.359882&spn=0.106209,0.215607&om=1)= FM 6 btw not FM7 there may be a TX-7 up there though.. I cant remember...lol

Yes 205 is rockwall but I live near 276 and 548 and that is royse city (rockwall county though)

[Gilk51]

royse city (rockwall county though)
Oh yeah, now that is a BIG county... :lol2:

[pbureau69]

just was looking for FM7, and found out that FM-7 and RM-7 are actually the same roads..

source -> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farm_to_Market_Road

"FM and RM roads are numbered as a single set of roads (e.g., there should not be an FM and an RM with the same number, unless it crosses US 281.)"


so do we have a RM- 7 (Ranch To Market Road) ??

PS: "Roads occurring west of U.S. Route 281 (or Interstate 35 in some locations) are designated Ranch-to-Market "


let the hunt begin !!! MUAHAHA seriously not listed , I found PR and RR 7 as well as Sh-7 but no FM or RM 7 in texas.. must be a defunct road now part of the desert of east texas.

[1TallTXn]

I got FM9 on the way out to GA

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/1talltxn/DSCN2077.jpg

[Gilk51]

Yay! :thumb:

However, FM10 is in the same area & you missed it. :-P

[1TallTXn]

Yay! :thumb:

However, FM10 is in the same area & you missed it. :-P
same AREA, but its still 25+mi away from the I20 I was traveling down :-P

why isn't the Tyler gang out getting these anyway? :scratch:

[CBAT]

Got one yesterday, now I just have to wait till my turn comes around.:trust:

[Gilk51]

Got one yesterday, now I just have to wait till my turn comes around.:trust:
You got FM3350, right? :-P

[CBAT]

:rofl: Not hardly. If we can get some more people to play, mine will turn up pretty soon. I'll keep y'all in suspense until then. :trust:

[Gilk51]

If we can get some more people to play, mine will turn up pretty soon. I'll keep y'all in suspense until then. :trust:
Ima hopin' it's FM11... :trust:

[CBAT]

A little further along.;-)

[thefly]

just was looking for FM7, and found out that FM-7 and RM-7 are actually the same roads..

so do we have a RM- 7 (Ranch To Market Road) ??


there is no FM 7 according to texas monthly

http://www.texasmonthly.com/ranch/readme/farm.php

[CBAT]

The first RM is #12. http://www.geocities.com/dstanek.geo/txhwys/rm.html

[jsb223]

Maybe this will get things going again...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/jsb357/fm10-20.jpg

[Michelle]

This could be fun! Even if it will take years. :lol2:

[1TallTXn]

Think is bout time this got started up again...

[M38A1]

I agree.... How about we post "The List", then start whacking at it? That gives us a baseline and objectives instead of talking about the different types of roads.

The title is "1-2-3 Farm To Market Roads in Sequential Order Game" So lets use Post #81 at the source.

or this one: http://www.geocities.com/dstanek.geo/txhwys/fm-rm-ur.html

I've got a good friend at TxDot that could probably get the most up to date listing. He's a bridge engineer and all over the state.

Thoughts?

[pacman]

Absolutely, let's do it. This was a fun game, and one that could take years to complete. I'd be willing to bet that this group could do it in a year or less, though. Let's get busy!

[vincois]

I used google to search for FM-1 and it runs from Fords Corner to Bronson (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=FM-1+Texas&sll=32.971804,-96.987305&sspn=5.390426,10.05249&ie=UTF8&ll=31.44741,-93.978767&spn=0.171343,0.31414&z=12).

[Gilk51]

Last I checked, we had already gotten FM roads 1-9 (except 7 - ain't one)

FM 10 is in east Texas, FM11 is in west Texas... :doh:

[1TallTXn]

I agree.... How about we post "The List", then start whacking at it? That gives us a baseline and objectives instead of talking about the different types of roads.

The title is "1-2-3 Farm To Market Roads in Sequential Order Game" So lets use Post #81 at the source.

or this one: http://www.geocities.com/dstanek.geo/txhwys/fm-rm-ur.html

I've got a good friend at TxDot that could probably get the most up to date listing. He's a bridge engineer and all over the state.

Thoughts?
sounds good, lets roll! :rider:

[Squeaky]

Last I checked, we had already gotten FM roads 1-9 (except 7 - ain't one)

Since there isn't an FM7, can we sub in TX7 to avoid a gap?
(Assuming substitutions will NOT apply unless the FM simply doesn't going forward)

I took this last year on my way home from CheapSTOC:

http://squeaky.smugmug.com/photos/150861303_tihLi-M.jpg

[1TallTXn]

maybe we ought to start a new thread with references to this one. pull the signs over or just start completely afresh :shrug: just a thought

[bmcdonau]

Since there isn't an FM7, can we sub in TX7 to avoid a gap?
(Assuming substitutions will NOT apply unless the FM simply doesn't going forward)

I took this last year on my way home from CheapSTOC:

http://squeaky.smugmug.com/photos/150861303_tihLi-M.jpg

I vote to just skip the ones that don't exist so we don't muck up the water.

[bmcdonau]

There are Ranch to Market and Farm to Market roads. Do they repeat numbers?

[pacman]

There are Ranch to Market and Farm to Market roads. Do they repeat numbers?


Yes, I believe they repeat. For instance, there is a FM1 and a RM1. I think this thread is limited to FMs, though this is not a limitation at all. There are 3530 FM roads in Texas! :eek2:

[1TallTXn]

I vote to just skip the ones that don't exist so we don't muck up the water.
I'll 2nd that. Maybe at the end we could plug them in if we want all the numbers in there.

There are Ranch to Market and Farm to Market roads. Do they repeat numbers?

Yes, I believe they repeat. For instance, there is a FM1 and a RM1. I think this thread is limited to FMs, though this is not a limitation at all. There are 3530 FM roads in Texas! :eek2:
I really thought they were pretty much the same thing, just a different name. Could be quite wrong though. Haven't read all the info links

[pacman]

Yeah, I'm still confused by the whole thing, and now I'm not entirely sure my post above is accurate. :scratch:

Just to muddy the waters a little more, there's also PR (Park Roads) and RR (Recreational Roads). Let just stick to FMs - there's enough to keep us busy for a loooong time. ;)

[Shaggy]

Dont forget the CRs and just Road with a number.

[pacman]

Calling East Texas members! Help! We need this to get this game moving again!

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i77/wstecker/FM10.png

[dixonduke]

I totally forgot about this thread!

Looking forward to getting it going again!

EDIT: Don't know why my pictures are not there anymore, I believe I had FM1 & FM2 posted up originally.... I will figure it out and fix them.

[dixonduke]

To Quote TM from the A-B-C game thread when questioned about this threads idea, "So Start One". Well Here it is.

Rules. Simple...
1. FM Roads ONLY (we can do ranch roads, park roads, county roads, any other road or highway in thier own thread).

2. In sequential ASCENDING order. FM 1, FM 2, FM 3, ect...

3. Safely have your bike in the photo (all or part of the bike, I am not picky),

Let the game Begin!
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5755/2299/1600/DSCN0133.1.jpg

And if the fellow TWT'ers agree, I suggest keeping to the original rules. JMO.

[1TallTXn]

And if the fellow TWT'ers agree, I suggest keeping to the original rules. JMO.
agreed, lets do it! :rider:

[kjolly]

Dang! Two weeks ago I was riding down FM1 in deep East Texas and didn't take a picture.

[pacman]

No worries, Duke already got FM1, he just needs to relink the photo. We're needing FM10 to get the ball rolling again.

[M38A1]

OK, here's yet another suggestion for management of this effort......


DixonDuke should most probably post the target list on the FIRST POST/FIRST PAGE of ALL the ones we are after much like I did for the group Everywhere project. As the signs/bikes are photographed and posted IN ORDER, Duke would edit the first post by placing the persons name who FIRST POSTED the next picture. That way, the list stays current, everyone knows what road is next and you can plan on where you'll post yours.

For grins, Duke should then take a copy of the picture, name the file numerically and stick them in a folder somewhere in the deep recesses of his hard-drive. When they are all done, burn a CD and give it to Chuck telling him he's got another video edit project to do. :eek2:

This is a large undertaking to manage because there are so many, but I think it's possible with some 'administration' if Duke is willing. The key is posting the targets and staying on top of them as they are posted.

Thoughts?

[dixonduke]

No worries.

I will set up a gallery in my SmugMug that can hold all the pictures that are put in, and will try to update as best I can.

Now Then.... Since you got that ABS error fixed up, have you been to Panola county lately? We are needing FM10 to get this ball rolling again. :-P

[dixonduke]

OK Folks, I have created a gallery in my Smugmug to capture all of the photos.

FM1 - dixonduke
http://r1200gsa.smugmug.com/photos/353241279_dc2sJ-L.jpg

FM2 - dixonduke
http://r1200gsa.smugmug.com/photos/353241256_hVJu9-M.jpg

FM3 - NEEDED

FM4 - 1TallTXn
http://r1200gsa.smugmug.com/photos/353239900_jdFyj-L.jpg

FM5 - Gilk51
http://r1200gsa.smugmug.com/photos/353239889_BnPQh-L.jpg

FM6 - NEEDED

FM7 - N/A

FM8 - Gilk51
http://r1200gsa.smugmug.com/photos/353239875_ZRa6u-L.jpg

FM9 - 1TallTXn
http://r1200gsa.smugmug.com/photos/353239919_UzwqT-L.jpg

FM10-

We need FM3 & FM6 to get caught up and then we are on to FM10.

[Gilk51]

Nice, Duke! :thumb:

Maybe we can tweak Cagiva549 (FM3) and pbureau69 (FM6) to re-post their pichers since they got credit for them...

[1TallTXn]

Good to see this moving again :thumb:

Now, somebody go get FM10. I'm heading to TN in October and I could get it then, but surely somebody can ride it before then!

[1TallTXn]

Oh ya, I'll go ahead and volunteer to put the video together at the end unless Master Chuck would like to do it again.

[JLS1126]

Seems like a better than average reason to travel about to me...

For clarification...per "game rules" we're posting them in sequence - so no going to any until the previous is posted?? Or can we take pictures as we travel and then post'em as they come up? Not trying to complicate - i's just a little slow sometimes...:confused:

[dixonduke]

Seems like a better than average reason to travel about to me...

For clarification...per "game rules" we're posting them in sequence - so no going to any until the previous is posted?? Or can we take pictures as we travel and then post'em as they come up? Not trying to complicate - i's just a little slow sometimes...:confused:

Hmmmm.... Let me think on that for bit. Right now I am inclined to say lets try to keep going in sequential order. FM3 & FM6 were already posted, but now have disappeared from the thread. Hopefully either the original poster(s) will shoot them to me and I will get them back in the order of things. Or if someone else has those two, get them to me and I will do the same.

But as things go, we are waiting on FM10 to be posted.

[Gilk51]

I think JLS is asking if it is OK to shoot FM1431 now and hold it until its sequence has come up.

I would think that is OK but "The Man" will decide...

That is why I have 3350 in the "My Pictures" directory... :lol2:
(actually, I *DO* have FM1187...)

[Kit_McConnico]

Great game!
FM 10 is up near Carthage. I'll go get it tomorrow.

[dixonduke]

Absolutely, take the pictures as you come across the FM Roads now, then wait until it is "that" roads turn to be posted.

I know that I have about 18 more to post up that I took Saturday returning from the RTE.

And in the spirit of "Who's Line Is It Anyway"...

1,000,000 Points to the one that posts the most.
500,000 Points for second place
250,000 Points for third.

500,000 Points for those that post a reply with the next road in less than 0 - 20 Min.
250,000 Points for those that post a reply with the next road in 21 Min - 24 Hours.;-) :lol2:

OK... Not really on the points thing, just having a little fun.

With over 8000 members and less than 4000 roads, this shouldn't take THAT long to do.

[pacman]

Great game!
FM 10 is up near Carthage. I'll go get it tomorrow.

Woohoo! You rock. :dude:

[Kit_McConnico]

but we need someone out West to get FM 11. Not the type of thing that's just laying around... can anyone nearby go get one?

[TwoLane]

FM 11 isn't on my to do list any time soon, but I'm near 6 and will try and capture it soon.:rider:

[FJR Bandit]

You know I'm in.......Let's Ride.:rider: :rider: I can get 1017, 339, 1329, 2295 and ????? as soon as I get back to Texas.:doh:

[M38A1]

My friend at TxDOT just sent me an .xls of all the 2007 audited FM's in the state. The shortest is .13 miles. :eek2:

[scar04]

There are a few down here I can get. but they are rather far up in the sequence. Im in.

[TwoLane]

Duke, are you saying that 6 is already done, only misplaced? Due to my proximity, I may get it soon anyway, and offer an option pic.:eat:

[M38A1]

My TxDOT friend also provided this link to accompany the spreadsheet I'll try to get hosted.

Select the type of road "FM-Farm to Market Road" and then the 4 digit number (xxx8, or 1431 etc.)and it returns a very detailed description file of that road.

http://www.dot.state.tx.us/tpp/search/query.htm

[Gilk51]

Interesting query system! :thumb:

Checked FM7 - there were two - one nead Lipan, one near Sachse - both were cancelled by combining with other routes.

[Kit_McConnico]

So I was out for an afternoon ride and happened upon this...
http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff336/kit_wall/FM10.jpg

[Kit_McConnico]

or if one GS isn't enough for you...
http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff336/kit_wall/GSonFM10.jpg

[pacman]

:clap: :clap: :clap:

[Gilk51]

or if one GS isn't enough for you...
http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff336/kit_wall/GSonFM10.jpg

Don't 2 GS's get a 1 FM penalty? :eek2:

That puts us back to FM9! :doh:


;-) :lol2:

[Kit_McConnico]

No 2 GS's make the picture work double the points. The only thing cooler would be an old timey bike.

FM 11 is out near Fort Stockton. I'd go get it but I don't have a day off for a while... or I could just go get two pictures of FM 1 ;)

[dixonduke]

Aaaannndddd Were OFF!

Thanks Kit_McConnico! I will update the original post in the thread.


TWOLANE. By all means if you can get FM6 easily, I will put it up! It was already posted, but the picture is no longer 'live' so I will gladly accept a substitute. Thanks for volunteering!

Post #1 Updated (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showpost.php?p=114615&postcount=1)

[rikkijustmike]

Duke, I've been watching this thread and I think I'll start backing up the photos on my flash drive. Let me know if you need a hand with anything.

I'll get to contribute when we get into the "90's" and in various "thousands" spots and until then, I'm willing to help in any way I can.

[Kit_McConnico]

There has to be someone in Fort Stockton with some free time this weekend...

[rikkijustmike]

Did this fall off or are we just waiting for someone to ride out to thunderdome for a picture?

[Kit_McConnico]

Hoping someone from Fort Stockton will pick up 11. I don't have a vacation for a while and even if I did scenic Fort Stockton isn't exactly what I had in mind.

[TwoLane]

Okie dokie, I got no.6 captured, I think. I took several shots but have to get help here to get the pics. I can ride, and I can eat, and I can even do too much ebay. But I ain't great on the tekkie stuff. Will know soon if these turned out.:giveup: :rider: :eat:

[TwoLane]

Here's another attempt to upload the picture.

[1TallTXn]

Here's another attempt to upload the picture.
it worked, I see the pic.

it might help to be closer to the sign when you take the pic. don't worry, I did the same thing. Just a suggestion.

Now, go get FM11 :nana:

[TwoLane]

Understand. If you click on the pic, it will enlarge. My helper taught me, as I didn't know that?? I should not have stopped where I did, as it was a little precarious, but I'll do better on the next one perhaps.:rider: :eat:


Hmmm...11 looks near the Iron Butt route thingy....too bad that would add more seat time to a long ride.

[donroger1]

So. Did anyone "evacuate" to FM11 this weekend?

[FJR Bandit]

I leave for NM on the 26th and will be driving through Fort Stockton. If noone has gotten FM11, I'll get it.

Question, Do we have to be riding the bike or can the bikes be on the back of my truck??? :doh: :doh:

[TwoLane]

Haha, great question? Maybe just have the Bike in the pic somehow?? I don't know.:rider:

[Gilk51]

Can't you just unload the bike and move the truck out of the picture? :lol2:

I would stand in the truck bed and get part of the bike & the sign in the picture - just don't tell anyone you didn't unload it. ;-)

As hard as this is to get and since it seems nobody out that way is interested, that may be what we have to do... :shrug:

[TwoLane]

That's what I was thinking too. Get a shot of the Bike and sign, with the Bike still in the truck and we won't know. Of course, someone driving by might take their pic of someone taking the Bike in a truck pic.:mrgreen:

[Gilk51]

Of course, someone driving by might take their pic of someone taking the Bike in a truck pic.:mrgreen:

Someone ELSE driving by on FM11? :eek2:

Are you kidding? :lol2:

[TwoLane]

Hahaha, good point. Now my guess is confirmed about the area!:clap: :lol2:

[FJR Bandit]

I could stay the night in Fort Stockton and take a ride before going to Carlsbad.:mrgreen: :rider: :mrgreen:

[TwoLane]

Then you would only be a bunch of hours ahead of the Iron Butt coming near there.:rider:

[Sully]

I'm just glad someone is finally going to get this pic so we can keep this thing moving :hail:

[Kit_McConnico]

thanks FJR bandit!
the plan for the thread is that the bike just needs to be in the pic. 'back of the truck' wouldn't void the photo as far as I know, but riding would be more fun...

[Kit_McConnico]

I just noticed we don't have FM 3. I'll go get it sometime this week.

[M38A1]

Someone ELSE driving by on FM11? :eek2:

Are you kidding? :lol2:

Jeez Chuck - these challenges are getting tough. Fort Stockton for eggs a second time this year?

....thinking......

....thinking......

....thinking......

[FJR Bandit]

thanks FJR bandit!
the plan for the thread is that the bike just needs to be in the pic. 'back of the truck' wouldn't void the photo as far as I know, but riding would be more fun...

I agree! But when you have to move four bikes and half a house.:giveup: :giveup: Time to use the truck.:trust:

[Kit_McConnico]

oh, I'm not complaining FJR bandit.
I'd be happy if you took the picture from a Rascal electric scooter strapped to the top of a double wide. I have no plans anytime soon to go out to thunderdome.

BTW, thanks to Rikkijustmike for coining the use of 'Thunderdome' in reference to, well, thunderdome.

Who runs Bartertown?
http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff336/kit_wall/whorunsbartertown.jpg

[FJR Bandit]

oh, I'm not complaining FJR bandit.
I'd be happy if you took the picture from a Rascal electric scooter strapped to the top of a double wide. I have no plans anytime soon to go out to thunderdome.

BTW, thanks to Rikkijustmike for coining the use of 'Thunderdome' in reference to, well, thunderdome.

Who runs Bartertown?
http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff336/kit_wall/whorunsbartertown.jpg

I didn't think you were complaining. I was just agreeing that it would be more fun riding to FM11. If I had a double wide to strap a Rascal electric scooter too.....:eek2: :lol2:

[FJR Bandit]

OK.....Time to get this thread going again.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/FJR-Bandit/IMG_0114.jpg

Now where is FM12 and 13 and 14 and :lol2:

[Gilk51]

OK.....Time to get this thread going again.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/FJR-Bandit/IMG_0114.jpg

Now where is FM12 and 13 and 14 and :lol2:

:thumb: David

There is no FM12 - on to FM13! :sun:

[dixonduke]

ALL RIGHT! :clap:

On to FM13 & FM14, I will update the smug mug and first post!!!!

Good Job! - So, did you see any thing interesting on your way out there to get the shot?

[Gilk51]

On to FM12,

Uh, Duke, read the post right before yours... ;-)

[dixonduke]

Uh, Duke, read the post right before yours... ;-)


doph!:doh:

Lets go to FM13 & FM14 then.


FARM TO MARKET ROAD NO. 13

Certified Mileage (Open to Traffic) 20.496

From Henderson to Carlisle.


FARM TO MARKET ROAD NO. 14

Certified Mileage (Open to Traffic) 41.545

From Tyler northward to Sandflat. (Smith County)

[pacman]

Awesome!

[FJR Bandit]

ALL RIGHT! :clap:

Good Job! - So, did you see any thing interesting on your way out there to get the shot?

Thanks.

No not really. But the day before, I had another encounter with a Javelina. :eek2: This time with the Bandit and she took out my radiator. :doh:

[Kit_McConnico]

Yes! Thanks FJR Bandit!

I'll go get 3 in the morning.

[pacman]

Looks like East Texas is going to be in the FM business for awhile.

[TwoLane]

Just an FYI: I already have 18, so when we get there I'll try and post it. I was on the Iron Butt ride, and detoured to it. Not sure yet if I survived the ride, but should know soon, when all the aches go away!:giveup: :eek2: :rider:

[Gilk51]

Just an FYI: I already have 18, so when we get there I'll try and post it.

On a similar note, I got 3131 this weekend. For when it comes up. Soon. Maybe. :rofl:

[TwoLane]

Haha, I saw a number of others in the higher ranges, but didn't mess with them, yet.:rider:

[Kit_McConnico]

http://s537.photobucket.com/albums/ff336/kit_wall/th_DSC00218-1.jpg

[Maverick]

When you need 1488, 1748, 1774, 2988, 362, 2979, 2815(?), or 149, let me know and I head out for about an hour. You already snagged 2 which is only a few miles from me so guess I'm over in the latter half of the group. :rider:

And was up in East Texas yesterday and was on 315 and 837 so can add those as well if needed. Oh, I'd have to go up there again for the pic? Oh Darn. :lol2: :rider:

[Kit_McConnico]

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff336/kit_wall/DSC00218-2.jpg?t=1222643833

[dixonduke]

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff336/kit_wall/DSC00218-2.jpg?t=1222643833

Thanks for getting us caught up! :thumb:

I have updated post #1

[Trekr]

FM11 with a bike in the pix... and FM18


http://www.triumphrat.net/memberalbums/data/912/medium/IMG_5205-1.JPG

http://www.triumphrat.net/memberalbums/data/912/medium/IMG_5186-1.JPG

[Gilk51]

whats the trick to add a pic... i have a link but i get a red X when I preview it.

First, :welcome: to the forum

Some web sites do not allow you to "hot" link. If you could post the link, we can see about getting it displayed for you...

[Kit_McConnico]

welcome to the forum trekr and thanks for getting those! 18 is a little out of my way... but 13 isn't.

[TwoLane]

We had 18 but were waiting on 17. May post the 18 pic anyway. It was a decent ride, and a neat outcropping right in the curve ahead of my pic.

Welcome, and nice "Trump".:rider:

[Gilk51]

All this time waiting for FM11 and in a weekend, we get two different ones! :doh:


:lol2:

[Gilk51]

OK, the east Texas guys have had a couple of weeks to pick this up...





Right?






So they won't be mad right?




Well, I hope not, because...

FM13
http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/500/fm13_DSCN1168h.JPG

FM14
http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/500/fm14_DSCN1163h.JPG

FM15
http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/500/fm15_DSCN1167h.JPG

FM16
http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/500/fm16_DSCN1162h.JPG

FM17
http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/500/fm17_DSCN1159h.JPG

That's tortuga on her MP3 in some of the photos.

:mrgreen:

Now, didn't I see FM18? :trust:



:sun:

[dixonduke]

Now thats what we're talking about!

Way to go Tortuga & Gilk51 :thumb: I will update soon.

[TwoLane]

Yep, two of us have 18. Mine couldn't get posted before the other poster did. But when I get some help it will be there as well, haha. I was planning to catch some of the eastern ones, but now I'll look ahead again.:rider:

[Sully]

Way to go Chuck! I was planning on getting those soon, but I took my MSF class last weekend and I'm not highway ready yet (I'm mostly lurking about town after 10 pm or so). I can't wait to contribute to this thread, so don't anyone go and get them all before I'm ready!

[Trekr]

I'll get 20 this weekend... and since we are close here is 26...

http://www.triumphrat.net/memberalbums/data/912/medium/IMG_5200.JPG

[Kit_McConnico]

http://s537.photobucket.com/albums/ff336/kit_wall/th_DSC00228.jpg

This is a fun little road if you've got time.

[pacman]

http://s537.photobucket.com/albums/ff336/kit_wall/th_DSC00228.jpg

This is a fun little road if you've got time.

Kinda hard to read. Does it say 19?

[Kit_McConnico]

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff336/kit_wall/DSC00228-1.jpg

You're right pacman, the first one was too small.


So one of you guys just needs to get 18 posted up. Trekr is going to get 20 soon. That leaves 21 up near Mt. Pleasant... anyone going through there anytime soon?

[pacman]

Excellent! This is moving along nicely. :thumb:

[Gilk51]

So one of you guys just needs to get 18 posted up.

Sounds like 2 guys have 18 - so both of them need to post theirs.

GJ (good job), Kit, for adding 19 so quickly...
:thumb:

[Trekr]

18 is posted already.

http://www.triumphrat.net/memberalbums/data/500/medium/IMG_5235-1.JPG

[bmcdonau]

Anyone else get any more? I have 30 when we get there.

[dixonduke]

Great Going Everyone. I have updated the original post. Lets keep this going in Sequential Order please. I see that 26 is already posted up, but we are only now up to 21. As this game gains momentum I don't want to make the mistake of missing someones hard work and by posting early I can pretty much guarantee that I will miss the ones that are posted out of order.

Rules. Simple...
1. FM Roads ONLY (we can do ranch roads, park roads, county roads, any other road or highway in thier own thread).

2. In sequential ASCENDING order. FM 1, FM 2, FM 3, ect...

3. Safely have your bike in the photo (all or part of the bike, I am not picky),

[Kit_McConnico]

Lets keep this going in Sequential Order please. As this game gains momentum I don't want to make the mistake of missing someones hard work and by posting early I can pretty much guarantee that I will miss the ones that are posted out of order.

+ 1 Duke.

I think it'll be more fun that way. Also I'm less tempted to go out and get my favorites and skip the more out of reach ones. i.e. Normagee

[bmcdonau]

21 and 22 are close together in east Texas, I don't think there is a 23 and 24 is supposed to be in Corpus Christi, but I couldn't find it on map quest.

[pacman]

Looks like there is a 23:


FARM TO MARKET ROAD NO. 23

Minute Order 19333, 4-29-42

From SL 62 & FM 752 in Rusk to SH 294 at Fastrill, a distance of approx. 14.0 miles. (Cherokee County)

Map link (http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=rusk+tx&ie=UTF8&ll=31.777942,-95.163059&spn=0.111489,0.154495&z=13&iwloc=addr).

[Gilk51]

21 and 22 are close together in east Texas, I don't think there is a 23 and 24 is supposed to be in Corpus Christi, but I couldn't find it on map quest.

There is a list (http://http://www.geocities.com/dstanek.geo/txhwys/fm-rm-ur.html)in post #9 by Mr. Pacman that gives the start and end points of all the valid FM roads.

24 is down near CC - I found it using Garmin's Mapsource. I may try to post my waypoint file I've been working on - it has the start and end points for FM 1-50 from that list...


-edit- It bothers me that the list is on geocities and not a TxDoT site... :ponder:

[pacman]

-edit- It bothers me that the list is on geocities and not a TxDoT site... :ponder:

I think the information for the Geosities site was probably gleaned from TxDOT. There's another link on the first page of the thread that takes you to the TxDOT site that allows you to search by route number, and then provides the same info that the GeoCities site down, plus a little history of the route and how it's changes over the years. Pretty nifty.

Edit: here's the link
http://www.dot.state.tx.us/tpp/search/query.htm

[Gilk51]

There's another link on the first page of the thread that takes you to the TxDOT site that allows you to search by route number, and then provides the same info that the GeoCities site down, plus a little history of the route and how its' changes over the years. Pretty nifty.

Yeah, I used that to find the history on FM7 and why there isn't one now...

[RxZ]

I have parents that live pretty close to FM 23. If no one else gets the shot, I will try to make it down there to get the picture. I work 60+ hours this week and next though, so it may be awhile for me.

[M38A1]

-edit- It bothers me that the list is on geocities and not a TxDoT site... :ponder:

My post #122 has the TxDot site from my Bridge Engineer friend there...

http://www.dot.state.tx.us/tpp/search/query.htm

[Gilk51]

My post #122 has the TxDot site from my Bridge Engineer friend there...

http://www.dot.state.tx.us/tpp/search/query.htm

Yes, I know about that one but the geocities page has 'em all together & numerical! :zen:

[Kit_McConnico]

I wouldn't worry about 22 and 23 :trust:
If I have time I'll also go grab 21 later this week...

Corpus Christi you're up.

[Sully]

Hot diggity ****! My first FM road post. Me and Kit rode up north today and grabbed FM 21 and 49. We also took a pic with the Winnsboro City Limits sign for our I've Been Everywhere in Texas project. Kit also has a couple more posts to get the rock passed on down to Corpus. (Note: 21 is the only one I went to, 22 and 23 are all Kit)

http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/570/medium/FM_21.jpg

[Kit_McConnico]

Moving right along...


http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff336/kit_wall/DSC00226.jpg


http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff336/kit_wall/DSC00225.jpg

[bmcdonau]

Hot diggity ****! My first FM road post. Me and Kit rode up north today and grabbed FM 21 and 49. We also took a pic with the Winnsboro City Limits sign for our I've Been Everywhere in Texas project. Kit also has a couple more posts to get the rock passed on down to Corpus. (Note: 21 is the only one I went to, 22 and 23 are all Kit)

http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/570/medium/FM_21.jpg

what kind of bmws are those?

[Gilk51]

what kind of bmws are those?

THey look like a matched pair! :eek2:


FM 24 is up next: map area (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=corpus+christi&ie=UTF8&ll=27.814483,-97.595844&spn=0.064375,0.076218&z=14)

[Sully]

what kind of bmws are those?

They are R1200GSs. Kit got his in July, and I got mine about 6 weeks later. They're both 2005 models, both had around 6500 miles when we each got them, and both are red! Pretty close to a match pair (my side panels are grey and his are black). I'm thinking about painting mine a different color (maybe burnt orange) so it doesn't look like we rented them.

[bmcdonau]

They are R1200GSs. Kit got his in July, and I got mine about 6 weeks later. They're both 2005 models, both had around 6500 miles when we each got them, and both are red! Pretty close to a match pair (my side panels are grey and his are black). I'm thinking about painting mine a different color (maybe burnt orange) so it doesn't look like we rented them.

thanks,

I'm looking at getting an adventure bike, not a 1200 though, maybe the 800 or 650. I don't really think I need a dirt bike, just a bike for gravel roads and the occasional 2 track across a pasture.

[Kit_McConnico]

Yes they're similar except mine is more awesome in every way.

Keeping this thing on track, 24 is near Corpus Christi, 25 doesn't exist, 26 is out near Odessa, and 28 is near Lubbock. These are in some rather remote areas; are there any riders interested in collecting them anytime soon?

[Gilk51]

Keeping this thing on track, 24 is near Corpus Christi, 25 doesn't exist, 26 is out near Odessa, and 28 is near Lubbock. These are in some rather remote areas; are there any riders interested in collecting them anytime soon?

FM26 was actally posted back in post #179.

We need David (FJR Bandit) to head home for a visit and pick up 24! ;-)
(I think he is stuck out in NM for a while)

[pacman]

Maybe Jack could head over to get 24? He's near CC isn't he?

[Sully]

No problem! Corpus Christi, that's up by Longview, right? (Me no good at geography:scratch:)

:-) I assume there's another Jack

[Gilk51]

No problem! Corpus Christi, that's up by Longview, right? (Me no good at geography:scratch:)

:-) I assume there's another Jack

:doh: Everybody knows it is over by Jefferson! ;-)

Actually, there are several Jacks - talked with one this afternoon (JackNTexas). Jack Giesecke lives in Port Lavaca but I don't think he is playing this game... :-(

[pacman]

Yeah, I was thinking about Jack Giesecke.

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

:doh: Everybody knows it is over by Jefferson! ;-)

Actually, there are several Jacks - talked with one this afternoon (JackNTexas). Jack Giesecke lives in Port Lavaca but I don't think he is playing this game... :-(

come on Chuck, pull rank, pm his butt and tell him to get the picture!! :rider: :rider:

[bmcdonau]

come on Chuck, pull rank, pm his butt and tell him to get the picture!! :rider: :rider:

We need to start thinking about 26 too--its way out in West Texas by Lamesa. Anyone from out that way?

[Gilk51]

We need to start thinking about 26 too--its way out in West Texas by Lamesa. Anyone from out that way?

FM26 was actally posted back in post #179.

I attached my Garmin file that has the FM roads 1-50. I'll add more as we get closer...

[Sully]

I'm going to pick up 27 soon, unless someone else calls it, and 31 is over here in East TX. bmcdonau, if you're in San Antonio 30 is west of you a little ways. I foresee 34 as being a problem; do we have anybody in El Paso?

[Trekr]

From the previous post...
http://www.triumphrat.net/memberalbums/data/912/medium/IMG_5200.JPG

I'll get 30 next weekend... this weekend is the Harvest Classic.,:sun:

[bmcdonau]

What happened to 24? I though we were doing these in order. I have 27 and 30 ready to go.

[pb641]

Hey when you guys get up to the high 1900's let us know up here in the Pamhandle. At this rate, I figure that will be year 2013 or so.

[bmcdonau]

Hey when you guys get up to the high 1900's let us know up here in the Pamhandle. At this rate, I figure that will be year 2013 or so.

One of the posts above says 28 is near lubbock.

[Gilk51]

Lets keep this going in Sequential Order please. I see that 26 is already posted up, but we are only now up to 21. As this game gains momentum I don't want to make the mistake of missing someones hard work and by posting early I can pretty much guarantee that I will miss the ones that are posted out of order.

What happened to 24?

Still waiting on 24. Please follow Duke's wishes and hold off posting until the number is up.

[pb641]

One of the posts above says 28 is near lubbock.

There's a town called 'Lubbock' around here? lmao

It's a panhandle thing.

[FJR Bandit]

Still waiting on 24. Please follow Duke's wishes and hold off posting until the number is up.

Sounds and looks like a job for one of our Corpus Christi riders.:rider:

[dixonduke]

Good Going Sully & Kit!

I have updated the original post and archived your pictures.

Its fun to see the "game" finally gaining momentum. :clap:

We are now waiting on FM24.

Rules. Simple...
1. FM Roads ONLY (we can do ranch roads, park roads, county roads, any other road or highway in thier own thread).

2. In sequential ASCENDING order. FM 1, FM 2, FM 3, ect...

3. Safely have your bike in the photo (all or part of the bike, I am not picky),

[Janet]

We are now waiting on FM24.

I was given instruction to get 24 while I am out and around the next few days. Soon......

[Gilk51]

I was given instruction to get 24 while I am out and around the next few days. Soon......

That's my girl! :thumb:

Oh, and don't forget the courthouses. :mrgreen:
(she has 14 to go :clap: )

[Janet]

That's my girl! :thumb:

Oh, and don't forget the courthouses. :mrgreen:
(she has 14 to go :clap: )

I just looked 24 up. It's only 4 miles long. :doh:

[Gilk51]

I just looked 24 up. It's only 4 miles long. :doh:

That's why we call on the "A Team"! :rider:

[Sully]

That's great news! If we can get someone in Lubbock to get 28, we're clear through 31 (Kit and me got it yesterday)

[Kit_McConnico]

That's great! 28 in Floyd and Crosby Counties and 34 in Hudspeth County are our next obstacles... anyone going to be in the area soon?

[FJR Bandit]

I can get it next Saturday if it is still needed.

[TwoLane]

And if someone gets the 34 road, I'm close enough to 35 and 36 to grab 'em after that.:rider:

[Janet]

Here it is. 1507 miles later.....:rider:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff32/jbee101/DSC00116.jpg

[Gilk51]

Here it is. 1507 miles later.....:rider:

Ah, the heroine! :clap:

[ShksprTX]

Yeah, I wouldn't have been able to get to 24 on my scooter anyway.

Let me know when you need 70, though, and I will beg/borrow/steal a camera.

[Kit_McConnico]

JES!! Very nice. I was trying to talk a new guy with a very cool motard into going out to get this earlier today.

[Greene Hornet]

ok I could get 24 in the next few days but i dont have a bike.....and 25 does exist....at least according to Google maps.

FM 25 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=25+tx&sll=27.815394,-97.595844&sspn=0.043878,0.065489&g=25+tx&ie=UTF8&ll=29.631965,-98.016586&spn=0.17965,0.261955&z=12)

[Gilk51]

and 25 does exist....at least according to Google maps.

from TxDOT search (http://www.dot.state.tx.us/tpp/search/query1.idq?Route=FM&number=25&CiScope=%2Ftpp%2Fhwy&CiMaxRecordsPerPage=10&TemplateName=query1&CiSort=FileName+%5Ba%5D&QueryText=FM+near+%2225%22&HTMLQueryForm=query.htm):

FARM TO MARKET ROAD NO. 25

Minute Order019338, dated 04/29/1942

From a junction with US 81 near New Braunfels to a junction with US 90 near Seguin, a distance of approximately 12 miles. (Comal and Guadalupe Counties) New Designation


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Minute Order 057824, dated 06/09/1966; Adm. Circ.059-1966, dated 07/01/1966
From US 81 at New Braunfels southeastward approximately 10.7 miles to IH 10 near Seguin. (Comal and Guadalupe Counties) Section from US 90 northwest approx. 1.0 miles to IH 10 cancelled.


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Adm. Auth., dated 02/26/1968; Adm. Cir. 005-1972, dated 01/15/1972
From IH 35 at New Braunfels southeastward approximately 9.9 miles to IH 10 near Seguin. (Comal and Guadalupe Counties) (New Designation) Section from IH 35 northwestward approx. 0.26 miles transferred to SL 337 & SH 46.


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Adm. Ltr. 010-1988, dated 10/28/1988
Cancelled. (Comal and Guadalupe Counties) As requested by District, section of approx. 9.0 miles from IH 35 in New Braunfels southeastward to FM 78 transferred to SH 46. (Modification made by Minute Order 087934, dated 09/28/1988.)


Not sure how to interpret it though. I am assuming that "Cancelled" means it is no longer active. :shrug:

Update: there is no "Certified Mileage" for this one, indicating that it is not valid.


-edit- Also, to get this in the right place, Trekr had:
http://www.triumphrat.net/memberalbums/data/912/medium/IMG_5200.JPG

[bmcdonau]

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q320/bmcdonau/HPIM0946.jpg

The TXDOT site at the front of the thread says there is no 25. 26 has been posted so here's 27.

[bmcdonau]

from TxDOT search (http://www.dot.state.tx.us/tpp/search/query1.idq?Route=FM&number=25&CiScope=%2Ftpp%2Fhwy&CiMaxRecordsPerPage=10&TemplateName=query1&CiSort=FileName+%5Ba%5D&QueryText=FM+near+%2225%22&HTMLQueryForm=query.htm):



Not sure how to interpret it though. I am assuming that "Cancelled" means it is no longer active. :shrug:

Update: there is no "Certified Mileage" for this one, indicating that it is not valid.

"In Seguin from IH 10 northwestward via New Braunfels to US 87 in Boerne; and then from another point on US 87 in Boerne southwestward to SH 16, approximately 9.0 miles east of Bandera, a total distance of approximately 67.0 miles. (show concurrent with SL 337) (Guadalupe, Comal, Kendall, and Bandera Counties) New description; section of approx. 0.30 mile of SS 351 from IH 10 northward to FM 78, and section of approx. 9.9 miles of FM 25, from FM 78 northwestward to IH 35 in New Braunfels, and section of approx. 30.8 miles of RM 475 from US 281 westward via Boerne to SH 16 transferred to SH 46."



It looks like the FM 25 designation was changed to highway 46 from New Braunfels to Seguin.

[Sully]

So who's out in Lubbock? More importantly, who in Lubbock could be persuaded to ride out 30 miles or so to get 28? Also, 34 is just off I-10 about 60 miles southeast of El Paso. Is anybody traveling that way? (It may be a little far to convince somebody in El Paso, who is probably not as psycho about this game as we are, to drive that distance)

[Gilk51]

Here it is. 1507 miles

OK, this is embarrassing but I finally figured out what Janet was saying when she called on Tuesday night. :doh:

Her first statement was "I got it".
I replied: "Got what?"
Her answer: "24"

Well, I was in my own software-development-induced world and thought she meant the last 24 courthouses that she went on her 2-day trip for. I forgot that she only needed 14! :oops:

She said I could post up on the thread that she got it & I still didn't make the connection. Her picture, though, cleared all this up.

It's the pits getting old... :giveup:

Oh yeah, Janet was able to finish her courthouse quest and pick up an obscure FM road this week! :clap:

[FJR Bandit]

Way to go Janet. I'll try and get 28 and 34 on Saturday or Sunday.

[JacknTexas]

I have been following this thread for some time now. I really like ETR (excuse to ride) ideas. I hope to participate when I can. I am enjoying your post and pics. Would be cool if more TWTexans joined in.

Good idea and it's cool to watch you do this.:clap:

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/BBS/images/smiles/rockonsmilie.gif

[TwoLane]

Bandit, I hope you get 34 soon. I was on the way to Tyler today, so I decided to get the 35 and 36 critters. So I'll watch for the posting opportunity.:rider:

[FJR Bandit]

Went out for a DS ride to Dell City today with a friend from Midland. I was planing of swing by and getting FM34 but as it was 225 miles on a stock DR650 seat was enough for me. :giveup: :moon: :giveup: I will be going I the morning to get FM28 unless someone post a pic between now and the morning. If so, I'll head in the other direction and get FM34.:rider:

[dixonduke]

Good Job, y'all. Janet, thanks for making a short ride to collect FM24. Trekr, I finally get to add your FM26 to the tally, & bmcdonau thanks for catching FM27.

I have updated the original post and archived the pictures.

And as a reminder:

Rules. Simple...
1. FM Roads ONLY (we can do ranch roads, park roads, county roads, any other road or highway in thier own thread).

2. In sequential ASCENDING order. FM 1, FM 2, FM 3, ect...

3. Safely have your bike in the photo (all or part of the bike, I am not picky),

[FJR Bandit]

OK I'm back home after a long day for FM28.

FM28 = 50% SS1000 :rider: and 100% fun. :-P
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/FJR-Bandit/FMs/FM28-2.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/FJR-Bandit/FMs/FM28.jpg

Ok, now lets get this post moving again....I will get 34 next weekend if noone else has snaged it. I also picked up 40 and 41 and will post later when they become do.

North and West Texas lets ride and get some pics.:mrgreen: :mrgreen:

[Kit_McConnico]

OK I'm back home after a long day for FM28.

FM28 = 50% SS1000 :rider: and 100% fun. :-P
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/FJR-Bandit/FMs/FM28-2.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/FJR-Bandit/FMs/FM28.jpg

Ok, now lets get this post moving again....I will get 34 next weekend if noone else has snaged it. I also picked up 40 and 41 and will post later when they become do.

North and West Texas lets ride and get some pics.:mrgreen: :mrgreen:


Dude that's freakin awesome.

Bmcdonau, don't you have 30?

[Sully]

OK I'm back home after a long day for FM28.


Ok, now lets get this post moving again....I will get 34 next weekend if noone else has snaged it. I also picked up 40 and 41 and will post later when they become due.

North and West Texas lets ride and get some pics.:mrgreen: :mrgreen:

:clap::clap:

[Gilk51]

Bmcdonau, don't you have 30?

30 is next since 29 was "drowned":

Cancelled. (Val Verde County) To be inundated by Amistad Reservoir.

[GTgirl]

I guess I need to run out and buy a GS so I can post with you guys. :rider: I love the red one!

[Gilk51]

All right, that settles it. I'm naming my first born child FJRBandit. :thumb:

I'm sure that "David" would work just fine... :sun:

It's handy that David (FJR Bandit) is temporarily located in Carlsbad, N.M. so he can handle all of these TWT "emergencies". :zen: