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The rally isn't over until the ride report is written and the pictures are posted. So here is my story of the 2011 Around the Bend. It's a tale of riding, drinking, eatin', taking pictures, hanging out on the front porch, and listening to Tricepilot's lies about Salma. Not necessarily in that order either 
Mrs. Trail Boss (aka Connie), her police-trained attack dog Max, and I headed west from Austin on Wednesday afternoon, expecting to arrive at Uncle's place about midnight. Not much to tell about this part of the trip - 8.5 hours and 500 miles of boring slab delivered us to Terlingua.
Thursday I slept a bit late and then Roger and I went riding for a few hours on the backroads of Terlingua Ranch. Upon our return, we all headed up to the front porch for a little drinking, eating, and story telling. A number of riders had already arrived and were holding court before we got there.
The "front porch" is the porch that joins the Terlingua Trading Company and the Starlight Theater Restaurant. It is Terlingua's version of Grand Central Station - everyone gathers here. The main activities are drinking, visiting, and telling lies.
Dogs are not technically allowed on the porch but Max is so vicious everyone was too afraid to say anything to Connie about the rules.
Well, the truth is there is a sign that says no dogs on the porch but no one really pays any attention to it. There always seems to be a dog or three hanging around the front porch.
You will see some interesting things hanging around the front porch. Stuff like a KLR with a 17 inch back tire for a front tire.
It's not unusual for local musicians to have an impromptu session on the front porch.
In full swing...
Motorcyclist seek each other out to talk motorcycles and riding, while admiring other's bikes.
The bench is almost always occupied.
You're taking your life into your own hands, trying to pet that dog...
Make sure you bring your pet chicken when you head out for the front porch...
Even chickens get thirsty.
His story was so interesting it woke up the dog.
Technology marches on, even in Terlingua. They finally got cell service about 5 years ago.
The Starlight Theatre Restaurant is an excellent place to eat.
Mmmm, Shiner Bock.
Okay, so Zero Day wasn't much - a little riding, a little drinking, but mostly just getting on Terlingua time. Tomorrow would include lots more of everything.
Mrs. Trail Boss (aka Connie), her police-trained attack dog Max, and I headed west from Austin on Wednesday afternoon, expecting to arrive at Uncle's place about midnight. Not much to tell about this part of the trip - 8.5 hours and 500 miles of boring slab delivered us to Terlingua.
Thursday I slept a bit late and then Roger and I went riding for a few hours on the backroads of Terlingua Ranch. Upon our return, we all headed up to the front porch for a little drinking, eating, and story telling. A number of riders had already arrived and were holding court before we got there.
The "front porch" is the porch that joins the Terlingua Trading Company and the Starlight Theater Restaurant. It is Terlingua's version of Grand Central Station - everyone gathers here. The main activities are drinking, visiting, and telling lies.
Dogs are not technically allowed on the porch but Max is so vicious everyone was too afraid to say anything to Connie about the rules.
Well, the truth is there is a sign that says no dogs on the porch but no one really pays any attention to it. There always seems to be a dog or three hanging around the front porch.
You will see some interesting things hanging around the front porch. Stuff like a KLR with a 17 inch back tire for a front tire.
It's not unusual for local musicians to have an impromptu session on the front porch.
In full swing...
Motorcyclist seek each other out to talk motorcycles and riding, while admiring other's bikes.
The bench is almost always occupied.
You're taking your life into your own hands, trying to pet that dog...
Make sure you bring your pet chicken when you head out for the front porch...
Even chickens get thirsty.
His story was so interesting it woke up the dog.
Technology marches on, even in Terlingua. They finally got cell service about 5 years ago.
The Starlight Theatre Restaurant is an excellent place to eat.
Mmmm, Shiner Bock.
Okay, so Zero Day wasn't much - a little riding, a little drinking, but mostly just getting on Terlingua time. Tomorrow would include lots more of everything.
The steep climbs is where having a 14 tooth front sprocket on the KLR's REALLY makes a big difference! King Kong Hill reminds me of some of the hills we were going up and down out in the Arizona desert a few years ago, long, loose, and STEEP. Unfortunately, at that time I had the 15 tooth sprocket on the KLR and it killed me! 
I was glad to have the 14 on again last fall for the Colorado Mountain Pass Adventure. Some of those climbs were really loose, long and steep as well, with long drop offs on one side... 
_RG_ was able to do it on his KLR with the 15 on the front, but he was definitely working harder than me to get it done!
