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Title: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 03/07/18 at 08:25:17 I just took a quick look at the extended weather forecast for Kerville on accuweather and in reality the month of may looks better. Take a look and see what you all think. |
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Title: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 03/07/18 at 12:28:58 Middle of May does look good. https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/kerrville-tx/78028/may-weather/335918?monyr=5/1/2018 |
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Title: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 03/07/18 at 14:42:03 Yep, middle of May looks good. Versy, I think that you are the one that should indicate what dates work best for you as Oldfeller, Lancer and MM are all retired, Steve tends to have good freedom in choosing his vacation days and I am good for vacation then and I am only a 6 to 8 hour ride from the sisters. |
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Title: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 03/07/18 at 14:59:18 Now if we can get our red-legged rider to consult his oracle. |
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Title: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 03/07/18 at 15:43:56 Now if we can get our red-legged rider to consult his oracle. RED Checking in here : Both of our TX Rides have been Great ... for testing our RainSuits ... and Fun at the same time. ;) I like May better , I think OldFeller's "CRISTAL BALL" works as good or better than mine . ::) Besides , if we get wet we can blame it on him . ;D ............................................................ OldFeller , how does a leisurely ride to the Southern end of the Nathez trace on day one sound ... Yes , there is a free camp ground there . ;) |
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Title: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Oldfeller on 03/07/18 at 17:39:27 OldFeller , how does a leisurely ride to the Southern end of the Nathez trace on day one sound ... Yes , there is a free camp ground there . Wink Sounds good, when does it get warm enough at your house? |
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Title: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 03/07/18 at 19:09:34 Versy, looks like we are all in agreement. Tell us when you want to meet up at Kerrville and we can set the date. |
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Title: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 03/07/18 at 20:03:41 Sounds good, when does it get warm enough at your house? In May ! ;) ??? By the last of May most folk are beginning to take their first cutting of Hay but I like to wait a couple of weeks for the ground to get hot and dry really good. Also the last of May Fescue is in the "Dough" stage and the hay takes longer to dry. If there is a dry spell in the middle of May wouldn't that be great ? :) |
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Title: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 03/07/18 at 20:20:42 Looking at accuweather looks like the week of may 14 is the most promising. Cool in the mornings and just a bit warm in the daytime. Looks like good riding weather. |
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Title: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 03/07/18 at 21:28:41 ::) According to my Oracle : No Wait !!! :-[ I may be on drugs and need to check my Calendar again .. Does anybody know the way to "Dry Weather" ??? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 03/07/18 at 21:58:59 Okay, I split this off to plan. If I remember correctly, I took snapshots of the weather calendar for awhile last time. Will look to see what that tells us. http://suzukisavage.com/yabb2.2/Attachments/weather.jpg on april 5 http://suzukisavage.com/yabb2.2/Attachments/TS-April5.jpg On march 3 http://suzukisavage.com/yabb2.2/Attachments/TS-March3.jpg |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 03/07/18 at 22:15:03 https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/kerrville-tx/78028/may-weather/335918?monyr=5/1/2018 |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 03/07/18 at 22:29:27 vote! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Oldfeller on 03/08/18 at 03:02:52 ;) Making all the lookie-loos all vote just to see the results is going to skew your data quite a bit I suspect ..... |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Dave on 03/08/18 at 04:28:39 3B283F3E212C2A28237C4D0 wrote:
"Mike and Marcia's Red Leg Ranch".........kinda just rolls off the tongue smoothly! ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 03/08/18 at 07:18:24 193A3230333A3A3324560 wrote:
I added an option for you. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 03/08/18 at 07:53:20 I'm interested and retired. I just can't commit as of this date. :-? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 03/08/18 at 08:49:20 Old.indian, it would be great if you could join us. Hope that you can make it. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 03/08/18 at 08:54:16 I cast my vote but I am fine with either week. I have not idea what lookie loo is! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Oldfeller on 03/08/18 at 09:27:03 When you put up a poll on a trip you provide a lookie loo vote spot for those who aren't going or else they vote for something just so they can see the poll results. Get a couple three or four doing that and your poll is rendered useless. Lookie Loo voting spots are useful, that way your lookie loos don't go mess up your poll results. Plus it gives your perpetually undecided a chance to recognize what they really are ..... lookie loos. You and Verslagen have voted, nobody else has done so as they are unsure if they are going to be going this way early into things. Trying to prognosticate the weather two months out is a skill we have never ever accomplished here on the list.* We do a lot better inside 2 weeks out and are fairly accurate inside a week out. *Nobody but MM that is, and he always says "Go !!!!!" unless he has a long track history of getting a consistent wet and cold drizzly mess on the trip in question. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 03/08/18 at 09:54:07 Cool. I should be able to take off most any time in May. I will indicate that I intend to take a week of that month but that I just do not yet know which week. It would be cool to meet Old.indian and if I recall correctly he has a souped up savage that he took his sweet time putting together specifically to his liking. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 03/08/18 at 10:38:15 Hay Versey , You Still Working Folks "VOTE" , and I'll just go along with ya'll's hard earned Vacations . Some day you'll know how it is when Every-Day is Saturday ! I hope ;D ;D ;D. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 03/08/18 at 11:09:24 I voted "Lookie" because I am unable to commit that I will be able to attend. I don't know one way or the other.... Im close enough that I can put the bike in the truck and be there PDQ. 8-) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 03/08/18 at 13:53:38 Anybody else? This is a really fun ride. There is ridiculously good food in the area and the cabin is relatively cheap. Other than possibly fording a stream when Neal takes us off the beaten path, the skill level required for this is not as great as for the tail of the Dragon. And come on ya'll, do you really want to hang around the tail end of a dragon when instead you could meet up with Three Twisted Sisters?!? ::) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 03/08/18 at 14:09:25 Where: Kerrville Schreiner Park http://www.kerrville.org/index.aspx?NID=1054 Mini-Cabin info: MINI CABIN DESCRIPTION 23 Mini-Cabins are available to rent throughout the Hill and River Sides of the park. Each 12ft X18ft Mini-Cabin includes two sets of bunk beds, dining table with four chairs, air / heat, 20 AMP outlet inside, utility pole with water and electricity (20 and 30 AMP), picnic table outside the Mini-Cabin, and campfire pit or barbeque grill or combination unit. All Mini-Cabins are located near restroom facilities with flush toilets and hot showers. Linens are not provided. Check in time is 3:00 p.m. with a 12:00 p.m. check out. We are pleased that you have chosen to use one of our mini-cabins. In order to ensure these facilities are preserved and will service you, uur customer, to their full potential for many years to come, we require a security and cleaning deposit of $25 for each mini-cabin that is rented. This payment can be made with whatever payment method you prefer (credit card, check, or cash), but the refund can only be processed by check from the City of Kerrville and may take up to 8-10 business days before you receive it in the mail. In addition, all refunds are sent directly to the address used while making the original reservation. To receive your deposit refund, the following conditions must be met: 1. The campsite area as well as the building itself must be free of trash and debris this includes cigarette butts & confetti; 2. The furnishings must not be damaged, torn, or broken. You will be held liable for replacement costs of furnishings. 3. An inventory of furnishings will be made after you return the key. The following items are provided for your convenience. (DO NOT REMOVE ANY OF THE FURNISHINGS FROM THE CABIN): Table, folding chairs (4), 2 sets of bunk beds with mattresses (no linens provided), smoke detector, fire extinguisher, broom and dust pan, and key to the cabin - return to office, use "night deposit tube" located to left of Park Headquarters door ONLY if office is closed 4. Please report any spills (that cannot be cleaned up with paper towels or towels) promptly, so that we can attend to them before permanent damage occurs. 5. All facilities are smoke-free and pet-free. The Fire Marshall has prohibited cooking inside the mini-cabins; only coffee pots are permitted. All cooking must be done outside the cabins. 6. Check-out time is 12:00 noon; the key must be returned to the Park Headquarters by that time or you may be held liable for another night's site rental fee as well as a forfeit of deposit. Please understand that we need time to prepare these facilities for reuse. Failure to adhere to any of these conditions will result in a forfeiture of your entire deposit. If the cost of damages or loss exceeds the deposit amount, you will be liable for the actual cost of repairs, or professional skills it takes a park staff member to return the facility to a useable condition, minus the $25 deposit withheld. Although we do inventory of each cabin's furnishings after every departure, we suggest that you check to see that all of the items listed above are actually in your assigned cabin upon arrival. If you notice anything missing or damaged at that time, please be sure to report back to the Park Headquarters immediately, so that you will not be held responsible. CANCELLATION POLICY All cancellations must be given in writing. E-mail is an easy way to cancel, providing all details are included. E-mail cancellations to kerrpark@kerrvilletx.gov with the following information: name in which the reservation is under receipt # if available verification of address (so applicable refunds can be mailed to the correct address), reason for cancellation You may choose one of these refund options if you cancel in writing 48 hours prior to your reservation: Leave a credit on your account to be used toward future Parks & Recreation items. Request a refund of your registration minus a $20.00 processing fee per item. Deposits will be refunded only if 48 hours prior written notification of cancellation is given to the Parks and Recreation office. No refunds are made due to adverse weather conditions unless the park is closed by the City for safety reasons. All applicable refunds will be issued via check and may take up to 8-10 business days for you to receive it. Please note: All deposit / cancellation refund checks are made payable to the person who's name is on the reservation receipt; we are unable to detour from this policy due to auditing purposes. Make sure name, address, city, state, and ZIP codes are all correct, thank you. SPECIAL NOTICE Please check with Park Headquarters for status of any burn bans at (830) 257-7300. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 03/08/18 at 14:12:07 link to 2016 http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1414666722 South Texas does have some might fine twisty roads in the "Hill Country". The classic set is the "Three Twisted Sisters" out around Leakey. Highways 335, 336, 337. Other goodies are 39 out of Hunt, Lime Creek by Lake (Puddle) Travis, McDonald Loop and 1341 by Centerpoint, etc. Hill Country back roads, cattle guards, water crossings, roads without lines, scenery sublime and fine eateries. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 03/08/18 at 17:55:36 OK ,,, I'm going to vote for the first week , and the second week as a RAIN Date ! ::) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 03/08/18 at 22:45:23 weeks of the 13th and 20th are available the week after is booked. So I'll book the 13th soon. $50 a night plus tax for the cabin... room enough for 6 for 6 nights it'll be about $300 between the 3 of us or $100 each. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 03/09/18 at 09:09:36 Works for me. Let's git-r-done. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 03/11/18 at 20:45:03 Versey , Should I bring cash or do ya take "Pay-Pal" ... , Well after PayPal fees I guess I should send a little more (as it should be) ... |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 03/11/18 at 22:05:52 Yeah, if you want to that way it's ok. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 03/12/18 at 08:15:34 Versy, how about Bitcoin?!? ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 03/12/18 at 08:31:16 I'm sooo confused ... where do I get these Bitcoins ? How about I just bring cash ? ::) Do ya recon they'll let us move to the next week if rain moves into the first week ? :-? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 03/12/18 at 08:46:33 Bitcoin... no. Paypal... ok. Cash...... oh yes. Quote:
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 03/12/18 at 11:50:20 You may choose one of these refund options if you cancel in writing 48 hours prior to your reservation: Leave a credit on your account to be used toward future Parks & Recreation items. That sounds like a reasonable policy . If the First week is going to be a wash-out we should know 4-5 days before hand ... and with 100% toward future item is fair ! 8-) Them folks in TX "are easy to get along with" ! :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 03/12/18 at 22:43:49 Just to confirm before lock it in... This year we're going to book sunday thru friday night for 6 nights. Arrive sunday night, leaving saturday morning. Every body in for this? And we haven't heard from youzguys lately. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 03/13/18 at 09:07:52 I may not be able to stay all six, but I will pay the full bit wheither I use them or not..... |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 03/13/18 at 09:41:25 I'm in Versey , :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 03/13/18 at 15:11:56 I'm in. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 03/13/18 at 22:18:32 Cabin is reserved for 5/13 thr 19th. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 03/14/18 at 16:16:01 :) I don't remember where "Stone Hinge" is ... I'm hoping YouzGuyz is OK . It just wouldn't be near as good without seeing his smiling face leading us around . ;) I marked some of them places on my old GPS that died ... ::) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 03/14/18 at 22:44:52 I PM'd Michael 2 days ago that I am locked in as well. We need to be praying for no daily rains that week. A nightly shower is fine to keep the spring veggies green and happy though. MM, keep your leg up and get well...no tinkering ! Our prayers will have more power if you are in a position to receive them. ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 03/15/18 at 08:52:08 I exchanged messages with Youzguyz on Facebook and told him when we are heading down there. He asked where everyone might want to go and I mentioned the 3 sisters and little Stonehenge. If interested in anything else please post it so Neal can be aware of it. I suspect he will try to spend at least a day with us and probably map out some routes for us. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 03/15/18 at 08:56:42 One more thing. Hammer will not make it on this trip. He is scheduled to become a Grandfather somewhere around that time and believe it or not that appears to take priority over a good ride. Boy, talk about mixed up people. ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 03/15/18 at 10:49:54 Lancer , I'm glad your going to Texas too ! :) It is Totally different than the Dragon run type of adventures . Very relaxing and easy |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 03/15/18 at 11:10:55 I second what MM said. It'll be great to see you Lancer. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 03/16/18 at 03:01:57 787B7962656C666A650B0 wrote:
Greetings to all. I am really looking forward to seeing ya'll again, and meeting some others I have not met before!! As far as where you want to go when you get here, and maybe to make other people consider coming out for the fun, here are some links to pictures from the 2015 adventure. (I hope these facebook links work OK.. :-/ ) After the first picture comes up, click the arrows on the side of the pictures if present for more pictures. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1089282584421818&set=pcb.1089282664421810&type=3&theater https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1089470077736402&set=a.311648835518534.97595.100000202609526&type=3&theater https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1089470554403021&set=pcb.1089470644403012&type=3&theater https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1089606491056094&set=pcb.1089607437722666&type=3&theater https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1090108647672545&set=pcb.1090108874339189&type=3&theater https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1091378017545608&set=pcb.1091379150878828&type=3&theater |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 03/16/18 at 03:09:36 And some from 2016. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1324768047539936&set=pcb.1324770020873072&type=3&theater There are more pictures of the Texas Hill Country on my page. You are welcome to just look through it. https://www.facebook.com/neal.achterhof If you see someplace you might be interested for a ride, let me know. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 03/16/18 at 07:37:52 Great pictures Neal. I had missed the one of MM drying his pants on his windshield. I am really looking forward to this. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 03/17/18 at 09:09:04 Good Grief... It looks like I'll need to get rain gear to go to Texas.... :o |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 03/17/18 at 22:42:56 In APRIL you will need RAIN GEAR ! ;D But not everyday ... ;) We've never gone in May ??? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 03/18/18 at 11:41:56 67756775786B6469622A0 wrote:
Wild flowers might be pretty much done by the time you get here this year. To compensate, there will be a Dirty Sister option offered for doing the Three Twisted Sisters. https://goo.gl/maps/qN6t27dyvgN2 Stonehenge II, Three Twisted Sisters, Alamo Springs Cafe.. If nobody comes up with ideas of what you want to see, it will be where I feel like going! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 03/18/18 at 15:00:23 Sounds good to me Neal. As far as rain goes MM, who knows. I was going to ride down to Austin yesterday and possibly on down to San Antonio also, but on Friday the forecast indicated rain. Well you know what, it has been a beautiful dry weekend. And I am sorry I did not make my little trip. :'( |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 03/18/18 at 22:32:59 I'm bringing a rain suit anyway ;) I won't be mad if it stays in my saddle bag ! ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 03/19/18 at 04:32:51 6A696B70777E747877190 wrote:
I thought Austin was "up" from you, not down. :-/ Saturday was nice. Did a rare wander around south of town, got some wild flower pictures. Stopped in at the PGR Meet n Greet. Sunday got drippy and I was on Mad Hammish. Rain gear in Thumper's saddle bags, so cut the ride short. You just never know. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 03/19/18 at 04:37:38 031103111C0F000D064E0 wrote:
My problem is I usually wait too long to put the gear on. "Oh, I can ride through this before I get too wet". Then.. there was this.... https://www.facebook.com/neal.achterhof/videos/1089562814393795/ Remember?? That was the smartest route adjust I have ever done.. Made it to Harry's JUST before the sky opened up! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 03/19/18 at 08:28:13 That was something. I can't believe we had not even finished parking when it started coming down. That was an interesting experience. :o |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 03/22/18 at 12:00:19 I'll be takeing my truck to the sisters with enough room for another savage or even a trailer if if anyone need a lift from New Mexico to the meet and back. PM me.... |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 03/22/18 at 19:19:32 61626A2067606A676F600E0 wrote:
See you there ! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 03/24/18 at 14:09:50 The arrival of all, is greatly anticipated! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 03/24/18 at 14:58:20 72647E716C7E72710B0 wrote:
I hope no one steals your bike, parked on the street like that, before we all get there ! [ch128513][ch127949] |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 03/24/18 at 17:18:01 585B53195E59535E5659370 wrote:
You Got Mail :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 03/24/18 at 20:07:48 Savages on Savage Lane . |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 03/27/18 at 11:08:02 I'm in for all six days . 8-) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 03/28/18 at 08:06:52 Sounds good Old.indian. I'm sure you will have a great time. I am getting anxious. I could really use a vacation right about now. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 04/02/18 at 09:34:16 This is just a "heads up" for those that are going to ride the Texas Hill Country. This ain't what you are used to.. unless you ride in crazy places like I do. There are cattle guards. There are tight curves. There are cattle guards in tight curves. There are hills. There are curves on the hills. There are cattle guards on the hills in the curves... and if it gets wet.. YOWZERS!!! :o Very few of the roads will be well paved. And.. those poorly paved roads will have cattle guards, etc, etc. You get the point. Sooooo.. why tell you the obvious. You want that front wheel to stay on the road as you go along these interesting road conditions. Take this as a reminder to change your fork oil if you haven't in a while. Front wheel rebound.. is not fun. and we thank you for your suport!! :D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 04/02/18 at 09:35:32 Special note to MM... check the welds on your shocks.. please? ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Dave on 04/02/18 at 09:55:47 If you have that many cattle guards.....I suppose there are also cattle somewhere? :-? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 04/02/18 at 10:29:53 1C272A3D2C203B3D262E233C4F0 wrote:
yes... |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 04/02/18 at 10:30:34 Oooops.. Let me try that again.... Cattle.. cattle guards.... cattle.. ummmm.. squishy speed bumps |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 04/02/18 at 10:46:22 73657F706D7F73700A0 wrote:
Speed bumps? Looks like cattle with guards that I wouldn't want to tangle with. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 04/02/18 at 19:20:51 Special note to MM... check the welds on your shocks.. please? Thanks for the reminder ! :) That could be a word to the wise for all of us ! ;) I never would have thought such a thing could happen ... |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 04/02/18 at 19:53:18 3E28323D20323E3D470 wrote:
What ! No pronghorns to race with or elk to dispute the right of way with... Jeeze.... |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 04/03/18 at 02:13:19 2B28206A2D2A202D252A440 wrote:
What ! No pronghorns to race with or elk to dispute the right of way with... Jeeze.... [/quote] Not many in the Hill Country. Those are mostly West Texas critters. We have plenty of mentally defective deer for you to dodge though. Whitetail and Axis mostly. I really really really hate deer. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 04/03/18 at 02:17:23 4A594E4F505D5B59520D3C0 wrote:
Speed bumps? Looks like cattle with guards that I wouldn't want to tangle with.[/quote] Squishy speed bumps .. as in... cow patties. ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Dave on 04/03/18 at 02:40:48 7F69737C61737F7C060 wrote:
"Meadow Muffins". |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 04/03/18 at 07:14:13 60766C637E6C6063190 wrote:
Speed bumps? Looks like cattle with guards that I wouldn't want to tangle with.[/quote] Squishy speed bumps .. as in... cow patties. ;D [/quote] Oh... I thought those were land mines. ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 04/03/18 at 08:26:50 Hey, MM and Oldfeller. On your way in, and on your way back (as long as you are cow patty free) you guys can spend the night at my house if you like. I only have one extra bed, but I also have an air mattress or sofa. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 04/03/18 at 09:13:39 3D2E3938272A2C2E257A4B0 wrote:
Speed bumps? Looks like cattle with guards that I wouldn't want to tangle with.[/quote] Squishy speed bumps .. as in... cow patties. ;D [/quote] Oh... I thought those were land mines. ;D[/quote] Run over a real fresh one and you WILL get splattered..... Re: Oldfeller's deer.... My neighbor's Cha-hua-hua is bigger them Texas deer.... 8-) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 04/04/18 at 15:51:34 Monday I found out : My wife is going to have a "Lump-ecctomy" some time in the next few weeks , and ... I'll be wife sitting for the month or so after , but she's worth that and 100 times more to me . ............................................................ I'm hope ing the Dr's . get it soon so I can get away the middle of May .... and then .... again the last of May ! ..................................................... As far as I know I'm still in for Our South Texas Spring Gathering , and my son can fill in for me if the operation timing get postponed ... I hope ... |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 04/05/18 at 01:47:34 0F1D0F1D10030C010A420 wrote:
I sure hope your wife is OK and things work out so you can make the trip. We would miss you.. We might forget what you look like.. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 04/05/18 at 09:06:36 MM, I'm sorry to hear that your wife needs to undergo a lumpectomy. She will be in my prayers. I truly hope all turns out ok and that she is back to good health quickly. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 04/05/18 at 09:24:59 MM: I hope that your wife wiil be OK.... |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 04/05/18 at 10:12:48 Thanks Guys I'm sure she'll be just fine . Six months ago she found a small lump (10 x 14 mm ) and we had it checked out. Well , for the last six months she's been taking some kind of chemo to shrink the one we found and wipe-out any more that might be hiding anywhere else . Now its down to less than half size and we are waiting for a surgery date . The recovery period will only be 6 to 8 weeks , but at first it will be don't pick-up anything with the arm on that side (right)(right-handed). I'll bet it won't be long till I'm finding Wife and Son playing on the playstation 4 ... ;D . and not even thinking about anything but blowing up monsters ! ;D ;D Then I can slip off for a ride and not even be missed for a while , But I think I better leave them some meals in the freezer ready to "Heat-n-Eat" ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 04/05/18 at 16:17:52 I had forgot how BIG that bugger was ! I might need another one ! ;) Anybody interested in SPLITING one of them ? :-? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 04/12/18 at 10:07:32 Do you remember the classic and snazzy patch you received for the 2015 ride? Of course you do!!!! Well, this year, T-shirts are being considered. Hanes Pocket T. (I hate shirts that don't have a pocket >:( ) Custom (sort of) art work. (Actually taken from.. various places, ::) modified and combined in a manner that is sure to please the eye :D ) Available in a variety of sizes, including too small and too large! :-? Price? dunno. may be free to the end user.. if they actually show up. When I know more, you'll know more, and pay less!! Interested? Tell me what size you wear. Too embarrassed to say what it is here? :-[ Send me a PM. ;D Questions? Ask. 8-) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 04/12/18 at 10:27:58 5A4C565944565A59230 wrote:
Well ok then. Size: XL Assuming that is a real XL, sometimes it takes a XXL to be the same size as a real XL. Just saying' ! :D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 04/12/18 at 10:36:23 515C535E584F0F0A3D0 wrote:
Well ok then. Size: XL Assuming that is a real XL, sometimes it takes a XXL to be the same size as a real XL. Just saying' ! :D [/quote] Hanes Tagless with Pocket Description: "The famous Tagless Tee...with a pocket. Same heavyweight shirt with the same lightweight price. " You could always go to your local wally world, get you one, and see if it fits first. Unless I hear otherwise, XL it is for you! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 04/12/18 at 11:27:00 That sounds great Neal. Make it a large for me. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 04/12/18 at 11:42:46 I'll go for a XXL, a little larger than I need... most of the time. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 04/12/18 at 12:11:03 Oh my... The price to print on a pocket T is ... prohibitive!!! :o So, it will be no pocket, until I look into having the pockets printed separately and sewn on.. ummm professionally. ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 04/12/18 at 13:39:10 OK, pockets are back IN. Logistics will be interesting. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 04/12/18 at 15:57:18 Neal , I'd be glad to pay ya for an XL when I see ya next . :) Mighty nice of ya , Id say ! 8-) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 04/12/18 at 18:08:53 8-) XL Please. 8-) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 04/13/18 at 01:37:22 051705171A09060B00480 wrote:
I understand that you might not make the trip this year. Things going on that must be taken care of. Still hoping you can go if the leg is OK and your wife can do without you (or wants to get rid of you) for a while. But if you don't make it, then, yeah, you can still get a shirt and pretend. :D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Dave on 04/13/18 at 03:13:34 31273D322F3D3132480 wrote:
Would that make him a "poser"? :-? Or just someone with good eye for fashion? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 04/13/18 at 22:02:38 But if you don't make it, then, yeah, you can still get a shirt and pretend. I'm planning on going ! Wife's operation is this Wednesday , my leg don't get walked on a lot and I like it like that ! ;) ................................................ I'm planning on ridding down the Natchez Trace to the Southern campground the first day and going on the Kerrville the second . If Steve wants to meat at the Campground or somewhere along the way then that's great ! Especially if he already has camp set up when I get there ! ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 04/14/18 at 21:50:29 MM, Steve will not make this ride. He is due to become a grandfather for the first time somewhere around that time so he is staying home. I thought Oldfeller was coming down with you. Oldfeller, are you joining us for the Texas hill country ride? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Oldfeller on 04/15/18 at 04:24:35 Honestly, I am not going to come. I have several reasons, first being I have no fond childhood memories of Texas to come back to. Texas was an enforced every other year trip so my Mother could go back home to see her relatives, all of whom were stuffy angry old Texan alcoholic women to me. The trip was a ball buster, as my father didn't stop except for gas. The trip was a hated every other year affair to all of us kids. So, I have a long standing lingering mental "Texas block" from those childhood experiences. Next, lingering health issues. I am really just recovering from prostrate surgery and I have a lot of raw places and several partially destroyed male plumbing type items left over from all the somewhat drastic attempts to get my bleeding to stop. They finally stopped the bleeding by totally cutting off the blood supply to my prostate which then died in place. Issue to me is that cutting off the blood supply to an area isn't all that laser precise, and several other areas got reduced blood supply due to the "fixes" applied and I became limping wounded accordingly and have yet to recover completely. Lastly, Staph and Strep infections. THE CLEAR #1 injunction I have right now is to STAY AWAY from hospitals, clinics and dentists offices as if I get the terrible S's it can kill me. My heart valve site is the primary death concern, but with all the raw meat inside me there are lots of other places for staph and strep to take up root as well. Lastly, since I began stirring around working on my house some I realize just how much weaker I have become in general. Since any of you last saw me, my hair has gone totally white and I look very much like an sick old man. Legs, back, general mobility has declined a good bit. I am hoping that I can recover this lost mobility this summer. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 04/15/18 at 04:45:40 I feel for you Kelly, surgery itself causes all sorts issues that requires extensive recovery, and that not even counting the extra things that can be required especially if bleeding runs a mock. And at our age it drastically saps strength. I know, been there. Will be praying for a good recovery for you dude. Be at peace, GOD loves you and HE is holding you in HIS very gentle hand. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 04/15/18 at 06:53:54 Oldfeller, I sure hope you recover and get your strength back. When you do, I would like to show you a better side of Texas than "angry old Texas alcoholic women". I promise to not take you to any honky-tonk bars... even though the big thing these days are wineries up on highway 290. :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 04/15/18 at 19:45:22 Oldfeller. I am sorry to hear the you will not be riding with us in Texas. But I certainly do understand the health concerns. I hurt my shoulder this January . I went to the doctor, got an MRI. Diagnosis is partial tear of the infra and the supraspinatus. I avoided physical therapy for about 6 weeks because too much was going on at work but finally over the last few weeks started some PT and I think I have decided I will avoid surgery as my range of motion is improving and pain is declining. I hate the idea of my shoulder not being 100%. But I really do not want to undergo surgery. I'm with Neal though. Instead of visiting the wicked aunties, you would get to visit the Twisted Sisters. Much more fun! You'll be in my prayers Oldfeller. Oh, I forgot, the whole schpiel about the shoulder was to say, do your PT or whatever the doctor is prescribing for you. Even though it can be painful and uncomfortable, it does pay off. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 04/16/18 at 20:30:48 Old Buddy / OldFeller You ain't the only one felleling Weaker as time goes on ! ... That shampoo that makes your hair darker the more you use it will make the guy in the mirror feel younger everytime ya look at him ! Don't ask me how I know that ... ;D If you trailer in you got a free pass , I'll be glad to se ya however ya get to the meeting places ! I understand there is a Two Wheels of Suches in late May. We're just now having Dogwood winter (Right Now) then it will be dodge the rain and have a good time ! I'm taking the Savage to Texas ... w/extra gas can ::) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Oldfeller on 04/17/18 at 05:06:34 Mike, still got any raw patches or are you 100% healthy skinned over all of it now? (scabbed = raw/active still) Post us a fresh pic of how you are doing. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 04/17/18 at 15:45:22 From my long lost past (early '70s) I remember New Brumfels has haveing some pretty seriously good food. Is that still true ???? 8-) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 04/17/18 at 19:18:22 There is definitely good eating in the Hill Country. As I tell my wife, on these rides we do 3 things, we ride, we eat and we BS. And eating is almost as important as riding. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 04/18/18 at 07:15:17 30333B7136313B363E315F0 wrote:
I don't even know if any of the eating establishments you know from the '70s are still in business!!! New Braunfels is not one of my normal lunch stopping areas, so I don't know of any exceptional ones. Do you remember specific places? If so, I can see if they are still around... and try them out to see if they are any good still. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 04/18/18 at 07:16:37 585B5942454C464A452B0 wrote:
Did we stop at Miss Mays BBQ in Wimberely.. just before the great shock weld? They closed... :'( |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 04/18/18 at 07:50:37 Yep. 7E68727D60727E7D070 wrote:
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 04/18/18 at 08:14:56 That was a lot of fun!!!! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 04/18/18 at 08:21:54 Hopefully we can actually do some of the roads this time that had to be missed last time due to high water, low gas and/or broken motorcycle bits and pieces!! I got GPX files of that years routes that will probably be done again this year, but with some tweaks included. Dirty Sister.. OH YEAH!! Subject to my whim of the moment as I come up on a turn. ::) No, I don't have a GPS, but thought someone else might like them. Let me know if you want them. If you do, and I don't have your email address, I will ask for it on PM. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 04/18/18 at 18:14:58 31273D322F3D3132480 wrote:
I don't even know if any of the eating establishments you know from the '70s are still in business!!! New Braunfels is not one of my normal lunch stopping areas, so I don't know of any exceptional ones. Do you remember specific places? If so, I can see if they are still around... and try them out to see if they are any good still. [/quote] Forty five years ago and I doubt if any of the places still exist either. I just remember that it was worth while to stop and eat there. German food and the best peach cobbler :) :) :). |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 04/19/18 at 06:44:10 7F7C743E797E7479717E100 wrote:
I don't even know if any of the eating establishments you know from the '70s are still in business!!! New Braunfels is not one of my normal lunch stopping areas, so I don't know of any exceptional ones. Do you remember specific places? If so, I can see if they are still around... and try them out to see if they are any good still. [/quote] Forty five years ago and I doubt if any of the places still exist either. I just remember that it was worth while to stop and eat there. German food and the best peach cobbler :) :) :).[/quote] The might have been Oma's Haus. Which is gone. Freiheit Country Store is still there. Good food. Almost not in the country any more though.. You can almost see that beat up old building fighting off the modern construction and sub-divisions cropping up around it. :'( |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 04/19/18 at 09:09:21 So , Who has the pretty legs now ? :-? Well , NO - I haven't quit my day job ! ::) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Oldfeller on 04/19/18 at 09:35:52 http://suzukisavage.com/yabb2.2/Attachments/0418182335b.jpg Mike, scroll to the right and up with your browser scroll bar or with your mouse travel Much much much prettier, but you still got scabbing that is coming off with your socks, leaving a few raw patches that are still active transmission sites. I would guess that you got some other brown crusty patches on the other side that are still raw and active underneath. But I would also bet you'd have some solid skin all around inside a month's time if you could just keep from pulling off the scabs when you pull your socks off. ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 04/19/18 at 09:46:48 Well , I did expect a little scaring ! ::) I think its mighty pretty ! :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Oldfeller on 04/19/18 at 09:49:24 Need to scroll around some to see it fairly well. http://suzukisavage.com/yabb2.2/Attachments/0418182336.jpg |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 04/19/18 at 09:57:27 Are you looking at the water droplets from the fresh washing ? Those pictures are to big for my screen to see them with out reducing my screen resolution about 10 fold from normal ... My computer only has a 17" screen ! :-? ....................................................... Yea , the skin is thin and the top of even those short socks rubs raw places. so What the recipe for getting thicker skin ? . .................................. transmission sites. :-? There never were any Transmission sites ... the people I live with and cook for every day would have had a problem if there were any "Transmission Sites" . ::) That's kind of of like saying you might catch Cancer from somebody if you get with-in there Transmission radius ... Yea , There are all manner of illnesses out there for us to have and usually we're not in charge of which ones catch us. I'm not one to kiss and tell , but , if Rubbing legs with my wife hasn't Transmissioned Cellulitis to her , then I don't think you have anything to worry about ! ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Oldfeller on 04/19/18 at 10:50:07 Mike, the active bacteria in Cellulitis is in the staph/strep family. You never got your report from your doctor saying exactly what bacteria you had exactly, although you had requested that the testing done by him. You are mostly over it now and obviously your wife and son never got it. This does not mean you are not still active with it and if you have exposed raw meat you can potentially transmit it to someone else who is susceptible to it by surface contact (and this means 3rd party surfaces like toilets and shower stalls, chairs, picnic tables, etc). Each player gets to make their own decisions based on what they have for known existing medical conditions. And yes, I am paranoid about staph/strep infections because I have to be. https://healthfully.com/long-staph-infection-contagious-5498100.html Identification and Symptoms Staph infections appear in a variety of forms and varying degrees of intensity, but the first signs usually appear in the skin as small skin punctures that look like open wounds or red, swollen sores. The drainage of pus is common, and present another risk for the spread of the infection, as the drainage can get on clothes and bed linens. The staph infection cellulitus is bright red and painful. Typical infection forms are boils, or furnacles, which are abscesses in the skin; pus-filled red blisters at the hair follicles, called folliculitis; and crusted lesions and blisters on the skin's surface, called impetigo. Mike, if your new skin is pulling off with your socks, you are still active. The remains of the little blisters still showing on the lower front area say you are still active. The remnants of the little pits going down through the layers of the skin that show in both pics say you are still active. If you go on the Texas trip, you need to keep your leg wrapped up with a sterile bandage and keep putting your anti-bacterial cremes on every morning and night. Also, washing your clothes with other folks isn't a smart thing to be doing, either. Mike, I understand you don't want to be contagious, and I understand that it sucks to have folks be a little afraid of you for having a "skin rash". But, as you have seen twice now in your own lifetime it isn't just a minor skin rash, it can get nasty on you -- bad enough to put you on full disability and put a large hole in your calf the first time around that you got it. Second time, you got off light with only 3 days in the hospital. It also can do bad things to heart valves, even with healthy people. ::) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 04/19/18 at 14:43:34 MM, I understand Oldfeller's concern. Your legs are looking much better though (I don't believe I have ever said anything like that about a man before! ;D). I just received the sissy bar bag I ordered from Jafrum. It is actually bigger than I thought. I'll fill it up and give it a try soon. At least my wife won't say I look like a homeless man on a motorcycle this time. And hopefully the bag will actually stay put and I won't have to adjust it at every fuel stop. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 04/19/18 at 17:12:29 MM, I spoke with the doctor about your condition again and he asked if you have toe fungus. Apparently if you do the recurrence of cellulitis is much more probable. You may want to ask you doctor to treat that to lessen the possibility of a recurrence. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 04/19/18 at 20:43:52 15 years between flair-ups , no spreading it to folks I live with and/or interact with weekly/some daily . No yellow toe nails . Apparently, at least one person is concerned enough to call and ask me to post a picture or two. So , I'm back to where I was 14 years ago. I hope I've not been "Contagious" all this time ! :-? If any of you fellers are worried then I'll sit out going on any of these adventures for a while. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 04/20/18 at 00:58:23 031103111C0F000D064E0 wrote:
My only concern is your health. If you say you are good to go, I'll be glad to see ya again! I also understand OFs concerns. Battled that stuff my self. Wife had an even worse case. You should remain diligent with keeping the leg out of harms way, putting on your creme until it's gone (can't hurt), stuff like that. (Note to self.. pack extra medical gloves, masks, bleach, lysol, decon suits, isolation suits) (just kidding.. but I do carry gloves in case medical care needs to be given) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 04/20/18 at 08:03:07 OH , I'm good to go . Some times I think I'm getting Better instead of Older ! ;D I feel as good as any time in the last 10 years and am ready for a ride just as much too. ;) The Doc give me just a prescription for three gigant tubes of Neosporin a month and I'm still working one the second tube of A&D Ointment that Versey suggested (they both feel about the same). I've got another ointment called "Silver" , its a clear water based ointment that's an anti-botic stuff , kinda burns when it hits the skint-spots . The Silver is one of those "Natural Healling" products ... that my neighbor recommeded. ........................................................ so Two of the things I'd like to do this year is : get another one of those Hambugers from out there in the middle of no where , and go by Stonge Henge II agin. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 04/20/18 at 08:12:43 MM, like Neal said, just concerned about your health. If your leg is good enough for 2 hard 500 mile days, then I think we can put up with you. No, in all honesty MM, it is always a pleasure to see you. It is amazing how much of a liking someone can take to these savages the he only sees once a year or so. Ya'll stay healthy, stay safe and see ya'll soon. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 04/20/18 at 19:06:58 Thank ya Springman ! :) I'm really glad to have friends all over the country ! 8-) and to have ya'll come visit from all over the country . |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by stewmills on 04/21/18 at 21:26:53 The concept with silver and fungus is that the silver nanoparticles (maybe around 20 nanometers small) come in contact with the bacteria wall and cause it to break open thus killing the bacteria. Silver is also used in the same manner when it is embedded in the yarns of antibacterial clothing. It is also used in some newly developed technology for water filtration in third world countries. In my day job, I sell and work with the microscopy equipment that is used to observe and measure these nanoparticles on and in yarns, cells, tissue, polymers, liquids, etc. I see a lot of cool things associated with up and coming research and technologies that our systems users are developing. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 04/21/18 at 22:15:30 That silver goes on greaseless too. Thanks Stew ! I'm going to start using it more instead of the A+D type stuff ... matter of fact ... I need to "Re-Order" some more Silver stuff. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Dave on 04/22/18 at 03:59:52 We use a "silver" ointment on the dogs/cats when they get a hot spot on their skin. Not sure what they are or why they are called "hot spots" - but it works on the places where their fur falls out and they get flaky skin. We get it at health food stores. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 04/22/18 at 14:51:40 MMRanch...Looking forward to seeing you "in the flesh" next month... 8-) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 04/22/18 at 19:36:25 :) I'm getting stuff together already ! Our CMAUSA group attended a biker funeral Saturday that turned into a 300 mile day with about 300 bikes and a Sheriff's dept escort for the last 10 miles . I found the Guzzi is not as "Comfee" as the Savage. In all fairness : the Savage does have some "Comfee" accessories . Harley Wide glide seat. Harley floorboards Harley Sportster wide 31" handle bars Tall gearing (front pulley) Memphis Shield (17"wide) shield (eyeball height) Taller/Stronger rear shocks 500 miles a day (400 of it in a 50mph zone) might make for a long , but easy day ? ;) I'm looking forward to seeing all you fellers and ridding the Texas Hill country again ! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 04/23/18 at 18:22:52 Memories! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 04/23/18 at 18:25:04 Gotta love those silver tipped boots. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 04/24/18 at 00:38:00 57455745485B5459521A0 wrote:
And I know this cattle guard that is looking forward to meeting your rear shocks.. :D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 04/24/18 at 00:45:37 5655574C4B4248444B250 wrote:
Still got 'em. Well... the tips have been moved to another pair of boots.. of the exact same type and color. Stay with the classics. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 04/24/18 at 07:47:04 Yes, we are classics. Aren't we? Oh yes, the boots also. ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Dave on 04/24/18 at 08:23:18 Why is it that only MM's bike has mud on the tires? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 04/24/18 at 08:48:56 5B606D7A6B677C7A6169647B080 wrote:
He is just a dirt road kind of guy ! ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 04/24/18 at 09:21:36 And I know this cattle guard that is looking forward to meeting your rear shocks. :-[ Anything is breakable , but the set on there now are welded instead of "Spot-Welded" ! ;) ................................ Springman , ya'll must have cleaned you bikes while I was sleeping late ? :-? Besides , that was before Dave showed me the "Joys of Ridding a Clean Machine" ... No wait ... that's only for the pretty bike contest days ! 8-) I got a trophy the first time Dave cleaned my bike ! :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 04/24/18 at 11:22:48 Wow! You're right Dave. I don't know why the other bikes are clean. In all honesty Bill was the first one to start with the clean bike thing and I believe MM followed shortly thereafter. I think the rest of us felt that the bikes should look like they had been ridden. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 04/24/18 at 11:32:31 his tires are dirty cause he was out doing donuts in the lawn. ::) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 04/24/18 at 15:49:46 his tires are dirty cause he was out doing donuts in the lawn. and making it backfire to the point of the city police showing up looking for a high powered rifle ! ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 04/24/18 at 19:26:57 7A687A68657679747F370 wrote:
8-) What a bunch of rowdy caracters... Just my type of crowd. ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 04/26/18 at 08:26:07 5053514A4D444E424D230 wrote:
Results of riding the "Dirty Sister" one year. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Dave on 04/26/18 at 09:04:17 I betcha Marcia doesn't approve of MM hanging around with any "Dirty Girls". |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 04/26/18 at 14:37:14 I betcha Marcia doesn't approve of MM hanging around with any "Dirty Girls" Dave , you know she tells me "Do anything you want " , "Long as you come back Home to ME " ... :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 04/26/18 at 21:38:08 544654464B58575A51190 wrote:
ANYTHING ? ? Are you sure ? :o |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Oldfeller on 04/27/18 at 00:38:28 2F2C2E35323B313D325C0 wrote:
Amen brother, amen. The trouble really started when we hit MM's place on a weekend his local CMA chapter was putting on a bike beauty contest and Dave and MM and others got all beauty conscious. I stayed at MM's that afternoon with my as-is used unwashed bike and shot me some rifles instead. ::) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 04/27/18 at 08:41:31 Yup. Cleaning is not my forte. I much prefer riding, or shooting. I do wash the bike on occasion, like once a year or so. :o |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 04/27/18 at 22:13:49 Lancer , Repost that picture from you computer with the Attach: then Browse thing so we can see it .... (Up-Grade your Photo Bucket Account is what it looks like from here. ................................................................. Dave is " RIGHT " ;) Pretty bikes are more fun to stop on ... Every where we stop , the crowd gathers around Dave's bike with their backs to mine ! :-[ On the down side Dave's bike get DRUEL all over it every time we walk away from it , yea terrible looking mess by time we get back from lunch ! ;D That time he cleaned mine , "I still got the TROPHY" :) Pretty-ies Sportster of the entire Show ! I even carry a cleaning rag in my Trunk/side pocket now ! 8-) Yep , Clean machines are fun , most of the time. PS ... If I'm late getting to Kerrville it might have something to do with showing up with less Road-Grit ... ::) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 04/28/18 at 09:32:50 As an FYI with the exception of the cemetary scene ALL the roads in this are near by and I've taken the "Old Thumper" on them. Also tells you why I have tall gearing and "hard" Commander ll(s) on.. https://www.facebook.com/rocknrollilove/videos/383216455504280/UzpfSTEwMDAxNDEwMjMyODIyNzozOTU3NzY5OTA5MDIzNzU/ |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 04/28/18 at 21:43:57 :) ............................................... Maybe nice to have a change of scenery some time and ride your neighborhood some time ... I have Tall gearing and Hard Commander II tires too! ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 04/29/18 at 21:03:32 Consider yourself invited... (I know a section of old Route 66 where we can dodge cow flops and their ill-tempered producers. Fun Fun Fun... 8-) ) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 05/03/18 at 12:53:40 Would any of you be interested in attending a mission with the Patriot Guard Riders while you are here? I understand it is not eveyone's "cup of tea", but it is something that I do when I can bust loose from work. I don't HAVE to attend the missions, I just do so when I can. So, if you (or some of you) want to go, I would be honored to take you. If not all of you want to go, the rest of you can go out and get lost on your own. :P If none of you want to go, then you chase me around the Hill Country! :D https://sapgr.org/calendar/ Thinks about it. We can discuss when you get here. If you have questions.. ask! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 05/03/18 at 19:59:54 Old Indian Consider yourself invited... (I know a section of old Route 66 where we can dodge cow flops and their ill-tempered producers. Fun Fun Fun... ) I'm likely to take you up on that sometime if there is a Campground anywhere close to stay at . .......................................................................... Patriot Guard Riders Is that where ya escort Vets to their final station ? I've done that only once before and it Honored me very much to be a participant , especially at the Grave site service part. Wednesday a week ago I met a bunch of Riders at 02:30 in the rain 15 miles from home to escort a Bus load of WWII and Korea Vet to the airport for a flight to go see the veterians wall in DC. The "HONOR FLIGHT" of middle TN. Was Honored to do that too , and breakfast at Waffle-House wasn't to bad either ... :) It quit raining after we got started . |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 05/04/18 at 04:17:15 120012000D1E111C175F0 wrote:
Most of our missions are for deceased veterans and first responders. Flag line at the funeral home and/or church, escort to the grave site, flag line for the internment ceremony. We also do flag lines for Homes for Our Troops (and similar organizations) for ground breaking and key presentation ceremonies. And we do flag lines and escorts for Honor Flight! Did a "Meet and Greet" for one of those last month, and a flag line for their return home is scheduled for tomorrow. Those older vets are really great people. The stories they tell.. just amazing. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/04/18 at 05:45:41 What is the address of the place we are going to meet ? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 05/04/18 at 05:51:32 424F404D4B5C1C192E0 wrote:
2385 Bandera Highway Kerrville, Texas 78028 (830) 257-7300 http://www.kerrvilletx.gov/318/Kerrville-Schreiner-Park I'm pretty sure Versy has reserved mini-cabin #1 Lower right corner of the map on the river. http://www.kerrvilletx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/31335/KSP-Map |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 05/04/18 at 07:22:49 Yep, it's cabin 1. BTW, can't say when I'll be there, 10 hr drive + time for stops. So, it'll be later than usual. I'll pm you a life360 code shortly before I leave so we can watch the little dots move around on the phone. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/04/18 at 16:47:33 Thank YA’ll |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 05/07/18 at 07:54:56 6 days and counting [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/07/18 at 08:07:55 6 days. Ya dats is gootz. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Dave on 05/07/18 at 08:10:05 So this Life360 code thingy.......is anyone technical enough to make a space on this forum where we can watch you guys travel and converge - then ride around? It might also work for other group rides, and help stragglers to find out where to find the group. Somebody want to start a "How To" Life 360 thread? :-? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 05/07/18 at 08:16:02 Nope, participants will be pm'd a code to plug into your phone. IF you share that with your wife, that's your problem. So it's by invitation only. Other than that, it's pretty simple, download the app, create the code and send it to your friends. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Oldfeller on 05/07/18 at 09:11:00 Versy is saying he prefers not to share the code as it may slow up his cell phone response (and eat data plan minutes and other stuff up a lot) if there were say 50-100 people watching the trip all the time. Plus, how many of this rowdy crew would be turning on the MPH alert nanny system just to see how often we goes a wee bit too fast (thus creating a public record of our uncivilized behavior). He is doing what I would do, just pm the code to those involved. They need some sort of motivation to attend the group trips if they want to experience the fun. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/07/18 at 10:08:32 Thanks for the explanation oldfeller. I guess I will download the app and pm the code to the trip participants probably on Saturday. Actually, I guess I better send the code by Friday as MM will be starting his trip on Saturday. I won't be taking off until Sunday morning. Google maps indicates 4-1/2 hours so it'll probably take me a good 6 to 7 hours at a leisurely pace. I will not be in a rush but definitely want to get there before dark. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 05/07/18 at 10:47:01 Springman, I will initiate a code for all us soon. It has a 7 day validity so I'm waiting to capture the weekend+ |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/07/18 at 12:06:35 Sounds good Versy. In the meantime I need to figure out my Apple ID as it appears I have forgotten it and need it to install the app. :( |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Oldfeller on 05/07/18 at 12:09:36 Versy, the code only opens up a 7 day check in window, once the players have joined they will stay linked up until they leave the group or the originator kills the group. Same difference as what you are thinking, actually. Give'm a code ahead of time and half of them will be on the trip with you and will be asking for a new code because they were all too slack about using it. Makes no never mind, you can pop up a new code that links them up to the same group. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Oldfeller on 05/07/18 at 12:11:34 Versy, the code only opens up a 7 day check in window, once the players have joined they will stay linked up until they leave the group or the originator kills the group. Same difference as what you are thinking, actually. Give'm a code ahead of time and half of them will be on the trip with you and will be asking for a new code because they were all too slack to be using it. Makes no never mind, you can pop up a new code that links them up to the same group. Springman, that password nonsense is just one of the reasons I don't use an Apple phone. I have the best part of a thousand additional reasons on top of that ( them little things called dollars ..... ;) ) Another reason you don't give me a spare code is I jest might hunt the group up just to buzz through it a time or two. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/07/18 at 15:01:34 I understand oldfeller. It took my wife years to convince me to switch to the iphone. And then a sale came up on the iphone SE. If i recall correctly I paid just a tad over $200.00 for my iphone SE. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/07/18 at 19:34:30 MM, what size is your Frogg Toggs rain suit? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 05/07/18 at 22:22:58 MM, what size is your Frogg Toggs rain suit? I think its a Large . The top is about worn out from flapping in the wind . I'm using one I got from Cycle gear now and have move the Froggs model to the truck gear. Why do you ask ? :- Should I bring it with me to Kerriville ? The pants (med.) are still pretty good ! :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 05/08/18 at 08:30:56 I think we are ready. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/08/18 at 08:45:03 Thanks MM. No need to bring it. My rain suit has seen better days also and I was thinking of getting one like yours and wanted and idea on the sizing. Neal, we are definitely ready. Looking good! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 05/08/18 at 09:45:43 7C6A707F62707C7F050 wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKR6Bv47QCE |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 05/08/18 at 09:50:54 I'm thumping ready for vaca. Big push at work to get some reports ready for 2 different customers and then a major review of both when I come back. Meanwhile the backup bike has a new tire. No threads yet, but no tread either. No good for rain. So like having an umbrella at the ready... And it looks like beast is ready too. The replacement rectifier will get the wiring cleaned up, tape is so ratty. The muff looks good and taking on a nice gold color. I did drop in a new jet so I know it won't be lean. Still looking for a 6-k needle. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/08/18 at 10:52:46 667562637C7177757E21100 wrote:
Edelbrock needle ? I think I have one. I’ll go look. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/08/18 at 11:02:01 Definitely ready. I have a wedding I have to go to on Saturday night. I'll limit myself to 2 drinks. :o |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/09/18 at 05:18:05 160512130C0107050E51600 wrote:
I don't have a 6-k, have a 4,5 & 7-k though. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 05/09/18 at 07:34:47 222F202D2B3C7C794E0 wrote:
I got those too. I did get a 6, going to try a polish job and make it into a k. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/09/18 at 09:58:32 5A495E5F404D4B49421D2C0 wrote:
I got those too. I did get a 6, going to try a polish job and make it into a k.[/quote] Needles with a K are slightly shorter than those without. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 05/09/18 at 22:21:19 So , how is this "Life 360" thing. I'm going to go ahead and get the app. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 05/10/18 at 09:27:01 life360 code created, will send shortly. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 05/10/18 at 11:34:26 Hey there's a bearded bald headed guy on my phone. ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 05/10/18 at 11:42:33 5D4E5958474A4C4E451A2B0 wrote:
Run away!!!! At least you don't have a farting bug on yours... |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 05/10/18 at 11:45:30 776473726D6066646F30010 wrote:
Showed it to my wife. "I can see where you are???" Big Big Big Mistake |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 05/10/18 at 11:47:17 494A4853545D575B543A0 wrote:
Getting married on Saturday night.. and then going riding for a week. I am impressed.. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 05/10/18 at 12:36:43 Hey there's a bearded bald headed guy on my phone. Mine too ! and a shield also ... .................................. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/10/18 at 13:40:12 Who is the great bearded one ? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 05/10/18 at 14:11:24 505D525F594E0E0B3C0 wrote:
Grey bearded one.. <--- That guy. .. youzguyz |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/10/18 at 16:56:19 He was right in front of me, I couldn’t see it. [ch128513] |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 05/10/18 at 18:04:02 Darn good reason to shave my beard off....(Now I need to grow some hair QUICK !!!) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/10/18 at 21:46:46 21222A6027202A272F204E0 wrote:
Hair ? What hair ? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/10/18 at 21:47:59 60766C637E6C6063190 wrote:
Showed it to my wife. "I can see where you are???" Big Big Big Mistake [/quote] REMEMBER ... Loose lips sink ships ! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/11/18 at 11:49:52 I've had to request an apple id password reset. I tried all the possible passwords I could think of until it locked me out. Now I have to wait until they decide to send me reset instructions. >:( |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/11/18 at 15:57:53 Does anyone know if there are, or can we have a coffee pot in the cabin ? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 05/11/18 at 16:08:21 424F404D4B5C1C192E0 wrote:
Doesn't come with, but I don't see anything to stop you. Includes: Two sets of bunk beds Dining table with four chairs Air / heat 20 AMP outlet inside, utility pole with water and electricity (20 and 30 AMP) Picnic table Campfire pit or barbeque grill or combination unit Max capacity is (6) six |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 05/11/18 at 17:16:56 I can either bring a little mr coffee or a large hot water pot if you wish. I wasn't planning on bringing either, it just gets in the way of getting going. Gas station isn't very far away. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 05/11/18 at 20:23:33 BTW... the bed have mattresses but no bedding. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 05/11/18 at 21:34:55 It must be time to "take a ride" ! :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/12/18 at 05:13:51 312235342B2620222976470 wrote:
Are you leaving today or going for one very long day tomorrow ? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 05/12/18 at 06:04:41 3538373A3C2B6B6E590 wrote:
Leaving in a couple of hours to go meet up with old indian. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/12/18 at 06:53:43 213225243B3630323966570 wrote:
Leaving in a couple of hours to go meet up with old indian.[/quote] Watch out for arrows |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 05/12/18 at 07:17:54 I'm bringing the little coffee pot for you, bring some grounds. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 05/12/18 at 09:32:36 ok, ready to go... mostly. :-? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/12/18 at 10:35:23 What time do you think you will get there tomorrow Versy? I can't track you guys as I cannot install live 360. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/12/18 at 11:03:28 312235342B2620222976470 wrote:
OK ... Grounds |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 05/12/18 at 15:01:36 787B7962656C666A650B0 wrote:
About 12 to 14 hours after we leave old Indians place |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 05/12/18 at 22:52:14 Spring is here 8-) I'm at OI's better late than never. ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/13/18 at 03:47:59 ON the road again ! (Singing). [ch128513][ch127949] |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 05/13/18 at 05:24:59 464B44494F58181D2A0 wrote:
Safe travels!! Did you get that life360 thing? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 05/13/18 at 06:36:41 On the road again... me and oi have left the building at 730. I would guess well be there around 8. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 05/13/18 at 12:54:56 Mike and Mike give us an update You're not showing up on life 360 |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/13/18 at 14:37:01 MM, WHERE ARE YOU DUDE ? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 05/13/18 at 15:41:54 78757A7771662623140 wrote:
Springman is almost to Kerrville. Versy looks to be a couple hours out. I tried calling MM. No answer. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/13/18 at 20:24:37 Everybody is alive and well. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 05/14/18 at 00:58:41 7578777A7C6B2B2E190 wrote:
Good to know. Life 360 shows that MM had to sleep outside the gate to the park. ;D See you gents in a few hours. Have to mine some salt first. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Dave on 05/14/18 at 04:15:10 47514B44594B47443E0 wrote:
It is good to know that a gate is still good at keeping out the undesirables! ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 05/14/18 at 19:50:38 saw some neet stuff today |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 05/14/18 at 19:51:51 More |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 05/15/18 at 17:26:30 My thanks to the Savage riders that took time from their vacation to ride with the PGR for this veteran and honor his memory. MMRanch, Springman, Verslagen1, Old.Indian. Lancer not feeling up to riding today, but wanted to be there too. Video at: https://www.facebook.com/neal.achterhof I am the 3rd bike (big flag). The "posse" is at the back of the pack. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 05/15/18 at 17:37:05 Many more pictures will be posted.. when we figure out how to post many more pictures. But, one at a time will do for now. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Dave on 05/16/18 at 07:34:32 How well is "REX" behaving? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/16/18 at 20:23:37 605B5641505C47415A525F40330 wrote:
Engine is running well, 50mpg yesterday and for one section today 62mpg. The engine is misting a little oil though but still not quite sure the source. High speed wobble at 80+; grrr. Shifts very smoothly. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/19/18 at 13:43:21 I'm home. I stopped in San Antonio for a bit to say hello to my son and left there at about 10:50 am. I got home at 1:25 pm. Yep, I went a little faster than I wanted to but those 18 wheelers force you to go faster. Rear tire is pretty much worn out and has a screw in it. Thank God I did not get a flat. The rear is a Shinko Tourmaster and if I recall correctly the Shinko 712 gave me more miles. I will probably order a 712. We all had a great time and as always, Youzguyz was a great guide and host. We did have a bit of bad luck with one of the guys taking a bit of a spill, but I will let him tell the story. Thanks to Neal, Michael, Michael, Michael and Charlie for making this a great week. 8-) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 05/19/18 at 19:14:36 Im home to ... Well sort of ... i got home about 3pm then got reminded it was our turn to cook at a Christian Cafe (4:30-9:00) we help at ...so i just now turned off the grill and cleaned it up now I'm going home and not do anything for two days. ;) So ??? who took the pennies home ?? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Dave on 05/20/18 at 03:02:44 5C4E5C4E43505F5259110 wrote:
Girls? You met girls on this trip?????? :-? You need a few more Michaels' on the next trip. ;) Did you all run your phone/cameras down.....or just having too much fun to take/post anymore photos? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 05/20/18 at 05:16:03 The next yime I ride with youzguyz remind me to bring along "spare" ribs... :-[ |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 05/20/18 at 05:41:38 62595443525E454358505D42310 wrote:
Girls? You met girls on this trip?????? :-? You need a few more Michaels' on the next trip. ;) Did you all run your phone/cameras down.....or just having too much fun to take/post anymore photos?[/quote] We probably need a place to post the pictures. I can put them in here: https://www.facebook.com/neal.achterhof/media_set?set=a.2155617117788354.1073741830.100000202609526&type=3 The question is.. can everybody see them? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 05/20/18 at 05:55:12 [quote author=585B53195E59535E5659370 link=1520439918/225#228 date=1526818563]The next yime I ride with youzguyz remind me to bring along "spare" ribs... :-[/quote] We went to a BBQ place Friday. I didn't see ribs on the menu. Sorry. :-[ |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/20/18 at 12:42:16 [quote author=72647E716C7E72710B0 link=1520439918/225#230 date=1526820912][quote author=585B53195E59535E5659370 link=1520439918/225#228 date=1526818563]The next yime I ride with youzguyz remind me to bring along "spare" ribs... :-[/quote] We went to a BBQ place Friday. I didn't see ribs on the menu. Sorry. :-[/quote] Was good stuff there ! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 05/20/18 at 15:23:07 Youzguysz..... Ya couldn't have checked another joint or three for ribs... All I needed wuz five..... |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/20/18 at 15:27:14 Michael, I rescued the bag of pennies. [ch128513] |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 05/20/18 at 16:13:44 Michael, I rescued the bag of pennies. [ch128513] Hay ? you going to Iron Mountain this year ? :-? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/20/18 at 17:27:00 Here are some pictures. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Dave on 05/20/18 at 19:05:36 787B7962656C666A650B0 wrote:
Where? :-? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 05/20/18 at 21:01:00 I'm home, unloaded and unpacked... mostly. laundry in process. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/21/18 at 04:34:15 687A687A77646B666D250 wrote:
Not sure yet |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/21/18 at 04:36:23 2B382F2E313C3A38336C5D0 wrote:
Safe and sound ! I’m still “mostly” too. It takes a while. [ch128526] |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/21/18 at 08:48:53 Sorry about that. I'll try to upload the pictures again later. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 05/21/18 at 09:20:53 I took the Natchez Trace south to Nathez Miss. so , my ride started out as a 55 mph cruse in a 50 mph zone ... (sweet) 8-) for the first 400 miles :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 05/21/18 at 10:47:15 535052494E474D414E200 wrote:
You can email them to me, and I can put them in my facebook album. Really interested to see that video of you riding the dirty sister. :o |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 05/21/18 at 12:06:17 That was Springman on the Dirty Sister (my wife told me not to do that kind of stuff ;D ) I did have some ruff road adventure , about 100 miles from Nathez I hit the Texas State line ... the speed limit went to 75 mph and the road surface went to RUFF (tar and chip) . |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 05/21/18 at 13:47:55 I think a Texas deer hunter lives here ? ::) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 05/21/18 at 14:32:26 I have some fond memories of kranky franks bbq in fredericksburg. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/21/18 at 18:40:56 657661607F7274767D22130 wrote:
Yep, good stuff there was. [ch129299] |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/22/18 at 07:48:32 My new internet service is supposed to be installed today so I can take my time and try to upload the pictures. As far as the video goes, I have only looked at a few seconds of it but it appears the camera was not high enough on my chest. Neal, I'll try to download tonight and try to figure out how to forward it to you. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 05/22/18 at 12:12:34 4142405B5C555F535C320 wrote:
You can zip it and then send it using filemail.com. Be interesting to see if you got the bump gate smack down.. Too bad that the video won't show the gate smacking versy! ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/23/18 at 11:06:12 Well, looks like new internet service will be installed this Thursday, not yesterday as it was supposed to be. >:( |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 05/26/18 at 09:04:33 My twisted Sister Elbow is just about healed up. We begin... http://www.savageriders.com/verslagen/texas/2018/2018%201st%20stop.jpg I do all my decorating... http://www.savageriders.com/verslagen/texas/2018/IdoAllMyDecorating.jpg The bridge well traveled no more... http://www.savageriders.com/verslagen/texas/2018/TheBridge.jpg Trespassers beware... http://www.savageriders.com/verslagen/texas/2018/GuardDucks.jpg Where we going?... http://www.savageriders.com/verslagen/texas/2018/Adiscussion.jpg Somewhere outside of Fredericksburg... http://www.savageriders.com/verslagen/texas/2018/TheRoadToKrankyFranks.jpg Can we go this way?... http://www.savageriders.com/verslagen/texas/2018/LetsTakeAshortCut.jpg |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/27/18 at 08:04:32 Anybody heard from Charlie? I PMed him but no reply. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/27/18 at 18:41:14 I heard from Charley today. He is still hurting but seems to be in good spirits. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 05/27/18 at 20:51:21 I heard from Charley today. He is still hurting but seems to be in good spirits. :) I'm really glad your healing Charley |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/28/18 at 21:29:30 Hope it works this time. Here are some picture from the Hill Country ride. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/28/18 at 21:30:26 Oldindian and MM. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/28/18 at 21:31:12 Canyon Lake |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/28/18 at 21:31:49 At the end of the Dirty Sister. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/28/18 at 21:32:34 Our friendly guide. Don't ask me how he stands sideways and doesn't fall. I don't know. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/28/18 at 21:34:33 Versy and MM. MM is the one doing the nose picking. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/28/18 at 21:35:39 Little Stonehenge |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 05/28/18 at 21:36:22 Sampson. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 05/29/18 at 03:25:09 5A595B40474E444847290 wrote:
When you open the link, I magically become upright.. with a slight list to port. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 05/29/18 at 04:47:50 5E5D5F44434A404C432D0 wrote:
He’s an optical allusion. It’s not that he is leaning “to port”, but actually his head is mounted to the left side on his shoulders ! [ch128526][ch127949][ch128077] http://suzukisavage.com/yabb2.2/Attachments/IMG_0489.JPG |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 06/12/18 at 11:47:08 Ordered a new full face to replace the open face/face shield that I destroyed when I went down. :-[ |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 06/12/18 at 12:31:59 Glad to see you are back. How is everything going for you. New face shield sounds good. How is all else? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 06/12/18 at 21:57:41 Ordered a new full face to replace the open face/face shield that I destroyed when I went down I'm Sooooo glad to see your getting back on the horse ! :) Your a brave man , I hope you didn't get in truble at home for skinning the bike up a little , and the ribs too ! So , if I ever find myself in the same situation ... can ya tell if the ribs are broken any other way besides the pain ? If ya don't mind me asking - its OK to just dismiss that question if ya want. I think you took the worse tumble of anybody I've known of since I started hanging out with this bunch 10+ years ago ... .................................................. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by youzguyz on 06/13/18 at 01:23:14 [quote author=5D5E561C5B5C565B535C320 link=1520439918/255#264 date=1528829228]Ordered a new full face to replace the open face/face shield that I destroyed when I went down. :-[/quote] Very good to hear that you are feeling better. :D At the site, I was trying to see if anything fell off your bike. I found a lot of pieces.. but they belonged to other bikes. Obviously a favorite place to stop and contemplate the meaning of traction. Asked many times if someone should go get the truck and haul you and the bike back to go camp. "Nah.. I'm OK" You got a funny idea of what "OK" means!!! :o Just so you people know, this guy finished the Three Twisted Sisters loop, then rode all the way back to camp. About 150 miles total. I will say that he declined to ride the Dirty Sister.. a wise decision. I sure hope you come by again. Had a great time and would enjoy showing you some more of my stomping grounds!! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 06/13/18 at 07:21:03 [quote author=74777F3572757F727A751B0 link=1520439918/255#264 date=1528829228]Ordered a new full face to replace the open face/face shield that I destroyed when I went down. :-[/quote] I trust your COMFORT LEVEL has improved significantly since the ride. Cracked/broken ribs are tough to wait & heal. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 06/13/18 at 07:21:18 Fractured ribs... The "pain" is caused by muscle spasms. The doc here gave me a muscle relaxer that worked much better than the pain pills the ER in Texas gave me.... Evidently I aggravated an old shoulder injury too. Next time I ride the sisters with youzguyz remind me to wrap myself in bubble wrap... Sorry I threw a wet blanket on the ride for the rest of you. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 06/13/18 at 07:22:13 67646C2661666C616966080 wrote:
You did no such thing ! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 06/13/18 at 08:23:06 :-? I never saw the wet blanket ???? …………………………………………. Next time , I think we need to start looking for the picture item I didn't get this time: Long-Horn Bull and a Buffalo .............................................. So after the Texas trip , I put a new "Bigger , Beefer" spring on my kick-stand to end that stuff of the motor missing a few beats with every bump I hit. Well , its a lot stronger that the factory spring that is 13 years old this year. So I pulled up into the car port and flung the side-stand with my toe and in the same motion let the bike land on the side stand ... or ... so was the plan ... what actually happened was the side stand hit the end of its travel space and bounced back up to the ridding position . Yea ... so to the observer it must have looked like I just pulled-up and fell over when I stopped !!! :( . I normally have those palm gloves for that first contact in a fall but I'd just been to the mail box so I didn't bother with them this time ::). The rip in the skin is almost healed . ;) We all have our moments ! :-[ |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 06/13/18 at 08:42:57 Old.indian, we are all just happy to hear that you are doing better. Like Neal said, I look forward to riding with you again. Neal knows where all the good roads are in the Hill Country. And I hope I get the chance to see some more of them with Neal and anyone else from this forum. Take care my friend. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by verslagen1 on 06/13/18 at 11:43:17 Well, naturally we were all concerned about you, but that's apart of the adventure. It all worked out in the end and we enjoyed your company. 8-) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 06/13/18 at 19:18:35 Yea , what Versey said ! :) and SpringMan too ! ;) ................................. I'll have to admit , I was glad to be home from all those miles on the Texas ride , it was a 3000 mile week but it was fun enough to do again. The Suches Ga. ride was a 1800 mile week and the recovery time was only an easy two days . ............................................... Summer is too short ! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by old.indian on 06/19/18 at 19:07:28 Picked up my new helmet today. 8-) I must be contagious. Buddy, age 70, went down on his new racer at the local road track. (Yes, he is still competing.) Aches and bruses, but nothing broken. Another friend, 72, went down on his Triumph and tore up the rotor cuff in his left shoulder... All three of us came out in worse shape than our bikes.... :-/ I'll take the Thumper out tomorrow morning and see how it goes... |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 06/19/18 at 20:15:18 Best wishes to you Old.indian and to your friends. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Oldfeller on 06/19/18 at 20:52:12 Guys, speaking from what happened to me on the last trip with MM and Dave I have to open up a subject that none of us likes very much -- at all. We can't do what we used to do at the PACE we used to do it at. I, for example, need to schedule shorter trip segments and plan for more rest at each stopover. Last summer I was sitting at Mo's tables talking with the old white haired rider crew of 70-80 year old white headed ones and they were right blunt about it --- they connect the dots at no more than 200-300 miles per full riding day and their recovery layovers have grown to 2 days at each stop for some of them. It is all their bodies can do. This would be totally useless to a younger 50 something group of riders. It offends me too, but if it is all the body will take you trying to do a bunch more is a recipe for disaster. In the past few years I have out-ridden my body (rode to exhaustion), fell over/crashed due to shoes slipping on pavement (as the sole of a shoe came off) and I have had my left leg simply not able to support the weight of the bike due to simple fatigue. It just didn't work right when I stopped on it and I fell over. The issue is me, my age and my creaky leg conditions. Can I ride with a younger rider group -- no, not really. They all like to zip fast and run full out for longer periods than I can stand and I need more leg rest breaks than they want to take. Painkillers are not always your friend up in the mountains. Killing the pain with effective painkilling drugs leads you to outstripping your body even worse than before and riding far too too long before stopping. Wife was after me to get rid of the bikes for the last few weeks now, but she has modified her position since to insist I take shorter trip segments and LAY OVER for a day to recover at each segment. She has read up on it and guess what happens to us when we stop riding completely and sell out bikes ---- RIP in 3 years is a possibility she does not like that action much at all. PACE yourselves better, plan shorter trip segments, do not ride with young kids or crazy older riders who can still go at it full speed for 300+ mile days. GROUP TRIPS The trip leader needs to BE AWARE of his riders and their conditions. Our injury rate on trips due to fatigue and various body factors is on the rise as we all get older. Pride and self-image is a force making aging riders attempt to do too too much. I am certainly guilty of this one, big time. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 06/19/18 at 22:49:17 OK OK OK I'll admit it ! :-X how embarrassing It took me 4 days of "do almost nothing" to recover from Texas this year … But ! It sure was fun ! ………………………………………………………… I'm thinking Cody and them Black Hills are a long way away … Three days to get there and three days back …. with 4 days ridding 300 mile days there could be easily a 4,000 mile trip … and its bound to rain at least one of those days . maybe taking the truck might be a good thing. ............................. There just ain't as many Wild Hogs as there used to be ! ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Dave on 06/20/18 at 05:31:56 4F6C6466656C6C6572000 wrote:
Before a group ride event - I think it is necessary to prepare yourself for the ride and get your body ready. I don't think it is possible to go on 200/300/500 mile rides if you haven't been working up to it. In the same way you would prepare your body before you go on a long hike or bicycle ride or participate in any sport - you need to get your body ready. In addition to doing frequent rides - you need to do some long rides so you can get acclimated to sitting in the seat for long periods. It is just not possible to go from "not" riding to "endurance" riding if you don't get your body ready for it. Saturday mornings I try and get a 2-4 hour ride in - both for mental therapy and to get my bottom used to sitting on a motorcycle for extended periods. On one outing I rode 160 miles on the little Ninja Cafe' with the tiny seat. I also have started to ride the little Ninja for doing errands that can be done without the need to haul big items - it gets 70 mpg and is cheaper to operate than my car......even in the 90+ temperatures last weekend I was riding the Ninja on errands. It is also very important that you do physical exercise to keep your body, heart and muscles as young and strong as possible - staying strong is very important as you age. If you are going to grow old - you might as well do it as gracefully as possible. MMRanch and I are both very active on the our farms and that helps considerably - I heat my house with wood and cutting/splitting my wood supply is a good workout. We also need to eat less food as we age and our metabolism slows down - we should not be eating like we did when we were 18. ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Oldfeller on 06/20/18 at 05:47:14 That is Dave, being graceful and not telling the world I am fat and out of shape. But yes, it is true I am fat and out of shape. Spending six months on a worn track between the bed and the toilet will flat do that to you. So will having offending organs killed in place (blood supply cut off so they will wither and die). But that was a good bit better than peeing blood for two months ..... But these are excuses. This morning I chopped roots (pine trees vs driveway slabs cracking) yesterday I tussled with the lawnmower as it had tossed its belts again. Sad thing is I don't think I will ever rip the roads like I used to. When I am totally fresh I can do OK, but that does not last for very long. ::) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by springman on 06/20/18 at 07:39:47 Hey Old.feller. I agree that we are all getting older and suffering the consequences. Yes, we all need to pace ourselves and be careful, but I'll tell you this, even though I may be a bit younger and maybe in a bit better shape, I don't believe I will ever be able to ride as well as you do now, let alone when you were at your peak. Enjoy life. Enjoy riding at your pace and thank God for every minute of life that he gives us. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 06/20/18 at 20:36:37 Amen , SpringMan ! 8-) ………………….……………… I do a lot of "Conditioning" in the spring too ! ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Dave on 06/21/18 at 03:43:11 50737B797A73737A6D1F0 wrote:
Oldfeller: I wasn't singling you out - we all need to establish a healthy exercise and eating routine for our senior years (It hit me hard when I just typed that, as it is hard to admit I have become a "senior citizen"). With retirement and a less active lifestyle - we are not as physically active and likely to lose strength and conditioning if we don't do something to keep our bodies fit. A less active lifestyle and decreased metabolism also doesn't allow seniors to eat as much food as we used to.....I suppose that is why restaurants have senior portions and why senior couples often share a single order). You have also had major surgeries and then pushed yourself too hard - too soon and tried to go on long rides before your body was ready. The trip to Franklin, NC after your heart valve replacement was too much/too soon.....and the recent ride to Suches likely was also more than you were ready for. All of our members need to prepare their bikes and bodies before they embark on a week long ride event. There is a big difference between making 30 minute rides around town - and going on a 7 day ride event with 200 - 300 mile daily rides. I have friends that ride bicycles, and before they go on the "100 mile ride events" they work up to it and do several weeks of training rides - the same thing happens for folks running 5k, 10K running events. We have to prepare ourselves for rides that require us to ride the motorcycle 10 hours a day! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by Oldfeller on 06/21/18 at 05:07:52 Yeah, we really don't like this subject, none of us, but I am having to own it more and more. Riding my riding lawnmower to cut my yard is now done in two sections, a day apart. I wilt in the summer heat and cannot "balance the mower" on the very tilted sections very well as the legs aren't strong enough to counter-balance the mower with my body at the end of mowing once fatigue sets in. I run the mower in motion position 3 and 4 rather than 6 and 7 like I used to. Mowing takes a lot longer than it used to. I am getting old. Same issues as the motorcycle, just another venue. I went looking in Google for a medical condition to meet the symptoms, found several interesting ones but #3 on the list was an old friend, diabetes. I had forgotten about the neurological symptoms called "diabetic neuropathy" and had firmly put from my mind all that ugly trimming poor circulation stuff that some declining diabetics have to go through. This forces me to reality check the whole thing. First of all, I am already on borrowed years as my heart would have quit 2 years ago (yep, they told me surgery or you got 1-2 years left) if I hadn't had the valve replacement. Next, I just had two major urological surgeries -- the last one that had "limiting the blood supply has potential spread implications" that went past what the doctors intended to do. Where was that again? Prostrate/Bladder area, and yes the spread effects area was into the crotch and groin and hips areas. Should I be surprised my legs are weak? Nope, should be grateful I still got what I have and ride accordingly. Will I get better, mebbe, I hope so. More likely answer is no, it slowly declines from here over time. All the rest of you older folks, Please remember your body really can't do what it used to do. You get tired and fatigued and "shite happens" when you are out riding. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by MMRanch on 06/21/18 at 12:02:38 Guys , My CMAUSA group has a median age a lot less than ours's and they ride a lot pokier than we do . I'm talking about 30 to 50 miles between stops and no aggressive driving at all … There are a couple of them who want the kind of adventures we do and if its OK I'll invite the lot of them to ride over to the Dragon some time. It would be a wonder if any of them really went ! ::) Fact is , I've talked-up the "Field of the Woods" a couple of times and a trip is being planed now , they might invite me to go with-em ! ;D Then its only a short hop over to the real "Fun" area's ! ;D ;D ;D I'm thinking "Start with the Sky-Way" … |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sisters May 2018 Post by LANCER on 06/22/18 at 10:28:09 Yes, it does indeed. |
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