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Title: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 01/11/21 at 13:59:28 Is it too early to start thinking about this. I would like to make it to at least 2 rides this year. My favorite is still the Texas Hill Country so I would like to offer that up to see who is interested. I have to admit that the Arkansas riding was amazing so if anybody would be interested in that again. Tail of the Dragon???? New places are always cool!!! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 01/11/21 at 14:01:12 Oh and just a reminder. I don't think any of us are getting any younger. Lets get out and do this while we can. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 01/11/21 at 16:27:14 Oh and just a reminder. I don't think any of us are getting any younger. Lets get out and do this while we can. .......................... If the virus subsides this summer , then I'd love to have company this year ! I'd like to take you fellers up to the "Loveless Café" for lunch one day then down the Trace to a southern Tn. route back to Lynchburg . Do we have any flat-tracker fans here ? In the next town over we have a Nationally sanctioned Flat-track event in normal summers. I'll ask my buddy Pat if he's putting it on again this year. Versey you remember Pat (the guy that had the rectifier) for Beast , he's all-ways doing some event. .............................. Springman , from your house to mine , its two 400 mile days up the Natchez trace ,with free camp-grounds - then one short day from my house to the Dragon/Suches area. I've got a spare bedroom with full size bed if wife joins ya. Heck : one day last year me and Dave rode from the Dragon to my house and then back to the Dragon in the same day ! ;D All you fellers are always welcome any time your in the area. I've got a couch and a twin bed in the rock-house now too. Then there is four recliners in the living room ... ;) I've some-what perfected my "Ribs on the Grill" from last time I tried cooking some of them for ya'll :-[. Having a REAL smoker has helped with that a little ! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 01/11/21 at 19:52:25 If there's any semblancy to normal, I'm in. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 01/11/21 at 20:39:52 I'd like to try again for the Blue-Bonnet Ride in late spring. Maybe Marcia and I will have the vaccine by then ? :-? If I was going to Texas next week then I'd be bring Kate too . She's the Kawasaki/Triumph hybrid bike also know as a W650 , she's running like she was meant too. It takes getting up to 5,000+ rpm to get the 50 hp out of her , but she is really mild mannered and sweet from 1500 to 3500 rpm where most of our time is spent. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 01/12/21 at 08:18:17 Normalcy? Normalcy you say? You don't ask for much do you? ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 01/12/21 at 08:23:59 The Hill Country in the spring time sounds good to me MM. I look forward to meeting Kate. I'm not sure but I'm guessing I would probably take the S40 for that trip. I think the S40 likes the Hill Country. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 01/12/21 at 09:11:30 RIDDING DOUBLE IS THE THING ... THE SAVAGE IS A LITTLE SHORT ON PASENGER ROOM . :-? BUT I HAD A SIMULAR THOUGHT ABOUT IT BEING A SAVAGE RIDE AND ALL . :-/ WE HAVE RODE THE SAVAGE ON GROUP RIDES AND IT KEEPS UP WITH THE HARLEYS AND GOLD WINGS JUST FINE , EVEN GOING UP-HILL. ;) ITS THE SEAT LENGTH THING. LAST SUMMER WHEN I ONLY HAD TWO BIKES , THE GUZZI WAS WAITING ON A NEW TIRE AND WE HAD A RIDE TO ATTEND. SO , IT WAS THE SAVAGE'S TURN TO HALL US AROUND FOR A DAY. WE WENT UP THE NORTH GA. MOUNTAINS THAT DAY , UP TO A PLACE CALLED "SKY-LINE" INTO A NATIONAL FORREST AREA. IT WAS FUN. :) STILL DON'T KNOW IF I WANT TO TAKE THE SAVAGE RIDDING DOUBLE OVER CATTLE GRATES ??? ::) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 01/12/21 at 14:34:44 As tall as you are riding double on the Savage has got to be uncomfortable. If Marcia is coming with you you definitely want either Kate or the Guzzi. My Honda is much better than the Savage on the highway, but I still get a kick out of riding the S40 highway or not. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 01/12/21 at 17:49:34 I like taking the Savage when Marcia is working and I'm by myself. Springman you've got the 27 tooth front pulley ? :-? I've got the standard tank on it , but locally that 2.7 gallons have a lot of smiles in them ! :) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 01/12/21 at 18:23:51 Yes, I have the highway geared front pulley. And I agree, I get a lot of smiles per tankful. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 01/13/21 at 10:14:01 What’s normal these days ? Just like always we live one day at a time. Do what you need to do today. Our job while we are here is to be Salt and Light. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 01/13/21 at 12:09:49 Well said my friend. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 01/13/21 at 15:08:01 I plan on doing as much riding as I can fit in. The Texas ride would be nice. A few trips to north GA, TN and NC for the usual rides. A repeat of the fall ride in Arkansas. I believe Deb wants to go visit Gettysburg. It would be nice to go back to the Barber Vintage Motorcycle event. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 01/13/21 at 18:50:13 That's a good list Dave. I intend to join in at least 2 of those this year. More if I can pull it off. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 01/13/21 at 20:49:48 Ya'll know I'm in as much as I can do. :) Is Texas in May going to be first ? In March is Bike week in Florida with camping at the fairgrounds . ?? In normal years ??? :-? thumb Tweet Share March 05, 2021 to March 14, 2021 to Event Category : Bike Week Campground - Fastlane Campground will open during Daytona Bike Week starting Friday, March 5th at 10 am – Sunday 14th, 2021. Located at the Volusia County Fairgrounds 3150 E New York Ave Deland, Florida. RV with full hookups $55 a night, includes 2 people. Primitive tent camping $15 a night per person or $90 for all 10 days. The event will feature hot showers, restrooms, free Wi-Fi, food, vendors & bands playing each night at the Fastlane Bar & Grill. All campers will have free entry to Fastlane’s Motorcycle Swap Meet & Burning Bike. Organizer Fastlane Promotions LLC 3150 E New York Ave, Deland, Florida, 32724 Visit Organizer Website |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 01/14/21 at 06:40:58 I think april/may might be too early, but let's wait and see if things calm down. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 01/14/21 at 08:00:56 I'm thinking : Go ahead with getting Vaccinated then quit being concerned with the C-19 stuff ! I get the flue vaccine every year and don't remember last time I was sick ??? :-? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 01/14/21 at 08:06:33 I'm getting vaccinated probably next week. I should have already gotten it but I had the crud last week and wanted to wait until not sick. I can get scheduled for it because I work for a doctor. So yes, I will have been vaccinated by the next time I see you guys. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 01/14/21 at 13:27:08 They say they've opened Disneyland for mass vaccination but they don't have enough for the current schedule let alone the masses. besides, I don't mind them working out the bugs before they get to me. ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 01/14/21 at 17:32:36 Well, I hope it's not too buggy! :( |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 01/14/21 at 21:17:25 I think the first event of the year for me will be going to visit Dave ! ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 01/15/21 at 03:31:37 It appears that the last week of April was the planned date for the canceled Texas ride last year. MM and I went to Suches and rode around the area as a replacement ride. The daytime temps were in the 60-70's....the overnight temps were in the high 30's to low 40's! So......it does appear the end of April is about the soonest we can start on planning for any multi day rides. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 01/15/21 at 15:09:30 Yes, I think all the Hill Country rides have been April/May. Summer can be really hot here in Texas. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 01/15/21 at 21:08:16 Plus in Texas we sleep in-doors ! :) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 01/16/21 at 20:59:04 So Dave ... Do I need to bring SNOW SHOES to get from the the truck to the shop ? :-? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 01/17/21 at 02:29:42 No snow shoes required. This winter has been relatively free of any snow and we have had less than an inch........the normal for February is 6.5 inches. There has only been one snow that has covered the grass. There has not been a lot of sun and so far we have not gotten below 20 that I am aware of. In a normal year we would have been down below 10 degrees for a few days in February.......sometimes we get below zero. The coldest I have ever witnessed was 25 below on a Saturday - and I was working outside surveying job on that day! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 01/17/21 at 04:27:10 So while standing in one spot briefly did your boots freeze to the ground ? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 01/17/21 at 11:31:06 212C232E283F7F7A4D0 wrote:
No, at that temperature the air is dry, the snow is fluffy and makes scrunchy/squeaky noises when you walk in it. The snow is so frozen it doesn't pack or stick to anything. Thankfully we were taking topo of a large hillside and I was moving around giving them shots in a 25' grid - I got to move around while the instrument man was standing in one spot! Today with electronic total stations it is far easier and faster. Just before I retired the company bought a drone that can fly around and do the same thing the 3 of us were doing manually. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 02/08/21 at 15:12:32 Just took a look at the long range weather forecast and I see that 2 weeks look like viable options for the Hill Country. April 11-17 and May 2-8. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 02/08/21 at 18:11:20 The week in May might be easier for me , but I'll be glad to go on a ride either one of them ! :) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 02/09/21 at 10:46:44 Either one looks good for me right now. What do the other potential attendees opine? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 02/24/21 at 09:59:39 MM mentioned "last of April-first of May" in another thread. And that he wanted to see the Hill Country bloom again. Mid April is better if you are coming for the wild flowers. Here is a chart of what blooms when... as a best guess: http://www.wildflowerhaven.com/Articles/Texas-Bloom-Times What ever ya'll decide, and if you want me to lead you around, I will need to know sooner than later so I can arrange vacation time. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 02/25/21 at 04:09:06 What are the average morning and afternoon temps in your part of the world ? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 02/25/21 at 06:57:56 3E333C3137206065520 wrote:
Here? Now? Later? I don't go outside much during the week, so it's hard to say. Your best bet for info is https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/tx/san-antonio |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 02/26/21 at 15:00:10 The week starting April 11 is looking really good right now. You can check the weather forecast for Kerville, Tx for the month of April on Accuweather. It shows lows in the mid 50's and highs in the lower 80's for that week. That sounds ideal to me. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 02/26/21 at 16:09:21 I'm going to hold off until I get the vaccine for now. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 02/26/21 at 16:44:24 Deb is anxious to go.......she said even if the group decided not to go she wants the two of us to go to Texas! (She has cabin fever and wants to go somewhere......soon!). It is hard to decide if we want to go early and see the Blue Bonnets - or a bit later to see the bats come out of the tunnel! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 02/27/21 at 01:42:32 I like Blue Bats [ch128513] |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/01/21 at 17:55:26 Hay Dave , Does the BATS and El Capitan mountain have anything in common ? :-? ................................... Marcia has a Dr. appointment we might have to change for the week of the 11th. ? If that is going to work for everybody , that is ?? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 03/01/21 at 21:12:07 The week of April 11 works for me. I like the idea of riding amongst the wild flowers. I cannot go in the 2-3 rd week of May due to our 9th Anniversary trip to SC. I am making this ride. Dave, Dave, Michael & Michael, I will be there. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 03/02/21 at 07:54:19 I have put in for vacation 04/12 to 04/16. Well.. I TOLD my boss I would be taking that off. I will monitor this thread to see if anything changes. Hope to see ya'll! :D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 03/02/21 at 15:43:57 Deb and I will start making plans to be there! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/02/21 at 20:54:14 I will put in my vacation request also. Looking forward to this. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/03/21 at 09:04:48 OK :) Marcia is changing her appointment on the 12th. , :) :) ................................. Next thing , I might have to find a motel instead of the Camping Cabin ? I"ve had a request for an indoors Bathroom ... |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/03/21 at 09:38:49 Any other takers? The Hill Country has some really good motorcycle roads and there is also lots of good eating in the area. The roads are winding but not as demanding as the Tail of the Dragon. Join the fun. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/03/21 at 10:32:01 Got my vacation request approved. Ready to rock and roll. Waiting on Hammer (Steve) to see if he is in. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/04/21 at 09:24:36 I was just looking at motels in the Kerrville area . It must be Blue Bonnet season now ... A lot of the motels are already booked up . I might have to enjoy the Campground ? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/04/21 at 14:08:56 Looks like Hammer is in. Versy, I sure would love to see you. Any chance you will make it? Right now it looks like Lancer, Hammer and I will share a cabin so plenty of room left for you Versy. Dave, will you guys be coming with your trailer and staying at the same place as us (Kerrville Schreiner Park)? MM, I guess you need to take a look and see what you like. There are some options at the park. Versy, what is the cabin number we normally get? I think we need to make reservations asap and I guess I can do that. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/04/21 at 14:18:55 I just called the park and there are still some cabins available. I am looking at check in on Sunday the 11th. Are we doing check out on Saturday the 17th or on Sunday the 18th? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 03/04/21 at 15:08:02 I'd like to be there, but I'm going to hold off until I get the vaccine. https://registerb.parksreconline.com/wbwsc/kerrville.wsc/wbrn03vsi.html?xximage=RiverSide.jpg We usually take Number 1. #3 has a spot you could back a truck to and ride on. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/04/21 at 21:30:35 Springman I was just looking at the "Ranch House (sleeps 8) ($200.oo/night) " at the Kerrville park. I'll call them in the morning ... if its a three bedroom ... then how about us all getting it ? There is a Carriage House (sleeps 6 more) that can go with it for a few $$$ extra ??? Indoor bathrooms (x2) and all ... ::) I'll find out about it Friday. They don't have a very good web-master. I'm thinking spend the Sunday (11th) - Friday night (17th) then leave Saturday morning ? or maybe Sunday morning (18th) ??? What think ye fellers ? :-? ................................................. Glad to see Steve can join us ! :) or should we call him Hammer ? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 03/05/21 at 02:39:50 5C4E5C4E43505F5259110 wrote:
Go here: https://registerb.parksreconline.com/wbwsc/kerrville.wsc/wbsplash.html?wbp=1 Under "Camping", click on "Make reservation". That takes you to a map of the park. Click on the Ranch House to check availability. Put in dates, leave Qty at 1. Looks available for 04/10 to 04/17. It looks like the "Carriage House" (Bunk House) is an extra $55 a night https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/1740/Ranch-House |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 03/05/21 at 05:09:01 MM: We are fine with getting the Ranch House - provided we can have a bedroom/bath that is not completely communal. Deb's is still a couple of years away from being completely healed. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/05/21 at 07:41:15 Good Morning OK , Guys : I just got off the phone with the Kerrville park lady. The RANCH HOUSE is ours for the 11th till the 17th of April . I'll be getting an email receipt in a few minutes. It's 3 br. 2 bath . and it has a Kitchen !!! :) One queen , one full , two twin , and a pull-out-couch . We can add the CARRIAGE HOUSE that sleeps 6 if we want/need . She said : "Were not accepting parties of more than 10 people" , so Versey - they are thinking of being Covid safe . I hope you can join |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/05/21 at 10:34:37 Sounds good. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/05/21 at 11:08:25 Looks like it will be 8 of us total. Youzguys, MM and Marcia, Dave and Deb, Lancer, Hammer and me. Should be fun. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 03/05/21 at 11:29:31 Sweet, me too. But gruesome newsome just flipped the vaccine schedule upside down so I don't know when. I'm thinking of hanging out on skid row... apparently it'll be easier that way. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 03/05/21 at 12:20:24 150611100F0204060D52630 wrote:
Versy.. I understand your concerns. Still want you to come and enjoy the rides, the company, and see who "kisses the mountain" this time.. sigh :-/ Maybe you can get poked in time. Maybe you will decide it isn't needed. Time to decide, there is. Place for you, there always is! :D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 03/05/21 at 13:04:01 We consider Versy to be "essential"! That should qualify him to move to the front of the vaccine line. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/05/21 at 14:55:23 Really would be great to see you there Versy. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 03/05/21 at 15:09:50 I was planning on staying from Sunday to Sunday but I can switch to a small cabin after the big house closes on Thursday. Also, I might have a friend with me as well. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/05/21 at 16:27:16 but I can switch to a small cabin after the big house closes on Thursday. Lancer , I only ask for through Saturday morning . So Friday night is already covered . ;) .......................... Does everybody else want to stay till Sunday morning ? I'd think we might get Saturday night too just for the asking ??? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/05/21 at 17:09:56 I was planning Sunday to Saturday. I'll have to see how thing play out regarding the extra day. MM, since you are coming in your pick up bring your cot just in case we need it. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 03/05/21 at 19:46:01 Deb and I made reservations for a room at a house just a short way down Main Highway......we will be 13 minutes away at 125 Tracks Trail, Center Point, TX 78010, USA Without knowing exactly how 8 people use 2 bathrooms for a week without any kind of "Maid Service".....and how 8 people can fit all their gear into one cabin, and how we all arrive with cars, trucks, trailers and motorcycles - we chickened out and got a place close by. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/05/21 at 21:03:42 OK guys , :-? Here's the thing : We can keep the three bedroom/2 bath/ kitchen/living room for $30.00 each/night :-? or Ya'll can get a camping cabin for $15.00/night/each and I can change to the "Sleeps two" cabin they have . I'm having a great time ridding the hill country either way , and I understand keeping cost down is half the fun . 8-) ......................................................... Its good we started early ! ;) So , DO WE KEEP THE BIG ONE ? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 03/06/21 at 02:39:35 67756775786B6469622A0 wrote:
My vote says... keep the big one. I won't be there every night. I don't know if I will be there any night. But I will still pony up and pay for it as if I was there all the time. When I do stay, I would rather have a bit of room to stretch out and not have to go outside to even change my mind. ::) Plus a fridge!! And Lancer may have a +1. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 03/06/21 at 14:53:50 I think my +1 will be going according to his desires stated today, but he needs to make arrangements for his wife’s transportation. She is not able to drive at all so needs help when he is gone. So there will be about 4 or 5 of us in the 6 person cabin after Dave and MM SLINK OFF for alone time with wives ? I believe that will work unless others want the small cabins instead. Has everyone had vaccinations except for Versey ? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/06/21 at 17:15:12 So there will be about 4 or 5 of us in the 6 person cabin after Dave and MM SLINK OFF for alone time with wives ? Whoa , whoa , whoa Lancer , ;D Marcia and I are still in the Ranch House . I like having coffee made in the morning , and a kitchen to play in. And a fridge to keep a cool drink chilled . I'd like to have the Full or Queen bed room either one is OK . :) .................................... The Ranch House does cost more but has more too ... :-? Its $200/night - 30/each * 4 and I'll pick-up the slack. I think we should leave YouzGuyz out of the $$$ and buy him a beverage of his choice for leading us around. So I'm still in ... unless ... our 4 solo guys want the $60/night cabin. Then and only then will I bail and find a motel or something. Keeping the Ranch House does cost more so I can understand if our 4 solo guys go to a cabin. But I need to know ... ::) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/06/21 at 19:57:48 I'm fine with $30.00 per night and I am sure Steve will be also. Lancer, if you and your friend are fine with that then let's commit to the Ranch House with MM. If not, the mini cabin that we have stayed in in the past is fine with me but we just need to let MM know asap. Yes, I like keeping it as cheap as possible but $30.00/night is still within my means. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 03/07/21 at 05:09:28 I like the idea of the Ranch house but question having only 5 beds. I love you guys but don't particularly want to sleep with any of you. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 03/07/21 at 09:20:29 66746674796A6568632B0 wrote:
Here is a likely scenario: Queen - Mike and Marcia. Full - Lancer Twin Beds - Springman and Steve That leaves the Pull out couch for Youzguyz on those nights that he wants to use it.....or for Lancer's friend if he comes. If Versy gets the vaccine or decides to come without it - if Lancers friend comes and Youzguyz sleeps over often - you may need to add the Carriage house to get more beds. There may be room to set up cots in the carriage house. The website isn't very clear on what is inside the Ranch House or the Carriage house - I believe the photo with the 4 bunk beds is the carriage house. I would also suspect that the Carriage House does not add any plumbing....so no additional bath facilities. I did look at the map, and the Ranch House and "Bunk" house is at the beginning of the road to the park - and you don't even go through the gate to access them. You are remote from the shower/toilet areas in the campground - you would likely have to drive to use them. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 03/07/21 at 11:34:00 That sounds workable. If there are 2 sets of bunk beds that adds even more total beds. Let’s stay with the ranch/bunk house. Sorry for the back and forth. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 03/07/21 at 14:36:03 Since the Bunk/Carriage house (It is called Bunk House on the Map - but Carriage house on the website) is only available if you rent the Ranch House - there is no chance that anyone can rent the Carriage house while you have the reservation for the Ranch house. So it is very likely you could add it at anytime during the week if you decide you need the extra room. You may find out you need the extra space just to keep all your gear! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/07/21 at 15:41:10 I'm fine with the Ranch House as I mentioned earlier. I have been thinking about it though and MM you need to make sure Marcia is fine with it as I believe there will be no real privacy for her. Privacy amongst the guys is not big deal as we are all old men. :o |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 03/07/21 at 17:07:42 Old ? ? [ch128558] |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/07/21 at 18:09:52 thinking about it though and MM you need to make sure Marcia is fine with it . ........................................................... :) After , being in charge of 40-something teachers and over 500 little monsters for 15 years ... Marcia ain't afraid of nothing . It's the rest of us who should be looking for cover ! ;D I fell in love with her at first sight before I knew what she did for a living . ::) ..................................... I'm glad we're keeping the Ranch House , this is going to be a great year to ride the Hill Country ! 8-) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/07/21 at 20:52:09 How about seasoned. We are seasoned men! ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/07/21 at 21:05:06 Sometimes ... I think all women "let" us "think" we are in charge ? Marcia is good , but I'd feel sorta strange if it was a room full of women and me the only male ? So , a touch of distance might be in order ??? :-? But , Marcia is a God Fearing person above all else. It will be fine ! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 03/08/21 at 00:39:15 477C7166777B60667D757867140 wrote:
That leaves the Pull out couch for Youzguyz on those nights that he wants to use it.....or for Lancer's friend if he comes. [/quote] If the couch is in use, I'm good with a cot if MM can bring one. I just don't want to be "sardined" again.. ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/08/21 at 08:05:04 I've got those military type cots that come in a bag . I'll bring two of them . ;) It would cost an extra $55. to get the extra 2 bunk beds. Remember the couch folds out and we don't have to fold it up every day for my part. I'll bring at least 3 folding bag chairs too. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 03/08/21 at 10:22:17 Can we take a ride to the Regency Bridge? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L2uKjqztHQ |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 03/08/21 at 11:37:35 053E3324353922243F373A25560 wrote:
To? Yes Over? No It is closed to vehicle traffic. (as of the last report here) https://www.goldthwaiteeagle.com/2020/09/22/regency-bridge-closed/ A little over 2 hours to get there. https://goo.gl/maps/BXXybsZLnXXQLWNU7 Of course, my route would not be as ... direct... ::) And, it is a dirt road to get to the bridge. (Or was the last time I went.. long ago) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/08/21 at 11:58:01 You're starting to scare me! ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 03/08/21 at 13:35:35 Well it sounds like the Regency Bridge won't be on the agenda this year. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 03/08/21 at 13:57:57 53686572636F747269616C73000 wrote:
Why not? We can still go there. We can walk on the bridge. We just shouldn't ride on it. It's an unpaved road (I just say "dirt" as a generic word for such things) for less than a mile to get to the south end of the bridge. Looks like caliche in street view at the end. https://goo.gl/maps/Z1FKBHWAt6bYtQjJA Totally up to ya'll. :D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/09/21 at 08:01:51 youzguyz If there is a shallow creek crossing to rinse the bikes off not to far from the mile of dirt road then that would be great ! ;D ............................ I've not been disappointed in anywhere you led us too ! :) That road where "Old Rider" took a detour through somebody's yard then led to StoneHinge was one I'd like to repeat. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/09/21 at 08:23:20 As I sit here sneezing I figured I would suggest that anybody that suffers seasonal allergies bring their medicine with them. The various pollens in Texas can sometimes get bad. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 03/09/21 at 11:04:07 2E3C2E3C31222D202B630 wrote:
StoneHENGE (I know you call it Hinge just to aggravate me) is certainly on the list. I don't remember Old Rider going through a yard, but when you are leading you don't see a lot of the antics going on behind you. What isn't seen, is hard to remember.. at my age... The fun road around Stonehenge is Hwy 39. It does have a few "oh crap" curves. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 03/09/21 at 13:33:14 2A3C262934262A29530 wrote:
He does the same thing to me. Wolf Pen Gap is.............."Pig Pen Gap" in MM's way of thinking! Since MM and I will both be riding double.......it likely is best to avoid gravel roads and water crossings as much as possible. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 03/09/21 at 14:06:58 744F4255444853554E464B54270 wrote:
Since MM and I will both be riding double.......it likely is best to avoid gravel roads and water crossings as much as possible.[/quote] Understood, and doable. When not completely doable, you will be given an alternate route to meet us on the other side of the nasties. Soooooo, I guess you two won't be opting to do the Dirty Sister? or.. Slime Bridge?? (that even scares me.. ) :o https://goo.gl/maps/L5jYDogkHUH2Yuok9 Check out my review on that page. :P |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/09/21 at 15:00:36 I don't recall doing the slime bridge. Which I think is good. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/09/21 at 18:17:42 StoneHENGE , I stand corrected . I'm not to shy to admit that , "Spell checker is my second best friend . ............................................... YouzGuyz Wolf Pen is so full of sharp , short , twist's that a big bike is like a fish out of water there. I don't know if it might hold a Wolf ... but ... I'm almost sure it would hold a Pig ! ;D Sorry Dave , it must have been a HOG LOVER who named it Wolf Pen ... ::) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/15/21 at 08:53:12 I finally looked at "SLIME BRIDGE" ! :-[ ................... It looks like a TRUCK could get lost going across there !! :-/ The Harley might have been in a vertical position when it went off the bridge but maybe NOT !!! ::) .............. One year we went across a creek crossing with rock bottom and water about six inches deep , it was in a long right turn coming out of the water . I was expecting slime but was glad not to find it . I was last or next to last to cross it , had to wait to see how much slipping and sliding everybody else did ... 8-) Thinking of slime make me wish I'd put K-70 tires front and rear , I will next time whether it might help or not ? . :) ................................. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 03/15/21 at 13:45:17 56445644495A5558531B0 wrote:
I was sweeping that ride, so I did not see him go in. I got off my bike to help another rider that went down on the bridge, then saw them dragging his bike out of the river. Got it out, emptied out the saddle bags (full of water). Wired up the kickstand (broke the mount or spring), and ... it started. :o Rode to the Dam Red Barn. When he parked, it sounded like a teakettle. ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/15/21 at 20:57:56 I rode my Savage across a slime filled crossing on a Tn. back road that was only about 8 foot wide . The feeling of "NO TRACTION" was only momentary , but still a very scary feeling ! :-[ I was REALLY GLAD to be on a 400 pound and not on a 800 pound bike !! ::) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 03/16/21 at 05:36:34 I looked up the Slime Bridge on YouTube. It appears to be a real nightmare when the water is flowing over it and the slime is wet - the dry crossings when the water is low doesn't look to be scary. Does anyone have room in your saddlebag for a big bag of sand? :-? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 03/16/21 at 12:21:13 1D262B3C2D213A3C272F223D4E0 wrote:
Just half fill the inner tube with water. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/16/21 at 12:22:25 I'm out of room in my trunk , but If you can help figure out how to mount a trailer I might try pulling one ? I've seen them mounted on the fender but I don't think that will work on anything I've got ? Ever seen a swing-arm mount up close ? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 03/16/21 at 12:56:05 there's a single wheel trailer that would be fun. the ones I've seen mount with a spindle thru the rear axle. do you have a m/c with a hollow axle? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 03/16/21 at 13:02:01 6A796E6F707D7B79722D1C0 wrote:
The BMW has a hollow rear hub and the rear wheel mounts to it - I could get the trailer ball spinning with the rear wheel! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 03/16/21 at 14:29:44 https://www.unigotrailers.com/ http://www.trailtail.com/shop.html#/ http://n-line.com/products/single-wheel-motorcycle-trailer/ |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/17/21 at 11:26:46 Hey Versy, how is it going with getting the covid vaccine. Seems most everybody I know around here that wanted the vaccine has been able to get it. But, this is Texas not California. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 03/17/21 at 12:55:48 44% over 65 20% 50-65 14% overall hopefully by summer. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/17/21 at 15:22:06 Hay Versey I know at least 5 people with type "O-Blood" who have had almost no effect from the Virus . Are you type "O" ? The safest place to be may be around a bunch of already Vaccine people ?? :-? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 03/17/21 at 18:48:34 Mm is right, we can all keep you surrounded and safe in Texas. It is a respite from the life in my home state of California. You know you love and miss us. [ch128526] Lots of free air and open spaces on a MOTORCYCLE. [ch128513] Better start preparing Michael. [ch127949] ZOOM [ch127949] ZOOM [ch127949] |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/18/21 at 08:24:34 All I can say is, I sure am glad I don't live in California. ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 03/18/21 at 09:29:17 I'd sure like to go, but I have to get a few things settled before I can have fun. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/18/21 at 09:41:28 Versey , if you like Kate then I'll sell her to ya for what I got in her ! She's about as close to perfect as I can get her. I saved all the factory parts just in case someone wanted to "Restore her" to the original . Things like the factory breather box , and all the little stuff that is better now. Do you still need some one to title the CB500 ? I can haul two bikes in the truck if need be. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/18/21 at 15:23:01 Versy, it is going to feel weird. This will be the first suzukisavage.com ride I go on where you won't be there. I'm not much into beer so I won't offer to have one for you, but I'll have a burger or some brisket for you. ;D Hope to see you later in the year my friend. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 03/18/21 at 17:25:41 Michael, I promise to snore for both of us. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 03/18/21 at 22:13:27 just as long as you don't wake yourself up. ;) oh yeah, burgers... brisket.. beer, I'll be envious. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 03/19/21 at 02:48:17 415245445B5650525906370 wrote:
There is historical evidence of the “Waking self” thing so cannot promise that, but we will eat and consume beverages in your honor. [ch128077] |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 03/19/21 at 03:09:54 312235342B2620222976470 wrote:
And babes! (Deb and Marcia). ;) Mike and I will be bringing our "Rev Limiters"! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/19/21 at 09:06:51 Mike and I will be bringing our "Rev Limiters"! ;D .......................... You wouldn't say that if you could have seen Marcia , Lucky (the Guzzi) and me on the Dragon last summer leaving our CMAUSA Goldwing Hotrod Guy behind wondering "How can it be that I can't keep-up They're ridding double, and still leaving me ! On that little-bity-machine ! " ??? OldFeller taught me how to set them up well ! ;) No OldFeller , I wasn't even doing the front brake - pitch the rear end to the outside thing , that's hard to do ridding double . ..................... You Ranch House guys ... Please don't forget to bring Pajamas ... ::) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/19/21 at 10:33:11 Oh that's right! No walking around in our skivvies. :o |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 03/19/21 at 13:02:01 Pajamas ? ? Skivvies ? ? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/19/21 at 17:41:15 :o |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/19/21 at 21:10:36 Versey , I'd like to have my Savage friends over at least once durning the summer. Haven't set a date yet ? But when warm weather sets in ... Dave is going to want a trip to Suches (I will too) :) Then the lid comes off the pot so to speak ! I hope you can get vaccinated by the middle of the summer ! :-? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 03/21/21 at 13:22:06 It has begun... |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 03/21/21 at 13:26:55 And, as always, ride fotos of the hill country are here: https://www.facebook.com/neal.achterhof/ All my posts are "public", so you don't have to "friend" me and you don't have to be on facebook. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/25/21 at 12:32:04 Just checking in on everybody. Anybody else gonna join us? Also curious to know what bike each one is bringing. I have yet too decide cuz I'm trying to take care of a few issues on the S40 as time permits. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 03/25/21 at 15:15:27 California just open vaccination to me, but probably won't be able to getRdone real soon. So, count me as not coming. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/25/21 at 17:25:45 Versey , I'm going to miss seeing your smiling face if you don't get to go ! .......................... ............................ I'm ridding double ... and ... Lucky the Guzzi got to go last time ! :) so Its Kate's turn fair and square ! ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 03/25/21 at 17:56:53 The Savage Cafe' won't ride double! Deb and I are bringing the F800GT - same bike we took to Arkansas. It will fit in the enclosed trailer if I take the windshield off - so it will get to stay clean, dry and comfy on the way down and back. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/25/21 at 18:42:23 Yep, I'' miss Versy. Still holding out hope though. Looking forward to meeting Kate. Dave, I figured you would bring the BMW for riding double. It will be nice to see everybody again. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/25/21 at 20:21:15 so it will get to stay clean, dry and comfy Dang Dave ! Maybe we can find a water crossing to wash them all in ??? ;D Hang in there buddy ! ;) .......................................... Truth is : I was just looking at enclosed trailers ... ::) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 03/26/21 at 00:37:33 7E7D7F64636A606C630D0 wrote:
I'm not sure yet.. :-/ |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 03/26/21 at 03:06:52 Bringing REX |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 03/26/21 at 05:16:46 7F6C7B7A65686E6C6738090 wrote:
Ya know.. they do have a "one and done" vaccination now. Johnson & Johnson. Not saying you can get to it in time. Not saying you ain't got other things jamming ya up. Just sayin.. gonna miss you!!!! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/26/21 at 07:31:16 Be glad to see REX Thumper , Mad-Hasher , the little BMW , Beast (if he can make it) , and I suspect Steve will bring a Harley of some sort , and which ever sweetie Springman brings ? :) ... who did I not get ? :-? Some folks take their DOGS for a walk .............. ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 03/26/21 at 13:31:55 706270626F7C737E753D0 wrote:
Mad-Hasher???? *sigh" Mad Hamish.. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/26/21 at 15:21:04 I was wondering how long it would take you to say something! ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 03/26/21 at 20:43:34 Hay , I'm glad I got as close to right as I did . ........................... |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 03/27/21 at 02:23:33 7E6C7E6C61727D707B330 wrote:
Mike, as I read your comment I had a video running through my head of you saying that; it brought a chuckle to me. [ch128517] |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 03/27/21 at 05:40:17 Youzguys had mentioned the Life360 app so we can keep track of each other....I already have the app on my phone and we used it on a trip to Suches a couple years ago. It might be fun to start the app as we begin the trip and we can see how each other are moving along as we head toward Texas. We are leaving the morning of April 9th and hopefully returning home on the evening of April 18th......so the Life360 session should be open for that period of time for us (your time period may be shorter/longer). |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 03/27/21 at 18:28:51 I just got off the phone with Steve (Hammer) he is having to bow out as an important, high paying job has come up for him that will run through the week of the 12th. Which means I will probably take the S-40 on the ride if I can get a few items taken care of by then. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/02/21 at 06:26:31 We are taking our son to the airport today . Its time to return him to the Air Force and get busy getting my chores caught-up so We can wonder off to Texas for a BIG WEEK ! NINE DAYS , and counting ;) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/03/21 at 03:04:56 I have begun to make some preparations: Changed oil in car, license sticker for the trailer, added a USB charging port on the motorcycle......and a new pair of riding pants (MM doesn't think it is appropriate to ride a BMW wearing jeans). |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/03/21 at 03:28:05 I have started thinking about routes and places. I know places of interest include: StoneHinge - (they might be scheduled for oiling). Three Twisted Sisters - (shouldn't go on Wednesday, store is close). Alamo Springs Cafe - (for MM's burger) - only open Fri, Sat, Sun. (since when??) Hillbillyz - (cause I said so) only open Fri, Sat, Sun. hmmmm.. may need to by pass more as I think of them If you have druthers and where and what, let me know. I'll figure out when and how. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/03/21 at 07:58:04 :-? So durning the week ... I'm thinking - there is a big grill on the deck of the cabin ? We could do something like : Everybody pick-out what they want at the grocery store , then slap it on the grill at the same time . I could bring my big crock-pot too. The cabin has some pots and pans too ? Remember how handy that grill was that Dave and Deb brought was ? I've got a Stove-top grill I can bring and the cabin has a stove ! ;) Two stove-top grills would be good if anybody else has one. Think , 5 pound bag of Skinless-Boneless Chicken Breast glazed in BBQ sauce under a sheet of aluminum foil on a grill top !!! :P Na , not yet ! ;D Our first night in the Cabin will be Sunday night the 11th. and our last night will be Friday . But that can be modified by the will of our fellow Cabin-mates and the good will of the folks running the park. ................... Dave I know your an early riser , so we'll expect you for breakfast most morning , and I kind of suspect you like cooking as much as I do ? :) O'yea , ..... (MM doesn't think it is appropriate to ride a BMW wearing jeans). Your right Dave , everybody knows BMW ridders " MUST MATCH the BIKE ! " . Anything less and you would just be a Guzzi or Savage person on a BMW . ;D ;D ;D ;D So , Marcia ask if you'll be wearing White Pants ??? ... I'm guessing they would be a Contrasting or Complimenting , Reflective color . :-/ Dave don't forget : Your Passenger must match also ... hay ... Deb had a really neat looking ridding outfit last time I saw her . Your wife has good taste . 8-) ............... 8 days and I don't have my chores done up yet !!! :-/ |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/03/21 at 12:02:38 Well.....it doesn't appear the Slime Bridge is going to be very slippery this year. It appears we have 3 weeks forecast without the only chance of rain on Sunday, April 4....and that is only a 30% chance of rain. Can this part of Texas really be that dry? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/05/21 at 03:58:46 6D565B4C5D514A4C575F524D3E0 wrote:
Most of Texas is in a drought state of some severity. Most of where we will be is in D1 or D2. https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?TX As such, water crossings will normally not be covered, at all. I have not looked at Slime Bridge recently, but it may be mostly dry. I will try to get there Saturday for an evaluation. It is part of a nice road to Wimberley, but there are easy ways around it. All of the crossings I normally go over are dry now.. or so short as to make no difference. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/05/21 at 04:30:31 I could use some info as far as when you are planning to arrive and route once you hit Texas. Depending on this and that, I may "escort" you in.. Might hit side roads in the process depending on route and how tired you are! Yeah.. lots of maybe and might.. but, I need info to see if possible. And, yes, I understand that travel plans often change en route. Post here or PM me. If someone has a Life360 circle already setup with some of the participants, please send out invites to me (and the rest). If not, I will setup a circle on my account using cell phone numbers provided to me. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/05/21 at 07:49:26 Youzguyz: You might as well set up the Life360 if you are familiar with how to do it, as you are the only one with all the phone numbers. You likely don't want to escort in Deb and I - or Marcia and Mike, as we will be in our cages hauling the motorcycles in. Deb and I will be leaving KY on Friday morning - and with luck we will make it to Little Rock by the evening......unless Deb decides she wants to stop at Memphis and be touristy. Our first night at our Kerrville lodging is Sunday night - so we will need to stay someplace else on Saturday night. I expect we will be someplace in Texas on Saturday night.......I just don't know where. We have family in Waxahachie, and maybe we will spend a few hours visiting them (Or maybe they will invite us to spend Saturday night with them!). |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 04/05/21 at 10:04:32 I just need to change the oil on the S40 and hopefully I can route the wiring for a usb port without having to take off the tank. I wanted to change the clutch push rod but just have not had the time. Though the ride to the Hill Country would be easier on the Honda, I think the S40 is better suited for those roads. I have not yet decided what route I am taking or how early I am leaving on Sunday morning, but I'll let you know Neal. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/05/21 at 11:31:58 675C5146575B40465D555847340 wrote:
Texts for Life360 have been sent to Dave, MM and Springman. I don't have a cell# for Lancer yet. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/05/21 at 12:48:49 Youzguyz: I got my Life 360 invite - I will log onto it Friday or Saturday once I get moving. Dave |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 04/05/21 at 13:23:35 MM - Do we need to bring bed linens or are they provided? Remember they do not provide them for the small cabin we have gotten in the past. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/05/21 at 21:44:40 I've been away from my computer all day but can catch up now. Tuesday I'll call Kerrville and arrange for anyone in the group to pick the keys up , and find out about linen. I suspect it will be bring your own due to Covid ? I'm still working on catching my chores up from our son's 3 week visit that ended last Friday. But I got one of the big ones nocked out today. ;) .................... We plan to leave early Saturday morning and drive down the Natchez trace to Natchez Mississippi the first day , then on to Kerrville on Sunday ... so ... it may be about dark before we get there ? :-? ............................... 5 days and counting ! :) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/06/21 at 01:02:51 4E75786F7E72696F747C716E1D0 wrote:
The code is only good for 2 days. Let me know when you want a new one sent. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/06/21 at 05:21:47 OK , Please excuse my ignorance in life 360 matters ... I down-loaded the app and turned my "data" on I clicked on the link , sent by Youzguyz What happens next ? :-? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/06/21 at 05:36:43 697B697B76656A676C240 wrote:
I dunno.. I think you have to join my 2021 Hill Country circle by putting in the code that was in the text message. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/06/21 at 05:38:47 web site sez: This means someone you know invited you join them on Life360 and be part of their private Circle. What an honor! If you are a new Life360 user you will be asked if you want to Join a Circle and you'll be shown who's currently in it. Simply join by entering an Invite Code in the message, or by creating one of your very own. If you are an existing user, you can join a Circle by tapping on the Circle Switcher at the top of the screen and then tap on 'Join a Circle'. Enter the code you received and you will be placed into your new Circle. also has a video https://youtu.be/VhXO9WFOUCs |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/06/21 at 06:01:54 I logged onto Life360 and you should see me in KY.....it is going to be a bit boring watching me drive around Campbell County for the next few days so I will turn off my location on the phone until we start driving. If I remember correctly the app does use some data and battery - so turning the location off while I am stationary might be a way to put the tracking in "pause" and keep the app from tracking me while I am not moving. Deb and I want to go by the General Store in Luckenbach to buy a T-Shirt or two......they store is open every day. If the group wants to go and eat there - the restaurant is open Thursday-Sunday 11:30AM to 8PM. If the group doesn't want to go.....Deb and i can stop on our way in/out of Kerrville. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/06/21 at 06:10:49 4B707D6A7B776C6A7179746B180 wrote:
Luckenbach can definitely added to the mix. It is normally as part of the Alamo Springs Cafe (for lunch) ride. So, we will be doing that on Friday. I do not.. ummmm.. recommend Luchenbach for lunch.. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 04/06/21 at 08:34:10 Youzguyz, I'll have to request another log in code from you later. Apparently the issues I am having with life360 is that I need to update the IOS on my phone, but cannot remember my password. Fun, fun, fun! >:( |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 04/06/21 at 08:34:58 Oh by the way, I'd like to see Willie and Waylon also! ;) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/06/21 at 08:40:36 2E2D2F34333A303C335D0 wrote:
Sorry.. you have to go to Floore Country Store to see Willie... and only on Saturday night. https://goo.gl/maps/tHeWVv94YwrYDyMh8 |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/06/21 at 12:24:40 Before I click on "Start free trial" , & days for free ? ??? Is that right ??? :-? Its OK and its only $5/month. or $49.99/year . But , I have no idea if its necessary ? .............................. So , Dave ... Did you have Chicken for lunch about 14:00 hrs. ? :-/ |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/06/21 at 12:28:19 7F6D7F6D60737C717A320 wrote:
I have had my account for.. years.. and never paid anything. The"Free" plan is the one you want. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/06/21 at 12:29:55 I'll see if I can find that one ! ;) So , its asking for a six digit code ? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/06/21 at 12:48:05 MM: I have had the free version for years as well.....doesn't cost me nuttin'. I have logged on - but turned off my "location" until I leave on Friday. Therefore I won't show up until I am moving. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/06/21 at 12:58:59 1F0D1F0D00131C111A520 wrote:
I sent a six character code in the text message. Maybe that is it? Or is it asking you to confirm your sign-up with a code they sent to your email? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/06/21 at 18:21:58 One of the reasons I have not yet logged in - is I believe the Life360 app documents the time you are traveling, the speed, and where you stop. You really don't want that much information on how I spend my work days and evening hours. Once we get underway you will know when we are on the road, and every time we stop.....and where we stopped......and how long we stayed there! And - we will know the same about you! If you stop at Madam Lena's - we will know! ;) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 04/07/21 at 09:34:44 So Dave, is Madame Lena's a good place to stop? ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/07/21 at 12:31:34 I will admit that I drove past Madam Lena's on a regular basis - but I never went inside to see her. And.......it is not nearly as bad as your imagination might have led you to believe. Madam Lena was a palm reader who was located in Newport, KY - right across the street from the county courthouse. I would go to the Clerk's Office on a regular basis to research deeds and make copies of the subdivision plats. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 04/07/21 at 15:22:37 ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 04/07/21 at 16:07:23 I’ve got some some bad news guys, I will not be able to make the ride. My health has not improved enough to be able to do this. I was hopeful that was not the case but this past week has shown otherwise. I’m sorry to drop out at such a late date. Hopefully this fall in AR will be different. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/07/21 at 19:32:02 So , who is left ? Dave and Deb. Mike and Marcia Springman ??? I'm thinking call in the morning and switch to the cabin instead of the Ranch house . Three bedrooms and two bath might be more than we need to buy ? It $400. difference ... in 5 days . :-? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/08/21 at 00:46:42 5E535C5157400005320 wrote:
:'( I hope you feel better soon. Pain.. hurts. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 04/08/21 at 08:41:10 Lancer, I sure hope you feel better soon. MM, yes, go ahead and cancel the ranch house. I suspect you and Marcia will need a cabin to yourselves so I need to see about getting something for myself. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/08/21 at 08:50:52 Sorry your feeling "not well" Lancer I hope it don't hold ya down long . Ain't none of us Spring Chicks any more It would have been nice if OldFeller could have joined us on a TEXAS ride before he hung up the Helmet . So I'd say "we should be glad we're still in the game" so to speak ... ;) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/08/21 at 09:28:33 OK ! No problem !! :) .................................... Kerrville park is canceled with no problem . Springman and Us (Marcia and Mike) are staying at the same motel ... I'm going to miss seeing REX this year ... and Lancer , too ! I would have been nice to see Steve this year ... but the year ain't over yet ! I've told that story about "PAM's HATEFULL HUSSEY CAFE" and Steve a lot of times . ;D Lancer did you know about that place before we went in ? ::) It will be nice to see YouzGuyz again after sitting last year out ! :) And It will be nice to share some of those TEXAS sights I've been telling tales about with Marcia + Dave-n-Deb . 3 days and counting ! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 04/08/21 at 10:00:31 I booked 2 rooms at the Super 8 by Wyndham Fredericksburg. We only have them through Friday morning. Will have to find another place for Friday night. MM I sent you a text with all the info. Send me your email and I'll forward a copy of the reservations. See ya Sunday night. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/08/21 at 10:19:47 3536342F28212B2728460 wrote:
F'burg instead of K'ville... routes.. RE-CALCULATING.. :D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 04/08/21 at 12:29:31 Sorry about that Youzguyz, but I got 30-40% better hotel rate in Fredericksburg. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/08/21 at 12:29:37 3D2B313E23313D3E440 wrote:
That certainly does take some recalculating. We are staying in Center Point Texas......we got a place 15 minutes from the campground in Kerrville. Fredericksburg is 35 minutes away from our place. We may not be meeting you at your hotel.......we will just go to wherever Youzguyz picks as the starting point. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 04/08/21 at 13:04:53 No worries Dave. We will just need set up meeting times and locations and take off together from there. Well, I guess we won't get to taste any of MM's home cooking on this trip but at least we have a continental breakfast available each day. And if the evening is warm enough we can even take a dip in the pool. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/08/21 at 14:25:32 Monday meet point is still Los Jarritos as IMd. :D How you get there is up to you. Straight shots on 87 and 27. When we meet there is still TBD. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/08/21 at 20:06:36 That might be the Los Jarritos in Comfort ? I got the address as : 1005 US-87 . Does US-87 have a name that Garmin likes better ? :-? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 04/08/21 at 20:44:40 Los Jarritos it is. Sounds good. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/09/21 at 01:37:47 06140614190A0508034B0 wrote:
Yes, that would be the Los Jarritos in Comfort. Try 534 Lindner Ave for your locationally challenged Garmin.. ::) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/09/21 at 03:34:09 OK.......the folks at Google have me "creeped out"! Last night I opened Youzguyz link he provided for the route to Los Jarritos. Later in the evening I opened "Google Maps" to see the spacial relationship of Comfort, Center Point, Kerrville and Fredericksburg. When the map came up and I got to the area - there was a little Green Pin Point showing that I have an Airbnb reservation April 11-17, and a Red Pin Point showing Los Jarritos. The way Google is tracking what I do is getting a little scary. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 04/09/21 at 04:24:56 I spent most of yesterday at the ER for a strange back pain. After a CT scan they thought I had Gall stones and enlarged organ with lesions on the kidneys as well, then after another different follow up scan found it was not gall stones but the kidney lesions are there but don’t need immediate action. Part of the back pain is coming from a muscle spasm that may have started when I was looking for a little leak on REX. Apparently I was fortunate for all these to basically happen simultaneously. I’m thankful that there is nothing serious that requires immediate action and also that I was not on the ride away from home dealing with the symptoms I have for right now. Thank you guys for your thoughtful care. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/09/21 at 04:45:36 5459565B5D4A0A0F380 wrote:
Days of bouncing over cattle guards could have aggravated your aggravations too! ( I hope MM has checked his shocks.. ) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/09/21 at 04:54:26 32243E312C3E32314B0 wrote:
Well played Youzguyz! :) I find immense pleasure in knowing you are sending Mike to a car wash on the first day! I think that should become a new tradition on our group rides. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/09/21 at 05:43:54 We are all packed up and ready to pull out of the driveway. We have signed onto Life360 if you want to track our slow progress. It seems a bit strange that we will be driving nearly 1,300 miles, and we will only be traveling in 4 states......and only 2 of them will we pass across the entire state. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/09/21 at 07:15:22 I haven't tried the address yet but I was thinking I should rinse the dust off the rear rim before I load it up. :-? So , the Garmin can find anything if I use the right address . The thing is sometimes its picky about Hwy numbers are sometimes referred to as other names . I live off Hwy-Tn.129 but it is also know as Boonville hwy. Sometimes I wonder , "Why all the roads can't just be numbers" with the county, state, or US prefix . That would be too easy to really work ! ::) It will work out just fine in the end ! 8-) ................................ We are leaving early in the morning , so I'm getting the 200 pound sweet lick bucket to the barn-yard this afternoon . For the next week I know where my cows will have their faces stuck ! ;) Its our turn to host a Bible study group so I'm fixing pulled pork loin BBQ and Hassle-back taters for tonight. Mowing our yard and the church cemetery And working up a Bible study on AARON today. Packing a bag and loading Kate on the truck. I'll be glad to take a VACATION ! :) 1 day and ready ! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 04/09/21 at 09:39:11 I'm ready too. I just need to get away from all this for a few days. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 04/09/21 at 09:48:43 Lancer, sounds like you are doing better. Glad to hear that. We will definitely miss you on the ride but hopefully we will get a chance to all get together later in the year. Take care of yourself and see you soon I hope. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/09/21 at 10:01:36 Life 360.. We got Dave and Springman. No MM yet... |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/09/21 at 19:05:17 We went about 600 miles today - it was pretty hilly until we got to Arkansas. We are just east of Little Rock and stopped for the night. Between Memphis and Little Rock we got into a thunderstorm and a strong headwind - my car couldn't pull high gear over 65mph the headwind was so strong! We will stop in Waxahatchee tomorrow and visit Deb's step sister and spend the night with them. We will arrive in Kerrville on Sunday afternoon. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/10/21 at 21:14:15 Well the 360 thing works ! We got to a motel and I turned on the wifi and 360 and PUFF there was Dave just south of Dallas ! It even went to the street level and showed the names of the streets ... :o Dave it looks like your in the garage apartment or left your phone in the garage ? Mine shows which room I'm in from a top view of the motel ... :-? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 04/10/21 at 23:16:57 Garmin knows EVERYTHING about your travels and locations now. How many phone apps does your phone use to track locations and routes and and and .... Makes me want to switch to a dumb phone and save a Garmin for select trips only. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 04/10/21 at 23:48:31 I'll be heading out sometime before noon. I'll probably take 290 and avoid the 85 mph+ I-10. It will be a leisurely 240 miles or so. See ya'll in the evening. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/11/21 at 04:07:40 We spent Friday night just short of reaching Little Rock. We ran through a bit of rain - but while driving on Saturday we discovered that maybe it was good we didn't continue driving that night. When we got into Texas we saw lots of downed trees, damaged billboards, tall grasses that had been smashed down by the wind/rain and a lot of leaf debris on the edges of the pavement. Evidently there were some really strong winds and rain on Friday night. We spent Saturday night with Deb's stepsister Lindy and her husband Rick last night in Waxahachee. We got a tour of the town and a wonderful steak dinner! We have about a 5 hour drive to reach Kerrville today. I would like to leave Waxahachee before noon - but we have had so much fun visiting Lindy and Rick I suspect it will be hard to get away! MM: It sounds like your Life360 is a far more advanced version than I was able to download. I can see where everyone is and how fast they are driving or if they are sitting still - maybe if I zoom in I can see the overnead and street views you are talking about. So far I have only been able to see Youzguyz and me on Life360.....and a note that says Springman has logged off. I just saw and advertisement for a site called "hipcamp" - it looks like a more rugged version of Airbnb. I have not had time to check it all out and see if it would help this group. https://www.hipcamp.com/about#our-story/ |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/11/21 at 04:25:55 63585542535F444259515C43300 wrote:
I don't show where MM has joined the 2021 Hill Country "circle" yet. MM, please check your phone for text messages. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/11/21 at 06:38:12 Hay , I found the group and joined ! But , now it time for me to turn off the wifi and get rolling . I'll turn data on for a while , but I have a limited data plan so its got to go off in a bit. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/11/21 at 17:45:37 Deb and I arrived at our temporary home around 5PM. We got unpacked and unloaded the bike.......and are resting on the patio recovering from our 1,212 miles of driving. The owner Tom used to road race motorcycles - he moved his truck over so I could park my motorcycle in the garage......my kind of host! MM and Springman have checked in and they are in Fredericksburg and they got MM's bike unloaded.. Our hosts (Tom and Kim) said it was 43 degrees this morning! Tomorrow morning is forecast for the low 60's when we start riding, and a high of 88. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/11/21 at 20:08:55 Tomorrow morning is forecast for the low 60's when we start riding :) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/13/21 at 03:40:31 Springman, MM Ranch, Dave. I wonder what Springman did wrong?? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/13/21 at 03:44:19 The faithful native guide explains Hill Country navigation to MM. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/13/21 at 04:56:33 Things are bigger in Texas. On Sunday when we were driving west of Killeen, we stopped at Buc-ee's. It is a huge gas station/convenience store.......the inside was filled with T shirts, gadgets, novelties, packaged food, a wall of candy, an 80 foot long wall of coolers, a deli, a grill and a fudge counter. There were two canopies with a total of 56 gas pumps! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/13/21 at 05:01:54 MM left his cows at home with a big block of sweet feed to keep them occupied while he is away. Here he is considering changing his herd to this Texas style of cattle with convenient handles to help him when he is loading them - however he will have to widen the fences in his chute and possibly make some modifications to his trailer. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/14/21 at 05:21:33 On Tuesday we were guided by Youzguys on a ride out to Leakey and we proceeded to assault the Twisted Sisters. The traffic was amazingly light and the majority of drivers pull over and wave us past when they see 4 motorcycles behind them (except for one driver who was content to let us ride behind them while they drove slowly around each corner). My employment as a City/County engineer has included lots of work on road drainage systems - and the "low water crossings" in Texas are amazing to me. On our daily rides we pass over hundreds of low areas that are designed to allow the low water flow to go under the road - and the high water flows to go over the road! This is completely different than the way the roads and streets are designed in Kentucky, where the storm water flows are supposed to stay off the pavement. I will have to ask some of these local Texans if they just hunker down in their homes and avoid driving while the water is flowing over the roads.......each low water crossing has a pole with a scale showing how deep the water is at that point - so you can determine if you are brave enough to drive through. I have posted a photo from a large water crossing on the Frio River that is in the valley between the Twisted Sisters. This wash area is huge and appears like it would have a large amount of water during rain events. The land in this part of Texas is very rugged and rocky. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by stewmills on 04/14/21 at 06:41:30 Were yall celebrating MM's Birthday? Just asking since there was a sign there with his age on it ;D ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/14/21 at 19:21:58 Hey according to Facebook : I'm only 87 ... but I hope to still be leading you around Suches when I'm 120 :) . Maybe , we should start planning a Suches ride soon as the weather warms up a bit ? ;) ........................ YouzGuyz is a wonderful tour guide ... Everybody who hasn't been to Texas in the spring for a visit is missing some great ridding and great scenery. We went to some really interesting places too. Today we had brisket that was better than I can make ! :P |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 04/14/21 at 19:55:30 do you still have 2 accounts? that would make you 174. ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/15/21 at 04:01:35 Yesterday Youzguyz took us on a ride to see the wildflowers - most of which are pretty Texas weeds. The white flowers have little thorns all over the stems and they appear to be pretty invasive in some fields. The Bluebonnets are pretty...and there are some red flowers that look very much like the yellow Daisy that we have in KY. Here is what the lineup looks like from the rear on the flower tour. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/15/21 at 04:12:58 This area is "open range", and livestock is allowed to roam freely. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/15/21 at 04:14:05 Wandering cattle |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/15/21 at 04:16:31 Wandering Donkeys. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/15/21 at 04:24:24 There is a cattle guard everywhere that the fence crosses the road - somehow this keeps cattle from wandering. Not all of the cattle guards are smooth - I adopted the Marcia Meter to determine how rough they were and how much I needed to slow down. If Marcia bounced out of the seat when she and Mike crossed - I would slow down. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/15/21 at 04:26:53 Youzguyz tested our off-road abilities at one of the larger low water crossings. (Everybody passed the small test and stayed upright) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/15/21 at 04:30:44 At the end of the day Youzguyz took us to Luckenbach so we could buy unnecessary plastic items to prove we had been tourists in Texas. I bought a sign to hang in my garage wall and Deb got a sticker for her guitar case. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/15/21 at 04:32:45 This is the General Store in front and the bar in back. Seems like a fresh coat of paint and a new roof would ruin the rustic charm. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/15/21 at 04:43:30 407B7661707C67617A727F60130 wrote:
You need to watch out for those outside of bars.. especially when they have a bit too much Irish Creme. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 04/15/21 at 05:23:38 Where are the wild flowers ? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/15/21 at 05:32:14 3F323D3036216164530 wrote:
The others will have more..and better.. pictures. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/15/21 at 20:27:18 I got one ! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 04/17/21 at 06:33:59 I made it home last night at around 7 pm. My hands and feet were soaked as I do not have waterproof boots or gloves. The dye from the gloves dyed my hands black. After a shower and various had washings my hands are now a pale blue/black. From this ride home I can say that the shinko 712 tires are very good wet weather tires. Thanks to Neal for taking us around. As usual he did a fantastic job and the roads we rode were great. Thanks to all else for the good company and the sharing of fun times, good rides and good meals. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/17/21 at 20:52:36 So , Friday morning Springman and I loaded my bike into the truck. Then Marcia and I rode home after lunch at the "Alamo Springs Café" . Its only a little over 1000 miles but with both of us driving and taking turns napping we drove it in one 24 hour period. Once again Neal did a GREAT JOB leading us around. It seems he knows all the back roads in the area and all the neat places to visit . I had some Grilled Brisket that was better than my own cooking ! :P I hope to go again next year ! We had one rain day but Fredericksburg has covered sidewalks and a lot of downtown window shopping places and an Ice-Cream shop too. To be honest ... some of us might have needed a Rear-Resting day ? ::) Here is a picture of a Happy Couple at Stonehenge II |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/17/21 at 21:38:19 We even got a picture of the workers putting the last stone in place at Stone Henge. and their Supervisior too ... I think his name is Neal ? The workers were really nice folks too so we all went to lunch after a bit. ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/17/21 at 21:54:50 We had some of the best views in South Texas , I'm not sure where this was but there were so many back-roads with picture book scenery , I just trusted YouzGuyz not to lead us into "Banjo Music" territory and it worked out good ! :) Sorry about the view Deb ? :-? its the only picture I've got of Springman |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/18/21 at 03:52:07 524052404D5E515C571F0 wrote:
MM........You are going to be in big trouble when Deb sees this. She might even release her Flying Monkeys! :o |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/18/21 at 10:33:58 hay send me another picture of Springman so I can replace it before the Flying Monkeys get loose ! :-X I think this picture shows just how good you married , just look how hard that gal is working ... and looking good doing it ! 8-) . |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 04/18/21 at 17:02:16 I just finished washing the bike so I could put it away in the garage. Well, the bike did not get away unscathed. As I was washing the bike I noticed the gas tank was moving. Upon inspection it appears the bracket holding the tank to the frame broke. I trust gas is not leaking from it but not sure at the moment. So I guess the S40 is down for a while until I can find somewhere that will weld that bracket back on for me. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 04/18/21 at 18:41:49 Deb and I just got home after 2 days of driving from morning to night. We left Texas about 10 AM on Saturday and drove until a bit after 9 and got to Malvern, AK....a bit shy or reaching Little Rock and still 660 miles from home. This morning we left around 8 and reached home around 8PM......2,506 miles for the round trip. My bike has 905 miles from the 4.5 days of riding.....I am sure Youzguyz did far more as his commute was longer. It was a fun time - Thanks to Youzguyz for his exzellent guidanz and tourizm! ;) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/19/21 at 11:48:46 6F7D6F7D70636C616A220 wrote:
There are some pictures of Springman in that link I sent in the text.. I dunno if I should post that link here... some fotos may be .. ummmm.. inappropriate? ::) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/19/21 at 11:58:56 Many thanks for the appreciation comments. I had a lot of fun, and it was really great to meet Marcia, Deb and Dave. And equally good to see MM and Springman again. (Like... wow.. THE "Dave". You do so much for this forum, it really was nice to meet you!) Good rides.. Nobody broke down (MM pushed the limits though). Nobody fell off their motorcycle.. that I noticed. Nobody "kissed the mountain". and I only had to turn us around twice.. ( I don't use a GPS.. ) I do have videos. The rear camera was always good, but had to keep on tweaking the front one. Finally got it right.. on Saturday. :P They are way too large to put anywhere. Guess I need to figure out editing and such stuff if I want to share. And.. thanks for all the lunches!!! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/21/21 at 08:32:26 Yea , That Chain pin moving could have been "BAD" ! :-[ I'll drop a tooth on the front sprocket when I get around to fixing it ... so it might involve shorting the chain a link ? Those high speed long up-hill pulls into the wind and riding double didn't leave a lot of throttle in reserve . It was over geared according to the GPS anyway. When I put a new chain and sprockets on it in the "Fixing-up" process I picked a "O-Ring" chain and the tall gear package because it gave bigger sprockets on both ends. The new chain had close to 3000 miles on it with out needing a chain adjustment . The old regular chain needing adjusting every 800 miles on my last chain drive bike (KZ750-4cyl). But to drop one tooth up front will make the speedometer right , it drives off the transmission/front sprocket rotation (electronic pick-up). ;) As soon as I get the rest of my chores caught -up ! ::) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/21/21 at 08:37:54 2023213A3D343E323D530 wrote:
I broke that bracket on Thumper MULTIPLE times. After the 4th or 5th welding, (and multiple fixes with JB Weld and Steel putty), my welder said "no more", so I bought a 2002 tank in darn good shape off ebay. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/21/21 at 09:19:06 I broke that bracket on Thumper MULTIPLE times. After the 4th or 5th welding, (and multiple fixes with JB Weld and Steel putty), my welder said "no more", so I bought a 2002 tank in darn good shape off ebay. I was picturing the frame pin broken ... That tank add-on bracket would be the "weak-link" and I can picture it coming loose . Would brazing be better than welding ? If a person was to pool a spot of brass on both sides then put them together it would be nice and solid. Welding would only be around the outside edge of the bracket ... it would be good to use some brass around the edges to for a permeant fix. I can see the factory using a spot weld there , silver solder would be as good as the factory spot weld and could be done with a wire brush and a blue-bottle torch . Be sure to rinse the tank out with water before getting the torch out --- Just saying . ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by youzguyz on 04/21/21 at 09:55:24 5F4D5F4D40535C515A120 wrote:
Mine broke at the bend, not at the spot weld. Flex too many times .. and.. boink.. gone. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 04/21/21 at 18:13:31 Maybe the lack of cattle grates in my area has spared mine ? :-? I've never had knowledge that the tank bracket could break or wear out . Good luck with it Springman. Brass is tougher than ya might think. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 04/22/21 at 10:14:56 Thanks MM and Youzguyz. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 05/14/21 at 04:28:42 I feel the "need" for a ride in TN/NC/GA coming on.......perhaps the weather in June will allow for a few days riding in the mountains. Also - is there interest in making an Arkansas ride again this year? Verslagen has told me he now has his shots and is allowed to leave California....and he would be able to go. If not Arkansas - a trip to Monument Valley and the Sturgis area is on the bucket list for Deb and I.....maybe this is the year to do that. I know nothing about the weather or the area - I have a friend that is leaving in two weeks to go ride the area. I can get some tips from him - but he rides 600 mile days so I am not likely going to be able to use his itinerary! I do believe that the riding is faster and there are longer distances to cover between points of interest......it could be necessary to have lodging at a new destination each day. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by stewmills on 05/14/21 at 07:50:51 Keep me posted on TN/NC/GA activities. I can do my usual "arrive late Friday and ride all day Satirday and Sunday" schedule pretty much any weekend. Sturgis probably isn't in the cards for me... |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 05/14/21 at 08:49:24 Utah has some nice national parks ! 8-) The Black Hills , Cody , Beartooth Pass , Yellow Stone all are on my bucket list . I'd rather find lodging that is friendly to my wallet , even if it comes in the way of small out of the main-stream places . Marcia usually arranges the Lodging part and has last say in such matters in our part so most of the time , "my input" is only a suggestion . I liked our Arkansas adventure and would go again , but spreading out is good too. Its so-much more fun to go as a group. :) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 05/14/21 at 09:19:57 Cody is a good central spot for a lot of 250/300 mile rides. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 05/14/21 at 10:51:59 I don't know if it is too late to be able to get any lodging in a National Park....some of the State Parks in this area have the cabins reserved a year in advance - with the trailer parking areas reserved 6 months in advance. Tent cabin areas are easier to get - but still require advance reservation. We would likely be more able to get a spot reserved in a smaller privately owned cabin or campground. If we are going to Arkansas - Deb and I would again take the camper and stay in the same place we stayed last year. Even though it would be our third year there we still have more to explore. If we are going someplace out west - our recent Texas trip revealed that getting lodging for a "group" can certainly become a moving target. The needs to go on a budget and also have privacy for the female members of our group are not always easily resolved.....and we don't always know exactly how many of us will be able to make the trip. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 05/14/21 at 13:34:51 Arkansas was fun and I would certainly go again. Riding in the Dakotas or there abouts could also be fun. I'll wait to see what you all decide. June of this year in not open to me for vacation but most any other time should be available to me. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 05/14/21 at 19:21:08 I just looked at Mapquest. It is about 600 miles for me to get to Jasper, Arkansas. It was 1,300 miles for me to get to Texas....it is 1,600 miles for me to get to Cody, Wyoming. I can lead trips in Arkansas as Deb and I have been there twice....and MM or I can lead trips in TN/NC/GA as we have been there a bunch of times. I have no idea what to expect in Cody or anyplace else out there. I don't know where to stay, where to go, what to do....how to get around. I have a friend that has been there several times - I am sure he could give me some pointers. I know he doesn't camp - they stay in hotels. I have no idea what the best time of year you should go to ride a motorcycle in that area. We may need a new "Scoutmaster" for riding out there! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 05/14/21 at 19:27:14 Here's the original beartooth planner... http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1472701815 |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 05/15/21 at 14:49:02 I think (sometimes) that with all the Surges traffic there would be lots of campgrounds/motels in the area. If its a Campground then I'll be by myself and ride one of the Bikes . Marcia and I will go visit Anders in Calf. sometime this year and Cody is almost on the way there (or back) if we take the Northern route. For me it would be a 14 day trip plus a few days if it coincides with visiting Anders , that's about as long as I dare be away from home too ! ::) Does anybody besides me think the week after Surges might be a good time ? Weather permitting that is ... :-? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 05/15/21 at 15:58:05 I was just looking at google maps and Bear Tooth probably needs to wait until I retire as it would be a 14 day trip minimum for me also as it is 1600 miles plus each way. I think for now I need to limit myself to a range of approximately no more than 1000 miles from my location. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 05/15/21 at 17:03:56 I talked it over with Deb....and a 3,200 mile commute to Cody and back is not something we want to do this year. I am trying to take one weekend a month to drive 300 miles to my mom's house and get things cleaned/sorted/sold as she is in assisted living now. That is going to take a lot of my time this year. I will be retiring full time on June 30, 2022 - so in a year and a month I will be just a couple weeks away from retirement! The trip to Cody, the riding and the trip back will take a couple weeks as others have stated.....so maybe we can plan that trip for 2022 or 2023? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 05/15/21 at 21:05:39 Well then how about a mid week camping trip to Suches Ga. when the weather warms a bit more ? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 05/15/21 at 22:39:11 Let's also not forget that Arkansas was a lot of fun. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 05/16/21 at 03:31:49 585B5942454C464A452B0 wrote:
Deb and I are planning on a trip to Arkansas......that trip only takes us 600 miles of commuting each way, and we know where to stay! I looked at the Robbinsville and Suches weather forecast, and the rest of May looks to be wet. When June arrives we can start looking at the weather and make plans. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 05/17/21 at 03:14:22 Weather update: The weekend of May 26-30th appears to be dry. I can check with my social engagement director and see if I am able to get away for a few days! ;) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 05/17/21 at 08:39:13 I'm reviewing my Social Calendar now ? .......................... Hay , we are talking about tent camp type thing right . Marcia has already told me to "Go ahead and have fun" ! I can bring Kate or The-Savage ?? Its nice to have a choice ! :) so Since the tent is already paid for ... Does anybody else want to "bring a sleeping bag ? I'm bringing a air bed - but its only a single wide , but the tent can be the 8' x 10' x 72" with two doors , its easy to share . I believe it's advertised as sleeping seven sardines . ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 05/17/21 at 09:15:16 I won't be able to get away until July. I've got things to finish up at work this month and most of June we will be short staffed. You guys enjoy. I'll try to catch the next one. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 05/17/21 at 09:22:42 041604161B08070A01490 wrote:
Yes, I am talking about a camping event in which we have a bit of a walk to get to the public bathroom. At this point I really don't care if it is at the Kick Stand Lodge with Mo......or down in Suches at the Two Wheel Inn. If Stew is coming then Suches is much closer for him and he can ride a lot longer on Sunday....I could pack up and go home on Monday. The riding is good in Suches and the roads a bit less busy, and we can still get up to the other areas in TN/NC with an hour or so of commuting. Let's plan on doing something if the weather is good....we can decide where as the dates get closer. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 05/17/21 at 18:55:30 Monday, May 31st is Memorial Day....that is the weekend I had tentatively marked for our trip. That weekend is still OK with me, and Stew is checking to see if it is OK with Paula. That weekend could have a bit more traffic than normal - but the good news is that I get Monday off and I could ride all day on Sunday and go home on Monday. If you want to spend the Memorial Day weekend with family - we can go on a different weekend. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 05/17/21 at 21:27:37 I'd had the thought to head home on Sunday after breakfast . Or Maybe a early lunch (Sunday) then cross the Skyway back into TN. ??? Hwy 30 going west out of Tellico is a nice ride . I need to know which tent to bring . They both pack-up to about the same size ... the set-up time and room inside is the biggest difference. This Saturday is a Guzzi Meet-n-greet , I could see if some of them might want to meet us at Suches for a Saturday ride ? I'm thinking that the Savage would be the "Right Bike" for this one . :) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 05/18/21 at 03:26:58 MM: If you want to go home Sunday morning - Stew and I can ride part way with you (However the ride on the gravel Forest Road 15 is not an option this year! Never trust a Garmin or the man who owns one). Taking Route 52 from Chatsworth over to East Elijay over the mountain is a nice ride and very scenic. Then head north on 76 to old 76, and then get to Dial Road is a really nice ride to Suches. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 05/18/21 at 07:15:47 I'll have to pull it up on MapQuest this evening when I have more time. But I'll try almost anything once ? ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 05/18/21 at 09:27:39 716371636E7D727F743C0 wrote:
You have been on all those roads before - you and I rode them last spring when we went to Suches to replace the cancelled Texas ride. On the trip back home on your Guzzi you had the extra tire strapped to the back of your bike. I foegot to include that once on Old 76 you take Aska Road south to get to Dial Road. (And we pass the Snake Nation Road you asked about last year). They are all great curvy country roads with a light amount of traffic......and likely a great place to ride on a Holiday weekend. If the weather is favorable I will bring my Savage. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 05/18/21 at 22:13:41 OK , on the Savage getting some exercise . So we're all all bringing Savages/S-40's this time . That's good ! :) Its been a while ! ;) I've got lighter weight tires on mine now . The rear is a 120/90-16 and the front is a 90/90-19 . It should be a little quicker to turn in . I wonder if I'll miss any traction ? I've slowed down a bit since my last Dragon area ride. It seems like a slow ride beside a creek enjoying the scenery with Marcia on the back is 80% of my two-wheel adventuring for the last year or more ... I might have a visitor for our Saturday (29th) ride ? I'll find out the Saturday (22nd) . :-? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 05/21/21 at 07:08:46 I got confirmation from Stewmills that he is coming Friday evening and will stay for a morning Monday ride as well. I will be arriving early Thursday evening and get the bike unloaded and camp set up. I will have to camp out in the parking lot as I will be using my trailer for sleeping. It is actually a bit more peaceful and less buggy out in that area. The weather still looks good - they are now showing a 30% chance of rain on Sunday and Monday. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by stewmills on 05/21/21 at 12:20:58 06140614190A0508034B0 wrote:
MM, I saved a picture from last year when your visitor stopped by. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 05/22/21 at 18:59:58 Dang ! She sure looks HAPPY ! :) or Maybe ... She is just up to something ? :-? ......................... |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 05/23/21 at 21:57:32 Alright , I'm planning to leave between 10 and 12 o'clock Thursday so I'll have camp set up before dark. Which tent to bring is still a question ? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 05/24/21 at 03:07:20 031103111C0F000D064E0 wrote:
Bring the one that fits you best. I am sleeping inside me trailer......Stew is bringing a tent of this own. The weather forecast has been modified to include a 30% chance of rain on Saturday and Sunday. It is not a trip killer yet.........and at this point I am still planning on bringing the Savage Cafe' bike. If the rain chances increase I may bring a bike that is better in the wet. The Cafe' bike is great fun in the dry - but it throws water all over me if when the roads are wet. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 05/24/21 at 11:38:58 You want to share a campsite in the parking area again ? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 05/24/21 at 18:33:16 514351434E5D525F541C0 wrote:
I have to be in the parking area - as I will be sleeping in my trailer. If you want to put up a tent next to me that is fine......or if you want to set up your tent down in the camping area that is OK as well. The place isn't so big that it is a problem finding each other. We can't have a fire in the parking lot - but it is pretty easy to find someone that will share their fire if we want (especially if you bring matches and a few fire starter bricks for those who don't). One year Deb and I pitched tent on the other side of the creek from the deck. The bugs were pretty intense - and when folks stayed up late and talked on the deck....it was hard to get much sleep. The parking lot is really pretty deserted and peaceful at night. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 05/24/21 at 20:53:25 Last time I stayed in the parking lot and it worked good. The time before was "OldFeller setup a bonfire" and we got in trouble. But He did make dinner for us ! :) .................... |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 05/25/21 at 19:12:19 The weather forecast has turned around and it looks promising. Friday afternoon could be a bit iffy....hopefully we can dodge the afternoon storms that are forecast. I am bringing the Savage Cafe and it is a truly wet experience in the rain. If Friday afternoon looks dicey maybe I can get MM into my truck and we can go to town and eat dinner while the storms move out of the area. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 05/25/21 at 20:15:37 Alright , on the Truck durning the rain (if rain) . :) .................. One day of 50%-rain for a few hours ain't so bad. Taking the bad with the good. I got my bag packed today , and hope to get the yard mowed tomorrow ! ;) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by stewmills on 05/26/21 at 12:25:17 I'm happy with whatever location yall pick. Just save me a small tent spot. I have a small 4 man tent, but really it is a 1 man tent when you add the cot and my luggage and such. My plan is to leave work Friday about 1pm and ahould be there ~5-6pm. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 05/26/21 at 21:13:33 Its Raining here , and we have a 80% chance for Friday ... I might bring the truck ? I'll check to see what the forecast is before heading out tomorrow. :-? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 05/27/21 at 12:22:00 I am here at Suches! The weather this afternoon is great - there are looking clouds but there is no sign of impending rain. The weather forecast for Friday has afternoon rain - the Sat/Sun/Mon are clear and cooler. I am likely to stay and ride all day Monday and head home late in the day or early on Tuesday. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 05/27/21 at 13:52:57 Stay away from the clouds that are looking to piss on you. http://https://preview.redd.it/kaqfljcelad31.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=0d8a9c0912dfb37814cfa3819e2c8dfba7048455 |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 05/27/21 at 14:58:29 Oops! I intended to type “lurking” clouds - not "looking". I just went for a couple hour ride and came back to the campground - no sign of MM. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 05/27/21 at 16:27:37 Well I should have looked a little more thoroughly - Mike was down at the tent he set up when I stopped. He heard me ride off and came in pursuit - but at the end of Wolf Pen Gap I turned right and came back to the campground - he turned left and went to Blairsville! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 05/28/21 at 12:25:51 That was funyy! ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by stewmills on 05/30/21 at 05:01:47 So, it was colder than expected last night and MM found a creative way to stay warm and make a profit. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by stewmills on 05/30/21 at 05:02:14 Close up |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by stewmills on 05/30/21 at 17:34:05 Dave and I had a good burger in Dahlonega in the way back to camp. We ate at an Irish pub called Shenanigans and their claim to fame (like other pubs do) is all of the dollar bills stapled to the walls and ceiling. Our waitress said there is maybe $7000+ in bills. Look closely...since MM had to head home this morning we put up a bill in his honor. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by stewmills on 05/30/21 at 17:36:07 Don't see it? Ok... ;D ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 05/31/21 at 07:57:50 Stew ! What am I going to do with ya !! ....... Well ... OK , Now --- " The Rest of the Story " So Stew , Dave and me are at one of the big picnic tables planning the next day's ride ... well ... Stew is about to BUST trying to hold something in - kinda like when ya just let gas out down the hall and got out without being seen. Next I get back to my tent and find out its for RENT ? Well , in the campground area where I'm at , there's a burn circle in the middle to share , so , over I go to share the tale and gather information. We all had a good laugh as we pass Stew's sign around ( you did a good job with it Stew - everybody there giggled as they passed it on). Then came the plan : and I went to get Stew ! :P But my phone rang first ! It was some Girl changed to Boy wanting to rent some but wait ... Stew had called from his office phone so I couldn't tell who it was (good idea) till I called back with the message for him to come join the SNUGGLE PARTY and his secretary got it (I can imagine the talk at the water cooler Tuesday Morning) ??? :-X So Stew and Dave make it to the fire-pit and I thanked him for the GREAT IDEA and let him know I've already made a $100.00 bucks and we've got room for one more in the tent ! I thought I'd had the last laugh till the $1 bill thing ... ... Now ... I might have to change my name before going to the pub for a hamburger ??? :-? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by stewmills on 05/31/21 at 15:24:21 Last night some camp neighbors told us about Bell Mountain in Hiawassee GA. It is a single lane road with super steep inclines and warnings along the way about proceeding. We made it up safely lugging up in 1st gear the whole way. On the way down we left the bikes off and just coasted the whole way down riding the brakes the whole way. I wanted to see how far I could coast so as it opened up at the bottom I was coasting at about 30mph and there was a police cruiser there at the bend. I just smiled and waved as I silently rolled by with no engine noise or headlight and he just smiled and waved back. Dave was afraid of going to jail in the mountains of NGA so he switched his bike on so he was "legal". If you're in Hiawassee look up Bell Mountain, but make sure you go on a day that the roads are dry and you aren't driving down in the dark. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 05/31/21 at 19:28:02 Nice photo Stew.....except for the pile of laundry in front of my bike! The ride began with air temps in the 50's, and by the time we made the hour ride to Bell Mountain it was warm enough to shed the rain gear that was being used as a "wind block" layer. The riding was great and we got some good fun rides with and occasional long ride without any cars blocking our fun. The morning rides had the least amount of traffic - afternoon rides had lot of cars and trucks to slow us down. Stew and I learned a new trick for riding on a curvy road with traffic. We pulled off the side of the road in one of the "pull off" areas and watched for a long open gap in the direction we were riding....and then when we saw a slow car with a long line of cars behind - we knew they were slow and the gap was likely to get larger. We would pull out in front of that group and then ride at a fun pace until we caught up with traffic ahead - then pull over and wait for that slow car to catch up....then pull out and repeat the "fun run" until we caught the cars ahead (repeat as necessary). This method seems to make the best of a bad situation - and allow fun riding even when traffic is busy. Sure it is more fun to ride the curves "non stop" - but riding it in sections is better than just following slow traffic. This was the first year that camping in the parking area at Two Wheels of Suches was not great - we had two large toy hauler/campers that ran their generators all night. It was not bad in my trailer as it has insulated walls - but poor Stew was in a tent and pretty close to one generator. Maybe next time Stew will want to set up in the camping area, and I may set up on the other side of the parking lot. On the days that MM was there we mostly road curves - and then on the day we escorted him out Stew and I continued to take a long southern loop home. Maybe on the next outing we should plan on a day to take a long ride to explore areas we haven't seen. Although 3-4 days of riding is nice - a week would be much better! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 05/31/21 at 20:58:53 :) Hay , I'd love to get a ride every week like last week ! Its always good to see old friends again. 8-) The camp-out was good even with my air bed leaking . The day trips were good even with one of them being a rain day trip to "Wheels through time" The loops and repeated rides up Blood Mountain were good , it seems all roads lead to Blood Mountain . That Road Kill Café at the foot of Blood Mountain was good too ! Those ribs had to been from some big game Road-Kill. The Bikers of all kinds being in the same place at the same time is priceless . Saturday was Japanese bike day and it was great to see some of them bikes I lusted for in my youth and examples of the few that I had back then restored and in person. ;) ................................ 101 year old store/trading post , north side Blood Mountain with two Space Travelers next to my bike. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by stewmills on 06/01/21 at 07:25:30 Sunday night Dave made a new friend (those are Dave's legs....in blue jeans, not the 4 tan furry ones). One of the sorta strange biker locals dropped by the lodge while we were resting up on the porch and he had his riding partner with him. The puppy was a little skittish but eventually warmed up to us. The guy tried to warm up to us too but we left him with some other people on the porch while it was safe to drift away :-? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 06/01/21 at 08:13:22 Yea , Dave's a likeable guy ! 8-) He gave me a ride to see this "Smart" Harley Friday , and kept me dry when it rained cats+dogs on the way back ! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 06/01/21 at 08:34:27 The picture : |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 06/01/21 at 15:52:50 Glad to see you guys had a good time! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 06/03/21 at 07:17:33 There was a re-occurring thing kept popping up while touring The Wheels Through Time . Notice the size of these HD's |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 06/03/21 at 07:18:21 Number two : They must be lighter too ! ;) .......................... Yea , I know , ... back then we were smaller and lighter too ! ::) I'm working on that now after seeing these pictures ... |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 06/03/21 at 08:44:18 Nice. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 06/05/21 at 02:57:09 0F1D0F1D10030C010A420 wrote:
The dog liked me because I got down to his level.....and gave him a warm place to sit! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 06/05/21 at 07:38:36 ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 06/11/21 at 03:28:33 Guess who is still eating BBQ left over from the massive slab of Pork that MM bought in Arkansas last year???!!!! ;) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 06/11/21 at 17:45:32 Are you kidding? I hope that is safe to eat. It was certainly good the night we had it. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 06/11/21 at 18:11:16 I like to cook [ch128523]. I hope to do it again soon. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 06/12/21 at 03:00:23 6B686A71767F757976180 wrote:
Nope.....not kidding! It has been in the freezer - it still tastes good. It is the last container. (MM likes to cook in bulk quantities). |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 06/12/21 at 19:58:47 I just bought a 3 quart crock pot last week so I can cook smaller amounts ! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 06/14/21 at 12:02:05 :) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 06/20/21 at 19:20:30 I was a bit surprised how little tire wear we had in 3-1/2 days of riding in the mountains. The tires got a little bit scuffy - but my tires did not lose as much rubber as we normally do. I believe the difference was the cooler temperatures we were riding in - evidently riding in 90+ temperatures really accelerates tire wear! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 06/20/21 at 20:34:41 Weather permitting ??? Next Saturday is Italian bike day at Suches. I'm wanting to go Friday ,spend the night to be there for breakfast Saturday morning. There might be some BMW s there too ? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by badwolf on 06/20/21 at 20:48:24 MM, Do you mean the 25th, or the 2nd? I am going to the KSL for the 4th weekend, if you're around we'll hook-up for lunch. I still owe you for your BBQ 2 years ago. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 06/21/21 at 06:37:50 Hay Carl :) That date would be the June 25th and 26th. Weather permitting , that is :P. You ever stayed at Two Wheels of Suches Ga. ? Blood Mountain and Wolf Pen Gap are the named roads in the area , but the whole area is Dragon like ridding , maybe not as tight-twistiness but close. You still got my phone # ? I can run up to the Dragon/Skyway for lunch on my was home then hop on Tn-30 to go home on. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by badwolf on 06/21/21 at 07:34:48 Mike, No I haven't stayed there, the KSL is my traveling "home". I'm going up for the 4th weekend, then again in Aug. on my way up and back to my 50th reunion. It is a FULL days ride from here, but is a great half-way point for my trips to Buffalo and Western New York. I have been looking for other events around, are they having that m/c hillclimb near you this year? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 06/21/21 at 07:41:28 Hay , I'll ask our local guy (Pat) who promotes the Bike Rally and the Flat-Track events durning the summer to see what he is doing this year ??? :-? That guy and his wife seems to always have some-thing going on ! ;) Our spare room has a new full bed in it now , and our Rock house has the old twin bed and a couch . So we have a place for ya when your in the neighborhood :). |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by badwolf on 06/21/21 at 07:56:56 Mike, Post what is happening around you this year and I'll try to work something out. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 06/28/21 at 21:57:10 Mike, Post what is happening around you I visited with my friends who run the bike shop below the Squair in Lynchburg last Saturday . The only thing they are promoting this year is : a Flat Track Race over in the Cherokee area in east Tn. in September. ................ I haven't stayed at the "Kick Stand" in over a year now or ride around the area either. Maybe , it would be good to revisit to area before the summer is gone ? ......................................... Our trip to Arkansas last year was nice . Its only one days ride to get there too ! The next dry spell we get I'll have to use to catch up on my hay gathering but the one after that ... I'll need to take a ride somewhere ! ;) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 06/29/21 at 14:27:37 An Arkansas ride again would be nice. Let me know if you start planning that MM. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by badwolf on 07/03/21 at 12:21:47 A great afternoon at the KSL! Great sunny day, the stream is babbling to itself, and the bikes are rolling up and down the road. I just have to leave a day early to make it home before a hurricane gets there. Darn weather! Only about 10 people are here for the holiday. Life is good! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 07/04/21 at 11:10:35 Arkansas Trip Planning. Last year the Arkansas trip was September 12 - 20 - give or take a day. Deb and I left home on the 12th and stayed overnight at a campground along the way....and arrived on Sunday the 13th. We rode all week and left on Saturday morning. In 2019 when Deb and I first went we were there a similar week.......the 15-22nd. To repeat the timing - we have a choice of the 3rd week (12 - 18) or the 4th week (19-25). Your actual travel days may vary with the length of your commute. The weather in September is generally very dry with only a few days of precipitation for the entire month. It can be pretty darn hot at times! Does anyone have any preference about which week? I would like to start the planning soon - so I can get the trailer spot reserved at the campground. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 07/04/21 at 13:43:11 No preference... but life happens. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 07/04/21 at 20:41:30 I have to be home on the 18th for a wedding , Some of ya'll remember Jed (the one that wrecks everyday) . Well , some young lady has got him right where he wants to be. ;D ................. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 07/05/21 at 03:15:11 16041604091A1518135B0 wrote:
It takes you and Marcia a day to travel to Arkansas - so it sounds like you would want to drive to Arkansas on Sunday the 19th and ride the following week (20-25). That fits into what we have done previously - as Deb and I drive 2 days to get to Jasper. (We leave Sat 18 & arrive in mid afternoon on Sunday 19). There is likely nothing really magic about having to leave on Saturday the 25th and anyone can stay a bit longer if they want.......in the past I have gone back to work on Monday - however we could stay a few days longer if the campsite is open. The pet sitter for Lily and the Stoopid cat is the only thing we have to restrict us on how long we stay. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 07/05/21 at 06:47:16 OK , :) I enjoyed my stay at the campground last year . The cabin might not be booked up yet ??? But if it is ... then ... I better get on reserving it 19th - 25rd ???. The name of the town was Jasper the best I remember . I'll have to go looking to see what's going to work after dark tonight . |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 07/05/21 at 09:52:59 The campground we stayed at last year was called Dogwood Springs. https://jasperdogwoodcabinsandrv.com/ I just sent them an email about getting a spot for our camper from September 19 - 25th. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 07/05/21 at 22:46:06 I'm thinking of getting a room in Little Switzerland room (#3) , in Jasper Ar. Best I can tell is in the town itself or close to it ? or https://www.expedia.com/Harrison-Hotels-Family-Budget-Inn.h2406452.Hotel-Information?chkin=2021-09-19&chkout=2021-09-25&x_pwa=1&rfrr=HSR&pwa_ts=1625545066769&referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwZWRpYS5jb20vSG90ZWwtU2VhcmNo&useRewards=false&rm1=a2®ionId=3000425049&destination=Jasper%2C+Arkansas%2C+United+States+of+America&destType=MARKET&sort=RECOMMENDED&top_dp=63&top_cur=USD&semdtl=&userIntent=&selectedRoomType=200978338&selectedRatePlan=204772799 Hay Dave , This is a regular Motel - w/all the good stuff - and you wouldn't have to pull your trailer - their regular rate $$ is friendly too If we and our solo guys stayed here , we could just meet for our day rides ? :-? Is there a place near Harrison to park a travel trailer ? https://www.harrisonvillagervpark.net/ |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 07/06/21 at 03:18:06 1B091B09041718151E560 wrote:
Little Switzerland is a few miles north of downtown Jasper. The cabins/rooms look like they are jammed together in a small area right next to the highway....they look interesting. There are also a few hotels and cabins right at the edge of Jasper as you drive in from the north.....probably 1/2 a mile from the campground. If you or any of the others decided to stay in Jasper, it is a short ride to gather for the day ride (or breakfast at our camper). There are nice little shops and a great restaurant in Jasper (with those great milkshakes Marcia loves).....it would be a nice place to get a hotel room. I believe the Arkansas House looks a bit nicer than the Riverview Motel - but I have never stayed at either one. https://thearkhouse.com/ http://www.riverviewmotelandcanoe.com/your-stay.html http://www.gordonmotel.com/ https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/16148777?source_impression_id=p3_1625588859_6%2Br%2FhRJOnvaDeaPh Harrison would not be a nice place to stay....it is full of traffic and pavement and it can be incredibly hot in September. The first year Deb and I spent some time in Harrison getting travel information and it was a typical city and a bit confusing to get around in. It also is a long way from the nice riding areas......it is north of the Ozark Mountains and we would need to ride 20 miles south every day to get to the good rides. Jasper is right on the edge of the good riding areas, and the rides can be looped to leave on one road and come back on another.....the Buffalo River passes right through Jasper. We will be bringing our camper - we bought it to use for trips like this. In addition to being able to haul our bike and give us our own bed to sleep in - it gives us the ability to cook meals and we don't have to eat out every meal. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 07/06/21 at 17:51:42 Dave, if I remember right, last year you got the 1st trailer spot #11/12. If we have 4 more people coming in, we can get cabin 13/14 for a savings. There is a queen in 13 and a queen and a twin in 14. Lets talk! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 07/06/21 at 18:50:46 Versy: We were in spot 11&12 last year.....13 & 14 are cabins that are right next door. That would be nice, as those cabins have a nice fire pit area. The only bad part about those sites are the sewage hookup on my trailer is near the front, and I really have to straddle two trailer sites to connect to the sewer. It was fine during the week - but on Friday they rented out space 11 and I had to hook back up and pull my trailer forward a bunch.....and then the folks that were going to take that spot broke down and never showed up. I was going to try and reserve spot 3 or 4 - as those spots would work really well for my camper. It appears the cost of the cabins might have gone up this year - do you remember what you paid last year? $85 a night for a two person cabin seems a bit steep. The cabins at Little Switzerland are about $20 cheaper each night. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 07/06/21 at 20:45:44 I'll have to look for the invoice. but from my email inquiry... Family Cottage #18 ??? $89.00/2 people |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 07/07/21 at 03:38:16 I don't want to get banned to the Tall Table - but I believe recent events like Covid and inflation are causing prices to go up considerably. The days of the $40 cabin are likely gone. The owners of restaurants/campgrounds/cabins are all trying to recover from the madness that has occurred the last year and a half - and they have had to raise their prices to help with the recovery. And the fact that folks are traveling and camping in the US instead of traveling abroad has put a big demand on the campgrounds. It is not uncommon to make reservations 6-12 months ahead of time for stays in the State and National Parks. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 07/07/21 at 07:14:06 Hay Versey The little cabin we had last year wasn't much to brag about . I'd rather stay at the same place but : So If Marcia and I get 1/2 and you and Springman get 1/2 we can get a discount ? I haven't reserved anything yet . Instead of getting them separately , will they give us a break $$$ if one of us just books them both ? :-? Are you calling them or am I :-/ . The alt : https://www.expedia.com/Jasper-Hotels-Historic-Little-Switzerland-Room-5.h41371639.Hotel-Information?chkin=2021-09-19&chkout=2021-09-25&x_pwa=1&rfrr=HSR&pwa_ts=1625669569647&referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwZWRpYS5jb20vSG90ZWwtU2VhcmNo&useRewards=false&rm1=a2®ionId=3000425049&destination=Jasper%2C+Arkansas%2C+United+States+of+America&destType=MARKET&sort=RECOMMENDED&top_dp=80&top_cur=USD&semdtl=&userIntent=&selectedRoomType=41371639&selectedRatePlan=000430f9724e5e2d49348dca25c09c06006f&damageLiability=COF https://www.expedia.com/Jasper-Hotels-Historic-Little-Switzerland-Room-4.h41372035.Hotel-Information?chkin=2021-09-19&chkout=2021-09-25&x_pwa=1&rfrr=HSR&pwa_ts=1625669569647&referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwZWRpYS5jb20vSG90ZWwtU2VhcmNo&useRewards=false&rm1=a2®ionId=3000425049&destination=Jasper%2C+Arkansas%2C+United+States+of+America&destType=MARKET&sort=RECOMMENDED&top_dp=70&top_cur=USD&semdtl=&userIntent=&selectedRoomType=41372035&selectedRatePlan=0004004648fc141a405a8d419303a2547e12&damageLiability=COF |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 07/07/21 at 10:49:35 Hey guys, it all sounds like a bunch of fun but I cannot make it that week. You guys enjoy. I wish I could go but work has been hectic and I actually have a small family get together for the weekend of 25th in Galveston. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 07/07/21 at 11:20:09 :-/ If we change dates would it help ? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 07/07/21 at 15:02:06 Not sure. I went to jury duty yesterday and apparently it was to qualify to sit on a grand jury. Those of us that qualified have to go back on Aug 2, 3 for selection. If selected I will have to serve 2 days out of the week for a 3 month period. Cannot say I am happy about it. Hopefully I will not be selected. So, you guys enjoy as for now I cannot say if I will be able to take off for a week at all this year. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 07/12/21 at 12:42:26 I called today and locked in Camping Spot #5 at the top of the hill. We are arriving on the afternoon of September 19th and leaving the morning of the 25th (unless we are having so much fun we feel the need to stay longer). Springman.....Sorry if you can't make it. You never know about Jury Duty, and unfortunately that makes it impossible to make plans once you get their notice. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 07/13/21 at 08:25:48 Thanks Dave. You're right, I really have no idea what is going to happen with jury duty. I really hope I do not have to serve this time. Well, you guys enjoy. That last Arkansas ride was incredibly enjoyable. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 07/13/21 at 09:10:38 Hay Versey , I just got off the phone with the River View Motel nice lady . Their rooms are one queen and one full for $72. total/night , not set up to share a room though. I ask about pictures of the rooms and she said check back in a couple of weeks that her web person is still working on it , (must be her son-in-law) . :P http://www.riverviewmotelandcanoe.com/your-stay.html I'll check the others too ... ...................................................... Hay Versey ... Would you be interested in going in on thirds on this room (two bedrooms one bath) ? Me and Marcia either one see a problem in sharing a bathroom (I'll leave the exaust fan running if you will ;D) , heck if you was staying at our house it wouldn't be any different. https://thearkhouse.com/rooms/#kristinas |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 07/13/21 at 09:31:40 I want this to be received in a supportive way - Jasper is a town that is not all polished up, neat, tidy and freshly painted. The town looks old, and the only place with a manicured yard is the bank on the north side of town. The Riverview Motel is just like every other business in town - it could use a coat of paint! For me the appeal of the town is not shiny buildings - but the people, The local folks are the warmest and most welcoming people of any place I have ever traveled. And,,,,,,the roads are lightly traveled, "Steep and Crooked" as the road signs proclaim, and there is a nice mix of mountains, rivers and wildlife scenery. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 07/13/21 at 10:54:05 2E3C2E3C31222D202B630 wrote:
I willing to share! Just make sure it has Wifi. And that is within walking distance to the Ozark Cafe, so I know where we're having breakfast. ;D Have we heard from Lancer yet? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 07/13/21 at 16:25:33 Hay , I'll check on the WiFi . We're having breakfast at Dave and Deb's ! ;) So , if it has WiFi I'll book the two bedroom one bath model ! :) Breakfast might require a drive , I believe the Motel is right down town. ??? ...................................... UaOah I looked and they're not braging about having WiFi ??? :-? I called and left a message w/my phone # . Its hard to believe anybody could get by without WiFi in todays world ?? Do ya think Lancer might be joining us then maybe we could move to the River-View ? The Lady I chatted with there said that "Durning ELK BUGGLEING SEASON (Sept.) they normally are booked solid . The River View says "WI-FI Available" and their rooms are all $72.oo total/night. Marcia would rather me get the Motel downtown , but if Lancer is joining us then all would be good with moving down by the river ... but we better hurry up and get booked or we'll be left out ? ::) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 07/13/21 at 20:36:13 Marcia found out the Arkansas House does have WiFi , so either place is good ! But We should know if Lancer can join us before we commit . Hay , Should one of us call the campground about getting #'s 13 & 14 together ? I'm a little concerned about everything getting taken and leaving us with tent camping . Marcia would stay home . Versey that would just leave me and you sleeping on cots in a non airconditioned 8x10 tent ... :-[ ;D ; ;D ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 07/13/21 at 22:37:47 13/14 would be good if lancer goes. Otherwise the others would be fine. I'll send an email and see what lancer is going to do. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 07/14/21 at 08:49:08 No lancer So whichever Marcia prefers is ok with me. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 07/14/21 at 15:37:30 Paula and I are going to SC & NC from Sep 11-26 to see all our kids and grandkids. Foiled again. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 07/15/21 at 08:52:03 Lancer, you and Paula need to enjoy those kiddos. I hope you both have a great time. Please give my regards to Paula. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 07/15/21 at 15:49:19 6A696B70777E747877190 wrote:
Yes, this is a needful joy. [ch128513] |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 07/16/21 at 12:40:24 Lancer I'll miss seeing ya in Sept. but I hope to have grandchildren to go visit one day too ? :) Well , I just paid 1/2 down on Kristina's Room at the Arkansas House for the 19th - 25th of Sept. After tax and all the fees it was $739.20 for 6 nights. It has two separate bedrooms with a large bathroom in the middle. There is a GREAT ROOM in the down stairs we can use and plenty of parking in the front and back. It does have free WiFi and is located in the Downtown block. It has a little fridge and coffee maker also. Marcia and I looked at it last year (Great Room and Downstairs) and my impression was "This is nice , I'll bet it's pricy ? " ... ::) Versey , I asked her (Carla) to add your name (Versey) to get the key if you get there first . 8-) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 07/16/21 at 13:22:27 Great MM.....now you can all walk to the Ozark Cafe' to get your milkshakes! (They sure do make great milkshakes.....almost a meal!). The campground is only half a mile away - so the commute back and forth will be easy. I do believe with inflation and all the lodging and restaurants trying to recover from the Covid shutdowns.....prices are going to rise significantly. When it is a men only event I have no problem staying in a campground and walking to the bath house - but when our lovely wives come with us they deserve a bit nicer housing. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 07/16/21 at 19:01:31 Thanks MM, I should be there about noon on the 19th |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 07/16/21 at 21:29:02 I'm glad you can get to Jasper in the middle of the day ! It will be about 10 hour drive for us , so we should be getting there about early evening ish ! ;D ................. Jasper is a neat little town ! 8-) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 07/24/21 at 04:30:03 Good morning guys :) I'm always debating with myself about "Which Bike to Bring" ??? It's nice to have a choice ! :) I've rode the Kate more than any so far this year , and figured the K-70 Dunlop would have been wore-out after the Texas Ride. But it wore past the shallow "teeth" it had when new - down to the "meat" of tire its self and just quit wearing out ! So I've been thinking , "Soon as I replace the tire I'll sell it ! ;) Well The more I ride it , the more I think I'll just keep it ? And That back tire just keeps on going ! I'll might put the Cont. Twin on it before our Sept ride if the K-70 is gone or not . Nine thousand miles and still looking good . Those wear bars are still a long way down in there ! :-? #1 is shallower than #2 , |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 09/12/21 at 12:44:38 Deb and I will be leaving next Saturday for Jasper and we will arrive Sunday afternoon. The weather forecast is looking great! Sunny, daytime highs in the 80's and night time lows around 60. This looks to be a really great riding week if the weather forecast proves to be accurate! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 09/13/21 at 15:37:12 Hello from my friendly neighborhood library ! We have a wedding to attend Saturday , so we don't get to leave till Sunday morning. I still don't know which bike we'll bring ? Versey , give Lancer a "Hearty Hello" for me while your there ! :) Dave , we hope to see ya and Deb Monday morning :) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 09/14/21 at 10:53:20 I should be there Sunday afternoon as well. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 09/17/21 at 15:13:58 Ya'll have fun!! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 09/18/21 at 03:28:58 5E5D5F44434A404C432D0 wrote:
Are you sure you don't want to come? (What happened with Jury Duty?) You can throw those wayward motorcycles on a trailer and you will have 3 knowledgeable guys to help you fix them! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 09/19/21 at 06:10:46 I’ll be there in about 6 hours |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 09/19/21 at 12:33:41 I’m here at the ark house |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 09/19/21 at 16:55:18 Visited Versy at the Ark - now back at the campground and going to play some music! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 09/19/21 at 20:50:09 We're here . Versey took the first turn buying dinner tonight hamburgers tonight , "says he's having steak tomorrow when its my turn", ::) I'm looking for a goat to bring to the cook for tomorrow night ! ;D So we may need a ride in the country tomorrow. ;) So we followed the GPS on the way here from middle Tn. It seemed odd to go into Alabama from Tn. to go northwest... but who knows, maybe there was a traffic jam going across the bridge between Memphis and Arkansas ? Well, when we got to Louisiana I knew something was WAY Wrong ! After checking ... Interstate was turned off as a choice ... So we enjoy our ride down the Natchez Trace on the way to Arkansas from Lynchburg anyway. :) Looks like Great Biking weather tomorrow ! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 09/20/21 at 05:23:59 MM: You are lucky your GPS didn't take you down a couple of dirt Forest Roads on the way here.......your GPS has been known to do that. Deb and I used a GPS to get here - however she keeps checking our Atlas to make sure the GPS isn't taking us someplace we don't want to go! The weather forecast for today looks great. The forecast shows rain coming in 1 AM Tuesday morning and lasting until after sunrise. Likely we will have to wait for the rain to go away and the roads to dry before we head out on Tuesday. The remainder of the week will be dry - the Thursday night low is forecast to be 46! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 09/21/21 at 09:33:12 Glad to hear you all made it there safe and sound. Even if some took the long way to get there. Yep, I sure wish I could be there but just too much going on here. Had a government inspection of the lab today which went just fine. But also been the driver for my wife as she is hobbling around due to bad knees. She had the worst one operated about 6 weeks ago and the next one will be next Tuesday. We did not realize how bad the unoperated knee was until it was forced to work extra while rehabing the operated knee. Well, hopefully she will be fine in the next few weeks. Too bad, I would love to have all that mechanic brain power helping me with the S40. You guys have a great time and hopefully I can join you guys in a ride next year. I am thinking I will not have the opportunity for a ride this year. But who knows?!?! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by LANCER on 09/23/21 at 07:14:16 Did y’all get cooled down ? Any rain ? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 09/23/21 at 19:29:32 323F303D3B2C6C695E0 wrote:
It rained tuesday morn, but not much. much cooler. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 09/23/21 at 21:11:47 Hay , we went to PUSH MOUNTAIN today. The road getting there is just as good or better than going up and down PUSH MOUNTAIN its-self ! We didn't get started till the temps warmed up a bit ... but we still had a nice 5 hours + of ridding some of Arkansas's finest roads. Today we also did the most dangerous ( in my opinion ) thing of the entire trip. We ate breakfast at the "Cliff-House" restaurant. Yea ridding the roads is not dangerous at all , they are in great shape. Eating breakfast while sitting in a house 2/3 hanging off a cliff supported by wooden supports seems Really Dangerous to me. But , we did it anyway ! More fun is planned for tomorrow! ;) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 09/24/21 at 04:18:48 We are having so much fun riding.......it is hard to find time to log on and file a report! The roads here are in really good shape, traffic is incredibly light as long as you ride the secondary roads and stay off the 4 lanes.....and avoid riding through Harrison which is always busy and takes a long time to navigate through. Yesterday while coming back from Push Mountain I was leading and I started to notice a "fowl" smell.......the smell of aged chicken poo. There was just a hint of the smell at first - but it seemed odd that the smell wasn't going away and seemed to be getting stronger. As we continued riding and the smell was getting stronger I caught a glimpse of a truck with a large flat sided dump bed ahead of us.....and there was a faint cloud of brown dust blowing out of the bed! At that point I realized the truck was hauling chicken poo..........and the occasional white feather on the road was a confirmation on what the cargo was. I stayed well back until we got a chance to pass and the wind seemed to be favorable to blowing the dust cloud away from the passing lane - then our group exceeded the speed limit for the first time this week! I kept everybody out until the sun was setting - and a couple of deer crossing the road reminded us it was time to be back home and not riding after dark. The weather this year caught us off guard a little bit, as the temperature has been far cooler than previous years. Overnight temperatures have dropped just below 50 - however it doesn't take long to get up over 60 when the sun comes up. Daytime temperatures have been in the middle 60's to low 70's - when the sun is setting it cools off quickly. Today is Versy's last riding day - the rest of us will be riding again on Saturday and leaving on Sunday. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 09/24/21 at 11:08:02 Well, I am jealous but glad you are all having a good time. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 09/26/21 at 05:14:38 The Arkansas Ride has officially come to an end. Versy left Saturday morning. MM, Marcia, Deb and I are leaving this morning. On the days we could ride all day we rode between 190 - 255 miles each day. We often got a late start as we waited for the sun to chase the morning chill away - and we often got home just as darkness set in (one night we had to ride the last half hour in the dark). As the sun set the air would get chilly pretty quickly. I was completely overwhelmed by the huge number of big Harleys that we saw this year. Perhaps it was a result of Eureka Springs having a "Bourbon,Bikes and BBQ" event - but the number of Harleys riding in groups of 3-20 was amazing. I believe the Harleys outnumbered the other bikes by more than 20:1 - and there wasn't a Sporster to be seen anywhere (MM said he saw one). On Saturday the number of Harleys riding the area was impressive - there wasn't a scenic overlook or parking lot or highway that didn't have a group of big Harleys and leather clad riders. Still - there was plenty of room for everyone and riding was still excellent (there was a lot of waving to be done as we all passed by each other). It was excellent weather (one rainy day and a bit chilly at times) - and I am already anxious to do this again next year! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 10/02/21 at 16:50:32 We put Versy and his "Beast" to a mileage test on one evening ride. MM was leading us all astray, and took us to a place that was very rural without any gas stations! Versy was able to go 143.6 miles on a Savage with the stock gas tank....and only at the very end did he have to switch to reserve. (I was tracking the mileage so there wasn't much of any speedometer error as I have stock sized tires on the BMW). Versy will have to let us know how much fuel he put in.......we did slow the pace down a little bit at the 130 mile point knowing it was another 15 miles to the town. The night temperatures are about 10 degrees warmer this week in Jasper.....we just hit a cold spell while we were there. I think that is fine, as it was 95-100 the first year Deb and I went. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 10/02/21 at 17:10:51 trip meters, you gotta love them. ;D 143.6 mi / 2.489 g = 57.69 mpg There musta been a whole 0.2 g left... shoulda went to the next station. :o |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 10/03/21 at 18:51:54 That was pretty good mpg. Not sure I get that many miles per gallon. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 11/22/21 at 21:22:24 I normally get right at 50 mpg but want more ! The open exhaust just made me drive faster ? ::) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 11/24/21 at 07:09:46 Hay Guys :-? Who know where this sign if from ? That would be a whole tank of fuel even for you Versey ! ;D |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 11/24/21 at 11:33:43 Got a new tank from Dave, we'll have to test the limits. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 11/24/21 at 17:48:45 tank from Dave ... we all know Dave is not so Do tell more ? I'm guessing this is not an average or normal SAVAGE TANK ? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 11/24/21 at 19:03:10 7C6E7C6E63707F7279310 wrote:
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 11/25/21 at 18:44:37 ;D ................ So , I'm taking that as ... ITS BEEN CUSTOMIZED ... I can't wait to see it ? :-? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 11/26/21 at 05:16:06 I guess 3.8 gallons would be beneficial when MM takes us on those wayward excursions where gas is rare! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 11/26/21 at 06:59:48 Hay ! I've seen that sign !! :) I think it's between San Antiono and El paso TX. The only time I rode through there I was on an old Yamaha SX650 and I had a one-gallon metal Colman Fuel tank filled with gas strapped to the back side of my sissy bar and a military duffle bag strapped to the front. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 11/29/21 at 06:57:00 OK , I'll ask ... What kind of tank holds 3.8 US gallons and fits a Savage ? :-? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by verslagen1 on 11/29/21 at 09:12:59 7E6C7E6C61727D707B330 wrote:
gs450 with the aid of a hammer. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 11/29/21 at 14:51:05 Hay Versey One time I had a puckered in Kawasaki 750 LTD fuel tank that need to be "UN-PUCKERED". So , I put a thick sheet of plastic over the refueling hole and closed the lid. Then , I put the air hose to the fuel petcock with a good clamp and turned the air compressor on . ;) Well , :-[ as the air pressure rose near 100 pounds the PUCKERED area did pop back out . But Next time I fill it up ... it held more ... I don't remember how much more but the next time I had the fuel tank off I saw why ! The web of the tank had puffed out a noticeable amount. :) ...... I suspect , ??? while the tank had pressure on the inside a person could use a torch to weaken the area they wanted to expand outward . ??? |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 11/30/21 at 02:24:13 It is a shame that it takes an all day commute to get to Jasper, Arkansas from Kentucky. The weather there has been 15-20 degrees warmer and dry most days. This Thursday and Friday would be great fall riding days! |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 11/30/21 at 19:42:04 This Thursday and Friday we are getting into the 70 deg. ranges :) Tomorrow (Wednesday) I'm getting a long ride somewhere if I have to make-up a place to go ! ;) 68 deg. and sunny 8-) |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by springman on 12/01/21 at 21:37:10 There has been nice riding weather here in the Houston area but commuting is the most I have made of it. Still fun though. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by MMRanch on 12/19/21 at 17:12:15 I was looking at a story last night about a guy who crossed Bear Tooth in 2020 at the last of August. He referred to snow and frozen puddles on the side of the road ! :-[ I'll keep looking for "To Go To" places ... How about Bike week without staying in camp a lot ? Like day rides out of camp then staying for the "Burning Bike" at the last night ? I got 55 mpg from the Savage last time , I'm planning to fill up with 100% real gas and try it again soon as I get my chores caught up again. |
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Title: Re: Events for 2021 Post by Dave on 12/21/21 at 14:50:27 5F4D5F4D40535C515A120 wrote:
I really want to get away from the areas where "Bikers" gather in large quantities. Last year when we were in Arkansas and Eureka Springs was having the Blues, Bikes and BBQ gathering.....it sure did clog the area up with a lot of motorcycles. I seem to prefer riding when the roads, restaurants and parking areas aren't packed with V-Twins. |
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