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Reply #150 - 03/23/25 at 04:35:37

When we left lunch with Youzguyz - we drove to see the Regency suspension bridge.

It was something I was threatening to do on one of our group motorcycle rides down here - but the mile of gravel road to get to it was a huge deterrent.

It turns out that avoiding it on a motorcycle trip was a good idea. The gravel road had rocks the size of golf balls in some areas - the aggregate was just perfect for rolling out from under a motorcycle tire. It was also a 5 hour round trip from Kerrville, and the roads there and back were not very exciting.

It was worth the drive in a car, and I am glad we got to see it and drive over it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L2uKjqztHQ

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Reply #151 - 03/23/25 at 13:01:57

***** Well, let’s stay with what we have then.
Arrive and check-in Sun. Apr. 27, have it for 6 nights, depart Sat. May 3rd. Sorry for the error. We have the option to extend days there if desired and it’s still available.

MMRanch wrote on 03/22/25 at 22:24:39:

Mothers day , 11 May.

My mother in law will be 101 by then !

I have no idea what to get for her , any suggestions ?
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Lancer you joking ? Embarrassed

If we have to sleep in the truck I'll speaking up for the "Passenger side right now" Wink

So, as of now we have Sunday night April 27 -Sunday morning May 4th. right ?

If so : I'll plan on being at your house April 25 or 26th.

****** 25th if you want a day of rest before we start out

OR
What's the best week for you ? We might get cabin 50 the week after ... May 4 - 10 would be Great for me !

Hay Lancer , you bringing the 650 or the 650 ? Huh

****** The 650 of course. 😎 🏍️
Or maybe the other one ? But no, alas, REX may need minor surgery…. when there is room. So it’s Sir Maxx, the very distinguished British gentleman. aka BSA.
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I have to be home by May 20th , I've got a date with Marcia in Helen GA , I don't want to miss.
So any of them weeks before (May 20th) are OK.

Warmer is good for me , I don't like cold and learned long ago "Cool is a frame of mind" Wink

Just let me know , like
Versey said ; I'm flexable. Wink

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Reply #152 - 03/25/25 at 21:25:56

OK , If your sure you can juggle your calendar , I have nothing important for the week after either ...

Hay Lancer .
I had the thought ... "Marcia tells me I shouldn't do that"... that Versey's neighborhood is only one day West of Moab. I'm sure that's important somehow ?
We could go see Versey sometime ! Just hop scotching our way all the way there and back. You even been to the South of California ?
Not this trip , but it's possible sometime.

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Reply #153 - 03/26/25 at 10:36:41

MMRanch wrote on 03/25/25 at 21:25:56:

Hay Lancer .
I had the thought ... "Marcia tells me I shouldn't do that"... that Versey's neighborhood is only one day West of Moab. I'm sure that's important somehow ?
We could go see Versey sometime ! Just hop scotching our way all the way there and back. You even been to the South of California ?
Not this trip , but it's possible sometime.

It sure is! I have a guest bedroom and a couch. This year we have weather roulette though... spring summer winter with a sprinkling of fire and mud.

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LANCER Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Savage Beast Performance Parts Posts: 10786 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: 2025 Rides Reply #154 - 03/26/25 at 14:27:43 We can do that, we have the technology. 😁 MM, can you drive your truck ? Mine is only getting 15mpg, I think yours gets about 25.
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Reply #155 - 03/27/25 at 23:10:31

No problem , I'll bring the Truck.

I've had the idea to build a 4'x8' Tear-Drop Sleeper Trailer to tow with it . So 2 or 3 mpg loss ? Already bought the trailer , but can't deside :

1. With a 64" Ceiling and ramp rear door + side door. (bike would fit).
2. With a 46" Ceiling and ramp rear door + side door. (better mpg).

Windows , roof vent and 12V to 120V converter with either option , no water. Utilize the Interstate rest areas.

Bike in the Trailer means Marcia's Jeep could be the tow vehicle.

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MMRanch Serious Thumper Offline Evil flourishes if Good Men do Nothing. Posts: 6002 LYNCHBURG TN Gender:	Re: 2025 Rides Reply #156 - 03/28/25 at 07:34:35 Hay Lancer we need to bring SpringMan's truck ! I think his gets up near 40-50 mpg ?
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MMRanch Serious Thumper Offline Evil flourishes if Good Men do Nothing. Posts: 6002 LYNCHBURG TN Gender:	Re: 2025 Rides Reply #158 - 03/28/25 at 21:14:18 Yes I don't care for those - Texas Hwy Speeds they take the fun out of the ride -IMHO. I guess I'm getting lazy driver syndrome as the years creep up on me ? Most of the time now ridding the 350cc bike and running 55-65 on the secondary roads is very nice !
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Reply #159 - 03/29/25 at 06:31:59

MMRanch wrote on 03/28/25 at 21:14:18:

Yes I don't care for those - Texas Hwy Speeds they take the fun out of the ride -IMHO.

Last Thursday night at 11:30PM we drove our RV on US75 right through the middle of Dallas. We were headed to a Cracker Barrel parking lot on the south side of Dallas to spend the night, and we figured that the roads would not be too scary in Dallas just before midnight.

We were so wrong!!!!! Even at that late hour the roads were busy and the speeds were intense. There were a small number of cars going the speed limit like we were - 80-90mph was the most common speed. There were a lot of cars/trucks going much faster than that, and I saw one Porsche that flew by us at likleey 120-140mph.....it was just a streak and was easily going double our speed.

I would imagine that when accidents happen in Dallas, they are pretty severe. The cars would just bounce off the concrete walls that lined both sides of the highway.

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Reply #160 - 03/29/25 at 09:22:19

I'm all for speed cameras on the interstate and mailing tickets for 1 mph over the speed limit.
As in set the cruise control for 1mph UNDER the speed limit.
I drove through Dallas once in mid day. Sad

situation .

We need it even in TN. some folks run 20mph over the speed limit and get away with it on a regular basics .

However fast I can get away with is effetely the speed limit. We need camera's to put an end to it. IMHO

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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28970 L.A. California Gender:	Re: 2025 Rides Reply #161 - Yesterday at 21:47:35 apparently we'll have to on the lookout for low flying turkeys in UT... Quote: A driver in Utah sustained non-life-threatening injuries after a turkey flew through his windshield on Interstate 15, according to the Garland Police Department.
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MMRanch Serious Thumper Offline Evil flourishes if Good Men do Nothing. Posts: 6002 LYNCHBURG TN Gender:	Re: 2025 Rides Reply #162 - Yesterday at 22:46:24 Hay Versey ! If you get one , then I'll help ya dress it for dinner !
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