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Re: Team Southwest 2012 - TX,LA,MS
« Reply #125 on: April 03, 2012, 07:18:15 AM »
Typical guy here.  I got some last minute shopping to do.  I need to get a bike bag of some kind, a small sleeping bag I guess........  This is what the Venture is for!
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« Reply #126 on: April 03, 2012, 08:56:12 AM »
If you are riding to my place, just strap a duffel bag or backpack to the back with a bungee cord, once here, your stuff will be safely stowed in the truck.  You will need a sleeping bag, and maybe a tent.
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Re: Team Southwest 2012 - TX,LA,MS
« Reply #127 on: April 03, 2012, 09:08:38 AM »
Yea, I will be riding to your place, that extra spot will be used by the 75.  :) 

I will be going to Academy.  I do not think my kids bags'll be big enough.

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Re: Team Southwest 2012 - TX,LA,MS
« Reply #128 on: April 03, 2012, 05:49:35 PM »
Just wondering, is Gordon and his k1 750 going to make it this year to Austin?  How come Greenjeans and his sandcast can't make it?

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Re: Team Southwest 2012 - TX,LA,MS
« Reply #129 on: April 03, 2012, 06:36:36 PM »
Just wondering, is Gordon and his k1 750 going to make it this year to Austin? 


Gordon stated in another thread that he could not make it this year.
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Re: Team Southwest 2012 - TX,LA,MS
« Reply #130 on: April 03, 2012, 07:12:39 PM »
Darn, I was hoping to meet Gordon, and see his bike.  Maybe next time around.

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Re: Team Southwest 2012 - TX,LA,MS
« Reply #131 on: April 03, 2012, 07:30:32 PM »
Greenjeans couldn't make it because of Easter.  :'(
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Re: Team Southwest 2012 - TX,LA,MS
« Reply #132 on: April 03, 2012, 08:38:42 PM »
Wished it would of landed on another weekend also.
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Re: Team Southwest 2012 - TX,LA,MS
« Reply #133 on: April 03, 2012, 09:07:27 PM »
Wished it would of landed on another weekend also.

Like Joe said, God would want us riding 'round the Hill Country on SOHC Hondas on Easter weekend!
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Re: Team Southwest 2012 - TX,LA,MS
« Reply #134 on: April 03, 2012, 11:31:52 PM »
How about a Hill Country easter egg hunt? Think that would go over with the family?  ;D
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« Reply #135 on: April 04, 2012, 06:16:37 AM »
Dang it!  I was just checking in to see exactly when GZ will be hitting Austin and see if I could work things out to be able to make it down, but with it being Easter weekend and quarterly inventory there's no way I can get off work.  Have a great ride and camping trip.  Drink a couple of 12-packs for me (after you set up the tents)! ;D

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« Reply #136 on: April 04, 2012, 08:56:10 AM »
it is a shame you won't make it G-Man.  We will certainly have a few beers for you.  I can't wait to get down there!
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« Reply #137 on: April 04, 2012, 12:12:05 PM »
A small group of us from Houston will make the ride to Austin on Friday and meet up with everyone for riding, camping and general debauchery. 

My CB is still in pieces, so I'll be riding a back-up.  Just don't hold it against me  ;)

Then on the 14th, I am happy to host the party at my shop space.  I'll make sure there's plenty to eat, drink and be merry.  Lots of folks will be invited, so it'll be a good time for all.  Some of us plan to accompany Gnik Nus as he heads for Lousisiana, at least part of the way.
Does it make it any better to have our get-together on Fridayevening, the 13th?  My only thought is that would make Saturday, the 14th, available for heading east.

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A Friday night get together would sure be better for me. My route to Lafayette on Sunday (maybe a Saturday afternoon start?) at 220 miles or so, might make a later Sunday arrival there than what was originally discussed. I'm trying to stay flexible and not create a burden on my Louisiana contact (Hope) or my myself!

My plan was to take Baytown to Anahuac and the southern/easterly route through Sabine Pass, Cameron, Abbeville then Lafayette. My plans were to depart Houston EARLY Sunday am. I'm riding my CB400F and do not plan to "push" the speeds as I'm still sorting out a few issues on the bike. Route shows two ferry crossings and small roads so it is generally slow going. Can expect live and dead (road kill) alligator obstacles next to the water ways! A scenic ride that I've taken in the past. My wife was planning on meeting me in Lake Charles for a nite or two at the casinos on the way home, after dropping off GZ. Other riders welcome part or all of the way.


Gnik Nus --  Having our Houston moto get-together works on Friday, too.  I'll plan for it to be on that Friday, the 13th.  At least a couple of us will join you, if you're alright it, for part of your ride.  We've been wanting to do a south coast ride into gator country, so I'll credit serendipity with your route planning.
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Re: Team Southwest 2012 - TX,LA,MS
« Reply #138 on: April 04, 2012, 04:43:24 PM »
it is a shame you won't make it G-Man.  We will certainly have a few beers for you.  I can't wait to get down there!

Gordon - sorry to hear you can't make it, was hoping we would get everyone from last year plus a few more.

Joe/Rick - I'm cutting out of work early on Friday, if you guys get down here by late afternoon, we could head to west Austin and possibly meet up with the Houston riders. I'd like to show you guys Lime Creek Road, it is an awesome road to ride that runs through the hills along Lake Travis.
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Re: Team Southwest 2012 - TX,LA,MS
« Reply #139 on: April 04, 2012, 07:04:16 PM »
it is a shame you won't make it G-Man.  We will certainly have a few beers for you.  I can't wait to get down there!

Gordon - sorry to hear you can't make it, was hoping we would get everyone from last year plus a few more.


Thanks, guys.  If last year's camp and ride was any indication I know I'm missing out on a fantastic time.  I tried really hard today to figure out how I could make it work, but short of screwing over myself and everybody else at work, it's not going to happen.  Just do me a favor next week and tell me how terrible the weather was and that nobody got along with each other and all involved had a really #$%*ty time. ;D

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Re: Team Southwest 2012 - TX,LA,MS
« Reply #140 on: April 04, 2012, 08:48:15 PM »
A small group of us from Houston will make the ride to Austin on Friday and meet up with everyone for riding, camping and general debauchery. 

My CB is still in pieces, so I'll be riding a back-up.  Just don't hold it against me  ;)

Then on the 14th, I am happy to host the party at my shop space.  I'll make sure there's plenty to eat, drink and be merry.  Lots of folks will be invited, so it'll be a good time for all.  Some of us plan to accompany Gnik Nus as he heads for Lousisiana, at least part of the way.
Does it make it any better to have our get-together on Fridayevening, the 13th?  My only thought is that would make Saturday, the 14th, available for heading east.

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A Friday night get together would sure be better for me. My route to Lafayette on Sunday (maybe a Saturday afternoon start?) at 220 miles or so, might make a later Sunday arrival there than what was originally discussed. I'm trying to stay flexible and not create a burden on my Louisiana contact (Hope) or my myself!

My plan was to take Baytown to Anahuac and the southern/easterly route through Sabine Pass, Cameron, Abbeville then Lafayette. My plans were to depart Houston EARLY Sunday am. I'm riding my CB400F and do not plan to "push" the speeds as I'm still sorting out a few issues on the bike. Route shows two ferry crossings and small roads so it is generally slow going. Can expect live and dead (road kill) alligator obstacles next to the water ways! A scenic ride that I've taken in the past. My wife was planning on meeting me in Lake Charles for a nite or two at the casinos on the way home, after dropping off GZ. Other riders welcome part or all of the way.


Gnik Nus --  Having our Houston moto get-together works on Friday, too.  I'll plan for it to be on that Friday, the 13th.  At least a couple of us will join you, if you're alright it, for part of your ride.  We've been wanting to do a south coast ride into gator country, so I'll credit serendipity with your route planning.

Architect, Thanks for the note and update for Friday night. I'll be watching for time and location details. As for the ride to Louisiana, the more the merrier. It's a real nice ride through Sabine Pass and along the La. gulf coast. You'll enjoy it. I've communicated to Hope that I'll arrive Lafayette around 2 PM to allow time for a bit more of a leisurely 220 mile ride. He has a cajun restaurant all lined up that sounds like fun and of course the food will be fantastic, knowing that I'm likely to be a solo rider at that time. Woody

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« Reply #141 on: April 04, 2012, 08:53:06 PM »
Woody - can you make the Hill Country Ride this weekend? You're in Hou,right??
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« Reply #142 on: April 05, 2012, 05:00:14 AM »
Woody - can you make the Hill Country Ride this weekend? You're in Hou,right??

Stev-0, Yes to Houston, no to joining in on the fun in the Hill Country. And man it's killing me. Daughter and family coming in from out of town for Easter and of course excited about that too. My family is from the Hill Country, brother still lives in Bandera. Been going up there my whole life and riding motorcycles through there more years than I care to remember, dirt and street. Sounds like most of the group knows the area. But for you riders going there for the first time, you're in for a real treat. Not sure if you'll have time for the "Three Sisters" if not, hopefully you'll return in the future. Those roads are not to be missed. Lime Creek is a blast too. Perfect weather... you guys are going to have a ball. Woody

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« Reply #143 on: April 05, 2012, 06:51:38 AM »
I have been to Bandara, and I wish I could move there.  That place is the heart of hill country!
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« Reply #144 on: April 05, 2012, 07:37:42 AM »
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Architect, Thanks for the note and update for Friday night. I'll be watching for time and location details. As for the ride to Louisiana, the more the merrier. It's a real nice ride through Sabine Pass and along the La. gulf coast. You'll enjoy it. I've communicated to Hope that I'll arrive Lafayette around 2 PM to allow time for a bit more of a leisurely 220 mile ride. He has a cajun restaurant all lined up that sounds like fun and of course the food will be fantastic, knowing that I'm likely to be a solo rider at that time. Woody

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« Reply #145 on: April 05, 2012, 07:39:23 AM »
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« Reply #146 on: April 05, 2012, 08:04:27 AM »
cool I just facebooky invited all my friends, trippy you already knew Groovehouse the skate photo guy, he cool dude.

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« Reply #147 on: April 05, 2012, 08:07:47 AM »
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Joe/Rick - I'm cutting out of work early on Friday, if you guys get down here by late afternoon, we could head to west Austin and possibly meet up with the Houston riders. I'd like to show you guys Lime Creek Road, it is an awesome road to ride that runs through the hills along Lake Travis.

Stev-o --  Maybe we should come up with a couple of places to meet at varying times.  This was folks will know where to go, depending on what time they roll in.  I think the Houston group can be there by 3 or 4pm.  If we need to aim earlier, that shouldn't be a problem, either. 


Hey, Joe --  What time are you thinking you'll hit Austin?
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Re: Team Southwest 2012 - TX,LA,MS
« Reply #148 on: April 05, 2012, 08:11:09 AM »
cool I just facebooky invited all my friends, trippy you already knew Groovehouse the skate photo guy, he cool dude.

Small world, isn't it?  He must be a friend of Robynn's
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Re: Team Southwest 2012 - TX,LA,MS
« Reply #149 on: April 05, 2012, 11:03:25 AM »
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Joe/Rick - I'm cutting out of work early on Friday, if you guys get down here by late afternoon, we could head to west Austin and possibly meet up with the Houston riders. I'd like to show you guys Lime Creek Road, it is an awesome road to ride that runs through the hills along Lake Travis.

Stev-o --  Maybe we should come up with a couple of places to meet at varying times.  This was folks will know where to go, depending on what time they roll in.  I think the Houston group can be there by 3 or 4pm.  If we need to aim earlier, that shouldn't be a problem, either. 


Hey, Joe --  What time are you thinking you'll hit Austin?

I am waiting on Really?,  so the sooner he gets to my house, the sooner we get down there.  I am hoping to be there by 2 or 3.
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