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Sorry to do this, but I need to change the dates for the Hill Country trip to the last week in April, in essence, bump it a week later. I did this now for two reasons, to give me more time from the possible birth of my grand-daughter and to possibly give Watchman more time from the birth of his grandchild. I'd like the change the dates to April 27, 28 & 29, 2010.
While we were in Antlers, several of you had asked me to put together a Texas Hill Country ride for the SouthCentral group next year.
So, let's hold the
KawaNOW Texas Hill Country Run
April 27, 28 & 29, 2010
Leakey, Texas
April 27th is a Tuesday, that will give us three days before to travel there (April 24th, 25th & 26th). The 29th is on a Thursday, if we all leave on Friday morning, that will give us three days to travel home (April 30th, May 1st & 2nd). In essence, the trip will be from April 24th until May 2nd.
Our base will be in heart of the Texas Hill Country....Leakey, Texas (pronounced Lake-ee). Leakey is located 80 miles Northwest of San Antonio (as the crow flies) or 127 miles Southwest of Austin (as the crow flies).
The Texas Hill Country around Leakey sports three of the top rated roads in Texas... The three twisted sisters.... RR 335, RR336 and RR337. It also has a motorcycle museum, the Texas Stonehenge and the Alamo Village in Bracketville, where the movie "The Alamo" with John Wayne was filmed.
We will stay at the D'Rose Inn while in Leakey, www.droseinn.com (http://www.droseinn.com) , which is a motel for motorcyclists only.
I usually take an annual trip to the Hill Country just because I love the area so well. I didn't get to go in 2009, so 2010 will be my pilgrimage with you guys. Here is a link to my last trip... http://www.hilliard.ws/hc2008/hc2008.htm
Other trip reports to the Texas Hill Country for your edification:
http://www.hilliard.ws/hc2001/3amigos.htm
http://www.hilliard.ws/hc2002/hc2002.htm
http://www.hilliard.ws/mustang/mustang.htm
http://www.hilliard.ws/hc2007/hc2007.htm
Cajunrider
11-09-2009, 06:06 PM
:'( :'(
oldbikers
11-09-2009, 07:17 PM
Trip sounds like it would be a great ride but don't forget that Nightmare has the Antlers run in Oct don't know how many people could make both.
jesse
11-09-2009, 07:35 PM
I agree with Jim about Antlers, but would love to make that trip sometime, sounds like a great ride.
wanderer
11-09-2009, 07:40 PM
About time somebody started organizing some rides. I thought everybody had quit riding! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
I'll be there, whenever it is.
skeeter
11-09-2009, 09:46 PM
anytime is a good time. heard the museum changed hands. I'll check on it. maybe this weekend. ;)
skeeter
11-09-2009, 09:57 PM
:'( :'(
You're right! The gumbo is too spicy! It'd only take you what, ten hrs to get here? Pick up LW on the way. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
Trip sounds like it would be a great ride but don't forget that Nightmare has the Antlers run in Oct don't know how many people could make both.
sh*t....thanks for reminding me Jim....I completely forgot. Back to the scheduling drawing board.
Okee dokee....we'll have the Texas Hill Country Run for SouthCentral KawaNOW in the Spring of next year. Give me some time to come up with a definate date.
Cajunrider
11-09-2009, 10:21 PM
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Cajunrider
11-09-2009, 10:55 PM
You're right! The gumbo is too spicy! It'd only take you what, ten hrs to get here? Pick up LW on the way. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
At least 10 hrs....All of the planned rides are at least a day away from here. Some of us don't mind traveling a few hours to enjoy a good weekend of riding with friends.
chainsaw
11-10-2009, 12:39 PM
There is a cure for that Mitch. Set up a ride in your area and the rest of us can travel to your area.
Maybe you could put us up in some of those left over FEMA trailers.
chainsaw
11-10-2009, 12:41 PM
Forgot to mention that the Hill Country ride sounds good to me.
Cajunrider
11-10-2009, 04:11 PM
A ride along the Mississippi Gulf Coast is excellent and only 2 hours from here. That's if you like riding along beautiful beaches and stopping by Casinos for lunch and a little gaming. The beaches start at Waveland, MS and continue into Florida. Nice in Spring and Fall.....hot in the summer. Around home, there is marsh and cypress swamps. Some find it beautiful.....I just find it "home".
oldbikers
11-10-2009, 04:46 PM
On this trip Mitch it would be 200 miles more one way for me than you. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif
Always love the hill country!
Cajunrider
11-10-2009, 07:01 PM
That's right Jim, it would be even further for Jim and Liz. Probably a couple of days for them to make it there.
I may be able to make it out to Leakey for a day or so without the home team squealing too much. ???
A group from Work and PFD is working up a 5-day Spring ride to AR/TN returning via Tupelo and the Natchez Trace.
And dont forget the South Central rally in ES next June. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
Whatever you do LW....don't go over 55mph on the Trace. Believe me...I know.
OK...here's what I'm thinking on the Hill Country Run........give everyone 3 days to get to the Hill Country....3 days to ride the roads and see everything....and three days to get back home. This should give everyone including Watchman and Liz a good opportunity to get there and back.
I know it's premature, but I'm thinking about holding it the last week in April. That way it'll give us a little time between the KSCTHCR (KawaNOW SouthCentral Texas Hill Country Run) and the SC Rally in June.
Discussion?
Cajunrider
11-10-2009, 09:43 PM
Sounds good to me Trip. It would still be nice riding in late April. Spring is normally pretty dry in the hill country??? Just curious, would the 3 days for riding begin on Tuesday to prevent cutting into the following work week? I'm sure that it would be easier on some folks vacation time if they left on Saturday and arrived Monday afternoon...ride on T, W, & Th... and arrive back home on Sunday. It doesn't matter a whole lot to me as this week may fall on my days off with my crazy schedule. If I have to schedule a weekend or a full week off, I will.
Whatever you do LW....don't go over 55mph on the Trace. Believe me...I know.
I'll do that. Ive heard that they are a bit anal about that suggested speed lol. I guess my speedo being off on the high end kept me out of trouble when I rode the southern leg between Clinton MS and Natchez after the '08 Central Rally. Shoot I didnt even see a single LEO on that section, but didnt go more than 5 over the limit.
Cajunrider
11-10-2009, 10:57 PM
You'll see plenty Federal Rangers and Mississippi HP working radar and laser on the Trace. Much of the speed limit is 50 mph. It's a beautiful ride with lots of turkey and deer. You will see many Canada Geese at the Ross Barnett Reservoir just north of Jackson, MS. Pay attention for gas stops. There are none on the Trace, they are all off of the highway. Don't miss an opportunity to top off. They are few and far between.
Sounds good to me Trip. It would still be nice riding in late April. Spring is normally pretty dry in the hill country??? Just curious, would the 3 days for riding begin on Tuesday to prevent cutting into the following work week? I'm sure that it would be easier on some folks vacation time if they left on Saturday and arrived Monday afternoon...ride on T, W, & Th... and arrive back home on Sunday. It doesn't matter a whole lot to me as this week may fall on my days off with my crazy schedule. If I have to schedule a weekend or a full week off, I will.
I figure the HC trip could start on a Saturday...travel Sat, Sun and Mon....ride the HC Tues, Wed. and Thurs. Then travel home Fri, Sat and Sun. For those that are retired, it's no big deal, but for those that work, it would only tie up 5 working days and 2 weekends.
And BTW, that's the same schedule I used for the National in Custer. Seemed to work OK. I also figure we all can meet up on Sunday night at a designated town and motel, then ride into Leakey together the next day?
Pay attention for gas stops. There are none on the Trace, they are all off of the highway. Don't miss an opportunity to top off. They are few and far between.
Mitch is definately right about that LW. Believe it or not, my GPS helped greatly in that department...as well as finding places to eat.
jesse
11-11-2009, 07:42 AM
Sounds like a plan, when we get definate dates I will schedule time off. I can't wait!
Mitch's riding country sounds good too. Somewhere along those beautiful beaches there is some wonderful seafood I hope. Even the swamps and marshes may sound good to someone who hasn't seen them, at least for a little while.
That is the wonder about this country, so many different geographical areas and lifestyles. The motorcycle has opened a new way to experience the beauty for many of us. Of course riding with group like this makes it that much better!
oldbikers
11-11-2009, 09:13 AM
I may be able to make it out to Leakey for a day or so without the home team squealing too much. ???
A group from Work and PFD is working up a 5-day Spring ride to AR/TN returning via Tupelo and the Natchez Trace.
And dont forget the South Central rally in ES next June. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
LW let me know when you are going to be on the Trace and maybe I can meet with y'all and have lunch or ride with you for a little.
Also check this out for gas:
http://www.natcheztracetravel.com/water-and-markets.html
Cajunrider
11-11-2009, 04:41 PM
No doubt Jim. That would seem strange you meeting up with me instead of the normal meeting up with you and Jamie.
wanderer
11-11-2009, 07:57 PM
Trip
I like those dates. What motel do we need to get reservations at?
chainsaw
11-11-2009, 10:19 PM
Trip, dates sound good to me.
Cajunrider
11-11-2009, 11:53 PM
Works for me too
LW let me know when you are going to be on the Trace and maybe I can meet with y'all and have lunch or ride with you for a little.
Also check this out for gas:
http://www.natcheztracetravel.com/water-and-markets.html
Thanks for the link Jim, looks like a good resource for planning that leg of the trip. So far the only thing for sure is that the group wants to get together again for a spring ride, and the basic geography of the loop route. As the timing gets firmed up I'll surely post an itinerary. Next year will be jam packed with six fire schools and riding and work and riding and vacation and riding. . .
watchman
11-12-2009, 07:24 AM
Liz and I appericate you all thinking of us but our first grandchild is due around April 17th and I am sure we will be staying close to home.
oldbikers
11-12-2009, 08:19 AM
Hell Jim what's her name will have plenty of time to spoil that grand baby as it gets older ;)
chainsaw
11-12-2009, 09:55 AM
Amen to that Jim. Our 12th grandchild is due at the end of June. It doesn't get cheaper by the dozen either.
watchman
11-12-2009, 10:04 AM
Jim you won't convence Liz of that.
Know what you mean Watchman...My 5th grandchild is due March 31st. Hopefully, Esla Faye Hilliard will be here before late April.
jesse
11-13-2009, 12:26 AM
Sounds like a plan!
nightmare
11-17-2009, 11:32 AM
I cant wait to get together with you all for this, have been wanting to do the hill country. We will surely be there.
watchman
12-09-2009, 09:18 AM
I marked the calendar and will send Rick and Teresa an email about the date change. Rick just ask me the other night if we had any rides planned. He has to schedule a certain amount of his vacation before the first of the year.
wanderer
12-10-2009, 04:47 PM
I just made my reservation at the D'Rose Inn, and, they are filling up fast. I got the last single "room", there is still some single "cabins" and some larger places.
chainsaw
12-28-2009, 02:58 PM
Someone had mentioned another place to stay just down the road from the D'Rose but I can't seem to find it. Can someone help me out?
chainsaw
12-28-2009, 03:22 PM
Found it, thanks. Made my reservation at the Frio Lodge just down the street. April 26th thru 29th.
oldbikers
12-28-2009, 04:38 PM
Doesn't look like I will be able to make this trip, to much Christmas and to many doctor bills. :'(
Cajunrider
12-28-2009, 10:37 PM
Tell Doc he'll just have to wait for his money. ;) ::)
chainsaw
12-29-2009, 11:43 AM
Better yet, tell Doc that Obama said the checks in the mail.
afgunner
01-05-2010, 12:15 AM
I might have to catch up with a ride on one of the days...I work at the base here in Del Rio and we have a major inspection scheduled for the first week in May, so I will not be able to get more than one day off during that time. I live thirty minutes from Alamo Village, so I can meet everyone there.
Sounds good afgunner......anytime you can spend riding with us is better than nothing.
chainsaw
01-05-2010, 01:03 PM
Amen to that Trip
kudzufarmer
01-21-2010, 10:18 PM
hey guys...would love to catch up with you on this since I am in Texas.....have done the Hill Country ride with my riding group out of Houston a couple of times......fun trips.......however the Volusia Riders BCRII in Baton Rouge is scheduled starting April 29...so i won't be able to make this one.
chainsaw
02-19-2010, 09:15 AM
BUMP
chainsaw
03-01-2010, 05:09 PM
Anyone going on the Hill Country Run besides me? It's next month.
wanderer
03-01-2010, 06:02 PM
I'll be there about two or three in the afternoon on Sunday the 25th.
ndbigfish
03-01-2010, 07:15 PM
Where is everyone meeting up on the <s>26th</s> 27th?
Cajunrider
03-01-2010, 08:33 PM
We will be there. We should be at the D'Rose late afternoon on the 26th. Coming in from the East on I-10.
skeeter
03-01-2010, 08:42 PM
I'm waiting on you.
chainsaw
03-01-2010, 10:39 PM
Meeting up at the D'Rose Inn.
Cajunrider
03-01-2010, 10:56 PM
You live nearby Skeeter?
We normally try to attend, but this spring we're taking a ride with other VROCers up to Eureka Springs.
oldbikers
03-02-2010, 03:09 PM
We normally try to attend, but this spring we're taking a ride with other VROCers up to Eureka Springs.
Mac you should make that ride in June and join us for our South Central Rally.
skeeter
03-03-2010, 12:45 AM
hour away
ndbigfish
03-09-2010, 07:33 AM
What is the preferred method of "security" for your bikes when on an overnight trip? The "evil eye" works during the day; but what about when the lights go out?
Cajunrider
03-09-2010, 08:20 AM
I slip a cover over mine at night most of the time. It somewhat deters theft and keeps curious "lookers" from sitting on it or touching.
chainsaw
03-09-2010, 09:38 AM
I cover, but don't worry about it. Thats why I pay for insurance.
Now that it's getting kinda close, would anyone be willing to meet up on Sunday afternoon (April 25th) in say, Marble Falls, TX and then ride together into Leakey on Monday?
Or, would you rather meet up on Monday on the way to Leakey?
Everyone should be arriving at the D'Rose Inn by Monday evening, so we could all can talk, laugh and eat. I'll have the ride itinerary ready for Tues, Wed and Thurs. I'll be leaving on Friday morning to head back home.
wanderer
03-10-2010, 05:06 PM
I'll be at the D'Rose Inn sometime Sunday afternoon (3/25), so, I'll keep the roads warmed up until you guys get there. :)
ndbigfish
03-10-2010, 09:54 PM
I'm planning to show up in Leakey on the 26th. I could ride out, but I'm south of Marble Falls quite a ways.
chainsaw
03-10-2010, 10:36 PM
Will ride down on Monday the 26th. See you all then.
OK...based off of what you guys tell me, I'll be doing the same....instead of leaving on Sunday, I'll be leaving early Monday morning and will arrive in Leakey that afternoon. If anyone wants to meet up on the way down, let me know. I'll be glad to share the route I'll be taking from Lindale to Leakey.
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