The Texas Hill Country beckons...LATEST

[skeeter]

What he said. lol. No problems with the route Mitch. you'll probably be ready for a change of pace anyway by that time. You may have a bit of traffic on 46 but it's not likely to be stop and start. May be some slow idiots and people slowing to turn off. Don't get anxious, be watchful, kick back and enjoy the ride. There isn't five minutes difference from New Braunfels to Boerne this way than skirting SA on 1604. Some days faster, some days slower.
You will hit the twisties on 337. Keep it geared down, there will be another curve ahead.
I may be able to meet you somewhere along the way. Will be working in Comfort. May be able to skip out early. will pm phone #.

[Cajunrider]

I'm hoping to hit Houston by 11 - noon. That may give y'all an idea of when I'll make the 46 exit. Great to know we may be meeting up with you before reaching Leakey.

[trip]

Originally Posted by skeeter

Sunday took a ride to check some roads. Although there was plenty of evidence of the high waters, I didn't see any major damage. Route was 16 S. thru Medina to near Bandera, took 470 thru Tarpley to Utopia. Only running water across road was one spot on 470 at Seco Creek. Utopia to Vanderpool had a little standing water intruding the roadway but avoidable. warning signs and signals are provided and in working order. 377 to Leakey, falling rock and mud slide evidence on sides so keep eyes peeled. Nothing in roadway. 83 North out of Leakey. Construction is of no major concern. Good thruway as they are working on the sides. Fellow rider lives on the upper end of 1340 and said road closed back to Hunt so decided to try 39 off of 83 but 39 also closed to thru traffic at 187. So went back thru Vanderpool and had to take 377 back to Medina. The buffalo were out in front pasture. 16 N. home. Roadway over the mountain is getting a little rough in the switchbacks. Note- across from Koyote Ranch is Escondida, which is owned by Bob Phillips of Texas Country Reporter.

Will try to give an update on 1340 and 39 later in the week. Hopefully it is just debri being cleared. Both are blocked above Hunt.

Thanks Skeeter for checking things. Keep us posted as the week progresses.

[chainsaw]

Trip, are you planning on getting together Monday night with everyone to let them know where to meet Tuesday morning and at what time?

[ndbigfish]

Good idea. I think Al, Jesse and I are all staying in the same place.

[billmac]

Weather permitting, Cheryl and I are planning on joining in for some of the hill country rides and activities.

Beginning Monday, we will have our 5th wheel RV trailer camped on the river about 10 miles south of Leakey. We will also have our dachshund dog, Ms. Bea, with us. We hope you all will let us tag along for whatever part our party can endure.

Thanks

Bill McDonell
XX8176806001XX cell

[Cajunrider]

We'll be glad to have you, Cheryl, and Ms. Bea join us Bill. No leaving this time for plumbing jobs.

[trip]

Everyone is welcome!

[trip]

Originally Posted by "CHAINSAW"

Trip, are you planning on getting together Monday night with everyone to let them know where to meet Tuesday morning and at what time?

Yep, we'll have a short get-together Monday evening at the pavillion at the D'Rose Inn. The pavillion is a covered area in the middle of the Inn. D'Rose Inn is located just a few blocks South of the intersection of Hwy 83 and 337 on the right.

We'll quickly discuss the ride for each day and what time to meet, our eating options and other things........then we'll go eat. I would suggest that we all trade cell numbers so we can keep up with each other.

Let's plan on meeting at the pavillion at the D'Rose Inn at about 6:00pm, Monday evening........ Everyone call me on my cell when you arrive in Leakey. If you get my voice mail, leave your name and cell number for me to call you back. My cell: 903-245-0794.

Also, I am changing up what route we take for each day, but I'll go over that later in Leakey.

BTW, I realize that some of you may want to ride the roads in and around Leakey by yourself.... noone has to stay with the group and do everything we do, if they don't want to. But, I'll have an itinerary planned for those that want to stay as a group for each day. In my itinerary, I cover riding and seeing the best roads and sights in the area.

The extended weather forecast for Leakey is showing no rain for the week, except possibly some on Friday when we're leaving. I'll keep an eye on it as this week progresses. But, as of now, it looks like the weather is going to cooperate.

See you guys there! Looking forward to seeing and meeting everyone.

[billmac]

Originally Posted by Cajunrider

We'll be glad to have you, Cheryl, and Ms. Bea join us Bill. No leaving this time for plumbing jobs.

Thanks Mitch. We now have a list of resources to hopefully solve that issue. :) :)

[oldbikers]

Bill I haven't heard are y'all going to join us in Eureka Springs this year?

[chainsaw]

For you that are doing the Hill Country Run, here is my cell phone number 817-975-2329.
See you all there. Looks like the weather is going to be perfect.

[Cajunrider]

My cell number is 985 855-4230.

[billmac]

Originally Posted by oldbikers

Bill I haven't heard are y'all going to join us in Eureka Springs this year?

Well oldbiker we have it on our calender. However our grandkids sometimes trump our motorcycle plans. Last year we planned to go but the rain scared us away.

We did attend the 2008 Rally at Eureka Springs. It was good people, good riding, and good food. We hope to make it this year.

[oldbikers]

Looking forward to seeing y'all again and I will have my Miss Bea with me this time.