Garner State Park - 10 Sep (POSTPONED till 17 Sep)

[Sergeant D]

I'm planning a ride out to Garner State Park from the greater San Antonioo Area (I'm up near Randolph AFB) on Saturday, 10 Sep.  I plan on leaving early, 0630 to beat some of the heat.   The sun should be up as we are getting out of the city limits so we can enjoy the views.   At this point, just plan on riding out, hiking the trails some, seeing what there is to see and then head back.  Either do lunch in Medina, TX at The Apple Store or hit Tarpley, TX for some goat burgers.  Both outstanding Mom & Pop restaurants.   Breakfast will just be something on the road or even just granola/cereal bars at Garner.  More specifics to follow, but if you are interested, just mark your calendars now.

Dan "Sergeant D" Davies, MSgt, USAF retrired  

[Old Geezer Richard]

 Hey Dan ,  where are you planning on meeting at or leaving from ? .... Lisa ( Mrs. Geezer )  likes the idea of leaving early to beat the heat , me it doesn't make any difference to me what time we leave or get back .... let's see how many Eary Birds there are in this group  .... count us in , if nothing happens between now and then  Thanks the Geezer

[Mofla]

Lol Sarge ,'wuZ ready to head out in the am ! Glad I checked in !  The wife can join in next week.' anybody want to domain early ride tomorrow chime in ! Looking forward to it !

[Old Geezer Richard]

  He Dan , the wifey has to see if she has to work next Sat. there at the hospital    because she got off this Sat. for her daughter's wedding ... I'll let you know if we are coming or maybe just me  ... Thanks the Geezer

[Sergeant D]

Hey All,

As promised, here is my planned route.  More concrete going there than the return trip.  I'm rolling out of the SHELL at 0645 the latest.  I'd like to beat the heat for the most part to prevent the sun from cooking what's left of my hair and brains.   I look forward to meeting other Valk riders. See you Saturday!


1.    Meet at SHELL GAS STATION on the corner of Natural Bridge Caverns Rd (FM 3009) and Nacogdoches Rd (FM 2252), NE side of town.
2.   Head North/West on FM 3009 to TX 46
3.   West on TX 46 to BANDERA, TX (possible gas up, food)
4.   Take Ranch Rd 337 West to LEAKEY, TX (possible gas up, food)
5.   Take US 83 South to Garner State Park and enjoy what the park has to offer.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Garden+Ridge,+TX&daddr=29.82396,-98.57982+to:29.77628,-99.397+to:Garner+State+Park,+Concan,+TX&geocode=FW8wxAEd9foj-inJPjHg7JFchjGgOuDtWXIhBw%3BFdgTxwEdlMof-ilHp0CCLnlchjHyNAzyDM2dqw%3BFZhZxgEdeFIT-inVlOylX7JehjGN2UBLIcnv9g%3BFQFkwwEdSxQO-iHbb-yA402IVQ&sll=29.476666,-99.036255&sspn=0.864355,1.229095&vpsrc=6&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=2&sz=10&via=1,2&ie=UTF8&ll=29.501769,-98.778076&spn=1.728239,2.458191&z=9&dirflg=d>


RETURN TRIP
1.    US83 North to Ranch To Market Rd 1050 to UTOPIA, TX (possible gas up,food)
2.   Take Ranch Rd 187 North to Ranch Rd 470
3.   Take RR 470 East to TARPLEY, TX
4.   EAT AT TARPLEY (Goat  Burgers!) 
5.   From TARPLEY either go South to HONDO, TX and US 90 east or go East back to BANDERA, TX

From BANDERA decide to return via same route or go South or North  depending on heat/weather/time.

[Sergeant D]

Hey Guys,

I have to postpone this trip by a week or two.  Went out to the garage this morning and the Valk had a flat.  I wanted to put new skins on anyways, so now I have a "real" reason.  Sorry bout that.

[Old Geezer Richard]

 I just got my new Avon Cobra delivered today from Jake Wilson.com  , $154.99 for my Avon Cobra front tire , free shipping when buying anything over $99.00 and they will had my tire at my house within three days .... going over to my mechanic friend in Bracken RIGHT now and have it mounted .... keep in touch , Thanks the Geezer

[Mofla]

Gonna try an hook up with y'all @'I-10 & 46 in boerne, care to guess what time that would be ?
Tomboy