Gear Jammer
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« on: February 22, 2013, 07:37:09 PM » |
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It's that time once again,,, The bluebonnets should be out in their splendor this spring with the rains we've had lately. We're going to move it forward this year since we missed the blossoms last year. We're going to do it this year on Sunday March 24. This will put it 3 weeks prior to GOTF (and the Chappell Hill Bluebonnet Festival), so consider this a "warm-up" ride and steak 'n bacon extravaganza ! If you think you'll make this ride, please respond with your name(s) so I can give a number to Sodolak's Country Inn so they'll know how many hogs to slaughter for our visit. We're counting on the fog gods to once again smile on our endeavor this year We'll meet in Hempstead at 0830am at the same Exxon/McDonald's at Hway290 @ FM1488 on the NE corner of intersection as in previous years KSU @ 0900hrs. For those coming directly to the restaurant, we'll plan on arriving there at 1130am.   HayHauler John Franco +1 or 2 FB and HG +4 Sypders RajinCajun +1 Keepinon Sparky51 RedDiamond and Rose Michael Young Rainmaker (Maybe,,,) ThagAndy and Hollyday (Likely,,,) LTD + 1 Land Elephant f-stop Brew1Brew Gear Jammer |
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« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2013, 08:06:34 PM » |
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Unless BJ knows of some other commitment we have, we will be there. Maybe the fog will be nonexistent this year. Yea, right. Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2013, 08:45:06 PM » |
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« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2013, 05:42:00 PM » |
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We'll be there. Missing to many rides and events lately. THis work sh#t is getting in the way.
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« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2013, 01:36:47 PM » |
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Unless something comes down we ll be there.  |
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Enjoy the ride!
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« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2013, 07:57:46 AM » |
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Mmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!! BACON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Gear Jammer
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« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2013, 08:05:55 AM » |
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Mmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!! BACON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! down for two Glue? |
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« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2013, 12:24:37 PM » |
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Planning to come along with a passenger.
Mr Bubbles, let me know if you want to do that first leg to Hempstead together.
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« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2013, 03:22:06 PM » |
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I shall again say that I will attend an event. Surely the work gods gotta smile on me once in a while.
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« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2013, 01:48:28 PM » |
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We'll be there. Missing to many rides and events lately. THis work sh#t is getting in the way.
That is for sure. Work has been getting in the way of too many things... We wont make the bacon extravaganza this year  Ya'll have fun |
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Gear Jammer
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« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2013, 02:47:45 PM » |
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We'll be there. Missing to many rides and events lately. THis work sh#t is getting in the way.
That is for sure. Work has been getting in the way of too many things... We wont make the bacon extravaganza this year Ya'll have fun Jon, We'll miss you and Lisa,  |
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« Reply #11 on: March 04, 2013, 05:29:53 PM » |
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Will do John maybe we can hook up with Dennis too.
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Sparky51
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« Reply #12 on: March 04, 2013, 05:35:22 PM » |
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Count Me In!
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« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2013, 06:02:46 PM » |
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Count me as a Maybe. If I can make it, 1) I'll let you know ahead of time, and 2) I'll meet you at Sodolak's.
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« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2013, 06:09:44 PM » |
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I'll say two Bobby, I've done some things so far this year that obligates the wife to ride with me.
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« Reply #15 on: March 04, 2013, 06:58:28 PM » |
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I'm going to do my best to make it this year. I plan on meeting up with ya'll at the Exxon/McDonald's on 290, but I'll let you know in advance if I can't make it for some reason.
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« Reply #16 on: March 04, 2013, 09:37:00 PM » |
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Thanks Bobby. I am still trying to trade the 24th off, but it looks doubtful.
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« Reply #17 on: March 05, 2013, 06:23:38 AM » |
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Mmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!! BACON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! down for two Glue? The only reason we would not make it is if we are in Missouri picking up FB's new bike..... timing on that is up in the air.... |
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RainMaker
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« Reply #18 on: March 05, 2013, 03:21:38 PM » |
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I'm a maybe - the Easter events with the business are killing me on the weekends. But I think I can sneak away after a long Saturday with multiple petting zoos, Easter Bunnies, etc out and about.
As with Disco, will meet you at Sodolak's.
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« Reply #19 on: March 05, 2013, 06:38:19 PM » |
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Put us down as a "likely". Maybe ride down with with Disco or Rainmaker.
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« Reply #20 on: March 06, 2013, 05:52:24 PM » |
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I'm out of town that weekend ... darn, darn, darn!
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« Reply #21 on: March 11, 2013, 06:36:50 AM » |
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TTT Hay Jimmyt |
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Gear Jammer
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« Reply #22 on: March 11, 2013, 04:43:16 PM » |
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I'm out of town that weekend ... darn, darn, darn!
I thought you told me you were out of town on the 17th ? |
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« Reply #23 on: March 11, 2013, 04:57:28 PM » |
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Last weekend (yesterday and the day before) was my only "free" weekend this month. I could go on Saturday the 16th, but on the 24th I'll be north of Austin in a seminar.
Maybe I can talk you into a "reprise" of the ride? So I can go get MY share of the chicken fried bacon?
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Gear Jammer
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« Reply #24 on: March 16, 2013, 04:04:49 PM » |
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I saw Bluebonnets this week up north of Buffalo !! Hope they're out down Brenham way too  |
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RainMaker
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« Reply #25 on: March 16, 2013, 04:32:09 PM » |
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I saw them on 6 between Hempstead and Navasota 8 days ago. Saw more between College Station and Austin last Tuesday. Looks like a bumper crop this year.
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« Reply #26 on: March 16, 2013, 06:39:48 PM » |
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Also saw them along I-10 Luling to Shulenburg yesterday. It does look like we'll have a good crop this year.
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Super Santa
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« Reply #27 on: March 16, 2013, 06:40:42 PM » |
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I saw some on I-10 just before Columbus last Friday (the 8th).
If this ride is on Sunday, I probably will not be out playing with you.
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« Reply #28 on: March 17, 2013, 05:08:26 PM » |
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add two more will be there in hempstead sunday morning
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Gear Jammer
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« Reply #29 on: March 17, 2013, 06:02:05 PM » |
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I called Sodolaks today, and gave them a tentative count for next Sunday's lunch. They're looking forward to our visit Probably not so much the hogs though,,,  |
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« Reply #30 on: March 18, 2013, 02:39:40 AM » |
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Put me down as attending unless work has a different idea.
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« Reply #31 on: March 18, 2013, 10:07:38 AM » |
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I will be tailgunner for this ride. We are heading down to Galveston this weekend camping at the State Park. Some of BJ's friends have rented a beach house and she will be visiting with them on Sunday. I will be leaving Galveston around 7 a.m. and heading up I45 - 610 - 290 to be @ 290 & 1488 by 8:30. See Y'all Sunday morning. Hay Jimmyt |
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« Reply #32 on: March 18, 2013, 12:04:59 PM » |
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yall have a fun and safe ride and lunch visit.
tj and i are able to get outa dodge for a few daze so we'll be heading to big bend later this week.
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Gear Jammer
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« Reply #33 on: March 18, 2013, 05:03:27 PM » |
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yall have a fun and safe ride and lunch visit.
tj and i are able to get outa dodge for a few daze so we'll be heading to big bend later this week.
ride safe Mary and TJ,,,, see ya on the flip side |
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« Reply #34 on: March 19, 2013, 03:42:14 AM » |
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Hey Bobby, put me down as a maybe...my schedule is dependent upon my son's baseball tournament schedule. On the flip side, saw my first bluebonnet yesterday! It was at the entrance to my neighborhood growing out of a pile of dirt that construction workers had set aside last year to start construction on a new bridge -- beauty in the midst of chaos!  |
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« Reply #35 on: March 19, 2013, 02:52:34 PM » |
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I saw bluebonnets along 35 today in Alvin.
You know, before the VRCC became part of my life, seeing bluebonnets never made me hungry for chicken-fried bacon. Now, well .........
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« Reply #36 on: March 19, 2013, 04:51:34 PM » |
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I think that was called "conditioned response" by Pavlov
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« Reply #37 on: March 19, 2013, 05:46:39 PM » |
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Bluebonnets ? ain't seen a one red bud ... dogwood and azaleas bust'in out around tyler
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« Reply #38 on: March 20, 2013, 06:51:42 PM » |
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My "Maybe" status went to "Possibly" yesterday, and then to "Can't Make It Happen" today.
Bummed I'll miss it but thankful for the extra work on Saturday and Sunday.
I want every one of you who attends to eat a strip of CFB for me.
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My "Maybe" status went to "Possibly" yesterday, and then to "Can't Make It Happen" today.
Bummed I'll miss it but thankful for the extra work on Saturday and Sunday.
I want every one of you who attends to eat a strip of CFB for me.
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