Valkpilot
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« on: September 15, 2013, 05:25:01 PM » |
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Dag will be in the big house (Texas) this weekend and it's been suggested that we might want to do a meet-in-the-middle ride this Saturday.
What say you all?
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« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2013, 05:35:31 PM » |
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I would try very hard to make it!
Woody's Smokehouse in Centerville?
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« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2013, 06:34:37 PM » |
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We were thinking Nacogdoches, but would be willing to be convinced.
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« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2013, 06:48:44 PM » |
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Still hope to meet Dag, but the Grandson's Birthday is Sunday, the 22nd. We are leaving Friday for Arlington. Maybe I can drive the truck and load a bike.
Oops, checked with Grandmother, says the celebration will be Saturday. We must get the Granddaughter back to SFA and my son returns to work Sunday.
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« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2013, 07:56:33 PM » |
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Big event going on with the company on the 21st. 10% chance.
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« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2013, 06:23:42 AM » |
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Who else from DFW is interested?
We rode to Nacogdoches a couple of years ago for a meet-in-the-middle and it was a great day.
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« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2013, 07:57:42 AM » |
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Big event going on with the company on the 21st. 10% chance.
Whattayawanna bet that you're 10% off the mark? 
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« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2013, 08:38:41 AM » |
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« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2013, 08:49:03 AM » |
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I might be interested. but I'm going to the races on Sunday, so I'll have to see if I can.
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« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2013, 02:54:04 PM » |
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I might be able to make it. Keep this post updated! If we could get a groupe together out of Dallas that would be great. Bob
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« Reply #11 on: September 16, 2013, 03:27:53 PM » |
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I am probably in. Work has me traveling, but I should be back. What time are you thinking about leaving? If I recall, direct route through Athens to Nac is around 200 miles.
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« Reply #12 on: September 16, 2013, 03:51:14 PM » |
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We would love to, but probably dog sitting that day. I'll watch for details incase we dont.
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« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2013, 04:29:06 PM » |
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Well, we have to decide whether to meet in Nacogdoches, Centerville, or elsewhere. I'll post a poll in a separate thread.
Last time around, we met at 11:30 for lunch then headed back home. [EDIT: I would like to move it to 11 if there aren't objections] I'll let each ride group decide when to leave from where. We'll discuss the Houston ride group at our dinner on Thursday night.
Mark
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« Reply #14 on: September 17, 2013, 04:30:04 AM » |
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Centerville would be a 'probably/mayb' event for me.  I see Mark has posted a voting stitch for locations. Wonder how many times I can vote for Centerville 
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« Reply #15 on: September 17, 2013, 05:43:52 AM » |
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Hot Damn - Kitchen pass in hand.  Are the NorTex riders meeting up in Lewisville and then going to mosey South? ??? I tried to vote for Centerville again but wouldn't let me But hey, wherever we end up is where we went and I'm just happy about being there
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« Reply #16 on: September 17, 2013, 07:05:09 AM » |
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I changed the time suggestion in my post above. After due process, I'll post a final meetup time. In the meantime, let me know your opinions. On THIS ONLY, I'm not asking for political rants, tire choices, and oil analysis. (:
Mark
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« Reply #17 on: September 17, 2013, 08:47:12 AM » |
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Well, unless I can somehow be excused from a mandatory 9a-12p safety training course at work Saturday morning, I won't be participating. Y'all have fun and give Dag a hug for me.
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« Reply #18 on: September 17, 2013, 09:43:42 AM » |
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My 10% has evaporated. Have fun without me - at least you won't get wet!!  RainMaker
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« Reply #19 on: September 17, 2013, 11:10:08 AM » |
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I'm in at about a 20% chance I think... Been too long since I've done one of these. But even if I go, I'll prolly just get the destination and meet ya'll there, wouldn't wanna be seen riding with a bunch of hooligans like ya'll! 
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« Reply #20 on: September 18, 2013, 04:33:18 PM » |
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The weather looks pretty tenuous for Saturday. If you're planning to go on this ride, please keep an eye on this thread in case we decide to make adjustments.
Mark
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« Reply #21 on: September 18, 2013, 07:50:14 PM » |
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Assuming this happens, I'm about a 90% yes now, and I'll have Kali (My older spawn, she'll be 11 on Monday) along with me...
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« Reply #22 on: September 19, 2013, 07:43:53 AM » |
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hmmm..... here's my $.01875 If the rain looks probable, we could move it to Sunday? Currently Sunday looks to be much better as far as weather is concerned. And COOLER too. Keep the Change. (ala BuzzKill) Hay  Jimmyt
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« Reply #23 on: September 19, 2013, 08:44:16 AM » |
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I like Sunday. Nothing to do up here since the Cowboys are playing 
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« Reply #24 on: September 19, 2013, 09:29:01 AM » |
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Sunday works for me, too. The only thing that I know of that might be a factor is that, at last email exchange, Dag has a dinner meeting scheduled Sunday evening.
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« Reply #26 on: September 19, 2013, 10:57:09 AM » |
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I'm a definite no-go if it's Sunday... Not whining, if that's what's best for the majority that's what should be done, just saying...
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« Reply #27 on: September 19, 2013, 11:50:13 AM » |
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It's a no-go for me on Sunday also!
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« Reply #28 on: September 19, 2013, 11:56:57 AM » |
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Gotta pick up my bride at the airport on Saturday. If the ride moves to Sunday, we're in...
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« Reply #29 on: September 19, 2013, 12:39:32 PM » |
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For what it's worth, here's what's forcast as of 2:30pm CST
Central, Texas Weather Forecast iMap Weather AccuWeather - 5 Days Forecast
Thursday, 19 93° 68° Thunderstorms precip 25%
Friday, 20 81° 68° Thunderstorms precip 98%
Saturday, 21 73° 61° Thunderstorms precip 96%
Sunday, 22 82° 55° Clear precip 30%
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« Reply #30 on: September 19, 2013, 12:48:48 PM » |
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if Dag has a dinner on Sunday evening, a lunch on Sunday should not cause a problem. If you guys go on Saturday, it will be just like I'm there if Tom's forecast is correct.  If you go on Sunday, I'm in. RainMaker
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« Reply #32 on: September 19, 2013, 02:29:34 PM » |
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I think I'll give it one more day to make a change or not. Weather reports are always changing. Look for a post here tomorrow.
Mark
PS: Yes, I've cleared the date change with Dag.
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« Reply #33 on: September 19, 2013, 10:02:21 PM » |
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I ve got two sister in laws flying in Sunday afternoon but did hear Mrs say I could go alone .Just wondering how much damage could one left fork s leak could do?
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Enjoy the ride!
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« Reply #34 on: September 20, 2013, 05:14:49 AM » |
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« Reply #35 on: September 20, 2013, 06:33:23 AM » |
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On a side note, my wife and I are in San Antonio today at an education conference. It's raining. The last time we were in San Antonio, it rained 10 inches in 24 hours.
I understand I am about to be given the key to the city.
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« Reply #36 on: September 20, 2013, 12:46:09 PM » |
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I understand I am about to be given the key to the city.
RainMaker
To lock the door as you LEAVE! haha Hay  Jimmyt
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« Reply #37 on: September 20, 2013, 02:08:51 PM » |
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Well, I was hoping that if I waited long enough, the forecast would clear, but it's not happening. So, the official word: We're riding on Sunday. While riding in the rain isn't something I'm squeamish about, it can get dreary after a while, and if this is to be a ride just for the fun of it (which it is), then let's have more fun and ride on a clear(er) day. However, same plan: 11AM, Woody's Smokehouse, but SUNDAY.
I'll post about Houston meeting locations soon.
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« Reply #38 on: September 20, 2013, 02:29:26 PM » |
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Who is going to join us from Houston? That will define our meetup location. I see Dag (of course), myself, HayHauler, Wizard, Phyllis, HG and FB (maybe), and Franco. RedDiamond, will you join us, or are you going to just take a more direct route?
If you're not listed, but planning to join us from the Houston area, holler (along with where you will be coming from to meet us).
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« Reply #39 on: September 20, 2013, 02:34:15 PM » |
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Who is going down from the Dallas area? I would like to meet up and ride down with someone. Let me know when and where. Bob
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