RainMaker
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« on: March 02, 2014, 10:36:15 AM » |
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DFW VRCC Ride to Edom and the Shed
(This will be my first ride since Oct 20th, so bear with me on the u-turns, stops, etc.)
Meet at TA Truckstop, Hwy 205 and I-30 in Rockwall. Meet at 9:15am, KSU at 9:45am.
The route:
FM 205 to Hwy 80.
East on Hwy 80 to FM 429
FM 429 to Hwy 243.
West on 243 to FM-2515. Stop at Ola’s Country Store, gas up the Standards, etc.
FM-2515 south to FM 1836
FM-1836 East to Hwy 90 East
Hwy 90 to Hwy 47 South
47 South to FM-1651
FM 1651 to Hwy 19 South
Hwy 189 South to FM-858
FM-858 to FM 279
FM 279 to Edom and the Shed Café.
Arrive 12:15-12:30PM.
Group Picture before we eat and while we're waiting, anyway.
Lunch at the Shed Café, FM 279, Edom, Texas 903-852-7791
Home-cooking including chicken fried steak and catfish.
RainMaker
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« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2014, 06:23:49 AM » |
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Will join you somewhere close to the intersection of 205 and 80. With that route and you leading, I'm prepared for the u-turns! Sorry, Bro, couldn't resist. See ya Sunday. L
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RainMaker
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« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2014, 11:05:16 AM » |
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Will join you somewhere close to the intersection of 205 and 80. With that route and you leading, I'm prepared for the u-turns! Sorry, Bro, couldn't resist. See ya Sunday. L
Glad you are prepared - I'm also glad you are going. Can't wait to see your new toy! RM |
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« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2014, 06:03:47 AM » |
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So RM, is it just me and you? Will check with you on Sunday morning.
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« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2014, 06:51:12 AM » |
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I hope to be there!
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RainMaker
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« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2014, 08:07:12 AM » |
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It might be just a few or 2. I think we need to have more group rides but we need more to volunteer to lead and plan them. It's not just up to the Prez and VP to do this - that's a sure way to burn 'em out. Anyone can lead a ride.
Everything is voluntary so if someone wants to ride, they ride. Else, they do other things.
I used to worry about it when I scheduled rides, pre-rode them, wrote out directions, made reservations, etc. and few, if any, showed up. Now I plan rides I want to go on and if someone else comes along, great. As this is a trip I've made before, no pre-ride or new directions needed. Just copy the old directions and hope my memory is still good enough to find the way.
If we are the only 2 on the ride, then I will be very happy to ride with you and see if my old Valk can keep up with your new machine.
Will see you Sunday.
RM
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« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2014, 02:43:36 PM » |
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Can't make it, buuuuttttt, congratulations Mark in getting back to valkland.
HE>I
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« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2014, 12:18:13 PM » |
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It is more likely than not that WE will join you. PlaneCrazy is trying to put some miles under her belt. We'll meet you @ 9:15
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« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2014, 01:41:37 PM » |
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New battery installed, bike washed, bugs from 6 months ago washed off. It was nice to be in the saddle after so much time off.
I'll see those who brave the elements tomorrow.
RM
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« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2014, 03:35:25 PM » |
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I plan to be there. I need to remember to set the clock forward........
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« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2014, 03:53:43 PM » |
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Good to see y'all riding again, Mark. Enjoy the ride.
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« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2014, 08:38:57 PM » |
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I'll miss being there to see Mark back in the saddle and seeing everyone, but I can't make it. Be safe and have fun.
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« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2014, 09:21:07 PM » |
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I won't be able to make it. Sorry, I was looking forward to it.
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« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2014, 10:12:48 PM » |
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Last moment changes... we're not going to be able to make it. Hope everyone stays safe.
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RainMaker
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« Reply #14 on: March 09, 2014, 05:10:55 AM » |
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Looks like me and you, Doc. Still want to go? I've got the new hand-muffs on the controls (they are black, but it sounds like they should be pink, doesn't it?). New Refrigi-wear gloves, same old, scarred up leather jacket. So I'm heading over in about an hour.
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« Reply #15 on: March 09, 2014, 11:00:05 AM » |
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Y'all have fun  I know you will because I won't be there . . . this time.  |
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« Reply #16 on: March 09, 2014, 12:51:25 PM » |
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Good ridin with you today Doc and Rainmaker
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RainMaker
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« Reply #17 on: March 09, 2014, 04:25:46 PM » |
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It was good riding with you, Grego. It was great seeing Doc's new ride, his Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 cruiser. Lots of nice features and fuel injection. And it's maroon! Gig-em! A picture of the intrepid travelers  Nobody liked their meringue pies:  Yeah, it was cold when we started (37 degrees) but nice when we finished. A good ride and a little scary entering the first sweeping turn, but got the feel back by the 2nd one. So gggrrrreeeeeaaaattt to be riding again. RainMaker |
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« Reply #18 on: March 09, 2014, 09:07:22 PM » |
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« Reply #19 on: March 10, 2014, 02:33:55 PM » |
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intended to meet ya'll at cross roads .... crap happens Wondered where you were, Big John! Next time, buddy. |
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