DFW VRCC Saturday July 23rd ride to the Shed in Edom

[RainMaker]

It's been too long since we had pie in Edom, so I'll lead a ride there on July 23rd.  Will post the details after we see if anyone wants to go.

Hands Up! - nope, can't use that phrase anymore.

How about - let me know if you're interested.

RainMaker

[Capt. Speedo]

I will be out of town.
I wanted some of that pie.
The other place with great pie like Edom, Clark's BBQ in Tioga burned down.
Anybody know of other places like that?
If not, I know where to go for fried Cheese cake.
Have fun.
Speedo

[RainMaker]

I will be out of town.
I wanted some of that pie.
The other place with great pie like Edom, Clark's BBQ in Tioga burned down.
Anybody know of other places like that?
If not, I know where to go for fried Cheese cake.
Have fun.
Speedo

You forget the Koffee Kup in Hico?  GREAT PIE there, too.  We can do that trip in September.

RM

[BigTex]

Rainmaker,

I am in for a ride to Edom, if you have enough interest.

Peach Pie, Apple Pie, that's all healthy calorie free ingredients?  lol

I will keep an eye out for the details.

I will be coming to join you from Weatherford.

Larry AKA: BigTex

[SideCar]

Bump for pie.

There are forces at work to make me leave town, but if not, then I'll leave town with you for pie.  Thanks for keeping us riding and fed!

[Disco]

I'm in pie withdrawals, but can't make it Saturday morning.   

[Baron]

I am interested.

[RainMaker]

Looks like we're getting a ride together here.  I'll go find the directions and post by Thursday.

RainMaker

[RainMaker]

DFW VRCC Ride to Edom and the Shed.

Meet up at TA Truckstop, Hwy 205 and I-30 in Rockwall. Meet at 9:15am, KSU at 9:45am. 

FM 205 South 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 for water, un-watering.
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.

[Baron]

Can't wait. 

[SideCar]

See you in the morning.

[rlgvalk]

Hey guys, I am going to be in town this weekend and I will meet you at the Shed. I will be in a cage though. I will bring Valk goodies.
See y'all there. Richard G.

[SideCar]

Great, Richard. See you there.

[RainMaker]

Hey guys, I am going to be in town this weekend and I will meet you at the Shed. I will be in a cage though. I will bring Valk goodies.
See y'all there. Richard G.

Rigvalk - we won't be there. There was an accident and we are having to stop the ride. More details later.

Rainmaker.

[BnB Tom]

 Was anybody hurt? What happened? Don't keep us in the dark!

[RainMaker]

Was anybody hurt? What happened? Don't keep us in the dark!

Yes but not seriously. We agreed that the crashee would post when he was ready to. No other details until he does.

[Baron]

I want to start by thanking Mark, Gary, Larry and my good friend Jamie for being there for me.  

Unfortunately, I was the one doing the gymnastic down the blacktop as my Valk decide to take a little ride without me.

We were having a great ride and just left our watering stop.  We got back onto the road and I saw a sign that said loose gravel.  I turned around and I thought we were making a turn so I braked and that is when my Valk decided to drop me off.  I hit the blacktop and started rolling down the road.  I was told that my Valk jumped back up on two wheels and continued past me.  I ended up on the opposite side of the road and my Valk ended up a little further past me in somebody's front yard.  The next thing I know is Gary saying he needs to get me off the road since there was an 18 wheeler in the lane I came to rest in.

I checked myself by moving my fingers and toes and then I proceeded to slowly move off the road.  All the traffic stopped and folks got out of their cars and called 911 and they were checking to see if I was okay.  As I sat on the grass, I was asked where the pain was.  I said on my hands, arms, legs but noticed that my left foot hurt the most.  My boot looked fine so I took it off and noticed my sock was all ripped up.  I started  to look at my big toed and noticed something white sticking out and that was when I stopped looking.  I dislocated by big toe and it poking out of the skin.

I was taken to Baylor in Dallas and Gary followed on his bike.  Mark, Larry and Jamie got my bike and loaded it on a trailer and brought it back to my house.  The specialist at Baylor looked at my toe and snapped   it back in placed and stitched it up.  

I just got home and I am a little sore but I am still walking.  Considering what happened, I think an angel   was watching over me.  An old man like me is not meant to roll down the road doing 50mph.

Thanks again to Mark, Gary, Larry and Jamie for helping me out and being there for me.

[SideCar]

Glad they got you mended and you're home. Yes, God was definitely watching over you during your gymnastics. Heal well and quickly.

[rlgvalk]

Glad to hear good news. Hoping for a quick recovery, Thanks to having friends there that took care of you. Thanks guys good job.
See you next time.
Richard G. VRCC#504

[Valkpilot]

I'm very glad you're OK, Dave.

[BigTex]

Dave,

You are one tough dude. 

Hope you mend quick.

Hope to never see anything like that again.

[RainMaker]

What a horrifying sight to see Dave going down in my rear view mirror!  I could only watch and pray.   Then it was so strange as I was slowing down to see Dave's interstate just tooling along past me, then rolling down a ditch, up the other side and then doing a u-turn in a yard where it rolled to a stop and just leaned over.  Past signs, poles, everything.  Wow.

I am so sorry that Dave had the accident.   He is a good rider.  These things just happen.  I am very happy he was not seriously injured.  The road gremlins reached up and did their best, but the angels were there to keep the injuries from being more than they were.

Thanks be to God for his mercy today.

Mark aka RainMaker

[RainMaker]

Dave,

You are one tough dude. 

Hope you mend quick.

Hope to never see anything like that again.

Agreed.  Larry, I'm sorry you did not get a complete ride with us.  It was good to meet you.  We don't normally have crashes so hope you can come join us on the next ride.

RM

[Baron]

Thanks for all the get well wishes. 

I was surprised to see that my Valk had very little damage considering what happened.  Keeping my fingers crossed for a quick recovery.

Nice to know I have a great VRCC family.  I appreciate all the help getting me to the hospital and my bike back home.  You guys are the best 

[Disco]

Really glad to know you're going to be just fine, David!      Those guardian angels can't be thanked enough.

Glad you had such good company with you. 

Glad your bike is OK, too.   

[Bosman]

Man that's scary Dave. Glad that you were not hurt worse than you were. Hope you are better soon!
Bob

[Red Diamond]

Glad an enlightened conversation can be had, could have been worse. My plan was to surprise the group by riding up from here, KSU for me at about 8:00AM. My wife is in New Orleans so At the last second I decided to stay at home and cut grass all day. The surprise would have been on me, the last time I rode to Edom I couldn't see the restaurant from across the street. Rain and lightening badly.

Here's to healing and getting back on the Interstate.

[chauffeur]

This is a tough read Dave.  I'm so glad you are mending well. 

[john]

           " Here's to healing and getting back on the Interstate  "
                yes sir ...   

[Baron]

Thanks guys. 

Doctor gave me the thumbs up and he will remove the stitches next week.     My body is still sore but getting better everyday.  Considering what happened me and the Valk are in good shape.  Thank God I was with friends when this happened because they were right there to help me.

[Capt. Speedo]

Baron, you are one lucky dude.
And your support time is superb.
It even had a bonafide ambulance chaser.
My hats off to all of you.
I'll ride with any you anytime

Baron think you are ready for pie in 3-4 weeks?
Get some handle bar shifters.
Speedo

[Baron]

Going to Al Lambs tomorrow to drop off my Valk.  As soon as they get it back to me I will be ready for pie.

[SideCar]

excellent to hear

[RainMaker]

Going to Al Lambs tomorrow to drop off my Valk.  As soon as they get it back to me I will be ready for pie.

Let's give it a few days for the aches and pains to subside, Superman.

[Baron]

Dropped off my Valk to Ted at Al Lamb's today.  My friend drove it there and I was happy to hear it ran as smooth as butter. 

I did not see a lot of damage but the forward controls are messed up.