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http://www.veldhuizencheese.com/MarcusS and several others expressed interest in touring Veldhuisen Cheese located in Dublin. Normally they do tours on Saturday morning around 10:30. If you are coming from the Houston area that would mean a very early departure. 5 Hours from Houston and about 2-3 hours from DFW area. The tour cost $4-5. If there is enough interest .....say at least 10 people......they would be willing to do a tour in the afternoon say around 2:30pm on May 27. This is on a Saturday. For those of you that want to turn this into a 2-day trip I have plenty of camping space. Otherwise there are plenty of motels in the surrounding area. Other attraction that might be of interest besides nice roads are the Dr pepper museum and Old Doc's Soda shop in Dublin, Hard8 BBQ, Koffee kup in Hico (think dessert), Billy the Kid Museum in Hico. So mark your calendar for the weekend of May 27 and 28.
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« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2017, 05:35:00 AM » |
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Camping at your place, a fitting end to a tour I started with you a couple Xmas' ago. Let's go.
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« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2017, 02:29:09 PM » |
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Camping at your place, a fitting end to a tour I started with you a couple Xmas' ago. Let's go.
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« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2017, 11:07:15 PM » |
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Can anybody join in ?
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« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2017, 01:08:31 PM » |
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Heck Yea DP!!! All comers are welcome. This is TEXAS, remember??? Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2017, 02:42:56 PM » |
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Heck Yea DP!!! All comers are welcome. This is TEXAS, remember??? Hay Jimmyt What HayHauler said! |
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« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2017, 07:30:44 PM » |
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Heck, it's only about a three hour ride for me...got it on the calendar!  |
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« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2017, 07:53:52 PM » |
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Sounds like a fun trip, I am in Weatherford and know the Dublin, Deleon, Stephenville area.
let us know the details,
Thanks! Great Idea
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AKA BIGTEX
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« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2017, 04:41:08 AM » |
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That's what I like Texas everybody's always welcome. Have 3 or 4 ready to roll maybe more. |
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« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2017, 10:02:30 AM » |
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I think I am in for this one. RainMaker |
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« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2017, 03:14:36 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: April 26, 2017, 09:53:40 AM » |
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Great.....It's starting to look like we have enough for a CHEESY tour for sure. I'll let the Veldhuisen know that it's on. Even have some friends from out of state showing up. |
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« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2017, 05:56:11 AM » |
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5_19 Do you know the owner DIPIN PATEL of the RELAX INN in Dublin? Place looks like what I am willing to pay. Would me nice if we could get a flat $50 day rate. I may come up Friday and leave Sunday morning. Anyone else looking for a place to do a triple s? If we get half a dozen rooms we can use that to negotiate a good rate.
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« Reply #13 on: May 17, 2017, 06:22:23 PM » |
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No I don't know the owners. I will go check it out and report back.
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« Reply #14 on: May 18, 2017, 03:45:17 PM » |
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Any word on the motel rooms would be appreciated |
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« Reply #15 on: May 18, 2017, 04:20:27 PM » |
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Any word on the motel rooms would be appreciated I think TJ is in Europe right now so may take a few days to get back to you. |
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« Reply #16 on: May 18, 2017, 06:42:11 PM » |
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Motel options for Dublin during Memorial Day weekend are:
---Relax Inn still has rooms available. 478-296-1223
---Central Inn still has rooms 254-445-2138. FYI This would be my preference.
You can also check in Stephenville for motels. LaQuinta, Holiday Inn, Best western, Motel6 just to name a few.
As far as rates is concerned.......I do not have time to negotiate group rates or discounts with motels. Everybody needs to make their own arrangements for lodging.
If you would like to camp I have plenty of tent space, water and a bathroom available.
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« Reply #17 on: May 19, 2017, 05:18:18 AM » |
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Across the street from the DQ, perfect. Now all have to do is wait for the snow to melt. |
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« Reply #18 on: May 19, 2017, 07:33:38 AM » |
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Across the street from the DQ, perfect. Now all have to do is wait for the snow to melt. LOL...I sure hope that snow melts. . Weather permitted (for you Coloradians if the snow melts) are you still bringing 3-4? |
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« Reply #19 on: May 19, 2017, 07:50:48 AM » |
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Tailgate Tommy Misfit and myself
And a maybe??
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« Reply #20 on: May 21, 2017, 06:30:31 PM » |
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Speedo and Chris would like to join the tour.
Waiting for details.
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« Reply #21 on: May 22, 2017, 03:44:54 PM » |
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Visit the website for the some local details and to get your apatite started. If the tour is set up for 2:30 PM the early people can do a light lunch in Dublin and ride out. Those that want to meet at the location can follow the map on their web site below . http://www.veldhuizencheese.com/Another opportunity: early or late: http://www.dublinbottlingworks.com/Dublin stats- Population 3650 area 3.6 sq miles. Lets enjoy our visit and help support the local economy for a day. Just got my room at Central inn. |
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« Reply #22 on: May 22, 2017, 05:32:23 PM » |
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Speedo and Chris would like to join the tour.
Waiting for details.
How about this? Meet at 10am at 114 and 35W near the speedway. Take a leisurely route to Strawn, have lunch at Mary's Cafe, then down to Dublin? https://goo.gl/maps/YDt8WTqwezP2RM |
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« Reply #23 on: May 22, 2017, 07:04:43 PM » |
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Meet-up, Schedule of event kind of thing. -----For those that are arriving on Friday: You are invited for dinner at my place around 6-7 pm. We will wait for the Colorado guests to arrive. PM me for address and directions. ---Saturday morning we can meet for breakfast at Granny Clarks (213 N Patrick St, Dublin, TX). I am willing to do a guided tour down some of the best paved (or unpaved  if requested) back roads this area has to offer after breakfast. KSU at 8:30 am (or later that just cuts into riding time) and we will be leaving from Granny Clarks, Dublin. For lunch we can meet back up in Dublin at the Back Roads Grill located at 231 S Patrick St, Dublin, TX at about noon-isch and leave from there to Veldhuizen Cheese. The Dr Pepper museum and old Doc's Soda Shop is one block over from Back Roads Grill. Cheese tour starts at 2:00 pm. These are merely suggestions. Lets hear it and if I like it we will change the plan. |
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« Reply #24 on: May 25, 2017, 06:59:33 PM » |
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We take you up on that offer. We'll meet you at the Shell gas station on the SE corner Speedo Speedo and Chris would like to join the tour.
Waiting for details.
How about this? Meet at 10am at 114 and 35W near the speedway. Take a leisurely route to Strawn, have lunch at Mary's Cafe, then down to Dublin? https://goo.gl/maps/YDt8WTqwezP2RM |
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« Reply #25 on: May 26, 2017, 06:58:55 PM » |
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Ron, I'll see you and Chris at 10am.
TJ, what's the address of the Cheese Factory? Or do you just want us to meet you at the restaurant (but we won't eat)?
Mark
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« Reply #26 on: May 28, 2017, 10:08:06 AM » |
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The tour was fun. Thanks for the good times TJ.  |
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« Reply #27 on: May 28, 2017, 03:54:46 PM » |
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Thanks TJ for an enlightening experience at the Veldhuizen Cheese Factory. Spending the evening at your home and tanking up on fajita chicken by the Mrs was even better, wish I could have gotten there on Friday as planned.  |
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« Reply #28 on: May 30, 2017, 10:29:41 AM » |
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A BIG thank you to everybody that came to Veldhuizen Cheese. It made for a great weekend! . Even though I live real close I personally have never taken the cheese tour. It was very interesting to learn how they make about 12 different cheese from cows milk and even started making one from sheep's milk. Because the milk is not pasteurized and never gets over 98 Fdeg they have to go thru a different process before they can sell the finished product. The cheese has to cure for at least 60 days at a certain temperature and turn over twice a day. I for one have a whole new respect for these specialty cheese makers. It takes a lot of work, dedication, capital and determination to make it work. ~TJ |
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