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« on: October 13, 2010, 08:07:20 AM » |
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I recall the FIRST Texas rally in Kerrville was in 2004. As the saying goes ... Been there, done that, and have the T-Shirt !!  |
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« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2010, 09:44:45 AM » |
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I am not sure where that "1st" rumor started. It seems that my rather casual use of the term "ride-in" induced people to think of it differently. However, it is the same great event that the Texas group has been putting on since before I even had a Valkyrie.
Since we're talking names for this, and since no one seems to know what to call it, I have a proposal to make:
How about we call it "TexZane"? It is the Texas version of InZane, after all...
Questions? Comments? Snide remarks?
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Houdini
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« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2010, 09:57:30 AM » |
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Where were the 2010 Kerrville shirts? I want two.
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« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2010, 10:35:34 AM » |
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We all still remember you being there previously, Roy. Well, some of us remember you tagging along anyway... We will always have the memory of that bar in Bandera! |
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T-Roy
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« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2010, 11:45:14 AM » |
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Ahhhh .. Bandera ... I remember it well... the beer ... the music... the women ... the bathroom ... How is ole whats-his-name anyway? TexZane? Sounds great to me as long as we follow their example and move it around and show off more of the Great State of Texas ... I dont think I can do that museum or "StoneHinge" another year. (not that they arent great places.... and I need to get to Fredricksburg to that winery for some more peach wine!)   |
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« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2010, 02:43:08 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2010, 02:48:50 PM » |
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Ahhhh .. Bandera ... I remember it well... the beer ... the music... the women ... the bathroom ... How is ole whats-his-name anyway?
TexZane? Sounds great to me as long as we follow their example and move it around and show off more of the Great State of Texas ... I dont think I can do that museum or "StoneHinge" another year.
Ya'll have me wondering, and wishing that I had joined your group that year... As for moving it around: We didn't hit the museum or Stonehenge this year. Passed near them, though. Where else would you prefer? Make a suggestion... We tried to hit a (very slightly) different part of the hill country this year, but hotels were booked up INSANELY early, and we were forced back to Kerrville. |
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laserpat
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« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2010, 03:02:29 PM » |
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I told TP we had lots of ride ins but I don't recall it being called the "Texas state ride in" however I might be mistaken about that. Anyway he's run with it being the first for some reason His first I guess.
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Gear Jammer
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« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2010, 05:15:54 PM » |
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Houdini
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« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2010, 05:30:27 PM » |
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Where were the 2010 Kerrville shirts? I want two. Oh har de har har! |
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« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2010, 06:04:41 PM » |
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Rocketman Texas state ride-in
Texas state ride-in attendance
« on: August 20, 2010, 01:36:39 AM »
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I am not looking for a commitment here. I am just looking for likelihood. The more accurate this poll is, the more accurate our planning can be. I am looking for a count of hotel rooms needed, so if you're going to go, but camp (for example), post that info so I can subtract your name from the hotel room count. If you're bringing another person, who can't vote (SO without a VRCC forum account, for example), post that too, please.
If your plans change, feel free to change your vote and modify your post. (Please modify your old post rather than adding a new post, as that will make it easier for me to keep tabs on the count)
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Re: Texas state ride-in attendance
« Reply #30 on: August 22, 2010, 04:40:20 PM »
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Quote from: T.P. on August 21, 2010, 10:42:21 PM
HEY ROCKETMAN !! From what I understand talking to Laserpat, there is no annual Texas state ride in and this would be the "1st Annual Texas Ride In" we just finished up our 9th Annual in Minnesota. GREAT IDEA !! Minnesota VRCC state rep. T.P.
quoting LaserPat
We just haven't called it the "Texas state ride in" that I recall but we have had plenty of statewide gatherings.
I guess because it was called the Texas state ride-in from the beginning. ??? T.P.
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RainMaker
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« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2010, 08:19:47 PM » |
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How about a really ambitious ride - like Big Bend National Park? Alpine? ride the mountains of Texas. As long as we don't get too close to the river, might be safe.
Just thinking.
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« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2010, 06:24:47 AM » |
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How about a really ambitious ride - like Big Bend National Park? Alpine? ride the mountains of Texas. As long as we don't get too close to the river, might be safe.
Just thinking.
Now you're talking ambition, "Big Bend National Park" would be trip #5, let's go. |
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laserpat
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« Reply #13 on: October 14, 2010, 06:39:10 AM » |
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How about a really ambitious ride - like Big Bend National Park? Alpine? ride the mountains of Texas. As long as we don't get too close to the river, might be safe.
Just thinking.
Now you're talking ambition, "Big Bend National Park" would be trip #5, let's go. I'm in!!! Camping or hotel? I've gone last two christmas vacations |
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« Reply #14 on: October 14, 2010, 06:40:51 AM » |
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I have been asked in the past about a Big Bend ride, and have always had the same response. The statewide gathering is well attended because it is close enough for folks to have a good trip with just a three day weekend. It's ~300 miles from both Houston and Dallas, 500 miles from Texarkana. That's close enough to take meandering (i.e. "enjoyable") routes in on Friday and out on Sunday, and have time for dinner on Friday and a nice ride Saturday.
Big Bend is closing on 600 miles from both Houston and Dallas, and 725 from Texarkana. While some of our riders view that as a relaxing day's run, other riders and lots of passengers view that as a pretty good haul (While I've met lots of folks who have done the iron-butt (1000 mile/24 hour) ride, I have yet to meet ANYONE who has told me they've done it two-up. There's a reason for that, I think.). That turns it into a two day run (or 1.5) each way. Then you want more time there to make it worthwhile. Now we're talking taking off Thursday, Friday and Monday, if not more.
As such, I would support and help organize a Big Bend trip if there was interest. However, I would not view it as a replacement for the statewide gathering.
(EDIT: While I was typing up that monologue, there was some interest shown. I will regard that as a request, and start a discussion post about a separate Big Bend trip.)
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« Reply #15 on: October 14, 2010, 09:41:16 AM » |
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Understood. Just a thought. I'm posting on the other string.
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« Reply #16 on: October 14, 2010, 08:50:36 PM » |
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Texas Valk riders have been going to the hill country for a long time.......
1998..... a ride up on the 3 Sisters and the Willow Loop... north of F'burg.....around 30 Valks... stopped at a bbq place.... and the more ya chewed it.. the bigger it got. That was when we started having the bbq's here at the home place... and the start of the gatherin' O the Fools BBQ......next year will be the 13th annual!!!
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