Super Santa
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« on: June 29, 2012, 05:24:11 PM » |
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Still very tentative on my part, but, right now planning on taking two days to make the trip. Don't know about the heat aspect as yet, but planning on not killing myself in the process.
Thinking of leaving Houston early morning on Saturday, possibly stopping overnight around Texarkana. Basically taking US-59 for that portion of the trip. Probably stopping mid-day or thereabouts.
Next day continuing US-59/71 north approximately 150 miles and taking AR-23 north. Road changes names/numbers many times but ends up in Eureka Springs. Part of this road is known as "The Pig Trail".
This plan would make about 300 miles first day for me and about 275 on the second day. Nice leisurely trip avoiding the hotest part of the days.
Anyone want to come along or have any other ideas. I am open to options.
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« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2012, 06:51:31 AM » |
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I was wondering the same thing.. I will be leaving from SA early Saturday morning, thought of 35 to Dallas,then 30 to Texarkana for the 1st leg.. perhaps we could meet up in Texarkana..
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« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2012, 08:38:06 AM » |
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Tenative plans are riding to Shreveport. My daughters lives there. Then on North. Hope we can hook up ! Mofla  |
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Sparky51
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« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2012, 11:33:55 AM » |
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Ray, I am thinking very close along the same lines, 2 days riding, early am starts. I have some friends in Bentonville AR I would like to visit on way up there, so I was considering Friday or sat departure. Would love to have some company, safety in numbers etc. let's stay in touch. Ride back too, starting Friday. Houston arrival Sat. Steve
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« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2012, 08:44:34 AM » |
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we'll leave sometime after 3pm thursday, July 19th or maybe Friday am or pm....not sure yet....it's going to be hot....everyone stay hydrated.....see y'all
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« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2012, 09:19:27 AM » |
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I'm planning a Saturday morning departure going north into OK and then meandering east ending with a run across Talimena and an overnight in Mena. Not exactly sure about the actual route yet as I'd like to mix in a visit to Runestone Park. Trying to make it at least 600 miles up to go with the roughly 400 back.
Thinking straight shot back on Friday, but that's in pencil.
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« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2012, 02:22:18 PM » |
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Earlybird, I am planning on early Saturday morning departure from Lake Jackson and headed to Pittsburg, TX to stay the night with some friends. I will likely be headed up 59 as well. Then headed to Eureka Springs Sunday afternoon.
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« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2012, 03:39:21 PM » |
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Dude! I'm with you. A leisurely 2 day trip works for me. I just finished 5313 miles of riding - 1477 in 27hrs.
Just let me know where you want to meet up.
Greg
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« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2012, 04:11:39 PM » |
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Dude! I'm with you. A leisurely 2 day trip works for me. I just finished 5313 miles of riding - 1477 in 27hrs.
Just let me know where you want to meet up.
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« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2012, 04:37:11 PM » |
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- 1477 in 27hrs.
butt why? see what i did there....  |
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« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2012, 04:41:54 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2012, 05:48:20 PM » |
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- 1477 in 27hrs.
butt why? see what i did there.... Kute !  |
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« Reply #12 on: July 03, 2012, 04:01:57 AM » |
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We still don't have a REAL plan yet... PlaneCrazy says I'm in charge of planning this trip.  I'm thinking pre-dawn start on Saturday and seeing how far we get before the heat catches up with us. We will probably take a straight shot getting there and meander more on the way back. |
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« Reply #13 on: July 05, 2012, 12:57:00 PM » |
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Leaving Weatherford early Saturday morning 21 July--going on Hwy 75/Central Expwy. Planning a gas stop in McKinney about 8:30am and head North up to Interstate 40 then East into Arkansas. Using Yahoo maps for direction.
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« Reply #14 on: July 05, 2012, 04:51:38 PM » |
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Well...right now my plan is to leave Driftwood early -- 4:00AM-ish -- Monday morning and getting into Eureka Springs around 4:00PM that afternoon. Thought I had a good route figured out, but now I'm second guessing myself. Will have it nailed down before I leave! 99F in Eureka Springs today with tomorrow's high (Friday) expected to be near 102F.  Cooling trend expected next week...let's hope that happens!  |
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« Reply #15 on: July 06, 2012, 03:39:43 AM » |
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Leaving Weatherford early Saturday morning 21 July--going on Hwy 75/Central Expwy. Planning a gas stop in McKinney about 8:30am and head North up to Interstate 40 then East into Arkansas. Using Yahoo maps for direction.
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Sparky51
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« Reply #16 on: July 08, 2012, 08:15:04 PM » |
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Bump. Early bird , I am still up for it if you are!
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Super Santa
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« Reply #17 on: July 09, 2012, 08:27:45 AM » |
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I am still up for it.
Is your wife riding with you?
Not sure of where you live but was thinking that perhaps we could meet up on north side of Houston on 59, that way neither one would have to go way out of their way to meet up.
I rode north last week and, probably about an hour for anyone, found an exit north of Caney Creek for SH 242. At the exit is a Flying J on the west side of 59. Would be a decent place to get breakfast if wanted (Denny's) and/or top off the gas tank.
Perhaps more will join us. Will wait until closer to see.
Can't hardly wait.
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« Reply #18 on: July 09, 2012, 09:15:33 AM » |
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We'll be at our house in Clarksville, Texas (northeast Texas) till Sunday morning if anyone needs a pitstop or has problems. The wife is going north from there in the car, I'll be riding.
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Super Santa
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« Reply #19 on: July 09, 2012, 09:34:14 AM » |
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Don't know which way you are planning, Daniel, but if you wish, you could meet us in Texarkana on Sunday morning or perhaps in DeQueen, AR.
Welcome to join us or pass us en route.
Be good to see you either way.
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« Reply #20 on: July 09, 2012, 06:18:57 PM » |
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I'm going up from McKinney on Tuesday and don't have a definite route as I will probably be riding alone. Ark. 23 (The Pig Trail) off of I 40 would be fun. Plan on leaving Friday morning for the return trip and would very much enjoy some company.
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Sparky51
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« Reply #21 on: July 09, 2012, 08:26:38 PM » |
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Ray the spousal unit will be taking a pass on the ride unless a cage is involved, and she has not found that option to work out a car ride other than driving solo. So I will be driving the Valk alone. I am in the clear lake area near hot glue. Meeting on 59 sounds good. I too am interested in getting some miles behind us before too late in the day.
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« Reply #22 on: July 10, 2012, 04:17:58 AM » |
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I'm planning a Saturday morning departure going north into OK and then meandering east ending with a run across Talimena and an overnight in Mena. Not exactly sure about the actual route yet as I'd like to mix in a visit to Runestone Park. Trying to make it at least 600 miles up to go with the roughly 400 back.
Thinking straight shot back on Friday, but that's in pencil.
Disco, that is the same plan I had,. but was thinking of staying on the eastside of the trail on saturday night. if you already have reservations somewhere in Mena, send me a PM with that info. we should be able to ride together |
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RainMaker
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« Reply #24 on: July 13, 2012, 06:56:33 AM » |
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Leaving Weatherford early Saturday morning 21 July--going on Hwy 75/Central Expwy. Planning a gas stop in McKinney about 8:30am and head North up to Interstate 40 then East into Arkansas. Using Yahoo maps for direction.
Mustang
I keep reading about everyone riding but don't see any meeting points, times, etc for the various groups. It's far safer to ride with someone and the larger the group, the more visibility, more mechanics and more tools in case of problems. I won't be going, but it would be nice to see some start times and locations on here. New Forum Member Allen Dodson (Mustang) has posted his desire to ride with someone, but has no reply. Thanks! RainMaker |
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« Reply #25 on: July 13, 2012, 09:57:22 AM » |
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Leaving Weatherford early Saturday morning 21 July--going on Hwy 75/Central Expwy. Planning a gas stop in McKinney about 8:30am and head North up to Interstate 40 then East into Arkansas. Using Yahoo maps for direction.
Mustang
I keep reading about everyone riding but don't see any meeting points, times, etc for the various groups. It's far safer to ride with someone and the larger the group, the more visibility, more mechanics and more tools in case of problems. I won't be going, but it would be nice to see some start times and locations on here. New Forum Member Allen Dodson (Mustang) has posted his desire to ride with someone, but has no reply. Thanks! RainMaker Very good points Prez..!! I think Disco and I will post some times and 20s in a few days. Ride safe..!! |
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« Reply #26 on: July 13, 2012, 10:35:43 AM » |
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FB and I will be riding to Inzane from Cuba Mo. We will be trailering her bike to Mo for some work, the head to E.S.
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« Reply #28 on: July 13, 2012, 11:26:19 AM » |
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it would be nice to see some start times and locations on here.
Ok.......Prez! Congrats! I am leaving 6:00 am on Thursday the 19th. Meeting up with Wanderer in Sherman about 2:5-3 hours later. Our final destination is Sedalia, MO later that day (about 650 (s)miles.). I will be at the BMO Rally till Sunday the 22th and make my way south to Eureka Springs. Sundays trip is only about 220-250 miles so if I leave early enough I can do the PIG twice!  PS how is that for times and dates Mark?   Not too shabby. After dining on steak and caviar at the BMW rally, you'll be ready for a hamburger at Inzane. |
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Super Santa
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« Reply #29 on: July 14, 2012, 12:20:02 PM » |
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Update for my plans for travel to Eureka Springs.
Leaving home approximately 6:00 a.m. Saturday morning from the southwest side of Houston.
First point for anyone wishing to meet up will be approx. 7ish at the Flying J located at US-59 and TX-242. Convenient for any wishing to ride with us, fuel, restaurant, rest rooms. Hopefully, departing there no later than 7:30 for Texarkana.
If you are coming from elsewhere in Texas and wish to meet up in Texarkana, I have reservations at the Quality Inn, 5210 N. Stateline Ave., Texarkana, AR, US, 71854. This is just off the freeway where US-59 turns north off I-30.
If you wish to join up there let me know by cell: twoeightone.467.39zero9
I am getting pumped.
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« Reply #30 on: July 15, 2012, 07:58:29 PM » |
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I'm leaving shreveport sat. morning about 8am If anyone will be here about then let me know and we could ride together.
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« Reply #31 on: July 16, 2012, 03:59:28 AM » |
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We plan to leave Carrollton around 5am....hopefully make some ground before the day heats up Still waiting for weather reports before deciding the route. |
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« Reply #32 on: July 16, 2012, 04:12:43 AM » |
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Early bird. I Will
Meet you round 7 at flying j stop Saturday.
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Super Santa
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« Reply #33 on: July 17, 2012, 04:14:05 PM » |
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I am getting impatient. Do you think I could take off early and the wife would notice?
<sigh> I doubt I would even get out of the garage before "Where do you think you are going?"
Come on Saturday.....................
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« Reply #34 on: July 17, 2012, 04:31:15 PM » |
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High Ray! I'm riding up with Mary & Tim and I'm hoping we can meet up with you guys and ride together till we split off on our separate routes. Waiting for them to decide. Greg |
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« Reply #35 on: July 17, 2012, 06:13:08 PM » |
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If it wasn't so crazy at work I bet I could twist your arm Ray and help you turn to your deaf ear! LOL! I am pumped too! Bags are half packed. Bike checked out. See yah soon my friend!
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« Reply #36 on: July 18, 2012, 11:14:28 AM » |
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Our plans have changed a little. We'll be staying in Taylor, AR on Saturday night, and heading to Eureka Springs on Sunday. We'll be in Hot Springs around noon on Sunday. If anyone wants to ride up with us from there we'll figure out a time and place, if not then I'll see you all in Eureka Springs. |
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« Reply #37 on: July 18, 2012, 09:39:30 PM » |
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Well Blotar has signed us up for Inzane at the last minute...Kind of says how we normally operate. We will be leaving Sat. morning early and plan to make it a one day trip. We will be at The Hot Biscuit in Cleveland at 6:00am if anyone would like to ride with us. We can be flexible on the time if someone is interested otherwise it will be a 6:00 breakfast for us and probably a 7:00 KSU from there. Our general route is 59 to Hope to 19 to 27 to 7. Also, we are on the waiting list for the main motel but have reservations at the overflow. If anyone has a room at the main motel reserved and is interested in saving a few bucks and sharing a room give us a heads up. Of course I am picky and am only interested in rooms with queen beds...Blotar needs his space! See everyone there!!! We are too pumped!!!
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« Reply #38 on: July 19, 2012, 04:06:35 PM » |
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I have a spare queen, but reservation and my arrival does not start till Monday night instead of Sunday. Not sure if that helps anyone. Let me know.... Last minute wife backed out, so I am solo.
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« Reply #39 on: July 19, 2012, 04:27:39 PM » |
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Ride safe, I am out on this one. I tried, and thought I could pull it off, but work has interfered, and I doubt I will be in any shape to make the trip in the heat after being out in it for so long.
I thought I might make this InZane, but I guess not. I am kinda bummed over it...
Have fun!! I will be working.
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