2011 Bluebonnets 'n Bacon Ride

Gear Jammer · Tue 05, Apr 2011, 21:03:51

This motel is right at the meet point on FM1488 @ Hwy290

Americas Best Value Inn
2145 FM 1488 Rd/Highway 290, Hempstead, TX
(979) 826-4200 ‎

Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008 · Fri 08, Apr 2011, 13:08:16

Denise and I are gonna get a room there for Friday night. Here's a quick bump.

Gear Jammer · Sat 09, Apr 2011, 18:03:06

One week to go

So far there's 18 bikes and 35 folks prepping themselves for CF Bacon in Snook

There's still time to get in line here

and here's the forecast for next weekend. We should be starting out in the low 60's in AM.

Sat
Apr 16

Sunny
79° high temp
61°
0% chance of rain

Lyn-Del · Sat 09, Apr 2011, 18:39:36

Got our motel reservations made last night, finally!! I can almost taste that chicken fried bacon already!!

Sparky51 · Sun 10, Apr 2011, 10:07:10

Is there a meeting time and location for us from SE (clear lake) area to ride up Hempstead way? I'd like to join up with ya'll.

Gear Jammer · Sun 10, Apr 2011, 10:45:06

Quote from: Sparky51 on Sun 10, Apr 2011, 10:07:10
Is there a meeting time and location for us from SE (clear lake) area to ride up Hempstead way? I'd like to join up with ya'll.

Steve, Jeff (Houstone) and another couple are leaving your general area, and I think he plans on meeting up with Maris and Roger. Give him a PM shout

mario · Sun 10, Apr 2011, 20:03:46

hey ya'll, i went on a bluebonnet ride on my sabre with another group today. had a grand time and ride, but not much in the way of bluebonnets. $:-\$ lack of rain i'm figuring. oh well, tim and i are looking forward to riding with ya'll on sat.

Doc809 · Mon 11, Apr 2011, 09:50:24

Hey GJ, Looks like Doc809 and RacerPhil may make the ride and just meet at the restaurant. Larry

jimnvalk · Mon 11, Apr 2011, 17:59:02

John we still meeting up at the brookshires at 2661 and 155 at 8?

Gear Jammer · Mon 11, Apr 2011, 18:04:39

Quote from: Doc809 on Mon 11, Apr 2011, 09:50:24
Hey GJ, Looks like Doc809 and RacerPhil may make the ride and just meet at the restaurant. Larry

OK Larry +1 for Bacon

RainMaker · Mon 11, Apr 2011, 19:56:45

That place ain't that big - we may have to set tables up outside!!!!

Gear Jammer · Mon 11, Apr 2011, 20:01:08

Quote from: RainMaker on Mon 11, Apr 2011, 19:56:45
That place ain't that big - we may have to set tables up outside!!!!

Capacity is supposedly 50.... That's why we need to be there before they open up, so we can beat the local yokels to the door

Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008 · Tue 12, Apr 2011, 06:38:30

Please add two more a friend and his girlfriend ask if they could come. They won't eat much.

Gear Jammer · Tue 12, Apr 2011, 16:56:56

Got 'em Bubbles

Garfield has been added to the list as well.

Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008 · Tue 12, Apr 2011, 19:43:35

Called motel that hayhauler listed no rooms available. Clerk said one company book all rooms.

He said if they don't confirm today he'ld call me tomorrow a.m. Gonna check a few others tonight. We'll find something to crash in friday night.

squidbilly · Wed 13, Apr 2011, 15:43:42

Lisa and I will be there.

john · Wed 13, Apr 2011, 16:18:08

" John we still meeting up at the brookshires at 2661 and 155 at 8? "

YOU BET

Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008 · Wed 13, Apr 2011, 19:00:48

Bobby having trouble lining up room in Hempstead area. Where are we going after Hempstead we may try and get a room somewhere up the road from hempstead. And meet ya in route. Other choice is Sealy,Brookshire or Tomball.

Gear Jammer · Wed 13, Apr 2011, 19:10:03

Tomball is basically where I am. There's several motels in town on SH249. We're leaving out at 0700, and will be going north on 249 to FM1488 and over to 290. Connie's lookking for a motel now. Will send PM soon. GJ

keepinon · Wed 13, Apr 2011, 22:44:12

Quote from: Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008 on Wed 13, Apr 2011, 19:00:48
Bobby having trouble lining up room in Hempstead area. Where are we going after Hempstead we may try and get a room somewhere up the road from hempstead. And meet ya in route. Other choice is Sealy,Brookshire or Tomball.

Prairie View, Waller, Bellville....

I'm gonna try to make this one, them drilling rigs can call the boss, I need a day off. Shame about the motels, I may have to ride the 60 miles early Saturday morning.

RainMaker · Wed 13, Apr 2011, 22:51:41

The Aggie parents are booking up all the hotels - Parent's weekend sells out College Station and anywhere within 50 miles.

RainMaker

Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008 · Thu 14, Apr 2011, 00:26:00

Dennis the Tomball super 8 has some rooms, if I don't hear from the other motel by noon tomorrow we'll be staying in Tomball.

Gear Jammer · Thu 14, Apr 2011, 05:03:28

Quote from: keepinon on Wed 13, Apr 2011, 22:44:12
Quote from: Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008 on Wed 13, Apr 2011, 19:00:48
Bobby having trouble lining up room in Hempstead area. Where are we going after Hempstead we may try and get a room somewhere up the road from hempstead. And meet ya in route. Other choice is Sealy,Brookshire or Tomball.

Prairie View, Waller, Bellville....

I'm gonna try to make this one, them drilling rigs can call the boss, I need a day off. Shame about the motels, I may have to ride the 60 miles early Saturday morning.

I'll add your name to the list Dennis

cutter · Thu 14, Apr 2011, 08:35:16

There is a La Quinta up the road from Bobby and I thats not a bad place. It's just west of FM 2978 on FM 1488, and thats about 6 miles up the road from our area. Then in the AM you could come down 2978 to the Exxon at Carraway Lane to meet up. That will be between Bobby and the fire station I'll be at.
To much construction on 1488 to run towards Maganolia near the motel.

Here is the info:
La Quinta Inn & Suites Woodlands Northwest
6930 FM 1488 Rd
Magnolia, TX 77354
(281) 259-1757

Looks good for me now. Said they have a driver for the shift this saturday!

Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008 · Thu 14, Apr 2011, 11:52:43

Finally booked a couple of rooms at the Tomball super 8. Called them direct and they beat pricline by 5 bucks a room. Seem like some nice people. I guess we'll have chiclen fried steak for dinner tomorrow night at the normal place (can't remember the name) in Tomball. See all ya Saturday morning.

Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008 · Thu 14, Apr 2011, 12:25:49

Looked it up it is Goodson Cafe but most of ya'll knew that.

5_19 · Thu 14, Apr 2011, 16:02:55

Bobby,
What would happen if I showed up anyway? We have had some new developments take place and I may be able to go after all

. Track is over for my youngest, they are going to regionals in the 800M relay. If I leave Snook at 14:00-15:00 I can still be back in Dublin for the ranch rodeo that evening. Live is good Let's Ride! TJ

Disco · Thu 14, Apr 2011, 16:33:51

My buddy, HD Fred, can't make it. It's just me.

HayHauler · Thu 14, Apr 2011, 16:46:29

Quote from: Disco on Thu 14, Apr 2011, 16:33:51
My buddy, HD Fred, can't make it. It's just me.

Maybe TJ too!! But he's not in Dallas.

Hay

Jimmyt

Gear Jammer · Thu 14, Apr 2011, 16:53:29

Quote from: 5_19 on Thu 14, Apr 2011, 16:02:55
Bobby,
What would happen if I showed up anyway? We have had some new developments take place and I may be able to go after all . Track is over for my youngest, they are going to regionals in the 800M relay. If I leave Snook at 14:00-15:00 I can still be back in Dublin for the ranch rodeo that evening. Live is good Let's Ride! TJ

Well, I guess we'd be forced to feed ya anyways

Pork Belly futures just went up

Your name is back on the list TJ

Gear Jammer · Thu 14, Apr 2011, 17:00:10

LazerPat has requested permission to dine with us as well

houstone · Thu 14, Apr 2011, 18:21:59

Quote from: Sparky51 on Sun 10, Apr 2011, 10:07:10
Is there a meeting time and location for us from SE (clear lake) area to ride up Hempstead way? I'd like to join up with ya'll.

I am currently planning to meet our friends at 528 and 518 at 0620, and head down 6 to Sugarland to hook up with QOTFU and gang by 0700. That means leaving Pinebrook about 0600. Sound good?
Guess I need to pm Maris and make sure that's good with them! ;-)

Sparky51 · Thu 14, Apr 2011, 21:13:12

I can do it, as long as some coffee is involved sometime along the way! Got a full tank today when home. Ready to go Jeff!

franco6 · Thu 14, Apr 2011, 21:18:20

Gear Jammer. I will not be able to make it saturday as duty calls and Chantal has baby shower mandatory attendence.(up-coming grand child)

So it leaves sunday to contemplate for a ride.

Willie · Thu 14, Apr 2011, 21:19:51

Houstone - when do you think that you would be at HWY 6 and 288??

I am coming from Lake Jackson and looking for folks to ride with.

Willie

Gear Jammer · Thu 14, Apr 2011, 21:20:37

We'll miss you two Fred

But I'll have Connie eat some extra bacon for you

Yeah, right

Gear Jammer · Thu 14, Apr 2011, 21:42:47

WOW

21 bikes leaving out of Hempstead, and 43 folks eatin' in Snook

I never expected this level of interest, but then there's bacon involved, so I guess I shouldn't be too surprised

Due to the large number, we're going to just about fill the restaurant to capacity. For this reason, we NEED to get to the restaurant before they open the door at 1100am. We can't be draggin' in a few at a time over a half hour period, or some other group or locals will take tables.

The cafe doesn't take reservations or hold tables. Remember, the early bird gets the ~~worm~~,,, err bacon.

They know we're coming, and lookin' forward to our visit.
So when we're in Hempstead at McD's,,, get that Cappacino Latte Grande drunk, and the biscuit eaten, 'cause we're going KSU at 0830

The first leg is about 90 miles and 2 hours. The last leg is about 55 miles and a little over an hour. The weather looks like it's going to be great. The low in Hempstead Friday night is 44*. The high temp in the Brenham area will be about 85* Remember to hydrate before and during the ride. I've been told my two people that there aren't many Bluebonnets this year. Too little rain I suppose.

But it's the journey, not the flowers or the bacon ( I can't believe I said that

) that matters. Lookin' forward to seeing ya'll in Hempstead Sat morning at 0800hrs. YeeHawwww

houstone · Thu 14, Apr 2011, 22:26:54

Quote from: Willie on Thu 14, Apr 2011, 21:19:51
Houstone - when do you think that you would be at HWY 6 and 288??

I am coming from Lake Jackson and looking for folks to ride with.

Willie

We should be there ~ 0635, westbound! See ya then!

jimnvalk · Fri 15, Apr 2011, 05:28:13

Daughter came into town and announced she is staying the weekend. So I am going to have to back out. I hate that I am goin got miss this again, but family comes first. See you guys the next time.

cutter · Fri 15, Apr 2011, 07:44:57

OK Bobby,

saturday
time - 0700 place - ?

In the event I'm out on a call.... I'll catch up.
What route you taking from 1488/290?

Thanks,
Bill

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