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Bluebonnets n' Bacon Ride 2012

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#40
Tue 06, Mar 2012, 13:01:27
Quote from: Early Bird on Mon 05, Mar 2012, 20:16:52
I hope you all aren't disappointed next month.  Although, I am sure you will find Snook and the bacon stuff.

I saw bluebonnets yesterday, and some indian paintbrush today.  Hope is lasts.

Same here. Looks to be a good spring for bluebonnets. The barn swallows are back at our house about 2 weeks earlier than previous years!


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RainMaker

#41
Fri 09, Mar 2012, 19:03:39
With the cancellation of the MITM, I can use my kitchen pass for the Bluebonnets n' Bacon Ride.

I will be riding with the Houston group as we are planning on travelling to Galveston for business on Friday, then the spousal unit has a convention all day Saturday.  So will ride down Friday and then join the Houston group on Saturday, returning back to Galveston that night.

RainMaker


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mario

#42
Fri 09, Mar 2012, 19:13:11
 :cooldude:
Mario
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12 Suzuki V-Strom 1000

Gear Jammer

#43
Fri 09, Mar 2012, 20:20:33
Quote from: RainMaker on Fri 09, Mar 2012, 19:03:39
With the cancellation of the MITM, I can use my kitchen pass for the Bluebonnets n' Bacon Ride.

I will be riding with the Houston group as we are planning on travelling to Galveston for business on Friday, then the spousal unit has a convention all day Saturday.  So will ride down Friday and then join the Houston group on Saturday, returning back to Galveston that night.

RainMaker

You're "in" Mark,,,



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Gear Jammer

#44
Fri 16, Mar 2012, 21:15:58
4 weekends from now,,,,



"The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.

keepinon

#45
Sat 17, Mar 2012, 22:18:07
Had to run up to the Longview/Gladewater area this AM,  saw some pretty patches of BB's along 259. I think the rain really helped this year.
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Gear Jammer

#46
Sun 18, Mar 2012, 15:34:37
Quote from: keepinon on Sat 17, Mar 2012, 22:18:07
Had to run up to the Longview/Gladewater area this AM,  saw some pretty patches of BB's along 259. I think the rain really helped this year.

Went up to Yankee's Bar in Carlos, and saw some myself.  Hoping they last until mid April Dennis,,



"The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.

Super Santa

#47
Sun 18, Mar 2012, 15:50:45
Just a personal opinion.

Gonna be a lot of disappointment come mid-April concerning bluebonnets.

Just got back from a week in the Big Bend area.  There were bluebonnets even on the road into Presidio.  Wildflowers in the hill country.  Lots of them between Austin and Houston.

I guess, as long as the bacon shows up will not be a wasted (waisted) trip.  A little pun there.

Red Diamond

#48
Sun 18, Mar 2012, 19:12:40
My wife and I have always combined our yearly antique fair trip with a bluebonnet trip the first weekend in April. There are usually plenty of BB's then, maybe they will still be around for the end of the month Bacon trip. If it's not too dry, they may last until then.

If you are riding  and it is a must that you keep your eyes on the road, you are riding too fast.

Randy3269

#49
Tue 20, Mar 2012, 22:20:20
To the top!! Trying to get some people together from this area (San Marcos) to make the ride to Snook. It would be great to meet some of our Houston friends.  :)

Sergeant D

#50
Wed 21, Mar 2012, 10:34:04
Would love to make this trip, perhaps I could meet up with someone and meet everyone else at final destination.  Riding up from NW San Antonio.  Trying to get the house ready for the market too, time will tell.
"It's a friggen motorcycle, it's not supposed to be comfortable, quiet or safe. The windnoise is supposed to hurt your ears, the seat should be hard and riding it should make you crap your pants every now and then."

Gear Jammer

#51
Wed 21, Mar 2012, 18:18:51
Quote from: Randy3269 on Tue 20, Mar 2012, 22:20:20
To the top!! Trying to get some people together from this area (San Marcos) to make the ride to Snook. It would be great to meet some of our Houston friends.  :)

Well heck, come on up then.  Our ETA for Sodolak's Country Inn Cafe Chicken Fried Bacon Emporium and Steak Shop is 1100 hrs. CDT.   Come hungry  :coolsmiley:

And you CenTex riders, shoot me a PM and let me have a final count ASAP prior to the 14th. Thx



"The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.

Gear Jammer

#52
Sun 25, Mar 2012, 18:57:27
bumped up again.  Get to GOTF to practice up for the Bacon run... :crazy2:



"The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.

Gear Jammer

#53
Sun 01, Apr 2012, 09:44:28 Last Edit: Sun 01, Apr 2012, 09:47:32 by Gear Jammer
Now that the "Practice Feed" at GOTF has passed,,,(and it was a GREAT feed  :cooldude: ), it's only two weekends away from the full blown CF Bacon and Steak Extravaganza in Snook on Saturday,April 14 !   Hoping the bluebonnets stick around till then too.  

Chicken Fried Bacon



"The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.

mario

#54
Sun 01, Apr 2012, 12:14:50
 ;D :cooldude:
Mario
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12 Suzuki V-Strom 1000

Tx Bohemian

#55
Mon 02, Apr 2012, 08:51:23
Quote from: Early Bird on Mon 05, Mar 2012, 20:16:52
I hope you all aren't disappointed next month.  Although, I am sure you will find Snook and the bacon stuff.

I saw bluebonnets yesterday, and some indian paintbrush today.  Hope is lasts.

I was thinking the same thing. The wife and I took a ride yesterday in search of Bluebonnets, Paint brushes, Winecups, etc... and was quite dissappointed.  Looks like we missed them by a couple of weeks.
However as I was reading through these posts it seems the flowers are not the main attraction on this ride.
Remember, if you are on a bike and wreck with a car no matter how "in the right" you are you are going to lose. RIDE LIKE EVERBODY IS OUT TO GET YOU!!
Al

Gear Jammer

#56
Mon 02, Apr 2012, 17:54:40
There's fields full of bluebonnets between Houston and Dallas still.  :cooldude:    I'm going to go up toward Brenham and Snook this weekend to give them fair warning of our impending gathering.  Does a swarm of locusts seem a good comparison ?  I'll check on the flower situation as well.  Got my Lipitor prescription already filled   :crazy2:   Ready to go  :coolsmiley:



"The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.

Gear Jammer

#57
Thu 05, Apr 2012, 20:06:19
You and the Missus are in Willie  :cooldude:



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Wabbit

#58
Fri 06, Apr 2012, 15:38:53
River and I had threatened to put in an appearance at Sodolak's this year after our premature departure from GOTF, but it isn't going to happen...  8-9 hours in the saddle with a southern cooking orgy in the mix before I have to try and squeeze into a tux and sing with the San Antonio Symphony that evening doesn't really seem like a good idea at the moment :uglystupid2:.

If we can't make it over to Snook before summer hits, that might make a good fall ride as long as we avoid A&M home game weekends.

No sense askin' y'all to eat an extra helping for us: y'all are gonna have your hands full dealing with your *own* portions ;D.  Enjoy!

Gear Jammer

#59
Fri 06, Apr 2012, 21:28:23
Quote from: Wabbit on Fri 06, Apr 2012, 15:38:53
River and I had threatened to put in an appearance at Sodolak's this year after our premature departure from GOTF, but it isn't going to happen...  8-9 hours in the saddle with a southern cooking orgy in the mix before I have to try and squeeze into a tux and sing with the San Antonio Symphony that evening doesn't really seem like a good idea at the moment :uglystupid2:.

If we can't make it over to Snook before summer hits, that might make a good fall ride as long as we avoid A&M home game weekends.

No sense askin' y'all to eat an extra helping for us: y'all are gonna have your hands full dealing with your *own* portions ;D.  Enjoy!

I'm sure someone will over indulge a little in your honor,,,, :roll:



"The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.

Gear Jammer

#60
Sun 08, Apr 2012, 09:10:37 Last Edit: Sun 08, Apr 2012, 09:20:09 by Gear Jammer
Called Sodolak's Country Inn Chicken Fried Bacon and Steak Emporium and gave them a head's up on our pending invasion  :roll:   They think they'll be ready for us this year  :crazy2:  Still time to make up your mind....   Red Diamond, how's that Frosted Mini Wheat diet looking for this coming week?  8)



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RainMaker

#61
Sun 08, Apr 2012, 19:08:55
Can't wait!  Will be having a piece of Chicken Fried Bacon in Laser Pat's honor.



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Red Diamond

#62
Sun 08, Apr 2012, 19:16:45
Well Bobby, had to eat the Wife's Easter feast first, I'll start the Mini Wheat thing tomorrow. I'll be running on empty next weekend. Ride Safely.

If you are riding  and it is a must that you keep your eyes on the road, you are riding too fast.

Gear Jammer

#63
Tue 10, Apr 2012, 16:32:14 Last Edit: Tue 10, Apr 2012, 17:36:03 by Gear Jammer
Saturday's forecast calls for temps from 70 in the AM, to about 84 in the PM.  20% chance of rain, and possibly a bit windy.  That's why they call it "sharing the wind"  I suppose  :roll:

And now for our preliminary event,,,, CFB    :laugh:  :coolsmiley: 



:cooldude:



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Flat6Valk

#64
Tue 10, Apr 2012, 21:41:13
IM IN!!!!!!  Someone talk T.P. into showing up.  I tried and he seems on the fence.  Someone must know how to push him over the edge.
RIDE SAFE-RIDE OFTEN........GO BUCKEYES!!!

Gear Jammer

#65
Wed 11, Apr 2012, 07:38:19
Pork Chops,,,mmmmm,,, :roll:




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Gear Jammer

#66
Wed 11, Apr 2012, 08:05:47
Quote from: Flat6Valk on Tue 10, Apr 2012, 21:41:13
IM IN!!!!!!  Someone talk T.P. into showing up.  I tried and he seems on the fence.  Someone must know how to push him over the edge.

29* in Minneapolis this AM  :o   T.P. needs to warm up in Texas this weekend  :roll:
How's that Flat6Valk  8)



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Flat6Valk

#67
Wed 11, Apr 2012, 10:40:27
It helps GearJammer! 

Right T.P.?
RIDE SAFE-RIDE OFTEN........GO BUCKEYES!!!

T.P.

#68
Wed 11, Apr 2012, 12:45:51
 :-X
"Well you can call me T, or you can call me P, or you can call me T.P. but you doesn't hasta call me Toilet Paper"

hotglue #43

#69
Wed 11, Apr 2012, 19:15:31
Quote from: T.P. on Wed 11, Apr 2012, 12:45:51
:-X
That looks like a definate 'maybe' to me.....  TP.. I have a bike for ya ta ride!!!!!!!


blue=3 times
green=at least 4 times
When they are all 'green'.. I'll stop counting.

mario

#70
Wed 11, Apr 2012, 19:27:06
Quote from: hotglue #43 on Wed 11, Apr 2012, 19:15:31
Quote from: T.P. on Wed 11, Apr 2012, 12:45:51
:-X
That looks like a definate 'maybe' to me.....  TP.. I have a bike for ya ta ride!!!!!!!

c'mon, tp, just do it!
Mario
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Gear Jammer

#71
Wed 11, Apr 2012, 19:31:32
Quote from: hotglue #43 on Wed 11, Apr 2012, 19:15:31
Quote from: T.P. on Wed 11, Apr 2012, 12:45:51
:-X
That looks like a definate 'maybe' to me.....  TP.. I have a bike for ya ta ride!!!!!!!

Daammmnnnn,  CHicken Fried Bacon and a Bike !!  He's teetering,,,,,   :roll:



"The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.

Gear Jammer

#72
Thu 12, Apr 2012, 08:38:37
Here's Sodolak's "small" steak,,for underachievers  :angel:




"The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.

mario

#73
Thu 12, Apr 2012, 09:45:55
Quote from: Gear Jammer on Thu 12, Apr 2012, 08:38:37
Here's Sodolak's "small" steak,,for underachievers  :angel:



that MAY be mine... :)
Mario
01 Valkyrie Standard (sold)
12 Suzuki V-Strom 1000

hotglue #43

#74
Thu 12, Apr 2012, 20:15:30
TeeeeeeeeeePeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee......
Those steaks and bacon sure look Good!!!!!!!!!!!!!


blue=3 times
green=at least 4 times
When they are all 'green'.. I'll stop counting.

Gear Jammer

#75
Thu 12, Apr 2012, 20:24:27
Quote from: hotglue #43 on Thu 12, Apr 2012, 20:15:30
TeeeeeeeeeePeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee......
Those steaks and bacon sure look Good!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe Chicken Fried Steak is more to his likin'





"The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.

T.P.

#76
Thu 12, Apr 2012, 20:58:06
OK,  The plan right now puts me into IAH at 10:30 pm tomorrow night.  will know more later on Friday if it's a go.  HG & FB will call you as I know more. T.P.
"Well you can call me T, or you can call me P, or you can call me T.P. but you doesn't hasta call me Toilet Paper"

Gear Jammer

#77
Thu 12, Apr 2012, 21:03:22
Wheww,,,,  :roll:  SO it was the CF Steak that did it I guess,,,  :coolsmiley:



"The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.

hotglue #43

#78
Thu 12, Apr 2012, 21:34:43 Last Edit: Fri 13, Apr 2012, 08:22:20 by hotglue #43
Quote from: T.P. on Thu 12, Apr 2012, 20:58:06
OK,  The plan right now puts me into IAH at 10:30 pm tomorrow night.  will know more later on Friday if it's a go.  HG & FB will call you as I know more. T.P.
We  are waiting on yer call!!!!!  my cell...2 ate 1 - 22 four - 0 ate two 5


blue=3 times
green=at least 4 times
When they are all 'green'.. I'll stop counting.

RainMaker

#79
Thu 12, Apr 2012, 22:47:57 Last Edit: Fri 13, Apr 2012, 05:20:01 by RainMaker
Sorry, but mama needs me to be at the convention in Galveston on Saturday so I'm leaving the Valk at home as the B&B ride was the only reason to bring it down.  I'll be riding the great white mini-van instead.    

But - we will be at the meeting Wednesday.

Again, sorry I have to cancel out at this late date but business sometimes trumps fun.

RainMaker


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