Texas Bluebonnet Trail Ride/Chicken-Fried Bacon Run April 3rd

Gear Jammer · Sat 27, Feb 2010, 13:14:14

QOTFU and I got to talking about doing something between the Mid Winter ride and GOTF in mid April. So we've decided to make a run up through the bluebonnets to raise our winter spirits and then hit Sodolak's in Snook Texas to raise our cholesterol levels.

Tentatvie plans as of now, are to meet up in Hempstead on 290 @ FM1488 at the Exxon/McD's on Northbound side of Hwy at 0800hrs. KSU@ 0830hrs. Ride the trail starting in Chappell Hill area and break off to head to Snook to arrive at 1100hrs when they open to beat the local crunch. After eating, if we can get back on the bikes,

we'll head back to the bluebonnet trail and finish it up ending back in Chappell Hill area again. We should be through early enough to allow most everyone to get back home before it's too dark. If you plan to go with us, just post here or email me (HrdDrvnMan@aol.com) or Maris (MarisM@aol.com) so we'll know how many to expect. I'll call the restaurant to give them a heads-up so they'll be sure to have enough bacon

This map show the trails, we'll take the northern one. http://www.lone-star.net/wildflowers/lagrange.htm And to whet your palate,, from Youtube,,,
Chicken Fried Bacon

If it rains, we won't be going since Maris seems to have developed a serious aversion to wet roads for some reason.

Let's Ride !

QOTFU · Sat 27, Feb 2010, 19:51:55

It'll be we 4 for sure!

Lyn-Del · Sat 27, Feb 2010, 20:08:20

Wizard and I should be there!! I love the chicken fried bacon. Also known as fat, dipped into fat, fried in fat, and served with a side order of fat. What's not to like?

Super Santa · Sat 27, Feb 2010, 20:41:39

I like the idea too. What is not to like. Sign me up.

franco6 · Sat 27, Feb 2010, 23:10:57

darn it looks good !!! a great exuse for a ride

maybe i can round up a couple of the boys to ride along

Gear Jammer · Sun 28, Feb 2010, 11:02:03

Quote from: franco6 on Sat 27, Feb 2010, 23:10:57
darn it looks good !!! a great exuse for a ride
maybe i can round up a couple of the boys to ride along

Come one, come all.

Bring em' on

We're up to about 13 so far.

Bandit · Sun 28, Feb 2010, 15:51:27

Did someone say FOOD :roll:When?

Bandit

Gear Jammer · Sun 28, Feb 2010, 16:21:18

Quote from: Bandit on Sun 28, Feb 2010, 15:51:27
Did someone say FOOD :roll:When? Bandit

Not just Food Bandit, but CHICKEN FRIED BACON appetizer followed by some of the biggest Texas steaks you've locked a lip around

You never need an invitation to come over the border and dine with us. Get your passport and visa stamped and let's eat

We might ride some too

Duct Tape · Sun 28, Feb 2010, 19:27:02

Mmmmm...bacon! Mmmm...chicken-fried bacon! Mmmm...oh...uh...bluebonnets too.

Gear Jammer · Thu 04, Mar 2010, 21:13:13

Right at 22 riders and passengers at this point

One month to go !

Gear Jammer · Mon 08, Mar 2010, 19:43:47

Roadqueen and I took a short ride out to the Bluebonnet route Saturday. Had to notice that gas was 20 cents/gal higher ( $2.69) in Hempstead at the Exxon meeting place than it was in Magnolia when I fueled that morning before leaving out. You might want to fuel before you get there.

Rocketman · Tue 09, Mar 2010, 08:45:39

I'd love to join ya'll. Business calls.

Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008 · Tue 09, Mar 2010, 20:08:26

So far off that weekend so we might be able to make this with yall.

Gear Jammer · Tue 09, Mar 2010, 21:30:16

Quote from: Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008 on Tue 09, Mar 2010, 20:08:26
So far off that weekend so we might be able to make this with yall.

well c'mon Mr.Bubbles, we haven't seen you and Denise in awhile !

Gear Jammer · Tue 09, Mar 2010, 21:31:16

Quote from: Rocketman on Tue 09, Mar 2010, 08:45:39
I'd love to join ya'll. Business calls.

I guess that's one call you can't put on "call-block" ! Maybe next ride Mark.

QOTFU · Sat 13, Mar 2010, 19:51:51

Are any of the DFW folks gonna make it down?

Gear Jammer · Sat 13, Mar 2010, 21:07:36

Quote from: QOTFU on Sat 13, Mar 2010, 19:51:51
Are any of the DFW folks gonna make it down?

None from up north has made any comment regarding this ride at all,,,

Right now if everyone who has said they "probably" will go makes it, there'll be around 24 on 14 bikes.

Minnie Miles · Sun 14, Mar 2010, 19:49:41

I will meet you folkes at SNOOK....

Gear Jammer · Sun 14, Mar 2010, 19:55:58

We'll look forward to seeing you Mr. Miles

Our plans are to be there at 1100 hrs. for the opening bell

john · Mon 15, Mar 2010, 16:30:39

me too ...
if all goes well ...

may i join you ?
love a good steak

Gear Jammer · Mon 15, Mar 2010, 19:00:22

Quote from: john on Mon 15, Mar 2010, 16:30:39
me too ...
if all goes well ...
may i join you ?
love a good steak

C'mon John,, Tyler aint that far

TXFireman07b · Thu 18, Mar 2010, 11:48:28

I would love to make the ride but I am working the day before and I dont get off work til 7 am that morning dont think I can make it from Arlington in an hour... May have to see if I can take half a day off.. Long ride through treacherous country at night, even on a dragon..

QOTFU · Sun 21, Mar 2010, 17:55:37

We're leaving our house at approx: 7:00 AM (3130 Pheasant Trail Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77498) We'll make a pit stop at the gas station NE corner of I-10 and FM 359 in Brookshire (it's a Shell) to meet up with anybody from Houston or Katy area. We should be there around 7:45 AM. Feel free to meet at either location, just let me know if you plan on doing that so we don't take off without you. We need a head count to let the restaurant know how many to expect.

Gear Jammer · Mon 22, Mar 2010, 20:16:38

This is a list of those who have said they are or would like to go on this ride. If your name should be here (and isn't), or is (and shouldn't be), please post accordingly. This is 34 folks on 23 bikes. Anybody else interested? Two weeks to go. Just got my prescription for Lipitor refilled !!

C'mon Bacon

Hotglue &
Flamingobabe #44
Duct Tape &
QOTFU
Sparky &
Iron Man
2 more with QOTFU
Land Elephant
Rick
Larry &
Carol
Craig &
Judy
Larry &
Phyllis
Wizard &
Lyn Del
Houstone
Franco 6 &
Nouchkine
Brenda
2 more with Brenda
Kathy ( a bit iffy )
John (Tyler Tx)
TXFireman07B (Granberry Tx maybe )
DrewDanube ( if he resolves bike's issues

)
Minnie Miles (Florence Tx,,,meeting up at Restaurant)
SteveP
Hayhauler &
BJ
Gear Jammer &
Sugarplum

Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008 · Tue 23, Mar 2010, 06:24:46

Gonna have to pull us from the list working that weekend and can't get vacation because of the holiday yall have fun and we'll see ya at Hotglues.

Gear Jammer · Tue 23, Mar 2010, 19:03:49

Quote from: Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008 on Tue 23, Mar 2010, 06:24:46
Gonna have to pull us from the list working that weekend and can't get vacation because of the holiday yall have fun and we'll see ya at Hotglues.

CYA at GOTF Mr. B...

Sparky51 · Sat 27, Mar 2010, 22:21:32

I'm planning on it too. Count me in. Just one person. Lets hope for good weather!

Steve P.

Gear Jammer · Sat 27, Mar 2010, 23:47:16

Quote from: SteveP on Sat 27, Mar 2010, 22:21:32
I'm planning on it too. Count me in. Just one person. Lets hope for good weather!

Steve P.

and we add one more

Gear Jammer · Sun 28, Mar 2010, 20:30:09

Brenda emailed me, and asked if we could add about 8 more bikes and riders from the Lonestar Rider's Club to our little get together. Six days and counting

Hope Sodolak's has enough bacon for that many people

houstone · Sun 28, Mar 2010, 22:14:42

Just got my flight plan cleared! Got room for one more? Purty Puleeeze?
Jeff

Super Santa · Mon 29, Mar 2010, 10:30:58

Cancel me from the ride. Seems that grand kids got in the way and Grandma decided that we were going to go visit them for the Easter weekend.

Have fun.

DrewDanube · Mon 29, Mar 2010, 15:32:45

If my bike is fixed, we'll be there. (See "key issues" thread...)

Lyn-Del · Mon 29, Mar 2010, 18:31:14

Quote from: Early Bird on Mon 29, Mar 2010, 10:30:58
Cancel me from the ride. Seems that grand kids got in the way and Grandma decided that we were going to go visit them for the Easter weekend.

We're planning to try to save the route so we can re-run it after Roboto65 gets in off the boat. It'll be on a weekday, I'm sure. You're welcome (of course) to join us.

Gear Jammer · Mon 29, Mar 2010, 19:24:14

Let's see,,,, delete Ray,,, add Jeff,,, and leave a place for Drew... Got it

HayHauler · Tue 30, Mar 2010, 09:48:59

GJ, better save a place for me n BJ. We think our Saturday is free now!

Hay

Jimmyt

Gear Jammer · Tue 30, Mar 2010, 17:27:53

Quote from: HayHauler on Tue 30, Mar 2010, 09:48:59
GJ, better save a place for me n BJ. We think our Saturday is free now!

Hay
Jimmyt

OK Jimmy,, got you two added to the list.

Removed the 8 Lonestar Rider's Club folks at Brenda's request. 4 days and counting. 20% chance showers in AM, but clearing and high of 78.

The sweat-free ride diays are numbered

Gear Jammer · Wed 31, Mar 2010, 22:06:58

Sodolak's was called today, and given fair warning of our impending arrival this Saturday.

On a side note, after this phonecall, pork belly futures were UP today in trading.

Saturday's weather forecast is for clearing sky, and high in upper 70's.

Still time to get onboard ! Just 2 more days 'til Bacon.

Brenda · Fri 02, Apr 2010, 00:12:44

We could have 1-2 more at this point. I should know by Friday night and will let you know Bobby.

LandElephant · Fri 02, Apr 2010, 02:37:57

I know it's late, but please add the Land Elephant coming out of San Antonio if you would please.

Charlie
Land Elephant

Disco · Fri 02, Apr 2010, 07:18:45

Sounds like you guys are going to have a great day! Wish I could be there.

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