Hill country ride

Dag · Thu 22, Sep 2011, 05:44:47

When are you riding out of Houston?
I have two options on my travel to Houston, arrival Fri 7th 08:12 or Fri 7th 13:00

The one with arrival 13:00 is the easyest, Direct flight from Amsterdam to Houston
The other one is Kristiansund - Stavanger - London - New York (stay over night) - Houston

wizard -vrccds#125 · Thu 22, Sep 2011, 10:15:06

Friday morning but that can change for you my friend. I may have a surprise for you to ride this time.

flamingobabe #44 · Thu 22, Sep 2011, 10:32:54

we are iffy....but I went ahead and reserved a room....Dag hope to see you....and everyone else

HayHauler · Thu 22, Sep 2011, 10:49:30

Can't wait!! Hope to get to ride with you again Dag!!

Hay

Jimmyt

Dag · Thu 22, Sep 2011, 11:43:45

Quote from: wizard -vrccds#125 on Thu 22, Sep 2011, 10:15:06
Friday morning but that can change for you my friend. I may have a surprise for you to ride this time.

Now I'm curious

Y.O. Ranch Hotel reservation done.
I shall return shortly with exact arrival time, but it seems that the plane arrives about 8:15 the morning of the 7th. I must pick up rental car and drop my luggage at the hotel and I'm ready.

CAN`T WAIT !!!

RainMaker · Thu 22, Sep 2011, 13:49:15

Now that the Norwegian member of the Texas VRCC is confirmed as attending, the ride is on!

bigguy · Thu 22, Sep 2011, 13:53:06

Quote from: RainMaker on Thu 22, Sep 2011, 13:49:15
Now that the Norwegian member of the Texas VRCC is confirmed as attending, the ride is on!

Dag. Hope I get to meat you one of these days. Not likely this time, but maybe in the future.

Gear Jammer · Sat 24, Sep 2011, 11:45:07

bump

Old Geezer Richard · Sat 24, Sep 2011, 22:45:00

Hey Dag , Yipppeee we're gonna have a " Good Ol Time " in Oct.

.... Hope your flight is short and sweet Dag

.... looking to see ya again Dag and everybody

.... Thanks the Geezer

Dag · Sun 25, Sep 2011, 09:00:42

Quote from: OLD GEEZER on Sat 24, Sep 2011, 22:45:00
Hey Dag , Yipppeee we're gonna have a " Good Ol Time " in Oct. .... Hope your flight is short and sweet Dag .... looking to see ya again Dag and everybody .... Thanks the Geezer

Looking forward to see all of you again!
It will be a h3ll of a fligt... I have to attend a meeting in Stavanger Wednesday and Thursday, so I have to leave from Stavanger Thursday evening to Copenhagen (Denmark) - London (UK) - New York (arrives midnight / flight to Houston 05:30am) - Houston (arrives 08:15am)
This is the itinerary I received, but I will have it finally confirmed Tuesday.

Gear Jammer · Sun 25, Sep 2011, 09:34:10

Hope you sleep well during flights Dag ,,,,,,,,,,, $:-\$

flamingobabe #44 · Sun 25, Sep 2011, 18:23:08

I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to see you Dag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dodis · Tue 27, Sep 2011, 15:53:08

2 days since the last bump...

Super Santa · Tue 27, Sep 2011, 16:07:47

OK, I am in. Finally decided to skip that Santa meeting and go riding.

Steve, hope your offer of sharing a room is still open. PM sent.

Sparky51 · Wed 28, Sep 2011, 19:44:39

you're in!

Dodis · Sun 02, Oct 2011, 22:19:55

Lyn-Del or Wizard,

Have ya'll made a rough plan of departure, once Dag has arrived and is ready? Looking to ride out with a group, and what group better than with or Texan/Norwegian member!

Just curious, as this thread has been awful quiet with a weekend ride in the works...

Mike "Dodis"

Lyn-Del · Mon 03, Oct 2011, 11:48:31

You're welcome to come out and ride with us. I don't know what time we're leaving, we'll be waiting for Dag to arrive. But you're more than welcome to come out and wait with us ...........

Dag · Mon 03, Oct 2011, 11:52:25

Mark will pick me up at the airport. Arrive 8:15am
I`ll check in and drop my luggage at the hotel, and I`m ready

RainMaker · Mon 03, Oct 2011, 11:57:10

My plans are to leave around 10-10:30am Friday to head down to Hico on 67. Stop in Hico for lunch, then down 281 to Johnson City, take 290 to Fredricksburg and then south on 16 to Kerrville. Pretty simple but avoids interstates.

Fairly flexible on this plan if there are other riders interested in joining in. Hope to meet the Austin folks in Johnson City.

RainMaker

Lyn-Del · Mon 03, Oct 2011, 12:00:43

Dag, we'll not be leaving without you. See you Friday!

Dag · Mon 03, Oct 2011, 12:26:23

Dodis · Mon 03, Oct 2011, 13:08:11

We'll see you there!

Gonna be a long 3 1/2 more days!!!

Mike & Nancy
"Dodis" & _________

Dag · Mon 03, Oct 2011, 15:44:46

Does anyone know what route we ride to Kerrville?

warren · Mon 03, Oct 2011, 16:43:49

Yes, the "3 Sisters" is a terrific ride, but if it says 10 mph, it means 10 mph and don't let your eyes leave the road for long. There is a sign you come to coming out of Leakey that simply states how many bikers have died on this stretch of highway. Just don't ride your Valk like you would a crotch rocket and you will enjoy a great ride.

Gear Jammer · Mon 03, Oct 2011, 19:13:36

OK,,, for the group meeting up in Hempstead,, FRIDAY 1000hrs Hwy290 @ FM1488 at Exxon/McD's..

Mario,,, Sparky51,,,MichaelYoung & Ms.Kitty,,,MrBubbles & Denise,,,HayHauler & BJ Hay,,,Franco6 & Nunchkin,,,Gear Jammer. Have I left anyone off ?

anyone wishing to join this group, please feel welcome. route will be direct and planned to make arrival as early as possible in Kerrville. Just PM me so we'll be lookin' fer ya

laserpat · Mon 03, Oct 2011, 20:48:45

Quote from: RainMaker on Mon 03, Oct 2011, 11:57:10
My plans are to leave around 10-10:30am Friday to head down to Hico on 67. Stop in Hico for lunch, then down 281 to Johnson City, take 290 to Fredricksburg and then south on 16 to Kerrville. Pretty simple but avoids interstates.

Fairly flexible on this plan if there are other riders interested in joining in. Hope to meet the Austin folks in Johnson City.

RainMaker

what is your eta for Johnson City? Our route will be 1431 from Cedar Park, 281 from Marble Falls to Johnson City, 290 to 16

Gear Jammer · Mon 03, Oct 2011, 21:00:21

Oh,ohhh

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Kerrville+TX+78028

mario · Mon 03, Oct 2011, 21:06:09

wow. it doesn't rain for months....

Lyn-Del · Mon 03, Oct 2011, 21:10:32

If I'd known that a trip to the Hill Country could make it rain, I'd've dragged us down there a LONG time ago!!

michaelyoung254 · Mon 03, Oct 2011, 21:11:24

Quote from: Gear Jammer on Mon 03, Oct 2011, 19:13:36
OK,,, for the group meeting up in Hempstead,, FRIDAY 1000hrs Hwy290 @ FM1488 at Exxon/McD's..

Mario,,, Sparky51,,,MichaelYoung & Ms.Kitty,,,Wingnut,,,HayHauler & BJ Hay,,,Franco6 & Nunchkin,,,Gear Jammer. Have I left anyone off ?

anyone wishing to join this group, please feel welcome. route will be direct and planned to make arrival as early as possible in Kerrville. Just PM me so we'll be lookin' fer ya

Just got off the phone with Wingnut, and he won't be able to make it.
Kitty and I will be there though

.............. Can't wait!!! Come on FRIDAY

Gear Jammer · Tue 04, Oct 2011, 04:56:34

Quote from: Lyn-Del on Mon 03, Oct 2011, 21:10:32
If I'd known that a trip to the Hill Country could make it rain, I'd've dragged us down there a LONG time ago!!

OK,,,, who washed their bike?

Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008 · Tue 04, Oct 2011, 06:04:08

Don't know our route yet. May leave thru. and stop by sisters place in Shulenburg over night to visit and just blow down I-10 to Kerrville friday sometime to arrival early in the afternoon. If we leave fri. still not sure of anything.

wizard -vrccds#125 · Tue 04, Oct 2011, 06:36:41

Dag; Will more than likely be acrossed 90A

See you soon !

T.P. · Tue 04, Oct 2011, 08:21:19

WHAT THE HELL !!!! Flights look bad so we are going to miss this one. you guys have a GREAT ride and get together.

T.P.

RainMaker · Tue 04, Oct 2011, 09:42:51

Quote from: laserpat on Mon 03, Oct 2011, 20:48:45
Quote from: RainMaker on Mon 03, Oct 2011, 11:57:10
My plans are to leave around 10-10:30am Friday to head down to Hico on 67. Stop in Hico for lunch, then down 281 to Johnson City, take 290 to Fredricksburg and then south on 16 to Kerrville. Pretty simple but avoids interstates.

Fairly flexible on this plan if there are other riders interested in joining in. Hope to meet the Austin folks in Johnson City.

RainMaker

what is your eta for Johnson City? Our route will be 1431 from Cedar Park, 281 from Marble Falls to Johnson City, 290 to 16

I'm guessing 2:30 to 3:00PM. Closer to 3.

flamingobabe #44 · Tue 04, Oct 2011, 10:17:22

Quote from: T.P. on Tue 04, Oct 2011, 08:21:19
WHAT THE HELL !!!! Flights look bad so we are going to miss this one. you guys have a GREAT ride and get together. T.P.

Y'all will be missed....

...keeping fingers crossed in hopes of some change

Dodis · Tue 04, Oct 2011, 10:32:17

Quote from: flamingobabe #44 on Tue 04, Oct 2011, 10:17:22
Y'all will be missed.... ...keeping fingers crossed in hopes of some change

OK now, let's not make this political!!!

franco6 · Tue 04, Oct 2011, 11:28:32

T.P. too bad we won t see you and replennish on wild rice

Rocketman · Tue 04, Oct 2011, 13:30:40

Sorry I've been rather silent recently. Some of ya'll already know that Stephanie had neck surgery recently. I've been spending most of my time making sure she's recuperating. As long as she continues to progress, one or both of us will be there this weekend. Either way, and rain or no rain, it's gonna be a good weekend!

RainMaker · Tue 04, Oct 2011, 16:24:10

Rocketman, you take care of Mama, because if Mama ain't happy, well, you know.

Hope you make it, but if not, then it's not that long until next year.

-Arlington Mark

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