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http://www.motorcycleroads.com/routes/SouthWest/TX/TX_3.shtml (http://www.motorcycleroads.com/routes/SouthWest/TX/TX_3.shtml)

unless otherwise wanted this year we will ride the three sisters both saturday and sunday. usually someone trailers down. whoever does we will need them to bring the food and beer down with them. they WILL NOT PAY for all the food and beer. you must by your own and make arrangements to meet them to have it brought down. everyone is assigned a meal. you and your meal buddy will decide what to make and then make it for that meal. lunches will be bought while on the road paid for by yourself. it is BYOB!!!!! i will update the list of attendees. please know for sure if you are going by august 1 otherwise you will be sleeping on the floor. we will get our cabin this year based on how many people are coming. cabins do not provide linen YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN SLEEPING BAG/LINEN/TOWELS!!! it is alot of fun and hope to see you there.

attendees: lyd, calscrazy, cory, scott, lisa, rich, jason (flyboy), slag

tentative: will

IN!!

+1

Sweet!  riding down, trailering down, have room for another bike?  how long you staying down there, I do have to work monday night. (3:30)

Chris, lets do a thursday dinner so everyone can meet up and drop off stuff.   

We will. Settle down still got three months.

...and I thought Chris planned way ahead!  [laugh]

 [clap] hehe....



Count me and my Sonicare as tentative.

I think I can make this one  [thumbsup]

Looks like alot people will miss out. C'mon if u never been its a of fun.

buuuuump

Why the move from Koyote Ranch?

just trying to change it up a little.

we will be getting the hotel room in a week or two if anyone else is interested let us know.

Looking forward to this  [Dolph]

so i called down today and asked about cabin EH. the guy told me being on bikes we prob dont want that cabin because it sits up an hill and parking is questionable at best. our choices are 22, 75,  37 and 38, 52 and 53, or 41 and 42. opinions would be really helpful.

75 looks good to me.  37 and 38 appear to have better floor plans so I think one of these two would be best.

The other cabins (22, 41, 42) seem to be too close to the public restrooms and "dance floor."  Does Cabin 22 have it's own parking?  Looks like the only way to get there is "path to river."   52 and 53 only have one bathroom.

I guess Cabin 37 0r 38 would get my vote  [thumbsup]

as it stands right now i am probably going with therockingd.com rio dulce cabin. just need to know about will, cory's plus one and two other folks.

My brain says yes, let's see what my boss says. I'll have confirmation on Monday.

The Rocking D looks good too. 

http://www.therockingd.com/concan-cabin-rio-dulce/ (http://www.therockingd.com/concan-cabin-rio-dulce/)

Should be fun.  I can drive the truck but my trailer isn't going to cut it.  Anyone else got a trailer?

After much debate its back to koyote ranch.

Cabin 26: lisa, scott, will, rich, jason, alan, tyler.
Cabin 25: zach, chris, cory and cory's boyfriend.

I will reserve 25 but one of u guys in 26 will need to call asia and reserve 26!

Fri dinner rich and jason
Sat breakfast chris and zach
Sat dinner will scott and lisa
Sun breakfast alan and tyler
Sun dinner cory and significant other

when and whats the number?

Phone: 800-225-0991
23195 St. Hwy. 16 N
Medina,TX 78055

Oh Tay, Buckwheat [thumbsup]

I can bring my trailer if I need to... I can then haul 2 bikes on the Kendon. Speak up if you wanna bike pool [thumbsup]

Yo!  Bike pool   ;D

Did anyone from Cabin 26 call and reserve it for this trip yet?  If not I'll call them this afternoon.

Cher & I will be bike pooling [thumbsup]

I think LYD BLQ is calling Koyote, but not sure...

Can I dive into this pool?

Heck, yeah.  It's a party  [laugh]

Just got off the phone with KR; we're good to go in Cabin 26.

Sweeeeet!

Thanks lisa!!  [thumbsup]
I will be driving my truck down, with the 748 in the back. I will have to leave early monday morning to make it to work by 4. so what i want to do is convoy with you guys. i can be ready anytime friday.  I also want to call sweep now because i know there is no way in hell I will be keeping up with you guys.

scott what bike you bringing?

I'm having a hard time deciding, whether to bring the Paul Smart so I'll look really cool, or bring the 1098s so maybe I can keep up with you kids :P

keep up with us?  thats funny  [laugh]  

Cabin 25 is reserved as well  [beer]

Who is bringing the Gay Rambo Ale?

who reserved it and what does tyler and i owe??

I reserved it.  I'll do some research tomorrow on KR's cabin charge for the cabin we've got reserved and PM you guys a total.

thanks again lisa!  [thumbsup]  

Three weeks to go.  Should be a blast  [Dolph]  If you haven't been on one of these hill country trips, here's your chance.  We should be over the worst of the triple digit temps by then so there's some good riding to be had for sure.  And the accommodations at Koyote Ranch are top-notch.

How are we doing in Cabin 26?  RichD is out (for obvious reasons  :-X ) and so is Jason.     

I'm sorry to have to do this but with the recent k-bike development, I'm going to have to cancel as well. With my long legs, the Monster is no bueno for long rides in the HC.

Jason is out??  what happen? 
Will, it sucks being tall!  but not being comfortable on a long ride would just make it longer and miserable! 
so whats the count and now there is really open spots left.

So come on and speak up lets go!!

That only leaves 4 in a big cabin... Can we all squeeze into 1 cabin, or is anybody else interested in going?

I'll know tomorrow and most likelymone inntow

I've already put a $280.00 non-refundable cc deposit down on the big cabin (Cabin 26) for four nights.  If we need to cancel the big cabin, we need to do it before 21 days of our stay or I'll be charged for the other three nights whether we're there or not (works out to be 625 bucks in addition to the 280 for a rough total of around $900).

If we need to do something different, I need to know real soon.
 

Karn Sarn...........




I wish I could go and fill up a spot!  [bang]



Mark

If we switch to one cabin then we will need to figure out the $175 deposit on cabin 25.  Koyote will no longer refund deposits.

"Your deposit is equal to your first night's stay (minus tax where applicable).  Cancellations may be made 14 days or more prior to your reservation, at which time you may reschedule your stay or take a "VOUCHER".  The voucher will be good for the amount of your deposit and MUST BE USED WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF THE VOUCHER DATE AND IS NON RENEWABLE.  If you cancel within 14 days prior to your stay you will forfeit your deposit."

Sounds like it might be a good idea to cancel 1 of the cabins. I bet we could use the "voucher" to help pay for the other cabin!
We could always get a small cabin if we need a coupla extra beds [thumbsup]

So it looks like we've got eight people going as of today.  Everyone could fit in Cabin 26 (not sure about Cabin 25?)

KR's six month voucher policy for cancellations sucks, but what if we decide to postpone this trip and agree to reschedule it sometime before next February keeping the Cabin 25 and Cabin 26 large-group strategy?

 

I'm OK with 1 cabin, or postponing, either way, but it seems like we need to decide today!!!!!!!!!!!!

whatever is easier and cheaper works for tyler abd I.  if its pay 250 bucks for the 4 of us, and only 100 if we stay in 1 cabin and we all pitch in 40 bucks to cover the deposit its still cheaper,  whatever you want to do is okay with us.

What's the difference between cabin 25 & cabin 26? Is 1 of them larger? Which 1 is the 1 that has been our "main" cabin in the past?!?

It's sounding like we need to cancel 1 of the cabins & hopefully apply that deposit to the cabin we keep [thumbsup]

#26

zach is cancelling our cabin everyone to the big. tell tyler to bring an air mattress!!!!!!!!

Cabin 25 in cancelled.  $170 has been transferred to cabin 26.  Lisa, you should receive an e-mail from Koyote letting you know that I have transferred my deposit to you.

I think this will work  [thumbsup]

fri dinner- fend for yourself
sat breakfast- chris and zach
sat dinner- scott and lisa
sun breakfast- alan and tyler
sun dinner- cory and significant other
mon breakfast fend for yourself

evryone will owe zach $21
everyone will owe lisa $35
they will slpit rest at checkout!!

Awesome!!!!! [thumbsup]

well then looks like I'm out.  that's what I get for having such a travel schedule.  [bang]

Instead of doing it that way, how about everyone (except Lisa) owes Zach $10, everyone (except Zach) owes Lisa $30.  Then everyone except Zach and Lisa pay Koyote $65.  That equates to everyone paying $105 total.  And this way Zach and Lisa don't have to pay anything to Koyote when they get there since they have already put down the deposits.

Damn, now my brain hurts... :o

If everyone on the board would just send me $1. ...



;D

I know; leave it to the engineer to make it complicated  ;)

Awesome, thanks.   Now that that's out of the way, we never got an answer on the rambo ale.

How ever it works on splitting the deposit works for me.  I'm just happy it is going to work out.

Are we there yet?   [beer]

I love trains!!!

Z & C need to send their paypal address to us for payment.

How about you just give Z some cash during the trip?

[thumbsup]

i could do that.......OR i could kick him in the balls! either one!

Sewing a cup into the track suit. 

See This is why I will be in the back!!   

are we going to do a thur dinner on the 8th?  for those who want me to carry anything in the truck?  

Does anyone have a "phase-change" cooling vest?  I've got something sort of like that but I'm curious what other people think of their evaporative cooling clothes.  I'm 99% sure I'm taking mesh gear on this trip  :-X

I must have a phase-change wallet. Money keeps evaporating from it.

Well I am taking mesh jacket and flow gloves, but I will be wearing leather pants.  also I just got off the phone with randy mccarter and tuesday I am going over to see him to help ensure my suspension is set up as best as it can be.

  [thumbsup]

  [laugh]  Ain't it the truth! 

How's your moto situation these days?

Looks like I'll be riding the Paul Smart... The 1098 TPS crapped out on me, but you have to buy a complete new throttle body assembly, can't just buy the TPS... $1,600 part, plus install. Fortunately I have the Ever Red warranty, so it's covered except for a $50. deductible [thumbsup]

Thank goodness for warranty!!

Just brought the BMW back from the morgue dealership. I've got two ways to go with it; part it out or find a complete engine to swap out. Not in any hurry to make a decision either way. Meanwhile the duc's sitting there saying, "hey, what about me. you can ride me. look at me. over here!" I think she's been jealous and maybe even had something to do with the Bimmers downfall. I wouldn't put it past her. Italian women can be dangerous.

and hairy!  :P

Do you know what time you're going over to Randy's?  After changing out my exhaust system for one that is ten pounds lighter AND having the front forks re-valved and re-oiled, I think mine could use a tweak or two too.

EEEK!  Now I'm trying to remember if she spent in time with my Guzzi   [laugh]

was the stealership willing to do anything due to the service bulletin?

...and your point is?!?  [laugh]

6 days and a wake up.

btw does anyone want to go anywhere on sunday or just ride sisters both days?

Sunday, ride three sisters in the opposite direction than what we do on Saturday.

Just got back from AMS; new tires, brake pads and a suspension adjustment.  Ahhh, much better.  

9-10 on tuesday.  wanna come with.  he is only 4.3 miles south of me.

OK I'm looking at what to bring for this trip (I'll be traveling with Scott in his truck).  So far I'm bringing a portable air compressor and a Baxley wheel chock.  I also have a rear stand for DSS, plus a ton of tools, an ice chest... and plenty of phone size zip lock plastic bags  [bang]

Anything else that needs to be added?

bringing SSS stand ( extra pin for 848, 1098, 1198), dss stand, tools, compressor (small one), front stand, ice chest.......

if anybody's plans change please let me know this week. i may be the only one riding down.

Very cool.  I'll just bring my cooler then.

And maybe any special tool you will need for your bike!

rear axle nut socket  [thumbsup]

Is anyone bringing a tire repair/patch kit?

i can pack some i just had to plug my tire about a month ago so the plugs are still pretty new

That would be good.  If we bring it, we won't have to use it   (maybe...)

i am riding down and will have one with me.

chris says Murduc is coming!   [thumbsup]  

   :o  Alrighty then!

i said +1 to your question if he is coming because i would like to know also.

well on the other place he said he was!

Don't forget to bring a spare key.

Have a great trip and be safe out there.  [Dolph] [thumbsup]

+1  [thumbsup] [Dolph] [beer]

...and don't forget to pack the glowsticks!

            






            

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is there anything else anybody needs, that needs to go in the truck?  anything? anyone??  last chance!!

My green cooler that accidentally went back to Dallas or Houston with somebody the last time I made THCR. It says Murdoch on it somewhere.

Or just any extra empty large size cooler we can put ice and kegs into.  ;D

This one?:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/2979403103_25518f79bf_z.jpg)

All this talk of Murduc brew is giving me a uber bad case of rideskipper's remorse.   :'(

Y'all have a super ride!!!   [Dolph]

+1

:-(

I'm bringing an ice chest that looks to be the same size  ;D

we are bringing one also!  [thumbsup]  

My dog ate a similar looking ice chest, but it had caffeinejunkee written on the side of it. 

The Eagle has landed [thumbsup]

Have a great time!
 [Dolph]

Loaded up and truckin
 [drink]

Eastbound and down?

Y'all got a long way to go... and a short time to get there.  [beer]

Pics!!! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27407266@N08/6140501362/#in/set-72157627653591328)  ;D

What a blast!!! Great folks and great times.

 [coffee] [Dolph] [evil] [leo] [drink] [bacon]  [coffee] [Dolph] [drink] [bacon]

 [thumbsup]

http://s600.photobucket.com/albums/tt85/calscrazy/HC%20trip/ (http://s600.photobucket.com/albums/tt85/calscrazy/HC%20trip/)


the few pics i took with iphone.

more pics

http://s184.photobucket.com/albums/x60/alamin115/2011%20Hill%20Country/?albumview=slideshow (http://s184.photobucket.com/albums/x60/alamin115/2011%20Hill%20Country/?albumview=slideshow)

Great time!!

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x60/alamin115/2011%20Hill%20Country/th_VIDEO0006.jpg) (http://s184.photobucket.com/albums/x60/alamin115/2011%20Hill%20Country/?action=view&current=VIDEO0006.mp4)

And yes ther 748 went down.  Scott and tyler went out. scott on the 748 and tyler on the paul smart.  I truck was dragging an gass can with diesel that rubbed through the can and left a huge line of oily diesel on the rode.  And scott came around that corner and did a low speed low side.  Left side body did the most damage, and the shifter.  Bar ends did their job no tank or front fairing damage, pretty minor, just glad scott was ok, little scraps on his left arm, but nothing major!

Here are a couple pics of the body:
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x60/alamin115/2011%20Hill%20Country/IMAG0174.jpg)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x60/alamin115/2011%20Hill%20Country/IMAG0175.jpg)

Another awesome HC trip in the books!  Had a great time with some truly crazy people and a few hundred miles of spectacular hill country roads; two solid days of pavement shredding good times.  And just to round off the riding day, we sat out on the patio, watched the sun set, demolished buckets of hot wings, heckled deer with a digerie-do  :o   and then tried to decide whether the next beer should be *pink* or chocolate brown.  

Honestly, does it get any better than that?  [laugh]    

Thanks very much to Chris, Alan, Tyler, Scott, Cory, Mike, and Jason.   Y'all ROCK!   (And hopefully by next year, I'll figure out how not to drop my bike in the freakin' rocks!)

(http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/kk419/lawmaster891/9-10-2011_138.jpg)

(http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/kk419/lawmaster891/9-10-2011_108.jpg)

let me tell everyone this, tyler did a great job, very impressive riding, and thanks scott for giving him all those tips, like riding position, how to lay down your dads bike.... jk! but it was a great weekend.  Thanks Murduc for the beer (even though I didnt drink it) and thanks to all!!  we will need to try and plan a spring ride down there!

Anyone have a link to the photographer along the side of the road?

Here you go: http://www.jwimaging.exposuremanager.com/g/9-10-2011sport_bikes__sport_touring (http://www.jwimaging.exposuremanager.com/g/9-10-2011sport_bikes__sport_touring)

Really glad to see everyone made it back safely.  [thumbsup]

Ditto! [Dolph]

Cool  [thumbsup]  Thanks.

CJ I got you 2 patches,   I think you owe me 1 trillion billion dollars! (NO CHECKS) ;D.  we will hook up soon the patches at the bent rim grill were nicer, so I got you one from there also.

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6181/6144384347_b3ef431710_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27407266@N08/6144384347/)
thcr2011a (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27407266@N08/6144384347/#) by MurDuc (http://www.flickr.com/people/27407266@N08/), on Flickr

Awesome!!!

Thanks man  [thumbsup]

It will give me an excuse to visit and talk you into drinking a beer.  ;D

Glad to hear everyone had a great time [thumbsup]

Good pics too [Dolph]

hopefully next trip ill have a go pro to mount on the bike

Freakin' AWESOME trip [thumbsup]

Good riding, great company, with only a few minor incidents... I will not be riding without the Valentine 1 on my bike, ever again! [roll]

Let's start planning a spring trip!!! [Dolph]  (We need to give MurDuc plenty of time to brew more beer ;D)

one of these would be awsome for the trip. radar/laser detector plus gps, to bad the price is so high
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Escort+-+PASSPORT+IQ+Radar/Laser+Detector+and+GPS/3130311.p?id=1218379526919&skuId=3130311&cmp=RMX&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=3130311 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Escort+-+PASSPORT+IQ+Radar/Laser+Detector+and+GPS/3130311.p?id=1218379526919&skuId=3130311&cmp=RMX&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=3130311)

Tyler that looks cool!  [thumbsup]


This I like!!  [beer]  

That's a good combination.  Could be used in the family car or on a bike.  Think of the economies  [laugh]

can be connected for enhanced GPS signal?  WTF?  For that price it should come with a hell of an antenna. 

well i picked up a shifter and a mirror for only 25 bucks.  everyone stay on the look out for a left fairing.  or does anybody have any ideas?

                           (http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z234/n2f/San%20Fransisco%20Spring%202010/9-10-2011_121_1-1.jpg)

Just got around to a pix [roll]    Great trip, but not without drama, as is my custom!  Looking forward to next year's extravaganza  [evil]

Have I ever told you how much I love your 999?  [bow_down] [drool] [bow_down] [drool]

+999!   [thumbsup]