Muenster Run, Sunday February 27th

[calscrazy]

Anything is better than that hurricane!!!!

[LYD]

i am doing my sunny, no rain dance! 

[Cher]

YOU are the man 

[system error]

I'm out on this one now.  Falling behind on some work that has to be done this weekend.     Sorry for the late notice.  Have fun all!   [moto]

[fastwin]

Route report.

I'd really like to make this ride but Sunday is out for me. I did manage to free myself up today and burned big kitchen points on a solo Muenster run. Yummy German lunch at Rohmers was calling!

Lisa is right, some of the roads have gotten worse since my last Muenster run around Thanksgiving. Everything is fine up to Decatur, no issues. And 730 north out of Decatur is also fine. Despite all the oil field 18 wheeler traffic. Nothing to complain about as usual. When 730 t-bones 455 as you head toward Forestburg it gets a little funky. LOTS of oil field truck traffic and the road has once again taken a beating. Last year it sucked then it sucked some more due to the road repair construction (and I use the word "repair" reluctantly ) and then was passable again after the roads crews went away. It's back to f'ed up. Mainly the far right side of the north bound lane. I stayed in the left side of the lane and really stayed 110% focused on the road condition. Most of the shit was from center to right side but there were also some bad spots on the left side too. Several times when it was clear I drifted into the oncoming lane to avoid crap in my lane. Funny, I came back the same way and it didn't seem as bad in the other direction. I did not ride the north loop out of Muenster so I don't know about those roads or the one running south from St. Jo to Forestburg.

Still the roads weren't horrible but a few sections are not good and smooth by any means. Shadows on the road from nearby trees hid some road damage and caught me off guard. 922 to the east of Forestburg had the same issues just not as bad. And once you turn north on 373 off of 922 and head toward Muenster the first 5 miles had an issue here and there (nothing like 455 or 922) and the last 5 miles after the 4-way stop at the stockyard was perfect.

Funny, starting near the 1171 and 377 intersection I started noticing road kill skunks. But the carnage went all the way to Muenster!!!! It was like there was a mass migration and massacre of skunks in the last day or two!!! I swear every mile or two it was "Yep, there's another one!" Maybe one dead raccoon and a squirrel and about 75+ skunks!! It just cracked me up. I won't get the skunk smell out of my nose for a week! See how many you count tomorrow.

Also watch out for asshole oil field truck drivers. I was born and raised in a family owned trucking business so I know trucks and drivers. But there were some real "special" ones out there today. Several pulled out in front of me from side roads just as I got near when they could have easily waited a few seconds for me to pass by. A couple of assholes kept putting their right side tandems on the shoulder and even further off the road to kick up as much dirt and rocks as they could as I followed them. It was pure bullshit! Other truck drivers didn't seem to have that problem! And when I could finally get around those two just as I passed they both drifted over the center strip and into the oncoming lane to put the squeeze on me!! Not just a little bit but A LOT!! Like they were bored and wanted to make the beast with two backs with the motorcycle riders. Stupid, dangerous shit!

Y'all have fun but be careful. [moto] Minor road trouble and major bad truck driver trouble!

[dallas2r]

Thanks for the details Brian. How were the cross-winds?

[DFWmonster]

I was unsuccessful at finishing everything I needed done before the big ride tomorrow, so scratch me off this one.

I'll try to catch the next one. Have fun and stay safe!

[fastwin]

Thanks for the details Brian. How were the cross-winds?

No biggie today but the forecasts say it will be breezier tomorrow. Nothing horrible ... which Lisa and I have experienced before on that run! 45+ mph wind gusts on full faired bikes suck. That was what my last Thanksgiving run was like. Knew a norther' was moving in that day but the forecasts really soft played the wind. It was twice as bad as they predicted. I got gale force side winds going up and back. Wrecked havic on my upper back and what's left of it after the broken neck.

Again, you guys and gals have fun tomorrow. No big deal, just be heads up on the sections of road you know are iffy. I had a great time today! Wish I was going with y'all tomorrow!! Look forward to the after action report!

[Cher]

Yep, thanks Brian for the update - it's just sad to remember how little traffic that area used to have.  Barnett f%^(ng shale is to blame for sure.

Oh well, for anyone planning to ride with us tomorrow, just make sure and bring your powerful bike - the sure fire cure for assholes and crosswinds alike... jus' sayin'

In watching the weather just now, sounds like the possibility of rain will be later in the day and towards east Texas.  I'll keep an eye on the situation in the morning and if it looks like Trouble, I'll make a decision by 8:30.  Watch this space  

Should be fine and I'm looking forward to seeing y'all tomorrow   [moto]

[Stinson]

Sadly, I will be unable to make this ride... My girl friend just notified me of prior plans that she had made on my behalf.

You guys/gals have fun and stay dry.

[LYD]

mindy is not going to make it but I should be there 9:15-9:30.

[fastwin]

I agree about the wet weather. If it happens at all the forecasts put it northeast and away from the Muenster area. If anything you might have more wind than I had today. And that was nothing of concern. Actually it may have been worse before lunch than it was afterwards. Regardless, have fun and be safe.

[CajunR]

Y'all stay safe out there!! 

[TresGatos]

Y'all stay safe out there!! 

+1

[LYD]

WE WILL!