East Texas Hot Link Lunch Run

Smoked U · January 30, 2009, 09:55:25 AM

Alright gentlemen. The weather on Saturday is 73 degrees and sunny for the pre-ride.

Let's hook up.

I'm trying to get JumboBret to come along on my V65.

Jim, as I recall there is a gas station or two at the bridge where Hwy 16 or 314 crosses over I-20. Can I meet you there in the morning? What time?

(Que riding bell sound effect)

RIDE! RIDE! RIDE!

texas-ss-tornado · January 30, 2009, 10:28:35 AM

Quote from: Smoked U on January 30, 2009, 09:55:25 AM
Alright gentlemen. The weather on Saturday is 73 degrees and sunny for the pre-ride.

Let's hook up.

I'm trying to get JumboBret to come along on my V65.

Jim, as I recall there is a gas station or two at the bridge where Hwy 110 crosses over I-20. Can I meet you there in the morning? What time?

(Que riding bell sound effect)

RIDE! RIDE! RIDE!

Brett's busy Saturday morning, helping me install a waterpump on our Suburban!!

Smoked U · January 30, 2009, 10:51:16 AM

Quote from: texas-ss-tornado on January 30, 2009, 10:28:35 AM
Quote from: Smoked U on January 30, 2009, 09:55:25 AM
Alright gentlemen. The weather on Saturday is 73 degrees and sunny for the pre-ride.

Let's hook up.

I'm trying to get JumboBret to come along on my V65.

Jim, as I recall there is a gas station or two at the bridge where Hwy 110 crosses over I-20. Can I meet you there in the morning? What time?

(Que riding bell sound effect)

RIDE! RIDE! RIDE!

Brett's busy Saturday morning, helping me install a waterpump on our Suburban!!

HMMM.

There's a tough decision. Get your fingers greasy with a water pump or get them greasy on a Pittsburg sausage link.

What should I do? What should I do

Jamtndll · January 30, 2009, 05:55:40 PM

It is a Loves station at 314 and I20 I plan on leaving around 9 unless you want to make it later. Let me know. It should be a great day.

Smoked U · January 30, 2009, 06:42:43 PM

Quote from: Jamtndll on January 30, 2009, 05:55:40 PM
It is a Loves station at 314 and I20 I plan on leaving around 9 unless you want to make it later. Let me know. It should be a great day.

I sent you an e-mail for some personal information.

I can crank up early enough to get there by nine.

Starts out chilly, but is 68 degrees by noon and 71 degrees by 2:00 PM. Any other takers?

Jamtndll · January 31, 2009, 04:37:47 PM

Quote from: kwale86 on January 27, 2009, 09:54:21 PM
I live about 10 miles north of FM 515 so will probably meet up with the group somewhere around there. Maybe 154 & 515. Hope I can make it. I have a friend from Winnsboro that might like to go along.

There is a Shamrock service station there that would make a great first stop. We can meet up there if you want.

Jamtndll · January 31, 2009, 04:45:09 PM

Dave and I just got back from the preride. It went well, there is some great scenary, some great roads, some interesting roads, some great food. We even visited East Texas' motorcycle graveyard. 5-6 acres of dead bikes lined up in rows. The museum in Pittsburg is next door to the cafe. That is where the Ezekial Airship is, along with some other things. The cost is $4 if we decide to go there. We can leave Van at 9:30 and be there on time to eat lunch. That will put us at 154 and 515, our first stop and pick up around 10:30. I talked with the people at the hot link cafe and asked them if they took reservations. They said no but if we could call that morning and let them know how many they would try to keep a section of the cafe free for us. When we were walking away after getting our food the girl at the registar turned to the manager and said you may want to put this on the calendar the biker guys will be coming through March 7. Lets pack the cafe with 25 or 30 of us. See you guys on the 7th

TLRam1 · January 31, 2009, 04:57:30 PM

Thanks for the update Jim.

Curtis_Valk · January 31, 2009, 09:47:39 PM

Sounds great. Sorry I didn't make the pre-ride, had to work today.

Curtis

Smoked U · February 01, 2009, 02:16:36 PM

For all of you who missed the Hot Link pre-ride:

NAW... NAW.. NA-NAW...NAW!!!
Jim and I had a great day.

Great roads, No "Bridge Outs", Good eats and lots o' sunshine.

So There!

Having said that, when I got home, my rump was in the shape of my Mustang seat. This morning I knew I had been on a 200+ ride when I got up for Mass.

Whoever rides in March is going to have a great time. The scenery is fantastic and there's a little bit of everything here in roads and speeds.

If you have never had a Pittsburg Hot Link, you are in for a special treat. These babies are the flagship and standard that should be the example for the sausage industry (I'm not a big fan of sausage, but I could eat these by the sackful).

Pray for good weather on March 7 and let's have a big showing.

Jim and I discussed making a visit to the Red Springs Motorcycle Graveyard during his spring break from teaching responsibilities (one day during that week). I'll cage it out in the van, so if you are interested in going from Dallas/Ft Worth, let's talk about it. I don't know what 7 acres of metric bikes might hold nor could I see it all yesterday, but it might be a treasure hunt adventure for a junkyard dog.

Arrival at Pittsburg, Texas

Secret treasure

Camp Fannin Memorial; Tyler Texas

You can't control the sun

and you can't control who shows up

lragan · February 01, 2009, 05:18:26 PM

Great pics, guys. Wish it were just a tad closer, but by the time I get there from Austin + 200 miles + return to Austin---- whew! Way more than I can manage.

In any case, have a great time, and post more pictures.

Jamtndll · February 01, 2009, 05:26:42 PM

The ride itself is only 160 miles it was over 200 with Dave coming from Desoto. You are welcome to stay the night here and then go back the next day. Would love to have you here for this.

texas-ss-tornado · February 02, 2009, 10:34:21 AM

Looking forward to the March ride, should be a good one! Dave, get ahold of me and let me know when you want to go to the junkyard, you know I'm in for that trip!!!!

Smoked U · February 02, 2009, 11:23:04 AM

Quote from: texas-ss-tornado on February 02, 2009, 10:34:21 AM
Looking forward to the March ride, should be a good one! Dave, get ahold of me and let me know when you want to go to the junkyard, you know I'm in for that trip!!!!

I knew it would get your tail waggin'

rjb/AKA Bob Barram · February 02, 2009, 03:22:55 PM

I am up for the graveyard deal, I love that! Where is it located?

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