Yes, it's that time again

Smoked U · March 18, 2009, 10:03:23 PM

April 17-19 is the official Ennis Texas Bluebonnet Festival.

I'm seeing some popping out here on the road and may take a ride down that way this Saturday to do some pre-scouting.

Maybe we can get a ride organized with a lunch stop at Bubba's BBQ (pick yur own meat, airplanes hangin' from the ceiling).

Last year I couldn't find enough blues to fill my helmet, so we're due this year.

Check it out.

http://www.visitennis.org/Festivals/Bluebonnet_Trails.html

hootmon · March 19, 2009, 05:44:42 AM

Bluebonnets... Is that a type of Mushroom??

Jerry G Turner · March 19, 2009, 08:00:05 AM

yes it a little mushroom that eats orange blossoms.

rjb/AKA Bob Barram · March 19, 2009, 10:01:26 AM

Bubba's is a potential MOOTMAG sponsor, so if you go by there be sure to mention is to the owner.
BTW, he loves Rockets.

Smoked U · March 19, 2009, 10:58:32 AM

Quote from: rjb/AKA Bob Barram on March 19, 2009, 10:01:26 AM
BTW, he loves Rockets.

All the more reason you need to... Do It.

Smoked U · March 19, 2009, 11:34:42 AM

Quote from: hootmon on March 19, 2009, 05:44:42 AM
Bluebonnets... Is that a type of Mushroom??

Dude, the cows won't even eat these things.

They'll send you on a trip... a trip to the crapper (or emergency room)

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hootmon · March 19, 2009, 12:06:58 PM

Sweet ride DL..

dgc67 · March 19, 2009, 03:05:48 PM

Quoteyes it a little mushroom that eats orange blossoms.

ROFL!!

Smoked U · March 22, 2009, 11:40:43 AM

I got some scouting done yesterday around Ennis and the bluebonnets are coming around. I rode Fm 660, 1181 and 813. Lunched in Waxahachie at the Catfish Plantation then took 66 out of Waxahachie to Maypearl, picked up 157 north to 875 east and finally 664 north back up to my neighborhood. Out and back was 148 miles. Plenty of twisty up and down highway to keep people awake.

JumboBret expressed some interest in riding with me next weekend so I think I'll try to finalize a route for a group. I'd like to time this out so that we can eat at Bubba's BBQ in Ennis.

What's going on the weekend of the April 12th? That's a week before Easter. Anybody game for a ride through Ellis county?

Magnum Magna · March 22, 2009, 03:51:19 PM

I checked a calender and company web page for our holidays and April 12 is Easter.

Smoked U · March 23, 2009, 09:26:07 AM

Quote from: Magnum Magna on March 22, 2009, 03:51:19 PM
I checked a calender and company web page for our holidays and April 12 is Easter.

You are right. I need to move this up a week to the 4th of April.

Smoked U · March 23, 2009, 10:09:18 PM

Bret is going to come over this Saturday the 28th about mid morning. This will be an extended scouting/pre-ride. If anyone else wants to tag along let me know so we can coordinate a time schedule. I hope to do Bubba's for lunch.

Weather looks to be partly cloudy and 70 degrees.

texas-ss-tornado · March 25, 2009, 07:45:12 PM

Better check the forecast again, they are calling for lows in the mid 30's on Friday and highs in the mid 50's on Saturday!!!! TOO COLD!

Smoked U · March 25, 2009, 11:21:48 PM

Quote from: texas-ss-tornado on March 25, 2009, 07:45:12 PM
Better check the forecast again, they are calling for lows in the mid 30's on Friday and highs in the mid 50's on Saturday!!!! TOO COLD!

It's Texas weather. We will see. Unfortunately, the temperature continues to slide a bit as we get closer to Saturday.

What are you saying "too cold". You're from northern Ohio. I thought they washed you kids in ice water when you were young. Southern living in McKinney, TX has softened you up John. Too cold, indeed.

texas-ss-tornado · March 26, 2009, 11:01:44 AM

I guess I'm just spoiled, but if it's not 60 degrees, it's just too cold for me to ride. Takes all the fun out of it! They are also forecasting wind gusts around 40 mph on Friday night, and there's a blizzard warning in the panhandle! What about Sunday? They are saying highs in the upper 60's for Sunday??

Yes, it's that time again

dgc67