The Texas Ural Riders Division of the Soviet Steeds have once again invited us to join them for the Spring TURD -- our East Texas Sidecar Muster -- scheduled for May 3-5, 2013 at Holly Park Marina on Toledo Bend Reservoir near Milam, Texas: http://www.hollyparkmarina.com/
More details will be posted later, but expect a laid back gathering. Planned activities will likely include a Saturday morning group ride to late breakfast and some forest road rides for off-pavement adventurers.
And I will try to scout out the closest ice cream source before the rally. 
And maybe a side trip to Goober Hill. 
Lee
MB5+TW200+CRF250L+GTV300+INT650
XL883R w/Texas Ranger Sidecar
Zuma 50F + Burgman w/Texas Sidecar<Mrs. SwampFox
We had an opportunity to scout area for the Muster/TURD last Saturday. The Holly Park Marina has several amenities, including gasoline pumps and air compressor at the store:
Along with a breakfast and lunch counter -- the bacon cheeseburger we sampled was good eats:
Here's a sampling of tent camping space:
The marina has some very nice waterfront RV spots too:
And is just 1/2 mile away from an excellent two-track trail called Nine Mile Road for the Ural riders and other adventurers 
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The proposed sidetrip to Goober Hill was bust, as there are no signs marking the former community -- and all but one road in is unpaved.
Also, Holly Park is 15+/- miles from Dairy Queen, so, Oldtimer, the closest ice cream is in the freezer right there at the marina store 
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Lee
MB5+TW200+CRF250L+GTV300+INT650
XL883R w/Texas Ranger Sidecar
Zuma 50F + Burgman w/Texas Sidecar<Mrs. SwampFox
Sweet! Hopefully I have my Ural by then and I can try to get out there for it!
tattoogunman - 12/3/2012 8:15 PM
... Hopefully I have my Ural by then....
Welcome to the forum. Good to see you here! We're sure hoping to see you sporting your rig in May. And I plan to post a notice on the TWT forum in the near future.
Lee
MB5+TW200+CRF250L+GTV300+INT650
XL883R w/Texas Ranger Sidecar
Zuma 50F + Burgman w/Texas Sidecar<Mrs. SwampFox
looks good Lee. thanks for the recon, we look forward to seeing everyone there. i am having a few little things replaced on the rig; lights, tires engine. and will be ready to roll by then. will have the tires done in time for Pie Run in Crockett
Is West Carters Ferry Rd. from 21 to 87 paved?
cleatusj - 2/11/2013 9:06 PM
Is West Carters Ferry Rd. from 21 to 87 paved?No. I haven't traveled it, but I did look into it for a route to San Augustine should we ride over to the Pinto Pony Cookie Factory in San Augustine.
Lee
MB5+TW200+CRF250L+GTV300+INT650
XL883R w/Texas Ranger Sidecar
Zuma 50F + Burgman w/Texas Sidecar<Mrs. SwampFox
We have just reserved Cabin #2 at Holly Park. Rosa and I would like to extend an invite to sidecarists and the TURDS too, to come eat tamales and frijoes ( bring your own drinks) on Friday, May 3.
Sunday May 5 will be "Cinco de Mayo" Mexican independence day -- thats when a ragtag mexican army lead by a Texan defeated the French army in 1863. Let me know if you will attend to get a head count -- we now have a trailer, so more tamales can be transported .. Hope to see all of you there.
BTW - there will be hot sauce too!!!
Txart - 2/14/2013 10:50 AM
... tamales and frijoes ... we now have a trailer, so more tamales can be transported ....
Count Jena & I in!!
Lee
MB5+TW200+CRF250L+GTV300+INT650
XL883R w/Texas Ranger Sidecar
Zuma 50F + Burgman w/Texas Sidecar<Mrs. SwampFox
Count Jena & I in!! 
70 days and counting . . . 🙂
Will I have a running Ural or not??? 😮
Judy and I are planning to attend, with our new to us 08 GL1800, Hannigan GTL, and Rollahome camper, looking forward to tamales and frijoles.
General schedule for the 2013 Spring Muster/TURD:
Friday 2:00pm: Off-Pavement ride up Nine-Mile & NF Roads. Maybe I can ride monkey?
Friday 7:00pm: Tamales & Beans by Art & Rosa** -- BYOB
**Art needs a head count for Friday -- Please let us know if you plan to be there**
Saturday 8:05am: Riders Meeting
Saturday 8:15am: Group Ride to breakfast at Pinto Pony Cookie Factory in San Augustine -- 24 miles.
Saturday: 10:45am: Return routes at rider discretion. An option is via Milam for stop at Sale on the Trial Trade Days -- 20 miles, then 8 miles back to Holly Park.
Saturday Supper???? --- Maybe fire up the charcoal grill -- Bring your own eats. 
Lee
MB5+TW200+CRF250L+GTV300+INT650
XL883R w/Texas Ranger Sidecar
Zuma 50F + Burgman w/Texas Sidecar<Mrs. SwampFox
The proposed Friday 2:00pm off-pavement ride is from Holly Park north via Nine Mile Road and, generally speaking, Forest Service Road 126, past and back to Ragtown Recreation Area/campground (with restroooms) and then back to Holly Park. There are no stores nor gas on the various alternative routes.
The ride should be about 60 miles round-trip and take less than 4 hours including a stops for sightseeing and photos -- but not counting getting lost and/or stuck.
Lee
MB5+TW200+CRF250L+GTV300+INT650
XL883R w/Texas Ranger Sidecar
Zuma 50F + Burgman w/Texas Sidecar<Mrs. SwampFox
Time is getting close to the E Tx Muster / Spring TURDS --- would like a headcount for the tamale supper on Friday ---- Do the TURDS know about Friday Supper?
Txart - 4/24/2013 8:21 PM
Time is getting close to the E Tx Muster / Spring TURDS --- would like a headcount for the tamale supper on FridayArt, it's a constantly moving target, but 34 is a reasonable estimate for Friday evening. Extras should not be a problem as several folks have mentioned wanting to purchase more for later.
---- Do the TURDS know about Friday Supper?
Yep, the above count includes 16-20 TURD's.
Lee
MB5+TW200+CRF250L+GTV300+INT650
XL883R w/Texas Ranger Sidecar
Zuma 50F + Burgman w/Texas Sidecar<Mrs. SwampFox
