East Texas Spring Sidecar Muster May 4-6, 2012

Heh...heh... Thanks for the forewarning of the closed restaurant, as that will save me a little ribbing from Oldtimer, as I have a history of selecting restaurants that are closed-down and for sale -- even after I have visited 'em in the past month.

Looks like the TexMex next to the DQ is the new target, but please let us know if you have another suggestion next time you venture to town. And thanks for helping keep Oldtimer off my back.

We are pretty slim for good restaurants in Hemphill. Seems the local "connoisseurs" seem to prefer the taste of "gourmet corndogs" and other "Deep Fried Delicacies" from the local convience store/bait shop/ laundomat.
We have had some decent restaurants, but they couldn"t compete with the local "Ptomaine Palace's". The TexMex or the Dairy Queen is about as good as it gets!

bon appetit !

Hi Lee, Judy and I are planning on being there, I plan to call the KOA tomorrow to make a cabin reservation, and see about their dog policy in the cabins. We are looking forward to another great time, with the rig this time.

Dang, I've been on the road and missed jumping in on another of Lee's favorite "best in the area" closed down restaurants. LOL

Oldtimer - 3/7/2012 9:29 PM
Dang, I've been on the road and missed jumping in on another of Lee's favorite "best in the area" closed down restaurants. LOL

I worked over in Many back in '96 and ate lunch at the old ?El Toro? about once a month, and even stopped by --on purpose-- with Jena a few years ago. I always enjoyed lunch there. But, thankfully, I have a fellow sidecarist covering my back this time. But, hey, if the TexMex is closed, the DQ has ice cream!

Lloyd: We'll be looking for y'all and the new-to-you green rig.

Lee
MB5+TW200+CRF250L+GTV300+INT650
XL883R w/Texas Ranger Sidecar
Zuma 50F + Burgman w/Texas Sidecar<Mrs. SwampFox

 

Reserved a cabin @ KOA and will see you guys there. Hope to make it in time for lunch in Hemphill at whatever eatery you select.

SwampFox - 3/8/2012 8:52 PM

Oldtimer - 3/7/2012 9:29 PM
Dang, I've been on the road and missed jumping in on another of Lee's favorite "best in the area" closed down restaurants. LOL

 I worked over in Many back in '96 and ate lunch at the old ?El Toro? about once a month, and even stopped by --on purpose-- with Jena a few years ago.  I always enjoyed lunch there.  But, thankfully, I have a fellow sidecarist covering my back this time.     But, hey, if the TexMex is closed, the DQ has ice cream!

 Lloyd:  We'll be looking for y'all and the new-to-you green rig.

Checked yesterday, the TexMex in Hemphill is named El Tio.

 

Harleybass - 3/9/2012:

... Checked yesterday, the TexMex in Hemphill is named El Tio.

OK folks: The El Tio it is! Lunch on Friday, May 4th at 11:30am.

For folks coming from the KOA, I suggest the following ~50 minute route:

North on US96 ~7 miles to Pineland;

Right on FM1 ~5 miles to FM2024;

Right on FM2024 ~5 miles to FM183;

Right on TX184 ~5 miles to Hemphill;

Left on TX87 to the El Tio!

We will plan on returning to the KOA via FM83 for a different look.

Jena & I will plan on coming down thru Louisiana crossing Toledo Bend on the Pendleton Bridge on LA6-TX21.

Lee
MB5+TW200+CRF250L+GTV300+INT650
XL883R w/Texas Ranger Sidecar
Zuma 50F + Burgman w/Texas Sidecar<Mrs. SwampFox

 

Yea, sure. Ok Lee. I'm bringing sandwiches just in case your track record holds up. 😉 😉

Oldtimer - 3/9/2012 7:48 AM

Yea, sure. Ok Lee. I'm bringing sandwiches just in case your track record holds up. 😉 😉

That's a good idea!!

Lee
MB5+TW200+CRF250L+GTV300+INT650
XL883R w/Texas Ranger Sidecar
Zuma 50F + Burgman w/Texas Sidecar<Mrs. SwampFox

 

We have a reservation for cabin 12, it may be late Friday before we can get there. Enjoy your lunch where ever you end up.

Here's the "scheduled" events as of 3/16/2012:

Friday May 4th: Meet up for lunch at the El Tio restaurant on TX87 North in Hemphill.
I'm thinking of lighting a fire for hot-dogs come Friday evening.

Saturday May 5th: Breakfast ride: Riders meeting at the KOA at 8:05am, wheels rolling at 8:15am for a 36 mile ride via FM1 and TX21 to the Pinto Pony Cookie Factory & Restaurant in downtown San Augustine. Should you plan to meet us there, breakfast is at 9:30. The folks at the Pinto Pony plan to have us the Dos dos dos Breakfast Especial since it will be Cinco de Mayo: 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 bacon & drink for $7.50, tax included.

IMPORTANT: The Pinto Pony is a limited service restaurant and I need to give 'em a head count by Friday noon -- so please RSVP here if you plan to come. Someone please remind me to call 'em Friday!!!

Saturday afternoon will be tech/bull sessions and/or sight-seeing/ice cream runs. Saturday evening meal is TBD.

Wife, Rosa and I plan to be there for Cinco de Mayo breakfast. Cabin is already reserved.

Do you know Cinco de Mayo was made possible by a Texan -Ignacio Seguin Zaragoza. He was the Mexican general that defeated a much bigger French army in 1862.

Judy and I will be there.We will be riding down from Barry's house with Barry and Didi.

Jena & I are planning on traveling thru Zwolle, LA on the way to Hemphill on Friday, May 4th, and plan to stop to pick up some "world famous" Zwolle Tamales for Friday/Saturday snacks. Let me know if you want up to pick up some for ya. They come in 3 flavors: Mild, Regular & Hot. Last spring they were $6/dozen.