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.
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 /
Summer Grove, Louisiana:
Ural cT, CJ750, Burgman/Texas Ranger,
Zuma 50F, MB5, TW200, CRF250L, GTV300
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 :
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 :
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 :
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 :
Lee /
Summer Grove, Louisiana:
Ural cT, CJ750, Burgman/Texas Ranger,
Zuma 50F, MB5, TW200, CRF250L, GTV300
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.
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 /
Summer Grove, Louisiana:
Ural cT, CJ750, Burgman/Texas Ranger,
Zuma 50F, MB5, TW200, CRF250L, GTV300
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
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
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!!!
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.
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.
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 /
Summer Grove, Louisiana:
Ural cT, CJ750, Burgman/Texas Ranger,
Zuma 50F, MB5, TW200, CRF250L, GTV300
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.
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 /
Summer Grove, Louisiana:
Ural cT, CJ750, Burgman/Texas Ranger,
Zuma 50F, MB5, TW200, CRF250L, GTV300
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?
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 Friday
Art, 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.
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 Friday
Art, 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 /
Summer Grove, Louisiana:
Ural cT, CJ750, Burgman/Texas Ranger,
Zuma 50F, MB5, TW200, CRF250L, GTV300
Yep, been watching that and it's looking good. There may be plenty of mud to negotiate on the back roads. Still hoping to show up Thursday evening.
I think we will travel all way to the campground on Thursday and sleep in the cool Friday AM. Worked really hard to finish installing the AC in the FS3 and looks it will not be needed..
Tamales are in the freezer waiting for take off on Friday.... sorry Thursday.....
cmaridersa - 4/28/2013 11:04 AM
SwampFox - 4/28/2013 8:18 AM
Preliminary forecast is looking good:
Friday Low 43 High 69 - 10% rain
Saturday Low 52 High 76 - 00% rain
Plus a rumor of ice cream on Saturday afternoon!
Yep, been watching that and it's looking good. There may be plenty of mud to negotiate on the back roads. Still hoping to show up Thursday evening.
I think we will travel all way to the campground on Thursday and sleep in the cool Friday AM. Worked really hard to finish installing the AC in the FS3 and looks it will not be needed..
Tamales are in the freezer waiting for take off on Friday.... sorry Thursday.....
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Count Jena & I in!! Count Jena & I in!!
