LDDave's December BBQ RTE

[lddave]

Well the weather is getting cooler and the days shorter so it must be time for

LDDave's 8th Annual December BBQ RTE
Kreuz Market
619 N Colorado street
Lockhart, Texas
Saturday December 12 2009
11:30 am
Hope to see you there.

[Mellow]

For those that want to camp nearby on Friday... Rick and I were thinking of hitting Batstrop State Park and camping Friday night... then BSing in the AM, packing up and heading to the BBQ....

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/bastrop/

[Stanley Fletcher]

Plan to be there.

[ImRubicon]

could be fun .
Though they have a lot of tree ratrs in that area .
the area of Texas that is ;)
Let us know if you are setting up camp as its just a hop skip and a jump
Are they allowing fires ?


A quiet woodland and rugged hills make this park one of the most beautiful in Texas. Many species of wildlife such as white-tail deer, rabbits, squirrels, opossums and armadillos scurry through the woods.

[Mellow]

could be fun .
Though they have a lot of tree ratrs in that area .
the area of Texas that is ;)
Let us know if you are setting up camp as its just a hop skip and a jump
Are they allowing fires ?


A quiet woodland and rugged hills make this park one of the most beautiful in Texas. Many species of wildlife such as white-tail deer, rabbits, squirrels, opossums and armadillos scurry through the woods.

We've had a lot of rain around here this year so hopefully the fire will be OK.

[lddave]

Bastrop park is one of my favorites to ride thru.

[tankereng]

:tent7: Sign me up...P^

[Trailace]

For those that want to camp nearby on Friday... Rick and I were thinking of hitting Batstrop State Park and camping Friday night... then BSing in the AM, packing up and heading to the BBQ....

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/bastrop/

I think I will meet up with Joe Thursday night at Garner SP or Lost Maples then ride Friday morning to Bastrop SP with him. Maybe Saturday night we could find a place to camp between our homes and head home Sunday.

Joe will that work for you?

If anyone wants to join us chime in.

[Mellow]

Works for me... I'm thinking about Kerrville SP Wednesday after work and then ride the area Thursday.

Friday we could ride the area again and then head over to Bastrop which is only 200 zig zag miles from Kerrville.

I'm up for anything so we can figure that out Friday/Saturday.

[tankereng]

SIgn me up...I need to take some time before the holiday insanity kicks in..P^

[Trailace]

Works for me... I'm thinking about Kerrville SP Wednesday after work and then ride the area Thursday.

Friday we could ride the area again and then head over to Bastrop which is only 200 zig zag miles from Kerrville.

I'm up for anything so we can figure that out Friday/Saturday.

Ok then I will meet you Thursday night at Kerrville SP.

SIgn me up...I need to take some time before the holiday insanity kicks in..P^
What are your plans?

[PhotoBone]

For those that want to camp nearby on Friday... Rick and I were thinking of hitting Batstrop State Park and camping Friday night... then BSing in the AM, packing up and heading to the BBQ....

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/bastrop/


I'd love to do this.... I've only been camping on the bike once and I've never been to Bastrop. It's too early for me to know if I'll have time just yet...

[tankereng]

Ok then I will meet you Thursday night at Kerrville SP.


What are your plans?

I'd like to meet you guys in Kerrville on Wednesday and do some camping/riding before the BBQ ;)P^

[Mellow]

I'd like to meet you guys in Kerrville on Wednesday and do some camping/riding before the BBQ ;)P^

Will see you there Wed afternoon. I usually like to camp in the area across from the headquarters to stay away from the weekend-recreational people but given it's a Wed/Thu there probably won't be many so I'll try to get something along the river.

I'm a ways from there so I don't know what time I'll make it. Will probably be after 5pm and thats when the office closes so if you get there before that, go ahead and reserve a site and we'll split it.

[tankereng]

Will see you there Wed afternoon. I usually like to camp in the area across from the headquarters to stay away from the weekend-recreational people but given it's a Wed/Thu there probably won't be many so I'll try to get something along the river.

I'm a ways from there so I don't know what time I'll make it. Will probably be after 5pm and thats when the office closes so if you get there before that, go ahead and reserve a site and we'll split it.


Sounds like a plan to me...P^

[Mellow]

Okay... I have about a 400 mile route for Friday to get to the 130 between Kerrville SP and Bastrop SP... he he he...

[tankereng]

Okay... I have about a 400 mile route for Friday to get to the 130 between Kerrville SP and Bastrop SP... he he he...

What will we do with the rest of the day? P^P^

[Mellow]

What will we do with the rest of the day? P^P^

That's just before lunch... I'll work on the 2nd part of the day...

[Chief]

I might be joining ya'll on this if things work out.

[tankereng]

I might be joining ya'll on this if things work out.

P^P^ :D

[Trailace]

That's just before lunch... I'll work on the 2nd part of the day...
I believe it.

I might be joining ya'll on this if things work out.
When and where?

Joe a Chief sighting. (maybe)

[Mellow]

I might be joining ya'll on this if things work out.

I believe it.


When and where?

Joe a Chief sighting. (maybe)

The name sounds familiar but I can't quite remember the face.

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[Chief]

I still have that beautiful skunk hat!P^
Don't have the fancy spike helmet or the blondish ponytail, wish I did!

[Chief]

haven't been on a bike since Oct 31 cause my right leg went out.:mad: Found out yesterday I have a stress fracture in my hip. Supposed to be on crutches at least 3 more weeks so this may time out just right!P^

[Mellow]

Heal fast bud...

[Trailace]

haven't been on a bike since Oct 31 cause my right leg went out.:mad: Found out yesterday I have a stress fracture in my hip. Supposed to be on crutches at least 3 more weeks so this may time out just right!P^
Sorry to hear this I guess you need to give up all that running.

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[tankereng]

:tent4: Drove up to Kerrville this afternoon with the SO. Had lunch at Cracker Barrel and then wandered next door to the Kerrville Visitors center and spoke with a lovely older lady whose name escapes me now....:confused:

Picked up some brochures of the area and then went down the road to Kerrville-Schriner State Park. Checked in with the Local rangers/staff and drove around the river side of the park....learned some good info..

For anyone interested in joining us....

1. Large side of the park will be closed in December for Bow-Hunting Season...
2. Fires are OK in the Fire Rings
3. River side of Park will Remain open
4. Rangers are happy to know that we don't have loud pipes...:p
5. Camp sites allow 2 tents/vehicles per site but after talking to the rangers, that is more to limit the total number of PEOPLE per site... as long as we remain within the confines of our assigned lot, we will be OK...
6. There are no other tent site reservations as of today for the tent spots..so if we need to spread out we should be good.P^
7. Tent sites are a short walk to two different restroom/shower facilities...

I'll be riding up to the park from San Antonio as soon as I can get out of work on Wednesday... Riding the Hill country on Thursday, and the taking the scenic route toward Bastrop State Park on Friday, to lddave's BBQ in Lockhart on Saturday and then back to San Antonio...

I have one tent site reserved for Wednesday(12/9) and Thursday(12/10) nights...

[Mellow]

Thanks Khris, will see you there Wed... I probably won't be showing up 'til after 5pm sometime...

[Trailace]

I should be there late Thursday.

[tankereng]

Just Picked up a Exped Synmat 9 DLX at lunch today... ;o) Looking forward to tryin it out...P^

[tankereng]

Called Kerrville-Schreiner SP today and confirmed that they do have bundles of firewood available. The lady I spoke with said that HEB down the road has it a little cheaper...:rolleyes:

[Mellow]

Called Kerrville-Schreiner SP today and confirmed that they do have bundles of firewood available. The lady I spoke with said that HEB down the road has it a little cheaper...:rolleyes:

That's where Mike (Imrubicon) got firewood last time... it's at least a couple miles away but since we were getting snacks it worked out... we can do that Wed/Thu as well... I'll get to the campground and setup and then we can both go into town for snacks or eat there and bring back a couple bundled.

Bring a piece of tarp or something so you don't damage your seat, that's what I do.

[ImRubicon]

That's where Mike (Imrubicon) got firewood last time... it's at least a couple miles away but since we were getting snacks it worked out... we can do that Wed/Thu as well... I'll get to the campground and setup and then we can both go into town for snacks or eat there and bring back a couple bundled.

Bring a piece of tarp or something so you don't damage your seat, that's what I do.

I had to carry it as mellow didnt want to get his bike dirty . all that DQ juice would have stained or something LOL
Though I dont like spiders in wood either .
one reason I bought a trailer .
I most likely wont make the campout but will be there for BBQ rain or shine as its just a hour and a half away from me driving slow.
Im trying to talk others into to it also

[tankereng]

Good advise on the Tarp to wrap the wood..... If I get of work by noon as planned, I may have everything set up by the time anyone else arrives...P^

[motomac]

I just may do this as well. I packing my tent and sleeping bag, won't have the Dutch oven and all the other trailer stuff. Someone else will have to make the coffee also.

[Trailace]

Mac & Mike, Hop to see you there. P^

Hey Joe can you post up your route so I can load my GPS. :D

[motomac]

Mac & Mike, Hop to see you there. P^

Hey Joe can you post up your route so I can load my GPS. :D

I was wondering if you would make it!!! I'm not 100% sure I'll be there, but I'm gonna try.

[Mellow]

Mac & Mike, Hop to see you there. P^

Hey Joe can you post up your route so I can load my GPS. :D

Here ya go..

[tankereng]

Woot :run1: Looks like we'll be fillin up the park! P^

Great Route Choices Joe... I just rode the Twisted Sisters a few weekends ago.. Good route to chew up some miles...

[ImRubicon]

Homework changed and I may get out on a friday kitchen pass ????
Might have to bring the trailer just to haul firewood LOL

[Arlo]

Hi Guys

Is the LDDave BBQ open to anyone? I don't really want to go to a BBQ that would let a guy like me in! But.........
I thought I might meet up w/ ya'll at Kerrville-Schreiner SP on Thur and ride w/ you on Friday. Can't seem to find Kerrville-Schreiner SP on the TPWL website. Anyone have a location? Are you going on dualsport or streetbikes?

[Trailace]

Hi Guys

Is the LDDave BBQ open to anyone? I don't really want to go to a BBQ that would let a guy like me in! But.........
I thought I might meet up w/ ya'll at Kerrville-Schreiner SP on Thur and ride w/ you on Friday. Can't seem to find Kerrville-Schreiner SP on the TPWL website. Anyone have a location? Are you going on dualsport or streetbikes?

It's open to everyone even you.

I was planing on riding the GS but what are your plans.

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[Arlo]

Even me !!!!

I have no real plans. As said in ' O brother where art thou' - "I'm with you fellers". I can do street or dualsport. Just wanted to know what ya'll had in mind so I know which bike yo bring.

[TOE JAM]

I say take the h2!

[Arlo]

I would but it's kinda hard to ride a rolling chassis and 5 part boxes! Good news is it's coming home this winter and I'm gonna finish it. Any Kaw H2 750 fans out there interested?

[Arlo]

By the way Toejam, you need to add your bikes to your signature line. Or in your case - signature lines!!!

[Mellow]

Homework changed and I may get out on a friday kitchen pass ????
Might have to bring the trailer just to haul firewood LOL

LOL.. cool... P^

[tankereng]

Homework changed and I may get out on a friday kitchen pass ????
Might have to bring the trailer just to haul firewood LOL

Firewood...is good..P^ :tent5:

[Ironheadziggy76]

I would but it's kinda hard to ride a rolling chassis and 5 part boxes! Good news is it's coming home this winter and I'm gonna finish it. Any Kaw H2 750 fans out there interested?

Absolutely, I love all older bikes! P^ I would enjoy seeing this piece of motorcycling history come together!

The only bike project I see in my future is the second motorcycle I owned if it hasn't been stolen. It's a beast of a motorcycle!

Well not really, it's a Honda SL70. :D

[ImRubicon]

So everyone is showing up ?

[bigTom]

Not me, so technically everyone won't be there:) I'm eating in Bagdad, AZ Sunday, don't worry about me starving to death....

[Black and Blue]

Well, we're not going:(, but hope everyone has a really good time. Enjoy.:)

[ImRubicon]

I didnt make the camping but will be there for lunch .
I just dont like the rain LOL

[tankereng]

I just dont like the rain LOL

Even if it's just a sprinkle and you're only going a few miles? :p

[tankereng]

It was great to meet you Trailace... it was a hoot!

[ImRubicon]

Even if it's just a sprinkle and you're only going a few miles? :p

more than a sprinkle LOL
Im spoiled here in TX as if raining I know I can ride in a day or two.
Should hit low 60s on Sunday. will be a touch nicer for riding weather and camping

[Trailace]

Khris it was great meeting and riding with you as well. Made it home a few hours ago.

Was a real fun 4 day ride.

[Mellow]

I got home around 11:30 after camping at Rick's farm w/Rick and BJFazio.

Very drizzly misty crappy ride home but the sun did pop out right as I made it to the driveway. :eek:

A big thanks to Dave for setting this up and it was good camping with Ron, Khris, BJ, Motomac and Rick. Lots of great fires.

[BJFazio]

I got home about 1:30 Sunday. Still foggy, but not as bad as Saturday. Hate that I missed the BBQ in Lockhart, but the campout at Rick's farm was a real 'boomer'.

Joe, I believe your comment that there were lots of great fires was a definite understatement!!!

Side note: been checking out the MSR Whisperlite stoves. Looks pretty neat.

[Mellow]

I got home about 1:30 Sunday. Still foggy, but not as bad as Saturday. Hate that I missed the BBQ in Lockhart, but the campout at Rick's farm was a real 'boomer'.

Joe, I believe your comment that there were lots of great fires was a definite understatement!!!

Side note: been checking out the MSR Whisperlite stoves. Looks pretty neat.

True...

We found out that the campingaz canisters would hiss propane when placed in a fire....

We then found out the Snow Peak Giga power canisters would not hiss when placed in the fire... they explode!!!! LOL

As long as I live, I'll never forget BJs words "Joe, why are you backing up?... BOOM!"... LOL

[Arlo]

Hi guys - I enjoyed camping with ya'll also. I'm starting to get a handle on this 'camping off a bike thing' , but the long distance thing still seems to elude me.

100 miles on a tank is not long distance??????

I was as surprised to learn that as I was when I learned 9am wasn't early!!!

You guys are the real deal.

ARLO

PS - They say a true friend will lend a helping hand. In my case it's a helping push! That makes ya'll true friends:D:D

[Trailace]

ARLO

PS - They say a true friend will lend a helping hand. In my case it's a helping push! That makes ya'll true friends:D:D

We just wanted to get rid of you and your bike. It was making us look bad. LOL

[motomac]

OK, where are the pictures of the expoding gas cannisters???!!! I enjoyed the one night I got to camp with y'all at Bastrop (even with the rain) and the dinner at the Roadhouse. Definarely doable again there!!!

[Arlo]

Mac,

Roadhouse is now on my 'must do for desserts' list when I'm in the area.

[motomac]

Ya know, I expected a cookie and a dab of ice cream when I ordered that, and when they brought that monstrosity out, I'm wondering "how do you get a doggie bag for ice cream"???!!! Sure am glad some of y'all took me up on the offer to share, it would have been a shame to throw out what I couldn't eat.!!!

[bigTom]

Reminds me of a line from the great poet, Jim Morrison

"...Going to the Roadhouse
and going to have...
a real good time."

Looks like you might have gotten it right!

[Ironheadziggy76]

Hi guys - I enjoyed camping with ya'll also. I'm starting to get a handle on this 'camping off a bike thing' , but the long distance thing still seems to elude me.

100 miles on a tank is not long distance??????

I was as surprised to learn that as I was when I learned 9am wasn't early!!!

You guys are the real deal.

ARLO

PS - They say a true friend will lend a helping hand. In my case it's a helping push! That makes ya'll true friends:D:D

ARLO what is it with all these early risers anyhow? :p

Sometimes when I was on my trip with Black and Blue I would wake up early for me and think I had got up before they did. I would try to sneek out of the tent so I didn't wake them and they would be setting around camp drinking coffee enjoying the morning.

We always joked that one morning I would wake up and they would have finally ditched me! :lol

[Mellow]

Early risers... heck.. I intentionally stayed in the tent 1 hr before I usually got up.

Oh... sorry for dropping my cookware on the ground 3 times when we were in Bastrop, man that stuff makes noise.. :D

[motomac]

And that was after I had been up and had my shower, coffee percked, and most of my stuff packed.

[Ironheadziggy76]

Mac, great pics by the way! Y'all look over me, I just got up.........:)

[Chief]

Sounds like ya'll had a good timeP^

Hope to make the next one.

[Trailace]

I like to get up with the sun and since I don't drink coffee no need to get up any earlier.

Joe is always up before me I don't think he sleeps. Mac goes to bed at 7:30PM. :D

[Mr. Guy]

When Rick says someone doesn't sleep, now that's sayin something. :D :D

When I crawled into the sleeping bag Rick was still up, when I crawled out, Rick was up. And I haven't heard of anyone else having a different experience. :p P^

Guy

[motomac]

I like to get up with the sun and since I don't drink coffee no need to get up any earlier.

Joe is always up before me I don't think he sleeps. Mac goes to bed at 7:30PM. :D

2100, not 1930!!!

[Trailace]

2100, not 1930!!!

21:00 in Ohio is 20:00 here and your sleeping by 20:00 most times. :p

[tankereng]

Oh... sorry for dropping my cookware on the ground 3 times when we were in Bastrop, man that stuff makes noise.. :D

I don't think anyone noticed...:rolleyes: I think everyone but ARLO was awake and hangin in the tents for a little while....Mac is like a Ninja in the morning...No one hears him..P^

[bigTom]

I usually hear Mac, because I usually have coffee done by the time he rolls out.:D

[VFR]

I usually hear Mac, because I usually have coffee done by the time he rolls out.:D


True story there. He and Bob are on the second pot before sunup..... :D

[lddave]

Thanks for showing up on such a crappy day guys.

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[tankereng]

What was crappy about it? Good food, good company...well, there was that weather thing....:rolleyes: Short of ice and snow, I'm ready for anything...

[motomac]

Hey, it was better than a lot of events I've been to. A little rain is to be expected in the winter all over the country!!! The BBQ was good, the company was great, you had folks show up from lots of places around the country, and gee, what more could you want???