Kerrville-Schreiner Park - June 9 - Texas

[Mellow]

MotoCampers Hill Country Ride

When
June 9

Where
Kerrville-Schreiner Park
in the Texas
Hill Country

Mapquest (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=internal&addtohistory=&latitude=ls2cnPaU7a7r9L2mXb78uQ%3d%3d&longitude=wG82zC4cfRT%2bsYm1zk%2f7Rg%3d%3d&name=Kerrville%2dSchreiner%20Park&country=US&address=2385%20Bandera%20Hwy&city=Kerrville&state=TX&zipcode=78028&phone=830%2d257%2d5392&spurl=0&&q=Kerrville%2dSchreiner%20Park&qc=Parks)

[motomac]

Sorry, I will be at the Grandson's BD party in CA for this one. Have a good time folks.

[Trailace]

Man I wish I could go.:(

[Mellow]

No problem, this is VERY short notice and only because that's my only window of opportunity over the next few weeks and I have to re-learn how to ride since I haven't been on the bike in a while.

I know I'm going, so... that means someone attended and the event is a success.. yeeehaaa!

[Alan]

I should be crossing North Dakota on Rt 2 on June 9th, so I'm afraid I'll miss your campout.:)

[Mellow]

I should be crossing North Dakota on Rt 2 on June 9th, so I'm afraid I'll miss your campout.:)

Sounds like I'm missing an even better time... I've yet to hit the Dakotas. :fire3: ride safe.

[ImRubicon]

Grew up on the edge of Ia. andSD and didnt miss much riding on the east side of Sd LOL but the MT rushmore area was nice .
Next weekend might bea good time for a camping trip .
Sunday is MY Bday and Im having DQ in San Marcos.
Also I would like to stop by leaky again as it was intersting

[Mellow]

Happy pre-BD... I'll buy you a beverage of your choice if you can make it.

[ImRubicon]

Hotel or camping ?
I'm pretty open to either
Just if there is a hotel then close to liquid bev is a good thing LOL

[Mellow]

Ah..... hotel?

MotoCampers . com :tent2: :fire3: <============

[sandman]

OUCH!!!

I'm in the middle of building my wife a little studio and she's given conditions about me finishing it before I can go out and play. :( :(
(OK, so I've been working on it for about a year now)

So I'm going to have to say no to this campout. I hate it Joe, never been to the hill country.

Gordon

[Stratus]

Grew up on the edge of Ia. andSD and didnt miss much riding on the east side of Sd LOL but the MT rushmore area was nice .
Next weekend might bea good time for a camping trip .
Sunday is MY Bday and Im having DQ in San Marcos.
Also I would like to stop by leaky again as it was intersting

Leaky? No you want more Camp Wood Chili from BJ's.:p

See ya at DQ on Sunday.

[mongo]

Already have plans for a family camp/fish trip. Hope you have a great time!

[ImRubicon]

Ah..... hotel?

MotoCampers . com :tent2: :fire3: <============
Dee DEE ... DEE LOL :tent8:



OK OK it was a slow blonde moment per my youngest kiddo .
Though I am a wuss and will most likely need a tent fan ............

[Mellow]

Dee DEE ... DEE LOL :tent8:



OK OK it was a slow blonde moment per my youngest kiddo .
Though I am a wuss and will most likely need a tent fan ............

Thanks for reminding me.. gotta be sure I remember mine.

[Gold Rush]

Sorry Joe we are hosting the annual family reunion at our house this coming weekend. I'm thinking the divorce would be too costly so I best stay here and help out... I rode through the twisties on my way back from Beeville just yesterday... Only saw four other bikes the entire time.. Man was that weird!!! :dizzy1: :dizzy1: :dizzy1:

Everything is so nice and green there right now. Shoot I bet they even let you have a campfire... :fire3: :fire3: :fire3:

Have a GREAT TIME !!!!!!!!!! :run1: :run1:

[Mellow]

Well, school is out and it's summer.. everything is booked tried Garner and Lost Maples... so, I gave Kerrville-Schreiner Park (http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/kerrville_schreiner/) a call and they had 58 camp site available.

Kerrville it is... LOL

[ImRubicon]

Well, school is out and it's summer.. everything is booked tried Garner and Lost Maples... so, I gave Kerrville-Schreiner Park (http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/kerrville_schreiner/) a call and they had 58 camp site available.

Kerrville it is... LOL


Cabins w/AC LOL :p
At least by the river ? :rolleyes:

Let me know where so I may get a spot next to you due to noise problems

[Gold Rush]

Joe I forgot to tell you earlier... HWY 16 has lots of construction going on. Don't know about the part from Vanderpool to Kerrville but from Vanderpool to Utopia it's got some serious gravel and ruts!!!:run1: :run1:

Sorry you got locked out at Garner... It's that time of year....:dizzy1: :dizzy1: :dizzy1:

[Mellow]

Thanks Jerry, do you mean between Medina and Bandera? Vanderpool isn't on 16.

[Gold Rush]

Nope I meant Vanderpool to Utopia .... Just got the wrong road... Meant 187... Darn, I hate when I do that!!!!!!! :ph1: :ph1: :ph1:

Hope you have a GREAT TIME... Wish I was joining you. Not that this family reunion won't be a fun as riding the Three Sisters ------ RIGHT????? :dizzy1: :dizzy1: :dizzy1:

[Tombstone]

Nope I meant Vanderpool to Utopia .... Just got the wrong road... Meant 187... Darn, I hate when I do that!!!!!!! :ph1: :ph1: :ph1:

Hope you have a GREAT TIME... Wish I was joining you. Not that this family reunion won't be a fun as riding the Three Sisters ------ RIGHT????? :dizzy1: :dizzy1: :dizzy1:


C'mon you guy's, share....whats the names of them three sisters you rode??? :wow1:

[Gold Rush]

This in the honest truth guys... Here's a post I did on the original GL1800 board back in 2001 shortly after I bought my first Goldwing and went by the board name "REDWING". The term "Three Sisters" spread like wild fire throughout the motorcycle community... There's variations of it (Twisted Sisters is one) but I'm proud to say "I did them first"!!! :D :D :D :D

In the Texas Hill Country - south of Interstate 10 and West of Kerrville lie ?Three Sisters? that will provide any rider much more pleasure than ever imagined possible. Weather this is your first time in the saddle (a true novice) or you are a seasoned veteran, the ?Sister?s? generous curves, unexpected dips, captivating sweet aromas and awe inspiring beauty will fill your heart and you will be 100 percent in love.

Of course I am referring to three of the most loved and often ridden roads in the entire state of Texas. Ranch Roads 335, 336 and 337 (affectionately referred to as the ?Three Sisters?) are arguably the best in the state. Connected in one fashion or another by Ranch Roads 187 and 1050 or state highways 16 and 39, the ?Sisters? are truly a full day (maybe two) of pure pleasure.

Yesterday, myself and a friend departed San Angelo at 7:30 AM headed for what we knew would be a full day of riding and taking in all the beauty the fall season displays. Exactly nine hours ? and 462 miles later we were back feeling very satisfied and a bit worn out. I mean, we had one of those ?man I?d love to do that again but don?t have the energy? looks.

The only thing that spoiled even a moment of the ride was news at a pit stop of an accident along our route. We couldn?t tell exactly what had happen because all was cleared when we arrived but it appears a fellow rider on a Harley took a spill on one of the ?Sisters? curves. We could only pray the ride will be OK.

Those of you that have ridden the ?Sisters? know what I say ? the rest of you need to come ride with me??

JERRY ?REDWING?
SAN ANGELO, TX

[Jetfixer]

Cool! That's an awesome park Mellow, I've been there. I'll be at Inks lake state park. If you venture off in that direction, stop by and I'll gladly cook up a burger for you. Don't know what spot we'll get assigned yet, but ask the park ranger at the gate where Scott McKnight is and roll on in! I'll be towing my bike behind the 5th wheel. Park road 4 is a beautiful ride and so is Willow City loop, both are close to the park.

[Jetfixer]

Jerry, I'm in Abilene and love riding the hill country area. Would love to ride with you sometime. Shoot me a pm next time you ride down there and I'll see if I can make it. I like to base out of the armadillo farm in Luckenbach and hit the 3's from Bandera.

[Mellow]

Cool! That's an awesome park Mellow, I've been there. I'll be at Inks lake state park. If you venture off in that direction, stop by and I'll gladly cook up a burger for you. Don't know what spot we'll get assigned yet, but ask the park ranger at the gate where Scott McKnight is and roll on in! I'll be towing my bike behind the 5th wheel. Park road 4 is a beautiful ride and so is Willow City loop, both are close to the park.

Sure, not sure if we'll be headed that way but if we do I'll make it a point to find ya.:fire3:

[Mellow]

Don't forget to bring a little Deet along, the skeeters are gonna be bad with all the rain we've had.

We'll build a good fire... :fire3:

[ImRubicon]

I may be in for shorter rides as my back is still a little sore but I am showing

[Mellow]

I may be in for shorter rides as my back is still a little sore but I am showing

No problem, heck we could ride the whole area before lunch.. he he he... we've got all day.. we can ride a bit and kick tires when we get gas if you need a rest.. do you need to sit or stand, just get off the bike?

[Tombstone]

Nice write up Gold Rush! :)

You guys have fun on your ride!

[ImRubicon]

Just get off the bike and move seems to help a lot .
Its not the bike as much as staying in one postion for too long and I get stiff.
Wish that problem was less often ,never thought I would be saying that LOL

[Mellow]

Just get off the bike and move seems to help a lot .
Its not the bike as much as staying in one postion for too long and I get stiff.
Wish that problem was less often ,never thought I would be saying that LOL

The good thing about that part of the Hill Country is you can ride 20 miles and get off at an overlook and do that all day if you like.

[ImRubicon]

;) But dont want to slow up other too much unless its for food;)

I rode from wimberly to austin about a hour and was just a little stiff so its not every 20 min just more than normal for me .
Bikes packed just have to figure how to close the side bags LOL
I have most of it in the side bags and just a softside cooler and the tent poles on top.
Fill up the camelbak and maybe one small bag cause I can and I head out to work for a couple of hours then on the road .
Its not too bad as its onpy a couple of hours away from work .

[Mellow]

Good Deal.. I just have to cinch down the bag and check the tire pressure and I should be ready.. we've got a line of storms moving through but looks like they will be here and gone and dry before I leave. Have a safe trip.

[ImRubicon]

Darn tire pressure I knew I forgot something .Wish it was auto
I much perfer to do it in the garage with the little air compressor than in works parking garage .
See ya there

[ImRubicon]

Just got back and learned not to let Mellow check out your bike as he finds too many thing that need a slight adjustment LOL:D

Was defenitly a tad warm but had fun camping :tent8: :tent8:
Though next time its in June Im wussing out and getting a cabin with A/C :p

[Mellow]

I just got back and took a quick shower.. Man, nice morning but got warm fast.

Great time, I'll try to post some pics later.

[Trailace]

Glad you made it home ok waiting to see the pic's

[Tx White Knight]

Glad ya'll made it home S&S and had a good time.

[Mellow]

HERE (http://mellow.smugmug.com/gallery/2982190#161457136) are some pics, I'll try to do a ride report later.

[ImRubicon]

Nice Pics . Makes it look so much prettier when you are not standing in the heat and sun LOL
Well now we know about how much wood a ST can haul .The front end sure was light :eek:

[Tx White Knight]

Great pictures, looks like you had good weather too. Hmm I dont belive I have ever seen a MC haul a 1/2 cord of firewood .:)

[Gold Rush]

I'm JEALOUS!!! :ph1: You guys had a camp fire!!!! :fire3: :fire3:

Glad you had a good time... I can't remember the last year it has been so nice in the hills..... Sure wish I had been there with you guys... :dizzy1: :dizzy1:

[ImRubicon]

Well the second night we had a fire LOL
The first night fire had a delay starting as the wood was as hard as my ex's heart

[Mellow]

I think the first fire would have been fine if I would have remembered to use my axe and make some kindling.. LOL.. sometimes you just forget what you have.

[motomac]

Too bad you didn't have motomac there, he would have a fire.

[ImRubicon]

Too bad you didn't have motomac there, he would have a fire.


But isnt useing lighter fluid cheating ? :tent6: :torch1:

[motomac]

Never used lighter fluid to start a campfire in all my born days.

[ImRubicon]

Never used lighter fluid to start a campfire in all my born days.

Just kidding Mac as I would need it half the time .
there is a knack to starting a fire with bad wood .

I also found this site for pictures of the three sisters .

http://txmotofoto.com/