Texas Hill Country Ride Today

[paws]

WHAT a GREAT ride we had today!!! It was chilly at first but we had heated gear.

It turned into a fabulous day in the Texas Hill Country. Bright clear sky with glorious sunshine and no wind to speak of!

We had SH337 - one of the Sisters - ALL to ourselves. Nobody in the way and nobody pushing us. Felt like a smooth, consistent ski slalom.

Topped it off with a way-too-big burger at the Bent Rim in Leaky... we were the only motorcyclists there for a bit... they finally began to trickle in as we were leaving... guess it was too cold for most of them to get out early.

We'll be going out again - somewhere - here in the Hill Country - on Monday for the traditional January-1 ride.

A black Indian Chief trike will be in the lead and a red & black Spyder RTL right in line.

Maybe we'll see some of you locals out there! There's at least 2 or 3 of you being awfully quiet!!

Catch ya next year!!!!!

[rhino 2]

WHAT a GREAT ride we had today!!! It was chilly at first but we had heated gear.

It turned into a fabulous day in the Texas Hill Country. Bright clear sky with glorious sunshine and no wind to speak of!

We had SH337 - one of the Sisters - ALL to ourselves. Nobody in the way and nobody pushing us. Felt like a smooth, consistent ski slalom.

Topped it off with a way-too-big burger at the Bent Rim in Leaky... we were the only motorcyclists there for a bit... they finally began to trickle in as we were leaving... guess it was too cold for most of them to get out early.

We'll be going out again - somewhere - here in the Hill Country - on Monday for the traditional January-1 ride.

A black Indian Chief trike will be in the lead and a red & black Spyder RTL right in line.

Maybe we'll see some of you locals out there! There's at least 2 or 3 of you being awfully quiet!!

Catch ya next year!!!!!

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[Zammy]

Sounds like you had a great day Carla, Happy New Year !!!!

[ol' school]

Glad you had a great ride Carla! Happy New Year!

[nucseal]

WHAT a GREAT ride we had today!!! It was chilly at first but we had heated gear.

It turned into a fabulous day in the Texas Hill Country. Bright clear sky with glorious sunshine and no wind to speak of!

We had SH337 - one of the Sisters - ALL to ourselves. Nobody in the way and nobody pushing us. Felt like a smooth, consistent ski slalom.

Topped it off with a way-too-big burger at the Bent Rim in Leaky... we were the only motorcyclists there for a bit... they finally began to trickle in as we were leaving... guess it was too cold for most of them to get out early.

We'll be going out again - somewhere - here in the Hill Country - on Monday for the traditional January-1 ride.

A black Indian Chief trike will be in the lead and a red & black Spyder RTL right in line.

Maybe we'll see some of you locals out there! There's at least 2 or 3 of you being awfully quiet!!

Catch ya next year!!!!!

Wish I could go out with you guys. Trike is still in the shop from the accident! Hopefully, get back on 26 Jan. But I am not holding my breath. Will meet up soon. Dennis and you be safe.

[evermill]

About when does the Bluebonnets bloom? I thinking of heading to my daughters in Sulfur Springs, may come that way to see them and ride the sisters. Really loved riding the sisters as a trike talk gathering a few years ago. Of course eat to much great food!!

[paws]

The Bluebonnets were gorgeous last year - after 2 years of very sparse viewing in this area.

We drove up to Willow City Loop on the other side of Fredericksburg to see them 4 or 5 times...seemed they just kept blooming for longer than usual.

Bloom time varies a bit but in my immediate ride area; we start watching for them from March to mid-April'sh.. heavy on the 'ish.

The local weather peeps like to give out reports they receive from people so I listen to that or just jump out and do a ride.. that never gets old here.

I have read that fall rains will make or break them. Last year we had a wettish/cold time in November and turned out beautiful flowers this past spring.

This fall we have had a pretty fair amount of rain, after a very harsh drought-dry summer, so am expecting a fair show of flowers, I hope.

We like to make that flower run during the week as EVERY-body else is out there on the weekends and the flower roads get very congested...to the point that you are stopped quite a bit on the Willow City Loop road and you can't progress or regress .

Dallas area and east of there as well as south of Dallas down along I-35 through Austin'sh have had a LOT of rain this fall. The flowers usually put on quite a big show over that way.

The Buchanan Dam and Inks Lake area are good shows usually... depending on the fall rains.

[jjvw]

Glad you're getting some good rides in, Karla. We are leaving for TX next week and will be at Sky Line, Feb 15 - Mar 15. Hoping to ride with you guys. Missed you last year.

Jan & John

[paws]

Glad you're getting some good rides in, Karla. We are leaving for TX next week and will be at Sky Line, Feb 15 - Mar 15. Hoping to ride with you guys. Missed you last year.

Jan & John

ALLRIGHTY!!! Sounds like a plan! Safe travels to you two!

[evermill]

The Bluebonnets were gorgeous last year - after 2 years of very sparse viewing in this area.

We drove up to Willow City Loop on the other side of Fredericksburg to see them 4 or 5 times...seemed they just kept blooming for longer than usual.

Bloom time varies a bit but in my immediate ride area; we start watching for them from March to mid-April'sh.. heavy on the 'ish.

The local weather peeps like to give out reports they receive from people so I listen to that or just jump out and do a ride.. that never gets old here.

I have read that fall rains will make or break them. Last year we had a wettish/cold time in November and turned out beautiful flowers this past spring.

This fall we have had a pretty fair amount of rain, after a very harsh drought-dry summer, so am expecting a fair show of flowers, I hope.

We like to make that flower run during the week as EVERY-body else is out there on the weekends and the flower roads get very congested...to the point that you are stopped quite a bit on the Willow City Loop road and you can't progress or regress .

Dallas area and east of there as well as south of Dallas down along I-35 through Austin'sh have had a LOT of rain this fall. The flowers usually put on quite a big show over that way.

The Buchanan Dam and Inks Lake area are good shows usually... depending on the fall rains.

Thanks for the information.