Scooter Bob Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share #51 Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) What an awesome ride today! Left Muskogee and headed south and then east to US 59, and the south to US259, and that's when it really got great! The first 20 miles or so wind up and through some mountains, absolutely gorgous, staightens out for a ways, and then gets twisty again for a bit before Broken Bow. I've decided to just follow US259 till I find the other end, and then follow 59 down to about Squidleys latitude, and then work my way over to Waller by tomorrow evening. I'm sitting outside the Super 8 in Longview, TX, where 259 meets I20. 350 miles for the day, 1,250 so far. Oh ya, it was a comfy, sunny 45 when I left, and a sunny 80+ when I parked! Pics to follow... Later, Scooter Bob Edited March 25, 2011 by Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share #52 Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) Here's a few pics along US259 near the start of it... That road you see in the middle of the second one is where I came from. The fifth one with the river is in the straighter area of the 65 mile trip to Broken Bow. Later, Scooter Bob Edited April 23, 2011 by Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share #53 Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) Hey boss... I can't find a "chalk one up" smilie, but... Another State filled in! And ya know, I still can't change that line below the map in my signature pic to... "State I've been in on a bike, the rest I haven't been in" because I did fly to CA once. Guess I better hurry up and ride there too. (later this summer) Later, Scooter Bob Edited April 23, 2011 by Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted March 25, 2011 Share #54 Posted March 25, 2011 I don't think I've ever seen a "chalk one up" smilie...I'll have to look around. As for changing the line under your signature, are you hitting the save button after you change it? I think it's a save button...it's been a while since I tried. Anyway....nice pictures. Looks like a great time. I've ridden most of those areas and they are hard to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share #55 Posted March 25, 2011 I don't think I've ever seen a "chalk one up" smilie...I'll have to look around. Please don't spend any time one that, I was kinda kidding. As for changing the line under your signature, are you hitting the save button after you change it? I think it's a save button...it's been a while since I tried. Thanks, but I know how. What I meant to say was that I have been to one of those uncolored states, and that visit was certainly not nearly as memorable as all these I've ridden to. Anyway....nice pictures. Looks like a great time. I've ridden most of those areas and they are hard to beat. Ya, this has been some wonderful riding so far. I was in TX and OK with my dad in the semi when I was 17, and I thought it was mostly desert like and boring. So far plenty of trees, rivers, and lakes, although things do seem to be flattening out a bit. Maybe I'll find the desert when I head west from Luckenbach. Later, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share #56 Posted March 25, 2011 Where's my ?? It's 57 and overcast this morning, but I do see hints of clearing. Of course, my nose doesn't need anymore :sun:for a while. An yes Honey, I even put sunscreen on it yesterday. (maybe a little late) I think I'm going to follow this US259 to it's other end near Nacogdoches, then route 7 over to Crocket, and then whatever other backroads I can find heading towards Waller. Should be in there later this afternoon, and set up camp for a couple days and rest my butt. Later, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted March 25, 2011 Share #57 Posted March 25, 2011 Thanks for the updates and pics, am enjoying following your travels, have a great trip and say hey to "cupcake" for me:thumbsup: Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share #58 Posted March 25, 2011 Thanks for the updates and pics, am enjoying following your travels, have a great trip and say hey to "cupcake" for me:thumbsup: Craig Will do Craig! Right now I'm waiting for everything that was in my wallet to dry, because my collapsible cooler leaked all over the table last night. Later, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynodon Posted March 25, 2011 Share #59 Posted March 25, 2011 lookin' good Bob! Enjoying the updates and pictures. you have inspired me, I am starting to plan my own Southern trip, looking to visit friends in OK, TX and NM. Probably stop there, make it about a weeks worth of riding. Try to do it within the month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyfyrefiter Posted March 26, 2011 Share #60 Posted March 26, 2011 Scooter arrived in Waller at the maintenance day late this afternoon. He called to say he is going to start visiting with the others who are there so he probably won't get on the site. Watch for later posts of maintenance day and more travels over the weekend and next week. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted March 26, 2011 Share #61 Posted March 26, 2011 Thanks for the update Karen. Bob, Say HI for me to the gang down there. Pretty soon they are going to start building a fence on the Texas northern border to keep us Wisconsinites out. Good looking ride. Don't take all the good weather, leave some sunshine and warmth for me. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share #62 Posted March 26, 2011 (edited) Found a little history on the way down yesterday. Mostly pretty flat riding, but plenty of trees yet. Later, Scooter Bob Edited April 23, 2011 by Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share #63 Posted March 26, 2011 (edited) Here's the set up at the SE TX MD at Kregerdoodles. That's my scoot on the far left, ya It made it with no problems! A little over 1,500 miles. Later, Scooter Bob Edited April 23, 2011 by Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share #64 Posted March 26, 2011 (edited) This just rolled in, should be a wild time here after a few beers! Later, Scooter Bob Edited April 23, 2011 by Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share #65 Posted March 26, 2011 you have inspired me, I am starting to plan my own Southern trip, looking to visit friends in OK, TX and NM. Probably stop there, make it about a weeks worth of riding. Try to do it within the month. Good idea Don. Hurry up before it gets any hotter. I believe someone is having a little MD get together in northern TX on April 30, might be something to plan for. Later, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share #66 Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) Wow, welcome to Texas Hill Country! Just 15 miles west of SanMarcos, on the way towards Blanco, I find this... Should be to Luckenbach in an hour or two! Later, Scooter Bob Edited April 23, 2011 by Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share #67 Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) Almost to Luckenbach, found Albert ! Nice place! Later, Scooter Bob Edited April 23, 2011 by Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave77459 Posted March 27, 2011 Share #68 Posted March 27, 2011 Wow, welcome to Texas Hill Country! Just 15 miles west of SanMarcos, on the way towards Blanco, I find this... http://184.72.239.143/mu/a6b64053-8259-8ff9.jpg Should be to Luckenbach in an hour or two! Later, Scooter Bob Glad you made it out of there alive. That is the rest area on the Devil's Backbone. It's one of the most haunted places in America. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tff8-AmiXY]YouTube - Unsolved Mysteries-Devil's Backbone[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share #69 Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) I've arrived! Gary and Mary and another couple from Canada showed up before I had my first beer down. More later this evening. Later, Scooter Bob Edited April 23, 2011 by Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted March 27, 2011 Share #70 Posted March 27, 2011 Those pictures are making me home sick. Wish I was there with you. Looks like a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted March 27, 2011 Share #71 Posted March 27, 2011 Looks like the weather cleared out real nice!! Glad you made it, have a great time!! We`ll see ya again, Kreg & Janet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley9187 Posted March 27, 2011 Share #72 Posted March 27, 2011 Our path has crossed in the last couple of days. Drove by Lukenbach TX yesterday on the way to Fredericksburg TX then on onto Enchanted Rock for a Duathalon, my club rides safety for the bike riders on the route. Had severe thunder storms last night in Fredericksburg. First rain in a couple of months. It was a localized storm. Dry at Enchanted Rock. Rick A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share #73 Posted March 28, 2011 Looks like the weather cleared out real nice!! Glad you made it, have a great time!! We`ll see ya again, Kreg & Janet Ya, about the time I got here. What a unique place. Thanks for everything in Waller! I had a great time! Later, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share #74 Posted March 28, 2011 Our path has crossed in the last couple of days. Drove by Lukenbach TX yesterday on the way to Fredericksburg TX then on onto Enchanted Rock for a Duathalon, my club rides safety for the bike riders on the route. Had severe thunder storms last night in Fredericksburg. First rain in a couple of months. It was a localized storm. Dry at Enchanted Rock. Rick A. So where you at now? And whatcha doing tommorow? I'm havin' thoughts of riding around here for a while and coming back here tomorow afternoon. Later, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share #75 Posted March 28, 2011 (edited) Here's a few more pics from Luckenbach after I set up camp. What a wonderful experience. Maybe more pics later, got to go meet my neighbors. Later, Scooter Bob Edited April 23, 2011 by Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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