Scooter Bob Posted March 27, 2012 Share #1 Posted March 27, 2012 I wasn't going to do a trip thread this time, since this is a lot like what I did last year, but Karen doesn't visit this site much, and needs to know where to look to find me. So here goes... Bike is already loaded. Planning to leave from work tomorrow afternoon and riding down to Rick Haywood and Shirley's for a little BS'n and maybe a few beers, and a place to crash. Wednesday's plan is to head south to Sparta, IL to visit an antique engine collector and then get near (but not into) Memphis for the night. Thursday's plan is a ride over to SW Arkansas and spend the night at Playboy's place. Friday's plan is to ride with Playboy to the SE TX MD at Kregerdoodle's and maybe stop and see another antique engine collection in Tatum, TX along the way. Planning to stay at the MD till Sunday morning. Then it's off to Luckenbach for Sunday afternoon music, probably ride around the hills Monday and spend another night in Luckenbach. (I really enjoyed Luckenbach last year, can ya tell ) Probably start heading back northerly on Tuesday morning, and wander my way back towards home the rest of the week. Maybe see you on the road, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share #2 Posted March 28, 2012 Step 1 done. Got to Rick and Shirley's about 8 and bs'd till midnite. So far so good. Later, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted March 28, 2012 Share #3 Posted March 28, 2012 Ride safely and have a great time. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted March 28, 2012 Share #4 Posted March 28, 2012 Have a safe trip and tell Willie and Waylon I said hey.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Haywood Posted March 28, 2012 Share #5 Posted March 28, 2012 Scooter Bob made it in ok and we had a very nice visit. It was good to see him again. Wanted to ride a little with him when he left this morning but as luck would have it front wheel is off the bike. He left this morning around 8:00 am to cool temps and sunny skies. Great day for a ride. Ride careful my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan52577 Posted March 29, 2012 Share #6 Posted March 29, 2012 Bob, Have a GREAT ride! Hope the wind is a bit better for ya this year. If you had the same tires as last year you could have done the route backwards and had even ware that way. You know where I live Buddy if you need a couch on your way home. Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted March 29, 2012 Hope the wind is a bit better for ya this year. If you had the same tires as last year you could have done the route backwards and had even ware that way. Wind was pretty brutal yesterday, but mostly behind me most of today. You know where I live Buddy if you need a couch on your way home. Bryan Thanks Bryan, I'll keep that in mind. I haven't planned a return trip yet, just gonna wing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share #8 Posted March 29, 2012 Step 2 complete! Left Rick and Shirley's about 8am, breakfast just north of Springfield, at the antique engine guy near Sparta, IL a little after noon, left there about 3pm and put on a couple hundred more miles, and ended up in Corning, AR for the night. Good thing I got beer a few miles back at the MO border, cus this is a dry county. I'm sure glad we don't have these alcohol problems in Wisconsin. Looks like about 350 miles to Playboys house tomorrow, and on to TX from there. More to follow, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share #9 Posted March 29, 2012 The guy from the SMOKSTAK.com antique engine forum went all out for me. He had 4 of his bigger engines out of the shop and running when I got there, and he has 20 or 30 more smaller ones in the shop. The last pic is of and engine like what is still being used today on several small oil wells in his area. They run 24/7, and have provisions for doing an oil change while they are running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan52577 Posted March 29, 2012 Share #10 Posted March 29, 2012 I bet you were like a kid in a candy store! Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted March 29, 2012 Share #11 Posted March 29, 2012 Very cool!!!! The guy from the SMOKSTAK.com antique engine forum went all out for me. He had 4 of his bigger engines out of the shop and running when I got there, and he has 20 or 30 more smaller ones in the shop. The last pic is of and engine like what is still being used today on several small oil wells in his area. They run 24/7, and have provisions for doing an oil change while they are running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyfyrefiter Posted March 30, 2012 Share #12 Posted March 30, 2012 Scooter called and said he arrived at Playboys safe and sound. They are going out to dinner tonight and will be heading to the MD in Texas on Friday morning. He is still hunting for a great scavenger hunt target, you guys all know Scooter, always ready to play the game. Anything for a reason to ride. Til later, Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share #13 Posted March 31, 2012 Step 4 done! Made it to MD supper just before 7 with Playboy and his Karen. Just got to the MD site, time to set up camp. Later, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 31, 2012 Share #14 Posted March 31, 2012 Scooter Bob, if you need a place to stay over here in the Luckenbach area (30 minutes to Luckenbach) we have 2 extra bedrooms and baths reserved here for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share #15 Posted April 1, 2012 Scooter Bob, if you need a place to stay over here in the Luckenbach area (30 minutes to Luckenbach) we have 2 extra bedrooms and baths reserved here for you. Thanks for the offer Tom, but I plan on camping right in Luckenbach. You wanna meet for a late lunch Sunday? Later, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 1, 2012 Share #16 Posted April 1, 2012 Name the time. When you are on RR 32 about 3.6 miles before you get to HWY 281 you will see an old rusty International cabover truck in a field to the right. I live down that road. Tell me where to meet in Luchenbach and we will try and be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary N. Posted April 1, 2012 Share #17 Posted April 1, 2012 Mary and I should be a Luckenbach tomorrow around 1:30. Hope to see you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share #18 Posted April 1, 2012 Mary and I should be a Luckenbach tomorrow around 1:30. Hope to see you there. I'm sure I won't be there quite that early. I'm going to help Craig and Janet knock down some shade tents before I leave. Hope to see you there though. Later, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share #19 Posted April 1, 2012 Yee haa, I've arrived! Talked to Gary N and mary and their friends for a bit, and now it's time to kick back and relax. Later, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share #20 Posted April 1, 2012 Welcome to a picker circle in Luckenbach, the rooster's name is Ed. Later, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary N. Posted April 2, 2012 Share #21 Posted April 2, 2012 It was nice to see you again Bob. Safe journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playboy Posted April 2, 2012 Share #22 Posted April 2, 2012 Hey Bob you still pic-kin n grinnin or have you moseyed on down the road. Hope you haven't run into anymore dry counties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share #23 Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) I was listening to the music when you asked, but fixin' to head North from here this morning and see if I can find my way home. Beer everywhere over here, you can even buy big cold singles at the gas station. Wifi not workin' in my room, and cell signal spotty as well, so that's why I haven't posted much. Later, Scooter Bob Edited April 4, 2012 by Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted April 3, 2012 Share #24 Posted April 3, 2012 SB, Boy, what a difference the carb. sync. made. It has more get-and-go, thanks again for the adjustments. Looking forward to seeing you next year....from Houton, TX ::::.Happy Trails north......Trebor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted April 3, 2012 Share #25 Posted April 3, 2012 ScooterBob, Looks to be sunny and low/mid 50's up here for the next few days. Ride safely. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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