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    DETAILS: TeXSive Spring Ride '07

    A small change in locale; we will be basing the ride from Jacksonville Texas.

    Jacksonville is about 60 miles NE of Buffalo @ I-45.

    If your comin from the south (Houston etc.) you can exit Buffalo and take Hwy 79 all the way to Jacksonville.
    From the north (Dalles etc.) you can exit I-45 @ Fairfield and take Hwy 84 to Hyw 79 etc. Dallas riders can also take US 175 south all the way to Jacksonville.

    Nancy and I are staying in the Best Western in Jacksonville. There are several other hotel options in the area.

    Best Western Inn
    1407 E Rusk St
    Jacksonville, TX 75766
    Tel: (903) 586-9841

    Holiday Inn Express
    1848 S Jackson St
    Jacksonville, TX 75766
    Tel: (903) 589-8500

    Pine Lodge Motel
    824 S Jackson St
    Jacksonville, TX 75766
    Tel: (903) 586-2255

    Trade Winds Motel
    520 S Jackson St
    Jacksonville, TX 75766
    Tel: (903) 586-2574

    We will meet locally for dinner at Larissa House

    For those of you that want to catch up to us on Saturday morning we will be having breakfast at The Hot Biscuit Family which is next to the Best Western. Breakfast is at 8am.

    Kickstands up at 9:30 sharp.

    You can stay in the area on Saturday night if you like. I will be heading home after the ride Saturday afternoon.


    The "planned" ride map is below. (as many of you know sometimes the plans change due to road conditions, or even operator error (thats me )



    See ya soon. Ride Safe.
    [b][size=4][font=times][color=#BD0062]Wayne[/color][/font][/size][/b]
    [b][size=4][font=times][color=#095de5]TeXSive forever[/color][/font][/size][/b]
    The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome.
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  • #2
    The Dates are April 27-28.
    [b][size=4][font=times][color=#BD0062]Wayne[/color][/font][/size][/b]
    [b][size=4][font=times][color=#095de5]TeXSive forever[/color][/font][/size][/b]
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    • #3
      Is this to make up for the Talimena run ya stiffed me on guys???

      hahaha just kiddin.......

      If anyone wants to hide at my house, it isn't big but it is kinda quiet. I will even set up an 18X12 tent for someone if you'd like.

      This house isn't nearly as nice as my last one but... costs are higher here.

      Dragon: my couch would be a tad short for you.

      If anyone needs help setting up anything reservations etc .... let me know.
      Mark A. Guthrie TSgt USAF (ret)
      S&M Comp. Serv. Inc. V.P.
      1981 XS11SH XCaliber

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      • #4
        oh yeah by the way Larissa House is like 8 blocks from my house.
        Mark A. Guthrie TSgt USAF (ret)
        S&M Comp. Serv. Inc. V.P.
        1981 XS11SH XCaliber

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        • #5
          got any cool stops planned or need help?
          Mark A. Guthrie TSgt USAF (ret)
          S&M Comp. Serv. Inc. V.P.
          1981 XS11SH XCaliber

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          • #6
            Is there a place to pitch a tent?
            United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
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            • #7
              "HobbyMan Is there a place to pitch a tent?"

              sure ....... I could just move my van and you could have a spot beside my house if you wanted...

              Course, there are some camping areas relatively close....... couple of RV parks too!!!
              Mark A. Guthrie TSgt USAF (ret)
              S&M Comp. Serv. Inc. V.P.
              1981 XS11SH XCaliber

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              • #8
                If my schedual comes out clean that week, I will most definitely be there. You are really close to the DFW area. (TEXAS terms anyway) I hope I can make it. I find everything more enjoyable when you pitch your own tent that night.
                United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
                If I can do it at 18 yrs old, anyone can
                "You know something, You can't polish a turd"
                "What are you rebelling against", "Well, what do you got?"
                Acta Non Verba

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                • #9
                  Is it really friday-Saturday? As opposed to Sat/Sun?
                  I've been in more than one Hemisphere, and I wrote a book to help you do it too (or just prepare better for that week long road trip). Going Small, not just for the little guys.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Pain
                    Is it really friday-Saturday? As opposed to Sat/Sun?
                    The spring ride is usually only a Saturday ride (I will be heading home Sat. afternoon/evening).

                    Those that want to can meet up with us on Friday night for dinner and then ride on Sat., or just catch up with us for breakfast and Sat. morn.

                    If you want to stay Sat. night and ride more on Sunday, then of course your welcome to.
                    [b][size=4][font=times][color=#BD0062]Wayne[/color][/font][/size][/b]
                    [b][size=4][font=times][color=#095de5]TeXSive forever[/color][/font][/size][/b]
                    The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome.

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                    • #11
                      Am I missing it?? How many miles is that figure 8?? Not that it really matters... just curious??


                      Tod
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                      • #12
                        I always try to keep the rides around 200 miles.
                        This one is about 184 miles long. Should take about 6.5 to 7 hours, thats counting a stop for lunch.

                        Kickstands up at 9am and plan to be back around 4 pm or so.
                        [b][size=4][font=times][color=#BD0062]Wayne[/color][/font][/size][/b]
                        [b][size=4][font=times][color=#095de5]TeXSive forever[/color][/font][/size][/b]
                        The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome.

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                        • #13
                          under 200

                          hmmmmm........ if we make a small detour we can get it up to almost exactly 200.....

                          look up killough monument though....

                          and if I aint mistaken it is like 7 miles from The Larissa House .... give or take 8 blocks....... thats how far it is from my house!

                          http://www.texasescapes.com/Ghosts/K...ral-Forces.htm

                          Now the good thing is even though this guy had a hard time finding it .... I know exactly where it is.

                          2 miles west on 175 /
                          rt on county road 3405 another 4.5 miles
                          lt on county road 3411 another maybe 1/2 mile
                          turn lt at the sign that says Killough Monument and I mean it's right there.

                          See I won't let you get lost..... and that'll put us right at 200 almost perfect!

                          sounds like a right after breakfast run!!! unless ya'll are brave enough and wanna make it a midnight run Friday night with me.....

                          I aint skeered..........

                          Mark A. Guthrie TSgt USAF (ret)
                          S&M Comp. Serv. Inc. V.P.
                          1981 XS11SH XCaliber

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                          • #14
                            That sounds like a great plan Mark. Just show us the way.

                            [b][size=4][font=times][color=#BD0062]Wayne[/color][/font][/size][/b]
                            [b][size=4][font=times][color=#095de5]TeXSive forever[/color][/font][/size][/b]
                            The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome.

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                            • #15
                              scary music should play here!!!

                              So, midnight run into ghost territory???

                              After breakfast is cool though.... we could read the grave markers..... I have to warn you it is very humbling.
                              Mark A. Guthrie TSgt USAF (ret)
                              S&M Comp. Serv. Inc. V.P.
                              1981 XS11SH XCaliber

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