cheapSTOC 2007

[lddave]

CheapSTOC 2007
May 4-6-2007 Junction, Texas
Legends Inn 325-446-8644
The rates with tax included are
Single $37.86
Double $41.25 there is $ 3 charge for each additional person in a room past two.
48 hour cancellation policy, credit card needed to reserve rooms.
Tell the motel you are going to be with the cheapSTOC group for these rates.
There is a KOA campground in town for those who want to camp.

[lddave]

Been busy with the rodeo last month or so.
There are two paved routes shaping up for Saturday.
One riding the 3"s with a lunch break, and one going out west to Alley Op land for Mexican food.
The dual sport route with head southwest to Pumpville with a stop for lunch along the Pecos river.
Still looking for a cheap place for dinner Saturday night, might have to choose Coppers BBQ.

[lddave]

Called the Legends Inn and there are two single smoking rooms left and the Hills down the street has plenty of rooms left.

[Medicine Bear]

Well, I was hoping to be able to make it this year but my house is still on the market and I've got to be here for the potential buyers. Anybody wanna buy a house?

Coop, looks like it will fall to you to be there with the wildest shirt.

Fred :03biker:

[Coop]

Fred,
Surely you can drag yourself away for a couple of days in May! Now throw your loud shirt in the washer and get yourself ready!

[BigTom]

So

Maybe my best buddy in the world is moving to San Marcos, TX. 1146mi by slab from Yuma. I don't know that he will be there by CheapSToc, but the temptation is high to go visit. Maybe...

If not then, late June...I don't have a scheduled ride for June:)

[Medicine Bear]

Fred,
Surely you can drag yourself away for a couple of days in May! Now throw your loud shirt in the washer and get yourself ready!

Wait a minute! I didn't see your name on the confirmation list. Are you trying to sucker me into going when you're not going?

Hmmmm...

Maybe I'll go after all.

Fred :03biker:

[lddave]

Fred I have my house on the market also, butt that is not stopping me from going to cheapSTOC.

[Medicine Bear]

Fred I have my house on the market also, butt that is not stopping me from going to cheapSTOC.

Okay. All right, fine! There - reservations made.

Looks like I got the last room at the Legends. It was a smoking room (room for a joke there, no pun intended) but they said they'd just redone the carpet and drapes. I won't be doing anything but sleeping there in any case.

I have to wonder about one thing though. When I called, Kathy at the front desk said, "Didn't I just register you the other day?" Coop, you or Pooc haven't been playing with the phone again have you?

I'm in. :hotpepper :woo:hotpepper

Fred :03biker:

PS If my house sells while I'm gone my wife is going to take all the credit. Next thing you know, I'll be on a Wing. You wait and see... :spank1:

[msnyder755]

Okay. All right, fine! There - reservations made.

Looks like I got the last room at the Legends. It was a smoking room (room for a joke there, no pun intended) but they said they'd just redone the carpet and drapes. I won't be doing anything but sleeping there in any case.

I have to wonder about one thing though. When I called, Kathy at the front desk said, "Didn't I just register you the other day?" Coop, you or Pooc haven't been playing with the phone again have you?

I'm in. :hotpepper :woo:hotpepper

Fred :03biker:

PS If my house sells while I'm gone my wife is going to take all the credit. Next thing you know, I'll be on a Wing. You wait and see... :spank1:

I called about 30 seconds after you hung up...you did indeed get the last room at the Legends. I hear there is a brand new best western down the road less than a mile....Ill give that a shot.

[sherob]

Fred... I have a non-smoking room :rolleyes: Push comes to shove, we can trade :cool:

[Coop]

Wait a minute! I didn't see your name on the confirmation list. Are you trying to sucker me into going when you're not going?

Hmmmm...

Maybe I'll go after all.

Fred :03biker:

Fred,
When I'm having trouble with my meds like you seem to be, I become concerned. LOL!! Not only has my reservation been made for many moons, but I have advised Dave TWICE that I would be in attendence. LOL!! I'm beginning to worry about you south Texas guys........is the heat doing something with your brain housing groups? LOL!! See you there! Don't forget you shirt......Loud shirts save lives!!

[msnyder755]

Sparky and Joseph.

If you guys are interested in riding over together let me know. Heck anyone else that wants to come through San Marcos let me know as well. We could meet at my house or anywhere and go as group.

Just a thought

[Medicine Bear]

Fred... I have a non-smoking room :rolleyes: Push comes to shove, we can trade :cool:

Works for me...

Thanks for the offer!

Fred :03biker:

[Medicine Bear]

Fred,
When I'm having trouble with my meds like you seem to be, I become concerned. LOL!! Not only has my reservation been made for many moons, but I have advised Dave TWICE that I would be in attendence. LOL!! I'm beginning to worry about you south Texas guys........is the heat doing something with your brain housing groups? LOL!! See you there! Don't forget you shirt......Loud shirts save lives!!

Coop,

I must have missed your name on the confirmation page. Either that or they figure you're such a shoe-in that they don't even bother to list you.

Meds? We don't need no stinking meds. Now, tequila may be another matter...

Yes, we South Texans have heat issues. I wish the dang heat would decide to pick a range and stay there. Causing cracks in the ol' cerebellum...:nuke1:

I'm currently negotiating with Arlene for another shirt. I promised her she wouldn't have to go to CheapSTOC if she'd make me a new shirt, the old reverse psychology, dontcha know. Now I just have to find out where I bookmarked that ST1300 fabric...

Fred :03biker:

[Coop]

Coop,

I must have missed your name on the confirmation page. Either that or they figure you're such a shoe-in that they don't even bother to list you.

Meds? We don't need no stinking meds. Now, tequila may be another matter...

Yes, we South Texans have heat issues. I wish the dang heat would decide to pick a range and stay there. Causing cracks in the ol' cerebellum...:nuke1:

I'm currently negotiating with Arlene for another shirt. I promised her she wouldn't have to go to CheapSTOC if she'd make me a new shirt, the old reverse psychology, dontcha know. Now I just have to find out where I bookmarked that ST1300 fabric...

Fred :03biker:


Fred, Fred, Fred, Fred..........trying to outsmart a woman is like being chased by a grizzly bear. You feel really good for awhile, but then it catches you. LOL!!

[Imrubicon]

any one camping ? as I would perfer that way to hotel myself

[dannyk]

Sparky and Joseph.

If you guys are interested in riding over together let me know. Heck anyone else that wants to come through San Marcos let me know as well. We could meet at my house or anywhere and go as group.

Just a thought

We will be traveling through just north of you on 620 through marshall ford and bee cave to 290 into fredrickburg etc. any comments on that strech of road. Danny

[motomac]

Mike, I will be camping.

[sherob]

We will be traveling through just north of you on 620 through marshall ford and bee cave to 290 into fredrickburg etc. any comments on that strech of road. Danny

These might help :)

http://web.wtez.net/c/g/cg63550/highways/fm/list.htm

http://204.64.21.201/travel/road_conditions2.htm

[msnyder755]

We will be traveling through just north of you on 620 through marshall ford and bee cave to 290 into fredrickburg etc. any comments on that strech of road. Danny

You will going through a small town called dripping spring on 290. There is a Mobil station at the intersection of US290 and FM12 that could be a good meeting place if you want to meet and ride over together. I have not heard from Joseph or Sparky yet so not sure of their plans but Id be happy to join you.

Be careful on 620 west of 183...gets busy and lots of crazy drivers that don't watch for two wheeled vehicles. Take 620 to 71 west to 3238 (hamilton pool road) to FM12 into dripping springs. That will get you out of alot of traffic for a little while anyway.

[Diggers1300]

any one camping ? as I would perfer that way to hotel myself

+1 on the camping - if I can get away from work.

[Imrubicon]

Mike, I will be camping.


That makes 3 or 4
course now I may be going out of town for work that sunday . Time will tell

[Dketchum]

any one camping ? as I would perfer that way to hotel myself

I plan on camping. I have stayed at that KOA before.
Need the Warm up trip before blasting off for Glacier National park in June!!

[sparky]

You will going through a small town called dripping spring on 290. There is a Mobil station at the intersection of US290 and FM12 that could be a good meeting place if you want to meet and ride over together. I have not heard from Joseph or Sparky yet so not sure of their plans but Id be happy to join you.

Be careful on 620 west of 183...gets busy and lots of crazy drivers that don't watch for two wheeled vehicles. Take 620 to 71 west to 3238 (hamilton pool road) to FM12 into dripping springs. That will get you out of alot of traffic for a little while anyway.

Michael,
I have asked a friend to go with me to Junction. I plan to go to Austin to pick her up on Friday morning before heading out that way. When are you planning to be at the intersection of 12 and 290?

Peyton

[msnyder755]

Michael,
I have asked a friend to go with me to Junction. I plan to go to Austin to pick her up on Friday morning before heading out that way. When are you planning to be at the intersection of 12 and 290?

Peyton

My plans are extremely flexible for that weekend. Im off Fri, Sat, Sun unless an emergency comes up. DannyK and some of his friends will be coming that way as you read from the post so maybe we should get some PM going to try to coordinate if we want to ride together.

[lddave]

Three weeks away and counting down.

[Medicine Bear]

Fabric ordered and delivered. Shirt under construction. Coop, you've been warned. :D

Fred :03biker:

[lddave]

Vote your choice for Friday night food choice in the poll section.

[lddave]

Routes that are suggested
Hill country route with a lunch stop suggestions will 275 miles in length.

The Out West route to Iraan for lunch is 480 miles long.

The Dual Sport ride is still being finalized.

[Imrubicon]

I may be out for the trip as I have a herniated disk in the L4 L5 area.
Not good for riding longer distances a few hours from home with out much backup.
After three days I am walking and going to try a short ride around the neighbor hood and then try a little further.
Maybe its time for a wingabago but with three wheels LOL

[Mellow]

Hope you feel better soon.. My lower back has been giving me more fits than usual and hoping it's not something similar.. I guess I could drop 20lbs, might help.

[lddave]

Hope your back gets better, I know what a pain back problems can be.

[msnyder755]

I may be out for the trip as I have a herniated disk in the L4 L5 area.
Not good for riding longer distances a few hours from home with out much backup.
After three days I am walking and going to try a short ride around the neighbor hood and then try a little further.
Maybe its time for a wingabago but with three wheels LOL

Hope the back feels better soon...don't push it however

If you decide to go let me know as I am trying to get a few (no more than 5 or 6 bikes together to ride as a group and you would be welcome if you didn;t feel comfortable riding alone.

[sherob]

I may be out for the trip as I have a herniated disk in the L4 L5 area.
Not good for riding longer distances a few hours from home with out much backup.
After three days I am walking and going to try a short ride around the neighbor hood and then try a little further.
Maybe its time for a wingabago but with three wheels LOL

I feel your pain :o: After having my L5/S1 fused a little over a year ago, I'm doing much better. I used a Back-O-Line for a while until surgey, that helped.

[DHTracker]

Been watching the threads and this sounds like a fun ride. Do you folks just meet at some hotel parking lots, restaurants or whatever, like a breakfast ride, then plan short day rides? Guess I’d better try and get a hotel now since I bet that area of Texas gets converged on by all the weekend warriors. Like to see how some of you pack for camping-out. Anyone coming through Ft. Worth?

[Medicine Bear]

Been watching the threads and this sounds like a fun ride. Do you folks just meet at some hotel parking lots, restaurants or whatever, like a breakfast ride, then plan short day rides? Guess I’d better try and get a hotel now since I bet that area of Texas gets converged on by all the weekend warriors. Like to see how some of you pack for camping-out. Anyone coming through Ft. Worth?

Howdy DHTracker,

Last year everybody met at the Legends Inn in Junction. There are planned rides but I would not necessarily call them short. You can plan to ride with friends, go on your own and meet for breakfast/lunch somewhere, or just go your own way as short or long as you like. Evenings we get together for dinner and to discuss the day's rides and BS. It isn't very structured (I'm speaking of CheapSTOC) and that's probably a good thing. There are some awesome roads south of Junction and in the general area. Last year there were a lot of othe riders on the road but it wasn't so crowded that it interfered with the fun.

Try it - you'll like it - but I think the Legends is already full. Someone else might have a suggestion as to where to stay and I do believe there are some Foat Wuth riders going. :D

Fred :03biker:

[lddave]

Been watching the threads and this sounds like a fun ride. Do you folks just meet at some hotel parking lots, restaurants or whatever, like a breakfast ride, then plan short day rides? Guess I’d better try and get a hotel now since I bet that area of Texas gets converged on by all the weekend warriors. Like to see how some of you pack for camping-out. Anyone coming through Ft. Worth?


The Legends was full but they were referring folks to the Hill Motel down the street.
CheapSTOC is very laided back or as some would consider disorganized. Basically I pick a cheap place near good motorcycle roads and throw out a few suggestions on rides and eating places and you go solo or hook up with others.
Hope to see you there.

[st_rider]

Need the Warm up trip before blasting off for Glacier National park in June!!

Sorry for the thread-drift - but your poST about Glacier caught my eye. We were there laST June and the "Going-to-the-Sun road" (Logan Pass) was STill closed. Might be worth your while to check in with the National Park Service before you go to determine when they expect to have the road open this year.

[wengland]

Just confirmed my room -- now to figure out the best route to get from Reston, VA on Wednesday to CheapSTOC by Friday evening.

1600-odd miles on the slab; wonder what kind of back roads I could find?

Hey - is there a milage contest for this event? :-) My route looks like this: KC -> Helen, GA -> Reston, VA -> CheapSTOC.

Will

[Dketchum]

Sorry for the thread-drift - but your poST about Glacier caught my eye. We were there laST June and the "Going-to-the-Sun road" (Logan Pass) was STill closed. Might be worth your while to check in with the National Park Service before you go to determine when they expect to have the road open this year.

Thanks for the heads up...I will definitely check

[electrajoe]

This is my planned route for May 4th, leaving home around 7:00 AM.

Pearland (6), Rosenburg (90A), Eagle Lake (102), Columbus (71). Llano
(29), Mason/Grit (377), Junction, about 7 hours, 350 miles per MapQuest.

Got a better route, off the interstate? I am flexible to hook-up with other Houston area riders.

[lddave]

One more week till cheapSTOC.
The poll from here and other sites said pizza or I do not care, so that is what it will be for Friday night.

[lddave]

Finalizing a few things and getting the KTM ready for cheapSTOC.
Looking for my Texas Gazette to finish the dual sport route
I am going to checkout the pizza place upon arrival Friday.
Mexican food joint said there will not be a problem setting us on Saturday evening.
Looking for an conservative Hawaiian shirt .
There will be evening margiritas until the tequila runs out.
I am leaving Katy early and will try to arrive Junction early afternoon.
See you in Junction.

[Kevin_56]

Thanks for the heads up...I will definitely check

Glacier NP heads up.
Last fall there were some pretty bad floods in Glacier. You will really want to check on the progress of the repairs.
Go to this link and go to the end of the selections to see the flood damage and the needed repairs to the road. Some sections are totally gone. http://www.nps.gov/archive/glac/gallery/recent06.htm

[STill Fiddlin]

Still plan to arrive later Friday. Someone save an adult beverage for me - you can have my slice of pizza.

[Medicine Bear]

Still plan to arrive later Friday. Someone save an adult beverage for me - you can have my slice of pizza.

Done! See you there...

Fred :03biker:

[Dketchum]

Has anyone who is camping made any reservations at the KOA yet?
When I check their website for availability, they show to be pretty much filled up on tent campsites..maybe one or two left in less then great locations on the facility? None near the river

I plan on arriving Friday afternoon, since I am only 120 miles away.

Dave

[sherob]

I'll get there early afternoon as well... great, tookillya + Fred + loud shirt = :hyp1:

[st_rider]

Does anyone know if the Legends Inn has (free) wireless?

TIA

rod


I just called and they do NOT

[Diggers1300]

KOA is too commercial (and too close to the Interstate) for my liking. MotoMac and I are camping at South Llano River State Park about 5 miles out of town.

"Hoot" is thinking about going! :confused: How about ya'll give him some encouragement.:bannana

We'll see ya'll there! And I'm bringing the ST-OWNERS.COM banner with me.

[motomac]

With a lot of soul searching and regret, I will not be attending CheapSToc. My GW Chapter has a lot of stuff occuring this next weekend and not a lot of the folks are stepping up to help the rest of the staff. As Chapter Educator, I'm part of staff, so feel I should forego the trip to Texas and lend a hand. Sorry, I really wanted to meet Coop and Dannyk as well as others that will be there, but it ain't gonna happen this time. Ride Smart and be safe. Mac

[lddave]

Well, I was hoping to be able to make it this year but my house is still on the market and I've got to be here for the potential buyers. Anybody wanna buy a house?
Fred :03biker:

Fred how is the house selling going?
I signed the paperwork selling my house today.
So long Katy.

[Medicine Bear]

Fred how is the house selling going?
I signed the paperwork selling my house today.
So long Katy.

We are not getting the showings we'd like. My Realtor asked if we could drop the price so it would be under the filter limit for the next tier down and we agreed. It's been on the market for 2 months or so. I'll start getting worried in another month.

Congrats on selling your house! Where are you off to? I know you're going to hate leaving Katy. :crackup

Fred :03biker:

[Diggers1300]

With a lot of soul searching and regret, I will not be attending CheapSToc. My GW Chapter has a lot of stuff occuring this next weekend and not a lot of the folks are stepping up to help the rest of the staff. As Chapter Educator, I'm part of staff, so feel I should forego the trip to Texas and lend a hand. Sorry, I really wanted to meet Coop and Dannyk as well as others that will be there, but it ain't gonna happen this time. Ride Smart and be safe. Mac

Oh well. Sorry to hear that . Maybe next time!

[Medicine Bear]

With a lot of soul searching and regret, I will not be attending CheapSToc. Mac

Aw man, gonna miss you, Mac. Still, duty calls. Now the only person I'll impress with my new shirt is Coop. And he's a hard sell. :D

Fred :03biker:

[motomac]

Yeah, but I'll miss the new red WING!!!!

[lddave]

With a lot of soul searching and regret, I will not be attending CheapSToc. Ride Smart and be safe. Mac

Sorry to hear that Mac, see you next year .

[Coop]

Doggone it Mac! Missed you again!

[Imrubicon]

If I get a Ok for the trip Weds afternoon I still may be in for camping .
We will see . I'm trying the back support belt and it seems to help . I rode a few hours sunday and no real discomfort so ItryingLOL .
Hope I can make it also .

[msnyder755]

With a lot of soul searching and regret, I will not be attending CheapSToc. My GW Chapter has a lot of stuff occuring this next weekend and not a lot of the folks are stepping up to help the rest of the staff. As Chapter Educator, I'm part of staff, so feel I should forego the trip to Texas and lend a hand. Sorry, I really wanted to meet Coop and Dannyk as well as others that will be there, but it ain't gonna happen this time. Ride Smart and be safe. Mac

Sorry to hear that Mac. I was looking forward to meeting you. Perhaps OhSToc or NCSToc later in the year.

[ChucksKLRST]

Well, I am packed, Bike is serviced and packed, Ready and waiting in the garage to head for CheapSTOC. Then, from there will be headed to the Barber Museum in Ala. First long trip since TexSTOC last year. Got the itch, cant wait, Lets go. Three days and a wake up. It is worse than watching water boil.

[Imrubicon]

Sorry I wont see you there if I go Mac .
Ride Safe

[Diggers1300]

Sorry I wont see you thereif I go Mac .
Ride Safe

If your back won't let you ride, you could always cage it. I'll even set up your tent for you. :)

[Dketchum]

After checking it out, looks like I am going to plan to stay at the South LLano river State park.

[Imrubicon]

If your back won't let you ride, you could always cage it. I'll even set up your tent for you. :)


Thats a great offer and tempting as I even thought of trailering out the ST but
Guys I’m 95% out his weekend as I’m getting another epidural Friday morning and don’t think a few hours on the bike would be a good thing.
I may feel good enough Sat Morning but we will see.
They have decided I have 2 bad disks so I’m trying to avoid the cutting till I have too.
It seemslike doc's never give me good news ;)
Hope it good weather for all and the fun is just the right amount .
Take care Mike

[Medicine Bear]

Looks like the weather in Junction is going to cooperate. I see a 20% chance of precip on Sunday. Temps are going to be warm - better plan on an early start Saturday.

Fred :03biker:

[sherob]

I hope you have better luck with your spinal blocks than I did ;) I did 2 rounds, they lasted 2-3 days :(

[Imrubicon]

I hope you have better luck with your spinal blocks than I did ;) I did 2 rounds, they lasted 2-3 days :(
First one has lasted 23 days and my back feels pretty good overall.
I have this electric jolt that goes down my left leg every step and stairs are not a good thing in genral.
this next shot is to relieve the leg nerves.
After the last one I was much better that afternoon but they said to just lay around for the rest of the day and I dont think riding a couple of hours will be good for my leg :p:

[wengland]

Unfortunately, there just is no way I'm going to make it this year. I started out in Chantilly, VA on Wednesday after our work all-hands - and found a cracked valve stem. Half a day later, and I got a local shop to replace that, but now I'm about 6 hours off-schedule.

Today - rain, cold and more rain, followed by the electric vest getting an intermittant open circuit. Cold! That's killed my time on the road; had to keep stopping to warm back up. So, I'm still over a thousand miles away, more rain and cold in the forcast for tomorrow and no chance of making it there. Argh.

Sorry I'll miss y'all - I'm calling it a week and heading for home.

Will

[STill Fiddlin]

Saw your post on the st1100 list. Too bad, was looking forward to meeting you there. There's always TexSTOC.

[lddave]

Will you were a shoe in for the Long Distance Award.
See you at Gunstoc ?

[msnyder755]

Saddlebag liners are packed, tire pressure checked, oil checked, plans with other riders confirmed......

now if this head cold will be gone when I wake up I will be ready to go....

[electrajoe]

Will, England, et al,

I got your message, that you are unable to attend and called Legends Inn, Junction, Texas, had room put in my name. Sorry about the problems. See you on next trip.

The room is a double, non-smoking, if anyone wants to split cost, room 42
needs a room mate. I should get there at 3:00 - 4:00 PM from Pearland, Texas. Look me up if interested. Just don't come banging on the door after 10:00 PM.

Joe Urban

[Medicine Bear]

Okay, my bags are packed and I'm on the road again (thank you, Willie) in a couple of hours. I'm having lunch with a friend in Austin and should be at the Legends Inn about threeish.

Note to Coop: I have my shirts packed in a special lead lined bag so don't worry about the radiation. And it doesn't hit critical mass until at least 4 shirts are involved. :D :nuke1: :D

See y'all there.

Fred :03biker:

PS Gotta admit I feel funny making this post as I envision a tragic fall on the way to CheapSTOC and everybody remarking as to how "it was his last post". Spooky. Sends chills down the spine.

[Medicine Bear]

So that won't be my last post.:hotpepper:woo :hotpepper

Just in case, don'tcha know?

Fred :03biker:

[STill Fiddlin]

I didn't have room for the shirt, but have packed extra dark sunglasses. I expect they'll see the Legends' parking lot glow from I-10.

Ride careful everyone. Posting on twtex.com about a rider that was life-flighted after hitting a deer near Vanderpool.

[msnyder755]

Got home from Cheapstoc uneventful. Sorry I didnt socialize too much but this head cold took all the energy out of me and I actually spend alot of time in my room sleeping. Did get to ride a little with Peyton (Sparky) and Linda and had a great time doing so. Thanks to those guys for being good riding partners....sorry again for passing you guys on the 3's but I just couldn't take being behind those harley guys any longer. Hope you guys made it home safely.

Got some cheezy pics and will get them posted soon.

[STill Fiddlin]

Got home around noon. Uneveventful (I needed a day like this) - slabbed it on I-10 most of the way, but took a turn off at Luling for a nice, relaxing end to the ride.

Had a good ride Saturday with Preston, Larry & Ed, though I'm still wondering just how good that Mexican restaurant in Iraan might have been... And, forgot my camera, duh. (Can't remember why I took it out of the tank bag.) Too bad, since I would have had some great shots of what to do in the case of a water landing. You'll have to ask one of them how good my William Macy impersonation was ("I'm Ok; I'm Ok!").

Thanks Dave!

[Coop]

Keith,
You have turned into a neatness freak! For goodness sakes, at least get back to the motel before you wash the bike. LOL!! It was good to see you again and I'm glad you're okay.

[lddave]

Left Junction solo and plotted an indirect course back to Katy. Menard, Mason, LLano, Fredericksburg, Johnson City, Austin then changed to direct route made it back home about 2:30.
Thanks to all for making this another enjoyable cheapSTOC for me.

[lddave]

Here are a few photos from this weekend.

[Fred D]

...

Thanks to all for making this another enjoyable cheapSTOC for me.

Thank you for putting it together! Good to meet new people and to re-new friendships with others.

I left at 6:30 and got home a little after three. Would have made better time, but my vision had been impaired by the brightness of those shirts :eek:. It should be back to normal in a day or two....

[JLG]

Thank you for putting it together! Good to meet new people and to re-new friendships with others.....

+1. It was a great trip. I liked the motel also (the Legends), inexpensive yet clean and located close enough to store and resturant to walk. Had a good time.

[Medicine Bear]

I left at 10am after letting Becca(sp?) take my ST out for a little spin. Same ol' mist and 72 degrees as the day before until I hit Dripping Springs. I found I preferred the clouds and mist to the baking sun. I got home at 2:30.

I have to say this was the best CheapSTOC ever, bearing in mind it is only my second. Thank you again, Dave, for putting it together. I know how much effort is involved (and then you have to pull a new plan out of you-know-where when the pizza guy doesn't come through.

I don't have any pix of the various "loud" shirts but I know others do. Personally, I think Coop and I tied - his was wilder; mine was dressier (if such an attribute can be applied in this case).

Arlene is thrilled at the pix of me on a red Goldwing, no thanks to Coop for writing her a note telling her it was okay for me to buy one.:D :nuke1:

Great folks, great riding, great time - what more could you want?

Fred

BTW, a few of our distaff attendees thought we attended "WetSTOC" last summer. I can tell you that sure as heck gave us some ideas!:hotpepper

[Simmons1]

Linda and I had a great time at CheapSToc this year. We arrived home at 4pm after a delayed start this morning. It was nice spending time with some old friends and meeting some new friends.

The Good:

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The Bad (as is in shirts):

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The ugly:

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The only key I had with me broke off in the right saddle bag. The lady in the lobby of the hotel called Porky the local lock picker to get the broken piece out of the lock, Porky then called someone out of bed to open up the True Value Hardware store to make a key. Only problem was they didn't have the correct blank. We made a custom key using a blank for a Nissan. The blank was too short and Porky and I customized it using die grinder. The key looks awful and works perfect.

The good people of Junction made what was turning into a real bad day into just another part of another adventure.

I won't be leaving home without a spare key again!

[Medicine Bear]

I know people are going to ask so just to set the record straight, I am not running for a Moderator position. Between Coop, Tommy Boyd (the guy nice enough to swap bikes with me for a test ride, and Pooc here is the obligatory photo along with a flower/windmill pic. It was the only good shot out of many on a miserable early morning with flat light (the windmill, that is).

Fred :cbcgw1: oops :03biker:
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[Mark]

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I won't be leaving home without a spare key again!

looks to me like you already have that spare key...
No one will believe it could possibly start the bike!

:-)

Congrats on your good, bad (I think those shirts should be) and the Ugly.

Mark

[Coop]

Fred,
You look natural on a Goldwing. Now if it was only red....hmmm!!

[Medicine Bear]

Fred,
You look natural on a Goldwing. Now if it was only red....hmmm!!

Coop, I look unnatural in any setting!:D Besides, that Wing in the picture is Black Cherry Red.

Fred

BTW, Arlene, laughed her head off at your note. You've made a new friend and may possibly have gained a shirt maker.

[Coop]

It's a pity Mother Honda doesn't see fit to build Arlene's favorite Goldwing. CheapSTOC was a hoot! Do you think we should let Dave be Larry and we could be his brother Darrell and his other brother Darrell? LOL!!

[Diggers1300]

Do you think we should let Dave be Larry and we could be his brother Darrell and his other brother Darrell? LOL!!

I was hard to tell who was who with those shirts!

[Daryl]

we could be his brother Darrell and his other brother Darrell? LOL!!


Hey - I resemble that remark!

Sorry I missed this one.

[msnyder755]

Heres some pics of Cheapstoc 2007...nothing real exciting

[Medicine Bear]

Does anyone remember the web address of those guys taking pix on the Three Sisters? I thought it was tamafoto.com but that's obviously wrong.

Wifey doesn't believe my bike can lean. She doesn't know about the highside I nearly had paying attention to the camera instead of the curve. :D

Fred :03biker:

[sherob]

www.txmotofoto.com my pics were less than flattering :o:

[Coop]

www.txmotofoto.com my pics were less than flattering :o:

Well, you weren't riding an Ultra Classic......duh!!

[sherob]

It's kinda funny... he has the GW's and ST's under "Cruisers"... :eek:

[Medicine Bear]

It's kinda funny... he has the GW's and ST's under "Cruisers"... :eek:

I went through 22 pages before I found mine under Sport Bikes. I'd swear I was leaning way more than that!

Fred :03biker:

[Coop]

It's kinda funny... he has the GW's and ST's under "Cruisers"... :eek:

Ah hm!! The ST's are with sport bikes and I'm clearly riding in the middle of the road.

[sherob]

I saw ST's in the cruiser section... maybe because they were behind the GW :D

[Coop]

I saw ST's in the cruiser section... maybe because they were behind the GW :D

No more peyote for Rob!! LOL!!