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Upcoming Rally's => Other Rallys => Spring Thing 2014 Archive => Topic started by: snake on January 06, 2014, 02:25:33 PM
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Allright then. There wasn't a thread although there was a heading sooooo....here goes! Is there going to be a 2014 Spring thing and is there a date for it set? I'm not sure wether Kenny was making the reservations or if Randy was. Does anyone know? Time is getting short.
SSSSSSsssssnake
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I am game!
:camping:
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Anyone have any ideas or suggestions where to have Spring Thing, or is this strickly a turkey roost event ???
:agree: it is time to talk about it!
Thanks for tossing it out there Snake.
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Well, I would be willing to bet that neither has reserved the facility. Since Cedar Ridge is a State of Texas Park, one must reserve this facility usually one year in advance and to my knowledge this hasn't been done.
This reservation has always been put on one of their (Kenny or Randy) Personal credit cards. The money was always repaid to one them because the State Park system pulls the full amount $450.00 upfront from the cardholder. So one of them were always out of pocket for this money for 1 year until the event (bet you guys didn't know that one). Also, as they departed on Sunday, they would make the next years reservation and once again put it on their credit card. So in reality, one of them was out $900.00 bucks before repayment for the first $450.00 from the 'Texas X Riders' account was ever returned.
So, Snake, Gumbo, Bryce...who is going to use their credit card first??? Oh, come-on Gumbo, we know you've got a hidden Cajun bank roll!!!
More than likely, this event...if ever held again, will also turn into a camp-out.
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So does that mean your gonna make it Bobby ???
I think (correct me if I am mistaken) that the north will be hosting Spring Thing if there is to be one, supported by the whole group.
Just like BBT there no hard and fast rules it has to be at Turkey Roost. Again correct me if I am wrong.
Ideas - Suggestions?
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This was Kenny's event, no one asked him to front the money. If required to do so, I would move the event.
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I wasnt there all 3 days last time, but did we even use the pavilion?
and whats wrong with a camp-out?? :camping:
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In other words Bobby, No they didn't know that one. :what: :rofl:
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:redcard: Exactly! And Turkey Roost is in reference to the Spring when Kenny hunts...Spring Turkey! Exactly!
Gumbo...North, what the chit is North? I'm from the Cen-Tex! Exactly! And whole group, 1st...where were you in the group. Correct me if I'm wrong, but you didn't attend last year...Exactly! Oh, and you didn't attend last years BBT either...so don't call me out on attendance, buddy!
Gary...yes Kenny started it along with a couple of others from 'the group'; but it was set up different those early couple of years (I was not around then) & I thought you thoroughly enjoyed the spirits last year...headache!
Bryce...whether we used the pavilion or not, we rented that entire camp area, so no one else outside of our group could stay/use the area including the showers/head.
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I did enjoy the spirits but it was after a 300 mile ride. In the past, Kenny and his brother showed me neat rides to places like the Horny Toad in Cransfell Gap and Mother Neff park. Only 3 of us rode.That was disappointing. This is after all a motorcycle association and that part seems to have been forgotten. I show up to ride with you, Bobby.
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Riesen's Park in San Saba, TX is a nice location, and allows for all of our shinanigans... There have been a few updates since I took the pics at the link below. All of the roads are paved like the 1st pic, a swimming pool has been built, the slab has been upgraded, etc. The entire park is shaded by huge pecan trees (which also block the wind), has plenty of camping area, and RV hookups, bathrooms w/ showers, it is right on the San Saba River, there are great roads to ride around there (FM 580, FM 500, and others), things to see, and great places to eat/hang out, and a hotel within walking distance. We used to have a good CASA Rally there every year, and the Gypsies have been there a few times (all before the improvements were made). Either pavilion can be rented for $150, or the entire park for $1,500. If there isn't a big event the city has planned, there really isn't a reason to rent the entire park.
If you want to look at the map, it's google: 31.197743,-98.706978
Pics: www.dropbox.com/sh/tsc81ahed83eeam/d1r53wpqh0 (http://www.dropbox.com/sh/tsc81ahed83eeam/d1r53wpqh0)
http://www.sansabatexas.com/visit-us/city-parks/risien-park-2/ (http://www.sansabatexas.com/visit-us/city-parks/risien-park-2/)
http://sansabachamber.com/things-to-do/ (http://sansabachamber.com/things-to-do/)
http://www.sansabatexas.com/visit-us/local-lodgings/ (http://www.sansabatexas.com/visit-us/local-lodgings/)
http://www.sansabatexas.com/visit-us/local-eateries/ (http://www.sansabatexas.com/visit-us/local-eateries/)
http://www.sansabatexas.com/history/other-attractions/nggallery/slideshow (http://www.sansabatexas.com/history/other-attractions/nggallery/slideshow)
http://www.sansabatexas.com/visit-us/rack-cards/ (http://www.sansabatexas.com/visit-us/rack-cards/)
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Riesen's Park looks good, at the very least it is a start :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Don't recall calling anyone out Buddy ;D
Your right I did not attend last year Spring Thing or BBT, but I did however send in my registration for BBT and have the funky shirt to prove it.
I have this thing called a JOB that takes president over events, got to pay bills and buy beans ya know.
North, what the chit is North? I'm from the Cen-Tex!
Well that is north to me!!
The goal here in not to offend anyone, it was to get Spring Thing back on the radar, that’s it. :c :c
Got to admit I don't know the history behind Spring Thing, heck I thought it was called Turkey Roost :laugh:
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, heck I thought it was called Turkey Roost :laugh:
You mean it's not? Oops ;D
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Good presentation Murray! I thought you lived further west than Gainsville. Have you moved, or was I always mistaken? ???
SSSssssnake
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agree with Snake, Murray, Maybe a spot for a Hotter than Hell run this summer. Spring has kinda sprung.
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Good presentation Murray! I thought you lived further west than Gainsville. Have you moved, or was I always mistaken? ???
SSSssssnake
You are right, I was in San Angelo, then Midland, then Abilene, and now Gainesville. I've been trying to work my way closer to the metroplex for years!
That place is still decent in the heat of the summer with the river running near, and all the shade from the pecan trees!
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No, Hipshot and I don't attend BBT or Spring Thing but we do pay for 1 entrance to BBT every year. (that's our fine for not attending)
Just a suggestion..........
How about eliminating Spring Thing all together so funds can go towards BBT like Door Prizes, Live Band, Drinks and Food.........:couch:
Not everyone can take off for 3 to 7 days twice a year for motorcycle FUN.
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The costs for Spring Thing was fronted by Randy(TXCajun) and funded by those that attended. No Xrider funds were used for Spring Thing.
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If this video doesn't get your motor running to visit San Saba, I don't know what will:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzhbbKO6qdSYcUVIaEdrNkw0bzQ/edit
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If this video doesn't get your motor running to visit San Saba, I don't know what will:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzhbbKO6qdSYcUVIaEdrNkw0bzQ/edit
What, you on their Tourism Committee? :laugh:
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If this video doesn't get your motor running to visit San Saba, I don't know what will:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzhbbKO6qdSYcUVIaEdrNkw0bzQ/edit
What, you on their Tourism Committee? :laugh:
haha, I grew up there, and saw that posted on the facebook today, and thought it would be great to share here. It would have only been better if it was themed like the Budweiser Real Men of Genius commercials...
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it does look like a place to check out for an event of some sort.