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[chopt8]

There is an event for this weekend Saturday March 3rd, several ride groups from N Houston (Conroe) W Houston (Katy) E Houston (Baytown) and SW Houston (59 & Bellaire/Fondren)

Texas Independence
Victory Ride!

On March 2, 1836, Texas severed ties with Mexico and became a free and independent republic. It was a short-lived country: less than 10 years later Texas joined the Union. As any Texan will tell you, that streak of independence still runs strong and deep through our largest state (nothing else counts). Now THAT’S something to celebrate wherever you find it.

This could be one of the top Victory rides we will make this year with plans in to join up with additional Victory groups en route and at our final destination. This ride will take us up to Washington on the Brazos (just outside of Navasota) to enjoy the festivities sponsored by the Texas Parks Department.

Park entry is free and numerous re-enactments portraying our states journey to independence will be performed.

Send me a message for further details.

[white lightening]

WHAT TIME AND WHERE IS EVERYONE MEETING TO LEAVE IN THE WOODLANDS/CONROE AREA?

[jmdaniel]

As any Texan will tell you, that streak of independence still runs strong and deep through our largest state (nothing else counts).

 

[SETexas Vet]

As any Texan will tell you, that streak of independence still runs strong and deep through our largest state (nothing else counts).

 

Yeah, I was wondering about that too.... 

[pacrat]

didn't ya'll see this part?
independence still runs strong and deep through our largest state (nothing else counts).

[jmdaniel]

didn't ya'll see this part?
independence still runs strong and deep through our largest state (nothing else counts).

Yeah, but it's not Alaskan Independence Day, is it? 

[VT-XS]

As any Texan will tell you, that streak of independence still runs strong and deep through our largest state (nothing else counts).

 

Picky, picky, picky...    If you're from Texas, this is our largest state. We only have one...and its the largest.

Irony is...171 years after that independence...we seem to be giving it back.

[hooter]

Irony is...171 years after that independence...we seem to be giving it back.
[/quote]

That ain't no AppleSauce     

[jmdaniel]

As any Texan will tell you, that streak of independence still runs strong and deep through our largest state (nothing else counts).

 

Picky, picky, picky...    If you're from Texas, this is our largest state. We only have one...and its the largest.

Remember that ol' CSNY song, "Teach Your Children"? Please don't....   

[chopt8]

If It ain't in the Continental U.S. It Doesn't count. without googling does any one know how much bigger that place you consider a state thats connected to CANADA is than TEXAS (allegedly) furthermore anyone know the Capitol, song bird/animal or anything about that place.

ONLY TEXAS COUNTS... less you're headed to Sturgis or Daytona ... or any other major rally.

[skipppy75]

found this with a little google search
http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-us/VRA/Events/HoustonGenesMar307.htm

Please take notice of our meeting and departure times for this Victory Ride:

Meeting Place: Gene’s Powersports Country, 12525 I-10 East, Baytown, Texas
www.genespowersports.com.

Departing time: 8:30 a.m.

Duration: All day

Anticipated Mileage: 250 miles

As always, all bikes are welcome so invite your friends! I hope everyone can join in on the fun. See ya there!

Please RSVP to VRA Volunteer Victory Ride Coordinator Lonnie Dickens if you’ll be joining us for the Victory Ride.
victory8ball@houston.rr.com

[hooter]

If It ain't in the Continental U.S. It Doesn't count. without googling does any one know how much bigger that place you consider a state thats connected to CANADA is than TEXAS (allegedly) furthermore anyone know the Capitol, song bird/animal or anything about that place.

ONLY TEXAS COUNTS... less you're headed to Sturgis or Daytona ... or any other major rally.

State symbols and emblems
Designation Symbol / Emblem Adopted
Bird Alaska Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus alascensis Swarth) 1955
Fish King Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) 1962
Flag Find out more (Adopted by Alaska Territory.) 1927
Flower Wild native Forget-Me-Not (Adopted by the Territorial Legislature.) 1917
Floral Emblem Wild native Forget-Me-Not (Adopted by the Territorial Legislature.) 1917
Fossil Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) 1986
Gem Jade 1968
Great Seal Find out more (Adopted by Territorial Alaska) 1912
Insect Four Spot Skimmer Dragonfly ( Photograph ) 1995
Language English 1998
Land Mammal Moose (Alces alces) 1998
Marine Mammal Bowhead Whale (Balaena mysticetus) 1983
Mineral Gold 1968
Sport Dog Mushing 1972
Song "Alaska's Flag" words by Marie Drake, music by Elinor Dusenbury (Adopted by the Territorial Legislature.) 1955
Tree Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) ( Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park ) 1962
 

[chopt8]

So does anyone plan on attending or keep debating about Alaska?

[SETexas Vet]

So does anyone plan on attending or keep debating about Alaska?

No, on both accounts. 

[jmdaniel]

If It ain't in the Continental U.S. It Doesn't count. without googling does any one know how much bigger that place you consider a state thats connected to CANADA is than TEXAS (allegedly)

Texas      267,338.00 sq. miles   171,095,635.61 acres
 
Alaska     586,412.00 sq. miles   375,302,178.79 acres

proving what I learned way back in the day. If you were to cut Alaska into two equal pieces, Texas would be the 3rd largest state!!