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Title: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that wet banjos I hear????
Post by: snake on June 23, 2014, 01:52:50 PM: Thread located in the out of state rides section.
http://www.texasxriders.com/index.php?topic=17558.0 (http://www.texasxriders.com/index.php?topic=17558.0)
The timing will be great, the scenery better, the company the best.
One mountaintop road is 52 miles of twisty, up and down fun. Only a few vehicles, mountaintop outlook vista spots, picnic areas... Talihina OK. to Mena AR.
Twenty one of us so far...be number 22! And this is only one of the roads we'll ride!

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Go to http://www.queenwilhelmina.com/photo-video/default.aspx (http://www.queenwilhelmina.com/photo-video/default.aspx) to get an idea.

http://www.queenwilhelmina.com/things/scenic_drive.aspx (http://www.queenwilhelmina.com/things/scenic_drive.aspx)
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: snake on June 23, 2014, 09:19:48 PM: And that is the tip of the iceberg on the roads and scenery to ride, get ready for the most colorful ride you can make.

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Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: snake on June 25, 2014, 12:34:15 PM: Ocassional bump!
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Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: snake on July 09, 2014, 08:09:40 AM: Bump again!
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: matap on July 09, 2014, 10:18:02 AM: I'm pretty much read for this.
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: JustinVTX on July 09, 2014, 12:37:34 PM: We got a packet from the AR tourism board will all of the good bike rides listed out. We are in the process of printing off maps and directions that we can hand out for everyone to have a copy of. That should give us a lot of options on rides with information about food and fuel along the routes.
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: Gumbo on July 09, 2014, 01:59:56 PM: Jim's feeling better :thumbup:
Really looking forward to it :bikerider:
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: Wahoo on July 13, 2014, 08:08:19 PM: Me 2 :t
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: Rocket67 on July 17, 2014, 08:32:32 AM: I am sure that this is duplication but there is a website that has some great rides out of Eureka Springs, most of them can be done from anywhere as they are several hundred miles long.

http://www.eurekaspringsmotorcyclerides.com/ride-maps/ (http://www.eurekaspringsmotorcyclerides.com/ride-maps/)

I have already asked the Boss for time off.....and if she lets me I will put in for vacation at work...LOL. I just got back from there and wanted to go back when it wasn't as hot. This trip is exactly what I wanted to do. Also, for those who met my friend David at the M&G, I invited him as well.

Crossing Fingers!!
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: matap on July 17, 2014, 09:24:31 AM: Quote from: Rocket67 on July 17, 2014, 08:32:32 AM
I am sure that this is duplication but there is a website that has some great rides out of Eureka Springs, most of them can be done from anywhere as they are several hundred miles long.

http://www.eurekaspringsmotorcyclerides.com/ride-maps/ (http://www.eurekaspringsmotorcyclerides.com/ride-maps/)

I have already asked the Boss for time off.....and if she lets me I will put in for vacation at work...LOL. I just got back from there and wanted to go back when it wasn't as hot. This trip is exactly what I wanted to do. Also, for those who met my friend David at the M&G, I invited him as well.

Crossing Fingers!!

That would be great!
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: alejandro1800vtx on July 17, 2014, 01:21:10 PM: :reaction: we are over due for a gang meet up :bikerider:
Start posting were we should get hotel and details, we are in :lunch:
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: matap on July 17, 2014, 02:17:06 PM: we should keep this place in mind

http://menachoppingblock.com/ (http://menachoppingblock.com/)
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: alejandro1800vtx on July 17, 2014, 02:55:27 PM: Quote from: matap on July 17, 2014, 02:17:06 PM
we should keep this place in mind

http://menachoppingblock.com/ (http://menachoppingblock.com/)

That got me hungry :lunch:
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: xcaliber on July 17, 2014, 06:08:38 PM: Quote from: matap on July 17, 2014, 02:17:06 PM
we should keep this place in mind

http://menachoppingblock.com/ (http://menachoppingblock.com/)
you know your gonna have to take Ruthie to Eureka Springs. Lots of shopping there! :t :laugh:
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: T-BIRD on July 18, 2014, 02:32:14 AM: Who's pulling the trailer? Everyone need to be aware Mena is a dry county. No Booze.
We are planning to be in Eureka Springs that week. We hope to see everyone somewhere.
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: matap on July 18, 2014, 07:59:31 AM: Quote from: xcaliber on July 17, 2014, 06:08:38 PM
Quote from: matap on July 17, 2014, 02:17:06 PM
we should keep this place in mind

http://menachoppingblock.com/ (http://menachoppingblock.com/)
you know your gonna have to take Ruthie to Eureka Springs. Lots of shopping there! :t :laugh:

Huh?!!!! ::)
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: matap on July 18, 2014, 08:00:57 AM: Quote from: T-BIRD on July 18, 2014, 02:32:14 AM
Who's pulling the trailer? Everyone need to be aware Mena is a dry county. No Booze.
We are planning to be in Eureka Springs that week. We hope to see everyone somewhere.

Not sure anyone is but if that means you'll come....trailer it.

Dry county....huh?! Well I'll be sure to bring my own. O0
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: Bobcat Biker on July 18, 2014, 08:02:56 AM: Libby will have her vodka and crystal light
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: Rocket67 on July 20, 2014, 09:34:53 AM: Quote from: matap on July 18, 2014, 08:00:57 AM
Quote from: T-BIRD on July 18, 2014, 02:32:14 AM
Who's pulling the trailer? Everyone need to be aware Mena is a dry county. No Booze.
We are planning to be in Eureka Springs that week. We hope to see everyone somewhere.

Not sure anyone is but if that means you'll come....trailer it.

Dry county....huh?! Well I'll be sure to bring my own. O0

Ok, so Ft.Smith is just down the road and the Comfort in next to Buffalo Wild Wings is only a few bucks more per night. :thumbup:
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: Rocket67 on July 21, 2014, 08:46:41 AM: Quote from: Bobcat Biker on July 18, 2014, 08:02:56 AM
Libby will have her vodka and crystal light

Probably going to bring a bottle and a few cigars!! Dry county or not, we can still have fun. Does this Hotel have a rough and rowdy section?
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: Rocket67 on July 21, 2014, 08:50:26 AM: Quote from: JustinVTX on July 09, 2014, 12:37:34 PM
We got a packet from the AR tourism board will all of the good bike rides listed out. We are in the process of printing off maps and directions that we can hand out for everyone to have a copy of. That should give us a lot of options on rides with information about food and fuel along the routes.

Looking forward to seeing your mapped rides. The only one that we accomplished last time was the Pig Trail and we stopped by the Beaver Dam for a few pics. I saw tons of roads that we didn't take. Frankly, was afraid some of them would lead to trouble!!
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: snake on July 21, 2014, 09:02:03 AM: Only trouble is when you start hearing the banjos and harmonicas Rocket ;D Otherwise just watch out for fords! :D

SSSSSSssssnakeyyyyyyyyyyyyyy (for you, Alleeeeyhandrooooooo. 8))
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: hooter on July 21, 2014, 09:10:15 AM: Quote from: Rocket67 on July 21, 2014, 08:50:26 AM
Quote from: JustinVTX on July 09, 2014, 12:37:34 PM
We got a packet from the AR tourism board will all of the good bike rides listed out. We are in the process of printing off maps and directions that we can hand out for everyone to have a copy of. That should give us a lot of options on rides with information about food and fuel along the routes.

Looking forward to seeing your mapped rides. The only one that we accomplished last time was the Pig Trail and we stopped by the Beaver Dam for a few pics. I saw tons of roads that we didn't take. Frankly, was afraid some of them would lead to trouble!!

What be da matter? Skerred?
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: Rocket67 on July 22, 2014, 09:48:35 AM: Watch out for them 18-wheelers and cars on the curves too. More than a few times making a corner had to re-adjust because someone was using both lanes. On the Double-U turn the 18-Wheelers had the entire lanes blocked and there were three in a row stacked up...going uphill. I would hate to be a truck driver on that road....serious. Fun to watch though.
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: snake on July 22, 2014, 12:14:16 PM: Too good Hoot!!!
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Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: Isorg on July 22, 2014, 04:16:32 PM: going to put this on my radar, I should be recovered enough by then.
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: xcaliber on July 22, 2014, 04:21:40 PM: Quote from: Isorg on July 22, 2014, 04:16:32 PM
going to put this on my radar, I should be recovered enough by then.

myself, burning vacation to go to Colorado in a coupla weeks. See if I can accrue a coupla more vacation days.
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: Chad on July 22, 2014, 04:52:21 PM: Quote from: xcaliber on July 22, 2014, 04:21:40 PM
Quote from: Isorg on July 22, 2014, 04:16:32 PM
going to put this on my radar, I should be recovered enough by then.

myself, burning vacation to go to Colorado in a coupla weeks. See if I can accrue a coupla more vacation days.

:thumbup:
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: Isorg on July 22, 2014, 06:03:31 PM: Quote from: xcaliber on July 22, 2014, 04:21:40 PM
Quote from: Isorg on July 22, 2014, 04:16:32 PM
going to put this on my radar, I should be recovered enough by then.

myself, burning vacation to go to Colorado in a coupla weeks. See if I can accrue a coupla more vacation days.

I get back from a big 7000 mile trip labor day, so will need time to recover :)
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: Rocket67 on July 23, 2014, 07:00:45 AM: Mena, AR

Oct Average Weather
Average High: 72°F
Average Low: 48°F
Avg. Mean Temp: 60°F
Average Precipitation: 6.00 in.
Record High: 94°F (1956)
Record Low: 20°F (1993)

Goodness, what to pack? Definitely need some good rain gear folks!! We rode for over 100 miles in it on our way up there in July. Good thing is, the roads don't get slick because they are constantly getting washed off.
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: snake on July 29, 2014, 10:55:10 AM: Dont know if he still lives there or not, but where 259 T's in to the wilhamena parkway, a prairie dog has his home about four feet up the mountain side. Fun to watch him as every vehicle coming up 259 is pointing right at him. You'd think He'd relocate or something.

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Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: snake on August 11, 2014, 07:42:42 AM: BTT
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: paperpeddler on August 11, 2014, 08:02:58 AM: Hey everyone, Myself and Heidi are planning on joining the ride. I also have several articles from shamrock tours for bikes about arkansas and the Good Roades. Where are we meeting to leave Fort Worth. Please advise. Paperpeddler
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: Chad on August 11, 2014, 09:46:42 AM: A lot are staying at the LIME TREE INN in Mena, Ark. Jim and
Janarha are the ones who started the ride. ;D
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: Bobcat Biker on August 11, 2014, 12:34:08 PM: Paper Peddler! Libby and I were going to head East and then head north after we meet up with VTXChad. Leaving early on the 9th.
You in?! We will do a roll call as time gets closer. Still trying to get a couple of other guys to commit from up here. (DFW)

Bobcat
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: snake on August 17, 2014, 05:32:37 PM: btt
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: snake on August 19, 2014, 06:42:38 AM: For those so inclined, there is a big casino less than 90 miles from mena, brand new (2 yrs old) and easy to get to. Choctaw, outside of FT Smith, just over the border in OK. Huge . Not condoning gambling ;) (anyone up for a game of poker?) in any form, but we might get a game up at the limetree. Anyone ever play Tonk before? ;D

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Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: Rocket67 on August 19, 2014, 06:45:47 AM: Quote from: snake on August 19, 2014, 06:42:38 AM
For those so inclined, there is a big casino less than 90 miles from mena, brand new (2 yrs old) and easy to get to. Choctaw, outside of FT Smith, just over the border in OK. Huge . Not condoning gambling ;) (anyone up for a game of poker?) in any form, but we might get a game up at the limetree. Anyone ever play Tonk before? ;D

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Does the Casino have a hotel and why are we not booking there? :thumbup:
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: snake on August 20, 2014, 07:06:55 AM: You can book there, no prob. weekly nights $90, weekend $129. 90 miles away from where we were going to base our rides out of, plenty of time to adjust, I guess. Mena just seemed like more of a riding hub, kinda' a gateway to lots of destinations...pig trail, ozarks, Talimena DR, Petit Jean mt, Rich mt...etc, But any road in that area of Arkansas is usually great. If casinoing is your thing, theres one just north of you just over the OK line too. I believe it is close to Durant. One in Broken Bow and Idabel also, but they are small casinos, one in a old Walmart store I believe. Mena is just 11 miles from the CMA national Headquarters, who has thousands of bikes coming in the week after we will be there. That is in Hatfield AR. Where I live there are streams of bikes all that next week passing back and forth for their OCT changing of the colors Rally. I'm over 100 miles away, and not on hwy 59 that goes straight north to there, the best shot up to there from the south.

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Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: Rocket67 on August 20, 2014, 10:52:27 AM: Quote from: snake on August 20, 2014, 07:06:55 AM
You can book there, no prob. weekly nights $90, weekend $129. 90 miles away from where we were going to base our rides out of, plenty of time to adjust, I guess. Mena just seemed like more of a riding hub, kinda' a gateway to lots of destinations...pig trail, ozarks, Talimena DR, Petit Jean mt, Rich mt...etc, But any road in that area of Arkansas is usually great. If casinoing is your thing, theres one just north of you just over the OK line too. I believe it is close to Durant. One in Broken Bow and Idabel also, but they are small casinos, one in a old Walmart store I believe. Mena is just 11 miles from the CMA national Headquarters, who has thousands of bikes coming in the week after we will be there. That is in Hatfield AR. Where I live there are streams of bikes all that next week passing back and forth for their OCT changing of the colors Rally. I'm over 100 miles away, and not on hwy 59 that goes straight north to there, the best shot up to there from the south.

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My response was more tongue and cheek than a real request. I am here to ride!! That being said, one of these days I am going to plan to ride and stay in Eureka Springs, that place is beautiful, has bars and rooms with 2 Queen beds can be had for sub $50/night. Only problem, it's another 185 miles past Mena and from Houston that is a long 185 miles. I can make the ride but it's about 10+ hours, not good for everyone. Coming back last time we had to stop 130 miles short of home (Nacadoches) because one of our riders couldn't go any more. Good thing was, the hotel had a pool and the gas station across the street had beer. Win Win. :thumbup:
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: Rocket67 on August 22, 2014, 03:45:33 PM: Quote from: snake on August 19, 2014, 06:42:38 AM
(anyone up for a game of poker?) in any form, but we might get a game up at the limetree. Anyone ever play Tonk before? ;D

SSSSssssssnake

Yes and Tonk-a? Used to play with them all the time when I was a kid.
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: snake on September 02, 2014, 05:13:00 AM: It is like a rummy gambling game, pretty fast paced. Lots of fun

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Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: snake on September 10, 2014, 06:04:00 AM: Bump!
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: paperpeddler on September 10, 2014, 05:44:48 PM: Hey anyone leaving the Fort Worth Area on Thursday headed to Arkansas. Will leave early Thursday, some company would be nice if you can keep up. Looking forward to a great ride and Weekend. Let me hear from anyone in the area.

Thanks Paperpeddler
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: JustinVTX on September 11, 2014, 05:40:12 AM: We are riding up with Steve and Libby, planning to leave our area around 8:00 AM on Thursday. I am still waiting on a location, but I suggested the Valero at I35 & 114 on the north east corner.
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: DavidJ on September 11, 2014, 06:55:15 AM: Is the North Texas crowd still planning on meeting the H-town group for lunch in Paris?
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: JustinVTX on September 11, 2014, 07:18:10 AM: We are planning to...
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: paperpeddler on September 11, 2014, 06:25:59 PM: Hey Jim, sounds good to me, the sooner the better. Its going to be a pretty good to Mena. Looking forward to IT.
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: Bobcat Biker on September 12, 2014, 02:16:37 PM: N. Texas group...Fort Worth Chapter...will meet at the Valero 114 and 35 by Texas Motor Speedway. KSU at 8:00 a.m. and ride north then east..should put us into Paris between 11 and 11:30 and will make it to lunch location on the N.E. side of Paris. Jim, Janatha, Steve, Libby, Earl, Heidi....anyone else? John and Debbie?
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: T-BIRD on September 17, 2014, 04:15:17 PM: We will not be leaving till around 12:00
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: snake on September 18, 2014, 05:35:42 AM: Quote from: T-BIRD on September 17, 2014, 04:15:17 PM
We will not be leaving till around 12:00

STONE COLD!
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: alejandro1800vtx on September 18, 2014, 05:49:44 AM: Leaving 8am but not going to Paris, going straight to Mena :thumbup:
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: snake on September 18, 2014, 05:52:28 AM: Holler at me as time closes in Alllyyyyhandero!

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Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: alejandro1800vtx on September 18, 2014, 06:16:43 AM: I will sneeeeeeakyyyyy :thumbup:
Title: Re: Arkansas excursion OCT. 9-12 c'mon up! Is that banjos I hear in the distance?
Post by: snake on October 06, 2014, 09:38:53 AM: Last Bump. Cmon out, ya'll!

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