Guys, again, sorry for the recent lack of details. Between being busy and not having all options researched I saw no point. Now, I have some ideas I want to run down for you. For your approval, as this is our rally. I will start with my favorite.
Friday is early arrival. 8:00 AM is not too early for me. As someone mentioned, it still can be hot in October. In my scouting I crossed many parts each of the Medina, the Guadelupe, the Sabinal, and the Frio rivers. I was amazed at the crowds of people tubing these rivers. I think New Braunfels' river restrictions are chasing people away. There is many a tube and kayak rental place around. Early arrivals may want to partake. I will also put on another cruise route with one of my alternative routes if any are interested. One around Medina Lake and to the dam will be very enjoyable. Even a pre-run of the main route can be done. Twisties are so much more enjoyable when one knows the roads. Also, twisties require your attention on the road. Two runs will allow you to appreciate the scenery. Other early activities can include antique shopping and I can even organize a dude ranch visit with horse riding. Depending on the number of early ?Ruckers?, , I might be able to find enough boats for a lake ride. It is one beautiful lake.
Friday Night, AKA, Meet and Greet. We are out of luck. We have no Margarita Cabana here. We do have Honkey Tonks though and a decent live music venue. Artists such as Cross Canadian Ragweed, Ben Beckendorf sometimes play around these parts. Now that I have a date the Meet and Greet spot is being researched. High on my interest list is Cafe Riverstone. All but the big bands have no cover charge. Also high on my list is the Guadelupe River Club. Both overlooking the Guadelupe river. The Guadelupe River Club has an awsome three tier deck overlooking the river. Now that we have a date I am gonna check all over for bookings and ask for concessions on any cover charges as we are in group buy mode. I am even going to ask for a discount on our tabs. I will see who wants our business, but there will be a Meet and Greet.
Saturday: Show and Shine...Shine and Show...will be at Louise Hays City park. On the banks of the Guadelupe river. Under shade trees for a change, . Fieros will be parked along the park roads, though in a compact manner, instead of parking lot style. The park also has horse shoe and washer toss facilities available, volley ball, nature walks, and I think Bar B Que pits ( not sure).
Saturday: Cruise Route. We will leave the park and take Spur 98 west to Lemos street. We will turn right (might as well as put my directions in printable form now, ) and cross the Guadelupe. I picked this crossing as it is picturesque. A short jaunt to Hwy 27. Left into Ingram Texas, four miles. At the main crossroads in Ingram we will go straight ahead but the road will become Hwy 39, towards Hunt Texas, six more miles. Hwy 39 is a spirited little road crossing the Guadelupe ten times. Nice curves with a surprisingly decent speed limit to make then all the more enjoyable. We will be following the river, again picturesque. Just before we reach Hunt we will detour on FM 1340 for a little sight seeing of a replica of Stonehenge. I need some more fact finding on this stop.
Back to the route. We get back on 39 west towards uhh, West Texas, . We will travel some more fun twisties for about 18 miles to FM 187. Can only make a left there, towards Vanderpool. (Mileage figures as of now are iffy. I have run routes clockwise and counter clockwise, adjusted routes and can not guarantee mileage figures at this time. Hard to drive and write at the same time. I will run it again for exact figures.) When we get on 187 this is the place to open up the throttle bores as you don't have to worry about missing a curve. You will only have about eleven miles to do so. Anywho, 14 miles after we get on 187 we will come to Lost Maples State Park. I still need to research the view possibilities on those dates. Lost Maples is semi famous for great fall colors in the trees from what I understand. We may want to stop.
Let me interject. pumpkincarriage can be of help to us here. From my Texas travels I know a State Park entrance fee is good in every State Park for the same time span. For some that may wish to camp lodge instead of moteling it can camp at Kerrville-Schriener State Park right here in Kerrville, on the Guadelupe. It has always been too close for me to need overnight facilities but cabins were to be built when we had our last family reunion hosted there. I am thinking pumkincarriage might be able to work some kind of State Park magic for both parks.
Back to the route. After Lost Maples we again get on 187 southward again into Vanderpool. About another five miles. We will pass Lone Star Motorcycle Museum. (This whole area is a big favorite for bikers.) I need to check and see what they have for viewing. They also have a cafe. I will check on a group lunch discount and menu items.
Just past Vanderpool by a mile or so we will come to Hwy337. Actually, in Vanderpool 337 will go west. We stay on 187 for that other mile and come to 337 East, towards Medina Texas, about 20 miles. At Medina we be at Hwy 16. There we will make a left towards Kerrville, about 23 miles.
So, for the cruise, we are looking at about a 90 mile cruise. My scouting has been interrupting rides. I could not time it. I will be running it again for absolutes.
Saturday night will be another Honkey Tonk. We do have a Mud Racing/Dirt Track but I do not know the times they race. I do not see a big interest with us.
Sunday, as mentioned before, a short trip north on Hwy 16 to Fredericksburg will make a good finale gathering spot. Routes away to all areas of Texas. Another unique town that every Texan should see. It is quite the antique shopping stop though I have seen better. Fredricksburg also has the Admiral Nimitz Naval museum. I am thinking it has a World War Two Japanese mini sub used in the attack on Pearl Harbor. Do not ask me how a Naval museum ended up in Frederiksburg Tx, . I would have to do some learnin. I think Admiral Nimitz was from around here.
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I have been asked how some can help. I think I have it under control but...I want to reach out to maryjane. I might know as well as any on how to get a hold of him but any help would be appreciated.
All of the above is not final. I am sure it will suffice as we all just want to get together. Your input is crucial to me. I have tried to keep the mileage down as that was a concern. I can easily throw in a couple of more routes as this is a great place to drive. In fact, my research as caused me to learn of "The Three Sisters". A highly popular biker run route. Because of twisties I am sure. I would also imagine view. We can work that in to my proposed main route. I am gonna run it anyways and will offer details later.
ehh...typing 40 minutes a word sucks. I got other things to do. I will be checking in more as it is nut cutting time. "Ya'll have my cell number. Use it if need be.

[This message has been edited by cliffw (edited 08-20-2007).]

quote Originally posted by sanderson: I did a little internet searching on motels in Kerrville for the weekend of October 12-14.

I know of a few other budget motels. Not dives but I guess I need to assess everyones expectations. Clean sheets and A/C for sure I know. I have to stop short of the word guarantee but every motel is safe personal and property wise.
Also, we have other venues. Dude ranches and such. I am working on more options and am in the group rate thinking mode. A date has helped me to get onto that part of the planning.
What I would like to see happen is a group lodging at the River Inn Resort. On the Guadelupe near Hunt. Let me see what I can do.