hey guys !! hope were closer to things .. i'm not sure if i ever posted but i got engaged earlyer this year ! we plan on having the wedding some time in mid oct.  of 2008 ( i knew it seems far away but its coming fast ) you guys are all invited .. it will probly be in austin texas

Feared, congratulations

Ok, we have a room, well I suggested it, Feared said it was ok and no one else said anything. The place's information is below.

The closest place I could find with a room for both nights was the Ramada in Alpine, TX, I booked two rooms since there is no cancellation fee with at least 48 hours notice. The cost would be $83.64 per room per night including tax etc. We can fit up to 4 in each room.
2800 W Hwy 90
Alpine, TX 79830 
Phone: 432 837-1100
Fax: (432) 837-7032

Last year we gave two options, sleep on the floor for $5 less or sleep on the bed for $5 more. The cost per night will be
For four  people  to a room; floor $15.91, bed $25.91
For three people to a room; floor $21.21, bed $31.21
For two  people  to a room;  $41.82

The number in a room will depend on how many are going.

Now that we have the room and more or less a plan, we need to know who is in.  If you are unsure that is cool, we will try to accommodate you when you make up your mind. If you are sure post that you are coming and whether you would like to sleep on the floor or in a bed. That way we can get a head count and if these two hotel rooms fill up I will try to get a third. 

Also I will send a pm to all interested to make it fair for those who do not check often.

For March 10-12, I'm out.
Codger

I'd like to say I'm in. But I'm in the process of starting a new job, so I'm not sure how my schedule will look.
Also, I would be fine with taking the floor at the hotel.

ill say i'm in but i wont know tell closer tell time .. i need a new set of tires on my bike (front and back ) but i have alot coming up .. xmas and birthdays and anviersy ( bla i cant spell) and all that comeing up fast and hard .. but luckly thats about the same time as tax returens

90% Sure I can swing it.  As long as my job let's me post vacation that week.  I'll know by the first of the year.

think i have some bad news guys dont think i'm gonna be able to make it this year .... and it sucks cuz i really want to go .... but if things change i'll keep you posted !!!

man you guys have a big ride coming up you better start planing !!!!!

Uh. Dude. My tank range is 80 miles. I'd be boned.  That doesn't even take into account the fact I can barely take an hour on the seat before I want to stop and rub my butt.

alpha .. you hush .. i know you ride longer then that .. heck .. we rode the whole way down there last time .. made it in 9 hours .. it only took that long cuz .. we only did about  80 ... then once we hit I-10 and CSS took charge in the night time .. he kicked it up to 90 ! but it was fun !!!!

Quote from: FearedGS500 on February 06, 2007, 10:16:11 PM
alpha .. you hush .. i know you ride longer then that .. heck .. we rode the whole way down there last time .. made it in 9 hours .. it only took that long cuz .. we only did about  80 ... then once we hit I-10 and CSS took charge in the night time .. he kicked it up to 90 ! but it was fun !!!!

My DRZ doesn't exactly have the most comfortable seat for long distance touring. My bike starts running out of steam around 80.

I think this trip is dead.  We might be able to get something else going tho.  What about a TX GStwin track day?

Quote from: Jarrett on February 06, 2007, 10:32:16 PM
I think this trip is dead.  We might be able to get something else going tho.  What about a TX GStwin track day?

I'll be at GrandSport Speedway in Houston, TX on April 21 or 22, riding with RideSmart.

I wanted to go to Eagles Canyon Raceway (a new track) in Denton, but the ice and rain has thrown them off schedule, so they don't think it will be open in time for the March 24 track day that was originally planned. Bummer.

I was thinking it might be dead as well but I still have the rooms and found some tips on interesting ways to get down there if we want to go.  I will hang on to the room until the 23rd. If we don't have at least 2 or 3 say they will go by then I will cancel the reservation.

I'll give Robert (plusultra) a call and see if he is still wants to go.

Hey guys...

I have a trip planned to be in Big Bend leaving on March 15th, and return Sunday March 18th. Got a hotel booked in Ft. Davis for 3 nights.

So far... I will be riding out there alone. Does someone want to tag along with me errrrrrr.... me tag along? Gonna be a lonely ride if I have to go it alone. *Sniff 

I'll buy someone 1 tank of fuel. *No jerry cans please. I will be leaving from Houston, TX.. and will have some spare room on my bike so I can help tote someones gear for them. Im riding a BMW 1150 GS out.

Update!

I got a truck and a trailer! Dual Cab Ford Dually and MC trailer. Anyone want the spare slot on the trailer?

well man did you go !?

ok ok .. so this anual GS500 Texas Big bend ride got off to a bad start :| first off someof us went and a few had to back out ...*cough* alapha *cough*  and then this year it seems as if everyone backed out . sooo ... how about next year ? or one good last ride before the winter hits ? hoping to get my soon to be wife on her HD sporster if so going is even more possible !