Welcome back to Houston For Wolfgang

[andy]

Since our friend Wolfgang took a raincheck last time we tried to organize something to welcome him back to h-town, we'll now do it ohfishually and with plenty of notice.

Mark your calendar's and show up!

Sat. July 14th starting 'round noon and lasting until the last one leaves. I'll provide the place (backyard), some mean (smoked) meat, patates salad, drinks. You'll supply the body(yours) (preferably with SO) , friendly face, a healthy appetite, and some grins? Deal?

Just let me know who's coming so that I can plan the meat, water, cervesia,

[Dick]

Since our friend Wolfgang took a raincheck last time we tried to organize something to welcome him back to h-town, we'll now do it ohfishually and with plenty of notice.

Mark your calendar's and show up!

Sat. July 14th starting 'round noon and lasting until the last one leaves. I'll provide the place (backyard), some mean (smoked) meat, patates salad, drinks. You'll supply the body(yours) (preferably with SO) , friendly face, a healthy appetite, and some grins? Deal?

Just let me know who's coming so that I can plan the meat, water, cervesia,
"Just let me know who's coming so that I can plan the meat, water, cervesia"
Andy Pleschutznig
Lanette Pleschutznig
Wolfgang Sanders
Emily Sanders
Dick Largen

[grifscoots]

Andy Pleschutznig
Lanette Pleschutznig
Wolfgang Sanders
Emily Sanders
Dick Largen
grif "kitchen pass" scoots

[grifscoots]

Hey Dick, wanta ride wit me?

[Dick]

Hey Dick, wanta ride wit me?
Yo - I ain't looked at the east end of a west bound GT yet; be my pleasure. Carry on.... ;)

[grifscoots]

Yo - I ain't looked at the east end of a west bound GT yet; be my pleasure. Carry on.... ;)Yeah, yeah you have!:D Where in the world did you get the idea that I'd ride fast anyway?

[Wolfgang]

Thank you. What a way to be welcommed back to Texas!


Depending on what happens with the sale (or lack of) our Condo in Puerto Rico Emily may be back in Puerto Rico. But I am looking forward.

Thank you guys!

Wolfgang

now back home in Texas.

[katnapinn]

Andy Pleschutznig
Lanette Pleschutznig
Wolfgang Sanders
Emily Sanders
Dick Largen
grif "kitchen pass" scoots
Steve "don't need no kitchen pass"Shreeve
Sammie Shreeve

[munson]

Andy Pleschutznig
Lanette Pleschutznig
Wolfgang Sanders
Emily Sanders
Dick Largen
grif "kitchen pass" scoots
Steve "don't need no kitchen pass"Shreeve
Sammie Shreeve
Rev and Sweetpea

[deputy5211]

Would love to see everyone, but I won't be able to make this one.

[Lonewuff]

Did you say food? :D

Andy Pleschutznig
Lanette Pleschutznig
Wolfgang Sanders
Emily Sanders
Dick Largen
grif "kitchen pass" scoots
Steve "don't need no kitchen pass"Shreeve
Sammie Shreeve
Rev and Sweetpea
Lone-Wuff

[eatanner]

Deb and I expect to make it also! (I guess this means this weekend has been rescheduled, right?)

Andy Pleschutznig
Lanette Pleschutznig
Wolfgang Sanders
Emily Sanders
Dick Largen
grif "kitchen pass" scoots
Steve "don't need no kitchen pass"Shreeve
Sammie Shreeve
Rev and Sweetpea
Lone-Wuff
Edgar Tanner
Deborah Whisnand

[andy]

Deb and I expect to make it also! (I guess this means this weekend has been rescheduled, right?)


Right, due to lack of interest. I figured with enough warning the interest may be better.

[grifscoots]

Right, due to lack of interest. I figured with enough warning the interest may be better.It's not that we aren't interested, we just don't care:p :D

[Paul_Yeager]

Janice and I would like to join you all. It'll be great to see Wolfgang and all you guys from the Hill Country! Andy, let me know if we can bring something besides our appetites! My email is pyeager@fyi-media.com. Thanks again.

[grifscoots]

Slacker! No, no, that's ok, I took care of for you.

BTW, It'll be good to see y'all!!!

Andy Pleschutznig
Lanette Pleschutznig
Wolfgang Sanders
Emily Sanders
Dick Largen
grif "kitchen pass" scoots
Steve "don't need no kitchen pass"Shreeve
Sammie Shreeve
Rev and Sweetpea
Lone-Wuff
Edgar Tanner
Deborah Whisnand
Paul & Janice

[Paul_Yeager]

Thanks for picking up the slack, Grif!

[andy]

Janice and I would like to join you all. It'll be great to see Wolfgang and all you guys from the Hill Country! Andy, let me know if we can bring something besides our appetites! My email is pyeager@fyi-media.com. Thanks again.

Since I don't want to answer that over and over again:

here is the list of things we'd like you to bring:

Body (yours)
Appetite(healthy)
Grin(on your face)
Time (plenty)

on a second thought: If some of you come with your cages, bring a few camping chairs. I have only so many.

[jimswanzy]

Grif and Dick, you guys have room for one more?

Andy Pleschutznig
Lanette Pleschutznig
Wolfgang Sanders
Emily Sanders
Dick Largen
grif "kitchen pass" scoots
Steve "don't need no kitchen pass"Shreeve
Sammie Shreeve
Rev and Sweetpea
Lone-Wuff
Edgar Tanner
Deborah Whisnand
Paul & Janice
Jim Swanzy

[grifscoots]

Grif and Dick, you guys have room for one more?
You're kidding, right? Of course you're always welcome, anytime, anywhere.

[Dick]

You're kidding, right? Of course you're always welcome, anytime, anywhere.
BTW - I assume you know where you're goin' when you leave the casa?? Where ya wanna meet, to start? *$$ on Walnut/35, or......?? :confused:

[grifscoots]

BTW - I assume you know where you're goin' when you leave the casa?? Where ya wanna meet, to start? *$$ on Walnut/35, or......?? :confused:Wha.....???!!! You think I know where I'm going after all these years of being told where to go?

Wherever is cornvenient for you to meet is just fine and dandy for moi. You know, there's a new kkkkkkaffee shop on loop 337 called Two Rivers. Next door to a new gym. Coming from 46 towards River Road on the right hand side.

Uhhhh, Andreas my man, where the hell are we going?

[Dick]

Wha.....???!!! You think I know where I'm going after all these years of being told where to go?

Wherever is cornvenient for you to meet is just fine and dandy for moi. You know, there's a new kkkkkkaffee shop on loop 337 called Two Rivers. Next door to a new gym. Coming from 46 towards River Road on the right hand side.

Uhhhh, Andreas my man, where the hell are we going?
New kkkkkkaffee shop is fine with me. We'll set a time to start the dance, later. Sandar goin'?? I can put the trunk back on and y'all can herd ole Toad and I'll follow along on the GT!! :rolleyes: Huh, didn't think that'd fly!! ;)

BTW - may come over and have munchies with ya one day this week (soon as the flood subsides - Amman road is a no-no right now). I'll ping ya first.

[D.Kinsey]

Uhhhh, Andreas my man, where the hell are we going?[/QUOTE]

Kinda what I was wunder'in...... :confused:

[Wolfgang]

Just wondering if any of you guys are going to CCR and if any plans have been made for a group ride?

I need to start preparing my new boss that I have to get time off to attend an emergency meeting of several hundered like minded riders. :)

But he is an old friend, and rides as well, so it should be easy. Just like to nail down the departure and return dates.

[katnapinn]

Uhhhh, Andreas my man, where the hell are we going?

Kinda what I was wunder'in...... :confused:[/QUOTE]
yessir me too ??sure would like to know where i'm goin :rolleyes:

[Lonewuff]

Steve,

You're going the Hell if you don't change your wicked ways....Oh and save me a seat will ya? :rotf:

[katnapinn]

Steve,

You're going the Hell if you don't change your wicked ways....Oh and save me a seat will ya? :rotf:
Jerry I thought you where ridin shootgun on that trip :histerica

[grifscoots]

Jerry I thought you where ridin shootgun on that trip :histericaI'll ride bitch if there's a seatbelt.

[andy]

Uhhhh, Andreas my man, where the hell are we going?

You don't know where to go? How come? I find home every day, and now I have to tell you?

Oh, well, thats very easy. Here you go:

The address, for the folks with GPS's

1110 Tigris Ln.
Houston, TX

But even without GPS, it's very easy to find:

From I45

I45 to the FM1960 exit. Turn west. About 1 mile to Nanes (traffic light). Right on Nanes. All the way to the end of Nanes. Turn left, third house on the right.

From 290:

Exit to FM1960/Highway 6. Turn left under the freeway. About 12 miles to Nanes. Turn left onto Nanes. Nanes to the end, turn left, third house on the right.

[Wolfgang]

on the original BBQ date, I did not mean to wish for over 3 weeks of rain. My apologies... :)

[grifscoots]

on the original BBQ date, I did not mean to wish for over 3 weeks of rain. My apologies... :)....and I just find out this morning that some dood in Houston on the K-bikes board washed his bike yesterday. Man, I'm so sick of being in Seattle. We might make it to Andy's, but we'll have to move in because we won't be able to get home.

[andy]

....and I just find out this morning that some dood in Houston on the K-bikes board washed his bike yesterday.

WHO WAS THAT? Can't be me, mine is in the shop for the last week. 'sides I haven't washed the grey one for about uhh, 6 months. Come to find out grey is a color where you can;t see the dust, so no reason to wash.

[grifscoots]

WHO WAS THAT? Can't be me, mine is in the shop for the last week. 'sides I haven't washed the grey one for about uhh, 6 months. Come to find out grey is a color where you can;t see the dust, so no reason to wash.I think it was a KR. What's wrong with your bike?

[andy]

What's wrong with your bike?
A couple of electrical gremlins. Alternator warning, center stand does not deploy reliably, CC does not engage, and a couple more. All electrical. But with all that rain lately AND with us having our granddaughter again, and hence me HAVING to use the cage more often it wasn't THAT bad. But if the rain subsides they better have it fixed!

[grifscoots]

But if the rain subsides they better have it fixed!You mean it's supposed to quit raining someday?

[katnapinn]

You mean it's supposed to quit raining someday?
I've started building an ARC but... instead on 2 of every animal I'm gittin 2 of every bike :dance:

[Lonewuff]

Andy Pleschutznig
Lanette Pleschutznig
Wolfgang Sanders
Emily Sanders
Dick Largen
grif "kitchen pass" scoots
Steve "don't need no kitchen pass"Shreeve
Sammie Shreeve
Rev and Sweetpea
Lone-Wuff
Edgar Tanner
Deborah Whisnand
Paul & Janice
Jim Swanzy
Mrs. Lone-Wuff (no rush to commit)

[grifscoots]

Mrs. Lone-Wuff (no rush to commit)You or her? I can see her being committed married to you and all.

[Lonewuff]

The Pope told her she had already gone through the process and is on the express route to sainthood.

[monmon2]

Andy Pleschutznig
Lanette Pleschutznig
Wolfgang Sanders
Emily Sanders
Dick Largen
grif "kitchen pass" scoots
Steve "don't need no kitchen pass"Shreeve
Sammie Shreeve
Rev and Sweetpea
Lone-Wuff
Edgar Tanner
Deborah Whisnand
Paul & Janice
Jim Swanzy
Mrs. Lone-Wuff (no rush to commit)
Monte & Debbie Rogers

Monte,
Kerrville

[Wolfgang]

Sorry, but my (much) better half Emily is back in Puerto Rico dealing with the movers. That way I can eat and drink more...

Can't wait to see everyone on Saturday. :D

[grifscoots]

Bummer. I reckon half is better than nada, but like you pointed out, you can misbehave.

[katnapinn]

Bummer. I reckon half is better than nada, but like you pointed out, you can misbehave.
Yea and this comes from the "KING" of misbehaving Sinor Grifster :histerica

[D.Kinsey]

I was hope'n to come to this deal and was look'n forward to meeting Wolfgang but, as luck would have it we are leaving for the Moto-G.P race in Laguna Seca via the Grand Canyon and Yosemite the same day. Darn the BAD LUCK!!! Ya'll have a good time and welcome back Wolfgang! :D

[Steve_R]

Yea and this comes from the "KING" of misbehaving Sinor Grifster :histericaWas Sinor as purposeful slip as in "Sin"or or because you don't know Spanglish well enough to know it is Senor? :p :D

[grifscoots]

Was Sinor as purposeful slip as in "Sin"or or because you don't know Spanglish well enough to know it is Senor? :p :DIf you think he can't spell, you oughter hear him talk.

[katnapinn]

Was Sinor as purposeful slip as in "Sin"or or because you don't know Spanglish well enough to know it is Senor? :p :D
Hey whi yu mackin fun ov ma speellin fur. Eyes duse da best I kan

[grifscoots]

Dick and I were talking about meeting at the *$$'s in New Braunfels off of Walnut on Saturday for those that want to ride with us.

I've been thinking about it. It's a horrible spot to get out of, very dangerous and you add New Braunsfels drivers and tourists it can be a nightmare. Right on top of a light and you have to traverse three lanes of traffic to get to the turnaround. It will be lucky for two bikes to get out.

So, as an alternative, I'm thinking the Exxxon on FM306 and IH 35. Gas up, go potty and have some truck stop kkkkkaffee, or whatever you want. It's kind of a truck stop, so they have some hot food, too. The bus leaves at 8 ayem for those that want to rocket to Chouston.

[Dick]

Dick and I were talking about meeting at the *$$'s in New Braunfels off of Walnut on Saturday for those that want to ride with us.

I've been thinking about it. It's a horrible spot to get out of, very dangerous and you add New Braunsfels drivers and tourists it can be a nightmare. Right on top of a light and you have to traverse three lanes of traffic to get to the turnaround. It will be lucky for two bikes to get out.

So, as an alternative, I'm thinking the Exxxon on FM306 and IH 35. Gas up, go potty and have some truck stop kkkkkaffee, or whatever you want. It's kind of a truck stop, so they have some hot food, too. The bus leaves at 8 ayem for those that want to rocket to Chouston.
Yo - sounds good to me. I'll pump a gas load at the Shell nozzle on 306 in Gruene - say around 0745/50.

[munson]

Just let me know who's coming so that I can plan the meat, water, cervesia,
I hate it, but Sweetpea and I must back out. Something has come up that demands our attention. Thanks for the invite, Andy, and hope to see all y'all soon.

[Wolfgang]

Andy,

I am staying with a friend until my furniture come in from PR. Mind if I bring him along? He is a rider too, (Honda Valkry) but besides that he is a great guy. :)

[andy]

Andy,

I am staying with a friend until my furniture come in from PR. Mind if I bring him along? He is a rider too, (Honda Valkry) but besides that he is a great guy. :)

No, of course not. Why are you even asking? LOL.

[grifscoots]

Now, if we can just keep Muns away from the wash bucket.

[munson]

Now, if we can just keep Muns away from the wash bucket.
I have repented! :)

[grifscoots]

I have repented! :)When the drought comes back we can have a "baptism by bucket" for our bikes at your house.

[EricSuz]

OK, Everything has lined up. I'll be able to join you if you still have room.

About noon at Andy's in Houston--right?

Eric

[andy]

OK, Everything has lined up. I'll be able to join you if you still have room.

About noon at Andy's in Houston--right?

Eric

Yes, we start 'round noon (11am-2pm) and then have a good time until the last one leaves.

One thing though folks: I don;t want everybody to start leaving at 2 already. I would hope everybody can bring a few hours put them in the pot and we all have a good time.

See you.

[DanMartin]

Andy, add me to the list.

Dan Martin

[grifscoots]

I've watched the chance of rain climb in Houston this week. Someone washed their bike! Don't think we won't know who when we get there.

[Lonewuff]

Hey Grif,

This is Houston, after all....that's what we do...watch the rain chances go up. From what I am hearing it's not supposed to be a bike washer till tomorrow night...but then that came from a weatherman. :confused:

Wish I got paid as well for being wrong as often as a weatherman. :mad:

Oh and by the way, I heard on the news that I-10 will be closed west of Hwy 6 both directions tomorrow. So...as if I need to say it...avoid the slab.

[grifscoots]

Oh and by the way, I heard on the news that I-10 will be closed west of Hwy 6 both directions tomorrow. So...as if I need to say it...avoid the slab.Lovely, just lovely. That'll add an hour to the trip.

[Lonewuff]

Read it and wheep:

http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=traffic&id=5477236

The Katy Freeway is I-10 west of I-45.

[grifscoots]

OK. I'm gonna go the back way thru Bastrop, Giddings, Brenham, etc. If anyone wants to try and keep up, I'll be leaving the Exon at FM306 and IH 35 at 7 ayem.

[katnapinn]

OK. I'm gonna go the back way thru Bastrop, Giddings, Brenham, etc. If anyone wants to try and keep up, I'll be leaving the Exon at FM306 and IH 35 at 7 ayem.
Hey Grif what time will you be in Giddings. we'll try to meet ya there. :cool:

[grifscoots]

Hey Grif what time will you be in Giddings. we'll try to meet ya there. :cool:I don't know. I'll get there when I get there, I reckon.

[Lonewuff]

Hey Grif,

Take I-10 to Sealy and go north on 36 to Bellville and catch 159 to Hempstead where you pick up 290.

Take 290 south to 1960 and go east. This will add maybe 15 minutes.

If you leave at 7:00 you will be at Andys by 10:30.

[grifscoots]

Well, ok then. Unless I get a wild hair about not travelling the slab. Thanx man.

[Lonewuff]

FYI we are starting to get a light rain to areas north of Houston. :(

[katnapinn]

FYI we are starting to get a light rain to areas north of Houston. :(
Yep Rain here in Austin too :eek: We'll be cagin it today ;)

[Lonewuff]

Hey Andy,

Do you have alternate plans for rain? :(

[EricSuz]

Andy,

Sorry I cound not make it through the rain. Some of the roads had 6" of water in the travel lanes. Glad I didn't try on the bike.

Welcome to Texas Wolfgang.

See you all later. --at CCR

Eric

[grifscoots]

It was great to see Wolfgang again. I didn't realize how much I missed him and Emily until I gazed apongst his ugly mug. Welcome back and this time, take your shoes off and stay a spell.

Andy and Lanette, I'm still not hungry. What a feed. I think that potato salad is prolly the best I ever inhaled. Care to share the recipe? Your grandaughter is adorable and lovable.

Great ride home, I got 42 mpg going out and 40 going back. Uhhh, wonder why?

Hey Jerry, I took Cat Springs road. I forgot how fun it was. I laid into the first "S" and almost didn't make it. Wallered like a she pig with makeup in heat and the front end started to tuck. Forgot I had the ESA set to comfort for them teeth chatterereseseseses. A couple pushes of the button and the second part of the "S" and the rest of them sweepers I claimed total dominion over.

I stopped at the Honda store, couldn't stand that smell in my helmet anymore. I think a month of being wet isn't good for them. Also, my riding suit came to life and tried to eat me. I fought that sucker to submission, ripped out the armor, douched it down with spray and wash and it's screaming it's newly found lungs out in the clean machine. I have this strange rash and... uh, nevermind. If my Suzy homemaker attempts fail miserably, I'm burning the whole lot on a fire ant pile and buying new. Sheesh, the thangs a boy has to do.

I used to to talk about dying and going to hell. I now know that Hwy 1960 in the rain is so there.

[Lonewuff]

Andy and Lanette, Ann and I want to thank you for the great time and food today. It was over the top and you guys are the best. If that little kitten is missing, don't bother looking here. ;)

Great to meet you Wolfgang and we had a blast even with the smaller turn out. I think we need to do something when Emily gets back too :D

Great day with a bunch of great people...and Grif. :p

[katnapinn]

It was great to see Wolfgang again. I didn't realize how much I missed him and Emily until I gazed apongst his ugly mug. Welcome back and this time, take your shoes off and stay a spell.

Andy and Lanette, I'm still not hungry. What a feed. I think that potato salad is prolly the best I ever inhaled. Care to share the recipe? Your grandaughter is adorable and lovable.

Great ride home, I got 42 mpg going out and 40 going back. Uhhh, wonder why?

Hey Jerry, I took Cat Springs road. I forgot how fun it was. I laid into the first "S" and almost didn't make it. Wallered like a she pig with makeup in heat and the front end started to tuck. Forgot I had the ESA set to comfort for them teeth chatterereseseseses. A couple pushes of the button and the second part of the "S" and the rest of them sweepers I claimed total dominion over.

I stopped at the Honda store, couldn't stand that smell in my helmet anymore. I think a month of being wet isn't good for them. Also, my riding suit came to life and tried to eat me. I fought that sucker to submission, ripped out the armor, douched it down with spray and wash and it's screaming it's newly found lungs out in the clean machine. I have this strange rash and... uh, nevermind. If my Suzy homemaker attempts fail miserably, I'm burning the whole lot on a fire ant pile and buying new. Sheesh, the thangs a boy has to do.

I used to to talk about dying and going to hell. I now know that Hwy 1960 in the rain is so there.
No shit !!! 35 minutes to go 12 miles Geeeezzz. It was better coming home only 30 minutes, we where makin time :histerica
BTW Andy... thanks for hosting this it was great meetind Wolfgang also seein everyone else (But Jerry)

[Dick]

No shit !!! 35 minutes to go 12 miles Geeeezzz. It was better coming home only 30 minutes, we where makin time :histerica
BTW Andy... thanks for hosting this it was great meetind Wolfgang also seein everyone else (But Jerry)
Hey, didj'alls detector sound off today?? I saw two DPS the whole day (one ran off into a ditch on IH-10!!) and one wuz having a session with a nice young lady - in the rain!! My detector stayed pretty much quiet on both runs. Course, there ain't no reason for 'em to run on 1960 - what a cluster. Ole Blue Truck did get a suspension workout on 36 and 159 - I think we're 'bout 150K overdue for shocks!!

Andy, great hosting by you and Lanette and ?Taylor Rita? I coulda loaded up a doggie bag full of that potato salad, butt y'all only have kitty bags!!! :histerica Great stuff. Thanks for getting us all together. Really enjoy hangin' with Wolfgang - guy hasn't changed in the 5 or 6 years I've known him!! (Well, maybe like me, he's having to buy bigger belts!!! ;) ).

Thanks again, Andy.

[katnapinn]

Hey, didj'alls detector sound off today?? I saw two DPS the whole day (one ran off into a ditch on IH-10!!) and one wuz having a session with a nice young lady - in the rain!! My detector stayed pretty much quiet on both runs. Course, there ain't no reason for 'em to run on 1960 - what a cluster. Ole Blue Truck did get a suspension workout on 36 and 159 - I think we're 'bout 150K overdue for shocks!!

Andy, great hosting by you and Lanette and ?Taylor Rita? I coulda loaded up a doggie bag full of that potato salad, butt y'all only have kitty bags!!! :histerica Great stuff. Thanks for getting us all together. Really enjoy hangin' with Wolfgang - guy hasn't changed in the 5 or 6 years I've known him!! (Well, maybe like me, he's having to buy bigger belts!!! ;) ).

Thanks again, Andy.Nope Both of mine where quiet all day mainly 'couse they are not in Sammies car :histerica but we did talk about getting her one ;)

[eatanner]

Well, the Debster and I made it back to SA just moments ago. We haven't been to H-town in 9 months and ended up having events stacked on one another all weekend. Whew!

Grif is right--that tator salad was the best. I enjoyed gettting facetime with y'all muy mucho, even that boot boogieing short skirted Grifster. It is good to have Wolfgang back in the states especially if'n I need to pick out and service a new Mercedes. I've seen his places before and it'll be top rung.

Again, good to see everyone. Thanks Lanette and Andy for the gracious opening of the casa. Deb and I had a great time with everyone.

[Wolfgang]

First a big thanks to Andy and especially Lanette for hosting and cooking. How was the food? :D I ate about twice of what I should have.

Several of my friends in other place have asked me why I am drawn back to Texas. My answer: "It's the people, stupid" It does not seem to matter were one is from originally, once in Texas they all become friendly and put even casual friends first.

To ride (or drive) several hours in the rain, and to commit precious weekend time is remarkable.

I am looking forward to ride with you guys again and seeing several of you at CCR. (Dick, you should really attend)

Thanks again!!

[andy]

I think that potato salad is prolly the best I ever inhaled. Care to share the recipe?

Sure, no problem. Lanette said it's very easy. Not that I know how to do that. See, we have a contract: Lanette does not dabble into my servers, and I don't dabble into her kitchen.

Your grandaughter is adorable and lovable.

Yeah, *sigh* as long as you only have her for a few hours. After that is become pretty clear what her mom and dad did NOT teach her. But we are working on that.


We really had a great time, even though you guys didn't eat much. But hey that way some of these smoked brats were for me! Me loves smoked brats!