Red River Roundup 2009

[oldrango]

What better way to start the riding season than to attend the 6th Annual Red River Roundup. Well, maybe it's the 7th. Who's countin'? Anyway, this years' Roundup is Thursday May 14 through Sunday May 17th. If you haven't been to this area, there are many great roads and many great restaurants in the area. Not to mention some of our own cookin'. If you haven't had one of Rango's original onion burgers, now's the time to experience it. Okay, so we Texans brag a bit, but I'm tellin' ya right now you're gonna want seconds! We'll also feature Ken Goode's BBQ Brisket with all the trimmin's on Saturday night. We'll make sure you don't go away hungry. Basically, we're talkin' about a four day Ride to Eat. This isn't a rally. There's no registration fee. Come and meet some new friends as well as gather with folks you've known for quite a while.
The host hotel for the event will be the same as in past years,The Riverside, located within walking distance of most everything in Red River. Most all of the rooms feature a living room and kitchen equipped with stoves, refrigerators, etc. The parking lot is paved and level, with parking just outside your room. Many rooms have a porch and chairs as well. They accept all major credit cards.
The website for the Riverside is at www.redriver-nm.com (http://www.redriver-nm.com). Their toll-free number for reservations is 1-800-432-9999. Tell them you want to make reservations for the Red River Roundup. For those of you unfamiliar with Red River, it's a small town located in northwestern NM in the Sangre de Cristo mountains, the southernmost range of the Rocky mountains.
Red River is located on the Enchanted Circle, which traverses Carson National Forest and runs through Eagle Nest, and Taos, NM. The scenery is incredible. The roads are paved and in good shape, with many good twisties, especially on the south side of the Enchanted Circle. There are many other good roads in the area that make for enjoyable day trips. People have ridden to Wolf Creek Pass and other Southern Colorado locations during this RTE.
Taos, located about 30 miles from Red River, offers a variety of both excellent dining and shopping experiences. Other attractions in the area include several wineries and the Rio Grande Gorge.
If you have any questions, contact me at rspringer@debruce.com or send me a pm.

[Randy]

Mark your calendars, make your reservations - this one is not to be missed.

[eljeffe]

Okay. You twisted my arm.

[dsauer608]

Okay. You twisted my arm.

Well, there goes the neighborhood. :D

Count on us, too, Rango!

[Jimbo_Wilson]

Add Jimbo and Sheryl to the list. You guys need someone to poke around and ride cleanup!

PooShoe

[dsauer608]

Add Jimbo and Sheryl to the list. You guys need someone to poke around and ride cleanup!

PooShoe

Now the party can begin!!!! "Ride cleanup"??? Do you mean clean up the road outta sight because I can't keep up???

[eljeffe]

Ride "clean up". Right.

[Richco]

I have been to that part of New Mexico several times. It is beautiful. Loved it every time.

Made reservations today. Big discount for Midseason. Nice.....

See youall there.

Richard
K6DBR
Ranger, TX
K1200LT Trike
K75 Sidecar Rig
R65

[jpage7129]

This is completely new for me. I'm mostly a loner and I've never done this kind of group thing before. if you could see how many times I've had to hit the backspace bar you'd be amazed. I've only had an LT less than 9 mos. and I'm probably in over my head but youy only live once. I'm look eagerly for the weekend, I'm a good oaf, if there's anytthing I can do to help please don't hesitate to ask. thanks, page

[amarider]

Hey Rango,
Cathy and I are in, this is Cathy's first time so be nice! Can't wait for that breakfast burrito at
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! :D

Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

[sanjaun2]

Hey John,
I was wondering if you were going to make it. Glad you can. I am thinking about extending my Cambria trip to include Red river. See ya there.

[amarider]

Thats what we're doing via some great roads in Utah, Colorado........ :D

[dsauer608]

Whaaa??? Dean and I have to put up with you for two weekends in a row???

[DavidTaylor]

Whaaa??? Dean and I have to put up with you for two weekends in a row???

Who, Brian or John? Either way you're gonna be driven crazy. :histerica

[amarider]

:lol8:Oh Good, someone to pick on here, there and inbetween. :stir::clapping:

[dsauer608]

:lol8:Oh Good, someone to pick on here, there and inbetween. :stir::clapping:

Only here and there, no in between for us! You and Brian are on your own for that! :bike:

[Steve_R]

Oh well, maybe next year. My dearly beloved has put up with me for 30 years in May. She's insisted we celebrate by going to Alaska aboard a cruise ship. What's a wise man to do? :D

I know I don't have to say this but, "Y'all have fun now, ya' hear!"

[amarider]

OK It's less than two weeks out who heading to Red River!?
:wave Me I am!
2. John & Cathy

[dsauer608]

It's gonna be kind of sad without Liz. We'll all have to drink a glass or two in her memory. I think she'd like that.

[oldrango]

Well, I guess I'll show up, too!

2. John & Cathy
4. Rango & Sheryl Springer- Dumas, Tx
6. Jimbo & Sheryl Wilson- Ft. Worth, Tx
8 James McClelland & Neila Williams, Dalhart, Tx
9 Shorty McClelland- Bentonville, Ar
10 Jimmy McClelland- Fritch, Tx

[oldrango]

Deb said," It's gonna be kind of sad without Liz. We'll all have to drink a glass or two in her memory. I think she'd like that."

I agree. She really added a lot to the gathering and will be missed greatly. She and I talked a couple of weeks ago and we discussed concocting a special drink for Red River. We never got around to the details of just what the ingredients would be and she left the conversation with "Well, if we don't come up with something, we can always shoot tequila!" She was gonna bring a couple of bottles of wine from the Alfred Eames Winery in Paonia. I know the folks at Paonia are going to do something in her memory this year. We'll figure out something to honor her memory in Red River as well.

[dsauer608]

2. John & Cathy
4. Rango & Sheryl Springer- Dumas, Tx
6. Jimbo & Sheryl Wilson- Ft. Worth, Tx
8 James McClelland & Neila Williams, Dalhart, Tx
9 Shorty McClelland- Bentonville, Ar
10 Jimmy McClelland- Fritch, Tx
12. Dean and Deb Sauer Golden, CO
14. Bill Ferris and Randy ?? Golden, CO

[sanjaun2]

It's gonna be kind of sad without Liz. We'll all have to drink a glass or two in her memory. I think she'd like that.
I am still in denial about Liz, Very sad indeed. I look foward to celebrating her memory with you fine folks. Just wish Liz was celebating with us.

[sanjaun2]

2. John & Cathy
4. Rango & Sheryl Springer- Dumas, Tx
6. Jimbo & Sheryl Wilson- Ft. Worth, Tx
8 James McClelland & Neila Williams, Dalhart, Tx
9 Shorty McClelland- Bentonville, Ar
10 Jimmy McClelland- Fritch, Tx
12. Dean and Deb Sauer Golden, CO
14. Bill Ferris and Randy ?? Golden, CO
15. Brian Ley Tacoma WA

[kinch]

Add two more!

Bruce & Mabel Anne Kincheloe Duluth Ga.

[amarider]

2. John & Cathy Brentwood, CA
4. Rango & Sheryl Springer- Dumas, Tx
6. Jimbo & Sheryl Wilson- Ft. Worth, Tx
8 James McClelland & Neila Williams, Dalhart, Tx
9 Shorty McClelland- Bentonville, Ar
10 Jimmy McClelland- Fritch, Tx
12. Dean and Deb Sauer Golden, CO
14. Bill Ferris and Randy ?? Golden, CO
15. Brian Ley Tacoma WA
17. Bruce & Mabel Anne Kincheloe Duluth Ga

[RalphLT]

Add another;

Ralph Walker Pueblo, Colorado

[sanjaun2]

2. John & Cathy Brentwood, CA
4. Rango & Sheryl Springer- Dumas, Tx
6. Jimbo & Sheryl Wilson- Ft. Worth, Tx
8 James McClelland & Neila Williams, Dalhart, Tx
9 Shorty McClelland- Bentonville, Ar
10 Jimmy McClelland- Fritch, Tx
12. Dean and Deb Sauer Golden, CO
14. Bill Ferris and Randy ?? Golden, CO
15. Brian Ley Tacoma WA
17. Bruce & Mabel Anne Kincheloe Duluth Ga
18. Ralph Walker Pueblo, Colorado

[Richco]

Add my name to the list of attendees.

Just checked the weather prediction. It will be cool and rainy. It reminds me of the saying, "BMW Riders never admit pain."

Richard Cohen plus passenger.
Ranger, Texas
K1200LT Trike

[Randy]

The weather is very dynamic and it is way too early to predict what will actually be happening next week, but according to accuweather as of this morning mid 70s and sunny every day - looks like a great forecast.

15 day forcast (http://www.accuweather.com/us/nm/red-river/87558/forecast-15day.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&metric=0)

[Randy]

Looks like Kaiser will not lt Michelle make it this year, but I still plan on making it.

2. John & Cathy Brentwood, CA
4. Rango & Sheryl Springer- Dumas, Tx
6. Jimbo & Sheryl Wilson- Ft. Worth, Tx
8 James McClelland & Neila Williams, Dalhart, Tx
9 Shorty McClelland- Bentonville, Ar
10 Jimmy McClelland- Fritch, Tx
12. Dean and Deb Sauer Golden, CO
14. Bill Ferris and Randy ?? Golden, CO
15. Brian Ley Tacoma WA
17. Bruce & Mabel Anne Kincheloe Duluth Ga
18. Ralph Walker Pueblo, Colorado
20. Richard Cohen plus passenger - Ranger, TX
21. Randy Prade - Aurora, CO

[oldrango]

2. John & Cathy Brentwood, CA
4. Rango & Sheryl Springer- Dumas, Tx
6. Jimbo & Sheryl Wilson- Ft. Worth, Tx
8 James McClelland & Neila Williams, Dalhart, Tx
9 Shorty McClelland- Bentonville, Ar
10 Jimmy McClelland- Fritch, Tx
12. Dean and Deb Sauer Golden, CO
14. Bill Ferris and Randy ?? Golden, CO
15. Brian Ley Tacoma WA
17. Bruce & Mabel Anne Kincheloe Duluth Ga
18. Ralph Walker Pueblo, Colorado
20. Richard Cohen plus passenger - Ranger, TX
21. Randy Prade - Aurora, CO
23. Brad & Barbara Kiespert- Edmond, OK

[grassman09]

Brad and Michelle Hoy

[robasay]

Rob Asay Gilbert, AZ

[oldrango]

Additions & Update- The guys at the Riverside Lodge called and said they are filling up, so if you haven't made reservations with them, you should do so. If it fills up there are other places to stay, but it's a lot more fun right there!

2. John & Cathy Brentwood, CA
4. Rango & Sheryl Springer- Dumas, Tx
6. Jimbo & Sheryl Wilson- Ft. Worth, Tx
8 James McClelland & Neila Williams, Dalhart, Tx
9 Shorty McClelland- Bentonville, Ar
10 Jimmy McClelland- Fritch, Tx
12. Dean and Deb Sauer Golden, CO
14. Bill Ferris and Randy ?? Golden, CO
15. Brian Ley Tacoma WA
17. Bruce & Mabel Anne Kincheloe Duluth Ga
18. Ralph Walker Pueblo, Colorado
20. Richard Cohen plus passenger - Ranger, TX
21. Randy Prade - Aurora, CO
23. Brad & Barbara Kiespert- Edmond, OK
24. J. Page- Amarillo, TX
26. Brad & Michelle Hoy- Parachute, CO
27. Rob Asay- Gilbert, AZ
28. Scott Palser, Dumas, TX
29. Bryant James, Iraan, TX

[sanjaun2]

Finally made it home around midnight last night, 17 hours in the saddle yesterday! Thanks again Rango for a job well done! Everything thing went smoothly and most importantly, I think Everyone had lots of fun. The Rango burgers were awesome. Thanks to Jimbo & Sheryl for a great tour of the NM highlands Texas speed. I Really enjoyed seeing everyone else as well and look foward to next year.

[dsauer608]

Finally made it home around midnight last night, 17 hours in the saddle yesterday! Thanks again Rango for a job well done! Everything thing went smoothly and most importantly, I think Everyone had lots of fun. The Rango burgers were awesome. Thanks to Jimbo & Sheryl for a great tour of the NM highlands Texas speed. I Really enjoyed seeing everyone else as well and look foward to next year.

Glad you made it home safe and sound! It was good to see you, two weekends in a row, no less!

[amarider]

Rango & All
Thanks for another great Round Up :D
Will try and get some pictures up soon - Hope to see everyone at CCR.

[oldrango]

Thanks to all who showed up. We had another good year. I just visited with one of my friends that attended the Memorial Day Rally over at Red River. He said it rained all day Friday and Saturday, so they didn't do any day trips. He said the sun came out long enough on Sunday for them to take their jackets off, but not long enough to ride. I guess the New Mexico weather gods look favorably upon the BMW crowd.

[kinch]

Just got home last nite ( visited Grand Canyon & many other South West sites) couldn't get enough. Just want to thank Rango & others who made this possible.
Will be at Barber MotorSports Museum the 13th. Local ride.
http://barbermuseum.org/
Thanks to all Bruce & Mabel Anne Kincheloe