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LST MEMORIAL no-BREW-HA-HA

Don’t forget our Lone Star Times Memorial Picnic and no-Brew-ha-ha on Sunday, October 17th! It will be at BEAR CREEK PARK . I will try to be there by noon. The “Bring It” page is here Of course, some of the entries are more editorial than helpful. I found that some of our “favorite” LSTers have found the site. Be prepared.

The first person there (I am shooting to be there by noon), please find a good site and put up a flag for the rest of us!  It has been advised to try for a spot on the west side of the park.

I look forward to seeing all of you there!

PS: We might could use another grill for cooking – I don’t know that there will be a park pit available. Update: It seems that there are pits there, hopefully our spot will include a pit and a restroom!

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128 responses to “LST MEMORIAL no-BREW-HA-HA”

  1. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    Who’s bringing the duck tape for Shammy if he shows up?

  2. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    Who’s bringing the duck tape for Shammy if he shows up?

  3. CbR Avatar
    CbR

    MsTT … You have FB Msg and I got the ropes in the tool box for loose Kritters which should work just fine.

  4. CbR Avatar
    CbR

    MsTT … You have FB Msg and I got the ropes in the tool box for loose Kritters which should work just fine.

  5. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    Okay, OleTimer has told me that he has a trailer with living quarters that he can bring (until about 5:00 pm or so), but I’ve checked with the park and he’ll have to park it at the equestrian area. That’s where Barker Cypress dead ends into the trail. There is some open area there, but it’s not near any restrooms. As long as OleTimer doesn’t mind us using his facilities and we can hold it if’n we want to stay after he leaves, we can meet there.

    Otherwise, we’ll probably have to meet somewhere along Westheimer Parkway and/or lower Barker Cypress area. Those of you with kids, the southern part of the park is probably more appealing.

    Ideas? Feedback? Pie throwing?

  6. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    Okay, OleTimer has told me that he has a trailer with living quarters that he can bring (until about 5:00 pm or so), but I’ve checked with the park and he’ll have to park it at the equestrian area. That’s where Barker Cypress dead ends into the trail. There is some open area there, but it’s not near any restrooms. As long as OleTimer doesn’t mind us using his facilities and we can hold it if’n we want to stay after he leaves, we can meet there.

    Otherwise, we’ll probably have to meet somewhere along Westheimer Parkway and/or lower Barker Cypress area. Those of you with kids, the southern part of the park is probably more appealing.

    Ideas? Feedback? Pie throwing?

  7. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #3

    Aw, crap, the satellite view I was hoping to link to didn’t take. I was trying to show the equestrian parking area so you could all see the area available with the trailer.

  8. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #3

    Aw, crap, the satellite view I was hoping to link to didn’t take. I was trying to show the equestrian parking area so you could all see the area available with the trailer.

  9. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    OK- emailed the map link to myself – perhaps this will work?

    Equestrian Cntr “should be” location “B”

  10. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    OK- emailed the map link to myself – perhaps this will work?

    Equestrian Cntr “should be” location “B”

  11. El Gordo Avatar
    El Gordo

    OleTimer’s offer is great and that location would be fine for us, kids and all. Mine are old enough to keep themselves entertained with no problem. My daughter will probably bring a soccer ball along as that’s what she’s really into these days. My son will probably entertain himself by torturing her in whatever manner possible.

  12. The Dude Avatar
    The Dude

    OleTimer’s offer is great and that location would be fine for us, kids and all. Mine are old enough to keep themselves entertained with no problem. My daughter will probably bring a soccer ball along as that’s what she’s really into these days. My son will probably entertain himself by torturing her in whatever manner possible.

  13. CbR Avatar
    CbR

    I hope you figured out it wasn’t OleTimer cause he be sweating bullets about now trying to come up with the trailer. It twas me that made the offer.

  14. CbR Avatar
    CbR

    I hope you figured out it wasn’t OleTimer cause he be sweating bullets about now trying to come up with the trailer. It twas me that made the offer.

  15. CbR Avatar
    CbR

    Good link Wiskers. That is the place I’d have to put it up. Going to give ShaNaNa a call on my way to Moulton and see if he’s going to present his person to this shindig.

  16. CbR Avatar
    CbR

    Good link Wiskers. That is the place I’d have to put it up. Going to give ShaNaNa a call on my way to Moulton and see if he’s going to present his person to this shindig.

  17. El Gordo Avatar
    El Gordo

    You da man Cowboy Rich!

  18. The Dude Avatar
    The Dude

    You da man Cowboy Rich!

  19. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #7 CbR

    Sorry – my ‘moniker’ list is off.

    Sorry OleTimer – didn’t mean to make you sweat.

  20. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #7 CbR

    Sorry – my ‘moniker’ list is off.

    Sorry OleTimer – didn’t mean to make you sweat.

  21. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    Hope this merry crew takes some pix & posts them after the shindig!

  22. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    Hope this merry crew takes some pix & posts them after the shindig!

  23. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #11

    Duh.

  24. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #11

    Duh.

  25. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    CbR
    Thanks for rescuing me……..
    🙂

  26. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    CbR
    Thanks for rescuing me……..
    🙂

  27. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    /channeling Aretha Franklin

  28. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    /channeling Aretha Franklin

  29. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    Um, CbR, you got potty facilities in that trailer? That could be important.

  30. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    Um, CbR, you got potty facilities in that trailer? That could be important.

  31. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    I wonder if Benzion would come.

  32. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    I wonder if Benzion would come.

  33. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    MsTT – hopefully you have my email address?

    If so shoot me a qwik note as I’m engaged to be the relay guy and get you to give CbR a call……………..it starts with
    texas
    and ends with
    katfish

    @
    a
    o
    l

  34. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    MsTT – hopefully you have my email address?

    If so shoot me a qwik note as I’m engaged to be the relay guy and get you to give CbR a call……………..it starts with
    texas
    and ends with
    katfish

    @
    a
    o
    l

  35. bweldon Avatar
    bweldon

    Sorry but I will be in Plantersville with my family…. Wish I could come….

  36. bweldon Avatar
    bweldon

    Sorry but I will be in Plantersville with my family…. Wish I could come….

  37. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    Dude – how big is your pit? Is it big enough for everyone? I can borrow one, but if I don’t have to bring it, it will make my life much easier.

  38. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    Dude – how big is your pit? Is it big enough for everyone? I can borrow one, but if I don’t have to bring it, it will make my life much easier.

  39. El Gordo Avatar
    El Gordo

    Don’t know exact measurements, but I’d say roughly 3′ wide and 2′ deep? A typical small propane grill. I would think it enough for all of us if we plan / time our cooking well.

  40. The Dude Avatar
    The Dude

    Don’t know exact measurements, but I’d say roughly 3′ wide and 2′ deep? A typical small propane grill. I would think it enough for all of us if we plan / time our cooking well.

  41. LurkerGoneWild Avatar
    LurkerGoneWild

    To add more angst amongst you, an alternate area is across I-10 at Bear Creek park. It has lots of restrooms-on-a-hill, grills-on-a stick, picnic tables, and a bit further east is a zoo for kids, memorial for veterans, ballfields, jogging trail to work off that yummy bbq and keep Bobby’s eyes busy, etc. It is north of I10, east of Hwy 6, south of Clay Road, west of Eldridge.

    The earliest bird can scope out the area, pick out a suitable site (allowing for the movement of sun in the afternoon), plant the LST flag, and await the landing of the flock. I don’t know about the trailer– it won’t be needed and it might not be allowed.

    The more spacious picnic area is on the west side of the park. Enter off Clay Road next to the golf course. The other stuff is closer to Eldridge.

    Jes’ sayin’ —

  42. LurkerGoneWild Avatar
    LurkerGoneWild

    To add more angst amongst you, an alternate area is across I-10 at Bear Creek park. It has lots of restrooms-on-a-hill, grills-on-a stick, picnic tables, and a bit further east is a zoo for kids, memorial for veterans, ballfields, jogging trail to work off that yummy bbq and keep Bobby’s eyes busy, etc. It is north of I10, east of Hwy 6, south of Clay Road, west of Eldridge.

    The earliest bird can scope out the area, pick out a suitable site (allowing for the movement of sun in the afternoon), plant the LST flag, and await the landing of the flock. I don’t know about the trailer– it won’t be needed and it might not be allowed.

    The more spacious picnic area is on the west side of the park. Enter off Clay Road next to the golf course. The other stuff is closer to Eldridge.

    Jes’ sayin’ —

  43. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    I’m not so sure I can make it.

    …how big is your pit? Is it big enough for everyone?

    I’ll admit that I’m into some pretty off-beat things, but cannibalism isn’t on the list.

  44. bob42 Avatar
    bob42

    I’m not so sure I can make it.

    …how big is your pit? Is it big enough for everyone?

    I’ll admit that I’m into some pretty off-beat things, but cannibalism isn’t on the list.

  45. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    *RE:* my #17 – Did I fall in the invisible ink bucket?

  46. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    *RE:* my #17 – Did I fall in the invisible ink bucket?

  47. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #23 Katfish, I sent you an email. I already had yours in my address list. Did you not get it?

    #21 Sounds good. I have to start dinner here in a minute, and my time may be limited tonight. (Still trying to turn a mountain into a molehill – of work.) Can you get a map link and a park link and post it to save me a few minutes later?

    #20 Dude – It looks like it’s going to be hot dogs. I did pick up 2 packs of jumbo Kosher dogs, since I think we have one or two Semitic friends in our group. If that’s all we’re doing, then a small grill would be fine. If we move to Bear Creek park – if it is rife with restrooms and those pits-on-sticks thingies as our tour guide has suggested – then we might be covered even if we run a little short on grill space.

    Anyone else with feedback on the Bear Creek Park thing?

  48. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    You all have fun at the shindig.

    Just for note, guys don’t really need a potty and even the ladies can manage with the right training. Just like the guys, it’s all a manner of aiming.

  49. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    You all have fun at the shindig.

    Just for note, guys don’t really need a potty and even the ladies can manage with the right training. Just like the guys, it’s all a manner of aiming.

  50. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Oh, and pics…gotta send in pics.

  51. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Oh, and pics…gotta send in pics.

  52. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    There’s tons of room at BC Park, but the pavilions are prolly all reserved. If you go up Eldridge and turn left into the park, there are several picnic tables with grills and an adjacent playground are, but not much shade. There is ample potty capacity.

    Overall, it’s prolly easier to get to because Eldridge is light-free once you get about 1/4 mile away from I-10.

    I’m hoping to make it. Gotta see how getting White Fang and Majestic Moose to their R.E. classes will work out.

  53. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    There’s tons of room at BC Park, but the pavilions are prolly all reserved. If you go up Eldridge and turn left into the park, there are several picnic tables with grills and an adjacent playground are, but not much shade. There is ample potty capacity.

    Overall, it’s prolly easier to get to because Eldridge is light-free once you get about 1/4 mile away from I-10.

    I’m hoping to make it. Gotta see how getting White Fang and Majestic Moose to their R.E. classes will work out.

  54. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    #24 – MsTT (and THANKEES MsAdee as well) this comcast has been hiccuppin ridiculously all day………………just now received a gaggle of email as old as 1331 CDT Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

    Reply heading your way in 2 shakes

  55. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    #24 – MsTT (and THANKEES MsAdee as well) this comcast has been hiccuppin ridiculously all day………………just now received a gaggle of email as old as 1331 CDT Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

    Reply heading your way in 2 shakes

  56. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    327 – Bear Creek is likely a GREAT choice

    I’ve been out yonder a couple of times in the last 2 months for adoptions – was not crowded at all

  57. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    327 – Bear Creek is likely a GREAT choice

    I’ve been out yonder a couple of times in the last 2 months for adoptions – was not crowded at all

  58. LurkerGoneWild Avatar
    LurkerGoneWild

    Here is the Bear Creek Park map link info:

    http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=bear+creek+park,+houston+tx&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=30.461748,77.431641&ie=UTF8&hq=Bear+Creek+Park&hnear=Bear+Creek+Park,+Houston,+Harris,+Texas+77084&ll=29.827242,-95.624614&spn=0.01627,0.037808&t=h&z=15

    The Golbow Drive area has the restrooms and grills. The little cut-through road goes to the “developed” section. Or vice-versa if you start from that way.

  59. LurkerGoneWild Avatar
    LurkerGoneWild

    Here is the Bear Creek Park map link info:

    http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=bear+creek+park,+houston+tx&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=30.461748,77.431641&ie=UTF8&hq=Bear+Creek+Park&hnear=Bear+Creek+Park,+Houston,+Harris,+Texas+77084&ll=29.827242,-95.624614&spn=0.01627,0.037808&t=h&z=15

    The Golbow Drive area has the restrooms and grills. The little cut-through road goes to the “developed” section. Or vice-versa if you start from that way.

  60. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #25

    Just for note, guys don’t really need a potty and even the ladies can manage with the right training. Just like the guys, it’s all a manner of aiming.

    Spoken like a true guy.

    When I was in college, Hubby-to-be and I would take road trips. I usually had to ask for pit stops. We went to Colorado with his mentor/”father figure” and some friends. I was the only female. I have been forever grateful for his consideration. Every time we hit a town (or a gas station in between towns), he always asked me if I needed to stop, even if the last stop was only thirty minutes ago. I appreciated his thoughtfulness.

  61. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #25

    Just for note, guys don’t really need a potty and even the ladies can manage with the right training. Just like the guys, it’s all a manner of aiming.

    Spoken like a true guy.

    When I was in college, Hubby-to-be and I would take road trips. I usually had to ask for pit stops. We went to Colorado with his mentor/”father figure” and some friends. I was the only female. I have been forever grateful for his consideration. Every time we hit a town (or a gas station in between towns), he always asked me if I needed to stop, even if the last stop was only thirty minutes ago. I appreciated his thoughtfulness.

  62. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    Who is this Lurker person, someone we know? 😀

  63. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Who is this Lurker person, someone we know? 😀

  64. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    It’s SUPER LURKER MAN!

  65. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    It’s SUPER LURKER MAN!

  66. Robert M Avatar
    Robert M

    My son will probably entertain himself by torturing her in whatever manner possible.

    Heh. 🙂

  67. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    My son will probably entertain himself by torturing her in whatever manner possible.

    Heh. 🙂

  68. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    CbR won’t be able to take his trailer into Bear Creek. I talked to him, and I think he’s making a generous offer – he has everything we might need. I’m trying to chat with him at another site to finalize his decision.

  69. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    CbR won’t be able to take his trailer into Bear Creek. I talked to him, and I think he’s making a generous offer – he has everything we might need. I’m trying to chat with him at another site to finalize his decision.

  70. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    WE ARE MOVING TO BEAR CREEK PARK.

  71. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    WE ARE MOVING TO BEAR CREEK PARK.

  72. emmekelley Avatar
    emmekelley

    Either place is good for me and I will check on this thread when the decision is made where it will be. I am looking forward to seeing everyone and even meeting the ones I haven’t met. I have a big roll of DUCT TAPE if you want me to bring it. Is it for certain people’s mouths or for our heads so they won’t EXPLODE. 🙂
    PS I just got the comment that it will be at Bear Creek Park

  73. emmekelley Avatar
    emmekelley

    Either place is good for me and I will check on this thread when the decision is made where it will be. I am looking forward to seeing everyone and even meeting the ones I haven’t met. I have a big roll of DUCT TAPE if you want me to bring it. Is it for certain people’s mouths or for our heads so they won’t EXPLODE. 🙂
    PS I just got the comment that it will be at Bear Creek Park

  74. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    I suggest we do as recommended above. Head to the west side of the park and put up a flag or some kind of sign when you find a suitable site. Try to get close to a pit and restrooms, and we’ll be covered coming and going. 😀

    I am looking forward to meeting everyone in person.

  75. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    I suggest we do as recommended above. Head to the west side of the park and put up a flag or some kind of sign when you find a suitable site. Try to get close to a pit and restrooms, and we’ll be covered coming and going. 😀

    I am looking forward to meeting everyone in person.

  76. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    Shouldn’t that be east?

  77. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Shouldn’t that be east?

  78. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    TT #31;

    Spoken like a true guy.

    Heh! Actually, we take pit stops for women and menfolk alike but when there’s no facilities there are techniques women folks can use. THIS was passed down from Mother-in-Law (who’s in town as I write, whoohoo!!!) to Mrs. Darren. Very valuable knowledge.

  79. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    TT #31;

    Spoken like a true guy.

    Heh! Actually, we take pit stops for women and menfolk alike but when there’s no facilities there are techniques women folks can use. THIS was passed down from Mother-in-Law (who’s in town as I write, whoohoo!!!) to Mrs. Darren. Very valuable knowledge.

  80. Adee Avatar
    Adee

    Bear Creek Park is a good choice IMHO.

  81. Adee Avatar
    Adee

    Bear Creek Park is a good choice IMHO.

  82. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    I still hope to make it, but my status has definitely switched from green to yellow for this operation.

    It’s been a heck of a week.

    Monday’s always suck. I lost my glasses Tuesday night and didn’t find them until Wednesday. My work PC died early Thursday and it took until late last night to get it reloaded properly. After two days off the air, my inbox is a really depressing place, so at the least I have a ton of catch up to deal with today. And to make matters even worse, I woke this morning to find that some dirty bat-rastard scoundrel had shot the nuts off my prized bull.

    OK, I don’t have a bull. I’ll do my best to make it and will make that call this evening and let folks know. If I come, I’m still good for bringing the Queso, and if y’all are lucky I might even bring brownies.

  83. bob42 Avatar
    bob42

    I still hope to make it, but my status has definitely switched from green to yellow for this operation.

    It’s been a heck of a week.

    Monday’s always suck. I lost my glasses Tuesday night and didn’t find them until Wednesday. My work PC died early Thursday and it took until late last night to get it reloaded properly. After two days off the air, my inbox is a really depressing place, so at the least I have a ton of catch up to deal with today. And to make matters even worse, I woke this morning to find that some dirty bat-rastard scoundrel had shot the nuts off my prized bull.

    OK, I don’t have a bull. I’ll do my best to make it and will make that call this evening and let folks know. If I come, I’m still good for bringing the Queso, and if y’all are lucky I might even bring brownies.

  84. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    In the link on #30, the “A” marker is near where the playground area & potties are. There’s a big fire pit near the green arrow. Most of that area is wooded. There are potties there too.

  85. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    In the link on #30, the “A” marker is near where the playground area & potties are. There’s a big fire pit near the green arrow. Most of that area is wooded. There are potties there too.

  86. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    Um…………anyone chosen what area they plan to seek as first choice / second choice etc so we know how to search?

  87. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    Um…………anyone chosen what area they plan to seek as first choice / second choice etc so we know how to search?

  88. LurkerGoneWild Avatar
    LurkerGoneWild

    I think a good rendevous spot would be the little loop off of Golbow called Koch Lane. It is out of the way, several grills are in the area, the restroom is very obvious (and if it’s closed, the woods are very close) and there will be less traffic. (Less traffic = less confusion. Such a beautiful weekend will bring scads of traffic in the developed area.)

    Upon using Koch Lane as a potential base camp, the more adventurous can take the trip to the populated area and enjoy the amenities there, returning to base camp upon exhaustion and/or unbearable hunger pangs. If there is a more suitable site closer to the massive crowds, well, y’all arm-wrestle to make that decision.

    Bring lots of water and bug spray. There are stores and gas stations on Hwy 6 (Racetrac south of Clay, a grocery store north of Clay, a minimart on Clay east of 6).

    This is a first-come, first-served area, so be flexible. (like, get into hopey-changey mode, hope that you won’t have to change location!)

    A bright hunter-orange sign with “LST” on it would be the final touch. And, of course, the Texas and US flags.

    Hmmm, maybe I’ll crash this party after all!

  89. LurkerGoneWild Avatar
    LurkerGoneWild

    I think a good rendevous spot would be the little loop off of Golbow called Koch Lane. It is out of the way, several grills are in the area, the restroom is very obvious (and if it’s closed, the woods are very close) and there will be less traffic. (Less traffic = less confusion. Such a beautiful weekend will bring scads of traffic in the developed area.)

    Upon using Koch Lane as a potential base camp, the more adventurous can take the trip to the populated area and enjoy the amenities there, returning to base camp upon exhaustion and/or unbearable hunger pangs. If there is a more suitable site closer to the massive crowds, well, y’all arm-wrestle to make that decision.

    Bring lots of water and bug spray. There are stores and gas stations on Hwy 6 (Racetrac south of Clay, a grocery store north of Clay, a minimart on Clay east of 6).

    This is a first-come, first-served area, so be flexible. (like, get into hopey-changey mode, hope that you won’t have to change location!)

    A bright hunter-orange sign with “LST” on it would be the final touch. And, of course, the Texas and US flags.

    Hmmm, maybe I’ll crash this party after all!

  90. Hamous Avatar
    Hamous

    WOW! This party keeps getting closer to my house (Copperfield) :>) Perhaps by tomorrow it will be down the street or in my backyard. I will bring a big old smokey for Kosher Kooking. I am quite willing to share the heat, but I must insist KOSHER ONLY goes on the grill; and that means NO PIG!

  91. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    WOW! This party keeps getting closer to my house (Copperfield) :>) Perhaps by tomorrow it will be down the street or in my backyard. I will bring a big old smokey for Kosher Kooking. I am quite willing to share the heat, but I must insist KOSHER ONLY goes on the grill; and that means NO PIG!

  92. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    The forecast for the shin-dig is partly cloudy with temperatures ranging from the upper 70s to the low 80’s with low humidity, no rain, and an 80% chance of Bob. (Still catching up on work.)

    Being from Louisiana, I’m born and bred to drink coffee 24×7 no matter how warm the weather. I recently roasted the last of a stash of Sumatra beans that I scored last fall. Due in part to the traditional drying methods used, as well as their size, these beans do quite well on a darker roast, and are tasting pretty good.

    I’ll try to “brew” up a pot and bring it if anyone else is interested.

  93. bob42 Avatar
    bob42

    The forecast for the shin-dig is partly cloudy with temperatures ranging from the upper 70s to the low 80’s with low humidity, no rain, and an 80% chance of Bob. (Still catching up on work.)

    Being from Louisiana, I’m born and bred to drink coffee 24×7 no matter how warm the weather. I recently roasted the last of a stash of Sumatra beans that I scored last fall. Due in part to the traditional drying methods used, as well as their size, these beans do quite well on a darker roast, and are tasting pretty good.

    I’ll try to “brew” up a pot and bring it if anyone else is interested.

  94. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    **still** lQQkin for further navigational clues…………………….

    This is close enough to ride Gracie! (only because she’s ailing and in need to some TLC)

  95. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    **still** lQQkin for further navigational clues…………………….

    This is close enough to ride Gracie! (only because she’s ailing and in need to some TLC)

  96. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #46 Boney

    Gotcha Hebrew National dogs. I’ve got your back, dude.

  97. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    #47 coffee sounds good!

    Anyone giving clues what part of the park I should look in first?

  98. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    #47 coffee sounds good!

    Anyone giving clues what part of the park I should look in first?

  99. LurkerGoneWild Avatar
    LurkerGoneWild

    OK, here are some directions:

    From I-10 east or westbound, exit State Hwy 6. Go north. You may turn east (right) on Patterson Drive, then north (left) on Bear Creek Drive, then east (right) on Golbow, then right on Koch.

    If the road is blocked or gates closed (or you pass Patterson), continue on 6 and go north to Clay, then turn right, take the entrance to the park on the right (not the golf course) which is Bear Creek Drive, then left on Golbow, right on Koch.

    You can also exit N. Eldridge, go north, then west (left) on War Memorial Drive. Then left on Sullins Way, right on Brandt, left on Golbow, left on Koch.

    From the northern areas, go south on Hwy 6, go east (left) on Clay Rd, right onto Bear Creek into the park PAST the golf course, left on Golbow, right on Koch.

    You may bring compasses to practice your land navigation. That’ll keep the kids occupied! Treasure hunt, anyone?? :mrgreen:

  100. LurkerGoneWild Avatar
    LurkerGoneWild

    OK, here are some directions:

    From I-10 east or westbound, exit State Hwy 6. Go north. You may turn east (right) on Patterson Drive, then north (left) on Bear Creek Drive, then east (right) on Golbow, then right on Koch.

    If the road is blocked or gates closed (or you pass Patterson), continue on 6 and go north to Clay, then turn right, take the entrance to the park on the right (not the golf course) which is Bear Creek Drive, then left on Golbow, right on Koch.

    You can also exit N. Eldridge, go north, then west (left) on War Memorial Drive. Then left on Sullins Way, right on Brandt, left on Golbow, left on Koch.

    From the northern areas, go south on Hwy 6, go east (left) on Clay Rd, right onto Bear Creek into the park PAST the golf course, left on Golbow, right on Koch.

    You may bring compasses to practice your land navigation. That’ll keep the kids occupied! Treasure hunt, anyone?? :mrgreen:

  101. Adee Avatar
    Adee

    Lurker GoneWild, Thanks for the directions.

  102. Adee Avatar
    Adee

    Lurker GoneWild, Thanks for the directions.

  103. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Sunday morning: y’all have a great time today. Remember to be 100% PC. Wouldn’t want you to offend any one.

  104. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    Sunday morning: y’all have a great time today. Remember to be 100% PC. Wouldn’t want you to offend any one.

  105. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    Appreciate the clues above!

    I was only seeking the general plan – Bear Creek’s been my old stomping grounds since high school (when there was no golf course yet and the entire place was a crazy party zone)…………………it’s grown so huge over the years I just wanted a good place to start the search.

  106. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    Appreciate the clues above!

    I was only seeking the general plan – Bear Creek’s been my old stomping grounds since high school (when there was no golf course yet and the entire place was a crazy party zone)…………………it’s grown so huge over the years I just wanted a good place to start the search.

  107. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    Mass has been attended.
    Breakfast consumed.
    Car is being loaded.
    Tea is being brewed.
    Then I’m on the road!

    See ya’ll there!

  108. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    Mass has been attended.
    Breakfast consumed.
    Car is being loaded.
    Tea is being brewed.
    Then I’m on the road!

    See ya’ll there!

  109. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    Where are all you people?

  110. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Where are all you people?

  111. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    A Texas sized hat tip is due Tedtam for organizing the adventure. I enjoyed seeing everyone.

  112. bob42 Avatar
    bob42

    A Texas sized hat tip is due Tedtam for organizing the adventure. I enjoyed seeing everyone.

  113. Adee Avatar
    Adee

    Ditto that, Bob42.

    Bear Creek Park is a nice place to meet.

  114. Adee Avatar
    Adee

    Ditto that, Bob42.

    Bear Creek Park is a nice place to meet.

  115. CbR Avatar
    CbR

    Sorry I didn’t make it. Y’all came in second on the priority list. Woke up this morning to a fencing issue that left me a choice to fix NOW or come to the shindig and possibly loose mares and next years breedings to coyotes. Just got finished here at dusk so ya know what my choice was. If’n there be another gathern I’ll plan on making it.

  116. CbR Avatar
    CbR

    Sorry I didn’t make it. Y’all came in second on the priority list. Woke up this morning to a fencing issue that left me a choice to fix NOW or come to the shindig and possibly loose mares and next years breedings to coyotes. Just got finished here at dusk so ya know what my choice was. If’n there be another gathern I’ll plan on making it.

  117. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #59 CbR

    We all agreed that this will be done again. Hopefully you can make the next one.

    I’m working on the pictures, folks.

  118. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #59 CbR

    We all agreed that this will be done again. Hopefully you can make the next one.

    I’m working on the pictures, folks.

  119. emmekelley Avatar
    emmekelley

    I posted on the open comments about what a GREAT time I had and looking forward to the next one.

  120. emmekelley Avatar
    emmekelley

    I posted on the open comments about what a GREAT time I had and looking forward to the next one.

  121. El Gordo Avatar
    El Gordo

    Had a fun time myself… good food… good conversation. Good to see those again I haven’t seen in too long and good to meet some new folks.

    🙂

    P.S. We managed to pretty well avoid the political conversation entirely. That’s a good thing! This was supposed to be relaxing and it was. Hope to do it again soon.

  122. The Dude Avatar
    The Dude

    Had a fun time myself… good food… good conversation. Good to see those again I haven’t seen in too long and good to meet some new folks.

    🙂

    P.S. We managed to pretty well avoid the political conversation entirely. That’s a good thing! This was supposed to be relaxing and it was. Hope to do it again soon.

  123. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    Thanks from me as well to Tedtam for organizing. Good to see many of the old gang and meet some of the new, had a great time. Man, Bear Creek Park sure changed from the high school days.

  124. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Thanks from me as well to Tedtam for organizing. Good to see many of the old gang and meet some of the new, had a great time. Man, Bear Creek Park sure changed from the high school days.

  125. LurkerGoneWild Avatar
    LurkerGoneWild

    Glad you all had a good time. Hope my directions were adequate. It has been a year or so since I was there.

    How about a head count?

    Hope there will be another one soon for the ones who couldn’t make it this time!

  126. LurkerGoneWild Avatar
    LurkerGoneWild

    Glad you all had a good time. Hope my directions were adequate. It has been a year or so since I was there.

    How about a head count?

    Hope there will be another one soon for the ones who couldn’t make it this time!

  127. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    New Thread for get-together and pics is open.

  128. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    New Thread for get-together and pics is open.

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