July 9th Tour Event

All righty then......It looks like we have a weiner!!

When: 9 am Saturday July 9th, 2005
Meeting place: Frisco Texas
Where: Cruisers parking lot (old Bahama Breeze)Cruisers Directions

Lunch at "The Shed" in Edom, Texas CASH ONLY!!!!
The Shed
The Shed #2

Mapquest location of Edom

We are going to drive some back roads and front roads to the "Shed" in Edom, Texas for a down home lunch and some of the best pie you can find in the east Texas woods.
We will return to Cruisers for a mid-afternoon beer or soda of your choice before heading home. This is a small tour not intended to take all day but to get you out of the metromess and enjoy the comraderie of fellow Miataites for a few hours. The route has been driven and is accurate. Mileage to "The Shed" is approximately 122 miles utilizing these directions.



Route:

State 289 (Preston) north to US 380
Turn right on US 380 west to FM 36 (Floyd)
Turn right on FM 36 south to State 276 Road will pass under I-30,turn left then right approx .5
Turn left on State 276 west to FM 751 (east side of Quinlan)
Turn right on FM 751 south to US 80 (go right a few blocks to find US80 in Wills Point) Do not hit monument
Turn left on US 80 east to State 64
Veer right on State 64 east to State 19 (through Canton)
Turn right on State 19 south to FM 2909
Turn left on FM 2909 east to FM 858
Turn left on FM 858 west to FM 279
Turn right on FM 279 to Edom
Let's eat at The Shed....I'm starving!!!
CASH ONLY!!!!

After lunch:
out of parking lot turn left to FM 314
Turn left on FM 314 north to FM 1512 (Van)
I-20 can be entered 2 miles before Van for a quick way back to Ft Worth
Turn right on FM 1512 to State 110
Turn left on State 110 north
Follow State 110 to US 80 (Grand Saline)
Turn left on US 80 west to FM 858
US 80 can be followed to I-635 for a quick way back to Dallas
Turn right on FM 859 north to FM 1395
Veer left on FM 1395 north to FM 47
Turn right on FM 47 north to State 276 (This road is below the Lake Tawakoni dam)
Turn left on State 276 west to State 34 Road crosses Lake Tawakoni
Turn right on State 34 north to FM 1564
Turn left on FM 1564 west to FM 36
Turn right on FM 36 north to US 380 Road will stop at I-30, turn left then right approx .5
Turn left on US 380 west to State 289
Turn left on State 289 south to Crusiers parking lot for a COLD beer!!

I have driven all of these roads with no problems. Head'em up and move'm out.

Count me in! :cool:

Since it is a Saturday, I am scheduled to work. I will wait until I see what my money situation is like, to see if I can afford a day off. And also I will need to see if someone can pick up my shift. What time are we thinking it will all be over? An early start like 9am isn't bad. And if I can be back in Ft Worth by around 3pm I am for sure in.

I might be in for this as well. The earlier in the day the better - midafternoon temps at this time of year are just brutal.

Anyone bringing their S.O. (Significant Other)?

Count me in too.....:)

My SO has a training meeting so I am going solo. :burnrubr:

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Originally Posted by black roadster

Anyone bringing their S.O. (Significant Other)?

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My lovely S.O. is planning on attending! :cool:

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

My lovely S.O. is planning on attending! :cool:

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And she's letting you go too? :queen:

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Originally Posted by Titus

And she's letting you go too? :queen:

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Go figure.

We are in, and working on a meeting place/breakfast for the good side of the metromess

I'll be there... but Frisco is so damned far away that I may be a little late.

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

I'll be there... but Frisco is so damned far away that I may be a little late.

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:cat: :lol:

I would like to join, it sounds like fun! But I no longer have my miata :( Is RX-8 welcome too?

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Originally Posted by apex2apex

I would like to join, it sounds like fun! But I no longer have my miata :( Is RX-8 welcome too?

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Only if you let me drive it. :thumleft:

Color me enthusiastically interested. Now where the heck is Frisco? :confused:
Ah yes, across the lake East of Hackberry.

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Originally Posted by apex2apex

I would like to join, it sounds like fun! But I no longer have my miata :( Is RX-8 welcome too?

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ALL RIGHT! ! My favorite thing to do......DRIVE! We need more drives....

Once a Miataite, always a Miataite.........right guys!?

You will let us take turns driving your RX won't you....? :burnrubr:
Just kidding, I'll have all I can do to keep up with you I imagine......then again that'll depend on what kind of drive it is..
If this is a fast drive I'd just as soon not terrorize my wife and leave her at home.......otherwise I'll bring her.

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Originally Posted by David Crisford

Just kidding, I'll have all I can do to keep up with you I imagine......then again that'll depend on what kind of drive it is..
If this is a fast drive I'd just as soon not terrorize my wife and leave her at home.......otherwise I'll bring her.

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Yes, Tim the Teacher...

What kind of drive will this be and are there bio breaks in the middle somewhere so we don't end up getting left behind?

RJ

Take a jug Raymond :wink:

Pace as follows:

"The street is not a racing environment, and it takes humility, self assurance and self control to keep it that way. The leader sets the pace and monitors his mirrors for signs of raggedness in the ranks that follow, such as scrunching down in the seats on the straights, crossing over the yellow line and hanging out of the Miata in the corners. If the leader pulls away, he simply slows his straight way speed slightly but continues to enjoy the corners, thus closing the ranks but missing none of the fun."

David: Tell the wife she will be able to read the billboards....hee hee

Not to worry RJ, I can tell you from experience, Tim won't be going all that fast! http://www.dallasimports.net/forums/...evilboogie.gif

I had the wife in the car otherwise I would have beat ya :bs:

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Originally Posted by Tim the Teacher

I had the wife in the car otherwise I would have beat ya :bs:

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http://www.dallasimports.net/forums/...fault/cool.gif See you guys Sunday!

bumpity bump

The route has been taken this morning and all roads are driveable. Instructions have been updated in the initial post. Print for your convenience or I will have copies available Saturday morning. We will leave no later than 9:15 to get us to "The Shed" by 12 noon. Remember, they only take CASH.
If you have an FRS we will be using channel 10 with no sub channel. I have an extra one if someone needs to use it. The pace will be attempted to not exceed the posted speed limit as some of these small towns (Princeton, Wills Point, Canton) have law enforcement officers that are more than willing to raise your insurance premiums. There are several two lanes that will allow some higher touring speeds at 70 mph posted (thank you Texas legislators :thumrigh: ) After lunch there are several major roads we cross that will allow you to bail out and get back to the metromess in a faster way. I realize those that have come from the southern areas of DFW may want to utilize these. The route was designed for this so feel free to break off if needed. Cruisers in Frisco has some of the coldest beer in town for those that would like to share one or more at the finish. Hope to see you Saturday morning.
Please post if you are going to attend and how many.
My cell is 972-832-5733 for those that are directionally challenged. :grin:

I will not be there... I have a funeral for a single life... er... a wedding to attend for a very good friend.

RJ

I'm still in... I'll meet for breakfast anywhere OneThing wants to eat....
See you there...:thumleft: "FRS" I still use a CB

Im in with my wife. We'll be coming up likely with the lost southerners to the oklahoma starting point

:chug:

My wife is having her gall bladder removed the day before so it looks like I'll be playing nurse. :sad:

I'm still in too! I'll bring along my 2 FRS thingys.

Man I can't wait! :afro:

Don't forget if you planning to attend let us know so we can keep and eye out for ya, and to give the restaurant some advance notice on how many they can expect! *

* Just a reminder "The Shed" only takes CASH.

I'm still planning on going. Darron65, can I borrow one of your FRS radios?

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Originally Posted by altiain

can I borrow one of your FRS radios?

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No problemo. Got 'em at an Ace hardware sale last month and been looking for a chance to try them out.

I'll be out of town, but I'll try to make the next one.

Dang, I wish this was on a Sunday :(
I have band practice on Saturdays now, I hope we can do one of these in the future on a Sunday, if so you can for sure count me in.
I would love to do this sorta thing, besides I need to get away from all the concrete and crazy SUV, soccer moms with Phone Implants.

Sounds like fun... The SO and I are planning to come along.

me and a new friend i have aquired will be there :drink:

:geek: :

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Originally Posted by gene501

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Does this mean you're joining us??

Just a reminder . . . West side meet for breakfast on the way . . . Everyone is welcome.

Wish I could go. Just got home from a 9 day trip and am scheduled to work TDE at TMS Saturday...

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Originally Posted by billccsi

Sounds like fun... The SO and I are planning to come along.

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Great! Look forward to seeing you.