Texas Caravan to MidAm April 27th?

[darrinm1]

14 hours ago, Stevenc22 said:

What time are we meeting the Dallas guys in Paris? Anybody coordinating with Dallas? Need to work backwards from there to plan what time to leave Houston. 

Last year we met up with JP in Buffalo at about 9:00. We arrived in Paris about 12:00 from what I recall. I planned to meet Ed and Brandon in Hearne, but the turns got mixed up and we met in Buffalo. It all worked out. 

[Stevenc22]

That's perfect for me too. If we confirm meeting with Dallas in Paris at noon, then ill get with JP and meet the Austin guys in Buffalo at 9am.

[inkatx2002]

Hey, Ed!

We'll be departing Greenville about 8:30am, passing thru Paris about 9:30.

 

Our goal is to drive the Pig Trail during daylight hours this year.   When we did lunch in Paris two years ago, it seems like it was dark-thirty by the time we made it into Eureka Springs.

 

I think running a large caravan back on Sunday would be a lot of fun!  We could depart ES at the same time and find a great lunch spot to stop at on the return trip!

 

Marc

[jplips]

Look forward to this year's event. Steven and I will communicate to all other known Houston 02'ers and invite them to join us to Jaxx......and beyond


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[Stevenc22]

Okay so JP and I will meet Darrin and Ed in Buffalo at 9am and we will proceed on our own from there. With a lunch break we should get into Eureka Springs by 6pm.

 

Ed you coordinate with any other Austin guys you know of. I'll work with 

JP on any Houston guys. 

 

Dallas appears to be going on their own route.

[darrinm1]

Sounds like a plan. 

[Greg R aka Big_Lebowski]

Le Tran (2002 Garage Werks in So Cailifornia) will get into Austin on Tuesday,  Ed, Terry Sayther, myself and a few others are having lunch with Le on Wednesday.  I let Le know that Ed is heading out on Thursday and hooking up with yall H-Town 02rs.  Pretty sure Le will head out of the ATX together.  Wish I was going...  

[Stevenc22]

Ed and Darrin. Where are we meeting in Buffalo? The Exxon gas station on the 45 south side seems like the nicest gas station around.

 

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Exxon/@31.448934,-96.077397,21z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x86462021b1691445:0xf1ec316d5c87739b!2sBuffalo,+TX+75831!3b1!8m2!3d31.4637866!4d-96.0580197!3m4!1s0x0:0xdb54c170c45630b7!8m2!3d31.4488513!4d-96.0772895

 

 

Meet there 9am and proceed from there on Darrin's route?

 

 

[darrinm1]

Steven,

That is a good idea to meet at the Exxon. Ed will need to fill up, I am sure. The route is a good start and a pretty good mix of two lane rural and fast highway. 

 

Darrin

[zinz]

2 hours ago, darrinm1 said:

Ed will need to fill up, I am sure.

 

I see what you did there, Mr. 35mpg....

 

Yes, I will be topping off at Buffalo.  

 

Darrin, we can meet in Hearne about 8:00...now that I know where I'm going this time?  I'll text you...

 

Ed

 

 

[darrinm1]

Alright everyone. Are we all set for the AM caravan?

What is our headcount in Buffalo at 9:00?

Darrin

Ed

Brandon and Renee

JP

Steven

Le Tran?

Anyone else?

So many questions....I know. 

[zinz]

Le will not join the caravan as he's driving a truck to pick up parts in the DFW area on the way.

 

Been chatting with Barney... had rain all day today on his trip.  He lost both wiper arms off his car!!  I'm bringing some extras, but if others have some, you might bring them along.  I've seen this happen before and had to bring an arm for John's Sputter in the past.  

 

As far as I know, it will only be me and Brandon out of Austin.  See you in Hearne, Darrin.

Ed

[zinz]

I like to thank Darrin for GPS skilz and kindness for running point throughout the entire trip...that is a hard job to be able to keep everyone pointed in the right direction. I failed to log how many miles I drove, but it was a lot, for sure.  The car turned 35,000 miles (since the resto) 25,000 of those are mine and three trips to MidAm. 

 

It was very good to run with y'all.  Brandon made the comment to me at our last fuel stop how well our group works together and that is very true.  I'm glad to be part of the group, for sure.  Hopefully, next year we can add a few more folks to the caravan.

 

Thanks again, Darrin.

 

Ed 

[darrinm1]

Hey Ed,

 

while being the point man man can be stressful, I feel that my participation is my way of giving back to you guys who support me with the wealth and knowledge I don't have. It is a two way street. 

[Stevenc22]

Little late seeing this post. I agree. Had fun driving up with everyone. Couple nice detours. See everyone soon!