Author Topic: Swamp Scooters Nov 11-13 Lafayette LA (Read 10097 times)

oldbike54 · « **Reply #30 on:** October 19, 2016, 01:07:00 PM »

Paul , Dave went to Lafayette via Longview last year , the phone conversation we had while he was in transit was full of , "why I didn't know that was there"

Dusty

PJPR01 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 19, 2016, 01:13:47 PM »

Longview is WAY north of here...practically all the way to Lindale...was hoping for a slightly more southern route!! Just was nearby in Marshall a couple weekends ago!

Charles in Lake Charles · « **Reply #32 on:** October 19, 2016, 01:57:00 PM »

Highway 82 thru South LA is alwas interesting.

PJPR01 · « **Reply #33 on:** October 19, 2016, 02:18:44 PM »

Looks like Hwy 12 and 190 may be the better options than I-10!

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #33 on:** October 19, 2016, 02:18:44 PM »

davedel44 · « **Reply #34 on:** October 19, 2016, 07:22:43 PM »

Quote from: PJPR01 on October 19, 2016, 11:25:36 AM

Dave...do you van it out, or do you ride the V7? Have you found any interesting back road routes to get out there...I don't fancy a 220 mile slab run after seeing it just recently driving out to pick up the Scura. Other than the run across Atchafalaya, not much else scenic on I-10 to see headed out there.

Thanks!

Haven't decided mode.
I10 to Winnie.
73 from Winnie to Port Arthur
82 to Holly Beach
Cross ferry in Cameron.
Follow coast.
82 eventually turns North
Then you can make your way back to I10 or weave you way through South LA. toward Abbeville just South of Lafayette.
Ride this before it's gone. Coast road is eroding. South LA is magical!

Dave
Galveston

davedel44 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 19, 2016, 08:01:02 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on October 19, 2016, 01:07:00 PM

Paul , Dave went to Lafayette via Longview last year , the phone conversation we had while he was in transit was full of , "why I didn't know that was there"

Dusty

Ehhhh Longview?

Even I don't get that lost

Dave
Galveston

PJPR01 · « **Reply #36 on:** October 20, 2016, 09:52:27 AM »

Quote from: davedel44 on October 19, 2016, 07:22:43 PM

Haven't decided mode.
I10 to Winnie.
73 from Winnie to Port Arthur
82 to Holly Beach
Cross ferry in Cameron.
Follow coast.
82 eventually turns North
Then you can make your way back to I10 or weave you way through South LA. toward Abbeville just South of Lafayette.
Ride this before it's gone. Coast road is eroding. South LA is magical!

Dave
Galveston

That looks like an interesting route...so where 27 and 82 meet near Cameron and Holly Beach, that looks like a short ferry also, sort of like the Lynchburg one? That southern route looks very good!

davedel44 · « **Reply #37 on:** October 20, 2016, 12:32:49 PM »

Quote from: PJPR01 on October 20, 2016, 09:52:27 AM

That looks like an interesting route...so where 27 and 82 meet near Cameron and Holly Beach, that looks like a short ferry also, sort of like the Lynchburg one? That southern route looks very good!

Use to go. Easier to detour if Cameron Ferry is down.
Call for Ferry Status in Port A.
888-613-3779.
Enjoy

Dave
Galveston

PJPR01 · « **Reply #38 on:** October 20, 2016, 05:02:56 PM »

Ok...weather dependent of course, but looks like I might make it then to the Swamp...that route looks good Dave!

leafman60 · « **Reply #39 on:** October 28, 2016, 06:19:23 AM »

It's coming up soon!!!!

Jim Rich · « **Reply #40 on:** November 02, 2016, 08:14:19 PM »

Hey Paul, Dave's coastal route is the most beautiful but it takes most of a day to ride across from Houston. But well worth it. Last year I rode LA. hwy 14, you pick it up S. of Lake Charles, it goes through Lake Arthur and ends in New Iberia. I recommend it. I also cut through the Big Thicket some times - route is Dayton, Rye, Thicket, Honey Island, Hillster, Spurger, Jasper. Good roads that way. Kind of flattens out once you cross the Sabine. All good alternatives to I10.

rodekyll · « **Reply #41 on:** November 06, 2016, 04:32:26 PM »

I'm thinking about joining you folks at the rally. Coming in from indiana. Wouldn't mind connecting with other riders for portions of the trip. Route TBD.

leafman60 · « **Reply #42 on:** November 07, 2016, 07:35:45 AM »

Next weekend

LaMojo · « **Reply #43 on:** November 08, 2016, 04:45:51 PM »

I'm not sure that I will be going but: if anyone needs a place to stay Thursday night. I'm located in northeast Louisiana. (About 70 miles west of Jackson, MS on I-20) From here it is about a 4-5 hour ride to the rally site. Have extra bedrooms, large garage with tools, beer, etc. Cell 3186693515 to let me know.
Jack

BTW - weather forecast - Perfect!

rudyr · « **Reply #44 on:** November 08, 2016, 07:29:27 PM »

Alright I want to come to swamp scooter. But I can't ride to it And I got my wife and she is not into tent's. So a good reasonable priced motel close to the rally? I'm ready for good fellowship & and food, may be a few cool ones.Rudy

davedel44 · « **Reply #45 on:** November 09, 2016, 07:58:42 AM »

Quote from: rudyr on November 08, 2016, 07:29:27 PM

Alright I want to come to swamp scooter. But I can't ride to it And I got my wife and she is not into tent's. So a good reasonable priced motel close to the rally? I'm ready for good fellowship & and food, may be a few cool ones.Rudy

Rudy,
Glad to hear that your wife is well enough to travel. Looking forward to meeting her.

Can't help with hotel reccommendations. Check Tripadvisor website.
Selection seems sparse in Carencro. I'll call one of the Lousiana bunch today and see if they have reccommendations.

Will be good to see yall. Just bought a bottle of Jamison ' s Black.

Dave
Galveston

davedel44 · « **Reply #46 on:** November 09, 2016, 08:32:41 AM »

Quote from: rudyr on November 08, 2016, 07:29:27 PM

Alright I want to come to swamp scooter. But I can't ride to it And I got my wife and she is not into tent's. So a good reasonable priced motel close to the rally? I'm ready for good fellowship & and food, may be a few cool ones.Rudy

Mark Perry says plenty plenty motels around didn't offer a recommendation.

Dave

leafman60 · « **Reply #47 on:** November 10, 2016, 05:26:48 PM »

Looks like I have an emergency that has cropped up and I may not be able to make the SS! May come in on Saturday.

davedel44 · « **Reply #48 on:** November 10, 2016, 06:44:58 PM »

Quote from: leafman60 on November 10, 2016, 05:26:48 PM

Looks like I have an emergency that has cropped up and I may not be able to make the SS! May come in on Saturday.

Stuff happens.

Dave
Galveston

davedel44 · « **Reply #49 on:** November 10, 2016, 06:51:38 PM »

At SS now with a few early birds.
See ya at Guzzi Gulch. If you tent camping, do not go to park office, take a right on St Claire and continue till you see the SS sign then left on the gravel road. Another left at the pond Guzzita usually gather in that area.

Dave
Galveston

LaMojo · « **Reply #50 on:** November 10, 2016, 07:44:16 PM »

Pat, Bruce and I should be there about 1 PM. tomorrow. See ya.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #51 on:** November 11, 2016, 12:24:49 PM »

We need some pics , and tell the Perry boys that at least one of them , or Guzzi Dave , needs to join WG .

Dusty

davedel44 · « **Reply #52 on:** November 12, 2016, 09:02:59 AM »

Paul? Wolfman? Rudyr?

Dave
Galveston

PJPR01 · « **Reply #53 on:** November 12, 2016, 08:41:15 PM »

Could not make it this year Dave...give my regards to the good folks there.

daninwalkercounty · « **Reply #54 on:** November 12, 2016, 09:05:55 PM »

Dave and David came by but couldn't stay. No bike, had cataracts removed

brlawson · « **Reply #55 on:** November 13, 2016, 06:49:02 PM »

Quote from: leafman60 on November 10, 2016, 05:26:48 PM

Looks like I have an emergency that has cropped up and I may not be able to make the SS! May come in on Saturday.

I guess life gets in the way. This could have been your plate but it wasn't.

leafman60 · « **Reply #56 on:** November 13, 2016, 07:04:22 PM »

Quote from: brlawson on November 13, 2016, 06:49:02 PM

I guess life gets in the way. This could have been your plate but it wasn't.

Aww, man. Poche's!

How was the rally? Good attendance?? Everything go okay??

Last minute serious stuff kept me away and you know how much I had planned to be there.

rodekyll · « **Reply #57 on:** November 13, 2016, 08:29:26 PM »

I was there. THAT plate was not.

7x gumbo though. that was good!

brlawson · « **Reply #58 on:** November 13, 2016, 08:33:15 PM »

The attendance and experience were on par with any I have been to in the past. Great Gumbo cook off and the tally for attendance was around 250.

There were a few Guzzi folk on hand. Charlie and Mac from NY, Handy Andy and Mary. Kind of sparse without Steve Ford and crew from Seattle. There was still a good local turnout from the usual suspects. I think RK's trike may have got us into double digits.

Met up with Jack and Pat for the ride in:

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Since I had to be the tour guide this year we went to a few familiar spots:

Blackened Redfish with crawfish etouffee at Pat's

Cruzin the community get together in Henderson

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hosting

The one thing that truly suffered in your absence. Pale by comparison.

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Author Topic: Swamp Scooters Nov 11-13 Lafayette LA (Read 10097 times)

oldbike54

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LaMojo

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oldbike54