Author Topic: Guzzi Riders in Texas GRIT Rally - October 2-4, 2015 (Read 11289 times)

Beaver · « **on:** September 08, 2015, 10:53:32 AM »

The 32nd annual Guzzi Riders in Texas (GRIT) Rally will be Friday, Oct 2 through Sunday Oct 4, with the main event on Sunday. It will be held at the American Legion in Lindale, 18251 County Road 498
Lindale, Texas. There is no rally fee, but donations and 50/50 help cover the costs. Camping is also free unless you need water and electric hookups and that is $15/night.

There is a lot to do in the East Texas area, so you won't get bored. I have several routes mapped out for nice scenic rides. We even have a paddle boat so you can enjoy a ride around the lake! Food and drinks will be provided all weekend so you won't starve!

There will be awards and door prizes given out Sunday just after lunch. If you have something you would like to donate as a door prize, please bring it! There are some benches and picnic tables, but bring your chair if you've got one!

I don't do Facebook or texting on my phone, so if you need to talk to me, you must call! 903 316 7720. You can also email me at georganne@suddenlink.net

I hope to see y'all there!

Beaver

Beaver · « **Reply #1 on:** September 08, 2015, 03:15:24 PM »

For those of you who like to camp in motels, here is a list of Lindale motels. They are all located on the south end of Lindale on Hwy 69 near I-20.

America's Best Value Inn 903-882-6145
Hampton Inn 903-882-1002
Best Western Inn 903-882-8884
Comfort Suites 903-882-8613
Laquinta Inn & Suites 903-882-1600
Motel 6 903-882-7800

Beaver

davedel44 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 08, 2015, 06:15:46 PM »

Good friends, good fun, good food and Guzzis. Great venue in the East Texas pines, with fish pond, dock, huge fire ring and covered eating area. George Anne (Beaver) is the hostess with the mostest. ALWAYS miles of Smiles at GRIT. A highlight of the fall riding season.

Dave
Galveston

PJPR01 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 08, 2015, 10:49:47 PM »

Count me in! Most likely, riding up Saturday morning. Dave...are you heading up early Saturday, perhaps we can rendezvous somewhere along the way and take the scenic route up.

First Rally of October - 3 to attend in total...should be fun!

davedel44 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 09, 2015, 05:32:22 AM »

Arriving Lindale Fri. May visit family in Dallas Thur. Regardless see you there.

Dave
Galveston

toma nova · « **Reply #5 on:** September 09, 2015, 07:19:34 AM »

I'm in. Flexible on Friday afternoon / Saturday morning ride from Houston.

Is there swimming or fishing in that pond?

Tom

Beaver · « **Reply #6 on:** September 09, 2015, 07:49:52 AM »

Quote from: toma nova on September 09, 2015, 07:19:34 AM

I'm in. Flexible on Friday afternoon / Saturday morning ride from Houston.

Is there swimming or fishing in that pond?

Tom

Fishing is allowed, but no swimming.

If you catch a mess of fish, you can clean 'em and cook 'em on the fire!

Tex has a paddle boat you can use to explore the lake! I have 3 adult life jackets, but no kids ones.

Beaver

PJPR01 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 09, 2015, 10:34:03 AM »

Very good Tom...I wasn't sure you would be able to make it! Right now I could try to squeeze out of here on Friday afternoon...25% chance, otherwise, for sure early Saturday is good. Let me see how the schedule goes and confirm with you.

Dave...see you up there then!

Texas Turnip · « **Reply #8 on:** September 13, 2015, 08:12:49 AM »

Beaver, I read on Facebook that there again would be codswallop at the event. Please confirm as codswallop and lagniappe make for a great rally.

Your quidnunc friend,
Tex

oldbike54 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 13, 2015, 08:18:40 AM »

Turnip old buddy , rumor has it that the codswallop was burnt last year , and the lagniappe , well , it was thin and runny .

And what the hell are you doing on facebook ?

Dusty

Beaver · « **Reply #10 on:** September 13, 2015, 10:34:50 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on September 13, 2015, 08:18:40 AM

Turnip old buddy , rumor has it that the codswallop was burnt last year , and the lagniappe , well , it was thin and runny .

And what the hell are you doing on facebook ?

Dusty

Dusty,

You should never believe those rumors. The codswallop was the best ever last year and I would NEVER have bad lagniappe. :) Come on down and see for yourself! Camping is great under the trees and the lake is sooooo peaceful! Sitting around the campfire by the lake and looking up at the sky, you just might start belting out, "The stars at night are big and bright (clap, clap, clap, clap) deep in the heart of Texas!"

Look what you've missed by not coming to the GRIT Rallies:

They greeted me with flowers!

Hot biker chicks

Show girls

Cooking Class

Elegant dinner tables complete with flowers

Test riding a 750 Stone

The cutest baby

The Youngest Rider (rode his Guzzi from Dallas; yes they start 'em young in Texas)

Nice bikes (had to hire some guard dogs to protect the bikes)

It's a nice bike, but Randy says it's just not his cup 'o tea

Watching the women work

Great food

Enjoying the entertainment

Hugs and kisses

Door prizes and awards

The coveted Golden Turnip award

The grand prize

Handing out money

Uhhhh, I think he came to the wrong rally.

You missed this place cuz now it's closed down: Scoops and Scoots

but, you can still find the brick at the Lindale Veterans Memorial

or enjoy the day on the lake with Turnip Rides by Tex

or play a game of horse shoes

or take one of the many scenic rides and explore East Texas history

Feel the Spirits of those who died at this battle site

At the Salt Lick (you can taste it and see if this building is really made of salt!)

Go ahead, lick it!

So, Dusty, come on down to Texas and join the fun! We'll even let you bring your own codswallop!

Beaver

oldbike54 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 13, 2015, 10:50:41 PM »

Hmm , considering the high quality of this event , it is a bit surprising that the Turnip is allowed on the grounds

Dusty

cloudbase · « **Reply #12 on:** September 14, 2015, 12:30:02 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on September 13, 2015, 10:50:41 PM

Hmm , considering the high quality of this event , it is a bit surprising that the Turnip is allowed on the grounds

Dusty

He's been thrown out of every other place. We're the only ones that'll take him in.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 14, 2015, 02:08:07 PM »

Quote from: cloudbase on September 14, 2015, 12:30:02 PM

He's been thrown out of every other place. We're the only ones that'll take him in.

We let him attend the Okie , mostly because he has Beaver along , of course last year she showed up solo , so maybe ...
Just kidding Ken , hell , you are WAAAYYY too big for me to toss out

"I like these wrist bands , ya got any in a man's size"

Dusty

Beaver · « **Reply #14 on:** September 15, 2015, 11:50:41 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on September 13, 2015, 10:50:41 PM

Hmm , considering the high quality of this event , it is a bit surprising that the Turnip is allowed on the grounds

Dusty

We let the riff-raff (the bearers of good codswallop) in at the Texas Rally.

Beaver

PJPR01 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 20, 2015, 07:36:52 PM »

TT or Beaver...any chance that the "Suite" overlooking the lake will be available again this year, or shall I plan on bringing my own tent and gear this time around! Looking forward to a fun ride...we should have at least 3 maybe 4 Guzzis riding up from Houston.

davedel44 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 20, 2015, 07:52:03 PM »

Think the suite blew away in a storm. Better bring a tent.

Dave
Galveston

PJPR01 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 20, 2015, 07:56:14 PM »

Roger that!

Beaver · « **Reply #18 on:** September 21, 2015, 10:09:02 PM »

No tent suite this year, but some Eagle Scouts are supposed to build a pavillion in that same spot. I've been hearing about that project for awhile though so hopefully they'll get started on it pretty soon. I sure did like that tent setup though. It was nice.

Beaver

PJPR01 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 22, 2015, 10:16:48 AM »

Quote from: Beaver on September 21, 2015, 10:09:02 PM

No tent suite this year, but some Eagle Scouts are supposed to build a pavillion in that same spot. I've been hearing about that project for awhile though so hopefully they'll get started on it pretty soon. I sure did like that tent setup though. It was nice. Beaver

No worries...will either bring the hammock or the tent...have to figure out which one at this point. Either way...looking forward to the event! I presume we'll have some of that famous coffee cake in the morning after a long night by the campfire!

richthib · « **Reply #20 on:** September 23, 2015, 03:15:50 PM »

Plan on arriving on Friday. Looking forward to visiting with old friends.Leaving Phoenix Thursday morning.

rbond · « **Reply #21 on:** September 25, 2015, 09:09:25 AM »

Plan on arriving on Saturday from Alexandria, Louisiana! First trip on my V7C. Looking forward to meet a bunch of Guzzi riders, there are not too many here. I think I have the only one in a 100 mile radius.

SmithSwede · « **Reply #22 on:** September 28, 2015, 10:33:55 PM »

This is a great event. Of course, that's easy for me to say since it's only 60 miles from my house.

I will do my level best to be there. Even if for just one day.

Beaver · « **Reply #23 on:** September 29, 2015, 06:58:00 AM »

Quote from: SmithSwede on September 28, 2015, 10:33:55 PM

This is a great event. Of course, that's easy for me to say since it's only 60 miles from my house.

I will do my level best to be there. Even if for just one day.

You better be there SmithSwede! Are you going to bring your wife again year?

Quote from: rbond on September 25, 2015, 09:09:25 AM

First trip on my V7C. Looking forward to meet a bunch of Guzzi riders, there are not too many here. I think I have the only one in a 100 mile radius.

I have friends in the Elizabeth/Oakdale area, so you might see a Moto Guzzi passing through Alexandria every once in a while. I think the last couple of times, I rode my Jackal. Looking forward to meeting you.

Beaver

Texas Turnip · « **Reply #24 on:** September 30, 2015, 05:39:03 AM »

Beaver,
Will you have crudites again this year? This could be enough to entice dusty to ride down from Okieland.

Tex

Beaver · « **Reply #25 on:** September 30, 2015, 03:59:49 PM »

Tex,

You ain't never had no crudites like them Texas style GRIT crudites.

Come on down, over, or up and try 'em fer yerselves and see!

Beaver

oldbike54 · « **Reply #26 on:** September 30, 2015, 06:33:49 PM »

Quote from: Beaver on September 30, 2015, 03:59:49 PM

Tex,

You ain't never had no crudites like them Texas style GRIT crudites. Come on down, over, or up and try 'em fer yerselves and see!

Beaver

Grits , the one food less tasty than steel cut oats

Dusty

Beaver · « **Reply #27 on:** October 01, 2015, 12:49:37 AM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on September 30, 2015, 06:33:49 PM

Grits , the one food less tasty than steel cut oats

Dusty

Dusty,
Who's talkin' 'bout grits which, by the way, are yummy? Everyone who's anyone knows GRIT, almost, but thankfully not, GOAT! Come try some crudites! (if you dare!)

Beaver

Texas Turnip · « **Reply #28 on:** October 01, 2015, 07:59:13 AM »

When the late Dan Standlee and I wanted to get Guzzi organized in Texas 32 years ago we couldn't decide on calling it GOAT (Guzzi Owners Association Texas) or Dan, the sane person suggested GRIT (Guzzi Riders in Texas).

Tex

Beaver · « **Reply #29 on:** October 01, 2015, 09:09:55 PM »

And the rally has begun!

New Hampshire Rep Randy Tefft rolled in today. Tex took him to visit The Waldo Way Dairy Farm just north of here where they bought brownies and yogurt. They were wanting some venison sausage also, but there wasn't any.

The Farm has Guernsey Cows and they sell raw, unpasteurized milk. They also sell Jersey milk from another farm. They make breads too. Go check 'em out!

There's lots of places to see and things to do around here and the roads through the rolling hills of East Texas are great! You can go watch the Motocross Races in Swan, just a few miles south of Lindale or take a scenic ride. The Frank Wedge Intercontinental Bridge which is on a couple of the scenic routes, washed out during the spring flooding, but it's easily bypassed on another road.

Hope to see you here. We'll keep the lights on for ya!

Beaver

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