Crusing the DFW...its Official (Old DFW Meet Thread), Going again DEC 28 and JAN 3....come one Fort Worthers Options

[Spider77]

I did not know that photobucket (free account) limited my vids to 10 min. So sadly I am missing about 7 min from the video. But while I look for another provider enjoy the first 10 minutes of the cruise.

And please keep in mind, that I am a guy who has no intention on smacking guys on bikes and other cars, so before you want to say how slow it looks, please keep in mind the speeds were within the limits (55-60, for the most part).
Thanks!
Also, this is only going to be up for about two weeks, as its a big chunk out of my PB account.

This post has been edited by Spider77: Aug 21, 2010 - 3:02 PM

[Spider77]

So Im going out again on September the 5th. Any takers?

[Hazmat]

I may be able to make it out that day but it is a sunday and I'm all over truck still usually. Hopefully man... hopefully.

[Spider77]

Update............I will not be going to the run as I will hopefully be installing my new half shaft. Gunna be a good day worth of work........might as well do a tune up and flush/fill as well.

[Spider77]

OMG it back from the depths of its watery grave.

So, Here is the deal. I have some time off coming up soon. More specifically the 28th this month (December) and the 3rd of January. I'm only here in Ft Worth until sometime in August/September. So I want to do as much as I can while the weather is holding out.
I know its real short notice, but hell, I'm going to drive FM 5 South a few more times before I leave, and though its not as long as a cruise as I like, its still fun (ask Dillon). Anyone wanting to meet up and cruise let me know, I'll throw something together!
You know what, F that. Here is what I'm doing. Taking FM5, Old Airport Road, South 171 to Cresson, then 377 North (back into DFW), all around non stop 1 hour and about 20 minutes. Not bad, right?
It's a pretty easy route. The worst road (as in condition ) is Old Airport Road. Although its a bit narrow and beat up at times, its not that bad, and who knows, you may see a zebra?
Either way if the weather holds out (which so far it is) I'm rolling this route. I will be gassing up at the Racetrac (8900 Benbrook Blvd) around 1100, grab a bite in Weatherford, and run the rest out while stopping for pics at random spots. Should wind up back Southeast Ft Worth around 130-200.
Both days as long as weather permits.

[Spider77]

Being that it has a chance of rain tomorrow, Im going to hold out for the 3rd. If anyone is interested, let me know.
Scratch that. Since Im up early tomorrow I'm running out to Glen Rose. I've heard that it is a halfway decent run, and total three hours driving time. I'll charge the camera and try to catch some video and pics for you guys. As you know I've been looking for a decent run thats not hours and hours away. But it seems that we need to leave the area for one, which for me is no problem, but I dont want to drag all you guys out for an 8+ hour trip.
Also since I am leaving the area in the coming months, I'll post up all the fun routes I've found for the rest of you DFW guys to take advantage of. Which means I see a lot of driving coming up. When I make those runs, I'll post the info in this thread and my overall opinion of the route in the other one.

This post has been edited by Spider77: Dec 27, 2010 - 5:32 PM

[Spider77]

Well, just got back. Im coming through the video as soon as I get it loaded. And I'll post all the fun roads to drive on a different thread, so look forward to that. All in all, it was totally worth the 50 minute drive, I just wish the roads were dry today....oh well. But we really should try to get something together for this one. It's close enough for most of us, and all total I only went 176 miles, and that was with a few detours on the route.

[Spider77]

OK, its like I'm talking to myself.
Anyhow, I'm planning another "Fun Run". I want to say on the 16th I'm going to visit Weatherford, Old Dennis (south), FM1189, FM4 to Palo Pinto, and 180 E. All in all about 2 hours or so. Go look it up, and plug in terrain in G Maps. Smooth, then hills, then smooth, then canyon-ish. I read about part of this route on a miata forum (and those guys like to drive), looks like fun. So if your game, lemme know and we'll work out where to meet and all that good stuff.
With the weather being all weird this time of year, its always going to open to rescheduling. And I'm brining the camera, as this is one that should go into the "routes" thread I started. Which, if you know of any, let me know!