Pants, good point about updating the original post. Also, since this is a non-event ride, Cav and I discussed and agreed that we will watch the forecast and if it is supposed to rain a lot then we well not go out. 24 hour advance cancelable reservations are in order!
Arkansas Run March 27th-30th
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0Face
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Although I'm hosed for this trip. My room setup is still there. It the QI will let you cancel same day I believe.
Old Guy
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I can't commit at this time. I've got friends who will be endurance racing at Texas World March 21, and it'll probably be the last race there. I've got lots of fond memories of the place and would love to go to that event. Then I'm leaving for a longer trip April 3rd. Nonetheless, I may try to get there for a visit even if it's just ride up early put some miles in with the participants and come back home. After all, Harrison's only 150 miles or so from my house 
RJAMT
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I think I can make it but won't know for sure until at least mid-March.
Cav47
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RJAMT,
Good deal. We will be in contact the closer we get to the date. Looking forward to the "non--event" Just lots of riding and having a good time.
Good deal. We will be in contact the closer we get to the date. Looking forward to the "non--event" Just lots of riding and having a good time.
zzzzip
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FWIW--I think your choice of Harrison QI over the Hub was a good one. I stayed at both a month apart last fall, and the QI is definitely worth the extra $15-20 a night. The Hub was pretty spartan and there were maybe 3 channels on the TV. QI--especially if you get stuck with bad weather and have to hang around the room for long.
Plus the liquor store is right across the street.
Plus the liquor store is right across the street.
hppants
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Well by my count, I (or we) leave for parts north 4 weeks from tomorrow. My calendar is clear and shall remain so barring an interruption from a "big boss".
Weather will be a big "IF". We might get 50 degrees and sunshine. We might get 15 and snow. It's a crap shoot.
Weather will be a big "IF". We might get 50 degrees and sunshine. We might get 15 and snow. It's a crap shoot.
Cav47
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The month of March is characterized by rising daily high temperatures, with daily highs increasing from 55°F to 64°F over the course of the month, exceeding 78°F or dropping below 39°F only one day in ten.
Daily low temperatures range from 35°F to 43°F, falling below 23°F or exceeding 57°F only one day in ten.
Daily low temperatures range from 35°F to 43°F, falling below 23°F or exceeding 57°F only one day in ten.
Cav47
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Lets hope it goes this way and not the way it could go!!!
I am good with 62 to 42 on the historical average.
I am not good with the 43 to 29 that it can be on the lower end of the extreme.
I am good with 62 to 42 on the historical average.
I am not good with the 43 to 29 that it can be on the lower end of the extreme.
wheatonFJR
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On the way to Arky, I went through an Illinois/Missouri rain storm in October of 2009 spewing 6 inches of rain with flash flood warnings everywhere.
Heavy rain with upper 30s temps. - Fun times.
That's when you vow to get a one piece rainsuit with a hood so rain doesn't roll of your helmet down your neck. You also discover how awful your rain gloves are. You also end up purchasing heated glove liners during the next off season.
Heavy rain with upper 30s temps. - Fun times.
That's when you vow to get a one piece rainsuit with a hood so rain doesn't roll of your helmet down your neck. You also discover how awful your rain gloves are. You also end up purchasing heated glove liners during the next off season.
Cav47
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I love that picture!! Growing up along the Illinois and fox rivers, Floods and high water always fascinated me.
Rest of the story......how long did it take you to ford it or re-route???
Hopefully you did not even consider fording it.
Rest of the story......how long did it take you to ford it or re-route???
Hopefully you did not even consider fording it.
KJ would have just ridden straight through...not sure if Mark has better self-preservation!
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wheatonFJR
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That road is a county road on Smitty's Hooterville route. That is on County B, just a half mile north of MO 160. That PU truck did not ford the river, it had just turned around. That river was really flowing and no vehicles of any kind could have crossed it. That river bed is normally dry.
What you are seeing is flooded river bottom land...the river bed and bridge are beyond it in the distance. Murph and I backtracked north 13 miles and cut over east to a state highway 21. Heading south into Ellington, the river was within a foot or so of the bridge at the state highway. I was a bit chilled that day. Murph was a trooper and didn't complain. We had a great ride in Arkansas doing the 500 mile Twisty Butt starting and ending in Clinton, AR at the Best Western.
hppants
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So if I am able to camp, this is where I'd prefer to stay:
Carver is a primitive campground where hwy 123 crosses the Buffalo River. No hookhups, no showers, no satellite TV, no frills.
But if the paddlers haven't started playing, it's paradise. I think it's gonna be too early for the paddlers, or at least I hope so. From a location perspective, Carver is on the roller coaster. Pull out of the campground, take a left or a right, dump the clutch, and let the "YEE HAAA!!!!" begin. It's awesome, man.
The problem of course is that it's 27 miles from where you guys are. Among other logistical issues, that puts a big damper on my libations opportunities. Of course, I've got my priorities straight.
I will leave Lafayette on Thursday morning early. Maybe I'll camp in route to Harrison on Thursday night, and in route home on Sunday night, and stay at the hotel with you peeps on Friday and Saturday night.
Carver is a primitive campground where hwy 123 crosses the Buffalo River. No hookhups, no showers, no satellite TV, no frills.
But if the paddlers haven't started playing, it's paradise. I think it's gonna be too early for the paddlers, or at least I hope so. From a location perspective, Carver is on the roller coaster. Pull out of the campground, take a left or a right, dump the clutch, and let the "YEE HAAA!!!!" begin. It's awesome, man.
The problem of course is that it's 27 miles from where you guys are. Among other logistical issues, that puts a big damper on my libations opportunities. Of course, I've got my priorities straight.
I will leave Lafayette on Thursday morning early. Maybe I'll camp in route to Harrison on Thursday night, and in route home on Sunday night, and stay at the hotel with you peeps on Friday and Saturday night.
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Cav47
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Libations can be accommodated. That what a top case is for!!
Just no riding after imbibing.
Just no riding after imbibing.
hppants
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Bingo - I can't get stupid with you guys, and then ride "home".
Choices choices..... (sigh)
Choices choices..... (sigh)
wheatonFJR
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But you can get plastered and sleep on Cavs floor, drooling and snoring the whole time.
Cav47
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That's why I take my earplugs up to the room!!!
I am good with the "no electricity" part, but seriously no showers??? That is crazy!! I can and have dealt with some rough conditions, but I am taking a shower after a long day of riding. Either to cool off from a hot day or warm up after a cold day.
JS......JS.
hppants
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I've made due - sometimes I take a GI shower or a bird bath. Sometimes, I bathe in the river or lake. I can't go 10 days like that, but a few days in the Spring - no problem. It's all part of the adventure.
Truthfully, as far as campgrounds go, I have found that the amount of amenities available at the site is inversely proportional to the niceness of the campground. The more amenities available, the more people show up. The more people, the greater chance that at least one group of them are idiots. And idiots at a campground equals crappy camping.
Perhaps we'll call that "Pants' Law".
A clear exception to this rule would be Army Corp of Engineers Campsites. Those peeps design the campground very well and as far as I can tell, do not "advertise" them anywhere. If you find an ACOE campground and are looking for a place, stop there. It will be pristine and desolate.
Truthfully, as far as campgrounds go, I have found that the amount of amenities available at the site is inversely proportional to the niceness of the campground. The more amenities available, the more people show up. The more people, the greater chance that at least one group of them are idiots. And idiots at a campground equals crappy camping.
Perhaps we'll call that "Pants' Law".
A clear exception to this rule would be Army Corp of Engineers Campsites. Those peeps design the campground very well and as far as I can tell, do not "advertise" them anywhere. If you find an ACOE campground and are looking for a place, stop there. It will be pristine and desolate.
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