Central Arkansas ride planning and B.S. thread - Page 53

achesley · 04-27-2011, 09:37 AM

Well heck! With the Buffalo River cresting at near 37 feet near Harriet,

I'm very sure that the campgrounds at Spring Creek is a muddy mess for awhile.

And the rest room is totally trashed. ;-( Then looks like more rain on the way for that area. Think I'll call my trip for the Wilderness Rally off and give it time to dry out in that area.

Me and the KLR were looking forward to some time camping and chilling with friends though.

arkansawyer · 04-28-2011, 05:36 PM

Our power is back on tonight after Monday night's storms.
Saturday I'm thinking about a street ride. It won't be long since I'll be on my hawk gt. The sprint needs a chain.
The turkey hunters have one last weekend. I'm going to let them have the woods.

Copperjohn1962 · 04-28-2011, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by achesley

Well heck! With the Buffalo River cresting at near 37 feet near Harriet,

I'm very sure that the campgrounds at Spring Creek is a muddy mess for awhile.

And the rest room is totally trashed. ;-( Then looks like more rain on the way for that area. Think I'll call my trip for the Wilderness Rally off and give it time to dry out in that area.

Me and the KLR were looking forward to some time camping and chilling with friends though.

I agree totally! I was going to do the ride as well but I think i will stay south and ride the Ouachita Mountains.

Tinks · 04-29-2011, 06:44 AM

Hey guys. I've seen some pictures of the flooding in Northern Arkansas. My BIL is with a group staying at Anglers this weekend. What is the condition in that general area?

Mister D · 04-29-2011, 02:34 PM

I've got nothing to do tomorrow but ride dirt. I'll probably just stick close to the house unless one of y'all makes me an offer I can't refuse.

arkansawyer · 04-30-2011, 04:48 PM

6.0 miles on my kayak before lunch. I got my KTM 300 running this afternoon!

OLEARY · 05-01-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by arkansawyer

6.0 miles on my kayak before lunch. I got my KTM 300 running this afternoon!

Kayaking sounds like a blast! Is there much danger in floating with one of those? I just envision the kayak like a big bobber with me on the underside. Glub! Glub!

arkansawyer · 05-01-2011, 04:17 PM

Kayaking is as diversified as motorcycling.
I've tried to teach myself to roll mine all the way around. I promise you will fall out when it gets upside down, even if you don't want to.
The hardcore whitewater kayaks make me nervous. They fit pretty tight and it takes an old man with bad knees a minute or so to get in.

OLEARY · 05-01-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by arkansawyer

Kayaking is as diversified as motorcycling.
I've tried to teach myself to roll mine all the way around. I promise you will fall out when it gets upside down, even if you don't want to.
The hardcore whitewater kayaks make me nervous. They fit pretty tight and it takes an old man with bad knees a minute or so to get in.

An old man with bad knees would include myself. Are they pretty stable or do you pretty much have to keep the paddle working to keep yourself upright? Skulling is something I always wanted to do. I'll bet that rowing gives your core a pretty good workout not to mention the arms. I need to check into that. The Osage Creek is but a couple of miles from here and when the water isn't running like it is now I bet I could kayak upstream as well as down which means I could haul the kayak out and paddle out and back to my vehicle. What do you think?

Copperjohn1962 · 05-01-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by OLEARY

An old man with bad knees would include myself. Are they pretty stable or do you pretty much have to keep the paddle working to keep yourself upright? Skulling is something I always wanted to do. I'll bet that rowing gives your core a pretty good workout not to mention the arms. I need to check into that. The Osage Creek is but a couple of miles from here and when the water isn't running like it is now I bet I could kayak upstream as well as down which means I could haul the kayak out and paddle out and back to my vehicle. What do you think?

LOL It's so much easier to twist a throttle!

OLEARY · 05-01-2011, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Copperjohn1962

LOL It's so much easier to twist a throttle!

I heard that CopperJohn! Maybe that is why I am sitting here blogging and getting older and more out of shape by the minute. Oh well, who needs all that pain. I have to find things that are fun that require a little physical exercise because the working out just isn't working out for me.

Copperjohn1962 · 05-01-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OLEARY

I heard that CopperJohn! Maybe that is why I am sitting here blogging and getting older and more out of shape by the minute. Oh well, who needs all that pain. I have to find things that are fun that require a little physical exercise because the working out just isn't working out for me.

I'm with you there buddy! We have a nice work out facility at the office where I work and I look at it often and think, "well maybe I'll start tomorrow." LOL, tomorrow get pushed to next week and I never seem to start working out. I'm like you though Kayaking seems like it would be fun.

dogjaw · 05-01-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by arkansawyer

Kayaking is as diversified as motorcycling.
I've tried to teach myself to roll mine all the way around. I promise you will fall out when it gets upside down, even if you don't want to.
The hardcore whitewater kayaks make me nervous. They fit pretty tight and it takes an old man with bad knees a minute or so to get in.

whitewater kayaks are by their nature twitchy, very manueverable but difficult to keep in a straight line. Flatwater and sit on top kayaks are capable of paddling most class 1-2 rivers like the Buffalo, Mulberry, Piney, etc, but can still cover miles of calmer water w/o wearing you out. Another option is a solo canoe; you can pack it with flotation for whitewater in the spring, or pack it with camping gear for trips in the summer. Used to paddle all over Arkansas, some of the best creeks anywhere.

10Cup · 05-02-2011, 07:30 AM

Is Kayaking any different than trying to paddle a canoe? I have already proven that I can't keep a canoe in a straight line! Did spend a lot of time going in circles though

Me and My GrandSon still laugh about that experience (I think me more than him........Grandpa.....we're going to go in that cave!! was one thing I remember him saying

)

arngswag · 05-02-2011, 02:05 PM

Hello all, I'm Allen and new to the site. Just wanted to introduce myself. I live in Central Ar (Conway area) so if you're in the area let me know.

04-27-2011, 09:37 AM	#781
achesley Old Motorcyclist Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Jennings, Louisiana Oddometer: 3,136	Well heck! With the Buffalo River cresting at near 37 feet near Harriet, I'm very sure that the campgrounds at Spring Creek is a muddy mess for awhile. And the rest room is totally trashed. ;-( Then looks like more rain on the way for that area. Think I'll call my trip for the Wilderness Rally off and give it time to dry out in that area. Me and the KLR were looking forward to some time camping and chilling with friends though. __________________ An '00 KLR 650, An '07 1250S, An '03 5.3L Chevy Truck + '43 style dude , Simper Fi ;-)

04-28-2011, 05:36 PM	#782
arkansawyer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Hot Springs Oddometer: 1,655	Hey Jambo Our power is back on tonight after Monday night's storms. Saturday I'm thinking about a street ride. It won't be long since I'll be on my hawk gt. The sprint needs a chain. The turkey hunters have one last weekend. I'm going to let them have the woods. __________________ When you come to a fork in the road, take the single track instead.

04-29-2011, 06:44 AM	#784
Tinks Imp of Satan Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Conway, AR Oddometer: 19,775	Hey guys. I've seen some pictures of the flooding in Northern Arkansas. My BIL is with a group staying at Anglers this weekend. What is the condition in that general area? __________________ Ride, Wreck, Ride (Mr. Disaster) Preston Drew Haun June 17, 1981- August 15, 2010

04-29-2011, 02:34 PM	#785
Mister D ^OP Don't call me guy. Joined: Feb 2010 Location: East End, Arkansas Oddometer: 1,473	I've got nothing to do tomorrow but ride dirt. I'll probably just stick close to the house unless one of y'all makes me an offer I can't refuse. __________________ - Duane

04-30-2011, 04:48 PM	#786
arkansawyer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Hot Springs Oddometer: 1,655	6.0 miles on my kayak before lunch. I got my KTM 300 running this afternoon! __________________ When you come to a fork in the road, take the single track instead.

05-01-2011, 04:17 PM	#788
arkansawyer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Hot Springs Oddometer: 1,655	Kayaking is as diversified as motorcycling. I've tried to teach myself to roll mine all the way around. I promise you will fall out when it gets upside down, even if you don't want to. The hardcore whitewater kayaks make me nervous. They fit pretty tight and it takes an old man with bad knees a minute or so to get in. __________________ When you come to a fork in the road, take the single track instead.

05-02-2011, 07:30 AM	#794
10Cup Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Oddometer: 2,266	Is Kayaking any different than trying to paddle a canoe? I have already proven that I can't keep a canoe in a straight line! Did spend a lot of time going in circles though Me and My GrandSon still laugh about that experience (I think me more than him........Grandpa.....we're going to go in that cave!! was one thing I remember him saying) __________________ 10Cup - WR250R - BMW R1200GS Trails of the West 2011 Moab/Western TAT 2010 Continental Divide Ride 09 Route 66 Ride SPOT Tracker SpearMotorSports, Inc. The cost of living's going up, and the chance of livin's going down.

05-02-2011, 02:05 PM	#795
arngswag n00b Joined: May 2011 Oddometer: 5	Hello all, I'm Allen and new to the site. Just wanted to introduce myself. I live in Central Ar (Conway area) so if you're in the area let me know.

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