CENTRAL TEXAS MEET/EAT/TRAIL/WINERY EXPERIENCE MAY 4TH, 2024!!!!

Will you make it to the Central Texas May 4th Meet?


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I also feel like there was a lost opportunity for a well placed “deez nuts” joke or two
Man I hate that we missed that, feel like a failure. :(
 
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So I'm guessing a few of us have busted @Optimus 's nuts... I have questions on how that is possible to get that in there... I was expecting some magic pills. Wife and I had a good laugh though. Thank you!
 
You didn't really think I was going to let this thread just dwindle into the Texas sunset did you...
Heck no. I was curious and I am sure @Optimus would like to know how every one who got a nut in Mason feels about it? Lol, didn't know any other way to ask.
I have no words..... but disappointed on the size of it :D
 
Again, here we are 3 days after the meet up, and I am still enjoying and laughing 😃 at the memories. I will cherish this event and the wonderful peope for a long time. To see everyone having such a good time, smiles on thier face was awe inspiring for me. I am so grateful to all of you, thank you for attending, look forward seeing you at the next one. Gotta be honest, it will be hard top Saturday, but I will try! I am truly blessed to know everyone of you.
 
I have questions on how that is possible to get that in there
This is the part where I say "that's what she said!" I'm glad you enjoyed my nuts 😀
 
Again, here we are 3 days after the meet up, and I am still enjoying and laughing 😃 at the memories. I will cherish this event and the wonderful peope for a long time. To see everyone having such a good time, smiles on thier face was awe inspiring for me. I am so grateful to all of you, thank you for attending, look forward seeing you at the next one. Gotta be honest, it will be hard top Saturday, but I will try! I am truly blessed to know everyone of you.
Wish I could have made it out! It looks like it was a blast and I hope I can make the next one.
 
Looooong story very short: most Texans have my nuts meanwhile @Lunch Box has Dana's panties.
Yes I do!!
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Finally got the front dash cam video pulled together. It comes off the dash cam in 1 minute video files. Only takes a few minutes to pull it together in the video editing software, but then it took 6 hours for my computer to combine the files, another 6 hours to upload to YouTube and then 9 hours for them to render the footage (likely because this is set to 4K). Had to do the last steps twice because the first time I didn't have a "verified" account. All that to say, this is 4 hours and 14 minutes of video. Be sure to adjust your settings in YouTube to the max playback resolution (as I think it will default to 720p) to get the best experience.

I didn't include an audio track, so put on your favorite driving music and re-live the drive.

Notable points in the video:
0:12:00 - the raging Llano River
0:49:45 - bridge crossing over the Llano River
0:59:30 - Transition to unpaved roads
1:18:30 - Start of the drive through Star S Ranch (exotic game)
1:22:30 - Drive by a Blesbok (on the left)
1:24:50 - Ostrich enclosure (on the left)
1:42:00 - water crossing
1:55:20 - water crossing
2:28:15 - water crossing
2:46:10 - water crossing
2:55:00 - I feel the need for speed!!
3:04:30 - Oh deer! so many deer.
3:16:50 - water crossing
3:19:45 - road closed signs are for suckers
3:20:00 - water crossing (best one)
3:21:00 - unintentional off-roading (missed the turn)
3:34:00 - back on paved roads

Note that most of the identified "water crossings" are fording raging rivers that ranged from tread depth up to the bottom of the rims. Skill level required was a 10 out of 10 to do this safely.

I'll post the rear dashcam video this weekend.

 
Finally got the front dash cam video pulled together. It comes off the dash cam in 1 minute video files. Only takes a few minutes to pull it together in the video editing software, but then it took 6 hours for my computer to combine the files, another 6 hours to upload to YouTube and then 9 hours for them to render the footage (likely because this is set to 4K). Had to do the last steps twice because the first time I didn't have a "verified" account. All that to say, this is 4 hours and 14 minutes of video. Be sure to adjust your settings in YouTube to the max playback resolution (as I think it will default to 720p) to get the best experience.

I didn't include an audio track, so put on your favorite driving music and re-live the drive.

Notable points in the video:
0:12:00 - the raging Llano River
0:49:45 - bridge crossing over the Llano River
0:59:30 - Transition to unpaved roads
1:18:30 - Start of the drive through Star S Ranch (exotic game)
1:22:30 - Drive by a Blesbok (on the left)
1:24:50 - Ostrich enclosure (on the left)
1:42:00 - water crossing
1:55:20 - water crossing
2:28:15 - water crossing
2:46:10 - water crossing
2:55:00 - I feel the need for speed!!
3:04:30 - Oh deer! so many deer.
3:16:50 - water crossing
3:19:45 - road closed signs are for suckers
3:20:00 - water crossing (best one)
3:21:00 - unintentional off-roading (missed the turn)
3:34:00 - back on paved roads

Note that most of the identified "water crossings" are fording raging rivers that ranged from tread depth up to the bottom of the rims. Skill level required was a 10 out of 10 to do this safely.

I'll post the rear dashcam video this weekend.

I just skimmed a bit, man what a flashback. Thank you so much for your time and devotion to producing this film. Can't wait to see the content of the rear facing camera since I am directly behind you. Sooo I'm curious if your front facing cam also includes nature stops?? I hope not, as the front of your truck was my favorite spot, lol????
 
I just skimmed a bit, man what a flashback. Thank you so much for your time and devotion to producing this film. Can't wait to see the content of the rear facing camera since I am directly behind you. Sooo I'm curious if your front facing cam also includes nature stops?? I hope not, as the front of your truck was my favorite spot, lol????
I made sure to cut all of those out ;) That said, it would have only shown you from the shoulders up if I hadn't.
 
Finally got the front dash cam video pulled together. It comes off the dash cam in 1 minute video files. Only takes a few minutes to pull it together in the video editing software, but then it took 6 hours for my computer to combine the files, another 6 hours to upload to YouTube and then 9 hours for them to render the footage (likely because this is set to 4K). Had to do the last steps twice because the first time I didn't have a "verified" account. All that to say, this is 4 hours and 14 minutes of video. Be sure to adjust your settings in YouTube to the max playback resolution (as I think it will default to 720p) to get the best experience.

I didn't include an audio track, so put on your favorite driving music and re-live the drive.

Notable points in the video:
0:12:00 - the raging Llano River
0:49:45 - bridge crossing over the Llano River
0:59:30 - Transition to unpaved roads
1:18:30 - Start of the drive through Star S Ranch (exotic game)
1:22:30 - Drive by a Blesbok (on the left)
1:24:50 - Ostrich enclosure (on the left)
1:42:00 - water crossing
1:55:20 - water crossing
2:28:15 - water crossing
2:46:10 - water crossing
2:55:00 - I feel the need for speed!!
3:04:30 - Oh deer! so many deer.
3:16:50 - water crossing
3:19:45 - road closed signs are for suckers
3:20:00 - water crossing (best one)
3:21:00 - unintentional off-roading (missed the turn)
3:34:00 - back on paved roads

Note that most of the identified "water crossings" are fording raging rivers that ranged from tread depth up to the bottom of the rims. Skill level required was a 10 out of 10 to do this safely.

I'll post the rear dashcam video this weekend.

Such an outstanding adventure. Thanks guys and ladies . I’m going to show my mom, brother and daughter this weekend the videos
 
Finally got the front dash cam video pulled together. It comes off the dash cam in 1 minute video files. Only takes a few minutes to pull it together in the video editing software, but then it took 6 hours for my computer to combine the files, another 6 hours to upload to YouTube and then 9 hours for them to render the footage (likely because this is set to 4K). Had to do the last steps twice because the first time I didn't have a "verified" account. All that to say, this is 4 hours and 14 minutes of video. Be sure to adjust your settings in YouTube to the max playback resolution (as I think it will default to 720p) to get the best experience.

I didn't include an audio track, so put on your favorite driving music and re-live the drive.

Notable points in the video:
0:12:00 - the raging Llano River
0:49:45 - bridge crossing over the Llano River
0:59:30 - Transition to unpaved roads
1:18:30 - Start of the drive through Star S Ranch (exotic game)
1:22:30 - Drive by a Blesbok (on the left)
1:24:50 - Ostrich enclosure (on the left)
1:42:00 - water crossing
1:55:20 - water crossing
2:28:15 - water crossing
2:46:10 - water crossing
2:55:00 - I feel the need for speed!!
3:04:30 - Oh deer! so many deer.
3:16:50 - water crossing
3:19:45 - road closed signs are for suckers
3:20:00 - water crossing (best one)
3:21:00 - unintentional off-roading (missed the turn)
3:34:00 - back on paved roads

Note that most of the identified "water crossings" are fording raging rivers that ranged from tread depth up to the bottom of the rims. Skill level required was a 10 out of 10 to do this safely.

I'll post the rear dashcam video this weekend.

Dang, this is incredible. Thank you so very much for taking the time to upload, edit, and post this!
 
Dang, this is incredible. Thank you so very much for taking the time to upload, edit, and post this!
Looking forward to the rear view segment. Man I wish I had some more BBQ right now!
 
Thank you @lunchbox for organizing what was an awesome day! Well done sir.

I’ll reach out to you next month when we come to the Frio.
Please do, let's have lunch!
 
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