Bat Cave run in early June!?!?!?!?!!?

[azuul]

Hey all, how abouts a Bat Cave run in early June on either of the first or second weekend. In order to accomodate schedules, lets try to do this Sunday afternoon (Will!). So, that's June 4 or June 11.

We'd arrive at the Bat Cave just before sundown and stay to see the bats exit the cave. We'll hash out the details later once we see the interest level.

Any takers?

[scuderia]

:thumbsup sure

[weezer2282]

I'm there. I've wanted to do the batcave run for a while now. :thumbsup

[simplekid15]

whats the batcave run? more info. please

[azuul]

whats the batcave run? more info. pleaseThere is a Bat Cave northwest of town. Its open to the public (for a $5 fee per person - state park type thing). At 20 minutes before sundown a ranger comes out and does a talk about bats. Then at sundown, the bats (3 million of them) come out of the cave. You'll be standing right there and the bats will fly around you.

And, the best part is, we'll have a MINI run worked out to arrive at the Bat cave in time for the bats coming out. :dancing Historically, its been one of the favorite runs for the MINI club.

Hope you can come out.

[scuderia]

and at the end, when all the bats are gone, BATMAN shows up, for a comedy stand up :D

:p

[azuul]

and at the end, when all the bats are gone, BATMAN shows up, for a comedy stand up :D

:pda da da da da da da da da -- Batman!

[weezer2282]

There is a Bat Cave northwest of town. Its open to the public (for a $5 fee per person - state park type thing). At 20 minutes before sundown a ranger comes out and does a talk about bats. Then at sundown, the bats (3 million of them) come out of the cave. You'll be standing right there and the bats will fly around you.

And, the best part is, we'll have a MINI run worked out to arrive at the Bat cave in time for the bats coming out. :dancing Historically, its been one of the favorite runs for the MINI club.

Hope you can come out.

Actually it is free if we watch from the top. If you go down to the bottom to listen to it then there might be a fee, but you run the chance of getting crapped on. :eek2 :p

[azuul]

Actually it is free if we watch from the top. If you go down to the bottom to listen to it then there might be a fee, but you run the chance of getting crapped on. :eek2 :pAh, but its worth the risk to have the bats flying in amongst you. :thumbsup But you are correct, if you stay at the top, there is no fee. There is a $5 fee if you walk down to the closer viewing area.

[Will]

OH yeah!! I love those roads!!!

[scuderia]

Will, this time i am not running behind you, had enough rocks from your car ;)

[azuul]

Will, this time i am not running behind you, had enough rocks from your car ;)Yes, Azuul has his share of rock scars from many runs. A badge of courage. :dancing

[weezer2282]

I hope I can have my new project done by then. :dancing

[azuul]

Okay, all, lets do the Bat Cave run on Sunday June 4. We can meet at the Exxon station at Bandera and 1604. I'll work out the times and when I do I will post all of that in a new thread. I still need someone to help with the exact route, so if you have a map from a previous run, let me know.

[scuderia]

alright :thumbsup

[azuul]

Well, so far in my unofficial sign up list, for MINIs I see these possible motorists --

Steve and Kathy
Greg
Will
Doc and Isabel (and Michael)
Chef Richie
Patty S
Cynthia Grant
Bob & Michelle Murphy AKA MiniMurph

Berk are you coming in your VW?

[scuderia]

more than likely, i will let you know in a couple of days Steve

[Scooter]

I may attend. I mentioned it to my wife and all she said was: Eeeek! Bats are disgusting! Why would anyone want to see them? :rolleyes:

[azuul]

I may attend. I mentioned it to my wife and all she said was: Eeeek! Bats are disgusting! Why would anyone want to see them? :rolleyes:Maybe, but it is quite the thing to see 3 million of them exiting the cave (off to eat misquitos and other pests, I will point out). :thumbsup

[mandj1949]

Mike and I are new to the club, as of today. We live in Comfort, host "city" of the bat cave. We would like to join you on the run. Has the date been set yet? Where do you meet for that run? We are a purple haze mini s convertible. Love that car!! Please let us know. Thank you, Jan and Mike.

[azuul]

Mike and I are new to the club, as of today. We live in Comfort, host "city" of the bat cave. We would like to join you on the run. Has the date been set yet? Where do you meet for that run? We are a purple haze mini s convertible. Love that car!! Please let us know. Thank you, Jan and Mike.Welcome Jan and Mike!! We'd love to have you on the run. We usually meet at Bandera Rd. and 1604 to start. Then we'll take a ride around some of the twistees around there.

I am debating whether to have this be a split motor, with about 1 hour run, then dinner somewhere, then another hour to the cave. What says everyone?

[Will]

Sounds good Steve. We need to definately do another Shiner run this year!!

[azuul]

Okay, I did some driving around today to get the route for the Bat Tunnel/Cave run. I have it, so here is the plan --

Kathy and I will be at a restaurant at Bandera and 1604 around 5pm on Sunday June 4 for dinner (we'll pick a place and let you know). Anyone here is welcome to meet us there and join us for dinner.

Then, we will meet at the Exxon at Bandera and 1604 at 6pm, first car out at 6:15pm.

We should arrive at the Bat Tunnel at around 8pm or so. The bats come out at dusk, which will be around 8:30pm. (I need to check the times, so I will do that this week).

If you are doing the run, put your name below:

1. Steve and Kathy, Azuul

[scuderia]

2. Heather and Berk, FAST


1. Steve and Kathy, Azuul

[azuul]

1. Steve and Kathy, Azuul
2. Heather and Berk, FAST
3. Jason & Stephanie

[weezer2282]

I'm not sure yet. That is kinda late for a Sunday night. Are you driving up hwy 16 also? If so, that will be a fairly lengthy run. Personally, I would prefer to drive up hwy 16 to Fredericksburg earlier(say first car out at like 1PM), stop to eat in Frederickburg, then head down the batcave run afterwards and pick up I10 for the way back. Or take I10 to Comfort and drive up the batcave road to Fredericksbug, stop to eat, then take the batcave road back afterwards and pick up I10 home. That way people can leave from Fredericksburg whenever they want. Those that want to get home can leave early and those that want to stay for the bats can stay later. Just my two cents. If it were Saturday night then I'd be there for sure or if it were next weekend, since most have memorial day off. :thumbsup

I think I saw Azuul on Broadway this evening too.

[azuul]

I'm not sure yet. That is kinda late for a Sunday night. Are you driving up hwy 16 also? If so, that will be a fairly lengthy run. Personally, I would prefer to drive up hwy 16 to Fredericksburg earlier(say first car out at like 1PM), stop to eat in Frederickburg, then head down the batcave run afterwards and pick up I10 for the way back. Or take I10 to Comfort and drive up the batcave road to Fredericksbug, stop to eat, then take the batcave road back afterwards and pick up I10 home. That way people can leave from Fredericksburg whenever they want. Those that want to get home can leave early and those that want to stay for the bats can stay later. Just my two cents. If it were Saturday night then I'd be there for sure or if it were next weekend, since most have memorial day off. :thumbsup

I think I saw Azuul on Broadway this evening too.Yes I was on Broadway hunting for gas -- I had 0 miles remaining!!

I know its late for a Saturday night, but that's when the bats come out and I chose Sunday because in the past several people have said that they can't do Saturday runs. For now, lets leave it.

[Will]

WHOOHOOO!! So its June 11 (Sunday) 6pm?

[azuul]

WHOOHOOO!! So its June 11 (Sunday) 6pm?June 4th at 6pm.

[azuul]

I may need to revise the start time to be a bit earlier since the message is now saying that the bats emerge from 7:45pm to 8:30pm. I will start a new thread once I have all the info, probably tomorrow.

[azuul]

1. Steve and Kathy, Azuul
2. Heather and Berk, FAST
3. Jason & Stephanie
4. Darrel & Nancy Sass

[weezer2282]

I may need to revise the start time to be a bit earlier since the message is now saying that the bats emerge from 7:45pm to 8:30pm. I will start a new thread once I have all the info, probably tomorrow.

Yup, I don't think you would make it if you leave at 6-6:30. To go down and listen to the tour guide thing you have to be even earlier usually...probably like 7-7:15 at least.

[azuul]

1. Steve and Kathy, Azuul
2. Heather and Berk, FAST
3. Jason & Stephanie
4. Darrel & Nancy Sass
5. DOC & Fam. "chuck"
6. Patty and the girls, Wynston

Hey all, these are all STMCers, except for Berk (and he doesn't even have a MINI any more). Any LSMCers coming?

[scuderia]

Is there a problem with that?

Rob might go too, unless it is exlusively Mini

[hops]

Sounds great - too bad I won't be there yet. :mad: I'll have to catch the next one.

[azuul]

Is there a problem with that?

Rob might go too, unless it is exlusively MiniNaw, y'all can come. Former MINI owners and all. :D Should I add him to the list?

[scuderia]

Rigghhhhtttt :p

ok, so i sent Rob a text message, btw he is a former Mini owner, and the biggest fan of Tim & Bob show, he will let me know pretty soon.

[weezer2282]

1. Steve and Kathy, Azuul
2. Heather and Berk, FAST
3. Jason & Stephanie
4. Darrel & Nancy Sass
5. DOC & Fam. "chuck"
6. Patty and the girls, Wynston

Hey all, these are all STMCers, except for Berk (and he doesn't even have a MINI any more). Any LSMCers coming?

I don't have an "and." :p

[weezer2282]

Rigghhhhtttt :p

ok, so i sent Rob a text message, btw he is a former Mini owner, and the biggest fan of Tim & Bob show, he will let me know pretty soon.


;) :D _________________

[azuul]

I don't have an "and." :pSo, bring your walkie talkie!

[azuul]

Go to the Official Bat Cave Run Thread here (http://www.lonestarminiclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2265#post2265)