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by TXHawg
Fri Jan 02, 2026 12:15 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Friday January 2nd
Replies: 3
Views: 88

Re: Friday January 2nd

Holy shit!

It's next year already!
by TXHawg
Thu Jan 01, 2026 9:49 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Cataract surgery
Replies: 6
Views: 139

Re: Cataract surgery

The worst part was when I woke up with a sore butt hole
by TXHawg
Wed Dec 31, 2025 10:03 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Wednesday December 31st
Replies: 3
Views: 105

Re: Wednesday December 31st

Morning all.

Sure got cold here quickly.

32 degrees this morning. Where's that global warming I keep hearing about?
by TXHawg
Wed Dec 31, 2025 9:49 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Cataract surgery
Replies: 6
Views: 139

Cataract surgery

I had cataract surgery on Monday.

I think it went pretty well.

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by TXHawg
Fri Dec 26, 2025 11:32 am
Forum: Trip Reports and Ride Planning
Topic: Maggie Valley
Replies: 0
Views: 89

Maggie Valley

I plan to return to Maggie Valley again soon. Posting a link to an article by Road Runner Magazine as a reminder/refresher. A GPX file has also been uploadedin the GPS Routes area of the forum.

Link to Road Runner Magazine Article

Link to download GPS or KML File

https://www.youtube.com/watch ...
by TXHawg
Fri Dec 26, 2025 9:52 am
Forum: GPS Routes
Topic: Maggie Valley Shamrock Tour
Replies: 0
Views: 112

Maggie Valley Shamrock Tour

This was published in Road Runner Magazine
by TXHawg
Fri Dec 26, 2025 9:50 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Friday December 26th
Replies: 3
Views: 124

Re: Friday December 26th

Is it Friday already?
by TXHawg
Thu Dec 25, 2025 5:08 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Sneak peek at Harley's new Limited models
Replies: 2
Views: 121

Re: Sneak peek nat Harley's new Limited models

Yeah, time flies eh?
by TXHawg
Thu Dec 25, 2025 4:57 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Merry Christmas!
Replies: 1
Views: 77

Merry Christmas!

I hope everyone had a merry and peaceful Christmas
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by TXHawg
Wed Dec 24, 2025 11:58 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Sneak peek at Harley's new Limited models
Replies: 2
Views: 121

Sneak peek at Harley's new Limited models

Harley usually keeps these things top secret. Somebody leaked it early.

Lights on the tour pak (now called a Grand Tour Pak), and rear speakers. Might have to loo a little closer at these....

https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/new-model-preview/see-harley-davidsons-new-2026-models-before-youre ...
by TXHawg
Sun Nov 23, 2025 8:17 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Sunday November 23rd
Replies: 3
Views: 247

Re: Sunday November 23rd

Morning all.

Weather site says we'll have a low of 60 today. It's 46° right now. :think:

Have a great day!
by TXHawg
Wed Nov 19, 2025 9:14 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Wednesday November 19
Replies: 3
Views: 327

Re: Wednesday November 19

Finally getting some rain in Texas, either later today or tomorrow. Can't complain about the 80 degree temps though.
by TXHawg
Wed Nov 12, 2025 12:34 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Wednesday November 12th
Replies: 3
Views: 345

Re: Wednesday November 12th

Morning all

Sounds a lot like here. Mike. Low 50, high 81
by TXHawg
Mon Nov 10, 2025 9:30 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: coulda been worse, but it's bad enough...
Replies: 3
Views: 521

Re: coulda been worse, but it's bad enough...

Any updates on baby and mom?
by TXHawg
Mon Nov 10, 2025 8:43 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Monday November 10th
Replies: 2
Views: 406

Re: Monday November 10th

Morning all.

36° when I woke up this morning. I think I have to move farther south
by TXHawg
Fri Nov 07, 2025 8:06 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Friday November 7th
Replies: 2
Views: 484

Re: Friday November 7th

Happy Friday everybody!

And Happy International Merlot Day!
by TXHawg
Thu Nov 06, 2025 12:22 pm
Forum: Touring
Topic: Limited are coming back in 2026
Replies: 0
Views: 755

Limited are coming back in 2026

It's nice to see they haven't totally discarded those of us who actually do touring on our touring motorcycle. To be unveiled January 14.


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by TXHawg
Thu Nov 06, 2025 12:18 pm
Forum: Finance
Topic: Portfolio Performance
Replies: 2
Views: 2438

Re: Portfolio Performance

Very nice returns, Mike!

I'm doing OK, but like you I spend a lot of time researching and monitoring. About the same as last year so far. I'm getting killed this week, though.
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by TXHawg
Sat Nov 01, 2025 1:48 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Saturday November 1st
Replies: 3
Views: 669

Re: Saturday November 1st

Morning all.

Congrats on your 20 years Mike! My favorite uncle was a coast guard vet. Thank you for protecting me when I didn't know you yet.
by TXHawg
Sun Oct 12, 2025 10:51 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Sunday October 12th
Replies: 3
Views: 1008

Re: Sunday October 12th

Morning all. Drove to NJ, mother's 90th birthday is tomorrow
by TXHawg
Wed Sep 17, 2025 10:40 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Wednesday September 17th
Replies: 3
Views: 1052

Re: Wednesday September 17th

Morning

Going up to 94 again today
by TXHawg
Wed Sep 17, 2025 10:39 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Kyle Wyman is the 2025 King Of The Baggers
Replies: 3
Views: 1125

Re: Kyle Wyman is the 2025 King Of The Baggers

Yeah, so does riding it
by TXHawg
Tue Sep 16, 2025 1:10 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Kyle Wyman is the 2025 King Of The Baggers
Replies: 3
Views: 1125

Kyle Wyman is the 2025 King Of The Baggers

These guys are crazy, but baggers rule!

:clap: :dance: :clap:

https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/news/kyle-wyman-wins-2025-motoamerica-king-of-the-baggers-championship-44649301

I love this picture too!

https://cdn-fastly.motorcycle.com/media/2025/09/15/18441/kyle-wyman-wins-2025-motoamerica ...
by TXHawg
Tue Sep 16, 2025 11:54 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Tuesday September 16th
Replies: 3
Views: 1100

Re: Tuesday September 16th

Morning all
Far Rider wrote: Tue Sep 16, 2025 6:28 amSomehow we have a mouse in the house, I think it's currently located in the basement in the laundry room as one cat is standing guard down there.
Yeah, sure Tom. Any excuse to break out the 30.06, right?

:violence-minigun: :violence-ripper:
by TXHawg
Tue Sep 16, 2025 10:16 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Arkansas Gem
Replies: 5
Views: 1756

Re: Arkansas Gem

Congrats!

To resize an image when posting use the [fimg] tag ( there is a button you can use on the full editor page ). Then you can specify the max width of the image (in pixels) and the height will be rescaled appropriately.

{fimg=max width]url of the image[/fimg]

So. if you type this ...
by TXHawg
Sun Sep 07, 2025 12:20 pm
Forum: Forum Feedback
Topic: Forum software upgrade scheduled for Sat 9/6/2025
Replies: 5
Views: 8823

Re: Forum software upgrade scheduled for Sat 9/6/2025


Many thanks, sir, for the upgrade and for giving us a place to visit about matters de bikes that is not Facebook.


I doubt I'll ever use fakebook again.

And, you're welcome. Thankfully, this forum doesn't take a whole lot of time or energy to maintain. After migrating all my sites away from ...
by TXHawg
Sun Sep 07, 2025 10:19 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Sucks to suck
Replies: 1
Views: 864

Sucks to suck

I've watched this way too many times :lol:

by TXHawg
Sun Sep 07, 2025 8:43 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Sunday September 7th
Replies: 3
Views: 1332

Re: Sunday September 7th

Morning Tom!
by TXHawg
Sun Sep 07, 2025 8:42 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Site upgrade announcement
Replies: 1
Views: 803

Re: Site upgrade announcement

Upgrade is complete and as far as I can tell was successful.

If you notice any funny business please let me know.

Enjoy!
by TXHawg
Sun Sep 07, 2025 8:41 am
Forum: Forum Feedback
Topic: Forum software upgrade scheduled for Sat 9/6/2025
Replies: 5
Views: 8823

Re: Forum software upgrade scheduled for Sat 9/6/2025

Upgrade is complete and as far as I can tell was successful.

If you notice any funny business please let me know.

Enjoy!
by TXHawg
Thu Sep 04, 2025 5:49 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: AHH, the 50's
Replies: 6
Views: 1733

Re: AHH, the 50's

Old folks rock!
by TXHawg
Mon Sep 01, 2025 9:32 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Labor Day September 1st
Replies: 3
Views: 1116

Re: Labor Day September 1st

Happy Labor Day to all you that still labor.

I was thinking we need a retiree day, but then i realized every day is a holiday when you're retired :dance: :whistle:
by TXHawg
Mon Sep 01, 2025 9:29 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: The Buffalo Chip is bringing Sturgis to Sin City
Replies: 2
Views: 856

Re: The Buffalo Chip is bringing Sturgis to Sin City

Yeah, they used to do that vat the ROT rally too. If I recall, there was tire vendor not far up the aisle from the burnout spot
by TXHawg
Sun Aug 31, 2025 1:58 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Site upgrade announcement
Replies: 1
Views: 803

Site upgrade announcement

If you didn't see the announcement at the top of the forum, please read it here:

viewtopic.php?t=1108
by TXHawg
Sun Aug 31, 2025 1:53 pm
Forum: Forum Feedback
Topic: Forum software upgrade scheduled for Sat 9/6/2025
Replies: 5
Views: 8823

Forum software upgrade scheduled for Sat 9/6/2025

I've tested the software and upgrade procedure as best I could, so it should go smoothly. But........... :lol: :lol:

The upgrade will be scheduled for sometime Saturday night or early Sunday morning, depending on when I get to it. Total upgrade time will be about 1 hour (hopefully less).

I ...
by TXHawg
Sun Aug 31, 2025 12:31 pm
Forum: Test Forum
Topic: Testing smileys
Replies: 0
Views: 1557

Testing smileys

:) Getting an error :mrgreen: :cowboy :)
by TXHawg
Thu Jun 19, 2025 9:28 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Joke of the day
Replies: 1
Views: 1210

Re: Joke of the day

:lol: :lol:
by TXHawg
Thu Jun 19, 2025 9:27 am
Forum: The Gun Safe
Topic: Supressors removed from NFA???
Replies: 0
Views: 3983

Supressors removed from NFA???

The Senate Finance Committee’s text for the One Big Beautiful Bill removes suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns from the NFA tax scheme!

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https://www ...
by TXHawg
Thu Jun 19, 2025 8:57 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Thursday June 19
Replies: 3
Views: 1725

Re: Thursday June 19

Morning all.

Happy Juneteenth
by TXHawg
Thu Jun 19, 2025 8:57 am
Forum: Riding Skills
Topic: Legendary Rider Coach Shares Skills Every Rider Can Work On
Replies: 0
Views: 3940

Legendary Rider Coach Shares Skills Every Rider Can Work On

In a podcast Ken Hill shares his thoughts on areas and skills every rider, no matter their skill level, can work on, including his insights on modern rider aids, how it’ll affect riding styles, and what he thinks the future of riding is going to look like.

Full Article on Motorcycle.com:

https ...
by TXHawg
Fri May 02, 2025 8:59 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Friday May 2nd (Bunn answer)
Replies: 2
Views: 2920

Re: Friday May 2nd (Bunn answer)

Party time!
by TXHawg
Fri May 02, 2025 8:46 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: The new dog and snakes
Replies: 6
Views: 4586

Re: The new dog and snakes

Well, it didn't take long. Yesterday I was supposed to leave for Cloudriders. I say supposed to.

I had a doctors appt early, and thought I would come home, pack up and go. Appointment took longer than expected, and when I got home Kat was in a panic. Max's right leg was swollen and he couldn't ...
by TXHawg
Wed Apr 30, 2025 3:21 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: The new dog and snakes
Replies: 6
Views: 4586

The new dog and snakes

Marvin has turned out to be quite the snake finder. Lucky for him he keeps his distance and barks his head off(at least he has so far). Max, on the other hand wants to kill every snake he sees and will attack the slithery serpents, which almost always results in a painful swollen face.

So far this ...
by TXHawg
Wed Apr 30, 2025 9:27 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Wednesday April 30th
Replies: 2
Views: 2589

Re: Wednesday April 30th

Is today the opposite of April Fools?
by TXHawg
Wed Apr 30, 2025 9:25 am
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Strange rides
Replies: 2
Views: 7052

Re: Strange rides

I think I'll keep my road sofa
by TXHawg
Tue Mar 04, 2025 11:48 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Tuesday March 4th
Replies: 3
Views: 7877

Re: Tuesday March 4th

Morning folks.

Rainy here this morning....
by TXHawg
Wed Feb 26, 2025 11:40 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Wednesday February 26th
Replies: 3
Views: 8226

Re: Wednesday February 26th

Morning all.

75 and sunny today :dance: :dance: :dance:

Unfortunately I don't have clearance from the back doctor to ride. Not until March 26. (Hopefully)
by TXHawg
Wed Feb 26, 2025 11:38 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Shoot them in the.....
Replies: 6
Views: 16382

Re: Shoot them in the.....

Yeah, when the FBI raided the Branch Davidians in Waco, I think it was Michael Savage that said if the FBI, or any law enforcement comes after you to shoot them in the hip, because it's almost always unprotected and incapacitating. He caught holy hell for that.

Why not apply the same logic to the ...
by TXHawg
Tue Feb 25, 2025 9:27 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Shoot them in the.....
Replies: 6
Views: 16382

Shoot them in the.....

:lol: :lol: :lol: :cowboy :cowboy :cowboy :lol: :lol: :lol: