Looks like I'll be in Burnet June 2

[Matthew328]

for their 7 on 7 SQT!

[Hansum Stranger]

Isn't that the same weekend as the Softball Championships? Maybe some people going to the Softball games can make it over to Burnet.

[pirate4state]

:thinking: :thinking: maybe ;)

[Matthew328]

Now I just gotta find a cheap place to stay!! Along with the quickest route down

[Old Tiger]

go to waco...get on 35 head toward austin and take a right at georgetown.

[Hansum Stranger]

Originally posted by pirate4state
:thinking: :thinking: maybe ;)

You'll probably just get sick again :p :kiss:

[Matthew328]

That's what I was thinking is to take 35 to Hwy 29 in Georgetown....


I've heard the more scenic route is to take 281 down from Brownwood....but that's like a 5 hour trip

[Hansum Stranger]

Originally posted by Matthew328
Now I just gotta find a cheap place to stay!! Along with the quickest route down

Take the more scenic route. Head down 281. It goes right thru Burnet.

[Hansum Stranger]

Originally posted by Matthew328
That's what I was thinking is to take 35 to Hwy 29 in Georgetown....


I've heard the more scenic route is to take 281 down from Brownwood....but that's like a 5 hour trip

Take 377 to Stephenville and pick 281 there.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by Hansum Stranger
You'll probably just get sick again :p :kiss: well if that happens at least i'll have someone else who can drive me and it won't be an 8 hour trip - it'll only be a 3 hour trip and if the Sinton girls make it to state - i'll be there even if i'm dying :D :crazy1:

[Old Tiger]

go on 35 you can speed and get there faster

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by Tiger WR
go on 35 you can speed and get there faster :doh: I don't know if I'd take directions from Casey - he is always getting lost :p :p :p

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by pirate4state
:doh: I don't know if I'd take directions from Casey - he is always getting lost :p :p :p eh....i know my way to burnet though.

[Emerson1]

Originally posted by Tiger WR
go to waco...get on 35 head toward austin and take a right at georgetown.
That is the way we go. Is June 2 memorial weekend?

[Hansum Stranger]

Originally posted by Tiger WR
go on 35 you can speed and get there faster

Why get in a hurry? Get off the main highways and enjoy the Texas beauty.

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by Hansum Stranger
Why get in a hurry? Get off the main highways and enjoy the Texas beauty. have you seen gas prices!!!

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by Emerson1
That is the way we go. Is June 2 memorial weekend? No

[Hansum Stranger]

Originally posted by Tiger WR
have you seen gas prices!!!

So you think speeding is gonna save gas? Hwy 281 has a speed limit of 70, same as I-35. The difference is 281 is scenic and 35 isn't.

[Old Tiger]

1: Start out going SOUTH on S FREEWAY / SOUTH FWY. <0.1 miles Map

2: Merge onto I-35W S / US-81 S via the ramp on the LEFT. 49.0 miles Map

3: Merge onto I-35 S / US-81 S. 78.5 miles Map

4: Merge onto US-190 W via EXIT 293A toward KILLEEN / FT HOOD. 46.2 miles Map

5: Stay STRAIGHT to go onto CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY / PLUM ST. 0.2 miles Map

6: Turn LEFT onto US-281 / US-281 S / AMERICAN LEGION MEMORIAL HWY S. Continue to follow US-281. 21.3 miles Map

7: Turn LEFT onto W POLK ST / TX-29. <0.1 miles Map

8: End at Burnet, TX US Map

Total Est. Time: 3 hours, 9 minutes Total Est. Distance: 195.44 miles

[JR2004]

Originally posted by Matthew328
That's what I was thinking is to take 35 to Hwy 29 in Georgetown....


I've heard the more scenic route is to take 281 down from Brownwood....but that's like a 5 hour trip

281 is the more scenic route. It doesn't take 5 hours though to go that way and you'll enjoy going that way a lot more. You'll wind up going through my hometown right before you get to Burnet. Some good times competing against the Bulldogs (and the Lake Rats down in Marble Falls) many years ago.

[DU_stud04]

i-35 is crap.... stick to 281, thats the way to go :thumbsup:

[JR2004]

Originally posted by Tiger WR
1: Start out going SOUTH on S FREEWAY / SOUTH FWY. <0.1 miles Map

2: Merge onto I-35W S / US-81 S via the ramp on the LEFT. 49.0 miles Map

3: Merge onto I-35 S / US-81 S. 78.5 miles Map

4: Merge onto US-190 W via EXIT 293A toward KILLEEN / FT HOOD. 46.2 miles Map

5: Stay STRAIGHT to go onto CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY / PLUM ST. 0.2 miles Map

6: Turn LEFT onto US-281 / US-281 S / AMERICAN LEGION MEMORIAL HWY S. Continue to follow US-281. 21.3 miles Map

7: Turn LEFT onto W POLK ST / TX-29. <0.1 miles Map

8: End at Burnet, TX US Map

Total Est. Time: 3 hours, 9 minutes Total Est. Distance: 195.44 miles

Number 6 on the directions is where the road ends for me whenever I get the chance to go back home and visit my family. The Hill Country has so much more scenery than this barren landscape up here in the Metroplex.

[Hansum Stranger]

Originally posted by JR2004
The Hill Country has so much more scenery than this barren landscape up here in the Metroplex.

So very true. What is your home town?

[sinton66]

Sounds good Matthew. You drive a pickup now, and if it's any color but pink, you should be able to get right into Burnet. Even if it was pink, all you gotta do is when the deputy stops you at the city limits, just roll down the window and hand him an empty LSLN and ask him to dispose of it for you. He'll take it, grin, and wave you right on by.:D If not, just tell him you know Chris Hart personally.;)

[JR2004]

Originally posted by Hansum Stranger
So very true. What is your home town?

Lampasas. (Or if you hail from Gatesville it's spelled Lampus-a**)

Most folks who have asked me where I'm from have never heard of the place unless I mention to them that it's the hometown of Johnny "Lam" Jones.

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by JR2004
Lampasas. (Or if you hail from Gatesville it's spelled Lampus-a**)

Most folks who have asked me where I'm from have never heard of the place unless I mention to them that it's the hometown of Johnny "Lam" Jones. I know some girls from Lampasas

[LH Panther Mom]

I would avoid I-35 if possible. Chances are very great to getting stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic going 25 mph from Waco past Temple or even Georgetown. And I know from experience (lhpd didn't listen to me :D ;) ), the access roads aren't a good alternative. :doh:

[Hansum Stranger]

Originally posted by JR2004
Lampasas.

Been thru there a few times. Always stop and eat breakfast at a restaurant on the north side of town, on hwy 281.

[Hansum Stranger]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
I would avoid I-35 if possible. Chances are very great to getting stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic going 25 mph from Waco past Temple or even Georgetown. And I know from experience (lhpd didn't listen to me :D ;) ), the access roads aren't a good alternative. :doh:

There is only 1 thing good about I-35. It's when your on it and you see Oklahoma in your rear view mirror :D

[Matthew328]

Well since my plan will be to leave Saturday morning at 5am I doubt traffic will be an issue heading down....plus on my way down since I'll be up really early I'd like to get as much sleep as possible and take the quickest way....which looks like 35..

On my way back Sunday I may decide on the scenic route....in fact I probably will...I have heard 281 is one the most beautiful drives around...

I'll actually get my fill of 281 in June.....I guess June 3 I can go 281 from Burnet to Brownwood...then on June 23 I'll be in Brownwood covering their SQT and I can take 281 from Brownwood up to Wichita Falls since I have Oil Bowl Coverage that night!

[Hansum Stranger]

Just a quick note, 281 doesn't go to Brownwood.

[JR2004]

Originally posted by Hansum Stranger
Been thru there a few times. Always stop and eat breakfast at a restaurant on the north side of town, on hwy 281.

Might be the Country Kitchen. They have pretty good food and it doesn't cost too much from what I remember. Used to go there a lot on the weekends as a child with my grandmother to eat donuts and drink coke while she got caught up on all the town's gossip with her friends.lol...

[DU_stud04]

i think everyone got 281 and 183 mixed up.....

[JR2004]

Originally posted by DU_stud04
i think everyone got 281 and 183 mixed up.....

Yes they did. Lampasas is the intersection for 281, 183 and 190. I rememeber so many out of town folks trying to figure out where to go when you get to where they all intersect.

[Matthew328]

Ahhhhh so from Burnet I'd take 281 up to Lampasas then hit 183 which I know goes to Brownwood right??

So then on June 23 I would take 377 from Brownwood up to Stephenville then get on 281 to Wichita Falls

[Hansum Stranger]

Originally posted by Matthew328
Ahhhhh so from Burnet I'd take 281 up to Lampasas then hit 183 which I know goes to Brownwood right??

So then on June 23 I would take 377 from Brownwood up to Stephenville then get on 281 to Wichita Falls

Correct

[JR2004]

Originally posted by Matthew328
Ahhhhh so from Burnet I'd take 281 up to Lampasas then hit 183 which I know goes to Brownwood right??


Sounds right. Take a left on the northside of Lampasas by the showbarn and go through Lometa and Goldthwaite and then go left once you go through Goldthwaite. You'll go through Mullin and Zephyr (Sports Illustrated did a story on their 6 man team back in the mid-90's and took a picture of the team in front of that general store they have right by the highway.) and it'll take you to Brownwood from there.

[Hansum Stranger]

Originally posted by JR2004
Goldthwaite

While at Goldthwaite you might as well go see Regency Suspension Bridge.

[Matthew328]

Looking at a map I think what I'll do heading back is start in Marble Falls and just take 281 all the way up to Stephenville and then hit 377 to 820 in Fort Worth....I've never been through Marble Falls and everyone says its just beautiful....


I just need now to get the quickest route from Round Rock (where I'll be lodging) to Marble Falls!

[Hansum Stranger]

Originally posted by Matthew328
Looking at a map I think what I'll do heading back is start in Marble Falls and just take 281 all the way up to Stephenville and then hit 377 to 820 in Fort Worth....I've never been through Marble Falls and everyone says its just beautiful....


I just need now to get the quickest route from Round Rock (where I'll be lodging) to Marble Falls!

From RR, FM 1431 will take you to Marble Falls.

[Matthew328]

I believe 1431 is the road I take to get to RRISD Athletic Complex...from Fort Worth take I-35 to 1431 make a left (west) go down to Parmer and hook a left.....isn't Westinghouse Rd the exit before 1431?

[Hansum Stranger]

Originally posted by Matthew328
isn't Westinghouse Rd the exit before 1431?


That I don't know. Maybe LHPM or someone from the area can help you out with that.

[JR2004]

Originally posted by Hansum Stranger
From RR, FM 1431 will take you to Marble Falls.

1431...lol...Can't count the amount of drunken late night trips down that road in high school. We'd get a designated driver and take my t-top Camaro down that roller coaster of a road and go down into Austin to eat at Jim's at 3 or 4 in the morning.

[olddawggreen]

Originally posted by JR2004
Might be the Country Kitchen. They have pretty good food and it doesn't cost too much from what I remember. Used to go there a lot on the weekends as a child with my grandmother to eat donuts and drink coke while she got caught up on all the town's gossip with her friends.lol...

My memories of the Country kitchen were that the food was ok but nothing special and the last few times that we stopped there on the way to the deer lease the service was really terrible.There was this old waitress that had probably been there for years and fancied herself a character. She acted pissed off and salty the whole time we were there. I decided to never go back, and to leave her no tip.:mad:

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Matthew328
I believe 1431 is the road I take to get to RRISD Athletic Complex...from Fort Worth take I-35 to 1431 make a left (west) go down to Parmer and hook a left.....isn't Westinghouse Rd the exit before 1431? Yes, 1431 is what you'd take to The Palace, but west would be a right off I-35. ;) I believe Westinghouse is the one before 1431. Try to avoid all the construction in the new toll road area (I-35, 620, Parmer & 183 areas to past 1431).

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by Matthew328
Looking at a map I think what I'll do heading back is start in Marble Falls and just take 281 all the way up to Stephenville and then hit 377 to 820 in Fort Worth....I've never been through Marble Falls and everyone says its just beautiful....


I just need now to get the quickest route from Round Rock (where I'll be lodging) to Marble Falls!
.
The prettiest area of 281 is from just South of Marble Falls to Burnet. Nice drive. Just before you get to Burnet from Marble Falls take a left on the road to the park and check out the castle there. It's not far from 281 and if you have a few minutes to spare, it's worth it.:)

[olddawggreen]

Originally posted by Matthew328
Looking at a map I think what I'll do heading back is start in Marble Falls and just take 281 all the way up to Stephenville and then hit 377 to 820 in Fort Worth....I've never been through Marble Falls and everyone says its just beautiful....


I just need now to get the quickest route from Round Rock (where I'll be lodging) to Marble Falls!

After making the trip from Burnet to Fort Worth and back to Burnet just about every week for 3 1/2 years, I got to where I would avoid IH 35 at all cost. My chosen route was to take I35W, south out of Fort Worth to HWY 67 at Alvarado, then west on 67 around Cleburn to Glen Rose. From Glen Rose continue west on Hwy 67 approximatly 12 miles to Hwy 220 which branches off 67 to the South (if you miss 220 you end up in Stephenville), Continue south on Hwy 220 until it dead ends into Hwy 6 in Hico, take a right and continue a short distance to Hwy. 281, turn left and head for Burnet. Pull out your map and check it out. Good highways all the way. Two lanes part of the way, but pleanty of places to pass.

If I left Fort Worth before rush hour it usually took me about 3 hours to make it to Burnet. Watch for the Hwy Patrol just north of Lampasas and between Lampasas and Burnet.

Be safe and have a great trip!:)

[olddawggreen]

Originally posted by Matthew328
Looking at a map I think what I'll do heading back is start in Marble Falls and just take 281 all the way up to Stephenville and then hit 377 to 820 in Fort Worth....I've never been through Marble Falls and everyone says its just beautiful....


I just need now to get the quickest route from Round Rock (where I'll be lodging) to Marble Falls!

That would be Hwy 1431. It is a beautiful route, but be careful, it is also known as one of the most dangerous strips of highway in Central Texas.

If you plan to eat in Marble Falls, The Bluebonnet Cafe is a really exceptional place to eat.

[JR2004]

Originally posted by olddawggreen
That would be Hwy 1431. It is a beautiful route, but be careful, it is also known as one of the most dangerous strips of highway in Central Texas.


1431 is easily the most dangerous strip of highway in Texas. I honestly can't believe they leave that thing open without giving it a major overhaul.

[Chris Hart]

Originally posted by sinton66
Sounds good Matthew. You drive a pickup now, and if it's any color but pink, you should be able to get right into Burnet. Even if it was pink, all you gotta do is when the deputy stops you at the city limits, just roll down the window and hand him an empty LSLN and ask him to dispose of it for you. He'll take it, grin, and wave you right on by.:D If not, just tell him you know Chris Hart personally.;) Not a good idea lol. Nah, really I don't think any of the same cops are still around that were here back in my day....Thank God!:D

[Diocletian]

Originally posted by olddawggreen
My memories of the Country kitchen were that the food was ok but nothing special and the last few times that we stopped there on the way to the deer lease the service was really terrible.There was this old waitress that had probably been there for years and fancied herself a character. She acted pissed off and salty the whole time we were there. I decided to never go back, and to leave her no tip.:mad:



i'm from Lampasas..... and i worked at Country Kitchen for a year back in 95....... lol and i can assure you that wait staff prob still doesn't get paid enough to please anyone hehe

[Old Dog]

Several sections of 1431 are in the mill to improve, but the Burnet TxDOT office can't pry any money away from the massive rebuilding jobs in Austin. 1431 from US 183 at Cedar Park to US 281 in Marble Falls is a very dangerous road! Only section that has any improvements is at Smithwick.

[injuredinmelee]

Originally posted by Hansum Stranger
So you think speeding is gonna save gas? Hwy 281 has a speed limit of 70, same as I-35. The difference is 281 is scenic and 35 isn't.

yeah but 281 you have to stop going through all the towns. Stopping and going uses more gas doesnt it? I am an interstate type of guy. Let me drive and get to my destination. I dont want to drive through 5767567 little towns and stop at the single traffic light in town or get behind farmer Brown on his tractor goign to the cafe for his afternoon coffee.

[injuredinmelee]

1431 has about 6 lanes now.

[Old Dog]

not anywhere in Burnet County it doesn't

[Hansum Stranger]

Originally posted by injuredinmelee
yeah but 281 you have to stop going through all the towns. Stopping and going uses more gas doesnt it? I am an interstate type of guy. Let me drive and get to my destination. I dont want to drive through 5767567 little towns and stop at the single traffic light in town or get behind farmer Brown on his tractor goign to the cafe for his afternoon coffee.

HWY 281 is mostly a 4 lane hwy. Not many towns to slow down thru either. Stopping at one or 2 traffic lights compared to driving 80 mph, you'd save gas stopping at the lights.