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LawnRanger can get to the Salado EggFest @ 85mph

Mickey
Mickey Posts: 19,694
edited October 2012 in EggHead Forum
They just up'ed the speed limit on a toll road that is between San Antonion and Salado (home of the EggFest) to 85mph......
Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). 

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  • Village Idiot
    Village Idiot Posts: 6,959
    And, because of 24 hour per day congestion, the maximum possible speed limit on I-35 from San Antonio to Salado is 25 mph.   :))
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,694
    Village Idiot said:
    And, because of 24 hour per day congestion, the maximum possible speed limit on I-35 from San Antonio to Salado is 25 mph.   :))
    This toll road cuts out the bad Austin / Round Rock part.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). 

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  • michigan_jason
    michigan_jason Posts: 1,346
    85mph on a road is sweet, I would feel less guilty when doing 100 as well :)



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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200

    Driving through Austin is such a beating. Glad they made the toll that you can jump on it Georgetown and pop out south of Austin (Buda, I think?). Course, we always get off and head through Lockhart to go to the ranch or even down to CC.

    Last time I drove it, it was 80. Was surprised at all the people that weren't taking advantage of it and were going slower. But, since its pretty uncrowded, they were easy to get around. personal pet peeve is people driving in the left hand lane that are NOT passing anybody. Left if for passing, right is for driving and if you see me coming up, you better get out of my way.

    Rowlett, Texas

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,694
    edited October 2012
    Griffin we use  it and find that very few others use it. I am guessing the 85mph is as much marketing to get people to use it as anything. I have been on it going to San Antonio or the airport and not seen a dozen other cars.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). 

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,694
    michigan_jason said:
    85mph on a road is sweet, I would feel less guilty when doing 100 as well :)
    Jason I just wonder if they (Texas HP) will give you the 10 miles over on it :-t
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). 

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  • Village Idiot
    Village Idiot Posts: 6,959
    Is the tollway for EZ Pass stickered cars only?  I have a theory.  The toll roads that have booths where any car can travel it usually gets very crowded.  Those that require the EZ tag only have those cars that frequent toll roads a lot, so not as many cars travel them.
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,694
    Village Idiot said:
    Is the tollway for EZ Pass stickered cars only?  I have a theory.  The toll roads that have booths where any car can travel it usually gets very crowded.  Those that require the EZ tag only have those cars that frequent toll roads a lot, so not as many cars travel the
    EZ tag for me. No booths on the main road. That nor the North Dallas Toll has booths anymore. DO the ones in Houston still have booths?
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). 

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  • Village Idiot
    Village Idiot Posts: 6,959
    edited October 2012
    Yes, the Beltway has booths.  It was the first toll road.  So does the Hardy Tollroad that links the Woodlands (way north) to the 610 Loop.  It is an older toll road also.  I think all of the newer ones are EZ tag only.

    By the way, you know my EZ tag works anywhere in the state.  So does yours.
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,694
    They pulled them off on the Dallas North last year I think. They just send you pictures and a ticket if you don't have an EZ Pass.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). 

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  • Village Idiot
    Village Idiot Posts: 6,959
    Mickey said:
    They pulled them off on the Dallas North last year I think. They just send you pictures and a ticket if you don't have an EZ Pass.
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    Just west of Austintatious


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  • travisstrick
    travisstrick Posts: 5,002
    I'm stuck on 183 right meow and I have an EZ pass.
    Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,694
    edited October 2012
    travisstrick said:
    I'm stuck on 183 right meow and I have an EZ pass.

    """"" meow"""" Travis are you texting and driving 8-}

    DON'T ANSWER THIS TRAVIS................................................

    Gary what the hell do you teach this kid 8-X

    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). 

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  • Village Idiot
    Village Idiot Posts: 6,959
    edited October 2012
    I gave up on him months ago, Mickey.
    I'm waiting to sic Pam on him when he moves in.  Travis --- Be Very Afraid !
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  • TUTTLE871
    TUTTLE871 Posts: 1,316
    travisstrick said:
    I'm stuck on 183 right meow and I have an EZ pass.
     
     
    Are You in Car Ram-Rod?

    "Hold my beer and watch this S##T!"

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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200

    @Mickey - meow is a joke from a movie called Super Troopers.

    I think you are about dead on about a dozen cars between Georgetown and Lockhart exit.

    Rowlett, Texas

    Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook

    The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings

     

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  • michigan_jason
    michigan_jason Posts: 1,346
    85mph on a road is sweet, I would feel less guilty when doing 100 as well :)
    TUTTLE871 said:
    travisstrick said:
    I'm stuck on 183 right meow and I have an EZ pass.
     
     
    Are You in Car Ram-Rod?
    SAy car ram rod!

    Do you need my assistance?

    Call him a chicken f***er!

    MEOW!



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