# My Last BatDope or Freyr leaves Austin **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 9, 2002, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-last-batdope-or-freyr-leaves-austin/113115 "2002-06-09T16:20:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![El\_Elvis\_Rojo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/898d66/32.png) [@El\_Elvis\_Rojo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Elvis_Rojo)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2002, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-last-batdope-or-freyr-leaves-austin/113115/41 "2002-07-06T06:05:26Z")
Oh yeah, I’ll be there too, by the way. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2002, 10:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-last-batdope-or-freyr-leaves-austin/113115/42 "2002-07-06T10:18:57Z")
As of right now, I’m not sure we can make it. I heard some very scary stuff about the road conditions between San Antonio and Austin, and I’m not sure it’s a good idea to go. Robin ---
**Author:** ![purrplebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90ced4/32.png) [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2002, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-last-batdope-or-freyr-leaves-austin/113115/43 "2002-07-06T21:11:11Z")
**Robin** , I think you should not try to make it, from what I’ve heard. Seguin, New Braunfels, and many other towns have been badly hit. I won’t be coming after all; not at all sure that I could even get through New Braunfels right now, since the Guadalupe River goes right under IH 35. That, and since I had that flat tire in the pouring rain on Monday, I haven’t been able to replace my tire, so I have no spare tire at all. In this weather, with the construction going on, that’s too risky for me. A new tire will have to wait till payday next week, dagnabit. Please take care of yourselves, all of you. Best wishes, **Freyr**. Keep in touch as you can. Consider yourself hugged in absentia. {{{{{{Freyr}}}}}} For more details on the weather down here, see the thread that sweet **Scotti** started for me last night. And I am doubly upset that I am going to miss seeing **Tapioca** in lycra!\* _POUT_\* ---
**Author:** ![Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2002, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-last-batdope-or-freyr-leaves-austin/113115/44 "2002-07-06T23:03:59Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by purrplebear \* > [BAnd I am doubly upset that I am going to miss seeing **Tapioca** in lycra!_ _POUT_\* \*\* I’ll send a pic if you’re desperate 😃 ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2002, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-last-batdope-or-freyr-leaves-austin/113115/45 "2002-07-07T03:14:09Z")
Yeah, we missed it. We saw some footage this morning that kinda changed our minds, especially with me being as pregnant as I am. Sorry we couldn’t make it. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![purrplebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90ced4/32.png) [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2002, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-last-batdope-or-freyr-leaves-austin/113115/46 "2002-07-07T03:32:39Z")
> [@](#): > > _originally posted by Tapioca Dextrin_ > I’ll send a pic if you’re desperate:D Hehehe… No, not desperate, but sure! Send a pic, by all means. My email addy is in my profile. _innocent but sassy smile_ Sorry I missed it, hope all had a great time. ---
**Author:** ![Freyr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/freyr/32/5763_2.png) [@Freyr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freyr)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2002, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-last-batdope-or-freyr-leaves-austin/113115/47 "2002-07-07T16:18:54Z")
Thanks to everyone who could make it! To those who couldn’t, especially 'cause of the weather, your good thoughts are appreciated! As for my bike, I just need to find a replacement retainer ring for the shift lever. It should be no biggie. I had a great conversation with the tow-truck driver about how to get into biking and what to do. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecccb3/32.png) [@Lord\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Jim)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2002, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-last-batdope-or-freyr-leaves-austin/113115/48 "2002-07-07T18:32:19Z")
Sorry I couldn’t make it. I had 4 kids and 4 grandkids in town for the holiday. As scattered as my family is, that’s a gathing not to be missed. Sorry, but glad y’all had a good time. Best of luck Freyr! Jim ---
**Author:** ![Fionn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a587f6/32.png) [@Fionn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fionn)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2002, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-last-batdope-or-freyr-leaves-austin/113115/49 "2002-07-07T19:02:07Z")
So who actually made it? ---
**Author:** ![El\_Elvis\_Rojo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/898d66/32.png) [@El\_Elvis\_Rojo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Elvis_Rojo)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2002, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-last-batdope-or-freyr-leaves-austin/113115/50 "2002-07-07T22:08:24Z")
Well, of course **Freyr** was there, as well as myself, **Ringo** , and **Tapioca Dextrin**. Small group, but we had a good time. I guess it wasn’t the best weekend to plan things. Next time, I think we should organize our Batdope around the flash floods. I’m glad you didn’t try to get out of San Antone **Purplebear** and **Ms. Robyn**. We know you wanted to attend, but seeing as how some of the highways were UNDERWATER, we understood. And I’m glad that your bike’s easily fixed there **Freyr**. Did you manage to get enough parts to get home alright, or did you end up having to get a lift? Are you driving it to California? Would be a fun trip, but it doesn’t seem like you’d be able to bring much in the way of personal items with you. Do they make trailer hitches for motorcycles? Anyway, it was good seeing those who made it. Have a safe trip out ther e **Freyr** , and best of luck to you. Let us know when you head back into town, and we’ll arrange a little catchup Batdope. Until then, via von dios (or los dioses, in your case). ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2002, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-last-batdope-or-freyr-leaves-austin/113115/51 "2002-07-08T02:45:30Z")
It was worth the trip. We got to see **Freyr** off on the next phase of his life - good luck with it, pal! I just feel like you’ll do well with it. And I was able to renew acquaintance with **Elvis** and **Tapioca**. I was able to tie it in with a visit with my oldest friend and his family, so it worked out great! BTW, he seemed inordinately curious about the board - watch for a new poster from Austin. As noted above, **Freyr** ’s bike conked out on him on his way in, so waiting for his rescue truck extended the time we had to converse. All in all, a good meet. I drove up listening to news of the floods, and I would actually have been surprised had either **Robin** or **purrplebear** appeared. I’m glad y’all are both OK. And don’t worry, we will get together again. That goes for you, too, **Jim**. So I just got back. 54½ hours away from the board! Are y’all still here? Did the world end? Somebody, give me a thread. Give me a post! GIVE ME A CITE! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-last-batdope-or-freyr-leaves-austin/113115.md?page=2)