November 18, 2012 | 
Author It’s Time for the Annual TTPA Holiday Party
Come join the fun with your friends and family at the annual Trinity Trail Preservation Association Holiday Party. The response to last year’s party at Outback Restaurant was so positive we have elected to have the party there again.
The party is an event for all of us who enjoy the trail so much to come together and get to know each other better. The TTPA will also be presenting awards to some of our dedicated members and local businesses who contributed so generously this past year. You will also be able to renew your membership at the party.
After the awards presentations and dinner, we’ll be doing our ever-popular Cowboy Gift Exchange, so make your plans accordingly.
We hope to see you there.
When: Friday 7 December 2012 at 7 PM
Where: Outback Steak House, Plano, TX
1509 N. Central Expressway (off the Southbound access road)
NW Corner of 15th Street and US-75 ( Link to Map )
(972) 516-4100 Restaurant Phone Number
Meal Cost – $16 per person, this will pay for each person’s meal
Menu: You can choose from:
- Grilled Chicken,
- 6 oz Sirloin Steak, or
- Woodfire Grilled Salmon
plus sides. Although we ask you to tell us in your RSVP what your choice is, the restaurant will take your actual order when you arrive, so you can change your mind between now and then.
Cowboy Gift Exchange: Please bring a horse themed gift with a value between $15-$20 for the gift exchange. This event is always a favorite at the party.
RSVP – Very Important!: We would like to be able to give the restaurant a head count. Please confirm your attendance and initial food choice by using our online RSVP form or call Duanna Hanners at (469) 774-6773.
Time to tackle the Collin Park stretch of the trail
When: Saturday, November 10
Time: 9 am
Where: Collin Park in St. Paul <<<<< NOTE NEW STARTING LOCATION
We will meet at 9am at the entrance gate to Collin Park. We’ll walk to the worksites (by the picnic table and on the trail behind their workshop). There’s a large tree to completely fell, and cut up and lots of trimming, clearing, and picking up on the trail through Collin Park.
We’ll need chainsaws, loppers, weed-whackers, and trash bags.
Halloween is here!
(OK, Halloween is actually on October 31, but we’re doing ours on October 27!)
Join us on October 27 for our Halloween Costume Contest and Lucas Founders Day Parade.
When: Saturday, October 27, 2012
Where: Lucas Town Hall
Time: Arrive at 9am, TTPA Judging starts at 10am, Parade starts at noon
Parking for horse trailers is behind the Town Hall. When you arrive, check in with Duanna Hanners, TTPA Head Costume Judge to enter your names and category. We’ll definitely be doing a Youth category and Adult category, and then there is the Judge’s Choice category!!
Join fellow members after the parade for lunch and socializing, lunch served by the Town.
Just in case TTPA needs to cancel the ride, please check the web site before you haul.
Help! Trinity Trail Needs Strong Backs!
When: Saturday, October 6
Time: 9 am
Where: Brockdale Park Trailhead in Lucas
We will meet at 9am at the Brockdale Park Trailhead. Plans are to spread rock fill around the Brockdale toilet building to fill in the erosion and sinkage.
Make sure you bring a shovel (and wheelbarrow if you have one), we’ll provide the rock!
Help! Trinity Trail Needs You!
When: Saturday, September 8
Time: 8 am (to beat the heat)
Where: Brockdale Park Trailhead in Lucas
We will meet at 8am at the Brockdale Park Trailhead. Plans are to work from the Brockdale Park Trailhead, Highland Park Trailhead, and other access points in between to:
- pick up trash
- trim branches south from the Highland Park trailhead to the White Rock Creek, especially the cedars encroaching on the trail.
- trim branches north and south from both trailheads
- trim and clean storm debris along the Sycamore Loop
- work on smoothing the trail along washout damage south of Brockdale Park
Make sure you bring water, a hat, appropriate clothing, and perhaps sunscreen – summer is still upon us.
Bringing along a few wheelbarrows and shovels would be appreciated for earth moving.
Call Charlie at 972-824-3369, if you are coming and/or if you can bring a tractor and bush hog. Please help if you can.
Fall is back!
(OK, Fall actually starts on 22 September, but it sure feels like Fall already!)
Join us on September 22 for our Early Fall Ride and Lunch.
When: Saturday, September 22, 2012
Where: Brockdale Park Trailhead
Time: Arrive at 8:30am, Ride out at 9am
Lunch is being prepared by Kurt and Shelly Van Doran, so please RSVP to lanagilstrap@sbcglobal.net for a headcount. A minimum $5 donation for lunch will be appreciated
Don’t forget your Coggins!
Bring a chair and join fellow members after the ride for lunch.
Just in case TTPA needs to cancel the ride, please check the web site before you haul.
The trail north of Highland Park trailhead was closed, as NTMWD cleaned up a major sewer line break, but is now open. It should be dry by now.
This will be our second evening full-moon ride of 2012.
Join us on July 28th for our Potluck Dinner and Moonlight Ride ride.
When: Saturday, July 28, 2012
Where: Brockdale Park Trailhead
Time: Arrive at 6:00pm, Ride out at 8pm, as the sun sets and dinner is over.
Bring a Potluck dish (hot or cold) to share with your fellow members, and don’t forget your Coggins!
Bring a chair and join fellow members afterwards at the trailhead around the firepit.
It looks like a beautiful weekend, and the moon should be well overhead for the ride. Just in case TTPA needs to cancel the ride, please check the web site before you haul.
Help! Trinity Trail Needs You!
When: Saturday, August 4
Time: 8 am (to beat the heat)
Where: Highland Park Trailhead in Lucas
We will meet at 8am at the Highland Park Trailhead. Plans are to:
- Mow the trail south from the trailhead to the underpass
- pick up trash
- trim branches south from the trailhead to the underpass, especially the cedars encroaching on the trail.
Make sure you bring water, a hat, appropriate clothing, and perhaps sunscreen – summer is upon us.
Call Charlie at 972-824-3369 or Duke Monson at 214-422-292, if you are coming and/or if you can bring a tractor and bush hog. Please help if you can.
Help! Trinity Trail Needs You!
When: Saturday, July 7
Time: 8 am (to beat the heat)
Where: Highland Park Trailhead in Lucas
We will meet at 8am at the Highland Park Trailhead. Plans are to:
- Mow and weedwhack the trailhead
- pick up trash
- trim branches, especially the cedars encroaching on the trail.
Make sure you bring water, a hat, appropriate clothing, and perhaps sunscreen – summer is upon us.
Call Charlie at 972-824-3369 if you are coming. Please help if you can.
