Last year I prepared step-by-step cruise instructions (with a map) to the Grist Mill. No one got lost.
But I made a mistake making the return instructions back to the hotel very brief, and got some members lost. 1- Go back the way you came (using your cruise instructions in reverse). 2- Get on I35 and head back to the hotel. I'm sorry that my return instructions got a few TCC members lost. But you all made it back for the tailgate party (with or without GPS).
This years instructions (with map) have one complete route. From the hotel to the restaurant, from the restaurant through the Hill Country, and back to the hotel. Like last year, I have indicated the mileage for every leg, identified every road, and indicated every turn (right or left). Hopefully no one will get lost.
We will provide cell phone numbers in the packets if you get lost. I addition, a map will be copied on the back side of the cruise instructions.
A seperate optional cruise route and map will be provided to the Devil's Backbone.
Every year I learn from my past mistakes. I hope everyone will enjoy the Hill Country cruise this year without getting lost.