Thought I would post my path here for future reference. Had a blast on the drive, would have taken pics, but the car was filthy
and the state of Texas is DRY!!! so I didn't want to pull off to the side of the road. Hot mufflers and cats are not good for dry brown grass. I've never seen so much brown and unfortunately saw some smoke in several places.
Anyway I started south of Alvin and drove south on 35 to West Columbia. Then FM 1301 to Wharton, FM 102 to Eagle Lake, then hwy 90 to Shiner. Most of these roads were flat, straight, and not very crowded. Don't think I passed more than three cars!
Stopped in Shiner for a namesake brew, but missed the tour of the brewery. Oh well I'll have to go back
From Shiner took 90 to Gonzales and then Hwy 183 to Luling. The little town of Luling is on the Texas BBQ trail so I stopped into "Luling BBQ" and got some world class Jalapeno Sausage. Also had another Shiner Bock and checked out the town. When I pulled up to the BBQ joint, I parked between a DPS car and a County Sheriff car. The Constable was next to the sheriff and they all gave me grief about the car and how they KNEW I was speeding and now I'm having a beer. Wanted to know which way I was heading so they could set up the trap, etc.etc.etc. They were chuckling the whole time and when I left they came out to ogle the car and ask a million questions about it. Nice to run into "badges" who are car guys.
BTW if anyone is wondering about the beers, they were about 1 1/2 hours apart. I weigh about 250lbs so I don't think I would have blown anything on a breathalyzer. Add the large sausage plate with mac and cheese and brocolli salad and I certainly wasn't feeling any of it.
Getting back on the road, I headed up 80 to San Marcos, then got into the first of the twisty raods. The RR 12 and RR 32 had light traffic so I was able to enjoy the turns. The next road was RR 473. It was fantastic! Ups, downs, twists, straights, very few cars, WOW!!! This was the best road I have driven in Texas!
About halfway through the drive on 473 I stopped in the town of Sisterdale for a visit to Sister Creek Winery. I realize that saying the best wine in Texas is similar to saying the smartest kid on the short bus, but their Meritage is really very good. Bought a case that went into the front seat next to me since it was averaging 102F all the way so far.
Next was 27 to Comfort and then onto Kerrville. Very nice drive. The 2009 997S was great. Handled flawlessly, with the AC blasting and the ventilated seat on full it was a very comfortable ride. Added about 600 miles to the odometer and had a ball doing so. Averaged about 27 MPH and used no oil! Those who know me know that my back doesn't work. However, with all the stops it never really bothered me. Yea!!
Next time I go up I'll stop for photo ops.