West Texas is Gonna Burn | Drought and Fire Warnings

[@GHOSTNINJASD]

Crazy how something that looks so beautiful can be deadly. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@Broncoride]

Always love seeing riders helping other riders. Here’s to you guys getting some serious rain soon.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

I'll drink to that. Thanks you, sir!

[@basiatoday1872]

Hi Tim, sure hope rain comes to west Texas! Enjoyed the ride with you!

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

So do I, and thanks as always!

[@TheTypeRTheory]

I love me some West Texas, and I love me some Tim Kreitz adventures! Thanks dude.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

My pleasure. And thanks as always for tuning in. I appreciate you. :-)

[@Patrick_B687-3]

No worries about it burning...seems like it's all gonna blow away first. I have to say man, you make some excellent videos. Shots, editing, music...it's all very nicely done.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Thanks very much, Patrick. I put a ton of effort into these, so I definitely appreciate the compliments. :)

[@edconnor6905]

Thanks for your video. I grew up in San Angelo. I remember when twin buttes was full of water.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

My pleasure and much appreciated. :0)

[@BelowZero]

Great video Tim. It’s funny, Texas is a totally opposite place from most of Canada ... we’re dealing with cold, snow and a lot of flooding during the spring months. Stay cool my friend and I wish you get some rain down there.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Much appreciated. West Texas is an environment of extremes to be sure. It'll be interesting to see how springtime plays out for us.

[@dnlgrhm]

My niece lives in Amarillo - she said yesterday that the total moisture since the beginning of December was only 0.1 inch. Ouch! I was in grade school there in the 50's when the last of the dust bowl storms were blowing through. People would say "Here comes Kansas." You have to love Texas humor. I think you would like the book "The Worst Hard Time" by Timothy Egan. Good luck and thanks for the videos.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

"I'm familiar with a derivation of that saying. Where I live, we say, "Here comes Lubbock!" LOL. :-)

[@RobertGlazier]

Great video as always.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Thansk, Robert!

[@02bigkev]

I hope it rains for you soon, I've been through droughts and its not good. You live in a unique part of the world and I enjoy what you show. RSM8

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Thanks as always, Kev. If it doesn't rain, you can be sure I'll film the fires. LOL. Fingers crossed for some precipitation. :)

[@Hollarmoto]

You do a great job of keeping us interested in West Texas the history of the places you go to very interesting especially to folks like me who love history... bro hope you get that rain soon another great video

[@mikewilliams1484]

Hay Tim just to let you know West side Walmart in Odesa has ethanol free gas , Its about 20 cents more a gallon, But worth it.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Thanks Mike. My ZRX sure likes fuel without ethanol.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Appreciated, Hollar. Fingers crossed that the skies open up soon!

[@TechnMoto]

Mother Nature always doing her thing.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Yep, and she always gets the final say. Cheers, sir. ;-)

[@ArizonaRE]

Not just dry and hot, but windy! The Guadalupe wind machine kicks in with a fire and it'll move better than 60mph!

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Right you are. And the one thing that has kept the fires to a minimum thus far is the lack of heat. Once we start getting consistent highs in the mid-90s and above, this place will go up like a tinderbox unless we receive rain soon.

[@Ninja-es3fi]

It is so peaceful. In a busy era its really appealing.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Yepperz, I do enjoy going to find places where I can escape the bustle.

[@joelsweatman1503]

Even as dry as it is , its still a beautiful place my friend . Take care and see you on the next one ......................... peace

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Peace and thanks!

[@kevinreed3236]

Yes, I can definitely tell it’s going be bad. No measurable amounts of moisture what so ever in a good while. And all of these damn wrecks out here! Stay safe in all of adventures my friend.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Oh, I know it. The traffic and the severity of the accidents lately has been mind-boggling. You stay safe, too! It's a jungle out there!

[@blupditz9826]

Similar climate where I live, summer nearly over here though we have a big bush fire danger too this time of year. Always love it when I see a biker stop for another nice one Tim +10 karma points mate.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

I'll definitely take those extra karma points and put them in the bank for when I need them. Hahaha. Cheers, sir!

[@Dracati]

Good luck with some wet weather come your way. Nice to check on the Rider, too :) RSMF

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Much appreciated, DD. Gotta look out for a fellow rider for sure. :-)

[@azdesertdog]

We are in the same boat. No snow up north means a very dry forest and desert. Then again when we get a ton of rain that means a busy fire season. Can't win for loosing.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

No doubt. It's like a Zen riddle some years. LOL.

[@TheRealCobraBurnout]

West Texas dust...I don't miss it. lol But I really hope yall get some moisture. Not all at once (flooding) but steady enough to bring back the life.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Exactly. Though I do predict a flash flood or two if the rain does come. It's always a trade-off for sure. :)

[@TheRealCobraBurnout]

Tim Kreitz Adventures Bust out the boats for the epic Wadley River!

[@mrs.peaches7920]

we deal with bad wild fires here in Arizona all the time so I know exactly what your meaning is about the danger of a dry winter. hope your guys get some much-needed moisture soon.💖🍑💋

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Me too, and thanks. Come on rain! :-)

[@ridewithgnr2116]

Not lookin' too good, Tim. Notice how many days we had that teased us for rain. And then it just goes by!

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Absolutely. I was out driving around for work on that recent cloudy day, and what little rain coming down was evaporating before it even hit the ground. We need some precip in a big, big way. BTW, gonna ride this weekend. Can you join?

[@ridewithgnr2116]

Hey, Tim. Shoot me a message and I will gladly meet up with you. If I have to break off early, I can just split off and go to work. 😕 Sounds like we might have some good riding weather this weekend.

[@PaddyOutback]

Again, this is a scene I’m all to familiar with in The Outback. We went ten months plus last year without a drop of rain. Everything was dry and one one occasion, a bushfire got to within 100feet of my house. That said, we’re expecting 4 inches of rain in 48 hours from tonight. It always ends sooner or later. Such is life in a desert.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

So true. Desert life can be trying at times, but I love it. Here's hoping our approaching spring season brings some of that wet stuff. Cheers!

[@BigBadWolfMoto]

Mama Nature is going koo-koo lately. Everywhere! It is sad to see all the damage that was done in other places of Texas with all that flooding, and this situation taking place on the West side. Seems like the wrong stuff (rain) is going to the wrong place... That clip with the place being green was beautiful! Respect to you for stopping to check on that dude on the side of the road! I hope the skies open soon over West Texas! Ride safe my friend and Rock ON!!!

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

That clip with the green mountains is this episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYKTpaupgainiKc It's astounding the difference between then and now. Thanks as always, good sir!

[@davidcunningham00]

sorry brother I just now got to see your video been moving and a groving like always a great video

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

No worries, man. Glad you liked it, as always. :-)

[@rex4x4]

I was in Texas a couple years ago and she was nice n green

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Yep, we've had good precipitation over the past few years. But then again, Texas is three million square miles, so you can usually find a green spot somewhere.

[@AdamNDJ]

We are the same up here in Southern Oregon. The snow pack on the mountains is at 2013 levels, some of the summits are even lower. We've gotten about 6" of rain since October! I'm thinking it is going to be a rough summer.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Wow. That's saying something, especially for your part of the country. Fingers crossed that you guys get the rain you need.

[@MrVrod]

You guys need water more than we do here in so cal

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Yepperz, it really is a tinderbox right now.

[@bobberfet3648]

Be safe man hope rain comes your way soon

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Thanks very much, Dev. Me, too!

[@james82744]

Dude, you can have that dry and desolate place. I do enjoy the interesting places that you go to, and the history around the area :-) . hope it does not get to bad out there for you this summer. later buddy....

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

It's definitely what the old-timers call "hard country". Cheers!

[@Jolsen002]

A good chunk of my family has been living in East Texas for 35+ years. closest town would be Nacogdoches. Always have loved the area. But due to the job I am currently relocated to the rust belt. Not by choice. Some day me and one of my bikes will be back south of the Mason Dixon line.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

I've spent quite a bit of time in East Texas on tour. It's a whole different world from West Texas. I wish we had their pine forests here. That would be awesome. LOL.

[@EvilNeil187]

time to put some spark arresters on them MUFFS !!

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Oooooh, so right. LOL. I didn't even think about that! #firestarter

[@volgnit]

That is the complete opposite to what I've been riding through this week, wet and wild for me. I guess bot have their own beauty but the danger of those brush fires must be a big worry.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Oh yes, it can definitely become dangerous very quickly. Thanks as always, good sir. :)

[@willamfrick5559]

That store has really good breakfast burritos

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Good chile verde, too.

[@willamfrick5559]

Tim Kreitz Adventures, Si! Would love to catch up and go riding with you

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Right on. I'm always up for a GTG and ride.

[@MrAusadventure]

Meanwhile here, we've had loads of rain in the past weeks (still raining now) and are primed for serious flooding once more if we get a cyclone. Australia as a whole has managed to get through the summer with no major fires really, which is rare. There are usually a few each year that threaten the larger cities, but this year I can only remember hearing of a few smaller rural ones. Although where I live is always green year round, you don't have to travel too far to see some real desolate parts of Australia that would compare to West Texas. Whenever I venture through those areas I wonder just how the people survive out there. It must be tough.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

I've had the exact same thoughts here. I just can't imagine how wagon trains and other weary travelers made it across this country in the 1800s without drying. Seems impossible! LOL. :-)

[@ronniec8038]

Yea, we're in trouble again due to lack of moisture. Going to be a hot dry summer, a lot of fires.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Fire and EMS are going to have their work cut out for them.

[@ronniec8038]

We were just recovering from the last drought too. Already having fire issues here.

[@jesteris25]

nothing worse than a drought in hot arid area love from Australia :)

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

So very true. Much appreciated Troy. Cheers. :0)

[@leehancock2782]

I used to deliver ice to runway 7. Been a few years.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Good buch of folks out there; definitely one of my haunts. :)

[@OldManTony]

We seem to be having some weird wether cycles lately. My wife is convinced it’s to do with low sunspot activity.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Seems plausible. This has definitely been a colder than average winter.

[@bonez270]

I like the pure leaf extra sweet. Pepsi carries those.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

I saw one that's lemon flavored, too. I'm gonna try it next.

[@bonez270]

Haven't tried the lemon. Should be good though.

[@Philios2Glory1]

Know how it feels, grew up in Lubbock Texas.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Oh yeah, you know all about that dust bowl life. :0)

[@dcg44s]

I am late viewing this one but by a weird coincidence you mention Pure Leaf tea and I am about to try some as it is on sale at HEB.For the non- Texans that is a grocery store chain.Gotta depart with you on the unsweet part though,I prefer sweet tea.Been drinking Red Diamond tea lately myself and liking it.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

The lemon tea is good too. I just had one today. Recommended. :)

[@cmmoto]

That sucks ...its crazy how the same country could be so differente...its snowing here right now...i dont know if i could get used to the quietness of west texas

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Well, in the cities, it can be pretty loud and crazy, but there's lots of open space outside the population centers. It makes for a nice escape. I'll have to do an urban vid or two to provide some comparison. Cheers, CM!

[@cmmoto]

thanks bud

[@KevinCofDE]

I'd like to hear more about west Texas

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Thanks. I've been thinking of doing some videos for those who are considering a move here.

[@VintageVibesRadio]

i love pure leaf. "simply tea is just as good. be careful leaving em in a hot pack. (all natural) speaking from experience.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

I'll be on the lookout for the Simply Tea brand. I'm trying to not drink sodas, so I appreciate the tip!

[@VintageVibesRadio]

when i started to shed the lbs i started on those mio ENERGY shit. the regular mio tastes way to sweet and shitty. but the energy line is filled with vitamins and caffine n shit. i feel it helped me shed a ton of weight. especially the coffee one. it's fucking good too.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Awesome. I'm gonna check some of that out, too.

[@dcg44s]

Tim,the Mio stuff is not bad and it works great when away from home because it is small and convenient.At home however I found some tea/lemonade half n half mix in powder form at HEB that I like better.40 calories in 2 quarts.Don't know your preferences but it is another option that helped me reduce soda consumption.

[@Drifter5.7]

I will be there late on the 24th, I can bring as much water as you need from here LOL. Talk about going from one extreme to another? This will be shell shock to my system. I hope the area gets some water but not as much as we have here. Looking forward to seeing what it's all about either way.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

If the spring rains are good to us, we'll be okay. Otherwise, get ready for dust storms and fires. I hope to get to meet up with you once you're out here.

[@Drifter5.7]

I will let you know when I get headed out, I messaged you on Instagram DM already as S*****W 747-400

[@triumphrider9796]

How long have you had that mini fairing on the Bonnie? Hadn't noticed it before. And what was that background tune in the desert shots? I don't think Rust Belt folks would have much of a clue about just how freaking hot and dry it can get out there, hope it doesn't get too hellish before you get some precip!

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

I put that bikini faring on the bike in October, I believe it was. It really improved the look of the bike for sure. The tune during the desert montage is from the KZbin partner library. I'll have to look up the title and get back to you, but I thought it was well composed and performed.

[@andypandy.]

I hope for all your sake's it rains soon!! I feel for you and not to rub it in but we are having the opposite weather here, it hasn't stopped raining for weeks and the storms are getting stronger and stronger as the time moves on and floods are on the verge of happening along most of the east coast of Australia. If only I could bottle this weather and send it over to you!!

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

No doubt! We could certainly use some of it right now fire sure. Cheers, Andy! :-)

[@Echs_One]

Time to call upon the Great Water Spirits and dance to please them so that they may bring moist gifts. Quite amazing that you've been to the same store for that many years too. Not only do we learn about West Texas, but we seem to learn a little about you too. [^_^]__b

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Thanks. In the past few vids, I've been trying to allow a bit more personal info. It's always tough for me, but I'm glad you dig it.

[@spacecowboyrides4762]

Love me some unsweetened pure leaf.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

It's a recent discovery for me, and is quickly becoming one of my faves.

[@SalemCBR1]

Dont dry up out there. Yeesh.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

I'll try not to. ;-)

[@TheHooliganOutdoors]

Damn man, hope you guys get rain or some type of moisture soon. Looks dry as a bone everywhere, not good.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

A veritable tinderbox, my friend. Fingers crossed for rain. ;)

[@RedOneMotoVlog]

Well at least there is not much to burn if its outside the city

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Well, lot's of oil tanks. Kaboom! LOL. :-)

[@cruzinmoto]

I am so not ready for summer here yet lol 120° is coming soon

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

LOL, no doubt. You are in the belly of the beast when it comes to desert heat!

[@nkginhd6235]

Pure leaf is good but I prefer Gold Peak Tea. Where’s the new bike Tim?!

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Yeah, I like the Gold Peak brand, too. BTW, what new bike?

[@nkginhd6235]

Tim Kreitz Adventures I thought you picked up one of those new z900?! I remember seeing it on your IG awhile back.

[@Skywave400LTDABS]

Hello! Is not it raining in Texas? I went to dry and saw the video of the trace of the fire. Creatures are painful if it does not rain. Cacti is fine. :) I do not know the wide American climate well. Excuse me. Is there no winter in Texas? What was the bottle you bought in the store? The vast nature of Texas is very interesting. Thank you my friend (^ ^) /

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

The bottle is tea that I enjoy. I buy many bottles at once and put them in my backpack for later. The winter has been cold but very dry and we are in danger of fires. The video expresses hope that springtime rains will arrive in time to stop any destruction. The photographs are of fires that happened here seven years ago when climatic conditions were similar.

[@Skywave400LTDABS]

I see! : D (^ _ ^) v

[@masterforzahorizondesihgne5181]

Skywave400LTDABS there is Winter years but it seems it has been so dry right know it's summer and it is still dry

[@suffolkandy]

Lots of people moving to Texas from all over the USA we have the same from the EU ps it looks so dry mate rsm

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

We call it the Californication of Texas. LOL. :-)

[@TexRider]

hopeing for rain for you . I am not a fan of the pure tea.. take care

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

The sky needs to open up for sure. Hopefully we'll get some heavy springtime rains and all this will be just a bad memory in a few months' time.

[@HepcatHarley]

I have a mug of green tea every day, tastes like shit but apparently it's good for ya...but then apparently anything that tastes nice is bad for ya, it's a no win situation :)

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Precisely. BTW, I also drink white tea leaves that I buy at a local health shop. They, too, leave something to be desired in the flavor department, but are apparently extremely good for you (especially us older gents). :0)

[@dirtybird4528]

Hepcat Harley try somene honey in that greenn tea. Makes all the difference and is good for you also

[@mustanlab302]

Those pure leaf teas Yeah they suck and it tim kreitz pulls over for me you bet I'm hopping on the back woo

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Hahahaha. We'd look so cool. LOL.

[@realbigveggie]

i before e except after TIM KR!

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

That's right!

[@ronniec8038]

Hey bro a group of Lubbock riders will be there Saturday. Wanna meet up? (Ron)

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

That's a distinct possibility. Hit me up on FB and I'll check my schedule for the weekend.

[@ronniec8038]

Will do man. We are just pulling this together so no details yet.

[@OKNERO]

Your bike is so damn sexy, really makes me hate mine lol

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Heh-heh, but yours can talk! :-)

[@britex3186]

It’ll be too hot for golf!! Y’all need rain just so the water tastes better!! Lol. Not likely tho.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Hahahaha! That's so true. The water is pretty bad right about now, too. :-)

[@MotoSteve]

Tim you need pull out the amps to the back yard turn them up to 11 and play to the rain gods ....get this going and hey it could make for a funny video ...just saying ....just jam out for a minute

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

If there's anything that can summon rain, it's an outdoor performance. Hahaha. :-)

[@TheGardenSnake]

West Texas is basically another country compared to east. It’s flooding over here.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Amazing what a difference 350 miles and make.

[@Tbunnz]

Lots of fuel out there to burn.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Yep, and plenty of wind to stoke it.

[@mustanlab302]

Biker code

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

For sure. ;-)