Posted on 11/30/2014 8:17:12 PM PST by TheMom
Nine years ago Eaker & I were talking about what a wonderful person TexasCowboy was and what poopheads his children were. We both agreed that it would be a damn shame to let the memory of him lapse. Three or four times a year TexasCowboy would host shoots at various ranges across Texas. After everyone was finished shooting, he would then serve up a yummy lunch. It was while Eaker & I were talking that I came up with the (rare brilliant) idea of continuing what he started, but to do this in his memory. This is how the TexasCowboy Memorial Shoot was born.
2015 will mark the 10th Annual Memorial Shoot! I could not be more proud of how this event has blossomed throughout the years. The following phrase has been spoken at every shoot, except the first one, “This is the best shoot we’ve had!”.
Get ready to speak those words again . . .
The 10th Annual TexasCowboy Memorial Shoot will be held June 6th, 2015 at Schwenke’s Rifle Range in Aransas Pass. This is a private range, but I was once again able to sweet talk Mr. Schwenke to let us use his range (OK – maybe it wasn’t so much the sweet talk as it was he saw how much extra money he could make for the day). The cost is $15.00/adult. We have the 25 yard range reserved for us, but will be allowed to use the other ranges ~ as long as we “blend in” and are respectful to the members. The shoot will start at 10:00 am. I’ll have waivers for everyone to sign, and will collect your fee with the waivers to turn in all at one time. This year we will not meet as a group for breakfast before heading to the range.
If cpdiii is able to make it to the shoot he will provide lunch, otherwise we will have BBQ catered in (which will cost about $8.00/person ~ haven’t priced that yet).
I have reserved a block of 15 cottages at Pelican Bay Resorts ~ http://www.pelicanbayresort.com/ ~ for June 4th – 6th. To reserve a cottage call (Toll Free) 866-729-7177 or 361-729-7177, let them know you are with the TexasCowboy Memorial Shoot group. Our group will receive a discount on the price quoted on their website. The club house rents for $150.00 for four hours, I reserved Friday and Saturday nights ~ I can’t remember the start times, but we have to be out of there by 10:00 pm both nights. The lady I spoke with said we could probably use the club house for free, depending on how many cottages we actually rent.
For those arriving Thursday night dinner will be at Captain Benny’s ~ this is subject to change. The Friday night dinner is yet to be determined. Saturday night will be easy stuff ~ appetizers and chips & dip type stuff. There are a few months yet to figure all that out.
Everyone get your vacation requests in early. Really look forward to seeing everyone in June!
24 hours are up dude. You are in, right?
Bummed that Pen, Allen & Patty won’t be there.
Looking forward to seeing the rest of you folks.
Looking forward to seeing you guys. Have a safe trip.
Hopefully all the creeks will be back to normal. Bring bug spray, the mosquitoes are going to be vicious.
Looking forward to seeing you. Hopefully you can make it Friday night also.
We got lots of water in the yard, but thankfully nothing in the house.
See you next week ~ hope your friend can make it.
Looking forward to seeing you & the Mrs.
Safe travels!
Yea it’s a good thing I logged a couple of days o/t on the coming paycheck.
Reagrds
alfa6 ;>}
Glad to hear y'all are okay, I was wondering if I should get a DUKW for the trip:-)
Regards
alfa6 ;>]
Well, unfortunately I am not going to be able to make it.
I would have loved to ride along with you, Chris and Sheila (and help with the driving) but circumstances have gotten some of ducks to rebel and fly out of the row.
Have a GRATE time and I will be watching on the www
I am SO upset, I am going to be switching jobs here soon so I am stuck here for right now.
I needed this get away too.
There is always next time and I will be making my plans for it! :D
But on the flip side, some of the money I had budgeted for this I will give to the Freep-a-thon! :D
Hoping also their is no flooding to be concerned about!
I hear you have large mosquitoes there..are they big enough to use as moving targets?
Regretfully no.
Life is not cooperating this year.
Hopefully all the water levels should be close to normal next week. ;-)
We will miss you young man. Hope you do well in your new job.
The mosquitoes are big enough to use as targets, but on this range we aren’t allowed to shoot at the livestock.
Well, just damn.
But, hey! You now have a job, so that is a good thing.
Nooooooo!
Dude, we’re gonna miss you
.
Cool. I’m looking forward to seeing you both again.
Curse foiled again:-(
Best Regards
alfa6 ;>}
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.