The food sounds gross.
I can't believe you people do stuff like this.
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!
Almost that time!!
Talked to Mr. Schwenke this morning he said the range is nice and dry.
We Thursday folk will need to figure out what to do for dinner ~ my $0.02 is to eat at Alice Faye’s as they make a mean burger.
Friday night we will cook crawfish, shrimp and oysters.
Since our buddy cpdii is unable to make this trip, I have placed an order with Mac’s BBQ for lunch on Saturday.
Saturday night we will have left over BBQ & Brats!
Friday night’s dinner contribution will be $15.00; Saturday lunch will be about $10.00 (I’ll have a real number this afternoon); Range cost is $15.00.
We are bringing two tables & four chairs to the range ~ I think there is a canopy at DCS I can grab. If you have a canopy and room, please bring it to the range. Chairs also, so you won’t have to sit on the ground to eat.
We do have the club house at Pelican Bay for both Friday & Saturday night, at no charge!
I can’t think of anything else at this time.
Looking forward to seeing everyone & will surely miss those that are unable to attend.
I’m pissed. Don’t hold the event if I can’t come.
May Everyone attending have a Great and Wonderful experience. Know the experience of last year was great and wonderful for me and mine ... May Everyone Be Safe during all Travel and during time of Fellowship ... Will miss Everyone and my prayers will be with all attending and all not attending ...
The food sounds gross.
I can't believe you people do stuff like this.
That Liberian monkey meat is cheap and plentiful now that
Ebola is out of the news.. the shine has worn off.
Glad I divested myself of that investment.
in need of a new disease ... something with OOMMPPHH!?
Very cool. Looks like my friend/client may make it after all too.
Is there anything we need to bring for Friday’s shindig?
Tequila for margaritas?
Tequila is always welcome!
Degenerate reprobates, the lot of you.
All sounds great! Thanks! We’re near Palm Springs now, should be in Tucson tonight. Planning on arriving Pelican Bay Resort Thurs evening. Praying the Nueces River is not flooding as we cross it at Calallen: http://www.weather.com/weather/alerts/localalerts/l/USTX0294:1:US?phenomena=FL&significance=W&areaid=TXC355&office=KCRP&etn=0040&tid=278947
Snicker
The rivers should be down by Thursday.
Safe travels.
I’m practically vibrating I’m so ready to start having fun!! All you suggest sounds great! I. Need to get me one of those folding chairs!
What? No pictures yet? :)
You should come sometime. :)
We haven’t started yet. LOL! All I have right now are cat pictures.
Sorry gang, I didn’t get the Ark finished in time. Y’all will just have to swim for it. Unfortunately, I lost my snorkel, facemask, and fins and I can’t swim that far without them.
Ya know that I’d be there if I could just find them.
Have fun - I’ll be thinkin’ ‘bout y’all.
Still time for you to come on down and shoot.. and eat.
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