TexasCowboy Memorial Shoot XI Planning Thread

10/27/15 | TheMom

[TheMom]

The planning stages for TCMS XI are in the works. At this point the plan is to hold the event in October 2016. (Yes, I know that is a looonnnggg way away!) The range we are considering is Hiciksville Range, in Gatesville. The closest lodging we could find is in Whitney.

We have already had one recon trip, which was not very productive due to heavy rains. The entire recon crew checked out one of the places we are considering staying. The majority of us fell in love with the place, even though it was a gloomy weekend. It made for some fun joking about being the perfect place to film a horror movie, especially with the creepy & trashy road to the resort. We all agreed that the pavilion was awesome; it is big enough to hold all of us without bumping into each other.

NYTexan & BuckeyeTexan checked out the other place. I liked it from looking at their website, but was not impressed with the pictures that Buckeye sent me. She & I are going to do another recon so that I can see it in person. There is also one more location we will look at. The one negative for both of those places is the size of their pavilions ~ we need lots of room to move & mingle.

Next week Eaker, humblegunner and I are going to Hicksville Range for a look see and discuss pricing.

Stay tuned for more info . . .

[alfa6]

Thanks for the ping.

Looks interesting and it is just a days drive ( I hope) from Kansas City.

Hope to see everybody come next October

Regards

alfa6 ;>}

[Ditter]

Thanks........ I think......

[Windflier]

Thanks for all the updates, Mom. Work has got me stretched really thin, so I’ll check back in on Saturday this week.

[Sawdring]

How many Freepers usually attend this event?

[TheMom]

It varies year to year. The average is 25.

[Sawdring]

Does one bring their own guns or are there enough to shoot if one pitches in for ammo?

[MarMema]

Out of state love and prayers....miss you Texascowboy

[TheMom]

Yes to both, except the pitching in for ammo.

[smokingfrog]

Yes

Yes

and ammo donations are always welcome

[Sawdring]

How long is the shoot? For the weekend?

[TheMom]

Some of us get together Thursday night; others join us on Friday. Friday night includes cooking dinner, margaritas and lots of laughter.

We meet at the range at 10:00 and usually shoot until around 1:00 or 1:30, then have lunch at the range. After lunch folks head back for to wherever we are staying to prepare for a repeat of Friday night.

[Sawdring]

Thanks!

[TheMom]

Let me know if you have any more questions. I’ll do my best to confuse you.

[Sawdring]

No problem, when do we need to sign up by?

[TheMom]

I’ll post the details a bit later in the month. Would you like me to add you to the TCMS ping list.

[Sawdring]

Yes, please do. Thanks.

[TheMom]

Done.

[Zippo44]

Please add me to the ping list. I’ve wanted to attend the last couple of shoots and have been prevented by health issues.

[TheMom]

Done.

[TheMom]

Date and locations for the shoot are now set.

I have reserved the entire resort at Cherokee Village Resort, in Whitney, for October 6 ~ 9, 2015. When calling to make a reservation, mention that you are with the TexasCowboy group. The owners have given us until February 15th to make reservations, after that date they will open rooms/cottages to the public. You will have to make a deposit equal to a one night stay.

The shoot will be held at Hicksville Gun Range, in Gatesville, starting at 10:00 a.m. on the 8th. Eaker, humblegunner & I checked out the range recently, and chatted with the owners. They said there would be no problem with setting up lunch on the property. As a bonus, the range has a deaf dog that likes to catch rocks and hang out on the firing line.

Range Pictures

Butterflies at Cherokee Village