Posted on 06/20/2007 5:36:02 PM PDT by TheMom
Hi Everyone! I know this is really early, but I thought this would give everyone a chance to make plans & start saving pennies for the trip.
The 2008 shoot will be held May 3rd, at Schwenkes Gun Range (4407 FM 1069) in Aransas Pass, Texas (35 miles SE of Corpus Christi. The cost will be $15.00 per person.
Schwenkes is a private gun range, that charges its members $50.00/year. I met with Mr. Schwenkes today, he said since “I seem like a nice lady”, he would allow us to use his range. He also said if I would give him the time we will be there, he would close the range to his members. He smiled as he said the following, “This range is for members only, some may complain, but I own the darn thing and can make up the rules as I go along.”. I am thinking 10:00 – 2:00. Let me know if you think it should be longer or shorter.
There are only two rules set in stone; 1) pick up your brass and deposit it in a tub at the end of the shooting area, and 2) when shooting at the rifle range aim at the mounds, there are cows in the area and he doesn’t want them dead! The maximum target distance on the rifle range is 200 yards.
For our Memorial Shoot attendees that do not shoot, there are lots of tourists stuff for you to do so you want be bored at the range. The U.S.S. Lexington tour is awesome, Padre Island (Port Aransas) is always fun to cruise and Rockport is right around the corner.
Food & fun will follow at Deer Camp South after the shoot.
The trailer at DCS will sleep about 8ish people, if anyone wants to sleep there. If you are a camping type person, you can pitch a tent in the yard or if you have a camper, you can park it in the yard. For those that like luxury lodging, there are several hotels in Aransas Pass and the surrounding area (Rockport, Port Aransas and Ingleside) and Corpus Christi is 35 miles away. To get to Port Aransas you will have to ride the ferry ~ a whopping 5 minute trip (the wait in line may be a bit longer). MAJOR BIT OF ADVICE - - Choose a major hotel/motel chain when you pick your lodging!
The closer it gets to the date of the shoot, the more I will go into details.
Shooting a cow is definitely frowned on in this part of the country.
Just thinking of the invite list.
Cow = Tastes good & no fun to ride.
Horse = Don’t eat but fun to ride.
I try not to get these confused ..........
It would rock if your buddy showed up with his toys. That little .22 rocked!
The UZI did too.....
I sure hope you can make it this next time.
You have plenty of time to plan! LOL! I have
already begun to save my pennies! Woohoo!
If you aren’t going to be in India in May, then if the other half of the trip is around the shoot date of May 3rd (pay attention AZ TARDS! :D), you should be able to be with us all the time!...right?....
This is gonna be another wild ride for the TEXAS TARDS...more and more fun! WOOOOHOOO!...but I repeat myself!
That alone will interest EGPWS! He's the modern day "Amos Moses"!!
No. Simply because I am using virtualy all my vacation time for the India trip.
Since I work flex hours I can afford to work 4 10s and take a 3 day weekend in TX but I wont have time available for a trip to Az
WAAAAA!
Okay...but we sure will miss you! :(
You are doing the better thing, being
with your brother and family and having
a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. I forgive
ya! :D
I wish I could do it all. I really do.
I know you do. I was teasing you, MY. I know how
important this India trip is to you, and I don’t
want you to feel the least bit guilty. Just bring back
tons of pictures to share with the TARDS! Okay? :D
Wish I could go with you! I have been to Thailand, but
never to India. What an adventure you will have.
Just call in sick. ;)
LOL!
Hi, (((twin)))!
I want to see him actually rassle a gator!
Just kiddin’ MNBRAT/EIEIO! ;D
I very much hope Xena’s Guy and I can make it! This much lead time helps. ;)
The highest motorable road in the world.
To bad it is in Kashmir
They already know Im sick L0L
LOL, thought I’d try anyway.
You bringin’ the shed midget? I am dying to meet him. Or at least observe him from the minimum safe distance.
Yeah, and so’s tipping them, but it’s fun.
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