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!
Looking forward to seeing you and your crew again.
Glad to hear you say you will be there!
We can all decide closer to the shoot, but I am voting for brisket!
I do hope you guys can make it to the shoot. It’s a great range and the cottages are spectacular and peaceful.
Aww dangit! It was late and my brain was half asleep.
It is Northeast.
Love ya!!!
Southeast would leave the range a little damp....
I like Re Nortex's Pictures of the Waterfront. Amazing.
One of my favorite views is going over the Harbor Bridge at night and seeing the lights of Corpus. It is stunning.
Well, start saving vacation time and come on down! It’ll be nice on the beach, too! :)
Y’all NEED to be there! :)
Cottage Info Ping . . .
The rate for Thursday night is $139.50, Friday & Saturday rate is $148.50. When making the reservation let them know that you are renting one of the cottages blocked for TCMS. You might also have to give them my name, since I reserved all the cottages.
They will not charge your credit card until the day you check in, and if you cancel your reservation within 48 hours of check in your card will not be charged.
Deadline for making reservations is March 30th.
Sexy.
Apparently. Guess those people still have not learned that guns are evil.
Maybe I going for something different this time ~ a SCUBA Shoot.
I like the range you set up a bit better.
Some of my stuff isn’t stainless; it will rust...
;-)
I loved that range and those cabins and the whole set up!
I love that area!
Oceany.
I love that entire area also. It’s where I go to rewind.
Dingbat.
You love my bat when it dings.
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