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!
Thanks for the info. I’m already getting excited!! As usual. :)
Not to mention scary and loud.
And ugly, most of the worst ones are ugly too.
I hope someone protests this deadly & racist event.
Glad you rented the Villa
Looks pert swanky! Even has a private pool and a wet bar! wOOhOO!
I rented the Villa????
(I am assuming that would be the plan!)
Caravan? Ha! It's gonna be more like the Gumball Rally!
Well, I know yer gonna...it’s only $1000 / night!
Drather take the scenic route.
77 was great.
Well, yer in a mood!
Hell with that, the Bay is only 216 yards south for folks who need to get wet and/or clean.
Beautiful pier there.
Indeed.
Rocky a bit, but put a few cans of loudmouth in me and I’m a-swimmin.
Especially in the ill-conceived month of June.
Only problem I saw was the steep hill.
Nice pier and picnic area.
Pshaw, it ain't nothing.
Last time I was there Jim rolled right down there and
made me nervous but never tipped more than a degree or two.
Now, me..
I might just opt to rest down there for a bit.. ;-)
I was worried about the way back up.
Rolling down is easy peasy.
I had forgotten about the Villa.
It would be cool but many Freepers like the cabin stuff better.
You can be social when you want to be social and disappear when you want privacy.
He made it up, else he'd still be there and bitching about it! ;-)
I am so pleased Jim, Sheila and Chris did the river bottom this year.
I like the cottages. We have family in Corpus Christi.
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