Posted on 10/27/2015 1:13:00 PM PDT by 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 . . .
Discount is 10%. All you gotta do is call ‘em up, tell them you are with the TCMS group and want to reserve a room (or cottage) ~ you will have to make a deposit for the first night.
I might can do all that. No matter what tho — provided America lasts that long, and there is plenty of question there — I *am* going. I have way to many new toys to show off.
I had some metrosexual once tell me that my firearms fetish was phallic.
I responded “Penises rule! (bang bang bang bang bang!)”
He shouldn’t have said that when I was at my range position, locked and loaded.
In the back of my mind I’m thinking no-to-illegals and chesty-puller passed. I think I remember something about that.
No doubt about it, Laz! :-)
TheMom,
Dang! I’m looking for the link or website to the place, but I’m not finding it. Can you you re-post it? I’m slow today. :-)
Here ya go . . . http://cherokeevillageresort.com/
Thanks, again! I know I overlooked it.
Do you know if everyone is staying in the cottages, or do some people go for “The Village” hotel-like rooms? I guess it doesn’t matter, since they’re all on the property.
Actually, for my money, the “Freeper neighborhood” fellowship
and cooking and jaw-boning beats the hell out of the shooting.
But I’m spoiled as to shooting....
Backyard range and all...
The cottages will probably be used for several folks that want to bunk together. “The Village” will serve well for singles or a couple.
For your consideration, “The Village” is closer to the pavilion so you won’t have far to stumble back to your bed. LOL
Bttt.
5.56mm
That’s mostly what we’ll surely like, too and mostly what we look forward to. :-)
Proximity is very good for stumbling back! :-D I saw the aerial photograph of the grounds, and I did note how close The Village was to the pavilion. No driving needed.
I remember last time on the Friday, a few of us were
sittin’ around the porch maybe having an early beer
listening to Limbaugh and conversating about the issues
that came up.
Limbaugh’s show ended.. and up rolled Jim Robinson.
It don’t get much better’n that, I’ll tell you what.
Perfect! One of those rare, magically delicious moments.
I also made friends with the maintenance guy and scored some free buckets what used to have chlorine in ‘em.
Because I’m such a personable, lovable fellow.
Thanks for the reminder. I'll get with my wife about it today.
We. We need the rooms for 3 nights right? They were closed when I called but I will call back in the morning.
Yep. Thursday ~ Saturday night.
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