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 . . .
God bless you in that endeavor.
We are going to miss seeing you & The Mrs.
Hopefully the current kitchen ceiling is in not to bad of shape.
Looking forward to meeting both of you.
Well, damn! We’ll miss seeing you again this year.
Wish could be with all attending. Maybe next time. {{{HUGS}}} Everyone!
The new ceiling is on account of the new tubs plumbing developing a leak:-(
I have the leak repaired, I think.
About 18 tears ago Mrs alfa6 and I redid the kitchen. We stripped everything to the studs and floor joists except, you guessed it, the ceiling. Oh well:-)
The old dropped ceiling was added on the the original plaster and lathe ceiling before we moved in back in 1976.
The plan is to pull down the dropped ceiling and remove most of the 2x4s holding up the sheetrock. Then remove a most of the old plaster and lathe, especially under the tub area to lessen any chance of having mold.
The I will build a soffit over the existing cabinets to cover the difference in height. In the end what I hope to end up with is sort of a vaulted ceiling type effect, sort of maybe.
This will be another Gunny Highway project, kind of my specialty.
Improvise, Adapt and Overcome.
With luck it should only take 3 or 4 days.
Bwaaaa haaaa haa ha.
But that almost never happens
Y’all Have a good time and say hi to every body for me.
Best regards to all
alfa6 ;>}
That’s a bummer! We’ll miss y’all!
I ain’t real happy about missing The Shoot:-(
Very slim chance I can make it but unless the magic good luck fairy shows up and all my brilliant plans work.
Well you know...
Repeal Cheops Law!!!
(Nothing gets built on time and under budget!)
Best Regards
alfa6 ;>}
True, in spite of what Trump has claimed for his hotel! LOL!
Anyway...come if you possibly can and know you’ll be missed if you can’t! :)
I am so out of touch these days. Workin’ myself crazy. I’ll be there, of course.
Just got home from taking 4 yr old granddaughter down to the park. Water was nice and warm. We didnt swim but waded up to about a foot deep. Felt real good so it should be nice if anyone cares to swim next weekend.
If y'all know anybody in particular that might like to swim or have kids that might like to play in the water you might give 'em a ping.
Yes, that is true. It was great today. I would have loved to be swimming today if I’d been with a grandchild a bit older. After the earlier floods I’m not sure where drop-offs and submerged stuff is. Dont usually pay to get into the state park where theres a roped off area. But it will be great next weekend for anyone interested.
Good. I should see you there then. :)
Looking forward to seeing you both!
Are we meeting up somewhere for breakfast on Saturday morning?
Just a few more days until the shoot ping!
Some reminders:
The address for Cherokee Village is 220 Deep Canyon Dr, Whitney, TX 76692; for Hicksville Range is 225 Dusty Lane, Gatesville, TX 76528.
Bring plenty of water (or soda) to the range.
The meeting place at Cherokee Village will be the Pavilion. Bring along your favorite adult beverage ~ as is tradition, NYTexan will be making margaritas.
Friday & Saturday night dinners will be pot luck style.
See y’all soon.
Don’t know yet. This event has gotten so big that it seems the last few years Saturday morning breakfast takes forever.
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