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 . . .
Already packed. Now if I can just find the darn place once I get to Hillsboro. LOL!
Denny’s in Seagoville was the worst! It gave us plenty of time to socialize, but I was itchin’ to do some shootin’.
Cya shortly, prolly Friday noon.
That was a bad breakfast, food was ok, service was lousy.
Denny had not anticipated the Cotton Gin burning down.
Too bad about the Cotton Gin. Did they rebuild it?
Beyond repair *sniff*
My range is also in the death throes after 20 plus years.
Guess we’ll go on down the road.
Do you know if firing up a charcoal grill is going to be an issue at this range? Since we’re only coming out for the day this time (sick cat), I’m planning to make pig candy there.
Is there any theme for either nights potluck?
Sorry to hear about your sick cat.
Shouldn’t be an issue firing up a grill. Range owner said we could make ourselves at home.
It must all be eatable food. ;-)
Smarty pants
Outstanding, thanks! See everyone Saturday!
Ya'll have fun though.
https://www.google.com/maps/search/west+texas+kolaches/@31.8055439,-97.1390626,13z
I want to visit one of them on the way up (or maybe back).
Vegan-free
Exit 353. MUST STOP. NO EXCUSES.
The Czech Stop/Little Czech Bakery is very good.
Alright then.
Those extra pounds will be your fault.
Czech stop aint west Texas LOL but is good and famous, nothing like the Kolach I grew up with which I think was Orthodox Byzantine Eastern European
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