Almost three weeks until the shoot ping!
This past year has been a bit hectic for me which has cause putting the shoot on the back burner of my life. My usual enthusiasm for this event hasn’t been up to par of past years. I have read your comments on this thread and am sad to hear that some of you will not be able to make it due to health or work issues ~ you will be missed.
Here is as far as I have gotten on planning - for those of us arriving Thursday, we will have chicken spaghetti for dinner . . .
Plan to arrive at the range Saturday morning around 10:00. We will blow up Eaker’s ashes starting at 11:00. There are 11 clay pots, so everyone will get a chance to send Eaker to the Heavens.
I am thrilled that this event has become a well oiled machine after so many years because this year it is running on auto pilot.
Looking forward to seeing all of you.
Yes, unfortunately (especially with Tom’s send-off!) I must be a no show. Recent new permanent role, 100% remote, but money is too tight. This is time I will miss the shoot and have the most regret, ever. :(
I miss Tom (Eaker).
Have so much I wish I could share him.
Are you still at the same address?
Mom
I shall bring the Brisket and plates and utensils. Anything else should I bring? I will also bring some chicken from HEB. Chicken is a pain in the ass to cook and HEB does a good job with chicken.
Just got back from Canada on vacation with one of my oil field buddies from Venezuela circa 1972. We do this every couple of years. He and I flew to Vancouver Canada and toured the High Rockies of British Columbia and Alberta. He flew in from England and I of course from the great nation of Texas. We had a great time looking at mountains and rocks and drinking fine malt whiskey from Scotland and blended from Ireland.
He and I are both geologists by former professions. He became a teacher of geology and I went back to school in 1983 when the oilfield went to hell. I became a pharmacist and pilot and he became a teacher of geology.
I value most greatly my friends from the El Roy Texas Cowboy shoot. We are special!
See you soon!
About how many people do we expect?
cpdiii THE COOK
Hugs and Prayers for All