Posted on 06/20/2007 5:36:02 PM PDT by TheMom
Hi Everyone! I know this is really early, but I thought this would give everyone a chance to make plans & start saving pennies for the trip.
The 2008 shoot will be held May 3rd, at Schwenkes Gun Range (4407 FM 1069) in Aransas Pass, Texas (35 miles SE of Corpus Christi. The cost will be $15.00 per person.
Schwenkes is a private gun range, that charges its members $50.00/year. I met with Mr. Schwenkes today, he said since “I seem like a nice lady”, he would allow us to use his range. He also said if I would give him the time we will be there, he would close the range to his members. He smiled as he said the following, “This range is for members only, some may complain, but I own the darn thing and can make up the rules as I go along.”. I am thinking 10:00 – 2:00. Let me know if you think it should be longer or shorter.
There are only two rules set in stone; 1) pick up your brass and deposit it in a tub at the end of the shooting area, and 2) when shooting at the rifle range aim at the mounds, there are cows in the area and he doesn’t want them dead! The maximum target distance on the rifle range is 200 yards.
For our Memorial Shoot attendees that do not shoot, there are lots of tourists stuff for you to do so you want be bored at the range. The U.S.S. Lexington tour is awesome, Padre Island (Port Aransas) is always fun to cruise and Rockport is right around the corner.
Food & fun will follow at Deer Camp South after the shoot.
The trailer at DCS will sleep about 8ish people, if anyone wants to sleep there. If you are a camping type person, you can pitch a tent in the yard or if you have a camper, you can park it in the yard. For those that like luxury lodging, there are several hotels in Aransas Pass and the surrounding area (Rockport, Port Aransas and Ingleside) and Corpus Christi is 35 miles away. To get to Port Aransas you will have to ride the ferry ~ a whopping 5 minute trip (the wait in line may be a bit longer). MAJOR BIT OF ADVICE - - Choose a major hotel/motel chain when you pick your lodging!
The closer it gets to the date of the shoot, the more I will go into details.
I may be wrong, but that looks more like a crocodile than an alligtor to me.
The tent camping idea works well. I didn't participate in the drinking last time 'cause I didn't want to compete with the Mexicans while trying to find my way back to the motel.
I thought of setting up my tent in the backyard, but I didn't think Froufrou would have appreciated me peeing in her yard during the night and scaring the dogs.
Not unless you are getting ready to butcher it.... : )
The TC shoots would not be the same without the NM Salsa!
Sure wish you could bring it yourself!
There is a Men’s port-a-potty (kinda) at DCS. You prop two pieces of plywood against a tree.
“you can pitch a tent in the yard”
There are some places that you would be called a pervert for doing that. : - )
That would be reserved for the ladies. Men don’t require such.
No farms, but there are plenty in the wild.
Better be quick if it’s not yours, the Cattleman’s Assoc. and the Rangers will come for a visit!
It is done for the ladies benefit. The trees at DCS are kinda small and do not offer much protection.
We can't afford to wait on the Sheriff...
Not this lady! I want real toliet, that flushes and everything!
There’s nothing wrong with Weasel meat. That’s some good eatin’.
Texas Cowboy was/is one of the good guys!!
Yep ~ I can picture him now, as cradles that Barrett .50!
Mmmmmm....especially the reproductive organs!
Mountain Oysters!
Could you freepmail me some areas that would be good to go see them? Please? :)
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