Allegra
FrouFrou (finally got her own gun!)
Mr & Mrs Thackney and TheMom
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.
Very cool video!!!!
Very Dry. Maybe we oughtta go to one of the local water parks...get your skin hydrated, again...!!
You ready for some shopping?
Shopping? Shopping?
I WILL be ready. What I was NOT ready for is waking up at 6am! My body says it’s 8am and that’s still too early! LOL!
But here I am...about to have my hot tea and one of Connie’s yummy cookies...or maybe two! :D
I plan on using this jacuzzi this morning, too. Yay!
Jacuzzi!?!? Dang, you got it good!
(Don’t get carried away, that hot water will actually dry you out even more...)
Only if you get out of the tub. Kinda like my strategy to avoid hangovers....
I know, Jinxy! Remember? I live in the desert, too!
Actually, I was enjoying being in south Texas where my lips
were actually NOT cracked and my skin was softer and my hair was....um....big and curly! LOL!
Good strategy!
And now, mine is to go get some breakfast.
Have a great day.
I know what Allegra’s thinking...
“Mookie al Sadr!!! You magnificent bastage, I read your book!”
LOL! I am sure she had mentally imprinted Mookie’s head on the target! :D
Thanks for the Royal Enfield link.
Looks like you’re gonna’ have a heck of a ride!
So do I...most of the time these days. My hair and skin are reveling in this humidity right now. I hate the "big wavy" thing, but it sure feels more healthy.
Are y'all having fun? I'm with you in spirit!
You got that right. LOL
Are you back in Iraq already?
Hope I get to meet you soon, in the meantime...take care and know you are in my prayers!
Nope...still home. Iraq's going to have to get along without me for a couple of months. I am taking the break I pretty much demanded in exchange for their wanting me back over there. ;-)
We missed you at the shoot! Maybe next year? Are you in AZ for the festivities this week?
As always, thanks for the prayers. They are very much appreciated. I'll be back in that "excitement" soon enough.
Are you in AZ for the festivities this week?
I wasn't able to join in any of the festivities this year. Having made the move to Minnesota, I don't have time off available or the finances built up to be able to go.
Hopefully we will be able to go next year. ...maybe I'll be able to convince EGPWS to join us
Well, I do understand the error. Making a mistake does not make you a dork. Having a belly like mine may make me a dork though. In fact that's what Humble's video makes me look like when I'm shooting my "Serious Social Purposes" shotgun from the hip.
Talk about shaking like a bowl full of Jelly!
Convince ME???
No, just make the time for me (I know you can't) and I'll be there!!
Froufrou's got a new gun?
You've come a long way baby!
Congrat's to you Froufrou! : D
Regards,
EG
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