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.
Good shots! The group shots are “missing” someone.
Allegra it was fun to actually meet you.
Eaker, it was good to see you again. There is never a dull moment when you are around.
The Mom, that was some serious good food.
Humble Gunner, what can I say but you are the life of the party. Sorry about you turning into an HEB ICE BOX. Have you recovered yet?
Although I am Texan, I lived in South Louisiana for several years. Next time I will bring some of my Shrimp Creole. It will be tough competing against The Moms cooking but I will try.
I had a great time with great people. The only thing missing was El Roy. I suspect he was looking down at us with a smile on his face.
ps
Eaker, you are welcome to shoot any of my weapons except the M1 Garand. When it comes to Garands you “got some bad mojo working.”
I am looking forward to next year.
That goat doesn’t look mean at all? Why y’all gotta be hatin’ on him?
Bacon, Hap, it looks like next year is a MUST.
The Mom and the goat have a history. ;-)
That goat is evil. Pure evil I tell ya!!!
We woulda gone this year if we could have. Just too far with the current pet situation.
Oh and great shirt Allegra!
We ended up spending more on the Kennel than we did on the Hotel.
But Pets are family and we understand how they effect our decisions.
Charlie, It was good to meet you.
I’m glad you came over for the shoot.
You bring that shrimp creole on by, wont no one complain ;)
True.
“Angelic Upstarts”.... W00T! suits you HAT people
Absolutely no doubt about that.
(If he could get off guard duty that is, and I suspect St. Peter is pretty considerate about that sort of thing. Maybe LadyX took his watch? )
Oh he didn' turn into the ice chest, he just slept in there, and hadn't gotten up yet when the photo was taken.
He'll be back whenever their's fun and fellowship to be had.
So do Humble and "Tiny" (the goat).
Tiny is awfully friendly with Humble.
Dang fingers still haven't learned to type what I mean. ;)
"Tiny"....ROFL!!
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