Posted on 11/30/2014 8:17:12 PM PST by TheMom
Nine years ago Eaker & I were talking about what a wonderful person TexasCowboy was and what poopheads his children were. We both agreed that it would be a damn shame to let the memory of him lapse. Three or four times a year TexasCowboy would host shoots at various ranges across Texas. After everyone was finished shooting, he would then serve up a yummy lunch. It was while Eaker & I were talking that I came up with the (rare brilliant) idea of continuing what he started, but to do this in his memory. This is how the TexasCowboy Memorial Shoot was born.
2015 will mark the 10th Annual Memorial Shoot! I could not be more proud of how this event has blossomed throughout the years. The following phrase has been spoken at every shoot, except the first one, “This is the best shoot we’ve had!”.
Get ready to speak those words again . . .
The 10th Annual TexasCowboy Memorial Shoot will be held June 6th, 2015 at Schwenke’s Rifle Range in Aransas Pass. This is a private range, but I was once again able to sweet talk Mr. Schwenke to let us use his range (OK – maybe it wasn’t so much the sweet talk as it was he saw how much extra money he could make for the day). The cost is $15.00/adult. We have the 25 yard range reserved for us, but will be allowed to use the other ranges ~ as long as we “blend in” and are respectful to the members. The shoot will start at 10:00 am. I’ll have waivers for everyone to sign, and will collect your fee with the waivers to turn in all at one time. This year we will not meet as a group for breakfast before heading to the range.
If cpdiii is able to make it to the shoot he will provide lunch, otherwise we will have BBQ catered in (which will cost about $8.00/person ~ haven’t priced that yet).
I have reserved a block of 15 cottages at Pelican Bay Resorts ~ http://www.pelicanbayresort.com/ ~ for June 4th – 6th. To reserve a cottage call (Toll Free) 866-729-7177 or 361-729-7177, let them know you are with the TexasCowboy Memorial Shoot group. Our group will receive a discount on the price quoted on their website. The club house rents for $150.00 for four hours, I reserved Friday and Saturday nights ~ I can’t remember the start times, but we have to be out of there by 10:00 pm both nights. The lady I spoke with said we could probably use the club house for free, depending on how many cottages we actually rent.
For those arriving Thursday night dinner will be at Captain Benny’s ~ this is subject to change. The Friday night dinner is yet to be determined. Saturday night will be easy stuff ~ appetizers and chips & dip type stuff. There are a few months yet to figure all that out.
Everyone get your vacation requests in early. Really look forward to seeing everyone in June!
If we win the lottery, we’ll be there! Wait. I guess I would first need to play the lottery to have a chance of winning it. Okay, maybe we can’t make it this time. :-/
You could always strike oil, Jed Clampett style.
Failing that, I always write detailed reports about the Shoot on my blog.
Which you then post in excerpts???
Of course.
I get paid by the hit for my amazing writing and keen insights.
I love the click-fests when you make the viewer click for each photo in the slideshow.
Even better when the second click gets you the clever caption.
Double the pleasure, double the fun!
I made a short road trip to La Grange this morning. While there I stopped for chocolate and cream cheese kolaches at Weikel’s Bakery on the west edge of town.
For those road tripping from DFW down Hwy 77 to go shoot cowboys, you might consider a stop. Get your first sugar rush in West at the Czech Stop then another at Weikel’s. Twofer!
No I didn’t see That Little ‘Ole Band from Texas. One of these times...
See any good BBQ places?
Yummy! Good plan!
No I didn’t. I didn’t really get into town this trip and it’s raining in central TX.
While there I did get some smoked pork&beef sausage with jalapeno from Prasek’s Hillje Smokehouse out of El Campo.
The folks from Houston may know about that place.
REALLY good flavor BTW.
Oh yeah.
Prajek’s is a mandatory stop.
Killer meat market.
They’ve got some high-end stuff that looks awesome but I can’t afford.
Saw some big fat-ass porkchops stuffed with cheese and bacon...
We stop of Prasek’s every time we travel South. They have some of the best jerky around.
Prasek’s Hillje Smokehouse
Oh yes, a required stop. As good as Woody’s in Centerville.
Yum! That sounds like a plan, darlin’.
That is such wonderful news. Can’t wait to see your face, mon ami!
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