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I want to hang around a bunch of old farts like myself. My wife works for Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. All these youngsters everywhere has begun to wear on me.
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Missing this is killing me.... One simple way to eliminate that problem Ed... once someone has been to one of these, they are considered a regular....
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Trust me, this I understand. The issue is our last son's "getting ready for college trip to A&M" that my dear wife has volunteered for without me in trade for getting the Idaho house "ready for her arrival". When the dust settles we have reached a compromise, the story of our happy 33 years... I, maybe we, will be at Tonto next year.
Conduct is the best proof of character.
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It's a 1200 mile trek for me. Long ride.
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You guys coming from exotic places like AR, LA, TX ought to try to car pool.
James Pepper: There's no law west of Dodge and no God west of the Pecos. Right, Mr. Chisum? John Chisum: Wrong, Mr. Pepper. Because no matter where people go, sooner or later there's the law. And sooner or later they find God's already been there.
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It's a 1200 mile trek for me. Long ride. that's about the distance I drive every year to get there... and that's even driving thru California, or sparse and barren Nevada....
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It take me almost 10 hrs. to get out of Texas, then it's 8 hrs, to Armijo Springs,it's worth the effort just to visit with everyone. Rio7
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Bingo! My yearly pilgrimage. I gotta get out of here. Will be nice not to deal with stifling humidity for a while.
I'm gonna tote my 9.3 x 62 along this time, as well as several wore out 1895 Winchesters. And a handgun or two!!!!
Oldest son was making some noise about showing up again this year. Miles, I'm sure he'll have your little Buddy in tow.
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Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison?
And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools,
Being native burghers of this desert city,
Should in their own confines with forked heads
Have their round haunches gored."
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Bob, I would like to see both of them again. I bet Mike has grown since I last saw Him. miles
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It's a 1200 mile trek for me. Long ride. that's about the distance I drive every year to get there... and that's even driving thru California, or sparse and barren Nevada.... How long does it take you? Is it a tent/camper affair? Are there any hotel rooms within a reasonable driving distance?
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It's a 1200 mile trek for me. Long ride. Around 1100 for me. Depends on which route I choose. miles
Look out for number 1, don't step in number 2.
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It's a 1200 mile trek for me. Long ride. that's about the distance I drive every year to get there... and that's even driving thru California, or sparse and barren Nevada.... It is a 24 hour drive for me.
The first time I shot myself in the head...
Meniere's Sucks Big Time!!!
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Magnumdood - yes, it's tent/other camping at a small NFS campgound with an anygender toilet. We bring everything we need in, especially some fine folks.
The nearest motels (two - one quite decent) are 22 miles away (4mi. on gravel rod and 18mi. paved).
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Well, the shoot plans are shaping up. Should be big fun.
A rare event - recently came across a prarie dog on our place (seems like only one) and tried to figger out how to catch it - maybe could make the PD shoot real for at least one shooter. But, was out fixing some far fence this AM and that critter popped up again in a new place. Went to the house and grabbed the only .22 sitting out and went back to fence work. Before long he popped up again about 75 yards away. This Marlin 56 has peep sight and is set for 25 yards - held a bit high and nailed his head. Big/fat one (Gunnison type) probably because he had all the grub to himself.
The PDs on the shoot targets are not that big. And, they are 200 yards out.
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It's a 1200 mile trek for me. Long ride. that's about the distance I drive every year to get there... and that's even driving thru California, or sparse and barren Nevada.... How long does it take you? Is it a tent/camper affair? Are there any hotel rooms within a reasonable driving distance? I suppose we should have put up the motel info, quite a few folks use the motel and drive the 30 minutes to camp. Largo Motel in Quemado, it has a good cafe and the owner has mounts from guiding hunts. (575) 773-4686 Kent
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First year there I could not keep Paladin from eating it half raw. Also first time I ever cooked bacon in a wok. miles Miles, you make the best half raw bacon I've ever et. The full raw stuff in Tonto a couple of years ago was pretty good as well but I don't remember who made it.
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You gonna attend this year?
I've always been a curmudgeon - now I'm an old curmudgeon.
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I certainly want to but don't know at this point. As always, it depends on work, or lack thereof.
How many obama supporters does it take to change a light bulb? None, they prefer to remain in the dark.
The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.
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Does anyone need brass? .270--.308--.243-- 9mm--.45acp--.223, that's what I have the most of but have some other stuff also haven't got it all sorted out yet. we have been bagging it up in baggies about 100 pieces per bag.
I will give it to who ever wants it for a donation to the kitchen crew for food and whatever. let me know what you need and if I have it I will bring it. Rio7
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