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Yes it's time. Will need to buy a 12 volt battery for the clay machine if we will use it.

ED,between my pickup and trailer i wont have a problem hauling targets, will need some help unloading and setting them up where you want them. looking forward to visiting with everyone. rio7

Don't buy one just for this trip, I have one for my trolling motor that we can use.

Ed

3 case of birds should do it. Maybe. Maybe...
I'm thinking only pre 80's shotguns? 1980's or 1880's?

I'm thinking Sponxx will for sure be the bartender on his drinks. He's the only one who knows how.
Going to need a blender for sure. We have three, including a VitaMix.
Lots of energy (he's young and healthy). Good, he should, since he has little kids...

I would like to see some more of the North Texas guys, (Me, too!) who have not signed up, say heck ya I'll be there. Just a weekend trip. 180 mile, just show up after work, 9ish or so and have a great weekend shooting. Don't want to camp? Motels in town as has been stated.
Food, that will get worked out for sure. Fun that is already assured.
I'm going to get to meet several that I've wanted too for a while. I know that I'm really looking forward to meeting folks! Through PM's I have discovered that another attendee and I share some Anchorage history. It'll be good to shake his hand as well!

I have a big pan that will hold 36 scrambled eggs at a time. Electric (if cooking area has 110 out there) or we can go gas cooker. Have one of each.

Ed what do you and others think about eggs in the mornings. And little thin bread.

Sandwiches for lunch

Shrimp and steaks for Sat. nite meal. ??

BREAKFASTS; For both Saturday and Sunday mornings, eggs and/or pancakes would be great. Sausage and/or bacon/ham for us carnivores, too. Some folks just like breakfast pastries with coffee or tea and some like cereal. With several small kids here and a couple of fruit-aholics around, some bananas, strawberrys, etc would also be great.

LUNCHES; Sandwiches (cold cuts?) makes the most sense, with hot dogs/hamburgers available on the grills of someone is feeling ambitious. Chips, of course, and pickles. Again, fruit.

SUPPERS; Friday night & Saturday nights are wide open. LTPPOWELL has said that he would grace us with his cooking skills, so he needs to be in on the menus so he can decide what he might want to do.
For Saturday night, I like the idea of Shrimp & Steak, that begs the question of side dishes?

For Friday night, which MAY be a bit smaller crew, what about a fish-fry? Gene has the perfect cooker for it, even if the catfishing at his camp doesn't provide enough to feed all.
I also have a propane fish cooker.
We can always make folks go down to the ponds and catch their own supper...

I know that there will be some folks with dietary restrictions, so the earlier we know about them, the better we can adjust. No shame or embarrassment, food restrictions are part of life. Barbara and I both have our own.

Guess were are going to have to have that campfire. We will certainly have that campfire. I have no less than eight oak trees that have to come down before the Gathering as they have been killed by the drought, so firewood will not be a problem.
Chairs to sit in, bring one folks. I have a few extra here for those not driving in.
Woks for the eggs then, works great for large groups. Just don't try to "wok" my dogs!
You say you have a bathroom out side? Anyone one in the group gets to use it? Yes, we have an outside "Bath House" available for any and all to use.
My bride and I were also talking about bringing in a porta-potty for those late-night wanderers who might need it.
I'll bring one of those plastic white tables (small one) we can use for a bench plus a ground pad. We have a couple of tables as well for food prep and staging.
If I'm really good (this means remember too)I'll bring the dutch oven to cook a cobbler in Sat. night. Used to be pretty good at it. Not sure about today. Sounds like a winner! I forgot about desserts!

Something else to consider; snacks. I mentioned chips & fruit, is there a call for nuts, cookies, donuts, or fried pies?

Yes, sounds good. Menu is a good place to start. Trying to Get both Pats to talk, and Gene and Bart and Roger, etc.

I can be there to make sure that Pat stays on task but I'm gonna need someone to make sure that I make sure. Ya know what I mean?
I'm always in when it comes to burning something on a smoker. Brisket,pork butt,whatever. It's a hell of a lot easier than grilling fifty steaks.

b]I know that there will be some folks with dietary restrictions, so the earlier we know about them, the better we can adjust. No shame or embarrassment, food restrictions are part of life.[/b] Barbara and I both have our own.

I cannot eat food that is in any way deemed "healthly" or health food. I'm a finely tuned alcohol and cholesterol field machine. My healthy lifestyle is based on a pyramid of the five basic food groups; nicotine, caffeine, fat, salt, and sugar.
Not to worry, we have all of those covered! Woodford Reserve, Rebecca Creek, Pisco Sours, and even a small bottle of Peppermint Schnapps for your morning Mocha!
Followed by more coffee, donuts, chips, fried foods such as french fries & bacon, ham, sausage, scrambled eggs, plus white bread, more coffee, beer (if you bring it), cobbler (if Patrick succeeds), and any other desserts.
You are on your own for the nicotine.

That is if I can make it. Things are still up in the air with mom. Little sis is down from Iowa. We've got all mom's stuff in order. They are doing the flower spray arrangement today. So now it's just spending some more good time with mom while she's still here!

You folks are still in my prayers, Bob. Family comes first.

Bob

BTW, is chili a side dish???

Ed

Found out about the get-together from WP47, and want you to put my name in the hat.

I may not be able to get around too good, but just meeting everyone would be a hoot!

Now, no self-respecting coonass would let a get-together like this happen in the spring without crawfish. So ifin you dont care, I'll bring a couple of sacks and the cooker. Yall just bring your appetites and favorite beverage!