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It's that time again! We've all forgotten about the miserable weather from last year and pray for a bit warmer weather this year! We are looking to have the Gathering at our place again, just west of the big city of Gilmer, TX, but a bit later in April due to scheduling conflicts here. Looks like the Friday, Saturday, Sunday, April 24, 25, and 26 will be the dates. I am hoping that everyone who was here last year can make it again and those who couldn't make it, will be able to join us! There will be eating, drinking, lie telling, singing (if I can get curdog4570 to bring his guitar  ) rifle, handgun, and shotgun shooting, bullshooting (different from lying  ), fishing, archery, and a snipe hunt. We can shoot out to 350 yards and will have several shooting contests set up. The Prairie Dog Shoot will be featured, any rifle, any caliber, any sights or optics, any position, one shot, cold bore at a 1/2" orange dot on a life-size silhouette of a prairie dog at 200 yards. Closest to the center of the dot wins. Ties will be decided by a shoot-off. Last year, we had planned on a military rifle shoot, traditional archery shoot, an Elk Shoot, and a pistol duel (using a dueling tree, not each other!   )but we got weathered out. Those are options again as well as any other suggestions y'all might have. Oh, we HAVE to have a BPCR shoot! ( I think I'll drop a hammer on sharpsguy's hands a couple of times to handicap him. Accidently, of course. ) Kids are welcome as this is a family affair. There is plenty of camping spots available, a couple of beds inside the "Barn House", and hotels in Gilmer, roughly 15 miles away if that's your idea of "roughing it". I expect most folks to come in on Friday, the 24th, and most folks stay until Sunday afternoon. Once we have an idea of how many folks can come, we will start looking seriously at the menus and accoutrements. We had a great time last year and I think this year will be even better! I hope y'all can make it! Ed
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Cool! Sounds like fun. And I probably don't even need to bring table, or chairs, or cooking pans...
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Havta see what the future holds. Things are still hectic. But I got it on my calendar.
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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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You mean Barbara didn't leave you on account of the last one?
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You mean Barbara didn't leave you on account of the last one? Not exactly, but he has been spending a lot of time in South Texas. Not sure how my future is going to be, I was at the back Doctor yesterday and he is going to call in the next few days with an operation date. Said lots of stuff wrong with my back but he is just going to try to fix a little of it this time. If possible, I will be there. miles
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The only complaint I had was the eggs were late in the morning. Someone needs to wake that guy up about 6 am this time. Or even 5. Cook needs to be awake to cook. 
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Oh the morning cook will be there.
And he will site in the rifle this time. Makes shooting the PD a little easier.
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"Make that three hard boiled eggs."
"Do you have stewed prunes?"
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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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"Make that three hard boiled eggs."
"Do you have stewed prunes?" No, but I know where a Hamm's beer is... I hope you can make it, Bob. Prayers continue for y'all. Ed
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The only complaint I had was the eggs were late in the morning. Someone needs to wake that guy up about 6 am this time. Or even 5. Cook needs to be awake to cook. That can be arranged!  Ed
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You mean Barbara didn't leave you on account of the last one? Well, she's the one who has kept asking "when are we going to have the next one?" Are you bringing the lovely Peggy with you this time? She's a LOT better looking than you and has better manners, to boot. Ed
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I'm out Ed. I'll be in Orange shooting that weekend.
your flippant remarks which you so adeptly sling
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I'm out Ed. I'll be in Orange shooting that weekend. You're hurting the one good feeler I had left, you know. I'm truly sorry you won't be there, but I understand that fame and fortune come before us mere mortals. Ed
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I have to check the kids calendar. But, I'm not going to let the in-laws cancel me this year.
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If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
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Someone needs to wake that guy up about 6 am this time. Hey, I woke you up at the time requested. Just for hurting my feelers, I refuse to cook bacon in a Wok again. Just kidding that worked out fine, except for David eating it half raw. miles
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eating it half raw... I dont' let it get warm... its ham after all....
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I'm out Ed. I'll be in Orange shooting that weekend. You're hurting the one good feeler I had left, you know. I'm truly sorry you won't be there, but I understand that fame and fortune come before us mere mortals. Ed I keep telling everybody how tough it is to be me. Nobody understands but you Ed.
your flippant remarks which you so adeptly sling
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Well I'm not a real cook so I didn't know everyone would be up looking at me wondering where the eggs and bacon were. But I got busy real quick. With the help of some of the ladies, Miles and Patrick we got it done and eaten. Ladies even washed dishes.
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Does the cook have to wash his hands, put on long pants and use a clean skillet?
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