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To repeat for those who asked:
. . . "All possessed of the Campfire spirit are welcome" !!
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Health and finances allowing I would sure love to come. Sherri would, too. Will look at the opportunity more closely as the date approaches. Mark, I have United frequent flier miles I would be more than happy to offer to fund one flight. You will have to pay for your wife's flight though.  Here's the deal. You find the funds for your flight and PM me the details, dates, airports and I will see what I can do to handle hers via my miles. I need to sort out exactly how to do this. Let me know. Ed
Conduct is the best proof of character.
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If I can drag Karnis away,from his needle point, a couple of Turd-Like members may show up!
Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People" ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/050xcBLB/Abbyand-Rum.jpg)
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It's on my calendar. Hopefully work will cooperate.
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You will recall that - last Fall - I threatened you with my attendance at this year's "quilting bee". I make good on threats. 
Never holler whoa or look back in a tight place
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...I'll also bring you some of that nasty Pendleton. Oh wouldn't that be a shame 
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Judy and the kids are planning on going,me,well depends on what is going on the farm at that time. Since it will be Ed's birthday does that mean that he buys lunch for everyone there? 
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Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association
Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell
Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard
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...I'll also bring you some of that nasty Pendleton. Oh wouldn't that be a shame or, I might have to corrupt folks with Rebecca... 
"...the designer of the .270 Ingwe cartridge!..."
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Health and finances allowing I would sure love to come. Sherri would, too. Will look at the opportunity more closely as the date approaches. Mark, I have United frequent flier miles I would be more than happy to offer to fund one flight. You will have to pay for your wife's flight though. Here's the deal. You find the funds for your flight and PM me the details, dates, airports and I will see what I can do to handle hers via my miles. I need to sort out exactly how to do this. Let me know. Ed That is a most wonderful offer! Thank you! That is a big part of the equation so we will consider that.
LOVE God, LOVE your family, LOVE your country, LIKE guns and sports.
About 2016 team "R" candidates "We definitely need a crew with a sack of balls the size of hot water bottles, bloviated estrogen leaking feel-gooders need not apply." Gunner 500
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Judy and the kids are planning on going,me,well depends on what is going on the farm at that time. Since it will be Ed's birthday does that mean that he buys lunch for everyone there? No problem. Do you prefer white or wheat bread for your PB&J? For the folks contemplating making this for the first time, I can't stress enough what a great bunch of folks show up at these. There are a lot of places to camp and, as Ken pointed out, there are two motels in Quemado and two beds at his place for those who prefer a roof over their heads at night. The Largo cafe IS a good place to eat if you are allergic to my coffee, Mudhen's fantastic burritos, Dennisinaz's pancakes and sausage, Thomasmagnum's pulled pork, Milespatton's goodies, the hamburgers, hot dogs, or the myriad of pies, pastries, and cookies that usually show up. If we are fortunate enough to get to stay at the Armijo Springs campground again there is a Forest Service toilet there and plenty of places to park and set up tents. It didn't rain last year and I just slept out on my cot. Far enough from the others that my snoring didn't bother anyone else except the migration pattern of various large mammals and a few smaller birds. We shoot a few dozen yards from the camping area, so there is always an opportunity to show off your firearms prowess. We also have at least one informal shooting contest, The Prairie Dog Shoot. One shot, cold bore, at whatever range we can stretch it to. Last year at Quemado we only had 100yds. At Sierra Vista we shot at 200yds. Hopefully we can stretch it to 200yds at Quemado this summer. See if anyone can beat the Krag. There is the obligatory swap meet with a road trip to Ken's house to do the deed this year. It's all of 17 miles, so we should be able to make the trip without too much stress. Good food, great people, great times. Even if Jon shows up in his toe shoes...  Ed
"Not in an open forum, where truth has less value than opinions, where all opinions are equally welcome regardless of their origins, rationale, inanity, or truth, where opinions are neither of equal value nor decisive." Ken Howell
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Apologies in advance �
You'll probably conclude, from my inactivity at the gathering, that I'm a stand-offish clod.
Clod, yes. Stand-offish, not a bit.
Since the stroke paralyzed my throat, I can barely speak, so when I try to take part in a conversation, nobody notices. Speaking is difficult, so I have to pause a lot more often than normal conversation usually allows � so it's natural to assume that I've stopped talking. Others continue the conversation.
'Tis just the way that it is.
The usual tread-wear from 82 years on the pavement has also made it hard for me to hear normal conversation. So I can not tell what others are murmuring to each other. 'Tisn't that I'm ignoring anybody when I get a faraway or blank look in my eye or nod-off � 'tis only that I'm not �in it.�
'Tain't easy bein' senile! Enjoy the camaraderie with the others, and rest assured that if I could mingle, I would � enthusiastically. As 'tis, I get a comforting kick just watching y'all having a great time among yourselves. Wishing that I could be part of it is ancillary.
"Good enough" isn't.
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Judy and the kids are planning on going,me,well depends on what is going on the farm at that time. Since it will be Ed's birthday does that mean that he buys lunch for everyone there? No problem. Do you prefer white or wheat bread for your PB&J? For the folks contemplating making this for the first time, I can't stress enough what a great bunch of folks show up at these. There are a lot of places to camp and, as Ken pointed out, there are two motels in Quemado and two beds at his place for those who prefer a roof over their heads at night. The Largo cafe IS a good place to eat if you are allergic to my coffee, Mudhen's fantastic burritos, Dennisinaz's pancakes and sausage, Thomasmagnum's pulled pork, Milespatton's goodies, the hamburgers, hot dogs, or the myriad of pies, pastries, and cookies that usually show up. If we are fortunate enough to get to stay at the Armijo Springs campground again there is a Forest Service toilet there and plenty of places to park and set up tents. It didn't rain last year and I just slept out on my cot. Far enough from the others that my snoring didn't bother anyone else except the migration pattern of various large mammals and a few smaller birds. We shoot a few dozen yards from the camping area, so there is always an opportunity to show off your firearms prowess. We also have at least one informal shooting contest, The Prairie Dog Shoot. One shot, cold bore, at whatever range we can stretch it to. Last year at Quemado we only had 100yds. At Sierra Vista we shot at 200yds. Hopefully we can stretch it to 200yds at Quemado this summer. See if anyone can beat the Krag. There is the obligatory swap meet with a road trip to Ken's house to do the deed this year. It's all of 17 miles, so we should be able to make the trip without too much stress. Good food, great people, great times. Even if Jon shows up in his toe shoes... Ed Wheat and make it baloney with mustard and onions ok. If this get together is anything like Sierra Vista,(to the newbies going)you will laugh so hard,eat well and have the best time of your life.
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Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association
Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell
Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard
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� For the folks contemplating making this for the first time, I can't stress enough what a great bunch of folks show up at these. � If this get together is anything like Sierra Vista � you will laugh so hard, eat well, and have the best time of your life. Those of us who've been to any of these fandangos are hoping that there'll be a record crowd here this time. The one draw-back that has plagued our earlier gatherings is the number of wish-so-and-so-were-heres who didn't come.
"Good enough" isn't.
Always take your responsibilities seriously but never yourself.
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� The Largo cafe IS a good place to eat if you are allergic to my coffee, Mudhen's fantastic burritos, Dennisinaz's pancakes and sausage, Thomasmagnum's pulled pork, Milespatton's goodies, the hamburgers, hot dogs, or the myriad of pies, pastries, and cookies that usually show up. � Or if you get here early or stick around longer than the camp-ground doin's � which aren't bad plans at all.
"Good enough" isn't.
Always take your responsibilities seriously but never yourself.
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I accidentally met Blue (Rio7) at the Largo last year as we had both showed up early, and we had a great time hanging out and met some really good people in Quemado. One man that was working for the owner of the motel and Cafe took us coyote hunting and the motels owner invited us out to see his bear and lion dogs. He even invited us to go with him to run his dogs one day but I had to decline since my knee operation was fresh. Lots of nice people around that part of the world. miles
Look out for number 1, don't step in number 2.
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Campfire 'Bwana
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I would love to come out. But it looks like a third summer in hospital with wifey. Just havta play it by ear and see what's going on in August.
Bob
Founder
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."
WS
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Judy and the kids are planning on going, me, well depends on what is going on the farm at that time. � When Judy's around, does anybody notice whether you are?
"Good enough" isn't.
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I just went throught there its nice now. August is going to be a bear. I was there last year and I can tell you what it will be. It will be a blast! It will be more fun than you can imagine. It will be filled with great people and good times. And the weather was nice too.
The first time I shot myself in the head...
Meniere's Sucks Big Time!!!
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The weather up there is mighty fine that time of year. Days just warm enough without really getting to "hot" and cool pleaseant nights.
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