We're has Ernie been?

Ernie , 340boy and Scott are having a secret campout/hunt/shoot somewhere . . .

Whaaaaat!!!

I’ve never been to a getto gether, sounds interesting.

Did it last year with the Savage loonies in Wisconsin. It was a lot of fun.

Ernie, Toby,Mark,Tim what so you think?

Any idea where you're thinking about doing this, Whelenman?

I thinking early April?

I know that a long way off, but I have to check with Tim(michiganroadkill) and reserved to club.

Sounds good to me. I'm looking forward to hearing more about this. I'd be happy to pitch in and help any way I can.

"Let's roll"

You gonna be done coughing by then?

You gonna make it this year or you got some lame excuse again?

We might have a Texan join us this year.........He'll probably critique or chili though........

Y'all get together without fisticuffs?

Oh hell no!

Last year Denny put me in the hospital.

He's a mean old codger......

Yeah, but you egged him on, and that was mean.

I'm ready, maybe the campground will be open, and I won't have to make it a round trip day.

The Get together has been held at the Coopersville Rod, Gun,( Hounddog,) etc. Club.

North of Coopersville, MI

Depends on where it's at, and my ability to come up with some BS reason to stand you miscreants up.

12 hour drive for me to get to Coopersville. Hmmmmm........

Where are you Comming from

Prior Lake, Minnesota. Just south of the Twin Cities.

You can park your camper at my place if you like.

Damn, you been paying attention haven't you.

You guys need to call ahead and go crash PAMacs restaurant!

That's a grand Idea but Paul's place is about 2 hours away from the gathering and I doubt we could all get there.

After things calm down here a little I'm gonna get together with Mark and maybe a couple of us can get together and hit him up.

Can I too?

Denny, er Boss, you gonna come and camp at Toby's house too?

That's a promise! Rendezvous at Pamac's place!

Now don't anybody call him and warn him we're comin'! Surprises are the best.

Edit; on second thought, we better call him ahead of time. The restaurant staff needs the warning.

Denny
Feb 23, Mar 17 and Mar 29-31 I am at shows.
Other than that, I am open for now.
Thanks
Tim

I think if someone has, or has access to, something to shoot 22s at for a little competition, that would be fun also.
Would the club mind an off hand egg shoot if we cleaned up the mess????

Yes, but you have to bring that cool kid Paul with you.

That would be fun and it would give Denny something to do afterwords.

Ya he needs something to do!

I believe the club has the racks for an egg shoot! I'd have to check!

Looking at 25 hours of driving and eight construction zones. Not likely.

But I recommend a round of Wyoming Golf for your .22 fun.

Wyoming golf? What's that?

Hey guys I will try to make it again. Keep me posted.

Paint golf balls green & white, stencil a block "S" on em. See who can "drive" em the farthest/fastest using a .22 😂

The I fixed that for you!

Will do!

Bump for a good time

Oh I don't know, hopefully Denny won't stick my head in the toilet again this year..........Maybe you're right it might be a good time.

Wyoming Golf


First player drops or tosses his ball underhand from the firing line and takes his first shot.

The second player does likewise. Players alternate for three shots each (Par 3).

Whichever ball has been knocked the farthest wins that hole.

Repeat with Par 4 and Par 5. New ball each time. Winner is the shooter with the most holes won. (Match play)

Rules: All shots must be taken from one spot, no moving. The ball must be played as it lies. Ball cannot be moved except by shooting. Both players must use same gun type (pistol or rifle).

Bonus rule in Wyoming. A ball that goes down a prairie dog hole is an automatic win.

I'm gonna have to load up some 300gr Bergers for my .338 Ultra... 😉

I think I'm gonna try to make it this year. I talked to The Boss and she says I can join you guys. Do we have dates yet? I suppose I could check back to the first page of this thread, but that's way too much like work, so when are we doing this? What can I bring? Really looking forward to meeting you guys.

I'd be game for this.

Where we at?

I'm thinking about coming out for the day...

For golf.

Do we have dates narrowed down yet?

Well, you know how Boss is, he's gotta keep it a secret for a while.

If he told us, he'd have to shoot us, huh?

No, didn't you read Mag's experience? Boss stuck his head in the toilet.

I ain't had a swirly since middle school. Not gettin' one now.

Mag was probably due for his bi annual hair washing any ways.

Mag usta had a full head of hair.....till last year's Swirly Caper.
Now? Well let's just say he has more of a fivehead than a forehead.

Any updates on this? Do we have dates yet?

I posted a new thread on this called

Michigan get together and surrounding areas

Probably a dumb idea

You guys Are making more of this swirly thing than we need to, he deserved it.

I have a meeting feb 4 I will chose a date then! I will. Be a Saturday in April either the 6th or the 13 th

Thanks for the update Whelenman. I'll go find that thread.

I didn't realize I spelled start wrong. You guys need to point these things out.
I promise I won't call you a dickweed.

We don't like to point things out to you......You get violent and mean........Remember the swirly thing?

When ya only gots a little hair ain't no sense in wasting soap!

Yeah, I've heard that promise before. Not fallin' for it nope!

Hey April 13 is out for me. We'll be in Arkansas that weekend.

Ok April 13th it is just kidding I'll try for the 6th or 20th. Is the 6th spring break?

Make it the 6th so that dickweed from MBS can make it......

Is that spring break?

According to the school spring break is Date: Apr 1 - Apr 5.

Denny is the John Wick of the ‘fire.

Eric-will you be attending? I'm thinking about coming down to grace you bums with my presence this year.

Was John a Crotchety old man too?

I guess what I am asking is will this keep anybody from attending? The 6th that is.

Who is John Wick?

No Boss, it's Who is John Galt...wait wut?

And April 6th is great with me.

It wouldn't affect me.

Dickweed

I lied !!!

Snork

😂


April 19th. Waco, Oklahoma City, infamous occurrences. Twas another that predates those two. 1975, Wurtsmith AFB, Base Chapel. 10:00. Life was never the same after...

I might be able to do the 20th depending upon my sons sax competition season but can’t do the 6th.

If 6th is best for others don’t change cuz I can’t be 100% if it were 20th.

Ok everybody it is April 6 th, I sorry Ernie, but that's is it. Meet a the New Beginnings restaurant at 8, then of to the club at 9- 9:30. We will have burgers for lunch, by wife will make beans, there is a grill at the club. Every body bring a dish to pass. I don't. Think this will be a problem, but I like to get it under 25 people. Now we need a roll call. Me first.

Denny Andersen. Aka Whelenman

Me Too two to

Paul, AKA 12344mag.

You'd better be nice this year, I've been working out.........

[quote=12344mag]Me Too two to

Paul, AKA 12344mag.

You'd better be nice this year, I've been working out!

Oh! I'm scared!

There were two people that asked me about the get together, and I couldn't remember who they were! I remember and contacted them!

Not half as old as you think I am! What ever you name is! Paurk!

I'll attend as long as you don't give me the swirly this year.

OK old timer?

I will plan on being there.
Tim

Aj300mag
Al is coming also.

Me
Toby
Mark
Tim
Al
That is a start

Up

Planning on coming. If you're up against that 25 head count and others are expressing interest, make me your first call. I can wait till next time if it allows someone else to attend.

Let me know if there's anything I can bring, like extra camp chairs, tables, camping cook stove, etc. If I've got it and can fit it in the truck, I can bring it to help out.

We got the club house so tables and chairs Re a not a problem, and we have a gas grill also. Bring you and what ever gun you want.
The club is not the Hilton but it will suffice.

We hope to have an eggshoot with 22 lr.

Denny

I don't think you have to worry about that! We haven't come near that yet!
Denny

I'm in. Looking forward to seeing you guys

JD338

Add one more Boss. My wife says she's coming along to keep you from beating up on the rest of us.

It'll be good to see you

I'll be there. It'll be nice to put faces with the names (I think)...

Don't be to sure! Toby and Mark are real Dickweeds!

I can't wait to see Marty give Denny that swirly!!!!!

Dickweed !!!

Heh, my luck she'll latch on to old Boss and give him a big hug.
Then I'll have to be lookin' over my shoulder in fear they're gonna play a joke on me.

Keep it up Toby! And I will take Peter and Paul!!!

I wish Eric (EFW) was able to attend. 'Haven't seen him since he hunted with us in Pennsylvania. He shot the biggest danged buck he could find, and took the absolute longest possible path he could have to drag it off the mountain. One side of that deer was just a gigantic skid mark by the time he got it down off the hill.

I've never hunted with Eric , but I've been to 4 or 5 get togethers with him. And gone to lunch 4or 5 times. Nice man!

Denny

Yeah, he's good people.

Well if there is enough room, maybe I'll bring the new Mrs. JD338.
She loves to shoot so she will bring her Nosler M48 Heritage 280 AI
that she used to kill her bull moose on our Huntingmoon last fall.
She shoots out to 800 yards. I created a monster!
JD338

Do many of the guys bring their wives to these? I hadn't thought about bringing Cathy, but if others are bringing their wives, I'll ask if she wants to tag along.

I don't know if there have been many wives to these, but my wife is a veteran of shooting gettogethers.
She has never had a problem fitting in.
I hope it isn't a problem with the rest of the gang.

It ain't a problem with me.......It'll be nice to have someone along to make the sammiches.........

Your tredding a fine line Toby !

What's up Toby and Mark past your bedtime?

Cathy's ability to tell you to GFY would make even Deflave blush!

Ok it is

Me
Toby
Mark
Tim
Al
Jd338. Jim
Up hiker. John
Gophergunner. Jeff
Rufus ? Brian
Clint'sFolly? Clint
rylee

Well, Lemme tell ya Boss, the wife is no shrinking violet.
If you demand a sammich, you better ask for one on a long thin bun. It'll hurt less when she delivers it.

I always walk the line..........


Livin' on the edge!

BTW--my name is John.

You guys make these gals sound mean, I'm not sure I wanna go now.


I'll bet these gals ain't half as mean as you make them out to be.

4/6 isn’t taken yet will see if I can make it. Hopefully by then I will have my Bowen Perfect Bisley back from the engraver.

I wasn't me who asked for Sammie but Toby

It was Boss Mark, don't listen to him.

Ha Denny LINDA says Hi and Hope your doing well!

Tell her I am doing well! Hope you can come Clint!

Sounds like her and my wife would make a good team.

Deny that Toby!!!!!

Deny what?

That's OK Boss, I'll tell her you wuz just kiddin'.

Then show her the real culprit's post.

There's a pretty good range about 10 miles west of Rexburg Idaho that has RV parking near the cowboy action range and a park on the North fork of the snake river that allows overnight camping only about 3 miles down the road. I've often thought that it would be a good place for a get together. I could make a batch of boer wors and maybe some biltong.

Bb

You do that Mark . Nan na na Toby.

I am in as of right now.

In case some body missed this!

BTT

It was great to see you there on the island in Grand Ledge.
That was one chilly day.

What?

Sorry Boss, but that was directed to clintsfolly. We bumped into each other at a festival in Grand Ledge. It's on an island in the Grand River.

Ulo

Ullo. Is up (for a stroke patient ). What is going on!

Up

Back to the top. Let's get some more folks interested in this event.

I
Pmed jomamma, and Joel/Ak no responceb

Clintsfolly ask grasshopper!

Will give him a call!
Was nice to chat with Mark at the Color Cruise.

Up.

Weren't Whelenman and Skane talking about coming too? Mayve I'm wrong, but I thought I remember seeing them talking about this.

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Hopefully that clears up the confusion!

Up

That is 11, maybe? I just need to know so I know how much further to bring , and how many beans i need Terri to make.


Denny

I will be there!

+1 for Grasshopper

405wcf

Don't forget a couple of gals will be there.

Talked with Grasshopper and he has family coming in that time frame! Says to say Hi to all!

On o
Ok Clint!!

C


You mean sammich makers don't you toby??



O h your gonna get it!!!!!

How many wives are coming?

I just want a head count of who is going.

Oh I got you now boss. Taking a screen shot of this for proof.
You probably egged Toby on, put words in his head.
You thought you were clever didn't you?

Smarter than you arverage bear, Booboo!

You're a good man to have my back Mark. If we play our cards right maybe Boss will be nice to us this year......

Who's wife's are coming?

I know I'm going. To regret this question!
Toby is going to make some smart assed answer!

My wife will be happy to get rid of me for a few hours. I'll be by myself.

I haven't asked Cathy yet. If others are bringing their wives, I might too.

We gotta stick together man, it's the only chance we got.
The fact that we'll be parking our camper in your yard has nothin' to do with it.

What chance you got is no chance, none,nada, zero,zip!

Huh. You could have let us think we had a chance.

Ya Meanie

Hint! Congratulations ! Nada!

You're going down this year old man............Marty is gonna open a big ole can of whoop ass!!

Old man. Why I gotta be all that?

I suggest you and Mark go to bed! Your going to need your strength!

With my new heart I don't need no stinkin' rest!

I didn't thing you had a hart!!

I got pitchers to prove it!!

If I bring Mrs JD338, I won't have to kiss her goodbye

JD338

It's only a month away!

What is the date again? I want to put it on my calendar.

JD338

I'm tellin'........

April 6th.

405

And two or three wife's

Is that about right?

Add AJ300MAG.

Cool, Al's coming?

Hey Boss, are you trying to start trouble?

Are you saying Mr. 405 is bringing two or three wives?
Huh, he always looked smarter than to have multiple wives.

Hoo boy, I'm in trouble now I bet.

As long as my parole officer doesn't figure out I put my tether around my crazy dog's neck...

Hahahah!

It isn't one of those with a microphone is it?
Would be kinda hard to explain why you were heard drinking out of the toilet.

Dickweed

That wouldn't be an uncommon sound for her to hear, just sayin... 🤣

Don't worry, there's a door on the john at the clubhouse.

Hmmm. Methinks this isn't the first time you've used that poor dog as an alibi......

The word on the street is that the dog is the brains of the outfit!

I'm not touching that with a ten foot pole!

Why, looks friendly......

Following this thread or engaging in one of this groups activities, it is difficult to locate
the "brains of the outfit".
Kinda like 3rd graders at recess.
But a pretty good time.

Hey! I resemble that remark!

Great looking pup there Al.
Age?

Damn! The principle showed up.........

You have no principles!

Al just posted a picture of the brains!

Four weeks and counting!!!

I count 11 plus some wives! Right?

I might be bringing my son if his work schedule works out.

Tag

Hank

Hey Hank, are you going to be able to make it to the get together?
It would be great to see you again.

I jst wish could be more Organized.

Toby and Toby jr.

"I jst wish could be more Organized."

It's a good ole boy thing not a country club.
As a matter of fact most if not all of this crowd would be asked to leave a country club,
and some of us already have been.

I have no desire to be in a country club!
Just sayin!

Never want to join any country club that would have me !

Hmmm!

That sounds like fun. Does it need to be .22s or would .22lr be alright? (Curious, never tried an egg shoot)
(Apples, never eggs)

That is what we're talking about 22lr.

Denny

Good, I don't own anything that uses shorts. There is the possibility that I will be in Michigan for that weekend. (Dates are still up in the air) for some trail riding on the four wheelers. Might be able to stop by for a meet and greet.

Well that sucks. I wuz gonna load up some 300gr stuff for my .338

That would be awesome.

Just an FYI, If Denny motions you to kiss his ring finger he's not joking..........

Hell I'm chootin' them eggs with the Casull buddy!!

Careful old timer, he's young and can take us both.

LMAO

What's to organize?

Breakfast @ 8 shootin' @ 9:30, have fun and make to best of the day.

I wonder If my AR-15 .450bushmaster would leave even the smell of an egg behind?

Only one way to find out!

Denny, do you need any eggs brought?

Yes I still have got to find out if we have racks!

I've never done this before Toby, how to you go about it?

Good question. We just shot apples off fence posts. What are the rules and conditions?

Not sure. Off hand at 50 yds, 100 yds? Piece of plastic for clean up?

I'm going to need an actual address to GPS, and see if this is feasible. Please PM it if necessary, or post it here. (Need to see if these 2 events are anywhere near each other. ) thanks.

Found the restaurant, I think, but nothing on the club.)

A cease fire is called
and the folks get ready to scramble eggs. At this time you can only have ten
loaded cartridges on your bench. At the commence fire signal you get 5 minutes
to shoot ten rounds. The shooter that hits the most eggs with the least rounds
wins. Therefore five out of five is perfect. And a 15 for 15 is a perfect score
for the three relays. During the course of fire you may take a sighter shot (a
sighter target is available at each egg station) but these sighter
shots count towards your 10 shot limit.

Any ties are broken by a Sudden Death shoot out. Each shooter in
the sudden death shoot-off fires on a series of eggs or other more
challenging target depending on class, in turn, until someone misses.
If there is no clear winner after one round of targets, we repeat until
someone misses.

I think a 22 rimfire would be a good class to start with, it is shot at 100yds benchrest or we could do a 50 yard free standing if we wanted to. It's our party so we can do any damn thing we want!!

I'm thinking anyone who wants to play could bring a couple dozen eggs and we could have a couple different matches if we wanted.

One in hand gun and one in rifle maybe.

The restaurant is at 25 68th Ave, Coopersville, MI 49404, I don't know the address of the club but it is about 12 miles away. Denny will have the address.

I gave him the address, Toby

Thank you. PM returned.

2weeks two days

I'll bring the burgers, baked beans, and condiments, Toby is bringing his fatties. Could someone bring hb buns. Whatever else you guys want.

Looking forward to seeing everybody again, and meeting new faces.

I'm looking at 12to 16 people?


Bring eggs if you want to do the 22 lr egg shoot
Denny

Sorry gentlemen, but I will not be able to attend. Perhaps the next one.

I will bring buns and something else.
Burger and dog buns both or just burger???
Tim

I'm thinking just burgers unless somebody want dogs. Speak up!

Up

Sorry I'm late to the discussion. Don't get on here much anymore.

Pencil me in

Not sure about the club, hot work to do but breakfast sounds good

Okay Joel!

2 weeks away!!!!!

Still planning on being there! What you need me to bring?

I'm bringing the hamburgers and baked beans, Paul is bringing smoked beef fatties, Tim buns. What ever you want!

Denny

I just had a family commitment come up and won't be able to make it...hopefully next time...

Sold my 243 so have some brass and bullets available.
If anyone interested, I can bring to the shoot.
Tim

What kind of blullets?

Denny

Uphiker, and two others are out. There's only one week left.

6 days guys. 8:00 o'clock at the restaurant .

243 stuff:
Nosler bullets---586 pcs $100
70gr BT 329pcs
85gr SB 79 pcs
100gr SB 67 pcs
95gr NP 18 pcs
55gr BT 93 pcs

WW Brass---198 pcs $110
New 158 pcs
1X 40 pcs
4X RP brass 40 pcs free

Sell as lot $210 at the 24HR Shoot April 6th

Do not want to piece it out.
Tim

I'm in. To the gathering that is.

Tim, if'n you still have that #1 in 45-70...

No, I switched to a #1 in 7x57.
Dentist made me switch.

We are bringing cole slaw.

See you folks at the restaurant!

Supposed to be 62 and partly sunny, gonna be a nice day!

Ya! And know I have to spend with you guys!

Regrettably I will not be able to make it. Too much to do at home.

I was looking forward to spending time with you again. Maybe next year!

Be nice! You know we are the only friends you have.

See Denny, you chased one away already. Keep it up and it will be just me and you..........

Just saw this.
Me? Probably not!

I have been on this forum since 2006 and never been to a Campfire get together. I need to change that, though Mich is a bit far!

I believe that is number 4.

Were do you live? Toby will come get you! I promise!!!

Idaho.

That is South of Detroit, right?

Yessir. And a *wee* bit West.

I'm just glad Tim's back.

He's more entertaining than the majority of you geriatric fugks.

I've actually missed this place, believe it or not?

There is absolutely no reason to talk about yourself in this manner.

Hey Toby, you have got to pick up 340boy!

👀

You better get to bed Toby !!!

About 32 hours, intill Toby time!!!

WTF? You goin' or not?

Don't make it sound so damn gay...........

Tobee,,,,Tobee,,,,,Tobee!!!!!!

Gotta AYCE fish fry to tend to but ya'll have a root'n toot'n shoot'n good time..... just seen it..... got a Lincoln day dinner Monday may 13th if anyone wants to stop by..... Jackie Walorski (sp) is the speaker that night..... supposed to be Ted Nugent but I think he's filming a show that conflicted..... jic anyone is interested.....

Take care have fun.....
Paul

Chicken!

One of the best places for a great cinnamon roll is the Blue Bell Restaurant in Kellogg ID. Can you stop and get me one? Tobie.

Not one for each of us?????????????????

Rats, I was hoping you would bring beverages!

11 hours to go.

See you guys in the morning.

Leeeeaavin' on a jet plane,.........er truck!

Coopersville or bust!

See you at the restaurant in 3 hours.

I'm on my way........Denny I might be a little late.

Damn it Toby

Nice seeing everyone this morning. Wish I could have made the range though.

Nice seeing you Joel!

Nice seeing you Joel!

ttt

Was a good time and got to shoot a few different gun and a few of mine! Thanks Denny!

As usual it was a good time with a bunch of good guys.

The weather was great, damn nice day.

Great time with the Michigan folks today. They're the real deal. Enjoyed good, knowledgeable company, good food, shot some very cool guns and had an all-around awesome day!

Special thanks to Denny and his club for making this happen. Job well done.

cf

We had a great time.
It was a pleasure to meet a few new folks and some old pals.
The weather was great after the morning fog burned off and the temperature got to 64*.
Ahhh, a great way to spend a Saturday.

My new Ruger SR1911 10mm came back from the smith's yesterday after having an RMR mount made to fit the Bomar sight cut on the Ruger's slide.
The smith bore sighted it and was on paper at 7 yards. Unfortunately I haven't shot much in the last year especially handguns, and that 1 minute dot was waving all over the place. I wonder if I can get that fixed?

The little Sig P 365 didn't disappoint anyone that shot it. Appears to be a winner, but we'll have to see after some have high round counts how durable they are.

Marty will get the pics sent to where I can then get them posted here.

Had a great time today! Twas a pleasure to finally meet the people and put faces to the names of folks I've been following on the campfire. Looking forward to doing it again in the future.

Thanks Denny for putting everything together. Ya done good, even for a sparty/cheese head...

Go white go green

It was a really good day. We were able to meet new friends ( if you can call Meeeeeechigan fans friends) and old friends!

I'm glad Marty was there, Denny was scared and finally nice to me.......No swirly this year. Thanks Marty!!

I forgot about the swirly, dang it!

Another great outing. Great to see you fellas and a pleasure to meet you Marty. It was nice to meet some new friends too.
Thank you Denny for hosting another successful campfire gy together.

JD338

Al I wish I had your skills. That rifle was awesome, you machined you own scope base, barrel, Abe bolt. Then Bruce shot little bug shaped groups at two hindered yards with it.

It was a pleasure to me you and Charlie fox trot.

Denny found out Marty can shoot.
Maybe that’s what it was.

Another good time with some great people.

Thanks to all who attended for a great day!

Special thanks to Denny for once again hosting.

405wcf

Sorry to have missed it fellas glad it was worth going in spite of my absence

Yeah......Denny under cooked the brats..........

Wish I would've joined in the fun, I'm sure it would have been more fun than digging out a culvert

Speaking of undercooking the brats, did I cook enough hamburgers? I froze the rest today, and there were 11, I'm not real good at math but we had 10 people there and 11 from 20 is 9 so who got shorted? Speak up so I can apologize!

You shorted Toby.

Shorted Toby?
Short Toby

You did it this time!!!!!

how about here........after the snow melts in August ?

This thread is 4 months old.

Get together already!

Sorry B. you're going to have to read the thread through to the end.

(Pssst) it was last Saturday.

oh,...okay

Short Toby Short Toby I love it!

You've got to understand B. He's from kentucky, gots ADHD. B gets confused b4 he finishes page 2...

You should have seen aj300mag 3.08???

We all make our choices........

You seem to be awfully brave when Miss Marty ain't around............

Thanks Denny.

I was watching through my spotting scope when Bruce shot the group. His second shot made the hole from the first shot slightly bigger. I told him he missed the target. Rifle scope was set on 50X so I knew he could see the group better than I could. He turned around to look at me, had a big grin. Third shot went slightly lower than the second , made a tiny cloverleaf. I told him he missed again, his grin got bigger. I hate it when someone shoots my rifle better than I can.

All I demand out a gun is minute of deer accuracy, but looking thru the scope
at that group I was really impressed. Heard of such accuracy, first time seeing it.
WOW.

I still want to know who I screwed with out a burger ??

I asked for two and ate two.
Does that solve the problem?????

Dang Boss, I already told you.
Whatsa matta, you don’t believe me?