NOTICE - NORTH TEXAS GATHERING -*** - The Firearms Forum

1shot1k · 03-03-2009, 02:36 AM

IMPORTANT- Hello all.

45nut and myself are helping bluesea112 get ready .....

We need a general list of WHO is coming and will be staying for the Saturday Night BBQ/FIRESIDE MEAL....

I have put a END post on the "STICKY" post..so follow this one please until trip........

I will be trying to PM or EMAIL ALL those I can identify as COMING from original Thread..for verification. And will scan this thread several times daily to keep record updated. If you think you can make it, thats ok as we are just trying to see how much Brisket Bluesea will prepare.....

He wanted to know who would be coming in Friday night and WHo would be coming in Saturday ..with approximate Times and number of people IF you can.....

After keeping tally of ARRIVALS...I also need to keep a list of the SIDE dishes any may be able to bring for the SAturday night Banquet.........

I will be there before 7: AM Saturday the 7th.

I/we are bringing :

4 to 5 Loaves of sliced bread ..(1) to be wheat
5 Packs of Hamburger Buns
1 Large Pan of BBQ Baked Beans
4 Large Onions 2/white 2 /purple
2 12 pak sodas 12/coke 12/dr pepper

Suggested NEEDED items..................

Paper Plates and Plastic Utensils
Paper or Plastic Cups (should be Ice on site)
Knapkins or Paper Towel Rolls
pickels / condiments for Brisket..ie sauces you may like

As stated..refrigerator on site...but if fills up..have way to keep your perishables cold.....

I would ask that bluesea or anyone post any additional ideas or suggestions for items or anything that would help. Or anyone with special needs please let bluesea know..or questions....

I am not tryin to be strawboss here...just helpin bluesea and 45nut (45nut only internets from daily work)...and sure want to do all I can to help this be a good Meet.

And I believe we should all take a moment to remind ourselves , as well as, any visitors..though no moderators may attend...we are meeting as members of a fine, well founded , organization..and I know you will join me in assuring the "Owners"...we will of course do proud to the "Forum".

Thanx and please start listing yourselves if I dont reach you and list "sides" if you are able to bring any.

Contact me by my PM or MAIL for anythig...it"s almost time.....

1shot1k

1shot1k · 03-03-2009, 02:48 AM

HERE ALSO IS DATA I BROUGHT FROM ORIGINAL THREAD SO IT WILL BE HANDY ....

SOME LINKS FOR SITE AND RANGE and ORIGINAL INFO FROM BLUESEA112

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um...group&resnum=1&
ct=image

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...7&z=12&iwloc=A

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=We...::r::25:::::/e

""
Sorry I have not been available for questions. I dropped my cell phone and had to have a new battery shipped to me. I am available again, and I will check my messages this afternoon.....and return your calls.
My website is www.waconorthkoa.com
From Dallas/Fort Worth take I-35 south to Exit #355. After you exit turn left and go back over I-35. Then turn right on the service road. The campground is on your left about 1/4 mile. There is a big yellow KOA sign in front.
From Austin, take I-35 North to exit #354. After you exit I-35, stay on the service road 1.6 miles. You will see the yellow KOA sign on your right.
I have informed my front desk staff of what is going on, so you may call the front desk at (254) 826-3869 to reserve a spot. BE SURE TO TEL THEM THAT YOU ARE WITH THE TFF GROUP so you get the discounted price.
My cell number is (817) 706-1370
Front Desk at KOA (254) 826-3869
Thanks,
Charles
Bluesea112
P.S. I forgot to mention that there is a hotel in West. It is 50% higher priced than some of the places farther away, but It is less than 2 miles from the campground straight down the service road. It is called the Czech Inn of West. Phone number for the hotel is as follows:
Czech Inn of West
(254) 826-0900
The only other hotels are in Belmead. Belmead is a suberb on the north side of Waco. Belmead hotels are 17 minutes from the campground, straight down I-35. ""
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bye

1shot

carver · 03-03-2009, 07:05 AM

Carver and wife, Star, will be there. I have our reservations made. I will be making Bikers Stew for Friday evening, might have some left over. Will be bringing bowls for Stew, as well as spoons, and condiments, marshmallows, and forks for roasting. Need to find out about the availability of fire wood for camp fire. Do we bring our own, or is it available at the camp site?

45nut · 03-03-2009, 08:21 AM

Thanks 1shot1k for starting this.

I am coming down Friday night. Mrs. 45nut has not yet decided if she's coming too (not a camping fan

) although she likes to shoot.

I have two buddies coming down Saturday morning. Both are avid shooters, but a little less conservative than me. One friend is not quite a raving liberal, but he's a GUN TOTING Lib.

I am full of conservative vigor and he and I debate very politely. Just a reminder for us to be kind to those who are beginning to see the light.

So I will have 3 or 4 in my party.

I am making breakfast tacos Saturday morning. I will also bring paper plates and plastic ware for Saturday night.

Lock & Load Boys!

iwannasee · 03-03-2009, 08:46 AM

Will not be able to attend. The one weekend that I had free is now taken.....Was really looking forward to the meet.

JLA · 03-03-2009, 09:46 AM

My wife Rebecca and I will be there 7ish saturday morning, We have not decided whether or not we will be bringing the kids. If we do it will be the oldest. We are preparing tamales for whenever ya wanna eat em. Thats the great thing about mexican quisine, its good all the time anytime

. We will not be camping out, we live close by and i do have to work friday and sunday. We will be in attendance from sun up to sun down saturday. We will also be bringing a cooler full of drinks, paper plates, napkins and plasticware. I think i have a gallon jar of jalapenos, as well as pickles to bring also... Look to the north at first light on the 7th day, feel the ground tremble, and an ominous growl fill the air, you will see the red and white beast cross the horizon, and you will know that we have arrived

...

Josh
JLA

1shot1k · 03-03-2009, 09:50 AM

Ok Josh...we will look to North..feel ground...listenfor roar.........u know....I'd heard about them kind of Tamales...!

JLA · 03-03-2009, 10:01 AM

Have no fear, the tamales are tame. I was referring to the dodge

Yall oughtta be able to hear me coming from waco

... I would also like to extend your generous offer for extra ammo... I have lots n lots of it. I will bring most anything most others might be shooting, and i will offer it to anybody who needs it. the only thing i dont have alot of is .30 carb, .45/70, and .480 ruger... I have plenty of .45 acp/auto rim and half moon clips, about 200 rds of 9mm, .30/06, 7.62X54R, .22 LR, .22 mag, .357 mag (both light and heavy loads), about 750 rds of 5.45X39, 12 ga shells from birdshot to buckshot, 20 ga shells, and .410. maybe others too these are just the ones i can think off off the top of my head... looking forward to seeing yall there

Josh

carver · 03-03-2009, 10:06 AM

The weather looks good right now, with only a 30% chance of thunder storms for Saturday. Temps ranging form the 80's for highs, and low 60's at night.

bluesea112 · 03-03-2009, 04:06 PM

I thought I would try to answer some commonly asked questions about the campground ammentities/policy:

1. Are pets allowed? Yes, of course. If your dog joins you, please keep him/her on a leash if they are not command trained. Please pick up their land mines so other folks do not accidentally step on a trigger.

2. Is alcohol allowed in the campground. Yes (This is a family campground, so please don't over do it.)

3. Are campfires allowed at the sites: Yes. We sell nice big stacks of wood in the campground store for $5.99/stack. You may also bring your own wood. You may pick up small sticks from the campground property to use to start your fire, but please do not pick up any wood 1" diameter or larger.

Note: I will supply the wood for the community campfire on Friday evening.

4. Is the pool open? Yes, the pool is open. The water is still pretty chilly though.

5. Are bicycles allowed? Yes, the road inside the campground make GREAT bike trails.

6. How late can we howl at the moon? Quiet time is from 10:00pm - 7:00am.

7. Do you sell ice and soft drinks in the campground store? Yes

8. Are fireworks allowed in the campground? I like to be positive, so I will say yes, they are allowed. However, you cannot light them. (smile)

9. How much does it cost to play pool, ping pong, horseshoes? FREE

10. Some of the wives and kids don't shoot. What can they do for entertainment in the area? Local attractions include: Outlet Shopping Center in Hillsboro, Dr. Pepper Museum in Waco, Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum (law enforcement rangers, not baseball), Texas Musician's Hall of Fame in Hillsboro, Confederate Research Center in Hillsboro, Sun Tanning at Campground Pool.

11. Is there electricity and water at every site? All tent sites and RV sites have electric and water. The Cabins have electricity only.

12. Are pets allowed in the cabins? yes

13. Is there a playground? Yes, with swings, jungle gym, fort, and other cool stuff.

14. Do you have Wi-Fi Internet and Cable? We do have FREE high speed Wi-Fi Internet service throughout the campground. We do not have cable television. If you have a digital antenea, you can pick up many TV channels from waco.

15. Do you rent vcr video tapes and dvd's? Yes, we rent both of them in the campground store. Most of the rentals are VCR tapes, but we do have a few movies on DVD.

16. Any other campground rules? Just a couple of easy ones:
A. Please do not park on the grass or in empty sites.
B. Campground parking permits must be displayed at all times while in the campground. Please make sure that you have visitors/friends/family stop to register at the office. You and your guests will be given a parking pass when you check in/register.

17. How safe is the campground at night and during the day? Since the campground opened in 1971, there has not been a single theft or violent crime of any kind. As a matter of fact, our customers rate us in the top 5% of the safest and cleanest campgrounds in the United States and Canada. We are also rated as a preferred campground by the "Camping Women" organization because of the safe environment we offer to women who travel alone.

That is all I can think of right now. Maybe more later.

Charles
Bluesea112

P.S. I do have one more thing....1shot1k re-posted my paragraph about the available lodging in the area. I misspelled "suburb" with an "e", and it is bugging the heck out of me.

1shot1k · 03-03-2009, 07:42 PM

Thank you Bluesea112, and am sure we all will appreciate and observe all rules and your obvious "beyond the call of duty hospitallity and efforts ".....

just checking in for "any more sides " to record....

To all - be sure and post any changes and check back ever day....any new entries...post our sides for Saturday night.....as it looks now...2 briskettes should be OK....

will check later.......

Oh...bluesea..as to last minute quote..."
P.S. I do have one more thing....1shot1k re-posted my paragraph about the available lodging in the area. I misspelled "suburb" with an "e", and it is bugging the heck out of me. "

I had figured you spelled it right......now look how I feel..?

45nut · 03-04-2009, 12:06 PM

As I see the head count we have:

Carver = 2
45nut = 3
JLA = 4
1shot1k = 3
bluesea112 = 2?

We have Biker Stew Friday night, breakfast tacos Saturday and brisket Saturday night. 1shot1k is bringing beans & bread. I will bring some potato salad for Saturday night and JLA is bringing tamales for snaking.

Step up folks; looks like we need another side or two. How about a dessert?

JLA · 03-04-2009, 06:15 PM

Make that JLA party of 4, we will be bringing the 2 oldest, my youngest is staying with gramaw. Heres exactly what im bringing. about 10 dozen tamales, jar o' jalapenos, jar o' pickles, small jar o' valentinas for those who like thier food on the spicy side, cooler full o' drinks (vast assortment), tater chips-n-ranch dip an mebbe some cheez stix. Cant wait to meet you guys, its gonna be a hoot

1shot1k · 03-04-2009, 09:14 PM

45nut · 03-05-2009, 07:41 AM

JLA,

Duly noted on your head count.

Mrs. 45nut has decided to make another camping trip with me (the 3rd in 25 years

) so apparently she thinks you guys are worth a little personal discomfort (tent & cot, bugs & SPIDERS) to get out and meet.

My group may total 4 if I can convince the gun toting raving liberal that there won't be too much whining about Obozo. I told him, "You pays your monies and takes your chances"

carver · 03-05-2009, 07:52 AM

Besides the Biker Stew, I will also be bringing 3 bags of marshmallows for roasting, or just eating. Bluesea112 will be supplying the fire wood for Friday evening, and I will supply it for Saturday evening.

bluesea112 · 03-05-2009, 12:26 PM

45nut, This is to confirm that you can put me down for 2 people. (myself + 1).

bluesea112 · 03-05-2009, 12:41 PM

I had a cancellation for one of the single room cabins for this weekend. As of right now, it is available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night. If anybody would like to reserve it, please call 254-826-3869 between 1:00pm - 7:00pm.

As a reminder, the single room cabin has 1 double bed and a set of bunk beds. It sleeps 4 people in beds, and you can put a 5th person on the floor in a sleeping bag if you need to.
If you call to reserve it, please remind the front desk clerk that you are with "The Firearms Forum" group so she knows to make the reservation as a buy one night - get one night free (aka: 50% off).

Thanks,

Bluesea112
Charles

JLA · 03-07-2009, 12:45 AM

see you guys in a few hours

bluesea112 · 03-07-2009, 05:41 PM

It is currently Saturday at 5:30pm. We are all back from the range and no blood was shed. It was a great day!

We are going to be eating supper in about 1 1/2 hours. If you could not make it out to shoot with us today, you are more than welcome to come eat supper with us. I have 2 big briskets in the oven. Like I said, we will be eating in about 1 1/2 hours. We are going to make a big fire in a little bit, so bring a marshmellow or two with you for desert. Jump in the car/truck and come on out! From DFW take I-35 south and get off at exit# 355....then follow the signs to the KOA campground.

03-03-2009, 02:36 AM	#1
1shot1k Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 904	NOTICE - NORTH TEXAS GATHERING -* IMPORTANT- Hello all. 45nut and myself are helping bluesea112 get ready ..... We need a general list of WHO is coming and will be staying for the Saturday Night BBQ/FIRESIDE MEAL.... I have put a END post on the "STICKY" post..so follow this one please until trip........ I will be trying to PM or EMAIL ALL those I can identify as COMING from original Thread..for verification. And will scan this thread several times daily to keep record updated. If you think you can make it, thats ok as we are just trying to see how much Brisket Bluesea will prepare..... He wanted to know who would be coming in Friday night and WHo would be coming in Saturday ..with approximate Times and number of people IF you can..... After keeping tally of ARRIVALS...I also need to keep a list of the SIDE dishes any may be able to bring for the SAturday night Banquet......... I will be there before 7: AM Saturday the 7th. I/we are bringing : 4 to 5 Loaves of sliced bread ..(1) to be wheat 5 Packs of Hamburger Buns 1 Large Pan of BBQ Baked Beans 4 Large Onions 2/white 2 /purple 2 12 pak sodas 12/coke 12/dr pepper Suggested NEEDED items.................. Paper Plates and Plastic Utensils Paper or Plastic Cups (should be Ice on site) Knapkins or Paper Towel Rolls pickels / condiments for Brisket..ie sauces you may like As stated..refrigerator on site...but if fills up..have way to keep your perishables cold..... I would ask that bluesea or anyone post any additional ideas or suggestions for items or anything that would help. Or anyone with special needs please let bluesea know..or questions.... I am not tryin to be strawboss here...just helpin bluesea and 45nut (45nut only internets from daily work)...and sure want to do all I can to help this be a good Meet. And I believe we should all take a moment to remind ourselves , as well as, any visitors..though no moderators may attend...we are meeting as members of a fine, well founded , organization..and I know you will join me in assuring the "Owners"...we will of course do proud to the "Forum". Thanx and please start listing yourselves if I dont reach you and list "sides" if you are able to bring any. Contact me by my PM or MAIL for anythig...it"s almost time..... 1shot1k** -->

03-03-2009, 02:48 AM	#2
1shot1k Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 904	Re: NOTICE - NORTH TEXAS GATHERING -* HERE ALSO IS DATA I BROUGHT FROM ORIGINAL THREAD SO IT WILL BE HANDY .... SOME LINKS FOR SITE AND RANGE and ORIGINAL INFO FROM BLUESEA112** http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um...group&resnum=1& ct=image http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...7&z=12&iwloc=A http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=We...::r::25:::::/e "" Sorry I have not been available for questions. I dropped my cell phone and had to have a new battery shipped to me. I am available again, and I will check my messages this afternoon.....and return your calls. My website is www.waconorthkoa.com From Dallas/Fort Worth take I-35 south to Exit #355. After you exit turn left and go back over I-35. Then turn right on the service road. The campground is on your left about 1/4 mile. There is a big yellow KOA sign in front. From Austin, take I-35 North to exit #354. After you exit I-35, stay on the service road 1.6 miles. You will see the yellow KOA sign on your right. I have informed my front desk staff of what is going on, so you may call the front desk at (254) 826-3869 to reserve a spot. BE SURE TO TEL THEM THAT YOU ARE WITH THE TFF GROUP so you get the discounted price. My cell number is (817) 706-1370 Front Desk at KOA (254) 826-3869 Thanks, Charles Bluesea112 P.S. I forgot to mention that there is a hotel in West. It is 50% higher priced than some of the places farther away, but It is less than 2 miles from the campground straight down the service road. It is called the Czech Inn of West. Phone number for the hotel is as follows: Czech Inn of West (254) 826-0900 The only other hotels are in Belmead. Belmead is a suberb on the north side of Waco. Belmead hotels are 17 minutes from the campground, straight down I-35. "" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last edited by bluesea112; 02-19-2009 at 04:52 PM. --------------------------------------------------------------- bye 1shot

03-03-2009, 08:21 AM	#4
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Re: NOTICE - NORTH TEXAS GATHERING -* Thanks 1shot1k for starting this. I am coming down Friday night. Mrs. 45nut has not yet decided if she's coming too (not a camping fan ) although she likes to shoot. I have two buddies coming down Saturday morning. Both are avid shooters, but a little less conservative than me. One friend is not quite a raving liberal, but he's a GUN TOTING Lib. I am full of conservative vigor and he and I debate very politely. Just a reminder for us to be kind to those who are beginning** to see the light. So I will have 3 or 4 in my party. I am making breakfast tacos Saturday morning. I will also bring paper plates and plastic ware for Saturday night. Lock & Load Boys! __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO*

03-03-2009, 08:46 AM	#5
iwannasee Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 16	Re: NOTICE - NORTH TEXAS GATHERING -*** Will not be able to attend. The one weekend that I had free is now taken.....Was really looking forward to the meet.

03-03-2009, 09:46 AM	#6
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,319	Re: NOTICE - NORTH TEXAS GATHERING -*** My wife Rebecca and I will be there 7ish saturday morning, We have not decided whether or not we will be bringing the kids. If we do it will be the oldest. We are preparing tamales for whenever ya wanna eat em. Thats the great thing about mexican quisine, its good all the time anytime. We will not be camping out, we live close by and i do have to work friday and sunday. We will be in attendance from sun up to sun down saturday. We will also be bringing a cooler full of drinks, paper plates, napkins and plasticware. I think i have a gallon jar of jalapenos, as well as pickles to bring also... Look to the north at first light on the 7th day, feel the ground tremble, and an ominous growl fill the air, you will see the red and white beast cross the horizon, and you will know that we have arrived... Josh JLA __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-03-2009, 07:05 AM	#3
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,283	Re: NOTICE - NORTH TEXAS GATHERING -*** Carver and wife, Star, will be there. I have our reservations made. I will be making Bikers Stew for Friday evening, might have some left over. Will be bringing bowls for Stew, as well as spoons, and condiments, marshmallows, and forks for roasting. Need to find out about the availability of fire wood for camp fire. Do we bring our own, or is it available at the camp site? __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

03-03-2009, 09:50 AM	#7
1shot1k Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 904	Re: NOTICE - NORTH TEXAS GATHERING -* Ok Josh...we will look to North..feel ground...listenfor roar.........u know....I'd heard about them kind of Tamales...!**

03-03-2009, 10:01 AM	#8
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,319	Re: NOTICE - NORTH TEXAS GATHERING -*** Have no fear, the tamales are tame. I was referring to the dodge Yall oughtta be able to hear me coming from waco... I would also like to extend your generous offer for extra ammo... I have lots n lots of it. I will bring most anything most others might be shooting, and i will offer it to anybody who needs it. the only thing i dont have alot of is .30 carb, .45/70, and .480 ruger... I have plenty of .45 acp/auto rim and half moon clips, about 200 rds of 9mm, .30/06, 7.62X54R, .22 LR, .22 mag, .357 mag (both light and heavy loads), about 750 rds of 5.45X39, 12 ga shells from birdshot to buckshot, 20 ga shells, and .410. maybe others too these are just the ones i can think off off the top of my head... looking forward to seeing yall there Josh __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-03-2009, 10:06 AM	#9
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,283	Re: NOTICE - NORTH TEXAS GATHERING -*** The weather looks good right now, with only a 30% chance of thunder storms for Saturday. Temps ranging form the 80's for highs, and low 60's at night. __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

03-03-2009, 04:06 PM	#10
bluesea112 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: West, TX Contributor Posts: 1,257	Re: NOTICE - NORTH TEXAS GATHERING -*** I thought I would try to answer some commonly asked questions about the campground ammentities/policy: 1. Are pets allowed? Yes, of course. If your dog joins you, please keep him/her on a leash if they are not command trained. Please pick up their land mines so other folks do not accidentally step on a trigger. 2. Is alcohol allowed in the campground. Yes (This is a family campground, so please don't over do it.) 3. Are campfires allowed at the sites: Yes. We sell nice big stacks of wood in the campground store for $5.99/stack. You may also bring your own wood. You may pick up small sticks from the campground property to use to start your fire, but please do not pick up any wood 1" diameter or larger. Note: I will supply the wood for the community campfire on Friday evening. 4. Is the pool open? Yes, the pool is open. The water is still pretty chilly though. 5. Are bicycles allowed? Yes, the road inside the campground make GREAT bike trails. 6. How late can we howl at the moon? Quiet time is from 10:00pm - 7:00am. 7. Do you sell ice and soft drinks in the campground store? Yes 8. Are fireworks allowed in the campground? I like to be positive, so I will say yes, they are allowed. However, you cannot light them. (smile) 9. How much does it cost to play pool, ping pong, horseshoes? FREE 10. Some of the wives and kids don't shoot. What can they do for entertainment in the area? Local attractions include: Outlet Shopping Center in Hillsboro, Dr. Pepper Museum in Waco, Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum (law enforcement rangers, not baseball), Texas Musician's Hall of Fame in Hillsboro, Confederate Research Center in Hillsboro, Sun Tanning at Campground Pool. 11. Is there electricity and water at every site? All tent sites and RV sites have electric and water. The Cabins have electricity only. 12. Are pets allowed in the cabins? yes 13. Is there a playground? Yes, with swings, jungle gym, fort, and other cool stuff. 14. Do you have Wi-Fi Internet and Cable? We do have FREE high speed Wi-Fi Internet service throughout the campground. We do not have cable television. If you have a digital antenea, you can pick up many TV channels from waco. 15. Do you rent vcr video tapes and dvd's? Yes, we rent both of them in the campground store. Most of the rentals are VCR tapes, but we do have a few movies on DVD. 16. Any other campground rules? Just a couple of easy ones: A. Please do not park on the grass or in empty sites. B. Campground parking permits must be displayed at all times while in the campground. Please make sure that you have visitors/friends/family stop to register at the office. You and your guests will be given a parking pass when you check in/register. 17. How safe is the campground at night and during the day? Since the campground opened in 1971, there has not been a single theft or violent crime of any kind. As a matter of fact, our customers rate us in the top 5% of the safest and cleanest campgrounds in the United States and Canada. We are also rated as a preferred campground by the "Camping Women" organization because of the safe environment we offer to women who travel alone. That is all I can think of right now. Maybe more later. Charles Bluesea112 P.S. I do have one more thing....1shot1k re-posted my paragraph about the available lodging in the area. I misspelled "suburb" with an "e", and it is bugging the heck out of me. Last edited by bluesea112; 03-03-2009 at 04:26 PM..

03-03-2009, 07:42 PM	#11
1shot1k Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 904	Re: NOTICE - NORTH TEXAS GATHERING -* Thank you Bluesea112, and am sure we all will appreciate and observe all rules and your obvious "beyond the call of duty hospitallity and efforts "..... just checking in for "any more sides " to record.... To all - be sure and post any changes and check back ever day....any new entries...post our sides for Saturday night.....as it looks now...2 briskettes should be OK.... will check later....... Oh...bluesea..as to last minute quote..."** P.S. I do have one more thing....1shot1k re-posted my paragraph about the available lodging in the area. I misspelled "suburb" with an "e", and it is bugging the heck out of me. " I had figured you spelled it right......now look how I feel..?

03-04-2009, 12:06 PM	#12
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Re: NOTICE - NORTH TEXAS GATHERING -*** As I see the head count we have: Carver = 2 45nut = 3 JLA = 4 1shot1k = 3 bluesea112 = 2? We have Biker Stew Friday night, breakfast tacos Saturday and brisket Saturday night. 1shot1k is bringing beans & bread. I will bring some potato salad for Saturday night and JLA is bringing tamales for snaking. Step up folks; looks like we need another side or two. How about a dessert? __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO* Last edited by 45nut; 03-05-2009 at 07:36 AM..

03-04-2009, 06:15 PM	#13
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,319	Re: NOTICE - NORTH TEXAS GATHERING -*** Make that JLA party of 4, we will be bringing the 2 oldest, my youngest is staying with gramaw. Heres exactly what im bringing. about 10 dozen tamales, jar o' jalapenos, jar o' pickles, small jar o' valentinas for those who like thier food on the spicy side, cooler full o' drinks (vast assortment), tater chips-n-ranch dip an mebbe some cheez stix. Cant wait to meet you guys, its gonna be a hoot __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-04-2009, 09:14 PM	#14
1shot1k Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 904	Re: NOTICE - NORTH TEXAS GATHERING -*** We w

03-05-2009, 07:41 AM	#15
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Re: NOTICE - NORTH TEXAS GATHERING -* JLA, Duly noted on your head count. Mrs. 45nut has decided to make another camping trip with me (the 3rd in 25 years ) so apparently she thinks you guys are worth a little personal discomfort (tent & cot, bugs & SPIDERS) to get out and meet. My group may total 4 if I can convince the gun toting raving liberal that there won't be too much whining** about Obozo. I told him, "You pays your monies and takes your chances" __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO*

03-05-2009, 07:52 AM	#16
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,283	Re: NOTICE - NORTH TEXAS GATHERING -*** Besides the Biker Stew, I will also be bringing 3 bags of marshmallows for roasting, or just eating. Bluesea112 will be supplying the fire wood for Friday evening, and I will supply it for Saturday evening. __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

03-05-2009, 12:26 PM	#17
bluesea112 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: West, TX Contributor Posts: 1,257	Re: NOTICE - NORTH TEXAS GATHERING -*** 45nut, This is to confirm that you can put me down for 2 people. (myself + 1).

03-05-2009, 12:41 PM	#18
bluesea112 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: West, TX Contributor Posts: 1,257	Re: NOTICE - NORTH TEXAS GATHERING -*** I had a cancellation for one of the single room cabins for this weekend. As of right now, it is available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night. If anybody would like to reserve it, please call 254-826-3869 between 1:00pm - 7:00pm. As a reminder, the single room cabin has 1 double bed and a set of bunk beds. It sleeps 4 people in beds, and you can put a 5th person on the floor in a sleeping bag if you need to. If you call to reserve it, please remind the front desk clerk that you are with "The Firearms Forum" group so she knows to make the reservation as a buy one night - get one night free (aka: 50% off). Thanks, Bluesea112 Charles

03-07-2009, 12:45 AM	#19
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,319	Re: NOTICE - NORTH TEXAS GATHERING -*** see you guys in a few hours __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-07-2009, 05:41 PM	#20
bluesea112 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: West, TX Contributor Posts: 1,257	Re: NOTICE - NORTH TEXAS GATHERING -*** It is currently Saturday at 5:30pm. We are all back from the range and no blood was shed. It was a great day! We are going to be eating supper in about 1 1/2 hours. If you could not make it out to shoot with us today, you are more than welcome to come eat supper with us. I have 2 big briskets in the oven. Like I said, we will be eating in about 1 1/2 hours. We are going to make a big fire in a little bit, so bring a marshmellow or two with you for desert. Jump in the car/truck and come on out! From DFW take I-35 south and get off at exit# 355....then follow the signs to the KOA campground.