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Re: Let's Party! DFW Get-Together May 14th (Taking headcount

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 1:15 pm
by 03Lightningrocks
Derf wrote:I'd love to make the trip up from Austin if y'all don't mind a complete forum n00b tagging along...
Road trips are always fun! No matter what the excuse... :party: .

There are quite a few folks from your area posting on the forum. I believe they have occasional meets also.

Re: Let's Party! DFW Get-Together May 14th (Taking headcount

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 5:10 pm
by Griffen
Hoi Polloi wrote:
Griffen wrote:Mecardo Juarez is a good restaraunt and close by, but I'd also like to suggest another possible venue for consideration. The Texas Bar and Grill is located on Las Colinas Blvd, just off Hwy 114, and has an outdoor seating area along the banks of the mighty Las Colinas canal. (Yes, there is similarity to San Antonio riverwalk) Its got a decent lunch menu - as we used to go there fairly often when I used to work along the canal a couple of years ago. I offer that for those that may choose an alternate to Mexican food. I don't believe they are 30.06 posted as I recall. Thanks. :clapping:
Mercado Juarez now has a competitor! :biggrinjester:

What do the rest of ya think?

While I'm asking your opinion: What do you think of the idea that I bring some solo cups and we can make donations to members whose bullets we use? They can just be placed at each lane. We can all bring some quarters and dollars. I believe most bullets work out to be about 10 cents to a $1 a piece (most being in the 25-60c range), depending on if they were reloaded or new, brand, quality, caliber, etc. Some people were very generous last year and let many try their rarer guns and I'm thinking it would be nice to have a way to take responsibility for some of the costs we incur, especially since we're setting aside specific time to help others this range day.
I was planning to bring lots of extra standard ammo like 9, 38, 45, but if someone has a FN five-seven or somesuch,absolutely I'd chip in to cover the costs. This hobby can get pricey.

Re: Let's Party! DFW Get-Together May 14th (Taking headcount

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:43 pm
by Pawpaw
Welcome back Andy! Where have you been hiding?

Re: Let's Party! DFW Get-Together May 14th (Taking headcount

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:29 pm
by Excaliber
Elm Fork has a couple of steel plate bays that allow man on man (or woman) competition under conditions that add a bit of stress to the performance. It might be fun to include this activity instead of limiting ourselves to the static range.

There is an extra cost for using both ranges.

Re: Let's Party! DFW Get-Together May 14th (Taking headcount

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:42 pm
by jiannichan
Wish I can make it...I may be out of the country for work....

Re: Let's Party! DFW Get-Together May 14th (Taking headcount

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 11:03 pm
by suthdj
Excaliber wrote:Elm Fork has a couple of steel plate bays that allow man on man (or woman) competition under conditions that add a bit of stress to the performance. It might be fun to include this activity instead of limiting ourselves to the static range.

There is an extra cost for using both ranges.
This sounds fun. :thumbs2:

Re: Let's Party! DFW Get-Together May 14th (Taking headcount

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:03 am
by Hoi Polloi
I just got a message from a lurker who'd like to be added to the count. :txflag:

Any opinions on the food?

We currently have the large open space of Mercado Juarez with its Mexican food or The Texas Bar and Grill which has an outdoor seating area along the banks of the mighty Las Colinas canal ala the San Antonio Riverwalk.

Re: Let's Party! DFW Get-Together May 14th (Taking headcount

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:27 am
by Excaliber
Hoi Polloi wrote:I just got a message from a lurker who'd like to be added to the count. :txflag:

Any opinions on the food?

We currently have the large open space of Mercado Juarez with its Mexican food or The Texas Bar and Grill which has an outdoor seating area along the banks of the mighty Las Colinas canal ala the San Antonio Riverwalk.
I vote for the Texas Bar & Grill.

Re: Let's Party! DFW Get-Together May 14th (Taking headcount

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:50 am
by Hoi Polloi
Excaliber wrote:
Hoi Polloi wrote:I vote for the Texas Bar & Grill.
I tried to look up the place and couldn't find much. From what I did find, it seems like a likely possibility that the establishment could be 51% posted. I don't know how to look up TABC licenses. Will someone please do that?

Re: Let's Party! DFW Get-Together May 14th (Taking headcount

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 12:05 pm
by Hoi Polloi
Also, can I get some volunteers for the helping others part of the day?

-I know there is a request for help with basic grip, stance, and shooting techniques.

-I would like holster help yet again. If anyone has a bellyband that's on the smaller circumference side, I'd like to try that. (I've only been able to put my hands on ones that can go around me twice.) I don't think I'm going to like it, but I want to give it a whirl. Anyone who can bring holsters or offer a little holster help clinic would be greatly appreciated!

-Andy, do you want to do a skeet tutorial then or wait until after lunch?

Re: Let's Party! DFW Get-Together May 14th (Taking headcount

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:35 pm
by Excaliber
Hoi Polloi wrote:Also, can I get some volunteers for the helping others part of the day?

-I know there is a request for help with basic grip, stance, and shooting techniques.

-I would like holster help yet again. If anyone has a bellyband that's on the smaller circumference side, I'd like to try that. (I've only been able to put my hands on ones that can go around me twice.) I don't think I'm going to like it, but I want to give it a whirl. Anyone who can bring holsters or offer a little holster help clinic would be greatly appreciated!

-Andy, do you want to do a skeet tutorial then or wait until after lunch?
I would be happy to help coach on the basics outlined above.

Re: Let's Party! DFW Get-Together May 14th (Taking headcount

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:19 pm
by Hoi Polloi
AndyC wrote:
Excaliber wrote:I would be happy to help coach on the basics outlined above.
Yup, I'll join forces with Excaliber in that regard if needed.
:thewave
YAY!

Anyone else have requests for the help section?