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Okay folks,
On TTsi's thread there was talk of a TX get together. Back when I first came to this site, the Houston contingency would get together every few months and have a great time. I would like to suggest we revive that, so I am proposing a lunch get together this Friday - July 29. We can decide on a place once we have everyone weigh in on whether they can make it or not...so let's get started...I'm in.
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Darn, I sure wish I could come! But Houston is pretty far from me and I have a big meeting this Friday in Lufkin. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
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Melody,
Do you think if we planned enough ahead of time and made it on a weekend, we could get enough people interested to do a state-wide meet somewhere? (WOW, I might have some form of social life - if only for a weekend!) What do y'all think?
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BB, there are strong possibilities to that idea! Maybe a lunch or a dinner somewhere?
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.." Theodore Roosevelt Exposure 101
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I would be all for something like this after Labor Day weekend. Maybe something centrally located like Austin. Of course Padre or Mustang Island would be way cool as well! I cant do this weekend due to work.
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I think if we planned ahead it might work..but Texas is huge...between all of us on here, we probably live 600 miles from each other...I could make something on a weekend, but I am so far south, it would take me forever to get to a point..and once school starts, I am pretty much stuck in my spot! I wish I could make it!
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Mustang Island would be way cool as well! I missed this one! This is 10 minutes from my house...i can make that! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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DFW here. I have been home all of June and July and am leaving at the end of the month to go on the truck with WH for August. This sounds like it would be alot of fun to meet y'all. So sorry I will not be able to attend. (of course, on this rollercoaster, anything is possible !!!)
Take pictures !!
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Ahhhhh - the drive from Tyler to Lufkin. Especially when the air is so thick in the summer you could cut it with a knife.
But the trees!! Love 'em!
I guess San Diego is too far to travel to "fellowship" (baptist term) with compadres from the home country.
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DFW also.....but would be willing to catch a Southwest flight to a location where 'concrete' isn't the groundcover! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> The only request I have is that it not be El Paso...no offense, but that is 12 hours from me by 90mph driving....and in the event that finances won't allow a SW flight, my trusty car will have to be my steed! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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The only request I have is that it not be El Paso...no offense, but that is 12 hours from me by 90mph driving....and in the event that finances won't allow a SW flight, my trusty car will have to be my steed! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I think Elpaso is 12 hours + from everyone in Texas <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />
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Is El Paso even in Texas? I heard once that when folks in EP talk about going to the beach, the are talking California not Texas.
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I think Elpaso is 12 hours + from everyone in Texas LOL! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> And those northeasterners complain about driving 2 hours! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> Woosies! He he, just kidding!
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Ahem, yes El Paso is in Texas. However, it is close to 1000 miles from Houston. Yes, it is hot, but with nonexistent humidity, it is nothing like Austin or Houston.
And yes, the California beach is only 750 miles from us. Believe it or not, El Paso is closer to the Pacific than Texarkana, and Texarkana is closer to the Atlantic than El Paso.
In all honesty, I wish I could come to a MB get together, regardless of location.
May the Lord Bless You and Keep You,
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I heard once that when folks in EP talk about going to the beach, the are talking California not Texas. Sad thing is.....EP is actually the halfway mark between me (DFW) and California! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> I know......it's sad, sad, sad......... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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LOL! how about San Antonio...that is pretty centraly located as far as TEXAS goes! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> That way we can go to one of the GREAT mexican restaurants and have a real margarita! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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hmmmm.....I can be the official tour guide and designated driver for those that indulge in the wormy drink and other adult beverages. However, if we were going to do something in the SA area, I would highly recommend a retreat in the Hill Country. Bandera is awesome. Even have Dude Ranches up there for those that would want to get their cowboy on.
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Oh come on! Where's our sense of adventure????? Why don't we all bond, and have a nice serene float down the Guadalupe! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> LOL - I only say that b/c 8 weeks ago I took a chunk out of my shin from flipping over on that darn river <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> I call it my 'battle scar' now - OK, so maybe I embellish the story a little.....did I tell you how ROUGH those rapids were! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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Hey y'all. I'm in Houston, but would go about anywhere to meet you y'all. That means DFW, Austin, SAT, etc. As long as there is cheap cheap cheap lodging!!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> That being said, like WCNT, it would have to be after Labor day at the earliest for us, as I might be bringing my 3 girlies with me (10, 5 and 3 -- we've got too many school, work, etc activities coming up). Might I suggest a fall or Winter rendezvous? The weather will be much cooler and more pleasant for everyone and we can have a large, outdoors get-together with food and fun and stories, etc. Of course, some great Mexican food and Margaritas would hit the spot any day too! Doesn't matter where we get together, as long as we do, sometime. As for Bandera and getting your cowboy on, I could bring my horse, LOL! Some good friends trail ride at Bandera every year and swear by it! Heck, maybe I should camp! slh
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SLH, the Hill Country State Natural Area is a wonderful park. My deer lease shares a fenceline with it and I have to drive through the park to get to my place. Every weekend there are folks there with horse trailers camping out. The park is pristine. Just like it was in the 1800's. Bandera is only 10 miles away and there is drinking, dancing, and good food in town. You just have to watch out for the wild hogs in the park. They are somewhat of a problem. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/hillcoun/
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