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Posted: 10/6/2002 8:59:58 PM EDT

The last time, the Dallas guys met @ the WalMart in Plano and met the FW crew on the way to the farm. Is everyone still meeting at the WalMart in Plano on Fri morn? If so what time?

Posted: 10/7/2002 3:43:52 AM EDT

[#1]

Since we've already met there twice before, I think we should continue the tradition.

[b]hound and Psyren[/b] know where it's at, as does [b]Arock, Energizer, frisco[/b] and a raft of others.

I will, however, already be at the Farm on Thursday, so I will be unable to join your little caravan.

The [b]Rendezvous Point[/b] to hook up with the caravan from Fort Worth, was the Rest Stop on [b]Hwy 287[/b], just three miles North of [b]Decatur[/b].

Y'all boyz get it together!

Don't make us have to send out search parties for you!

Eric The(Wise,Old)Hun[>]:)]

Posted: 10/7/2002 4:19:18 AM EDT

[#2]

Rally Point Plano works for me. 0900 Friday morning? Repeat the intersection.

Gotta get the truck checked out this week. Think it needs a fresh balance job on all four corners.

The rear seat is coming out and my plan is to sleep in the truck this time to keep from driving so much. Can I share/borrow cooking gear with someone? I can bring plenty of PROPANE BOTTLES!! Heh, heh...

Posted: 10/7/2002 5:02:36 AM EDT

[#3]

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Rally Point Plano works for me. 0900 Friday morning? Repeat the intersection.

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9:00 sounds good...Spring Creek and Coit if I'm not mistaken...

Gotta get the truck checked out this week. Think it needs a fresh balance job on all four corners.

The rear seat is coming out and my plan is to sleep in the truck this time to keep from driving so much. Can I share/borrow cooking gear with someone? I can bring plenty of PROPANE BOTTLES!! Heh, heh...

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I'm packing the weber smoker, and probably a propane stove...your more than welcome to jump in on the BTU's.

I was thinking that briskets just take too long to cook, so maybe babybacks...they only take 3-4 hours...I have plenty of room in the smoker if you have other ideas.

Posted: 10/7/2002 5:25:48 AM EDT

[#4]

Looking for a Decatur hook-up this time. Anyone else going to be there?

Posted: 10/7/2002 5:38:41 AM EDT

[#5]

I may need a ride-- my Jeep's tire has a large chunk of metal hanging out of it, and the tires are special-order and take a while to get here!!! (and very expensive)

Still need a tent (may get a hotel room instead).

Posted: 10/7/2002 5:40:05 AM EDT

[#6]

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Can I share/borrow cooking gear with someone? I can bring plenty of PROPANE BOTTLES!! Heh, heh...

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But would you really want to "waste" your propane bottles on cooking food??? when you can have much more fun blowing them up???

Posted: 10/7/2002 6:01:54 AM EDT

[#7]

Energizer...I got a tent to loan......

Posted: 10/7/2002 6:16:47 AM EDT

[#8]

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Energizer...I got a tent to loan......

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Ok-- cool thanks.

Anyone have a basic checklist of things I should bring? (so I don't forget)

Who's bringing the laptop(s) with DVD player(s)? what movies are planned???

Posted: 10/7/2002 6:38:15 AM EDT

[#9]

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I was thinking that briskets just take too long to cook, so maybe babybacks...they only take 3-4 hours...I have plenty of room in the smoker if you have other ideas.

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frisco, how about cook them ahead of time? and reheat them later at the farm.

Posted: 10/7/2002 7:06:42 AM EDT

[#10]

Where: Plano WalMart parking lot. Spring Creek and Coit
Time: 09:00
Date: Friday 10/11

Hey Frisco, I will give you a buzz late today or tomorrow. I just live a block away from the WalMart. Let's set up a time to meet.

Posted: 10/7/2002 7:09:27 AM EDT

[#11]

I'll be there at the wally world fri morn.
Will have room for 1 person, but little gear.

TXLEWIS

Posted: 10/7/2002 7:27:39 AM EDT

[#12]

I'm bringing my chili, it will be rough on some of
you the next day though.[}:D]

Hope you have a shovel and a lot of toilet paper!!!!

Posted: 10/7/2002 7:40:37 AM EDT

[#13]

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Hey Frisco, I will give you a buzz late today or tomorrow. I just live a block away from the WalMart. Let's set up a time to meet.

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You going to MNF? We can make arrangements then or feel free to call/email me.

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I'll be there at the wally world fri morn.
Will have room for 1 person, but little gear.

TXLEWIS

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I've got room for the gear in the back of my truck. Just be careful it's not something that will blow out or pack it with ammo![:d]

How about a leaving time...say everybody be there at 9:00, we leave at 9:15.

What about a time at the rest stop?

ETH--how long does it take to get there? I assume you go 121 or GB to 35 to 380?

Posted: 10/7/2002 7:50:52 AM EDT

[#14]

Just called the Goodyear store-- they are trying to locate some tires for me...

They say they will probably have to be special ordered like last time. (assuming they have them available)

Posted: 10/7/2002 11:09:49 AM EDT

[#15]

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ETH--how long does it take to get there? I assume you go 121 or GB to 35 to 380?

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Yep, you go [b]Hwy 121[/b] over to [b]I-35 North[/b] to [b]Denton[/b], about four miles North of Denton, take [b]Hwy 380 West[/b] over to [b]Decatur[/b], then go [b]North on US Hwy 287[/b]!

It takes about 3.5 hours.

3.0 hours, if I was leading the caravan! [:D]

Eric The(SpeedDemon)Hun[>]:)]

Posted: 10/7/2002 12:04:24 PM EDT

[#16]

Ok, unless anybody has any other suggestions, how about we do this:

Dallas caravan meets at coit & spring creek at 9:00 AM. We pull-out of the parking lot at 9:15 AM sharp.

It will take about 1 to 1 1/4 hours to get to the Decauter rest stop. The rest stop is just north of the 380 bypass on US 287/81.

Ft. Worth crew meets at the rest stop at 10:15. We all leave at 10:30 AM sharp for the farm.

Try to gas up before we meet so we can go straight through. We can probably stop in Vernon for lunch then on to Crowell.

Bring the FRS radios tuned to channel 2 (sub-channel 0 if you have them). If you have extras, bring those as well for the cars that don't have one.

If anybody has any other suggestions, fire away.

Edited to add:

I have now secured a two burner Coleman camp stove. If you want Coffee or hot choclate, bring your own mix/cups and I'll supply the hotwater. Any other "special" requirements are the responsiblity each person. I just supply the BTU's.

Posted: 10/7/2002 12:23:31 PM EDT

[#17]

Anyone know how to get to The Grandma's place for lunch?

Posted: 10/9/2002 10:58:14 AM EDT

[#18]

ok...so who's meeting in Plano?

Decatur?

Posted: 10/9/2002 1:45:31 PM EDT

[#19]

I'm meeting in plano...

Posted: 10/9/2002 1:53:43 PM EDT

[#20]

is anyone leaving after 5 on friday?
i dont really wanna drive by myself....
hrmmmm...
maybe ill just take friday off?
why not?
anyone got room in a vehicle for me? ive got a laptop/dvd's
I.M. me if-ya-please
colin

Posted: 10/9/2002 1:54:37 PM EDT

[#21]

Badd Bradd and I will be there.
I'm not going Thursday like I had hoped to.

Shit, there goes 3 extra hours of shooting.

I got my 9mm AR today!!!!!
Just in time.

Posted: 10/9/2002 2:16:33 PM EDT

[#22]

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maybe ill just take friday off?
why not?
anyone got room in a vehicle for me? ive got a laptop/dvd's
I.M. me if-ya-please
colin

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colin...If you leave Friday AM with the crew, I'll have room. Let me know what your plans are...I'll be coming back Sunday with everyone else.

legs...you meeting us in Plano?

Posted: 10/9/2002 2:51:57 PM EDT

[#23]

ill be there.

TXLEWIS

Posted: 10/9/2002 2:54:50 PM EDT

[#24]

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ill be there.

TXLEWIS

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TX...If your drivin' we'll let you lead the way. We know how cops are just waiting to give your BMW a ticket. [:d]

You comin' to Plano?

Posted: 10/9/2002 3:33:55 PM EDT

[#25]

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Anyone know how to get to The Grandma's place for lunch?

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To get to Grandma's Place for lunch, which, I assume you mean [b]Down Home Bakery[/b], just remember to stay on Hwy 287 through Vernon and do not take the Hwy 70 exit to Crowell, but continue on to Chillicothe, another 11 miles on Hwy 287.

Just as you get into Chillicothe, on the South side of Hwy 287, on the left, is the [b]Down Home Bakery[/b], with the large screened-in front porch.

It is open 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM daily. Great breakfasts and lunches, as anyone who's been to the Hun Farm can swear to.

I will be there Friday morning for breakfast around 7:30 - 8:00. Maybe them Allen Brothers will meet me there?

Otherwise, I will see you men 'on the beach.'

Eric The(Happy,Happy)Hun[>]:)]

Posted: 10/9/2002 6:16:50 PM EDT

[#26]

ride secured.
(if i can get off on friday)
now, anyone got a spare tent?
im only prepared for
TEOTWAWAKI-WOAT
(without a tent)

Posted: 10/9/2002 6:44:15 PM EDT

[#27]

colinjay

You can sleep in the cabin if you have a cot.

Posted: 10/10/2002 3:31:24 AM EDT

[#28]

I'll be leaving for the Farm in just a few....

Make certain you guys keep together, in case someone has car trouble.

Drive carefully and (since I'm not there to lead you) safely. [:D]

'Leave no one behind.' [i]Pres. George Bush[/i]

Eric The(Happy,Happy)Hun[>]:)]