2011 Mid-Winter Gathering and Wild Game Dinner

QOTFU · Sat 15, Jan 2011, 17:50:53

Is anyone organizing a ride over to Austin from the Houston area that Friday morning? I wonder if i'm allowed back at the Shiner Beer Brewery yet? We could maybe go to the Bush Library in College Station or the Blue Bell Ice Cream factory in Brenham. Any other suggestions? Blacks for BBQ?

flamingobabe #44 · Mon 17, Jan 2011, 11:26:15

I'm for what ever....I just want to ride.....cross your fingers and toes the hotglue will be home to go...if not...I'm going anyway....

T.P. · Mon 17, Jan 2011, 12:47:56

You never know who may show up.

Super Santa · Mon 17, Jan 2011, 14:57:26

Last year some folks got their own tickets on-line through the Wild Game Dinner web site. Just spoke with my son, who is in charge of ticket sales this year, and he states that they are only selling 100 tickets through the web-site. After those are gone they must be purchased through him or at the door.

At the door tickets are $25.

The following people have told me they wanted me to arrange for their tickets for them:

Hot Glue & Flamingo Babe - 2
QOTFU - 4
Gear Jammer - 2
Hay Hauler - 2
Franco6 - 2
Larry Sherwood -2
Old Geezer - 2
Blotar - 2
Strider - 1
Wizard - 1
Santa Chuck - 1
Early Bird - 1

If I missed your name or made any mistakes, please let me know. Several others have made reservations to attend but did not tell me to get tickets.

These advance tickets are $20 each.

After rereading this post, I did not notice ANYONE from the DFW area? Are you all boycotting us? Love to have you join us again.

Disco · Mon 17, Jan 2011, 17:26:35

QuoteAfter rereading this post, I did not notice ANYONE from the DFW area? Are you all boycotting us? Love to have you join us again.

I have a scheduling conflict with a 3-day class I'm anxious to take. It is not being offered anytime else on the '11 calendar.

I gave the event a heart-felt endorsement at our meeting last Thursday (while appropriately gorging on MEAT), and sincerely hope someone else will step up and keep the DFW streak alive.

What more can you ask for? Great time with great folks eating great food for a great cause!

Super Santa · Mon 17, Jan 2011, 17:56:09

We will miss you, Dave. Hope the class is all you are expecting it to be. Look forward to seeing any of the DFW folks to show up. Thanks for the endorsement.

QOTFU · Mon 17, Jan 2011, 19:56:19

Quote from: T.P. on Mon 17, Jan 2011, 12:47:56
You never know who may show up.

FO SHO????? WoooHOOooOOooooo!!!!!

QOTFU · Tue 18, Jan 2011, 07:01:09

Quote from: Early Bird on Mon 17, Jan 2011, 14:57:26
Last year some folks got their own tickets on-line through the Wild Game Dinner web site. Just spoke with my son, who is in charge of ticket sales this year, and he states that they are only selling 100 tickets through the web-site. After those are gone they must be purchased through him or at the door.

At the door tickets are $25.

The following people have told me they wanted me to arrange for their tickets for them:

Hot Glue & Flamingo Babe - 2
QOTFU - 4
Gear Jammer - 2
Hay Hauler - 2
Franco6 - 2
Larry Sherwood -2
Old Geezer - 2
Blotar - 2
Strider - 1
Wizard - 1
Santa Chuck - 1
Early Bird - 1

If I missed your name or made any mistakes, please let me know. Several others have made reservations to attend but did not tell me to get tickets.

These advance tickets are $20 each.

After rereading this post, I did not notice ANYONE from the DFW area? Are you all boycotting us? Love to have you join us again.

Add 2 for Larry Hines (PGR)

QOTFU · Tue 18, Jan 2011, 17:09:06

Quote from: QOTFU on Tue 18, Jan 2011, 07:01:09
Quote from: Early Bird on Mon 17, Jan 2011, 14:57:26
Last year some folks got their own tickets on-line through the Wild Game Dinner web site. Just spoke with my son, who is in charge of ticket sales this year, and he states that they are only selling 100 tickets through the web-site. After those are gone they must be purchased through him or at the door.

At the door tickets are $25.

The following people have told me they wanted me to arrange for their tickets for them:

Hot Glue & Flamingo Babe - 2
QOTFU - 4
Gear Jammer - 2
Hay Hauler - 2
Franco6 - 2
Larry Sherwood -2
Old Geezer - 2
Blotar - 2
Strider - 1
Wizard - 1
Santa Chuck - 1
Early Bird - 1

If I missed your name or made any mistakes, please let me know. Several others have made reservations to attend but did not tell me to get tickets.

These advance tickets are $20 each.

After rereading this post, I did not notice ANYONE from the DFW area? Are you all boycotting us? Love to have you join us again.

Add 2 for Larry Hines (PGR)

Add 2 more for Craig and Judy Forrest

Super Santa · Sat 22, Jan 2011, 20:38:55

As part of this gathering they put on a Silent Auction, and a Live Auction, AND a Raffle.

Check this out for the grand prize for this year:

I know a lot of you guys would love to add this to your stable.

laserpat · Sat 22, Jan 2011, 22:16:26

That looks cool, might have to buy raffle tickets

Rocketman · Sun 23, Jan 2011, 09:58:41

I would love to see someone win that and try to strap it on the back of the Valkyrie. I'll bring some extra bungee cords, just in case.

Super Santa · Sun 23, Jan 2011, 15:44:50

Are you coming, Mark? I don't have you on my list. Or are you staying with in-laws?

f-Stop · Sun 23, Jan 2011, 18:28:35

Quote from: Rocketman on Sun 23, Jan 2011, 09:58:41
I would love to see someone win that and try to strap it on the back of the Valkyrie. I'll bring some extra bungee cords, just in case.

Hey, if one of our own Texas VRCCers wins, I could maybe deliver! Might make a fun road trip.

FYI Ray, got my tickets online.

T.P. · Sun 23, Jan 2011, 19:43:52

Quote from: f-Stop on Sun 23, Jan 2011, 18:28:35
Quote from: Rocketman on Sun 23, Jan 2011, 09:58:41
I would love to see someone win that and try to strap it on the back of the Valkyrie. I'll bring some extra bungee cords, just in case.

Hey, if one of our own Texas VRCCers wins, I could maybe deliver! Might make a fun road trip.

FYI Ray, got my tickets online.

HEY CHARLIE, Would you drive it back to Minnesota if I win it ?

Rocketman · Mon 24, Jan 2011, 08:25:54

Quote from: Early Bird on Sun 23, Jan 2011, 15:44:50
Are you coming, Mark? I don't have you on my list. Or are you staying with in-laws?

We're planning to come, but we still have some logistics to work out. Assuming it all works out, we'll be staying with the in-laws, but then bringing some of them by for dinner.

Speaking of logistics, is anyone planning to take a cage to the hotel there from Houston? If so, do you have two empty seats that need filling? Stephanie's not up for driving, certainly not that far, so either she and Shelley hitch a ride with someone going out, or I have to cage it to Austin myself so that they can make it.

Mark

f-Stop · Mon 24, Jan 2011, 20:32:23

Quote from: T.P. on Sun 23, Jan 2011, 19:43:52
HEY CHARLIE, Would you drive it back to Minnesota if I win it ?

Well...I might get you as far as Denton!

Disco · Tue 25, Jan 2011, 06:51:19

I could take the handoff in Denton continue north to the next volunteer!

Super Santa · Sun 30, Jan 2011, 21:37:36

OK, we are down to three weeks until the Mid Winter Gathering.

We have actually gotten listed on the National VRCC event list.

Tiime's a wasting. Git-R-Done.

f-Stop · Mon 31, Jan 2011, 20:04:29

Can't wait!

Super Santa · Mon 31, Jan 2011, 21:20:41

Another tidbit for anyone interested.

Anyone wishing raffle tickets may contact my son direct and he will set aside a raffle ticker or 10 for you to pick upon arrival.

Contact him direct at: scott@radianttexas.com

His name is Scott Johnson.

Anyone wanting a ticket who is not attending may contact me if you so desire and I will make arrangements for you. My email address is: aurox@aol.com

Dag · Mon 31, Jan 2011, 22:01:21

I just try to figure out where this location is.
I will be in Houston that weekend. Is it far from Houston?

HayHauler · Mon 31, Jan 2011, 22:55:19

Here ya go Dag! It's about 3 hours from downtown Houston to the motel in Austin.
February 18, 19, 2011

Gathering place: The Heart of Texas Motel
5303 US Hwy 290 West
Austin, TX 78735

Phone: 512-892-0644
FAX: 512-892-0965
http://mapq.st/gAfOiC

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

Hay

Jimmyt

Lyn-Del · Tue 01, Feb 2011, 09:33:12

Quote from: Dag on Mon 31, Jan 2011, 22:01:21
I just try to figure out where this location is.
I will be in Houston that weekend. Is it far from Houston?

You know there's a bike for you to ride ........

Rocketman · Tue 01, Feb 2011, 15:29:08

Quote from: Dag on Mon 31, Jan 2011, 22:01:21
I just try to figure out where this location is.
I will be in Houston that weekend. Is it far from Houston?

It's a little closer than our hill country ride was. (The one you joined us on). Just a little closer.
Email me your itinerary, and we'll work out an arrangement.

Dag · Wed 02, Feb 2011, 02:01:31

I'm traveling with a colleague and his wife, so I need to check whether they will survive being alone one night. ???
We will be staying at Hotel Sorella located at I-10 and Beltway 8.
This is a new hotel and in a great place for shopping, eating, etc so I dont think they will need me Saturday.
At what time are you leaving Houston?

Thank you Lyn-Del

f-Stop · Wed 02, Feb 2011, 06:31:01

We have a couple of extra beds and showers here in Driftwood if you need.

Rocketman · Wed 02, Feb 2011, 09:04:41

Quote from: Dag on Wed 02, Feb 2011, 02:01:31
I'm traveling with a colleague and his wife, so I need to check whether they will survive being alone one night. ???
We will be staying at Hotel Sorella located at I-10 and Beltway 8.
This is a new hotel and in a great place for shopping, eating, etc so I dont think they will need me Saturday.
At what time are you leaving Houston?

Thank you Lyn-Del

Still working out my plans for departure. It sounds like there will be a group going out on Friday AM. I may have to leave either later that day, or Saturday, so you might have company either way.

Super Santa · Thu 10, Feb 2011, 17:23:45

It is almost time. One week from now I should be in Austin checking in to the Heart of Texas Motel.

So far I am still hoping our North Texas friends might find a way out of the frozen north and manage to ride down to visit with us.

Time is getting short. GIT-R-DONE

Old Geezer Richard · Fri 11, Feb 2011, 21:47:31

Hey Early Bird , any idea where we will be going for breakfast on Sat. morning ? a fellow member who lives outside of Boerne , was curious so he could meet up with us there .... and he is going to the dinner with us

... Thanks the Geezer

Super Santa · Fri 11, Feb 2011, 22:27:28

My tentative plans are if you want breakfast, you are on your own.

Ride will depart from Heart of Texas Motel. Our first stop, I believe, will be in Blanco. Probably for a cup of coffee or refueling or potty stop or whatever. I think we will probably ride into the town square area. If you would call me next Friday evening I should have a better idea.

Santa Chuck, Wizard and I are going over a day early to ride the route on Friday before folks start coming in to the motel. Cell: 281foursixseven3909

Really think Blanco might be a good spot for him to pick us up.

Rocketman · Sat 12, Feb 2011, 09:30:03

Hey, Ray- Count us in for four. Stephanie and I plus some local family members.

Still working on our departure time from Houston, but we'll be there for dinner.

Super Santa · Sat 12, Feb 2011, 17:53:05

OK, Mark. Gotcha covered. Four advance tickets @$20 each. I don't take credit cards. <grin>

f-Stop · Sun 13, Feb 2011, 08:53:22

OK...local weather forecast...

Friday the 18th - Partly cloudy and 75 degrees (F)
Saturday the 19th - Partly cloudy and 75 degrees (F)
Mid 50's at night!

Sunday the 20th does have a chance for rain

, let's hope it hits later in the day.

Strider · Mon 14, Feb 2011, 16:39:12

Just got my room. Ray, sorry for the confusion, but I am easily confused. I thought it was last weekend, which was my grandson's birthday. I was a week off brother man.

Got the room - see you there!!! Save me a ticket if you still have one please. I will be riding in by myself since I want to stop and visit with JP and Ms Mary on the way over.

Super Santa · Mon 14, Feb 2011, 17:14:18

Sweet Deal, Mr. Strider. I never got rid of the ticket I had saved for you, so you are still covered. IF you want an extra day, Santa Chuck, Wizard and I are riding in Thursday. We are going to 'pre-ride' the Saturday route, giving us an extra day. Just in case you wanted to spend another day out with extended family.

Woooo Hooooo. Mid Winter Gathering can now be AWESOME!!!!

You just made my day.

Give our concerns to J.P. and Miss Mary from us also. I still remember her not letting me leave the house until I ate some of her spaghetti. Sweet lady. Tell them both we been praying for them.

Strider · Mon 14, Feb 2011, 17:20:07

Thank Goodness, QOTFU sent me the route Maris has put together to get there. Got it yesterday and I was thinking, "Why would she send this to me today - the ride was two days ago." THAT was when I realized I was a week off....Like I said, I am easily confused at times. Did the old, eyes staring at the ground with feet shuffling...."Babe, would you mind if I go eat some wild game feast in Austin this weekend?" "GO!" she says, so I go I must....Whooooooooo-Hooooooooooooooo!!!!

I had even told my wife last Friday that I was going to miss it. She asked why I don't have people I ride with? I do, says I, they just live in other states....

See ya there!

Gear Jammer · Mon 14, Feb 2011, 18:04:47

Lookin' forward to seeing you again Warren. I'll bring the "food" camera

QOTFU · Mon 14, Feb 2011, 19:41:39

Quote from: Strider on Mon 14, Feb 2011, 17:20:07
Thank Goodness, QOTFU sent me the route Maris has put together to get there. Got it yesterday and I was thinking, "Why would she send this to me today - the ride was two days ago." THAT was when I realized I was a week off....Like I said, I am easily confused at times. Did the old, eyes staring at the ground with feet shuffling...."Babe, would you mind if I go eat some wild game feast in Austin this weekend?" "GO!" she says, so I go I must....Whooooooooo-Hooooooooooooooo!!!!

I had even told my wife last Friday that I was going to miss it. She asked why I don't have people I ride with? I do, says I, they just live in other states....

See ya there!

Hey Strider, are you gonna meet up with us in the Houston area or meet up in Austin?

QOTFU · Mon 14, Feb 2011, 19:43:09

I just saw your post above Strider. See you in Austin!

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