Mid Winter Gathering and Ride In

Super Santa · Fri 06, Jan 2012, 17:14:25

It is time to make your plans to join us for the Mid Winter Gathering.

Main feature is the Dripping Springs 22nd Annual Wild Game Dinner, plus all the fun and fellowship you can enjoy ANYWHERE in the month of February.

Dates: February 17-19, 2012 - Ride in on Friday the 17th, head home on Sunday the 19th.

Party Central: The Heart of Texas Motel
5303 US Highway 290 West
Austin, TX 78735

512-892-0644

We have 15 rooms blocked at same $55 + tax per night as last year. Mention VRCC.

Check out details of the Wild Game Dinner from last year at: http://www.dswildgamedinner.com/

Pictures from the 2010 Mid Winter Gathering: https://picasaweb.google.com/101146246649214737851/2010MidWinterGathering

Disco · Fri 06, Jan 2012, 18:14:09

Alright!!! I've been anxiously waiting for this post! Thanks, Ray!

Super Santa · Fri 06, Jan 2012, 18:31:46

Hopefully, we will see many more from the DFW area this year.

RainMaker · Fri 06, Jan 2012, 19:15:35

I'm looking at buzzing down for the day on Saturday - we have a week long trip starting Sunday down to Donna so have to figure out how I do this. Might just stay over Sat night and leave out early Sunday.

RainMaker

Lyn-Del · Fri 06, Jan 2012, 20:14:56

Just made reservations - talked to what sounded like a young guy who kept telling me that the 17th is a Tuesday. I kept telling him Not In February. He finally agreed with me.

I hope I have a room when I get there.

RainMaker · Fri 06, Jan 2012, 23:59:29

Quote from: Lyn-Del on Fri 06, Jan 2012, 20:14:56
Just made reservations - talked to what sounded like a young guy who kept telling me that the 17th is a Tuesday. I kept telling him Not In February. He finally agreed with me.

I hope I have a room when I get there.

If you get there Tuesday, you will.

Lyn-Del · Sun 08, Jan 2012, 16:04:56

That's Tuesday, January 17. I'll be heading toward VIrginia on Wednesday (the 18th of January). Austin is out of my way I fear

franco6 · Mon 09, Jan 2012, 09:20:29

Tried to book a room just now but unsure of result . I spoke with -Ely- just could not comunicate. it is in january . vrcc was a foreign code ,my phone number would not register, was not asked for a CC# but told cancelation was 48 hours. somehow my name was more or less spelled so do-I-or_d ont-I nave a res?
PS. its hailing outstide.

mario · Mon 09, Jan 2012, 10:26:20

Quote from: franco6 on Mon 09, Jan 2012, 09:20:29
Tried to book a room just now but unsure of result . I spoke with -Ely- just could not comunicate. it is in january . vrcc was a foreign code ,my phone number would not register, was not asked for a CC# but told cancelation was 48 hours. somehow my name was more or less spelled so do-I-or_d ont-I nave a res?
PS. its hailing outstide.

i spoke with aaron. he may have been a bit more competent, tho not too sure of cancellation info but said 24 hours or morning of. i had to remind him of the vrcc cost and he said he'd take my word for it until he checked other vrcc reservations. confirmed date about 4 times before hanging up and got a confirmation number, so hopefully...

sounds like another phone call is in order for you franco6.

Disco · Mon 09, Jan 2012, 10:39:53

The dinner is Saturday 18 February 2012.

Super Santa · Mon 09, Jan 2012, 10:58:49

I will try to call and make sure all is taken care of this afternoon.

For others trying to make reservations, I have had the best luck communicating with the manager, Kevin. Usually found after noon time. Any others having difficulty, post here and I will try to make sure all is taken care of properly.

Thanks for trying.

Rocketman · Mon 09, Jan 2012, 13:18:13

I'm thinking Early Bird is doing it again. He's set up the reservation for a month early.

(:

Mark

Super Santa · Mon 09, Jan 2012, 17:04:23

OK, to set all hearts at ease. I just got off the phone with the manager, Kevin. He has reservations for: Dorrough, Dubiton, and Finger, all for the 17th and 18th of February.

So far we are all on the up and up.

mario · Mon 09, Jan 2012, 18:57:59

finger,

Super Santa · Mon 09, Jan 2012, 20:15:22

Not Finger? What should it be?

QOTFU · Mon 09, Jan 2012, 21:53:27

Sadly reporting that we are not attending this year. We'll be skiing in New Mexico. Ok, stop laughing.... The boys will ne skiing. I realize it's a spectator sport

mario · Mon 09, Jan 2012, 22:59:06

Quote from: Early Bird on Mon 09, Jan 2012, 20:15:22
Not Finger? What should it be?

it's singer.

Super Santa · Tue 10, Jan 2012, 08:33:02

OK, I have a little trouble understanding English also..... <just saying>

mario · Tue 10, Jan 2012, 08:57:10

yeah, it's all good. we'll straighten it out when we get there ray. i have a conf. #.

franco6 · Wed 11, Jan 2012, 17:52:32

Thanks Ray ,thought it was funny. Any-how had the guy s name and address

Super Santa · Sat 14, Jan 2012, 19:47:26

Maris, your friends are invited along like last couple years. Please extend invitation to them.

Bandit · Sun 15, Jan 2012, 19:39:43

OK Ray what is the temp going to be like this year

,thinking of trying to make it this year

Bandit

Super Santa · Sun 15, Jan 2012, 19:50:45

I can probably do as well as any other 'weather guesser'.

My guess is going to be with temps between 50-80 degrees.

How does that sound?

Super Santa · Tue 17, Jan 2012, 08:25:48

Bump.

OK, need a little more activity on this one. I really thought the Dallas / Fort Worth area of Texas would be all over this ride this year judging from the comments I have heard during the year.

Looking forward to whoever can make the ride. Central Texas....where are you?

Santa Chuck has already planned our route. It believe that it includes "Geezer's Corner" for those of you who remember that one.

Can't wait. I want a road trip even if it is just a weekend.

RainMaker · Tue 17, Jan 2012, 08:44:49

Quote from: Early Bird on Tue 17, Jan 2012, 08:25:48
Bump.

OK, need a little more activity on this one. I really thought the Dallas / Fort Worth area of Texas would be all over this ride this year judging from the comments I have heard during the year.

Looking forward to whoever can make the ride. Central Texas....where are you?

Santa Chuck has already planned our route. It believe that it includes "Geezer's Corner" for those of you who remember that one.

Can't wait. I want a road trip even if it is just a weekend.

Ray - Still planning on making this a day trip (Saturday). Depends on the business that day.

Mark

f-Stop · Tue 17, Jan 2012, 09:40:17

Hey Ray,

Howdy from Central Texas!

Yep, planning on being there and looking forward to seeing everyone Friday night -- February 17th -- at the Heart-o-Texas Motel!

BTW, every time I take Old Geezer's Curve I remember your advice from '09..."Make sure you are in low gear and you'll be alright." (or something to that effect)

Charlie

laserpat · Tue 17, Jan 2012, 16:42:28

We will be there with TP and Nancy. Staying at the house in Cedar Park.

Red Diamond · Thu 19, Jan 2012, 18:37:44

Would really like to start the year off with some wild game BBQ, but I have a date with the SO on the 18th in La. Yall eat enough for me and Ride Safely.

Super Santa · Thu 19, Jan 2012, 20:59:48

Sorry you wont make it, Eli. You can always bring her along....

Red Diamond · Thu 19, Jan 2012, 21:35:29

Sorry Ray, after 46 years of marriage, I allow her to make certain entertainment dates, I'm stuck with this one. Don't mention the "I allow" stuff around her though, she may get brave enough to make more like this one. LOL

Super Santa · Thu 19, Jan 2012, 21:59:32

Now that you mention it, our 45th anniversary is coming up in a week.

I best not forget that.

QOTFU · Sun 22, Jan 2012, 13:34:44

Quote from: Early Bird on Sat 14, Jan 2012, 19:47:26
Maris, your friends are invited along like last couple years. Please extend invitation to them.

I'll let Larry and Carol know. Sadly, Craig and Judy moved to Canada....

Super Santa · Sun 22, Jan 2012, 14:25:05

Yeah, Tell Larry and Carol it was a special invite from me.

Super Santa · Tue 24, Jan 2012, 20:38:56

Bump.

Time is getting close.

flamingobabe #44 · Wed 25, Jan 2012, 14:37:33

I will not be there...bummer...I have a trip planned with my mom, daughter and sister...sorry to miss this....I think hg and maybe his son will be going...

HayHauler · Wed 25, Jan 2012, 16:14:23

BJ and I are in! Just called and got our room.

Hay

Jimmyt

Super Santa · Mon 30, Jan 2012, 15:31:16

Who wants me to get tickets for you in advance? Remember it is a fund raiser for the needy in Hays County.

Advance tickets: $20 At the door: $25

My son can get tickets for us early and have them for us when we get there.

RainMaker · Mon 30, Jan 2012, 15:50:25

I am officially not able to attend. Sorry, Ray - we have a couple of gigs that have come in on the 18th.

Hope everyone else has fun!

RainMaker

Super Santa · Mon 30, Jan 2012, 15:56:24

Sorry you will miss it. Have fun with your gigs.

HayHauler · Mon 30, Jan 2012, 22:30:55

Hay Ray. BJ and I will a ticket. So that's 2 for us.

Hay

Jimmyt

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