In the Internal Asteroids thread there's been some discussion of a little get together at Ralph's. Hopefully we could get in a little shooting and/or bass fishing. Next fall would probably be the best time. Stu and Scott have expressed interest. Anyone else?
I was hoping to attend if possible.... 8) Glad you made a new thread, AJ's asteroids were becoming like family.... Premier Bass fishing, hog killing (we don't hunt hogs we kill them dammit), Depending on the calendar possibly a chance to get a deer if desired (we counted 85 the other night and some have got to go if I am going to grow out young trees). I will set up my automatic clay thrower if folks want to bust a few clays with a shotgun or just enjoy 3,000 acres of remote land with lots of wildlife that could be an eco park. Our on sight Bald Eagle is so accustomed to people driving by that he makes for a great picture. Guys I don't have much but what I do have is yours and I consider you family, joining skybox in 1999 was many moons ago and you are more than welcome now or whenever you are in the area.... If you happen to be in the area in June we will be collecting gator eggs and I need another sucker, ahhh person to pick the eggs out of the nest while we beat momma away..Its a blast, good for the heart rate...
I almost pulled something when I saw that! Thanks for the offer Ralph! (and Mike for trying to get it rolling). Would love to meet a few more of you guys. If we can get some dates thrown around I can try to work it out. AJ, you can leave the roids ay home. :wink:
Tell ya what AJ after visiting Ralph you could come up to the Villages with me for a round or two. I think you'd find The Villages interesting.
I don't know if I trust some of you guys with guns in your hands in a remote location.... lol ... just sayin..
I would like to make the trip. I am not in a position to commit at this time. There are personal circumstances which may prevent my presence, but it's a few months away, so I have my fingers crossed.
Sid I hear ya, it's all about the timing for everyone I'm sure, life is so busy and hectic I'm just appreciating the desire to all catch up together and realize that is all but impossible....I would like to visit everyone myself but realize my occupation prevents that...I will say that I would happily attempt golf if that is what it takes to catch up with you guys..Just dont laugh too hard at me...
I knew this question was coming I'm just like the rest of you guys it's a crap shoot isn't.... My thoughts are in the fall (Sept -Dec), I'm wide open and dedicated to making it work no matter what..I will make any day or month work and am very flexible, I normally lose an average of a week or two of vacation per year so I will just take time off for the "Gathering".... Wishing you were here now with the new rifle Scott, the hogs are in swarm mode at the moment on our property, we are averaging 40-80 head per day making their presence known...
Wow... wish I could get there to help out! I don't think Kesley is going to be able to do this trip, but I have a work bud who will come along if that's ok? The Aggies have an open date on Oct 15, so I wouldn't be selling my seats if the gathering is that weekend. I'll toss that one out as a starting point of negotiations... 8)
Lol, I was wondering how the target date negotiations were going to start... I should go ahead and say up front that any and all are welcome, friends, wives, mistresses, kids, cousins etc....For those of you who are Gator fans that may hard to distinguish...I know, that was uncalled for but....It was fun..
I will be in Fort Myers Oct. 17 through the end of the month. I could probably change my flight and get down early for Scott's open weekend. Probably looking at knee replacement in November.
Ralph, What town would be a good home base if this gathering happens? Trying to figure out what will be close enough to sell the wife on the trip... 8)
I apologize for the late reply, work has been busier than normal as our peach season started about ten days ago.. I say absolutely on the wives coming why not..But I'm not selling mine, she puts up with me.. The most obvious home base would be Ft.Myers because it has more to offer for both wives and men folk. The farm is about 45 minutes NE of downtown Ft. Myers. Other options are Naples, Punta Gorda and possibly Arcadia but the highlight there is the local Walmart. For shopping, golfing, beaches and the best that Florida can offer while wearing flip flops it's Ft. Myers or Naples. Sanibel Island could be a destination as well if you really wanted to impress your mate as its beaches are very nice and has what is considered the best shelling in America. It's really nice and been visiting there since I was a wee boy in the 60's.. Here's a map, my farm location is the area marked with the pin, my house is the blue dot...Even though we are not that far from the coastline there is a huge culture divide from here to there...