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YOUR OFFICIAL INVITATION

Please consider this your invite to the fourth (or fifth) anal (sic and sick) gathering of Friends of Accurate Reloading and Africaphiles (and 107th Birthday during the Dallas Safari Club Convention, Dallas, TX, USA a/k/a the home of Debbie (great movie, huh?)..

Of course, there will be several other "unofficial" get togethers of AR folks during the long weekend. Retreever and others will dine together on Friday evening. About 4:00 a.m. on Saturday morning following, several folks will meet for a short worship service to the porcelain goddess, size of gathering depending on number beverages consumed the evening before. Rusty, Mac and others will met at Mims' booth and make fun of him several times a day. All of us will go see George at Champlins and drool.

But, this is a fun time to see bunches of folks who post here and talk about plans and memories of hunting AFRICA...

Here's the deal, again, for those who read the thread months ago:

Several folks have agreed to help me at the Comfort Inn put this thing on. We started these parties several years ago in my suite at the Marriott, but they got touchy about folks jumping out of the third floor windows and shooting a .500 Jeffery at the "charging" luggage carts in the lobby. (Actually, they wanted a "pouring fee" even if we brought our own booze and the room rate went out of sight.) So we moved to the Comfort Inn and found a medium sized banquet room for $125, roaches included, I guess.... It starts at 5:00 p.m. and lingers on until 7:30 p.m.

Qualifications for entrance to party

1. You must have a written or oral invitation unless you didn't get one or lost yours
2. You must be a member of AR or know some one who is not
3. You must comport yourself as a gentleman (citizens of Texas and Arkansas exempted)
4. You must bring something with you? At our ages, clothes are not optional. The more the better unless you are a trophy wife.
5. You must recognize that there might be a place to bitch about personalities on AR, but this party isn't it. Kind of like Christmas Even on the Western Front.
6. Wives are more than welcome. So are girlfriends. Anyone who upsets a lady will take the place of the luggage cart.
7. Tony can't call anyone "Bolt Action Trash"
8. An adequete supply of liquor, wine and beer will be provided, but you are somewhat encouraged to byob. It's a tradition if you have a special single malt or special regional bourbon or naked table dancer to bring it (or her) and share. Retreever will bring some sausage, I reckon??, others, jerky or biltong?? I've already got a guy bring chips, etc.
8. If you want to help, send me a p.m. If you don't want to help, I'll send a b.m. to you.
9. A bucket will be provide to cover costs and either you can contribute or not, but you must do one or the other.
10. Last year we had between 80 and 100 Africaphiles show up. If you are not going to come, please give us no notice of the same so we can plan for your absence. There was only one fight last year and that was when .30/06 went into the ladies room, but I think that's all forgiven now and we don't talk about a police office getting beat up by a 95 lb. lady. If you make fun of him, you, too, become the luggage cart.
11. There will be a short birthday celebration. If you don't know the history, you won't care, and if you do and have a qualm, just grin and bear it. It was just fine last year, btw. Just remember 107 years is a long time to be alive and make up fantastic stuff. Big Grin

Again, keep this invite because you will not be admitted without it unless you don't have it. There is an exception if you have attended before or this is your first time.

Someone more technically motivated, please post a map to the motel below from Yahoo or MapQuest, please?

If you have a favorite P.H., invite him or her. You'll find this simple party to be a little different atmosphere and a place where they can get out of the Convention Hall and talk to a client or prospective client one-on-one without fifty folks looking over their shoulders. I think we had about five last year. Let's get 10 this time.

Ernest
 
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This gathering and our DRSS hunts are what I live for!


Rusty
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Which day?
 
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Trying to get a visa in time- hope I make it! Rusty, BTW, your targets were sent back, will bring with or orginise them to be there at least!


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Brian,
It is Saturday night and is a great time. We usually all go to dinner afterwards.

Judge,
With Mike organizing Friday nights dinner, have any dinner plans been made for Saturday night after the party?


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Friday night dinner all are invited also....

Yes I am bringing Polish kielbosi and homemade horseraddish...


Mike


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I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Judge,

PM Sent


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Hey JudgeG,

Why are there two numer 8's in the above list??? You need an editor for something this important and verbose.
 
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Hey 1115,
Give the judge a break!
I hope I can count past three when I turn 107 Big Grin
See you all there.
Russ


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1115:

It is a sublimital attempt to convince the DRSS that o/u rifles are o.k.

Address for party, starting at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday:

Comfort Inn & Suites 7138 N. Stemmons Fwy Dallas, Texas 75247 Tel no. 214-461-2677

And a map :Location of Comfort Inn

Ernest


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Sure wish I could get away for this "gathering". Any chance there will be anything similar to it at the Reno SCI?
Jerry


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Anyone using the usual set of blackmail photos to gain better positions at the party?
See you all there.


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Originally posted by Judge Jerry:
Sure wish I could get away for this "gathering". Any chance there will be anything similar to it at the Reno SCI?
Jerry


Jerry,

Yes! There is a thead started. 3:00 PM Friday at the Giraffe Lounge.


All,

I might have arranged a boondoggl, err..., business trip to Dallas that week. So I might be able to embarrass myself at both venues this year. I'll know more in a couple of days.

-Steve


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Thanks for the information. See you all there.

Jerry


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YER HONOR,
What room in the Comfort Inn is this infamous gathering going to be held in?


ALLEN W. JOHNSON - DRSS

Into my heart on air that kills
From yon far country blows:
What are those blue remembered hills,
What spires, what farms are those?
That is the land of lost content,
I see it shining plain,
The happy highways where I went
And cannot come again.

A. E. Housman
 
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Don't know the room number... It is right by the lobby however. You can't miss it.
 
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If I know this crowd, when you get to the lobby just follow your nose, you'll be able to smell the BS er hunting stories Big Grin


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Like a feedlot!
 
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Looking forward to my 3rd DSC and get together.

I will be stayiong at the Comfort Inn. I will also bring my ear plug goop, incase anyone needs a new pair of custom molded hearing protection, or wants some ESP electronic type plugs. (No booth this year boohoo)

Keith


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Hog killer-Did not know that you did ear protection.Do you service them also?I got a pair of ESP's about four years back and they could stand it.If not, no hard feelings.I will eventually send them back to the factory for servicing.


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Judge,
I can't make it this year. Unfortunately, I'll be at Reno instead. I spoke with Ray today and sent him some goodies to give to Pierr'e. Included in the stuff was a check to buy him, Pierr'e, some drinks and /or dinner. Ray volunteered to direct him to the best watering hole/restaurant and help him with the depletion of said funds. I hope I can count on y'all to make sure those two make a proper fool of themselves during the evening festivities. If you get a chance get Pierr'e to tell you about the Seeing Eye Safari.
Enjoy yourselves and don't call me for bail.
Lewis
 
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YOUR OFFICIAL INVITATION

3. You must comport yourself as a gentleman (citizens of Texas and Arkansas exempted)
Ernest


Judge...you really are trying to hurt my feelings!


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Roscoe:

It's just that the citizens of Texas and Arkansas are such gentlemen that they don't need reminding.... Razzer


JudgeG ... just counting time 'til I am again finding balm in Gilead chilled out somewhere in the Selous.
 
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Just for fun, here's a face to put a name on. This was in RSA in 2004 after two bottles of Pinotage following my first day of African hunting. Some of you have seen this before, but like me, I am sure you find this "face" timeless. He is a great friend though and I cherish the times we have shared hunting together. Look forward to seeing everyone in Dallas.
 
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Dale,

You neglectd to say that the photo is of our very own Ernest, AKA: JudgeG.

P.S. JudgeG is short for JudgeGallows.


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If anyone is bringing a laptop and a perhaps a projector, I'll bring a DVD of our Zambia safari. Would love to see those of others.


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Hog killer-Did not know that you did ear protection.Do you service them also?I got a pair of ESP's about four years back and they could stand it.If not, no hard feelings.I will eventually send them back to the factory for servicing.


Sorry eyedoc, but for the customers benefit, I do not open up the electronic plugs. I can change batteries however. Big Grin

Keith


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Just for fun, here's a face to put a name on. This was in RSA in 1004


That is Erik the Gray, the poorest navigator in Vikingdom, was headed to Vineland and land on the Eastern Cape. rotflmo

Keith


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I may actually show my sorry ass up there


Mike

Legistine actu quod scripsi?

Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue.




What I have learned on AR, since 2001:
1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken.
2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps.
3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges.
4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down.
5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine.
6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle.
7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions.
8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA.
9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not.
10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact.
11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores.
12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence.
13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances.
 
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You neglectd to say that the photo is of our very own Ernest, AKA: JudgeG.


SBT,

I didn't forget, I was just curious how long it would take for someone to recognize him. It is one of the better looking photos of him don't you think???
 
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That's the best I've ever seen him look.

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Nevermind. What I wanted to do didn't work.
 
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What I wanted to do didn't work.

Yeah, 30-06, I've had nights like that too. Big Grin
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Feel free to bring non-AR folks. We'll convert them...
And thank a lot Dale/1115 moon


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JudgeG,

As things are right now, I probably won't make it this year. Tell everyone hello on behalf of Chrissy and I.
 
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Hurray!! The boondoggle business trip is on. I'll be there. Staying at the Comfort Inn so I'll be able to take quatering away shots at the luggage cart from the comfort of my own room.

-Steve


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btt... Don't miss it!
 
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We're getting close!
 
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Reading/following this thread makes me really sorry that we are not going to the DSC. I would love to meet and visit with all of you who regularily post here. Will be in Reno--959--and FNAWS--2204, so please introduce yourselves if you are at those shows.
Jerry


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Come by usual corner booth #229 and say Howdy. Is it ok to start a party before we get to the Comfort Inn??? Maybe just a bracer so we can be ready to party when we walk in the Comfort Inn.


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