A buddy and I made it to Big "D" for the Dallas Safari Club soiree. Staying at the Comfort Inn with all the AR folks. Have met several members already. Really a good collection of misfit adventurers - like myself!
The convention is absolutely huge. Outfitters everywhere, monster trophy animals on display and lots of related vendors. I met with the group from Long Grass who sell safari related clothing. I had purchased some stuff from them last year for my trip but did it over the phone. Some very nice people. Saw my outfitter and his wife - Phillip & JoAnne Bronkhorst with PB Safaris. Great to see them again. They just had their first child, Christian, and so I know they are on cloud nine! Got to visit with Wendell Reich and he put us on a really good lead for a safari. Will be getting together with him again. Visited with Palmer this morning at breakfast. Heck of a nice guy. These are just a couple of folks that I have seen their name but never met.
We are getting ready to head back to the convention center. We only saw a third of it yesterday and that was while wearing boots. Today it's gonna be in tennis shoes! lol Looking forward to meeting some more AR folks this evening.

Sounds like good fun I really must try and make a pln to get there one day one day soon as well.

I went by for a couple of hours last night and hope to hit it for the third time tomorrow. I met ForrestB and Ivan Carter last night. Long Grass is on my list but I was there so late last night I did not see too many people.

I had a great time! Saw lots of old friends and met a bunch of folks from AR. Needless to say I had a great time. Had to leave Friday evening to come pick up a rifle and get ready for a hunt.