As in the past, I will be hosting two cocktail hours in Dallas during the Dallas Safari Club grand event. Both will begin at 5:00 p.m. and continue until we go eat or fall down. They'll be both Friday and Saturday.



If you are going to the dinners/auctions, more power to you and thanks for supporting DSC! Just stop by before you put on your tuxedo. In any event, I plan to provide the following as my "contributions":



Single malt scotch.... two bottles.. We'll get more if necessary!

Sour mash bourbon... one bottle enough?.. Jack Black o.k.?

Gin.... Whatever Ann drinks so she'll come!

Bitters for "pink gin"

Tonic.. any brand important?

Bottled Water

Vodka (one bottle... good Russian? You name it, if the store has it)... need O.J.?

Olives

Cokes and diet Coke

Budweiser (a case) Open to suggestions, but real men don't drink "lite".

Mixed nuts

Taco chips and salsa

A fair red wine

A fair white wine

Cups... Can't afford glasses, my friends.. to many last year were hurled in the fireplace after toasts to the U.A.E

Rusty or somebody is bringing a portable DVD player and I ask those coming to bring a DVD of their hunts/advertising/etc.

Napkins

Puke bags

V.O. or Crown (one bottle?)

Plenty of ice

A young and naked Thai waitress

Videos of Saeed's hunts to include a very special exorcism of Ray Atkinson that has yet to be revealed!

My video... poor quality, but I'm proud of it

Sprite or 7-up

Irish Whiskey....if requested herein???



What I'm really asking is for those who plan to come to let me know what they'd like to have... or, better yet, what they will bring to make this special.



Anyone want to commit to bring biltong or jerky... maybe a little sausage, cheese and crackers?... Any suggestions or offers to provide your favorites?



Of course, wives and children are welcome. Regardless of what one might imagine, we behaved somewhat last year and the better sex had a good time, too! I forget who brought the "trophy" wife and devestating daughter, albeit a wife of 25 years and a sweetheart from highschool, but please grace us again with their beauty! Nice ladies... you who were there remember their good looks and humor.



Since traveling with so much booze is impossible, I plan to get the taxi guy to stop at a quality liquor store on the way from the airport.. any suggestions of one one the way? ... all that being my treat.. kinda a thanks to Saeed, DRG and crew for what they do (in absentina, of course), but in His Excellentcy's Honor, and I could do no less, considering I'd never be such an safariphile without his generocity in hosting the site). Semper Fi, Saeed!



So.. Anyone want to help and let us enjoy your favorite libation or snacks? Post below your intentions, please. Also, remember that we will take Ray out for his birthday one evening. Right now it's scheduled for Saturday night, but with his advancing age, weak heart, failing kidneys and pending cruelty to animals charge, this is subject to change.



I'll be sure to be in the suite at the Marriot Suites Mart Center about 4:30 on Friday and Saturday afternoons to get stuff set up and greet those who want to bring something.. so come and have a warm up before the others get there... If you join me, I'll tell you the true story of Ray breaking into my dog kennel. Any questions once you get to Dallas, just go by Ray's booth and I'll get back with you.



Last year was a hoot, both Friday and Saturday evenings. Get your sorry butts there and lets have some fun.



Come and enjoy, bringing stuff or not. It's an AR tradition!

Whatever brochures the booking agents and PH's want to give me, I'll put out for consideration, etc. I'll have some DVD's and CDs to show and if you have one, bring it.



I think Ray, Rich Elliot, Pierr'e von Tonder, Teddy Roosevelt, Brent Hein, Ann Horsman, Osama bin Laden and John Kerry have committed to come. Maybe even Edmond and Charlie D. from France, too.. Did I mention Michael Jackson...



Only rules.. Not discussion of religion or politics.. Just rifles, PH's, various concessions, pretty women and dogs may be discussed.... oh, yeah! and where we'll eat... and what's the best single malt...

I'll bring a fifth of Evan Williams and some homemade jerky. What is your preference, moose, elk or bighorn sheep?

It's your choice as to what will be enjoyed and thank you, kind sir!

I will bring a bottle of Single Malt and my Africa video and some snacks too.

JudgeG

PLEASE TAKE PICTURES ....

This get together sounds a bit like the OLD days in Rhodesis when men were men and WOMEN appreciated us .... seems like something DREAMS are MADE of

Take care and have a wonderful time

Peter ( hanging downunder the Christmas tree ) pissed as a Parrot

You guys make us non-attenders very jealous. The only saving grace is the inevitable hangover I am avoiding - Scotch really ruins the day after for me . Still, we wish you all the best working on your private hangover! Have a great time, and let us know how it went.
- mike

Ernest,

You know, a bottle of Jameson's would be nice.
And I'm not even Irish!

Rich Elliott