Okay, folks:

Here's the deal. Biebs and I have listened to lots of suggestions and since someone had to make a decision, here is what we decided (and we hope it''ll work for you:

The Umteenth Annual Accurate Reloading Friday Night Dinner will be again held January 4, 2013 at

Pappasito's Cantina #13
10433 Lombardy Ln.
Dallas, Texas 75220
website and map reference

A cash bar will be open from 6:30 to 7:00 and dinner will be the same-as-last-year buffet-syle thereafter (La Fiesta room). We have the room reserved from 6:30 to 9:00 so there will be plenty of time to drink good margaritas, lie, stare at pretty wives and girlfriends, etc. The bar will be open as long as we keep ordering so you can drink and eat to your hearts content.

Last year, we reserved the facility with a promise of 130 diners and about 30 didn't show, leaving a deficit of hundreds of dollars. This year, my name is on the contract and, after consultation with the secret committee, we'll sell tickets in advance which will be printed and sent to the buyer (and are transferable if you can't come, btw).

Using past experience, we have negotiated with the restaurant and I've guaranteed 80 folks and can expand that to 100 if that many tickets get sold. Your spot is reserved when posted below, but confirmed with a your ticket being mailed which should be the day after a check is received... that said, I would like to keep a running list here on this tread of whom has reserved and promised to send funds to me. Be advised, those from overseas will get a special dispensation because of mailing delays, P.H. responsibilites in the bush, etc. I'll save a few spots for those from afar if they state that they are coming and are making arrangements to get money to me... i.e., you tell me that you're going to get a buddy/client here in the states to buy you a ticket (and reimburse him when you get here).

The price will be $21 per person. I think it well worth the price, especially since Biebs will table dance and we get to see bloody britches from Louisanna ... Begno, don't bring them again, please.

If you want to come, please note on this thread when the check is in the mail (and that you will still love me in the morning) Personal checks ar fine, of course.

Ernest Gilbert AR Party
103 Middleton Place
St. Simons Island, GA 31522

...is the address and the first line should be the payee, please.

For those of you who have never been to the Friday night party...

It is open only to those who have either attended or have not attended. No exceptions unless your name starts with a letter between "a" and "z".

Papasitoes is a great big Tex-Mex restaurant that puts on a great buffet for us with about 12 different buffet items from shrimp to nachoes. Everyone can find something they like from the spread provided, I believe.

Papasitoes is in a safe neighborhood and traditonally folks ride together from the Comfort Inn, the show or downtown hotels to save taxi fare. Use this thread to seek rides or share rental cars if you wish, btw.

We'll have a private room with plenty of seating and you will have a good time putting faces with names. We'll have ID tags so you can paste your handle here and be recognized, if you wish... or you can go incognito and be a stealth diner???

The Saturday night party is at the Comfort Inn and is more of a cocktail party nature with lots of great snacks and venison jerky, etc. One doesn't detract from the other in my simple mind and I have always done both with no little fun at either. I've met some of my best friends and hunting buddies at thesw events that started at my hotel room back in 2001 or so... and they have morphed into two great and fun times for sharing our love for Africa. I think anyone coming to DSC should do at least one, and here is your opportunity to get aboard for the Friday night event.

If anyone has any negative comments about the venue, the food available, me, my spelling, the price or is in the witness protection program and needs a wig and a dress to attend, please do so by P.M. instead of trashing up this thread. I still have a 9 to 5 job and it will take long enough to weed through the "Check's in the mail!" and "I need a ride" comments to keep track to who's coming.

One great tradition about AR parties from the first one to the last.... we don't fuss at each other there. We all have different opinions about rifles, women, politics, contract cancellations, etc., but all that is forgotten for a few days and we just be gentleman and ladies, every one.

I look forward to seeing the regulars and some new guys, too. Remember, it's first come, first serve!

I've received a couple of reservations by p.m.
Please make them on this thread as I'd like one source to count.

So, the count is

2 with 98 to go.

Ernest, I'll be busy that night...sorry :0(


JUST KIDDIN! Count me in for 1. Check out today.

I will be there if I can get a ride as Frank and Joyce are otherwise committed.

Ernest
The check is litteraly in the mail.
Put me down for 2: Cecil & Jean Leonard

I'll be in Mexico, you guys have fun!

Drummond

6 positive responses, 94 to go.

Bloody britches et ux will be there.

Dulcinea and Boss!!

Ernest,

Is it possible to drop in for drinks? We will be a big contingent at the show so I don't know the plan for our time but I'd like to come and share a beer with you guys as I am sure Dig and Adam would too.

Kiri

I'm going to make it this year

Joyce & I will NOT attend the Friday night dinner (got an invitation to the ACGG dinner), but will be at the Saturday night gathering at the Comfort Inn. However, we will make sure Ed has a ride to the Friday night dinner just in case he has pissed off someone throughout this year so they can sit with him.

Reserve 2 please, for myself and Miss Terry.

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However, we will make sure Ed has a ride to the Friday night dinner just in case he has pissed off someone throughout this year so they can sit with him.

Frank, we'd need a whole separate table for that :-)

cindy and i will be there... 2, please

Question:
The map does not do much good if not from there. I'd like a pair of tickets. How far from Holiday Inn at Market Square? Do I need a rental car or public transportation?
Cheers,
Cal

Cal,
Count on a cab or rental. Public transportation is not that good here. Others might be at the same hotel and you might be able to split the ride. However, it shouldn't take too long to get there.

Just in case the margaritas are good, I'll catch a cab.
Cab fare is cheap compared to a DUI.
Plus there's that whole thing about not wanting to kill or mame some innocent bystander.

Sure, is the answer to the below. Please do send me an address, name, etc. and I'll get you a "no meal" tickest. I believe that access for a head count will end at 7:00 so come for drinks from 6:30 to 7:00.

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Originally posted by Fallow Buck:
Ernest,

Is it possible to drop in for drinks? We will be a big contingent at the show so I don't know the plan for our time but I'd like to come and share a beer with you guys as I am sure Dig and Adam would too.

Kiri

I believe we have 17 reservations with 83 still available... and fout more pretty sure with a guy production who is checking with his crew but not quite ready to commit).... so say 21 and 79 available.

If you need to share a cab, when we get a little closer to the date, I'm sure you can make a plan here to share transport.

For instance, I'll be leaving the show/Omni about 6 to make sure I'm there from the get-go. I won't have a car and if I know my wife and daughter, they'll be coming about 30 minutes later than me. And, for your information, the Comfort Inn is between the convention center/Omni/Magnolia/ALoft and Papasito's.

Peggy and I will be there! Funds on the way!

Frank, I knew you would find a way to get even (Idon't know what for) you will get me there and then?

Cal
Peggy and I can give you a ride to the dinner.

I need 4 reservations. For Tim Garrett/High Caliber Productions.

Who and where do I send to? I'll take two tickets.
Cal
PS. Thanks Rusty for the offer.
Also, I'll only go if you sit me next to Biebs.

Cal, with your appetite, tickets are $135 :-)

Here you go Cal.
Send check to:

quote:

Ernest Gilbert AR Party
103 Middleton Place
St. Simons Island, GA 31522

Bwana:
Thanks and I'm going to the post this am to mail 30 bore rifle books out. I will also post a check for $42.

Biebs:
With the Herculean physique of yours I hear many admirers speak of, you will eat for free. And, going back to your comments of manhood and penis envy regarding my post on a .600 only hunt, bring your .17 Remington for all to see.

I look forward to meeting all of you gents.
Cal

Biebs for sure I'll take the first table to go thru the buffett line! Also you are welcome at my table, and I'll give you the privilege of buying the drinks for the evening.

DOJ,
Don't I get to sit at the first table going through the line like last year? Hosting Saturday night's party ought to give me some pull (hah).

Judge G,
Two tickets for me please. Check is about to go to post office when I get off web. Oh, and I will still love you in the morning.
Also, from the Comfort Inn, I'll have room to take two people with me to the dinner.
Max

25 and 75 to go! Dang... I forgot myself, Sandy and Emmy! 28 and 72 to go....

Judge

My crowd will be there. 7 Total, right now. Check going out tomorrow.

Michael

32 and 68 to go

Some of the items for supper: "The La Fiesta menu has a buffet of Beef and Chicken Fajitas, Pork Ribs, Jalapeño Sausage, and Brochette Shrimp." (All of which is great, but the ribs and shrimp are especially delicious, IMHO)

Judge: I'll be attending and the check is in the mail!

Judge,

Robin and I will be attending again this January. I'll send out the check in the morning.

John and Robin Weaver

Kristie and I will be there. 2 tickets please.

we're at the magnolia with a 4 dr pickup in case anybody else needs a ride...

RBHunt and Spouse - check mailed.

39 according to my math with 61 available.

Now 40 and 60.