MYGAWDS 2016

Fella's;

Things have changed a bit & this year's event will need
some input from whomever wants to attend. First, I no
longer live in Great Falls, we moved about 40 miles out
of town. Furthermore, where we are now is not exactly in
the best direction for prime gopher shooting.

This is also complicated by the motel's reluctance to
block book any rooms for us, since there was zero
activity last year. That may be possible to offset, but
I need hard commitments from people as early as possible.

The good news is that I have a landowner's word that we
will have access in the Cascade area on good gopher
ground. However, I haven't checked it out yet. But,
it's certainly in the right area. Also, he's willing to
help us get back on the Dana place, but no guarantees
there. Then there's my range. Concrete benches, on
concrete filled steel posts, set in yet more concrete.
We have gongs from 600 to 1000 yards & can set target
frames at any reasonable distance too. The benches are
ambidextrous, and have very adjustable seats that can
accommodate a wide variety of people. We can also
provide RV space at the ranch though without full
service. That may be subject to change, I do know a
couple of electricians.

The dates will be late April as always, but I don't have
the spring gun show schedule in front of me at this time.
Probably April 29-30 and May 1, but it may be the weekend
before that, I'll find out. What other activities would
you like to see? Coyote hunting is possible, we have
more than enough on the ranch & in the area. P-dogs?
Anything else?

Besides BEAR and myself, who's in?

900F

Edited by CB900F

Still have an interest....if we go to Cascade area it would
be best for us to "hole up" in GF again seems like.

Fella's;

As I said earlier, there's going to be a fair amount of
stuff up for discussion concerning 2016's event.

The Great Falls spring gun show is: Friday April 29 thru
Sunday May 1st. That's when I propose to host the
MYGAWDS event also. If you want to continue the Thursday
night dinner that's been traditionally held at my home,
that would mean traveling 40 miles out of the city, 80
miles round trip. It's an easy drive & I would not mind
doing it. Besides, it'd be nice to show off the new man
cave.

As far as the hotel/motel situation goes, since we had 0
rooms last year there's no special rates available this
year at the Quality Inn. Perhaps it's time for a change
anyway, what say you guys?

900F

Fella's;

I talked with Tom today & got some encouraging news. He'd
spoken with a friend of his at their church & the friend
informed him that a neighbor of their was begging to have
gophers shot. Tom just had some major back surgery & is in
recovery but hopes to be able to fully participate in
MYGAWDS. Those of you who haven't seen his wood working
skills, well might just be worth the trip out, he's good.

900F

BEAR;

Yup.

900F

Bob;

Depending on the rental rate, that may work. Could you
inquire please? Guys, it's something like 10-12 miles on
t'other side of Cascade from Great Falls. However, I don't
think the Dearborn Inn is still in business, so what's
available for eating establishments in the area?

900F

The house has a kitchen, grills, etc. Huevos Rancheros for breakfast, make a few shooter sandwiches to take out to the gopher killing fields , BYOM for dinner. ;)

I will ask and see if it is available and how much.

bob

Bring your own meat. Wish I could make it, going to visit Mom instead, early Mother's Day, gotta make the most of time left.

900F...post again the actual dates for us....like April 29 etc????
Is the Badger cafe where we stopped for lunch a few times?
had good burgers and fries!

Fella's;

The Great Falls spring gun show is April 29 through May 1.

900F