MYGAWDS 2020/ P dogs planning

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   OK it's about time to kinda get the feel of the waters.At one point I thought it would be fun to camp right at our shooting area, then thought, Dang the extra work of camping/eating and maybe people would rather have a hot shower a bed ext...
Now, I'm kinda thinking We should base out of Great Falls rather then Big Sandy.
People coming in on different days and times would be easier.
We will just have to spend the gas. And In the event the dogs don't cooperate or Rain or any change of plan we would not be tied to a very small town for alternatives. 
I do think we need to get out of the old Ponderosa in down town.
SO many nicer places with as much to do, I don't know prices but we should be able to get close.
Pool options, food options, bar choices ext.
Anyway, That's kind of my direction of thought.
Maplehill is vacationing on the way over and back. He is bringing his family, wife and 2 sons, they will need a motel.
Food will have to be on the road multiple times , there is a restaurant in B S and Loma, or most other small burgs we shoot near. Lets get the ball rolling as to what we need and want.

Edited by d4570 - 28 April 2020 at 14:58

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d4570 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby Joined: 27 January 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 9961	Post Options Post Reply Quote d4570 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: MYGAWDS 2020/ P dogs planning Posted: 28 April 2020 at 14:55
	OK it's about time to kinda get the feel of the waters. At one point I thought it would be fun to camp right at our shooting area, then thought, Dang the extra work of camping/eating and maybe people would rather have a hot shower a bed ext... Now, I'm kinda thinking We should base out of Great Falls rather then Big Sandy. People coming in on different days and times would be easier. We will just have to spend the gas. And In the event the dogs don't cooperate or Rain or any change of plan we would not be tied to a very small town for alternatives. I do think we need to get out of the old Ponderosa in down town. SO many nicer places with as much to do, I don't know prices but we should be able to get close. Pool options, food options, bar choices ext. Anyway, That's kind of my direction of thought. Maplehill is vacationing on the way over and back. He is bringing his family, wife and 2 sons, they will need a motel. Food will have to be on the road multiple times , there is a restaurant in B S and Loma, or most other small burgs we shoot near. Lets get the ball rolling as to what we need and want. Edited by d4570 - 28 April 2020 at 14:58
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BEAR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator Joined: 07 September 2013 Location: Appalachian Mtn Status: Offline Points: 14390	Post Options Post Reply Quote BEAR Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 April 2020 at 08:47
	Looks like I'll be flying. Motel is good. I sort of like the downtown area as I can walk to aany number of eateries and places. I don't use pools so that isn't needed by me. Seems that a good number of the guys smoke. so a smoking area might be good, many hotels are now no smoking except for the parking lot. On the road lunches and breakfasts work fo me.
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d4570 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby Joined: 27 January 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 9961	Post Options Post Reply Quote d4570 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 April 2020 at 09:08

	Remember: Four boxes keep us free ,the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, AND the cartridge box

BEAR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator Joined: 07 September 2013 Location: Appalachian Mtn Status: Offline Points: 14390	Post Options Post Reply Quote BEAR Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 April 2020 at 09:34
	Just want to avoid Missouri River Diner, if you want pancakes.....they traditionally burn on one side, black, then put it on the underside. need a steak knife to cut it. But you can keep enjoying it all day.
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BEAR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator Joined: 07 September 2013 Location: Appalachian Mtn Status: Offline Points: 14390	Post Options Post Reply Quote BEAR Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 April 2020 at 09:52
	Comfort Inn 1120 9th street is close, reasonably priced, with breakfast, and a pool ($85). I've also stayed at the Arvon Hotel (historic) more $$ but very nice, It is above the Celtic Cowboy resturant also a great place to eat. Don't think they have a pool. Also stayed at the Wingate at 1000 9th Ave S. Nice $$ indoor pool. I don't spent much time in GF Motels, so anytthing clean is fine with me. Liked the indoor garage at the old place, could leave my gun in cars. Many motels are presently CLOSED. hopefully they will be open by then. also hopefully I'll be ready to fly on a reliable plane. Just thoughts Edited by BEAR - 29 April 2020 at 09:54
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MapleHill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .375 Holland & Holland Magnum Joined: 01 January 2016 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 796	Post Options Post Reply Quote MapleHill Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 April 2020 at 12:44
	I can't set a date for our departure/arrival, yet. We are waiting on several things TBD, when/if school will start again, will there be a graduation ceremony, my youngest niece graduates, will the travel ban/restrictions still be in place, will the National Parks be open, lots of questions for me yet. Hopefully we know more in the next 2 weeks. If school reopens and/or a graduation (I don't think it will) we won't be there for the big gathering, that is scheduled for 6/27. Also, we plan to check out the Badlands NP, Rushmore, Little Bighorn and possibly Glacier NP, so if they don't reopen we will rethink our tour. I have a feeling they will (tax $$). Also, I need to make sure there are no travel restrictions still in affect. Work can make me "self quarantine" if I travel out of state if these rules are still in place. I feel very confident we will get out there sometime this summer to at least meet up with D and shoot at some P-dogs. My boys are absolutely stoked to go out there and my wife is an American history teacher and the westward expansion is one of her main topics, she has always wanted to check out the west. Don't worry about finding us a spot to stay, we are pretty easy to please, we'll find a motel somewhere. I truly hope this BS is subsided and we can see what we want to see and meet up with you all. In the mean time, a new cap has been secured on my truck and we are shooting the 22 CFs with some regularity, and I might have found a spot to shoot 300yds today...gonna talk to the guy about it.

BEAR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator Joined: 07 September 2013 Location: Appalachian Mtn Status: Offline Points: 14390	Post Options Post Reply Quote BEAR Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 April 2020 at 17:47
	D thanks for getting this thing started....gives us all time to think. maple, this being your first time to MYGAWDS, you should know it is very informal...no set rules except to have fun and enjoy the comradary. and as always all are welcome.
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Wing master Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator AKA StraightShooter Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 8029	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wing master Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 April 2020 at 20:56
	I am planning on being there but things could change by then. I'm not too hard to please as far as motels go either. I'll be happy anywhere. Just let me know where everyone wants to stay and I'll try to make a reservation. I would prefer to stay somewhere that has nice people working at the front desk. I'd hate to get yelled at for knocking a 500 count box of plastic spoons all over the floor of the lobby. Wing master
	I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.

BEAR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator Joined: 07 September 2013 Location: Appalachian Mtn Status: Offline Points: 14390	Post Options Post Reply Quote BEAR Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 April 2020 at 21:36
	Those spoons were not that dirty, I ate my ceral with one.
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Wing master Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator AKA StraightShooter Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 8029	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wing master Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 May 2020 at 21:48
	I didn't think it was that big of a deal. The guy that worked at the motel didn't agree. At least that was the impression I got when he told me to leave them alone he would pick them up. LOL Wing master
	I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.

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	Boy I guess I missed that party.....the dumping of the spoons party I mean!
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Wing master Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator AKA StraightShooter Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 8029	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wing master Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 May 2020 at 22:56
	IBD, I'm sure you were pretty close by. I don't know how you missed it. Wing master
	I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.

BEAR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator Joined: 07 September 2013 Location: Appalachian Mtn Status: Offline Points: 14390	Post Options Post Reply Quote BEAR Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 May 2020 at 12:19
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	That was pretty comical. Wing master
	I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.

MapleHill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .375 Holland & Holland Magnum Joined: 01 January 2016 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 796	Post Options Post Reply Quote MapleHill Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2020 at 11:34
	We are prepping! First time my boys have shot from sticks! They were a bit frustrated at first, but got used to it. They got better the more they shot. We will keep practicing!

d4570 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby Joined: 27 January 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 9961	Post Options Post Reply Quote d4570 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2020 at 12:03
	There you go!!! I have stand up sticks but prefer sit down sticks. If I plant my BUTT on the ground I don't wobble back and forth.
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MapleHill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .375 Holland & Holland Magnum Joined: 01 January 2016 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 796	Post Options Post Reply Quote MapleHill Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2020 at 12:05
	D, these shorten up far enough to shoot sitting down

Irish Bird Dog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby Too many Joined: 01 March 2009 Location: Midwest Status: Offline Points: 5574	Post Options Post Reply Quote Irish Bird Dog Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2020 at 12:11
	maplehill.....are those the Bog-Pod camo sticks? I have a set and like them.
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BEAR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator Joined: 07 September 2013 Location: Appalachian Mtn Status: Offline Points: 14390	Post Options Post Reply Quote BEAR Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2020 at 12:31
	I only sit down when I have my 'carry chair' which is the usual thing. If I sit down on the ground, as military shooting position...I can't get up...... easily. Some days not at all, and I don't want to be mistaken for a fat gopher rolling around. I shot my cape buffaalo, and a lot of African game in the military sitting position, very accurate (NO STICKS). But in Africa, on two safaris, no guide nor bearers ever say anyone shot sitting. But they could no believe how accurate I was with my 416 mag from sitting.
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MapleHill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .375 Holland & Holland Magnum Joined: 01 January 2016 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 796	Post Options Post Reply Quote MapleHill Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2020 at 18:00
	IBD, they are camo bog pods. I bought 2 pairs of them, a fight will ensue if they don't each have one...boys...