2008 Meet and greet
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Topic: 2008 Meet and greet
Posted By: Cookie Monster
Subject: 2008 Meet and greet
Date Posted: March 22 2008 at 1:47pm
| The first day went rather well. Started off with an excellent meal followed by a social gathering, yes we talked mostly about Enfields and their exploits. Hoadie, Rhino and myself had are headed to the range tomorrow. Also Rhino and I have come to the conclusion that Hoadie needs glasses or longer arms.!!! |
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Posted By: allan
Date Posted: March 22 2008 at 4:52pm
Hoadmeister would already have had enough "glasses" by now i reckon 
are the glasses or longer arms to assist him in Darts CM?
------------- 'SAVIOUR OF OUR SKIES BOYO!' |
Posted By: Tony
Date Posted: March 22 2008 at 8:37pm
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His knuckles already drag on the floor Allan! ------------- Rottie (PitBulls dad.) “If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons Born free taxed to death!!! |
Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 22 2008 at 10:44pm
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We are preparing to embark on a journey to go eat a local food called Deep Pan fried Catfish |
Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 23 2008 at 3:11am
| Hoadie has now been introduced to the Southern delicacy called southern fried catfish, hush puppies, and sweet iced tea. |
Posted By: allan
Date Posted: March 23 2008 at 6:32am
after a few drinks i reckon he'll introduce himself to another southern delicacy, the "southern belle" 
you blokes better be eatin all the grits ya can shovel in on my behalf  ------------- 'SAVIOUR OF OUR SKIES BOYO!' |
Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 23 2008 at 6:58am
| We just returned from the range. I guess we expended a few hundred .303 British rounds among a few non-Enfield rounds as well. Fired up the ole Barbie and is getting to cooking temperature as I’m typing this post. Going to BBQ a Deer shoulder for our pleasure dining tonight. |
Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 23 2008 at 6:59am
Allan, Grits for breakfast is a must around here!!
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allan wrote:Posted By: Lost Kangaroo
Date Posted: March 23 2008 at 7:32am
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Bastards.....we are having a nice family easter...I cooked a leg of lamb on the spit...most people here had never had lamb...converted a couple. Lamb is all I ever ate growing up...guess it comes with living in wool country and raising lots and lots of sheep...
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Posted By: White Rhino
Date Posted: March 23 2008 at 2:46pm
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Sorry guys, We went to the range and left the women to go about what they wanted to do. and we did not have a camara... sorry and the range was sweet. nobody there but us . we had the range to ourselves. Hoadie and I pommeled the targets with the 303's and the 308 ishy's while Cookie shot pistol behind us on the other side of the range.
Hoadie fired my Tok pistol and fell in love. to bad he cant have one at home. poor guy!
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Posted By: Eric
Date Posted: March 24 2008 at 5:19am
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i'm glad you guys are having a good time. did Hoadie make it through Customs without any issues?
Eric
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Posted By: Hatchetman
Date Posted: March 24 2008 at 9:49am
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Sounds awesome blokes. I am contemplating taking a gig as a summer camp guide for the next US summer, it would be awesome to catch up with you mad blokes if/when I get over there. ------------- But the winters coming, And the snow will cover tracks, And I'll be watching, Because I'm hunting you - Sarah Blasko, The Gardens End |
Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 24 2008 at 10:01am
Yep he made it ok!
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Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 24 2008 at 10:02am
Come on mate your welcome here!!
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Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 24 2008 at 10:12am
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Tonight was Raw Oyster on the half shell night Hoadie, Rhino and my self each ate 4 dozen. Rhino is leaving in the morning. Hoadie and I are headed in to the woods in the early morning to hunt turkey. Hoadie may have a bit of a hang Over. |
Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 25 2008 at 6:23am
| Rhino and company has headed south. That leaves Hoadie and I to have fun tonight. Hoadie and I went hunting Turkey this morning heard several but we were not successful in calling them in close enough for a clear shot. As we walked the acreage we came around a bend in the trail spooking 25 to 30 birds. A bad day in the woods still beats a good day at the office. |
Posted By: White Rhino
Date Posted: March 25 2008 at 12:20pm
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Well I made it home too find 2690 rounds of Ammo sitting in the kitchen and my Daughter complaining that she hurt her back bringing them in the house. Now since im on the comp. I will get the Wife to down load the picts to the comp. so I will be able to put mine up for yall to see.
Yep last night Hoadie was stimbling arround a bit From me and him drinking most of the day. The Oysters were great. and the Ole Boy that owned the Pub we went to was from my neck of the woods.
Found a new and tasty beer there called Land Shark. going to have to find it down here.
Sorry about not getting any Range Picts . Hoadie has a better excuse than the rest of us since He lost his Keys and Wallet to many times to count. So I dont think He needed to take his Camara out the Hotel Room. LOL!!!
We did take some Picts back at the room after we finished cleaning the Rifles and pistol.
All in all We had a great time and wished all you other Guys could have been there.
Cookie Monster - Here is that E-address you wanted - http://www.ioinc.us - www.ioinc.us
Hope you can get to it I havent tried it tonight to see if I can still go there. ------------- "White Rhino" "Everybody's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer." --W. C. Fields |
Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 25 2008 at 9:29pm
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Good to hear you had a safe trip home Rhino.
It is 07:25 here now Hoadie will be by here shortly on his way to the airport his flight leaves at 11 something. he needs to be there early to check in his toys.
I hope everyone had an excellent time and I'm looking forward to next years where ever it may be.
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Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 26 2008 at 10:18am
| Just hung up the phone with Hoadie he has made it back to Canada all safe and sound. |
Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 26 2008 at 1:18pm
| Rhino that Link works, try it again |
Posted By: White Rhino
Date Posted: March 26 2008 at 1:36pm
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Lets see if I can post these picts. sinc I,ve been messing with them for 2 hours now...
So here are the Meet and Greet Picts.---
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 Ok I got to check this one out....
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 Cookie Monster's M-1
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 Should I run with this one... or just take one of Hoadie's Beers???
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 OK here is an Enfield..
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 Uh!!!! OK?
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 OK I think Hoadie is feeling a little HORNY...
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 Cookie fixing to eat the Gator Sausage that Hoadie found the remains of the Bullet that killed the poor critter . Hoadie found that lead is hard to chew....
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 The Hoadie!!!!
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 The Cookie Monster...
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 Look at the grip this Canadian has on the AR..... Hoadie with the Ar and wondering hoe to get it past customs... Me with my Pakistani No4 MK2 Wondering how Im going to get my AR back from Hoadie....
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 Can you tell who has had a few toooo many?????
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 Hoadie back from the Turkey Hunt--- It was'nt that cold Hoadie....
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 OK I'm going to bed thats all the photos im posting. Sorry Guys we let the Lady's run off with the camaras when we went to the range. I know thats the picts you would really like to see but hey we didnt remember till we got to the range......... Wish all you Guys could have been there! ------------- "White Rhino" "Everybody's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer." --W. C. Fields |
Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 26 2008 at 8:58pm
| Not bad photos !! |
Posted By: Tony
Date Posted: March 26 2008 at 9:19pm
Love the cammo straight jacket Hoadie! Looks like a Gnome playing Rambo!  ------------- Rottie (PitBulls dad.) “If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons Born free taxed to death!!! |
Posted By: hoadie
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 4:29am
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Great pics Rhino-Thanx Lisa!!
Man-I gotta tell you guys..You all missed a GREAT time!! I havent had this much fun since the pigs ate baby brother!! Hoadie ------------- Loose wimmen tightened here |
Posted By: hoadie
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 4:31am
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Hey Al..See the pic of me in my Brit cammo??Look to the side of my arm...see what I gotcha for your next packet,mate?
Hoadie ------------- Loose wimmen tightened here |
Posted By: White Rhino
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 10:52am
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Cookie Monster, here is the web your looking for to get the 30-06 rounds... j&g sales thats how I pull it up.. try and let me know how it goes...TTYL>>>> ------------- "White Rhino" "Everybody's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer." --W. C. Fields |
Posted By: Ed Hill
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 11:12am
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Great pictures! Hoadie is younger and prettier than everyone said... Ed |
Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 12:30pm
Glad you had a great time Mate/Buddy !!!
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Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 12:41pm
Found same ammo on Cheaper then dirt for a dollar more I thing I'm going to order 400 Rds.
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Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 12:43pm
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http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.editAlbumPhoto&albumID=22650&imageID=4524173">
Hoadie is holding a M1903 in pristine Condition
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Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 12:47pm
Allen,
Hoadie picked up those grits at the local Piggy Wiggy grocery store. If you ever watched the movie Driving Ms. Daisy? That is the store where she shops for her vittles.
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Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 12:48pm
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Yes that is a non Enfield. That is a 1944 Springfield M1 Garand.
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Posted By: White Rhino
Date Posted: March 27 2008 at 10:51pm
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CM look again and go get your glasses. thats your M-1. See where my thumb is. remember how Hoadie was warning me about M-1 thumb. ------------- "White Rhino" "Everybody's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer." --W. C. Fields |
Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 28 2008 at 2:03am
Rhino I know it is the M1, What is your point?
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Posted By: White Rhino
Date Posted: March 28 2008 at 9:13am
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UMPH!!! Moderator Group..... Should have known you would fix it..... or am I loosing it? Only You and I will know Cookie... LOL!!!! But I did read what I read.... LOL!!! you got me... ------------- "White Rhino" "Everybody's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer." --W. C. Fields |
Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 28 2008 at 11:30am
| Your losing it Rhino |
Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: March 30 2008 at 5:35am
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you gents looked to have had a great time , i wish id been able to attend - perhaps next time ,
so i gather your in the southeast ? a carolina maybe ? or is it georgia / mississippi ? hoadie musta passed through here or close to me perhaps ?
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Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 30 2008 at 5:41am
Just south of Memphis
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Posted By: TomcatPC
Date Posted: March 30 2008 at 12:25pm
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If I can ever find some spare cash, would it be all right if I showed up at an event in the future?, or is this invitation only?
Mark ------------- The .303" Cartridge, Helping Englishmen express their emotions since 1888. |
Posted By: Hatchetman
Date Posted: March 30 2008 at 6:14pm
The invitation is out to all members of the forum mate  ------------- But the winters coming, And the snow will cover tracks, And I'll be watching, Because I'm hunting you - Sarah Blasko, The Gardens End |
Posted By: hoadie
Date Posted: March 30 2008 at 10:34pm
Thats right!! Just make sure you let us know in advance,& be part of the dialogue. I Cookie knows your coming-he'll bake a cake! hoadie ------------- Loose wimmen tightened here |
Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 31 2008 at 7:06am
| Yes everyone that is a Member is welcome along with thier family and friends. We need to know asap if you are wanting to attend so we can do the logistics. |
Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 31 2008 at 7:08am
| We discussed this for several months prior of the meet. We asked for inputs on dates and location. All dialogue was posted for everyone to view |
Posted By: White Rhino
Date Posted: March 31 2008 at 7:22am
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I for one wish there had been more people to attend the 2008 M&G . I did have fun and enjoyed my time. as for the people involved it was a pleasure to put a name with a face. as yall know Cookie Monster and I have allready met before and are close enough to do that very easy. as for the rest of yall . well the pond is wider than we think.it does cost a bit much to do one of these things. But its worth it. I,m glad I did this one since now that I,m back the Wife has put me back to work on the House. Only thing I can think of is that She must be getting it ready for company.... I will have to wait and see. But I have my work cut out for me now. finish remodleing the House! When will it ever end..... ------------- "White Rhino" "Everybody's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer." --W. C. Fields |
Posted By: hoadie
Date Posted: March 31 2008 at 1:26pm
Damn straight Rhino!  You KNOW my Canuck buns are gonna be sittin in your new room!!
Hoadie ------------- Loose wimmen tightened here |
Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 31 2008 at 10:28pm
| yep Rhino and I have done this trip 5 or six times |
Posted By: hoadie
Date Posted: April 01 2008 at 12:23am
Somethin I just GOTTA post bout the M & G  This fer all of you that missed the hunt.  .Cookie & I were walking the property-& we came around the bend-for a second or 2 we looked @ the large bevy of turkeys sitting there in front of us  We were a bit stunned..& then they all flew off!  But I looked @ Cookie..& I gotta tell ya-there are no words in english to describe the look on his face!!  It was absolutley priceless!! I started laughin so hard I had to drop to one knee! Just THAT alone-was worth the price of the hunting licence!!  I'd do it again in a heartbeat!
Hoadie ------------- Loose wimmen tightened here |
Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: April 01 2008 at 5:06am
Hoadie if you recall it was the other way around
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Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: April 01 2008 at 5:08am
| Hoadie Turkey season is untill sometime in May if you want to fly down for a weekend I will pick you up at the airport. You have licence so all you will be out is plane ticket. |
Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: April 01 2008 at 10:30am
| gottcha - if possible next year ill be on your list , i guess that we will be a larger group after seeing how much fun ya-all had |
Posted By: White Rhino
Date Posted: April 01 2008 at 10:49am
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Hey Hoadie, just sitting in the Hotel Room drinking a few beers and eating some oysters together at the Pub was great fun with Ya-- Not to mention the range Cookie took us too. and to think We were the only 3 people there at the time... Priceless!!!!!! Especialy getting to swap Rifles fer a shot or two or three...... Pricless!!!!! I wont tell no one that I had to pry the A.R. out Ya hands...... Hey I think Hoadie even tried to trade His Enfield for it..... LOL!!!!! and a bottle of Canadian Whisky too! Loved every minut of it though!!!!!
Yep! Hoadie I'm getting ready fer yer visit down here at the Swamp farm... May leave the Gator in the pond till then.........He is good eatin size..... LOL! And I garounteee that he will tast better than the Gator sausage... I will make sure there are no bullet fragments in it........ ------------- "White Rhino" "Everybody's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer." --W. C. Fields |
Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: April 01 2008 at 11:32am
We tried to tell ya !!!
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Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: April 01 2008 at 11:35am
Yes it was a very memorable occasion
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Posted By: hoadie
Date Posted: April 01 2008 at 2:13pm
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The rest o you guys can only wish! When the ANGELS ask me to recall the highlites...THIS trip would DEFINATLEY be part of it!!
Hoadie ------------- Loose wimmen tightened here |
Posted By: White Rhino
Date Posted: April 05 2008 at 1:15pm
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What??? OK , wait till ya come to the Swamp Farm , Hoadie Thats the time you will love to tell St.Peter, at the perly gates.... Hell if the Timing is right you may get to shoot the fart your self.... I've taken enough of them Gators myself in the past few years...I know what good Bullet free gaoter meat is like ..... ------------- "White Rhino" "Everybody's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer." --W. C. Fields |
Posted By: ducaninfrance
Date Posted: April 07 2008 at 12:31am
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NOT that I am casting ANY aspersions but are you SURE that any of you will be talking to St Peter
------------- Duncan. Peace is that brief, quiet moment in history.......... when everybody stands around reloading. |
Posted By: White Rhino
Date Posted: April 07 2008 at 7:32am
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Yep If it exists I will be there. . . Ive been pretty close in the past..... ------------- "White Rhino" "Everybody's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer." --W. C. Fields |
Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: April 07 2008 at 10:59am
| I hope he enjoys milsurps |
Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: April 12 2008 at 8:28am
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to duncan-in-france , sir anyone in possesion of an enfeild on that fatefull day will most likely be welcomed by st peter , after all who the hell will keep the rif raf out if we are not there:>}
if it werent so far - half a country [for those of you in europe-all the way to asia] id say im on board today - sufice it to say i intend to make it , and barring gas[petrol] at an unatainable price or canadian snow ill be there
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Posted By: Tony
Date Posted: April 13 2008 at 2:46am
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Gentlemen gentlemen please let me explain. Hoadies doesn't really understand religion!
He believes St Nicholas is a lady who doesn't wear drawers. ------------- Rottie (PitBulls dad.) “If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons Born free taxed to death!!! |
Posted By: hoadie
Date Posted: April 13 2008 at 5:24am
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Well..AINT she?
Hoadie ------------- Loose wimmen tightened here |