2020 Trip to Texas

Post by **JEBar** » Fri Jan 10, 2020 9:23 am

awoke to a warm temp with a heavy cloud cover .... decided to take down and store our flag until the storm due to roll in overnight gets out of our area .... in previous year's Texas trip threads I've noted that there is mobile tech we trust and depend on who comes to our campground .... over the years he's handled a range of major replacements/repairs; as well as, minor adjustments .... he's scheduled to come by Monday morning and take care of a few things that I'm no longer able to handle .... for us, its comforting to have such capable resource ... no trips out of the campground slated for today .... do have some blades that need sharpening, plan to take care of them after the rain sets in

Post by **BigAl52** » Fri Jan 10, 2020 10:54 am

Jim
Im sure you will when you know but let us know how your Amazon package deal works out.

Post by **Shakey Jake** » Fri Jan 10, 2020 11:10 am

BigAl52 wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 08, 2020 11:19 pm
Is that a paper target only range Jim or is there some steel there a guy can ring

Seems to me they have a small area for steel pistol shooting but not for rifle. My range doesn't offer steel for rifle but there is one shooter that "brings his own" out from time to time. Takes him forever to set them up during cease fire and very annoying to other shooters.
Jake

Post by **BigAl52** » Fri Jan 10, 2020 11:26 am

Shakey Jake wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 10, 2020 11:10 am

BigAl52 wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 08, 2020 11:19 pm
Is that a paper target only range Jim or is there some steel there a guy can ring
Seems to me they have a small area for steel pistol shooting but not for rifle. My range doesn't offer steel for rifle but there is one shooter that "brings his own" out from time to time. Takes him forever to set them up during cease fire and very annoying to other shooters.
Jake

Thanks Jake Im checking for future trips to Texas. Im not much of a paper guy. I kind of like those reactive targets like 2 litres and pop cans.

Post by **JEBar** » Fri Jan 10, 2020 11:42 am

BigAl52 wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 10, 2020 10:54 am
Jim
Im sure you will when you know but let us know how your Amazon package deal works out.

most certainly .... here is a link to find an "Amazon Hub Locker" ====> https://www.amazon.com/gp/css/account/a ... archStores .... the one we chose is a GNC Store that is located 3.7 miles from where we are camped .... we were told by the folks camped next to us that we would receive an email from GNS saying our package is there .... we need to take a solid ID and probably a copy of that email .... our package is supposed to get there tomorrow (Saturday) .... no clue if it will get there in time to pick it up or if we will need to wait until Sunday

Post by **JEBar** » Sat Jan 11, 2020 12:53 am

the much ballyhooed storm we've been expecting for several days is rolling through where we are camped north of Houston as this is being typed .... right now our camper is in the middle of the thick red band showing on the weather radar .... lost satellite TV a few minutes ago, Verizon MIFI working well ....

Post by **BigAl52** » Sat Jan 11, 2020 8:24 am

Looks like this am its clear down there Jim. Did you get buckets of rain

Post by **JEBar** » Sat Jan 11, 2020 10:00 am

it was a storm with a few "interesting" moments .... we were told that this morning would dawn clear and cool .... they got the cool part right (over 20 degrees cooler than yesterday) but is far from clear .... looking out I can see some evidence of wind (cooler top in the road, collapsed chairs, patio carpets piled up) but nothing serious .... some puddles but no serious amount of standing water ..... last year we rode out Hurricane Michael in our camper .... its rain and wind lasted more than a day .... the worst of last night's storm was reported to be traveling at 50 mph hammered our are for a few minutes .... the rain came in a couple of intense, but brief, downpours .... wind gust were noticeable .... I wouldn't hesitate to place a bet that with the intensity of the rain and wind, some campers leaked

Post by **BigAl52** » Sat Jan 11, 2020 10:46 am

Looks like a sausage and eggs morning with some hot coffee. Only 12 here in Colorado. I think its going to be a reloading day.

Post by **JEBar** » Sat Jan 11, 2020 10:56 am

its been a sausage and eggs morning with some hot coffee type morning here as well .... still bouncing ideas for creating a portable reloading capability around in my head .... still have a few knives that need sharpening, will probably take care of them later today

Post by **JEBar** » Sun Jan 12, 2020 10:35 am

as I sit here looking out at a cool but beautiful morning in Texas, I couldn't help but look at the weather in South Dakota where we spend the summer .... its currently 8 degrees (Real Feel -8) on its way to a high of 19 later today .... I have a long standing and ever growing respect for family and other folks who don't just handle, they thrive living in such conditions .... with a visit to the shooting range at Blackwood Gun Club slated for tomorrow, a short trip to Conroe on tap for us today ...main stop will be at Walmart for targets and some other shooting supplies

Post by **BigAl52** » Sun Jan 12, 2020 11:35 am

Well I hope you dont get rained on tomorrow. I just checked the weather for where you are and it looks like its supposed to rain.

Post by **JEBar** » Sun Jan 12, 2020 12:13 pm

yep, a 40% chance .... however, they do add the comment, "Considerable cloudiness. Occasional rain showers in the afternoon." .... we plan to shoot around 10AM .... hopefully we will be able do so ... if not, we will reschedule

Post by **JEBar** » Sun Jan 12, 2020 8:38 pm

my oooooops on shooting tomorrow ..

.. we plan to go a week from tomorrow on Monday the 20th .... its kind of nice to be parked across from a truck that isn't a big brother but most certainly is of some distant kin to our ours .... its setup to haul a small car between the cab and the hitch .... this morning we drove down to Lowe's and Walmart in Conroe to pickup a few items .... most important items to me were some water filters and a can of Pb Blaster Penetrating Oil .... we have an excellent mobile RV repair fellow due to come by around 9AM to take care of a few issues that I simply can't handle any more .... on the plus side, warmer temps projected for each of the next 5 days ..

.. on the minus side, rain in the forecast for each of the next 5 days ..

Post by **JEBar** » Tue Jan 14, 2020 1:29 pm

the weather finally cooperated and we've finished our campsite setup .... first time we've ever positioned our outside cooking area beside a site's picnic table .... doing so was necessitated by the slope of the site .... possible grocery run on tap for later today, we want to pick up a few items to get our grill in action

Post by **BigAl52** » Tue Jan 14, 2020 3:01 pm

Looks good Jim. Never know I might even venture down that way next year about the same time you guys are. Im thinkin Im outa here on 8/1 unless the boss wants me to stay till years end. In which case that wouldnt effect me coming down there anyway.