Texans headed to NCOWS Nationals

Pancho Peacemaker · March 27, 2010, 09:16:39 PM

The NCOWS Nationals are right around the corner: June 2 to June 5 at Evansville, IN.

Who from Texas is headed there?

Last year we gathered up and car pooled. The road trip was 11 hours each way.

I know I've spoken with several folks who are on the fence due to jobs and such.

Pancho

Tascosa Joe · March 27, 2010, 09:41:45 PM

Pancho
I am on the fence. I have surgery scheduled 10 may I am not sure if I will be up for the trip.

Texas Lawdog · March 28, 2010, 01:14:00 AM

That sounds sorta rough after surgery, it's a long drive up there. I will probably fly up there if I decide to go, and I won't fly with the guns up there and back.

Major 2 · March 28, 2010, 06:30:55 AM

I googled the route for myself ...Trip distance: 836.991346.9 mi Time: 12 hrs 52 mins

Hmm... June 2-5 hmmmmmm ........................

Pancho Peacemaker · March 28, 2010, 07:15:27 AM

Quote from: Texas Lawdog on March 28, 2010, 01:14:00 AM
That sounds sorta rough after surgery, it's a long drive up there. I will probably fly up there if I decide to go, and I won't fly with the guns up there and back.

TLD: I may need to wind up flying myself. I did check into flights and American has one non-stop flight to Evansville from DFW everyday.

gw · March 28, 2010, 09:32:51 AM

Be happy to pickup any of you boys that are going to fly-in. That means I'll hafta find the Evansville airport though!

Texas Lawdog · March 28, 2010, 09:33:31 AM

I would definitely prefer the nonstop to Evansville from here. I have had to change planes at O'Hare many time. It is not a fun place. American Eagle is in a separate terminal from the regular AA flights, unless they have changed things.

Major 2 · March 28, 2010, 12:53:50 PM

I'd have to change plane in Atlanta...I been there done that on Flight from hell

(into Louisville Ky)
I swore I'd never fly Eastern Airlines again ... glad they went belly up.
I figure, I'd want to take my guns to the Indy NCOW Nationals, and If I can get my Pard to go too.. ROAD TRIP !

I'm going to Charlotte on the 9th of Apr.

To fly ...I'd need to arrive at the gate (Orlando) min. 2 hours early , flight is 1hr 47min., layover is to connect to a Charlotte bound flight just under 2:30hours...Total 6 Hour 15 mins. and that's IF I don't get bumped or the connection plane is late.
I can drive it in 8 Hours.....and the Company was going to get me a Rental car up there anyway....
No brainier ..I'll drive the rental car up.
I only mention it because, heck anymore, there not much difference time wise for some flights.

June may be doable

Snakebite · March 28, 2010, 04:20:57 PM

The Evansville Airport is about 25-30 minutes from the range and is easy to find

Texas Lawdog · March 28, 2010, 06:07:43 PM

I think that the guys from Indy would prolly come down there and pick me up.

Snakebite · March 28, 2010, 10:57:56 PM

I live in Evansville and am a member at Westside. We can work something out to get people from the airport to a hotel if needed.
Let Duke Henry know if you need some help with this.

Jed Cooper · March 29, 2010, 08:05:31 AM

I can bet that anyone needing a ride will be taken care of. We want all pards to make it. I will help where I can. Jed

bushwhacker · March 30, 2010, 05:29:13 AM

Denice and I will be at the shoot at least from Tuesday. Anyone that needs to be picked up at the airport just let me know the time your flight will be coming in. Floozey and Bushwhacker

Pancho Peacemaker · April 11, 2010, 09:46:43 PM

Well gents, it looks like the NCOWS National will not be in the cards for me this year.

Those first two weeks of June are just too full of family and work responsibilities. I tried to move a few things, but I will not be able to make it this year.

On a better note, the timing of the Eastern Regional at Hooten is looking good. I'm going to try and shoot for that match to visit with my eastern compadres.

Pancho

Cole Bluesteele · April 12, 2010, 09:18:05 AM

Pancho,

Sorry to hear you aren't able to make it. Alamo Cody and I are still planning on being there.

Cole

Tjackstephens · April 12, 2010, 12:09:48 PM

Pancho, Sure will miss you. Don't forget the Eastern Regional at Hooten. Tj

Ottawa Creek Bill · April 12, 2010, 01:29:58 PM

I'm driving all the way to Texas, once I get inside the border I'm gonna turn around and drive to the National shoot. That way I can say I drove all the way from Texas to get to Evansville.

Bill

kflach · April 12, 2010, 02:06:11 PM

Pancho, I feel your pain. I got pumped up when I heard about it but when I looked at the date I realized I already had an important commitment that weekend to my daughter. I don't regret my commitment to her at all but must admit I really wish I could go to the Nationals too.

OCB, come on down. I can't fault anyone who wants to visit Texas on their way to anywhere else. In fact, it's a rather "enlightened" attitude, one that I fully respect!

<grin>

Ottawa Creek Bill · April 12, 2010, 07:13:52 PM

Quote from: kflach on April 12, 2010, 02:06:11 PM
Pancho, I feel your pain. I got pumped up when I heard about it but when I looked at the date I realized I already had an important commitment that weekend to my daughter. I don't regret my commitment to her at all but must admit I really wish I could go to the Nationals too.

OCB, come on down. I can't fault anyone who wants to visit Texas on their way to anywhere else. In fact, it's a rather "enlightened" attitude, one that I fully respect!

<grin>

Bring your daughter....she'll have a great time!

Bill

kflach · April 13, 2010, 10:03:09 AM

We have another weekend convention that we've been going to for years. In fact, now my wife attends at least one day as well. I take my daughter and her friends and what's nice is that she (and her friends) still genuinely *want* me to go with them. That's pretty amazing since they're all 15-16 years old. I know that sooner or later they'll outgrow wanting me to do things with them, so for now I'm considering every opportunity to be as precious as gold.

She's still committed to coming to shoot a match with me but we're still working out the "when." That 2-hour drive early on a weekend morning really has been an obstacle for her. I think that once she shoots a match and has all the fun, that early morning won't look so bad (that's the way it worked for me) but we'll have to see. I understand her completely - I *HATE* early mornings, too!!!!