NCOWS 2012 National Convention

Steel Horse Bailey · March 16, 2012, 11:34:54 AM

Lil Jimmy - You had trouble sleeping in a rainstorm? I sleep REALLY well ... unless it's a super-storm, and even those I can sleep well 'thru.

Most would be happier for rain than snow!

bowiemaker · March 16, 2012, 02:41:54 PM

We are under way!

Texas Lawdog · March 16, 2012, 04:23:31 PM

Bowiemaker, I guess I have not had the pleasure of meeting you at the Convention. I have been hanging around with Major 2 and the guys from Florida, and Texas Jack Stephens and Rowdy Fulcher.

joec · March 16, 2012, 04:34:06 PM

Well guys I will see you tomorrow morning as we will be there then. Actually working a bit besides doing some shopping so please leave something for us too.

Steel Horse Bailey · March 16, 2012, 07:29:33 PM

It now looks like I'll be the Lone Ranger from this part of Indy. Bill's leg is causing him big problems, Bart is gonna work, Tony and Dave have "Mom's Health issues." She could use some extra prayers, pards.

But I'll be there! Doesn't it start around 09:00? Anybody staying right THERE at the Conv. Center (or is there no hotel on site)?

Looks like my "No snow" edict to Momma Nature got heard!

See ya in the funny papers!

joec · March 16, 2012, 07:47:18 PM

Quote from: Steel Horse Bailey on March 16, 2012, 07:29:33 PM
It now looks like I'll be the Lone Ranger from this part of Indy. Bill's leg is causing him big problems, Bart is gonna work, Tony and Dave have "Mom's Health issues." She could use some extra prayers, pards.

But I'll be there! Doesn't it start around 09:00? Anybody staying right THERE at the Conv. Center (or is there no hotel on site)?

Looks like my "No snow" edict to Momma Nature got heard!

See ya in the funny papers!

Prayers for those needed Bailey. Now as for the weather and no snow you can take that to the bank as we have only had 2 days all this winter one of which was nothing really.

bowiemaker · March 16, 2012, 08:10:36 PM

The convention runs 9-5 on Staurday with the Banquet Saturday night. 9-3 on Sunday. There is a a hotel right next to the conference center (but not a part of it) and another just across the parking lot.

Full schedule and other infor here: http://www.jcrangers.com/2012convention.htm

bowiemaker · March 17, 2012, 12:56:53 AM

It's a good one folks!

More pictures at http://www.jcrangers.com/Conv2012.htm

Texas Lawdog · March 17, 2012, 03:43:59 AM

A good time is being held by all. A bunch of vendors with a bunch of neat stuff to buy. Enjoy!

Steel Horse Bailey · March 17, 2012, 04:36:21 AM

I'm leavin. In a half hour.

See ya soon!

Texas Lawdog · March 17, 2012, 05:28:38 AM

SHB, I'm still waking up. I'm working on my second pot O Cawffee here at the Motel. I am staying at the Sleep Inn in room 219. I look forward to seeing you. The Hiram's Rangers meeting is at 1300 at the Convention Center. L J

Deadeye Dick · March 17, 2012, 10:22:27 AM

Bowiemaker,
Thanks for sharing the pix with us. Looks like everyone is having a good time. Hope I can attend next year. Would like to sit in on the National Congress of Old Whiskey Samplers too, if this much esteemed group would have me. Keep the pix coming.
You guys and gals have a good time now, ya hear and keep the pix coming too.
Thanks again,
Deadeye Dick

Texas Lawdog · March 17, 2012, 10:48:42 PM

Deadeye, You need to become a member of Hiram's Rangers. We inducted 2 new members on Sat. at the Convention. Texas Lawdog Hiram's Rangers #18.

bowiemaker · March 18, 2012, 01:21:54 AM

Saturday at the convention

More at http://www.jcrangers.com/Conv2012.htm

Deadeye Dick · March 18, 2012, 11:00:07 AM

Quote from: Texas Lawdog on March 17, 2012, 10:48:42 PM
Deadeye, You need to become a member of Hiram's Rangers. We inducted 2 new members on Sat. at the Convention. Texas Lawdog Hiram's Rangers #18.

TL,
If I'm able to attend next year, I will join. Thanks for the invite.
Bowiemaker,
Keep the pix coming. Enjoy looking at them.
Deadeye Dick

Steel Horse Bailey · March 18, 2012, 02:30:36 PM

I'm very sorry I didn't get to meet Bowiemaker. I was at his table twice but he was away.

I'm sure we SAW each other, but ...

I was honored to meet Mr. Walt Kirst and his sidekick, Jay "Raven" Strite. These guys have forgotten more about these guns than I'll ever know! And wow! That Walker prototype is awesome! I can't wait for the upcoming article in Guns of the Old West magazine about the Walker and the Walker carbine/rifle prototypes!

(Don't take offense, Jay - if I may be so bold ... "Sidekick" is an honoured term in my version of the Olde West, as I'm sure you may have figured out!)

bowiemaker · March 18, 2012, 04:18:06 PM

I am sorry that I didn't get to meet everyone. I was away from my table a lot taking pictures, at seminars, and running around seeing the show. It was a busy weekend for me but I had a lot of fun. I did get to meet several people that I only knew from the forums and that was great.

All-in-all I think it was a very sucessful convention. It was my first one so I can't compare but I thought it went very well.

The banquet dinner was great. A lot of really nice door prizes were given away and I especially want to thank everyone who donated. We had several interesting seminars and quite a few vendors with some really neat stuff. The congress meeting apparently went pretty smoothly and they finished before midnight. I wanted to make my donation tot he poker tournament but couldn't get away at the time. They had a pretty good group at the ladies tea.

Just a really good weekend with with great people. I am very happy that the 2013 convention will be here.

joec · March 18, 2012, 05:13:38 PM

Quote from: bowiemaker on March 18, 2012, 04:18:06 PM
I am sorry that I didn't get to meet everyone. I was away from my table a lot taking pictures, at seminars, and running around seeing the show. It was a busy weekend for me but I had a lot of fun. I did get to meet several people that I only knew from the forums and that was great.

All-in-all I think it was a very sucessful convention. It was my first one so I can't compare but I thought it went very well.

The banquet dinner was great. A lot of really nice door prizes were given away and I especially want to thank everyone who donated. We had several interesting seminars and quite a few vendors with some really neat stuff. The congress meeting apparently went pretty smoothly and they finished before midnight. I wanted to make my donation tot he poker tournament but couldn't get away at the time. They had a pretty good group at the ladies tea.

Just a really good weekend with with great people. I am very happy that the 2013 convention will be here.

Who won the door prizes? Most important did I win anything since I could be at the banquit last night? Oh and when will the gun and holster rig be delived or do I have to pick it up?

Tjackstephens · March 18, 2012, 05:35:32 PM

Joec, Was good to met you and put a face to the name. You're not going to believe this, but the lady that won the gun at the Eastern Regional won this gun too. She said she needed it to balance herself out. Hope Lisa enjoys boh guns. Tj

joec · March 18, 2012, 06:25:03 PM

Quote from: Tjackstephens on March 18, 2012, 05:35:32 PM
Joec, Was good to met you and put a face to the name. You're not going to believe this, but the lady that won the gun at the Eastern Regional won this gun too. She said she needed it to balance herself out. Hope Lisa enjoys boh guns. Tj

I have no doubt someone else won it since my luck is just bad with these raffles.

I truly hope she feels balanced now too.

Great to meet you too TJ and will try to make at least one of your meets in the season also.