2013 Convention Information

[John William McCandles]

We are coming to convention should be there Thursday night.  We probably will not go to the banquet since my wife can't eat BBQ.   .

Tascosa Joe; Contact French Jack or Gabe and the caterer can possibly have another meal available for her. They may also be better able to explain the entire menu on the buffet.
Also if anyone has a special diet and needs something different for their meal please contact French Jack or Gabe also, so arrangements can be made with the caterer.

JW

[Texas Lawdog]

Yep, The Cattleman's was the name of the steak place that I could not think of the name. I went over Friday night with a couple of the guys from Indiana who are members of Hiram's Rangers. I don't know why I could not remember Cattleman's, that is the name of a famous steakhouse in the Fort Worth stockyards.

[Major 2]

The offending steak house is out of business. The Cattlemans Steakhouse is doing well.

Mingo

I'm not supprised    they were both ill equiped in the service area ( help was overwelmed ) and the steak was (at least mine) was poor.
Several stated the same for their's . 

Granted, there were about 16-18 NCOWS folks in when we went Thursday night , but the largest group was not larger than 5 or six    

[Texas Lawdog]

Major, The food should be better at The Cattleman's. That other place had a Kentucky Derby theme. Maybe we got served Horsemeat?

[Major 2]

I wonder if it's a chain tied in with the one in Ft W. 
We have one here, out by the Mouse not sure if it the same Franchise though.

We also have Ruth Chris , Longhorn, Charlie's .... RC 's & Charlie's are very good

another though not a chain franchise is the Kissimmee Steak Co.  if in the area east of the Universal/Mouse I highly recommend it.

[John William McCandles]

I hope everyone whom plans to attend the convention were able to get their motel reservations in before the deadline. We'd still like to have everyone that is attending have their registration in within the next week or week and a half so the caterer can have a head count for the banquet and have any special needs meals available.
The convention is shaping up nicely with a few new vendors coming aboard and a few old familiar faces setting up. So everyone come on out and have a great time.
The Johnson County Rangers are looking forward to seeing everyone in a couple of weeks!
Everyone travel safe and we'll see you then.

JW

[captmack]

I look forward to seeing everyone at the convention.  I will roll in Friday about 1100.

Capt. Mack

[River City John]

Are there plans for a Color Guard?

Volunteers wanted to know in order to plan bringing a uniform.

RCJ

[John William McCandles]

Are there plans for a Color Guard?

Volunteers wanted to know in order to plan bringing a uniform.

RCJ

RCJ, If you could have the Color Guard bring their uniforms.

Thanks
JW

[John William McCandles]

List of Vendors as of Saturday, March 9:
Abels, Len & Bev   Red River Trade Co.       Books, Clothing, Leather
Baize, Bobby          Trader Bob                       Fur Pelts, Hats, Pouches
Bondora, John          Circle J Frames               Barnwood Framing
Brown, Homer          HB Leather                       Holsters, Belts
Carter, Mike          Carter Custom Knives    Knives/Leather
Chambers   Dave & Diane                               Indian Leather, Knives
Chenault, Robert   JCR Marshall               Misc.
Covert, John                                          General Period
Graves, Shelly & Steve Blue Sage Mercantile  Clothing & Accessories
(Presenters also)
Hamilton, Matt          Hamilton Dry Goods       Clothing and Accessories
Irons, John          Yuma Kid's Mistake       General Period Stuff
Kaiser, Frank          Rocking K Saddlery       Leather/BP Revolvers
King, Carl L.          Dry Ridge Blacksmith       Camp/Ranch Ironwork
Kirkeby, J & P Croft   Croft Corner               Clothing & Accessories
Lee, Dave                  Great Lakes Freight & Mining Co.   Guns & Knives
Little, Larry          Gripmaker                       Handgun Grips
Tatum, Michael & Anastasia Hope   Anastasia's Books   Books & Misc.
Torrence, John & Michele   Kansas Vigilance Committee   Misc.
Wierus, Frank          Providence Tool               Peabody Rifles

[bowiemaker]

Here is the current weather forecast for the convention. However, this is the Ohio Valley and weather forecasts are subject to change every 2 1/2 seconds.

Fri Mar 15
High 58°   Low 45°
Partly Cloudy
CHANCE OF RAIN: 10%
WIND NW at 9 mph

Sat Mar 16
High 57°   Low 47°
Mostly Cloudy
CHANCE OF RAIN: 10%
WIND NNE at 7 mph

Sun Mar 17
High 53°   Low 41°
Showers
CHANCE OF RAIN: 60%
WIND N at 8 mph

[Texas Lawdog]

That sounds okay for this time of the year. I'm packing a light jacket just in case.

[John William McCandles]

These are the confirmed presentations. All times are for Saturday.

10:00 Building a Lady's Outfit Michelle Graves
11:00 Rifling a Gun barrel
1:00 Kirst Cartridge Conversions
2:00 Peabody Rifles
3:00 The Dulcimer

If anyone else would like to put a presentation on please contact me or Mike Stapelton on the JCR website.
Thanks

JW

[Capt. Montgomery Little]

Coming in late Thursday afternoon. Who's fixing supper? Better yet, where is that steakhouse north of the convention center? As I recall there is one just north of the Super 8 motel across the main street from the Paraquet Center.  See Y'all there!

[Texas Lawdog]

Capt., I think the name of it is Cattleman's Steakhouse.

[Major 2]

Keep a light on,  we be there late afternoon as well

[River City John]

RCJ, If you could have the Color Guard bring their uniforms.

Thanks
JW

Four so far have stepped forward which should be enough, but I encourage ANY member in attendance who would like to add depth to the formation to please join us. We would love to have you.

RCJ

[John William McCandles]

Four so far have stepped forward which should be enough, but I encourage ANY member in attendance who would like to add depth to the formation to please join us. We would love to have you.

RCJ

RCJ; Thanks for brings this up and putting things together.

JW

[John William McCandles]

Sierra Sue and myself will be there Friday morning to help setup, then enjoy the rest of the weekend.
See everyone then.
To all those traveling have a safe trip.

JW

[River City John]

RCJ; Thanks for brings this up and putting things together.

JW

Capt. Mack deserves the credit.