Yeehaw! I just booked the family vacation

[Major Matt Lewis]

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We are going to Deadwood during their Day's of 76 celebration in late July.  Looking forward to it...

[Steel Horse Bailey]

Cool!

Do you need anyone to carry bags an' such?  I worked at a hotel and have tons (literally) of experience!  And I'm pretty cheap!

[Ornery Orr]

My wife is taking me to St. Thomas for my Birthday at the end of May.  She's tired of me complaining about not diving since the Marine Corps.  I told her I'd settle for a couple of '51 Navy cap and ball pistols and a Henry, but unfortunately she'd rather go to St. Thomas.  Why can't she just give me what I really want? 

[Wymore Wrangler]

Orney Orr, are you staying at Blue Beard's Castle???  And make sure you take some snorkle gear to Megan's Bay when you go, I once found enough money snorkling there to buy a round for a very large group in about 30 minutes...

[Kayleen]

  We also have our vacation planned. Shortly after Convention we will be traveling back to Oklahoma City. Yes you have guessed it, the Cowboy Museum and the Stock yards. I have  some research to do. Then on to Galveston, Tx for some fun.
  Deadwood is an interesting place to visit. Do not forget to see Mount Moriah Cemetary. I have been there several times and can still find things to visit over and over again.
Latter,
Kayleen

[US Scout]

Major Matt,

Sounds like fun.  Wish my wife would agree to something like that, but her idea of a vacation is going to the beach.  I keep telling her that going to the beach for a Marine is like going to work, but she doesn't understand the significance. 

On the other hand, I'm tentatively planning to "Ride with Custer" in June.

 

[RattlesnakeJack]

... On the other hand, I'm tentatively planning to "Ride with Custer" in June.

Say, USS, which event you planning on going to - the Real Bird Ranch re-enactment on June 24, 25, 26?  (Assuming you're talking about a Little Big Horn-type event, not Civil War, that is ...) 

Reason I ask is that a young feller from these parts who has been going to these events for a couple or three years (son of a colleague - Jeff Wahl, who depicts Lt. Sturgis in the "custerclan" group) has suggested I might like to attend, and perhaps even participate in a civilian scout personna, this coming summer.  And I've been giving that possibility serious thought, especially since I won't be able to attend other US events next year, what with Buffalo Bill's Summer Range cancelled, and GAF Muster conflicting with our main autumn shoot, locally ....

[US Scout]

Jack,

Thats the one.  I've only tentatively signed up as I have 3 other conflicts at the same time that may take priority. 

I did one of those Cowboy Adventure Rides a few years back and had a blast, so thought this might be fun.

[Grizzle Bear]

Major Matt:

I guess this means you won't be gold mining the first week of July with the rest of the KVC?

GB

[Ornery Orr]

Orney Orr, are you staying at Blue Beard's Castle???  And make sure you take some snorkle gear to Megan's Bay when you go, I once found enough money snorkling there to buy a round for a very large group in about 30 minutes...

We'll be staying at Secret Harbour Resort.  I don't know if we'll get Cinda certified to dive or not.  She might just end up snorkeling.  I've already replaced my PADI card that I lost a few years back and plan on taking a refresher course once I get there.

[Major Matt Lewis]

Griz,

I had to find something that wife and kids wouldn't mind doing.  Tina has already let me know that Deadwood was not on her favorites list....But I refused to go to North Carolina again this year to visit the in-laws.  They can come here.