HOTC 009 : Let's all run "Barefoot" to Bend, TX

[Lance M]

LETS ALL RUN "BAREFOOT" TO BEND, TX. TO "THE BAREFOOT CAMP AND RV PARK" AND GO CAMPING, HOTC STYLE!

HERE IS THE SCOOP:
JANUARY 18-21, 2013

GO TO: Barefoot Camp and R.V. Park TO SEE ONLINE.

THIS IS A THREE DAY WEEKEND!

THERE ARE 6 - 50 AMP HOOKUPS AND THE REST 30 AMP

37 PULL THRU SITES WITH WATER AND ELECTRICITY **WATER IS TURNED OFF DUE TO FREEZING TEMPERATURES** SO PLEASE COME WITH A FULL TANK. IF SOMEONE NEEDS WATER, THE OWNER'S HAVE OFFERED TO SUPPLY FROM THEIR WELL AT THEIR HOME IN A CONTAINER! DON'T FORGET, THIS IS TEXAS, BRING PLENTY OF PROPANE AND AN ELECTRIC HEATER! IT MAY BE COLD!

$20.00 A DAY FOR 2 PEOPLE, AND $5.00 EXTRA PER EXTRA PERSON

THERE IS A PAVILION FOR $25.00 A DAY - WE CAN TAKE A COLLECTION FOR THIS WHEN WE GET THERE

THIS IS A RANCH OWNED BY JACKIE AND CHARLENE BRISTER. THEY LIVE ON THE PLACE. THERE IS QUITE A BIT OF COLORADO RIVER FRONTAGE. IF YOU WANT TO BRING A CANOE OR KAYAK, YOU CERTAINLY CAN. MRS. BRISTER EXPLAINED THAT THE RIVER IS LOW, BUT HOPEFULLY WE WILL GET SOME RAIN BETWEEN NOW AND THEN. ACCORDING TO REVIEWS ONLINE, YOU CAN FLOAT TO SULPHUR SPRINGS CAMP, OR CONTINUE DOWN TO COLORADO BEND STATE PARK AND ARRANGE FOR PICK-UP WITH ONE OF OUR MEMBERS. **PLEASE CHECK ONLINE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE COLORADO RIVER DETAILS AND LEVELS** YOU MIGHT WANT TO BRING A FISHING POLE AS WELL. YOU NEVER KNOW TEXAS WEATHER!

FRIDAY -- ARRIVE AND PICK YOUR SPOT
HAPPY HOUR - 5:00 - 7:00
DINNER - ON YOUR OWN! WE FIGURE WE ARE A WORKING GROUP AND MEMBERS WILL BE ARRIVING AT DIFFERENT TIMES...

SATURDAY
BREAKFAST ON THE GRIDDLE - 9:00AM - BRING BREAKFAST ITEMS TO SHARE
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
HAPPY HOUR AS USUAL
DINNER - GRILL NIGHT! BRING YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF PROTEIN TO THE GRILL AND A SIDE TO SHARE

SUNDAY
BREAKFAST ON THE GRIDDLE AGAIN! BRING MORE OR LEFTOVER BREAKFAST ITEMS TO SHARE
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
HAPPY HOUR AS USUAL
DINNER - BURGERS ON THE GRILL! BRING YOUR FAVORITE BURGER FIXINGS TO SHARE! LET'S GET CREATIVE AND START THE HOTC BURGER! GRILL YOUR OWN BURGER AND BUNS!

MONDAY
BREAKFAST ON YOUR OWN
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
WE PART WAYS TILL THE NEXT TIME!

FOLKS, THE GRILL WILL BE AVAILABLE IF ANYONE NEEDS IT FOR LUNCH.
IF YOUR LAST NAME BEGINS WITH AN "A" THRU "M", PLEASE BRING AN HORS D'OEUVRE TO HAPPY HOUR SATURDAY NIGHT
IF YOUR LAST NAME BEGINS WITH AN "N" THRU "Z" , PLEASE BRING AN HORS D'OEUVRE TO HAPPY HOUR SUNDAY NIGHT
DESSERTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
YOU NORTHERNERS, "THE DUTCHMAN" IS ON THE WAY IN HAMILTON! BACON, BACON, BACON! THEY SMOKE THEIR OWN! SAUSAGE! GOOD SANDWICHES AND FIXINGS TOO!
THIS IS A VERY REMOTE AREA. SO BRING SUPPLIES! THERE IS A VERY NICE "HEB' GROCERY STORE IN LAMPASAS CLOSE TO WHERE A LOT OF YOU WILL BE TURNING OFF OF HWY. 281 TO BEND.
SOME MAY WANT TO CHECK OUT "BAD BOB'S BEND STORE"! SOUNDS LIKE THEY ARE GEARING UP FOR 2013! GO TO: WWW.BADBOBSBENDSTORE.NET/?M=1
THERE IS ALSO COLORADO BEND STATE PARK DOWN THE ROAD WITH SOME BEAUTIFUL HIKING, VIEWING, AND POSSIBLY CANOE OR KAYAK. WE WOULD STAY THERE, BUT NO HOOKUPS AND QUIET TIME...WOULD NOT WORK FOR US...
GORMAN FALLS IS ANOTHER HIKING TRIP THAT IS WELL WORTH THE HIKE.
LOOKS LIKE THEY ARE UNDER A BURN BAN, SO IF YOU HAVE THE PROPANE FIRE PIT, WE WILL CIRCLE THE PITS TO SIT AROUND!
CELL PHONE SERVICE AND INTERNET SERVICE COULD BE SKETCHY!

Email: barefoot@centex.net TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS, OR YOU MAY CALL THE BRISTER'S AT- 325-628-3395. PLEASE ADVISE THEM YOU ARE WITH THE HEART OF TEXAS CAMPING UNIT, AIRSTREAM CLUB.

HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!

RALLY SIGN UP HERE.


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Happy Trails!

Ann Flanagan
HOTC President

[jdalrymple]

Thanks Lance, we're gonna try to make to make it.


JD

[Lance M]

JD,
Hope to see you there! It will be a fun time like always!

[Lance M]

Hey y'all,
It looks like the weather for our campout this weekend will be excellent!

Come on out and enjoy the long weekend with friends.

[DKB_SATX]

Originally Posted by jdalrymple

Thanks Lance, we're gonna try to make to make it.


JD

Fantastic! It'll be good to see you two! David F. is even coming, though he's driving out directly from his shift at Parkland on Friday afternoon, and returning Sunday night for a Monday AM shift.

What's on the set list? Mack the Knife? Come Fly With Me?

DKB

[Lance M]

Well, it's time to head to the Barefoot Fish Camp in Bend, Texas! It looks like a fun filled weekend ahead! If you are looking for something to do this weekend, we'd love to have you join us

[DKB_SATX]

Well, we found a remote location, but unless you are addicted to your cell phone, you can't help but love it. It was a great weekend with good friends, as HOTC events seem to usually be!

We had some happy hours.


Sometimes happy hour lasts longer than the light. It never seems to be much of a problem.


It takes a panoramic shot to even get an idea about how nice this campground is.


We even had beautiful sunsets to cap the great days.

[idroba]

Damn, wish I could get to Idaho, get the Argosy and Jeep out, and join ya. Lets see, 1200 back to Idaho, 1800 or so to TX, then 1800 back, then 1200 back to phx. Might be a tight schedule.

How about a portable hot tub too?

You all enjoy yourself.