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Post by brownien on Oct 25, 2014 21:19:10 GMT -5
Hello all! I've been out of it for awhile now, or at least it seem so. But now is like to test the waters for a possible bulge themed event in mid Jan of 2015. It would be located back at the Johnstown NY field that I have hosted past events at. I would like to hold it at the new field near Albany NY, but there would be no vehicle access with the snow, because they don't plow it in the winter.
The event would be a simple 2 day event. Not a whole lot of fluff, just some tough winter combat! Depending on the numbers, I could possibly put everyone up in my house for Sat night, so sleeping bags or cots would be a must. I could also do a bulk order of smoke/ frag grenades if anyone would like to chip in and help by buying a few of the total grenades ahead of time, I know grenades were a real big hit at past events.
The big question is the date. I'd like to shoot for the 1/10-1/11 weekend, but I know being so close to New Years may be difficult, but then again, being so close would be good for those in school/teaching, who may be on break.
Having some ties at the new field, I may be able to do some promoting there for the event. I already know of a few guys I met there that are looking into starting kits. I'll make sure anyone interested knows fully, once this is set in stone.
Let me know when would be best for you! I just don't want to make it too close to anyone else's event date is all
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Post by Dracul on Oct 26, 2014 0:49:10 GMT -5
Whenever it is, Me and my wife will try to make it.... and anyone else from our team who is willing to make the trip.
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Post by shiftysgarand on Oct 26, 2014 11:32:55 GMT -5
I'd be interested, if I could get a driver for me and hopefully a few more.
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Post by insterburger on Oct 26, 2014 12:20:20 GMT -5
Will start looking into it and advise ASAP.
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Post by SfcMigs on Oct 26, 2014 12:53:27 GMT -5
Should be OK for me and my crew.
Migs
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Post by Schwerpunkt on Oct 26, 2014 16:46:59 GMT -5
damn, that's scheduled as a drill weekend for me.
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Post by Jerry-ADK on Oct 26, 2014 16:48:17 GMT -5
I,ll be able to make that date. Go for it!
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Post by ScottCollins on Oct 26, 2014 17:53:25 GMT -5
Nothing on my schedule! So it looks like shifty and I will probably be able to make it. Although, does anyone happen to have any loaner overcoats we could borrow?
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Post by Jerry-ADK on Oct 26, 2014 18:19:38 GMT -5
Nothing on my schedule! So it looks like shifty and I will probably be able to make it. Although, does anyone happen to have any loaner overcoats we could borrow? I have that one that fit Shifty. I'll make sure to bring it again.
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Post by shiftysgarand on Oct 26, 2014 18:42:32 GMT -5
Mark, did you ever sell yours? That's the one Scott used last time.
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Post by insterburger on Oct 27, 2014 15:34:49 GMT -5
I still have it and will bring it along, assuming I can make it. Going through some dark days right now, going to have to see where things go.
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Post by brownien on Oct 27, 2014 17:29:09 GMT -5
Would either weekend of the 1/3-1/4 or the 1/17-1/18 work better for anyone? Just throwing that out there
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Post by SfcMigs on Oct 27, 2014 18:40:16 GMT -5
Would either weekend of the 1/3-1/4 or the 1/17-1/18 work better for anyone? Just throwing that out there I would be better off with the weekend of January 17/18. Just food for thought. Monday the 19th is Martin Luther King Day. May help some who may have off that Monday. I know I do. Migs
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Post by shiftysgarand on Oct 27, 2014 19:42:56 GMT -5
MLK weekend works for me. If I can find a driver, I should be all set.
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Post by Schwerpunkt on Oct 28, 2014 8:17:51 GMT -5
that would work for me as well.
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Post by ScottCollins on Oct 28, 2014 8:55:00 GMT -5
We did it on mlk weekend last time and it worked out really well
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Post by brownien on Oct 28, 2014 9:01:05 GMT -5
Ok, as long as no one objects, it will be set for the 17th & 18th of January. I'll be doing a full writeup soon with all the details.
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Dracul
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Post by Dracul on Oct 28, 2014 10:57:00 GMT -5
Pretty sure my wife and other teammates get off for that. So, it seems like a logical weekend. Especially those who have long drives, it allows us to take our times.
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Post by Dracul on Nov 2, 2014 18:36:18 GMT -5
I forgot to mention this, but due to the shower situation, or lack there of rather, it would be smart to bring baby wipes with you to clean up. When I was in, we used baby wipes to clean ourselves when we were out in the field, without a shower in sight. Its no hot shower, but it works well enough to clean you and help you smell better after a long day of running and gunning.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Nov 2, 2014 19:54:59 GMT -5
I echo the recommendation for Baby Wipes. They work decently well in the absence of a shower.
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