NAFEX 2012 Dinner and Raffle - Kearney, NE

[Chris L.]

Its time again to plan for the 5th Annual NAFEX dinner and raffle. It blows my mind how fast 5 years have gone since the 1st one. I am really looking forward to this years dinner, they keep getting better and better. As always, the raffle is free and there should be plenty of falconry gear to raffle off. You do have to pay for your own dinner, the past dinners have run about 20 dollars. I have not decided on where to have the dinner, the date for the dinner will be November 20th


Location: The Chicken Coop
Time: 5:30 PM
Date: 11/20/12

The Dinner will start at 6pm sharp.. Orders will be taken then


Chicken Coop
215 A Ave
Kearney, NE 68847
Phone 308) 338-8500


Web site :http://www.chickencoopsportsbar.com/Kearney/index.php



Please do participate in the poll if you are going to attend the dinner. It gives me a good idea of how many will be attending.

I will post when I decide on the venue location. If there are any locals that know of a great place please PM me and let me know. Rex from vernal really helped me last year and it was great to have a local resource to find a good place. Thanks again Rex for the hook up last year!

If you have not been to one of the NAFEX dinners you are really missing a great time. Its fun to put faces with the names. Everyone that comes to these is there to meet others and share in good times.

I look forward to seeing the repeat offenders beeer


Please click the link below to see what the past NAFEX dinner/raffles were all about. http://www.nafex.net/forumdisplay.php?f=25 ( the past 4 years are all stickied at the top)


** If you have anything you would like to donate to this years raffle, please email me (admin@nafex.net) or PM me (http://www.nafex.net/private.php?do=newpm&u=1)your item. Anything is greatly appreciated**


Raffle Donation List: updated: 11/09/12


Falconry Business Donations:


Mike Craig Craig Leashes (http://www.craigleash.com/)- Set of Jesses and modified Fox leash


Chris Lynn and NAFEX.net-

1) NAFEX.net Swag Pack ( NAFEX Hat, T-shirt, License Plate cover, and other NAFEX stuff)

2) $250.00 Gift certificate- valid for any species of offspring that I produce from my project at the time the winner redeems it.


Doug Pineo Pineo Falconry (http://www.pineofalconry.com/)- $50.00 Gift certificate valid toward any of the gear at Pineo Falconry.


Mikes Falconry Mike's Falconry Supplies (http://www.mikesfalconry.com/)- Falconry items


Mike Dupuy Mike Dupuy Hawk Food (http://mikedupuyhawkfood.com/)- $100.00 Off Voucher


David Frank Western Sporting (http://www.westernsporting.com)- Falconry items


Northwest Gamebirds Northwest Gamebirds LLC (http://buycoturnixquail.com/)- $25.00 Off Voucher


Marshall Telemetry Marshall Radio Telemetry (http://www.mikesfalconry.com/)- Telemetry Items and gear


Falconry Hood Donations:


Ken Hooke www.Falconryhoodsinternational.com (http://www.falconryhoodsinternational.com/)- Falconry items


Bryant Tarr Hawk Hill Hoods (http://Hawkhillhoods.com/)- 1 Falconry Hood


Chris Proctor Proctor Dutch Hoods (http://ProctorHoods.com/)- 1 Falconry Hood


Bill Barbour (GONEHAWKN (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=1265))- Falconry Hood




Falconry Book Donations:



Author- Harry McElroy Desert Hawking (http://www.deserthawking.com/home.html)- 1 Desert Hawking IV Book, Signed by Harry.


Ron Clarke ( Ron Clarke (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=1590))- Falconry book- "A Manual of Falconry" by M.H. Woodford.


Bob Collins and the Archives of Falconry The Archives of Falconry (http://www.peregrinefund.org/falconry)- Craigheads' Life with an Indian Prince (@$135 value); copy of Bibliotheca II (@$150 value); Gene Johnson's Harpy print "Jungle Queen" (@$50 - at least); and a few other prints




NAFEX.net members Donations:



Mario (Dirthawking (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=1053)) - Falcon Block

Rich (Lowachi (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=1347))- Leather Art

Joel (jnelly32 (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=2661))- Falconry Item

Brian (colelkhunter (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=4106))- Coroplast Giant hood

Kity (Hawkmom (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=64))- two sets of reward tags

Paul (Paul Mascuch (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=36))- small stainless steel ring perch

Tasha (Tasha55403 (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=1232)) - Falconry Pictures

Gaz ( ukroper (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=794))- telemetry/bell tail-mounts, DVD -''The Secret Life of the Sparrowhawk", and print of 2 English Springer Spaniels

Chris Comeaux (mewskeeper (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=722))- Falconry Items

Bruce Pressler(bapres (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=2711))- 1 Bow net (http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=11873)

Morris Jorgensen (weathervaneman (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=2899))- 1 Weathervane (www.weathervaneman.com (http://www.weathervaneman.com))

Isaac ( BestBeagler (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=235))- Parra cord/Leather rolled anklets and Parra Cord Jesses.

Bill Barbour(GONEHAWKN (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=1265))- 1 Falconry hood.

Fred Fogg( FredFogg (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=76))- Falconry Vest from Mike's Falconry

Janice ( High Desert Hawker (http://"http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=380))- A set of Jesses

Dan McCarron ( Wyodjm (http://"http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=431))- Kershaw pocket knife

[Dirthawking]

Me and Brandi will be there.

I will also have a few things to donate to the raffle as well!

[Lowachi]

Kim & I & the 2 boys, Brother! can't miss this. This meet might cost me my job, but I'll be there. It'swhere we honeymooned....As the saying goes, was looking for a job when I found this one.....;)

[jnelly32]

If you ask me, you'd have to be crazy not to make the raffle! Seriously, last year some schmuck apprentice won a falcon and has been the subject of about a thousand state farm jokes since that time.

Wait, that was me. Yep, I'll be there.

Chris- i don't know what it is yet, but I'll be bringing some sweet falconry schwag to donate to the raffle as a token of my appreciation for last years bounty.

[Lowachi]

Kim & I & the 2 boys, Brother! can't miss this. This meet might cost me my job, but I'll be there. It'swhere we honeymooned....As the saying goes, was looking for a job when I found this one.....;)

...and you betcha, I'll have something for the raffle

[JRedig]

Me and the misses have it on our radar...we'll see what Murphy does...

[Saluqi]

If you ask me, you'd have to be crazy not to make the raffle! Seriously, last year some schmuck apprentice won a falcon and has been the subject of about a thousand state farm jokes since that time.

Wait, that was me. Yep, I'll be there.

Chris- i don't know what it is yet, but I'll be bringing some sweet falconry schwag to donate to the raffle as a token of my appreciation for last years bounty.

Joel, how's that bird doing? Let's see some pictures!

[FredFogg]

The first NAFEX dinner I went to was, I believe, the first one and the wasn't a raffle so this will be my first raffle and I am really looking forward to it.

[jnelly32]

Joel, how's that bird doing? Let's see some pictures!

Hi Paul. Not much to report yet. Unfortunately I didn't get her until 3 weeks ago and she was FAT! I've been bringing her down slowly so she doesn't crash on me, but I'm thinking today could be the day she finally hits her response weight. If that's the case we'll start training with real intent.

I'll start a thread and post some pics here shortly.

How's that gos? Are you gonna make Kearney?

[Saluqi]

Hi Paul. Not much to report yet. Unfortunately I didn't get her until 3 weeks ago and she was FAT! I've been bringing her down slowly so she doesn't crash on me, but I'm thinking today could be the day she finally hits her response weight. If that's the case we'll start training with real intent.

I'll start a thread and post some pics here shortly.

How's that gos? Are you gonna make Kearney?

Oh yeah, I'll be there. The gos is fine, just about done molting, I'll her going in 2-3 weeks.

[colelkhunter]

I will be there with a plus one most likely. Chris I will be bringing one of my coroplast giant hoods for the raffle.

[Hawkmom]

Sorry, cannot make it. But I will donate two sets of reward tags.

Will sent my certificate via email to the raffle coordinator. Hawkmom74@yahoo.com

[Ken S.]

See you there!

[Mike Craig]

Chris,
I will donate some jesses and if I can find some time, I'll also make up a Fox Leash.

Mike

[Chris L.]

Me and Brandi will be there.

I will also have a few things to donate to the raffle as well!

Thanks Mario, your's and Brandi's donations are always appreciated. I look forward to seeing you both.


Kim & I & the 2 boys, Brother! can't miss this. This meet might cost me my job, but I'll be there. It'swhere we honeymooned....As the saying goes, was looking for a job when I found this one.....;)

I can't wait to see you and the family Rich! Its always great to see Kim and the boys. Please tell them all I said hello.

...dont get into much trouble for coming, on second thought, hell yes do what ever it takes ;)... SOrry brotha, I am being selfish :D


If you ask me, you'd have to be crazy not to make the raffle! Seriously, last year some schmuck apprentice won a falcon and has been the subject of about a thousand state farm jokes since that time.

Wait, that was me. Yep, I'll be there.

Chris- i don't know what it is yet, but I'll be bringing some sweet falconry schwag to donate to the raffle as a token of my appreciation for last years bounty.

Joel,

LOL, Your reaction was priceless when you won the falcon. That year was the best raffle to date. Its great to hear you have the bird and are flying him. I look forward to hearing how he does. THank you again Fred for donating the falcon. THat was very generous of you.

Thank you for bringing some items for the raffle, I couldn't do it without all the generosity of the NAFEX members and business that support it.

I look forward to seeing you again.


Me and the misses have it on our radar...we'll see what Murphy does...

I hope you can make it Jeff, I know murphy can be a bastard though


The first NAFEX dinner I went to was, I believe, the first one and the wasn't a raffle so this will be my first raffle and I am really looking forward to it.

Fred, you will not be disappointed I promise! The raffles are so much fun and we all have a great time. There are a few that get very lucky and walk out with some very nice falconry swag. I look forward to see you there!


I will be there with a plus one most likely. Chris I will be bringing one of my coroplast giant hoods for the raffle.

Brian, Thank you for the generous donation, I really appreciate it. Someone will be very happy to get a nice hood like that.

It will be great to finally meet you in person. I am not sure if I want to though, I think you and I have way to much to talk about and I may come home with a new hobbie ;)!!


Oh yeah, I'll be there. The gos is fine, just about done molting, I'll her going in 2-3 weeks.

Paul I know you have NAFA obligations but I hope you can make it to the dinner. I would love to have a cold one with you.


See you there!

Ken, thats awesome. I know we can find some trouble somewhere this year ;)


Sorry, cannot make it. But I will donate two sets of reward tags.

Will sent my certificate via email to the raffle coordinator. Hawkmom74@yahoo.com

Kitty,

Thank you again for your donation. You tags are always a hot item at the raffles. I really appreciate your continued support of the NAFFEX raffle. I sure hope we can meet face to face one day. Thank you again


I want to thank all of the members for donating items to the NAFEX Dinner Raffle. I really couldn't do this without these donations. It means so much to me and I really appreciate all of the support. This is why NAFEX is the number one falconry forum on the intent... Thanks guys!!!!

[Chris L.]

I forgot to add that Paul Mascuch is donating a small stainless ring perch. Paul thank you for that generous donation. I really appreciate it. I look forward to meeting you in person


If any of you have pictures of what you will be donating please don't hesitate to post a picture of the item.

again thank you for the awesome donations so far.

[Tasha55403]

I'll be there, with a pic or two to donate :) Unless another disaster happens and I get stranded halfway there, anyways :P

[Peregrine At Heart]

I'm going to certainly try to be there! Finances are giving me hell this year and it sure is sad when you don't even know if you'll make it to a meet in your own state! Lol. If I make the meet, I will certainly be at the NAFEX dinner!! :-)

[FredFogg]

Chris, you missed Mike's donation (post #14)!

I just received 2 leash systems from Mike and I can't tell you how much I love his braided equipment. Both of my birds will have his stuff on at the NAFA meet.

[Lowachi]

It's ALL I USE

[Heatherg]

I will be there with bells on :) I will have a couple donations as well....they are works in progress!
See ya'll soon

[Lowachi]

I will be there with bells on :) I will have a couple donations as well....they are works in progress!
See ya'll soon

bells part of yr new dance outfit??? haill:D

[Tasha55403]

bells part of yr new dance outfit??? haill:D
ROFLMAO...I'd almost forgotten about "Tabledancer"...:D

[Heatherg]

ya'll are just too funny!!!!!!

[FredFogg]

I missed that the last time Heather so I will need a repeat performance this year! LOL :D

[Heatherg]

Not sure that there will ever be a repeat performance :) :) :) Fred!!! But ya never can tell!!

[Lowachi]

Not sure that there will ever be a repeat performance :) :) :) Fred!!! But ya never can tell!!


I'll do my part, but we'll need a reporter and a coffee cup and....ideaa:D

[Heatherg]

hahahahaha.....that still remains to be one of the best setups ever!!!! thank you sir....for that moment....I will never forget it!.....and i still have the coffee mug....complete with the artwork and all :):):)

[colelkhunter]

I will be glad to contribute to this delinquency.

[sakerjack]

Not sure that there will ever be a repeat performance :) :) :) Fred!!! But ya never can tell!!

Heather, If there is a chance of repeat, I am in for the dinner!

[ukroper]

I will contribute some of my telemetry/bell tailmounts..and there will be 3 of us..
As i remember there is a place across the road from the hotels..Chigago joes?? can be a bit ..rough as i remember..lol...we came out alive tho!!!hahahha..ask Lauren Gough..our designated driver....

There is a cracking steakhouse..Grandpas??..or summat..that was REALLY good....

AND..If we ALL contribute some Crown..i know we can get the Gastonator up on a table again..just for our Ole yard warden...peacee:D:Dpeacee

[Dirthawking]

I will contribute some of my telemetry/bell tailmounts..and there will be 3 of us..
As i remember there is a place across the road from the hotels..Chigago joes?? can be a bit ..rough as i remember..lol...we came out alive tho!!!hahahha..ask Lauren Gough..our designated driver....

There is a cracking steakhouse..Grandpas??..or summat..that was REALLY good....

AND..If we ALL contribute some Crown..i know we can get the Gastonator up on a table again..just for our Ole yard warden...peacee:D:Dpeacee

Who is all coming over this year with ya Gaz?

Also if I remember properly it is Greygoose Vodka and Diet Coke with lime.

[Heatherg]

:) I dont remember signing up to be the entertainment !!!
crown and vodtka aside.....if ya'll only knew the real story behind this....its pretty good!!! I will let the warden share if he so chooses....otherwise I will leave you to your imaginations.... :):):)

[Dirthawking]

:) I dont remember signing up to be the entertainment !!!
crown and vodtka aside.....if ya'll only knew the real story behind this....its pretty good!!! I will let the warden share if he so chooses....otherwise I will leave you to your imaginations.... :):):)


I know the story. Lets just say it is not as entertaining (but it is still funny) as giving you crap about it! toungeout

[Heatherg]

thats precisley why I keep letting it go on and on....and maybe every once in awhile add a little fuel to the fire so to speak :P :P :P

[Lowachi]

I'm sure it will come full circle...and land on me!!!;)...eventually....

[sakerjack]

I'm sure it will come full circle...and land on me!!!;)...eventually....

As it should!!!LOL

[ukroper]

As it should!!!LOL


beeerbeeerbeeerbeeer

[colelkhunter]

I will be bringing Heather something that will ensure success! Are ya'll familiar with the hillbilly term "kneewalking slobberknocker"....you will be.

[sakerjack]

I will be bringing Heather something that will ensure success! Are ya'll familiar with the hillbilly term "kneewalking slobberknocker"....you will be.

"WTF"!!!

[colelkhunter]

It is a term of intoxication not often seen by the civilized world.:D

[Lowachi]

I will be bringing Heather something that will ensure success! Are ya'll familiar with the hillbilly term "kneewalking slobberknocker"....you will be.

is it like Lousianny "Walking home on yo lips"?

[frootdog]

I'm sure it will come full circle...and land on me!!!;)...eventually....

:eek:................. uh .................... never mind. peacee

[Chris L.]

Chris,
I will donate some jesses and if I can find some time, I'll also make up a Fox Leash.

Mike

Mike thank you! Your gear is all I use on every bird I fly. Been that way for 3 years now, you are going to make someone very happy with that set!



I'll be there, with a pic or two to donate :) Unless another disaster happens and I get stranded halfway there, anyways :P

Tasha I sure hope you can make it. THis year is going to be stress fee ;). Thank you for donating some of your great pictures I really appreciate it. You take some great photos.


I will be there with bells on :) I will have a couple donations as well....they are works in progress!
See ya'll soon

LOL, No comment! I look forward to seeing you there! Thank you for your help with the Raffle last year, any chance I could beg you to help again?


I will contribute some of my telemetry/bell tailmounts..and there will be 3 of us..
As i remember there is a place across the road from the hotels..Chigago joes?? can be a bit ..rough as i remember..lol...we came out alive tho!!!hahahha..ask Lauren Gough..our designated driver....

There is a cracking steakhouse..Grandpas??..or summat..that was REALLY good....

AND..If we ALL contribute some Crown..i know we can get the Gastonator up on a table again..just for our Ole yard warden...peacee:D:Dpeacee

Gaz,

I hope you make it this year man, we missed you and the gang last year!

Thank you for the great ideas on where do have the dinner. I was also thinking of a microbrewery. I will call a few of the places this week and see what we can find out. I am thinking if the one across from the hotel will take us that may be the best bet. I look forward to see you guys!!!




The dinner is really shaping up. Its over 40 people are ready :eek:. I looks like this year will be even bigger. I can't wait!

I have updated the donation list. Please contact me if I missed your donation or you are wanting to donate. IF you are not coming to Kerny please ship the items to me. I do not mind paying for the shipping.

[Mike Craig]

Thanks Chris-I appreciate. I will send the equipment out to you in the next two weeks.

Mike

[Chris L.]

Thanks Chris-I appreciate. I will send the equipment out to you in the next two weeks.

Mike

Thanks Mike, I will let you know when the set arrives

have a great day

[Heatherg]

:) No prob Chris! I can help with the raffle if ya need it. Just let me know :)

[Tasha55403]

Thanks Chris :) Stress-free would certainly be appreciated, though I'll settle for not-a-disaster and be happy for it, lol.

[ukroper]

Who is all coming over this year with ya Gaz?

Also if I remember properly it is Greygoose Vodka and Diet Coke with lime.

Hey Mario,just noticed this,..confusedd..sorry bud:D..Me,Don & Sue this year....

Hey,you and Brandi will finally get your wedding present!!!..it has been back and forth across the atlantic twice!!..(i brought it with ..brought it back..then i took it to Mn with me to post to yall...and brought it back again:eek:)
I have a memo to myself in big letters in my travel book this time!!..so make space..it will be so...:D

[Dirthawking]

Awesome Gaz! You gonna deliver it in person to us here in Texas?

[Lowachi]

Awesome Gaz! You gonna deliver it in person to us here in Texas?

Gotta find his way to the Colonies first, the ol' Sot!;)
Don't know why, but I miss ya Gaz!!! Get yer arse o'er here!

[ukroper]

:DNo Mario,flying into Denver this year..stating with Randy &Janie Peel for a couple of days and then on to Kearney..peacee

Miss you too Rich!!!..be there to bug ya soon...in fact,6 weeks to the day and ill be at the airport waiting to board!!!..YEHARRRRRpeaceepeacee

[ukroper]

Falconry & Ropin'....

MY perfect way to spend Thanksgiving...amennn

[Lowachi]

:DNo Mario,flying into Denver this year..stating with Randy &Janie Peel for a couple of days and then on to Kearney..peacee

Miss you too Rich!!!..be there to bug ya soon...in fact,6 weeks to the day and ill be at the airport waiting to board!!!..YEHARRRRRpeaceepeacee

Hope I can make it. Work has taken issue with my injury, ya might get stuck with mario alone!!! 6 weeks w/ no pay sux. Might have ta drink, eat & table dance w/o me.

At the very least, I'll be there ta set up the yard & pass the mantle ta my "apprentice" and be back in IL by monday. Scared ta say," what else can happen?"

[Dirthawking]

Hope I can make it. Work has taken issue with my injury, ya might get stuck with mario alone!!! 6 weeks w/ no pay sux. Might have ta drink, eat & table dance w/o me.

At the very least, I'll be there ta set up the yard & pass the mantle ta my "apprentice" and be back in IL by monday. Scared ta say," what else can happen?"

Rich, call me when you have a few free minutes.

[Chris L.]

Hope I can make it. Work has taken issue with my injury, ya might get stuck with mario alone!!! 6 weeks w/ no pay sux. Might have ta drink, eat & table dance w/o me.

At the very least, I'll be there ta set up the yard & pass the mantle ta my "apprentice" and be back in IL by monday. Scared ta say," what else can happen?"


Rich I am sorry for all that is going on. If you need anything or if I can help don't hesitate to holler at me

I hope to see you at the dinner, it wouldn't be the same without you and the family :(

[Chris L.]

Sunday Bump!

[sakerjack]

Rich I am sorry for all that is going on. If you need anything or if I can help don't hesitate to holler at me

I hope to see you at the dinner, it wouldn't be the same without you and the family :(

I second that,, Rich this is horrible news, You have to be there Man, hopefully we can get this together. I am sure some of us on NAFEX can come up with a plan. I will certainly pay for a few nites for you and your family.
Cheers Bro!!

[Chris L.]

2 more donations came in!! clapp

Thank you guys for the great donations, I really appreciate your support

Bruce Pressler(bapres (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=2711))- 1 Bow net (http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=11873.. the best bownets on the market!)

Morris Jorgensen (weathervaneman (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=2899))- 1 Weathervane (www.weathervaneman.com)

THe donation list is really shaping up nicely, Thank you to all those who have donated so far.

[colelkhunter]

Dang!! what kind of weathervane? If it's a goshawk, I would like to pre-bribe the name puller at to "win" that bad boy (wink wink)....:D

[Chris L.]

Dang!! what kind of weathervane? If it's a goshawk, I would like to pre-bribe the name puller at to "win" that bad boy (wink wink)....:D

Morris may chime in to let us know what BOP it will be.

His weathervanes look great

[FredFogg]

Dang!! what kind of weathervane? If it's a goshawk, I would like to pre-bribe the name puller at to "win" that bad boy (wink wink)....:D

If it is a goshawk, you might have a little competition on that bribing! LOL :D It would look great on top of my goshawk breeding chamber! toungeout

[Roper]

plannin on it .

[JRedig]

If it is a goshawk, you might have a little competition on that bribing! LOL :D It would look great on top of my goshawk breeding chamber! toungeout

I'm all in for that bribing!

[FredFogg]

Speaking of bribing, I was just looking through all the donors for the raffle (really great stuff) and I am surprised to not see more hoods being donated for the raffle by all the great hood makers on here! What's the deal folks? toungeout :D

[Lowachi]

I'm all in for that bribing!

Ah, the greatest quote..." Cross my palm with gypsy silver and all things may be yours..."amennn

[FredFogg]

Ok, according to my count, it is up to 46! You all can stop saying you are coming to the NAFEX dinner, you are decreasing my odds at the raffle! LOL toungeout :D

[colelkhunter]

Ok, according to my count, it is up to 46! You all can stop saying you are coming to the NAFEX dinner, you are decreasing my odds at the raffle! LOL toungeout :D

Amen to that brother. we need to start culling this herd!!! You so's and so's don't need to get your grubby mitts on my goshawk weathervane!

Jeff, If you are pulling the names at the raffle......remember, I know where you live. (not a menacing threat or anything....just, I KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE!)

[Lowachi]

Ok, according to my count, it is up to 46! You all can stop saying you are coming to the NAFEX dinner, you are decreasing my odds at the raffle! LOL toungeout :D
Everybody donates, every body wins. Just what Heather pulls toungeout I gavemy winnings away... how do ya like me now????confuseddButI got my wifes winning hood:D

[Heatherg]

Thanks Rich!!!!! :):):):)
Maybe this bribing thing isn't such a bad idea. toungeout

[JRedig]

Thanks Rich!!!!! :):):):)
Maybe this bribing thing isn't such a bad idea. toungeout

I'll be givin you 25 little pieces of paper with my name on it. If it all works out, free vet care for life!! Wonder how I'm gonna break this to ava and live...

[Roper]

jeff were trying to figure out how your still living with some of the stuff you do ...

[COMEAUX]

Not sure I will make the dinner,but here are my donations small and large bird carriers beeer

[Lowachi]

I'll be givin you 25 little pieces of paper with my name on it. If it all works out, free vet care for life!! Wonder how I'm gonna break this to ava and live...

ya still haven't cashed in yer win from last year yet Jeff:D.

[JRedig]

ya still haven't cashed in yer win from last year yet Jeff:D.

You're right Rich, email incoming with a few pics!

[Lowachi]

You're right Rich, email incoming with a few pics!

no worries, i'll watch for em.

[Chris L.]

Not sure I will make the dinner,but here are my donations small and large bird carriers beeer

Chris those look great! Thank you!



... About the bribing, I only take big faced 100's ;)

[Chris L.]

More donations to add... beeer



Chris Lynn and NAFEX.net-

1) NAFEX.net Swag Pack ( NAFEX Hat, T-shirt, License Plate cover, and other NAFEX stuff)

2) $250.00 Gift certificate- valid for any species of offspring that I produce from my project at the time the winner redeems it.


Isaac ( BestBeagler (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=235))- Parra cord/Leather rolled anklets and Parra Cord Jesses.



..

[Chris L.]

More items for the Raffle:


Author- Harry McElroy Desert Hawking (http://www.deserthawking.com/home.html)- 1 Desert Hawking IV Book


Doug Pineo Pineo Falconry (http://www.pineofalconry.com/)- $50.00 Gift certificate valid toward any of the gear at Pineo Falconry.

Harry and Doug,

thank you so much for your generosity to the NAFEX community. I truly appreciate it.

[Chris L.]

Another Item just came in tonight... Thank you so much Dan, thats a kick butt donation!!

Dan McCarron( Wyodjm ("http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=431))- Kershaw pocket knife

This dinner is really looking awesome!!

[ukroper]

Speaking of bribing, I was just looking through all the donors for the raffle (really great stuff) and I am surprised to not see more hoods being donated for the raffle by all the great hood makers on here! What's the deal folks?

peaceepeacee

LOOKS LIKE YOU MIGHT HAVE TO SHOUT FRED...THEY ARE ALL DEAFconfusedd

[Lowachi]

Speaking of bribing, I was just looking through all the donors for the raffle (really great stuff) and I am surprised to not see more hoods being donated for the raffle by all the great hood makers on here! What's the deal folks? toungeout :D

maybe they are, not all coming have listed donations......, and every year there's great stuff from folks that don't/can't make it. Gives ya something to be surprised by & look forward to. :D

[FredFogg]

maybe they are, not all coming have listed donations......, and every year there's great stuff from folks that don't/can't make it. Gives ya something to be surprised by & look forward to. :D

Doesn't make sense Rich, if they aren't coming, I would think they would be mailing the hood to Chris and would tell him they were and he would put it on the list of raffle items. If they are coming, again, why not go ahead and tell Chris you are bringing a hood for the raffle so he can list it. Hey, I am all about surprises but what surprises me most is all these hood makers on here that probably get some business from being on NAFEX and not one single hood has been donated yet! confusedd That's right, I am calling all you hood makers out, whatcha going to do about it! toungeout LOL :D

Footnote - In all honesty, I just want a chance at some of their great hoods! :D

[Lowachi]

Doesn't make sense Rich, if they aren't coming, I would think they would be mailing the hood to Chris and would tell him they were and he would put it on the list of raffle items. If they are coming, again, why not go ahead and tell Chris you are bringing a hood for the raffle so he can list it. Hey, I am all about surprises but what surprises me most is all these hood makers on here that probably get some business from being on NAFEX and not one single hood has been donated yet! confusedd That's right, I am calling all you hood makers out, whatcha going to do about it! toungeout LOL :D

Footnote - In all honesty, I just want a chance at some of their great hoods! :D



Ya missed Ken Hooke, he donated.







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[FredFogg]

Ya missed Ken Hooke, he donated.

Just says Falconry items, could be a hood saver? LOL toungeout :D

[colelkhunter]

i hope someone donates a Tiercel goshawk hood. I need one and since I am bribing for a weather vane I figured I might as well put that out there as well...:D:D

[sakerjack]

Just says Falconry items, could be a hood saver? LOL toungeout :D

Gotta have a bit of a surprise yes there is a hood and ....
.

[FredFogg]

Gotta have a bit of a surprise yes there is a hood and ....
.

SWEEEEEEEEET! peacee

Ignore that guy above that wants a male goshawk hood, I think a female goshawk hood would be much better! :D

[sakerjack]

SWEEEEEEEEET! peacee

Ignore that guy above that wants a male goshawk hood, I think a female goshawk hood would be much better! :D

LOL,, I have made a "Whack" of hoods and 8-10 savers to take with me. I think I can find something for the Dinner. I think then, what I will do after I talk to Chris, is this..... The winner gets to pick out the hood( some will not apply) of his or her choosing, the saver however has already been picked for the dinner....

[Tasha55403]

The winner gets to pick out the hood( some will not apply) of his or her choosing, ....

Sweet! I like that idea!peacee

[Lowachi]

LOL,, I have made a "Whack" of hoods and 8-10 savers to take with me. I think I can find something for the Dinner. I think then, what I will do after I talk to Chris, is this..... The winner gets to pick out the hood( some will not apply) of his or her choosing, the saver however has already been picked for the dinner....

What is the American translation of a "Whack of hoods":D:D A raft of ducks, a murder of crows, and a whack of hoods... Must be a Canuck falconry term. toungeout

[colelkhunter]

"Whack" (noun) Term used to describe what will happen to someones head if they get in the way of me getting my way.:D

[colelkhunter]

SWEEEEEEEEET! peacee

Ignore that guy above that wants a male goshawk hood, I think a female goshawk hood would be much better! :D


BUT..... I already have a female goshawk hood?

[sakerjack]

What is the American translation of a "Whack of hoods":D:D A raft of ducks, a murder of crows, and a whack of hoods... Must be a Canuck falconry term. toungeout

LOL,, I am trying to teach you "Americans" our Canadian lingo!! A Whack of hoods mean the same as a S*H** Load of hoods or 100 hoods and savers to be exact.

[colelkhunter]

LOL,, I am trying to teach you "Americans" our Canadian lingo!! A Whack of hoods mean the same as a S*H** Load of hoods or 100 hoods and savers to be exact.

Sounds like a whack of hoods to me.

[FredFogg]

BUT..... I already have a female goshawk hood?

Good! Just bring it with you to the meet for me! toungeout :D


LOL,, I am trying to teach you "Americans" our Canadian lingo!! A Whack of hoods mean the same as a S*H** Load of hoods or 100 hoods and savers to be exact.

Sounds like a load of Whack to me! :eek:

[sakerjack]

Sounds like a whack of hoods to me.

PMSL,, that is funny as hell!!

[sakerjack]

Good! Just bring it with you to the meet for me! toungeout :D



Sounds like a load of Whack to me! :eek:

Very Good FF!!

[colelkhunter]

PMSL,, that is funny as hell!!


We southern americans (rednecks) don't use alternative words for shit load. When you explained that it meant a shit load of hoods the first thing I thought was "Why didn't he just say shit load?"....:D

[Paul Mascuch]

Brian -

When I lived in Tennessee we used the word shload to cover that meaning.

Paul

[colelkhunter]

Brian -

When I lived in Tennessee we used the word shload to cover that meaning.

Paul

That's a good one for mixed company, I like that paul.

[ukroper]

We southern americans (rednecks) don't use alternative words for shit load. When you explained that it meant a shit load of hoods the first thing I thought was "Why didn't he just say shit load?"....:D



We Bristolians must be rednecks!!!..thought the exact same thing!!!peacee

[Tasha55403]

We Bristolians must be rednecks!!!..thought the exact same thing!!!peacee

Hmmm...I didn't THINK I was a redneck, but maybe I'm wrong...confusedd:D

[ukroper]

:D..Ahh Tasha..you will allways be a redneck to ustoungeoutthumbsupp:D.lololl

[colelkhunter]

I also forgot to mention that when I left Ga and moved to Tn some years ago I was upgraded to the status of "Hillblly". The premier redneck. :D

[Tasha55403]

:D..Ahh Tasha..you will allways be a redneck to ustoungeoutthumbsupp:D.lololl

Pmsl...aw shuckspeacee

[Chris L.]

LOL,, I have made a "Whack" of hoods and 8-10 savers to take with me. I think I can find something for the Dinner. I think then, what I will do after I talk to Chris, is this..... The winner gets to pick out the hood( some will not apply) of his or her choosing, the saver however has already been picked for the dinner....


Hi Ken,

I'm easy my friend. What ever works best for you I am cool with. The dinner is so low key, not many rules. Just beer drinking and sh_t talking.. I can't wait to see what you are bringing to then dinner. It will be cool to finally meet you as well, it's fun to put a face with the name

I have had some more items donated. I am in Santa fe for the weekend and will update the thread when I get home. We do have another hood to enter in the raffle, another book and something from a good friend in the UK!

For those of you coming to the dinner have a look in your falconry stash, grab something that has been sitting around a while it doesn't matter what it is. Big, small, micro... It's great when everyone leaves the dinner with something

[sakerjack]

Hi Ken,

I'm easy my friend. What ever works best for you I am cool with. The dinner is so low key, not many rules. Just beer drinking and sh_t talking.. I can't wait to see what you are bringing to then dinner. It will be cool to finally meet you as well, it's fun to put a face with the name

I have had some more items donated. I am in Santa fe for the weekend and will update the thread when I get home. We do have another hood to enter in the raffle, another book and something from a good friend in the UK!

For those of you coming to the dinner have a look in your falconry stash, grab something that has been sitting around a while it doesn't matter what it is. Big, small, micro... It's great when everyone leaves the dinner with something

Hey Chris, I won't be attending the dinner but will for sure get in touch with you over a beer. I will give you my business card which will allow the winner to come by my vendor table, pick up their saver and I will have a selection of hoods for them to pick one.

[Chris L.]

Hey Chris, I won't be attending the dinner but will for sure get in touch with you over a beer. I will give you my business card which will allow the winner to come by my vendor table, pick up their saver and I will have a selection of hoods for them to pick one.


That's great Ken thank you. I will come see you at the vendor tables the first night. We will have a beer or 2 for sure

Be safe in your travels

Chris

[HawkEye]

I've been trying to think of what I could possibly donate... I've got no talent making hawk equipment, but I do have some, um... unique... hoods sitting around that I've never used and suspect I might never use. One has springs, one does not. Someone might get a kick out of one of 'em...

[Dakota]

Say Chris, Me and my two kids are coming, we will bring a box of Pakistani hoods to donate.

[Chris L.]

I've been trying to think of what I could possibly donate... I've got no talent making hawk equipment, but I do have some, um... unique... hoods sitting around that I've never used and suspect I might never use. One has springs, one does not. Someone might get a kick out of one of 'em...

Hi Helen

Anything is appreciated and welcomed. Will you make the dinner?

[sakerjack]

That's great Ken thank you. I will come see you at the vendor tables the first night. We will have a beer or 2 for sure

Be safe in your travels

Chris

Surely you jest Chris, 2? 2 are too many, 12 is not enough!

[Chris L.]

Surely you jest Chris, 2? 2 are too many, 12 is not enough!

Even better.... not sure if my liver will agree beeerbeeer

[HawkEye]

...Will you make the dinner?

i'll be the wall flower-- a bit faded, but present. beeer

I am a bit confused, though.... the coon ass shrimp boil is a separate thing from the dinner and raffle?

[Lowachi]

i'll be the wall flower-- a bit faded, but present. beeer

I am a bit confused, though.... the coon ass shrimp boil is a separate thing from the dinner and raffle?

Since Chris is off..probably hawking or something toungeout, I'll jump in. the dinner & raffle are seperate rfom the Comeaux kicking coonass shrimp cook. Shrimp cook is during the light of day for all to see & enjoy.... the dinner/raffle is hidden in the shadows of the evening, to protect the innocent and accent the table dancing :D:D

[ukroper]

[QUOTE=Lowachi;262723]Since Chris is off..probably hawking or something .I'll jump in. the dinner & raffle are seperate rfom the Comeaux kicking coonass shrimp cook. Shrimp cook is during the light of day for all to see & enjoy.... the dinner/raffle is hidden in the shadows of the evening, to protect the innocent and accent the table dancing .QUOTE]

amennn...LET IT BE SO...amennn

[FredFogg]

i'll be the wall flower-- a bit faded, but present. beeer

I am a bit confused, though.... the coon ass shrimp boil is a separate thing from the dinner and raffle?

I might add that the NAFEX dinner and raffle are Tuesday evening and the Coon Ass Shrimp Boil is Wednesday around noon. Miss either and you are crazy!!!!!!!!! peacee

[HawkEye]

This'll be my first NAFA meet... I don't get out much... so I'm pretty clueless...

[FredFogg]

This'll be my first NAFA meet... I don't get out much... so I'm pretty clueless...

You should be all right, just watch out for that ukroper guy! He will get you in trouble! LOL :eek: :D

[JRedig]

You should be all right, just watch out for that ukroper guy! He will get you in trouble! LOL :eek: :D

Just make sure you sneak a peak under his apron...you won't regret it? yeah..that's it!:Dpeaceetoungeout

[COMEAUX]

Just make sure you sneak a peak under his apron...you won't regret it? yeah..that's it!:Dpeaceetoungeout

Jeff,she won't have to SNEEK a peek, Gaz will proudly show it off:eek:

[colelkhunter]

Oh so it's a butt naked with an apron kind of affair? I might substitute a kilt (a real one and none of that "sport kilt" crap). Just for PC. I mean it is an international gig this year and I am an international kinda guy.:D

[FredFogg]

Oh so it's a butt naked with an apron kind of affair? I might substitute a kilt (a real one and none of that "sport kilt" crap). Just for PC. I mean it is an international gig this year and I am an international kinda guy.:D

Please Brian, you in a skirt? There will be people there trying to eat! :eek:

[colelkhunter]

pants can't contain the kinda balls it takes to wear a skirt.......

[FredFogg]

pants can't contain the kinda balls it takes to wear a skirt.......

clappclappclapp

Hmmm, the more I think about that statement, there are some guys that get their balls removed so they can wear a skirt! Are you one of those? :eek: :D

[colelkhunter]

Nope.....unless I could have Boobs too, then maybe. Not permanently though, that would be weird.crazyy

[Tasha55403]

ROFLMAO...Gaz is from Bristol. Believe you me...it's an apron, not a skirt (or even a kilt). If you search around on here there are pics...come to think of it...I think there may be one or two in my filespeacee

[Lowachi]

what's a sport kilt? I've only worn the fold up/over the shoulder type... for those who need a visual, like in Braveheart/Highlander type.

[colelkhunter]

Rich, It's a wanna be kilt with pleats all the way around and elastic around the waist. Google sport kilt. Not a pretty sight for those of us who actually have a tartan and wear kilts.

[Lowachi]

Rich, It's a wanna be kilt with pleats all the way around and elastic around the waist. Google sport kilt. Not a pretty sight for those of us who actually have a tartan and wear kilts.

thought so, I worked in an Irish Pub & we of course went all out for St. Patrick's Day, but I also did Rev War re-enactment w/ a guy who wore his ancestors Black Watch tartan, and rendevoused with a couple Scots w/family tartans and old, old Claymores swords, and knives all over. We snuck out of camp one night and went to a local bar, in period dress. The door guy checked us for weapons, had em everywhere ^ stopped him at 6. When we staggered back ta camp, guess where his "participant ribbon was tied???? which has nothing ta do with thread's original path, & in the words of Larry the Cable Guy," Lord, I apologize..." :eek:

[FredFogg]

When we staggered back ta camp, guess where his "participant ribbon was tied????


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnlqTOsR0RA

[Tasha55403]

Pmsl...love that one :) This is one of my favorites though...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2fizeoT22g

[Lowachi]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnlqTOsR0RA


thanks for the laugh. t'aint heard that for a while

[FredFogg]

thanks for the laugh. t'aint heard that for a while

Glad I could make you laugh Rich! My day has sucked, broke my glasses and somethings up with my red-tail! Hope I can make it through the night without something else going wrong! frus)

[Chris L.]

Ok some more times have been donated!!!


Bryant Tarr Hawk Hill Hoods (Hawkhillhoods.com/)- 1 Falconry Hood

Mikes Falconry Mike's Falconry Supplies (http://www.mikesfalconry.com/)- Falconry items

Janice ( High Desert Hawker ("http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=380))- A set of Jesses

Thank you guys for the generous donations. Its members such as yourselves that make the dinner such a success... Thank you

[colelkhunter]

DANG! we all leaving with schwag!peacee

[Chris L.]

DANG! we all leaving with schwag!peacee

I sure hope so man, its been that way for all of the last dinners. Lets keep the tradition alive peacee

[Ally]

I wish I had something to donate for the raffle, but instead I'm offering to donate my time--

Chris, like I said earlier, if you need help with setup/teardown or anything, I'm volunteering.

My first NAFA meet was last year in Vernal and I heard about the banquet last-minute and it was the highlight of the Meet for me, getting to meet all of you awesome folks :)

The NAFEX dinner is not something you want to miss! I'm bringing myself and a guest...and looking forward to the after-party! :P

[Lowachi]

I sure hope so man, its been that way for all of the last dinners. Lets keep the tradition alive peacee

I'll drink to thatbeeer

[JRedig]

and looking forward to the after-party! :P

You can have that all to yourself this year!!! toungeout Lets hope table dancer can hold it together...;):Damennn

[Lowachi]

You can have that all to yourself this year!!! toungeout Lets hope table dancer can hold it together...;):Damennn
Let's make it clear, I didn't say it, or imply it....this time;)

And Jeff, "Table Dancer" is a proper noun, and should be capitalized, otherwise it just applies to any old amateur, not our very own "T.D." toungeout

[colelkhunter]

:D
Let's make it clear, I didn't say it, or imply it....this time;)

And Jeff, "Table Dancer" is a proper noun, and should be capitalized, otherwise it just applies to any old amateur, not our very own "T.D." toungeout

you people are killin' me.:D:D:D

[ukroper]

You should be all right, just watch out for that ukroper guy! He will get you in trouble! LOL :eek: :D


Given half a chance....given half a chance!!!!...:D

(i aint a cheap date tho!!!...welll.......confusedd

[Chris L.]

I wish I had something to donate for the raffle, but instead I'm offering to donate my time--

Chris, like I said earlier, if you need help with setup/teardown or anything, I'm volunteering.

My first NAFA meet was last year in Vernal and I heard about the banquet last-minute and it was the highlight of the Meet for me, getting to meet all of you awesome folks :)

The NAFEX dinner is not something you want to miss! I'm bringing myself and a guest...and looking forward to the after-party! :P

Ally thank so much for offering to help. I can always use the help. It can get to be a little much for one person for sure.

the after party is always a good time, I am really looking forward to seeing you guys... I know a few rounds of shots will be on me. ;)

[FredFogg]

I know a few rounds of shots will be on me. ;)

Gaz, Rich, Brian, others! Make a note of this post! LOL :D

Can't wait to go this Chris! Like I said before, I think I was at the first one that didn't have a raffle, we all just met for dinner. I think it was in Amarillo! But the ones since sound like they have really been a great time and I can't wait to go to this one!

Oh yeah, I tried to sell this hunting vest and no takers so I don't really have anything else worthy of donating so I am going to donate this vest to the raffle. It is an XL from Mikes Falconry and is brand new, too big for me so I bought the large and really love it. Here is a link to the vest on his website.

http://www.mikesfalconry.com/product.asp?specific=1442

[colelkhunter]

I was gonna offer lap dances for the raffle, but then I considered this is gonna be a weenie roast and my sweety might not like me spreading the sugar around, so I talked myself out of it. Your loss....:D

[colelkhunter]

I know a few rounds of shots will be on me. ;)

So noted Fred! A few in Tennessee means three......so three Irish car bombs on Chris! Hell if I can get someone to buy me a beer to hold onto, I'll be good!

[Chris L.]

Gaz, Rich, Brian, others! Make a note of this post! LOL :D

Can't wait to go this Chris! Like I said before, I think I was at the first one that didn't have a raffle, we all just met for dinner. I think it was in Amarillo! But the ones since sound like they have really been a great time and I can't wait to go to this one!

Oh yeah, I tried to sell this hunting vest and no takers so I don't really have anything else worthy of donating so I am going to donate this vest to the raffle. It is an XL from Mikes Falconry and is brand new, too big for me so I bought the large and really love it. Here is a link to the vest on his website.

http://www.mikesfalconry.com/product.asp?specific=1442

I aint scared ;)...

thats awesome Fred, thank you for donating it. I am sure it will make someone very happy. I really appreciate you doing that.

yeah a lot has changed since the first dinner. It is a lot bigger and a lot of free falconry schwag :)


I was gonna offer lap dances for the raffle, but then I considered this is gonna be a weenie roast and my sweety might not like me spreading the sugar around, so I talked myself out of it. Your loss....:D


Bring it on dude! you can barrow my leopard print thong and ball gag... if anyone asks they are not mine peacee

[colelkhunter]

Bring it on dude! you can barrow my leopard print thong and ball gag... if anyone asks they are not mine peacee


Oh, there is a dress code I see...Hmm, I had planned on a kilt via Au Natural.

[FredFogg]

Oh, there is a dress code I see...Hmm, I had planned on a kilt via Au Natural.

You all are starting to scare me! :eek:

Oh yeah, have you got a venue yet Chris? I don't see anything posted yet?

[Tasha55403]

Um...Fred? If the vest is too big for you...who is it supposed to fit?! (not that you're fat-you're not...but you ARE a BIG guy! lol). If I win it can I trade with someone? :D

[FredFogg]

Um...Fred? If the vest is too big for you...who is it supposed to fit?! (not that you're fat-you're not...but you ARE a BIG guy! lol). If I win it can I trade with someone? :D

Yeah, that is what I thought when I ordered it. I have really broad shoulders and figured XL, but when it came, it was too big. I probably could have made it work but I figured I could sell it so I just ordered a L and that is what I wore last season and am wearing this season.

And speaking of trading, since I haven't been to any of the past raffles, exactly how does it work? And I am sure we can trade with others if we get something we don't need and someone else does and wants to trade or at least, I hope we can.

[Chris L.]

Oh, there is a dress code I see...Hmm, I had planned on a kilt via Au Natural.

LOL... do it!


You all are starting to scare me! :eek:

Oh yeah, have you got a venue yet Chris? I don't see anything posted yet?

I have it narrowed down to 2 places. I need to see how many total are coming before I book it. THere is a place right across the street from the meet hotel. Gaz suggested it and I liked it, but I think we will have to big of a party for them.

Another member, Chris, mentioned a place with a private area. I will probably do that one. It's 6 miles from the hotel, I didn't that that was that far. I will post soon on what I decide.


Um...Fred? If the vest is too big for you...who is it supposed to fit?! (not that you're fat-you're not...but you ARE a BIG guy! lol). If I win it can I trade with someone? :D

Tasha, Trades are welcomed and encouraged!!

[JRedig]

Man-oh-man, I hope this is within stumbling distance of the hotel...

[Chris L.]

Man-oh-man, I hope this is within stumbling distance of the hotel...

If anyone knows of a good place near it I am down for that. I really wanted to do the one across the street but its to small. I may see about getting a shuttle to and from so people don't have to worry about driving. Not sure yet?

[FredFogg]

53 and counting!

[Tasha55403]

I don't drink, so I can volunteer to drive a carload, at least :) Unless someone sets out to get me drunk for the first time ever and by some miracle is successful ;)

[Lowachi]

I don't drink, so I can volunteer to drive a carload, at least :) Unless someone sets out to get me drunk for the first time ever and by some miracle is successful ;)

So, lil people sip, it's all good! Can you drive a limo???toungeout Gee this thread went nuts while I was at work leopard thongs,,, Where's T.D.?? Don't want ta see Gaz in it!!!!! Tequila makes his clothes fall off!:eek:

[DLemieux]

If anyone knows of a good place near it I am down for that. I really wanted to do the one across the street but its to small. I may see about getting a shuttle to and from so people don't have to worry about driving. Not sure yet?

You may have already looked into it but with a quick search I found this place. http://www.cellarbarandgrill.com/Menu.aspx It's about 3.5 miles from the meet hotel.

That Old Chicago right across the street would have been perfect if it were bigger.

[Chris L.]

You may have already looked into it but with a quick search I found this place. http://www.cellarbarandgrill.com/Menu.aspx It's about 3.5 miles from the meet hotel.

That Old Chicago right across the street would have been perfect if it were bigger.


Hi Darren,

I will give them a call and see what they have to say. Thank you for taking the time to look one up. I will have you guys an answer by next week

I just wish the old chicago had enough space.... Oh well.

[Tasha55403]

So, lil people sip, it's all good! Can you drive a limo???toungeout Gee this thread went nuts while I was at work leopard thongs,,, Where's T.D.?? Don't want ta see Gaz in it!!!!! Tequila makes his clothes fall off!:eek:

No limos, for me I'm afraid...I can't even drive a manual...yet. One of these days someone will teach me, I'm sure :)

[DLemieux]

Hi Darren,

I will give them a call and see what they have to say. Thank you for taking the time to look one up. I will have you guys an answer by next week

I just wish the old chicago had enough space.... Oh well.

Just out of curiosity I also looked them up on Yelp and they had great reviews. Apparently they have been in business for almost 30 years.

[FredFogg]

Just out of curiosity I also looked them up on Yelp and they had great reviews. Apparently they have been in business for almost 30 years.

It says Bar & Grill but the only thing I didn't like was there wasn't a beer menu! :eek: I sure hope they have more than just Bud, Bud Light, etc. or at least, some type of bourbon! :D

[colelkhunter]

It says Bar & Grill but the only thing I didn't like was there wasn't a beer menu! :eek: I sure hope they have more than just Bud, Bud Light, etc. or at least, some type of bourbon! :D


Snob..... I only drink two kinda of beer. Guinness and Free. If someone is buying, I'm drinking.:D

[Lowachi]

It says Bar & Grill but the only thing I didn't like was there wasn't a beer menu! :eek: I sure hope they have more than just Bud, Bud Light, etc. or at least, some type of bourbon! :D


Think flasks.....:D

[FredFogg]

Snob..... I only drink two kinda of beer. Guinness and Free. If someone is buying, I'm drinking.:D

I am not much of a beer drinker, only drink it when I am around others that drink beer. So when I do drink beer, it is usually some type of IPA. When I wasn't drinking Jack Daniels in college, it was usually Miller Lite, so I am somewhat used to it. But compared to the good beers out there now, it is pretty watered down but I can still tolerate it. LOL


Think flasks.....:D

No worries there Rich, I always have a flask in my hawking vest and probably will carry another one with me for when I am out watching other birds fly and don't have my vest on. You just have to always be prepared when you go to these meets! :D

[Lowachi]

Scottish Ales work for me, but Jack Daniel and I have an agreement....he makes it, I field test it, or woodlot test it or road trip, -you get the idea!
Hoping to score a bottle of the new rye they're making.

[colelkhunter]

Scottish Ales work for me, but Jack Daniel and I have an agreement....he makes it, I field test it, or woodlot test it or road trip, -you get the idea!
Hoping to score a bottle of the new rye they're making.

You realize Jack's place is only an hour from me right? Jack Daniels is kinda the state liquor of Tennessee.:D We hve had our problems in the past, I now prefer a little more gentile whiskey. Jameson and Guinness have been my preferred combo for a couple of decades now. I see no reason to change a good thing. I will conceed to mix the two together and add Baileys for an Irish car bomb. One of my all time favorites and been known to do signifigant damage.

[ukroper]

..i would like to volunteer to be the official drinker for Tasha Leong whilst she is doing her driving bit!!!!..i will not let her down!!!!

And..i would just like to say thanks to Chris for all the shots..(cant believe i didnt see this earlier!!BONUS)..
i WILL DO MY BEST TO DRY DOCK THE BAR!!!!!!peacee

[Ally]

BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR.
I seem to remember (vaguely) a raging headache and rolling stomach whilst out hawking with Krys and Michael B. and their harris' the next morning...and I think a certain someone here still has a memorable scar from that evening :P

I don't think the dinner needs to necessarily be close to the hotel...but the bar probably should be :D :D :D

[sakerjack]

BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR.
I seem to remember (vaguely) a raging headache and rolling stomach whilst out hawking with Krys and Michael B. and their harris' the next morning...and I think a certain someone here still has a memorable scar from that evening :P

I don't think the dinner needs to necessarily be close to the hotel...but the bar probably should be :D :D :D
I AGREE!!!!!!!!

[COMEAUX]

BAR!:eek: LOBBY works for me,and the BEER is better peacee beeerbeeer

[colelkhunter]

yep. maybe it WOULD be prudent to have somewhere close to the hotel to drink. we can eat anywhere. the afterparty needs to be close I fear. staggering distance maybe???

[colelkhunter]

BAR!:eek: LOBBY works for me,and the BEER is better peacee beeerbeeer

I really like this idea. Wonder how long it will take them to run us off???

[COMEAUX]

I really like this idea. Wonder how long it will take them to run us off???

We do it every year:D as long as we "behave" they are OK with it beeer, hell one year the bar let use use some shot glassespeacee

[Lowachi]

..i would like to volunteer to be the official drinker for Tasha Leong whilst she is doing her driving bit!!!!..i will not let her down!!!!

And..i would just like to say thanks to Chris for all the shots..(cant believe i didnt see this earlier!!BONUS)..
i WILL DO MY BEST TO DRY DOCK THE BAR!!!!!!peacee


I was gonna say, I've seen you party..... God help the bar owner!1 In fact I found you & group partying upon my arrival at a meet, yer shirt twirling about yer head and a certain MN favorite"shimmering" on the dance floor, when I walked thru the door!! What a welcome!!amennn!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tasha55403]

..i would like to volunteer to be the official drinker for Tasha Leong whilst she is doing her driving bit!!!!..i will not let her down!!!!

Pmsl...I dunno if you can handle the job Gaz! You might have to drink an entire glass of something to make up for what I can't drink :eek::D

[Chris L.]

We are getting closer and more stuff is rolling in! If you are sending me your items through the mail please do so now as I will be leaving for NAFA in a few weeks and I want to make sure I have everything. I do not mind paying the shipping if that helps anyone


Bill Barbour(GONEHAWKN (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=1265))- 1 Falconry hood.

Thank you Bill for the generous donation.

About the Venue: It will be decided this week.



See you all very soon.

[Chris L.]

Some more items added!!! Gotta love it...

Chris Proctor Proctor Dutch Hoods (http://ProctorHoods.com/)- 1 Falconry Hood

Chris makes an excellent hood and this will make someone very happy. Thank you Chris for your generous support.

[mainefalconer]

You guys are killing me! I would LOVE to attend the dinner and do my best to snag some of these raffle items, but will have to miss it again...
The NAFA Board and Officers will be addressing the membership at an open meeting that evening, (7pm) so I'll be caught up with that again this year. I hope you all have a great time and I hope to catch up with most of you in the field....

[colelkhunter]

Scott leave me your hat earlier that day. I'll put it on and enter for you via proxy. For a small fee,of course.

[Lowachi]

You guys are killing me! I would LOVE to attend the dinner and do my best to snag some of these raffle items, but will have to miss it again...
The NAFA Board and Officers will be addressing the membership at an open meeting that evening, (7pm) so I'll be caught up with that again this year. I hope you all have a great time and I hope to catch up with most of you in the field....

at least ya survived Sandy's pass by. amennn

[mainefalconer]

Brian, I may take you up on that! I thought of throwing money at someone to buy raffle tix for me....

Rich. Thanks man. Yeah, it was no problem here. Just a very windy, rainy day and some extremely high tides. Good waves though. I was down at the beach watching some of my buddies who were out surfing. I got excited initially when I heard that Sandy was coming up the coast of Maine. I thought they were talking about Sandy Bullock. :D

Some of the guys in NJ got hit pretty badly. And Mike Dupuy has been kind enough to offer shipments of free hawk food to those who need it. I hope everyone is in better shape by now....

[Roper]

NAFEX DINNER took a look at some places for the nafex dinner called Celler Bar and grill for you guys . they can accomidate the dinner with a full meneu and bar .they have a room that can accomidate up to 65 people . last call is at 11:00 pm. closing time is after that. I spoke with a Jody (mgr) you can call her at 308 236-6541 I gave her a tenative reservation on 11/20/12 at 7:00 pm or so, if you guys want to call her and confirm you can . not trying to over step my place ,, just trying to help..

[Chris L.]

You guys are killing me! I would LOVE to attend the dinner and do my best to snag some of these raffle items, but will have to miss it again...
The NAFA Board and Officers will be addressing the membership at an open meeting that evening, (7pm) so I'll be caught up with that again this year. I hope you all have a great time and I hope to catch up with most of you in the field....

Scott I hate you cant make it. I fully understand how important those meetings are for you guys. We appreciate you all making the sacrifice of being on the board. I hope you can make one of the dinners soon.

See you soon brotha!!


NAFEX DINNER took a look at some places for the nafex dinner called Celler Bar and grill for you guys . they can accomidate the dinner with a full meneu and bar .they have a room that can accomidate up to 65 people . last call is at 11:00 pm. closing time is after that. I spoke with a Jody (mgr) you can call her at 308 236-6541 I gave her a tenative reservation on 11/20/12 at 7:00 pm or so, if you guys want to call her and confirm you can . not trying to over step my place ,, just trying to help..

Hi David,

thank you for calling them. they are on my list. I am just waiting to hear back from one of the main places I am trying to book. I will let you guys know on what I decide.

Thank you again for trying to help and doing that, I really appreciate it.




More Donations have been added,

Gaz ( ukroper (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=794))- DVD -''The Secret Life of the Sparrowhawk" ( you will also be able to buy this DVD from Gaz at the NAFA meet and the NAFEX.net Dinner... Help support a great falconer!!!)

Western Sporting Western Sporting (http://www.westernsporting.com/)- Falconry items


Its getting closer guys... I cant wait to see you all there.

[Chris L.]

Ok I heard back from the establishment I was trying to book. We worked it out.


Location: The Chicken Coop
Time: 5:30 PM
Date: 11/20/12


Chicken Coop
215 A Ave
Kearney, NE 68847
Phone 308) 338-8500

The Dinner will start at 6pm sharp.. Orders will be taken then

(web site for the bar- http://www.chickencoopsportsbar.com/Kearney/index.php)
(Website for the menu- http://www.chickencoopsportsbar.com/Kearney/pdf/chicken_coop--kearney.pdf)

-------About the coop
"We have a non-smoking dining room that seats 95 and A full bar lounge area that seats 30. We have a large liquor selection with 15 beers on tap. A huge game room area with 4 pool tables, 4 dart boards, 2 foosball tables and other arcade games. A digital juke box with thousands of songs on demand. game room area has seating for parties up to 100 people with there own set of TV's"



We will have the private room/bar for 2 hours and then it turns into a trivia night and we are all welcome to participate and keep drinking and having fun. The bar has plenty of tap beer and good food available. Each person is responsible for paying for their own food and drinks. I love you guys, but not that much ;)

One of the local falconers, Chris P., helped me decide on this place and I cant thank him enough for his help. Thank you Chris for all the great information.

The Chicken coop is not far from the meet hotel and it looks like its a perfect venue for what we need. I look forward to seeing you all there.

[Chris L.]

I wanted to add: The dinner will be started promptly at 6:00 PM and the raffle will follow the dinner.

[Tasha55403]

Trivia, darts and pool? Sweet!!!peacee Might hafta visit the place more than once with all that fun in one place:D

[FredFogg]

Sounds great Chris! Thank you so much for doing all this! We all probably don't say thank you enough for NAFEX, so your first drink is on me! I hope everyone else will buy you drinks and you have a beverage paid free night! LOL :D

[sakerjack]

Ok I heard back from the establishemnt I was trying to book. We worked it out.


Location: The Chicken Coop
Time: 6:00 PM
Date: 11/20/12


Chicken Coop
215 A Ave
Kearney, NE 68847
Phone 308) 338-8500

(web site for the bar- http://www.chickencoopsportsbar.com/Kearney/index.php)
(Website for the menu- http://www.chickencoopsportsbar.com/Kearney/pdf/chicken_coop--kearney.pdf)

-------About the coop
"We have a non-smoking dining room that seats 95 and A full bar lounge area that seats 30. We have a large liquor selection with 15 beers on tap. A huge game room area with 4 pool tables, 4 dart boards, 2 foosball tables and other arcade games. A digital juke box with thousands of songs on demand. game room area has seating for parties up to 100 people with there own set of TV's"



We will have the private room/bar for 2 hours and then it turns into a trivia night and we are all welcome to participate and keep drinking and having fun. The bar has plenty of tap beer and good food available. Each person is responsible for paying for their own food and drinks. I love you guys, but not that much ;)

One of the local falconers, Chris P., helped me decide on this place and I cant thank him enough for his help. Thank you Chris for all the great information.

The Chicken coop is not far from the meet hotel and it looks like its a perfect venue for what we need. I look forward to seeing you all there.

Is it within walking distnace of the Meet Hotel?

[DLemieux]

Is it within walking distnace of the Meet Hotel?

About 2.5 miles

[Lowachi]

About 2.5 miles

cool, easy ta find!!

[Chris L.]

Sounds great Chris! Thank you so much for doing all this! We all probably don't say thank you enough for NAFEX, so your first drink is on me! I hope everyone else will buy you drinks and you have a beverage paid free night! LOL :D

Fred its my pleasure my friend. Thank you for the kind words. I really appreciate it. I really enjoy doing all of this. I am happy to provide a valuable resource to the one hobby that I truly love. I also enjoy meeting all of you guys at these dinners. They are so much fun... I will take you up on your frost beverage for sure


Trivia, darts and pool? Sweet!!!peacee Might hafta visit the place more than once with all that fun in one place:D

Tasha I was thinking the same thing. This is the reason I went with this place. It had everything I needed to have fun :D Kind of selfish I know....



I would recommend that you all start showing up around 530-545 that way we can get everyone seated and the drinks can get ordered. This will make it much easier to get the dinner out of the way and we can get to the raffle and to some darts!!!

I will be there around 5PM starting early and setting up if anyone wants to have some drinks and hang out... I know I will be drinking then ;)

[colelkhunter]

Chris, plan on me being there to help at 5. Along with my trusty companion as well I would bet.

[Roper]

ya Chris thanks for doing all this ..

[Dirthawking]

Brandi and I will be there as soon as we get the weathering yard secured and get cleaned up. As I am sure will be the case for Rich and his clan!

[COMEAUX]

I wanted to add: The dinner will be started promptly at 6:00 PM and the raffle will follow the dinner.

This is good news Chris I can make the dinner and be back early enough to open my vender table peaceebeeerbeeer

[sakerjack]

This is good news Chris I can make the dinner and be back early enough to open my vender table peaceebeeerbeeer

Are you driving then? Wanna a passenger or two?

[COMEAUX]

Are you driving then? Wanna a passenger or two?

I'm sure not walk'n toungeout Yeah I can bring ya may fit one more in. I took my back seat out so Miller the beer dring'n duck dog can ride in comfort. He is to old to make it in the back anymore,but still loves to flush ducks
and drink beer beeer

[sakerjack]

I'm sure not walk'n toungeout Yeah I can bring ya may fit one more in. I took my back seat out so Miller the beer dring'n duck dog can ride in comfort. He is to old to make it in the back anymore,but still loves to flush ducks
and drink beer beeer

I can sit on the hood!! I'll just tell the cops I am a HOOD GUY!!

[COMEAUX]

I can sit on the hood!! I'll just tell the cops I am a HOOD GUY!!

Yeah,and it will be the truth!peacee

[Dirthawking]

I can sit on the hood!! I'll just tell the cops I am a HOOD GUY!!


Only will work if you are wearing a hood over each ear!

[sakerjack]

Only will work if you are wearing a hood over each ear!

That is a great way to bring the Raffle items,,,,, A Hood on the left and a Saver on the right. I can do that...

[sakerjack]

Yeah,and it will be the truth!peacee

I Never Lie!!!

[COMEAUX]

I Never Lie!!!

YEAH RIGHTcrazyy Your a falconer it's in your DNAtoungeout

[mainefalconer]

I can sit on the hood!! I'll just tell the cops I am a HOOD GUY!!


Best NAFEX post of the year!! :D

[colelkhunter]

I keep waiting to hear the rimshot audio...:D

[sakerjack]

YEAH RIGHTcrazyy Your a falconer it's in your DNAtoungeout

Really the jack she killed was 15lbs. Really, trust me!!!!

[sakerjack]

Best NAFEX post of the year!! :D

LOL,, It only took 14 buds to get me to post that!! Thanks MF!!

[COMEAUX]

LOL,, It only took 14 buds to get me to post that!! Thanks MF!!

Damn there ya go with that BUD again:eek:

[Chris L.]

ya Chris thanks for doing all this ..

My pleasure David, thanks again for your help. I appreciate it.


This is good news Chris I can make the dinner and be back early enough to open my vender table peaceebeeerbeeer

Dude that is great news! Finally you will be attending one of these. I am looking forward to it


Chris, plan on me being there to help at 5. Along with my trusty companion as well I would bet.

Awesome man, I look forward to it. The first few rounds are on me ;)


Brandi and I will be there as soon as we get the weathering yard secured and get cleaned up. As I am sure will be the case for Rich and his clan!

No worries Mario, show up when you all can. I know you guys have to get the yard taken care of. It gets dark so early now, you should have plenty of time


LOL,, It only took 14 buds to get me to post that!! Thanks MF!!

.... CHEAP DATE!

[Roper]

Not trying to create a problem here but does 5;30 in the evening seem a little early as alot of guys might actually be hunting and comming out of the field and might want to get cleaned up .. didnt we start at 7;00 last year ah maybe we are just getting old...

[Chris L.]

Not trying to create a problem here but does 5;30 in the evening seem a little early as alot of guys might actually be hunting and comming out of the field and might want to get cleaned up .. didnt we start at 7;00 last year ah maybe we are just getting old...

Hi David,


You are getting old ;) you didn't come to last years dinner..

I wanted to try a little earlier this year.It will allow for those who can't make it later to come to this years dinner

[Roper]

I think your right Im getting older but I also know that I will never be younger than I am right now .. I got it confused with Dodge City.. I think I came in late with Gary & Guy .. Now you got me thinking are you sure there wasnt this great looking guy in a cowboy hat .. yep that was me..

[JRedig]

Not trying to create a problem here but does 5;30 in the evening seem a little early as alot of guys might actually be hunting and comming out of the field and might want to get cleaned up .. didnt we start at 7;00 last year ah maybe we are just getting old...

Just because that's when it starts, doesn't really mean it's going to end any sooner! Get there when you can!:)

[DLemieux]

I keep waiting to hear the rimshot audio...:D

Here you go. http://instantrimshot.com

[Chris L.]

I have more additions to the Raffle:

--Mike Dupuy Hawk Food (http://mikedupuyhawkfood.com/) has donated a $100.00 Voucher towards any purchase of food from their Website. I purchase all of my DOC's from Mike Dupuy, they have always taken care of me and their product is always fresh and in perfect condition... THank you Mike and Christine for the very generous donation.

Mike Dupuy Mike Dupuy Hawk Food (http://mikedupuyhawkfood.com/)- $100.00 Off Voucher




--David Frank From Western Sporting (http://www.westernsporting.com/) has also donated some falconry items to the raffle. Western Sporting has been in the falconry business for a long time and are know for their top notch customer service and quality falconry equipment. Thank you David for your generous donation. David has been a supporter of NAFEX from the beginning and I can't thank him enough for his continued support of this great community

David Frank Western Sporting (http://www.westernsporting.com)- Falconry items




Its great to see so much support for falconers. I cant thank all of you who have donated enough for you support and generosity

[Chris L.]

Here are some more additions... it just keeps getting better and better.

Northwest Gamebirds, LLC (http://buycoturnixquail.com/) has donated a $25.00 credit towards the purchase of quail from their web site. Northwest Gambirds is well known in the falconry community for quality quail and great customer service. Thank you Taffy for donating to the NAFEX.net raffle. I really appreciate your support

Northwest Gamebirds Northwest Gamebirds LLC (http://buycoturnixquail.com/)- $25.00 Off Voucher



Ron Clarke has donated a falconry book from his collection, "A Manual of Falconry" by M.H. Woodford. Ron thank you so much for donating this book. It is a great book to reference for any falconer. I have a copy of this book in my library as well. See you soon my friend, please be safe in your travels. I have a few surprises waiting for you ;)

Ron Clarke ( Ron Clarke (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=1590))- Falconry book- "A Manual of Falconry" by M.H. Woodford.

[ukroper]

Add a print of 2 English Springer Spaniels to the list Chrissy babypeacee
Well worth attending just for this!!one of a kind....peacee

[Chris L.]

Add a print of 2 English Springer Spaniels to the list Chrissy babypeacee
Well worth attending just for this!!one of a kind....peacee

Awesome Gaz, man thank you so much for doing all this. I think you have topped the list for the most donations. clappclapp Thank you so much.

Its looking like everyone will leave with something if they show up. Many times we have had to do 2 rounds... its a good problem to have!!

[Chris L.]

Gaz ( ukroper (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=794))- telemetry/bell tail-mounts, DVD -''The Secret Life of the Sparrowhawk", and print of 2 English Springer Spaniels

did I catch it all?

[ukroper]

Since attending my first nafa in 2004,your country,through falconry and other things ,!!..has given me so much..at the very least a ton of really close friends...its no problem to give a little back.,..:D:D

..................SEE YA ALL IN A COUPLE OF DAYS...............

[latham]

Chris: sorry for the late addition. I thought I had sent this in long ago. The Archives of Falconry will again be donating for the NAFEX raffle: copy of Craigheads' Life with an Indian Prince (@$135 value); copy of Bibliotheca II (@$150 value); Gene Johnson's Harpy print "Jungle Queen" (@$50 - at least); and a few other prints...Looking forward to seeing everyone there! Bob

[Chris L.]

Chris: sorry for the late addition. I thought I had sent this in long ago. The Archives of Falconry will again be donating for the NAFEX raffle: copy of Craigheads' Life with an Indian Prince (@$135 value); copy of Bibliotheca II (@$150 value); Gene Johnson's Harpy print "Jungle Queen" (@$50 - at least); and a few other prints...Looking forward to seeing everyone there! Bob


BOB, I was hoping to hear from you! THe Archives goes above and beyond each year! I know some very happy falconers have left with some great books and prints from the previous years. I can't thank you enough for your generosity and kindness. YOu have always supported NAFEX and it means so much to me and the community. Thank you !

I look forward to seeing you at the dinner. Please be safe in your travels


Bob Collins and the Archives of Falconry The Archives of Falconry (http://www.peregrinefund.org/falconry)- Craigheads' Life with an Indian Prince (@$135 value); copy of Bibliotheca II (@$150 value); Gene Johnson's Harpy print "Jungle Queen" (@$50 - at least); and a few other prints

[Roper]

GAZ== Eveready battery he just keeps going and going and oh wait that was giving and giving .....
go gaz man

[Chris L.]

We have another addition:

Marshall Radio Telemetry (https://marshallradio.com/) has donated some items clapp. Marshall has been a huge supporter of NAFEX and has always donated to the cause. I can't thank them enough for their continued support. Their telemetry is the best and its all I use on my birds. I know someone is going to walk away a very happy falconer after getting what Marshall has donated. Thank you Robert for the generous donation.


Marshall Telemetry Marshall Radio Telemetry (http://www.mikesfalconry.com/)- Telemetry Items and gear

.

[Chris L.]

We have another hood to add to the NAFEX Dinner/raffle. This one comes from Bill Barbour. Bill, thank you for taking the time to make a hood and donate it to the cause, I really appreciate it. I can't wait to see what you have made.

Thank you!

Bill Barbour (GONEHAWKN (http://www.nafex.net/member.php?u=1265))- Falconry Hood

[colelkhunter]

MAN! I am gonna have to buy a shelf to put all the hoods on that I am gonna bribe....er,...Win! :D

[FredFogg]

OK, since I haven't been to a NAFEX dinner that had a raffle, how does it work? Are there groups of tickets for each item sold that we buy or do we just buy a bunch of tickets and they all go into one big pot and they start pulling a ticket for each item until all the items are gone? And how much are the tickets? I need to know if I need to sell some of my Lowe's stock before I leave this Friday! :eek: :D

[Lowachi]

OK, since I haven't been to a NAFEX dinner that had a raffle, how does it work? Are there groups of tickets for each item sold that we buy or do we just buy a bunch of tickets and they all go into one big pot and they start pulling a ticket for each item until all the items are gone? And how much are the tickets? I need to know if I need to sell some of my Lowe's stock before I leave this Friday! :eek: :D
Since yer the newbie, you buy the tickets and we all get one! See how that works??:eek::D

[colelkhunter]

Since yer the newbie, you buy the tickets and we all get one! See how that works??:eek::D


I like this....Whomever knows how it is really supposed to be keep quiet. This is the one we are going with.toungeout

[Lowachi]

I like this....Whomever knows how it is really supposed to be keep quiet. This is the one we are going with.toungeout

You me & Gaz, we be mates!:D

[FredFogg]

You me & Gaz, we be mates!:D

Pri-----mates! LOL toungeout :D

[colelkhunter]

Pri-----mates! LOL toungeout :D

Primates........who will be spending your tickets on OUR shwag.....ooooo aaaaaa!

[Chris L.]

OK, since I haven't been to a NAFEX dinner that had a raffle, how does it work? Are there groups of tickets for each item sold that we buy or do we just buy a bunch of tickets and they all go into one big pot and they start pulling a ticket for each item until all the items are gone? And how much are the tickets? I need to know if I need to sell some of my Lowe's stock before I leave this Friday! :eek: :D

Hi Fred,

There is no buying any tickets, The NAFEX.net Raffle is 100% FREE! THe only stipulation is you are an active NAFEX member. You get one ticket when you arrive to the dinner. That ticket goes in a hat, Once your ticket is drawn you then draw from another hat that holds all the prizes. The actual member decided his own fate with winning so no one thinks its rigged or any favors are being done.

Again this is 100% free raffle! I do not make one red cent. I put this together every year to foster camaraderie amongst falconers. I hope to help take away those wedges that seem to be driven between us at times... Good luck and see you all soon

[colelkhunter]

Hi Fred,

There is no buying any tickets, The NAFEX.net Raffle is 100% FREE! THe only stipulation is you are an active NAFEX member. You get one ticket when you arrive to the dinner. That ticket goes in a hat, Once your ticket is drawn you then draw from another hat that holds all the prizes. The actual member decided his own fate with winning so no one thinks its rigged or any favors are being done.

Again this is 100% free raffle! I do not make one red cent. I put this together every year to foster camaraderie amongst falconers. I hope to help take away those wedges that seem to be driven between us at times... Good luck and see you all soon


SSSSHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! I was just constructing this elaborate text to send to Fred that entailed the very expensive and complicated ticketing process involving credit apps and SS number with credit cards to hold tickets..........Delete, delete,delete...frus)

[FredFogg]

Hi Fred,

There is no buying any tickets, The NAFEX.net Raffle is 100% FREE! THe only stipulation is you are an active NAFEX member. You get one ticket when you arrive to the dinner. That ticket goes in a hat, Once your ticket is drawn you then draw from another hat that holds all the prizes. The actual member decided his own fate with winning so no one thinks its rigged or any favors are being done.

Again this is 100% free raffle! I do not make one red cent. I put this together every year to foster camaraderie amongst falconers. I hope to help take away those wedges that seem to be driven between us at times... Good luck and see you all soon

Chris, I put down me and a guest as I am riding to the meet with an old time falconer from GA. Will he get a ticket? His apprentice is on NAFEX but he barley knows how to turn on a computer. LOL

[Chris L.]

Chris, I put down me and a guest as I am riding to the meet with an old time falconer from GA. Will he get a ticket? His apprentice is on NAFEX but he barley knows how to turn on a computer. LOL


No, I am sorry he has to be an active NAFEX member to be able to be in the raffle. He can come to the dinner and all are welcomed at the dinner. I put a lot of hard work and time in this to give my thanks back to those who make this forum what it is. It's my way of showing my appreciation for such a great community. Plus all the people who donated to the Raffle are showing their appreciation for NAFEX and it really isn't right giving free stuff away to those who don't make the community what it is. NAFEX would not be here if it wasn't for the members who post and participate on the forum.

Now if I charged for the raffle then anyone could be in it and I would not have to be so restrictive on who can participate. And yes I do ask and look at names on NAFEX to make sure the people are members and are active. I have told a few in the past that they cannot have a ticket.


Not sure if the above came out like I wanted it to, I hope you get what I am trying to say... I didn't want to sound mean or off at all. I am just looking to take care of those who take care of the great resource we all enjoy using.

[FredFogg]

No, I am sorry he has to be an active NAFEX member to be able to be in the raffle. He can come to the dinner and all are welcomed at the dinner. I put a lot of hard work and time in this to give my thanks back to those who make this forum what it is. It's my way of showing my appreciation for such a great community. Plus all the people who donated to the Raffle are showing their appreciation for NAFEX and it really isn't right giving free stuff away to those who don't make the community what it is. NAFEX would not be here if it wasn't for the members who post and participate on the forum.

Now if I charged for the raffle then anyone could be in it and I would not have to be so restrictive on who can participate. And yes I do ask and look at names on NAFEX to make sure the people are members and are active. I have told a few in the past that they cannot have a ticket.


Not sure if the above came out like I wanted it to, I hope you get what I am trying to say... I didn't want to sound mean or off at all. I am just looking to take care of those who take care of the great resource we all enjoy using.

No problem, I will just help him join NAFEX when he gets to my house on Thursday! LOL :D

[Lowachi]

Had a great time!!!
thumbsuppChris, ya throw a damn nice party!!!clapp
firsts
beeer

[Paul Mascuch]

Chris -

I'll second Rich's comment! You did a GREAT job setting up this years NAFEX dinner.

Thanks for the forum.

Paul

[frootdog]

Is it Mario

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or Stifler?

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[frootdog]

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[COMEAUX]

When I went to pay the waitress said I have you as aloha because there were to many people named Chris:eek: had a great time and food was goodbeeer

[Lowachi]

anybody remember what I won???confusedd Must have been the whiskey or the pepper schnapps!

[cdog]

Rich,
How was the schnapps?

[Chris L.]

I wanted to say thank you to everyone who attended this years dinner and to all those who donated. It was a huge success and it was our biggest turn out yet. I think I count around 65 people, That is amazing!!!

I really have enjoyed meeting the members year after year. Its fun to see if people look like you think they do... I can't thank you all enough for coming and showing your support to NAFEX.

I look forward to next years dinner!

Be safe and Happy hawking to everyone,

Chris

[Chris L.]

I forgot to add:

If you donated to the raffle and I have not updated your membership to "NAFEX Supporting Member" Please pm me letting me know. This upgrade will give you more PM' s and the ability to upload pics directly from your CPU. Its my way of saying thank you. I know its not much but its the least I can do.

This goes for this years dinner and any past dinners.

thank you again!

[ukroper]

YAY..Didnt realize i coiuld upload straight from my cpu!!..after all these years!!!

Thought i would stick this up to celebratepeacee
its a shot of a Lanner i took and was used in the promotion of the first Festival Of Falconry...


HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL....beeer

SEE YALL NEXT YEAR.....rockon