NAFEX 2012 Dinner and Raffle - Kearney, NE

[JRedig]

and looking forward to the after-party! :P

You can have that all to yourself this year!!! Lets hope table dancer can hold it together...

[Lowachi]

You can have that all to yourself this year!!! Lets hope table dancer can hold it together...

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."

[colelkhunter]

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."

you people are killin' me.

[ukroper]

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

Given half a chance....given half a chance!!!!...

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

[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

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....

[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

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....

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

[colelkhunter]

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

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!

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?

[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?

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!

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?

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??? 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!

[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??? 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!

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! I sure hope they have more than just Bud, Bud Light, etc. or at least, some type of bourbon!

[colelkhunter]

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

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

[Lowachi]

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

Think flasks.....

[FredFogg]

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

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.....

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!

[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. 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!!!!!!

[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

[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

I AGREE!!!!!!!!

[COMEAUX]

BAR! LOBBY works for me,and the BEER is better

[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! LOBBY works for me,and the BEER is better

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