Official Area 52 interest Thread

[packnrat]

i am in,
but not to worry about the magical mystery auto sealing tranny this year.
that truck got totaled when a fool hit me head on, he was doing 90+. i was doing 50, the truck sacrificed it's self to save me.

just need a date, and i will bring a jeep and for some bullets/beer/propane/(other?), i can pull you out of the muck.

Packnrat.

[Matt C]

OK, the official thread is now here: http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=367902

[Stormfeather]

Repost from the other thread!

Hey Folks, just a thought here, take it with a cup of your favorite Starbucks, think about it or just blow it off. . . .

January in this area is snow time. . . not rain time. Count on the ground being frozen, the temperature cold, the wind blowing, and the area basically inhospitable. That's the reason why we was talking about testing out all that cool guy gear that a lot of you guys have. See if it actually works, or find out if you been bamboozled by all that Tacti-Cool advertising. Find out if your skills is where you think they are, or if you are the next Donner Party Candidate. What good is it to have all this gear, reading all those books, espousing all that technical knowledge, especially if you aren't willing to road test it to make sure you know what you are doing with it right? I mean sure, there's going to be shooting, and socializing, but at that time of year, this area isn't for the timid, weak of heart or weak of mind. You gotta have your wits about you and your huevos wrapped tight. But keep in mind, the best part about doing this with CGN'ers, is if you do die, we will provide loving homes for any of those fancy bang-sticks you may bring with ya, and you know we will turn you into a cautionary tale to other CGN'ers for the next Area 52 Shoot!

Next is this, if the date doesn't workout for you, then hit up the next one. Don't try to change it so it works for your schedule. This get together is for shooting and survival techniques. If you cant make it, dont sweat it, just hit up the next one! I mean, its nothing against those of you who said you couldnt make it, but once the date is set, its set. I know when I tried to organize this event, one of the biggest problems I had was with people wanting it at a certain date so they could go. Guess what, if you cant go, you cant go, plain and simple. Once I set the date, it was set, I requested time off of work, I ordered ammo, to be delivered at a certain date, so I knew it wouldnt be a storage issue, those are just some simple examples of the multitude of decisions that have to be made behind the scenes that nobody knows about. If ya cant make it, you cant make it. Its that simple.

To those that do go, be prepared for the fun of a lifetime! Ask anyone whos gone before, this isnt your typical shooting get together, its a damn fun time. From as soon as you pull onto the desert floor, and everyone starts racing across the hardpacked desert and the speed goes higher and higher, to relaxing in the hot springs after a day of shooting 50 cal to relax those aching shoulder muscles, to the BBQ's smoking and every type of meat and grub imaginable getting passed around! I personally brought back 12 pounds of tri-tip last time that was donated to me! Its truly an experience! Plus its a great way to get together with CGN'ers, and talk, share ideas, thoughts, compare the toys, talk a little trash, see who is really the best shooter, and whos full of Bovine Scatology, and when its all done for at the end of the night, share a drink or two with new friends and reacquaint with old ones.

As I said, just a few thoughts is all. . . . take it with a grain of salt, or dont take it at all.