I was thinking about that too, but alot of new people don't know the way so I figured I'd lead the way.

I ain't skeerred! I think that I would be more concerned if Chia were leading!!!

Especially since Chia now has a Mirage!

Dallas guys please read. The address to the correct Wal-mart is

3159 S Garland Ave # 600
Garland, TX 75041

Sorry for the screw up. DOH!

DOH! Why way the hell down there?

It is along the way to Barnwell and it is the most 'central point' to meet.

Basicly we take 635 to 80 then up to 20 and then to Gilmer and as Scott said, its the most central point thats on the way for everyone.

Can someone remember me how much it costs to get in and to stay at Barnwell? If I can come, I may try to get there Friday night, and stay until Saturday evening ( I have to be back in Arlington on Sunday morning).

Here's what they have posted on the site:

Fees:

Gate/Trail Riding:

annual members - $35.00 per year*
$10 for 1st day
$5 for each additional day
Includes all vehicles w/immediate family

day use members - $15.00 per day per trail vehicle

*All memberships can be purchased on-site; Gate Fee waived on first weekend with paid Annual Membership. Membership includes full voting rights, quarterly newsletter, etc.

Camping :

primitive sites:

annual members - $5.00/night
day use members - $7.50/night

electric included sites:

annual members - $12.50/night
day use members - $17.50/night

Looks like $15 for entry and $7.50 for friday camping.

Thank you kindly sir....

Looks like we will be heading out from Round Rock before 4:30 on Friday. This should put us on I-20 around 7 and at Barnwell around 9. If anyone wants to meet us along the way let me know and I'll email you my cell.

Dallas folks - should we expect you around 10:30 on Saturday morning? If so, we'll be sure to meet ya'll up front.

10:30 sounds good. Is anyone bringing fajita meat or cheese?

Hey Dan - add me to the "Showing up at Wal Mart" group.

What cb channel and FRS channel are guys going to be on? I ASS-umed the universal was 5? FRS 5? You won't be able to miss my pathfinder... or what will be hanging off the back of it.. hahaha

Keith you better put a red rag around the end of that thing.

I am hooking up a tail/brake light to it tonight.. and shortening it by 2ft as well as raising it up about a 1ft. It's going to drag.

Was someone for sure bringing a grill?? if so I will bring some dogs/franks for Sat night... OHH can't forget beer...

Yep channel 5 for FRS and CB.

Jason are you bringing the dogs?

I'm leaving the four legged dogs at home with Kim, but I could bring hot dogs if you wanted. I'm sure you were referring to the other Jason though.

Just a word of caution for those of you heading up from Austin...

In case some of you aren't aware, this weekend is the Red River Shootout between Texas and O-Who? (Oklahoma). Last year traffic was pretty bad going North on I-35 to Dallas Friday afternoon. I'm not sure what route y'all are going to take, but I wouldn't want to mess with I-35. Just my $0.02.

P.S. - I wish I could make the trip!

I'm not bringing my dogs either, but I am bringing sausage for Saturday night.

Hey JAson, email me your cell number (I think I have it, but I am not sure which one of the two numbers it is...) I might be able to meet up with you, and follow you in, since you kinda have to go past here to get there anyway....that is assuming that I am able to even go.

Well... it's about like I figured... I must bow out of this trip... funding is wayyyy too low... maybe next time... you guys have fun...

Well if were just gonna do dogs and sausage, I'll bring some buns and the ketchup and mustard. Anyone up for chili dogs?

I can bring chilli and cheese. Anybody have a brand they prefer, hormel, wolf, others?

as long as its hot, its good.