SmokerBuilder.com 2017 Spring Gathering at Lake Bistineau State Park Doyline, LA

[Rodcrafter]

That's true. My brother is coming from West Texas. Me from Orlando, so you know that there is something happening.


Making memories!

[Squiggle]

you guys are killing me!

[Frank_Cox]

Squiggle, All you need to do is get to an airport near one of us and we will haul you there bro! everything else is set up for ya!

[forty_creek]

Truth Squiggly, land in Shreveport, LA. I will pick you up!


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[Tom_Heath]

No dammit, I want to pick him up.


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[Tom_Heath]

More food snacks heading to the freezer for April.




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[Squiggle]

Squiggle, All you need to do is get to an airport near one of us and we will haul you there bro! everything else is set up for ya!

Truth Squiggly, land in Shreveport, LA. I will pick you up!


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No dammit, I want to pick him up.


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Hahaha, now now guys, take it easy!

Seriously though, I checked out the flights to LAX & it's a $1600AUD ticket & 18hrs each way! Do you think I could claim it as a tax deduction seeing as I have a restaurant & I sell smoked foods, research trip maybe?

[forty_creek]

It's tax deductible for sure! LoL


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[Rodcrafter]

I'm sure it is a research and development trip. As long as you can remember what you did there.


Making memories!

[Squiggle]

Now that will be the hard part RC, hahaha

[Tom_Heath]

Yes it's a deduction. How much to fly into Dallas.


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[Squiggle]

Doh, it's $2k return to Dallas. But I would be able to swing by Franklin BBQ.
I'm still working on making our next trip to Germany a round trip via the US.

[Rodcrafter]

Franklin doesn't have anything on the food at these gatherings.

[Squiggle]

I totally believe you RC, but just like people go to the Eiffel Tower if they visit Paris, if I'm in Texas I may as well go there for my kind of sight seeing, lol.

[Rodcrafter]

Well while you are in Austin you may as well do the BBQ crawl around the town I hear it is fun to visit all those in the area.

[Squiggle]

Sounds like an awesome plan dude, now all I have to do is convince the minister of finance & recreation to let me come to the gathering.

[mp4]

Give us her number and we'll all call to put in a good word for you.

[Tom_Heath]

Oh ya, that's just what he needs. Lmao


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[mp4]

Oh ya, that's just what he needs. Lmao

Perhaps we can put together a good old fashioned American petition, surely that would work!

[Squiggle]

Hahaha, pretty sure that mp4's idea could go either way.

You guys all rock by the way!

[Quentin03]

So here ya go!
Announcing our Official Spring 2017 Gathering!
Forty_Creek and JohnHarvey have done a fantastic job of locating a spot for this gathering!
It will be April 20 through April 23 and will be located at Lake Bistineau State Park in Doyline, Louisiana. Here is a link to the park website:
Click here : Lake Bistineau State Park in Doyline, Louisiana

1. We have reserved Private Group area #1 which includes a huge dining hall/commercial kitchen and 20 cabins, sleeping up to 160 people!
2. No need to bring a tent or RV to this one!
3. All park buildings are smoke free environments (Uh Oh ) including cabins and lodges.
4. Cabins and Lodges are furnished with basic kitchen utensils, pots, bed linens, pillows and towels.
5. The enclosed pavilion is air conditioned with fridge freezer industrial ice maker industrial sink and stove.
6. Shower houses have 5-6 stalls each and are super clean.
7. 2 kids playground areas and a volleyball area
8. More details to follow as we figure them out

Here's what we need from you if you wish to attend....
Click here : 2017 SmokerBuilder.com Spring Gathering Sign Up Form

http://www.smokerbuilder.com/2017-smoke ... n-up-form/meilleur crédit

Directions....
From Shreveport: Take I-20 east to exit 33 (Haughton/Filmore). Go to the right and then take an immediate left on Hwy 3227, which dead ends into Hwy 164. Take a right on 164 and go about 4-5 miles until you reach the town of Doyline. Take a right at the flashing caution light (Hwy 163). keep straight about 8 miles. Look for Lake Bistineau State Park Area 1 sign to the right. Turn left to enter main gate. Stop by the Park Office for further instructions!

Please stay tuned! We will update this thread as more information comes together......

thank you very much for your initiative