Lake Ray Roberts in December?

[oklahomajewel]

hmmmm potluck? No idea yet what I'll bring. It'll likely be dessert this time.... or maybe deviled eggs... that sounds good , huh?

I haven't made a reservation ..is that a MUST? I'll do it this week and email you Todah! Likely, I'll take off at noon Friday and be down there before dark, or might just take the whole day.

It's rainy, humid and TERRIBLY windy in Oklahoma city today...

Julie

[Todah Tear]

Todah,
Do we bring one present per person or one per campsite? We're not really sure how Chinese gift giving works. What did ya'll do last year. Looking forward to finding out.


Woody

Woody, that's a good question. We might better do one per person because each person who is playing will need to have brought a gift. Remeber, it doesn't have to be expensive. It can be a serious gift or a gag one.


I'm getting pretty excited about this Christmas gathering too.

Todah

[Todah Tear]

Todah-
Prize is on its way for the decorating contest. Wish I could be there. I've missed everyone this fall. :cry


Karol

Karol, on Wednesday I went and picked up the door prizes that you sent. I haven't had a chance to open the box yet, but I'm sure they are great. I just had surgery on my arm yesterday, so I won't be tearing into much for the next couple of days. Let me know if there is any breakable in the box and I'll get it a friend to open it.

Todah

[Woodyperk6]

Todah,
Hope your surgery went well. Do you need help hitch'in your trailer ?


Woody

[caseydog]

Okay, I'm lost as to what has been volunteered for food. Who wants to manage a Ray Roberts food thread?

CD

[kajamelu4]

Todah-
Nothing breakable! You can be pretty rough with it. It'll be ok! Just don't cut into the box very far. Hope your surgery helps everything feel better! Wish I could fiqure out a way to join you all next weekend. Too too much to do, and too many places to be. I have no more free Saturdays until January. Whats with all these people getting married in December anyway? Don't they know that I have other things to do? Oh well...ya'll have fun!

Karol

[Todah Tear]

Okay, I'm lost as to what has been volunteered for food. Who wants to manage a Ray Roberts food thread?

CD

CD, it might be a good idea to start a separate food thread. Reference this post as a starter. It includes the list that was orignally posted to keep us from having too much food.


"Here's a thought. To keep from having too much food, consider volunteering for one of these.

2 people bring 1 chicken each (fried, baked, smoked, etc.)
1 person small portion of beef (brisket or roast or whatever)
1 person small portion of PORK (roast, ham, chops, or whatever)
2 people bread (cornbread, french, bisquits...)
2 people - regular desert
1 person - sugar-free desert
2 people - plastic ware and napkins
1 person - cups
2 people - a gallon of a beverage (tea or, punch or, soda: diet and regular)
1 person bring a festive tablecloth

***Everyone else bring a small portioned side dish (will feed 4-5 people). People seem to always get small samples of each dish so that they can taste everyone's food. That is why I suggested a small portioned side dish. "


http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=19025&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15



* Surgery: Everything went well. Thanks for well wishes and offers to help. Hopefully, but Thursday, the soreness will be gone.

[asianflava]

We are also bringing as much fire wood as I can get in the truck with our other stuff. We travel heavy.

No kiddin' At Inks, we were waiting fir you guys to pull the Taj Mahal out of your truck. Man we were dissapointed to see that you guys decided to travel light that time.

You guys have fun, sorry we can't make it.

[Woodyperk6]

Rocky, too bad you guys can't make it. It's a great time of year to camp. I'm getting ready to load the firewood for next weekend in few minutes. We traveled light at Inks Lake because it was only three of us after that weekend. The other kids went home & we went on camping for the next 7 days. We camped in 4 other state parks & traveled 1400 miles. Had a great time.

Woody

[oklahomajewel]

SO about the Christmas gift exchange thing.... Chinese Christmas? Or is it like Dirty santa? Should the gift have to do with camping or?
I'm running out of ideas for that stuff ! haha

what about a price suggestion/limit?

My heater went out or something's wrong with it so my momey is on hold for that ... hopefully will get someone out here buy Tuesday and I do have a homeowners warranty and the weather here is supposed to be mild for a few days, but TERRIBLY windy !!!

Julie

[The_Highlander]

We are tent camping intell we get are trailer built . What part of the park are ya'll at there is :

Quail Run
Hawthorn
Deer Ridge
Wild Plum
Bluestem Grove


Scott & Gerri

[oklahomajewel]

Will we still be at the Du Bois branch? Anybody post directions?

Let's plan on Dec. 7th.

I just called the Du Bois Branch. They said that for December reservations, we should call Austin (512) 389-8900. As usual, the area has water and electric. Specific sites are selected when you check in. In December, I will check in on Thursday night and can reserve sites for those who paid in advance.

HEAD COUNT

1. Todah
2. CPASparks
3. Woodie and Tammy
4. Jgp123 (James & Wife)
5. CaseyDog
6. DaveL (Dave, Cindy, and Tyler)
7. OKJewel
8. Buck & Lise and grandsons
9. Scott and Gerri
10. Don and Debbie and dog Glory
11. Mexican Tear (Kai, Lois, Mapachi )
12. Loader(s) - for Pot Luck
13. Mark and Cindi

Let me know if I missed someone.

Todah

MAP of Lake Ray Roberts - Isle DuBois Branch location






Map of park

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4503_137n.pdf

Todah

[Todah Tear]

We are tent camping intell we get are trailer built . What part of the park are ya'll at there is :

Quail Run, Hawthorn, Deer Ridge, Wild Plum, Bluestem Grove

Scott & Gerri

Scott and Gerri,

I called a few weeks ago and Quail Run is supposed to be closed until spring, just like they did last year. The Deer Ridge section and all others will be open. They closed the Quail Run area because they get less business during the winter months and it gives them less area to patrol. The trails are still open in the Quail Run area though.

We camped in Deer Ridge last year.

Todah

[ARKPAT]

Looks good Todah.

I wish I could make it down this weekend.



Send lots of pictures back to post. If I can't be there I can atleast see what I missed and wish I was there.


Have fun the weather should be good for the weakend.



Pat

[oklahomajewel]

WEATHER ----

Friday, Dec 7
High: 70 °F RealFeel®: 67 °F
Mostly sunny and mild

Friday Night, Dec 7
Low: 58 °F RealFeel®: 53 °F
Partly cloudy and mild


Saturday, Dec 8
High: 71 °F RealFeel®: 67 °F
Rather cloudy, breezy and warm

Saturday Night, Dec 8
Low: 62 °F RealFeel®: 57 °F
Mostly cloudy, breezy and mild; a late-night shower


...... I usually prefer to take my shower in the morning.....

OH! The guy is coming to fix (hopefully!) my furnace on Wednesday and if that's covered by the homeowner warranty and fixable then the trip is doable.