KGentry Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I wanted to get an idea of who was going? Any news or information on this years match? We stayed at the La Quinta last year - it was new and a great hotel to stay in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy_fuentes Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 (edited) I live fifty to sixty miles away and will travel back and fourth from home. It will be a great match as usual, I'm sure. The prize tables are unbelievably full and everyone takes home a bunch of stuff. See you there. Buddy Edited July 24, 2008 by buddy_fuentes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouSlide Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I'm going. I only live 1 3/4 hrs away, but to avoid getting up so early this year, I'm taking my motorhome to a campground on the lake near Morgan City for the weekend so I only have a half hour commute. That way my wife and dog get a beach vacation sunnin' while I'm gunnin'. Hoping to squad with Hank Ellis so we can continue the "Battle of Mid-C Production Shooters" from where we left off last year Curtis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38superman Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Hmmm..... This is a tough one. Ga. State is the same weekend. Ga.... Gator.... Gator......Ga... I guess I'll have to flip a coin. Tls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGentry Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 I have not been to the GA state match but I have been to the Gator - Prize table is second to none at that level and the people are fantastic. Stages were a real challenge but not frustrating and the food - well - you know - extra pounds going back home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullauto_Shooter Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Kevin, Thinking seriously about shooting this one. Is Don going again this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGentry Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 Yes - Don is going and we have at last count 8 people coming in from San Antonio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullauto_Shooter Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Yes - Don is going and we have at last count 8 people coming in from San Antonio Pretty good-sized crew. Let me know where you guys get reservations and I'll see about getting a room there too. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gun Phan Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 The Gator Classic is a great match. Very friendly hosts, and the cajun food is awsome. We stayed at the La Quinta last year and will be staying there this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911jerry Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Any word on much water or damage the area got from the recent storms? Still going to be a Gator Open? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenTX Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Kevin,Thinking seriously about shooting this one. Is Don going again this year? Don and I have reservations at the Days Inn in Thibodeaux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGentry Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 I hope everyone is LA came out of the storm ok. I am wondering also if the match will be held. Has anyone heard from the range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Just got my elec back today. Will see what I can find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Got this from LA Gator webmaster. * * "I think it is entirely reasonable to expect things will be back close enough to normal to have the Gator Classic - after all it is 6 or 7 weeks away. Power is coming back on in parts of Thibodaux. For now, I'd say it's too early to tell one way or the other for sure. Depending on the refugee status of lower Lafourche and Terrebonne, motel rooms may be hard to come by like they were after Katrina. We'll know more in the coming weeks, for sure." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Keep ya'lls head down, looks like IKE is coming VERY close. Hop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double_pedro Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 (edited) I hope everyone is LA came out of the storm ok. I am wondering also if the match will be held. Has anyone heard from the range? The official word is that the Gator Classic is still on! Power is back to most of Thibodaux, clean-up is well underway and things are nearly back to normal with most businesses, stores, and restaurants already open and schools resuming on Monday. I went to the range where the Gator Classic is held and the pistol bays are fine. There's even a steel match scheduled for tomorrow that is still on. As for housing - yesterday the Days Inn in Thibodaux ((985) 446-1933) still had 30 rooms on hold for the Gator Classic (if you call them, mention the Gator Classic). More rooms are expected to open up at the Days Inn and throughout the area as emergency workers and insurance adjusters from Hurricane Gustav clear out - probably within the next week or two. If anyone needs help or has questions, post 'em here and we'll try to do what can be done. Periodic information updates will alsos be posted here. Edited September 12, 2008 by double_pedro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwana Six-Gun Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Just checked the match hotel and other hotels web sites, nothing available for those dates. If we call in person, can we get a room? Without guaranteed room, I can't make the match, and I REALLY WANT TO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double_pedro Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Call the Days Inn directly at (985) 446-1933 and mention "Gator Classic". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogged Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Just checked the match hotel and other hotels web sites, nothing available for those dates. If we call in person, can we get a room? Without guaranteed room, I can't make the match, and I REALLY WANT TO! Bwana, I called the match hotel about the dates and they said there were no rooms; after I told them that it was regarding the Gator Classic they said that there were rooms available for that event. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Five of us that are traveling from Mobile got confirmations today from the Days Inn in Thibodaux this afternoon. Woo Hoo. Looking forward to the match dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwana Six-Gun Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 (edited) Called the Days Inn direct and they are not sure they will have a room, but they have me on the waiting list. I'm in one way or the other. Hopefully will not have to stay in a No-tell Motel Dennis, are you shooting a wheel or snivelling with a bottem feeder? looking forward to seeing you there along with all the others. PAT I can't type after two adult beverages. Edited September 19, 2008 by Bwana Six-Gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Bwana, call the Days Inn on a weekly basis. The FEMA guys should start pulling out any time now. The stages have been finalized and approved by USPSA. The on-line squading should be activated in the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Called the Days Inn direct and they are not sure they will have a room, but they have me on the waiting list. I'm in one way or the other. Hopefully will not have to stay in a No-tell Motel Dennis, are you shooting a wheel or snivelling with a bottem feeder? looking forward to seeing you there along with all the others. PAT I can't type after two adult beverages. Pat... I must admit I have gone over to the dark side. I bought an open gun last January and have been having an absolute blast. So yes, I'm sniveling with a bottom feeder dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwana Six-Gun Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Seduced by the milk and cookies (or as we down south here call them Ta Ta's and Beer) I am SOOOOOOOO disappointed in you Dennis See you at the Gator. PAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Pat, Skip the Gator, and go to TN section instead (closer, and you have Beale Street ect.) Plus WE'VE got HOTELS !!!! Hop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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