THE CHISHOLM TRAIL HUNT

warsawdaddy · Sep 28, 2007

The wife came home today at 3pm from the hospital.The hospital bed arrives Mon,so I have to find(make)room for that.Sis-in-law arrived yesterday from Mobile,so if the wife doesn't have a set-back before Fri,I'll be at the hunt(how long,I don't know).

Note to ME:Just go west 'til you smell it,then north 'til you step in it.

Timberwolf · Sep 28, 2007

ME,

I have driven from Arkansas City KS to Springfield MO via HWY 166, and it is a pretty good road.

Kansas highways (even two-lanes) are way better than any of our roads here in Oklahoma.

I would use 166 unless you have some reason to go through Tulsa, in which case you could use 412 west to I-35, then go north to the Kansas 166 turn off.

TW

Noodle · Sep 29, 2007

Actually, I'm taking 15 north to 137 to Bastrop, then something else to Little Rock, then cutting west on something else to ... Tulsa? ... then north or west through Ponca City, then west or north to something else... to Caldwell. Or something like that. Wanna ride with me, anyone? Bound to be a wild ride!!

Boy, it's gettin' late and I've got a busy weekend...

Ya'll be careful, ya hear? (Gotta go dig out my suitcase...)

ps: WSD, I'm waitin' to give you a hug ... proxy ...from your Mrs. Bless her heart! So glad she's home! Thanks for the update!!

Mental Granny · Sep 29, 2007

WSD, Great news that your wife will be home I'm still praying.

Mel the same and I went to the football game last night , guess who Ponca got whooped by 45-14 yeah Enid got somethin for you at the game though talked to their coach

And Stoney's right in is Are Kansas City but in the area, not in the city, we say Ark-City!

Can't wait to see everyone! Busy Day tomorrow too. Well gotta go to work.

See you all soon.

Evy

mastereagle22 · Sep 29, 2007

6 Days!

When I looked at the map I saw where Caldwell has a small airport. I thought hey are troubles are over I'll just have BB fly us down there and we can land there and have someoen pick us up. Then he threw a wrench into my plan. Neither one of us knows how to fly a plane.

We decided to go over Hwy 60 to Springfield then 44 past Joplin take 166 straight over to 81 and into Caldwell. We will get to see some of the old route 66 scenery and run through a few small towns that way. Heck we might just find a park or two that is calling our name on the way were we can get out and exercise the Beast at the XLT!!!

stoney56 · Sep 29, 2007

WSD, glad to hear she's finally home. Prayers are still being said that she has no relapses.

Noodle, you can pick up I-40 near Little Rock and come west. You can either run it to Okla City and pick up I-35 North. Then it's a straight shot to the 166 exit and the hotel. Or you can veer off near Warner and take the Muskogee Turnpike north to Tulsa. Monty can steer you around Tulsa real easy. Once you get to 412, take the Cimmaron Turnpike west to I-35 then north to the 166 exit.

ME, the flying is easy. It's the landing that is a bit more difficult. BTW, there was some CW history around Baxter Springs, the Coffeville Raid with you know who,

, there's some parks along the Caney River in Cedarvale, Sedan is known for Emmit the Clown and has a little park on the west side of the bridge if I remember correctly, there was dinosauer fossils found in the Silverdale rock quarry years ago, etc. Who knows, with all that you may never make it to CTH or back home for a while. LOL

mastereagle22 · Sep 29, 2007

Not unless I can keep a tight reign on Baldingboy, the man is a maniac when it comes to hunting.

I wish I could get out as much as he does but the warden only lets me go one night a week with BB and that's it! I am staging a prison break just to get to the CTH. Don't be surprised if I get picked up by the local Sheriif on a warrant by the warden!

Burdie · Sep 29, 2007

Temp 80 Saturday October 6th with 20 mile gusts. Enjoy!!

Check this site out. http://www.usatourist.com/english/inside/cowboys2.html

This web site is the coverage of the actual drive to Caldwell.
http://www.cattledrive2007.com/index.html

Burdie

mastereagle22 · Sep 29, 2007

Nana40 said:
I won!!!! I won!!! I won a prize!!! GEEZE! Wonder what the prize will be? 8)

Nana

I got your prize today and I will bring it to you at the CTH. Just look me up. Tell me the secret word is Oreo and I will respond with the correct phrase and you will get your prize.

Green1 · Sep 30, 2007

wow,, you all must be pumped !!!!! i hope everyone finds something great..... have a blast !!!!!!!!!!! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

mastereagle22 · Sep 30, 2007

5 Days!

Nana40 · Sep 30, 2007

Oreo?

HMMMM...Oreo....cookies?...ice cream?....pizza? OH wait! I know! You found a black and white zipper pull! Yeah, that's it!

Thanks ME! Can't wait to see what I won....I think!

WSDaddy....happy to hear WSMomma is back home! Hope she feels lots better.

Getting closer! Wish you could go too GreenOne!!!

Nana

warsawdaddy · Sep 30, 2007

5 days! It got here so quick.What do you think about postponing it 'til about Nov 1st? That sounds good doesn't it?ME could start a whole new countdown.

mastereagle22 · Sep 30, 2007

warsawdaddy said:
5 days! It got here so quick.What do you think about postponing it 'til about Nov 1st? That sounds good doesn't it?ME could start a whole new countdown.

Well let's see, it took me three months to arrange a temporary release from the warden and she is even now considering cancelling it. If she does, I already have a tunnel dug to the Kansas Border.

I don't think the others would appreciate postponing the hunt andI think BB would blow a gasket if he didn't get to go.

OK OK so it would be me that would be blowing the gasket. So I guess the answer is

NO!

Tin Nugget · Sep 30, 2007

I was able to get off early from work on Thursday so Tin Penny (Deena) and I will be heading north about 3pm which should put us in beautiful downtown South Haven Economy Inn about 9pm. That way we can sleep in Friday morning then head into town and roam around. We will see you at the Revue thingy. Can't wait to meet everyone in person. I will be looking for blue plaid!!

Have to leave my little huntin buddy at home so no dirty diaper ammo this trip.

Bill

warsawdaddy · Sep 30, 2007

Tin Nugget Jim Thomas(Stretchmodel) is staying at South haven also.He will need a ride to Caldwell.I told him he could ride with me,but I don't know now if I'll check in at South Haven before I go to Caldwell or not.If I get there in time to go by there first,I'll get him if not,can you provide a ride to Caldwell for him?Or can anyone?If not ,let me know so I can arrange to get him.

Tin Nugget · Sep 30, 2007

I certainly can. I will PM you my cell number for him.

eagle77 · Sep 30, 2007

Baldingboy said:
mastereagle22 said:

Hey anyone want to tell me the best way to drive and get to Caldwell? What route would you take?

Click to expand...

In a vehicle. Actually theres two in every crowd.

What route would you take?
The one that gets you to Caldwell the quickest. :P

SAFELY
Actually...there 3 in the crowd

stoney56 · Sep 30, 2007

mastereagle22 said:
When I looked at the map I saw where Caldwell has a small airport. I thought hey are troubles are over I'll just have BB fly us down there and we can land there and have someoen pick us up. Then he threw a wrench into my plan. Neither one of us knows how to fly a plane.

Forgot to mention that they don't have regular runway lights there. They hire a 14 year old to collect cow patties and and lay them in a line. When a plane is inbound, he runs out and lights them.