Operation Comfort - Automotivation -

[Seagull81]

Bill,
We have 4 Cobras and two maybe, so far. I'll have you a count Thursday or Friday after I call around. Praying for no rain! I don't care if it is cold.
Steve

[mtpockets]

Well, 14 days and counting and the list of attendees is triple what I expected. We're up to 42 people & 24 Cobras. It's a testament to the generosity of the Texas Cobra Club. To date we have the following on the donation list.
Fleece blankets being made: Army, Marines, Cowboys & Texans
Goodie bags donated by O'Reilly Auto parts
Assorted baked goods: Cookies, brownies.
Letters & Christmas cards by Girl Scouts, Brownies & students
A very large assortment of shop supplies: Complete list to follow
And of course, one size fits all: Cash

There are quite a few people planning on trailering their cars and spending the night. Can someone help with hotel recommendations for the area?

In addition, the word has gotten around BAMC and the head count of attendees, soldiers 30, admin 20 has exceeded their wildest dreams. The soldiers are really pumped about this event. Janis, the main organizer at Operation Comfort calls often and can't thank everyone enough for what we're doing. Thanks again to everyone for committing to help out, whatever way that is, it's greatly appreciated.

http://www.operationcomfort.org/

[Gregg(What's his name)?]

There is a Best Western off IH-35 that has pretty descent parking. We use it alot and they are pretty good folks. I will get the number and location on Monday. I have talked to Jay and looks like he is flying down on Saturday Morning. SO my cobra will not be there. but that is ok.
Bill let me know what else you need as far as food and Lodging.

Gregg H

[mtpockets]

Janis at Operation Comfort is planning a Bar B Q lunch for us. I'm guessing it includes all the "fixins" but will confirm tomorrow. Many people asked about baked goods. I don't think you can go wrong at Christmas time with cookies etc. Anything not eaten would be taken back to BAMC for everyone there. I'll have a cooler full of drinks and I'm sure there will be a few others with the same.

This is a working ranch with a caliche road to get in, so we're looking for a rally spot outside the ranch. If anyone has been there, could you make some suggestions. Also, we need very specific directions. I don't trust Mapquest when it comes to locating the entrance to Lonesome Dove Land & Cattle.

Gregg, sorry to hear your car won't be ready, we'll get you some seat time while you're there.

I was contacted by a member of the group that has a very interesting situation. He's planning on trailering his car up and doesn't have extra room in his trailer and pickup for all the donated shop supplies he's gathered. "HOLY SMOKES", that's a good problem to have, we'll find a way to help get the stuff to San Antonio. Anyone reading this coming from Houston, let's talk, we need some help hauling shop supplies.

[mtpockets]

7 days and counting. We're up to 49 people and 29 cars heading to Operation Comfort "Automotivation". Janis sent these directions.
IH-35 South
IH-37 South towards Corpus Christi
1604 Exit off IH-37 South, go right at the Exxon station onto 1604
Pass school house on your right — take a left on the first dirt road past the school (Auto Mart building on right when you turn on dirt road)—follow dirt road until you come to the big silver garage.
Call Chris, Robert or Janis if you get lost.
Chris Leverkuhn 210-913-8869
Robert Rodriguez 210-643-0440
Janis Roznowski 512-297-8972

Thanks again to everyone for their support, this is going to be a great weekend.

[aks801]

This is a good thing y'all are doing!

[mtpockets]

As of today we have approximately 45 people and 29 Cobras signed up for Operation Comfort.
Here are more specific directions to the Lonesome Dove Land & Cattle Co.
IH-35 South
IH-37 South towards Corpus Christi
1604 Exit off IH-37 South, go right at the Exxon station onto 1604
Pass school house on your right — take a left on the first dirt road past the school (Auto Mart building on right when you turn on dirt road)—follow dirt road until you come to the big silver garage.

Plan right now is to Rally outside the ranch on 1604 at the School House at 10:00 a.m. The Houston club will have many trailers and a few driving their cars. We'll unload in the school parking lot and go in the ranch in masse. There a couple of surprises we're not at liberty to discuss at this time, everyone will be notified in the parking lot.

The response has been unbelievable. Bring your camera, be prepared to be touched in a way you've never been before. This event will be memorable.
Thanks again to everyone for your support, donations and prayers. God bless.