Big 3 MGO, MOC & MCRGO Picnic, Bay City, October 4, sponsored by MGO

[SeeTee]

Last one of the season & a opportunity for 2A supporters in the area ( but this is not just for people in the area ) to meet and greet and spend some time with fellow 2A supporters and frearms enthusiasts.
Please let's have a good turn out for the picnic!

This event is free of charge-everyone is invited-family, friends, neighbors all are welcome to attend

This is an alcohol free event! no that does not mean booze is free!!

This one is sponsored by MGO October 4th, 2014, 12-4 PM

Bay City Recreation Area - 3582 State Park Dr Bay Ciity MI, 48706
Picnic shelter #1
Food, soft drinks and water provided
Please bring a passing dish

Link to map location- http://www.mapquest.com/embed?hk=1simRI2

Recreation Area map link- shelter location ( thanks Magnum Man ) https://www.midnrreservations.com/BayCityRecreationArea%2fShelters%3fMap

[mikeb32]

Last one of the season & a opportunity for 2A supporters in the area ( but this is not just for people in the area ) to meet and greet and spend some time with fellow 2A supporters and frearms enthusiasts.
Please let's have a good turn out for the picnic!

This one is sponsored by MGO.
October 4th, 2014, 12-4 PM

Bay City Recreation Area - 3582 State Park Dr Bay Ciity MI, 48706
Picnic shelter #1
Food, soft drinks and water provided
Please bring a passing dish

Link to map location- http://www.mapquest.com/embed?hk=1simRI2

I wished we had a ton of info on the park, it would be nice to take the Trailer to this one for Publicity purposes and ease of transporting everything, but only if we have easy access to the pavilion would it make sense.

Maybe "Magnum Man" will chime in on that!

[Magnum Man]

From looking at the map, parking is right near the pavillon. That is part of the reason I chose this location.

[mikeb32]

From looking at the map, parking is right near the pavillon. That is part of the reason I chose this location.

Ok, Lord Willing and the Creek don't rise much more, we will bring the Trailer up!!

[boddah4]

I wished we had a ton of info on the park, it would be nice to take the Trailer to this one for Publicity purposes and ease of transporting everything, but only if we have easy access to the pavilion would it make sense.

Maybe "Magnum Man" will chime in on that!
Yes, you "should" be able to park right by the pavilion.

[mikeb32]

Yes, you "should" be able to park right by the pavilion.

Thank You, Will you be attending?

[Sledhead]

EDIT: Thanks for the correction.

I might make it or at least stop by. Is it a family event?

[dmd7765]

4TH

[SeeTee]

Fixed the typo, thanks Guy's

I'll see if I can find a map of the picnic area & get it posted later.

[boddah4]

Thank You, Will you be attending?
No, that is my opening day of archery season since I have to work the 1st

[Magnum Man]

EDIT: Thanks for the correction.

I might make it or at least stop by. Is it a family event?

Yes, it is a family event.

[Sledhead]

Thanks.

We have a 4 month old and she isn't fond of the car yet but if its nice out we'll try to stop by.

[Magnum Man]

Map of shelter location. https://www.midnrreservations.com/BayCityRecreationArea%2fShelters%3fMap
Shelter #1.

[Magnum Man]

5 days until the big event. Who else is coming? We're looking for a record turnout!

[dwcopple]

take the Trailer to this one for Publicity purposes and ease of transporting everything, but only if we have easy access to the pavilion would it make sense.
might not be worth it. State Park in BC is in the middle of nothingness. Parking is easily visable from the road and the road out front is winding so people focus on the curves rather than a lot. Up to you though. I can take pics if needed. I live here.

[mikeb32]

might not be worth it. State Park in BC is in the middle of nothingness. Parking is easily visable from the road and the road out front is winding so people focus on the curves rather than a lot. Up to you though. I can take pics if needed. I live here.

Thanks for the info, Sir......If you have time and don't mind taking some pictures, I for one would appreciate it. You going to stop in and have a Hot Dog on MGO?

[Magnum Man]

might not be worth it. State Park in BC is in the middle of nothingness. Parking is easily visable from the road and the road out front is winding so people focus on the curves rather than a lot. Up to you though. I can take pics if needed. I live here.

That would be fantastic.

[Sledhead]

The picnic site one is tucked back in the corner and the trailer won't be seen from the road either.

Unless you had site four or five, I wouldn't pull it up unless you were hauling stuff in it or want people to see it while bringing it up.

[mikeb32]

The picnic site one is tucked back in the corner and the trailer won't be seen from the road either.

Unless you had site three of four, I wouldn't pull it up unless you were hauling stuff in it or want people to see it while bringing it up.

It is always nice to have at the events, it has the tables and Merchandise in it and it makes it easier than someone having to stuff it all in their car.
You bring up a good point about people seeing it on the way up.............It's cool to have people pass you, blow their horns and wave to let you know they support what we are doing, at least I think that's why they are doing it, lol!!

[Sledhead]

Here is where number one is at, looking from the road. Tip of arrow, on the other side of two rows of parking.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj92/skiking700/skiking700024/BCSTATEPARK_zps0f48eebb.jpg (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/skiking700/media/skiking700024/BCSTATEPARK_zps0f48eebb.jpg.html)

[RogueLeader]

I checked with Bay City State Recreational Area today and found out that you will need a Recreation Passport to bring your car into the park.

If you already pre-paid for a passport with your license plate renewal in the last year(it was an extra fee), and you tags are not expired, you should be good to go. Also, if you have purchased a Recreation Passport window sticker in the last year and have not had to renew your tags since then, you should also be good to go.

Otherwise, you will need to get a Recreation Passport from either the contact station at the enterance to the park, if it is manned, or the headquarters across the road.

The Recreation Passport is $11 and is good until your plates expire.

More info on Recreation Passport. (http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10365_55798---,00.html)

[dwcopple]

You going to stop in and have a Hot Dog on MGO?FYI MiBear on here runs the Auburn Range on Saturdays. There is free range shooting 10-4 on Sat. Maybe we could talk to him and see about an MGO shoot from 4-5PM?

[mikeb32]

FYI MiBear on here runs the Auburn Range on Saturdays. There is free range shooting 10-4 on Sat. Maybe we could talk to him and see about an MGO shoot from 4-5PM?

We could always mention it at the picnic if his answer is affirmative. Indoors or out?

[dwcopple]

Out. PM him and see. Weather is supposed to be awful though I think

[mikeb32]

Out. PM him and see. Weather is supposed to be awful though I think

That's what I am hearing too!! Just getting over pneumonia, i'm gonna have to bundle up!

[Magnum Man]

Out. PM him and see. Weather is supposed to be awful though I think

Chance of scattered showers. It will take a lot more than that to dampen the spirit of diehard Michigan gun owners.

[Magnum Man]

See you all there! Let's make this the best picnic of the season.

[Magnum Man]

Thanks to all who came out. As usual it was nice to spend some time with fellow gun owners.

[dmd7765]

Thanks for all the hard work

[dmd7765]

Great job magnum man

[Magnum Man]

Great job magnum man

Thank you! I hope everyone that came out had a good time.

[mikeb32]

Thank you! I hope everyone that came out had a good time.

Thanks Mike for all you did to set this up, I'm sorry I didn't get to come out!

[Magnum Man]

Thanks Mike for all you did to set this up, I'm sorry I didn't get to come out!

Sorry you couldn't make it Mike. Hope you started feeling better soon.

[Pyzik]

Anyone take pics other than the cake? Would like to post them to our Facebook albums.

[dmd7765]

I posted a few on the FB page

[Magnum Man]

My wife took some. I will see when she gets home.

[Pyzik]

Cool. Awesome cake BTW

[Jackam]

Anyone take pics other than the cake? Would like to post them to our Facebook albums.
What gets more exposure - FB or here?
I would think it prudent to show everyone on the forum the pics. I don't know how many people just do the facebook gig, but there are many people here.....

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[mikeb32]

What gets more exposure - FB or here?
I would think it prudent to show everyone on the forum the pics. I don't know how many people just do the facebook gig, but there are many people here.....

MGO Community Forum Statistics
Threads 114,818 Posts 1,624,793 Members 42,309
Currently Active Users
There are currently 332 users online.

That brings up a question. What does the term "Members 42,309" actually mean? (Computer Illiterate here)

[dmd7765]

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[PhotoTom]

That brings up a question. What does the term "Members 42,309" actually mean? (Computer Illiterate here)

It means that there are 42,309 forum accounts.
"MGO Members" would be included in that count (i.e., Forum Members + MGO Members)

[mikeb32]

It means that there are 42,309 forum accounts.
"MGO Members" would be included in that count (i.e., Forum Members + MGO Members)

Wow! Thanks Tom

[Pyzik]

By NO means was I saying they shouldn't be posted here, they should.

I just know that people do share our facebook stuff with friends and its good exposure.

Thanks Dave!

[Magnum Man]

Anyone take pics other than the cake? Would like to post them to our Facebook albums.

Unfortunately the only picture is one of the cake.