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30th March 17, 05:57 AM
#11
Admittedly, I'm having second thoughts. Why attend, get wet, and not have any visitors because it's pouring? I'm watching the weather forecast, but 80% chance for both days is not promising.
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30th March 17, 07:38 AM
#12
I'm still planning to go... There's supposed to be an afternoon thunderstorm on Saturday, but otherwise alternating clouds and sun. Sunday is a different story. I'm thinking I may get up early on Sunday morning and go pack up and head home.
Of course with weather in Texas, you never can tell...
SM
Shaun Maxwell
Vice President & Texas Commissioner
Clan Maxwell Society
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30th March 17, 10:47 AM
#13
From what I'm seeing, there's going to be about 40% chance of storms Saturday morning and early afternoon. It will probably be hit and miss on that. But Saturday night, there's definitely going to be thunderstorms. If you do come, you'll want to "batten the hatches" on your tents and secure everything, or just pack it back into your vehicle for the overnight. We've been having violent weather here recently (e.g. the tornadoes in San Antonio last month, record hail last year).
Sunday sounds like it's going to be pretty lousy, so I dunno.
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3rd April 17, 08:34 AM
#14
Weather wasn't as bad as predicted...
Fortunately, the weatherman was wrong about Saturday.
It was cloudy and threatening in the morning, but the rain missed the event site entirely. By the afternoon, it was sunny and warm, but with a breeze.
Given the forecast for Saturday night and Sunday morning, I opted to tear down Saturday evening around 8 p.m. It stormed late Saturday night and even hailed a bit, but it was all over and sunny by the time the games opened at 11 a.m. on Sunday.
We had a late breakfast and attended the event as "spectators" on Sunday, departing around 3 p.m. I wore my Wellies in anticipation of very muddy conditions, but they turned out to be unnecessary, as the muddiest areas had been covered over with straw and gravel.
Several clans did not appear, likely owing to the weather forecast, but I was pleasantly surprised at the strong public turnout both days for the event. It seemed well organized, especially given the weather challenges, with more clans and vendors than in previous years. Way to go, SAHGA!
I missed seeing the usual cast of XMarkers, but hope to see you all again at another event soon!
SM
Last edited by ShaunMaxwell; 3rd April 17 at 08:35 AM.
Shaun Maxwell
Vice President & Texas Commissioner
Clan Maxwell Society
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4th April 17, 06:12 AM
#15
I'm sorry I missed it. By Friday afternoon, the forecast was so grim that I canceled my plans to attend. I was then immediately conscripted by my wife for other duties, so that by the time Saturday morning rolled around, I couldn't change my mind even if I wanted to. We did get a little bit of rain Saturday morning, and it was a bit gusty.
Early Sunday morning was intense. We had high winds, lightning, and small hail. Lost a couple of tree branches, and it blew the roof down over the gas pumps at a gas station just a couple of blocks from my house. I spent Sunday cleaning up from the storm.
Anyway, I hate that I didn't get to meet up with all the regulars. I guess the Kerrville festival will be the next opportunity in late summer.
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4th April 17, 12:00 PM
#16
Originally Posted by ShaunMaxwell
Fortunately, the weatherman was wrong about Saturday.
It was cloudy and threatening in the morning, but the rain missed the event site entirely. By the afternoon, it was sunny and warm, but with a breeze.
Given the forecast for Saturday night and Sunday morning, I opted to tear down Saturday evening around 8 p.m. It stormed late Saturday night and even hailed a bit, but it was all over and sunny by the time the games opened at 11 a.m. on Sunday.
We had a late breakfast and attended the event as "spectators" on Sunday, departing around 3 p.m. I wore my Wellies in anticipation of very muddy conditions, but they turned out to be unnecessary, as the muddiest areas had been covered over with straw and gravel.
Several clans did not appear, likely owing to the weather forecast, but I was pleasantly surprised at the strong public turnout both days for the event. It seemed well organized, especially given the weather challenges, with more clans and vendors than in previous years. Way to go, SAHGA!
I missed seeing the usual cast of XMarkers, but hope to see you all again at another event soon!
SM
Oy! I played it safe and stayed home. This is the third year I've missed. Last year, I was too sick.
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