Rocky's annual chase picnic

[Rocky Rascovich]

Greetings! This years projected dates for the picnic is Saturday May 19th, or the following Saturday's May 26th or June 2nd. I would have done May 12th but a few key chasers who I would love to see here won't be coming out ontil the following week PLUS, one of my very favourite singer songwriters, Michaelo Fracasso is performing that night in OKC... Also, I project a very active period that may include the May 12th date anyway.

A couple things different about this event. Its strictly a bring your own food and drink.. so no charge is required this go around. Also I'll have a new 50" widescreen HD TV for those who have HD video's.

I'll need at least a dozen people to show interest in coming to this by Monday May 7th or I may cancel this altogether so I can arrange my schedule for the month. My wife Dee and I really enjoy putting on these get togethers so I hope we can get those that will commit to do their best to be here for one of those projected dates.

Meanwhile, lots of chasing is to be had starting next week, hope to see you near some meso real soon.

More info as the event nears....

**Mods: Could one of you guys move this to the ANNOUNCEMENTS section??

Blessings! Rocky&family

 

[Jay McCoy]

Vacation starts May 17th so if there is no wx we would love to finally make it. we always seem to be in another state.

 

[Dan Robinson]

The dates of our chase trips are strictly weather-dependent, but we'd definately leave a couple of days early/stay a couple of days later in order to be there for this. Count our crew in (Matt, Bill, Tom and I) tentatively!

 

[Mikey Gribble]

Never made one before, but I might try to make it down this year.

 

[Paul Knightley]

Rocky - there will be 5 of us in our chase team from the UK, and we'd love to come over and see you again on the 19th or 26th!

cheers,

Paul.

 

[Bill Hark]

Rocky, I have always enjoyed attending your parties!! I am scheduled to arrive a day or two before the party (19th date) and will leave after the last possible date. I will be there!!!
Thank you for your hospitality!

Bill Hark

 

[Olivier Staiger]

unless it is a big chase day, I'll come con mucho gusto amigo

 

[Rocky Rascovich]

I'm humbled

In just a few hours since I initially posted my announcement, the feedback's been very encouraging. I appreciate it more than you know. I'm hoping we can get some chase tour groups out as well if nothing is happening south of Nebraska or east of the Rockies. My prerequisites for the party to occur would be no slight risk AND a 2% or greater risk of tornadoes from I-25 east or I-70 south or north of I-10 in the traditional tornado alley locations. So.. it looks like the party is on!! More info as we draw closer to the day.

 

[Eric Flescher]

Did I miss something?What are the details? Time/ directions/ place etc etc? If someone is going toward that way mabe there is someone I can hook up with ? anyone from Kansas City area going that I can team up with for expenses ,gas etc

 

[Randy Denzer]

MESO is running with 10 members this year. We would love to show if the weather permits. We need a location and time!!

Randy

 

[Angie Norris]

Yo Rocky!!!!
Can't wait!!!!! See ya soon!!!!!

 

[Rocky Rascovich]

Location of the picnic

I guess I should have noted for those who haven't been here before:

The get together will be held out my farm here in Piedmont, Okla. first possible date is Sat. May 19th at 1pm. I'll give directions when we get closer to the projected date or... just plug in my address on Mapquest or Google for a map to my place. 5504 Hall Rd. NW Piedmont, Okla. 73078.

Tomorrow I'll be the proud recipient of a new 50" Sony HD TV!! So, bring your video's and especially anyone with HD footage, this should be a real treat!, That will be the biggest change to this years picnic as my current tv is in the autumn of its life... like almost winter. I just could'nt deal with the fact of my tv flaming out on me on the day of the picnic, so I decided to take the plunge with doing this now. Also, as I stated earlier in my initial post, its bring your own grub and drink.. the year before last I asked for a donation of 5 bucks a head.. and by the end of the day, I actually made over 100 bucks which was the last of my intentions but thanks to a few generous souls, that year was great. This past year, my wife bought a slew of food, I asked for 5 dollars a head, only about 20 showed up and not even have of those paid... we took a bit of a bath on that. So this year, to save money on my part, I'm having you bring the food instead.. I'll have the grills going, plus my pool should be open by then.

Again, thanks for the interest and I look forward in seeing you. Its the least I can do to give back to the chase community who has been so good to me and my family for over 20 years. Your all the best!

 

[Shane Adams]

Of course, I'll be there, barring the highly unlikely scenario of all scheduled dates being chase days.

 

[Chris Hayes]

We leave for our chasecation on the 18th, so unless it's delayed I wont be able to make it this year If it's delayed, we're deffinately coming though

 

[Billy Griffin]

Rocky,
Just might be in Oklahoma those weekend dates, and I'd love to swing by and meet everyone!