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Amistad Closure
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07/07/20 06:47 PM
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Just to let anyone who's coming from out of town, the NPS has closed Lake Amistad effective Friday night's from 8pm until Monday Mornings and Holidays until further notice. No tournaments will be re-scheduled at this time until a firm date for reopening has been completed. This is due to the lack of social distancing and people leaving the park a mess.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
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07/07/20 06:54 PM
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banker-always fishing
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Sign of the times.
IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap. John 3:16 Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: banker-always fishing]
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07/07/20 06:55 PM
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Sign of the times. Yes Sir and there could be more to come..
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Re: Amistad Closure
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07/07/20 07:08 PM
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Re: Amistad Closure
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07/07/20 07:28 PM
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wh2004
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Iโm sure that will get rid of covid.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
#13622513
07/07/20 07:30 PM
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sprigsss
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Where was this info posted?
Have rooms booked this weekend to take my family.for the first time and i havent see any announcement yet.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
#13622524
07/07/20 07:36 PM
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They have not posted it yet. Chris Ryan made a few calls and the Tournament Scheduler has emailed me. NPS 830-775-7491..
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
#13622525
07/07/20 07:38 PM
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sprigsss
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Yep.literally got a phone call seconds after i posted from gentleman we rented our trailer from offering a refund due to lake closure.
100% wont prevent a thing.
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Re: Amistad Closure
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07/07/20 07:39 PM
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tmd11111
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I just saw it on Facebook so it must be true.
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Re: Amistad Closure
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#13622533
07/07/20 07:42 PM
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Medinalakeguy
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Called the park, and they said itโs going to be like that for a while.
Falcon Rods > G.Loomis 2004 Skeeter ZX250 JIMBO WINBO
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Re: Amistad Closure
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#13622534
07/07/20 07:42 PM
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Cuervo Jones
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Thanks to all the idiots who refused to simply not expose themselves and others to the virus for this wonderful development.
โSlideโ
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
#13622576
07/07/20 08:07 PM
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Medinalakeguy
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Would Air Force still be open?
Falcon Rods > G.Loomis 2004 Skeeter ZX250 JIMBO WINBO
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Re: Amistad Closure
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#13622581
07/07/20 08:09 PM
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Topwater2
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Box Canyon for the residents and a friend? Asking for a friend.
FishKen
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
#13622603
07/07/20 08:22 PM
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361V
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Well Iโm probably much safer in the open/crowded Walmart than out in nature!
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 361V]
#13622622
07/07/20 08:34 PM
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Well Iโm probably much safer in the open/crowded Walmart than out in nature! x2
Majek 22 Extreme/225 Optimax Pro XS hauled by a 2500HD Duramax
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
#13622731
07/07/20 09:38 PM
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GMTK
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Speaking to some guys down there, Covid is only part of it. The parks are being trashed, vehicles leaving the trails and driving all over the place, and people showing no respect for others. The Park Rangers have written a ton of tickets but people don't seem to care. I got some photos from last weekend and there was trash thrown all over the roads and picnic areas. At least it's still open during the week, might need to take a few days off and head down there.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
#13622745
07/07/20 09:45 PM
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All public access points, swimming area's and ramps will be closed to everyone.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
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07/07/20 09:46 PM
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InTheClear
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Sounds like an open door policy for day light Cartel operations on the southern end.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: InTheClear]
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07/07/20 09:49 PM
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GMTK
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Not quite. BP and Rangers will still be out there. If anything, this hurts their cover.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: InTheClear]
#13622775
07/07/20 09:55 PM
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Sounds like an open door policy for day light Cartel operations on the southern end. They just don't drive marked boats and have eyes everywhere over the lake not just human..Launch in Mexico you can be on the lake..
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Re: Amistad Closure
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07/08/20 12:20 AM
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Topwater2
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Word I got was, a big party at 454, scum just up and left and it was trashed. Also people fishing and swimming at the docks while boats were trying to launch or load, fights broke out. Sheriff was called out too many times and he had enough of it.
FishKen
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Re: Amistad Closure
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#13622976
07/08/20 12:25 AM
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McLovinโ
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LOL, with all the drug stuff and shootings itโs got going on...weโre gonna shut down for the Chinese Virus...seems legit? This country is in such a mudhole...hope we can find our way back on track
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: McLovinโ]
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07/08/20 12:28 AM
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Topwater2
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LOL, with all the drug stuff and shootings itโs got going on...weโre gonna shut down for the Chinese Virus...seems legit? This country is in such a mudhole...hope we can find our way back on track We better find our way back on track soon or this mudhole is going to dry up.
FishKen
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Re: Amistad Closure
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#13622986
07/08/20 12:30 AM
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champRD
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The normal hard working fisherman that are respectful are not the ones doing this. It's the party crowd and newbies on steroids. It's happening at most lakes but some worse than others. Some municipalities just don't have the resources to control it..
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: champRD]
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07/08/20 12:34 AM
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Topwater2
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The normal hard working fisherman that are respectful are not the ones doing this. It's the party crowd and newbies on steroids. It's happening at most lakes but some worse than others. Some municipalities just don't have the resources to control it.. Correct!!
FishKen
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
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07/08/20 12:45 AM
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Retarded on a whole new level, so much self inflicted economic damage
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: InTheClear]
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07/08/20 12:48 AM
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Sounds like an open door policy for day light Cartel operations on the southern end. yep
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Re: Amistad Closure
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07/08/20 01:10 AM
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Minner Bucket
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Sounds like an open door policy for day light Cartel operations on the southern end. yep Why would closing the lake to the gen pop increase illegal activity on the lake? I can assure you LE is still there and with less legitimate traffic, spotting illegal activity should be easier.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: Minner Bucket]
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07/08/20 01:57 AM
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InTheClear
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Sounds like an open door policy for day light Cartel operations on the southern end. yep Why would closing the lake to the gen pop increase illegal activity on the lake? I can assure you LE is still there and with less legitimate traffic, spotting illegal activity should be easier. Spent 5 years straight on the lake, never once did I see someone try to cross while my boat was visible from the Mexican shoreline, thank about it.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: InTheClear]
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07/08/20 02:01 AM
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Minner Bucket
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Sounds like an open door policy for day light Cartel operations on the southern end. yep Why would closing the lake to the gen pop increase illegal activity on the lake? I can assure you LE is still there and with less legitimate traffic, spotting illegal activity should be easier. Spent 5 years straight on the lake, never once did I see someone try to cross while my boat was visible from the Mexican shoreline, thank about it. I grew up on the lake and spent 14 years as a Border Patrol Agent, trust me, I know the game!
Last edited by Minner Bucket; 07/08/20 02:02 AM.
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Re: Amistad Closure
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07/08/20 02:10 AM
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Minner Bucket
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More traffic allows them to blend in better, less traffic on the lake is absolutely not beneficial to smugglers. Like I said, the LEO coverage on the lake will not diminish.
Go fish during the week!
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: Minner Bucket]
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07/08/20 03:22 AM
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grout-scout
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I grew up on the lake and spent 14 years as a Border Patrol Agent, trust me, I know the game!
Mic drop...
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: dk2429]
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07/08/20 09:15 AM
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Chug-bug-bang1
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Well Iโm probably much safer in the open/crowded Walmart than out in nature! x2 x3
Last edited by Chug-bug-bang1; 07/08/20 09:17 AM.
Hey pull my finger ๐๐ป๐จ
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Re: Amistad Closure
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07/08/20 12:10 PM
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I've been in BP since 97 and yes it is all covered.
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Re: Amistad Closure
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07/08/20 01:37 PM
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Barbers Tree
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Thanks for keeping us safe 6BOOMER
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: Barbers Tree]
#13623398
07/08/20 01:40 PM
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Thanks for keeping us safe 6BOOMER
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Re: Amistad Closure
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07/08/20 02:52 PM
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Debra Hengst
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It is now posted on the Amistad National Recreation Area website: "Park Closed Weekends and Holidays Effective July 11, 2020- Amistad National Recreation Area will be closed to all visitors on weekends and holidays until local public health guidance changes. This includes boat ramps, hiking trails, day use areas, and the visitor center" Thanks for starting the post yesterday 6Boomer. Debra
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Re: Amistad Closure
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07/08/20 03:21 PM
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grout-scout
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Thanks for keeping us safe 6BOOMER nice, I didnโt realize you were BP.
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Re: Amistad Closure
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07/08/20 06:20 PM
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BASSCATONE
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The trash problem can probably be fixed. NPS has no problem requiring a boater to pay a day use fee and what do they do with that $. Charge the park users as well. Make it enough per person so that you don't have to charge the boaters MORE to clean up the trash from the park users. If the park users litter and get caught, ticket them, make them pick up the trash and follow them OUT of the park.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
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07/08/20 06:28 PM
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Tx Tree Grower
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Covid has become a good excuse for various organizations to abandon things that they really don't like doing. High on the list of those things is government organizations, municipalities, associations, etc closing parks and public facilities. These types of facilities very rarely pay for themselves with user fees. You are taxed to pay for them, but of course that money is wasted. We will see more of this in the name of public health.
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Re: Amistad Closure
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07/08/20 06:51 PM
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pil,b
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The 454 road could be blocked off real easy, has been done before.Just shut down the tails and camp grounds.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: pil,b]
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07/08/20 07:30 PM
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GMTK
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The 454 road could be blocked off real easy, has been done before.Just shut down the tails and camp grounds. This x100. There is already a gate there. Just close and lock it. Put some concrete blocks on each side and problem solved.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: grout-scout]
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07/08/20 08:06 PM
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Thanks for keeping us safe 6BOOMER nice, I didnโt realize you were BP. Thanks to ALL the LEOs on the border, Amistad, Falcon, Big Bend, wherever, for keeping the border safe and secure. You have our thanks and our gratitude.
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Re: Amistad Closure
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07/08/20 08:10 PM
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I've been in BP since 97 and yes it is all covered. My brother is BP agent out of the Comstock Sector
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
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07/08/20 09:20 PM
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ssmith
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trash an other illegal acts can be fixed by arrest of the ones doing the misdeeds but its easier to punish the law abiding sheep than arrest the bad actors.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: herbsteiner]
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07/08/20 09:48 PM
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Bass Buster1
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Thanks for keeping us safe 6BOOMER nice, I didnโt realize you were BP. Thanks to ALL the LEOs on the border, Amistad, Falcon, Big Bend, wherever, for keeping the border safe and secure. You have our thanks and our gratitude. Xs 1000
See you on the lake and have a great day!
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Re: Amistad Closure
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07/08/20 11:11 PM
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Bass-N-Buck Master
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Responsibility is what this country needs unfortunately this will never happen as those same people wonder why!
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
#13624958
07/09/20 07:24 PM
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Dude Lebowski
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A friend of mine posted pics on Facebook of several areas that were trashed by inconsiderate a-holes. I go to the lake a lot and itโs never been this bad. Very frustrating to see this!
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
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07/09/20 07:56 PM
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sprigsss
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It happens everywhere and it is sickening.
Alan Henry is a beautiful lake and have great facilities with trashcans scattered throughout the park area. But if you walk to the shore from any of the camping areas its just flat out disgusting. We usually drive to J.B. Thomas once or twice a week to just let the dogs swim and we almost always return home with at least a garbage bag full of trash left behind by others.
I just don't get whats so hard about packing out all of the garbage you create. Apathy is a terrible disease that is often times hereditary.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
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07/09/20 07:59 PM
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ssmith
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so the banks were trashed they have folks hired by the state county an federal govt to clean up the property if law enforcement enforced the laws an gave the folks tickets for trashing the place it would stop but its easier for the govt just to shut it down an they dont have to deal with it an the tax paying law abiding folks suffer the consequences again.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
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07/09/20 08:19 PM
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Tiltman
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welcome to 2020 ......The new USNA
the united states of no accountability
........and the fracture widens.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: Topwater2]
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07/09/20 09:34 PM
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9094
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Word I got was, a big party at 454, scum just up and left and it was trashed. Also people fishing and swimming at the docks while boats were trying to launch or load, fights broke out. Sheriff was called out too many times and he had enough of it. So they close a hundred miles of water over trash and fights? If that was the case most lakes in the state would be closed.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: Tiltman]
#13625190
07/09/20 10:07 PM
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Cuervo Jones
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welcome to 2020 ......The new USNA
the united states of no accountability
........and the fracture widens. 100% true. Itโs ALWAYS someone elseโs fault!
โSlideโ
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
#13625198
07/09/20 10:16 PM
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6BOOMER
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The Superintendent was probably pushed by the county judge again and used this as a partial excuse beside the lack of social distancing to close it on the weekends. The county judge closed it temporarily a little while back but did not have the jurisdiction to close the park down. My opinion only.
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Re: Amistad Closure
[Re: 6BOOMER]
#13625702
07/10/20 12:16 PM
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mike vegas
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I think a big part of the problem is that people have been locked down for months. Not many places to go without a diaper on your face. People are fed up and wanting to blow off steam. Agreed this is NOT the way to do it. This CoronaVid is bringing out the absolute worst in people.
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