9th Annual Addieville Fun Shoot

[Dave Suponski]

Time to post this up so that anyone planning on attending can make the time.

9th Annual New England Fun Shoot
Addieville East Farm
Mapleville ,Rhode Island
Saturday April 12th 2014
Rain Date Sunday April 13th 2014
Shooting starts at 9 AM
Grills will be available and all the rest as in years past
Also golf carts are available for rental
This will be a great tune -up for the Southern event that takes place at the end of April.
Venue will be 100 targets Sporting Clays,Lunch, Five Stand if you please.

So mark your calenders.This is a great day spent with fellow PGCA members..

[Robin Lewis]

Wow! Winter must be over?

[Rich Anderson]

Wow! Winter must be over?

Almost, only 10 more weeks but who's counting:cheers:

[scott kittredge]

can't wait ,I will be there :corn: scott

[Dean Romig]

What are the dates again??

[Robin Lewis]

I took the liberty to put it in the April calendar, boy is April filling up fast! It is also in the center of the first post in this thread.

[Dave Suponski]

Thanks Robin!

[Dean Romig]

OK, I see now... you have filled in the dates and other pertinent information at the top of the thread.

[Dave Suponski]

TTT

[scott kittredge]

I hope its warmer than it has been! scott

[Eric Eis]

I hope its warmer than it has been! scott

Just think of it as your "New Years Day Shoot" that you guys always shoot.:rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf:

[Dean Romig]

Now that puts it in perspective!!

[allen newell]

Gents, I have been itching to get back into making some more homemade sausage and maybe some Brats'. If we had a count of how many folks will be attending this fun shoot (it really is fun!) I'm happy to make enough sausage (and some seasoned venison/beef burgers) for the 'troops'. Can anyone give me an approximate count? I will also bring along some more of 'Clyde's Blackout' libation (for after the shoot like last year) to finish of the days fun shoot.

[scott kittredge]

Gents, I have been itching to get back into making some more homemade sausage and maybe some Brats'. If we had a count of how many folks will be attending this fun shoot (it really is fun!) I'm happy to make enough sausage (and some seasoned venison/beef burgers) for the 'troops'. Can anyone give me an approximate count? I will also bring along some more of 'Clyde's Blackout' libation (for after the shoot like last year) to finish of the days fun shoot.

I will be there, thanks scott

[Dave Suponski]

Allen, If you figure 20 you should be good.

[allen newell]

Sounds good Dave. By the way, that Parker I recently purchased from you is greatly improving my skeet game. thanks. A.

For those who did not attend last year's fun shoot and thereby did not have the opportunity to partake of the aforementioned libation, it is a very fine bottled hard cider that is aged in sherry casks so it makes for a very nice (interesting?) after the shoot drink. Bottled at Clyde's Cedar Mill in Stonington, Ct.

[scott kittredge]

Allen, If you figure 20 you should be good.

Dave , T shirts?

[Larry Frey]

Allan,
Deb and I will be there and I will bring some German made Venison hot dogs and smoked Kielbasa I had made at Noaks in Meriden.

[allen newell]

Thanks Larry, that sounds great. I'll bring about 8 lbs of Italian (sweet) sausage and about 8 lbs of fresh Brats. I'll skip the venison & beef burgers as I think that between you and me, we will have the gang covered. Will we be using Addieville's outdoor charcoal/gas(?) grills? Some one needs to bring some California cold slaw and some nice German potato salad to complement the sausages, Kielbasa and Dogs. I'll bring mustard, paper plates and ketchup. someone needs to add some soda.

[Dean Romig]

I'll bring plenty of soda for everyone.

[allen newell]

Do we need to bring charcoal and/or propane for grills to use that are there? Addieville supply the fuel?

[Dean Romig]

Jack takes care of the gas for the grills.

I'm sure Dave will discuss everything with Jack well in advance.

[edgarspencer]

I'll be there just to eat. I think I can talk my wife into making us (except Dave) another carrot cake.

[allen newell]

Edgar, she makes the best carrot cake! Don't piss her off between now and then.

[edgarspencer]

Edgar, she makes the best carrot cake! Don't piss her off between now and then.

That's 21 days away Allen. Have you any idea how many times, without so much as trying, that I will piss her off in 21 days? I will pass on the compliment though. That should counter the first couple F-ups, on my part.

[allen newell]

Edgar, you and I have been around the track long enough to know there are things we can say and do to keep our Ladies happy. Go to work on it these next 21 days! I have complete faith in you and desperately want to see that carrot cake on my plate at Addieville! It is the best by far IMHOI We're all rooting for you to succeed.

[Chris Travinski]

I'll be there too, what would you like me to bring? Dave, Dean, Larry?? Send me a PM if I can contribute.

[allen newell]

Chris, bring some cold slaw.

[Dave Suponski]

I am meeting with the t-shirt guy Monday after work. Can I get a count and size? I am only getting them for those that want one.

[scott kittredge]

I am meeting with the t-shirt guy Monday after work. Can I get a count and size? I am only getting them for those that want one.

make mine a LG, please, and let me know what IOU, thanks scott

[Chris Travinski]

Alan, I'm on it. Dave, large please. Thanks

[Dean Romig]

XL for me Dave.

[Dean Romig]

And Jamie wants an XL also.

[edgarspencer]

Chris, Make sure you get COLD slaw, not cole slaw.

[allen newell]

XL for me Dave

[Frank Cronin]

Frankie will be there..... 2XL Mr. Dave......:corn:

Will Danny be there or will he be preoccupied with other things.....???

[allen newell]

Made 8 lbs of sweet Italian sausage today for Addieville. Given that Larry is bringing Kilebasa and 'dogs', I'll forgo making any brats. This we have enough meat for the lads. This will go nicely with the 'cole' slaw and Edgar's famous Karat Kake! (lol)

[edgarspencer]

Made 8 lbs of sweet Italian sausage today for Addieville. Given that Larry is bringing Kilebasa and 'dogs', I'll forgo making any brats. This we have enough meat for the lads. This will go nicely with the 'cole' slaw and Ed's famous Karat Kake! (lol)

Ed?

And, I take no credit for the cake. I just get it there.

[Dean Romig]

Sheesh Allen.... it's "Eggar".

:D

[allen newell]

Fixed it

[Rich Anderson]

Dave check your PM's:bigbye:

[Dave Suponski]

Shirts have been ordered.

[allen newell]

Edgar, would you bring some of your bottled Maple Syrup? I'd like to purchase a few bottles.

[scott kittredge]

Shirts have been ordered.

Dave, What do IOU ? thanks scott

[edgarspencer]

Edgar, would you bring some of your bottled Maple Syrup? I'd like to purchase a few bottles.

Allen, I didn't sugar this year, as I am on a weight restriction after my surgery. I believe Keith Bedard is coming, so I'll tell him to bring some. Pints or Quarts?

[allen newell]

quart size will do Edgar. Thanks

[allen newell]

Larry, Dave, and Dean; I have made approx. 30 sweet Italian sausages to bring to Addieville. I'll also bring rolls and condiments to go with them and chips. See you there.

[edgarspencer]

That won't be enough if Dave decides he likes them. Half will get stolen.

[Dean Romig]

Has anyone seen a long-range weather forecast? I've never shot clays in a snow storm before.... should be fun!

[allen newell]

Edgar, if Dave decides he likes them and takes an extra amount I won't mind as I have no plans on any coming back home with me.

Dean; any long range forecast made today would not be reliable. Doubt there will be any snow though. Greater chance it may be an unseasonably cool day. But as long as it doesn't snow or rain, we'll find a way to have fun. And I will be bringing someone I'd like you gents to meet.

I am also bringing down 2 Parkers that Brad has restored for me and once again, Brad's work is excellent. One of the Parkers is a nice little 20 ga Trojan that I plan to give to one of my grand sons when he attains the ripe old age of 12! The other Parker is a VH 12 ga w/30"" bbls that I purchased directly from Brian Dudley (thank you Brian) that Brad has also restored in excellent fashion. Now I have to see my 'shrink' to find out why I am so enamored with Parkers!

[edgarspencer]

Why do you need a long range forecast for sporting clays? Your longest shot is probably only 40-45 yards.

[allen newell]

If you have to know; the extended forecast for Addieville 4/12 is 55 degrees high and a low of 26 degrees. sunshine day, no clouds in the forecast.

[Dean Romig]

Will you Newempcha types be at Addieville??? I sure hope so!

[Dave Suponski]

You guy's are in trouble. I love sausage....:rolleyes: See ya in a couple of weeks. Larry and I are heading down to terrorize the good folks in PA this weekend.Sure wish Egger and George were coming down. That was a ride I won't soon forget.....

[Dean Romig]

"Couple of weeks"??? How about eight days!!

[Dave Suponski]

-Oh ya thats right.

[edgarspencer]

Sure wish Egger and George were coming down. That was a ride I won't soon forget..... I was trying to, and doing a pretty good job, till you brought it up again. Thanks for that.

Since you and Larry are driving right by Cabelas Hamburg PA store, you should go check out that nice DH they have.

[allen newell]

The current forecast for Harrisville, R.I. (Addieville) shows a high of 65 degrees/low of 41 with a passing morning shower. Looks like a decent day to break some clays and get together.

[Dave Suponski]

I use Mapleville, RI for the forcast. Shirts are done guy's.

[allen newell]

Per Accuweather, whether it's Harrisville or Mapleville the forecast for this weekend is the same.

Sausages made and ready for Saturday. Bring an appetite!

[Dean Romig]

Thanks Allen. It sounds like the weather will be better than it has been on the New Year's Day shoots at Major Waldron's... but I wouldn't miss those either!

[Dave Suponski]

The cost for the shirts will be $15 same as in years past. See you guy's in a few day's. Allen..whats the weather look like.....:rolleyes:

[Chuck Bishop]

Dave, good luck with your shoot. I hope the weather is warmer than last Saturday. I'm still cold:shock:

[Dave Suponski]

Me too Chuck! But we still had a great time in PA didn't we?

[Chuck Bishop]

The shoot was nice but what I really enjoyed was watching Frey hunt and peck on my keyboard trying to write a research letter. At his rate of typing it would be 1 letter per day:duck:

[allen newell]

Dave, the forecast for Addieville as of this morning shows rain in the am with possible sun later in the day. What is the plan if it's raining throughout the morning? Do we have an alternate rain date? I don't feel much like shooting in the rain.

The hourly forecast for Saturday 4/12 in Mapleville indicates rain from 9 am to 1 pm followed by some sun for the remainder of the day. (Accuweather forecast)

[Larry Frey]

Allan,
The weather forecast I looked at says the rain will end by 9:00am. I spoke to Dave and it was decided that we will check again tomorrow at 9:30 am and make a call to either go as planned or use our rain date on Sunday. I will post the decision here so everyone will know whats going on. Either way it will be great to get out and break some clays with friends.

[allen newell]

Thanks Larry. I did get the chance to speak with Dave also and we're all on the same page. If the forecast changes and it looks like the morning will be too wet to shoot, we could move the event to the afternoon I suppose as Sunday is Palm Sunday and some of might have to answer to a higher being on Sunday. Just a thought. Anyway, I won't take the sausage out of the freezer until we see what the plan is tomorrow. Thanks A

[allen newell]

Here is NOAA's SATURDAY weather forecast for Mapleville, RI as of 6 am this morning. Looks very good for tomorrow's fun shoot!

Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

[Daryl Corona]

Nice. Larry and Dave- what a difference a week makes eh? You boys up north going to be able to handle a heat wave? Have fun.

[allen newell]

:bigbye:I think I can now take the 20 lbs of sausage out of the freezer to defrost for tomorrow's fun shoot. To reiterate previously, I am bringing the following to the picnic/grill/bbq:
20 lbs Italian sausage with rolls
chips and condiments
paper plates
1 bottle of Clyde's Cider Mill's famous 'Blackout' (some of you may remember this from last year - you killed 2 bottles of the stuff!)
pair of tongs and spatula for whoever grills:bigbye:

[Dean Romig]

You da man Allen!

Funny, I thought you called that stuff "Old Stump Blower" after Uncle Perk's famous recipe from the classic "Minutes of the Lower Forty". Well anyway, after the guns are stowed in their cases we'll commence to helping you reduce the amount of stuff you'll otherwise have to lug back home.

[allen newell]

:rotf:Most of the sausage is links b ut I did make some in quarter lb (or more) patties for those who might prefer to eat their sausage like a burger (really good this way!) so I'll throw in some cheese.

Clyde's hard cider is a 'stump blower' of another nature......:rotf:

His Blackout hard cider is aged in sherry casks so it is really nice and easy.

After the shoot we'll relax and enjoy the rest of the day and each other. It will be fun and we're looking forward to getting together with all tomorrow. :bigbye:

[Dean Romig]

It's been a looong winter - it'll be great to all get together again at Addieville.

[Larry Frey]

The Mapleville weather shows rain ending by 6:00am with temps starting in the mid 50’s and climbing into the mid 60’s. I just spoke to Dave and we are on for tomorrow. Should be a great day and we look forward to seeing everyone there.

[Dave Suponski]

Allen, I will be bringing plenty of hot dog and hamburger rolls paper plates and knives and forks for all of us. See you guys and gals in the AM

[allen newell]

Thanks Dave but already purchased rolls, mustard, chips, lettuce, cheese and tomatoes.

If anyone has a barrel wall thickness gauge ...would you mind bringing it as I'd like to get the wall thickness measured on this Ithaca Hammer gun I purchased yesterday. thanks

[Dean Romig]

Dave just made a 'state of the art' wall thickness gauge. Maybe he'll be a nice guy and bring it.

[allen newell]

Dave is a nice guy and maybe he'll bring his instrument along.

[Dave Suponski]

Allen, I always have my instrument with me.But I prefer to call the barrel wall tool a gauge...

[allen newell]

:rotf:

[Robin Lewis]

Wow, great day! Fantastic weather, lots of sun, low wind and no bugs yet. Minimal mud for this time of year too.

Allen cooked up some good eats and I got to taste his Clyde's Cider Mill's famous 'Blackout'. Everything was great.

I had a nice visit with people I only see once or twice a year and shot a round of sporting clays. It makes for a fine day!

I managed to get my two sons out for the day and we had fun. They are so busy that finding time to spend together isn't easy; reminds me of that song that goes "just like you dad".

I didn't take any pictures today so I have nothing to post. I saw Dave with a camera in his hands so maybe he will post some later.

[edgarspencer]

Essentially, I took my camera out for a nice ride. Got there, had fun, went home and found the camera right where I put it.
Yes, Robin's right on; it was a super day to shoot. Nice and warm for a change, and we had a good time with the boys from up north. Judging from the number of unbroken birds on the ground, I'd say spring was long over due.

[scott kittredge]

I thought the 5 stand was the best and I didn't even shoot it, :rotf: scott

[Dave Suponski]

Yup a great day. I think the best weather yet. We had about 20 shooters and the course was alot of fun. Allen thank you for cooking for us all it was great. Just as we were finishing up this copter flew in and the passenger paid a visit to Robin Hollow. I wonder what he was after?
A few pictures..

[Daryl Corona]

Thanks for the pics Dave. Is that the PGCA corporate chopper and who was using it this weekend?

[Dean Romig]

Great times, great friends, great food, great shooting venue - this has become one tradition I would never miss and next year's Addieville Fun Shoot will be the 10th and will be a special event.



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[Chris Travinski]

Thanks for the great afternoon guys, truly a group of ladies and gentlemen. Looked like the turnout was great this year too.

[John Dallas]

What size shot is recommended for a chopper?

[scott kittredge]

What size shot is recommended for a chopper?

the way I was shooting ,I think I would have missed it any way: crying:

[edgarspencer]

I thought the 5 stand was the best and I didn't even shoot it, :rotf: scott

Well, there were five stands. There endeth the similarity.

[Steve Cambria]

Well, so much for your eyesight!! Sounds like the 'blackout' took hold much earlier in the proceedings. That was TEAM FOX in the chopper, performing a quick aerial survey of unbroken targets. Our findings you ask? My only comment is that it looked like the packing room at the White Flyer plant: untouched & unblemished!

Just want to know what awaits us up at Hausmann's. Rumor has it, the FPC loving cup is headed back to Meriden this year? Of course, we heard a similar exclamation from those Bronx boys in pinstripes last April. And we need not remind you how that turned out.

Judging from yesterday's performance, it's quite clear that all TEAM FOX has to fear, is fear itself (and Allen's cider)! Eight weeks and counting lads.......:bigbye:

Ansley H.

[scott kittredge]

Well, so much for your eyesight!! Sounds like the 'blackout' took hold much earlier in the proceedings. That was TEAM FOX in the chopper, performing a quick aerial survey of unbroken targets. Our findings you ask? My only comment is that it looked like the packing room at the White Flyer plant: untouched & unblemished!

Just want to know what awaits us up at Hausmann's. Rumor has it, the FPC loving cup is headed back to Meriden this year? Of course, we heard a similar exclamation from those Bronx boys in pinstripes last April. And we need not remind you how that turned out.

Judging from yesterday's performance, it's quite clear that all TEAM FOX has to fear, is fear itself (and Allen's cider)! Eight weeks and counting lads.......:bigbye:

Ansley H.

they fell for it, we have them now:rotf:

[Dave Suponski]

Sure do Scott.....:rolleyes:

[Robin Lewis]

Wow, were we lucky yesterday! I went out to do a little yard work and I was in a light drizzle of rain and it IS COLD and raw. I decided to put off until tomorrow what I should be doing today.