A Southern Side Trip

[Cold Spring]

Just trying to help the group if Mike starts shooting "lights out". But really, despite the Klondike hangup he's a good guy . He's always doing thoughtful things like bringing out cool soft drinks during hot weather when a group of regulars is about 1/2 way around his course, or - as in our severe winter just past - coming out on his quad or Kyote with a carafe of java or hot chocolate when shooters are out in sub freezing and even single-digit temps. The owner there at Drakes sounds like he's a good guy too.

[C.O.B.]

Dan Andrews the owner of Drakes Landing IS a wonderful guy who appreciates our business and goes out of his way to make sure we have a good time.

Mike just Google drakes Landing and you can get their address. We will shoot Thursday starting about 9am, at least that's when I'll get to Drakes.

Chuck come and shoot a round with us, you won't miss anything at DR.

[Opening Day]

Come on Chuck you were suppose to shoot a round with us last year...

[Pa SxS]

I did shoot a round with you guys 2 years ago and had a good time but I feel most of my time should be at Deep River. Unfortunately due to physical problems, I doubt I'll shoot at all this trip.

[C.O.B.]

It's hard to believe but the Southern and all the related events are just a memory, but what a great one it is.

The three days shooting at drakes was wonderful and as always Dan made us feel right at home. His new 100 target course is a masterpiece and he is talking of adding yet another one. it was nice to see some of the Fox and Smith boys out there joining in the fun and I suspect there will be more next year.

Thanks to all who joined in the fun and camaraderie of shooting double guns, meeting old friends and making new ones. I know a good time was had by all.

[Harold Pickens]

Ditto, you all

[Mike of the Mountain]

We had a great time at Drake Landing and at The Southern!! This was our first trip to NC to shoot and this is now on our calendar as a yearly event!! It's been a very, very long time since I shot that much in such a short time!!!!!! Even bought my first Parker hammerless gun at the Southern on Thursday afternoon. It's a beautiful DH 30" 12g!!!! Also scored another Fox (CE grade)!! Life is good. You guys are a riot to shoot with!! Saw some old friends and met a bunch of new ones. Hope to see y'all at Hausmann's.

[Mills]

A Fox AE followed me home, that is absolutely gorgeous.

[Opening Day]

Well Mills, tell us a little more about that Fox.....

[Mills]

How about a photo?