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Greg Miller PGCA Member
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They say it is better to be lucky than good. And, this past Saturday I saw the world's luckiest bird at the Hidden Hollow shoot. We had a squad for the shoot with Larry, Dave, his son Danny and myself from CT, Dean from MA and Rick and Daryl from MI. Deb, Cathy and Jan also came along. The weather was perfect and while I had missed the evening before's festivities, everyone was up bright and early before lunch time.  Hausmann runs a nice course with a lot of fast crossers at moderate distances. We got to a station where there was a really fast short crosser from the right. One of those shots where from a low mount you need to get it done, pass through and pull the trigger without a lot of thinking about it. You had a small window to shoot the bird, so you get your mind set to just do it quick. Deb was pulling so I called for the target, it appeared exactly where I expected it, I got a really nice track and pass through and just froze. At the instant the clay pigeon came out, a live bird had flown on exactly the same path and was trying to outrun the clay pigeon right at my break point. With a bit of lead, I was holding directly on some sort of a small black starling that was flying to beat the band. I just let down and looked at Deb trying to figure out exactly what had just happened. Fortunately I did not take the shot, as I am not sure what the fine is for Starling out of season in PA, but at 20 yards with a full choke of RST #8s, there would not have been a lot of evidence for the Court. The bird managed to turn off as the clay pigeon just sailed serenely into the woods. I have had pheasant wander around on the ground while I was shooting clay pigeons over their heads and you regularly see the odds and ends bird on a course, but never before have I seen a bird outrun a clay pigeon. Daryl was grinding targets pretty good. I believe he was one bird off high score in 12ga when I came in on Saturday. And, Rick was also shooting some nice scores. We would have easily beaten the Fox guys, but they were busy playing some game while we were out shooting the real course.  And, got to meet Paul Plunkett's daughter and to kid her a bit about her dad still having our $50 from Addieville. We need to do something about that. A nice day gentlemen. A pleasure. |
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Dave Suponski PGCA Member
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What a crew! From left: Scott Kittridge,Me,"Da Kid",Pete Lester,Rich Anderson.Deb Frey,Larry Frey,Kathy Romig and Dean. Attached Image (viewed 364 times): Last edited on Mon Jun 8th, 2009 06:45 pm by Dave Suponski |
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Dave Suponski PGCA Member
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Larry Frey and the"The Michigan Madman" Larry is whispering in his ear...."Hey Rich that cigar smells like crap" Needless to say Rich could care less.. Attached Image (viewed 363 times): Last edited on Mon Jun 8th, 2009 06:50 pm by Dave Suponski |
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Dave Suponski PGCA Member
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The look of determination on Andersons face says it all! He missed anyway.. Hey Rich paybacks a b.t.h. Seriously thanks for the help...I needed it!Attached Image (viewed 360 times): Last edited on Mon Jun 8th, 2009 06:59 pm by Dave Suponski |
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Pete Lester Member 
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Dave the group picture was taken near the end or our round yesterday. Why are any us smiling (besides Deb who had a nice new gun to shoot)  |
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Dean Romig PGCA Member
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Because we had a really great time at Hausman's (and I got to shoot Deb's new gun) Last edited on Mon Jun 8th, 2009 07:42 pm by Dean Romig |
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Pete Lester Member
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Dean Romig wrote: Because we had a really great time at Hausman's (and I got to shoot Deb's new gun) Dean, that's right you also got a new gun (congrats) so now I know why you were smiling too. How do we explain the others LOL!!! |
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RICHARD L ANDERSON PGCA Member
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For me it was the Motrin kicking in , and the possibility of a new hammer gun. Although I missed out on shooting Deb's new A grade (it's still hers isn't it Larry?) I did get to shoot Larry's wonderfull AAHE. It was a great venue and a good time was had by all. Oh by the way Dave just for clarification all that determination paid off as I cleaned that station........didn't I? . |
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scott kittredge BBS Member
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HI all, Yes a great shoot, great people !! thanks for having me in the crew ! i hope we can all shoot again, thanks again, scott |
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Dave Suponski PGCA Member
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Scott,I thought it was great you guys came down from New Hampshire.Yes we will have to do this again.Thanks for coming down! |
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DARYL CORONA Member
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It was great to put faces with names although I already knew Rich's and Larry's faces. Some things do get better with age. Sorry Greg, I'm from MD not MI but I liked the thought of being near the UP. For those of you coming down to the Vintager's in Sept. I had mentioned setting up a days shoot at one of the nearby clubs where we could blast away for a lot less than $50 for 50 birds. There is also a possibility of a dove shoot if there are enough birds around and there is enough interest. Just something to think about. Anyway it was fun shooting with you all and I wish I could have stayed the whole weekend. Definitely next year. |
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Dave Suponski PGCA Member
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Daryl.I was great to meet you also.You shoot very well and it was a joy to witness your abilitys. See you in September! |
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Dean Romig PGCA Member
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A few more pictures . . . Here's Daryl Middlebrook's unofficial PGCA welcome wagon. Daryl, standing to the left, Ed Muderlak seated and, forgive me, I can't recall the third gentleman's name but inside that nice LOM case is a very nice GH 12 bore on a 1 1/2 frame with great original Damascus pattern and lots of original case color. Thanks Daryl for your generous hospitality and refreshments. Attached Image (viewed 260 times): |
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Dean Romig PGCA Member
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The face of a cookie thief . . .  Attached Image (viewed 261 times): |
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Dean Romig PGCA Member
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Danny Suponski trying out his Dad's 28 ga. Young people like him are the future of our sport so let's keep them involved. Danny even managed to Ace one station!! Way to go Dan!! Attached Image (viewed 258 times): |
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Dean Romig PGCA Member
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Station No. 1 Sunday, the bunny hop station. The rabbit was sent up a ramp and about 8 feet into the air. It looked easy (and it was for a few) but I only managed to break 1 out of 6  Attached Image (viewed 257 times): |
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RICHARD L ANDERSON PGCA Member
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Nobody stands between me and homemade chocolate chip cookies. Cathy's are every bit as good as my moms and thats saying something. They served me well on the 12 hour drive. I have a couple left and with a cold glass of milk...ok I'll drink the milk right out of the container ...the evening will be perfect. |
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Greg Miller PGCA Member
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A little affordable shooting before Vintagers sounds like good fun. And, if we can get Daryl to join us at Vintagers, perhaps we could get our $50 back from Plunkett and his nefarious Fox Gang. He says it is in his wallet waiting for the challenge. |
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Richard Flanders PGCA Member 
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You guys have all the fun in the summer....I want the snow to come back!! |
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Destry Hoffard PGCA Member 
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Greg, Starlings are a non-native species hence you can shoot them at will. We used to have sort of a loose club when I was in high school that, once hunting season was over, would go out and shoot starlings off a huge roost in the evening after school. We'd kill literally thousands in a winter if the ammo or reloading supplies held out. Destry |
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Jent P Mitchell III PGCA Member
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HHHSC Picture June 2009 Attached Image (viewed 105 times): |
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Jent P Mitchell III PGCA Member
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David Hamilton with his Parker at HHHSC in june of 2009 Attached Image (viewed 103 times): |
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Jent P Mitchell III PGCA Member
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Darrell, Kevin, Charlie, Eric and Jent at HHHSC in June of 2009 Attached Image (viewed 102 times): |
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Jent P Mitchell III PGCA Member
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Buster the Bird Dog with Pastor Charlie, Jent, Kevin and Eric at HHHSC in June of 2009. Attached Image (viewed 101 times): |
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Jent P Mitchell III PGCA Member
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Chuck Bishop with his Parker at HHHSC in June of 2009. Attached Image (viewed 99 times): |
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Jent P Mitchell III PGCA Member
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Robert Rambler with his Parker at HHHSC in June of 2009. Attached Image (viewed 97 times): |
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Dave Suponski PGCA Member
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Gent, You and I had a chance to meet and I enjoyed our chat. But I am sorry to say that I missed talking to rest of you guy's. Hopefully we will meet next year! |
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Larry Frey PGCA Member
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Well things are finally back to normal after our four day weekend and I wanted to take a minute to say how much Deb and I enjoyed our weekend in the endless mountains. As usual it was great getting together with the friends we've met over the years shooting these old guns. Also the venue for this event was wonderful and Ernie and his family were great host and were able to put together a course that was equally fun and challenging. There were many new people there that we met for the first time and hope to be able to visit and shoot with in the future. Hopefully we will see many of you this fall at the Vintagers. |
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Robert Rambler PGCA Member 
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Dewey Vicknair giving the Bo-Woop challenge a go. Jent P Mitchell III, shooting his hammer gun across the trout pond.  Luckily, this little one was missed by all the shooters, and noticed by only a few, not five feet off the cart path!!  |
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Dave Suponski PGCA Member
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Bob,That might be the same one my son saw on our way up the dirt driveway on Sunday morning.She wasn,t 3 feet of the road..just layin in the grass. Great picture! |
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Pete Lester Member
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Some interesting info and pics on the shoot can be found here along with other links on the shoot, 283 shooters in attendance over 3 days. I find that amazing as it never felt crowded. http://doublegunshop.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=150867&page=1#Post150867 |
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