Fall Southern Side by Side

[John Truitt]

As usual Rick Hemingway did a fantastic job with the Fall Southern. Year after year Rick has put on a top notch shoot and event. His numbers seem to be growing each year. Rick has some great ideas for next years Fall Southern and is willing to do what ever it takes to draw in the shooters. This is definitely a shooters event. Top quality targets, course, no back ups, shoot til you drop.

Several Parker shooters did very well.
Tom Carter, Buddy Marson, David Dwyer, and Carl Brandt all brought home several trophies.

Hopefully some of the other guys will add their thoughts and comments to this.

God willing I will do what I can to represent the PGCA and support Ricks efforts.

John

[Twice Shooter]

I certainly agree with Dr. John about the shooting and Backwoods Quail Club. Rick did a great job will do anything he can to make the event a success and the shooters happy. We had great targets and great shooters. I do wish we had more Parker representation. I never heard of a single problem in the 3 day event.

David Dwyer also took home some trophies.

Parker also won some team events. I'll get a full list of winners and post them tomorrow.

Cheers, Tom

[C grade]

John
This was the best Fall Southern yet! I seem to remember some outstanding scores next to your name also and maybe a medal or two. They did a single barrel trap competition this year also. The number of shooters this year was up about 20% over last year and a nice group of venders. Anyone get any pictures?
David

[John Truitt]

I forgot about the trap event.
There were all of the events for 10 gauge hammer and hammerless all the way down to 410 hammer and hammerless. Pre lim, trap event, american classics 5 stand event, compak event, and a flurry event. And then the main event hammer and hammerless.

Mr. Carter,
I agree there were no hangups or issues. The staff runs things so well. I was told that Rick only uses trappers that are shooters also. They were all top notch.

Mr. Dwyer,
I agree this was the best to date. I look forward to next years as I am sure it will be even better.

By far a very well run, smooth shoot. Very professional.

[Opening Day]

Wish it was closer and not during hunting season...

[Bill Mullins]

The weather was picture perfect---cool mornings and warm afternoons with low himidity. I counted 102 cars in the parking lot at 1 pm on Saturday. Bill Kempffer reported 30 vendors in the two big tents---Holland & Holland, Galazan, Green's Guns, Roger Bain, Vintage Firearms, Dave Kerr just to mention a few. Large club house lounge with wide-screen TV. Great food served by local gal at lunch time. Lots of shooters on Saturday and Sunday. Rick Hemmingway has quail and deer hunting available and other game in season. Something for everyone!
Bill

[Coach]

Here are some pics from the Southern SxS Fall Classic:

Shot of the Clubhouse

[Coach]

Bill Curry and John Truitt in deep discussion with Vendor Tents in the background

[Coach]

Our Gang enjoying the after-shoot glow

[Coach]

Originally Posted by Bill Mullins

... Large club house lounge with wide-screen TV. Great food served by local gal at lunch time. Lots of shooters on Saturday and Sunday. Rick Hemmingway has quail and deer hunting available and other game in season. Something for everyone!
Bill

Along the lines of what Bill Mullins said - Next year hunters could book a hunt Thursday or Friday, stay in accomodation right on the property, and then shoot the events on Saturday and Sunday. A regular "Fur, Feather and Clays" extravaganza. Think about it!!!