2021 Spring Southern - April 22-25

[Randy Roberts]

Originally Posted by Andrew Sacco

I have that Thursday and Friday off, and was thinking of making the trek down super early Thursday morning (9 hours for me). Staying the day thursday and half day Friday. Have to be back before Saturday. I won't shoot as I'll be alone. Is there enough to keep a person occupied for two half days when not shooting? And how would I find other PP (ParkerPeople)? It is competing hard with trout fishing at my club.

Andy there are lots of folks there to shoot with, traveling alone is a non factor, zero. If you are going to try and do/see it all in a short period I would suggest that you rent a cart.

[Andy]

Thank you for the helpful replies! I fear if I go down I'll come home with Parker number 7, number 6 is on her way to me shortly. And I've only been at this a year, this is worse than crack (so I hear...)

[Joe Graziano]

Andy, you’ll find a great and very welcoming group of guys. I attended the NE SxS for the first time and was shooting alone, as I was at my first Southern. I had always attended the Vintagers in MD with my father and son and really didn’t interact much. It was our grandfather, son, grandson time. But attending alone a couple years ago, asked a group if I could join them and we shot together the entire weekend. We’ve also been friends since and I look forward to seeing some of them at the Southern. You meet some really fine folks at SxS shoots.

[Brett Hoop]

Andy

Think of it as a continuing eduction course that you want to take. And you won’t be bored with this one. Some people are really good at evaluating photos, but at least for me, my hands tell me a lot about a Parker gun. Part of their magic is in the balance and handling they all aren’t the same. You are likely going to see more Parkers there than any other show. Yes it can be true you may find something you didn’t even know you wanted, but that’s part of the fun. And you can’t swing a cat without hitting a member of the PGCA.

[Craig Larter]

I am getting so excited, the anticipation is killing me. It's been a long time in coming. Now the planning begins----what guns to bring?---should I bring anything to sell or trade?----how do I spend my time shooting or shopping?----what may walk into the Fox booth?----So many people to say hello to and meet others in person that you have met on the collector forums. BIG FUN!

[Mills]

Originally Posted by Craig Larter

I am getting so excited, the anticipation is killing me. It's been a long time in coming. Now the planning begins----what guns to bring?---should I bring anything to sell or trade?----how do I spend my time shooting or shopping?----what may walk into the Fox booth?----So many people to say hello to and meet others in person that you have met on the collector forums. BIG FUN!

Amen! It is not too late for those who were not planning to come to change their mind and make plans. It will be great to see everyone after such a long time.

[Bob Jurewicz]

Craig, you are not alone with excitment. I've been packed for about a week.
Bob Jurewicz

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Craig Larter

I am getting so excited, the anticipation is killing me. It's been a long time in coming. Now the planning begins----what guns to bring?---should I bring anything to sell or trade?----how do I spend my time shooting or shopping?----what may walk into the Fox booth?----So many people to say hello to and meet others in person that you have met on the collector forums. BIG FUN!

Bring atleast one of your Mountain Howitzers and we can shoot them somewhere just for the heck of it I’ll have Brutus and Brutus II there .

[Randy Roberts]

Originally Posted by Bob Jurewicz

Craig, you are not alone with excitment. I've been packed for about a week.
Bob Jurewicz

Bob I seem to recall you having some dandy upgrades. Please do bring us some eye candy for the Parker tent display.

[Craig Larter]

Is there one of the 5 stands open for walk up practice shooting Friday and Saturday? I would like to schedule a 8 ga show ,tell and shoot. Thanks Craig