2015 Spring Southern and Drake Landing

[Mike.Smith]

Over the Christmas Holidays I spoke to Dan Andrews at Drake Landing, and he mentioned a conversation that he had with the local Barbour Clothing rep. Dan told him that we've had a pretty good group of side by side shooters showing up before and during the Spring Southern event to shoot at his club. Dan asked me if he and Barbour sponsored a shoot for us, how many people I thought would attend? This would not be a PGCA sanctioned event, but between the three collector organizations I believe we had over 20 shooters come out last year. My suggestion to Dan was that if we did this, I thought we should do something the Thursday before the Southern starts, so as not to interfere with the main event. While there is a group of us who have shot there all four days over the past two years, I wouldn't want to organize anything official that would compete with the Southern or participation in the Parker/LC Smith challenge.

So, I put it to you guys who have probably already started to think about plans for this year. Would you make the trip a day early to do some shooting at Drake Landing? While I know it will be tough to do, I would like to see what kind of commitment I could give him on attendance. I'm planning to post this same message on the Fox Collectors site as well. For those of you who have shot at his club, you know Dan has done a lot for us, and this is just taking it to the next level.

Mike

Update 1/19/15: Great responses to this guys, glad so many are planning to come. Keep em coming!

Mike Smith
Mark Ouellette
Daryl Carona
Rich Anderson
Eric Eis
David Dwyer
Craig Larter +3
Mike Koneski
Harold Pickens
Carvel Whaley
Buddy Marson
Devan Brown
Jim Signore
Frank Halsey
Haley Pearsall
Bill Davis

[Mark Ouellette]

Outstanding idea Mr. Smith!

How about making it even better by inviting your wise and attractive U.S. Representative, the honorable Renee Elmer's?

Mark

[Daryl Corona]

[QUOTE=Mark Ouellette;

How about making it even better by inviting your wise and attractive U.S. Representative, the honorable Renee Elmers.

Down boy, down.:nono:

Count me in Mike.

[Eric Eis]

Mike you can count me in and you know Rich A will be in too... Since we are driving together....:)

[David Dwyer]

Mike I love it. Count me in!
David

[Craig Larter]

Mike I am in with 3 buddies. Thanks Craig

[Eric Eis]

I know there are more guys planning on coming to this. Please let Mike know so he can give a approximate head count to Dan.

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Mike, I have been waiting to see some posts on Drakes. I am planning to leave Wed at noon and be down there that evening. Good job!, hope things work out
Harold

[Rich Anderson]

I'm all in for Drakes:) It's one of the nicest shooting fascilities I have ever been to and you can't beat the hospitality:nono: ANYONE who has shot there before knows what a great place this is and the fact that this has grown in recent years from 3-5 shooters to over 20 last year is a testament to just how much fun it is to shoot there

I come up with 12 just off the top of my head so 20+ should be no problem.

[Carvel Whaley]

Mike, I plan to be there. Carvel

[Rich Anderson]

Would anyone be interested in a hammer gun shoot on Friday am? Any mfg and we could handicap it by gauge. If someone would like to shoot this but doesn't have a gun I'll have a couple with me and would gladly lend one to a shooter.

[David Dwyer]

Rich
I think that is a great idea. I am in!
David

[Buddy Marson]

Mike, I plan to be there on Thursday to shoot with you guys. (and gals)
Buddy

[Daryl Corona]

Rich;
I'm up for that. Now.... which gauge to shoot?

[charlie cleveland]

all gauges fellows and bring a 8 ga if you got one... i wish i lived closer.... or maybe i should say i wish you fellows lived closer..ha charlie

[Mark Ouellette]

all gauges fellows and bring a 8 ga if you got one... i wish i lived closer....

Hey Charlie,

I'll bring a pair of 8 gauges from further away than your journey. Save your pennies, load your ammo, pack up the pickup, and drive on over to join your PGCA, AH Fox, LC Smith, Lefever, and even those European shooting friends at Drakes Landing and Deep River. It about the best time an ol'man can handle...

See you there,
Mark

[Eric Eis]

I'm up for that Rich, maybe I'll bring the new 16 ga that I got from Edgar. Mike you better bring that 28 ga hammer gun that you bought last year at Penn. I want to try that one out...

[Rich Anderson]

I'll shoot either the Boss or a Parker can't decide. Any ideas on a fair handicapp system for the smaller gauges? We could keep it simple and go 1 for a 16, 2 for a 20 3 for a 28 or 2,4,6 ect.

[Mark Ouellette]

Any ideas on a fair handicapp system for the smaller gauges? We could keep it simple and go 1 for a 16, 2 for a 20 3 for a 28 or 2,4,6 ect.

Rich,

I want 1 point per pound of gun over 9 lbs. Its only fair. If you do not think so then we could trade guns. I'll shoot one of your 16's and you can shoot one of my 8's or my #5 frame 10 gauge... :rotf:

Mark

[Devan Brown]

Mike,
I would like to join the group for this shoot.
Devan

[Eric Eis]

I'll shoot either the Boss or a Parker can't decide. Any ideas on a fair handicapp system for the smaller gauges? We could keep it simple and go 1 for a 16, 2 for a 20 3 for a 28 or 2,4,6 ect.

Or we could forget the score sheet like we normally do and just shoot :rotf::rotf:

[Bill Murphy]

Rich, you shoot a .410 Boss and I'll give you 20 birds.

[Rich Anderson]

Devan welcome aboard, you'll have fun I guarantee it.
Bill I'd love a Boss 410, mine is a thumb opener 20ga
Eric a little friendly competition never hurt anyone:whistle:

[Mark Ouellette]

Eric a little friendly competition never hurt anyone:whistle:

Everyone be careful! Next thing Rich will want all to chip in for a winner take all pot of money. Although not apparent, the odds will be in his favor!!! :rotf:

[Rich Anderson]

You mind reader :bowdown:

[Mike Koneski]

Looking forward to it.

[Mike Koneski]

Everyone be careful! Next thing Rich will want all to chip in for a winner take all pot of money. Although not apparent, the odds will be in his favor!!! :rotf:

$$!!! Now were talking a language I can understand!! :)

[David Dwyer]

friendly, whats this friendly s***!
David

[Mike Koneski]

I'm with Dave! Friendly comes after the LOSERS fork over the $$!!!!

[Rich Anderson]

Mike please PM me the handicap system you use for your shoot.

[Rich Anderson]

Mike please PM me the handicap system you use for your shoot.
I think we have over 20 shooters already, this will be fun:)

[Mike Koneski]

Rich, PM sent.

[Rich Anderson]

Thanks Mike. Will you be shooting Thursday as well?

[Carvel Whaley]

Rich, count me in. Carvel

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Don't have a hammer gun--yet, but I will be there and with a couple guns you haven't seen yet--but will post pictures as soon as I get my hands on them.

[David Dwyer]

Harrold
I will be shooting my D grade 20 hammergun but will have a 28ga, 16ga, 12ga or 10ga with me that you are welcome to use.
David

[Mark Ouellette]

Hey, I don't own an 8 gauge hammer gun. Also, think about our AH Fox friends! Ansley didn't make any exposed hammer guns.

[David Dwyer]

So ,your point is??? They should have collected Parkers?? :)

[Daryl Corona]

So ,your point is??? They should have collected Parkers?? :)

Many of them do.

[Mike.Smith]

This is great, glad so many of you guys are going to be able to join us. We're up to 15 guys already. I updated my first post to include the names of those who said they will attend. I'll continue to add these names as we go, so if your status changes for some reason, let me know.

M.

[Rich Anderson]

My battery will include several hammer guns which I'll gladly lend to our brethren Fox shooters.

[FRANK HALSEY]

I will be there on Thursday. This sounds like fun. Thanks, Frank

[Jim Signore]

I made my hotel reservation today, which include Thursday night, so count me in. I will bring an armful of guns to shoot representing every American manufacturer except Parker I'm afraid. I have a couple but both of them need some serious attention and I'm not sure with everything I have on my plate between now and then I will be able to bring one of them up to a usable state, but I'll try. But regardless I will be there. My first time at one of these events so I look forward to meeting and shooting with you guys. See you in April. Jim

[William Davis]

Count Bill Davis and Haley Pearsall in for Thursday, We will have plenty of Parkers between us, Hammer and Hammerless

William

[Rich Anderson]

Jim glad to have you and don't worry about the non Parker issue...it won't cost you much:whistle:
I'm thinking of bringing just hammer guns so there will be an extra...or three for use.

[David Dwyer]

Jim
Welcome and looking forward to shooting with you. There will be plenty of "extra" Parkers around if you want to shoot one. This a great group of shooters!
David
I moved to SC from Atlanta 24 years ago.

[Jim Signore]

LeFever, Fox, LC Smith and Remington, so I have a lot of bases covered. Hopefully my punishment for not shooting a Parker won't be buying the beer for you guys, that could get costly fast. My 16 Trojan needs some glass work in the butt, and my 12 Trojan needs a butt, not sure I will be able to make one good, but I'll see what I can do. Look forward to shooting with you guys. Jim

[Mike.Smith]

I'm pushing this up to the top again since we are now only a month away from the Southern. If you're making your plans for the Southern, please consider coming down a day early to join us for this event on Thursday. We have 20 people committed so far, and would love to see more of you there!

Thanks,

Mike

[Rich Anderson]

I'm loading shells now, after all I'd hate to run out:rotf:

[Mike Koneski]

Thanks Mike. Will you be shooting Thursday as well?

You bet!! I'll be there and David DeFernelmont will be shooting too.

[Buddy Marson]

I'll be arriving at Drake's Wednesday around noon. I hope to practice a little so I don't embarrass myself on Thursday.
Buddy

[Eric Eis]

LeFever, Fox, LC Smith and Remington, so I have a lot of bases covered. Hopefully my punishment for not shooting a Parker won't be buying the beer for you guys, that could get costly fast. My 16 Trojan needs some glass work in the butt, and my 12 Trojan needs a butt, not sure I will be able to make one good, but I'll see what I can do. Look forward to shooting with you guys. Jim

Jim don't worry, between Rich and me I think we will be able to find a Parker for you to shoot....:) Looking forward to this shoot and warmer weather.....:rotf:

[David Dwyer]

I will probably arrive either Tue mid day to shoot with Fjelline and Dan Christensen or Tue evening.
This is developing into a great weekend
David

[Eric Eis]

I will probably arrive either Tue mid day to shoot with Fjelline and Dan Christensen or Tue evening.
This is developing into a great weekend
David

More like a "Week" :rotf::)

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Buddy, dont worry about that. The great thing is that although we all want to break every bird, it just ain't going to happen. This group is more interested in having a good time, than being a competition. Heck, most of the time we dont even keep a score card--we know who is shooting good, and who is having a bad day. We are not above jeering someone who blows an easy shot ,however. One guy(gal) may be shooting a 28 ga and the next shooter a 10.
I will be leaving Wed at noon and will arrive around Wed eve at the hotel. See you all Thurs.

[Mike.Smith]

Did we lose the ability to edit a post? I was going to update my original post to add a name, but don't see the link to do that anymore? Anyway, we have another shooter signed up for this event, so here is the current list.

Update 3/26/15: Great responses to this guys, glad so many are planning to come. Keep em coming!

Mike Smith
Mark Ouellette
Daryl Carona
Rich Anderson
Eric Eis
David Dwyer
Craig Larter +3
Mike Koneski
Harold Pickens
Carvel Whaley
Buddy Marson
Devan Brown
Jim Signore
Frank Halsey
Haley Pearsall
Bill Davis
David DeFernelmont

If you're coming, plan to stay all day, as I think we may have Lunch AND Dinner options now from Dan, so we can play all day and into the evening! :)

Who else is coming?

Mike

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Thanks Mike for all the effort you are making.

[David Dwyer]

Mike
Are we still having the hammer gun competition Friday morning?
David

[Rich Anderson]

I can't decide what guns to bring:eek: I have it narrowed down to about 8....ok it's 9 really but I need to reduce that somewhat......I think:rolleyes: Hammer gun, hammerless, small bore jeesh decisions,decisions:bigbye: At least I don't have to bring a 10ga:rotf::rotf:

[Craig Larter]

Rich I have been having the same problem, what guns to bring. I figure I will shoot at least three times so Parker BHE, Fox XE and Elsie Grade 3 10.

[Daryl Corona]

[QUOTE=Harold Lee Pickens;163593] One guy(gal) may be shooting a 28 ga and the next shooter a 10.

Now there's a challenge. How about a squad of tens and another squad for the equally capable 28. , 100 rounds straight? Best team score wins. Simple.

[Mike.Smith]

That's the beauty of this shoot, we can do whatever we want. I'm up for shooting one of my Hammer Guns in the morning if we have a sub-group that wants to do that. If anyone wants to shoot a Hammer Gun and doesn't have one, I'll be bringing several. I've hesitated to put too much structure around this shoot other than to just get a bunch of people together. I know most of us shooting at Drake Landing have had a good time without even keeping score. It doesn't have to happen Thursday, but sometime over the weekend I'd like to see another round of all true pairs. :shock: Now that was fun!

At least I don't have Craig and Rich's problem. Living here, I'll have ALL of my guns available to shoot. Then again, that doesn't change the fact that I still have to decide which one. :banghead:

Mike

[Rich Anderson]

Mike how are you shooting that 32 inch 16ga?
I KNOW I'll have Gunner's Gun, the 16ga lifter, O grade 32inch 16ga Hammer gun, Boss 20ga hammer gun, Grade 3 12ga Hammer gun, GHE 16 Damascus skeet gun, Holly Wood gun, BHE Live bird gun and a couple more that will be up for adoption....I have had rifle mania lately:whistle:

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Mike, that round of true pairs was a lot of fun. Unlike Rich, I'll probably be driving down by myself, so I'll just throw them all in the truck and decide what to shoot after I get there.

[David Dwyer]

Mike
All of the above! We have enough people to have regular course, true pairs, hammer gun , sub gage. groups shooting simultaneously. Drakes three courses, five stand plus two regular, give us a lot of options and I want to shoot them all! I was planning on shooting Deep River Friday -Sunday but am now just going over there to watch the Parker-Smith Challenge and shoot the hammer gun event Sunday AM
David

[Eric Eis]

The great thing is we can shoot just for the fun of it (that would be me) or if others want to shoot for score they can. The only thing we need to keep is "This is a Fun shoot" ! You want a serious, score card kept, tricked out vintage shotguns go to Deep River to shoot....This shoot is only for fun let's not forget that.......:whistle:

[Bruce Day]

See you at Deep River. I'll be shooting my old beater bird guns.

I also go to the Foundation dinner to support old friends. Maybe see some of you there.

[Mike Franzen]

Julia and I'll be getting there late Thursday afternoon. We could shoot if there is going to be anything going on Friday or Saturday.

[Eric Eis]

Julia and I'll be getting there late Thursday afternoon. We could shoot if there is going to be anything going on Friday or Saturday.

Don't worry there will be shooting going on Friday all day, and Saturday morning.

[Eric Eis]

See you at Deep River. I'll be shooting my old beater bird guns.

I also go to the Foundation dinner to support old friends. Maybe see some of you there.

It would be great to see you on Thursday to shoot some clays at Drakes, I know you would enjoy it Bruce.

[Rich Anderson]

Mike
All of the above! We have enough people to have regular course, true pairs, hammer gun , sub gage. groups shooting simultaneously. Drakes three courses, five stand plus two regular, give us a lot of options and I want to shoot them all! I was planning on shooting Deep River Friday -Sunday but am now just going over there to watch the Parker-Smith Challenge and shoot the hammer gun event Sunday AM
David

Atta boy David...Welcome to the dark side :)

[Mike.Smith]

Rich, I've only had a chance to shoot the 32" 16ga once, but I hope to rectify that this weekend. I might even shoot the 28" 16 too. :) Travel has been killing my weekends lately.

[David Dwyer]

C O B
I hope you are still planning on organizing a hammer gun competition for Friday AM? I remember you asking Mike for his handicap system. I will have several loaner Parker hammer guns for use if anyone needs one. My "new" 20ga lifter as well as my lifter 16ga an 12ga will be available. Maybe we can find a sponsor.
David

[Rich Anderson]

David I have Mikes handicap system and will print it and bring it with me. I'll have a couple of Parker hammer guns and the Boss 20ga. So ok lets get the ball rolling.

Hammer gun event starting Friday am say 9:30 so everyone can have coffee and get to Drakes. Who's in? We have myself, Mr. Dwyer (:rotf:), Eric, Daryl, Mike Smith. How about it Mills?

[Mills Morrison]

Hope to be up Thursday

[William Davis]

Haley and I will be there Thursday early with several Parker Hammer guns.

William Davis

[Rich Anderson]

Eric and I will be there Thursday as will Daryl and Mike S. A little practice is in order as I haven't shot a clay target since last August. Was going today but 2 inches of snow mixed with rain:eek::banghead:

[Mills Morrison]

2 inches? I thought that was nothing for you all up there.

[Rich Anderson]

In January it's just a dusting in April it just plain sucks.

[William Davis]

Think I am going to load up some Paper Black Powder shells for the Lifter

William

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Getting in Wed night. Don't have a hammer gun, but looks like there will be a few extra
"lying around". Have a local friend who would let me take his hammer 12 Hunter Arms.
Even if I don't shoot a hammer gun, I'm sure you guys would let me tag along with one of those damn hammerless guns.

[Jim Signore]

Do we have a start time for this event?? Or is it just show up and catch up on the course?? I'm driving up from Atlanta and not sure if I should leave out Wednesday night or first thing Thursday morning. Just curious. Thanks. Jim

[Eric Eis]

Do we have a start time for this event?? Or is it just show up and catch up on the course?? I'm driving up from Atlanta and not sure if I should leave out Wednesday night or first thing Thursday morning. Just curious. Thanks. Jim

I think last year we all tried to meet up around 10 am in the parking lot.

[Rich Anderson]

Harold NO you can't tag along with a hammerless gun in the hammer gun event:nono: What you can do though is use my 12ga lifter and shoot the event:rotf:
I figured meeting at Drakes at 9:30 by the time we get squaded up and on the course it will be 10am. What do you guys think about 50 targets in the am have lunch and 50 more after that?

[Eric Eis]

I figured meeting at Drakes at 9:30 by the time we get squaded up and on the course it will be 10am. What do you guys think about 50 targets in the am have lunch and 50 more after that?

That worked well last year, 50 in the morning 50 in the afternoon, one on each course, sounds good to me.

[Mills Morrison]

I think Dan serves steaks on Thursday nights. Would be cool to eat dinner there too.

[David Dwyer]

I will bring the beer!

[Tom Pellegrini]

This is great, glad so many of you guys are going to be able to join us. We're up to 15 guys already. I updated my first post to include the names of those who said they will attend. I'll continue to add these names as we go, so if your status changes for some reason, let me know.

M.

Mike,
As per my PM I would like to join all you "fine gentlemen" on this outing on Thursday 4/23.

Tom Pellegrini

[Rich Anderson]

We can have our own Southern event:)

[Jim Signore]

Alright, in the parking lot by 9:30 it is then no problem. I think it's about a 6 hour ride for me so sleeping early Wednesday and leaving early from here. See you guys there!!

[Mike.Smith]

Mike Smith
Mark Ouellette
Daryl Carona
Rich Anderson
Eric Eis
David Dwyer
Craig Larter +3
Mike Koneski
Harold Pickens
Carvel Whaley
Buddy Marson
Devan Brown
Jim Signore
Frank Halsey
Haley Pearsall
Bill Davis
David DeFernelmont
Tom Pellegrini

With Tom and potentially two others who have expressed interest but can't commit just yet, we are up to 23. I posted this on the Double Gun site yesterday as well.

Anyone else on the fence and need a push in the right direction? :corn:

Mike

[Rich Anderson]

Mike I don't think mark Ouellette is going to be able to make it.
I NEED: to get out and shoot, haven't shot a clay target since last August:eek: now where did I put The Hollywood Gun???

[David Dwyer]

Buddy and I are shooting Wed afternoon-anyone else?
David

[Carvel Whaley]

I may be able to make it. I planing on leaving early Wed. Morning, it's about a 5 hr drive for me. Carvel

[David Dwyer]

I believe there will be several display/sale tables available on a first come basis. I will display,not for sale, three early, XXXX, lifters:20,16 ,12. These are all shooters. I will bring them over to Deep River Sat. morning and put them out if there is any room.
David

[George M. Purtill]

Thanks David that's great.
Are they for us PGCA members?
I have a couple Parkers I would like to sell and a couple to display.

[David Dwyer]

First come, anyone with a double barrel. We have Parker, Fox, Smith, Boss, Greener that I am aware of.
David

[William Davis]

I can't shoot Wednesday but Haley Pearsall said he would like to join you guys. Correspond through me he's not on the Parker site

We will both shoot Thursday

William Davis

[Rich Anderson]

This is getting to be quite a little gathering....I like it....a lot.:)

[Craig Larter]

What time are you guys planning on arriving on Thursday. What time will shooting start.
Will there be a table to display guns for sale at Drakes.Thanks Craig

[Rich Anderson]

As I understand it there will be some tables for guns to be displayed and for sale. We will be there about 9am and get to shooting ASAP. We will meet Friday at 9:30am for the hammer gun event.

[Mike.Smith]

I spoke to Dan about putting some guns up for display, and as David said, he'll have some tables set up for us to do so. I don't think he'll mind if we put guns up for sale, but will check with him to make sure. I was already planning to check for another individual who will have six or more guns for sale and is shooting with us Thursday.

[Rich Anderson]

I'll have 2 and maybe 3 for sale.

[Mills Morrison]

I might have a couple for sale too

[George M. Purtill]

Dumb question but will RST be there selling anything?

[Dean Romig]

You should telephone RST to find out if they'll be in NC at all.

570-553-1651

[Mike.Smith]

George, in the past they have had a tent at the Southern, but it's been hit or miss at a lot of the shows lately. As Dean said, I'd call to find out.

[William Davis]

RST told me they are attending the Southern and will supply shells best call them in advance to reserve

William

[Mike Franzen]

I would like to shoot hammer gun on Friday. Julia wants to shoot too but she won't be using a hammer gun if that's ok

[Bill Murphy]

Mills, I believe it's time for Julia to go shopping for a hammer gun.

[David Dwyer]

Mike
There really are not any rules. We just have fun and she is welcome to shoot any double she wants. This is an adhock ? group that just enjoys the guns , camaraderie, and the hospitality.See y'all there
David

[Mike Franzen]

Bill would you please pressure Mills into buying a hammer gun for Julia? I would be great full!

[David Dwyer]

Mills has a multi year history of buying a gun for Julia at the southern so..... I have none for sale but she can use any one I own anytime. I will have a very nice D grade 30" dam 16a that would fit her just fine.
David

[John Liles]

As best I can recall, Mrs. Morrison shoots an LC Smith!:)
(Not that I'd ever pay attention to something like that!)

[Rich Anderson]

Mike there will be plenty of guns available if your wife would like to try a hammer gun.

I shot today....ugly....just plain ugly:shock: Maybe it was adhock:rotf:

[Mike.Smith]

Ok, we're counting down the days! I spoke to Dan today and he's ok if you guys want to bring guns and either display them or put them out for sale. He just said to let him know how many tables we need when we arrive and they would be happy to accommodate.

As a reminder, Dan will have both lunch and dinner options available to us on Thursday, and the food is always outstanding, so please plan to stay for dinner if you're shooting with us in the afternoon. I believe Elizabeth and the Grits Girls will be there around 4:00, which is too late for shooting, but just in time for dinner. It sounds like a few people may have called to reserve carts as well, which shouldn't be necessary. On a typical Saturday they run over 400 shooters through the office and I've never been without a cart. :)

Maybe if Rich is lucky, his girlfriend from last year will show up and pull targets for us again. Daryl, we tried to tell ya!

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8711/17190392812_1b58c2f2c0_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/sc4fSY)

Looking forward to seeing all of you!

Mike

[Rich Anderson]

She e-mailed me yesterday and she will be there for the entire weekend.

[Dean Romig]

Excellent photoshop of that pic! The dead giveaway is that Rich isn't all over her like a bad suit.

[Mike.Smith]

Photoshop? Me? Noooooo. And besides, I have the pic to which you're referring Dean, but it wasn't exactly appropriate for this forum. :rotf:

M.

[Mark Ouellette]

Maybe if Rich is lucky, his girlfriend from last year will show up and pull targets for us again. Daryl, we tried to tell ya!

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8711/17190392812_1b58c2f2c0_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/sc4fSY)


Mike

Hey guys,

The women at Drake Landing that I desire as girlfriends may not be Cindy Crawford but at least they are real!

[David Dwyer]

Hey John
Nothing much going on over at Drakes on Thursday except a pump gun event. Please come on over and if you want to show these gentlemen a beautiful woman, who is also a good shot, bring you daughter. :)
David

[Mills Morrison]

Mills, I believe it's time for Julia to go shopping for a hammer gun.

Been trying for a while with no luck. :corn:

[Mike Franzen]

The Julia I was referring too about not shooting a hammer gun, is my Julia, not Mill's wife lol. Hey Mills we'll have to introduce ourselves and our Julia's

[Mills Morrison]

Mike really started something.:rotf:

Yes, I hope to meet you too. Hope you can make it to the southern

[Mike Franzen]

We will be shooting at Drakes.

[Rich Anderson]

Mills just buy her one and say "here honey I was thinking of you". it just so happens I'm bringing a nice grade 2 for sale just in case you know:whistle:

[Mills Morrison]

For those late to the show, Rich tried to sell her this gun once already. If it's the one I am thinking about

[Mills Morrison]

Mills has a multi year history of buying a gun for Julia at the southern so..... I have none for sale but she can use any one I own anytime. I will have a very nice D grade 30" dam 16a that would fit her just fine.
David


What happens is she gets it, shoots it for a few weeks, and then says I was really buying it for myself and she wants hers now. We have been through that a few times. One of her presents may be up for sale.

[Rich Anderson]

It's all in the training Mills:rotf: Since she won't be there you will have free reign to shop:whistle:

[Mills Morrison]

Yeah, I might just not be able to go home

[Rich Anderson]

You won't know until you get home. it's ALWAYS better to ask for forgiveness than permission.

[Mills Morrison]

I have done that the past few years.

[Rich Anderson]

I buy in secrecy:rotf: I'm working on something from Steve as we speak:)

[Bill Murphy]

Rich, who doesn't know that?

[Rich Anderson]

I'm on a different path now.

[Eric Eis]

Rich, who doesn't know that?

Bill are you going to bring that 3 barrel Damascus G 16 to the southern? or just the 30 inch barrels Be nice to try out on the A grade....

[Bill Murphy]

I have to cancel, family emergency. No, the Country Squire didn't break down, it's more serious than that. Hope you guys can live without my company until the Northeast Shoot.

[Mills Morrison]

I have to cancel, family emergency. No, the Country Squire didn't break down, it's more serious than that. Hope you guys can live without my company until the Northeast Shoot.

Hope all turns out well Bill.

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Bummer, who is going to keep Rich in place now?

[FRANK HALSEY]

I to have to cancel. My heart doctor does not want me more than 50 miles from him. I have been having heart problems over the past year and I hoped it would be better by now. No sure luck. I hope to see you guys later in the year at another event. Thanks, Frank

[Mills Morrison]

We will miss you Frank, but hope you feel better

[Chuck Bishop]

Best wishes to Frank and Bill.