11th Annual New England Fun Shoot

[Dave Suponski]

Time to post this up so that anyone planning on attending can make the time.

11th Annual New England Fun Shoot
Addieville East Farm
Mapleville ,Rhode Island
Saturday April 9th 2016
Rain Date Sunday April 10th 2016
Shooting starts at 9 AM
Grills will be available and all the rest as in years past
Also golf carts are available for rental
This will be a great tune -up for the Southern event that takes place at the end of April.
Venue will be 100 targets Sporting Clays,Lunch, Five Stand if you please.



So mark your calenders.This is a great day spent with fellow PGCA members..
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[Dean Romig]

Count me in my friend!





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[scott kittredge]

I am in too!:)
scott

[George M. Purtill]

I am in.
Lets get the Long Island boys to come!!!

[Robin Lewis]

I plan to be there.

[Dan Hatton]

That sounds like fun... I'm in!

[George M. Purtill]

That sounds like fun... I'm in!

We look forward to you coming Dan. And if you join the PGCA before Fun Shoot, we will teach you special trick shooting techniques and our secret handshake!!!

[Daryl Corona]

Thanks Geo., I needed a good laugh. BTW- I'm a life member and you have never taught me the secret handshake.:nono:

[Dan Hatton]

We look forward to you coming Dan. And if you join the PGCA before Fun Shoot, we will teach you special trick shooting techniques and our secret handshake!!!

Awesome! What do I need to do to join? I have a backyard full of chickens I'd be willing to sacrifice as an offering to the Parker gods, or I could bring large quantities of Micro Brew beer from the Mayflower Brewing Co.

Whatever it takes to become one of the brotherhood!

[Daryl Corona]

Dan;
Knowing these guys if you bring some of those chickens fried and some of that micro brew you're in!:)

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[Dan Hatton]

It's a deal!

I just tried to join, but I got an error message. I sent a copy of the message to Mary Bowes. I hope we can get this issue resolved before April!

I can bring the chickens and beer, but I won't be able to share until I'm a full member with all rights and privileges!

[George M. Purtill]

Thanks Geo., I needed a good laugh. BTW- I'm a life member and you have never taught me the secret handshake.:nono:

But I did teach you trick shooting techniques at the Rock! If you come to Addieville I will teach you the handshake.

[Daryl Corona]

Oh yeah, now I remember. Was'nt that on the 28ga. course? Thanks. I'm a fast learner. (Could'nt have done it without you.):bowdown:

Don't know if I can make Addieville so how about the PGCA meeting championship shoot in March?

[George M. Purtill]

It's a deal!

I just tried to join, but I got an error message. I sent a copy of the message to Mary Bowes. I hope we can get this issue resolved before April!

I can bring the chickens and beer, but I won't be able to share until I'm a full member with all rights and privileges!

If you drive a 67 Land Rover 88 we can make an exception. But the beer will help.

[Dan Hatton]

This is Mrs B. I'll have to put in a Parker gun rack for the trip to addieville!
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[George M. Purtill]

Welcome aboard Dan. Mary has made you a PGCA member.

[Dan Hatton]

Cool! Thanks Mary. If you show up at Addiville, you get a free ride in the silly old car!

[edgarspencer]

Not sure I'll be shooting, but I may come just to chat Landies. I'm not sure if I've had more Parkers than Land Rovers, but I know I've had 35 of them, including the 3 1/2 I have now. Would someone run up to VT and bring me my chassis I bought 4 months ago?

[Dan Hatton]

Not sure I'll be shooting, but I may come just to chat Landies. I'm not sure if I've had more Parkers than Land Rovers, but I know I've had 35 of them, including the 3 1/2 I have now. Would someone run up to VT and bring me my chassis I bought 4 months ago?

I can go to VT and pick up your chassis for you... I even have a place here that I can store it for you for the winter.

When I deliver it next spring, would you be OK if the left side outriggers were a bit punky? I'm pretty sure that's the way they ship them these days!

Do you spend any time on the Guns and Rovers site? I haven't been on that site like I used to, but those are a great bunch of guys!

[George M. Purtill]

And a big thanks to Dave who sets this up and more important REMEMBERS to set this up while we are all suffering from winter doldrums.
Thanks Dave Suponski!!!!

[Jay Oliver]

I am looking forward to this, I just moved to back to Rhode Island(after 8 years in NC). I didn't have my Parker addiction until fairly recently and wasn't shooting much when I had lived in Rhode Island the first time. It will be nice to meet some of the PGCA members at the event.

[edgarspencer]

I can go to VT and pick up your chassis for you... I even have a place here that I can store it for you for the winter.

When I deliver it next spring, would you be OK if the left side outriggers were a bit punky? I'm pretty sure that's the way they ship them these days!

Do you spend any time on the Guns and Rovers site? I haven't been on that site like I used to, but those are a great bunch of guys!

Thanks for the offer. It's at Arthur P's house now. I wish I could have taken three 2A chassis', but the one I got was the last Richards chassis for the foreseeable future.
Replacing just the outriggers is a pretty straightforward job.
I've done 4 re-frames and I always think the next one will be easier, but they never are, and I'm a lot older since the last series restoration.
I did an NAS110 over, and kept it for 15 years. I thought when I sold that one I was over them, but, like Parkers, one never gets over them.
I see Steve Young occasionally, but I don't do the Landy boards much at all anymore. I moderated the Defender section of LRO from it's inception until it was sold to a Canadian firm. All I got for that 'pleasure' was an appreciation for what Mods go through.

[john pulis]

we sold our switch blades and zip guns, but the Long Guyland Boz are in.

[George M. Purtill]

we sold our switch blades and zip guns, but the Long Guyland Boz are in.

That is so good. Not to worry- I have been picking up switchblades on eBay so we will have plenty. Maybe they were yours?
I look forward to banging 10 gauges with youse guys. In fact we should have a 10 gauge mini event.
David??

[Dean Romig]

Hey John - it'll be good to shoot with youse guys again!





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[Dave Suponski]

George, we could do a 10 gauge event at the 5-stand after sporting! What ever you guys wanna do.

[George M. Purtill]

5 stand Ten gauge sounds like fun. I better start reloading!!

[allan.mclane]

Count me in, as long as mud season is over and I can get out.

[George M. Purtill]

Count me in, as long as mud season is over and I can get out.

It'll be great to shoot with you again. If you had a Ford you could get there.

[allan.mclane]

It'll be great to shoot with you again. If you had a Ford you could get there.

One of these diesels should get me there, no?
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(Actually, we've already had several mud seasons this winter.)

[allen newell]

I'm in gents! Looking forward to it and hopefully I'll have my VHE that is being completely restocked by then. I think so.

[John Dallas]

VW Diesel? Ouch! Good luck on the repairs and lawsuit!

[allan.mclane]

VW Diesel? Ouch! Good luck on the repairs and lawsuit!

I just drove that car 8800 miles to Oregon (and elsewhere) and back in 3 weeks, using 220 gallons of fuel (wintertime condx). Here's hoping it'll make it to Addieville!

I'll be doing my level best to keep it out of VW's hands once they release a 'fix.' As far as I'm concerned, it ain't broken (although Vermont may not allow it to be re-registered).

[Dean Romig]

Register it as a 'Farm Vehicle', you'll have no problem.





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[George M. Purtill]

If Allan is a true Woodchuck, he is using farm diesel anyway.

[allan.mclane]

Register it as a 'Farm Vehicle', you'll have no problem.

If Allan is a true Woodchuck, he is using farm diesel anyway.

Hey, a twofer!

[Dave Suponski]

Two weeks to go fella's Should be fun......

[john pulis]

my Parker is due back from Brads tomorrow, so at least one of the Long Guylanders will be ready. should i track down a 10 for 5 stand mini? wasn't there one for sale on this site?

[Dean Romig]

We'll be there. Shooting starts at 9 but Jack will be giving his safety talk beforehand and then we'll want to visit a bit in the parking lot, so we'll be there early.





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[George M. Purtill]

Dem guyz from Longuyland don't need no safety talk cuz dey always keep their blades in their boots.

[George M. Purtill]

should i track down a 10 for 5 stand mini? wasn't there one for sale on this site?

We should definitely shoot 10 gauge but those guys from the Granite State will kick our collective butts.

[scott kittredge]

We should definitely shoot 10 gauge but those guys from the Granite State will kick our collective butts.

Will bring my 2 frame EH 10, I don't know about kicking butts ,but will have fun shooting!!! :) scott

[Jay Oliver]

This will be my first time at this event and I will bring a Parker 10 as well. Looking forward to it! Jay

[Frank Cronin]

Newly acquired 10 gauge brass shells from Rocky Mountain Cartridge all ready to go with 4 drams of 2F and 1 1/4 oz of 8 shot for the five frame....

See you all soon folks....

[edgarspencer]

4 drams of 2F and 1 1/4 oz of 8 shot for the five frame.:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown: Frank, You are my hero.

[George M. Purtill]

Thank God Stub Twist wasn't shooting those loads when he was shooting backup for me in that picture. I would still be coughing.
This is gonna be fun.

[edgarspencer]

It's going to look like Gettysburg

[Dave Suponski]

Ya Gettysburg with carrot cake......😑

[Dean Romig]

Oh Boy! do we have a promise of carrot cake?






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[Dave Suponski]

Yup sure do!

[Steve Cambria]

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"April is the cruelest month....."

6 am ....The Little River......26 degrees with heavy cloud cover.
Hmmm....did I ever patch that hole in my waders last June???
I fear the only things 'rising' Saturday will be Ad Roll's chestnuts!! :crying::banghead:

See you late morning. Earl Grey and crumpets at 10:30ish
Leave room for Ms. Lisa's brownies.

[Dean Romig]

Steve's coming??

I'll believe that when I see it...:rotf:






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[George M. Purtill]

Toolie- look forward to it and I can always use any extra Mr. Brookies that you find foolish enough to take your fly. Best of Luck.

[allen newell]

Very nice day at Addieville. It was great to see so many faces I recognized and make a couple of new friends. Dean, I love your setter! So many nice PGCA brothers and sisters and so many nice Parkers! Best to all. Frank Cronin - I'd like one of your name tags. PM me on details.

[George M. Purtill]

First, Thanks to Dave Suponski for organizing this again.
Second, it was the most attendees I have seen but Dave S. would know better.
Third, the NH boys were kicking butt as usual. Kittredge shoots like an automaton- that's a compliment Scottie.
Fourth, Stub Twist n/k/a "Apex" smoked us out with those 10 gauge BP loads that sounded like M-80s. I hope someone posts pictures of the clouds.

I was happy to see new faces and old friends.

Next year Corona promises to come.

[allan.mclane]

Tool Man is a real person... who knew?

[Dean Romig]

He is...?:shock:






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[scott kittredge]

First, Thanks to Dave Suponski for organizing this again.
Second, it was the most attendees I have seen but Dave S. would know better.
Third, the NH boys were kicking butt as usual. Kittredge shoots like an automaton- that's a compliment Scottie.
Fourth, Stub Twist n/k/a "Apex" smoked us out with those 10 gauge BP loads that sounded like M-80s. I hope someone posts pictures of the clouds.

I was happy to see new faces and old friends.

Next year Corona promises to come.

George,
You are too kind! You know you kicked my butt!
say hi to your nurse for me, see you in june,
P.S.
Bill has alot of vidieo of frank shooting the black powder at 5 stand
scott

[Dean Romig]

Will Bill be posting those videos here?






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[George M. Purtill]

George,
You are too kind! You know you kicked my butt!
say hi to your nurse for me,

Scottie- the score sheet says I beat you by two but I slipped Janelle a Fiver on Station 4. It was so good to see my Nurse last night. Milk, cookies and my new issue of Waterfowl magazine.

[Dave Suponski]

We had about 25 shooters this year which was nice to see. Along with some new faces. It was nice to meet all the new members that made the trip. The weather although a bit brisk was fine with abundant sunshine most of the day. The course was a bit tougher than years past as it was set up for a tournament on Sunday. I believe we all had a great time and thank you all for coming.

News flash!!!!!! Toolman actually showed up!!!! Can you believe it??? He actually ventured outside of Connecticut.
We talked him in to shooting that Fox gun at the five stand after lunch and all I can say is we want him to shoot for Team Fox at the FPCV at Rock Mountain come September.........:whistle::whistle::rolleyes:

[George M. Purtill]

I, for one, was happy to see Toolie show up. We had fun loaning him guns to shoot on the course, plus ammo. Toolie is not stupid!!!
I tried hard to figure out a way to separate Toolie from his nice Fox but I couldn't without a felony being involved. Next year I bet Governor Malloy will cancel our fishing season due to budgetary constraints so Toolie will be able to attend the entire event.

[Steve Cambria]

Just keep it up, boys. Me thinks it might be a whole new ball game come September!! :corn::shock::crying:

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[Pete Lester]

Although I wasn't there I am behind the scene providing technical support (mainly because it's easier to do it than explain how to do it). Here is a short video of Frank Cronin shooting his black powder hammer cannon at clay pigeons with Scott in the background cheering him on.

Whoever took this needs a new phone, the digital stuff is way better than this VHS :)

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[Frank Cronin]

Thanks for posting this Pete!

[Steve Cambria]

Here's another look at "Crow-Nutz" fogging for mosquitos at Addieville. :rotf:
Sources tell me Frank's reports were heard as far south as Watch Hill.
What a cool Parker!!! Oh, strike that please, AHFCA rules don't allow........

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[Daryl Corona]

What a cool Parker!!! Oh, strike that please, AHFCA rules don't allow........

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Just remember Toolmeister- What happens in Parkerville stays in Parkerville.:whistle: