New Years Day Major Waldron's Barrington NH

[Pete Lester]

Weather permitting I will be opening up the trap and skeet fields for PGCA members on New Years Day Monday 1/1/24. I will have the grounds open by 7:30AM and shooting can start at 9 AM. Please reply if you plan to attend and let us know if you will bringing some food to share (I look forward to the potential of some venison Billy Chili). Non-Member cost per round of skeet or trap is $6.

For those who haven't been to MWSA before the address for your GPS is:

339 Franklin Pierce Hwy
Barrington, NH 03825
United States of America

[John Dunkle]

After a few years hiatus - dang, I'll try to be there... I've got this little DHE 20 I've been itching to try... As for food? Hmmm - let's see if I can't bring along a home made sourdough bread - maple, walnut with cranberry... And - now that I've posted this - I'll show Jen, who will know I've made plans....

;)

John

[Sara LeFever]

I will be there. Likely bringing cookies of some nature…

Sara

[Chris Pope]

As a former NH guy I only wished I knew about this tradition when I lived there! I will be there in spirit!! Think it got postponed last year due to weather as I recall? I hope you have a lot of fun ringing in the new year!

[allen newell]

Weather permitting I'll be there

[John Dunkle]

As a former NH guy I only wished I knew about this tradition when I lived there! I will be there in spirit!! Think it got postponed last year due to weather as I recall? I hope you have a lot of fun ringing in the new year!

Chris....

As I'm in NH - I'd be willing to shoot your Parkers for ya' if you send them up? Just a neighborly gesture, of course??!!!

Let me know - and in the meantime - I'll wait alongside the mailbox so I don't miss your shipment??

;)

John D.

[Sara LeFever]

As a former NH guy I only wished I knew about this tradition when I lived there! I will be there in spirit!! Think it got postponed last year due to weather as I recall? I hope you have a lot of fun ringing in the new year!

2022 was cancelled due to poor weather. 2023 was good; no snow and not too cold! Hoping for the same for this time around.

[Dean Romig]

This is Great news!!

Dorothy and I will be there and I'll make some venison stew with the deer I took on opening morning.

Dorothy will be unhappy though because I promised to have her grandfather's LC Smith in working order but I don't know who in New England works on them...





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[Daniel Carter]

I am going to try to be there. Too many things to interfere between now and then to be certain.

[Dean Romig]

Mr. John Dunkle - will you bring your great grandfather’s unique specially ordered AAHE trap gun… please?





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[John Dunkle]

Mr. John Dunkle - will you bring your great grandfather’s unique specially ordered AAHE trap gun… please?
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It's about time it came out again.... If I'm there, Great Grandpa's AAHE will be there too... BUT - I'll be keeping an eye on it.....

Just sayin' ;)

Best to you Dean - and thanks for remembering.....

John

[Dean Romig]

I might need that forend for one of my Parkers…


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Did I ever get this one back to you from 2009?
From your sweet little 20 gauge Damascus DH with the fully checkered forend...?

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[John Dunkle]

I might need that forend for one of my Parkers…
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You already tried that with the turn of the century Parker Show Gun... I've learned my lesson... :shock: BTW - seriously...

The AAHE has two factory forend's -one factory splinter, and the factory beavertail. I'm not sure both have been seen together - but, I can tell you the story behind them and why there are two factory forends...

John

[Chris Pope]

John D.- I can't afford to lend you my Parkers as they would eventually make their way home knowing they are saddled with me - a mediocre shot on a good day! (: Right now all my Parkers think I'm Wyatt Earp. It's because I talk nice to them.

You guys are killing me. It's a little shoot like what Pete Lester has planned Jan 1 that makes the life of a side-by-sider so much fun. I mean the food alone would get me there! If it's real cold I hope you have some steaming hot chocolate. Of course venison stew will warm you up too. And some clam chowder! Yes, that's what I would bring along with some White Pheasant Chili. Perhaps some year! Please post some photos...of the crew gathered there AND the food.

[John Dunkle]

You will be missed Chris - and I'm pretty sure if you sent your Parkers up, and let me (and well, probably Dean too?) shoot them - they'd be glad to be back with you after the event? You see, we'd make your Wyatt Earp reputation remain solidly intact...

Too - you bet... I've taken a few images in my time, so I'll make an effort to post some good ones - both of the guns and the food... It would be our pleasure for those of us who are able to attend for those who can not make it... But....

Maybe next year for ya'??

John

[Dean Romig]

Yes John, I’ve seen the AAHE Double Trap in its case with both forends. For such a large looking gun (34” varrels) it is surprisingly light and agile.





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[Russell E. Cleary]

I am planning on being there and bringing salad (my usual lettuce-free salad, that is).

Thanks Pete (and Scott, and anyone else who opens the houses and sets up before all of us eager shooters roll into the club).

[Zacharysmith]

I'll be there if the weather cooperates for a round. I have to work in the PM.

[Pete Lester]

It's about time it came out again.... If I'm there, Great Grandpa's AAHE will be there too... BUT - I'll be keeping an eye on it.....

Just sayin' ;)

Best to you Dean - and thanks for remembering.....

John

It is such an amazing gun, I look forward to seeing it again. For those who haven't seen it it alone is worth the trip IMO.

[John Davis]

If it wasn’t 1200 miles and 19 hours away, I’d be there. Of course those us born and raised in the Deep South weren’t made for shooting in the snow. Good luck and break’em all.

[allen newell]

Dean, give Cullity a call. He'll work on it for sure

[Dean Romig]

I have been told by Dan himself that he doesn't like to work on LC Smiths.





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[bob lyons]

Went last year but needed to leave early.
Great time.
Planning on staying this time.
Hope try out a few Parker’s.
Bob

[Mike Koneski]

I have been told by Dan himself that he doesn't like to work on LC Smiths.





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Steve Westbrook works on Smith’s. Someone has to do the slumming. Just sayin’.

[bob lyons]

I have purchased a few things from Steve great guy.
If you need his contact info pm me
Bob

[Dean Romig]

Where is Steve located?





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[Mike Koneski]

Not quite sure but I think WV or MD?

[bob lyons]

Dean he is in Virginia I sent his contact info earlier today.

[Sara LeFever]

We are just about two weeks away from the New Year’s Day shoot!

Start hoping for good weather!

[Dean Romig]

As long as it’s not raining we’ll be good to go. I remember the first annual New Year’s Day shoot at Major Waldron.





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[allen newell]

Looking forward to the shoot and rubbing shoulders with you Parker friends.

[bob lyons]

I was lucky enough to find a 10 gauge Parker today.
I’m planning on bringing it up to Major Waldrons shoot on new years days.
I was hoping to be able to purchase some low pressure 10 gauge shell from one of the members in order to try out the gun.
I’m not sure of the grade but I think it looks like a G grade.

[bob lyons]

More photos

[Sara LeFever]

Just about one week away! Weather forecast is saying 40 degrees and partly cloudy! :clap:

Sara

[bob weeman]

Unfortunately going to have to miss this year. Came down with covid on Sunday. Feeling good now but do not want to risk passing it on. Hope you all have a great time.

[Dean Romig]

We’ll miss you Bob.

I may have to miss it too…
My sweet Gracie is in the last days or even just hours of her life.
I rushed her to the 24/7 emergency vet on Christmas Eve and after 3-4 hours of tests the doctor told me Gracie has late-stage pancreatic cancer that has metasticized to her liver. My options were to leave her there to be euthanized or bring her home to die. I opted to bring her home….

Dammit - she's only 9 1/2 and I thought she's be at least 14 when she passed on.





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[John Dallas]

Dean - Bummer. I'm afraid my Daisy isn't too far behind Gracie

[Mike McKinney]

Sorry, Dean! I lost Macy before she was 7 to bladder cancer. I had no idea what was going on, and I wasn’t ready.

[Larry Frey]

Dean,
Very sorry to hear about Gracie. She has been a wonderful companion for you. Miss Shea's hunting days are behind her now as well. At almost 11 she has completely lost her hearing but otherwise seems to be in good health for which we are very thankful. Please give Gracie a hug for me.

[Sara LeFever]

I’m so very sorry Dean. Grace is such a special girl. We will be keeping you all in our thoughts. Lots of hugs.

Sara

[Jim DiSpagno]

My deepest sympathies Dean. Please know you are in my prayers as well a Gracie.

[Dan Steingraber]

Sorry to hear about your pup Dean.

[Chris Pope]

What awful news Dean. Thinking of you and your Gracie. Hold her tight.

[Chuck Bishop]

So very sorry to hear this Dean. I remember her when you got her. Our thoughts are with you.

[allen newell]

Dean, I know that you and I have been through this before. It's never easy and frankly is heartbreaking and heart rending to loose your dog, your best friend . I feel your pain and just hope that she passes as peacefully as possible. My prayers are with you

[bob weeman]

Thinking of and praying for Gracie and you Dean....

[Stan Hoover]

Dean,

I'm sorry to hear about Gracie,

Our thoughts are with you and Gracie.

[Daryl Corona]

[QUOTE=Dean Romig;401745]We’ll miss you Bob.

I may have to miss it too…
My sweet Gracie is in the last days or even just hours of her life.
I rushed her to the 24/7 emergency vet on Christmas Eve and after 3-4 hours of tests the doctor told me Gracie has late-stage pancreatic cancer that has metasticized to her liver. My options were to leave her there to be euthanized or bring her home to die. I opted to bring her home….

Dammit - she's only 9 1/2 and I thought she's be at least 14 when she passed on.

Don't mean to hijack your thread Pete but I hope you guys have great shoot. Sorry to hear about Gracie at 9 1/2 yo Dean. I had to put Parker down last month at 14 yo so I, like many of us here, know the feeling.

[WilliamJanelle]

I’ll be there and I’ll bring some venison chilli.

[allen newell]

I can't make it. Have non shooting company

[Dave Suponski]

Dean, I’m so very sorry to hear this just now. Please stay close to her. Our thoughts are with you both.

[Dean Romig]

Thanks Dave and thanks to everybody for your kind words.
I’ve made the decision to not attend this event this year.
Just too much going on… I rolled my car over on Christmans Eve and I’m very sore.
See you all soon.





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[Dan Steingraber]

Thanks Dave and thanks to everybody for your kind words.
I’ve made the decision to not attend this event this year.
Just too much going on… I rolled my car over on Christmans Eve and I’m very sore.
See you all soon.





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Holy cow, I hope you're ok.

[Daniel Carter]

Sorry to hear this you will be missed. Was looking forward to shooting my short 10 backing you up in the protection shoot and beating Pete and Scott this time. Only one bird short a couple years back. Be well soon!!

[WilliamJanelle]

Sorry to hear this Dean. Take care and we’ll let you know if we do a sporting clays shoot this winter.

[Sara LeFever]

Monday’s forecast is 38 degrees, partly cloudy, winds light and variable.

I will have Lefever raffle tickets for sale as well.

Sara

[Sara LeFever]

The 2024 New Year's Day Shoot was a success. The temps were in the mid to upper 20s, and while it started out overcast, the sun was out by late morning. I think we had a good turnout, and everyone did a fantastic job bringing an assortment of food. Numerous rounds of skeet and trap were shot throughout the morning.

1 - First round of trap
2 - Skeet
3 & 4 - Our lunch spread
5 - Bill Janelle and Russell Cleary shooting skeet

[Sara LeFever]

Final round of trap for the day:

1 - Bob Fabian
2 - Bob Lyons
3 - John Dunkle
4 - Pete Lester

[John Dunkle]

I'd like to thank Pete for pulling this together - but, the real "Stars of the Day" were Sara's Sugar cookies, Bill's Venison Stew and Bob's Smoked Chicken.... Just saying.... ;) Too....

It was a pleasure to meet many of you for the first time - and for your comments and conversation!!.... And....

Sara - in a couple of the images above - I notice my bird is broken into several pieces while Pete's is intact?? Photoshop? I think not.... Thanks for making me look good...!!

John D.

[Daniel Carter]

Thank you Pete. This day is not about shooting at all, it is about the people and the guns. Realized i had never held a Lefever on the way up and Sara took care of that omission in short order. Thank you Sara!! Again it is the people that make the day with the stories and the unique guns. John it is fabulous, thank you.

[Pete Lester]

I'd like to thank Pete for pulling this together - but, the real "Stars of the Day" were Sara's Sugar cookies, Bill's Venison Stew and Bob's Smoked Chicken.... Just saying.... ;) Too....

It was a pleasure to meet many of you for the first time - and for your comments and conversation!!.... And....

Sara - in a couple of the images above - I notice my bird is broken into several pieces while Pete's is intact?? Photoshop? I think not.... Thanks for making me look good...!!

John D.

We lucked out on the weather and I will second you on the food, we had a very nice and rather bountiful lunch. I will never tire of your Grandpa's trap gun which btw you shot very well, I had to use a 10 ga to tie you :) Your DHE 20 is a sweet little gun (but my Parker GHE 12ga Skeet Gun said, "hey watch this little bro"). I also liked Mark Kingsbury's high condition Lefever 16ga G grade as well. Congrats to Bob Lyons who brought his new to him Parker damascus GH 10ga and shot a short ten for the first time thanks to Scott Kittredge shotshell distributor Inc. If somebody didn't have a good time today it was their own fault. Thanks to all who came and Happy 2024, may it be a great year for everyone.

[Sara LeFever]

Thank you Pete. Realized i had never held a Lefever on the way up and Sara took care of that omission in short order. Thank you Sara!!

You are very welcome. I’m glad I could make that wish come true, and let you inspect my C and G grades. Lefevers do not disappoint!

Sara

[Pete Lester]

Thank you Pete. This day is not about shooting at all, it is about the people and the guns. Realized i had never held a Lefever on the way up and Sara took care of that omission in short order. Thank you Sara!! Again it is the people that make the day with the stories and the unique guns. John it is fabulous, thank you.

Lefever shotguns are special and the high grades are beautiful works of art. They really play well with Parkers in the gun cabinet. The more you learn about them the better the odds you will show up next year with one of your own. (PS. Sara might not have told you some of their special features, to name a couple you can turn an automatic safety off and make it a manual safety with the turn of a screw. Uncle Dan's design was rather brilliant, instead of a roll pin for the hinge it is a ball and socket, should it come loose from wear you can bring it back on face by turning another screw).

[John Dunkle]

....I will never tire of your Grandpa's trap gun... Thanks Pete.... It just "fits me"? Much better when I first shot it back in '66 or so, I was 9 years old then, and hadn't filled out as much as Grandpa yet? I had a tough time even seeing the bird over those 34" Whitworths back then...?
....Your DHE 20 is a sweet little gun (but my Parker GHE 12ga Skeet Gun said, "hey watch this little bro")....:rotf: Yep, you spanked my little gun pretty hard in Skeet - BUT - Sara let it be known who was "King and Queen" of the Skeet field? And, well - buddy - it isn't "us". When I want lessons in skeet - I'm calling her.... Just sayin'.....
.....I also liked Mark Kingsbury's high condition Lefever 16ga G grade as well.. That is one sweet gun.... I wasn't a Lefever fan before today - but, well - I gotta say - I could be convinced... (Sara, bring those Raffle Tickets to Hausmans!!! ;) )
...Scott Kittredge shotshell distributor Inc.. Yep, I used two of his shells to round out my 25 on the last round of Trap... Ummm - Scott - I love ya' buddy - but next time, could you put just a couple pellets into your reloads?? :shock::rotf:
.....If somebody didn't have a good time today it was their own fault. Thanks to all who came and Happy 2024, may it be a great year for everyone. Actually - no Pete - thank you, Sara, Scott, Dan, Bob, Mark - well the list could gone on and on.... For a terrific wonderful start to 2024 after a particularly difficult year end to 2023.... Each and all of you put a smile on my face today. And that... Is more appreciated than you know...

My thanks.....

John D.

[Sara LeFever]

:rotf: Yep, you spanked my little gun pretty hard in Skeet - BUT - Sara let it be known who was "King and Queen" of the Skeet field? And, well - buddy - it isn't "us". When I want lessons in skeet - I'm calling her.... Just sayin'.....

That is one sweet gun.... I wasn't a Lefever fan before today - but, well - I gotta say - I could be convinced... (Sara, bring those Raffle Tickets to Hausmans!!! ;) )

You are too kind! Just remember “save the skeets”! Lol:rotf:

The raffle tickets will be at Hausmann’s. If anyone wants to purchase them now: $5 each, or 5 for $20

Mail checks to:
LACA
11971 Palomino Lane
Fort Myers, FL 33912

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PayPal: lefevercollectors@gmail.com

[John Dunkle]

....Just remember “save the skeets”! Lol:rotf:.

I dunno why you are laughing? Heck - I saved a LOT of those little skeets today??? Those little birdies had to be saved - and I did my part? You? Not so much - as you CRUSHED them??!!! :shock::shock:

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Mail checks to:
LACA
11971 Palomino Lane
Fort Myers, FL 33912

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PayPal: lefevercollectors@gmail.com
I'll commit right now to $100 in those tickets... I never won one of the Parker Raffle guns - so, my go to is now that Lefever... BTW - If I win it, one skeet lesson is on you, right? "Save the Skeet" will be our motto - and I expect to live up to that.....

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Thank you so much for today, Sara.... I had a wonderful time...!

John D.

[Dean Romig]

Dorothy and I sure missed shooting with you all and just being with you.
Hoping to see you all at Hausmann’s in a few months.





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[Sara LeFever]

I dunno why you are laughing? Heck - I saved a LOT of those little skeets today??? Those little birdies had to be saved - and I did my part? You? Not so much - as you CRUSHED them??!!! :shock::shock:


I'll commit right now to $100 in those tickets... I never won one of the Parker Raffle guns - so, my go to is now that Lefever... BTW - If I win it, one skeet lesson is on you, right? "Save the Skeet" will be our motto - and I expect to live up to that.....

Yes, if you win the gun, I will give you a skeet lesson.

In preparation, you can watch this educational video:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3wT6RjYu0Vo&pp=ygULc2tlZXRzIHNhdmU%3D

[Sara LeFever]

Dorothy and I sure missed shooting with you all and just being with you.
Hoping to see you all at Hausmann’s in a few months.
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Dean - we missed you and Dorothy today. We are looking forward to Hausmann’s already.

Sara

[John Dunkle]

Yes, if you win the gun, I will give you a skeet lesson.
In preparation, you can watch this educational video:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3wT6RjYu0Vo&pp=ygULc2tlZXRzIHNhdmU%3D

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All right - apparently - I'm dealing with someone who has a better sense of humor than I do.....

Touché, Sara...!!

John D.

[bob lyons]

To everyone, thanks for getting this set up. This was my 2nd year and had a great time looking forward to next year already.
Special thanks to Scott for letting me use his 10 gauge shells for a round of trap, plus some reloading ideas from both Scott and Pete.
I just got an order in for some hulls and wads. Shooting the 10 was better than I had expected.

[Daniel Carter]

Sara that video is just awful, good work.

[Sara LeFever]

Sara that video is just awful, good work.

I wish I could take credit for finding that video, but Pete showed it to me when he started teaching me skeet. :D

[Daniel Carter]

That may be but YOU posted it. For the rest of you folks its one of those '' you had to be there'' things.

[Chris Pope]

Thank you for posting the photos of the New England crew in action! Was there in spirit! ...and the photos of the food just made me hungry.

[Sara LeFever]

Thank you for posting the photos of the New England crew in action! Was there in spirit! ...and the photos of the food just made me hungry.

Bill Janelle’s venison chili is always fantastic, and even better on a cold day!

Sara

[Chris Pope]

It was great to see the photo of Bill Janelle as he was a colleague many years ago, a true professional really good at what he does.

[bob weeman]

Wish I could have been there! the Covid symptoms were gone a couple days prior but did not want to risk giving it to anyone. Went down to my range a shot a few there. Still not the same and no where near as fun as this shoot. Glad all had a great time!