Congrats to Michigan's newest ShootBoss.....SWAMP THING! O0
It seems like just a year ago he was a young aspiring shooter. Oh, actually it was exactly a year ago that he attended his first shoot.
Now he is wearing green! Nice job brother.
Swampy has jumped in with both feet and we are so much better for it.
Let me quote Swampy: "Its warm and cozy under the bus". Well no more throwing him under the bus. He will be the one driving the bus. ..:.. :~ ^:)^ &) -:) ;) :) ;D :bow:
Swampy montage:
First event, snow, rain and sun with a lot of mud.
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n488/peterjangel/DSC00423_2.jpg)
A rifleman is born
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n488/peterjangel/_MG_3982s.jpg)
Having fun as an orange hat:
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n488/peterjangel/macswamp.jpg)
He looks better in red
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n488/peterjangel/swampything.jpg)
Now lets see how he looks in Green! pics please
Congrats, Swamp Thing. Which will be your first match for snapping the whip? :---
Congratulations Swampy!
WAY TO GO SWAMPY! O0
Well and quickly done, sir! O0
Also :pics:
Hot diggity! Nice job Swampy!
My daughter Haley says "I knew he could do it... Oh yeah, say congratulations!"
Nice work Swampy! You set the bar high!
It was my honor and pleasure to present Swampy with the Green Hat this weekend (yes, I have one or two left over).
Steve is a very gifted instructor, and has a natural way to take charge, but keep people relaxed at the same time.
As I've said before as other eagles have left the nest, my only regret is that it means we'll be working far fewer events together.
Congrats, brother.
Now, everyone back to work. Country to save and all...... ~~:)
ETA - picture - sorry, no pic of the actual presenting of the green hat
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s146/variseal/DSC02232.jpg)
With Mark 2, one of our Riflemen:
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s146/variseal/DSC02235.jpg)
I've tried everything to try and post a large photo onto the forum per the instructions on the forum and have had no success. If anyone has any tips, enlighten me please.
I use photobucket, and post a link to the photo using the image button, the leftmost on the bottom row of buttons on the post reply screen.
PS - a score of 49 on stage 3 of the AQT tells me you have all the tools in your toolbox. A Rifleman persists and overcomes all adversity. You've done an amazing job raising your boys. Shooting 210 on the AQT is a cakewalk compared to what you've accomplished as a parent. You're a mom - you know how to be a rock in a sea of turmoil. Practice, find your inner calm, and shoot the dang AQT. We are waiting patiently with an Orange Hat with your name on it......
A second congrats to Swampy and a first time for a "Welcome DOM!"
Congrats Swamp Thing! O0 Hope to see you out at Muskegon in August! :)
Huzzah Swamp Thing! It was great working the weekend with you. Looking forward to the first full Swampyseed!
Not even 45 mph gusts could blow Old Glory down! (http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg629/nacraphobia/001Flag.jpg)Transformation from Red (http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg629/nacraphobia/DSC00683.jpg) To Green (http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg629/nacraphobia/DSC00684.jpg) Complete!(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg629/nacraphobia/DSC00686.jpg) From the Orange Thing: (http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg629/nacraphobia/DSC00738.jpg) To the Green Thing - there's only one Swamp Thing!(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg629/nacraphobia/swampthing.jpg)
Congratulations Swamp Thing! A lot of hours and hard work- you do know you are Little Moose's idol.
Quote from: Earthmom on April 22, 2012, 10:49:57 PM
Here is Little Moose (who patiently sat on the sidelines Sunday while his mom participated) 10 minutes after we were on the road home. He hasn't fallen asleep in the car like that since he rode in a carseat.
I feel like that every time I work an event.
BTW, hang in there, you'll get your patch, have faith.
O0 O0 O0 CONGRATULATIONS, O0 O0 O0
SWAMP THING !!!!
You ROCK, Swampy! :bow: And someday I'll learn how to change my avatar, too... ???
Bee
Congratulations!!!
See you on the trail ^:)^
Congratulations sir! I do hope that I get to meet and work with you soon.
Congratulations, Swamp Thing! ^:)^ Huzzah! ^:)^ Huzzah! ^:)^ Huzzah!
- ShadowMan
Swampy,
Congrats! :bow: :bow: :bow:
I've watched you progress from your first shoot to shoot boss and it has been my great honor and pleasure. I'll echo what Burbs said, a teachers greatest pleasure is when the student out does the teacher! Spread your wings and fly.
Congrats Swampy,
Your skill and dedication is an inspiration to everyone who works with you. It will be great to work some shoots with you as shootboss.
O0
Nice job ST ! You look good in green !
Good grief,
I've been so busy I completely forgot to come back here and thank everyone. My apologies.
Thanks for all the kind words. I'm humbled.
From a first time student a year ago, to an orange hat working my first shoot on July 4th weekend, to a green hat on Patriots day weekend. It's been a wild ride. And no time to slow down yet. Plenty of work to do.
Thanks again folks, I can truly say that I've met some of the best people in my life right here in Appleseed.
Now get back to work everybody! ~~:)
Cheers!
ST
Huzzah!! Congratulations Swampy! Well done!!