The perfect opportunity to brush up on your Instructor skills before the BIG April 17-18, 2010 Nationwide Event! We will be having an Instructor's Boot Camp on March 13-14, 2010 at Piru, CA! Don't miss out on this great opportunity! Besides the wealth of knowledge that will be passed on, there will be the commoradery with some of the best folks you ever met! SO, you will want to make sure to plan on camping at the range and all you IIT's get signed up as soon as possible! This is also a great opportunity for RedHats to brush up, so if you have already been to an IBC, you may attend this one for free! Please contact me by pm to sign up for this event.
Chris_H and I will strongly encourage the Boulder City IIT's to make this.
I'm in.
LibertyMinded
This is now open for registration. The event page is posted and registration link is on it.
We will be camping out, as we did last time.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
SS
Who is to attend? So far, Liberty Minded has made the commitment. We have 2 pre-reg's. You don't want to miss this one folks! It is right before the All Hands On Deck weekend of April 17-18. For RH's and SB's, this is a great refresher! If you are to attend, post here. We will be camping a the range, the fellowship will be great!
This is the link to the Information Page, which has the link to register.
http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=11655.0
Bob, Savage, correct me if I get any of this wrong...
So RHs and SB's attending for "refresher" don't count as attendees and therefore don't pay. They are just "auditing the class" for free BUT ONLY if they have previously attended and graduated an IBC. So if you got RH/SB by the "trail method" and now attend an IBC you need to register and pay.
Do women, under 21 and active Mil/Guard/Reserve attend IBCs free?
I will be happy to attend and camp out and get to meet DragonWood and all the other fine folk who have stepped up to become some of the finest rifle marksmanship instructors on the planet.
Cheers
Phil
I belive Jessica will be attending. I will remind her she needs to get on the forum and commit to this. More to come later.
Hey group,
I'll be there the weekend to help hold SS's coat, and help out where needed....Start at 7:30 Sat, or should I leave earlier??
LLP
I'm still working on getting the weekend off, then I can sign up...
Quote from: LayloPro on February 11, 2010, 11:03:02 PM
Hey group,
I'll be there the weekend to help hold SS's coat, and help out where needed....Start at 7:30 Sat, or should I leave earlier??
LLP
We should be mostly set up by then anyway so we can start drinking from the firehose by 8:30, earlier if all are in attendance and ready.
Looking forward to seeing everyone too.
Jacques, I hope Jessica can make it.
Sespe I hope you can be there as well. I know how trying to get off work can be.
SS
This Boulder City IIT will be there, just waiting for my IIT1 status to sign up. :D
Are IBCs for 2010 free to women?
I'll be there either way, but it helps!
I'm excited ^:)^
Count me in! I'll register on Thursday.
Quote from: TrebleShooter on February 14, 2010, 08:26:29 PM
This Boulder City IIT will be there, just waiting for my IIT1 status to sign up. :D
Are IBCs for 2010 free to women?
I'll be there either way, but it helps!
I'm excited ^:)^
yes IBC's are free for women. Looks like you are now at IIT1 status.
See you there.
SS
Yeah! Traded shifts and paid my money. I'm coming. Don't know if I'll be in the little camper or the big tent, but I'll be there.
Sespe,
It will be good to see you.
SS
I just signed up. I can't wait!
Hi Freeman,
Excellent!! Will you be camping with us? There is lots of room. We will likely be arriving on Friday.
FYI for those out of area attendees:
There are stores off the I-5 for supplies before you go off onto Hwy 126.
Offramp is Lyons Ave. Go left and there is a Walmart, and a Ralphs. Lots of other stores too if you need something specific.
After those there are 2 liquor type convienence stores in Piru. Ice is available there.
See you all there.
I will be camping; that'll be half the fun. I will be arriving late Friday, probably around 9:00. What are the camping facilities/parameters? Are we allowed to have a fire? Are there restrooms close by or should I bring a PETT?
We camp on the lower range, which is a relatively nice flat area. There is a porta john on the upper range, it is an easy walk up to it.
We can have a contained fire. O0
Don't worry about the fire, I hear the Fire Department guys out there are really cool... ::)
If anyone has wood around they can bring, it would be a good idea. There isn't any there right now to make a fire.
And whatever wood might have been there, would be soaked after this weekend.... :(
I may have some 4x4's laying around that I can "sacrifice"....I'll check it out in a bit....won't be a lot tho'.... :(
Thanks Sespe Good to know!! haha
Thanks Jacques, I did not know the range was without wood. I will not have room for wood in my car. Anyone going out that can take some, it would be appreciated.
Any you have will be helpful LLP. Thanks!!
SS
I'll plan on bringing some wood as well.
Quote from: TrebleShooter on February 14, 2010, 08:26:29 PM
This Boulder City IIT will be there, just waiting for my IIT1 status to sign up. :D
Are IBCs for 2010 free to women?
I'll be there either way, but it helps!
I'm excited ^:)^
I'm going I registered already but do you have to be an IIT1 to go?? Oops well I guess maybe I can't go?
Quote from: Jessica on February 21, 2010, 02:35:55 AM
Quote from: TrebleShooter on February 14, 2010, 08:26:29 PM
This Boulder City IIT will be there, just waiting for my IIT1 status to sign up. :D
Are IBCs for 2010 free to women?
I'll be there either way, but it helps!
I'm excited ^:)^
I'm going I registered already but do you have to be an IIT1 to go?? Oops well I guess maybe I can't go?
I was just a late bloomer on picking up the IIT status for the forum. So I skipped it, kinda, and went straight to IIT1 after my first PC went through. I couldn't access the sign up page at the time. As long as you have access to the IBC registration and you're registered, you're all good. I'll see you there then? ::)
Jessica.
Great name!! O0
No, you do not need to be IIT1 to come. See you there.
SS
Freeman.
Thanks for volunteering to bring some wood. O0
SS
Quote from: SavageShootr on February 21, 2010, 03:53:02 AM
Jessica.
Great name!! O0
No, you do not need to be IIT1 to come. See you there.
SS
ITTzeros unite!
Oh, my.....we are gonna have some -funnnnn- with these folks......Free, Jessica, TS.....the very -best- way to get started as a new IIT is a weekend long dunk in the deep end of the AS pool, sampling the "water cannon of Info" I know SS will have for you..... ;) @)
Look at the bright side....at least Fred won't be out, wandering the line, rubbing his chin, staring at ya....... O0 ^:)^ **) It'll just be some nice, calm folks, working to make it all make sense.....quickly......not to say Fred the Helpful is -NOT- calm, and nice.....but he does make some folks a bit nervous for some reason......I'm still tryna figure that one out.....he's always been really nice with all us Cali folks......personally, I think he likes us..... O0
Bring notebooks, & lots of sharp pencils......
Donuts are not a bad idea either...... ^-^
LLP
I'll bring some. I think there will be little worry about fire carrying beyond our pits.
Quote from: Jessica on February 21, 2010, 02:35:55 AM
Quote from: TrebleShooter on February 14, 2010, 08:26:29 PM
This Boulder City IIT will be there, just waiting for my IIT1 status to sign up. :D
Are IBCs for 2010 free to women?
I'll be there either way, but it helps!
I'm excited ^:)^
I'm going I registered already but do you have to be an IIT1 to go?? Oops well I guess maybe I can't go?
There is no requirement to attend an IBC other than an intent and ability to be an instructor. You don't even have to have shot Rifleman because remember the score can be waived by an MI to become an IIT, you just can't make instructor without the score. You have shot Rifleman and become an IIT so an IBC is the ideal way to start your instructor career! After the IBC at your next AS event you will be assigned an IIT rating based on the IBC SB and the AS SB determination of your abilities. Typically you will graduate as an IIT2 or IIT3. Then you do a few more shoots on the trail, doing the necessary PC's and showing the abilitiy to take your Instructor PC.
Cheers
V
Just signed up and will be joining you for the Camp out.
I've got a bundle of wood that we didn't burn this winter, I'll donate to the campfire pile.
Looking forward to soaking up a little Socal sunshine and a lot of rifle craft/history.
And since most of the folks who are running the camp have taught at Boulder City NV, Appleseeds it will be nice to see some familiar faces.
Xeyed,
looking forward to it....your sense of humor is one of those rare gifts we always look for........
And the BC bunch have lots of stuff to get done, it's time to make that AO -yours-!! O0 @&) :~
We will help y'all in any way we can....
LLP
Quote from: V on February 23, 2010, 02:07:19 AM
Quote from: Jessica on February 21, 2010, 02:35:55 AM
Quote from: TrebleShooter on February 14, 2010, 08:26:29 PM
This Boulder City IIT will be there, just waiting for my IIT1 status to sign up. :D
Are IBCs for 2010 free to women?
I'll be there either way, but it helps!
I'm excited ^:)^
I'm going I registered already but do you have to be an IIT1 to go?? Oops well I guess maybe I can't go?
There is no requirement to attend an IBC other than an intent and ability to be an instructor. You don't even have to have shot Rifleman because remember the score can be waived by an MI to become an IIT, you just can't make instructor without the score. You have shot Rifleman and become an IIT so an IBC is the ideal way to start your instructor career! After the IBC at your next AS event you will be assigned an IIT rating based on the IBC SB and the AS SB determination of your abilities. Typically you will graduate as an IIT2 or IIT3. Then you do a few more shoots on the trail, doing the necessary PC's and showing the abilitiy to take your Instructor PC.
Cheers
V
Actually, I think the requirement is that you need to have attended an Appleseed or two.
Shooting is a family affair in Trebleshooters family. Dad, mom brothers and sisters all come to the events. I've shot next to them at several events. Can't say for for sure if all have, but most of them have shot Rifleman score.
I can vouch that she has met this requirement.
Quote from: SavageShootr on February 27, 2010, 03:15:13 AM
Quote from: V on February 23, 2010, 02:07:19 AM
Quote from: Jessica on February 21, 2010, 02:35:55 AM
Quote from: TrebleShooter on February 14, 2010, 08:26:29 PM
This Boulder City IIT will be there, just waiting for my IIT1 status to sign up. :D
Are IBCs for 2010 free to women?
I'll be there either way, but it helps!
I'm excited ^:)^
I'm going I registered already but do you have to be an IIT1 to go?? Oops well I guess maybe I can't go?
There is no requirement to attend an IBC other than an intent and ability to be an instructor. You don't even have to have shot Rifleman because remember the score can be waived by an MI to become an IIT, you just can't make instructor without the score. You have shot Rifleman and become an IIT so an IBC is the ideal way to start your instructor career! After the IBC at your next AS event you will be assigned an IIT rating based on the IBC SB and the AS SB determination of your abilities. Typically you will graduate as an IIT2 or IIT3. Then you do a few more shoots on the trail, doing the necessary PC's and showing the abilitiy to take your Instructor PC.
Cheers
V
Actually, I think the requirement is that you need to have attended an Appleseed or two.
Thanks to you all for the clarification was a little confused at first ++) I definitely have the intent and ability to be an instructor so count me in! I am eager to learn everything I can to help others soak up as much as they can from Appleseed. I also feel this is ideal to helping start off on the right foot! Very excited!
-Jessica
I just signed up to work the shoot. I haven't decided if I'll bring my camp trailer or not, kinda leaning towards it. I can bring firewood, but it looks like it's covered.
This a great opportunity for the new IIT's. You'll learn EXACTLY how to present the instruction and not develop the bad habits that some of us did &) Guilty!! ++)
Desert Dog!
Hey buddy, we get to work another one! O0
Worst case scenario, I have a room on the 5 you are more than welcome to bunk at....I'll be in early Sat am.....
TTYS
LLP
OK folks, this IBC, besides being a great refresher for Shoot Boss's and Red Hats alike, is the perfect place to pick up supplies for the upcoming shoots, especially the April 19th weekend. So go through your supplies and make a list of the items you need. Get that list to either V or myself in a timely manner and we will do our best to make sure the supplies are at the IBC for you to pick up. See you in Piru!
I guess I am going. :) I will scrounge up some pallets to burn.
This is going to be a big IBC, I think my 3rd. There is always something to learn. It is also good practice to make yourself an even better instructor.
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Hey Ken,
How 'bout a couple cases of Coke?
It might get warm, & we'll need something soda-poppish to drink........ >:D ^-^
LLP
Quote from: asminuteman on March 01, 2010, 10:01:02 PM
I plan to you see ALL,both days after work!
I can do set up on friday if needed.....and will bring pallets (evil soda laced wood) for jacques fire, water and ????
make your requests, I'm 20 mins from the range.
ken
Kool Aid: Texas that week.
Soooooo Sad.
Have fun!
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Like the T shirt I got Brutha Kool...
"Come to the Dark Side.....we have cookies....."
**) ^:)^ **) ^:)^ :))
Pepsi gives me gas......
LLP
Quote from: LayloPro on March 02, 2010, 10:55:15 PMPepsi gives me gas......
:D
Let's stick to Coke then...
Now see, Freeman knows!! He's -been- on my line......
Actually, I drink green tea, or Dr Pepper.....or water.....sometimes....
sometimes OJ.....
But not Pepsi...... :wb:
As long as you stay far enough away from the fire...
Quote from: Jessica on February 27, 2010, 07:59:06 AM
Quote from: SavageShootr on February 27, 2010, 03:15:13 AM
Quote from: V on February 23, 2010, 02:07:19 AM
Quote from: Jessica on February 21, 2010, 02:35:55 AM
Quote from: TrebleShooter on February 14, 2010, 08:26:29 PM
This Boulder City IIT will be there, just waiting for my IIT1 status to sign up. :D
Are IBCs for 2010 free to women?
I'll be there either way, but it helps!
I'm excited ^:)^
I'm going I registered already but do you have to be an IIT1 to go?? Oops well I guess maybe I can't go?
There is no requirement to attend an IBC other than an intent and ability to be an instructor. You don't even have to have shot Rifleman because remember the score can be waived by an MI to become an IIT, you just can't make instructor without the score. You have shot Rifleman and become an IIT so an IBC is the ideal way to start your instructor career! After the IBC at your next AS event you will be assigned an IIT rating based on the IBC SB and the AS SB determination of your abilities. Typically you will graduate as an IIT2 or IIT3. Then you do a few more shoots on the trail, doing the necessary PC's and showing the abilitiy to take your Instructor PC.
Cheers
V
Actually, I think the requirement is that you need to have attended an Appleseed or two.
Thanks to you all for the clarification was a little confused at first ++) I definitely have the intent and ability to be an instructor so count me in! I am eager to learn everything I can to help others soak up as much as they can from Appleseed. I also feel this is ideal to helping start off on the right foot! Very excited!
-Jessica
Umm guys....
Remember, this is Jess you're talking about.
Words that come to mind:
Hardcore:
Been to more shoots than some red hats (well- at least it SEEMS that way).
Be afraid. Be VERY afraid.
BWAJhaaaa haaaaaaa <heavy reverb>
Hey- there's a screen name for someone!
heavy reverb
A screen name of "Heavy reverb"??
KA, are you watching old surf flicks again?
Dude......Breezy will work just fine for her......
Jessica, you see now why we told you about the KA here? He's just "like that"......
now stop scratching your head...... ^:)^ **) ^:)^
Hi All,
I thought I should make sure everyone knows where to find the items that you should bring with you.
Here is the:
Final Instructor Manual: http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?board=25.0 (http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?board=25.0)
Here is the:
Appendix: http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=4106.0 (http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=4106.0)
not mandatory, but good to have.
Here is the:
Piru IBC EIP w/directions: http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=11655.0 (http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=11655.0)
I hope everyone has read Paul Revere's Ride, by David Hackett Fisher, and are somewhat familiar with the events of April 19, 1775.
I anyone has trouble opening the above links, let me know and we will attempt to get you access. Any questions you have, please send me a PM.
Thanks. See you all at Piru!
SS
We are in california......
Quote from: LayloPro on March 03, 2010, 04:01:18 AM
heavy reverb
A screen name of "Heavy reverb"??
KA, are you watching old surf flicks again?
Dude......Breezy will work just fine for her......
Jessica, you see now why we told you about the KA here? He's just "like that"......
now stop scratching your head...... ^:)^ **) ^:)^
DICK DALE <guitar goes vwoooooooooooooom>
is
g%d
Oh no youdidn't.......
Jessica RABBIT!
Now the guitar goes <dididdididididididiwhavooooooooom>
Hi everyone just registered for this. is anyone going there on friday that i can hitch a ride with? i live in the west sfv. i can help with gas or twinkies.....or gas flavored twinkies 8)
Hey Welcome Mike,
I notice on your other post (http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=3064.msg100415#msg100415) that you are attending your "first appleseed". You do realise that this March 13/14 event is an "Instructor Boot Camp" and not an "Appleseed Event". At an IBC we are teaching people who have shot Rifleman score at an Appleseed Event and who want to be instructors how to instruct and the program of instruction, etc. There is no shooting at an IBC.
The next Appleseed Event at Piru is on March 20-21, here you do two days of shooting instruction and history and heritage immersion.
Just making sure there is no misunderstanding or confounding of expectations :)
Cheers
Phil
Quote from: echomike23 on March 05, 2010, 09:09:37 AM
Hi everyone just registered for this. is anyone going there on friday that i can hitch a ride with? i live in the west sfv. i can help with gas or twinkies.....or gas flavored twinkies 8)
Looks like I'm gonna make it up there Saturday to brush up/help out as needed. Probably can't make it there until mid-morning, though, so if I'm not there by 10, you all start without me. ;D **) ;D
Sure, we will wait for you G. ::)
Little lost IIT here...
Well, my trip to Florida got scrubbed, so looks like I can make it after all. Signing up with dispatch.
I'm feeling a bit underprepared. Besides fresh instructor manual, good attitude, and survival gear for the hostile lands of Piru, what am I forgetting to bring?
Who wants to do some shooting Fri Afternoon?
I'm going to get there around 2:30, set up some backers and go. Xeyed wants to shoot some AQT's to get his 210 and I got a new "toy" to run O0 If you have the time, come on out. Maybe some friendly instructor competion. ;)
Also, what is the plan for meals? Last time I was there we did our own lunch and there was a "community" dinner. Is that the plan or is it bring your own?
I look forward to seeing a bunch of my friends I haven't seen in a while and new friends I will meet for the first time.
DD
Quote from: Rocket Man on March 10, 2010, 10:12:00 PM
Little lost IIT here...
Well, my trip to Florida got scrubbed, so looks like I can make it after all. Signing up with dispatch.
I'm feeling a bit underprepared. Besides fresh instructor manual, good attitude, and survival gear for the hostile lands of Piru, what am I forgetting to bring?
A fresh notebook and pens. Other than that, you're set.
what am I forgetting to bring?
Check with Sespe, but I think donuts are acceptable "food"...... ^-^
Good to see ya there, we have some training to do for Corona & other points of interest..... O0
Quote from: DesertDog on March 10, 2010, 11:05:24 PM
Also, what is the plan for meals? Last time I was there we did our own lunch and there was a "community" dinner. Is that the plan or is it bring your own?
Since we did not figure out a menu and who should bring what, we should all plan on doing our own meals, for the most part anyway. We will all be eating at the same time. There is always the opportunity to share. Seems we do that anyway.
I will have a campstove... Is someone bringing a grill?
Quote from: LayloPro on March 10, 2010, 11:20:52 PM
Check with Sespe, but I think donuts are acceptable "food"...... ^-^
Hey, I'm a Fireman, not a Cop! We go for ice cream, not donuts.
I'll have a stove. The wife and kids might join us for the evening around the campfire. Not sure about Friday shooting yet.
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Who needs event fliers and for what event/date?
Quote from: bob 210 on March 11, 2010, 12:20:26 PM
Who needs event fliers and for what event/date?
Don't need any for SB. I have 300 I printed. Gave 1/2 of them to the Marpats.
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Hey, I'm a Fireman, not a Cop! We go for ice cream, not donuts.
**) ;D **)
State employees = pink boxes......
don't ask how I know...... :-\
LLP
Sounds like ASM is bringing lots of FW for y'all....I'll leave mine @ home instead..... O0
asminuteman, If you have excess water and diet pepsi/mt.dew or what have you. We wouldn't turn it down.
I am bringing some extra eggs and salad (BYO dressing)
I haven't decided what else we are bringing. No ice cream or donuts though...
SS
No ice cream or donuts though...
Dang...... :-\ :'( :-\
I'll not be responsible for you falling off your diet. **) **) **)
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Diet?? What diet?? Have you been talking to my wife, SS??!! &)
That's -her- diet!!
Hmmmm...... :wall:
..:.. ;D ^-^ **) ^:)^ :)) %)
So in all this organizing that's going on, nearly as long as the LTR thread, must be some complicated IBC this one, has anyone replied to this request?
I think I've only had a PM from DesertDog...
Quote from: bob 210 on March 01, 2010, 02:34:28 PM
OK folks, this IBC, besides being a great refresher for Shoot Boss's and Red Hats alike, is the perfect place to pick up supplies for the upcoming shoots, especially the April 19th weekend. So go through your supplies and make a list of the items you need. Get that list to either V or myself in a timely manner and we will do our best to make sure the supplies are at the IBC for you to pick up. See you in Piru!
&)
See, now I'm catching Layloitis :D
I have T-shirts, handouts for packets, chamber flags, trifolds (25,000). Hopefully Bob has RW Flags, hats.
LTR thread Come on 40....
Yeah but I got top of page 4 !
10% of the way there. O0
So you admit you went to the LTR thread ~~:) Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition %)
Layloitis??
Dude....you -know- I use lots of facial expressions & body "english" (small cap, yes!) to get my point across in "real time"....emoticons are all we have to try to duplicate that here in "text".....
Hey, more importantly than 40 posts, we've had over 1100 reads/views so far!!
That's pretty awesome, too!! O0
Some AAR's don't even get 100 views, so how crazy cool is this IBC gonna be?? Can you imagine the AAR on it?? ++) :))
We've got DW & SS as the main "batters", DD will be there, I'm holding down the coat rack, and we have folks from a couple different states showing up for a -CALI IBC-.....and JB is missing it!! ++) :))
Dang, we should put together a care package for him....cheese, potato salad, and....what else is he allergic to out here? ::)
Oh, an antidote dosage of Bear Pit ribs! O0 ^-^ O0
Sorry all, this is, in honor of JB, a harmless post in an effort to bump post counts.... **) ^:)^ **)
LLP
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Oh, yeah...I am so trying out my new clip fed semi auto this weekend!!!
And I know just where to start.......
Of course, I -can- be bribed.....but I have my own Dr. Pepper, and tea, so, without donuts, you are toast, my friend!! And you'll have to arm wrestle Rocket man on that, so you may have to see how fast you run, powered by Poopsi.....Pepsi, how silly of me.... **) &) O0
BTW, in an appeal to return to the regular programming of this original point here, does everyone have their "BBB" sheets for 4/19 handouts?
I have about 3 inches worth in my office that really need a home, and I personally do not envision more then 50-60 shooters descending on Corona that weekend....I can share.....I will bring them along with, unless everyone else has their quota already......
Let me know.....
LLP
LLP, hold onto your BBB's and use them at other events. Fred has ok'd us passing them out at any Appleseed. Plus, V has boxes and boxes of BBB's and Iwant him to bring them to pass out to any SB's attending the IBC. I will also bring red sweatshirts, Instructor t-shirts, Orange Hats, RW flags, RWVA hats, chamber flags, event fliers, etc. If anybody else needs anything else in particular, let me know.
Ooops, I've been reading and handing out BBB's at any AS for ages... and yes I have boxes of 'em.
All those people looking for guidance on how to present the strikes... the bare bones facts and flow of the story is on the BBB's and doesn't take long to read or relay to someone. So if you know the story to that detail thats all that's needed as the framework on which you hang the particular personal stories needed to illustrate your points, Choice, Performance and One Person Does Make a Difference. Each time you tell the story you can use different people and vingettes to hang on the framework each time you tell it so it never gets stale for you - and therefore your listeners. The point of developing your historical knowledge in depth is so that you can do this pick and choosing to tailor your presentation to each crowd each time you do it. You don't try and cram everything you know into the story every time.
Ooops, thread hijack. Got carried away there. Reading a BBB will do that to ya. You do have one framed in your house don't you?
Cheers
Phil
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Quote from: asminuteman on March 11, 2010, 08:30:48 PM
Hey V,
<---poor boy here
BBB? I most likely know...just an odd acronym to me
Bloody British Butchery, the headline on the reproductions of the Coffin Broadsheets which we read from and hand out to those who promise to "put under glass or display" in their homes so that "the Forty Deceased Worthies" are never forgotten...
It gives people the "Cliff Notes" of The Story which we ask them to carry forth in their Seventh Stepping... I always use it in my benedictions - unless I forget :(
Oh and by the way, kudos for asking, everyone else just PM'd me O0
Heh!
Not your average "Triple Hay" (AAA), or "AA", or just "A"....but "BBB".....
Kinda like a really not so great bond rating..... :-[ :P :-\
Bob, Roger that! I will begin handing these out @ AS's far & wide....I thought Fred was keeping our printing costs down, but this one does make a lot of sense to keep handing out.....
For all those folks who think we're still fighting with smooth bore muskets...... ~~:) &)
This is gonna be a fun IBC, I can just feel it!!
I'm excited, and I'm just holding the coat rack....are you guys excited??
If you aren't now, you will be about 0800 Sat am!! O0 ^:)^ O0 ^:)^ O0 ..:..
See ya there!!
LLP
Layloitis, my arse!!
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Quote from: V on March 11, 2010, 09:18:18 PM
Quote from: asminuteman on March 11, 2010, 08:30:48 PM
BBB? I most likely know...just an odd acronym to me
Bloody British Butchery, the headline on the reproductions of the Coffin Broadsheets which we read from and hand out to those who promise to "put under glass or display" in their homes so that "the Forty Deceased Worthies" are never forgotten...
FWIW, the AS Instructor Manual says "BBB" == "Bail, Baby, Bail!"
Maybe the MIs should PM after RTFM so we can all SOMSOM, but I'll go along with whatever the SB or SC has to say on the subject. O0
Quote from: LayloPro on March 11, 2010, 09:50:45 PM
Layloitis, my arse!!
Oh I am so glad that the BBCode ( !! ) doesn't expand to what you said it was... unwanted mental picture... I'm scarred, scarred for life I tell you...
Oh now look whats happend, quoting it has turned it into ASCII Art :)
Family program, Family program, back to normal programming...
(before you ask, I know I'm showing my age, BBCode is Bulletin Board Code and ASCII is the American Standard Code for Information Interchange... kids today if they ain't got photoshop they're lost)
Quote from: Rocket Man on March 11, 2010, 10:18:45 PM
FWIW, the AS Instructor Manual says "BBB" == "Bail, Baby, Bail!"
Pah, written by shooting fanatics about how to shoot... those who know no history are doomed to make stuff up. @)
Cmon, page 5, page 5...
I'm trying, I'm trying...
Poor DW is probably going to download this on a mobile while flying in one handed thinking its all important stuff...
;)
Phil
Quote from: V on March 11, 2010, 10:31:25 PM
Poor DW is probably going to download this on a mobile while flying in one handed thinking its all important stuff...
;)
Phil
You mean it's not?
before you ask, I know I'm showing my age
You -know- you're old when you can remember trying to make the same noises as your 2400baud modem while connecting to your favorite "Bulletin board" to chat with your mates..... :P $$-0
I am about ready to begin packing up the car. I am bringing water for showers and some fire wood. Does anyone need me to bring anything else?
Quote from: V on March 11, 2010, 10:26:34 PM
Quote from: Rocket Man on March 11, 2010, 10:18:45 PM
FWIW, the AS Instructor Manual says "BBB" == "Bail, Baby, Bail!"
Pah, written by shooting fanatics about how to shoot... those who know no history are doomed to make stuff up. @)
Cmon, page 5, page 5...
Working towards it ;D. Xeyed will be there to shoot tomorrow, as well as LayLo and I. Who else is in??
IF I can manage it, I might try to sneak away from the house for a few hours just to hang out with folks who know what their about. O0 :--- :~
Jebus, this is going to be an interesting weekend. :sos: RH and I are already signed up. O0 Good to see some old faces we haven't seen in a while and some new ones. ^:)^ We may be coming in late Fri, so keep the fire burning and the stories going :)
And we're printing out directions from appleseed this time. >:D no more getting lost
Layloitis:
n. latin for ...... %)
page 5!!
dang :(
Quote from: Freeman on March 12, 2010, 12:05:10 AM
I am about ready to begin packing up the car. I am bringing water for showers and some fire wood. Does anyone need me to bring anything else?
Freeman.
Bring what you need. We should be good here.
Are you coming early enough to shoot?
See you out there.
SS
Quote from: Cal 7.62 on March 12, 2010, 01:43:44 AM
IF I can manage it, I might try to sneak away from the house for a few hours just to hang out with folks who know what their about. O0 :--- :~
It will be nice to see you.
Quote from: Double D on March 12, 2010, 01:58:42 AM
Jebus, this is going to be an interesting weekend. :sos: RH and I are already signed up. O0 Good to see some old faces we haven't seen in a while and some new ones. ^:)^ We may be coming in late Fri, so keep the fire burning and the stories going :)
And we're printing out directions from appleseed this time. >:D no more getting lost
Layloitis:
n. latin for ...... %)
We are going to put RH to work. She outta know the way by now. It will be good to see you both.
ssshhhh...... don't tell RH you're having her work >:D She thinks she's going to be a student :) But i'll give her the heads up to bring her notes and lots of coffee
don't tell RH you're having her work
Shoooot, DD, she has a green hat.....from Guy no less....she -should- be involved in herding cats this weekend...... %) ^:)^ :))
DD, I won't be up until Sat am early....sorry, bud...carpooling in with an IIT3 from Texas I hatted back a year ago or so......
Not even time to squeeze off a few at bowling pins....I'm kinda bummed, now.....
I could bring my "young rifle" tho', if somebody wants to see what their "quadrants of flinch" looks like in a picture........possibly posted on the forum, no less...... >:D &) **)
Heh.......fancy wood handles, adjustable sights......1/2" pills.....fire rings & smoke billows..... :---
I think I'll go start packing...... :cool2: ..:..
If anyone from the San Jose or Reno area is going to be at the IBC, can you pick up a stack of handouts/fliers for 3 days of gun show duty? I can get the stuff from you in San Jose or Reno, and bring it to the Big Reno Gun Show April 16-18. Also, some AQTs and Redcoats and 1 inch squares would be useful.
Thanks!
Quote from: V on March 11, 2010, 06:38:59 PM
So in all this organizing that's going on, nearly as long as the LTR thread, must be some complicated IBC this one, has anyone replied to this request?
I think I've only had a PM from DesertDog...
Quote from: bob 210 on March 01, 2010, 02:34:28 PM
OK folks, this IBC, besides being a great refresher for Shoot Boss's and Red Hats alike, is the perfect place to pick up supplies for the upcoming shoots, especially the April 19th weekend. So go through your supplies and make a list of the items you need. Get that list to either V or myself in a timely manner and we will do our best to make sure the supplies are at the IBC for you to pick up. See you in Piru!
&)
See, now I'm catching Layloitis :D
I have T-shirts, handouts for packets, chamber flags, trifolds (25,000). Hopefully Bob has RW Flags, hats.
Quote from: Double D on March 12, 2010, 02:52:17 AM
ssshhhh...... don't tell RH you're having her work >:D She thinks she's going to be a student :) But i'll give her the heads up to bring her notes and lots of coffee
The good thing about an IBC is that you'll learn as well as teach. When SS, LLP and RH are talking, I'll be learning O0
LLP, sorry you can't make it Fri.
JS,
For fliers for events, we print them out from the EIPs as required. For SWATs, Tri-folds PM me your mailing address and I'll mail you a box of stuff, unless you can get the same from BaldDragn/Jules in Sac some easier way. They are our Central California depot and we try and keep all the California supplies distributed amongst me and Bob in the South, BaldDragn in Central and EagleScouter in the North as we see each other at various events.
Cheers
Phil
Quote from: Jet Set on March 12, 2010, 09:35:25 AM
If anyone from the San Jose or Reno area is going to be at the IBC, can you pick up a stack of handouts/fliers for 3 days of gun show duty? I can get the stuff from you in San Jose or Reno, and bring it to the Big Reno Gun Show April 16-18. Also, some AQTs and Redcoats and 1 inch squares would be useful.
Thanks!
Quote from: V on March 11, 2010, 06:38:59 PM
So in all this organizing that's going on, nearly as long as the LTR thread, must be some complicated IBC this one, has anyone replied to this request?
I think I've only had a PM from DesertDog...
Quote from: bob 210 on March 01, 2010, 02:34:28 PM
OK folks, this IBC, besides being a great refresher for Shoot Boss's and Red Hats alike, is the perfect place to pick up supplies for the upcoming shoots, especially the April 19th weekend. So go through your supplies and make a list of the items you need. Get that list to either V or myself in a timely manner and we will do our best to make sure the supplies are at the IBC for you to pick up. See you in Piru!
&)
See, now I'm catching Layloitis :D
I have T-shirts, handouts for packets, chamber flags, trifolds (25,000). Hopefully Bob has RW Flags, hats.
Quote from: Cal 7.62 on March 12, 2010, 01:43:44 AM
IF I can manage it, I might try to sneak away from the house for a few hours just to hang out with folks who know what their about. O0 :--- :~
Nice. Ju don't get to close to LLP. You don't want to be bringing any of that home with you.
Heh! You funny guy, too!! &) :))
Cal has spent more than a few afternoons with me parked on his shoulder, trying to figure out what he was doing (or not doing...) %)
If I'm infectious, it would have spread all over SoCal already....and even parts of Neva & Illi......
Of course, there is this shingles thing going on now........ >:D ++) ;D
Quote from: V on March 12, 2010, 01:50:35 PM
JS,
For fliers for events, we print them out from the EIPs as required. For SWATs, Tri-folds PM me your mailing address and I'll mail you a box of stuff, unless you can get the same from BaldDragn/Jules in Sac some easier way. They are our Central California depot and we try and keep all the California supplies distributed amongst me and Bob in the South, BaldDragn in Central and EagleScouter in the North as we see each other at various events.
Quote from: Jet Set on March 12, 2010, 09:35:25 AM
If anyone from the San Jose or Reno area is going to be at the IBC, can you pick up a stack of handouts/fliers for 3 days of gun show duty? I can get the stuff from you in San Jose or Reno, and bring it to the Big Reno Gun Show April 16-18. Also, some AQTs and Redcoats and 1 inch squares would be useful.
JS, V, I have some AQTs / Redcoats / 1" squares that I can deliver in the San Jose area. V if you can restock me since i'll be there anyways I'd appreciate it. I can also drop off what ever you need JS. RH lives in the Monterey area and every so often I come and visit her. It's not that far off of a drive. Let me know.
I can certainly stock you up with stuff DD but you and JS should check that you can meet somewhere without either of you having to drive miles out of your way to make it happen. UPS for a box straight to JS's place will be cheaper than combined gas nowadays.
Its easy for me either way.
Cheers
Phil
Quote from: Double D on March 12, 2010, 03:03:23 PM
Quote from: V on March 12, 2010, 01:50:35 PM
JS,
For fliers for events, we print them out from the EIPs as required. For SWATs, Tri-folds PM me your mailing address and I'll mail you a box of stuff, unless you can get the same from BaldDragn/Jules in Sac some easier way. They are our Central California depot and we try and keep all the California supplies distributed amongst me and Bob in the South, BaldDragn in Central and EagleScouter in the North as we see each other at various events.
Quote from: Jet Set on March 12, 2010, 09:35:25 AM
If anyone from the San Jose or Reno area is going to be at the IBC, can you pick up a stack of handouts/fliers for 3 days of gun show duty? I can get the stuff from you in San Jose or Reno, and bring it to the Big Reno Gun Show April 16-18. Also, some AQTs and Redcoats and 1 inch squares would be useful.
JS, V, I have some AQTs / Redcoats / 1" squares that I can deliver in the San Jose area. V if you can restock me since i'll be there anyways I'd appreciate it. I can also drop off what ever you need JS. RH lives in the Monterey area and every so often I come and visit her. It's not that far off of a drive. Let me know.
I'm bringing some muzzleloaders for show and tell, and a big frozen block of chili. Wasn't planning on coming out until Saturday morning, maybe I can break free in a couple hours...
.
.
.
Quote from: asminuteman on March 12, 2010, 04:35:40 PM
<-----COME ON #6
Desertdog....IF and that's a big if....1 of the daughters wishes to actually shoot, I'm pointing to you...
parents don't teach their own.....not if you wish to be on speaking terms later in life
I know katie is thinking about it..SS almost got her at the steel challenge
ken
That is wise. I find it better when someonelse teaches my own. They seem to listen more. And don't sas back.
"the net is NOT my forte"
ehhmmmmm, dude.....it ain't the "Net" that's your prob here...... &) $$-0 @&)
Spell check -could- be your friend if you ever got away from the IE version you're using......seriously!! :sos:
Really!! It works!! O0 ;D
#6 already?!? Geee, and past 1100 views....folks are gonna wonder what we're up to out here in sunny Cali....... @) ^:)^ ..:..
Hmmmm, next time I'll bring my "little tube shooter" early......we'll get some practice in on the KD....then all the new folks will know why nobody wants to shoot next to me....... >:D O0 :--- ;D
:)
I'm gonna go pack rifles & such now..... 8)
LLP
Well, it looks like I'm only going to be able to stop by for a few minutes tommorow and pick up some flyers from Bob around lunchtime. I'll have Mrs. Cal ~~:) and the young'n with me, so you guys (and gals) will have to have fun without me. :'( :'( :'(
And I was so hoping to get out there this afternoon and unload a few cartriges with others of my kind. :--- :---
Cal Out
I'd say that UPS the stuff is the best. Since V will send me SWAT articles and Tri-folds, he can toss a few of the targets in as well.
Thanks
Quote from: V on March 12, 2010, 03:20:10 PM
I can certainly stock you up with stuff DD but you and JS should check that you can meet somewhere without either of you having to drive miles out of your way to make it happen. UPS for a box straight to JS's place will be cheaper than combined gas nowadays.
Its easy for me either way.
Cheers
Phil
Quote from: Double D on March 12, 2010, 03:03:23 PM
Quote from: V on March 12, 2010, 01:50:35 PM
JS,
For fliers for events, we print them out from the EIPs as required. For SWATs, Tri-folds PM me your mailing address and I'll mail you a box of stuff, unless you can get the same from BaldDragn/Jules in Sac some easier way. They are our Central California depot and we try and keep all the California supplies distributed amongst me and Bob in the South, BaldDragn in Central and EagleScouter in the North as we see each other at various events.
Quote from: Jet Set on March 12, 2010, 09:35:25 AM
If anyone from the San Jose or Reno area is going to be at the IBC, can you pick up a stack of handouts/fliers for 3 days of gun show duty? I can get the stuff from you in San Jose or Reno, and bring it to the Big Reno Gun Show April 16-18. Also, some AQTs and Redcoats and 1 inch squares would be useful.
JS, V, I have some AQTs / Redcoats / 1" squares that I can deliver in the San Jose area. V if you can restock me since i'll be there anyways I'd appreciate it. I can also drop off what ever you need JS. RH lives in the Monterey area and every so often I come and visit her. It's not that far off of a drive. Let me know.
.
So when's the next IBC? That was too much fun.
Quote from: Freeman on March 15, 2010, 02:53:22 AM
So when's the next IBC? That was too much fun.
Yea verily. Good to see everyone for the first time / again, hope all made it home safe and happy.
I'm conflicted. We should get a proper AAR started in its own thread, but then again, maybe this one will make it up to six or seven pages? Eight? Ten?? ..:..
Just wait and see when they start posting pic's it will get up to 12
No evidence please! :) j/k
LLP's "young rifle" was definitely a fun to play with. Great folks and Great time. Drinking from the fire hose, just like old times. Was it only a year ago?
Freeman, if you're free and willing to travel, Sac is having a shoot this weekend. They have 15 pre-reg as of today so it will be manageable between all the instructors with a lot of 1 on 1 time with shooters. Great time to reinforce what you just learned.
Quote from: Double D on March 15, 2010, 02:34:07 PMFreeman, if you're free and willing to travel, Sac is having a shoot this weekend. They have 15 pre-reg as of today so it will be manageable between all the instructors with a lot of 1 on 1 time with shooters. Great time to reinforce what you just learned.
It's unlikely that I will be able to this weekend, but I will see what I can arrange. I hear the Sac shoots are fun.
.
So where is the AAR? I want to see pictures!
Quote from: asminuteman on March 15, 2010, 09:33:11 PM
Piru was beautiful......all the weeds were green >:D sunny and warm all weekend....
ken
I beg to differ, sir. While we did not have icicles forming in the actions of our rifles, it was most decidedly not 'warm all weekend'. Maybe it was my thin southern-cali blood, but it was coooollld at night. (And I was sleeping in a hard-sided motorhome!)
Quote from: sespe on March 16, 2010, 01:24:17 AM
Quote from: asminuteman on March 15, 2010, 09:33:11 PM
Piru was beautiful......all the weeds were green >:D sunny and warm all weekend....
ken
I beg to differ, sir. While we did not have icicles forming in the actions of our rifles, it was most decidedly not 'warm all weekend'. Maybe it was my thin southern-cali blood, but it was coooollld at night. (And I was sleeping in a hard-sided motorhome!)
I can confirm that. As usual, the sleeping bag I brought was not heavy enough. Fortunately, I had my poncho liner that helped. The many pallets that ASminuteman dropped off were a HUGE help O0
Quote from: DesertDog on March 16, 2010, 02:19:20 AM
Quote from: sespe on March 16, 2010, 01:24:17 AM
Quote from: asminuteman on March 15, 2010, 09:33:11 PM
Piru was beautiful......all the weeds were green >:D sunny and warm all weekend....
ken
I beg to differ, sir. While we did not have icicles forming in the actions of our rifles, it was most decidedly not 'warm all weekend'. Maybe it was my thin southern-cali blood, but it was coooollld at night. (And I was sleeping in a hard-sided motorhome!)
I can confirm that. As usual, the sleeping bag I brought was not heavy enough. Fortunately, I had my poncho liner that helped. The many pallets that ASminuteman dropped off were a HUGE help O0
I don't think I got much good sleep until 5 am when I remembered I had a fleece liner in my tote. And it was still too cold.
Didn't notice the lack of sleep though, a good cup of coffee and some more learnin sure kept me goin.
:D
According to the weather channel it dropped to 44 degree's Saturday night.
When I envisioned a shoot in California, I guess that I was thinking more of the Beach Boy's Endless Summer version.
Cold nights and dodging cow pie's reminded me more of my youth in Wisconsin.
Weather always seems to be a part of the Appleseed story.
I've got a picture hanging next to my "Bloody Butchery" broad sheet of an Appleseeder shooting in the winter, where he(?) had to stomp down a shooting lane in the snow to shoot at a Redcoat target from prone. I hung it there to remind me that a Rifleman persists.
Once the sun came up,the cold night was quickly forgotten.
The Rifleman's Cadence began it was all good.
Quote from: Freeman on March 16, 2010, 12:21:38 AM
So where is the AAR? I want to see pictures!
Gotta give them some time to catch up on their sleep and adjust to the time change. I have some pics.
It is good to see you all made it back to Nevada safely. That is a long, boring drive through the middle of no where to get there. I only have to drive 1.5 hours to get home, and I am beat when I get there. You all had a good 5-hours to get home.
Pixs?? Y'all want pixs!!??!! I got some pixs, but I also have to get some stuff done before I post 'em, all right?......
Any requests?? Anybody in particular you want to see? ^-^
Any quadrants of flinch, or just folks having a great time? :o
What a great group of folks to surround yourself with over a weekend.......
Give me a few hrs, I'll get something up here....... :))
LLP
Oh, WTH...guess I'll throw on a few here to let ya see the "Beauty of Piru"........
Quote from: Xeyed on March 16, 2010, 03:20:52 AM
According to the weather channel it dropped to 44 degree's Saturday night.
When I envisioned a shoot in California, I guess that I was thinking more of the Beach Boy's Endless Summer version.
Cold nights and dodging cow pie's reminded me more of my youth in Wisconsin.
Me too!
Except my youth was in MT. Once I smelled the pies a wave of nostalgia overcame me. It was awesome.
I'l get pics posted when I get home from work tonight.
I'm sure DW will appreciate that you put "The Beauty of Piru" directly over her picture.
Hmmm, hadn't even noticed it worked out that way, but....OK! :))
Hmmm, maybe more pix quickly......
.
Quote from: Double D on March 12, 2010, 01:58:42 AM
Jebus, this is going to be an interesting weekend. :sos: RH and I are already signed up. O0 Good to see some old faces we haven't seen in a while and some new ones. ^:)^ We may be coming in late Fri, so keep the fire burning and the stories going :)
And we're printing out directions from appleseed this time. >:D no more getting lost
And yet somehow we still couldn't make it on time. Someone needs to give me a good way to wake DD up at 4AM &) so we can get places on time. ~~:)
Quote from: SavageShootr on March 12, 2010, 02:33:58 AM
We are going to put RH to work. She outta know the way by now. It will be good to see you both.
Work - you all knew ahead of time >:D - know I know why DD kept making sure I had my binders with me... :wall:
What a great weekend... and an amazing turnout. It was really nice being able to put some faces to names and meet some of the newest instructors. i really enjoyed being able to help out and I definitely learned a lot myself. SS and DW thanks for all your help and it was great working with the both of you.
More Pics ;D
Had so much fun! Besides being a total flop part of the time ++)
But I still learned a lot and had fun. I appreciate the support from everybody. When I didn't understand something someone was always there to take the time to teach me and explain things. It helped so much! Thanks!
Quote from: TrebleShooter on March 16, 2010, 02:37:55 AM
Quote from: DesertDog on March 16, 2010, 02:19:20 AM
Quote from: sespe on March 16, 2010, 01:24:17 AM
Quote from: asminuteman on March 15, 2010, 09:33:11 PM
Piru was beautiful......all the weeds were green >:D sunny and warm all weekend....
ken
I beg to differ, sir. While we did not have icicles forming in the actions of our rifles, it was most decidedly not 'warm all weekend'. Maybe it was my thin southern-cali blood, but it was coooollld at night. (And I was sleeping in a hard-sided motorhome!)
I can confirm that. As usual, the sleeping bag I brought was not heavy enough. Fortunately, I had my poncho liner that helped. The many pallets that ASminuteman dropped off were a HUGE help O0
I don't think I got much good sleep until 5 am when I remembered I had a fleece liner in my tote. And it was still too cold.
Didn't notice the lack of sleep though, a good cup of coffee and some more learnin sure kept me goin.
:D
But Piru was most definitely freezing at night. During the day wasn't so bad though.
Jessica,
Be kind to your self.
If you look in the mirror you will notice that you are wearing an orange hat. That means that you have demonstrated a proficiency with a rifle that puts you among the best of America's shooters. Remember the statistics on the Red coat targets.
Secondly when you stand in front of a group of shooters, you have earned the right to be there. You know more than them. Just getting up in front of people demonstrates confidence and courage that many people don't have.
Keep smiling and keep practicing and your speech it will get easier.
Quote from: Xeyed on March 17, 2010, 04:18:41 AM
If you look in the mirror you will notice that you are wearing an orange hat. That means that you have demonstrated a proficiency with a rifle that puts you among the best of America's shooters. Remember the statistics on the Red coat targets.
Secondly when you stand in front of a group of shooters, you have earned the right to be there. You know more than them. Just getting up in front of people demonstrates confidence and courage that many people don't have.
Absolutely right. On top of that, you'll have all of the other instructors to back you up if you should ever need it. We take care of our own!
Speaking in front of people comfortably takes one of two things: Either (a) you're a born showoff and jerk, or (b) you've had lots and lots and lots of practice. You're not a jerk, and hardly anyone has the opportunity to get that kind of practice. (Some of us, like me, happen to be both. I have a totally unfair advantage in this area... ++) )
You'll be great. Even by Sunday you were getting it. Don't worry about a thing.
I can tell you are not a jerk.
I am not ever comfortable speaking in front of people. I have been doing it for most of my 25 years as an engineer also. I have been to multiple classes on how to speak in front of people. It is a matter of knowing your material, that is all. There are probably few people that actually feel comfortable. It is kinda like getting into that prone position. Are you comfortable? heck no. Do you look comfortable? If you got it right you may just look comfortable.
Quote from: Rocket Man on March 17, 2010, 04:25:42 AM
Quote from: Xeyed on March 17, 2010, 04:18:41 AM
If you look in the mirror you will notice that you are wearing an orange hat. That means that you have demonstrated a proficiency with a rifle that puts you among the best of America's shooters. Remember the statistics on the Red coat targets.
Secondly when you stand in front of a group of shooters, you have earned the right to be there. You know more than them. Just getting up in front of people demonstrates confidence and courage that many people don't have.
Absolutely right. On top of that, you'll have all of the other instructors to back you up if you should ever need it. We take care of our own!
Speaking in front of people comfortably takes one of two things: Either (a) you're a born showoff and jerk, or (b) you've had lots and lots and lots of practice. You're not a jerk, and hardly anyone has the opportunity to get that kind of practice. (Some of us, like me, happen to be both. I have a totally unfair advantage in this area... ++) )
You'll be great. Even by Sunday you were getting it. Don't worry about a thing.
Here are some pics
People need to get new cameras. For some reason I look short in those pictures...
What's all that green stuff? You need to get new cameras, the color balance is shot....
More
and the last
one day I will learn to post pics that are not gigantic
Lower the resolution on your camera.
That will shrink the photo's size
Since most folks print 4 x 6 all they need is
2 MP = 1600 x 1200 pixels
High Quality: 4 x 6 inches, 5 x 7 inches
Acceptable Quality: 8 x 10 inches
The higher Mega pixel cameras are for large format pictures.
Experiment as ymmv.
Here's some 6" x 4-ish" pix at 175 pix per inch.....
Enjoy....
LLP
And after all the "work" is done, the Instructors get to gather to bid farewell, and hope to work with each other at some point on the Trail.....
some of us have a bit of "fun" with each other, by bringing out "young rifles" to use as a teaching moment.....
I just call it therapy after a long, hard weekend....... ::)
LLP
Who brought the hand cannon man I should have stayed around longer :(
Quote from: HollywoodMarine on March 18, 2010, 01:32:30 PM
Who brought the hand cannon man I should have stayed around longer :(
You need to ask? :D
I think that all your rifles shrinking is one of the later symptoms of advanced Layloitis @) &) **) ^:)^ ..:.. :--- :~ :bow: >:D ::) ;D
;D :o **) ..:.. ^:)^ **) ;D **) ^:)^ ;D ^:)^ **) :cool2: ;D **) ^:)^ **) ^:)^ **) :)) :))
You funny guy......
Yeah, the result of a quarter century playing with "small guns" provides a bit of "selection" of short range iron.......
You know what happens with plastic guns..... >:( !@#) (no emoticon for Ka-Boom)
I'm gonna have to talk to Bill3 about enlarging our selection of emoticons.......there don't seem to be enough lately.....
or somebody else is using them all up....... :-\ ^-^ ;D
LLP
Oh, yeah....... (O*O)
You know who it's for! **) ^:)^ **) ^:)^ **)
Week finally slowed down so I could pull the pictures from the camera. Need to drop my Megapixels down.
Thanks to all the CA Redhats and crew for assisting. This was an amazing weekend. Fire hose of knowledge time again. Met and made some new friends too.
It was a pleasure to meet up and spend the weekend with folks who have helped me as I persisted along the Rifleman's trail. Desert Dog, Bob 210, Laylopro. And the many other folks who made the trip to Boulder City to assist in past shoots Kool Aid, Socalserf and others. Thank you.
Already signed up for the Boulder City April 17th My first shoot as an Orange hat. Looking forward to putting my weekends training to good use.
Quote from: Rocket Man on March 17, 2010, 04:25:42 AM
Quote from: Xeyed on March 17, 2010, 04:18:41 AM
If you look in the mirror you will notice that you are wearing an orange hat. That means that you have demonstrated a proficiency with a rifle that puts you among the best of America's shooters. Remember the statistics on the Red coat targets.
Secondly when you stand in front of a group of shooters, you have earned the right to be there. You know more than them. Just getting up in front of people demonstrates confidence and courage that many people don't have.
Absolutely right. On top of that, you'll have all of the other instructors to back you up if you should ever need it. We take care of our own!
Speaking in front of people comfortably takes one of two things: Either (a) you're a born showoff and jerk, or (b) you've had lots and lots and lots of practice. You're not a jerk, and hardly anyone has the opportunity to get that kind of practice. (Some of us, like me, happen to be both. I have a totally unfair advantage in this area... ++) )
You'll be great. Even by Sunday you were getting it. Don't worry about a thing.
yea thanks for bearing with me up there I would have gotten tired of holding those posters up if I were you.
Quote from: Xeyed on March 17, 2010, 04:18:41 AM
Jessica,
Be kind to your self.
If you look in the mirror you will notice that you are wearing an orange hat. That means that you have demonstrated a proficiency with a rifle that puts you among the best of America's shooters. Remember the statistics on the Red coat targets.
Secondly when you stand in front of a group of shooters, you have earned the right to be there. You know more than them. Just getting up in front of people demonstrates confidence and courage that many people don't have.
Keep smiling and keep practicing and your speech it will get easier.
and I agree practice makes perfect! Thanks :)
Quote from: Xeyed on March 17, 2010, 04:18:41 AM
Jessica,
Be kind to your self.
If you look in the mirror you will notice that you are wearing an orange hat. That means that you have demonstrated a proficiency with a rifle that puts you among the best of America's shooters. Remember the statistics on the Red coat targets.
Secondly when you stand in front of a group of shooters, you have earned the right to be there. You know more than them. Just getting up in front of people demonstrates confidence and courage that many people don't have.
Keep smiling and keep practicing and your speech it will get easier.
Exactly O0
Jessica, We could all tell you were nervous, but you PERSISTED!! Just like you did on your road to Rifleman, you are going to be a great instructor
I hope you no one minds if I re-post some of these pictures to Facebook. I figure it might get people asking about my new friends and hobby.