Hello! I'm new to this site and to the AppleSeed Project. I live in Largo, Florida and would very much like to get involved in attending. Please advise!
Sorry more people have not replied to you, yet, I live in Ft. Myers. I attend almost all Myakka events and try to stay South when its hot!
I have been to Starke and Hernando. Will do more events elsewhere if needed. PM me if you like or have questions or concerns.
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Welcome! Glad you found us and I am glad you are interested in the program. I live in the north-central area of Florida and will be at the St. Augustine and Bunnell shoots in the coming months. The project is growing and we hope that you will have shoots near you soon. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to PM me and I'll help you any way I can. Since you are in Largo, you are near to the Myakka City events and not too far from Starke and even Hernando. Great venues and with frequent events. Now that the end of the heat of summer is in sight, the fun gets even better. See you on the trail!
If he is in Largo, then PHenry, RickB, myself (marrandy) and itsanSKS are all nearby.
Local ranges are at Myakka aka Manatee Gun Club and Hernando Gun Range.
BTT :wall: :wb:
Hello fellow Floridian Appleseeders !!
I just attended my first Appleseed in Pensacola this past weekend at the Escambia Muzzle Loaders range, and it was a lot of fun finally learning proper shooting skills ;D
Currently, the only rifle I own is my remington bolt action 770 30-06, so I brought that thinking it would be great to learn with ++) I was deservedlyteased just a little bit, and was referred too as the "Buffalo Hunter" :D But thanks to kindness of the shoot boss, I was able to learn on an extra 22 rifle he had with him O0
The local Spring Hill range here doesn't really lend itself to practicing the prone position, but I can't wait to try out what I learned !! I may pick up a 22 rifle, but I sorta had my hopes set on a M1 Garand as my next rifle purchase 8)
Anywho, just wanted to introduce myself and say HEY ^:)^
howdy Buffalo
(didn't want to call you by your initials)
a CMP Garand is a wonderful choice, also a bit pricey to feed while you are polishing up your techniques. if you build an LTR, you will save ammo money that can be used to purchase an M1 sooner. Assuming Orest and the boys don't run out before you order one >:D >:D >:D
welcome to the forum and program!
Here Here! Welcome to the forum, Buffalo Hunter! I wasn't able to make it to the event in Pensacola this past weekend, but I have heard from many sources that it was a lot of fun. There is an open thread in which you can relate your first Appleseed experience, found here: http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=20586.0
Please, feel free to poke around a bit, join in the discussions, and if you are so inclined, volunteer to help out! We've got a good crew of people around here, and would welcome any assistance you could provide. PM me for details.
As always, if you have any questions, just ask!
-ItsanSKS
Howdy from the East Coast of Florida, near Melbourne. I think I first heard about the Appleseed Project in a Mas Ayoob article in Backwoods Home magazine. Can't wait to gather up the young'uns and others in the clan and attend one of the weekends.
Sure am glad that there's a lot of folks that are thinking along the same lines about gun ownership and about this great nation of ours.
sorry for the late response i'm just south of melbourne in valkaria , am also a member of port malabar range , :--- maybe we could shoot a little roy 321-205-3520
Greetings from Jax. I'll be at St. Augustine December 8 and 9 and look forward to seeing what this is all about.
One question, around what time of day does it usually end?
Wow, I just noticed the previous post is a year old. What's up with that???
Welcome Contra!
End times for Appleseeds vary, but we usually try to wind things down around 5pm on both days. Sometimes sooner, sometimes later, depending on the students and their willingness to continue.
The crew that works the St. Augustine events is top shelf, so be ready to learn!
-ItsanSKS
I also live in Jacksonville and have been involved with Appleseed for 3 years. PM me if you have any questions prior to the event on December 8-9.
Terry
Hello, I'm a new apple seeder from plant city. Been an active shooter my whole life but look forward to attending a class. I've heard so many positive things that I thought I should do it. So here I am and I'm excited. ;D.
Scott
Great to hear from you Scott!
Do you know which event you plan on attending?
I'm hoping to get to a Clermont shot first since it is the closest to my house. After my first shoot I will possibly travel to others.
9mm4545 (Bruce) should have the 2013 schedule ready to go here pretty soon, and will surely post it up on the forum here. You won't be able to sign up for an event until we get the EventBrite scheduling system ready, but you should at least know when the events are to take place within the next couple of weeks.
I'll poke Bruce with a stick tomorrow, and see what the story is with the Clermont events; he may already have the dates for 2013, just hasn't posted them yet...
-ItsanSKS
Thanks, yea I am eager to do the class. Kinda like a kid at Christmas. ;D
Howdy from the east coast of Florida. I attended the Palm Bay/Malabar Appleseed on April 20/21. It was my first Appleseed, but certainly won't be my last.
I am a member at PMRPC, where the Appleseed was held.
-- Gary
Welcome Welcome Guntuckian to the Appleseed Project. Glad you enjoyed the 'SEED at Palm Bay, the team there this weekend was top notch.
Quote from: Guntuckian on April 24, 2013, 10:42:13 PM
Howdy from the east coast of Florida. I attended the Palm Bay/Malabar Appleseed on April 20/21. It was my first Appleseed, but certainly won't be my last.
I am a member at PMRPC, where the Appleseed was held.
-- Gary
Gary did you share you experience on the After Action Report?
How about facebook? Friends ,Family, neighbors,co-workers,Community leaders!
That club of yours is so big all the events should sell out and be the discussion of every Club meeting!
The Appleseed poster from the Palm Bay shoot is now displayed at a store in Titusville! It is a mil-surp store, Gear-Up, on SR 50. They sell stuff to shooter types, and the poster is generating interest.
Have been talking up the shoot, especially over the weekend at the Melbourne gun show. Several locals are now wanting to attend June AS at PMRPC, provided they can find more .22 LR ammo. Have also been talking it up at PMRPC when I went out practicing with my new Tech-Sight on Saturday, and was getting it dialed in. Sure beats the stock 10/22 carbine sights. No problems removing old front sight. Liquid Wrench and a brass punch made it easy. My group sizes are much improved! I shot a practice AQT, and saw my score go up considerably from my previous best at the AS shoot. Plan to get more range time this weekend, practicing "400 yd" shots. Will no doubt talk AS up more then!
Have also been talking AS up with my Titusville and Orlando buddies at work. We should see an increase in attendance for June at PMRPC, barring a hurricane!
-- Gary
Hello fellas, I just shot my first appleseed today. What a blast it was. Thanks to the instructors who were out there today, I have never shot this style before and they were a great help! I shot 213 on my first AQT with my 10/22! I am hooked and look forward to doing it again soon.
Welcome Floridanative to the Appleseed Project. Glad you enjoyed our 'SEED at Myakka and your welcome on the line anytime.
The reason you nailed the AQT was your positive attitude and your ability to take in the information, turn it around and put it back on the paper.
Your right, the Appleseed team there this weekend at the Manatee Gun Club was top notch ~~:), except for that tall ol' guy with the porn-star mustache.
stoneknives (henry)
ps: "Floridanative" is a much better handle than G-Reg.
Thanks STONEKNIVES, I believe Chris and I are planning on attending the August shoot. I will be leaving the peashooter at home and bringing my M1A. I can't wait!
FlNative you and Brian need to talk two people into joining you See y'all in Myakka MGAR 7-20-2013
its a lot of fun to shoot as a knott! %) :~ ..:..
BTWFWIW I'm drivin' to Clermont this weekend!
Sly, I've got one more person coming in addition to Brian. I'm looking forward to it. I'll try to get more for next months also.
Awsome,
I just got back from Clermont Great Time and I'm lookin' forward to this weekend it will be even better! ..:..
Hello everyone!
My name is Caleb and I will be signing up for my first ever Appleseed event. Palm Bay is the place, Dec 7 and 8 is the date.........hope to learn as much as possible and hopefully become a Rifleman. :~
I will be picking up a new 10/22 and setting it up as a LTR. My other 10/22 I gave to my fiancée and sold my Marlin so, that means I will buy another! HA!
Hello all!
I attended my third Appleseed this past weekend and the third time was the charm for me! PHenry is a wily one when he read the scores and I thought I hadn't made it. He said 209...so close! But then a bit later, informed me that I scored a 217!!!
Appleseed is a great organization, not only teaching safety and marksmanship, but history as well!
I look forward to many more Appleseed events!
Quote from: emkay on October 27, 2014, 12:47:02 PM
Hello all!
I attended my third Appleseed this past weekend and the third time was the charm for me! PHenry is a wily one when he read the scores and I thought I hadn't made it. He said 209...so close! But then a bit later, informed me that I scored a 217!!!
Appleseed is a great organization, not only teaching safety and marksmanship, but history as well!
I look forward to many more Appleseed events!
Woohoo! Welcome to the forums. It was a real pleasure seeing you get that patch finally.
Welcome aboard! Thank you for stepping up and I do look forward to meeting you in person.
I attended my first Appleseed Oct 25-26 with Emkay. I was tired looking guy who's scores sucked, but I will be fixing that! I loved my first Appleseed and am attempting to get more people involved, you guys are awesome.
I attended my first Appleseed Oct 25-26 with Emkay. I was tired looking guy who's scores sucked, but I will be fixing that! I loved my first Appleseed and am attempting to get more people involved, you guys are awesome.
Welcome my friend. Glad you enjoyed the Appleseed in Clearwater. Dont worry about the scores Just work on the process NPOA - six steps. and dont forget dry-fire practice.
Welcome aboard! Appleseed is a self-improvement program that uses rifle marksmanship. One of the most important lessons you will learn is persistence. Success as a marksman--and as an effective human being--will not come without it.
Yep, I'm getting into the prone and sitting positions for a couple minutes at least once a day now, trying to get my body more comfortable with it ~~:) . But I have recommended Appleseed to every gun owner I know. ^:)^
Hi, my name is Mark, I attended my first Appleseed in Hollywood, Florida this past weekend (Jan 10 & 11, 2015). The experience was awesome and the training was outstanding! The host range was awesome as well (Hollywood Rifle & Pistol); my first time there.
My only "issue" was Florida's unusually hot, humid Winter because I was drinking so much fluids and using the restroom so frequently that I missed some of the interesting lectures. Our shoot boss, "Bruce" was outstanding, both in his classroom teaching and field advice. I started shooting iron sights on the first day, but I couldn't see the bottom row of targets. I mounted a scope for the second day and Bruce provided a lot of help in getting it sighted in. My highest score for the weekend was 206. We had outstanding instructors! I recommended Appleseed to a number of friends.
Welcome to Appleseed, Mark! At 206, you are right on the bubble! You will undoubtedly score Rifleman soon! Practice dry firing and getting into the positions. It can easily boost your score by 20+ points!
--gb
Hey my name's Elliott out in California. I attended my first Apple Seed last weekend 1/10/15-1/11/15 out at sac valley. I shot two riflemen scores on Saturday 219/229 but I was only a cook on Sunday. It was great and I loved the format of history and marksmanship over the weekend. I'm looking forward to improving my skills and shooting a full distance Apple seed in the future.
Thanks folks and thanks Fred
Well in Ca. Johnny Appleseed is your go to guy. here in Fl Engineer Shooter or Malabar. Where do you want and when then we can hook you up with best said point of contact.
Welcome
Aloha
Sly223
Hi. Happy to be part of this. Thank you for bing here!
'Mornin fellow Appleseeders - Just had my first event at West Volusia range with an AWESOME bunch of instructors and other attendees. So unlike other "social groups"- everyone was polite, helpful, encouraging, with manners - can we clone ya'll??
My fellow got his Rifleman and is so proud you would have though he had puppies! Hope to meet more of you fine folks at events around the state and yes, we will spread the word. Not enough great organizations and groups of people like this around any more!
minnesotarabit in West Volusia
Welcome Rob W and minnesotarabit. Glad to have you on board!
Welcome Rob W and minnisotarabbit always glad to have more Patriots on the line.
henry
Stay tuned for a ladyseed in sept and a 4th of July BBQ somewhere!
Evening Sly et al - Yes, Rambo Grandma told me about the September event, and YES I am very interested. Please let me know when there is a date, I have to arrange months in advance for care for my mom. I hear rumor that it is going to sell out really quick!
I would be very interested in the ladyseed also. I'm signed up for my first appleseed in October 2015 in Pensacola, but would love to get started sooner. ^:)^
Good morning,
As my first post i'll try and put a whole bunch of info in.
My name is Cameron I live in Eustis Florida, I'm hoping to attend an appleseed event with a group of family and friends sometime in the fall Probably October; that should give me enough time to get gear and ammo together for my cousin, Father, and friend. I'm very excited about this group because My father and I ( i don't think i'm the milkman's kid) are descendants of Israel Bissell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Bissell , and my wife is the descendant of Abner Hosmer of the Acton Militia. I'll try and direct my questions to the needed forums.
LongBow,
you come from a strong history of not only leaders; But the first leaders!
Welcome to Appleseed I SB in Myakka, Fl We have two events prior to the fall if you can stand the heat!
..:..
Sly
Welcome to Appleseed Longbow14. Hope to meet you at a 'Seed and find out more about relations. The stories from the families are so much more interesting than what you read on the history books.
Hi all, first time with Appleseed and first time handling a rifle. Was at the Ladyseed this past weekend and want to thank all who helped organize and run the event. Had a wonderful time and will definitely be back. I have much influence as my boss is a HUGE advocate of the organization. It seems as though not a day goes by that he doesn't mention it to someone.
Thanks again! :)
Glad you have joined us here at Project Appleseed and that you had a great time at the Ladyseed.
When are you planning your next 'Seed?
henry
Quote from: stoneknives on September 29, 2015, 05:12:25 PM
Glad you have joined us here at Project Appleseed and that you had a great time at the Ladyseed.
When are you planning your next 'Seed?
henry
Thank you! Thinking of attending one in November with my husband. I was also thinking of observing one prior to that as I feel I may learn more by watching others. Looking into rifle purchases and all of the good stuff that goes along with it. ::)
Hello Everyone in Florida!
Ive been shooting casually for a few years now and decided I wanted to learn the proper way! I am attending my first Appleseed December 12th and 13th in Palm Bay. Really looking forward to it. Hope I can make some shooting buddies that are in my general vicinity.
Jeff Gilbert, Jupiter Florida
Hello Jeff,
It will be a great opportunity to meet many new shooting buddies at Palm Bay! The December shoot is usually a very large turnout, as the heat of summer has faded! We often have 3-5 shooters from your local area at every Palm Bay Appleseed! See you there!
-- Gary
Good afternoon all!
Just came over to register and say HI!!!
On two days notice I decided to attend this weekends event at the Hernando Sportsman's Club up just north of Weeki Wachee FL. I had never heard of Appleseed and thought it might be a fun way to enjoy my birthday weekend.
Wow, what an event. I learned a TON, and really enjoyed the experience.
Archie, Smoke, Pete... guys - thank you!
'till next time,
Rich K.
Welcome good Sir, to our jolly band of Liberty loving miscreants and reprobates.
Hey all!
Drove up to New Smyrna this weekend from Miami and had a great time. The event exceeded my expectations and I'm looking forward heading back up soon. Glenn, you and the crew were awesome!!
Dan
Welcome to the family of Liberty Loving Floridians.
WooHoo!
Gainesville this weekend! My third Appleseed and so excited to shoot centerfire this weekend...
See you in the field!
Excellent! Center fire recoil therapy is always an enjoyable way to spend a weekend. Welcome back kylemason. I'm looking forward to seeing you in Gainesville this Saturday and Sunday. I'm pleased you'll be back for a 3rd time, prepare for glory sir!
Did my first Appleseed this weekend and loved every minute! I'm glad I read "Paul Rever's Ride" before the event and want to start more reading about the war. Great bunch of people. I live in Homosassa so the range is only three miles from me and being retired I get there about every day. I didn't earn my patch (not even close) but I'll be back in October. My seventy year old body really feels it today and have no elbow skin left.
Welcome to the Liberty Loving Appleseed family. Glad you enjoyed the shoot.
Hello all, I attended Palm Bay the weekend of the 17th and had a great time. Thanks to all for sharing a fine couple of days.
Merry Christmas!
-Nate
Happy New Year! Looking forward to attend my first Appleseed! Have found the Appleseed foldable flyer on the forum and will print it out on nice paper a couple hundred times and carry it out to mail boxes in my neighborhood and beyond so that I spread the word. There are so many who are like minded but have not yet heard about Appleseed... Time to spread the word! Running your printer and a couple hundred pages of paper are cheap enough, and a neighborhood walk is healthy too! Why don't you consider this as well? The lame stream media brain washes non stop and most realize it, but have not yet noticed that the silent majority exists.
Hi MK! So great that you're getting out there and talking to people! I hope you enjoy your first Appleseed, and that it leads to many more ;)
Quote from: Minutemom on January 06, 2017, 09:59:03 PM
Hi MK! So great that you're getting out there and talking to people! I hope you enjoy your first Appleseed, and that it leads to many more ;)
Thank you Minutemom!
I'm sure looking forward to it! Read on the forum that some go multiple times, even if qualified, I like that idea! I look forward to getting to know the appleseeders and hope to learn how I could best volunteer.
For others who are also looking into more literature: please consider "Imprimis" from Hillsdale College. It's free. I however order 500 copies at a time and spread them out over my neighborhood like a mailman, it gets a counternarrative out there. There are countless of the silent majority who just haven't found us yet!
Greetings!
Hi, I am new and live in Venice.
Quote from: MK on January 07, 2017, 01:06:54 AMRead on the forum that some go multiple times, even if qualified, I like that idea! I look forward to getting to know the appleseeders and hope to learn how I could best volunteer.
Yes, sir (ma'am?)! I qualified at my second Appleseed and came back for 3 more. I think you'll find that Appleseeders are some of the best people on the planet :)
First Time Caller Here...I am currently attending the Florida Boot Camp and WOW!!!! What a great group of instructors and fellow students! I can't say enough about the instructors, both the men and especially the women. They are sharing the marksmanship skills as well as blowing us all away with the passion they possess when discussing the events surrounding April 1775.
Welcome! Yes, indeed, the RBC is out standing in many ways.
Dennis
Morgan Rifleman: Appleseed is cool. Welcome aboard. What is your favorite piece of Appleseed history so far?
wrong forum.
Just joined up. Looking to purchase a rifle and attend my first event in the fall in Brooksville.
Quote from: SuperDaveAPK on March 21, 2017, 10:39:36 AM
Just joined up. Looking to purchase a rifle and attend my first event in the fall in Brooksville.
Welcome!
Feel free to spend some time perusing the forum; there's lots of good stuff in here.
Quote from: SuperDaveAPK on March 21, 2017, 10:39:36 AM
Just joined up. Looking to purchase a rifle and attend my first event in the fall in Brooksville.
Welcome to the Forum. If you need any questions answered contact me.
Just finished my second weekend of Appleseed in Hernando last month. I was privileged to attend with my son, FlaANG - major FA. Finally qualified! Now I am hooked. I'm totally committed to becoming a rifleman. I'm building a Ruger 10-22 tack driver for my third try in June. I'll be training this month as suggested. You guys are the best. You keep that amazing spirit and dedication alive that birthed this noble experiment in a government founded on the principle of personal liberty and limited government.
Welcome
The Hernando Patriot Weekend Appleseed was truly a great one.
Most glad your here with us.
Henry
:F
I just shot my second Appleseed this last weekend at ERGC north of Pensacola, it was my second Appleseed and my second Rifleman score, accepting my orange hat. All the instructors told me I had to join the forum haha. I really enjoy shooting and I really enjoy everything Appleseed teaches. I really don't know how much I will be able to do with regards to helping out though, I have a busy schedule at times, but I'd really like to help out when I can. For the ones who were there, I'm the guy with the "baby poop" camo 10/22. One thing I'm sure of is that I'd really like to attend a KD, but I'm really not sure if I'll be able to make it to one.
Welcome JoelS! Having been involved with Appleseed since 2010, I can tell you that the program can change your life. In my case the change has been an entirely positive one. Congratulations on shooting a Rifleman score and taking an Orange hat. You will not believe the sense of accomplishment you will feel when you teach someone else what you know. In doing so, you will become a better shooter, a happy side-effect to be sure. I can highly recommend attending one of our KD weekends or, better yet, the Rifleman Boot Camp in Jan-Feb. next year. It does demand a degree of commitment but the rewards are immense. Welcome aboard!
Quote from: JoelS on December 06, 2017, 04:18:55 PM
I just shot my second Appleseed this last weekend at ERGC north of Pensacola, it was my second Appleseed and my second Rifleman score, accepting my orange hat. All the instructors told me I had to join the forum haha. I really enjoy shooting and I really enjoy everything Appleseed teaches. I really don't know how much I will be able to do with regards to helping out though, I have a busy schedule at times, but I'd really like to help out when I can. For the ones who were there, I'm the guy with the "baby poop" camo 10/22. One thing I'm sure of is that I'd really like to attend a KD, but I'm really not sure if I'll be able to make it to one.
:F
Welcome to the Appleseed Instructor Corps, we are glad to have you with us.
In the Instructors Info section you will find a section marked TIPS. This location has the area for signing up to help at the shoots and the most current instruction information.
All of at Appleseed know well it a balancing operation to work (shoots = vs = family, home, work) the sacrifice for myself has been well worth the effort. So any time you can spare helps the students and your fellow Instructors in the Mission.
Liberty
Henry
Hi, I am not sure if You are still, doing appleseed or not. but to help You out with your Elbows for under $20.00 at wall mart You can get soft elbow pads by Mueller. they are very flexible, and will fix just about any adult.
Please Enjoy Appleseed.
Tom
When I first started with Appleseed I was operating out of California way back in 2012; then in 2014 life happened and I had to take a lengthy break from pretty much everything while my family moved around this great country (California to Kansas to South Carolina on the boarder of Georgia, to South Carolina interior to Florida). Finally in December 2015 we landed in Florida and now in January of 2018 I am finally back to where I feel at home shooting and storytelling with Appleseed.
This little rebel rouser is happy to have found a home in the fine state of Florida and looks forward to many more shoots with the Port Malabar Rifle Range. As my little miniature rebel rousers grow into their rifles they will be joining us too; and my husband also looks forward to coming out to more seeds (his job will just dictate which states he participates in).
Mamma Bear,
Was a pleasure to finally run across you on the Appleseed Trail! I meant to say hello personally Saturday, but ended up scoring AQTs on Saturday when I dropped by after working the NRA Pistol Class on Saturday, and then HeidiHeidi was already into the benediction. Thanks, too, for often sharing our FB posts on your FB pages from www.facebook.com/KentuckyRifleman ; it is greatly appreciated.
Several of us locally, myself included, also often do Libertyseed presentations for homeschool groups, church groups, etc. We would be glad to help in any way we can!
In Liberty,
Gary
Thanks always happy to help spread the word; as you know I do what I can. Life took me "officially" out of the homeschool loop but I still support homeschoolers any way I can; few ideas are batting around my head tonight regarding Liberty Seeds and Brevard County as I attempt to write lesson plans tonight for tomorrow. Hopefully over Spring Break (my next real work break) I can put some pen to paper and get something moving in charter school system out here in regards to a libery seed; almost had one last school year; but things happened. I am hoping maybe next school year my admins will be open to a liberty seed; as it is this year they let me bring a candidate for St. Gov. on to campus to discus the importance of a government that is controlled by the citizens and why the voting populace needs to stay away from career politicians.
Mamma Bear,
You have a great spirit and your story telling talents paired with your determination to succeed as a Riflewoman will take you far on the Appleseed Trail Welcome aboard! I hope you will be able to sign up to assist at our next event Jan 21-22.
Dennis
Will look at my calendar tonight; might not be able to assist the whole weekend; but at least for some parts of it.
Also already planted an appleseed in the minds of my co-workers at work; need to start talking you or Malabar about putting together a Libertyseed focusing on the oral history and story telling of Revolution. Either Constitution day in September 2018 or the anniversary of the start of the revolution on April 19, 2019. Would like to get something put together before June to present to my administration. Sadly I know at this time we would not be able to do the marksman side of it; however we should be able to bring in some red coat targets and the shingle and maybe some rubber bands.
Just something I want to get going in the area.
Howdy all!
I attended my first Appleseed this past weekend (Jan 20-21) at PMRPC in Palm Bay. Had a great time! Grew up in a "guns kill people" kind of family, but have been a shooter since about 2008. Learned a LOT of history I didn't know, and also learned a number of marksmanship things as well. Had the pleasure of meeting B.C., TheMenace, Siggie, Jayhawk, HeidiHeidi, HeidiRose, and many others whose names I don't remember right now. Happy to report that I shot Rifleman five times! Thanks to all who helped!
Happy to be here, and looking forward to attending more events, and hopefully becoming instructor and helping to pass these things on to others.
Welcome Will,
Your good spirit and broad smile combined with your teachable attitude made it a pleasure to have you on the line last weekend. Congratulations on shooting Distinguished Rifleman. I strongly support you donning an Orange Hat at your second shoot. Welcome to Appleseed!
Dennis
Quote from: TheMenace on January 23, 2018, 07:05:15 AM
Welcome Will,
Your good spirit and broad smile combined with your teachable attitude made it a pleasure to have you on the line last weekend. Congratulations on shooting Distinguished Rifleman. I strongly support you donning an Orange Hat at your second shoot. Welcome to Appleseed!
Dennis
Indeed sir, welcome. I look forward to seeing you again on the trail soon.
Hello Patriots,
Just trying a third time to get re-engaged with the program. I use to be the Pennsylvania State Coordinator back in 2009 & 2010 but had to take leave for personal and professional reasons. I made a brief re-engagement in 2012 because I seemed to be in a better place again, but I was transfered from Pennsylvania to Florida by my employer in 2013 which thru a wrench into my 2012 comeback LOL. Now I've been settled in my new state for 5 years and hoping to lend a hand and pick up a bucket yet again. I hope Florida doesn't mind taking me in after my crazy life circumstances and issues staying engaged in Pennsylvania. I'll lend a had where I can to help.
I'm in the Clearwater area of Florida.
Thanks,
Mooney
Quote from: mooney on June 18, 2018, 01:23:43 PM
Hello Patriots,
Just trying a third time to get re-engaged with the program. I use to be the Pennsylvania State Coordinator back in 2009 & 2010 but had to take leave for personal and professional reasons. I made a brief re-engagement in 2012 because I seemed to be in a better place again, but I was transfered from Pennsylvania to Florida by my employer in 2013 which thru a wrench into my 2012 comeback LOL. Now I've been settled in my new state for 5 years and hoping to lend a hand and pick up a bucket yet again. I hope Florida doesn't mind taking me in after my crazy life circumstances and issues staying engaged in Pennsylvania. I'll lend a had where I can to help.
I'm in the Clearwater area of Florida.
Thanks,
Mooney
Welcome back! What was your instructor level before departing the program? IIT? Red hat? Green hat?
Come on out to an upcoming event anywhere in Florida and the local shoot boss will be happy to get you back on the trail.
Regards,
BC
Trey Dawson (PHenry) is doing a shoot a little north of you at the Hernando Sportsmans Club this weekend and I'm doing a Saturday promo event/Libertyseed at the Manatee Gun and Archery Club. We would both be very happy to meet a new friend and have a extra set of experienced hands and eyes working with us.
Glad your back.
Henry
Quote from: mooney on June 18, 2018, 01:23:43 PM
Hello Patriots,
Just trying a third time to get re-engaged with the program. I use to be the Pennsylvania State Coordinator back in 2009 & 2010 but had to take leave for personal and professional reasons. I made a brief re-engagement in 2012 because I seemed to be in a better place again, but I was transfered from Pennsylvania to Florida by my employer in 2013 which thru a wrench into my 2012 comeback LOL. Now I've been settled in my new state for 5 years and hoping to lend a hand and pick up a bucket yet again. I hope Florida doesn't mind taking me in after my crazy life circumstances and issues staying engaged in Pennsylvania. I'll lend a had where I can to help.
I'm in the Clearwater area of Florida.
Thanks,
Mooney
You're in luck! That is a great area for Appleseed from what I've been told! I am hoping to be down in the greater Tampa/Clearwater area in November for a family get-together, and figure I'll try to sqeeeeeeze an Appleseed in while I'm there. , hope to see you there!
Cheers!
Quote from: B.C. on June 18, 2018, 02:55:40 PM
Quote from: mooney on June 18, 2018, 01:23:43 PM
Hello Patriots,
Just trying a third time to get re-engaged with the program. I use to be the Pennsylvania State Coordinator back in 2009 & 2010 but had to take leave for personal and professional reasons. I made a brief re-engagement in 2012 because I seemed to be in a better place again, but I was transfered from Pennsylvania to Florida by my employer in 2013 which thru a wrench into my 2012 comeback LOL. Now I've been settled in my new state for 5 years and hoping to lend a hand and pick up a bucket yet again. I hope Florida doesn't mind taking me in after my crazy life circumstances and issues staying engaged in Pennsylvania. I'll lend a had where I can to help.
I'm in the Clearwater area of Florida.
Thanks,
Mooney
Welcome back! What was your instructor level before departing the program? IIT? Red hat? Green hat?
Come on out to an upcoming event anywhere in Florida and the local shoot boss will be happy to get you back on the trail.
Regards,
BC
Thanks B.C.
I was not in the Instructor ranks at that time. Is that a requirement now for being a state coordinator or part of the state staff? PA was just getting up and running and I jumped in and volunteered before and after my first appleseed in Manheim PA. I helped get a lot of the PA sites approved and going, and helped with all the PR and recruitment. I will do the same here in Florida, and any other activities I can help with. I hope to eventually become an instructor in training once I attend my second Appleseed. My biggest distractions are my kids. They are in middle school and high school, so their sports and education activities take up my time more than back in 2008-2010. When needed I will step up and help of course, just say the word. My wife is fully supportive of the Appleseed program as well. I hope to have her and both of my kids attend an appleseed eventually. Chainsaw and others in PA will certainly remember me and my time in the program 10 years ago, so feel free to talk to tham if needed
Looking forward to being involved again.
Thanks,
Mooney
Quote from: stoneknives on June 18, 2018, 03:31:46 PM
Trey Dawson (PHenry) is doing a shoot a little north of you at the Hernando Sportsmans Club this weekend and I'm doing a Saturday promo event/Libertyseed at the Manatee Gun and Archery Club. We would both be very happy to meet a new friend and have a extra set of experienced hands and eyes working with us.
Glad your back.
Henry
Henry,
I would love to, but I'm away all weekend at my daughters Lacrosse Tournement. Her season ends in another week, so the kids sports schedules slow down for the reast of the summer vacation. I'm happy to meet up with you or anyone on the FL team if anyone would like to get lunch or dinner or a beverage of choice anytime. I work from home and have lots of flexibility to travel while working during the week. Thanks for reaching out and letting me know about the events, next time for sure. Looks like Manatee, Hernando and Wyoming Antelope clubs all have Appleseed programs and are close to me. Let me know how I can help at those clubs for sure, and any others around the state if needed.
Thanks,
Mooney
Hello everyone, Finally signed up for the forum. The wife and I have been to the June and Sept. events at Hernando and will be at the Dec. event. These events have been a Wonderful experience. I am amazed at how much I didn't know after shooting rifle most of my adult life. Of course my wife out scores me always and tells me I need to learn to shoot like a girl :P Anyway we are looking forward to our 3rd shot a making score and maybe giving PHenry a little help with the large group expected at the event.
Glad to have you on the forum.
I'll be up at Hernando this weekend also with the crew. The weather looks to be just about perfect.
Henry
FL Cadre,
Hi I'm Dave Kyser, my wife Ana (Forum: Aninha) also Appleseeds with me (I'm a lucky boy!).
I lived in Florida for many years, before moving to Maryland for a job. I am very thankful to report I've moved back to Florida. O0
We live a little south of Jacksonville. I'm an experienced SB and former MD Asst. State Coordinator, but I'll work a line for anybody in Florida! :cool2:
I've already signed up for a few events, but if you need help, I'm not afraid to travel.
I am so happy to be back in Florida!
Hope to see you on the line.
Dave Kyser
davekyser@yahoo.com
(904) 631-2926 C
COLD WARRIOR
Hello Dave and Ana,
Welcome back to Florida! I have one of your Green Star shooting jackets. Look forward to meeting you in person at the RBC.
Dennis
TheMenace
Welcome back, we are most blessed to have y'all on our line .
Henry
Mitch from Ft. Lauderdale checking in. My wife Sybil, and I have been to both of the Appleseed events at the Hollywood club this year and we both got our rifleman patches.
I've been shooting just about anything that would for 40+ years. Sybil started pistol 10+ years ago and rifle in ernest with her first Appleseed.
Both events were made great by the great group of instructors and helpers. Thanks and I'm sure we will see each other again.
Saying Happy Monday to all from the Sunny Funcoast of Florida.
Did my first Appleseed this past weekend in Myakka. What a great time, with fabulous instructors. Already making plans to attend my next.
Thank you to all of you who work so hard to make this possible!!
I've also just done my first event this weekend, at the Hernando Sportsman Club on the West coast.
I'm glad to be here, what a great community and such an organization!
Thanks to the volunteer crew who put so much into this!
-Stu
I am Glad to welcome You to the Appleseed Forum, I hope You enjoyed the Event. Please feel free to Attend any Appleseed in Florida, and do not be Surprised to see a friendly Face or two from Hernando under Red, Orange, Blue, or Green hats.
Tom
Quote from: elitegeek on April 29, 2019, 03:39:13 PM
Saying Happy Monday to all from the Sunny Funcoast of Florida.
Did my first Appleseed this past weekend in Myakka. What a great time, with fabulous instructors. Already making plans to attend my next.
Thank you to all of you who work so hard to make this possible!!
Just saw this.
Huzzah! GLAD YOU HAD A GREAT TIME AT MANATEE. :F
We'll be back June 15/16 come back out...
Henry
Hello all,
Just did my first AS the weekend before last and had a great time making some new friends and learning everything I was doing wrong. And getting better!
Glad to have found this group and I'm looking forward to doing more with it. I'm hoping to bring my fiancee and son to the next one. Gotta get some more rifles!
Oh and we're in Seminole, btw.
Jason
Welcome, Jason. You must have been at WAC. Look forward to seeing you on another line soon.
Check the Florida event schedule. We have venues all over the state so there's at least one 'seed every weekend.
In Liberty!
Dennis
Looks like I found the right group. The word Americans doesn't do justice to the instructors this weekend of Todd, Joe, Tom, Tom and I know Im missing one or two so I apologize. Its hell getting older like Tom you start to, ah crap forgot what I was going to say. Anyway, every single one of these Real Patriotic Americans was awesome. Its funny because throughout the weekend I kept thinking of 9/11 and how I felt. i wondered if that was the same feeling by brethern had in the beginning. There are not many times that such strong and emotional feelings are stirred. I would serve and stand beside each of these men if the need ever arose.
My son enjoyed it immensely, he loved the stories. We will be practicing what we learned and see you December in Eustis. Agin God Bless and thank you.
Sounds like the instructors just got "paid" to me! Huzaaah!
Hi Folks- Guessing I'm doing this correctly. Made Rifleman with my son in Tallahassee today. We're both hoping to help the cause...
I'm a Ballistician, an old has-been shooter, and really like hanging out with "good" people.
Welcome and Congratulations! Glad to have someone with your experience! Thanks for stepping up!
Quote from: Castiron Britches on February 07, 2021, 08:13:34 PM
Hi Folks- Guessing I'm doing this correctly. Made Rifleman with my son in Tallahassee today. We're both hoping to help the cause...
I'm a Ballistician, an old has-been shooter, and really like hanging out with "good" people.
Welcome Ken, really good to see your troop again and for you and your son to score and decide to join our merry band. You are in good company, but then you knew that already. ;)
Hello to all y'all in Florida,
I'm Jax Bubis. My husband and I have been Project Appleseeders for over ten years. While we weren't instructors, we were helpers. And after being introduced to April 19th, 1775, I became a storyteller. I was the Colorado "director" (don't remember what we called it) for Liberty Seed. At the time Liberty Seeds didn't do much. But I never quit telling the stories. I continue now in the panhandle of FL. (Feel free to see my website: Revive1775.com) We moved here in May 2020. Loving it here.
Don't know if there's much going on in FL with Liberty Seeds but I still see storytelling events as being something that many folks might be interested in.
Cheers, Jax
Welcome :F
Come on out and join us on the line anytime.
I will be checking out your site.
Henry
Hello all! I've done a number of shoots with Project Appleseed over the last couple of years. Have shot Rifleman and Known Distance (both rimfire). I got involved initially when I started shooting CMP rimfire sporter matches, and was told about Appleseed by another shooter at my first match.
Welcome aboard Stephen. I think you'll like it here. We're glad to have you on the line at Palm Bay.
In Liberty!
Dennis
Welcome!!!!
Hello Floridians. I'll be moving to the sunshine state at the end of the month and look forward to attending some events! I'll be in the Clearwater area.
I've attended three Appleseed events in PA including one below freezing. I'm looking forward to trying some RKD, KD, and Pistol Clinics, something we don't have much of up here in PA.
As I'm not super familiar with Florida towns, which host locations will be closest to me in Clearwater?
Welcome to 'Merica and Freedom.
The 2 active ranges would be Herando Sportsmans Club (about an hour North) and Manatee Gun and Archery (about a hour Southeast).
The next shoot at Hernando is Jan 28/29 and the next at Manatee Feb 5/6.
Once again welcome to Florida.
Henry
Welcome Xavier.
Those ranges that StoneKnives pointed out should have everything you are looking for. Florida has plenty of shoots each year. About the only thing we can't offer you is another shoot below freezing :).
Look forward to seeing you on the line.
Steve
Went to my first Ladyseed event recently. What an information packed weekend. Hubby and I are going to attend Appleseed in early April in Homestead. Looking forward to it! :~ :1luvu
Quote from: ScubaSteve on January 22, 2022, 07:04:46 AM
Welcome Xavier.
Those ranges that StoneKnives pointed out should have everything you are looking for. Florida has plenty of shoots each year. About the only thing we can't offer you is another shoot below freezing :).
Look forward to seeing you on the line.
Steve
Thanks, I got my Winterseed patch so I think I'm all set on below freezing shoots!
Hello all,
My name is Daniel and I have revisited appleseed after bieng gone for a while. I stared appleseed in 2016 and now that I am retired I am back volunteering again. I live in pensacola florida area. If anyone wants to get together and practice or shoot just lemme knkw. Thanks. :snipersmi
Welcome back!
tk
Quote from: Daniel on April 26, 2023, 12:01:03 PM
Hello all,
My name is Daniel and I have revisited appleseed after bieng gone for a while. I stared appleseed in 2016 and now that I am retired I am back volunteering again. I live in pensacola florida area. If anyone wants to get together and practice or shoot just lemme knkw. Thanks. :snipersmi
Welcome back Daniel. You'll be right at home with the fine Appleseed folks in the Panhandle!
Hi, I'm Ben. I just finished a two day marksmanship training in Flagler. It was a fantastic experience. I'm looking forward to going to more of these and learning new skills.
About me: I'm a mid 30s nomad with a remote IT job exploring Florida to figure out where I'd like to set root (suggestions welcome)
Welcome and I am glad you enjoyed the shoot! I am a member at the Flagler Gun Club and if ever you want to join me for some trigger time there, just ask and I would be happy to have you as a guest.
Ben,
I really enjoyed working with you! So proud you also scored with your bolt gun on the last AQT. ^:)^ As Bruce & I have family membership to Flagler, I echo Bruce's invitation. You're being so open to trying new shooting ideas/positions really was a major contributor to your huge progress over the weekend.
As to suggestions for roots in FL, what sorts of area do you prefer? City vs rural county? We personally live in Putnam County, a small very rural county on the St Johns River. Reach us via the private message system ("my messages" tab above) on this forum by our screen names.