We had a great turn out for the La Crosse Appleseed this weekend with 18 shooters. Thanks to Colycat, Old Glory, and Mogget for helping steer two new IIT's (me and Blue Five) in the right directions. Crappy weather yesterday (but everyone seemed to still enjoy shooting) and beautiful weather today. We were able to move to 100 yards and 300 yards for shooters this afternoon.
It was definitely a great day today, beautiful weather on a Spring day in Wisconsin. The shooters were very attentive and wanted to learn. I myself really enjoyed doing the line commands and working with shooters one on one on what they could do to improve their form. I enjoyed telling the story of David Lamson as well.
A great weekend, shooters, come back and bring someone with you! Pictures to follow.
B5
This weekend was my first Appleseed. Showed up by myself and everyone was tremendously welcoming and helpful.
I have to say, I was impressed with everyone's attitude on Saturday. Snow, sleet and rain didn't hamper spirits. Neither did the mud bog we shot from most of the day. I didn't hear a single person complain. I guess this is what you can expect from the kind of people that attend an Appleseed.
Congrats to the two Rifleman. I'm determined to complete this at my next Appleseed!
Thanks to all the volunteers. You guys were great!
Gabe
Some first day pictures:
Great to have you Gabe! O0
Head on over to the Wisconsin board and check in here: http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=5381.0
Hope to see you in June!
Nathan/B5
Quote from: gaberelli on April 17, 2011, 11:02:06 PM
This weekend was my first Appleseed. Showed up by myself and everyone was tremendously welcoming and helpful.
I have to say, I was impressed with everyone's attitude on Saturday. Snow, sleet and rain didn't hamper spirits. Neither did the mud bog we shot from most of the day. I didn't hear a single person complain. I guess this is what you can expect from the kind of people that attend an Appleseed.
Congrats to the two Rifleman. I'm determined to complete this at my next Appleseed!
Thanks to all the volunteers. You guys were great!
Gabe
Some Sunday pictures:
Hey Gabe!
Come back to the La Crosse Rifle Club for the June Appleseed! You got me thinking about the 6.8 SPC again.
Quote from: gaberelli on April 17, 2011, 11:02:06 PM
I have to say, I was impressed with everyone's attitude on Saturday. Snow, sleet and rain didn't hamper spirits. Neither did the mud bog we shot from most of the day. I didn't hear a single person complain. I guess this is what you can expect from the kind of people that attend an Appleseed.
Gabe
Gabe,
Welcome to the forum! Mudbog indeed. I, too, was VERY impressed with the stick-to-it-tive-ness all of the students showed under unusually uncomfortable conditions. :bow:
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The students definitely gave living proof to the phrase "a rifleman persists, adapts, and overcomes".
And nice picture. I did not let that mud slow me down on clearing those rifles :)
Laying in 3 inches of mud may build character ~~:) ~~:)... but it sure doesn't build a good shooting base!! :sos: :sos:
Welcome to WI Appleseed Gabe. Please feel free to log in some North Woods time at one of our many upcoming Northwest Wisconsin shoots. Multiple accomodations available at our homestead, so please be our guest if you can come up Nort'.
Tatyor & Dicey
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Our newest Rifleman gets to carve a notch in Coly's rifle. Great job Lucas on your 224 and thanks for taking the Orange Hat! Welcome aboard O0
Thanks Coly! Glad to be joining the family. ..:..
Lucas
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Thanks Coly! Glad to be joining the family. ..:..
Lucas
Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah!
Congrats little bro! Welcome to the orange hats :D :D ^:)^ ^:)^
wow --all that snow and mud ;D
They were no doubt looking down from heaven observing men and women honoring the day freedom began O0
Congrats to the new Rifleman, browningman thanks for stepping up. Looks like a great time had by all.
D-fly Keeping the Faith
Congrats to browningman, Orange hat number 3 on our quest to be an Appleseed family.
Great Patriot's Weekend. Thanks to all!!!
Vonnie (browningman's mom) ;D
GOOD JOB LUCAS! O0
Quote from: browningman on April 18, 2011, 10:50:12 AM
Thanks Coly! Glad to be joining the family. ..:..
Lucas
Way to go, Lucas! Great to have you on the roster. Now get to work. &)
oh, i'll get to work alright... finally, my plan to conquer Minnesota can be put into place..... >:D :sos:
Quote from: browningman on April 18, 2011, 11:07:47 PM
oh, i'll get to work alright... finally, my plan to conquer Minnesota can be put into place..... >:D :sos:
You're going to fit in just fine...just don't let Aftermath see that ;)
He'll attempt the reeducation process...just wait until you go to an IBC &) ^-^
Quote from: browningman on April 18, 2011, 11:07:47 PM
oh, i'll get to work alright... finally, my plan to conquer Minnesota can be put into place..... >:D :sos:
Conquer away! Just beware of the AS gang in the SE. You might want to try the NW region.....PLEASE? :sos:
QuoteConquer away! Just beware of the AS gang in the SE. You might want to try the NW region.....PLEASE? :sos:
I'll see what i can do! My new life mission: to help everyone including myself become better riflemen.. those floggings are starting to hurt... :wb: ~~:)
Go west, young man, go west!
(greatness calling, hundreds of newly minted riflemen, throngs of admiring shooters bowing at your feet...)
Fill the hole left along the Mississippi as Cooper drives further into the south, southwest and southeast from MN's corner...
QuoteGo west, young man, go west!
(greatness calling, hundreds of newly minted riflemen, throngs of admiring shooters bowing at your feet...)
Fill the hole left along the Mississippi as Cooper drives further into the south, southwest and southeast from MN's corner...
OOH-RAH! There's a feeling i get when i look to the west and my spirit is crying for leaving.....
Colycat, you gonna let these Minnesotians snatch me like this? ;D :D
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Professor Gun and Rifleman Steve.
Nice job Steve with that M 14. No flinch or buck, ever O0