Brother (and sister) Texans, sign in, please.
Let's show the rest of the program how many of us there are.
Didactic here, Bastrop County.
Last event: Davilla AS, 14-15 June.
Next event, Yellville, Arkansas AS, 23-24 August.
wcmartin1 here!
Midland County
Last event: Davilla AS, 19 Apr 2008
Next event: ? (work schedule dictated :P)
Qualifications: Rifleman. Requalify myself and a few others unofficially with an AQT 2-3 times/month.
Other: Continuous Shameless Appleseed Promotion Nationwide.
Checkin' in. Most active I've been on the forums in months! ;D
Wade here
Not sure if I am Texas company or not :o ::)
adress west coast transport truck #68 some where on that long black endless ribbon of these United states of America.
Last event mini shoot last month in my back yard 100% of non Riflemen made Rifleman score that day :)
now if there had been more then just one ,,,
Requalify on the AQT at lest once a month, more often when I get to shoot more often
If you've been to Scout's place and live in Texas, I guess that means you are in the Texas company.
Counselor here!
Henderson County (east Texas)
Last event: Davilla AS, 19 Apr 2008
Voortrekker checkin' in.
NW Austin area.
See y'all in August!
Quote from: Wade on June 22, 2008, 04:30:39 AM
Wade here
Not sure if I am Texas company or not :o ::)
Wade, your are most certainly Texas company.
I'll never forget shooting the KD range on your flatbed trailer November 2007!
We must institute the Texas Foreign Legion for these fine fellows. Once you serve, your past it wiped out and a new Texas identity will be created for you...
Let's see, we got Bubba, Cleatus, Billy Bob, Jim Bob, Earl Bob...
Franktown Kid checking in. Colorado Liason to Texas Company
Any of y'all that can make it would be most welcome in Cañon City for the 4th of July.
Cheers...Rich
Big-D here.
Lockhart
From Temple, I hope to see ya'll in August.
Already signed up for August in Davilla....will bring ice packs and medical stuff for prevention of heat-related casualties....trying to encourage other medically-trained shooters I work with to get their AQT Appleseed-style.
This program MUST expand....
LabRat checking in.
didactic's neighbor in Bastrop Co.
See you in August!
In the meantime, any AS'ers in the area need a place to practice, sight in, etc. let me know. We can have a mini or something out at my place.
Good to meet you at Davilla, dkrongard. Look forward to seeing you with a Rifleman badge soon!
Dennis, checking in.
Galveston, Republic of Texas
I've been to all of the Davilla Appleseeds since Boot camp Nov. 2007. I was also at the Mingus Texas Appleseed in 2006.
Looking forward to the August Davilla Appleseed.
Proud to be part of the Texas Black Sheep Instructor Squad.
SNAITF checking in...I'm still here!
Currently in Harris County (spit after you read that), land of HOAs and linedancers (but we have great gunshows and a growing number of riflemen - :D ).
Hope to make the August Davilla shoot - if my work schedule cooperates.
Quote from: Franktown_Kid on June 22, 2008, 10:32:40 PM
Franktown Kid checking in. Colorado Liason to Texas Company
Any of y'all that can make it would be most welcome in Cañon City for the 4th of July.
Cheers...Rich
I would love to make Canon City AS II Rich, I LIKE COLORADO CHILI!
Unfortunately I have to be at work (small staff) the Thursday before and the Monday morning after and no travel arrangements available to me can accomodate that requirement.
I believe Sleepy Joe is going to DRIVE up to help with "CC AS II" and may be bringing some TX Appleseeders with him. I may send my LTR with him so I can participate vicariously. 8)
Florida Phil checking in!
I've wandered about, Mingus, Davilla, Sallisaw, Fisticuffs @ Prairie Rose, MykkaCity, and back home to Davilla, feeling kinda without a home. But now I know why, I'm a goodwill ambassador from the Davilla Company of the Texas Foreign Legion stationed in the Green Country of NorthEastern Oklahoma.
Last stop: Davilla, June 14-15
Next stop: Yellville Ark, August 2008
Do not go to sleep without dry-firing, with at least your handgun.
See you at the Whittington Center!
Sleepy Joe Checking in ... Porter Texas (north of SNAITF) How is Everyone ... sorry Imissed you on June .. Plan on going to Colorado. and back in Davilla in August
Quote from: PJEVANS on June 23, 2008, 02:56:21 PM
Florida Phil checking in!
I've wandered about, Mingus, Davilla, Sallisaw, Fisticuffs @ Prairie Rose, MykkaCity, and back home to Davilla, feeling kinda without a home. But now I know why, I'm a goodwill ambassador from the Davilla Company of the Texas Foreign Legion stationed in the Green Country of NorthEastern Oklahoma.
Last stop: Davilla, June 14-15
Next stop: Yellville Ark, August 2008
Do not go to sleep without dry-firing, with at least your handgun.
See you at the Whittington Center!
PJ, you are
cracking me up! I hereby appoint you, with the Shoot Boss Authority granted me by Fred, as Official Goodwill Ambassador to The United States, World and Galaxy, Representing the Texas Foreign Legion, Outpost Davilla, Republic of Texas.
I also assign to your unit, TracerFire, and Wade and over three dozen other out of state individuals from across the Nation and the World who have passed through the Davilla, Texas, Designated Appleseed Range.
I hereby charge you with going forth and spreading the word of Appleseed and recruiting others into the program, locally to you or to other events and also inviting people to join the Texas Foreign Legion by attending an APpleseed here at the Davilla Texas DAR. From this day forth, may you fulfill these duties you have beed charged with, with all the gusto of a one legged hound dog! ;) ;D
God Speed and God Bless You!
Local host for Amarillo Appleseed in August. Hope to see many of you there.
South Travis county! Should be out to a Davilla Appleseed again when it cools off a bit!
Brazos County.
Too noob to have done anything (and neck deep in similar things for Uncle, too).
Getting ducks in a row is far too much like short-handed cat herding <sigh>.
Quote from: capnmac on July 02, 2008, 02:09:47 AM
Brazos County.
Too noob to have done anything (and neck deep in similar things for Uncle, too).
Getting ducks in a row is far too much like short-handed cat herding <sigh>.
Everyone starts somewhere Captain. ;) I am sure when you got your first bars they threw you straight into Training Ammunition and Supply Officer. (We would never do that ;))
We are just glad to have you aboard. If I can be of any assistance to any of you guys in getting things rolling or getting set up, please feel free to PM me or call me. I really feel like Texas is going to lead the way into the Appleseed Future. We have a lot of exciting things going on and a lot of hard working guys here in Texas helping to drive the program forward.
Quote from: capnmac on July 02, 2008, 02:09:47 AM
Brazos County.
Too noob to have done anything (and neck deep in similar things for Uncle, too).
Getting ducks in a row is far too much like short-handed cat herding <sigh>.
Having looked over your previous posts, it looks like you and I are in similar situations.
Yeah, I'm an NCO (and 53, ARNG), not an officer, but I see a LOT and when I speak, many folks listen.
Also neck deep in what I do for Uncle, and headed for SWA in a couple of years (or less).
Funny thing is, I'm not a grunt, I'm a Maintenance guy. Some of our best shooters and MG guys are Maintenance. The 2 best M2/MK19 guys in the Inf Bn I support are in my section (the Bn's opinion, as well as mine).
Words of encouragement always gratefully recieved.
Having earned those green-striped blue ribbons with the those shiny "E's" on them, I know how high the hill is to climb, and there's no sneaking around that bad boy and exgressing in good order, either. I am going to be my own hardest critic, no matter what.
So, I'm feeling driven, and untill I get back to my comfort zone, delivering the mail consistently, I already know I'm going to be a bad example to others (since I know I can push myself). Which, too, is an annoyance, as we clearly need to bring more into the fold, and showing them is always better than lecturing them.
As the old quote goes, Lif so shorte, the Craft so longe to learn.
pinetop here, living somewhere between North Zulch and Dobbin. My last event was the 4/19 shoot at Davilla. Looking to try another outing in the fall.
Quote from: pinetop on July 02, 2008, 03:43:52 PM
pinetop here, living somewhere between North Zulch and Dobbin. My last event was the 4/19 shoot at Davilla. Looking to try another outing in the fall.
We will have a mat and an AQT with your name on it when you get here Pinetop ;)
Matt here.
hailing from Hood County by way of Brazos County.
The June 14 Davilla AS was my first, and definitely not my last. I will be back with several others who need to wake up and experience Appleseed.
I can't make the August AS and probably not the Sept AS, but I will be back ASAP.
Mike here. An NRA High Power competitor from El Paso, El Paso County, Texas
Believing in Appleseed without seeing it, yet.
Howdy from South Austin.
I attended both the May and June shoots out at Scout's luxury resort in the sun.
Looking forward to shooting a Rifleman score in August and hoping to get some time in on the KD range.
In the mean time, I'm working to get some new shooters out there with me.
See you fine folks then.
_DH
Bigiceman here, South Fort Worth in Tarrant County.
Last event: Davilla AS, 13 September.
Next event, not sure, but I know there will be one.
Welcome new Texans, we are always ready to see a new face on the line, andespecially ready for a new face behind the line wearing an instructors hat.
BI, we will see you on October ;)
Cedar Park
Shot September at Scout's in Davilla. Learned a lot, and will be back next month.
Marc
Representing San Antonio here. Full time Guard, just started - with the job title of 'Small Arms Marksmanship Expert' - but I know the difference between Army 'Expert' and the real deal, so I've got some learning to do!
DEFINITELY making the OCT shoot, and will move heaven and earth to attend November's Boot Camp.
See y'all soon!
Hey there metalbot, glad to hear you learned plenty and hope you'll also come to the shoot in November, as I won't be around in October.
Grunt Medic, welcome to the fold. We've been in need of some San Antonio representation from what I can tell. See you at boot camp in November.
_Dylan
Galveston County
New here never been to an event, yet..........
Another newb here. I'm in Garland, Texas.
I just recently discovered Appleseed and am thinking about attending one of the events later this year.
I'll be shooting an AR/M4 so I might not be able to hit those longer ranges, but I'd rather be good with what I got rather than great with something I don't got.
So far I've soaked up a lot of the good advise on this sight and others that have improved my accuracy and groupings. Still not where I wanna be yet.
Quote from: Watchman on September 30, 2008, 11:56:59 AM
Another newb here. I'm in Garland, Texas.
I just recently discovered Appleseed and am thinking about attending one of the events later this year.
I'll be shooting an AR/M4 so I might not be able to hit those longer ranges, but I'd rather be good with what I got rather than great with something I don't got.
I have seen the guys with M4s here in Davilla hitting ten rounds in the torso at 400 meters no problem. I am not going to get into stopping power or anything like that. The goals is to teach you how to shoot, which you can take and apply to any rifle you pick up and use. If you learn on your M4, I can hand you my Garand and tell you the IMC for it and you can put those same principles to work smacking rounds into the target at 400 yards/meters with it.
So far I've soaked up a lot of the good advise on this sight and others that have improved my accuracy and groupings. Still not where I wanna be yet.
"Not where I want to be yet", Watchman, get
used to saying that ;). That should be the phrase that follows you into the grave. If you ever think you have learned all there is or that you have nothing left to learn or teach, think about how
sad that would be?
A Rifleman never stops learning, a Rifleman never stops teaching. A rifleman continues to seek ways to improve himself, his home and family, his community, his state and his country, everyday of his life. A Rifleman adapts, a Rifleman overcomes and a Rifleman persists.
This is not just some fancy gilded rhetoric we throw around like nickles and pennies. This is the code we
live by here. There is nothing wrong, no matter how often the mass of talking heads tells you it is wrong, or outdated, or corny, stupid and cavemanish, with having a code to live by in your life. Modern Americans have forgotten their code. They have forgotten
how to be Americans. We are here to help them remember. ;)
Huzzah! Scout sure has a way with words.
Welcome to all the new Texas guys. Any gals out there anywhere?
I look forward to meeting y'all at a shoot soon.
_TheUpsetter
Quote from: Scout on September 30, 2008, 04:28:58 PM
Quote from: Watchman on September 30, 2008, 11:56:59 AM
Another newb here. I'm in Garland, Texas.
I just recently discovered Appleseed and am thinking about attending one of the events later this year.
I'll be shooting an AR/M4 so I might not be able to hit those longer ranges, but I'd rather be good with what I got rather than great with something I don't got.
I have seen the guys with M4s here in Davilla hitting ten rounds in the torso at 400 meters no problem. I am not going to get into stopping power or anything like that. The goals is to teach you how to shoot, which you can take and apply to any rifle you pick up and use. If you learn on your M4, I can hand you my Garand and tell you the IMC for it and you can put those same principles to work smacking rounds into the target at 400 yards/meters with it.
So far I've soaked up a lot of the good advise on this sight and others that have improved my accuracy and groupings. Still not where I wanna be yet.
"Not where I want to be yet", Watchman, get used to saying that ;). That should be the phrase that follows you into the grave. If you ever think you have learned all there is or that you have nothing left to learn or teach, think about how sad that would be?
A Rifleman never stops learning, a Rifleman never stops teaching. A rifleman continues to seek ways to improve himself, his home and family, his community, his state and his country, everyday of his life. A Rifleman adapts, a Rifleman overcomes and a Rifleman persists.
This is not just some fancy gilded rhetoric we throw around like nickles and pennies. This is the code we live by here. There is nothing wrong, no matter how often the mass of talking heads tells you it is wrong, or outdated, or corny, stupid and cavemanish, with having a code to live by in your life. Modern Americans have forgotten their code. They have forgotten how to be Americans. We are here to help them remember. ;)
Well Said and Well done Scout ;)
Doc from San Antonio, feeling the need to check in again. Got the 10/22 set up and sighted in - looks like I may even get the girlfriend to come out to Davilla. 12 days and counting! Out of curiosity, assuming I bring a lady and so decide not to rough it - where's a decent place to stay up there?
Quote from: Grunt Medic on October 06, 2008, 10:07:18 PM
Doc from San Antonio, feeling the need to check in again. Got the 10/22 set up and sighted in - looks like I may even get the girlfriend to come out to Davilla. 12 days and counting! Out of curiosity, assuming I bring a lady and so decide not to rough it - where's a decent place to stay up there?
Have stayed at the Comfort Suites and Best Western in Temple, TX and could recommend them both.
There are a couple of independent (or minor chain) motels on SH 95 north in Taylor, just a smidge closer, probably cheaper. I've driven by them a hundred times but never looked inside. They look OK, if not fancy, from the highway.
Robert here, from San Antonio.
Noob to shooting rifles. I'll be shooting an AK, so I'm bringing a pie tin to measure my groups. Inside the tin and I'm GTG.. ;D
Looking to imporve that of course...
"First" Appleseed Nov 8th at Davilla. Can't wait to go.
Quote from: Robert762 on October 07, 2008, 09:44:36 PM
Robert here, from San Antonio.
Noob to shooting rifles. I'll be shooting an AK, so I'm bringing a pie tin to measure my groups. Inside the tin and I'm GTG.. ;D
Looking to imporve that of course...
"First" Appleseed Nov 8th at Davilla. Can't wait to go.
I suspect your AK will surprise you once your body starts cooperating with it.
Looking forward to meeting you in November.
No problem with an AK, and when you shoot Rifleman with it, we can hand you any other rifle made and you will be able to repeat it with that one. When you master your AK, it is all an easy down hill ride from there :D
I will be in El Paso that weekend opening a new location for Texas, so I am sorry I will miss you, but I will be leaving you in good hands. Alonso1 will be Sbing you and Didactic will be there also, along with some of the best of the Texas crew will be there, and Marc also, he came last month and and he will be back with the new crew he is bringing.
It should be a good bunch there and you will be surprised at how much you will enjoy it. You will meet new friends at this event, that will be with you for the rest of your life. Get ready to start leading the "Rifleman's Life", this new life will fill a hole in you that you didn't even know existed. ;)
Quote from: Robert762 on October 07, 2008, 09:44:36 PM
Robert here, from San Antonio.
Noob to shooting rifles. I'll be shooting an AK, so I'm bringing a pie tin to measure my groups. Inside the tin and I'm GTG.. ;D
Looking to imporve that of course...
"First" Appleseed Nov 8th at Davilla. Can't wait to go.
Ah another AK shooter. Looking forward to seeing you in Nov.
I mounted a sling to the AK and was surprised at how steady I could hold it. I'm going to try it out at the range this weekend. Getting a good cheek weld is tough. I have long arms and feel like I have to bend my neck waay over to line up the sights.
I wish 7.7mm ammo for my Arisaka wasn't so #$%# expensive. I love the stock and action on it.
I'm also checking out PR's ride to bone up on some history. :D
Gooch here .... just checking in.
South of Davilla [11-08 !] 185 miles as the crow flies. [200 +/- on the Odo-meter]
Bee County.
Glad to hear that you are healing up didactic.
Another newbie here, (or FNG as we call em at work). Davilla 12/6 will be my first.
Coming up from Austin County bring ing a reinforcement from Harris County.
Welcome, y'all!
Checking in from South Austin. Moved out from Kalifornia in August.
I was trying to make it to an AS out there but couldn't swing it. Now that I'm in TX and settled I'm ready to hit my first event. My registration form for the Dec 6,7 AS went out in today's mail.
I'm very much looking forward to it.
Welcome! There are a lot of us in Austin.
At some point, we'll all need to make a range day of shooting squares and AQT's at one of the position shooting friendly ranges.
See you in December.
Reporting in from Little Mexico Hidalgo County.
WIll be in Davilla this weekend. Should see some familiar faces as well as a few new ones.
Maura here!
Checking in from Katy, Harris County.
See y'all on Saturday.
It's going to be a veritable 11-08 reunion!
DAVILLA!!!! (bending ear, waiting for response)
ELEVEN-OH-EIGHT!!
_TheUpsetter
ELEVEN-OH-EIGHT ! !
It sure sounds like fun. Sorry I'm going to have to miss it.
Rent, groceries, utilities, you know the drill.
This Poverty stuff is not for wimps .... especially when I don't believe in sucking at the public teat like so many of our elected "officials" seem to do.
Ah Well ....
Maybe next time.
Stay Safe,
gooch
Any idea what the expected turnout will be? I'll be there with another newbie. O0
Checklists are checked & will arrive Fri PM.
Quote from: CaptG on December 04, 2008, 09:05:32 PM
Any idea what the expected turnout will be? I'll be there with another newbie. O0
Checklists are checked & will arrive Fri PM.
I don't know what the exact turnout will be, but I do know that there will be at least 11 RWVA instructors attending per the forum schedule, some of whom are very seasoned.
This shoot is not one to miss.
I expect I will be there Friday PM as well.
Weather forecast says lows= high 30's...... highs= high 60's......AND sunny with little wind........= optimal weather for Riflery. :)
See y'all in Davilla!
brett out.
Addendum.........there are 36 pre-registered attendees for this event, considering this, there will likely be about 40 attendees total.
Hey ya'll,
Aaron here from Atascocita TX. ( just north east of Houston) I am looking forward to meeting all yall and getting a chance to attend an Appleseed event. I have also got my brother pretty worked up about this place and am working on other family members.
Aaron
Eleven-oh-Eight Reunion! Woah! all the new folks are gonna love it. looks like good weather, good friends, good time, and a great Appleseed.
Count me in also. My wife will be with me to shoot for the first time.
We will drive up from Austin, be there ~ 0700 Saturday.
C-Y'all then.
POP
All of you "Branch Davillians" have a great weekend down there at Scout's place. Meanwhile, I'll be up here in Washington State scoping out a potential DAR and thinking of ways to give Texas and California a run for it's money in 2009.
_TheUpsetter
Newbee up here in D/FW
Looking forward to Appleseed this Summer (2009) So that my Son and I can attend together...
Please... Let's have an event that is NOT in Far West Texas....Southwest Airlines still has a "COW" over Rifles as Checked In Baggage...
Not to hijack the thread but what issues have you had with SW Airlines? I travel frequently and havehad no real issues with the handgun(s) that I nearly always check as baggage. Is it an issue with charging for extra luggage? They now let you put your locking container within a larger piece of luggage. So I have a case just big enough for weapon, magazines and ammo and place it in my normal checked suitcase.
Hi everyone. I'm here in south Austin. I'm the co-founder of http://www.texasguntalk.com I only just found out about the Appleseed Project a few weeks ago and am hoping to attend some events in '09. :) I'll spread the word about Appleseed on my forum and hopefully we can start getting some of our people out to these events, or possibly get enough interest to maybe get some new events going in places where there aren't currently any.
welcome aboard HK_Fiend. We look forward to having you at our next Appleseed.
Howdy, PFC Scuzzy here, reporting from Lampasas, Texas. See y'all in Davilla at the Jan 2009 AS.
(http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww90/scuzzy23/rocco-m4-sm.jpg)
PFC Scuzzy, did you really shoot 290 with that little peashooter?
C U in Davilla.
POP
Checking in from the greater Houston area. Had a great time at my first Appleseed and look forward to attending another (maybe a bootcamp if I can get the vacation). Sharing my experience with family members convinced 4 to go in thier states. I bought another 10/22 and hope to bring my wife or a guest to the next one.
If anyone in the Houston area wants to get together to do some practice shoot me a PM. ASC allows you to bring your own targets and shoot sitting and prone.
QuotePFC Scuzzy, did you really shoot 290 with that little peashooter?
C U in Davilla.
Naw, that was my dog Rocco. He's still stying to teach me NPOA and B.R.A.S.S.. He's my hero. The little son of a gun just won't leave them squirrels alone.
scuzzy
Hoping to make my third Appleseed at Davilla in February or March.
E checking in from Canton Tx. Made Davilla 11-08 hope to be there in April. Had a great time, Scout and everyone was really helpful. Can't wait till next chance to get down to Davilla.
Greetings from a new guy in Midland County. Going to do my best to get myself, my wife and a couple of friends to the February shoot in Midland.
Quote from: Texas EMT on January 30, 2009, 11:49:51 AM
Greetings from a new guy in Midland County. Going to do my best to get myself, my wife and a couple of friends to the February shoot in Midland.
Now that's what I'm talkin' about! Welcome aboard, Sir. See you there.
Grizzled one
from El Paso, (New Mexico? Mexico?)
Brand new member (DFW) and first post.
Just found out about this group and am very much looking forward to attending one of the events. I was surprised there wasn't something listed for DFW. Hopefully soon. Until then it looks like Davilla will be the closest location to me. I'm really looking forward to it.
Another new member from the Dallas area here. I have enjoyed the shooting sports most of my life, primarily bird hunting, skeet and sporting clays, and plinking with a .22. I have recently started shooting an AR, and had the mistaken belief that it would be easy. "The target isn't flying like a bird, it's stationary right? This rifle shooting should be easy." Boy was I wrong. Peering through aperture sights and shooting well with a non-scoped rifle is proving to be a challenge. I am ready to learn. In the meantime, I suppose I qualify as a cook. Don't ask what's for supper.....
Welcome to the forum and the RWVA. I look forward to getting a chance to meet up with you since I am in the DFW area too. Great to have you with us and great to see someone who is willing to learn.
Stimey checking in from College Station.
Appleseed Davilla 4/08, RBC Davilla 2/09.
Damn proud brand-new Texas Rifleman and Instructor In Training from Scout's school for distinguished gentlemen, southern belles, and grumpy old men!
See y'all real soon!
Quote from: Stimey on March 04, 2009, 11:30:21 PM
Stimey checking in from College Station.
Appleseed Davilla 4/08, RBC Davilla 2/09.
Damn proud brand-new Texas Rifleman and Instructor In Training from Scout's school for distinguished gentlemen, southern belles, and grumpy old men!
See y'all real soon!
Welcome aboard, Stimey.
Glad to have you, Sir.
Gee, TXpirate, now Stimey, and me, all in Brazos County.
Going to have to go help get Navasota/Millican/Cawthon DAR off square zero, clearly.
Don't forget me! ;D I lived there during the college years.
You can take an Ag out of Aggieland; but, you can't take the Spirit out of an Aggie. :~ :~ :~
POP
I'm signed up for Apr 19th at CS. ;D O0 ** It's on eventbrite. Should have 2 or 3 reinforcements with me. See ya'll there. Unless it's not allowed, I'll arrive Fri PM.
Guy
wcmartin1, thanks for your kind greeting.
Captmac, I'll be at the Millican shoot this month as an IIT, but I'm also bringing along new shooters.
I'll be doing an April 19th shoot, but I don't know if it will be in Millican, Davilla, or Corpus. I owe POP a visit!
I'll also be doing a mid-May shoot, location again to be determined.
Trailblazer checking in
From El Paso county - some say it's not really part of Texas but I guess it's our job to win it back! O0
Make Rifleman at 1st shoot with a borrowed rifle :~
looking forward to spreading the word and meeting a great group of folks
PS from Trailblazer
Good thing I qualified cause you sure don't want me in the kitchen!!! ::) ;D
Congratulations Trailblazer! And welcome aboard! We can use all the help we can get. Did you let Mike know you were ready to start on the instructor trail?
OK, Scout, Trailblazer's my sleeper agent. As in, she's going to awaken many sleepers to Appleseed. And she is an IIT, fully confirmed and blessed by atticus. I think even fred was amazed by Trailblazer in Jan. Left him wanering off mumbling about sneaky Texicans! ;D
Who's in for College Station Apr18,19? I'll be there with at least 1 new recruit.
G
I will be there +1
I'll be helping metalbot with the Corpus Christi inaugural AS April 18th & 19th.
Working on a friend .... may have another new recruit.
gooch
Quote from: CaptG on March 27, 2009, 12:42:05 AM
Who's in for College Station Apr18,19? I'll be there with at least 1 new recruit.
G
I'll be there and it will be my 1st time at an appleseed after trying/waiting all these years for it to get close to Houston!
So College Station/Cawthorn is close enough!
I'm a noob here, just got signed up yesterday and approved today. :) ;)
I'll be using an AR15 with a 22lr conversion,I'll be bringing my wife but she has never shot a rifle before, but is good with a handgun, she'll be using a 10/22 with a newly acquired tech-sight, but gotta get her a cpl mor mags somehow! I'm gonna try and get her to the range for a crash course in rifle shooting so she will be comfortable with the 10/22.
There will be a big group of us coming but i'm the only one pre-registered unfortunately, and I can't seem to talk the others into pre-registering. >:(
Also would it be alright to use a high point 9mm carbine at the shoot, it has peep sights, our group is having a hard time getting enough guns for everybody?
Has anyone here been to Cawthorn cartridge club before?
I need to know the best route to get there coming from the Houston metro area (Galveston to be exact!).
Also what is the closest hotel/motel to the range?
I need a physical address so I can use yahoo/google maps to find the closest hotels/motels to stay at if none of you guy's/gals have any recommendations?
I'm glad to be here and so excited to finally be going to an appleseed shoot god willing everything stay's the same!
BIGS
Big54r,
Directions: http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=6056.0
You might PM Steve - mrt53 - if you need more info. He's the one to thank for the range.
I'll have a couple extra 10/22 mags if you're hurting.
look forward to seeing you there.
Guy
well know one has responded with any advice regarding hotels/motels for the April 18/19 AS shoot in Millican.
It seems the hotels/motels are all booked for the weekend, what is going on that weekend to make it so?
I need help from someone who knows this area soI can find lodging for the weekend, I have know camping equipment so no hotel/motel would be a bummer and likely make me cancel and lose my preregistration fee of $70!
I've been waiting and wanting for the appleseed to get close to Houston so I could take it and would be sorely disappointed if I had to cancel!
HELP!
Quote from: big 54r on April 11, 2009, 07:00:41 PM
well know one has responded with any advice regarding hotels/motels for the April 18/19 AS shoot in Millican.
It seems the hotels/motels are all booked for the weekend, what is going on that weekend to make it so?
I need help from someone who knows this area soI can find lodging for the weekend, I have know camping equipment so no hotel/motel would be a bummer and likely make me cancel and lose my preregistration fee of $70!
I've been waiting and wanting for the appleseed to get close to Houston so I could take it and would be sorely disappointed if I had to cancel!
HELP!
Have you tried either Bryan, TX or Brenham, TX? They are about 20-25 miles away.
Or else buy a cheap tent? Probably wouldn't be much more than a hotel room, if that.
Quote from: scuzzy on April 11, 2009, 07:21:54 PM
Have you tried either Bryan, TX or Brenham, TX? They are about 20-25 miles away.
Or else buy a cheap tent? Probably wouldn't be much more than a hotel room, if that.
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If I where coming alone that would be easy but my wife is coming and she is getting over a serious medical condition so she won't be roughing it at all.
I wouldn't put her through that after her ordeal, I am just happy she feels up to coming at all!
Here's the deal........
For hotels, you have Navasota about 20 miles away and Bryan/College Station at about the same. Brenham is a bit farther. I live in College Station and it takes me about 20 minutes to drive to the DAR (Designated Appleseed Range) south of Millican. I would recommend the Mariott in College Station or the Hampton Inn in College Station, since I know those places myself.
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cllcy-courtyard-bryan-college-station/
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml;jsessionid=CR02U4SLAN5KSCSGBI1MVCQ?ctyhocn=CLLTXHX
Either would be comfortable enough to accomodate any special medical considerations your wife might require. Good beds! Also, both are on Highway 6, which is the quickest way to get there.
Other than these cities, there are no hotels that I am aware of close to the range.
Stimey
GOT ONE!
thanx guy's for your replies and advice.
I finally found a hotel in Navasota right off hwy 6, it was the last room they had too!! <:) ;)
I asked the reservation clerk why all the hotels/motels in CS, Navasota and Brenham where full and she told me that this weekend, aside from being an Appleseed event, is also the weekend of the Texas A&M parents visit weekend event so it'll be fully loaded in all surrounding cities!!
I was wondering what was up, anyway I got a room reserved so i'll be there with my BIL and wife, if she is still feeling better.
thanx guy's.
We drove up from Houston each day as it is only a 70 mile drive.
The range is very nice and you are in for a treat. Just realize that the only amenities are port-a-potties. There is little shade so be prepared for sunshine. If anyone has a shade pavilion, it would be a great thing to share. Bring plenty of water, a lunch and quick snacks for energy. Parking is right next to the line but the johns are a bit of a hike! I hear the on-site camping is nice. Check out Respiratory Pop's AAR of the March shoot - he has photos up.
Sure wish I could be out there with y'all!
EoAQT
Eleanor &) but, at least there were three port o cans.
I sure thought you and Sim would be there in CLL. If you really miss the AS range you could mosey down to Corpus. It is slightly more than 70 miles ^-^ but, certainly worth it. And, you could bring the little ones. Roman could shoot and Mrs. POP said she would watch the three littlest.
Range owner Steve says they are located in some kind of vacuum between College Station and Navasota that just sucks the cooler air in all the time. So, when everyone else is HOT the College Station DAR is always comfortable ... there's that 'C' word again!
Roman is on course to be Appleseed's youngest Red Hat. O0 Keep bringing him.
POP
2336 checking in!
Attended the shoot at the Ft. Bliss rod & Gun club 18-19 April. I'll be attending the May 16-17 shoot at the same place. Last time tried qualifying with a temperamental FAL, will bring an AR-15 and possibly a .22, this time. O0
nice to have you here 2336 and good luck at the next AS.
I hope to make the next CS or possibly Davilla if i'm not working nights and weekends when it rolls around.
I'll still be using my Ruger 10/22 LTR for the next couple of AS shoots I attend until I get much better on all the positions and the 6 steps.
Hope to see both of you guys soon and I want to tell you how much I appreciate you guys understanding how important our mission is here. ;)
Grizzled one here...
I help with AS shoots and with publicity.
I live in El Paso which is considered a part of Texas 'cept when you are in Austin.
Westex has set up Appleseeds at two really nice ranges. El Paso Community College and Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club. We have at least one AS a month. Now to populate them.
john
Vic303 here.
Collin Co, and hope to do my first AS in June, or this fall depending on the forecast. I have the $ set aside and a guarantee of some family time off.
vic303, good to have you in the neighborhood! I'm in Plano and went to my first AS last month up at the Grandfield, OK site. I'll be doing my next one in June or the fall as well. Still looking for a good place to practice, and trying to get my LTR put together. Good luck on your first AS!
-brian
Thanks, rider. My problem with an LTR is I don't have the tech sights for it currently, and I absolutely HATE the stock sights. My 77/22 is better set up for shooting currently though the range instructors are suggesting I bring something else. It's just the high cost of ammo limits how much I am willing to shoot the centerfires I have.
Geddy's Uncle, here, "out on the eddddgggge of Texas!" in Corpus Christi
Texas Rifleman - Here
DFW
Last Event - Davilla 5/16-5/17
Next Event - Davilla - June / 09
Fuzzysnout from Bandera.
Spent Friday night in Davilla in May, got weathered out on Saturday.
I'll be back in June to try again.
PJ @&) Evans checking in! Texas Foreign Legion from Oklahoma on TDY at Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, can't seem to find
this weekends AS....must have got the date wrong!
Looks like Oldgrunt has us another Ok Range, so some of you Texas Crew might need to make the trip up to TulsaTown!
Details to follow....
I've been to both the April 18-19, and May 30-31 shoots near Navasota. The April left me grinning and waterlogged. This past weekend's shoot left me with sore shoulders and a sunburned face but most definitely a better score.....even if I'm still no where near Rifleman status. I'm gonna get there.
Thanks so much, Scout, Top and Matt (April session), and Mark & Joe (May session) for all you did.
Jeffersonian getting his late word in.
Last shoot: April 18th and 19th Been knee deep in the 6th step(as Pop so articulately put it ;) ) of being Riflemen down here in the deep valley. The wife is running for city council. Hoping to sneak her in there during this special election.
Scout, I hope you are doing well. I heard about the cow wrestling. :P Prayers are with you Sir.
Hope to make it to a Davilla shoot ASAP.
What is being done here has never been more necessary than RIGHT NOW.
Been spreading the word at local gun ranges, gun shows(when they make it down here) gun shops, and local political events with like minded patriots.
See yall on the line....when we can.
Thank you POP...for everything.
-Jeffersonian
That's the 7th Step Mr. J.
And, you and Keren are 7th Steppin' in Mission, Texas.
We'll be down to help campaign prior to the election Aug 22.
The rest of you Appleseeders, Say a prayer a day for Keren.
Can you imagine having an Appleseeder on the City Council in a City the Size of Mission, ~50,000 in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley.
GO KEREN :~
Howdy All,
I've been attending AS's in Davilla since Nov 07 and Millican since the March inaugural event. I try to drag at least one person, usually [edited] with some doubt about how much they'll learn &) but by the time to go home, they have a real sense of accomplishment and they're glad they came.
Cya at Cawthorn on Nov 7th and 8th '09
Regards,
NM
Hi folks - another Bastropian joining the ranks. Just attended my first event in Millican (College Station) this past weekend. Great time, fantastic instructors, learned a lot, looking forward to getting more involved.
Welcome Blacksmith, we are glad to have you. What did you think about Steve's range? He did a great job setting it up and if we can get some grass to grow on his firing line (and mine too), we will be in even better shape ;)
Are you close to Millican? If you wouldn't mind sending me your contact info by PM I would love to put you on our email list for upcoming events and get togethers. We would like to get the Texas group worked into a tight band of men who are willing to help each other and the nation.
We will be having an RBC here in Davilla starting the 8th of Nov. with an Appleseed on the 14-15. I welcome you to attend this event also and become a member of the Davilla Tx. family. This event will be the graduation event for the men attending the Rifleman Boot Camp. The attendees will be the instructors for the event and we like to have a good group for them to work with.
National Match, I am always glad to see you and whoever you drag out when you show up, I hope I see you in November ;)
Hello! I shot the Appleseed in Millican/College Station this weekend, and qualified as Rifleman using a rifle borrowed from SNAITF after the safety on my 10/22 decided it didn't want to disengage any longer. Thanks also to Sleepy Joe who also instructed.
I'll be back at the next one here with as many friends as I can find to bring.
VIKING chkg in!!
Rockwall County - see there's several N. Texans around!
Attended my 1st AS shoot event in College Station/Millican this past w/e 11/7 & 8.
Didn't make Rifleman, THIS TIME...but thnx to the instruction from sleepy Joe & SNAITF, I'm gonna get that patch REAL soon!
Looking forward to attending my next shoot just ASAP!
It's awesome to see & read about people who have the same fire & interest in learning more about being qualified Riflemen, learning about the history of our great nation, what it took to get these freedoms that we enjoy so much & joining efforts to continue the fight to keep these freedoms! Looking forward to bringing in more recruits & teaching others about how to be a Rifleman!
:~ :~ :~
Starfox here. Otherwise known as Andrew. Made Rifleman at the November Davilla shoot. Been to the August, Sept, and November shoots at Davilla. Hope to make a lot more in both Davilla and Austin; time and bank account willing. I'm the hubby and tag-a-long to DoubleLL. We both are looking at becoming instructors at some point, with her leading the way.
Thanks to a ton of other Texans that have made the Texas shoots alot of fun and enjoyment (Scout, metalbot, Eva n' Kevin, Pop, Will, Brett, and others).
Hello Texas Company!
DoubleLL checking in... aka Lauren and wife to starfox. We are in the Fort Worth metroplex . I made rifleman in September at Davilla. We are planning on making the Jan. '10 Austin shoot and the next RBC/IBC camp in Davilla. Special thanks to the Davilla crew and Scout who made our Appleseed experience a good one and keep us coming back.
Merry Christmas All!
Scout34 from Lampasas checking in. Currently assigned to JSS Shield in lovely downtown Baghdad. I will be returning to TX in May and am looking forward to continuing my education as an instructor (2 shoots as an IIT before I was so rudely interrupted).
Anybody else from Lampasas out there?
Hey scout34, doubleL and Viking, welcome aboard! scout34, I will be looking for you as soon as you get back, God keep you safe and return you to Texas in good order.
Everybody, make sure you give Metalbot a PM with your contact info so we can get you all on a Texas email loop. Send him a PM with your email, address and phone number so we can get you on the Texas email and snail mail loop and can contact you by telephone if we need to.
I will have the rest of the Davilla dates set up this week and we should have more info on extra locations in the state within another couple of weeks.
God bless you all and God bless Texas :)
Once I have checked in .. is there a need to do it again? .. anyway still here Porter TX
thnx scout!! looking fwd to attending one of your meets in Davilla sometime in the 1st part of the year!
Any news of another event at College Station/Millican? I wasn't able to make November, but have been watching for another to pop up. Haven't seen anything appear yet, and I'm jonesing. Might have to turn to Davilla or Austin, but that Millican location is pretty convenient.
Tommy from New Braunfels
I'm still here. Just re-upped my membership to 5 years. I'm looking forward to some scheduled shoots in Davilla (especially 4 chances to get to a boot camp THIS YEAR.)....turns out Hwy 36 is a straight shot up to Milano through Brenham (Ammunition To Go) from about 10 miles away from my front door.
I found it! I am in the Houston area so don't be too hard on me, I was born here.
TOP here checking in. You folks are the best. Will be looking forward to getting back to an Appleseed in the spring. My wife is running for County Judge here in Mills County. I am amazed how much work is involved in a race in a county with only 5000 people. Our goal is to knock on every door before early voting starts in 13 days. Need more daylight. Fortunately the 2 March primary will determine the outcome since it's just my wife and the incumbent in the same party!
Hi I am Judy Johnson from Wolfforth Tx proud to be checking in! Did my first Appleseed in November in Midland, TX and am doing another with my husband and 2 friends in March in Amarillo!
Hey,
Any Texans here for the Muster please post something at the link below too so we can get a head count.
http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=11482.0 (http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=11482.0)
scuzzy, is this board open to everyone? Texas Rifleman cant see the board.
Quote from: Aromatic on February 02, 2010, 11:03:10 PM
scuzzy, is this board open to everyone? Texas Rifleman cant see the board.
I thought it was open. Can you see that board?
I can see it but TX rifleman cant.
7.62er here. I went to the Midland Appleseed in November with 3 kids. They loved it, I loved it.
I'm in Lubbock and have talked it up and have a good many friends and coworkers eager to have one here.
Some ideas: I have a DPS friend here and he said he would look into getting us a weekend at the county LE range. Has not materialized yet, so am still looking for a place.
What do y'all think about me setting up a table at next gun show here, drumming up interest? I don't know if we have any RWVA ROs here, but would like to have someone here who has been to more than one Appleseed.
I can't help but think that with a population of almost 250,000 with very conservative beliefs, we could get quite a following going here.
Any suggestions?
Thanks, David.
Hi David,
If you end up setting up something at a gun show in Midland, PM myself or spitstickler and we can get you some materials to hand out. Spitstickler put together a helluva trifold, and we have business cards and other handouts that are useful. We're doing the Fort Worth Gun Show on the 13th and 14th of this month.
Cheers!
Quote from: 7.62er on February 06, 2010, 01:28:10 AM
7.62er here. I went to the Midland Appleseed in November with 3 kids. They loved it, I loved it.
I'm in Lubbock and have talked it up and have a good many friends and coworkers eager to have one here.
Some ideas: I have a DPS friend here and he said he would look into getting us a weekend at the county LE range. Has not materialized yet, so am still looking for a place.
What do y'all think about me setting up a table at next gun show here, drumming up interest? I don't know if we have any RWVA ROs here, but would like to have someone here who has been to more than one Appleseed.
I can't help but think that with a population of almost 250,000 with very conservative beliefs, we could get quite a following going here.
Any suggestions?
Thanks, David.
I have a banner and stand, suitable for gun show use, that isn't getting nearly enough exercise. I know somebody in the DFW area has one, too. When you get a Lubbock-area show scheduled, if nobody can bring that one, let me know and I'll get mine to you.
Counselor here, finally checking in. Will be at Davilla for April 17-18 AS.
Thanks, didactic and starfox. We just had a show here in Lubbock about 3 weeks ago. Next time we have one, I'll take you up on your offer. PM'ed with Spitstickler. The materials will help out a lot. I'll let y'all know when I find out a date.
Thanks a lot, folks. Great crowd!
David.
Gray Ghost here, Houston
Last event: None yet
Next event: Up in the air till I can find something reasonably close to Houston
Welcome fellow Texans! If there is anything I can do for you folks or any questions I can answer, please feel free to PM, email (rangescout@hughes.net) or call me 254-527-3500 home, and 254-217-1325 cell. Thanks for checking in and doing your part to make Texas a leader in the program! :)
Gray Ghost,
If you don't make it out to Davilla, there is now a College Station/Navasota event on the calendar for Apr 17-18. It's a little closer to Houston & also a great place.
Guy
Macjet, Forth Worth
Last Event: Newbie
Next Event: EDIT: Registered Davilla March 20-21
I will seek out the booth at the Ft Worth gun show this weekend.
Quote from: macjet on February 11, 2010, 12:45:02 AM
Macjet, Forth Worth
Last Event: Newbie
Next Event: Maybe Davilla March 20-21
I will seek out the booth at the Ft Worth gun show this weekend.
Hey Macjet, Welcome!
Yep, we'll be there. Looking forward to meeting you this weekend! Are you going Sat, Sun or both :)s
Quote from: spitstickler on February 11, 2010, 03:21:16 AM
Quote from: macjet on February 11, 2010, 12:45:02 AM
Macjet, Forth Worth
Last Event: Newbie
Next Event: Maybe Davilla March 20-21
I will seek out the booth at the Ft Worth gun show this weekend.
Hey Macjet, Welcome!
Yep, we'll be there. Looking forward to meeting you this weekend! Are you going Sat, Sun or both :)s
Thanks. I was planning Saturday but it's filling up fast with >1/2 stuff. Maybe Sunday afternoon now.
ladyfish
beaumont
davilla - october 09
mary ann stokes
(did not make rifleman, yet. got eyes fixed-now i can see target!!)
maybe make march or april
Jon K here, Houston
Last event: None yet
Next event: I am clearing a weekend very soon to come out to one of the events and then I know I will be at the Boot Camp in November.
I look forward to meeting each of you on the Appleseed Trail here in Texas. For those of you who do not know, I am the State Coordinator for our state and also the regional coordinator for the Southwest states of Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas. If there is anything anyone needs to get a shoot going in your area, a range presentation, some promotional supplies, please let me know. You can reach me by PM or email rangescout@hughes.net
When you want to shoot at actual distance plan on attending an event here in Davilla and getting your Actual Distance certification. ;)
Scout
aggievet here
Just missed making Rifleman in Amarillo in April '09
Will be trying again soon.
Hopefully I'll make it to Davilla someday - got a CMP Garand itchin' for some action!
T. J. Barclay
(Lubbock)
Okay, I'm back and I have been talking this up with co-workers and friends and we are ready to get the ball rolling. Having a respectable population (250K), we are hoping to get men trained to be red hats so we will be able to put on regular events. I had a guy (ex-special forces) ask today what it would take to become an instructor. So, what would be the best course to take? I'm thinking for the first event or two, having potential red hats attend and get them on the road to becoming certified?
I spoke with the owner of a local talk radio station today (National Guard vet, deployed in Iraq a few years ago) and he enthusiastically agreed to an interview a week prior to our next gun show set for April 24-25. I need someone from RWVA to call in for the interview. I'm just not knowledgeable enough to do it alone. Plus, I'm not sure if y'all want such a hillbilly-sounding hayseed doing this alone. I plan on having a table for Appleseed and would appreciate any help on material for display (signs, banner, literature, etc.), tips and advice. (I have already have offers for the gun show help)
I have a couple of offers for at least short range for starters and am fairly confident that in time and exposure, we will be able to secure a longer range.
What kind of time frame is expected for securing a date for instructors to plan on coming out?
Thanks,
David.
7.62er,
If you haven't already, PM Scout or contact him through his info earlier in this thread. He's the State Coordinator & can help with all the above. He als0 runs the Appleseed Radio, & would probably be the best bet for the interview.
Guy
how many times do we check in here?
Thanks Guy(s). PM'd Scout and starting to put things together now. Thanks for all the help.
David.
Ryan from Austin checking in
Jerry Hall here, requesting that El Paso area RVWA brother and sister members and Appleseeders begin having regularly scheduled get to-gethers for the express purpose of fun and fillin the AQT full of holes. Feel free to PM with ideas and arrangements. Thanks, Jerry!
Trent from San Antonio, Davilla 02-09 RBC vet, checking in from Baghdad. See y'all when we redeploy in about 6 months!
Texas Minuteman
East Texas / Nacogdoches County
[140 mi N of Houston]
Last: Davilla, 11/09 Performance: 209 !! 3 judges tried to get me to 210 - no dice. Ugh.
My son shot 222, high score of that shoot - got Rifleman patch - dad is righteously jealous Rifle Colt AR-.22 model MP4 w/ 4x scope :---
Next: College Station, April 17-18, 2010
I'd love to meet with others in my East Texas area
ladyfish here.....
davilla october 09
no patch..... too much work, not enough shooting!
I'm here in North Brazoria County. I ain't worth much but count me present!
Have FUN!
O'
Howdy y'all. Y'all get over onto Scouts radio show if you already aren't:
www.blogtalkradio.com/AppleseedRadio (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/AppleseedRadio)
David Hackett Fischer, is the guest tonight!!
Yeehah!!
tnewty here
TOP is checking in!
Hey fellas. I would check in, but can't remember my name. Take care everyone and see you at the next Davilla (this weekend). Larry/Reliable/John
Opposum, I used to live in South Brazoria County and, I gots one thang to say about your Post: Them thar folks in Brazoria County are among Texas' finest. You just saddle up and git yourself on down to Corpus Christi this weekend and shoot with us. I know it ain't that fer so you got no excuse. You are welcome to camp out at my place. We only have six instructors and one newby so far. So, bring yersef on down. You are an important part of the program and we need you active. You hear &)
POP
Quote from: opossumtx on March 16, 2010, 09:12:10 PM
I'm here in North Brazoria County. I ain't worth much but count me present!
Have FUN!
O'
Quote from: tnewty on March 16, 2010, 09:37:38 PM
tnewty here
OPOSSUM: See here, tnewty is coming to Corpus this weekend. Come on down and meet him. Aromatic from Houston, voortrekker from Central Texas, didactic from Bastrop, eyeQ from Sandia, Gooch from Beeville, Dennis from Brownsville, ... you don't want to miss that. Besides didactic is cooking. What a deal, huh.
Hey Top, how 'bout you, too. I'm hanging hammocs out in the chicken pen to accommodate everyone.
POP
QuoteI'm hanging hammocs out in the chicken pen to accommodate everyone.
Sounds good, I will bring mine. I havent slept in it since 11/09 RBC
Another newbie arrival here. I attended the Corpus shoot this weekend, my first Appleseed. After 678839677 reminders about the same bad habits, I finally got Rifleman (222) on the very last AQT of the weekend. :) The instructors were top-notch, and were all really great guys.
I learned a lot, especially about shooting in the cold, while soaking wet and muddy! Gotta love Texas weather!
Thanks Zonkertx.
Folks, Zonk drove all the way to Corpus From San An Tonio with ormandj. Both earned their Rifleman Patches. O0 :--- :--- :--- ^:)^
Ya know, maybe its the "scenic" Gulf of Mexico beaches, maybe it is the great instructors, or perhaps it is the quality of student we attract down here, but, in the last two Appleseeds here in the Texas Coastal Bend we have awarded three Riflemen patches. That's 20% of our students earn their Rifleman Patch.
Has any other range kept statistics in this manner? I don't think so. But, regardless, I don't believe any other range has this high a percentage of Patch earners. Hmmm, must be due to superior instruction and Texas' best beaches. **)
Congrats zonkertx. O0 We'll see you on the trail soon with that orange hat.
POP
Another newbie checking in here, did the Corpus Appleseed this last weekend. Didn't qualify my first time out but I will my second :cool2:
Oh and here is a timely link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Give_me_Liberty,_or_give_me_Death!
"Give me Liberty, or give me Death!" is a famous quotation attributed to Patrick Henry from a speech he made to the Virginia Convention. It was given on March 23, 1775
Mike
Howdy all, newb here from Conroe....will be attending the College Station shoot April 17-18....very much looking forward to it!
Gig 'em and God bless,
Brandon
Hi! I hope to see everyone at the Fredericksburg shoot. :) Just watch out for that zonkertx guy, he's deadly with the puns - he cannot help himself. ;)
agarty105 ... Gig'em. You will enjoy the CS shoot. Steve Struve's range is a real treat for all of ya'll planning to be there.
And, ormandj, zonkertx will have to compete with POP.
You and Z study for the next several weeks.
FBG will have Scout SB, labrat and POP as Instructors, and tnewty, ormandj and zonkertx as IITs. I'll PM you first of the week about your new IIT duties. Thank you and ztx for stepping up. Your country is the better for it, and, this event is as well.
POP
Here.
A_Texian here. Ed from the recent Fredericksburg shoot. Y'all made an "easy sell" with me, that's for sure. I'm hooked!
Ordered another 10 bricks of my favorite .22LR ammo and got a Ciener conversion kit for my AR, so I can practice with it as well as my 10/22.
Oh, also joined up with RWVA, ordered 100 of y'alls AQT targets and plenty of the folding business cards to help get others in my area on board for future shoots. There's a LOT of shooters in this neck 'o the woods (Deer Capitol of the World around here). Also got a Sunday-go-to-meetin' shooters mat for posterity.
Now I've gotta perform the "sacrilege" of mowing a shooting path through our gorgeous bluebonnets at the range out at our ranch ... the only drawback to all this (man the wildflowers have been awesome this year; after about a five year drought with nothing but BROWN & GREY EVERYWHERE!)
Scout, Newt, Labrat and the rest of y'all - Y'ALL ARE THE BEST, BAR NONE!! I want to personally thank y'all not only for this past weekend, but for ALL that you guys do for this noble venture!!
I'm looking forward to getting there as much as time/resources will allow in our future events here, as well as up yonder in "Camp Scout" (aka; Davilla) when time allows.
God Bless One & All,
A_Texian
PS: After about 20 years of reenacting in the c.1836 Texas Revolution genre, I reckon I'm gonna have to start poking around for a tricorn hat eh? lol Oh well, I already have a 2nd Model Brown Bess (Santa Anna's troops were armed with them from surplus they bought from England ... sometimes I portray an 1836 Soldado Mexicano). Also have all the requisite rifled-flinters and other gear, so heck, that's about 90% of the cost of getting fixed up circa 1775 right there!! Come to think of it, if I opt for a powdered wig, that'll be the first time I've had hair in 30-odd years!!! :))
QuoteNow I've gotta perform the "sacrilege" of mowing a shooting path through our gorgeous bluebonnets at the range out at our ranch ... the only drawback to all this (man the wildflowers have been awesome this year; after about a five year drought with nothing but BROWN & GREY EVERYWHERE!)
Don't do that! Just practice the sitting and standing until the end of May...good practice for field shooting where everything ain't always mowed. Problem solved.
Thanks for coming out, by the way. It was great to meet all the folks there and know that the citizens in the area are fired up.
QuoteI'm looking forward to getting there as much as time/resources will allow in our future events here
You do realize you just volunteered to help Ron beat the bushes there to flush people out to an Appleseed, don't you?
QuoteYou do realize you just volunteered to help Ron beat the bushes there to flush people out to an Appleseed, don't you?
Like I said, I already ordered two packets of those excellent folding bidness cards (the ones with the 1" black square on 'em) to pass around. I'll hook 'em like a fish! 8)
I'm (very) politically active here: Started all the Ron Paul stuff here in the Hill Country, member of the "Patriots" group (in fact we Ron Paulers were the ones who woke
them up), somewhat involved with the Tea Partiers (although they're "tenderfeet" and have quite a ways to go to achieve true awareness and realize what works and what doesn't politically), a two-time delegate to the RPT State Convention, Precinct Chair (#302) in Blanco County, etc., etc.... With that comes a LOT of connections with folks who will be highly likely to jump at the prospect of attending an Appleseed event (although they're like Tater Chips ... nobody can attend just one!!). It's doubtful I'll make each and every one (especially if they're monthly), but I can probably muster something on the order of "every few months."
Looking forward to seeing you fellers again soon.
Ed
Bander 1643 here in NE Fort Worth. Been here a year. Moved down from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the good part exculding Filthadelphia & Pittsburgh, commonly know as PennsylTucky, or the other Alabama.
I'm a Threeper, and spend a lot of time at Sipsey Street Irregulars. Just got volunteered as the Deputy Point of Contact for North Texas Alarm Riders and Preparedness.
Was reminded about AS by Bander1643 yesterday at our Dallas TGO meet.
Name is Ray, I live in Houston, and go by DCortez on the internet. I started a site called Texas Gun Owner.com. We promote social shooting in a family oriented and friendly setting. I see a September event in Texas that I think our members would be interested in.
Welcome DCortez & Bander. Why wait till Sept? The shoots in Davilla aren't that far from Houston. I plan on making the one in June. Hopefully there will also be another at College Station (Navasota) fairly soon. Hope to see you at one.
Guy
&) ++) :--- another east texan on board ;D
Olfart has finally found AS and will be attending the first at Shreveport next weekend. Sorry, but Davilla's too far from Texarkana. :)
Quote from: CaptG on April 27, 2010, 01:18:44 AMHope to see you at one.
Same here. If we're lucky, we can make a meet before Labor Day.
big 54r here...
checking in for TEXAS!
been to 1 AS in '08 at millican (Steve's place)...
nice place and meet some great people such as guy, scout pop?, tx pirate etc.
want to attend another AS so badly it hurt's.
sorta looks like I may have to take a vacation to make it happen! ;D :cool2:
Quote from: olfart on May 16, 2010, 12:17:30 AMOlfart has finally found AS and will be attending the first at Shreveport next weekend. Sorry, but Davilla's too far from Texarkana. :)
Davilla's too far of a drive for me too. I'm somewhere near Longview/Marshall for now. We need to figure out how to turn range master.
wolf here just wanted to say thanks to scout and all instructors at the past davilla appleseed .tis my first and im hooked .see all in september appleseed ,my self being a disabled vet scout got me a place on the line and helped me out with a loaner rifle ,ill bring my new 10 22 in sept, if there is eny thing i can help with let me know right now in trying to spread the word about appleseed and all the like minded people there .
Grumpy here, from the thriving metropolis of Whitesboro,TX. %)
Attended Davilla 6/10, didn't get my patch :wall: :wb:
I had an OUTSTANDING time, huzzah to all the instructors.
See y'all in July O0
Welcome Grumpy, You are a member of the family now and we look forward to seeing you back in Davilla and also seeing you become a member of our instructor Band of Texas Brothers. :)
TRUE, Grumpy didn't get his patch. BUT, he will. You can count on that.
Grumpy, you have it figured out. O0
Although I'll be out of state that weekend I will be right there by your side ... hollering ~~:). You'll hear me and you'll do fine.
POP
:~ :~ :~ ^:)^
Quote from: Grumpy on June 22, 2010, 08:55:01 PM
Grumpy here, from the thriving metropolis of Whitesboro,TX. %)
Attended Davilla 6/10, didn't get my patch :wall: :wb:
I had an OUTSTANDING time, huzzah to all the instructors.
See y'all in July O0
Remember Grumpy, steps 4, 5 & especialy 6a! Dry fire!
You'll do it.
Guy
Hello Texas Appleseed,
I'm John, in Louisiana. I'm planning to come to one of you Davilla shoot during September or October. Hoping to see you.
Fare Winds,
C J Burmeister
Longville, La
Hey Schwert, Looking forward to seeing you in Davilla. FYI: We have a shoot in Shreveport this weekend. Come see us!
Hunt County
Last event: Shreveport, 26 Jun 2010
Next event: Terrell TX Nov 27-28 (great range)
Qualifications: Rifleman.
At least one son-in-law and his dad will attend at Terrell with me. Maybe 2 daughters. Spreading the word to my gun club in Hunt County.
And new I am to Appleseed also, kind people. Please be forgiven as my command of English is not well. I am currently on El Paso, Texas.
Quote from: lookylou on July 08, 2010, 11:25:31 AM
And new I am to Appleseed also, kind people. Please be forgiven as my command of English is not well. I am currently on El Paso, Texas.
Welcome!! Will we be seeing you at the shoot in El Paso in a couple weeks? 24-25th. My wife (DoubleLL) and I will be instructing that event.
Hope to see you there!!
here i am a month late but here in flint tx. looking forward to the september in davilla till then i am trying to improve enough to qulify as rifleman .see yall then
'Doc', RBC Davilla 02-09, checking in. Happy to share that I've left the Land of Sand and am back in the Republic of Texas at Ft. Bliss. My tour got extendad a bit, as I have to be here to outprcess our brigade, but I hope to be home in San Antonio by the end of next month - and on the IIT trail!
Special thanks to Scout, Pop, Alonso and the other members who kept in touch with me while I was in Iraq - I look forward to seeing y'all on the line again, and soon!
Welcome back! and thank you for your service O0
PM on the way.
Mark
Chukus here in Willis hankering for my next event! Last event in Davilla,failed to qualify but was humbled and learned much! Shooting every chance I get and can't wait to have another go!
John and Patricia Burmeister checking in for the August 21 & 22 clinic at Davilla, Tx.
If canceled please call 337-794-3434 or tigerschwert@yahoo.com
Anyone notice Appleseed made the Fox news yesterday?
Fare Winds
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Ellis County. Anyone else from Ellis Co.? Looking at getting started. I work weekends, so will have to use vacation. Only have days left for the year.
Rottweiler checking in
Kerr County
From League City, Republic of Texas, Exmarlboroman aka Matt
Will be at my first AS at davilla on sept 17-19.
Can't wait to meet yall there!
Exman,
I won't be there Sept in Davilla. Go and learn. I'm just outside of Sealy (not too far). I've got a small practice range here & am always open to shooting.
Guy
grifthom, Lynn Co. Checking in. Looking forward to the AS in Amarillo at the end of next week.
Quote from: CaptG on September 06, 2010, 11:17:20 PM
Exman,
I won't be there Sept in Davilla. Go and learn. I'm just outside of Sealy (not too far). I've got a small practice range here & am always open to shooting.
Guy
I will go and do my best to learn, I know Sealy, used to do alot of racing there!
wolf ,from flint texas ,looking forward to the sept. appleseed hoping to quilify see yall there
Five-Three Bravo checking in.
Llano County.
Going to the Fredericksburg shoot this fall.
Till then,
auf Wiedersehen!
Ofart here looking for folks who are coming to the Appleseed near Atlanta, TX (About 30 miles SW of Texarkana) on October 2 - 3. We're trying to round up enough folks to make it worthwhile for the landowner to host another shoot (or several ;) ).
Not sure who all is coming, but pre-reg has 16/50 listed so far. Pre-reg usually goes up a bit in the week before the event. Looks like you're on pace to at least half-fill the line.
Quote from: olfart on September 20, 2010, 02:20:31 PM
Ofart here looking for folks who are coming to the Appleseed near Atlanta, TX (About 30 miles SW of Texarkana) on October 2 - 3. We're trying to round up enough folks to make it worthwhile for the landowner to host another shoot (or several ;) ).
Well, I sure get the thing about being cooks, but I think I'm starting out as a cook's assistant. I participated in the Sept. 18-19, 2010 AS with Scout & crew, and learnt that patience is still a virtue (of course, it was just Murphy's Law is my excuse and I'm sticking to it!!). I also leart that iron sights ain't all that bad even if you can't really see the full outline of the black. I see from earlier posts that I come close to being a bunk mate of didactic and LAbRat, as we all seem to hang our hats in Bastrop County.
rimrock
Quote from: starfox on September 20, 2010, 03:24:24 PM
Not sure who all is coming, but pre-reg has 16/50 listed so far. Pre-reg usually goes up a bit in the week before the event. Looks like you're on pace to at least half-fill the line.
Thanks for the update, Starfox! I'm also praying for cooler temps by then.
O0 just signed up for the Atlanta shoot, it's my 2nd
Hi there! My sons and I attended the San Angelo AS this Sept 18 - 19 and had a blast. It was my second, but the first one was several years ago. The boys and I are energized and looking forward to being involved. We are located in Fort Worth. Our next event looks like it will be Davilla in October.
Quote from: M4FNG on September 22, 2010, 10:18:43 AM
O0 just signed up for the Atlanta shoot, it's my 2nd
Welcome! We look forward to meeting you.
This will be my 2nd also. First was at Bodcau in May.
Welcome guys. Great to see everyone here. Remember to go to the Texas Newsletter website http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=11952.0 so you can sign up for the newsletter. We will be running a lot of info out of the newsletter in the next few weeks. This is a very exciting time for Texas as we are trying to do some things not done before by any state in Appleseed. I want you all to be a part of this.
In addition to the newsletter, we would like you all to get a twitter account and then follow Texas Appleseed and AppleseedRadio. These are the two major twitter accounts that you can follow to get updates on what is happening in Texas and also nationally and also to help spread the word of Appleseed. If you have a facebook account then we would like to make sure we get everyone linked on facebook as well.
Spitstickler and Aaron are working hard to develop a program where we can instantly be alerted to information on all of these accounts at once and also spread promotional material for Texas shoots using these venues. As we get this developed we will be presenting it to you and asking you to help us with this. Texas will be leading the way with the new technology we will be using and if it works out like we hope it will we will be spreading it to the rest of Appleseed, but it will not work unless you guys participate. So get cracking please. See you all on the trail.
Scout
First event last weekend Sept 25/26 at the Cawthon (College Station) location.
Next event will likely be in the Spring. I need to do a LOT of dry firing practice between now and then... Probably would not hurt to do more stretching so I can get into those sitting positions too!
Located in Huntsville and wish I had a place to shoot/practice that was closer to home.
DanT here, from Hood County (whenever I get back to Texas, that is). Currently in Connecticut on a job & attending Appleseeds here as the occasion arises. 7th stepping every day, reading more history than I ever thought would interest me every night -- that gives me more to talk about the next day.
wolf here ,late again but still here hoping to attend the nov appleseed and hpoefully part of the boot camp in davilla hopefully ill see yall then
Hey y'all:
Texas Minuteman here, checking in. Lord willing, will be in College Station this weekend, Oct 23/24 with # 1 daughter, in search of Rifleman patch & great fellowship.....
Out !
Hello, Brian here from San Antonio, Tx.
Attended my first Appleseed Shoot this past weekend in Davila at Scout's place and loved every minute of it! Although the rifle I brought had a tainted front sight, Mark was nice enough to lend me his Marlin 795 to complete the instruction. Although I didn't earn my patch this weekend, I walked away with a new perspective on shooting, safety, and appreciation for our 2nd Ammendment rights. Thank you to everyone who made the weekend great and I look forward to coming back to earn that patch and improve my shooting performance!
-Brian.
Tailpipe here! Joined up in Davilla this past weekend, and became in instant supporter of the Appleseed Project! I received top notch instruction on the firing line, and best of all, the usual down home Texas hospitality! After shooting for 2 days, I did not join the ranks of Rifleman, but am not discouraged, and will be back soon to Scout's place again! What a family! O0
A Cherokee Legend
An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. "A fight is going on inside me," he said to the boy.
"It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil - he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego." He continued, "The other is good - he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you - and inside every other person, too."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, "Which wolf will win?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
I am here. I have always been here. April 19,2010, I stood, sat, and layed by the well and I drank from the well. The nourishment refreshed and revitalized my soul and gave strength and new resolve to the good wolve. The Purple Patch serves as my reminder of that day. Like the wild horses and the buffaloe, I have returned to the well, as I shall again. May the Great Spirit shine upon us all till we meet again.
DAAAAAAAAVIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAA
EEEEELLLLLEEEEEEEEEVVVVEEEEENNNNNNNNNNNN TEEEEEEENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
Okay, now that my voice is warmed up......
I would like to thank all of the instructors that put up with me and all my groaning last week at boot camp.
I have been sharing the Appleseed program with just about everyone I have seen this week.
My son (Michael,now 15.....the one of us 2 that came home with a Rifleman's Patch) has been walking through the house yelling out line commands.
He just happens to yell out "Your preparation time has now ended" as he passes the bathroom with his sister in there primping.
I had been saying for quite a while that I would never spend "x" for a 10/22, cause a Marlin 60 works just fine. Traded a shotgun for one yesterday. Who's goin ta Davilla Dec. 18??????????????????????????????????????????
Quote from: shootertutor on November 29, 2010, 02:40:19 AM
Michael, has been walking through the house yelling out line commands.
He just happens to yell out "Your preparation time has now ended" as he passes the bathroom with his sister in there primping.
Now that is funny. **) **) **) ... Michael and Hunter were bright spots at the RBC.
I had been saying for quite a while that I would never spend "x" for a 10/22, cause a Marlin 60 works just fine. Traded a shotgun for one yesterday. Who's goin ta Davilla Dec. 18??????????????????????????????????????????
I won't be at Davilla in December but, I am Glad you are coming back. Keep up the dry firing, Russel. And, bring sis to the December shoot with you.
POP
At a rifleman's cadence, by the numbers!!! ..:.. ~~:) ~~:) ~~:) ~~:)
Happy Trails....Jerry
Quote from: shootertutor on November 29, 2010, 02:40:19 AM
Okay, now that my voice is warmed up......
I would like to thank all of the instructors that put up with me and all my groaning last week at boot camp.
I have been sharing the Appleseed program with just about everyone I have seen this week.
My son (Michael,now 15.....the one of us 2 that came home with a Rifleman's Patch) has been walking through the house yelling out line commands.
He just happens to yell out "Your preparation time has now ended" as he passes the bathroom with his sister in there primping.
I had been saying for quite a while that I would never spend "x" for a 10/22, cause a Marlin 60 works just fine. Traded a shotgun for one yesterday. Who's goin ta Davilla Dec. 18??????????????????????????????????????????
Hello there Russell,
I am very happy to hear you and Micheal had a good time and learned much about the beginnings of our great Republic and rifle marksmanship.
Marksmanship and the history of our Republic's beginnings that helped to build the principles on which it was founded go hand in hand.
Therefore, it is up to all of us to ensure it is preserved and passed on to our future generations or it will certainly be lost. Future generations of Americans will be gelded of what their potential could be in life should Americans forget the history of their Republic.
Your son, Micheal, he is certainly one of the smartest and respectful youngmen that I have Instructed with RWVA/Appleseed.
Micheal was in my "how to Instruct" group session during the Friday part of RBC, as you know.
He blew me away with his knowledge gained but within a week and had never attended an Appleseed event before.
He listened to instruction, shot expert, and can also do a very good job at repeating instruction we need on the Appleseed firing line.
He was not exactly perfect per verbatim(this takes time by being boots on the ground on the line), but his motivation and knowledge tells me he's above and beyond most folks his age and most adults.
Of course, this does reflect on you as well, Russell. One can always judge a tree by its fruit.
Meeting yourself and your son was a pleasure. Such an experience that you've both enjoyed and have learned makes every RWVA Instructors time spent
PAID forth more than you can possibly imagine, more than fiat paper money, more even than gold or diamonds.........it is simply priceless.
Indeed,
DAVILLA 11-10!!!Don't forget to look at the RBC after action report and pics..........if anyone has more pics....post'em if ya want to :
http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=18695.0
Brett out.
wolf from flint tx checking in i missed the davilla shoot and bootcamp in nov. but going this week end to the athens shoot. dec 4&5 to try to quilify as on the aqt maybe the third time will be the charm
Two Wolves back on the trail Dec. 4th and 5th, Fredericksburg. It's gonna be another fantastic event.
Quote from: wolf on November 30, 2010, 10:53:50 AM
wolf from flint tx checking in i missed the davilla shoot and bootcamp in nov. but going this week end to the athens shoot. dec 4&5 to try to quilify as on the aqt maybe the third time will be the charm
I'll see you at Athens then.
I like wolves myself. Got one. She's a good one.
John Hildebrand here from San Angelo looking foreward to our next shoot here at the San Angelo gun club on the 10th and 11th.
Mike from Houston here.
I attended my first Appleseed shoot this weekend in F'burg (12/4 - 5). What a great experience!
I've done many shoot n' scoot courses with carbine and pistol, but this was the first time I was able to have someone instruct me on the true fundamentals of shooting. I'm here to tell you, that instruction worked. Thanks to the outstanding work from RainmanJS as shoot boss, great instruction from dragit and helpful pointers from Mark & Mark acting as orange hats at the shoot, I was able to qualify as Rifleman. I will wear that patch with pride and will keep the challenge coin I was presented with on me at all times.
The work y'all do is truly inspiring. So inspiring in fact that I'm really thinking seriously about taking up dragit's challenge to pay it forward by becoming an IIT. By doing so, I can support a cause I believe in at my very core, and by helping others, I can't help but improve myself.
Thanks to all the folks that make this opportunity possible. I hope to join your ranks before too long, and will continue to attend shoots and spread the good word about Appleseed.
hey this is wolf ,just attended the athens appleseed and made rifleman this was my third attempt.thanks to the davilla instructors and and at athens thanks to reddot,skuzzy and john .now im in question to what my next goal or step in appleseed program should be.any advice would be appraciated
Mike,
We could use another orange hat down in Houston. We are trying to find a range there this next year in 2011. Starfox and I say "there is nothing else like the company of fellow rifleman." You find great people in the instructor group. Send me a PM if you want more details about the program.
doubleLL
Quote from: wolf on December 07, 2010, 07:54:05 AM
hey this is wolf ,just attended the athens appleseed and made rifleman this was my third attempt.thanks to the davilla instructors and and at athens thanks to reddot,skuzzy and john .now im in question to what my next goal or step in appleseed program should be.any advice would be appraciated
Wolf,
We have several opportunities for you. You can join the program and help out, Scout needs help with the radio show or be apart of our national teams. We also have rifleman boot camps that test your skills at known distance or you could attend a known distance Appleseed. We would love to have more help in the instructor group if you would like to take up an orange hat. Just send me a PM if your interested.
doubleLL
Quote from: mseanmc on December 06, 2010, 03:26:15 PM
Mike from Houston here.
I attended my first Appleseed shoot this weekend in F'burg (12/4 - 5). What a great experience!
I've done many shoot n' scoot courses with carbine and pistol, but this was the first time I was able to have someone instruct me on the true fundamentals of shooting. I'm here to tell you, that instruction worked. Thanks to the outstanding work from RainmanJS as shoot boss, great instruction from dragit and helpful pointers from Mark & Mark acting as orange hats at the shoot, I was able to qualify as Rifleman. I will wear that patch with pride and will keep the challenge coin I was presented with on me at all times.
The work y'all do is truly inspiring. So inspiring in fact that I'm really thinking seriously about taking up dragit's challenge to pay it forward by becoming an IIT. By doing so, I can support a cause I believe in at my very core, and by helping others, I can't help but improve myself.
Thanks to all the folks that make this opportunity possible. I hope to join your ranks before too long, and will continue to attend shoots and spread the good word about Appleseed.
Wolf, Two Wolves here. Congratulations---RIFLEMAN---. I hope you have read my first post as it will help you understand what I'm about to say. The Appleseed challenge to becoming a Rifleman really exemplifies the continuous battle of the good wolf vs. the evil wolf. When you attended your first Appleseed shoot, you were given food and nourishment for your good wolf inside you and it was tasty and the good wolf ate well and wanted more. This is evident by your perseverance and your desire for more. There are many ways to feed the good wolf and one of the most potent and powerful is to stay as active in Appleseed as you can. Turn the good wolf loose so that he may lead others to this Bounty. For me--I feed my good wolf by helping to set up the firing line prior to a shoot,and providing canopies and mowing and giving encouragement and friendship to the shooters at these events in hopes that they too will win that battle that goes on inside them. Many people will tell you that your job is not done, but I will tell you to just feed your good wolf and he will lead the way.
Mike,
Good to hear of another Houston IIT. I'm near Sealy. PM me if you're interested in shooting at my place sometime. I'll also be at College Station this weekend. So far it's the closest range for the Houston area. Hope to see you.
Guy
Quote from: wolf on December 07, 2010, 07:54:05 AM
hey this is wolf ,just attended the athens appleseed and made rifleman this was my third attempt.thanks to the davilla instructors and and at athens thanks to reddot,skuzzy and john .now im in question to what my next goal or step in appleseed program should be.any advice would be appraciated
Good to see you here Thomas; your next step is to take the orange hat. Join us as an instructor. Come to the next Appleseed you can make, there's one this coming weekend in San Angelo, next weekend in Davilla and step up. Ask for the orange hat, we'll put you to work. We can use the help.
Looking forward to seeing you again, soon.
Chuck
My best advice is to help the program grow. We need to reach our fellow Americans and spread the heritage. You can do this many ways: By talking up Appleseed, by bringing relatives, friends, neighbors, etc to an event, or by helping out in those thankless tasks like manning gun shows, or helping out with the organizational details of Appleseed.
The ultimate path is to take up the Orange Hat and become an IIT. This is not something to be taken lightly however. We expect a lot of our instructors at all levels. Travel, commitment of time, and being willing to learn and advance through the instructor levels. Minimally we would like 4 shoots a year of our instructors with the nominal expectation being 4-6. Some do more depending on their unique circumstances. It is big commitment, but one that pays for itself in seeing your fellow Americans come alive to their heritage and to see shooters get excited at seeing their marksmanship improve. Honestly, there's no money in being an instructor, but the benefits of working the Trail and connecting with fellow Americans at all levels is massively rewarding. It is why the instructors do this job.
We also need ranges, both public and private, you can help Appleseed grow by securing new host ranges. There are so many ways to help this great organization and our vital Mission in saving this great Republic. Think long and hard on what path best fits for you. The base goal is to help our program grow, and there are a myriad of ways to accomplish this. We would be thankful for any effort you can give to accomplish the Mission.
I will say, I have been privileged to meet and know some of the finest people on the Trail. Truly, there is no better company than that of your fellow Riflemen!
Quote from: wolf on December 07, 2010, 07:54:05 AM
hey this is wolf ,just attended the athens appleseed and made rifleman this was my third attempt.thanks to the davilla instructors and and at athens thanks to reddot,skuzzy and john .now im in question to what my next goal or step in appleseed program should be.any advice would be appraciated
doubleLL & CaptG,
Thanks for the replies and offers of advice and a place to shoot. I'll PM you before too long to connect with you. I'd love to see if there was a way to get some events in Houston in 2011. I'm sure there have been strenous efforts made on that front already, but I'd like to help further efforts where I can.
two wolves thanks for the reply that explaines a lot ill be in davilla dec .appleseed if all goes well see yal there
Clark from Athens checking in. I'm new to this forum stuff so please bear with me.
Wolf, congratulations... It was an honor getting the patch with you.
Question: Is there a way to be notified when new Texas shoots come on the schedule - especially up here in the East Texas area (Athens, Terrell, maybe Atlanta)?
Enjoyed our first shoot and my sons and their friends are trying to figure out when they can go again. When I got home tonight, one of my rifleman sons showed me a 217 target he shoot this afternoon during another practice session. I believe I'm doing my part to keep the bulk rimfire ammo people in business! I'm glad they are enjoying shooting outside with the real thing rather than playing on the computer inside.
Thanks,
Callahan_Kid
Callahan County
Better late than never...
Can't wait to go to another Appleseed!!
Quote from: Cross Brand on December 09, 2010, 11:41:42 PM
Question: Is there a way to be notified when new Texas shoots come on the schedule - especially up here in the East Texas area (Athens, Terrell, maybe Atlanta)?
There is no automatic mechanism in place. Best best is to keep checking the website. You can also sign up for the Texas newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/ie3t (http://eepurl.com/ie3t) It will have what's coming up in the next couple of months. If you Facebook you can find us there as well: http://www.facebook.com/appleseedTexas (http://www.facebook.com/appleseedTexas)
Thanks for the reply Spitstickler... Found the Terrel event on the schedule in April and signed up four of us. Looking forward to it.
anxiously awaiting the posting of the Davilla schedule for this year.
Been meaning to get to a shoot for a year now, I have 2 friends that will drag me along once the schedule is posted.
this is trey from fort worth. i was at the quail creek winterseed last month.
This is Bob Fleming (RF)
I will be moving to Wichita Falls over the next month.
checkin in from deep south texas, plan to go to the pharr appleseed on the 16-17th.
Welcome, West, RF, Little Red, and rhaig. Hope to see you at a(nother) event soon!
East Texas Pineywoods Couple checking in ! Plan to attend the event here in March ! O0 O0
Welcome, etxptfish! Don't know what part of the ETX Pineywoods you're in, but we're having an event at Atlanta, TX on April 16 - 17. You're officially invited!
Howdy from Plano! I signed up a few years back, but I got distracted for a while. Anyway I am going to the Terrell Appleseed in April. Hope to see some of you there.
JayMac checking in...
Harris County
Bannana Mans left hand man and fellow rabbit rangler...
Rifleman via Sleepy Joe...
Davilla is next on the list for my instructor bootcamp... Scout you listening! ~~:) ;D
hi all,
I'm near San Antonio , in Boerne
moved here 7 months ago from LA
Santa Dave, welcome to Texas! :) There was a fellow named Jim who attended our April shoot here in Fredericksburg who also recently moved from California to Boerne area. Maybe you guys could connect and share stories. @@)
Come see us in Fredericksburg, regards, Two Wolves. O0
Roger, you beat me to it.
Welcome to TEXAS, Santa Dave
Ditto what Two Wolves said.
Fredericksburg is a great venue for Appleseed, right in the heart of peach country. I guess we should call them "PeachSeeds" out there. TW is just one of reasons this venue is so popular. Stay in touch with him, you'll be glad you did.
POP
Hi, Thanks for a warm welcome.
Sorry I haven't replied. Just tied up with stuff here
I'm be good to meet you folks & the guys in Boerne.
I was at a AS in calif a few years ago,, about 3 years I think.
It was a good time though a little tough for the 'vintage joints" :)
so do the AS folks get together regularly?
thanks
Define regularly? Check the Appleseed schedule for Texas and go see our great state. But for sure come to Fredericksburg. It's closest to you. Three more this year, Sept, Oct, and Dec. O0 Regards, Two Wolves
Hi, As to regularly, I wondered if there were more informal meets at the range. Or possibly get together s before / after for coffee etc.
I'll check & see how soon I get to meet you folks :)
thanks
dave
I forgot something,,, I saw the note about AS in Sept, Oct & Dec.
I'll check on the on the calender for sept. Hard to say for Oct but Dec will be out for me.
That's my busy time of year ,, gotta take the requests for Red Rider BB guns :)
thanks
dave
New here from Lubbock County.
Have not attended an event yet, but will soon.
Joel
Well... better late than never. Been trying to go to an Appleseed for 4 years, and just finished up at the Leonard, TX AS!
Thanks for getting a venue closer to we North DFW shooters...!
Quote from: Charlie98 on August 14, 2011, 09:13:44 PM
Well... better late than never. Been trying to go to an Appleseed for 4 years, and just finished up at the Leonard, TX AS!
Thanks for getting a venue closer to we North DFW shooters...!
Got back from Leonard late last night myself. It was a good shoot. Hopefully everybody learned a lot and enjoyed the history. I know there was huge improvements in shooting ability.
And thanks to Andrew and Lauren for getting AS in the DFW area. Those two have worked their tails off so that the North Texas shooters now have a number of ranges to chose from.
And thanks for enduring the heat and humidity and coming out and joining us.
This is Bill Provence from Duncanville TX checking in. Just back from LittleRock Ark. shoot. Great turn out, instructors and students. I'm not very active on fourms but I guess that needs to change. I've been to several shoots as a student and starting instructor and looking forward to many more............Bill
Hello Everyone!! I finally took up the Orange Hat Saturday in Little Rock, AR!!!! I can't wait to dive in head first!!!! I'm in Duncanville TX :D
^:)^
Bill & txgyrl---- Thank you. O0 Your contributions toward this effort are greatly appreciated. :) America is great because you are great Americans! 8) Thank you ~ Two Wolves
ColJackSimpson here. New IIT in north Randall County (Near Amarillo).
Retired cavalry 1st sergeant, turned school teacher.
Welcome, Col Jack. Glad to have you aboard. Thank you for your service. Look forward to meeting you on down the trail.
Lubbock TX here
owner of Militia Supply, Inc in Lubbock.
Checking in.
Some friends and I just attended our first Appleseed shoot this last weekend in Davilla. It was a great time. I live in the Houston area.
SR73 here in Grand Prairie.
Had a great time in Davilla last weekend & am looking forward to the next event.
Ill bring Jr down to try again - he will qualify sooner or later. ~~:)
The folks running the show are some of the finest you'll ever meet.
Thanks to all of you , you guys ROCK!
SR73
Checking in...
New to Appleseed but will be attending the next event at Quail Creek
Quote from: didactic on June 21, 2008, 10:32:23 PM
Brother (and sister) Texans, sign in, please.
I don't know if I qualify as a Texan just yet. I still think of myself as a Cheese Head, who's been living in the land of Hoosiers for the last 11 years. However...... Due to some unexpected changes with work at the end of 2011, I find myself no longer living in the state of Indiana with Hawkhaven, Techres, Yellow House Jake, and the rest of that lot.
I'm now living in Austin Texas. I will be working nights starting Jan. 18 from Weds. through Sat. which means into Sunday morning. I expect this is going to keep me from being real active with shoots. However I would like to help out in any way I can.
Also if you happen to be in the Austin area, and want to get together for, whatever, please let me know. My wife and daughter are still in Indiana and will be until Feburary at the earliest.
Thanks all!
Lars
Attended several Davilla shoots last year and got my Rifleman patch there in December. All the instructors, every time, have been wonderful. Looking forward to next time...
I'd like to welcome ALL the newcomers to the forum. O0 I'm thrilled that you've found us (Appleseed) and hope you'll come shoot again. :~
Having said that, you can REALLY HELP :sos: keep these events going by handing out some literature (tri-folds). You can talk to people @@) or you can just leave the tri-folds in places where others will find them. ;D
Please take your enthusiasm ^:)^ to the next level. Hope to see you at shoot soon. 8)
BTW, Lars--welcome to Texas. You and your family will like Fredericksburg. Ask around then come see us. ~ Regards, Two Wolves :DH:
I'm boder raiding again and will be in Dallas area this weekend (dang it not close to lake jackson sigh) pm me if your close to dallas area and have an idea of where to shoot if you want to get togather and do so .
Wade
Redhat Instructor
Howdy,
I had the pleasure of meeting some of you at the last Pecos Run n Gun. I have yet to attend an Appleseed but will be looking to do so in the future.
Jim Tom Cardwell
Alpine, TX
1IV here!
One issue voter -rifleman
Last event McKinney AS
Next event ???
I'm in Melissa.
Proud USMC veteran.
Married to my Mel - she's a Riflewoman and army vet.
Glad you're here, Gary. It was a pleasure meeting you and your family on Sunday. Look forward to seeing you on down the trail!
After an extended absence due to several lame excuses I'm back. I'll be at College Station this Sunday & back on the trail as often as work permits. Look forward to seeing all my old friends again & making new ones.
Guy
Welcome back, why don't you see if you can hoof it on over to Davilla on Sept.15th. I hear there's gonna be a party!
I'd love to but I'll be working that weekend.
G
Amber here, Austin area
Last event: Davilla 2009. I know, its been too long.
Next event: been scouring the forums looking for early 2013 events with no luck:(
Any good news? Its gonna be my 9 yr old nephew's first appleseed!
He's been an angel this year so Santa is bringin him a cricket:)
Quote from: Silence Dogood on December 01, 2012, 10:41:34 PM
Amber here, Austin area
Last event: Davilla 2009. I know, its been too long.
Next event: been scouring the forums looking for early 2013 events with no luck:(
Any good news? Its gonna be my 9 yr old nephew's first appleseed!
He's been an angel this year so Santa is bringin him a cricket:)
I think I overheard that Davilla is going to be regularly scheduled for the third weekend of every month next year.
Thanks technoronin!
I've been practicing up for my Rifleman patch for way too long now. This year is the year it's going to happen. But I don't see any events scheduled for 2013 around Austin. Are those events still being finalized?
The schedule for Fredericksburg has been sent in but for some reason it hasn't been posted yet. So I'll post it here. Fredericksburg is a great place to go to an Appleseed. Hope to see you in the future. Best regards, Two Wolves
March 23-24
April 20-21
May 25-26
Sept. 21-22
Oct. 5-6 Ladyseed
Oct. 19-20
Dec 7-8
Davilla's a little closer for me, but if F'burg is the soonest, that's where I'll be. Thanks!
Last I heard, Scout was getting the schedule finalized for the year with his other works, and will be plugging in regular AS shoots once he knows what he's working with.
Looked for an intro thread, couldn't find it. This is the closest I found so I figured it'll have to do lo.
Anyway, I heard about this program through some like minded friends in East Texas. I live in West Houston. I'd call myself an intermediate shooter but a beginner when it comes to rifle handling. I shoot pistols quite often, and reload a few calibers as well.
I am a 30 year old full time college student, married no kids.
I'm interested in learning more about this program and attending one of the meets in the near future (going to try to make it to College Station on the 25th and 26th). Well I don't know many people here and am not exactly familiar with this sort of thing, but I like how it's focus is on the nation's founding principles, and improving marksmanship and self reliance, so I'm definitely interested in participating. Any help, advice, or guidance is appreciated. Thanks.
Mag357,
Good folks out at College Station. You can send a private message to "Sleepy Joe" or "Sir Not Appearing In This Film" as they are usually running the events out there.
You can pre-register for the May event here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6159253493
What to bring: http://www.appleseedinfo.org/as_prepare.html
You don't need to do anything special beyond what's on the list. Just come and experience it. Bring the wife too!
hunterbob,,, Here!
Welcome Hunterbob! Come see us in Fredericksburg!
Two Wolves :cool2:
Flower Mound here. Just finished my 3rd Appleseed in Dallas, yesterday. Thanks for Floydf and all the volunteers for a terrific (but HOT) fun and safe shoot!
WrongWay here. Living in Kerrville since 2007. Hoping to get to the December Appleseed in Fredericksburg.
May not be the correct forum to ask but is the Fredericksburg shoot centerfire or rimfire?
Welcome Wrong Way. Fredericksburg is either. Rim fire is cheaper but centerfire is more fun. We shoot about 350 to 400 rounds. Look forward to seeing you. Regards, Two Wolves
Pyrat aye!
Hilltop here and proud to be!
Welcome aboard--- :~
EL TEJANO checking in last shoot Lady Seed 10/5-6/13 in Fredericksburg operation manslave as Two Wolfs calls it. !@#) Next shoot 10/19-20/13 in Fredericksburg :cool2:
N. TX crew member checking in.... MaryL too!
Kelso here - just moved back to Texas in November after being away for 25 years!
Fannin County
Last shoot: Waterman, IL, August, 2013 - SBit1
Just got back from my first event in Fredericksburg on March 22-23, '14. Looking forward to the next time I can make one, and passing the word along to all my friends, real and electronic.
Quote from: putamare on March 24, 2014, 12:00:53 PM
Just got back from my first event in Fredericksburg on March 22-23, '14. Looking forward to the next time I can make one, and passing the word along to all my friends, real and electronic.
Hey putamare - glad you enjoyed the event. The Fredericksburg crew are a great bunch.
If you do Facebook, be sure to drop by the Appleseed Texas page and give it a like.
fb.com/appleseedtexas (http://fb.com/appleseedtexas)
Quote from: putamare on March 24, 2014, 12:00:53 PM
Just got back from my first event in Fredericksburg on March 22-23, '14. Looking forward to the next time I can make one, and passing the word along to all my friends, real and electronic.
Dave here - new TX resident now living near Gilmer.
Moved from p.r.o.California - rifleman spring 2013 under the instruction of the wonderful California crew at Castro Valley / Chabot.
Happy to have hosted an Instructor Boot Camp at my California home.
Look forward to AS activity in our new home here in Texas!
Quote from: KnowFear on June 01, 2014, 09:22:13 AM
Dave here - new TX resident now living near Gilmer.
Moved from p.r.o.California - rifleman spring 2013 under the instruction of the wonderful California crew at Castro Valley / Chabot.
Happy to have hosted an Instructor Boot Camp at my California home.
Look forward to AS activity in our new home here in Texas!
You too! We moved to Idaho just over two weeks ago! Walking to freedom! (http://walkingtofreedom.com/forum/)
Quote from: KnowFear on June 01, 2014, 09:22:13 AM
Dave here - new TX resident now living near Gilmer.
Moved from p.r.o.California - rifleman spring 2013 under the instruction of the wonderful California crew at Castro Valley / Chabot.
Happy to have hosted an Instructor Boot Camp at my California home.
Look forward to AS activity in our new home here in Texas!
Howdy and Welcome to Texas. I hope to see you on the Appleseed trail someday.
^:)^ Welcome to Texas!
anybody look at this TX company check in stuff?
Some of us do.
Hey ya'll.
I attended my first Appleseed in Fredericksburg Dec 6-7, 2014. I learned a lot and had a lot of fun doing it. I am looking forward to the next one.
Best Regards,
Kyle
I attended an Appleseed in MD and PA when I lived on the East Coast. Now a TX resident, I'm looking forward to attending more. Hoping there are some coming to Central Texas in 2015.
TT92 here, back to Texas after having left in 1998. Been a long time, good to be back!
First Appleseed in Orlando, FL in July 2014. Earned my Rifleman patch using a CZ 452 Ultra Lux with the factory irons.
I look forward to meeting y'all on the range!
Tom T.
Fredericksburg checking in! Looking forward to another great year in Appleseed! As was said at the 1st Liberty pole in Farmington Conn. May 19, 1774 about the Boston blocade:
"That we scorn the chains of slavery; we despise every attempt to rivet them upon us; we are the sons of freedom and resolve that, till time shall be no more, Godlike virtue shall blazon our hemisphere." ;D
1st Appleseed march 6 2014. Earned Rifleman and became a volunteer. So proud to be able to be a part of such a group of men and women.
Weezer here, checking in as, quite possibly, the only person in Fairview who drives to Waco for events. ;D
Also, might possibly be the only person who keeps refreshing the RBC/IBC registration page hoping to see on in TEXAS this year... :sos:
Hey All,
Good to hear from y'all. And looking forward to seeing Weezer in Waco next month - and thanks for helping with the email inquiries. Between you and Stacy I don't even have to mess with it anymore. And rb - I just got a PM from Two Wolves - we'll be getting Fredericksburg on the schedule as soon as possible.
And yeah - Texas is always slow getting the schedule up - but we'll get there.
scuzzy
I might be spending a month or so out there this fall (Canyon Lake). I was born and raised near there. Looking forward to meeting some of my TX brethren.
Fredericksburg will have the April 18th/19th shoot! Please spread the word and try to help us fill the event. Regards, :cool2:
Went to an Appleseed in 2007 with a buddy. Will attend the Waco Appleseed 18JULY with wife, son, & daughter. Son & daughter with their Crickett rifles. Looking forward to it.
Quote from: jfruser on June 26, 2015, 11:28:30 AM
Went to an Appleseed in 2007 with a buddy. Will attend the Waco Appleseed 18JULY with wife, son, & daughter. Son & daughter with their Crickett rifles. Looking forward to it.
Looking forward to meeting you guys. I'll be one of the instructors that weekend. Also I have some CCI Standard velocity courtesy of the Federal/ATK Youth Shooting Sports program. I'll let it go for a donation which will helpfully cover my costs - which is much much cheaper than in stores. Give me a PM and I'll give you details. It's for youth under 18 so that would at least cover your son & daughter.
Josh Allen
Johnson County
always reflecting on Appleseeds past while thoroughly looking forward to the next one
Quote from: jla1911a1 on March 01, 2016, 12:07:11 PM
Josh Allen
Johnson County
always reflecting on Appleseeds past while thoroughly looking forward to the next one
Huzzah! Will we see you at the March event in Waco?
Daniel Ramsey
Coryell County
Last event: Waco AS Dec 17-18.
Looking forward to the next event
God Bless Texas! Next event Waco March 18-19th.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith, both of us grew up in El Paso, Texas, now live in Southern New Mexico, but Texas is about 2 miles from my front door, so that counts!
We wont hold that against you Mrs. Smith
Quote from: TxRebel on May 16, 2017, 11:32:46 AM
We wont hold that against you Mrs. Smith
golly, thanks, TxRebel! :P &)
Hi folks, I'm a transplant from North Carolina, I got here as soon as I could. I've been done here about 18 months and I'm looking to do my first appleseed the first part of November.
Welcome to Texas! Hope you'll be able to make it to Waco sometime.
Ditto to what NJRefugee said - welcome to Texas! What part of Texas are you in?
The Waco range is very nice - we're a little spoiled, with an overhead canopy to keep sun, rain etc. off (plus a few other perks). If you can make it out sometime, we'd love to have you.
Tumbleweed checking in. I just moved back to Texas (Aubrey) from NC. I'm a SBiT-2, and am hoping to finish up as soon as I can get acquainted with the AS community in Texas. Looking forward to lots of shoots.
Quote from: Tumbleweed on October 09, 2017, 06:53:05 PM
Tumbleweed checking in. I just moved back to Texas (Aubrey) from NC. I'm a SBiT-2, and am hoping to finish up as soon as I can get acquainted with the AS community in Texas. Looking forward to lots of shoots.
Welcome to Texas Tumbleweed!
I'm in the Plano area; it looks like you're not too far from us.
The Waco range is about a 2 hour trip for you, and where I volunteer pretty frequently. We have shoots just-about every month. There's an insulated overhang to keep the rain off, as well as that Texas sun. There's also a back room with heat & A/C for when you need a break from the elements.
If you get a chance, we'd love to have you come out with us. November in particular would be a great time for you to come out, although it will be a slightly not-typical month. That month is reserved for a group of Trail Life boys. We're arranging for extra backers to accommodate more shooters than normal, so this will be both a larger group than normal as well as a younger group than normal. They're a good group of boys; we've done this for several years and always enjoy having this group.
I volunteer at most of the Waco events, and am acting as Shoot-Boss-in-Training for November specifically. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help, or feel free to PM Ghostring who is the Texas coordinator - he's very approachable and will be happy to help.
-AF5US / Jason
Hey guys, I'm Javier. I'm from San Antonio, my nephew Daniel and I completed the Appleseed here in South Texas on October 15th. I completed my first Appleseed back in April.
(https://i.imgur.com/wzuODNF.jpg)
I took what I learned and ran with it. I've been coaching my nephew for a couple of months now and we're having fun becoming marksmen :) We didn't get our Rifleman badges together like we planned in October but we know how to clean up our mistakes and refine our skills. Appleseed has been the best thing for us :D
(https://i.imgur.com/MFsgJ83.jpg)
Hi Javier!
It sounds like you're doing the most important thing you can right now - persistence!
You've probably heard this, but most people - especially if they don't have a military background - do not earn Rifleman on their first attempt. I didn't grow up around firearms & itt personally took me three tries, with some individual practice inbetween. I know that there are many others with similar stories.
Keep at it! ~~:)
;D
A Bonsell checking in..
I was honored to be presented with an orange hat on October 22nd when I took my wife and daughters to the event in El Paso. I will work hard to live up to it. I look forward to getting some events going closer to my neck of the woods, in the Big Bend area.
Hey Javier - looks like you're doing good and thanks for helping out your nephew. S.A. was my old hometown. Lived on the southside for many years.
A Bonsell - thanks for taking the hat. Hopefully we'll run across each other on the trail some day.
AF5US and scuzzy Thanks for the good words!
Scuzzy I love this place and only want to leave for a little bit at a time :D
AF5US I know most don't get it on their first go arounds, I am not ashamed that we didn't get this last time. We're signed up for the shoot here on the 4th. We'll get it then. We have not stopped thinking and working. We'll make ourselves proud.
We're going for perfect shots, every shot; and we have no time to think about anything that isn't concerning the rifle in our hands and the target down range :D
Thanks for the welcome everyone!
Quote from: CoolArrowJavs on November 02, 2017, 01:01:54 PM
We're going for perfect shots, every shot; and we have no time to think about anything that isn't concerning the rifle in our hands and the target down range :D
Rifleman's bubble! I love it!
Lasermonkey here Hutto,TX!!!
Quote from: lasermonkey on November 06, 2017, 07:13:21 PM
Lasermonkey here Hutto,TX!!!
Welcome, Lasermonkey!
Looks like you're only a short 1 - 1.5 hours from the Waco shoot, if you're ever looking for a place to attend!
TXVoodoo just started Apple seed I'm 16, have only been to Apple seed twice. I have taken my blue hat and working on my orange hat, was close with a score of 200.
Quote from: TXVoodoo on January 22, 2018, 06:42:26 PM
TXVoodoo just started Apple seed I'm 16, have only been to Apple seed twice. I have taken my blue hat and working on my orange hat, was close with a score of 200.
TXVoodoo it was great working with you this weekend; I'm looking forward to the next event with you.
Welcome to the club Mr. VooDoo! Like the avatar
Quote from: TXVoodoo on January 22, 2018, 06:42:26 PM
TXVoodoo just started Apple seed I'm 16, have only been to Apple seed twice. I have taken my blue hat and working on my orange hat, was close with a score of 200.
You rock Jr. Brother. It was good meeting you.
And sure good to see the rest of the crew. Love you guys.
Just took my orange hat, excited to get involved
Quote from: BadVoodoo on February 07, 2018, 09:44:12 PM
Just took my orange hat, excited to get involved
Thank you and TxVooDoo - glad to have you guys on board. See yall again soon. And thanks Rebel for getting them involved.
Quote from: BadVoodoo on February 07, 2018, 09:44:12 PM
Just took my orange hat, excited to get involved
I was so happy to hear that you earned rifleman, congratulations!
Next order of business: Find a cool avatar for the forum ;)
Quote from: AF5US on February 08, 2018, 10:55:53 AM
Quote from: BadVoodoo on February 07, 2018, 09:44:12 PM
Just took my orange hat, excited to get involved
I was so happy to hear that you earned rifleman, congratulations!
Next order of business: Find a cool avatar for the forum ;)
A search of the phrase "badvoodoo" led me to this humble suggestion :cool2:
Welcome to the family!
Hello to all that I haven't met. I'm Jake. I attended my first event this weekend in Waco. I loved it, and I'll definitely be doing more.
Welcome! Glad you enjoyed the event. Hope to see you there again!
Quote from: The Prizevendor on February 18, 2018, 11:07:06 PM
Hello to all that I haven't met. I'm Jake. I attended my first event this weekend in Waco. I loved it, and I'll definitely be doing more.
Jake, it was great having you out. I look forward to working with you again!
I'll have the after-action report out later this afternoon, if you'd like to see what we have to say about the shoot. All good things - I promise! O0
Quote from: AF5US on February 19, 2018, 02:46:52 PM
Quote from: The Prizevendor on February 18, 2018, 11:07:06 PM
Hello to all that I haven't met. I'm Jake. I attended my first event this weekend in Waco. I loved it, and I'll definitely be doing more.
Jake, it was great having you out. I look forward to working with you again!
I'll have the after-action report out later this afternoon, if you'd like to see what we have to say about the shoot. All good things - I promise! O0
Quote from: AF5US on February 19, 2018, 02:46:52 PM
Quote from: The Prizevendor on February 18, 2018, 11:07:06 PM
Hello to all that I haven't met. I'm Jake. I attended my first event this weekend in Waco. I loved it, and I'll definitely be doing more.
Jake, it was great having you out. I look forward to working with you again!
I'll have the after-action report out later this afternoon, if you'd like to see what we have to say about the shoot. All good things - I promise! O0
Thanks, Jason!
I appreciate everything y'all do, and it was a lot of fun while learning a lot.
New orange hat looking forward to getting involved and helping out at Waco
Quote from: TxJim49 on March 06, 2018, 03:33:24 PM
New orange hat looking forward to getting involved and helping out at Waco
Welcome!
Hmmm . . .
"New orange hat."
"Waco"
Have we met? I work most of the Waco events. If not, I'm sure we'll meet soon - I'm looking forward to it.
More importantly - are you able to join us at the Instructor Boot Camp at the Waco range this weekend? If you can make it, it's a very valuable experience (& fun, too - I promise).
Let us know if you need more information!
-Jason
Welcome Jim. :F
Yes Jason you have met him. He is my coworker that has come twice. He will be at the IBC this weekend
Quote from: TxRebel on March 07, 2018, 12:24:32 PM
Welcome Jim. :F
Yes Jason you have met him. He is my coworker that has come twice. He will be at the IBC this weekend
O0
Good evening everyone, just checking in and looking forward to making a shoot soon. either Waco or Ft Worth maybe both. Name is William and I'm in Johnson County, look forward to meeting some like minded shooters.
Welcome!
We look forward to having you out!
Anything we can help you with or any questions we can answer, let us know!
KG5RAD
Quote from: KG5JIV on May 22, 2018, 11:38:25 PM
Good evening everyone, just checking in and looking forward to making a shoot soon. either Waco or Ft Worth maybe both. Name is William and I'm in Johnson County, look forward to meeting some like minded shooters.
What kind of person uses their amateur radio call sign as a forum handle?
Wait . . . oh . . . I did . . .
Hold on - "Plan on making a Waco and / or a Ft. Worth shoot" - I'm at most of those events. And . . . there's a William that lives in my house . . .
Are . . . are you me? Are we the same person? **)
Okay, okay - all joking aside . . . Welcome! I'm Looking forward to meeting you at one of these events! :F
-Jason
A Texan in Washington State...
Hope to get back down home to shoot an Appleseed.
And to my HAM brothers, 73 de N5BLU
-Mike aka Bandaid
Quote from: Mike AKA Bandaid on May 23, 2018, 03:08:30 PM
A Texan in Washington State...
Hope to get back down home to shoot an Appleseed.
And to my HAM brothers, 73 de N5BLU
-Mike aka Bandaid
Mike, you're always welcome at any of our Texas shoots. Come spend a week of vacation visiting the family, and see who you can get to go with! :snipersmi
Thanks for the welcome, and good to know there are other :sos: :snipersmi operators here as well. my June is looking full but will get out as soon as I can. my local ham club, youth 4H and Church events keep my weekends full, but I still manage a little range time for myself when I can.
San Antonio here. Cheers, Amigos!
New Ham KI5BYI.
73's! O0
What brings you to Project Appleseed???
AF5US (a.k.a. "Jason")
Quote from: TXPAT on November 20, 2018, 11:22:04 AM
San Antonio here. Cheers, Amigos!
New Ham KI5BYI.
Quote from: AF5US on November 20, 2018, 12:26:56 PM
73's! O0
What brings you to Project Appleseed???
AF5US (a.k.a. "Jason")
Quote from: TXPAT on November 20, 2018, 11:22:04 AM
San Antonio here. Cheers, Amigos!
New Ham KI5BYI.
Shooting fundamentals, gathering with like-minded folks, did I mention shooting?
You're in the right place!
Quote from: TXPAT on November 21, 2018, 05:09:48 PM
Shooting fundamentals, gathering with like-minded folks, did I mention shooting?
Hello all, Marshall from South-central Texas checking in and looking to help out from time to time. I cut my teeth with Appleseed in Alice, Texas. This is a great group to get involved with.
Welcome, glad you're joining in! O0
Quote from: Don'tFix1776 on November 26, 2018, 12:45:43 PM
Hello all, Marshall from South-central Texas checking in and looking to help out from time to time. I cut my teeth with Appleseed in Alice, Texas. This is a great group to get involved with.
Roguetom here from DFW.
Just atteded my 3rd Appleseed weekend in Waco with our Trail Life Troop 226 from Plano, TX. It was a very well taught event that yielded 4 new Riflemen and several recertifications. Several also stepped up to take Orange hats.
BTW the Central Texas Rifle and Pistol Club
Is the nicest outdoor range I have ever been to.
Quote from: Roguetom on February 20, 2019, 02:40:38 PM
Roguetom here from DFW.
Just atteded my 3rd Appleseed weekend in Waco with our Trail Life Troop 226 from Plano, TX. It was a very well taught event that yielded 4 new Riflemen and several recertifications. Several also stepped up to take Orange hats.
BTW the Central Texas Rifle and Pistol Club
Is the nicest outdoor range I have ever been to.
Welcome Roguetom! Sorry that I wasn't able to make that event, although I do make most of the Waco events. Trail Life is a fantastic organization as well; I always enjoy time with those young men. If that was your 3rd event there I wouldn't be too surprised if we've crossed paths in the past, & we probably will cross paths again in the future.
If you're in the DFW area, you might want to look at volunteering at the Quail Creek range March 9. It's a 1-day event, & I'll be shoot-bossing it. Currently we have all of 2 instructors $$-0; you'd be very welcome to join us!
-Jason
Hey yall! I'm Ryan from Bandera County. I just attended my first Appleseed shoot today (in San Antonio) and it was a total blast! I haven't been this sore from having fun in a very long time. I even made Rifleman (no one was more surprised by this accomplishment than I was) on the last AQT of the day. I look forward to doing more Appleseed events and brining some friends along as well.
Ryan,
Welcome to the Appleseed family and congrats on earning your Rifleman patch! We would love to see you at another event soon, so that you can build on your success and continue to improve.
Definitely bring friends and encourage those you know to bring their kids. There's a Tippmann Appleseed rifle giveaway going on to encourage parents to shoot with their kids at Texas events.
I'm usually in Waco or DFW. Hope to see you on the line if you're ever up this way.
Regards,
NJrefugee
Good evening,
Checking in from south Texas. Started with A-Lister in Alice and just did the KD with Ghostring, Palerider, A-lister, and others whose handles I do not know. Had a great time and looking forward to more history, marksmanship, and fun in the future!
Thanks!
-Gig'em-
Welcome to the TX Instructor Cadre!
You're surrounded by some of the BEST instructors in Texas...listen well and learn quickly. A-lister and Pale Rider can use the help!
Debbie
Clint Webb - Been off the radar for a bit, but checking in.
We're glad to have you back!
Clint -- good to hear from you! We got a falling-apart bolt gun from the 40s waiting for you here for your requal!
Clint!
Good to hear from ya!
-Jason
Quote from: Ammo Dog on November 26, 2019, 02:48:28 PM
Clint Webb - Been off the radar for a bit, but checking in.
Hey all -
It looks like it's been awhile since anyone posted in this thread, and since I am pretty lame at forums, I figured here was as a good a place as any to post.
Am a new Orange Hat (IIT) and am excited to get more involved in the program. I am located just north of San Antonio in Bulverde. Was looking to make the KD this weekend down the road near New Braunfels - but promised the wife I would take a few weekends to get the spring gardens ready. :)
I am planning on attending the KD in May and then continuing the IIT fun at the Appleseed on April 24/25 in San Antonio.
In other news, am also an EMT-B, and a ham - KC5HUO. I am an avid blackpowder/muzzleloader shooter, so the history aspects of Appleseed are right up my alley . . . .
Quote from: Golgo13 on March 08, 2020, 11:21:29 PM
Hey all -
It looks like it's been awhile since anyone posted in this thread, and since I am pretty lame at forums, I figured here was as a good a place as any to post.
Am a new Orange Hat (IIT) and am excited to get more involved in the program. I am located just north of San Antonio in Bulverde. Was looking to make the KD this weekend down the road near New Braunfels - but promised the wife I would take a few weekends to get the spring gardens ready. :)
I am planning on attending the KD in May and then continuing the IIT fun at the Appleseed on April 24/25 in San Antonio.
In other news, am also an EMT-B, and a ham - KC5HUO. I am an avid blackpowder/muzzleloader shooter, so the history aspects of Appleseed are right up my alley . . . .
Welcome to our (dysfunctional) TX family! You're in good hands in SA (but if you tell Tim I said that, I'll deny it!)
Quote from: Golgo13 on March 08, 2020, 11:21:29 PM
Hey all -
It looks like it's been awhile since anyone posted in this thread, and since I am pretty lame at forums, I figured here was as a good a place as any to post.
Am a new Orange Hat (IIT) and am excited to get more involved in the program. I am located just north of San Antonio in Bulverde. Was looking to make the KD this weekend down the road near New Braunfels - but promised the wife I would take a few weekends to get the spring gardens ready. :)
I am planning on attending the KD in May and then continuing the IIT fun at the Appleseed on April 24/25 in San Antonio.
In other news, am also an EMT-B, and a ham - KC5HUO. I am an avid blackpowder/muzzleloader shooter, so the history aspects of Appleseed are right up my alley . . . .
From one ham to another, it's great to have you! You're going to love the KD, & the New Braunfels range is a great one to run it. I'm closer to the DFW area but I try to make one in the Spring & one in the Fall, so I may even see you there!
73's de AF5US, a.k.a. Jason!
Quote from: AF5US on March 09, 2020, 11:26:05 AM
From one ham to another, it's great to have you!
And Jason is a 'Ham' in more ways than one. Sorry Jason - I just couldn't resist. >:D
Quote from: scuzzy on March 09, 2020, 06:47:17 PM
Quote from: AF5US on March 09, 2020, 11:26:05 AM
From one ham to another, it's great to have you!
And Jason is a 'Ham' in more ways than one. Sorry Jason - I just couldn't resist. >:D
I'd like to argue, but . . .
No. I can't argue. That's a fair statement. ;D
Hey Y'all Sheepdog here checking in from our new digs in Lindale (north of Tyler).
Anything going on in this neck of the woods? I have been sidelined for a bit but ready for some TOG.
Hope to be meeting some of you soon.
Regards, Sheepdog
Sheepdog - good to hear from you. Waco is the closest range to your area. I live in the Plano/McKinney area, and Waco is worth the 2+ hour drive. Great camping and awesome range.
Hi Sheepdog, ditto what NJRefugee said - all the way down to the fact that we're practically neighbors. Live in the same area, & I'd say the range is well worth the trip. Looking forward to meeting you!
Quote from: Sheepdog on August 13, 2020, 05:39:20 AM
Hey Y'all Sheepdog here checking in from our new digs in Lindale (north of Tyler).
Anything going on in this neck of the woods? I have been sidelined for a bit but ready for some TOG.
Hope to be meeting some of you soon.
Regards, Sheepdog
Hey Sheepdog - it'll be good to see you back in the saddle. Just to be sure - did you want to come back as an instructor? I'll have to get you reinstated since right now you are set as a retired shoot boss.
scuzzy
Oh and everybody - we do have a new range in Gainesville, TX (near the Oklahoma border) - even have a KD scheduled for December 5-6, 2020.
Gainesville, TX Appleseed September 5, 2020 - One Day Event
Gainesville, TX Appleseed October 3, 2020 - One Day Event
Gainesville, TX Appleseed November 7, 2020 - One Day Event
Gainesville, TX Known Distance Appleseed December 5-6, 2020
That would only be about a 1 hour drive for Dan & Jason.
Nice! I may have to jump in to that KD.
Hello everyone. Texasdawg checking in. I live north of Fort Worth in Justin and would like to find some Appleseed events to attend with my sons. Anyone know if there are going to be more events at the Gainesville range in 2021 or at other locations in North Texas? Thanks and looking forward to meeting some of you.
Quote from: Texasdawg on January 04, 2021, 09:05:58 PM
Hello everyone. Texasdawg checking in. I live north of Fort Worth in Justin and would like to find some Appleseed events to attend with my sons. Anyone know if there are going to be more events at the Gainesville range in 2021 or at other locations in North Texas? Thanks and looking forward to meeting some of you.
Hi there!
Here's a link to the Texas schedule as it stands currently. Check back often for updates!
https://appleseedinfo.org/schedule/?qstate=TX&state=Texas
Thank you for the feedback Mrs. Smith.
Hello there, Our normal shoot boss for Gainesville mentioned that she may be starting one up around march. Its a phenomenal range and you'll have a blast, In the mean time Waco is just 2 short hours away with a equally impressive range. The next one is this month in January. And I believe it still had quite a lot of openings available. Hope to see you on the range soon bud.
Thanks KProctor. This info really helps with planning to attend an event. See ya at the range.
New guy in Wichita Falls. Plan is to be in Gainesville for the 26-27 Jun 21 Appleseed.
Hi Leam! You & I have been talking a bit via email already. Just wanted to take a moment here & say welcome
back to Texas! Looking forward to meeting you next weekend in person.
-Jason
Quote from: Leam on June 18, 2021, 02:25:38 PM
New guy in Wichita Falls. Plan is to be in Gainesville for the 26-27 Jun 21 Appleseed.
Quote from: AF5US on June 18, 2021, 05:59:16 PM
Hi Leam! You & I have been talking a bit via email already. Just wanted to take a moment here & say welcome back to Texas! Looking forward to meeting you next weekend in person.
-Jason
Looking forward to meeting you, sir! And, of course, seeing if there are any broad-sided barns I might be able to hit...
Leam, good to "see" you, and glad we have a nearly-next-door Appleseed range for you!
New guy from Rockwall, TX checking in.
I've been wanting to do an Appleseed shoot for many years, but never had the geographic good fortune to be near one when it was happening. I hope to change that before the end of this year.
Hope everyone is gearing up for a great weekend in this amazing weather we're having in the DF Dub!
Welcome to Texas!
Rockwall - you're just a short hop from my area in Plano O0
We'd love to see you out with us. The two closest ranges to you will be Waco and Gainesville; both are excellent. There's a fair chance that you'd see me at either one. For Gainesville, the rest of 2021 is either private events for groups that booked up in advance, or known distance :snipersmi (you'd want to do a 25 meter event first). There will be more 25m events in Gainesville in 2022. Waco has more open events, and generally meets the third weekend of every month.
Let me know if there are any questions we can help with!
-AF5US, aka "Jason"
Hello Everyone, Javier checking back in! My nephew and I attended several Appleseed shoots in San Antonio about 3 or 4 years back. We had a blast and it got me hooked on to shooting small paper targets.
I never quite made it to my Rifleman badge though, those rapid stages are not a joke. I think I came up 5 points shy on my best target. Needless to say that Rifleman badge has been lingering in the back of my mind as I've continued shooting over the years.
I'll be attending the Oct 15 and 16th in San Antonio and hope to improve my hold. I will see everyone there!
Welcome back to the party, Javier! That SA crew is really something special. They'll have you back in the groove before you can say, "your preparation period has ended!"
Mrs. Smith,
They are the best bunch. I am always talking up Appleseed when I tell people how I got in to shooting. I shoot High Power now and I would not have known about marksmanship at all and this great discipline and community without them!
Javier,
It'll be great to see you again!
Tim
Javier, welcome back! We're all rooting for you.
Thanks for everything this weekend guys!
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Well now I'm a little bit jealous. I thought that I was the cool guy because I passed around Saratoga quarters during history lessons. What no-good instructor is one-upping me and handing these out with patches???? ;D
Quote from: AF5US on December 23, 2021, 11:17:55 AM
Well now I'm a little bit jealous. I thought that I was the cool guy because I passed around Saratoga quarters during history lessons. What no-good instructor is one-upping me and handing these out with patches???? ;D
You do quarters too? I started giving them for cleared Redcoats last fall. Stole the idea from Pennsylvania O0
The Husby (Mr Tuber) and I participated in 25m at Kerrville (Jan '23 for his birthday - he riflemanned) and pistol clinic in Temple ( May '23 for my birthday - we both earned pistolero). Working hard to get my Rifleman so we can do the steps to bring Appleseed southeast of San Antonio. We live in the delightfully small town of Runge.
That's fantastic, thanks for putting in the effort to help spread the message!
Quote from: Mrs. Tuber on May 18, 2023, 11:06:42 PM
The Husby (Mr Tuber) and I participated in 25m at Kerrville (Jan '23 for his birthday - he riflemanned) and pistol clinic in Temple ( May '23 for my birthday - we both earned pistolero). Working hard to get my Rifleman so we can do the steps to bring Appleseed southeast of San Antonio. We live in the delightfully small town of Runge.
I'm here in Tyler. Checking in for Texas. Hoping I'm doing it right.
Mike/Sheepdog
Mike, good to see you!
O0
Jaxxon222 checking in from Grey Forest, Tx. I earned my Rifleman patch at the 11/11 Kerrville, Tx, shoot. I 'membered up' yesterday and I'm looking forward to doing a KD soon as well as getting more involved in supporting the organization overall. Just now, time is at a premium between work, church, family, and my current stint as a city councilman, but my term is up in March 2025. I'm planning on ruffling enough feathers to ensure I don't get re-elected, so my calendar should open up a lot after that. :)
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Quote from: Jaxxon222 on November 14, 2023, 04:34:55 PM
I'm planning on ruffling enough feathers to ensure I don't get re-elected, so my calendar should open up a lot after that. :)
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lol - you sound like a good man.
Checking in from Denton County.
Made rifleman in July 2021.
Last event: KD 11/25-11/26
Hit the shingle! ^:)^
Quote from: SassyLassy on November 27, 2023, 04:40:35 PMChecking in from Denton County.
Made rifleman in July 2021.
Last event: KD 11/25-11/26
Hit the shingle! ^:)^
Hey! I know you! Glad to see you're finding your way around the forum, even if you're being a little humble.
Ladies and gentlemen, not only did SassyLassy hit the shingle - she won the KD range estimation exercise. Against 9 other participants. USING ONLY A BASIC DUPLEX RETICLE :bow: