It was the best of times; it was the worst of times…
Fantastic shooting and fellowship, horrible weather. When it wasn't raining and storming (Friday night and Saturday night 5 inches measured) it was 90 degrees with 90% humidity. Tim from Hurlburt came back and scored Rifleman on two AQTs, one was a 210 so we thawed out some frozen North Bridge water for a proper baptism. Some high scores on the KD range with a 49 and 48 being recorded (out of 50 hits count).
Sunday morning was wet and soggy but by noon the grass was dry and the thermometer only got to 78.
Good times indeed, congratulations to Tim for scoring rifleman. As always we had a blast on the KD range. I have to say - the KD high scores were none other than our own shooting machines RG and 9mm, good show you two, good show! We also had triple birthdays this past weekend, happy birthday to Silver bullet, saltwater shooter and Gun junkie!! The IDMR is like home and the folks there are like family, I guess that makes me the slightly annoying and taller younger brother? Anyway....enjoy the few pictures I took below.
We did indeed have some crazy weather, made for some sleepless nights in camp but I did enjoy the light show. The line looked like a sea of red as the instructors outnumbered the shooters about two to one. A good time was had by all and the weather was all forgotten when we hit the firing line and the great story's and instruction began. It is never a bad time at the IDMR and is much like BC said, like going home. It was great to see everyone and can't wait to do it again. Congratulation to Tim for two great rifleman scores and to Rambo Granny and 9mm4545 for the high scores on the KD.
As always I would like to thank Engineer Shooting and Lucky Lori for a great weekend. See you all next month!
Lot's of fun had by all. Another awesome shoot at the IDMR. Always look forward to them. Great to see everyone. Congrats to Tim on earning your Rifleman patch - and "Pokey" Mike for showing that he's still got it with his re-quals - all others made lots of progress - hope to see everyone back soon. Thanks Ken and Lori for having us.
Great attentive shooters on the line, thanks for being patient with the afternoon Line Boss. Fellowship at the IDMR is unparalleled anywhere else I venture and a real refreshing treat. Good folks to have your kids around. ;). Dad and the riflewoman-in-training (and the cook-dog) will be back. Special thanks to RG for the personal training for CB and 9mm4545 for the gunsmithing keeping things rolling. And of course to Ken & Lori for, well, everything!
Still haven't dried out the awnings and table cloths. :wb:
Went back today and found a stunning 7 more inches of rain had fallen yesterday, major erosion on the 400 yard range. It's back to the shovel for me! :slap:
I'll be back up for the 6.24-25 event. I volunteer to run a shovel for you on Saturday. I don't know much about technology or high society but I can operate a hammer and shovel good!
Thank you Everyone who came helped and enjoyed the bad weather weekend . It was Great to celebrate all of the birthday's . Thank You Thank You instructors . Wish I could add more but I got home late today and leave tomorrow for wyoming event and gone for 3 weeks . See and taLK to you when i return. Lucky Lori