Saturday morning and the rain fell so hard I had to shout to be heard. Sunday was cold.
I was somewhat confused over half the shooters were from Hawaii? Pete who received his Rifleman patch two weeks prior came to Pensacola with wife and four kids in tow, for their second shoot. Deanna, Pete's wife scored and the four kids were awesome with Tia just missing by a few points. Pete set up a range in Hawaii and we'll make sure Tia and some of the other kids also score! Pete and Deanna also accepted Orange Hats!
First timers Archie and Aaron also scored.
Kimberly made great progress but couldn't return for Sunday and also grew up in Hawaii!
Lori, Kim, Chuck and Duane instructing explains the extraordinary results. My cousin Tim as always had the range ready, the best Applecore in the program.
Great job north Florida crew!! O0
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Well Done indeed
We would not be the 50 united states without Hawaii.
Huzzah! A Great Family, and former attendees at Palm Bay! Happy to hear this news!
â€" Gary
I must say it was a blast. It was my first time at an Appleseed and I didnt know what to expect. The instructors were fantastic, the stories good, and the event was awesome. I have been a long time shooter but this was my first time with real instruction. I learned a bunch, made new friends and now have plans to attend another. The only thing that could be improved for the next one is less rain lol. A big thanks to all the instructors that helped me improve my shooting.
Archie Boyer (papboyer)
Despite the weathers intentions of making the weekend miserable, it appeared that all had a great time. Awesome improvement by all shooters, and it was a pleasure to work with you all!
Thanks to Chuck for bringing out the Brown Bess too!
With a gloomy start this event started off slow wet and muddy. The line was moved so the shooters were out of the mud and the event quickly took shape. The pace was swift on day one but the shooters soaked it all in and made remarkable progress. Day two brought much improved weather and all on the line were ready to get rolling. A quick zero and review of day one and we were off and running.
Congratulations Aaron and Archie on earning your patch and Pete and Deanna on your new orange hats.
I enjoy every Appleseed but this one I will remember for some time, what a great group of folks.
Thanks Ken and Lori for all you do to make every event a great one and Duane, Kim and Tim you are the best. I look forward to seeing you all soon on the Appleseed trail.