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Appleseed IIT on TOP SHOT (History Channel)

Started by SAR_Squid79, January 17, 2011, 02:04:11 AM

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Camljr

#120
April 14, 2011, 08:36:59 PM
These are pictures of Jamie Franks back in August 2010 as an Instructor at an Escondido, CA Appleseed shoot.
96 SHOOTS SO FAR!

WSMR Instructor 03/10  -  SAPPER STEEL!

�The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection�   Thomas Paine

Proverbs 22:3  -  A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

"Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even when checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy, nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory or defeat".
Theodore Roosevelt

NewMOe

#121
April 15, 2011, 09:14:42 AM
Jamie, for those of Us who had the Opp to meet you one on one there is no question of your intergity. But thanks for the elaboration of your position. My Ex father in law was in Korea as an Underwater demolitions expert (not sure what the classification is today) and referred to it as "underwater demolition derby" To most that should suffice, keep tough and hope to see you soon.


GO JAMIE !!!
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Mudcat

#122
April 15, 2011, 09:18:45 AM
Great job Jamie! Hats off brother for your performance and attitude.  O0

Fun reading through here.
http://community.history.com/forums/170/

"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."
--George Washington

Heimdhal

#123
April 20, 2011, 12:05:19 AM
Jaime,

Good job dude.  I knew that it was probably inevitable.  They were just gonna keep sending ya till you lost, but I was really pullin for ya on this one as there wouldnt be another elimination.

At any rate, you held your own with dignity dude!  Hope to meet ya one day on the appleseed trail.  If you're ever in Florida, let us know, we've got some room on the line for ya!

oladcock

#124
April 20, 2011, 12:14:09 AM
Good job Jamie! Tough row to hoe but you did so with strength and class. Hope to meet you on the trail. NM isn't that far! :)...O.L.
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cswhitfield

#125
April 20, 2011, 02:19:42 AM
Jamie,

Congratulations on a job well done and for handling yourself with class.

Semper Fi,

csw
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kentuckyjam

#126
April 20, 2011, 02:03:45 PM
Jamie,

I'd like to throw my congratulations in as well.  Last season was people wanting to take on shooting challenges and do their best.  This season was mostly poor sportsmanship.  Thank you for showing character, sticking with it, and not getting into the drama.  It's like watching my 11 year old's friends on there.

Good job, sir!  Hold your head high!
kentuckyjam
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Lee4019

#127
April 20, 2011, 03:12:35 PM
Well done!!

That was a tough challenge. Class and character all the way.

fprintf

#128
April 20, 2011, 08:56:33 PM
http://www.history.com/shows/top-shot/videos/playlists/season-2-full-episodes#top-shot-2-down-to-the-wire

Latest episode.

I avoided this thread all day so I could watch the episode without spoiling it. Jamie, honestly I am totally thrilled that you made it that far, though I would be lying if I didn't admit to being really disappointed that they sent you to a 4th challenge. Nice work dude!  (actually, I shouldn't say that... that sounds too much like George "JerseyShore")
I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and dog-gone it people like me!  ~Stuart Smalley

The Log

#129
April 20, 2011, 09:37:10 PM
Jamie, I'm disappointed, but I'm glad you got out of that house before those ladies fragged you. You distinguished yourself, you brought honor to your country and your family, and you made us proud to be fellow Appleseeders. I really hope I get a chance to shake your hand someday, and maybe shoot a few rounds with you. If you ever get up New England way, drop a note on the regional board and we'll treat you right. Remember - you'll never really know they History until you walk the ground where it happened.

</log>
"The future belongs to those that show up." - hawkhavn

TheIronMantis

#130
April 21, 2011, 08:02:57 AM
 O0  Nice plug on Caleb's show!

Beastmode44

#131
April 21, 2011, 07:36:40 PM
Yeah Jamie way to keep your head high above all that hate. I was very encouraged at the example you have put on display, and I hope more men of our day and age will step up to the plate and exemplify the humble attitude you displayed to the country.  O0 Also, way to rep the seed. ah ya  :---
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spitstickler

#132
April 21, 2011, 08:28:16 PM Last Edit: April 22, 2011, 12:34:10 AM by spitstickler
Job well done, Jamie.  :bow:

You've done Appleseed proud. O0


Catch Jamie's interview on Gunnuts radio here where he throws a shout out to our group: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/gunnuts/2011/04/21/gun-nuts-radio-jamie-franks-of-top-shot-season-2

and on Cheaper Than Dirt: http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?p=7672
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."  -Thomas Edison

fprintf

#133
April 22, 2011, 08:10:20 AM
Excellent interview with Cheaper Than Dirt. I came in here to share it and then see Spitstickler beat me to the punch by just a few hours. :-)
I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and dog-gone it people like me!  ~Stuart Smalley

Roland

#134
April 22, 2011, 04:43:09 PM
Great job. You kept your head high, and went out with grace. Not much more you can ask for then that. Hope to meet you someday.

Roland
The doorway to freedom is framed by the muskets that stood between a vision of of liberty and absolute anarchy at a place called Concord Bridge--Charlton Heston, 1997

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Teflon John

#135
April 28, 2011, 02:09:44 PM
Congrats again for making it as far as you did.
I was surprised you were barely in the  "Behind The Bullet" epilogue episode.
Knowing how they like to manufacture drama, I would have thought they would have at least included (again) the others talking about you or them even addressing your numerous elimination challenge appearances.
Keep up the good work and thank you for your service.
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