Hibernation?

[The Old Guide]

We have much to do before April, 19 2014. We just completed out last Appleseed of 2013 in Maine and made two new Riflemen who earned well deserved Winterseed patches during gusts to 30 MPH.

We can't afford to hibernate for four months. We need to preserve and enhance our skills, update equipment and improve our fitness and flexibility. Practice positions. Practice dry firing. Practice live shooting when practical. We do have warm sunny days during Maine winters.

We can have Libertyseeds. IITs can practice their history presentations. Practice on your family. We all need to progress. We need to make 2014 the best ever in the Northeast. This year Maine's governor issued a Proclamation designating April as Patriot History and Heritage Recognition Month. I hope to see that repeated in 2014. Maybe other Northeast states can do the same. PM me for assistance in getting it done in your state.

We need more ranges. We need a good KD range. I'm willing to go anywhere to meet with a club to establish a new DAR which is a Designated Appleseed Range.

And Merry Christmas, Appleseeders. Remember the reason for the season.

[Nickle]

Northern New England is a tough place to shoot in the winter. We know that.

But, like the man said, it's a good time to get busy, work on plans and hold a few Libraryseeds. At least there usually isn't a couple of feet of snow on the ground in the libraries. By the way, there's venues other than actual libraries too. American Legion/VFW halls, local munincipal facilities, and others. Comfortable places to sit, heat and beverages are a good idea, and that can be done most anywhere. Even heated garages.