Myakka City FL July 24/25 2010

[willorith]

A light turn out for a mid Summer event in Florida. We fooled them though. Cloudy skies and a consistent breeze kept the conditions close to tolerable for the weekend.

Sue and her son,Tim showed that they have what it takes as they stuck out two days of instruction and displayed the dramatic improvement we so often observe in neophyte shooters.

William, the editor of the Sportmen's Gazette, and a long time competitive shooter, shot some very fine groups with both his AR and a sweet Ruger outfitted with Williams target sights. Alas his duties as reporter pulled him away from the line during the AQT Grind and the sought after Rifleman's badge eluded him this time.

Reagan returned after allowing her broken thumb to heal a little more. She sat out most of her last Appleseed in March because the thumb was still a bit sore. Reagan  is a delightful young lady, with her mom and dad both Orange Hat instructors. The quality of the young people I meet at Appleseed events always impresses me. These people are truly the leaders of tomorrow. She is making steady progress towards her Rifleman's patch.

Thaifighter cut watermelon for the attendees and instructors Saturday afternoon helping to keep us all appropriately moist on the inside.

After the range had closed Saturday evening, a Florida Panther was spotted and photographed lurking about. No doubt seeking a young shoat for a nice pulled pork sandwich. Deer, hogs swallow tailed kites and redtailed hawks are common sights at the range, this is the first time I've heard of the rare Florida panther being seen there.

Taken as a whole, a swell time. Thanks to the instructors and attendees that made this event possible. Special thanks to BrownBess, without his support I wouldn't be able to shoot boss any better than a cross eyed armadillo.

[willorith]

George Foreman spoke, and a few of the instructors got to shake his hand, and learned first hand why this rifle is named George Foreman.

[BrownBess]

Is that a Palm Tree Willorith is napping on???

[hawkhavn]

That doesn't look like 'Area 51'!
Did you get an upgrade?
That is a beautiful club and facility.

HH

[Sly223]

area 51 looked like death vally after winter freeze.Now it is lush and green with animals everywhere, A Doe Braved the birm right after the event ended as if she had a watch on, it was an awsome sight with an intense storm in the back ground Like a Hartford commercial.We pride ourselves on leaving 51 better than we left it.
Another great experience on the AS trail!