Winter Shoot in Williamston REMINDERS AND REQUESTS

[BeeFree]

Reminder to participants - Williamston Shoot is RIMFIRE ONLY.  If you do not have an appropriate rifle, please contact me WELL BEFORE THE SHOOT, so that I can get a count of how many loaners we will need, and have time to arrange for them.  If you email me the night before (and people have done this), I may NOT be able to arrange a rifle for you.  And thanks to the folks who have already told me they need loaners! 

Reminder to instructors attending shoot - this is RIMFIRE ONLY, therefore we need more loaners than usual.  If you have a rifle you can loan out, please bring it.  It would also be helpful if you could let me know that you are doing so, and how many rifles you are bringing.

BeeFree

[TreadCarefully]

I can bring one

[Gopher Boy]

I'll bring all Three (3) 10/22 I have Just in case.

G.B.

[Fred]

    Currently, you have 7 signed up...

[Gopher Boy]

I working on get 2 more to this shoot, Maybe more.

I'm doin' everything I can for IL, and Sqeezing in as much as time allows for the Maze and Blue.

G.B.

[BeeFree]

We are five weeks out and have 12 people registered for the Winter in Williamston shoot, with 8 slots remaining.  If you want a space on the line, get registered soon! 

Three of our registered folks are SUNDAY ONLY, soooo... there should be space in the line for IITs to rotate through for some practice on Saturday afternoon.

And it looks like we have a good size crew coming... you will be receiving PMs shortly, with more details...

BeeFree

[Miki]

I put in a 'request' for the trend to continue. 30s last weekend....40s this weekend....I'm HOPING for 50s the following weekend.

[TreadCarefully]

This was supposed to be a 'winter' shoot. Guess we'll have to call it a 'early summer' shoot at this rate.

[ITB]

I'll bring the one I have - Marlin 795 with Tech Sights - Sunday only

[BeeFree]

If this warming trend continues, it will be rather muddy, even marshy.  I will bring several big tarps, but anyone who has one of their own might want to bring it. 

the Pre-reg stats for Williamston are showing 21 slots filled out of 20 - I am assuming that is either because we had some memberships sold on eventbrite, which always screws with the numbers, or our two Sunday minors are going to share a slot.  Also, there are 4 slots left out of 25 for Fenton in April.  I see no difficulty in selling out that venue in the remaining 5 weeks 

The duty roster will go out this afternoon (sorry for the delay, i spent the last three days flat on my back after a stupid attempt to lift a 50# box of trash Mon morn - so much for my being demo dummy much!). 

I'll be bringing the marker board again for anyone teaching anything that uses visual aids (tho' you are more than welcome to bring your own).

I have received the FENTON shoot box, but not the WILLIAMSTON box, yet, which means that we are covered if W's doesn't arrive in time).

Looking forward to seeing everyone again!  And meeting some new folk!

BeeFree

[Gopher Boy]

I know there is also a minor that is shooting both days.  I've already talked to Billwinkle (Dad) about having to modify the targets.

Looking forward to it.

G.B.

[hiphi]

This will be the first Appleseed for myself, my wife and two of our friends.  Can't wait!

Thanks to everyone who made this possible.

[BeeFree]

Hi 'Seeders!

Here are the actual Eventbrite registrations 17/20 for Saturday and 19/20 for Sunday... so we have one more open slot for a Sat&Sun person & 2 slots for Sat only.  I've emailed Ss to update Eventbrite (whcih was claiming everything was sold out due to some memberships) so we can get those last-minute registrations in...

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

BeeFree

[TreadCarefully]

Welcome aboard hiphi!

[hiphi]

Welcome aboard hiphi!

Thanks!

Can any of you do something about the expected rain?  We'd like sun and warmth please!

[BeeFree]

just bring waders, hiphi, you'll be fine...lol

BeeFree

[BeeFree]

Hi all,

Staff: The new backer boards arrived, so we can install them Sat morning.  There IS a hammer in the pistol shed and the nails are in my van.  Please arrive by 7AM.

Shooters: There is still snow on the firing line.  It is very muddy between the firing line and the target line.  WEAR WATERPROOF BOOTS (when I say muddy, i mean a couple inches of standing water, too).  I know I said this once, but it's worth the reminder - bring a waterproof tarp AND a shooting mat/carpet/quilt/something to put between you and the cold, wet snow/ground - 'cause you will be laying in it a lot).  Please arrive by 8:30AM.

Everyone: If anyone needs anything between now and the shoot, please PM me before 8PM Friday night.  After that, call my cell.  I will arrive between 6:30/6:45AM Sat morning to unlock the gate, so don't bother showing up any earlier than that, since you won't be able to get in. 

BeeFree

[Miki]

Just a heads up about travel. I -96 will be completely closed in both directions from 11 PM Friday March 12 till 5 AM Monday March 15 from Livernois to Joy. The suggested detour is the service drive.

[BeeFree]

Just a heads up about travel. I -96 will be completely closed in both directions from 11 PM Friday March 12 till 5 AM Monday March 15 from Livernois to Joy. The suggested detour is the service drive.

Gaaaahhhh!  Of course it will, orange alien season started Monday...

BeeFree

[Dazureus]

Don't forget, daylight savings time is on Sunday, March 14th at 2am. 

[donaldj]

Hey all,

This is Don. I was the guy down on lane 1.  I just wanted to thank everyone for an excellent opportunity to learn from you, and get a lot more proficient with a rifle.

Especially thanks to Gopher Boy for the use of a truly excellent Ruger 10/22.

See you all soon, I will be re registering (and hopefully bringing more friends!) for an early summer shoot.

Don

[Butt Stock]

It rained and it was cold, but we got it done.

[hiphi]

What a great event!  This was our first, and was very informative.  Despite the rain, the cold, the frostbite, it was totally worth it.   We'll be setting up a dry fire "range" at home and practicing at the range a lot, in preparation for our next Appleseed this summer.

Big thanks from Jeff & Eva to everyone that took time and money to get here and make this an awesome experience!

[Superheat]

BeeFree,  I would like to thank you, Dinky, FuzzyMath, Treadcarfully, Miki, Buttstock, GofferBoy, Intheburbs and ALL the shooters.  Everyone made this a real memorable experience for my family.  When I arrived home from work both kids were wearing their t-shirts and showing off their targets to friends.  You and your team made a cold rainy day FUN.  Although my equipment frustrated me with countless jambs your team kept encouraging me.  All the instructors were helping Maddie and Vince continuously.  I was overwhelmed by their patience.  
The kids haven't stopped talking about Miki this, Gofferboy that, buttstock, Dinky said..etc..  I'm sorry that I missed the opportunity to get a picture of FuzzyMath helping Maddie shoot the last AQT.  What can I say.  Sometimes you don't notice a special moment until its gone.  I have a feeling our paths will cross again soon.

Today I ordered "Paul Revere's ride".  When I told Lori she said your kidding me, I ordered it too.  
Superheat.

[Superheat]

MADDIE POSTING UNDER SUPERHEAT,
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!
you made a horrible, rainy day SWEET 
i could not be more thankful
               Thanks,
               Maddie
                   
                                 ps. WE NEED TO GET PINK AQT's
                                                     HA HA HA HA

[BeeFree]

It was a pleasure having you on the line - if we don't have pink AQTs, you could always look for a pink rifle like my daughter's.  Miki has one, too, I believe.

BeeFree

[Miki]

Hi Maddie, I DO have a pink rifle. Can you keep a secret? I have TWO pink rifles. Let me know when you're coming to another shoot and I'll make sure I bring them so you can see how much FUN it is to shoot a pink rifle.
Miki

[Miki]

Pics posted here....

http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=12352.0

Took me a while but I figured it out.

[Superheat]

Well, I was cleaning the sand/dirt out of some gear and found....A SLING THAT SAYS G.B. on it.  Gopher Boy's I assume.  Please p.m. with address so I can send it out.  I can't p.m. yet. I'm hoping at 10 posts it will turn on.

[Gopher Boy]

I'll be in Dundee in July and August.  If you'll be at either you can get it to me there or if you are heading to Fenton I'll see BeeFree and ITB on the trail sooner or later.

I'm in no rush.

G.B.