Virtual Muster Night III - Tuesday - 7pm

[Greg in MO]

Just a reminder that the 3rd Muster night is this Tuesday.  This is the last chance to get together before the big April 17-18 weekend.

See you then!

Greg

[SebalLudington]

If CookieLady is bringing "virtual" cookies, I'll bring "virtual" brownies.....

[Redleg13a]

What time?  I'm 8 hours ahead of ya'll sice I'm in Kuwait.....

[nemohunter]

it's at 7 PM so whatever that is i guess 7AM for you.

[Redleg13a]

That's 0300 for me.  Don't guess I'll be there for that one....Have fun ya'll!

[ErikAnderson]

Just dropping in for a sec to say hi.  I'm in Philly in a client's plant with monitored wireless, so I can't stream the radio show or spend much time on here.  If you can't make one of our fantastic MO shoots, come on down to Little Rock, AR.  We might have a spot or two left for you!

[thursday]

Man these virtual musters are sure easier than the real ones our fore fathers did.

[EEL]

EEL checking in with our friends in MO.  Always nice to know you have friends lurking about.  Well, not exactly lurking, skulking?  NO!  Maybe just bein' there when the they're needed.   

Have a great weekend and keep it safe.

EEL

[SebalLudington]

Tin Whistle player present and reporting for duty....this is the right forum for Virtual Muster night right?

[ben1775]

You are in the right place, good evening all.

Thursday right on the mark brother, we have the luxury of mustering here from the comfort of our homes thanks to their much less pleasant muster.

So is everybody ready for the big weekend?

[Gumballhead]

Another from IL checking in.

Hope to make it to Osage this year for RBC!   

[thursday]

So is everybody ready for the big weekend?

chomping at the bit! :

[SebalLudington]

Chris said if we had any useful suggestions..........what about a discount for Veteran's? Or Senior Citizen Veterans to come to an Appleseed? They've already paid a bit of a price, they most likely love this country and since they have already defended it..........Some may say "oh, I know how to shoot, they taught me how in the Army, Navy, AF, etc." My answer is yeah, and you probably did about 3,000 sit-ups at a time back then too? A brush up with the fantastic stories included.....is a GREAT weekend!

[ErikAnderson]

So is everybody ready for the big weekend?

Just getting my 1st strike polished up such that people say; 'Dang, that's better than Ben1775. I didn't even get a nap in'.

[ben1775]

So is everybody ready for the big weekend?

Just getting my 1st strike polished up such that people say; 'Dang, that's better than Ben1775. I didn't even get a nap in'.

See the nap is why mine is so popular so your shootin yourself in the foot by shortening it up that much.

[ErikAnderson]

See the nap is why mine is so popular so your shootin yourself in the foot by shortening it up that much.

The shooters can sleep....LATER.   

[ben1775]

Chris said if we had any useful suggestions..........what about a discount for Veteran's? Or Senior Citizen Veterans to come to an Appleseed? They've already paid a bit of a price, they most likely love this country and since they have already defended it..........Some may say "oh, I know how to shoot, they taught me how in the Army, Navy, AF, etc." My answer is yeah, and you probably did about 3,000 sit-ups at a time back then too? A brush up with the fantastic stories included.....is a GREAT weekend!

Not a bad idea however this issue has been hashed out by the steering committee and for the time being it is the way it is. They frequently consider the pros and cons of expanding the free shooter list to include other groups but they also have to weigh the fact that AS operates at a loss every year and is only keep afloat by the generosity of some large donors.

If you want to write something up about it I'd be happy to make sure it gets to the appropriate people. Who knows maybe you're the one who can sway their opinion on the issue. One person can make a difference just ask Paul Revere.

Ben

[SebalLudington]

Or Sybal Ludington and her horse Star, who rode twice are far.......at 16 years old, alone & at night...Paul rode what? Wasn't it 20 miles, Sybal & Star rode 40, and were later thanked by Gen. George Washington.

I was just thinking of things to increase attendance, and to get other groups whose lightbulbs would flash on real quickly. I didn't know it had been brought up before......

[thursday]

This will be my first shoot working instead of shooting.  Dose the instructor core have some kind of "after hours" meeting or are they done when the shooters leave?

[SebalLudington]

Bet that depends on how late the shooters stay, eh Ben1775??

[ben1775]

Or Sybal Ludington and her horse Star, who rode twice are far.......at 16 years old, alone & at night...Paul rode what? Wasn't it 20 miles, Sybal & Star rode 40, and were later thanked by Gen. George Washington.

I was just thinking of things to increase attendance, and to get other groups whose lightbulbs would flash on real quickly. I didn't know it had been brought up before......

Oh yes Sybal, don't think I forgot her or her ride. I only mentioned Mr. Revere because he is a big focus of the history we tell but none of us have forgoten Sybal I assure you 

Just because it's been discussed before doesn't mean that they won't change their minds, after all women used to have to pay to attend. I think the idea does have merit and is worthy of consideration.

Ben

[ben1775]

This will be my first shoot working instead of shooting.  Dose the instructor core have some kind of "after hours" meeting or are they done when the shooters leave?

Yes Shelia it does depend on whether or not you have a shooter who wants to shoot by headlights 

Thursday, typically the instructors have an instructor dinner following the shoot on Saturday at which time they discuss how the shoot went. At Osage KR will (most likely) have dinner at his house where you will discuss the shoot and a host of other topics I would imagine 

[Greg in MO]

Hey gang.  Just got in and got the girls in bed.  Figured we'd better check in as well.  We're all set for Williamstown this weekend.  Guess I'd better see if we have any shooters signed up yet.

Greg

[Cookie Lady]

Just checking in. I get to do 1st strike this weekend (among other things  so I want to make sure I do Ben proud. I know that's his baby. I will miss working with so many of the great MO crew this weekend, but it will be fun to get together afterwards and compare stories.

Robin

[ben1775]

Just checking in. I get to do 1st strike this weekend (among other things  so I want to make sure I do Ben proud. I know that's his baby. I will miss working with so many of the great MO crew this weekend, but it will be fun to get together afterwards and compare stories.

Robin

I'm sure 1st strike's in good hands with you Robin 

[Jungle George]

I finally made it in I had to go get another truck, my poor old toyota bit the dust last week and I just got home.

[SebalLudington]

I think any shoot that gets the "Pioneer" crew is going to be very blessed & lucky!