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AAR: Glen Helen, CA Nov 27-28, 2010 - Ladyseed

Started by SavageShootr, November 28, 2010, 12:47:48 AM

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SavageShootr

November 28, 2010, 12:47:48 AM Last Edit: November 29, 2010, 07:50:02 PM by SavageShootr
Another great day at the West End Gun Club! Many thanks to Bruce for having us out and encouraging the ladies.

We had 17 enthusiastic shooters come out and get a good dose of markmanship and heritage.

We got in one QDAQT at the end of the day and produced a Rifle(wo)man! Lioness of Liberty came out shot a 220! She had fabulous groups all day! Congratulations Stephanie. She has also decided to join us in the ranks of IIT and took an orange hat. Thanks for grabbing a bucket! I look forward to working with you and seeing you in your new role as an Instructor!

Great group of shooters, all showed improvement as was seen in the differences from the first redcoat to the final redcoat. Groups were great all day too. Sue, a lady from Prescott who attended the event with her niece, cleaned the redcoat!!

Looking forward to another great day tomorrow.





"Listen to everyone, read everything, and don't believe anything unless you can prove it."' B.C.
"It isn't like it is life or death...it is more important than that." MrPete

Old Glory!

#1
November 28, 2010, 02:26:16 AM
SS, 

Thanks for posting, ALREADY!     It's good to hear how the Ladyseeds are going in CA.   And even BETTER, to see another gal take up an orange hat.   O0

Get some rest.

"My primary objective is to change hearts and minds, for that is where the gaping hole in the hull of the USS America lies. I am looking to make a spark and praying that it will ignite, by their own will, into a bonfire in their hearts and souls."  PHenry

"Folks, this Appleseed thing doesn't work if we get a patch and go home. It doesn't work if we shoot a Rifleman score and remember the good times we had out on the range. It only works if we take that 7th Step and spread the 'seed. HUZZAH!!!"  Slim 


April 18-19, 2009  "The seeds of rifle marksmanship were sown in good ground.  In the end, then, every attendee walked away as an instructor for their friends, family, coworkers.  May you tend your patch in Liberty's garden well and through a long life."  Francis Marion

NewMOe

#2
November 28, 2010, 10:02:11 AM
Thanks Savage Gayle is excited. Home work pics attached
"The right of the citizens to keep and bear arms has justly been considered, as the palladium of the liberties of a republic; since it offers a strong moral check against the usurpation and arbitrary power of rulers; and will generally, even if these are successful in the first instance, enable the

Johnnyappleseed

#3
November 28, 2010, 10:35:21 AM
Congratulations Stephanie !
Welcome aboard ,Lioness of Liberty
JA
Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.
Calvin Coolidge

Old Glory!

#4
November 28, 2010, 01:58:29 PM
The pictures prove it!   Women do their HOMEWORK!   :bow:

Quote from: NewMOe on November 28, 2010, 10:02:11 AM
Thanks Savage Gayle is excited. Home work pics attached
"My primary objective is to change hearts and minds, for that is where the gaping hole in the hull of the USS America lies. I am looking to make a spark and praying that it will ignite, by their own will, into a bonfire in their hearts and souls."  PHenry

"Folks, this Appleseed thing doesn't work if we get a patch and go home. It doesn't work if we shoot a Rifleman score and remember the good times we had out on the range. It only works if we take that 7th Step and spread the 'seed. HUZZAH!!!"  Slim 


April 18-19, 2009  "The seeds of rifle marksmanship were sown in good ground.  In the end, then, every attendee walked away as an instructor for their friends, family, coworkers.  May you tend your patch in Liberty's garden well and through a long life."  Francis Marion

Earl

#5
November 28, 2010, 03:46:28 PM Last Edit: November 28, 2010, 03:47:59 PM by Earl
I have the targets for dry fire practice in my home, and have done so, but never enough. But putting a laser pointer with it wasn't on my to do list. It is now, almost as good as exploding targets. Thanks for the pictures O0

Interesting kneeling position, don't think that would work for me, maybe about sixty pounds lighter and forty years younger it might. Looks solid.
... to catch the fire in another American for sharing the skills and our heritage to our posterity. Maybe my perfect shots will be made by those I met along the trials and trails of Appleseed. I know that America is a nation of Riflemen.

NewMOe

#6
November 28, 2010, 06:17:27 PM
Old M44 stock with an unused Beam shot from the 90's, a great way to recycle those unused toys. This is Her first A/S So I am hopeful she gets the bug and stays with it.
"The right of the citizens to keep and bear arms has justly been considered, as the palladium of the liberties of a republic; since it offers a strong moral check against the usurpation and arbitrary power of rulers; and will generally, even if these are successful in the first instance, enable the

asminuteman

#7
November 28, 2010, 10:13:05 PM Last Edit: May 16, 2012, 05:40:05 PM by asminuteman
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"He who dares not offend cannot be honest." ~ Thomas Paine

"He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."~ Thomas Paine

I know of no way to judge the future, then by the past. -Thomas Paine

NewMOe

#8
November 28, 2010, 10:26:07 PM
To all of the instructors (yes you too Ken (BTW I hear you look quite smashing in a dress)). Excellent job and thank all of you for a shoot so well done.
Nora well done girl !!! You look great in orange. To Stephine three Huzzahs to you also. Galye said she will reevaluate Her position of the shoot after the pain stops (Pain is for the weak or Pain is weakness leaving your body).
Great job to all of the shooters and instructors !!!!!!
"The right of the citizens to keep and bear arms has justly been considered, as the palladium of the liberties of a republic; since it offers a strong moral check against the usurpation and arbitrary power of rulers; and will generally, even if these are successful in the first instance, enable the

Western Rose

#9
November 28, 2010, 10:36:33 PM
Quote from: NewMOe on November 28, 2010, 10:26:07 PM
Nora well done girl !!! You look great in orange.

^:)^ Congratulations Nora!!!!  ^:)^

You do realize that now you have to make another trip to Idaho, right? ;)

WR :D
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Evenstar

#10
November 28, 2010, 10:52:24 PM
What?! Nora finally took the ORANGE HAT?! ^:)^ ^:)^ ^:)^ ^:)^ ^:)^ WTG, girl! Congrats! O0 :cool2: :D
'Pictures... or it didn't happen!' &)

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NewMOe

#11
November 28, 2010, 10:56:18 PM
And Snuggles too !!!  and as soon as we can we will be back to Idaho,,
"The right of the citizens to keep and bear arms has justly been considered, as the palladium of the liberties of a republic; since it offers a strong moral check against the usurpation and arbitrary power of rulers; and will generally, even if these are successful in the first instance, enable the

Evenstar

#12
November 28, 2010, 10:58:36 PM
HUZZAH! You're right; orange DOES look good on her. :) ..:..
'Pictures... or it didn't happen!' &)

"What we do in life echoes in eternity.

"All we must decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."

"She is worth the wait. When she lifts her head - she smiles!" - Earl

"Warriors are not always the fastest or strongest men. Strength and speed can be developed through training. Warriors are those who choose to stand between their enemy and all that he loves or holds sacred."

Arwen, Shorty, Blondy, Star, Trouble, Smiley, Miss Jess Adair, Starry, Kitten, Blue Eyes, Even Shorter, Elfy, Butterfly Girl, Tater Jr., Princess Tater, Tater Tot, Tiny Tater, Twinkletoes, Skippy

Coeur d'Alene 8/10!
Waterman 300 9/11/10
Deary 3/11!
Bickleton 100 4/9/11
Medical Lake, WA - July 31, 2011

aprilcyg

#13
November 28, 2010, 11:13:48 PM
I just wanted to say "thanks" to all of you volunteers at Appleseed this past weekend! The awesome instructors helped me basically start from scratch. I've never fired a gun in my life. Yesterday was a bit overwhelming with all of the information. I tried to put into application everything I was taught. Sometimes I'd remember one thing but forget another, but if you really listen to the instructors, not just listen but actually put into practice what they say, particularly about how YOU can improve, it really does pays off in the end. I performed much better today (second day). Yesterday, (first day ever held a rifle) they continually pointed out that I was dragging wood. Today though it finally clicked, Jackie came to the rescue and held her finger on mine until I got it. Liz showed me too but I guess yesterday I just didn't get it. For some reason today it clicked and with Liz showing me how to relax into the sling, getting my NPOA, my aim significantly improved. Also learning how to "listen to my targets" after walking down range and then adjusting my scope by applying the math (minutes, clicks and whatever else it was lol can't remember now) that really helped too. I was using a scope, I was low by 2 squares (1/4" each) so I clicked up 8 and it was very good after that. I'm sure I will forget some of the stuff because it felt like I just crammed for a freaking final, but I am looking forward to attending more Appleseeds soon. I will add that I was a little hesitant to attend because I went alone (don't be a baby, no excuses just do it, i told myself) and I didn't know anyone attending, but I easily made friends there who are like minded and we exchanged numbers and hope to stay in contact with them and maybe even go rifle shooting together (once I actually buy my own rifle that is!) I also wanted to thank Ken for finding my keys which I hadn't realized I dropped until the end of the day, when I went to start my truck.
Here's my scores for the 3 QDAQT in order from yesterday to the end.
Sat: 125
Sun:
#1: 168
#2: 178
#3: 204 (BOOO one round malfunctioned on the last target, I will remember to bring extra rounds to the line next time. This would've helped me get a rifleman score!)
Last redcoat: got 'em all except for 1!! (missed one in the 400 yard range but I made the headshot) Not bad for my second day ever firing a gun huh?

So in conclusion, if anyone is reading this forum and thinking about attending an Appleseed or Ladyseed, DO IT. I've never fired a gun and in two days I almost had a rifleman score. Plus the people there are great, not only the instructors but the people you get to learn alongside. Can't wait for the next one. Sincere thanks to all the volunteers, who understand the importance of sharing this heritage and tradition that has been passed down to us by our forefathers and foremothers. Congratulations to everyone who received commendations too!

now at the next appleseed, I can say I'm "aprilcyg" on the forum ;) see you guys soon!

Cooper

#14
November 28, 2010, 11:30:09 PM
Aprilcyg...

You go girl!!!

Your patch (and hat, I hope) are just another Appleseed or two away.
You brought yourself and persevered and your personal growth shines brightly throughout your post!!
Continue to be strong and trust in yourself!!!

Janelle
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LayloPro

#15
November 28, 2010, 11:44:03 PM
April, congrats on "getting it" so quickly...... O0 O0 O0
Our "next one (locally) is @ Raahaughes Shooting park in Corona on both Dec 4-5, and then again Dec 11-12......Yep, back to back weekends.....
And yes, we have loaners...... :~ :)) ;)

Nora gave me a call on her way home to let me know that her Dad's team has a new pair of Orange hats now!! Whoot-Whoot!! O0 O0 O0
Both she & Snuggles are accepted as "been there, done that", so now we'll get her working for real!! **) **) ;D No more "just" doing admin!! ;D ;D

And Stephenie as well!! Congrats there!! Looking forward to having you come out & help out, we need all our buckets in the water...... O0 O0 O0

To our great Instructor core, thank you!! You guys are always rocking it, and I know the ladies really appreciate it......it means more than we can say, so I try to suffice with a simple "Thank You!!" :bow: :bow: :bow:

To all the other gals who showed up & learned some of our nations Heritage, I hope to see you soon at our other "events"....we will be setting up more "LadySeeds" for 2011, so you guys can continue to learn that it is: "Shoot like a girl....cuz you can!!"

Awesome job, all!!
LLP

"The truth only hurts if you're guilty." 

"Fast / cheap / good....you only get 2....Your choice."

"Amateurs talk hardware. Professionals talk software. It doesn't matter what's in your hand or between your legs. It matters what's in your heart and in your mind." Lt Col. Dave Grossman.

SavageShootr

#16
November 29, 2010, 07:03:43 PM Last Edit: November 29, 2010, 07:58:50 PM by SavageShootr
April!! Thanks for posting your experiences. You did so well. Cooper, you are right, April's patch is an Appleseed away. Thanks for being so receptive to the instruction. You took to it very well. My Granddaughter called you a natural.

Nem0e, Congratulations on scoring Rifleman, with the great score of 218. It will be fabulous to see you with that new hat working the line! Looking forward to working with you. Great Job!

We had 14 ladies come out on Sunday. So many ladies very close to Rifleman. You all will make it. The groups improved all day.

Amy, wow, great score of 206, SqueekyBlinkr, wow, a great job with the 195, Kelseygirl, wow, 186! Great job. You made all of us proud. Shannon, Thanks for coming out both days and hanging in there in the cold. You'd never know you had refused to fire a round before Piru Ladyseed. Sorry you had to leave early and miss your new friend scoring Rifleman. You young ladies will all do well. Megan, very attentive, great groups too, and only 8 years old. Way to go! She had some groups smaller than her moms.

It was my honor to work with all of Ladies. Thank You for coming.

Thanks again to all of the Instructors who came out to help. You made such a difference. You all made it go smoothly. I look forward to working with you all again.

I will get to more of my notes later.
"Listen to everyone, read everything, and don't believe anything unless you can prove it."' B.C.
"It isn't like it is life or death...it is more important than that." MrPete

SavageShootr

#17
November 29, 2010, 08:13:20 PM
Quote from: NewMOe on November 28, 2010, 10:02:11 AM
Thanks Savage Gayle is excited. Home work pics attached

WOW Those are great pics of Gayle with that laserpointer! (They didn't open before)

NewMoe, she was a joy to work with. I had the honor of being her partner for Ball and Dummy on Sunday. She is a very nice lady. When her daughter scored RM she was as proud as a mom ever could be. Awesone woman!
"Listen to everyone, read everything, and don't believe anything unless you can prove it."' B.C.
"It isn't like it is life or death...it is more important than that." MrPete

NewMOe

#18
November 29, 2010, 11:35:28 PM
Thanks Savage,, Gayle and Nora were both impressed with the Professionalism of the of the class, Gayle (first A/S) felt at home with all of you and as her schedule allows will return for the illusive 210.
Thank you for working with them and making them feel so at home.
"The right of the citizens to keep and bear arms has justly been considered, as the palladium of the liberties of a republic; since it offers a strong moral check against the usurpation and arbitrary power of rulers; and will generally, even if these are successful in the first instance, enable the

asminuteman

#19
November 29, 2010, 11:46:02 PM Last Edit: May 16, 2012, 05:39:46 PM by asminuteman
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"He who dares not offend cannot be honest." ~ Thomas Paine

"He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."~ Thomas Paine

I know of no way to judge the future, then by the past. -Thomas Paine

22calgal

#20
November 30, 2010, 12:30:49 AM
LADYSEEDS RULE!

We had a fabulous group at Glen Helen/West End Gun Club last weekend.  Some were completely new to shooting and what a joy to have people who don't have bad habits to unlearn.  We laughed, we learned, we made new friends, we ate cookies and we tried to stay warm. :D

One of the most special moments of my Appleseed career was after lunch on Saturday.  April, whom I'd communicated with the day before, came up to me and said her 10th grandfather was John Witherspoon, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.  As I write this, I get goose bumps.  She was so amazed that in this day and age we would talk about our American heritage and our fore-fathers and fore-mothers.  A descendant of someone who helped form our country was with us to learn more about marksmanship and our heritage.  April even brought me some info she'd printed off the internet about her family, and it turns out her 6th grandfather was John Witherspoon.  You just never know who will turn up at an Appleseed shoot!

Congrats to Stephanie and Nora as our newest Riflemen and orange hats.  They worked hard and it shows.  Everyone worked hard both days, and it was wonderful to see. ;)

Thanks to the wonderful ladies who came out on a cold weekend while others were at the mall.  I am sure Mother Bathrick, Hannah Davis, Jacque Wells and others are proud of all of us.

Jackie
22calgal[/b]
Jackie Young, Proud to be American

Lioness of Liberty

#21
November 30, 2010, 10:02:07 AM
Another amazing weekend! Thank you to all of the ladies (asminutman & scavanger too) for being there and making these weekends possible.  To all of you on the forum thank you for your kind words.

I went Saturday determined to make Riffleman, going over every step in my head on my drive to Glen Helen.  The day went very well but something happened when we were doing the ball & dummy exercise.  Something clicked, I heard V in my head saying relax into the sling you should be able to sleep in this position.  At that time (year ago Oct) I thought he was crazy, how can you be so comfortable in a position like this! Well I relaxed and guess what V was right, relax into that sling let the sling do the work for you!!! It was the end of the day our one and only AQT. Time was up we had finished, I couldn't look I asked Savage to take it down and score it for me. I did it! Amazing what happens when you listen, apply what you have been taught, breathe and let yourself relax "Riffleman"

This was the largest Appleseed I have attended so far, it was great having all of those wonderful ladies on the line side by side.  What was even better was how many of them returned on Sun!  To "Redcoat Slayer Sue" (from Prescott, AZ) you will make riffleman soon too! I was in the same place as you don't get frustrated! Sue swept the Redcoat both days!!! I hope to hear from you soon and see you again in the very near future.

Nora Congrats!!!! Way to go!!!

To my Kelseygirl keep up the good work, she went from a 116 AQT to a 186 AQT I am very proud of you! She wants the Purple Patch so bad she can taste it!

Again, 22calgal you did a wonderful job thank you for putting this together.  Recruiter it was an absolute pleasure meeting you and you are an awesome instructor.  Get'er Done Ducky thank you! It is fun watching you grow into and amazing instructor.  AQT Monster I look forward to seeing you at more events you are a sweet heart.  Savage you are my inspiration thank you!

SavageShootr

#22
November 30, 2010, 08:25:33 PM
QuoteTo "Redcoat Slayer Sue" (from Prescott, AZ)

What a great name!! I agree, she will make Rifleman really soon. Sue is already great at seventh stepping! as well as Redcoats!

"Listen to everyone, read everything, and don't believe anything unless you can prove it."' B.C.
"It isn't like it is life or death...it is more important than that." MrPete

AZOpie

#23
November 30, 2010, 08:51:06 PM
Great to hear Sue made it out! She told me she was scheduled for a Ladyseed when she brought her boys to Buckeye in October.  O0

AZO

SavageShootr

#24
November 30, 2010, 09:37:38 PM

Sue brought her niece, Amy with her. Both were getting really great groups.

"Listen to everyone, read everything, and don't believe anything unless you can prove it."' B.C.
"It isn't like it is life or death...it is more important than that." MrPete

SavageShootr

#25
November 30, 2010, 09:38:43 PM
Quote from: asminuteman on November 29, 2010, 11:46:02 PM
Keith your family is a joy!......but you knew that!

Ken, Yours is too.
"Listen to everyone, read everything, and don't believe anything unless you can prove it."' B.C.
"It isn't like it is life or death...it is more important than that." MrPete

asminuteman

#26
November 30, 2010, 11:24:42 PM Last Edit: May 16, 2012, 05:39:27 PM by asminuteman
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"He who dares not offend cannot be honest." ~ Thomas Paine

"He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."~ Thomas Paine

I know of no way to judge the future, then by the past. -Thomas Paine

RedCoatSlayerSue

#27
December 01, 2010, 11:49:37 PM
 Thanks Stephanie for thinking up a forum name for me.

I just wanted to add my thanks for a very inspiring ladyseed weekend. A big thanks to all organizers and instructors. The student/instructor ratio was excellent. I finally get the whole sighting in process with the minutes and clicks, thanks Liz. It was just really inspiring seeing other women shooting and liking it.

Another plug for appleseed, it has been a great place for our CA/AZ branches of the family to meet. I have now gone to Appleseeds with my brother, nephew and nie

RedCoatSlayerSue

#28
December 01, 2010, 11:52:29 PM
whoops my computer cut me off. Thanks also for the words of encouragement on this forum.

Lioness of Liberty

#29
December 02, 2010, 09:22:57 AM
Sue you are welcome, Im glad you liked the forum name.  I thought it fit you perfectly!!
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