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Started by Pappy, October 25, 2008, 08:07:36 PM

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Garand69

Ok folks, Pappy has asked nice, who's up for the Chilli Show????

We have TWO 3-DAY SHOOTS booked for Memorial Day Weekend, this is a prime place to promote them.

Who's with us?????
Garand69

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WSMR 03-10 ...SAPPER STEEL!!!!

"Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results." - General George S. Patton Jr

"One can covet success or one can covet being Right, but if he covets both, he will achieve neither" - Stimey


Do not fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have war......Let it start here.

God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right, even though I think it is HOPELESS.
-Chester W. Nimitz

Pappy

Hello Group; There will be a two day GUN SHOW AND SALE!!! at the Chilicothe sportsmans club just north of Chilicothe ILLINOIS on ROUTE 29. Do your best to come they have a very nice area no matter what your shooting rifle- pistol- shotgun- covered range and an indoor range also. We will be holding some of our three day special Appleseeds at this range come and check it out this weekend and enjoy the show, bring somthing to trade. Hope to see all of you there, and thanks to each and every one of you who steped up to help promote our program.  :) @) @) O0 <:)  &) Pappy
Which has greater value?...... Ammo will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no ammo..

hawkhavn

Pappy,

Did your shipment show up yet???

Hawkhavn
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Dr. Jerry Pournelle

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This is known as "bad luck."
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Pappy

Hello Hawkhaven; I got a huge box from FRED, Thankyou, I can almost fit it in my truck it is chock full of stuff to give away at the Chilli GUN SHOW this week end so if you are there be sure and stop by. Pappy
Which has greater value?...... Ammo will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no ammo..

hawkhavn

Great! Well, you should get a little box from me as well.

Good luck, sorry I won't be close to Chilicothe this weekend.

HH
Criticism is the only known antidote to error.  David Brin

What a nation has done, a nation can aspire to.
Dr. Jerry Pournelle

Throughout history, poverty is the normal condition of man. Advances which permit this norm to be exceeded — here and there, now and then — are the work of an extremely small minority, frequently despised, often condemned, and almost always opposed by all right-thinking people. Whenever this tiny minority is kept from creating, or (as sometimes happens) is driven out of a society, the people then slip back into abject poverty.

This is known as "bad luck."
---Robert Anson Heinlein

"Great things have been effected by a few men well conducted." - George Rogers Clark

"Appleseed is a safe place to learn because they care. They have the confidence and serenity of spring gardeners." 1IV on AR15.com

Pappy

Hello Group; The Chili Sportsmans Club Gun Show was well attended, Small rifle and pistol Primers sold out early saturday, I found another type of sight to use on a  Ruger LTR. When its been in use for a fair amount of time I will give a Report on service of this front and rear sight combo at this point it looks like a reasonable option.
G69, M1D, and I were supplied a table by OUR GOOD FRIEND AND FELLOW RIFLEMAN, Cliff from the Club, Thank You Cliff. Your club has a wonderfull facility and we can`t wait for your next event. There was much interest with the membership, many of them new fellows to your club many of which knew about last years Appleseed and were asking when and where will be the next chance to attend a Seed. Again Thanks To ALL THE CHILLI SPORTSMEN FOR BEING GREAT HOSTS!!!  :) ;) ;D 8) O0 @) :~ PAPPY
Which has greater value?...... Ammo will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no ammo..

Garand69

Great time had by all!!

We had the chance to speak at length with many interested folks and and we should have an excellent oppurtunity to sell out Chilli!

Any of you folks reading this, always try to attend an Appleseed Hosts Gun Shows!!! You have a near captive and very receptive audience that may or may not know about the shoot, but will support it as a Club activity.

Thanks Klippefurt! see you in May O0

Thanks M1D for making the trek and of course, thanks for the hospitality Mr. & Mrs. Pappy, you were right about the pork roast sam-itch-es. Who would have guessed that roast pork is like Kryptonite to Ole' Sluefoot and I managed to leave the property unscathed (and un-stuck), and had a tasty meal while driving through the blizzard to get home! (well not really a blizzard, more of a slushard, but my wipers would only let me do 65mph  ;D )
Garand69

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WSMR 03-10 ...SAPPER STEEL!!!!

"Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results." - General George S. Patton Jr

"One can covet success or one can covet being Right, but if he covets both, he will achieve neither" - Stimey


Do not fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have war......Let it start here.

God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right, even though I think it is HOPELESS.
-Chester W. Nimitz

Pappy

Hello Group; This Sunday is Mothers Day and also its GUN SHOW week end at Kane County Fair Grounds!!!!
This will be a great time to pick up that new rifle that you know she has always wanted bring her along so she can pick out the one she likes.
G69 and I and a few other VIP`s will be attending stop by and watch the table a bit or just chat, but come and see what DEALS there is to be had. DO NOT forget some stuff to trade as that always makes things interesting. I remember a time when my Grandmothers both came to a Gun Show I was working it was in the late 80`s and so were they. When they got to the door the man said, Laidies! You know this is a Gun Show!, and they replied Good! we must be in the right place. They were just from church and dressed to the nines, AS always Pappy
Which has greater value?...... Ammo will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no ammo..

LayloPro

I remember a time when my Grandmothers both came to a Gun Show I was working it was in the late 80`s and so were they. When they got to the door the man said, Ladies! You know this is a Gun Show!, and they replied Good! we must be in the right place.

Ya know, Pappy,
I -knew- you came from good GREAT folks!!! **) **) **) O0 O0 O0

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.

Pappy

#39
Hello Group; We have two of our Instructors Sheepdog and EEL out in Montana at the RBC so make some plans to be at the Kane Co fair grounds this Sunday we could use your help to hand out papers and promote the project. A big push is needed to fill out the next few shoots, See you There, and do not forget its Mothers Day. Pappy


Well We had quite a time spreading the word and handing out Swat reprints Blue press reprints , Papers and other Appleseed event Flyers. The gouging continues for Primers and ammo reloading components 80.00 for small rifle primers!!!! WOW. I wonder if they are going for a record. This is just a example, stuff was flying off the tables at first opening. LOTS OF INTEREST IN THE PROGRAM here in the land of suc, I wonder why. Pappy
Which has greater value?...... Ammo will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no ammo..

Pappy

#40
Hello Team Illinois; Next weekend March 27&28 in Princeton IL there will be a Gun Show at the fair grounds.
We could use some help on the table. This show is a bit different than those in the suburbs, it goes TWO days.
If you have not been to a Gun Show this year this would be a great time to start. Please PM me if you will be able to make it. Thanks, JP

Great place to pick up AR parts>>>>>>>>>>
Which has greater value?...... Ammo will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no ammo..

Garand69

#41
  :sos: Hear that folks!! Gun Show Promo needs some more attention!! :sos:

April shoots are right around the corner!! We still have ZERO Sold Out Shoots in Illinois!!!! !@#)

This time last year we were sold out!!

After the Princeton show, we need help at DuPage Co. on Sunday April 25th and at the Kane Co. Show on April 11th!!!

We have an 80 cap line to sell out at Waterman!!!! The only way to fail is to stop trying!!!!!
Garand69

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WSMR 03-10 ...SAPPER STEEL!!!!

"Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results." - General George S. Patton Jr

"One can covet success or one can covet being Right, but if he covets both, he will achieve neither" - Stimey


Do not fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have war......Let it start here.

God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right, even though I think it is HOPELESS.
-Chester W. Nimitz

Sheepdog

Come on Illinois P U S H !  Colorado has 3 shoots 4/17-18 1 is sold out, 1 is on the verg of selling out and well the other needs some shocker paddles and a shot of adrenilne. But what I'm sayin is all ya all live in the 3rd most poulated state in the country. Drag these shooters out there and have'm catch the Spirt of 1775, bask in our rich heritage, revere those who have given us this great country, and take you shooting to another level.
Miss all you fine appleseeders in Illinois. We welcome border raiding in Colorado and the scenery is spectacular.
Keep up the good work. Mike/Sheepdog

Quote from: Garand69 on March 19, 2010, 11:32:10 AM
:sos: Hear that folks!! Gun Show Promo needs some more attention!! :sos:

April shoots are right around the corner!! We still have ZERO Sold Out Shoots in Illinois!!!! !@#)
This time last year we were sold out!!

After the Princeton show, we need help at DuPage Co. on Sunday April 4th and at the Kane Co. Show on April 11th!!!

We have an 80 cap line to sell out at Waterman!!!! The only way to fail is to stop trying!!!!!

RAMSEUR: SEVEN OH EIGHT

Pappy

Group;


Interesting and at the same time boring as it may seem out of the way OR too far... BUT JUST so you know Princeton is the Water mark for going down state and points WEST.... $hitcargo** is not the center of the universe. You may want to get out of the bURBS folks you will not fall off.... its not flat..realy

** Wade`s term for The Socialist Peoples republick of Chicago...

We will have much to do to PROMO this new Season.. It starts today with YOU... WHAT WILL YOU DO?????? What can you do.. What have you done lately...... I have a bucket or two left one has a hole in it and the other is good so which one will you pick up?????  Pappy
Which has greater value?...... Ammo will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no ammo..

Pappy

Hello Group; Many new seeds planted today at the Gun Show in Princeton Illinois. We saw and talked to many old friends of Appleseed and spent the bulk of the day planting the seeds of future Riflemen..
If you have the time, this is a good show to attend folks are dealing and there are many new-used and interesting items for sale or trade,, Make the time.. Pappy
Which has greater value?...... Ammo will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no ammo..

Garand69

Excellent Work Pappy & Crew. Pre-regs up !!!!! Alton Sold out!
Garand69

42

WSMR 03-10 ...SAPPER STEEL!!!!

"Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results." - General George S. Patton Jr

"One can covet success or one can covet being Right, but if he covets both, he will achieve neither" - Stimey


Do not fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have war......Let it start here.

God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right, even though I think it is HOPELESS.
-Chester W. Nimitz

Pappy

Hello ALL! WOW.. what a show, THANK YOU!, to all who staffed the tables, talked APPLESEED FOR HOURS as if on a steady hold factor recording of what we do and how we do it.. Demo of how to get into and out of a loop sling for many who had never seen or heard of that usage. Many new faces, many new folks who sang the praises of the Appleseed who had never yet attended.. These are our future instructor corps.. So do not let a chance slip past you, take the time and sell it every time as if it was the last chance you will have... IT MEANS THAT MUCH.
Again THANKS to our INSTRUCTOR CORPS gunshow Volunteers, YOU have made a large IMPACT...
Klipperfurt- Cliff , Tin Man 68- Dana , Ewald- David.. To each one of you Thanks, it was a pleasure... See you on the RANGE!
Which has greater value?...... Ammo will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no ammo..

Pappy

Hello Group; Who will be ready for KANE CO. The St Charles Show???? We need to be there EARLY!!!!!!!!!!! &) OR make the reservation call :sos: :sos: :sos: :sos: :sos: :sos: :sos: :sos: :sos: HOW MANY TABLES????
We could use Tree Pour could need six - ten folks.. The IDEA is to hammer the point to where they realy know they need to get to a Appleseed, PREACH IT, SELL IT, make them understand the point.. get them there..
OH and if YOU have not been to a gun show yet, YES YOU!!! You need to be there on staff. We are keeping track.
Pappy
Which has greater value?...... Ammo will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no ammo..

Ewald

#48
1. Thanks to Pappy. It was a pleasure to watch him work at Princeton. I met new people and came home with a press to boot.

2. I'll be at the Kane County show for more fun. If you haven't gone to a show with Pappy, you should. The man truly has talents.

3. Just out, the DuPage show has been moved to April 25 so as to not conflict with Easter. It is the last of the season for there.

Pappy

Hello Group; APRIL 11 !!! A GOOD day for a Gun Show!!! Kane Co. Fair Grounds. We are looking for some help on the tables, in the isles and in the parking lots. WE need to get the word out to sell out the shoots!!!! :sos: :sos: :sos:
We have only the Kane show on the 11th and then the Dupage show on April 25th to make a dent in this seasons event attendance. EACH one of you will have a chance, make the right choice :sos: :sos: :sos: &) ^:)^ @@) :) :) ~~:) Bring a pal!!! Can we count on YOU??? PLEASE!!!! Pappy
Which has greater value?...... Ammo will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no ammo..

The Guy

Is that a sunday only event?

Pappy

YES each of these are ONE day events that start  early and end early. Gang busters for two tree hours. Pappy
Which has greater value?...... Ammo will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no ammo..

Garand69

Just hung up the phone and yes we have tables!!! This is the last big push for 4/17-18 and we need to sell out those 40-50 spots we have left and of course pave the way for the 9/11 shoot.

See you there Team ILLINOIS !!!!!!
Garand69

42

WSMR 03-10 ...SAPPER STEEL!!!!

"Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results." - General George S. Patton Jr

"One can covet success or one can covet being Right, but if he covets both, he will achieve neither" - Stimey


Do not fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have war......Let it start here.

God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right, even though I think it is HOPELESS.
-Chester W. Nimitz

Ewald

See you in the morning.

Gumballhead

DOM and I will see you there also!  Who's buying breakfast?

Pappy

Well that honor should go to whom ever shows up without a Appleseed coin or a coin of equal value or somthing like a .75 musket ball would work. Or a Sheepdog Freedom coin, Very rare... But the fellow without well now that could be interesting.. They do have a great breakfast CHEAP right there in the build....... See ya Pappy
Which has greater value?...... Ammo will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no ammo..

Garand69

Great show folks, thanks for coming out to help promo!
Garand69

42

WSMR 03-10 ...SAPPER STEEL!!!!

"Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results." - General George S. Patton Jr

"One can covet success or one can covet being Right, but if he covets both, he will achieve neither" - Stimey


Do not fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have war......Let it start here.

God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right, even though I think it is HOPELESS.
-Chester W. Nimitz

Ewald

Kane County was fun. Good job everyone. The crew was Pappy, Garand69, Dangerous Old Man, Gumballhead, Ashes, Skyhawk, and Ewald. A motley crew planting seeds and laughing all the way.

Next up is DuPage County Fairgrounds on Sunday April 25th. Show opens at 8:30. We need to be there by 8:00 to set up. We have one table reserved. The check is in the mail. Pappy is taking a break from this one. The crew will be D.O.M, Gumballhead, and Ewald. PM if your interested.

We know gun show promo works. This is our last shot for mass face to face contact in Wheaton until the show season starts again in the fall. We have a 300 shooter line to fill on September 11th. It's just an hour down the road. Let's take the energy we get on April 19th and start building for September!

Gumballhead

Quote from: Ewald on April 15, 2010, 12:52:16 PM
Kane County was fun. Good job everyone. The crew was Pappy, Garand69, Dangerous Old Man, Gumballhead, Ashes, Skyhawk, and Ewald. A motley crew planting seeds and laughing all the way.

Next up is DuPage County Fairgrounds on Sunday April 25th. Show opens at 8:30. We need to be there by 8:00 to set up. We have one table reserved. The check is in the mail. Pappy is taking a break from this one. The crew will be D.O.M, Gumballhead, and Ewald. PM if your interested.

We know gun show promo works. This is our last shot for mass face to face contact in Wheaton until the show season starts again in the fall. We have a 300 shooter line to fill on September 11th. It's just an hour down the road. Let's take the energy we get on April 19th and start building for September!

+1 on this

Come on out and join us!  It's a great time, you meet some great folks, and it seems everyone has heard of us.  Time to convince them to join us on the line!

Garand69

Thanks a ton EWald!!

I hope we have a good turnout IIT's!!!!!!

This is second to last, and Gun Shows are everything in IL!!!!!!

Garand69

42

WSMR 03-10 ...SAPPER STEEL!!!!

"Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results." - General George S. Patton Jr

"One can covet success or one can covet being Right, but if he covets both, he will achieve neither" - Stimey


Do not fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have war......Let it start here.

God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right, even though I think it is HOPELESS.
-Chester W. Nimitz