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Gainesville, FL April 29-30, 2017

Started by 9mm4545, May 01, 2017, 12:59:04 PM

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9mm4545

May 01, 2017, 12:59:04 PM
Summer has apparently arrived in Gainesville. Temperatures well into the 90's made for a sweaty shoot but both old faces and new were brave enough to come out to exercise their Liberty and learn Appleseed's brand of marksmanship and heritage. By the end of Saturday our shooters were pretty well whipped but there was one man who knew well what he was about as Denny scored a 212 on the AQT and showed that he still has what it takes. Great job on re-qualifying! Now, an orange hat would look pretty good on you… Sunday was a bit cooler with a nice breeze but the heat on Saturday took a toll and the numbers were considerably diminished. But those hardy patriots who did come back showed great strides in improving their marksmanship and by the end of the day we had yet another who managed to re-qualify with a very decent score on the AQT. Congratulations to Clayton for some very nice work! Now, about that orange hat...

To everyone who got off the sofa, thanks! You are our kind of people. Remember to practice perfectly, dry fire by the numbers, and persist and every single one of you will become expert shots. I have plenty of Rifleman patches awaiting you. And many kudos to our great instructors who made it all possible: Evan, Chris, Jean, and Janet. You guys rock!
The American Constitution is remarkable for its simplicity; but can only suffice a people habitually correct in their actions, and would be utterly inadequate to the wants of a different nation.  Change the domestic habits of the Americans, their religious devotion, and their high respect for morality, and it will not be necessary to change a single letter in the Constitution in order to vary the whole form of their government. - Francis Grund 1837

Minutemom

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May 01, 2017, 07:28:53 PM Last Edit: May 01, 2017, 07:57:27 PM by Minutemom
It was great seeing so many familiar faces on the line this weekend, and new faces as well.  The heat did not deter these fine patriots from coming out this weekend to learn a little about their heritage and work on their marksmanship skills.  Congratulations to Denny and Clayton for re-qualifying!  Well done!  Wes took the plunge and came with his centerfire rifle this time - it won't be long before he is able to re-qualify as well, after making significant progress throughout the weekend.  I also would like to commend our young patriots Lucy and David - instead of spending Saturday playing computer games as most of their peers surely were, they came out to learn a thing or two about liberty. 

Frank and Andy kept us laughing with their good-natured friendly competition!  Frank, it was such a delightful surprise to see someone that I know from work who I greatly respect and admire on the line.  Andy, let me know if you figure out how to get that target to stop moving!  I hope to see you guys again!  Randy made significant improvements throughout the weekend, and it was so great watching little lightbulbs go off all weekend.  Sofya and Dmitri were sending some significant groups downrange - between them and determined and delightful Lucy, this is a family to be reckoned with!

John was one of our repeat offenders, and it was great to see him again!  Keep up that dry fire practice and a patch awaits!  David did a great job and showed tremendous focus and determination.  Dad Bob put a smile on my face with his wonderful stories, and it was great that father and son got to spend a Saturday together on the line.  Lucy, keep practicing those seated positions - I know the perfect one is just waiting to be discovered by you.  When you do - look out AQT!

Matthew and Max came out on Sunday, but quickly made up for lost time.  They now have the skills they need to practice at home and will hopefully come out again to show us how much they will improve with practice.

Thank you to my fellow instructors Bruce, Janet, Evan, and Jean for making this weekend incredibly fun, as always.

And last but certainly not least, thank you to my incredibly wonderful and supportive husband for taking on childcare duties at home this weekend so that I could be a part of it.  You are the best!
Bad men cannot make good citizens. It is when a people forget God that tyrants forge their chains." - Patrick Henry

The American Constitution is remarkable for its simplicity; but can only suffice a people habitually correct in their actions, and would be utterly inadequate to the wants of a different nation.  Change the domestic habits of the Americans, their religious devotion, and their high respect for morality, and it will not be necessary to change a single letter in the Constitution in order to vary the whole form of their government. - Francis Grund 1837

"In the prevailing political theory of the founding era, the family was considered one of the essential pillars of republican virtue, and it not only needed to be nurtured, but also protected from the tyranny of the government.... American revolutionaries and their descendants understood marriage and the family to be schools of republican virtue. -Mary Lyndon Shanley, Review Essay, 27 Law & Soc. Inq. 923,

Minutemom

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May 01, 2017, 07:35:53 PM
Some more pictures
Bad men cannot make good citizens. It is when a people forget God that tyrants forge their chains." - Patrick Henry

The American Constitution is remarkable for its simplicity; but can only suffice a people habitually correct in their actions, and would be utterly inadequate to the wants of a different nation.  Change the domestic habits of the Americans, their religious devotion, and their high respect for morality, and it will not be necessary to change a single letter in the Constitution in order to vary the whole form of their government. - Francis Grund 1837

"In the prevailing political theory of the founding era, the family was considered one of the essential pillars of republican virtue, and it not only needed to be nurtured, but also protected from the tyranny of the government.... American revolutionaries and their descendants understood marriage and the family to be schools of republican virtue. -Mary Lyndon Shanley, Review Essay, 27 Law & Soc. Inq. 923,

Minutemom

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May 01, 2017, 07:44:06 PM Last Edit: May 01, 2017, 08:54:39 PM by Minutemom
Instructor pics
Bad men cannot make good citizens. It is when a people forget God that tyrants forge their chains." - Patrick Henry

The American Constitution is remarkable for its simplicity; but can only suffice a people habitually correct in their actions, and would be utterly inadequate to the wants of a different nation.  Change the domestic habits of the Americans, their religious devotion, and their high respect for morality, and it will not be necessary to change a single letter in the Constitution in order to vary the whole form of their government. - Francis Grund 1837

"In the prevailing political theory of the founding era, the family was considered one of the essential pillars of republican virtue, and it not only needed to be nurtured, but also protected from the tyranny of the government.... American revolutionaries and their descendants understood marriage and the family to be schools of republican virtue. -Mary Lyndon Shanley, Review Essay, 27 Law & Soc. Inq. 923,

Wes

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May 01, 2017, 11:06:14 PM
Thank you Bruce, Janet, Chris, Jean and Evan for a great Appleseed weekend. I really appreciate so much what you folks do. You put your heart into it and it really shows. You folks are truly the best!!!

It was great to see Denny, Clayton and Dimitri and family again. Congrats to Denny and Clayton on the requalification. Hope to see all of you again at the next Appleseed.

Thanks again.

B.C.

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May 02, 2017, 09:55:27 AM Last Edit: May 02, 2017, 09:58:56 AM by Big Chris
Wow, looks like good times. Sorry I missed it, this was the first time I missed a Gainesville event in a couple of years. It's always hot, hot, hot this time of year. Good job and congratulations to the re-qualifications.
"Speak softly and carry a big boom stick"
"Fortune favors the bold"

300blackoutguy

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May 04, 2017, 09:08:18 AM
Things were indeed hot. Not enough to reach the misery index for infernoseed patch. That was a good thing though.
Thanks to all the instructors there Bruce, Janet, Chris, Evan and especially Jean :1luvu (It's the doughnuts and coffee)  Had a great time in spite of the heat. Returning to re-qualify was what I wanted. Had I practiced more prior to Sat I may have had more than 1 score for Q. :wb: Special thanks to 9mm 45 45 for the scope help. Just what was needed for lock down.
Orange hat may be in the future for me because of this cadre of dedicated folks........
"A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend upon the support of Paul."
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