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Started by PHenry, May 22, 2017, 11:17:24 AM

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PHenry

#60
October 04, 2017, 05:11:34 PM
Excellent point sir. We'll keep an eye on it. I like NOAA best.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/175742.shtml?cone#contents

Smoak has a huge shop where we do all of the class stuff and it could also be used for a non-firing "mock event", but if it going to be a Cat1 on wrong side of twist - not a good idea. Last Cat1 I went thru recently was on "good" side and it made a serious mess of my area.
Para ser Libre, un Hombre debe tener tres cosas. La Tierra, una Educacion, y un Fusil. Siempre, un Fusil!  Emiliano Zapata

smoakingun

#61
October 04, 2017, 08:46:34 PM
a cat 1 on either coast equals bad rain here, no sweat.
A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks.

Thomas Jefferson

smoakingun

#62
October 04, 2017, 10:54:29 PM
just took a look ar preregs for this event, where are the IIT's?
we have a ton of instructors, shoot bosses, and designated shoot bosses, but only a couple of iit's.
if you know an iit, do what you can to get it here.
A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks.

Thomas Jefferson

minnesotarabit

#63
October 05, 2017, 12:32:35 AM
Timberwolf, there is no choice.. sit home and get wet, come to IBC and get filled. Hain't no choice where I be from...

I am bringing breakfast stuff and some lunch stuff, as well as salad to go with the LCB. Do you guys need crabs found? I probably can get some down here, but need to know asap.

Smoak and Cable Guy - let me know if you want fresh herbs for the LCB, I am sure I can snag them at the Farm before I head up.

Thank you stoneknives for running the sheets, one less thing for me to get ready.

Really tickled to spend the weekend with some of the finest people in the South!! Appleseeders!

Please ya'll remember that not everyone knows everyone else, so please introduce yourself and welcome faces you do not recognize. I for one do not know all of you by sight, and I venture several of us are in the same category.

As for the storm, ya'll, Smoak's place is high and dry, with quite a bit of protection. Nate rips through we will probably be pretty darn safe, and for some of us, it can not flood any more or take down any more trees, so to heck with staying home!!

So very much looking forward to this weekend with all ya'll!!

Miss Liberty is whistling Dixie about now....
the "road to glory in a patriot army and a free country is…open to all." - Gen. George Washington, August 7, 1782, in creation of the Badge of Merit

"We, and all others who believe in freedom as deeply as we do, would rather die on our feet than live on our knees." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

"I prefer dangerous freedom to peaceful slavery." -   Thomas Jefferson, Jan. 30, 1787

Guntuckian

#64
October 05, 2017, 12:57:56 AM
Track is moving West!  If movement continues, it will just be squalls and tornadoes to contend with.
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Rifleman:                   02/01/2014 - Palm Bay, FL
Cleared 1st Redcoat:   02/02/2014 - Palm Bay, FL
1st KD:  Palm Bay 8/14
1st IBC:  Dunnellon 4/15
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Cable___Guy

#65
October 05, 2017, 09:03:03 AM
Marilyn ,
Bring what you have , fresh herbs are always welcome .
Tim has some shirmp already cleaned and ready, I will be hitting sams club and publix today for supplies.  For Breakfast we have bacon and the man hole cover, Randy always bring farm fresh eggs, and they really do taste better.

Friday night I was thinking chicken paella plus whatever else we all come up with.  If anyone else has ideas or wants to have something special bring it , I don't mind cooking for everyone.

:F
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

Americans never quit.
Douglas MacArthur

Minutemom

#66
October 05, 2017, 04:20:42 PM
Where's Evan?  I texted him awhile back to see if he was coming and got no response.

Quote from: smoakingun on October 04, 2017, 10:54:29 PM
just took a look ar preregs for this event, where are the IIT's?
we have a ton of instructors, shoot bosses, and designated shoot bosses, but only a couple of iit's.
if you know an iit, do what you can to get it here.
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,

rambo granny

#67
October 05, 2017, 07:05:55 PM
We are water logged with the second flooding...first Irma, then a Nor'easter pushing the river back on us from Jax. Mentally &'physically tired, we will still be sloshing out to the instructor boot camp this weekend. Of we may be grumpy til we see your smiling faces...the more faces, the better.  Hope we don't return home to yet more water.
Pictures follow. I sincerely hope no one lose has anything like this.
RBC @ IDMR 02/17, requal KD May 2017 @IDMR 49/50,
RBC IDMR 1/18: requal KD, Shingle shot & 2 MOA steel shot @ 300,
RBC IDMR 1/19: requal KD;  >100 events; Post accident>Adaptive 4 min AQT scored 5/1/22
This info block too small for ancient instructors.😉


The IMPOSSIBLE is Not always impossible when an IAO (improvise, adapt, & overcome) is applied! Add focus, creativity and stubborn to win!

Quote from a very wise man, our own amazing Scuzzy:
"Pray. But eventually you're going to have to pick up a rock." - David

rambo granny

#68
October 05, 2017, 07:12:09 PM Last Edit: October 05, 2017, 07:18:32 PM by rambo granny
When we slosh outta here, are there specific food items we need to pick up? Of if everything is covered, who can we reimburse?
RBC @ IDMR 02/17, requal KD May 2017 @IDMR 49/50,
RBC IDMR 1/18: requal KD, Shingle shot & 2 MOA steel shot @ 300,
RBC IDMR 1/19: requal KD;  >100 events; Post accident>Adaptive 4 min AQT scored 5/1/22
This info block too small for ancient instructors.😉


The IMPOSSIBLE is Not always impossible when an IAO (improvise, adapt, & overcome) is applied! Add focus, creativity and stubborn to win!

Quote from a very wise man, our own amazing Scuzzy:
"Pray. But eventually you're going to have to pick up a rock." - David

Cable___Guy

#69
October 05, 2017, 08:09:18 PM
Food Update,
I have everything to make Chicken paella and Italian chicken stew for Friday night, should be enough to feed about 10.

As for the boil I have the potatoes sausage , seasoning garlic etc, Tim said he was going to bring shrimp. So anymore seafood we can find and CORN , my publix had no ears of corn ?? So if anyone can find some between the moon and new your city , the best that you can do , is grab it.

We are bringing some bacon and 20 sausage links to throw in for group breakfast ala man hole cover, Its a tradition you know.

If I missed anything let me know.

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

Americans never quit.
Douglas MacArthur

TheMenace

#70
October 05, 2017, 08:30:03 PM
Hey Todd,
I'm bringing parts to prepare my wife's sausage & egg casserole to share for Sunday morning. 18 eggs and 2 lb of sausage in a 9x13 pan gives you an idea.  I'll just have to talk Smoak into putting it in the oven for an hour before breakfast.
Sons of Liberty!
Defend the Constitution,
The Law of Our Land
https://youtu.be/w6H12dyS8FI
Joshua 1:9

minnesotarabit

#71
October 06, 2017, 12:14:27 AM
Ok, let's see -

RG and 9mm - we will catch the food, ya'll have given and given and have enough to worry about right now.

CG - you rock. I will see if I can locate corn tomorrow. I am bringing two loaves of fresh homemade rye caraway bread for dinner.

Breakfast - bringing 2 loaves of cinnamon, one with raisins one without for grape allergies noted. Also potatoes already cooked and ready to cut for home fries.

Salad for dinner as well with home made dressing.

Guntuckian, well, tornados sounds about normal any more...we'll just shoot at 'em!

Sounds like a feast to me!

Let me know if ya'll need anything else -

mn
the "road to glory in a patriot army and a free country is…open to all." - Gen. George Washington, August 7, 1782, in creation of the Badge of Merit

"We, and all others who believe in freedom as deeply as we do, would rather die on our feet than live on our knees." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

"I prefer dangerous freedom to peaceful slavery." -   Thomas Jefferson, Jan. 30, 1787

Marquis de M

#72
October 06, 2017, 12:20:08 AM
Ladies, guys,

Of course I'll also skip in to pay, thank you so much to you all for preparing the food!

I won't be able to arrive before late Sat AM, sorry.

Re weather, most recent NOAA reports attached. Anyone have experience how much wind and rain to expect in our area?
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT1+shtml/060251.shtml

Thanks.
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The only disability in life is a bad attitude.

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smoakingun

#73
October 06, 2017, 01:22:27 AM
ok, I heed to know who is showing up when.
bruce and granny will be here friday afternoon.
everyone else chime in
A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks.

Thomas Jefferson

ScubaSteve

#74
October 06, 2017, 07:12:47 AM
Did not know Friday was an option. I will be in a hotel on fri night. Plan to arrive around 7:30 Sat morning. If anything else is needed let me know. I am heading to Palatka after work, around noon today.
 

Guntuckian

#75
October 06, 2017, 09:21:01 AM
Arriving Saturday morning around 7:30 AM.  Staying in hotel Friday and Saturday nights.

Weather should be fine, overcast, for the most part, with just feeder bands blowing through from time to time with wind and rain.  No tornadoes are now forecast.  They will be farther west. 

But, where are the IITs?   :DH:

It's gonna be a great weekend for Liberty!   :F
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1st Appleseed:           04/20/2013 - Palm Bay, FL
Rifleman:                   02/01/2014 - Palm Bay, FL
Cleared 1st Redcoat:   02/02/2014 - Palm Bay, FL
1st KD:  Palm Bay 8/14
1st IBC:  Dunnellon 4/15
Palm Bay 4/17 KD Rifleman
Palm Bay 10/20 Rimfire KD Rifleman
NRA Certified (Rifle and Pistol Instructor, RSO)

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Savage22

#76
October 06, 2017, 11:26:28 AM
Smoak, I should be arriving this evening before sundown. Not quite sure what time exactly, as I have to take care of things at work first before I leave for the day. Its a 4 hour drive for me, I'm aiming for leaving here around 1-2 PM roughly.
They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week, or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house? Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot? Sir, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power.
― Patrick Henry

minnesotarabit

#77
October 06, 2017, 12:05:23 PM
Smoak, will be there early evening tonight.

CG and cooks - Got the Corn!  10 ears
No crabs to be had, river too high and muddy

Bringing 4 cans of big biscuits, flat of eggs, box of sausage patties, fixings for pancakes for one morning breakfast
Could not get large salad so coleslaw it is

Bread to go with LCB fresh home made and butter
Cinn Bread if I get it baked in time...

Potatoes precooked for breakfast home fries

Coffee
PT
TP
Paper plates and bowls with utensils
Wipes

And whatever else tickles my fancy that I grab on the way out :)

See ya'll in a few hours, everyone drive really safe.
the "road to glory in a patriot army and a free country is…open to all." - Gen. George Washington, August 7, 1782, in creation of the Badge of Merit

"We, and all others who believe in freedom as deeply as we do, would rather die on our feet than live on our knees." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

"I prefer dangerous freedom to peaceful slavery." -   Thomas Jefferson, Jan. 30, 1787

minnesotarabit

#78
October 06, 2017, 04:26:36 PM
Smoak, will be later than planned, just got contacted about deployment to LA for Nate adjusting. Had to get some things taken care of in case I have to haul on Tuesday.

m
the "road to glory in a patriot army and a free country is…open to all." - Gen. George Washington, August 7, 1782, in creation of the Badge of Merit

"We, and all others who believe in freedom as deeply as we do, would rather die on our feet than live on our knees." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

"I prefer dangerous freedom to peaceful slavery." -   Thomas Jefferson, Jan. 30, 1787

2wheelDuke

#79
October 06, 2017, 08:11:12 PM
I'll be late to the party.  I'm about to get on the road from Ft. Lauderdale now. 

TomM1Thumb

#80
October 07, 2017, 01:33:30 AM
I will be there Sat Morning
" The Constitution shall never be construed to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms. €�  - Alexander Hamilton
"The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government."    -- Thomas Jefferson

" The Beauty of The Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it"
Thomas Jefferson

Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them.

Thomas Paine

Marquis de M

#81
October 08, 2017, 10:38:56 PM
Thank you for an awesome IBC! Thank you to our most gracious hosts and thank yous to our dedicated ShootBoss and Instructors! Hoozah!
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The only disability in life is a bad attitude.

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9mm4545

#82
October 08, 2017, 10:48:28 PM
It was so good to hang with my Appleseed family. Thanks to everyone who made it happen and especially to the Smoaks for hosting us.

For anyone (of any hat color) that would like a copy of Rambo Grannies notes and diagrams on IMC, shoot me an email or PM with your email address and I will get it to you.
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

2wheelDuke

#83
October 10, 2017, 10:54:42 AM
It was great to see everybody again and meet some new people.  Thanks to the Smoaks for hosting.   :F

You've got an awesome place there, Smoak. 

I'm working on getting a Hollywood shoot scheduled as we speak.  I can't wait to see some of you guys down at my home range. 

minnesotarabit

#84
October 11, 2017, 05:13:00 PM
Great IBC, much thanks to pHenry for great instruction, Cable_Guy and Smoak and others for cooking, and everyone who pitched in. Smoak, thank you for letting us invade your beautiful home and range. Man was it nice to be with Appleseed family once again! Let's get those venues booked full of fruit with this cool weather moving in!
the "road to glory in a patriot army and a free country is…open to all." - Gen. George Washington, August 7, 1782, in creation of the Badge of Merit

"We, and all others who believe in freedom as deeply as we do, would rather die on our feet than live on our knees." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

"I prefer dangerous freedom to peaceful slavery." -   Thomas Jefferson, Jan. 30, 1787
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