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Stages look great. Jake and Coach always put on a great show. And run a smooth match.

I have been blessed to know Jane and Dave for many years. As I read some of the points in Jane's post. I had to smile at the memories of the past when Dave was coaching Jane and then when Jane moved past the coaching stage. We all saw the change. But Dave (God love him) was the last to know. You had to be there. It was a great joy to watch. To say that I will miss these guys is a weak choice of words. One of the components of my love for this sport is the people I have had the chance to share it with. Jane and Dave will leave a void not likely to be filled. People of this character and passion are rare. What a gift that they found each other. A gift equally shared by both. True partners. God's speed in all that you do. Mike..

I have had the pleasure of being involved with the IN state matches for several years. Dave and Jane are the best. They draw together some of the finest and hardest working folks I know. The only complaint I have is. I had to say Kosciusko about a hundred times. But stage 2 was a run and gun fun filled stage. I had a great team and even greater shooters. I want to thank all of the hard working squads that came through our stage. I know how hot and tired you were. But you all worked together and kept our stage and your match moving along. I hope to see you all on the range somewhere. And most of all at the IN State next year. Mike Thompson Stage 2

Jane, Just wanted to add my congrats for your A-6 performance. Always enjoy watching your journey unfold. I think that the open gun has proved to be your paving machine. Freeing you to make your own road. See you on the range. Mike

I am in the retail tire business. So w/w's are near and dear to my heart. My supplier of new weights announced a 30% increase effective in Nov. Get ready for another jump in bullets. And I no longer sell my used weights. I figure to shoot when I'm retired and casting will add to the hobby.

Making minor must have hit you hard. But you have the added experience to fuel your drive. And drive on you will. You are a warrior princess. And you don't need glass slippers. You need a good heavy shoe to kick A$$ with. MIKE..................

Jane, For you to win C class Open when you were running on empty speaks to your skill and dedication. I would like to point out to you all that our R/O staff had 4 class winners. We have some bragging rights attached to that. Many of you have spent days setting up and broke the last shot of your match at 8 PM on Friday. There isn't much left at that point. As we said to each other on Friday night. This match was our payback for all of the great and hard work we have enjoyed at others expense over the years. You and Dave are the best and I am proud to have been there through the years to watch you both grow in our sport. And I am blessed to count you as part of my shooting family. Look out Illinois and Kentucky cause Jane is coming to compete.....You go girl......... Mike...................

As a lowly wall toter and clip board holder. I would like to say it was well worth it to meet a great bunch of competitors. Hope to see you all next year. And kudos to our leaders Dave, Aron, and Steve. Great leadership makes great matches. By the way we had 4 class winners in our R/O staff. Those of you who have worked 3 days setting up. And finish shooting your match at 8 pm on Friday, know what that means. Mike..................

David, Mr. Cheely might be onto something. The horseshoe bay does run down hill a bit. Maybe something along the lines of Soap Box Derby with a gun...... MIKE....

Way to go Jane. I hope you burn them down this year. You have the tools and the drive. I hope this year it all comes together for you. MIKE.......... Who gets the open gun next? David or Jackson.

David, We share the same condition. We could be a Colts fan because of location. But are BEAR fans by birth. Keep the faith. GO BEARS MIKE.....

The riches of life are the people you share it with. My Mom. You will show respect or I will show you the hide I took off your A$$. My Dad.

I voted for the 228. But my first choice would have been the Sig 225. Best shooting 9mm I have ever owned. And it is easy to carry. Not available here anymore but I do think it would be available to Q.

I did not know I had family living in Wisconsin. And they are famous too.

Seems like a lot of us started shooting during or after a divorce. I know that it saved my sanity. The shift of focus onto shooting was only a part of it. I have been blessed to meet and compete against the finest group of people one could imagine. Now years later the need to shoot is as strong as ever. And my new wife tells me that I can only go a week or so without shooting a match. If I go longer she accuses me of getting a bit testy. So every Saturday she asks me where the match is on Sunday. Darn fine woman.