Sharyn

It was great to see you guys so happy and entertained. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

MANY thanks to sfpmb (aka Phil Burt) of BAM Airsoft for their AWESOME Airsoft steel targets!!! SmittyFL and friends (Sandro, baa - aka Charles, Keith, and Jim - aka schoonie) had a GREAT time shooting Airsoft stages in the backyard at Smitty's surprise birthday party. Of course, I took some video... SmittyFL shoots the stage --> Smitty baa shoots the stage --> Charles Sandro tries to shoot video --> Ouch! The party goes on late into the night --> In the Dark Happy Birthday, SmittyFL!!!

davecutts, I didn't get that impression at all. And, thank you! Just an FYI; I'll be doing conventional coverage (article/photos for Front Sight) for the Ladies Open/Production championships at Nevada, assuming that the squadding works out. The Ladies got robbed last year, no fault of anyone's it just there were not enough people to fully cover the match. Awesome, Paul!!! Yeah, we got JACKED on our schedule... especially in the end to accommodate the men's super squad... 100,000% AGREE!!! No, just for media clearance procedures. This topic was the starting grounds...

Mr. Bane... first and foremost... you need to provide more footage of female shooters... Second, thanks for your response! In Bali, while I was trying my darndest to provide LIVE footage of World Shoot XV, I had a long talk with Saul Kirsch... (he traded an interview for my photos... and he owes me an interview )... Basically we talked about the quality provided to viewers and the financial potential. His views were in alignment with yours... however, that is not my goal. I completely understand your perspective, but I am not looking for profit. The technology is out there (although I had been doubted). Now, for less than $300 dollars each, we (as USPSA members) could provide LIVE coverage of USPSA Nationals (and any other match attended). My initial post was more of a plea for support from members (and big names, like you and Shooting USA... or even USPSA) than a commercial exploit. I put well over $1K into this project by myself. But... I utilize the computer and broadband connection on a daily basis. If anyone was in the market for a connection/new idea, the product I displayed is outstanding. Not only is it viable for personal use, it's viable for LIVE USPSA match coverage (for much less $ than an iPhone). I feel that I have paved the way for others. I have done the research and testing to prove that this is "doable". I am offering guidance and "expertise" to others who want to help out too. In fact, I have been offered financial support from Schuemann and Millennium Custom for my endeavors. I will contact them for continued support in LIVE coverage of this years Nationals (since I won't be shooting, thanks to right knee surgery and broken left foot... grumble, grumble). In the intitial testing phases of this "research", I provided 'near' instantaneous uploads of stages and the awards ceremony at Florida Open '07 ( http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...hl=florida+open - I've since changed servers so the videos won't be viewable now). Many THANKS to Millennium Custom for power supply!!! That wasn't nearly as "popular" as the LIVE '08 Nationals coverage, whether that be match related or not... the iPhone idea just isn't as feasible (plus, it's more expensive from a 'baseline' viewpoint). If you have an iPhone and want to provide YouTube videos, awesome! The more coverage, the better! It's a lot more work than LIVE coverage though! But, if you're interested in providing LIVE coverage, have or want a laptop with webcam capabilities and support Verizon... I'd be happy to help out with the rest. (computer "knowledge" and hosting services) If people would rather see selected, edited video than LIVE coverage, let me know!!! BritinUSA, without any additional cost, software is available for what you are describing. No need for multiple connection sources. http://www.webcammax.com It's just tougher as a "one woman show". Obviously, I'm no business-woman!

Cliff, I'm so proud of you! Since I know you didn't borrow them from me, did Dave Moss lend you his? If photos aren't produced soon... I'm going to have to "create" one...

Thanks for the well wishes, guys! I start my Supartz injections tomorrow... However, (as facebookers already know) I friggin' broke my foot yesterday! AAAaaaargh!!!! With my right knee issues and broken left foot... I wonder if I can qualify for a Scooter Chair... this sucks...

I'm sorry, Kyle. Stay strong.

Well, I don't know where to post this... but I just wanted everyone to know... I won't be shooting Nationals this year. I'll try to make it out for a few days and provide some Live coverage via webcast. HOWEVER... I checked out a new option to provide Live webcast coverage and it can be done... ALL stages for less than $5000!!! I've been using a $1K computer with $60/mo. Verizon Broadband access to provide Live webcast coverage for your enjoyment. Now, it can be done with a $200 computer and $60/mo Verizon plan. Anyone interested? This works!: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/hpnetbo...accessories.jsp So, if anyone is willing to get off their couch potato rear end and help cover USPSA Nationals LIVE!... get yourself this set up and I'll help you with the details. I'll set up your ustream account, teach you how to use it and host/set up a website to display any stages covered. If only a few people helped out... we could have EVERY stage of the Nationals covered... ALL THE TIME!!! Soooo... step up to the plate Shooting USA, Michael Bane and any couch potato that complains about lack of coverage!!!

I hear ya. The physical and emotional strain is nearly too much to bear. I've lost the post surgical 10lbs that I gained, but still have more to lose due to the inactivity. It's so damn frustrating. Had another post-op follow up appointment today. Still being reassured that I'm recovering great post-tricompartmental surgery. I've developed patellar tendonitis and nearly begged for a lidocaine/methylprednisolone injection but he said that may cause the tendon to rupture... yikes! I'm not cleared to increase my physical activity yet. Argh. Doc gave me Voltaren (good stuff!), Flector patches and we're going to start Supartz (hyaluronan) injections. grumble, grumble, grumble... Thanks for the support guys!

It's not looking good...

3 months out and I'm still on the Injured Reserve List. Lateral meniscus repair, patellar chondroplasty and medial plica removal. I'm "allowed" to ride a bike without resistance, but no running and even walking quickly is quite painful. My doctor says I'm doing great, but I feel like the healing process is terribly slow and I'm still in way too much pain. Good news is I start school at USF on June 30th for my Masters in Nursing. At least I can do something while my knee is jacked up. Shooting... not so much. I miss you guys!

What version of Picture Motion Browser are you running? Older versions don't have the convert option and you have to update. (Mine's version 3.0.00.11220) I finally ended up buying Vegas so I wouldn't have to waste all the time, effort and hard drive space with the conversion process. You're not screwed... I'll help you through this... (been there done that)

"rumor" has it that Bob Vogel took Overall Limited and Open (with a Limited gun!) Pro, wow! 2nd/3rd Limited Pro Shannon Smith and Dave Sevigny 2nd/3rd Open Pro Dave Sevigny and Shannon Smith Jessie Abbate Overall Lady Limited and Open. WOOHOOO SMITTY!!!!!! Not bad for a real estate appraiser!

In Picture Motion Browser (the software that came with your Handycam) select the video file, click on Manipulate, then Convert to WMV and Save... Then, open the saved file in Movie Maker.

Why do you feel the need to post this crap?

In the S_I grips, I think the undercut and shaping of the grip is a huge improvement. Derek has rounded/reshaped my grip and made a high undercut and trigger guard cut. Makes all the difference in the world to me! http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...st&id=22991 I also settled on a long-shortie, or short-longie (a full size, cut back)... the long open guns are just too slow in transitioning and the short ones have too much "blast-in-your-face" for me. My personal preference. Biggest pieces of advice... let her pick and make sure it's one that works. Nothing is more frustrating when you're trying to learn than dealing with malfunctions.

or Microsoft Movie Maker (free with most OSs these days). Drag and drop your pictures onto the timeline or storyboard area, drag and drop music onto the audio area, add effects and transitions, add titles, credits, and captions...follow saving instructions and voila! I'd be happy to help if you need any.

And special guest star... KID ROCK!!!... awarding the Media Division.

Miscellaneous fun! Jerry Miculek gets focused Shannon Smith enjoying some Big Red Todd Jarrett admires his paint job Yamil does what he does best

Men .22 Dave Sevigny Jerry Miculek Phil Strader Shannon Smith

Max Michel Phil Strader Shannon Smith Todd Jarrett

Men Open... Dave Sevigny Doug Koenig James McGinty Jerry Miculek

The Ladies... Kay Miculek Ashley Bolda Randi Rogers Jessie Abbate

Kyle, maybe they didn't mention it at the awards ceremony... I drank too much last night ... no drunk posting allowed. Here's the pictures of the results that I took. You'll have to sift through them ---> Results I'll post some pictures from the match when I finish rendering them. What an AWESOME match! The endings couldn't have been any better either! The prize table was amazing... if you weren't there, you really missed out! Great job guys!!!

Because of your kind and gracious request... I took pictures of the results and will try to post them later tonight. 0.08... What an amazing, nail biting, on the edge of your seats finish!!!