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Shot with the ROs on Saturday, it was a balmy 108 when we left the range (after only 8 stages). According to the (always accurate) weatherman, you folks are in for some decent weather, with maybe a chance of rain. High is ONLY predicted in the 90s, which is heaven compared to 108, trust me. The stages are really, really fun, but you may have to aim here and there. Bring hot weather gear, and stay hydrated. Pack the umbrella, just in case. I'll see everyone on Stage 5, where I'll be the RO with the lovely Jackie Schroeder. jr

Sweet, merciful crap was it hot! ROs tried to shoot the whole match last weekend, but we were greeted with 113 degrees and only made it through 7 stages. Managed to complete the 5 remaining this past Friday and Saturday, when it was a cool 104. My personal performance can be summed up as "vomitous." Oh, well. Sucks to be me. The squads, to a person, were awesome. Not once did we have to ask a second time for help resetting Stage 1. Dave and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and I impressed myself in particular by not dying. You know, I try to explain to my non-shooting friends about the camaraderie of the shooting community, but I don't think they have a point of reference. We're exceptionally fortunate to have this sport in common - it brings out the best in everyone. Props to Porter and Menzik for coordinating a match schedule that ran silky smooth, and stages that live up to the Double Tap reputation. Thanks also to the people behind the scenes, making sure we were fed and had scores out in a timely fashion. The prize table just keeps getting better, doesn't it? Amazing how much stuff was given away. Thanks to all for another great DTC.

Yeah, I think the lead in my bullets melted. It'll be downright chilly in the 90s.

Stayed there last year, right after it had opened. One of the nicest hotels in Alvin, for real.

...What was wrong with the Days Inn? No bueno? Rhonda's being a little critical - these were amenities: complimentary cockroaches, hot and cold running hookers, and an on-site pharmacy! I found out that you apparently don't need to bolt a toilet to the floor - they're mostly stable without bolts!

The fun squad (that's 11) had a GREAT time, and I'd like to thank the ROs, the match sponsors, and our hosts for their hospitality and a fun match! It was really good to see and visit with everyone. jr

I'll be there, on the FUN squad!

Umm, yeah. I'd call it a lost brass match. Archaeologists will find it in about 10,000 years.

You won my shotgun. Rats. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Congratulations. I was truly lusting after that shotgun. Glad to know the money will be well-directed.

Great match again, and we were WAY drier than last year. We had to bug out and get back to Dallas, so we didn't stick around for today's shooting or the scores. I hope everyone managed to stay relatively dry today. Thanks to all the hard-working folks who put this match on, to the ROs, and to the sponsors. Also, thanks to the Pearland Shooting Club for being such gracious hosts yet again. jr

What Trixie said. I will never tempt fate like that again. I was flattered to hear from folks who were disappointed we didn't RO, and felt guilty that I wanted to "shoot the match and enjoy it." That'll learn me. Squad 23 rocked (hey, that's punny!), and kept things fun. Did the weather stink? Yes. Yes, it did. So what? Could scoring have been done better? Not bloody likely. Consider how many people picked and chose when and how they'd shoot. I dare you to do better. Porter's genius as a stage designer remains unmatched, and the dedication of the staff was textbook. Thank you so much to all, and to my girls who fed us during the day. Squad 23, you were awesome - thanks for the great weekend.

Right back atcha, Josh! It was great meeting you and watching you shoot - congrats on your win, you did great! We did have the most fabulously awesome squad, didn't we? That's the only reason I kept my frozen butt out there, we still had a good time in spite of everything. See ya next year. I heard there were a bunch of wise-asses in that squad. I could've sworn I saw a dog stuck to a fire hydrant on Sunday morning...

Well, this is just screaming for a PhotoShop...

See? That story gets gheyer every time I hear it. Soon there'll be a pink dress, just like I said.

I chronoed on Sunday at 167. 4.7g of VV N320 under a BulletWorks 180g bullet chronoed just where I expected it.