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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.
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Last Sat when it was 113 at the range the Humidity was only 8%. this weekend it will be about mid to low 90's with about a 45% Humidity. This photo was taken before ALL the range work was started. the shades are the same, the surface is NEW and the range will be open Thursday to look at the stages and packet pick up
Yeah, I think the lead in my bullets melted. It'll be downright chilly in the 90s.
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wish i could have been at that match. ill see how the laquinta is in alvin next month. ill be at the space city challenge.
Stayed there last year, right after it had opened. One of the nicest hotels in Alvin, for real.
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...Next time we will find another hotel though, cuz we ain't staying in the Days Inn in Brookshire ever again...
...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!
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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
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I'll be there, on the FUN squad!
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I would assume that it's a lost brass match since most matches above club level are. Every match I've shot at The Double Tap Ranch has been a lost brass match.
Umm, yeah. I'd call it a lost brass match. Archaeologists will find it in about 10,000 years.
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Best match ever , for me.
Even though I was RM. Real tired at this point, and glad to be home.
I shot Ok , Had fun and stayed dry, except for the last Hour.
But I WON the BRILEY SHOTGUN ,
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.
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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
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Now that I have finally thawed out...
Though the weather didn't cooperate AGAIN for DTC, I know one thing - I will never miss this match, no matter when it is held. The stages and props were awesome, all of the staff is always top-notch, the prize table was great and I have never seen a group of people work harder to make a match run as efficiently as possible despite all the obstacles. Did I have a good match? Lord no, I couldn't feel my hands most of the time and I'm very thankful I didn't drop my gun. But I still had a great time - if I'm going to freeze my butt off, freezing it off with good friends is the way to go. I'll be writing my thank you e-mails to all the sponsors today too - Steve did a great job on the prize table.
I have worked this match the last few years - back in January I asked Robert if he had enough staff volunteers I would like to just shoot this year. Before I left the range yesterday I found Robert, thanked him for a great match, profusely apologized for not working this year (I would have shot with the staff in great weather!) and begged him to let me work next year. Lesson learned!
Having RO'd major matches with both paper and palms, I could not imagine trying to score this match on paper. The howling wind, snow, sleet and mud would have been way worse than the delays caused by the palms and printers. Are the printers a pain? Yeah, a bit. Did the cold temps maybe play a part in some of the palm problems? Probably, I know my camera wasn't happy with the temps either. Palm scoring is the way of the future, and though it needs improvement, I am willing to work with the few issues to keep moving in that direction.
See y'all next year!
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.
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Now that I'm awake and back with the living I'd like to say a HUGE thanks to squad 23. That was easily one of the finest squads I've ever had the pleasure of shooting with!
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...
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heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Well, this is just screaming for a PhotoShop...
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Heeeey, Squad 23!
See? That story gets gheyer every time I hear it. Soon there'll be a pink dress, just like I said.
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I chronoed on Sunday at 167. 4.7g of VV N320 under a BulletWorks 180g bullet chronoed just where I expected it.
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I ask myself why I RO matches in Wichita Falls, what with the weather and all. Then I look around and see so many friends that I've made simply by doing so. It's a no-brainer for me. There are not many communities like the shooting community.
You kids toughed it out again, and I respect that.
This match was a good test of shooting, and I learned a lot. I had the advantage of being a first-hand witness to every single shooter on the range. I was really impressed by the quality of the shooting, down to the last shooter. I'm not sure that I've ever attended or RO'd a match that ran as smoothly as this one, weather notwithstanding. My sincere thanks and appreciation to Ken, Lee, and the entire staff. Thanks to Arthur Brown for his Range Master tutelage - that man knows the rule book. Thanks to Robert Porter for the Double Tap Ranch, and the crew that set up the stages over the last several weeks.
The scoring system was awesome, and results were posted and awards handed out in record time. The results were posted online before I even got home to Dallas.
Area 4 is on the move, and I'm looking forward to bigger and better things to come.
Thanks to all.
jr
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What'd I say about being negative?
Just don't look surprised when there's a snow tornado with rabid feral hogs flying out of it.
It's Texas, where we have 2 seasons: Summer and Not Summer. Dress and pack accordingly.
jr
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I'm glad I'm shooting Open and not Production. I have around 14 magazines so I won't need to clean any for the whole match for once.
Oh, yes you will.
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Y'all stop being so negative (I'm looking at YOU, Hebert) - it'll be fine...for Wichita Falls. There won't be snow, and there won't be plagues of locusts, frogs, fiery hail, etc. Probably. Just pack for a trip to the Antarctic and you'll be fine.
Like thegirl said, bring the front sight, and all Wichita Falls preparations (gun dust cover, clean your gun, clean your mags, etc.). Do NOT underestimate the ability of that red dust to cause the gremlins to come out in force. Ask me how I know.
Respect the dirt.It's an awesome match, but it's not the Double Tap - no run and gun hosefest here. Transitions and positions are how I'd describe it. You're gonna run back and forth, squat, jump, sit and (probably) swear. You're also gonna have to wipe the smile off your face when you're done.
I'll see you kids on Stage 9. Rhonda and I are looking forward to seeing all y'all (that's the plural of "y'all") there.
jr
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Well, I normally don't point out specific sponsors but if you were to look at our Stage sponsors you might find one not normally seen. It would probably reaffirm a special attendee to the match as well. A very nice addition indeed!
Lee
Another "Junior!"
Nice addition to the match. This is gonna be a blast.
Can't wait.
jr
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I like beer. I like shooting.
I drink. Therefore, I am.
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God you know what really REALLY sucks about this match? I lost 1st place B by 33.3999 points and 2nd place by 3.1589 match points.
I feel bad about this (not really), but you know what really, really sucks? I had 2 rounds go "click" on stage 9. While I was merrily swearing and racking out duds, the RO yells, "STOP!" Turns out the rain had killed her shot timer.
Reshoot.
I still managed to squander that, putting 4 rounds in one target and none in the one on top (stacked targets on the left). Here's the sucky part for you, good news for me: I won B Limited.
Let me buy you a beer next time we shoot together, we can swap reloading tips...
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The squad I shot on was an outstanding group. I truly hope to get the oppurtunity to not only return to Arkansas to shoot again, but also to shoot with my new friends again.
I might point out that Jim was squadded with us - the North Texas bunch. I warned him up front, but I think we might've still corrupted him a little. It's great that we all enjoy a sport where we get to meet new folks, then ruin them.
He was a great sport and a great shooter, and we all enjoyed getting to meet him.Welcome to Texas, Jim!
jr
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Had a blast - thanks to all at CASA for a great match. Not much you can do about the weather, and I heard not one complaint from the staff about it. In fact, their attitudes spilled over to the shooters, and it personally made a difference for me. We had a great squad (even though it suffered a little attrition - I'm looking at you, Rhonda), and it was great to have so many Limited shooters on the same squad.
Thank you ROs. You were downright inspirational.
Thanks to all who made this weekend possible.
jr
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would it work if you hooked a garage door opener up to it?
Just don't let the silverback engineer it for you. Something WILL break.
That'll learn me. 
2011 Area 4 championship
in Match Announcements - Pistol Only - USPSA, IPSC & Misc.
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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