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I agree, it is nice to see people you know in the magazine. I do however have to express my extreme disappointment with the fact that there was no picture of the Open Ladies National Champion, Rebecca Jones. Not only was there no photo, she was hardly mentioned at all. I think she deserved more respect than that. By saying this, I mean no disrespect at all to those who were mentioned or had their pictures in the article...but I do feel she did not receive the recognition she deserved. Megan F.

Thanks Alan! And too you too for winning Single Stack!

Thanks a bunch to Tino and Barb and everyone else responsible for putting on this match!!! You all do a fantastic job each year. I really appreciate it Ron and I had a great time, both shooting and working! We were lucky enough to shoot in the dry heat and work possibly the muddiest stage of them all! As always, a great match!

Thanks to everyone who helped put on the match. It was a great time! And a very big thanks to i-SHOT for sponsoring both team-i and the match.... I finished the match at 125 (and change) seconds. I can't remember the exact time. Stage 6 was definitely my best with a 18:32 time! But I fell apart on my last 2 stages. The Texas Star stage was my worst, although not because of the star, I just couldn't seem to count (or reload) for anything! Next year Phil........

I don't have a list of hotels, but Phil recommended to me the Holiday Inn Express in Owasso. He said it is a pretty new hotel and about 10 minutes from the range. Megan

From what I've heard... Doni is shooting with her hubby (we'll miss you, Doni). Megan is shooting with her new fiance. (Congrats! Megan). JG is shooting with us for Open/L10 but earned a slot for the PRODUCTION Super Squad for the L/P/R match! Athena's on the wait list hoping for no shows. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Renee, Thanks for the congrats! Ron and I are pretty excited! It was indeed an honor to be placed on the Ladies Super Squad with you and the rest of the girls. I am very grateful for the opportunity. Some time I would like to have that chance again. For now, I am going to stay with Ron and the other guys on my team. Good luck to you and all the other girls! I will see you all in Barry! Megan

It would appear from the Opn/L10 lists that there was not a huge return of last years Top 16 in both divisions! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Actually, there are several returning Open shooters who finished in the Top 16 last year, but were not squadded in the Super Squad. It seems that everyone in the Open Super Squad is a GM. Maybe that was the criteria this year.

Since I began shooting, I have been surrounded by M's and GM's. I believe that shooting with them since the beginning has allowed me to progress quicker than those who have not had this opportunity. These top guys are a fountain of knowledge (when I listen, that is). Not only have they pushed me, they have showed me when to slow down when I get ahead of myself. I have learned so much just by watching them. And they are forever trying to teach me stage breakdown......I still need help here. They have been a wonderful support system for me. Not only do I shoot matches with them, I am fortunate enough to have one of them teach me how to practice too (this sometimes requires the patience of a SAINT). I wish every beginner had the opportunities I have had. With all of this said, I have one more thing to say......... Thank you to all of my brothers on Team Shooters Paradise!!! You are all amazing shooters as well as friends! And Ron I'll just say this.........

I began shooting in Oct. 2003 and have been shooting a Brazos Pro Sx almost from the beginning. This will be my second full season with my Brazos and I wouldn't trade it for anything! My accomplishments are: 2005 High Lady Open South Carolina Sectional 2nd B Open South Carolina Sectional 3rd B Open Area 6 2004 1st C Open South Carolina Sectional High Lady Open PSA Steel Shootout 1st C Open Buckeye Blast High Lady Open Buckeye Blast High Lady Open Mid Atlantic Sectional 1st B Aware Invitational High Lady Open Aware Invitational 9th Place Lady Open US Handgun Nationals Thanks Bob for all of your support! You and Ingi are the best!!! Megan