Flexmoney Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 I've only been around these guys a few times...and, IPSC is full of great people. But, if there was a contest for the nicest guy in IPSC...these three would have to be finalist. - Ron Fransisco - Travis Tomasie - Henning Wallgren Great representatives of our sport! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Merricks Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Kyle you are very correct. I've talked to Ron a couple of times this year and have been squaded with Travis a couple of times and they both outstanding. Our very own Turtle comes to mind too and talk about Integrity, I have not forgot when you corrected the RO that called 2 C's when they were really 2 D's at the Nat's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpolans Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Ron Francisco is cool. Definitely a nice guy. Didn't realize it till yesterday, but he came out 16th at the Nationals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Pinto Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Great guys in IPSC? The list is long. Very long, and I'm honoured to know so many of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Buff Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 O yes...very long...and some of them are, unluckily, only know in very small circles or regionaly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP-Rocket Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Mark P. where are you?! Jon M. don't think im not tracking your progress (ever since S. Carolina). Hope to meet up w/ you again soon. kyle. Thanks for the compliment! Include yourself and Steve A. in that list. You guys are always smiling around all that match action. Two fierce but always approachable Top Guns. Awesome combo! Keep that plastic of yours HOT buddy and I'll see you at the Buckeye '05! Ron F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Di Vita Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I haven't met Henning. Shot with Ron at Nats and he is a fantastic guy, I liked him a lot. Ron, Good news, the Beretta is finally dead and buried, no more malfunctions from that. I think TT will have to win this one though, with Ron in a close 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I haven't met all of these guys but I had lunch with Travis at the GA State match in 2003, and he really is one of the nicest young men I've met. I would add David Sevigny to the list, also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpolans Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I'm stuck in Waco, TX finishing law school. Don't have much time for IPSC right now, unfortunately. Hope y'all are having fun shooting back in VA. Mark Polansky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Being a very close friend of his, I'd have to vote for Ron! I just don't think it's fair to have to narrow it down to one person though. As Vince said, the list is just too long, I love you guys [tear drop]. On a side note, I don't understand how I missed this thread. I mean, it was started almost 2 months ago for cryin' out loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driver8M3 Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 As Vince said, the list is just too long... indeed, that list is very long. in fact, what i've noticed in my first year shooting uspsa is that most people (from the highest GMs to the C and D shooters as well) are friendly and well behaved (in contrast to...the NBA). the few jerks that are out there are well outnumbered by the great people. twice in the past year strangers have loaned me equipment at great inconvenience to themselves so that i could finish a match (broken gun and forgotten belt/holster/pouches). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP-Rocket Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 mark, any plans on coming back to Va? Miss shooting w/ you buddy! About Jake D. To those who don't know, this is one cool cat. This guy can make any squad a great time. Damn dude you rock w/ that beretta! Turtle.. my personal favorite. Always level headed around all this shooting chaos (he keeps Team Shooters Paradise sane) And the most approachable Top Gun Along with Phil S. there is. Also, an awesome assistant coach to the future Ladies Champ! She just adores you dude. RonF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Merricks Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Hey Ron, welcome aboard. Jon M.don't think im not tracking your progress (ever since S. Carolina). Hope to meet up w/ you again soon. I get lucky every once and a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmshtr Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I'm just glad that two of my Team members are in this race! I'm so proud! Skipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpolans Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I'll be back in the VA area to visit my folks this winter, but since I'm only there from Dec. 18-30, I don't think I'll be able to shoot a match. If there is one, I'll try to make it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpolans Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I'm just glad that two of my Team members are in this race! I'm so proud! Skipper Heck, I'd say you're on the list too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPSA 86-259 Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I have seen a lot of shooters in the matches from 1993 till this year and except the Franciso guy I did meet the other two. To be honest I have met nicer guys who were shooting IPSC. PS: on the internet you can find a film of Henning during the EC2004 on stage 4. I wonder if you do agree Henning had a DQ? (Only the RO did not notice it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted November 23, 2004 Author Share Posted November 23, 2004 I'm just glad that two of my Team members are in this race! I'm so proud! Skipper Phil...you'd think you would be in the race too....maaaaaan, you don't get no respect. And, Turtle? That guy...didn't he give up his tupperware?!?!? Seriously...the Shooter's Paradise Team is full of great attitudes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP-Rocket Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Skipper, You're definetly the most approachable, and charitable "Top Dog" shooter out there. Thanks for believing in this left handed, filipino old man. You are giving me the plateform to achieve in this game. Damn...who else would have done that? You da (nice) man! Rocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRNinTX Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Isn't a Sprocket a piece of machinery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmshtr Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 AWWW. Group hug! With all this niceness, we should turn the Florida Open into a total lovefest! The entire team will be there. By the way...I need a couple of nick names for BJ and Erik. Skipper Turtle Rocket Heatseeker Magic (newest member) _______ _______ Any good ones? PHil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.J. Norris Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Uh-oh..... I knew my day was coming..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear1142 Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Do I have a say in my name? I kinda like "Sparky" for BJ. Always energetic, never has a bad day. Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmshtr Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Sparky. I like it. Better see if BJ is OK with it. He want's to call you Cartman. I'm not sure you'd go for that one, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dv8 Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Skipper,You're definetly the most approachable, and charitable "Top Dog" shooter out there. ... I just need to say this - the very first time I met Phil, I don't think I even was a USPSA member yet at the moment, I came to his place with tonnes of questions, and Phil spent probably around an hour and a half answering the questions and setting up my CR Speed rig for me. He didn't even know me, and I didn't exactly know who I am dealing with, except may be seeing a few of his shooting videos which I wasn't capable of fully appreciating since I was such an FNG. Since those days, I've had many opportunities to see how courteous and generous Phil is. And I have to agree with the folks that said it before me - the entire Shooter's Paradise Team are great guys. I have met and shot at local matches with Ron and Todd and they are absolutely great guys. And the same goes for BJ and his dad of course. It is great to know and learn from you guys. Vlad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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