ErikW Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 I got second at the Bay Bridge Charity Classic today. The Brazilian Juggernaut left an opening with a no-shoot and miss on one stage, but a slow time on my own higher-points stage took me out of the running. I've been trying to win this match for 5 years now. I switched to Open last year and got second to ong45. I went back to Limited and here I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnshapiro Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Erik, James is pretty dang good! I've seen him shoot Steel Challenge matches. One of these days, just gotta keep practicing..... Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Pinto Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 I think I need to consult my morale mentor/advisor and get a status report on my attitude. Dr. Phil works for me (as does Dr. Ruth for my other problem). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdragon Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 I hate finishing second place, When "I" was the cause of it! Ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter Grrl Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 I don't mind second place at all. Hell, I've been really damned proud of some 3rd place finishes! But Sharyn, it never ends, and it gets way the hell worse in the higher classes. Don't believe me? Just mention Rat Bastard around here and see if someone will 'splain it to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharyn Posted October 26, 2004 Author Share Posted October 26, 2004 300lbGorilla, thanks... I think? Lee D., you're awesome. although i think i jinx you when im around .... That was... the... ONLY... time... that gun has EVER jammed!!! i shot that match like crap w/ penalties up the butt - Oh now that makes me feel great. I hadn't looked at the stage results until last night... and Jeff set me straight this morning. Lee, it's very hard for me to judge where I stand. It's not very often that I get to shoot against others in my division/class. Vince Pinto, I'm not sure Dr. Phil is straightforward enough... his subtleties escape me. I've been working very hard at this. Progression is not coming as fast as I'd like it to. That's frustrating for me but it doesn't deter me from my goals. Placing 2nd at that particular match was a bump in the road and a lesson learned. I'm over it. Not all lessons are warm fuzzy ones, but they're all good. Ok, Shooter Grrl, I'm mentioning Rat Bastard... now 'splain it to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 everyone has their share of 2nd/3rd places Hey! Wait a minute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharyn Posted February 8, 2005 Author Share Posted February 8, 2005 see you at the next qualifier I had to dredge this up because I learned sumpin' sorta cool this weekend... Sorry, Lee, I couldn't make the Greenwood qualifier, but it turned out that I could make the Orange one this weekend. I sorta gave up on the qualifier series since I moved up in class in the middle... but I figured it would be a really good match to shoot anyways. I've been very sick, no energy, no practice, but I took some cold medicine and dragged my butt the two hour drive to that match. I had no expectations of myself and was simply looking forward to shooting a good match in a new (to me) location. My only goal was to shoot consistant and shoot within my "new" class. I hung around for the results because I'd agreed to pick up trophies for some other shooters that had to leave early. I was shocked to hear my name called for 2nd B Class!!! What happened to Bobby? He always beats me! I've never been so happy about 2nd place... or about shooting a 64% of Lee. and Lee... I'm gonna kick your butt if you say you sucked at that match, too! So, what was important before,... is no longer... and if you keep your mind in the game and forget about the rest... everything turns out ok in the end. Just shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowsure Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 I shoot "D" class cause there isnt a "E" class and enjoy every miniute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 TO COMPETE IS TO WIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kory Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 second place is an incentive to pivk it up just a little and win I keep getting third or fourth in a small pond My best match ever still has plenty of room for improvement, otherwise I would have quit allready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 A little humility from the HOA goes a long way to appease the rest of the shooters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharyn Posted February 8, 2005 Author Share Posted February 8, 2005 A little humility from the HOA goes a long way to appease the rest of the shooters... Why do the rest of the shooters need to be appeased? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 It kind of takes the sting out of finishing second if the HOA isn't rubbing your face in it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 You know, if I walk out of a match know what mistakes I made and what I'm going to practice on and fix, I chalk that up as a victory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharyn Posted February 8, 2005 Author Share Posted February 8, 2005 It kind of takes the sting out of finishing second if the HOA isn't rubbing your face in it... Self confidence does that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 You know, if I walk out of a match know what mistakes I made and what I'm going to practice on and fix, I chalk that up as a victory. Good words. That goes with what my friend Larry is always saying......"If you can learn something at each match, even when you suck, it's a good day." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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